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Monday 8 June 2026
'Elvis Second Ed Sullivan Show' New Book: Prolific author Paul Belard has just published his 212-page new book this time about the day of Elvis' second performance on the Ed Sullivan Show, October 28, 1956.
.. This day was a busy one in Elvis’ world. He rehearsed for his second appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show, gave a press conference, posed for pictures as he was given a polio shot.
Then, in the evening, at 8:00 he appeared on TV, singing “Don’t Be Cruel,” “Love Me,” “Love Me Tender” and “Hound Dog.”
In the meantime during the same day, not too far off, a giant cut-out of Elvis above the marquee of the Times Square Paramount Theater was unveiled, announcing the upcoming premiere of Love Me Tender.
Includes a few colorized pictures plus rare photos and various newspaper articles.
Out Now via Amazon or contact the author at pbelard@hotmail.com
(News, Source;PaulBelard/EIN)
"Destined to Give - The Legendary Generosity of Elvis Presley" OUT NOW : Noted Elvis author, Sally A. Hoedel, has published her third and final installment in her "Destined to..." series.
.. Destined to Give examines the evolution of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s benevolent giving and the purpose he found by sharing much of his wealth with others. Elvis Presley and his deeply artistic soul sought peace and only found fleeting moments of it on his journey. He was meant to share himself with the world, even if his time was made short. As philosopher Heraclitus said, “A man’s character is his fate.” It was the fate of Elvis Presley to be remembered for all time, not only as a creative master of his craft, but as a man of character who gave and gave to help his family, his friends and his fellow man. He earned a solid place in history like the great leaders of the country he loved, and he certainly earned a grand place in the hearts of fans around the world. Ed Parker said it best when he said, “Money did not go to his head, it went to his heart.”
Out Now - You can order direct from the author at her website
EIN will review the book soon as well as interview Sally A. Hoedel about the importance of this part of the Elvis Legacy.
(News, Source/SH/EIN)
Friday 5 June 2026 - - - 70 Years ago today Everything Changed!
70 years ago: Everything Changed: Seventy Years ago, June 5 1956, Elvis performed his classic bump 'n' grind version of 'Hound Dog' on the Milton Berle TV show in the US and everything changed...
...'While the vast majority of articles in the first five months of 1956 show curiosity, bemusement, and general head-scratching by the authors at the Presley phenomenon, that all changed after the performance of Hound Dog on the second Milton Berle Show appearance.
.. The articles that appeared shortly afterwards condemning the performance set the tone for how Elvis was seemingly viewed by many adults and conservative America in particular for the rest of the year and beyond. Dispensing with his guitar, television audiences got to the see the gyrations that Elvis’s live shows were becoming famous for. This would, perhaps, have been bad enough but, for the last minute or so of the song, he cut the tempo in half, upped the ante when it came to his suggestive movements, and treated viewers to what is perhaps best (and most often) described as a ‘bump ‘n’ grind’ routine.
Guralnick states that Elvis ‘goes into his patented half-time ending, gripping the mike, circling it sensuously, jackknifing his legs out as the audience half-screams, half-laughs, and he laughs, too – it is clearly all in good fun.’
'Elvis Presley - Soldier Boy' New FTD Deluxe set: Printed in Pal Granlund's recent 'Flaming Star' fan club magazine is the announcement of the 'Elvis Presley - Soldier Boy' FTD Deluxe set of two books plus four cds.
- FTD however have not yet published the official announcement - but we can expect it soon.
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Book 1 'Memphis To Brooklyn' A hardback coffee table style deluxe book, illustrated throughout with many rare newly discovered photographs and documents. The book chronicles Elvis Presley's army career from his induction in March, basic and advanced training in Texas, and his departure from Brooklyn to Germany in Sept 1958.
CD 1 & 2 feature the complete Elvis Presley recording session from Studio B, Nashville in June 1958, released in the original recording order for the first time.
Book 2 'Germany' A hardback coffee table style deluxe book of photos, documents and memories of fellow soldiers, friends and family providing the most detailed comprehensive record of Elvis Presley's first three months in Germany from October 1 until December 31, 1958.
This book also contains details, photos and information covering Elvis' German home-made recordings.
CD 3 & 4 contain the private Elvis Presley home recordings from Germany in 1958 and 1959. The audio has been newly restored exclusively for this release.
Presented in an individually numbered Deluxe Collector's slipcase - with sticker. (News, Source;Flaming Star/Pal Granlund) - Release Date & Price TBC
Wednesday 3 June 2026
'EPiC' now streaming on Paramount+:'EPiC: Elvis Presley In Concert' makes its streaming debut today June 3 exclusively on Paramount+ in the USA - and in Canada next month on July 24.
Following its successful global theatrical release, EPiC: Elvis Presley In Concert invites audiences to experience Elvis Presley like never before – an electrifying portrait featuring long-lost footage from his legendary Las Vegas residency in the 1970s, alongside rare 16mm footage from Elvis on Tour, treasured 8mm film from the Graceland archive, and unheard recordings that offer an unprecedented look at the King of Rock and Roll in concert. 'EPiC' currently holds a 97% on Rotten Tomatoes, marking Baz Luhrmann’s most critically acclaimed film to date.
EPiC: Elvis Presley In Concert is directed by Baz Luhrmann and produced by Sony Music Vision, Bazmark Films, and Authentic Studios, and distributed in the United States by NEON and in Canada by Elevation Pictures. (News, Source;Paramount)
Leo Sayer embellishes his ELVIS story!: Pop star Leo Sayer has a tour to promote, as well as a new 18 CD box-set.
So once again he is back on TV and Radio flogging his old "Elvis story".
EIN has noted this before but now he is embellishing the story even more having Elvis singing "You make me feel like Dancing" as his final words! He says that he met Ginger Alden in London even though she has stated that she has never met Leo Sayer.
Sayer says, "Elvis called me and we had this wonderful conversation for probably three quarters an hour, talking about
everything. He was telling me that he was about to go on back on tour soon. He wasn't feeling it. He was trying to get fit. He got rid of a lot of people in his, you know, the famous Memphis Mafia posse that he carried around."
.. Leo said years later, Elvis' girlfriend Ginger met him in London. "She said, 'You know, Elvis was so looking forward to seeing you, and it would have been amazing, and he was kind of clearing the decks, making sure that he didn't have anything to do, any interviews or anything.
It was all going to be him and you, and we would be in the background'.
Ginger said the last thing she heard Elvis say - because she actually discovered him the next day, literally dead in the bathroom - the last thing she heard him saying was he was singing, "You make me feel like dancing" as he was going up the stairs.
She wanted to tell me that. Yeah, she said, you know, really the last words Elvis said was like a dog hanging on a lead as he kind of disappeared into his bedroom."
Sayer then adds, "I've got the brain of a 20 year old, you know. So I want to keep that going, and I still think my best work is ahead of me, as well." EIN Note: Previously in his re-telling Sayer has confused Linda Thompson and Ginger Alden.
- Both Larry Geller and Ginger Alden who were there in August 1977 state that the story is ‘Not true’. You can read this tabloid trash here at the Mirror UK (News, Source;ElvisInfoNet) - EIN thanks our London reporter Paul A. Clarkson
'About To Roll All Over Vegas' New Import: From a new import record label “Panther Records” Elvis' August 28, 1973 Midnight show - a SoundboothAUDIENCE recording.
Their publicity notes...
.. 34 years since the first audience bootleg a much better source has been found (Soundbooth Recording!) and therefore you can expect a significantly better sound and finally speed-corrected!
A sound quality you will be satisfied with.
For whatever reason he was having a hard time pulling himself together for this version resulting in a hilarious segment including an impromptu version of the old gospel tune “What A Friend We Have In Jesus”, which he knew from his childhood days in Tupelo, where he sang it together with his parents and the entire community at every church service. EIN Note: Previously released as an audience bootleg as 'Take These Chains From My Heart'
FTD has released Elvis' August 20 Midnight Show from a soundbooth recording on 'Las Vegas Hilton 1973'
Check audio quality before purchasing see 'Elvis All The CD News 2026' for full details (News, Source;Panther/ElvisInfoNet)
Sunday 31 May 2026
'Summer Nights' June '74 FTD CANCELLED!: In an extraordinary move FTD have cancelled their recently announced “ELVIS: Summer Nights” - until later in the year.
This is no doubt due to the unavoidable fan discussion over the use of bad 'AI' images of Elvis being shown in their publicity. These were obviously fake and yet about to be used by Elvis' official fan club label! It is being delayed until a no-doubt better package will be announced. Pre-Orders are being held for the updated version.
Released as a 4-CD 5” digipak,
the concerts are all Evening Shows, Des Moines June 20 1974, Philadelphia June 23, Columbus June 25 and Milwaukee June 28, 1974.
All previously unreleased soundboards except for Milwaukee June 28 on bootleg. EIN Note: FTD have previously released nine concerts from the same tour, Fort Worth June 15 E/S, June 16 - Afternoon Show, June 16 ES, Baton Rouge June 17, Amarillo June 19, Cleveland June 21, Omaha June 30 (both shows) & Omaha July 1, 1974
See'Elvis FTD / SONY News 2026' for details tracklists (News, Source;FTD/EIN)
Meanwhile if you can't wait for some top-quality Elvis in June 1974, EIN highly recommends the recent MRS' 'Amarillo Texas'- check out our in depth review
'Elvis: The Man & His Music' #152: EIN's favourite Elvis music magazine 'Elvis: The Man & His Music' June 2026 issue is out now.
Articles include..
- 'EPiC' Thoughts & Comments
- Moments In Time – June 8th 1956
- Elvis: Longhair Highbrow?
- hat Reminds Me…
- One Of A Kind – Chris Giles Tribute
- The Armchair Quarterback – Elvis Plays Ball
- CD & Blu-ray Reviews
- our Letters
If you want to know everything about 'EPiC' Elvis Presley in Concert' please see our EIN detailed 'EPiC' spotlight -with all the news, reviews and comments from back in October 2023 until now!
Friday 29 May 2026
'Elvis News Report June 2026': Elvis super-fan Emiel Maier presents all the recent news including.... Recently discovered colour video of Elvis from 1956, Elvis in World Cup commercial, Elvis Evolution closed its doors, EPiC soundtrack continues to be successful, Concerns about how SONY is portraying Elvis in their products - and so much more..
'Elvis & the Story of the 68 Special' Reissue Out Now: Simon Goddard's 'Elvis & the Story of the 68 Special' 2026 REISSUE has been released – but not until June 16, 2026 on Amazon-USA for some reason. The book was originally published in 2018. The book from Omnibus Press contain 368 pages and is in hardcover, softcover and Kindle formats. The book description:
.. As 1968 dawns, the once King of rock'n'roll faces cultural oblivion. While elsewhere the Sixties are swinging, for Elvis they're sinking- in terrible films, drug addiction, paranoia, religious mania and the mercenary wiles of his psychopathic manager. In the words of the hip young director assigned to his first TV special, Elvis' reputation was "in the toilet." However the same director, Steve Binder, was now about to save it. Together they would embark on the biggest creative fight of Elvis' life. The Comeback plots the incredible true story of Elvis' fall and rise from Army discharge to iconic black leather resurrection. Simon Goddard takes the reader inside the life, music and mind of Elvis, isolated from an America unravelling in its own Sixties chaos of war, racism, riots and assassinations, until his world and theirs collide in the greatest performance of his life.
A genre-busting modernist rock'n'roll fable unlike any music biography you've ever read, The Comeback is the definitive account of how it took Elvis eight years on the big screen to lose his crown - but just one magical hour on a small one to win it back.
Read EIN’s review of the original ‘high energy’ The Comeback release --Go here to Amazon UK - Amazon USA - Omnibus Press (News, Source:NP/Amazon/EIN)
Tuesday 26 May 2026
Paul McCartney Talks Elvis: While promoting his new album on BBC Radio Sir Paul McCartney also talked about meeting Elvis. Paul and the other Beatles famously met Elvis for the first and only time in 1965 when the group visited his residence in Los Angeles.
Reminiscing about his days in the band McCartney hailed his experience meeting Presley and his wife Priscilla.
He said, “Elvis was really great. He was a very handsome guy – but we kind of knew that. We were fans.
We just followed everything he did, and we looked at any photo we could get. He wasn’t a disappointment at all.
I say that we rang the doorbell and Elvis came to the door and said, ‘come in guys’.
He invited us in and we sat around and he had a jukebox, and played Charlie Rich's 'Mohair Sam' 45rpm.
Elvis had a bass there and he was talking about the bass so we could talk, sort of, bass talk. He was great, very personable, very nice.
He had a bunch of his minders with him – and you read stuff later, and I think they were mainly his cousins, his gang."
He described meeting the singer’s wife, Priscilla, as a “highlight” and said: “You’re inviting four guys into your home – probably the last thing you need is them to be all over your wife. It was great, she was great, Elvis was great.”
He told host BBC host Vernon Kay: “You pinch yourself. I met – I actually sat with, like I’m sitting with you, Elvis.” EIN Note: Paul's late wife Linda McCartney would buy Bill Black's "Heartbreak Hotel" double-bass for Paul as a birthday present.
See EIN spotlight 'Elvis Meets The Beatles' for more info (News, Source;BBC/ElvisInfoNet)
'Elvis Meets The Beatles': "It was fifty years ago today"... on August 27, 1965 An EIN spotlight on this famous night in 1965 when the Fab Four finally met the King. In 1965 The Beatles manager Brian Epstein initiated contact with Colonel Parker, and the decision was made that on the night of August 27, the Beatles would come to Elvis’ home for an informal get-together. Intensive security arrangements were worked out, and it was agreed that no press would be involved and no pictures would be taken or recordings made of whatever happened.
