Presley passes 50 million single sales in time for birthday celebrations

Elvis Presley had a 70th birthday celebration to remember from beyond the grave after passing the 50 million singles mark in America.

The dead rocker's 1954 single Good Rockin' Tonight was certified gold to push his total US single sales past 50 million - in time for the celebrations to coincide with the 70th anniversary of Presley's birth.