Recalling Presley

A really nice piece by Robert Hilburn [“From the Man Who Would Be King,” Feb. 6]. I’d heard and seen Elvis on the first couple of Dorsey brothers shows and still have one of the original Sun Records sides. However, when RCA Victor came out with his first album, I nearly jumped out of my skin when I heard “Tryin’ to Get to You.” Years later, when we did the documentary “This Is Elvis” (1981), I learned that “Get to You” was Vernon’s favorite song by his son. Gladys’ favorite was the incredible “Baby, Let’s Play House.”

Not bad picks by the King’s parents.

Malcolm Leo

Hollywood

Malcolm Leo was the co-director of “This Is Elvis” and directed or produced numerous television documentaries on rock ‘n’ roll.