"So many things could have gone wrong," says Jerry Schilling, "If Colonel and Brian hadn’t gotten along, it wouldn’t have gotten past the phone-call stage. But there were no ego battles, and from the start it was approached as a pair of music greats coming together out of admiration for each other."
'The Joan Deary Tapes – Volume 1' Import: EIN asks, "What is going on here?” A bootleg label copying another bootleg label's idea which was fake in the first place?
The unstoppable bootleg 'Knock Out Records' announce "The release of “The Joan Deary Tapes – Volume 1”, a double album packed with rare studio and live outtakes from the personal collection of the late Joan Deary.
Newly remastered from the original tapes, this release offers the best sound quality these recordings have ever had.
Take a look at our flyer for more details, and check out the full tracklist.
EIN Note: See EIN's previous discussion about “The Joan Deary Tapes- Has Ernst Won the War?"- and there seems to be nothing in this new release that hasn't by now been officially released. Buyer Beware
'Vintage Rock Presents Elvis Live!': UK's Vintage Rock are publishing an updated version of 'Vintage Rock Presents: Elvis Live!'.
This revised and updated edition takes you on an unforgettable journey through the performances that shook the world.
From Elvis's raw, high-energy early days as the Memphis Flash, to the glittering, record-breaking eras of his career, rediscover how the King captured global audiences straight from the stage in this collectible issue.
60 years ago the world went wild for Elvis’s first US TV broadcasts and inside this special edition we celebrate Elvis’s entire live repertoire with fascinating insights into the inner workings of the King’s touring machine from some of the key players involved.
And let’s not forget that iconic wardrobe!
To be published 27 May 2026
This is an update on their rather good September 2019 issue 'Elvis: The Live Edition' but with added 'EPiC' chapter.
Chapters such as 'Shaking Up A Storm: On The Road with the Memphis Flash', 'Live In Person, How Elvis captured the world from the stage' were in their 2019 issue.
'Elvis: The King Collected' 5LP PD box-set: From the EU Public Domain label 'Vinyl Champ' a five LP box-set 'Elvis: The King Collecte on 180 gram blue-smoke vinyl - plus book and poster.
Universally revered as the “King of Rock and Roll”, Elvis Presley is widely regarded as one of the most culturally significant figures of the 20th century. Rising from humble beginnings in Mississippi, he transformed popular music.
The five albums feature all the usual 'Public Domain songs from 1955-1962.
LP 1: Elvis with The Jordanaires
LP 2: Elvis Sings Gospel
LP 3: Elvis Goes Country
LP 4: Elvis Plays The Rhythm & Blues
LP 5: The Love album
Nothing that you don't already own.
Out June 19 2026.
Priced at around £66 / US$90. EIN suggests checking out the book details & postage before purchase. (News, Source;Juno/ElvisInfoNet)
Monday 18 May 2026
Broken Vessel (David E. Stanley) book update: David Stanley’s new book has a publication date of December 15, 2026.
The book description: ... “'Broken Vessel' is David E. Stanley’s deeply personal narrative and powerful testament to the unwavering love, grace, and redemption of God. This candid memoir chronicles David’s tumultuous journey growing up on tour with his stepbrother Elvis Presley, his divine calling to ministry at the tender age of 12, and his eventual surrender to that ministry in the tumultuous years following Elvis' death.
..It meticulously details David’s struggles with debilitating depression and feelings of unworthiness, which led him to abandon his ministerial calling and flee from God, convinced that a soul as damaged as his could not possibly be of use to the divine.
.. Above all, Broken Vessel is a poignant testament to the eternal love of God for humanity, and how, through the redemptive power of His Son Jesus Christ, we can find forgiveness, healing, and restoration to fulfill His divine purpose in our lives.”
The current book cover is surprising! EIN Note: Back in September 2025 Stanley announced that he was working on his new book 'Surviving Elvis' to be published late 2025 - which didn't happen.
Also back in March 2025 he announced his film 'One of The Boys' about the stepsons life with Elvis - which also seems to have disappeared.
He has previously published, 'My Brother Elvis: The Final Years', 'Conversations with the King: The Enduring Spiritual Legacy of Elvis Presley', 'Life With Elvis', 'Raised on Rock: Growing Up at Graceland' and 'The Elvis Encyclopedia'
See 'Elvis Book News 2025' for more details on older announcements (Source:David Stanley My Brother Elvis Page - Facebook/EIN)
"Auditorium Pandemonium" May 16 1956: Seventy years ago, May 16 1956, Elvis performed at the Robinson Auditorium in Little Rock.
Elvis' stunning 1956 performance was bootlegged as 'Elvis Rocks Little Rock' and released officially on 'Young Man With The Big Beat'
As EIN notes, "This concert captures Elvis in full flight to his screaming fans. This would be the very first tour that The Jordanaires would play with Elvis. This is possibly only their third concert with Elvis! Before the performance Elvis stated in an interview that ‘I Was The One’ was his favourite record, and in all its hiccupping glory it is a true highlight - along with the blistering ‘Money Honey’ sounding very different with Elvis bumping’n’grinding to his adoring fans!
An outstanding blast of rock’n’roll freedom with his fans screaming back.
Elvis ends with the glory of ‘Hound Dog’ but remember that this was May 1956, two months before he would record the single."
...
Under a headline reading “Elvis Cools Cats Down to a Dungaree Delium,” the Arkansas Gazette reported Presley wore a “purple coat and black silk slacks.”
Scotty Moore, Bill Black and D.J. Fontana played the show with Presley, and vocal group the Jordanaires also backed him. Eight acts appeared on the bill that night in Little Rock besides Presley, who was billed as “the Nation’s Only Atomic Powered Singer.”
There were 7 and 9:30pm shows and both were packed. Presley had been in the public eye for less than two years and was 21 years old. His single “Heartbreak Hotel” had hit No. 1 just weeks before. In fact, the announcer identifies the song as “Heartbreak Motel.”
Presley’s set is nearly complete, and the sound quality, which was probably a single microphone pointed at Robinson’s PA system, is surprisingly good.
There’s also a brief backstage interview where Elvis states, “This makes my third visit here. Little Rock’s really wonderful, especially tonight. Rock ’n’ roll has been in for about five years. ... It might change, like years ago when the Charleston was real popular, or the vaudeville acts, stuff like that. You could have told those people maybe it was going to die out, and they wouldn’t have believed you. But it’s dead now, see? Maybe four or five years from now, rock ’n’ roll will be dead.”
When interviewer Ray Green asks, ”How does it feel to be right up there on top, right with the best of them, since you are one of that class?”
Elvis replies, “It feels pretty good. It all happened so fast. I’m afraid to wake up, afraid it’s liable to be a dream, you know?
As far as rock ’n’ roll goes, I really like it, I enjoy doing it. And the people have really accepted it great. And it just makes me want to say a vow to keep giving them something they enjoy.”
"Red Elvis" - new Elvis related comic book: The brainchild of sequential artist, Scott Fry, "Red Elvis" should be arriving in comic book stores soon.
Published by Big Bear Studios (a new comic book studio), it distinguishes itself as being narratively different from most other Elvis related comic books or graphic novels, in that it features horror-slasher themes.
'EPiC Elvis Presley In Concert' Japan Trailer: Just when it seemed like the cinema and IMAX presentations of Baz Luhrmann's 'EPiC Elvis Presley In Concert' are running out of steam, Elvis fans get the delight of the Japanese version of the 'EPiC' movie trailer.
The movie is released today in Japan May 15, 2026.
(News, Source;EPiC/ElvisInfoNet)
Elvis Week New Events On Sale Now: EPE note that tickets for the three new events scheduled for Elvis Week 2026 are on-sale now. EP Core Live! - Tuesday, August 11, 1pm
... From the fans who watched Ed Sullivan to the new generation who discovered Elvis through Baz Luhrmann's ELVIS and 2026's EPiC — this is your afternoon. 'EP Core Live!' features performances by John Oates, Jillian Cardarelli, and Spencer Sutherland, plus appearances by fans Heidi Athay (Tiny Graceland), Victori and Skyllar (The Pink Cadillacs), Angie Marchese and many more.
An Afternoon With George Hamilton- Saturday, August 15 3:30pm
...Spend an afternoon with the legendary George Hamilton. Hosted by Tom Brown, the event expands on Conversations on Elvis with additional stories, a 15-minute Q&A, plus a photo and autograph opportunity. Limited availability. Tickets: $250 - $300
Presley Pop Art With Kelsey- August 12, 3pm
...Get creative with artist Kelsey Adrienne in this Elvis-inspired collage and mixed-media workshop.
SeeElvis Week 2026 Schedule for tickets (News, Source;EPE/EIN)
'King Creole' 4K Release: Kino Lorber (North America art house distributor) have announced their 4K release of King Creole - out July 28, 2026.
- 2020 HDR/Dolby Vision Master by Paramount Pictures – From a 4K Scan of the 35mm Original Camera Negative!
... Elvis Presley brings a new beat to Bourbon Street in King Creole! Directed by the legendary Michael Curtiz (Casablanca), Elvis plays a troubled youth whose singing sets the French Quarter rockin'. With a sweet girl to love him and nightclubbers cheering, it looks like he'll shake off his past and head for the top. But a mobster (Walter Matthau, The Taking of Pelham One Two Three) and his man-trap moll (Carolyn Jones TV's The Addams Family) could snare him into a life of crime. DISC 1 is 4K UHD:
2020 HDR/Dolby Vision Master by Paramount Pictures – From a 4K Scan of the 35mm Original Camera Negative
NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historian Imogen Sara Smith
5.1 Surround and Lossless 2.0 Audio
Triple-Layered UHD100 Disc
Optional English Subtitles
Plus - DISC 2 BLU-RAY version
Go here to Kino Lorberfor full details. Note: Kino Lorber only ships to the US / Canada and their standard Blu-Ray discs are region-locked to Region A (the 4K should be region-free). EIN thanks Azorbz on Phoenix Forum for the word up (News, Source;Phoenix/Kino Lorber)
Wednesday 13 May 2026
‘Elvis Amarillo Texas - 1974’ MRS Review: MRS recently released ‘Elvis Amarillo Texas - On Tour 1974’ as a single Deluxe CD pack as well as 2LP Gatefold vinyl.
Early in his summer tour of 1974, Elvis Presley made a memorable stop in Amarillo, Texas. On June 19th, he performed for one night only at the Civic Auditorium, captivating the audience with his legendary stage presence.
This show has been newly remastered in STEREO and includes rare photographs and memorabilia that sets the scene for this event.
The front cover image is stunning and certainly raises ones hopes for an impressive performance.
Elvis performed an amazing 25 concerts in just eighteen days, he was still working hard for the money and his loving fans. ‘Live On Stage In Memphis’ was recorded only 3 months earlier so there isn’t a big change of set-list but this night Elvis added the extras ‘Heartbreak Hotel’ and ‘Big Boss Man’. EIN's Piers Beagley checks this stunning MRS audio upgrade and re-discovers Elvis' best concert from his June 1974 tour. (CD Review, Source;ElvisInformationNetwork)
New Elvis Week Events & Special Guests: EPE have announced that legendary actor George Hamilton will make his Elvis Week debut joins the line-up for Conversations on Elvis on August 15 - sharing personal stories and memories of his friendship with Elvis and Colonel Tom Parker.
Also joining Conversations on Elvis actor Jimmy Hawkins who co-starred with Elvis in Girl Happy and Spinout, and whose career spans decades of television and film, including his beloved role as Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed's son in the classic It's a Wonderful Life.
Elvis fan John Oates, (from Hall & Oates) will appear and perform at the all-new EP Core Live! on August 11. Singer/musician Spencer Sutherland and singer Jillian Cardarelli also join the event, along with Jungle Room Sessions Live and Sunday Morning Gospel Celebration.
At the 'Down in the Jungle Room'after hours event bassist Norbert Putnam, RCA recording engineer Mike Moran and former Stamps Larry Strickland reunite at the intimate experience limited to just 10 guests.
Artist Kelsey Adrienne will host Presley Pop Art, an Elvis-inspired mixed-media workshop on August 12. Spots are limited.
Noted 'New Events' are 'Down in the Jungle Room' after hours - August 9, 10pm
Hear first-hand stories from three of the men who were there - ($800 per person; limited to two per buyer)
'An Afternoon with George Hamilton' August 15, 3.30pm
Spend an unforgettable afternoon with the legendary George Hamilton. Hosted by Tom Brown, the event expands on his Conversations on Elvis with additional stories, a 15-minute Q&A, plus a photo opportunity. Tickets: $250 - $300
'EP CORE Live' - August 11, 1pm
From the fans who watched Ed Sullivan to the new generation who discovered Elvis through Baz Luhrmann's ELVIS and 2026's EPiC — this is your afternoon. Hosted by Pat Dunn and features performances by John Oates, Jillian Cardarelli, and Spencer Sutherland, plus special appearances. Tickets: $21.50 - $36.50
See EPE Elvis Week Schedule here (News, Source;EPE/EIN)
UPDATE - Clambake book and vinyl (2LP + 7" single) set: Erik Lorentzen (The Elvis Files) has posted: "Elvis Presley's 1967 Clambake vinyl albums are momentarily in process of pressing and printing - the book is finalized except for printing."
The Clambake set is scheduled to be shipped in the northern hemisphere summer period (June-August).
ELVIS PRESLEY in “Clambake”
Listen to the extended ─ in super stereo ─ movie soundtracks and the outtakes released by “WORLD records”. Two gatefold LPs plus 45 rpm bonus single and black & white/ color hard back book ─ with close to 400 pages ─ filled with alternate priceless photos (over 600 and many unseen) ..
See The Elvis Files for more details & to order (News, Source: EF/EIN)
Six new softcover and/or Kindle books with an Elvis theme: Check Amazon sites for more details.......(note: four are in Italian)
The best cover in surely 'We Whistled in English' (Fischiettavamo In lnglese') but it's not all about Elvis..
