U.S. Male is a song by Elvis Presley

Elvis Presley

Elvis Aaron Presley was one of the most popular American singers of the 20th century. A cultural icon, he is widely known by the single name Elvis. He is often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll" or simply "the King"....

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It was recorded in January 1968 and followed the kind of country music Elvis Presley had already recorded in September 1967 with songs like Big Boss Man

Big Boss Man (song)

"Big Boss Man" is a blues song written by Luther Dixon and Al Smith in 1960 and first recorded by Jimmy Reed. The song was a hit for Reed and has been interpreted and recorded by a variety of artists, including Elvis Presley and B.B...

 and Guitar Man. Elvis Presley recorded these three songs accompanied by Jerry Reed

Jerry Reed

Jerry Reed Hubbard , known professionally as Jerry Reed, was an American country music singer, innovative guitarist, songwriter, and actor who appeared in more than a dozen films...

on lead guitar. It paved the way for his famous '68 comeback TV special, filmed in June of 1968 and broadcast on NBC on December 3, 1968.