Elvis Presley
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Has the King really left the building? Elvis is a cultural icon all over the world. You may know and love many of his songs or movies, but how much do you know about his real life? This great title takes you on a sensational journey through his life and amazing achievements; from being teased about having a stammer, to becoming one of the world’s most recognizable voices. Learn how the gift of a guitar at the age of 11 was to change Elvis’ life forever. Gain a new insight into his real life and follow him from the two-room shotgun house in Tupelo to Graceland.
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Pablo Casals
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Johann Sebastian Bach
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