Delightfully described as... For sixty years, Italians whistled English songs. From the record players of the 1960s to today's streaming services, we sang songs we didn't understand, danced to lyrics we'd never translated, and wrote English titles in school diaries as if they were our own words.
This book tells that story—with affection, with irony, and with the final discovery that not understanding wasn't the problem. It was the solution. 'We Whistled in English' is a journey through sixty years of Anglophone music in Italy..
From the arrival of Elvis to the Ed Sullivan Show, to the Beatles teaching us our first English words, to the Rolling Stones singing things Italian parents never wanted to hear. From Dylan blowing in the American wind while we only heard the wind, to Pink Floyd, to Madonna, Duran Duran and more..
'EPiC' 'Top Ten' US Billboard Vinyl: With the recent release of 'EPiC' Elvis Presley In Concert' vinyl Elvis has got himself another new Top Ten album.
US Billboard Vinyl Album chart this week has 'EPiC' coming in at #8.
This is Elvis' seventh appearance on the (relatively new) Billboard 'Vinyl' chart and his fourth top 10. Previously 'Where No One Stands Alone' made #1 while 'If I Can Dream'(with RPO) and 'Elvis: International Hotel, Las Vegas, August 26, 1969 both hit #6.
Thanks to the vinyl release 'EPiC' is also back up at #10 on the Billboard Soundtrack chart as well as #15 on the Top Album Sales chart.
Sadly it is not in the Billboard main Top 200 albums chart.
Meanwhile 'Elvis 30 #1' still sits in the Billboard Country chart at #37.
In the UK 'Official Albums charts' 'EPiC' is back at #2 on the Soundtracks album chart and has been in the top ten of this chart for the past 11 weeks, three times talking the #1 spot.
In the main 'Official Albums Chart' it was back up at #52 having peaked at #17 back in March.
On Amazon UK 'EPiC' is still #3 on the 'Soundtracks & Musicals' best seller chart
In the Australian ARIA chart 'EPiC' was back at #38 last week, it's top spot was #26
'A Cat Talks Back' Elvis In Las Vegas April-May 1956: 70 years ago the local newspaper the Las Vegas SUN posted some rather negative reviews of Elvis' 2-week stint at the The New Frontier Hotel which included...
"Elvis Presley, arriving here on the wave of tremendous publicity, fails to hit the promised mark in a desert isle surfeited with rock and rollers who play in shifts atop every cocktail lounge on the Strip. The brash, loud braying of his rhythm and blues catalog which albeit rocketed him to the big time, is overbearing to a captive audience... For the teenagers, the long, tall Memphis lad is a whiz; for the average Vegas spender or show-goer, a bore. His musical sound with a combo of three is uncouth, matching to a great extent the lyric content of his nonsensical songs."
On May 12 1956, 70 years ago, the Sun paper printed this fabulous reply to their recent reviews.. 'Mostly about Mr. Elvis Presley, Esq'
I will try to bravely carry on after reading the report of the SUN's reporter concerning Mr. Elvis Presley now holding forth at the Venus Room of the Hotel New Frontier. I'm not after the teen-age vote or to sell Portia's pound of flesh. I come not to bury Caesar, but to praise him. It is a weakness of the mind to preconceive a judgment of your thought before the act is done. And so McDuff, play on.
Despite the acid hemlock broth stirred by the Sun's copy boy methinks Mr. Presley will survive and live to sing some more. Not that for many moons to come his name will be well known about the countryside.
Perhaps this cat should have studied grand opera, the fiddle or just be satisfied herding a truck. I don't join that school of thought. He's happy and he's making lots of other people happy doing just what he is doing naturally. You see, he's a natural. Any dope knows what a natural is.
This cat Presley is neat, well gassed and has the heart.
His vocal is real and he has yet to go for an open field. He is hep to the motion of sound with a retort that is tremendous. These squares who like to detract their imagined mis-values can only size a note creeping upstairs after dark. This cat can throw 'em downstairs or even out the window.
He has it ... Presley has a depth of tone that can sink deeper than a well. He can wilt into a whisper faster than a gossip-monger can throw down a free drink. He is classier than a new sock and a skinner on the strings. He really makes them cry. He's a smooth cast, cool and crazy with new stuff. His sound is dreamy and unique, loaded with mystery.
So settle down dad. Take your cow straight. Wipe the blood out of your eye. I still got your coat. Music shines in anything that sounds. Youth is an exuberant stage of life with the top down.
Presley's voice is that of American youth looking at the moon and wondering how long it will take to get there. He is not a Rock 'n' Roller nor is he a cowboy singer. He is something new coming over the horizon all by himself and he deserves his ever-growing audience. Nobody should miss him. Parents would do well to take their children to hear him. It would be a good way to get to know and understand your own kids.
Yep, this boy's sails are set and he's got wind. Good luck boy and the best of everything.
I hope they hold you over! After all ten million cats can't be wrong. - - - by Ed Jameson (News, Source;Las Vegas SUN/ElvisInfoNet)
'ELVIS; Live At Boston Garden ‘71' MRS Camden OUT NOW: From the budget 'MRS Camden' label their new release of Elvis' classic 1971 Boston performance is out now.
The publicity notes...
.. A compelling performance from Elvis’ early 1970’s touring period, recorded in Boston on 10th November 1971. The show captures the energy and intensity of his non Las Vegas appearances, reaffirming his return to peak form.
Includes 8-page photo gallery.
The original MRS full-price 2022 release 'Elvis: Like Black Tornado - Live At Boston Garden 1971' on vinyl and deluxe CD is now hard to find, so this budget Camden version should satisfy a lot of Elvis fans. CHECK local dealers / AMAZON UK
The Second Coming of Elvis: The Untold Story of Elvis Presley's Forgotten Son (Paul Reginald Graziosi): This new release will appeal to those with an interest in Elvis conspiracy theories. It is available in softcover (283 pages) and Kindle (326 pages) formats.
This book is a work of "faction" (fiction based on facts).
The book description:
.... “Elvis left the building in 1977. He may have left a son behind. For decades, the whispers echoed across green rooms, dive bars, and recording studios: "Have you heard that guy? He sounds just like Elvis." But for John Dennis Smith, it was never an act. It was who he believed he was.
For more than fifty years, John has lived with a question he cannot answer. He has Elvis Presley's voice. He has Elvis Presley's face. And in his Arizona home, he keeps what he believes to be the Presley family Bible. The Second Coming of Elvis is the result of twenty-five years of investigation by author Paul Reginald Graziosi. What began as a chance meeting on a church stage in Scottsdale became a quarter-century quest to answer a single question:
“Is John Smith the forgotten son of the King of Rock and Roll?
Book News from Brazil:Elvis Day By Day has noted that the Brazilian Elvis Presley fan club has announced the cancellation of the 'Almanaque Elvis 2025' by Waldenir Cecon that was announced back in January 2026 (See EIN Book News). The 160-page yearbook was originally set for release in February 2026.
The good news is that the club announced the July 2026 release of the 400-page book 'Elvis Sold Out', also by Waldenir Cecon.
This full color book covers all of Elvis’ tours from 1970 to 1977, including CD covers containing the shows, original newspaper reviews and more.
Note that back in 2013 Waldenir Cecon published 'Elvis Sold Out 1969 a 1977' EIN presumes this new version must be an update
(News, Source:ElvisDayByDay/EIN)
Thursday 7 May 2026
'Summer Nights' June '74 FTD new 4cd set: As part of its ongoing live on tour series, FTD is pleased to announce the release of “ELVIS: Summer Nights” featuring four performances from June 1974.
Released as a 4-CD 5” digipak, this set features evening concert performances from Des Moines, Philadelphia, Columbus and Milwaukee.
The concerts are all Evening Shows, Des Moines June 20 1974, Philadelphia June 23, Columbus June 25 and Milwaukee June 28, 1974.
The concerts feature all of the songs that were recorded by the engineer during the June 1974 tour.
Recorded in mono.
All previously unreleased soundboards except for Milwaukee June 28 on bootleg. EIN Note: FTD have previously released nine concerts from the same tour, Fort Worth June 15 E/S, June 16 - Afternoon Show, June 16 ES, Baton Rouge June 17, Amarillo June 19, Cleveland June 21, Omaha June 30 (both shows) & Omaha July 1, 1974
See'Elvis FTD / SONY News 2026' for details tracklists (News, Source;FTD/EIN)
'The Paradise, Hawaiian Style Sessions' New FTD set: As part of its successful ‘sessions’ series, FTD is pleased to announce the release of 'The Paradise, Hawaiian Style Sessions', the 60th anniversary edition!
Newly mixed and mastered by Sebastian Jeansson and Vic Anesini, the masters and outtakes, featured over 3-cds, now offer superior audio to the original 1966 soundtrack album.
The 24-page booklet contains many rare photos, memorabilia, movie trivia, recording data and insightful essay. EIN Note: Fans should realise that all but one of these songs were vocal overdubs onto pre-recorded instrumental tracks.
Citing illness Elvis didn't report to Radio Recorders for the scheduled soundtrack sessions.
In the end the only song that Elvis sang live with his band was 'Sand Castles'.
This album includes six vocal-overdub attempts on 'Queenie Wahine’s Papaya' and 9 vocal-overdub attempts at 'A Dog’s Life' - oh joy!
See'Elvis FTD / SONY News' for full details.. (News, Source;FTD/EIN)
Wednesday 6 May 2026
'Loving You' JAS CD Review: Anthony Stuchbury's 'Loving You' is a 26-track Super-Deluxe-Jewel-Case, a lovely new edition for Elvis collectors.
Whether you prefer the warm authenticity of mono or the rich depth of stereo, this release delivers outstanding sound quality in both formats. Loving You also marks an exciting new offering from the brand-new JAS label.
Includes 3 alternate masters 'Mean Woman Blues - Movie Edit', 'Party - Alternate Master' & 'Got A Lot O' Livin' To Do - Alternate Master' plus Special Bonus Songs 'Loving You - Opening Titles', 'Movie Road Medley', 'Party - Alternate Master' & 'Loving You - Orchestral Version'.
With the album presented in 'True Stereo’ and with the musicians separated you can get even more enjoyment listening closely to how the band, and engineer Thorne Nogar, put the sound together.
It's a chance to rediscover the joys of youth, as well as the some remarkable song choices from the supposedly dangerous king of Rock’n’Roll. EIN's Piers Beagley checks out this new 26-track CD to discover what's new and whether it might be worth buying once again.... (CD Reviews, Source;ElvisInformationNetwork)
'Elvis' The Impossible Dream' in FIFA World Cup 2026 Campaign: Remember 2002 when 'A Little Less Conversation' was used in the FIFA World Cup!
Well 'Elvis Is Back' as 'Elvis' The Impossible Dream is this year featured in the new FOX Sports campaign for the FIFA World Cup 2026™.
If you haven't seen the spot, check it out! (News, Source/EPE/EIN)
"Elvis Presley - The Showroom Experience 1973" New MRS - Box-Set: The UK Memphis Recording Service label has announced their new 7-CD box-set "Elvis Presley - The Showroom Experience 1973"
It combines their three previous 1973 releases but together in a cheaper 7-cd pack for collectors who might have missed out..
EIN has reviewed two of these releases in detail, the MRS 'At 3am Sahara Tahoe 1973' is one of their very best
Due out late June, 2026.
Priced at around £40 / US$55 / Euro46 for the seven cds.
Check with your local Elvis dealer and soon via Amazon UK (News, Source;MRS/ElvisInfoNet)
Vintage Rock Mag #81: UK's Vintage Rock magazine #81 June -July 2026 edition is out now.
It features an eight page spread on 'Elvis On Film' - the King in action in Baz Luhrmann's big screen EPiC.
... And that's the great gift of EPIC, obliterating the lie that Elvis was somehow redundant and diminished by the 1970s – Luhrmann's film shows an Elvis still as heart-stoppingly beautiful, still as flaming and still as twinkly as in his Sun days.
Plus The Queens of Rock'n'roll the rock in women dubbed as the female Elvis, from Janis Martin to Sparkle Moore.
It also includes a look at Carl Perkins' Blue Suede Shoes on its 70th anniversary, Icons of Doo-Wop, Ritchie Valen's classic album and a look at Jackie Wilson 'Mr Excitement' - plus all the regular features.
Go here to Vintage Rock or check your local newsagents.
(News, Source;VR/EIN)
Friday 1 May 2026
'EPiC Original Soundtrack' CD Review: RCA's 'EPiC Original Motion Picture Soundtrack' was released on digital and CD back in February and on 2-LP vinyl last weekend.
Executive produced by Baz Luhrmann, the soundtrack features 27 tracks from the 'EPiC' documentary combining newly restored live performances with fresh remixes and medleys created from Elvis’ original recordings.
It is a packed 74 minutes of pure Elvis delight and this original soundtrack genuinely does follow the story-line and arc of the movie and also includes some full-length versions of Elvis’ on-stage performances that were edited for the actual film. If the movie took you on an emotional journey then this CD is a lovely keepsake of the same trip. It truly captures the glory and power and emotion of Elvis' legacy.
The movie jumps from one performance to another with multiple edits - how does this work as a standalone CD?
There CD includes a lengthy and detailed track-list but unfortunately never notes which shows Elvis’ performances were actually taken from. -
This review will hopefully reveal all. Check out our 4000-word in-depth review by Piers Beagley.
(CD Reviews, Source;ElvisInformationNetwork)
Greg Gordon of The Imperials has died: Greg Gordon was a member of The Imperials from 1971-72, he died a few days ago, he was 75.
