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Elvis (1979) Part 2: Kurt Russell takes on the King's sad years

Season 3, Ep. 22

Part 2 of the Elvis episodes cover the John Carpenter film's look into Elvis' lean years after joining the army, ahead of his glorious comeback in Vegas. There's also a quiz and music fro Gary Fulton. Listen to more here Gary Fulton - Spotify – Web Playerhttps://open.spotify.com › artist.

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