Ann-Margret released her new rock album at the age of 81

Swedish-born American actress and singer Ann Margretwho came to the big screen in the 60s with films such as “Viva las Vegas”, in which he co-starred with Elvis Presley, will publish next Friday, at 81, his album “Born To Be Wild” (Born to be wild) .

The singer, who was born on April 28, 1941, collaborates on her work with veteran rock artists such as The Who co-founder Pete Townshend, Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry, and Lee Rocker and Slim Jim Phantom of the rockabilly group Stray Cats. .

Ann-Margret interprets classics like “Born To Be Wild” or “Bye Bye Love”, as well as other hits like “Volare”, “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” or “Rock Around the Clock”.

The actress, who was nicknamed “the female Elvis Presley” in her day, is releasing her new album on compact disc and vinyl. In this last format, she also puts out three songs for sale: Born To Be Wild, Rockin ‘Around the Christmas Tree and Splich Splash.

The Cleopatra record company presents her as one of the brightest stars in Hollywood, of which she also highlighted her work with Elvis Presley in Viva Las Vegas, the musical film Bye Bye Birdie, in which she starred in 1963.

The New York Times newspaper dedicates a special to her in which it highlights that “at 81 years old, Ann-Margret is finally living her Rock and Roll dream.”

With information from EFE