As The Imperials baritone singer Greg Gordon appeared on multiple Elvis' recording sessions including the albums 'Elvis Now', 'He Touched Me', 'Elvis (Fool)' and 'The Wonderful World of Christmas'.
Greg Gordon attended Elvis Week 2025 when The Imperials were inducted as 'Graceland Legends'.
In the photo he is shown holding his 'Legends' statue.
Greg was a member of The Imperials from 1971-72 but he also composed the song 'Bringing It Back’ which Elvis recorded in 1975 for his 'Today' album when Gordon was for a short-time a member of 'Voice'.
As well as working with Elvis, Gordon was also a member of the Oak Ridge Boys, sang with the Chuck Wagon Gang, as well as The Rambos.
At Elvis Week 2025 he talked about how he became part of the Imperials and how Elvis came to record 'Bringing It Back’
In The Imperials photo below, Greg Gordon is standing far right (News, Source;Various)
'Elvis Way Down in Louisiana' New Import CD: From the 'Knock Out' label their debut Matrix Recording from the Lake Charles May 4, 1975 Afternoon Show! -
The publicity notes...
You’ve heard the soundboard before, flat, piano-heavy, kinda square. Well, we flipped the script! By blending a high-quality audience tape with that original soundboard, we’ve cooked up a rich, vibrant, full-bodied sound that brings every instrument to life.
It’s balanced, it’s punchy, the way this show was meant to be heard!
And yeah… we kept it real: the first four tracks roll exactly as captured by the AUDIENCE RECORDING, raw and authentic, because the soundboard missed ‘em entirely.
Packaged in another stunning digipack, loaded with killer shots from the April/ May ‘75 tour, this release is for fans who crave something special. EIN Note: A fine show previously released on bootleg 'Cajun Tornado'
Elvis' show two days later was released by FTD on'Dixieland Rocks'
see 'Elvis All The CD News 2026' for full details (News, Source;ElvisInfoNet)
'Elvis Sweet, Sweet Spirit in Las Vegas' New Import CD: From Knock Out label a double-CD - The publicity notes..
The complete December 14, 1975 performance, AUDIENCE RECORDING and finally unleashed for the very first time.
Forget those chopped-up soundboards from the past—this one’s the real deal, baby! For the first time ever, you’ll hear the full show including “Sweet Sweet Spirit” as performed by The Stamps Quartet.
This ain’t just a recording… it’s a time machine. You’re right there in the crowd, feelin’ every note, every cheer, every electrifying moment as Elvis commands the stage for nearly 90 unforgettable minutes.
We’re talkin’ highlights galore: “Just Pretend”! “Burning Love”!“How Great Thou Art”!…and a whole lot more!
All wrapped up in a beautiful digipack, bursting with rare photos from that very night—this one’s a must-have for any serious collection. EIN Note: Previously released soundboard FTD's 'Fashion For A King'
see 'Elvis All The CD News 2026' for full details (News, Source;ElvisInfoNet)
'Free Bird' 2-LP vinyl' New Import: Coming soon from VV Records 'Free Bird' the complete concert of the December 14, 1975 cocktail show. (EIN Note- exactly the same show as 'Elvis Sweet, Sweet Spirit in Las Vegas' above!) The double vinyl soundboard recording from the Las Vegas Dec 14 show for the first time on vinyl format, and it has been remastered from the source, which will present an incredibly superior sound. Housed in a glossy gatefold.
At the same time, the bonus 7” vinyl EP presents a highlight selection recorded on December 13, 1975 MS; in this way, this product will cover two consecutive days with an excellent soundboard sound and more than 100 minutes of magic music.
Despite not being in perfect shape, he proved the 1975 rockin’ Attitude was still intact, although his movements on stage were very limited.
Elvis worked hard preparing for the season and introducing a “new” song: America the Beautiful.
Housed in a deluxe sleeve that includes the double 150-gram vinyl plus a Bonus 7” vinyl EP with a personal sleeve too.
! EIN Note: Previously released on FTD's 'Fashion For A King'
see 'Elvis All The CD News 2026' for full details (News, Source;ElvisInfoNet)
Tuesday 28 April 2026
'Elvis Evolution' show cancelled: News that the London 'Elvis Evolution' show has been cancelled.
With tickets originally available until August 2026 the production company, Layered Reality, closed the show last weekend. 'Elvis Evolution' has been removed from the 'Immerse LDN' waterfront venue and their website with 'Cleopatra: The Experience' as the only show now running.
Rumours are that the production company behind the event, Layered Reality, has ceased trading. 'Elvis Evolution' have mailed out the following to customers who have already bought tickets "We have made the difficult decision to close the experience. We are truly sorry for the disappointment this will cause.
Due to the company no longer trading we advise that you contact your point of purchase or card provider for further information regarding refunds.
Thank you for your understanding. - Elvis Evolution Team”
EPE's Joel Weinshanker noted at Elvis Week 2025 that EPE would be "bringing the 'Elvis Evolution' third-act, the '68 Special section'" to Graceland in the future.
EIN notes that without the promised 'Elvis Hologram' the theatrical event was always going to be in trouble (News, Source;Various/EIN)
"Destined to Give - The Legendary Generosity of Elvis Presley": Noted Elvis author, Sally A. Hoedel, has revealed details about her third and final installment in her "Destined to..." series. .. The book examines the evolution of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s
benevolent giving and the purpose he found by sharing much of his wealth
with others. Elvis Presley and his deeply artistic soul sought peace and only found
fleeting moments of it on his journey. He was meant to share himself
with the world, even if his time was made short. As philosopher
Heraclitus said, “A man’s character is his fate.” It was the fate of
Elvis Presley to be remembered for all time, not only as a creative
master of his craft, but as a man of character who gave and gave to help
his family, his friends and his fellow man. He earned a solid place in
history like the great leaders of the country he loved, and he certainly
earned a grand place in the hearts of fans around the world. Ed Parker
said it best when he said, “Money did not go to his head, it went to his
heart.”
Contents...
DAWN OF SALVATION (January 1935 – December 1957)
1 – The Roots of Generosity
2 – A Memphis Education
3 – Famous & Fun-Loving
4 – Blessings of Graceland
STANDING IN THE SUN (December 1957 – January 1971)
5 – Changed For Good
6 – Home & Hollywood
7 – Evolution of Checkbook Charity
8 – Lost & Found
NIGHT FALLS (January 1971 – August 1977)
9 – Vagabond & Vegas
10 – Owed & Owned
11 – Inside Job
12 – The Good Guy - - Plus
Appendix 1 – Charity List -
Appendix 2 – Ring List Out in June 2026 - You can preorder from the author now at her website (News, Source/SH/EIN)
David Gilmour On Elvis: David Gilmour is the lead guitarist of UK band Pink Floyd. He co-wrote many of their most famous songs and also sang lead vocal on half of 'Dark Side Of the Moon'
Gilmour has often noted that it was hearing Elvis' that inspired him to be a performer. 'Heartbreak Hotel' that really, did it for me. I vowed to get a guitar and learn it. It's quite minimalist, Heartbreak Hotel, double bass, little bit of guitar, piano - that's not an awful lot going on, tons of atmosphere..."
In a recent FarOut magazine article journo Tim Coffman discovered more...
... Before you had bands like Pink Floyd, you must understand that most rock bands were still fairly by the numbers. The Beatles had only just started to take over the world when most of the band were picking up their instruments and Elvis was still one of the biggest stars in the world.
Sure, his reputation as a rock and roller may have taken a bit of a hit after starring in a bunch of questionable movies, but he could still sing like no one else on the planet. Ever the showman, Presley usually put his heart and soul into every word he sang, usually adopting the blues swagger of artists like Big Mama Thornton and making it acceptable for white audiences.
Compared to the uptempo numbers like ‘All Shook Up’ and ‘Hound Dog’, ‘Heartbreak Hotel’ has a certain haunting quality. Presley’s voice is still the star of the show, but the arrangement with a swinging tempo is much more melancholy than normal, especially when the guitars come in and you hear the slight echo on his voice.
While Gilmour has always shouted praise for acts like The Beatles, he thought this version of ‘Heartbreak Hotel’ was as good as rock and roll ever gets, telling BBC, “‘Heartbreak Hotel’ is a perfect recording. It’s just so spare, so little going on, but every nuance, everything on it, it’s absolutely perfection… It’s just that place and the piano, just magic”.
That appreciation says a lot about how Gilmour approaches music in general. ‘Heartbreak Hotel’ isn’t packed with layers or technical wizardry, but every element feels deliberate, creating an atmosphere that pulls the listener in without ever overwhelming them.
In many ways, Gilmour wasn’t just admiring Presley’s performance but recognising a philosophy that would shape his own playing for decades to come. If Gilmour liked it for the echo, he would use that same haunting voice for everything he did afterwards.
It’s impossible to really match a guy like Presley at his own game, though, so Gilmour saved most of his best moments for his guitar playing. A Gilmour guitar solo might speak louder than words half the time, but if the reference point is Elvis Presley, any rock star will compete for second place.
Go here to the full FarOut article (News, Source/FO/ElvisInfoNet)
Friday 24 April 2026
'EPiC' Original Motion Picture Soundtrack' VINYL Out Now: The Legacy / RCA Records special Double-Vinyl release of the 'EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack' is out today, April 24.
Executive produced by Baz Luhrmann, the soundtrack features 27 tracks from the upcoming film combining newly restored live performances with fresh remixes and medleys created from Elvis’ original recordings.
Baz Luhrmann posted a clip celebrating the joys of vinyl - and the release of the 'EPiC' double-vinyl - Click here to view
'Elvis News Report May 2026': Elvis super-fan Emiel Maier presents all the recent news including...... ‘EPiC’ : VOD, DVD, Blu-Ray & 4K!, Details ‘Dear Elvis’ 2027 Exhibition, '68 Comeback Special guitar auction, Liquid filled vinyl, Death of Elvis shop London's Chris Giles - and so much more..
'EPiC'- I was 12 years old again and sobbing by the end!: Australian journalist, broadcaster and author Richard Glover has always acknowledged his love of Elvis.
This week in the Sydney Morning Herald he posted his delightful review of 'EPiC: Elvis Presley In Concert'
The article included..
.. Watching Baz Luhrmann’s new movie, EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert, I realised that not all my heroes’ lyrics reflect contemporary thinking. A Little Less Conversation, while featuring a cracking tune, is a straightforward call for a prospective romantic partner to stop giving her opinions and instead remove all her clothing. Suspicious Minds also has problems, Always on My Mind meanwhile boils down to a belief that it’s OK to mistreat your loved one – “Maybe I didn’t treat you/ Quite as good as I should have”..
For all of that, I found myself choked up with emotion as I watched the film, a mesmerising compilation of footage of rehearsals and performances, skilfully intercut with the narrative delivered by Elvis himself by way of interviews and stage chatter. By the end, I was properly sobbing. “What’s wrong?” I was asked, and it was hard to explain. Suddenly, I was 12 years old, and Elvis was my protector in what seemed like a harsh world.
I didn’t have the same reaction to Baz’s film ELVIS – but this time, it was just Elvis and his musicians.
Part of the pleasure was seeing how much they liked him – guitarist, drummers and backup singers glancing across with eyes full of pleasure and admiration. It reminded me of how important he was to me.
Teenage fandom is often mocked. From the Bay City Rollers onwards, the mania of fandom is seen as some sort of delusion: it’s just a band, it’s just a singer. Why have you Blu-tacked posters all over your bedroom walls? Why have you used Texta to write on your schoolbag? Why, using your maths compass, have you scratched your hero into the plastic of your school ruler?
Six decades on, TV networks still play the footage of screaming teenage girls greeting The Beatles at Sydney Airport, just to show how crazy they were. They do the same with Taylor Swift’s fans.
This, it seems to me, misses the point. The years between childhood and adulthood are difficult. You’re trying to locate your own identity. Life at home, for some people, is full of misery. Sometimes school is worse. The world can feel like it bristles with bullies. - (Right: Richard Glover age 12)
You need a club that you can call your own, some armour to protect you from the world. Sometimes, it’s a literal club: the Matildas, the Sydney Swans, or the Rabbitohs. Sometimes it’s an interest in Japanese anime or gaming or fantasy fiction. And sometimes it’s a singer. For me, it was Elvis.
As a newsagent’s son, I ran an after-school newsstand near the front door of the local shopping centre – the only newsstand in the world to stock a big stack of The Daily Mirror, a big stack of The Sun, a middling stack of the Australian Women’s Weekly and two copies of Elvis Presley Monthly. They never sold, you’ll be unsurprised to know, but I was making a point about what I thought was important in the world.
I also had access to every leftover magazine and newspaper, stacked ready for disposal, their front covers or titles sliced off to receive a credit from the publisher. I’d attack them with scissors, clipping out any mention of my hero, Clag-pasting them all into a scrapbook. I’m sure anyone who saw my scrapbook thought I was an idiot. I was certainly behind the times: this was the era of David Bowie and Michael Jackson. Elvis’ years as a teenage heartthrob were long gone.
Drying my tears after 'EPiC' I’m convinced I wasn’t an idiot. I needed a club and I found one. Elvis saved me, which is why I’ll never mock the teenagers screaming their affection for Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish or Bad Bunny. It’s the enthusiasm for life that matters – the guileless, crazy-brave expression of passion – rather than the individual towards whom that passion is directed.
They are a suit of armour that allows you to go into the world, despite all the perils and pressures of teenage life – and to do so with an open heart. And who wants to mock that?
As Elvis himself might have put it: “Don’t be cruel to a heart that’s true.”
Go here to the SMH for the full-article (News, Source;SMH/EIN)
Thursday 23 April 2026
“Presley: A Testament: Faith, Family & A Life Lived” (Donna Presley with Karen Barnes): The latest book by Elvis’ cousin has been released.
The, arguably overpriced, 79-page book, is described as: “This is not a traditional biography. Presley: A Testament - Faith, Family & A Life Lived is a deeply personal reflection from within the Presley family.
Through carefully selected images and thoughtful passages, Donna Presley offers a perspective that moves beyond the public image into family, faith, and lived experience.
This is not a retelling of a well-known story, but a quiet and sincere reflection on legacy, memory, and truth.”
James Taylor Talks Elvis: Grammy winning, million-selling US singer-songwriter James Taylor recently appeared on the late night US show Jimmy Kimmel Live.
Kimmel tried to get him chatting about other artists he had known, including Elvis, but as always Taylor was rather quiet and didn't reveal very much.
He acknowledged that Elvis had covered his 1970 album track 'Steamroller' (a.k.a. Steamroller Blues) on the massively successful 'Aloha From Hawaii' broadcast.
He explained that his original album track was a tongue-in-cheek blues parody - a "15 minutes" composition.
Taylor then noted, "It was a shock to me, I had absolutely no idea Elvis was going to perform it."
When asked 'Did you ever meet Elvis?' James Taylor joked, 'No, not that I know of,, you know!" - referring to his struggles with drug addiction.
Kimmel laughed, "If you forgot that meeting then you really were in a lot of trouble!"
Taylor joined in teasing,"He's reported to be around still... in some countries, you know..."
'Aloha From Hawaii via Satellite' was broadcast on January 14, 1973 and it was no coincidence that James Taylor's version of 'Steamroller' was first released on a single as a 'back-to-back-hit' with 'You've Got A Friend' by Warner Bros in February 1973. It didn't chart.
Elvis' live version of 'Steamroller Blues' / 'Fool' was then released as a single in March 1973 - it reached #17 on the Billboard Singles chart.
Go here to youtube to hear the James Taylor / Kimmel interview (News, Source;ElvisInfoNet) -With thanks to Scott Jenkins
Monday 20 April 2026
New books announced by “The Elvis Files” team: Earlier this month we received the great news that Erik Lorentzen, the man behind The Elvis Files organisation in Norway, had been declared cancer free after a protracted battle with the disease.
Erik’s health issue meant several books were delayed.
Now that he is back on deck he has announced the following books for publication (including two new titles for 2027 publication):
- May 2026 - ELVIS Portraits; Vol.III the 60's (Erik Lorentzen & Robert van Beek)
- May 2026 - ELVIS Portraits; Vol.IV the 60's (Erik Lorentzen & Robert van Beek)
- 2026 - "Clambake" '67. 2 LP albums in FULL STEREO with separate gatefolds and a 300+ page book with hundreds of +quality unseen pictures.
- 2026 - ELVIS Gold Rush - Golden Records Vol.1-2-3-4, four vinyl albums in separate gatefolds with a 150+ page book "ELVIS: Prodigy of RCA Records" with many UNSEEN photos in top quality by Erik Lorentzen & Robert van Beek.
- 2027 - Elvis Presley The Army Years Vol.1, 400 pages (Erik Lorentzen and Robert van Beek)
- 2027 - Elvis Presley The Army Years Vol.2, (close to) 400 pages (Erik Lorentzen and Robert van Beek)
'European Elvis Festival' August 2026: Bad Nauheim is more than just a place on the map - it is the 'European Home of Elvis'.
Featuring unique encounters with contemporary witnesses, celebration night, fan market, classic car parade, music contest - you can only find this at the Elvis Festival in Bad Nauheim.
The 24th festival will take place from 14 to 16 August 2026.
One highlight of the Elvis Presley Festival is the celebration night.
You can also discover new treasures for your collection at the fan market.
Contemporary witnesses such as Elvis' musical companions (Cynthia Pepper & Pat West will be there) bands and big stars thrill you with their music and voices.
Classic car parade for vintage car fans
A festival for Elvis Presley – the women and men are styled with petticoats and quiffs like in the 1950s, 60s and 70s.
Party atmosphere: Round off the festival days at our 'Record Hop' after-show party
Elvis fans from all over the world have already been coming to Bad Nauheim since 2002 to celebrate their idol at the European Elvis Festival.
Gohere for tickets and information (News, Source;BadNauheimElvis/ElvisInfoNet)
'Blue Hawaii'& 'Elvis 1961'Record Store Day releases: The french VPI label has released their two "unofficial" albums for Record Store Day - April 18, 2026. Celebrating the enduring legacy of Elvis Presley with beautiful collector’s editions.
The first special release honors the 65th anniversary of the iconic film and soundtrack Blue Hawaii.
For the very first time, this legendary album will be presented as a spectacular liquid-filled vinyl edition. Visually designed as a beach scene, one side of the LP contains deep blue liquid symbolizing the Hawaiian ocean, while the other side features clear vinyl with real sand embedded inside, evoking the famous tropical shores.
It is a unique and striking design that perfectly complements the album’s warm, sun-soaked atmosphere and cinematic charm.
In addition to the stunning LP, Blue Hawaii is also on CD as a meticulous anniversary edition.
Newly remastered for optimal sound quality, the CD offers restored artwork and carefully selected studio session material that immerses the listener in the spirit of the original project.
Limited Editions, only 1,500 copies available worldwide, making them highly desirable for fans and collectors alike.
'Elvis 1961 – The King of the Whole Wide World' is VPI's second RSD contender with 'Elvis 1961 – The King of the Whole Wide World' released as a magnificent 3-LP set on colored vinyl.
This comprehensive collection focuses on a pivotal year in Elvis’ career, when he further refined his artistic expression and solidified his position as a dominant force in popular music.
The set features essential recordings from 1961, combining well-known classics with studio performances that showcase his versatility, intensity, and creative depth during this important period.
For those who prefer the CD format, Elvis 1961 – The King of the Whole Wide World is also available as a 3-CD set, containing the same selection of recordings as the vinyl edition.
Chris Giles 'Elvis Shop London' has died: As a teenager in London it was always a thrill to spend afternoons bunking off school standing in a dark room - a paradise - packed full of Elvis collectables that, as a kid, I could not afford.
That holy shrine was Chris Giles 'Elvis Shop London' on a north London high-street.
To a kid first discovering the joys of rock'n'roll it was heaven. The preacher was Chris Giles.
Sadly, three days ago, ('Three Steps To Heaven'?) Chris Giles has passed on to the genuine rock'n'roll heaven.
His daughter Stacey posted...
... "It is with the deepest sadness that I write to inform you that my dad, Chris Giles, passed away on Wednesday.
As you may be aware, I have been working alongside him as his business partner since last June. Following his passing, I intend to continue the business and maintain all the long-term relationships he built.
As we all know, my dad’s greatest passion was his incredible business he built from nothing. I am committed to doing my very best to carry things forward.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support during this difficult time."
Chris Giles not only sold Elvis gold but also supplied FTD, RCA and any number of labels with material and scans that they needed to produce unique Elvis product.
He was part of Elvis history and will be remembered as one of the best. RIP Chris Giles: 21 December 1948 – 15 April 2026
See 'The Elvis Shop London' website here - where Stacey is Taking Care Of Business
EIN thanks Adam Greenaway for the photos (News, Source;Various/EIN)
Friday 17 April 2026
Paul Rodgers and seeing Elvis: UK singer Paul Rodgers is famous for being a superb lead vocalist including in the rock bands Free ('All Right Now') and Bad Company ('Can't Get Enough').
In this month's RockCellar magazine journalist Steve Rosen tells this neat story of taking Paul Rodgers to see Elvis in L.A.
.. It was around mid 1974 when I set up the interview and met the entire band, Bad Company.
Rodgers talked about the end of Free and how the new band got together.. It was a sensational interview, and .. I truly felt a real connection with Paul, which gave me the courage to do what I did next: invite the singer to see Elvis Presley.
Presley was performing that night at the Inglewood Forum, and I knew Rodgers was a huge fan.
He even tried to sneak into Graceland one time back when he was with Free.
Fighting through my nervousness and with an audible stutter I asked, “P-Paul? Elvis is playing tonight. Would you want to g-g-go see him?”
His eyes lit up and with a smile like a kid on Christmas, he said, “Really? Yeah, man.”
I returned to the hotel hours later and picked him up.
As we made the 45-minute drive to the Inglewood Forum — a huge 17,000-seat arena — Paul couldn’t stop talking about finally seeing Elvis.
We parked and I handed Paul his ticket. He looked at it like it was the Holy Grail itself.
We walked inside, found our seats and from the moment the singer took the stage, Rodgers could barely contain himself.
Every time Elvis would flip a hip or toss out a scarf to the outstretched arms of adoring fans, Paul would react as if he’d been punched.
He was screaming, shouting and jumping up and down like a kid.
It was astonishing to watch, and in fact I spent more time looking at Paul than I did at Presley.
Watching Paul Rodgers while he watched a then-39-year-old Elvis do his thing felt like an out-of-body experience.
It was hard for me to imagine that I was sitting next to one of the truly great singers of our time while he sat there listening to his hero perform.
It was like some perfect circle.
Paul was ecstatic following the show. He couldn’t say enough about how great Elvis was and how much he wanted to meet him.
The lights came up and as everybody was exiting the arena, Paul saw various members of Led Zeppelin along with manager Peter Grant going backstage. We hurried toward the area where Zep had been.
I knew I wouldn’t be able to go backstage, but I didn’t really care. I would have left and the singer would have gotten a ride back to the hotel with the band. I just wanted Paul to get to meet his hero.
However, we were stopped by a pair of burly bodyguards guarding the backstage entrance. I tried to explain to them that this was Paul Rodgers and he was part of the Zeppelin entourage that just went through, but they weren’t budging.
Paul tried explaining, “But I’m P-Paul Rodgers. That’s my manager,” but Grant told Paul he couldn’t get him in.
If he was hurt by being treated so selfishly — it felt as if Zep wanted an audience with the King all by themselves — he didn’t show it. Paul was jubilant and could barely contain himself about seeing Presley.
We returned to the hotel and Paul told me, “I’ll just tell my friends I talked to him anyway!”
Dutch language graphic novel - "Pop Star Assassin in Suspicious Minds": A Dutch language 224-page “hardcover” graphic novel featuring the popular Pop Assassin crew was released in late March. The Pop Star Assassin story was originally published as a series of English language comic books in 2022.
The book description (translated): “Bruce is an Elvis impersonator who believes The King was his father. When a mysterious briefcase turns up in his dressing room, he finds himself caught in a web of intrigue: he stands between a mafia boss seeking revenge for his son's death and a secret government agency with global interests. As the truth grows darker, Bruce must forge alliances with outsiders and mavericks to survive.
.. His journey takes him from the streets of Las Vegas to hallucinogenic dreams, while he is confronted with the ultimate question: who is the real killer, and who is he?
Promotion for the release included:
“Pop Star Assassin HC is an adrenaline-fueled comic full of stylish action, colorful visuals, and unexpected plot twists. The story mixes hard-hitting thriller with murderous intrigue and a healthy dose of dark humor, making every page burst with energy. The art style is clean and expressive, perfectly enhancing the intensity of the scenes.
“This graphic novel primarily appeals to Tarantino enthusiasts, fans of action, dark humor, and pop culture.”
Promotion for the original comic book series said: “It’s sex, drugs, rock ‘n’ roll robots 70s style in this all-out action adventure. And who f*ck is Molly?”
WINNER of Special GRM 'Elvis In Concert' Quiz: The lucky winner of the joint Elvis Day By Day and Elvis Information Network quiz for the special Gravel Road Music version of 'Elvis In Concert' is .... Jeffrey Whitney, congratulations!
One of the only 10 copies of the 'Elvis in Concert' double LP album on blue colored vinyl will soon be on its way to you!
The prize was kindly provided by the Gravel Road Music record label.
The answer to the question "which previous Gravel Road Music release has the same title as a popular TV series?" we were looking for was 'Love American Style'.
The winner was randomly chosen from everyone who sent us the correct answer.
The answer was in fact included in our recent Gravel Road Music interview - 'Love American Style' was their release featuring Elvis in June 1974. Thank you to everyone who entered the quiz.
If you didn't win, be assured, your favorite Elvis dealer can probably provide you with a copy on clear colored vinyl.
This deluxe release is "Elvis' real Rapid City performance without the added fan comments or overdubs, in the correct sequence, in the best sound possible plus a stunning design".
For more details on this great looking and sounding album, check our EIN/ElvisDaybyDay 'GRM' interview. (News, Source;ElvisDbyD/EIN)
New Graceland 'The American Spirit of Elvis' Exhibit: In honor of America’s 250th anniversary, Graceland will debut a new limited-time display, The American Spirit of Elvis Presley, opening Memorial Day Weekend and on view through July Fourth Weekend.
Located in Elvis’ Racquetball Court and included with the Graceland Mansion tour, the display brings together a curated selection of artifacts that highlight Elvis’ connection to his country.
Highlights include:
The giant American flag used during Elvis’ 1974 concerts at the Mid-South Coliseum in Memphis
The outfit worn during his meeting with President Richard Nixon in 1970
An official statement from President Jimmy Carter following Elvis’ passing
The gold lamé jacket worn during the 1961 Pearl Harbor benefit concert
The commemorative plaque honoring the USS Arizona Memorial
Together, these artifacts highlight moments where Elvis’ impact extended beyond the stage, reflecting his connection to his country through music, service, and cultural influence
Go here to Graceland to book tickets (News, Source;EPE/EIN)
Tuesday 14 April 2026
‘Elvis, Nashville ‘56’: OUT NOW from RDM- a special 10" vinyl ‘Elvis, Nashville ‘56’
A release celebrating 70 years since Elvis’ first RCA recording sessions.
Containing both sides of Elvis’ very first RCA hit single, this collectors edition 10” 45rpm contains all the tracks recorded by Elvis Presley in Nashville during his pivotal breakout year of 1956. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - (click for hi-res)
Newly remixed and remastered from mono to stereo by acclaimed producer Anthony Stuchbury you’ll now hear a more familiar stereo mix with backing vocals panned to the side enabling a listening experience like never before ! Rockin’ Side A
1. I Got A Woman
2. Heartbreak Hotel
3. Money Honey Romantic Side B
1. I’m Counting On You
2. I Was The One
3. I Want You, I Need You, I Love You
The release date 14 April 2026 is 70 years to the very day that Elvis recorded the final track on this release. (News, Source;AS) - Check with your Elvis dealer
LAST DAY to WIN Special - GRM 'Elvis In Concert': Out now is the special Double-Vinyl Gravel Road Music version of 'Elvis In Concert'.
As we noted in our recent GRM interview, this deluxe release is "Elvis' real Rapid City performance without the added fan comments or overdubs, in the correct sequence and in the best sound possible - and with a stunning design"
Dealers are selling the clear vinyl version but EIN / Elvis Day By Day have one very collectable BLUE VINYL version to give away!
The winner will be drawn from fans who correctly answer this simple question.
"Which previous Gravel Road Music release has the same title as a popular TV series?"
If you know the answer mail it >> here with your name and contact details. Get those entries in!
The winner will be announced April 15.
Gohere to our GRM interview for more on this highly collectable LP. GOOD LUCK (News, Source;EIN/ElvisDayByDay)
New JAT Publishing release – “The Concert Folios 1955-1977”: Prolific Elvis publisher, Joseph Tunzi, has announced his latest HARDCOVER book, “The Concert Folios: 1955-1977”. It is described as:
“This is a follow up to The Definitive Vinyl Artwork of Elvis Presley,
Vol. 2, which will consist of all The Concert Folios issued during Elvis
live performances from 1955 to 1977, including some of which where
found in various Elvis albums in the 70s.
At 232 pages, in full color (where possible), this book will feature all original photography, finally shown how the images ACTUALLY looked, not the washed out appearance that was originally provided in the folios."
As is customary with JAT releases, each book will come with a “FREE 2027 Elvis Pocket Calendar”.
The release date has not been announced but the book is listed as “coming soon”.
The JAT site lists the retail price as US$195.00 (including S&H).
For a 232-page book this price is very high.
(News, Source:JAT/EIN)
"Black Star" book released: Dennis van Tiel's eclectic "Almost in Elvis" series has reached its 24th book with the just published 120-page A-5 sized softcover, "Black Star".
The "Almost in Elvis" series never fails to interest, intrigue and sometimes confront readers with its eclectic themes, design and content.
This edition is in Dutch, an English text version will follow shortly.
The pr includes: "In the nineteen-fifties, the South of the so-called United States in particular formed a hotbed of social, cultural and artistic contradictions. While society was deeply divided by racial segregation, a musical revolution was simultaneously taking place that would culminate in Rock and Roll.
The peculiar interplay between racism and non-judgmental music gave white artists a Black sound and Black artists a sound they had long deserved.
- Naturally, Elvis Presley cannot be absent from all the poems, short stories, essays and columns that 'Black Star' has to offer."
One of the featured articles is by EIN's Nigel Patterson and Kees Mouwen (Elvis Day By Day).
- - For more information: www.almostinelvis.nl
Elvis Comeback Hagstrom Guitar at Auction: The famous 'Hagstrom Viking II' guitar that Elvis played on his 1968 comeback special is headed to auction via Sotheby's, after selling for $625,000 in 2021. It is now expected to fetch between $1 million and $2 million.
The guitar was owned by 'Wrecking Crew' session guitarist Al Casey. When rehearsals got underway Elvis' original guitar didn’t pop against the bold red and black colors of the set design.
It was Steve Binder and producer Bones Howe who asked session guitarist Al Casey if Elvis could use his cherry red Hagstrom instead. Casey obliged, and the rest is history.
The cover of 'From Elvis in Memphis' features a photograph of him playing the guitar.
A defining milestone in the King’s career, the ’68 Comeback Special remains one of the most iconic moments in popular music history.
Elvis’ Hagstrom Viking Guitar - Sotheby’s bids close April 24 -Go HERE to bid (News, Source;NP/EIN)
Elvis “Viva Las Vegas” Gibson Guitar at Auction: Coincidentally, Elvis' “Viva Las Vegas” Gibson Acoustic guitar used by Elvis in the second half of MGM's film "Viva Las Vegas" is also up for auction.
It is part of the '2026 April Rock & Roll Auction' from "one-of-a-kind treasures" Backstage Auctions.
Originally two guitars were used during the film's production. The first guitar was damaged when Elvis fell into a pool with it, leading to water damage.
This second guitar, stamped with "Elvis Presley" and "MGM" inside, was subsequently used for the remaining scenes.
'Viva Las Vegas' was released by MGM in 1964 and starred Elvis alongside Ann-Margret.
The guitar comes with a letter of Provenance from Charlie Hodge & Alan Fortas, both of whom were in the Memphis Mafia.
Note- The guitar shows signs of use, consistent with its function as a film prop and its age. It retains the original stamps that denote its association with Elvis Presley and MGM.
Current Bid $5,500, Bidding closes April 25 Go HERE to bid (News, Source;ElvisInfoNet)
Elvis Bible & Wertheimer original also at Auction: Sotheby’s is also offering an Elvis Bible as well as a neat original Wertheimer signed print for auction. 'Elvis Signed travel Bible' 1970s.
This Elvis-owned and signed bible was presented to the singer by a fan, who inscribed it to him, “This book will keep you from sin and only sin will keep you from this book. With love, Joy Woodson.”
Upper cover features portrait of Elvis and his mother - and signed "Elvis Presley" in blue ballpoint on verso.
The bible ended up at Graceland and was given to recent owner by Elvis’ aunt, Delta Presley.
Offered with letters of provenance.
Estimate $3,000 - $5,000
Alfred Wertheimer 'Elvis Backstage at the Steve Allen Show'
Gelatin silver print. The photographer's stamp and signature in pencil on the reverse.
Image Dimensions: 10.25 inches by 5.5 inches
This work is offered framed.
Overall in very good condition.
Priced at $5,500
Go HERE to bid at Sotheby’s (News, Source;ElvisInfoNet)
Friday 10 April 2026
"Destined to Give - The Legendary Generosity of Elvis Presley": Noted Elvis author, Sally A. Hoedel, has announced the third and final installment in her "Destined to..." series.
Focusing on Elvis' generosity to others, the book 'Destined to Give - The Legendary Generosity of Elvis Presley" is currently with the printer.
A well-researched book of over 300 pages that "should inspire and make people think"
Cover image not yet available.
(Image shown is Elvis with Joanne Wilson promoting polio vaccinations for the 'March of Dimes' - see exclusive EIN interview with Ms Wilson)
Ms Hoedel previously wrote the acclaimed "Destined to Die Young" (2020) and "Destined to Fly: From Iowa to Elvis The Story of Pilot, Ron Strauss" (2022).
WIN Special - GRM 'Elvis In Concert': Out now is the special Double-Vinyl Gravel Road Music version of 'Elvis In Concert'.
As we noted in our recent GRM interview, this deluxe release is "Elvis' real Rapid City performance without the added fan comments or overdubs, in the correct sequence and in the best sound possible - and with a stunning design"
Dealers are selling the clear vinyl version but EIN / Elvis Day By Day have one very collectable BLUE VINYL version to give away!
Note that only ten blue vinyl versions have been pressed! These are super collectable, if you can find one.
The winner will be drawn from fans who correctly answer this simple question. "Which previous Gravel Road Music release has the same title as a popular TV series?"
If you know the answer mail it >> here with your name and contact details. Get those entries in!
The winner will be announced April 15.
Gohere to our GRM interview to see more about this very collectable release GOOD LUCK (News, Source;EIN/ElvisDayByDay)
Elvis 1964 Gretsch Guitar: A new 'Elvis: Up Close' episode spotlighting the 1964 Gretsch Country Gentleman guitar, purchased by Elvis on July 9, 1969, just days before his return to live performance in Vegas.
The guitar features a warm wood finish, hollow-body design, and gold hardware, with a Bigsby tailpiece and a headstock marked “The Chet Atkins Country Gentleman.”
It is the only Gretsch documented in the Graceland Archives that Elvis personally purchased and performed with, and its worn details reflect its time on stage.
Elvis brought this guitar with him to Las Vegas for rehearsals ahead of his opening at the International Hotel, where it made its stage debut on July 31, 1969.
It was later seen in 1970 'Elvis: That’s the Way It Is' and also in 'EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert' (News, Source;EPE/EIN)
Thursday 9 April 2026
GRM 'Elvis In Concert' Special Competition: Out now is the special Double-Vinyl Gravel Road Music version of 'Elvis In Concert'.
As we noted in our recent GRM interview, this deluxe release is "Elvis' real Rapid City performance without the added fan comments or overdubs, in the correct sequence and in the best sound possible - and with a stunning design"
Dealers are selling the clear vinyl version but EIN / Elvis Day By Day have one very collectable BLUE VINYL version to give away!
Note that only ten blue vinyl versions have been pressed! These are super collectable, if you can find one.
The winner will be drawn from fans who correctly answer this simple question. "Which previous Gravel Road Music release has the same title as a popular TV series?"
If you know the answer mail it >> here with your name and contact details. Get those entries in!
The winner will be announced April 15.
Gohere to our GRM interview to see more about this very collectable release GOOD LUCK (News, Source;EIN/ElvisDayByDay)
Wednesday 8 April 2026
'EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert' Now Streaming: Baz Luhrmann's 'EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert' is now streaming on multiple platforms and has been confirmed for physical DVD and Blu-ray/ 4K UHD release on June 16.
According to the press release, the DVD and Blu-ray / 4K UHD releases will "Give audiences the opportunity to experience Elvis Presley like never before at home, with breathtaking picture quality and immersive sound."
In the US check out 'EPiC' to own or rent via Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango and other digital streaming platforms.
In the UK check out Prime Video, Apple TV and Sky Store In Australia check out Prime Video and Apple TV
This version is the same 96 minute version that played in cinemas
The DVD, Blu-ray / 4K UHD are also the 96 minute version
A special 'Steelbook' edition will also follow the physical release in late 2026.
There has been no mention of extra footage being added to the 'Steelbook' edition (News, Source;ElvisInfoNet)
Erik Lorentzen Healthy and Happy: Good news that after a nasty cancer scare Elvis Files' Erik Lorentzen is back up and running.
He posted "I'm cancer free!!" I beat this mother and I'm cleared by the doctor's. No more hospitalizing, no more tests . . no more nothing just focusing on what I truly desire . . . making books for the fan".
The long-awaited 'Elvis Portraits The 60'S vol1 and Vol 2' are out now.
The Clambake box-set is "Coming Soon"
SeeThe Elvis Files for full details and contacts regarding any orders
EIN says, "Congratulations - and great to see you back to TCB!" (News, Source;ErikLorentzen/EIN)
'Elvis Presley - Appearing' New Import Vinyl: From the International Hotel label a purple vinyl release of Elvis' August 21, 1969 Midnight Show.
This was the first full show recorded by RCA for the original 'In Person' album. The publicity notes...
.. 'Elvis Presley – Appearing at the International Hotel, Las Vegas 1969' captures the electrifying return of Elvis to live performances during his legendary Las Vegas residency.
This 2LP (Purple Vinyl) + CD set delivers powerful renditions of his greatest hits, showcasing Elvis at his peak during the iconic 1969 comeback era.
A must-have for collectors and fans of live rock ’n’ roll. EIN Note: The concert has been officially released on 'Elvis - Live 1969' box-set and back in 2007 on the impressive 'Viva Las Vegas' where EIN voted it best release of the year!
The August 23 Dinner Show has been released officially on vinyl by RCA /SONY as 'Live At The International - August 23 1969'
see 'Elvis All The CD News 2026' for full details (News, Source;EIN)
Sunday 5 April 2026
Elvis UK News - 'Elvis UK 331/3 r.p.m Volume 1': Fans of the 'Elvis UK' publications will be interested to discover that their up-coming latest series of books will be devoted entirely to Elvis’ HMV / RCA UK LP album releases from 1956 through to 2005.
Presenting another 'Ultimate Guide', an exhaustive and detailed look at every RCA UK album offering as much background information as possible about each release and cross-referencing it with later versions of the albums.
And, for the die-hard collectors, they will include every known label and sleeve variation for each release!
The first volume in the series of five books 'Elvis UK 331/3 r.p.m Volume 1 Elvis British LPs 1956-1962' focuses on the releases between 1956 and 1962. It will published mid-2026.
Collectors please note that while most 'Elvis UK' books are still available many of them are down to only a handful of copies left.
There are no plans to reprint them.
"PARTY" Preview from new 'Loving You' CD: From the 'JAS' label a fabulous STEREO sample of (Let's Have A) Party, from the new 'Loving You' 2026 CD - in remastered MONO and STEREO.
Put on your headphones and check the stereo... ... Loving You, a 26-track Super Deluxe Jewel Case Edition. Whether you prefer the warm authenticity of mono or the rich depth of stereo, this release delivers outstanding sound quality in both formats. Available Now, from ElvisUK - Go HERE to order
Golden Years ELVIS 'Loving You'/'The Last Concert': Today's Matt Shepherd's The Golden Years is another Elvis special.
Producer Anthony Stuchbury talks about his work on the first official release of 'Elvis: The Last Concert' which is out now on Elvis' official FTD label - and hear a preview of Elvis' last version of 'Fairytale'
He also chats about 'Loving You' Anthony's first release on his very own record label JAS.
There's songs from both releases plus more of the greatest oldies ever.
Kicking off with two classic Everly Brothers' hits and the delightful Hollies 'Yes I will' co-written by Gerry Goffin it sounds incredibly like The Beatles.
Go here to MixCloud to find out more.. and check out a brand new Stereo version of 'Loving You' and Stuchbury talks more about 'Party' in stereo.
(News, Source;MS/EIN)
'Elvis Week' 2026 Tickets on-Sale Now: 'Elvis Week' 2026 tickets are on sale now.
...Special guests include Linda Thompson, Jerry Schilling, Kent McCord, Larry Gatlin, Sam Thompson, Charles Stone, Larry Strickland, Andrew Solt, Donna Tutt, Jim Murray and Brenda Nielsen Murray, Linda Stone, Bonnie Morales, Donna Lewis, The Blackwood Brothers Quartet and more. Key Events include.. - Elvis 1956
Celebrate Elvis early performances on the big screen. Guests include Jerry Schilling & The Blackwood Brothers Quartet. - The Jungle Room Sessions.
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Elvis iconic 1976 recording sessions. Guests include Larry Strickland. - Inside The Archives
With Angie Marchese and Linda Thompson. - Inside Elvis' World - the wives perspective
From wives of men who were part of Elvis’ life, including Donna Tutt, Linda Stone and Bonnie Morales. - Elvis Presley in concert Live..
Featuring iconic performances from Elvis’ on the big screen. - Conversations on Elvis
Guests include actor Kent McCord, filmmaker Andrew Solt, Jim Murray and Brenda Nielsen Murray and Donna Lewis.
More announcements yet to come! - An 'EPiC' Closing Party
A final EPiC-sized celebration at the Graceland Soundstage.
Enjoy a screening of Baz Luhrmann’s EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert on the Soundstage’s three giant screens.
'Elvis Week 2026' Platinum Package with 'prime seating' this year costs US$2,188 per ticket
The Gold Package costs US$978
or buy events individually - See EPE 'Elvis Week 2026' for the full schedule (News, Source;EPE/ElvisInfoNet)
Friday 3 April 2026 - - - - Easter Greetings From Elvis Presley - - - -
'EPiC Elvis Presley In Concert' Japan Trailer: Just when it seems like the cinema and IMAX presentations of Baz Luhrmann's 'EPiC Elvis Presley In Concert' are running out of steam, Elvis fans now get the delight of the new Japanese version of the 'EPiC' movie trailer.
The movie is scheduled for release in Japan on May 15, 2026.
(News, Source;EPiC/ElvisInfoNet)
'Elvis: The Last Concert' FTD Out Now: The first few customers are lucky to have received the new FTD 'Elvis: The Last Concert' set before the Easter weekend.
Released as a 3-CD 5” digipak, this set features the first official release of his final live performance at the Market Square Arena, Indianapolis, June 26,1977.
With priority given to historical content, this amateur recording has been digitally enhanced by Tony Stuchbury (of Mono>Stereo fame) to improve its many sonic deficiencies. It is in Mono.
Two additional concerts augment this 3-CD set; October 18, 1976 Arena Sioux Falls and December 30, 1976 Omni Coliseum, Atlanta.
These were previously released with the 'On The Road With Elvis' Bruce Jackson book. EIN Note: Good news that Elvis' last concert is finally getting an official release. The timing is good since modern technology can remove annoying audio faults heard on previous bootlegs. Check with your Elvis dealer. FTD's 'Clambake' VINYL Special Edition' will hopefully be out soon after Easter .
Go here to FTD / SONY CD News for tracklists
Thursday 2 April 2026
Loving You (Mono Masters & Mono II Stereo) CD: Not an April Fool's joke after all - but a brand new label 'JAS' who have released a clever combination of 'Loving You' in 2026 remastered MONO and STEREO.
The publicity notes... ... Introducing Loving You, a 26-track Super Deluxe Jewel Case Edition that is an essential addition for every Elvis collector. Whether you prefer the warm authenticity of mono or the rich depth of stereo, this release delivers outstanding sound quality in both formats.
With something to please every fan, Loving You marks an exciting new offering from the brand-new JAS label. Available Now — Exclusively from the Official Elvis Presley Fan Club U.K. - Go HERE to order
Includes 3 alternate masters 'Mean Woman Blues - Movie Edit', 'Party - Alternate Master' & 'Got A Lot O' Livin' To Do - Alternate Master' plus Bonus Tracks 'Loving You - Opening Titles', 'Movie Road Medley', 'Party - Alternate Master' & 'Loving You - Orchestral Version'.
'Live At The Sahara Tahoe 1976' new Import: Well, well, well this is weird scenario. Two weeks after ReelTrax label announced their 'The Final Show In Lake Tahoe May 9th 1976'Audience recording, 'Knock Out Records' announce 'Live At The Sahara Tahoe May 8 1976'Audience recording!
The publicity includes...
Knock Out Records proudly presents a very special release celebrating the 50th anniv of Elvis’ final performances at the Sahara Tahoe with the release of “Live At The Sahara Tahoe” May 8, 1976 dinner show.
Originally issued in 2004 as 'A Night At The Sahara Hotel” the recording suffered from incorrect speed and less-than-ideal sound quality. Now we’ve remastered it to the best available sound quality.
Listen to Elvis sing great renditions of “You Gave Me A Mountain” “Trying To Get To You” “Burning Love” and a rare “Sweet Caroline”.
Presented in a digipack with rare photos and memorabilia.
- Out Soon - contact your dealer EIN Note: Once again an 'average' AUDIENCE recording from 1976
Check audio samples before purchase
See 'Elvis All The CD News 2026' for details (News, Source;KnockOut/EIN)
Wednesday 1 April 2026
'Loving You' Special Release: News from the 'JAS' label....
.. Released today, April 1, on a brand-new and previously undisclosed label, LOVING YOU is now available.
For listeners who appreciate the authenticity of the original mono recordings, this edition delivers. For those who enjoy enhanced “mono-to-stereo” presentations, that experience is also included.
Featuring twenty-six outstanding tracks from Elvis Presley’s iconic rock ’n’ roll musical, this CD edition is presented in a deluxe jewel case complete with a full-colour eight-page booklet.
This exciting new release has got a lot o’ livin’ to do - secure your copy today, celebrate the music and party!
EIN Note: More info and tracklisting when we get it.. (News, Source;JAS/ElvisInfoNet)
'ELVIS: In The Eyes Of The World' (Peter Critchley): Published back in February, this 398-page release is likely to be one of the best Elvis books of 2026!
Well written with stimulating chapter themes it offers the reader often new insights to the life of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll and how he was perceived by other well known identities.
The book is described as: .. “This book explores the musical, cultural, social, and historical significance of Elvis Presley as revealed in the opinions of others. The author discusses different aspects of Elvis' identity, taking his cue from the things that a diverse range of figures have said in appreciation of Elvis - major rock and soul stars, from Dylan to James Brown, folk poet Leonard Cohen, punk poet John Cooper Clarke, myriad opera singers, biologist Richard Dawkins, cultural theorist Camile Paglia and countless more.
.. The quotes from others are organised according to distinct themes, each identifying a different aspect of Elvis - Elvis the singer, the dreamer, the influencer, the integrator, the innovator, the liberator, the opera singer with soul, the democratizer, the citizen, the actor, the seeker, the performer, the person, and the icon. Written by a lifelong Elvis fan, the book offers a lively and entertaining, and ultimately profound, appreciation of Elvis Presley.”
Nigel's detailed review coming to EIN soon. (News, Source;NP/ElvisInfoNet)
More News from earlier last week ...
For all 'EPiC Elvis Presley In Concert' News, Reviews and stunning images see EIN's 'EPiC' Spotlight
'EPiC' Soundtrack album back at UK Number 1!: Disappointingly 'EPiC: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack's significant worldwide chart run was only for the first couple of weeks.
But nice to see that this week it has returned to Number 1 on the UK 'Soundtrack Albums chart' having spent a couple of weeks at #2.
On other UK Album Charts
- Physical Album Charts
Back up to #30 from last week's #75 having peaked at #5. UK Album Sales Chart
Back up to #30 from last week's #64 having peaked at #5.
But on the Official 'Top 100 Albums' sadly it peaked at #17 with just one week in the chart.
New book(let).. "Portfolio - Commemorating 50 Years Since His Passing (Curated Collection - Rare & Unseen Photographs)": This new 50 page UK release supposedly features full page (210 x 297mm) high quality photographic prints.
On sale on Ebay described as "A highly sought-after piece of Elvis Presley memorabilia, making it a rare find for any collector or fan of the iconic artist. With Elvis being such a legendary figure in the music industry, any item associated with him is sure to hold great value and appeal. This particular memorabilia piece is likely to be unique and special, capturing a piece of music history that would be treasured by any enthusiast."
EIN Note: Some pictures are colourised, some look 'AI' adjusted, some rather bizare - and some actually NOT Elvis!
It looks self-published - Please check before purchase
See some example pages below - definitely NOT Elvis and Priscilla! And why the odd drawing of the three of them? high quality photographic prints??
(News, Source;NP/ElvisInfoNet)
'Loving You' New Memphis Mansion Vinyl: The classic Elvis soundtrack Loving You out now via the Memphis Mansion label.
Originally released in 1957, Loving You captures Elvis at the height of his early fame, blending rock ’n’ roll energy with heartfelt ballads. Featuring timeless tracks such as Mean Woman Blues, Teddy Bear, and Loving You, this album showcases Elvis’ charisma and musical versatility.
Also includes bonus tracks, such as an orchestral version of Loving You and an alternate master of Party. The audio has been carefully remixed and remastered, delivering an enhanced listening experience while preserving the original spirit.
A standout collector’s edition and an essential addition to any Elvis vinyl collection.
EIN Exclusives and News highlights from earlier in March ...
'Elvis Week' 2026 schedule: EPE has announced 'Elvis Week' 2026 schedule noting...
...Special guests include Linda Thompson, Jerry Schilling, Kent McCord, Larry Gatlin, Sam Thompson, Charles Stone, Larry Strickland, Andrew Solt, Donna Tutt, Jim Murray and Brenda Nielsen Murray, Linda Stone, Bonnie Morales, Donna Lewis, The Blackwood Brothers Quartet and more.
- For ETA fans, 10 Ultimate winners will take the stage including Dean Z, Cote Deonath, Dwight Icenhower and Emilio Santoro...
- More events and special guests will be announced soon. Tickets go on sale Thursday, April 2 at 1:00 pm CT
The key 'Non Elvis-Impersonator' events include.. - Elvis 1956
Thursday, August 13 7pm Elvis 1956 will celebrate these pivotal moments through live music, Elvis performances on the big screen, and conversations on the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s early days.
Hosted by Andy Childs, the show includes appearances by Jerry Schilling, Billy Blackwood & The Blackwood Brothers Quartet, Angie Marchese.
- The Jungle Room Sessions.
Thursday, August 13 10pm
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Elvis iconic 1976 recording sessions.
Hosted by Tom Brown and featuring performances by Pat Dunn, Terry Mike Jeffrey, and Larry Strickland, with additional performers.. Backed by the Infinit-E Band.
- Inside The Archives
Friday, August 14 10am
Join Angie Marchese of Graceland Archives, along with Linda Thompson, who dated Elvis from 1972-1976, for a special conversation as they explore items from the Graceland Archives connected to Linda’s time with Elvis.
- Inside Elvis' World - the wives perspective
Friday, August 14 2:00 PM
Experience it all from another perspective, join the wives of men who were part of Elvis’ life as they share their memories of Elvis and what it was like to be part of the world that surrounded him. Hosted by Tom Brown, special guests are Donna Tutt, wife of TCB Band drummer Ronnie Tutt; Linda Stone, wife of Charles Stone, who worked for Concerts West; and Bonnie Morales, wife of Elvis’ Imperial Armond Morales.
- Elvis Presley in concert Live..
Friday, August 14 7pm
Relive the excitement of Elvis Presley in concert as the King of Rock 'n' Roll takes the stage once again on the big screen.
Featuring iconic performances from Elvis’ legendary live shows, a live band performs alongside Elvis, bringing the music to life in a powerful concert experience that celebrates the energy, charisma, and unforgettable sound of Elvis Presley live in concert.
- Conversations on Elvis
Saturday, August 15 10am
Hosted by Tom Brown, confirmed guests include:
Adam-12 actor Kent McCord, who played football with Elvis and had appearances in 4 Elvis films
director, writer and filmmaker Andrew Solt, who owns the rights to The Ed Sullivan Show library.
Elvis’ Imperial Jim Murray and Brenda Nielsen Murray, who first met Elvis in the early 1960s, come together on stage, each sharing their own personal stories and favorite memories of Elvis Presley Donna Lewis, who first met Elvis in 1962 and grew up spending time at Graceland and around Elvis’ world
PLUS, more special guests and special announcements yet to come!
- Sunday Morning Gospel Celebration
Sunday, August 16 11am
Featuring Terry Mike Jeffrey, backed by the Infinit-E Band, with additional special guest performers
- An 'EPiC' Closing Party
Sunday, August 16 7pm
A final EPiC-sized celebration at the Graceland Soundstage.
Enjoy a screening of Baz Luhrmann’s EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert on the Soundstage’s three giant screens while you celebrate, dance, and enjoy this incredible film with fellow Elvis fans.
Plus Special Tour Experiences - Linda Thompson Graceland Q&A experience - Tickets US$1,300 -
Only 10 available. Limited to two per purchaser across all celebrity mansion experience times. - Linda Thompson / Jerry Schilling Graceland Q&A experience Tickets US$1,800 -
Only 10 available. Limited to two per purchaser across all celebrity mansion experience times.
See EPE 'Elvis Week 2026' for the full schedule (News, Source;EPE/ElvisInfoNet)
'EPiC' Success Continues!: The US domestic data is now in for the fifth weekend internationally. There are some IMAX re-screenings and the film is still in local cinemas, the results are still going ok.
US Domestic Box Office - $13,317,700 International Box Office-'Box Office mojo' is still using the identical figure as 2 weeks ago ($9,892,000) which is obviously incorrect. The UK gross is now around $1m higher and after Australia's 6th week we are up another $300,000.
EIN calculates the International gross as around $11,200,000 Worldwide Box Office - $24,517,700
This is very impressive for a retrospective music documentary.
Now earning double 2016's 'The Beatles: Eight Days a Week—The Touring Years' gross and yet to go to streaming
As EPiC 'Music Consultant' Ernst Jorgensen noted in our interview, "most people will not go and see the film in the cinema, so the real effect will be after it’s been streaming for a year. Then I hope it will be massive."
In the UK on its fourth weekend of national release 'EPiC' has dropped to #8 grossing movie - but still taking in $250,000
#8 'EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert' total UK gross $4,460,652 - now on 433 screens
(News, Source;PB/EIN)
70 Years ago - Col Parker Takes Control: It was on March 26 1956 that everything changed. It was the day that Tom Parker's official deal to be Elvis' new "Sole and exclusive Advisor, Personal Representative, and Manager in any and all fields of public and private entertainment" was formally ratified.
Bob Neal's (Elvis' previous manager) contract ran in early March and from now on Col Parker was in control...
Bob Neal told author Jerry Hopkins "I suppose, really, in many ways, I felt that I should try to continue in the picture, but at the same time with the things that I had going in Memphis, with my radio show and the promotions, and we owned a record shop ... had a big family, kids in school and so forth ... I decided to more or less let things go."
The day before, March 25, Elvis flew out to Hollywood after this final appearance on CBS 'Stage Show'. Before his scheduled April 3rd Milton Berle Show Elvis had a screen test with producer Hal Wallis.
Elvis was tested for a part in 'The Rainmaker' but of more interest was his "musical trail" when Elvis mimed to his recording of 'Blue Suede Shoes.' As featured in 'EPiC Elvis Presley In Concert'.
According to screenwriter Allan Weiss (Blue Hawaii, Girls! Girls! Girls!, Roustabout) who was present, the test was to see if "Elvis' indefinable energy" and star-power on TV would translate to movies.
From this week 70 years ago everything would change
Allan Weiss would later explain.. “We instantly knew that we were in the presence of a phenomenon, the lectricity bounced off the walls of the sound stage. One felt it as an awesome thing, like an earthquake in progress, only without the implicit threat. Watching this insecure country boy, who apologised when he asked for a rehearsal - as though he had some something wrong - turn into absolute dynamite when he stepped into the bright lights and started lip-syncing the words of his familiar hit. He believed in it and he made you believe it - no matter how sophisticated your musical tastes were. The transformation was incredible.” (News, Source;ElvisInfoNet)
‘Heading Down To Sunset Boulevard’ CD Review:Released by RCA / SONY on their “Sunset Boulevard” set but in poor quality and at the wrong speed, the Reel-Trax label corrected this with a neat 2-CD set released late last year. - Now also released on vinyl.
.. Elvis' August 16, 1974 RCA studio rehearsal, presented here has been carefully and newly mixed. Using the latest state-of-the-art studio technology, we have worked to create a much more balanced recording that does justice to both the musicianship and Elvis’ performance. Each song has been carefully mixed for the best presentation.
The rehearsal has also been speed-corrected, as earlier releases ran far too slow.
Being a double-CD we have also added performance highlights from Elvis' “Summer Festival” 1974 engagement.
V V - - Other EIN ELVIS treats continue below - - V V
'Ready for his close-up' EPiC Elvis: UK music journalist Richard Williams has posted a neat review of 'EPiC' which includes... .. Baz Luhrmann’s 2022 biopic 'ELVIS', was something I felt I could do without. What turned up during the research process, however, was something else: a cache of film shot in Las Vegas and elsewhere soon after Presley’s comeback in 1969. Hitherto unseen, it consisted of unedited footage devoted not just to recording his performances but to rehearsal and backstage scenes. Here was Luhrmann’s goldmine, and he spent a couple of years turning it into EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert, a 97-minute documentary.
There are things about the film that I’m not so fond of, such as the flash-cut montages that race through various aspects of Elvis’s life... It’s a way of bringing younger audiences up to speed, I suppose, and the 60-images-in-60-seconds approach probably seems perfectly normal to them. I found it a bit trashy — but of course there was something a bit trashy about Elvis, as there is about Luhrmann’s work. Neither of them, one imagines, would be averse to a ride in a gold Cadillac.
More seriously, the film is stuffed with passages that succeed in telling us more about Elvis than we already knew. Where Luhrman’s approach works, against all odds, is in eliding several performances of a single song, from rehearsal to Vegas showroom, creating a single unit of music containing several perspectives. Sounds a bit meretricious? Works beautifully on songs like “Burnin’ Love”, Tony Joe White’s “Polk Salad Annie” and the majestic “How Great Thou Art”.
But to see him working with his rhythm section and singers is to understand how much he loved music. You can’t sing Joe South’s “Walk a Mile in My Shoes” the way he does without real commitment to the material.
Or the quite fantastic medley of “Little Sister” and “Get Back”. You hate medleys? Try this one, which brings the best out of the guitarist James Burton and the drummer Ronnie Tutt — making me all the more angry that the closing credits don’t list any of the members of the rhythm section or the backing singers, all of whom are clearly having a ball working with the King. I’d heard that medley before, but to see it performed, with such skill and enthusiasm, is something special.
A couple of moments caught me cold. One is when the director isolates Elvis murmuring “All my trials… soon be over,” from the traditional song Mickey Newbury incorporated into his “American Trilogy”. Another is a snatch of Presley singing as if to himself: “I feel my light come shining / From the west down to the east / Any day now, any day now, I shall be released.” He repeats it, and then, as an aside, says the name “Dylan”. It makes you wish he’d recorded it properly, and then it makes you think about all the great songs he should have recorded, in the best possible circumstances. Instead, as he admits in contemporaneous interview footage, he wasted the ’60s making terrible Hollywood movies at the insistence of his manager, Colonel Parker, who lurks around the fringes of this documentary in a way that tells you very clearly what Luhrmann thinks of him. Elvis also expresses regret and puzzlement at not having appeared in places like Europe and Japan — anywhere outside the USA, in fact — and we know who was to blame for that.
One or two other things: the shots of the various audiences are fascinating, particularly one wide-angle view from the back of the stage at the Las Vegas International showroom. And there’s a glimpse of Elvis in a car with the Memphis Mafia, giving you a hint of their special kind of camaraderie.
Elvis is in good shape. He’s lithe and agile. In good spirits, too: always ready for a goofy laugh, or to change a lyric during rehearsals to include something mildly filthy.
Such a documentary is the director’s construct, telling the story he wants you to know. But I really did come out of it feeling warmer about Elvis the human being, and even more regretful about the opportunities he missed.
Go here to thebluemoment.com for full review (News, Source;BlueMoment/ElvisInfoNet)
For ALL the 'EPiC' Elvis Presley In Concert' news and reviews see EIN's unique'EPiC' spotlight
UPDATED - 'EPiC' - Elvis Presley in Concert' EIN Review: Baz Luhrmann's 'EPiC' - Elvis Presley in Concert' opens in cinemas worldwide today Feb 27, 2026. It has already received rave reviews in the general media and now EIN has a deeper look.
Director Baz Luhrmann explained.."'EPiC' is not specifically a documentary, nor a concert film: Elvis takes the audience through the journey of his life, weaving never-before-seen footage with iconic performances that have never been presented in this way, from the 1970 Vegas show, on tour in 1972 and even precious moments of the 1957 “gold jacket” performance in Hawaii.
Most importantly, Elvis will sing and tell you about his life in first person, through both classic and contemporary musical prisms.”
Directed by Baz Luhrmann and edited by Jonathan Redmond, the documentary is 96 minutes of stunning insight into Elvis the artist, caring friend and creative genius from small-town Mississippi.
Watching 'EPiC' on big screen is one of those deeply satisfying tactile experiences that can truly only be felt in your body. A great meal. A satisfying run. Swimming in warm ocean. Crisp mountain air. Playing with your puppy. Having a good buzz...
Interview with Gravel Road Music: The Gravel Road Music label has been operating for 20 years releasing plenty of very collectable releases such as 'You Know It Don't Have To Be Strictly Country', 'The Return Of A Prodigy', 'Plugged In & Geared Up', 'Good To Be Back' and last year the deluxe box-set 'Elvis: August 1969 By Invitation Only'
With another special GRM vinyl release 'Elvis In Concert' coming out this month we wanted to know more including...
- Why the vinyl 'Elvis In Concert' release has been so delayed
- Why is GRM's version different from the original release
- What is special about this collector's package
- Why not wait until the 50th anniversary of this concert
- Is the Elvis bootleg world dead
- Future GRM releases
'ELVIS; Live At Boston Garden ‘71' MRS Camden release: From the budget 'MRS Camden' label a new release for May 2026.
The publicity notes...
.. A compelling performance from Elvis’ early 1970’s touring period, recorded in Boston on 10th November 1971. The show captures the energy and intensity of his non Las Vegas appearances, reaffirming his return to peak form.
Includes 8-page photo gallery.
The original MRS full-price 2022 release 'Elvis: Like Black Tornado - Live At Boston Garden 1971' on vinyl and deluxe CD is now hard to find, so this budget Camden version should satisfy a lot of Elvis fans.
Seeing 'EPiC' proved that angels do exist for Nick Cave: Elvis fan and million-selling muso Nick Cave (Australian frontman of 'Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds') has discovered that angels do exist when he saw the new Baz Luhrmann film 'EPiC'.
This week Cave posted on his wonderful 'The Red Hand Files' forum..
.. "I thought about a lyric I once wrote, I don’t believe in the existence of angels, and had been wondering if a good question might be, “Do angels actually exist, and if so, has anyone ever seen one?”
And then, on this seemingly unremarkable Tuesday evening in March, something happened.
I stepped into the London IMAX cinema in Waterloo and received an answer to this question.
And the answer was yes, angels do exist, in all their joy and fury.
So, right now, my crucial question to you all is, “Have you seen EPiC, Baz Luhrmann’s new film of Elvis Presley in concert?”
My best advice to you and everyone else. Just go, truly, just go and see it. - - Love, Nick
(News, Source;Red Hand Files/EIN) - - - - - EIN thanks Scott Jenkins for the word-up
20 'EPiC' Questions with Ernst Jorgensen:At all the Australian premieres Baz Luhrmann noted that 'EPiC' - Elvis Presley in Concert' would never have been made without the work of his Editor Jonathon Redmond and "Elvis expert" Ernst Jorgensen.
EIN is certain that 'EPiC' - Elvis Presley in Concert' will be the documentary that future generations will watch to discover more about this mythical figure from the 1950s that changed the course of pop culture.
Ernst Jorgensen is credited as 'Music Consultant' for the new Baz Luhrmann film and EIN was certain that he must have been involved
throughout the whole process since he was also credited in Luhrmann's
ELVIS biopic. Ernst Jorgensen kindly agreed to answer a few questions for us.
EPiC: 'Always On My Mind' Clip: Another promo trailer showing how well Baz Luhrmann and his team can upgrade old Super 8 film footage.
In the movie the song 'Always On My Mind' is interestingly dedicated more to Lisa Marie than Priscilla.
(News, Source/EIN)
Baz Luhrmann on 'EPiC': Another Baz Luhrmann interview, this time for 'IndieWire's Filmmaker Toolkit' where he talks more about technical side.
The article includes...
.. When Baz Luhrmann was directing his 2022 film “ELVIS” he heard about some mythical missing reels from the 1970 documentary “Elvis: That’s the Way It Is.” Luhrmann was intrigued, mainly because he thought he could use the footage in his film and thus avoid building a huge set and employing hundreds of extras. When he sent an associate into the Kansas City salt mine where MGM keeps its negatives, he discovered that there was something even more valuable hidden in the studio’s collection.
The result of that journey is “EPiC: Elvis Presley Live in Concert,” a gloriously exuberant celebration of The King that’s unlike any concert film or music documentary ever made. It’s an impressionistic and immersive portrait of Elvis at a peak moment in his artistry, when he was performing up to three shows a night in Las Vegas and interpreting everything from his own classics to Simon and Garfunkel’s “Bridge Over Troubled Waters” and The Beatles’ “Get Back.”
First, however, Luhrmann had to find the missing sound for all the material in MGM’s archives. Because “Elvis” was a success, Luhrmann was able to hire a researcher who he said was really more of a full-time detective to track down the audio, which often involved shady exchanges in parking lots with people selling a few minutes of sound at a time on the black market. In some cases Luhrmann had to convince collectors who didn’t want to part with their material that his intentions were pure, meeting with them multiple times until they trusted him with crucial footage.
Once Luhrmann had all of the material, he took it to (Beatles Get Back) Peter Jackson’s Park Road so they could restore the footage to its original glory. Luhrmann was intent on presenting Elvis and his music as they were, so the idea was to preserve the footage without altering it. “There’s not a frame of AI in this film. There’s not a visual effect. What Peter and his team do is take the negative and take the abrasions out of it and reproduce it at its highest quality. Then we take it back for color grading, which is a very sensitive art. It’s just spending hours and hours, which I did with our colorist.”
The rigorous work pays off in “EPiC,” which looks and sounds like it was shot yesterday. “The pictorial resolution is achieved through painstaking love. Peter and his team have this love and there’s no one like them on the planet. Think of what they did with that first World War picture [‘They Shall Not Grow Old’]. Think of what they did with The Beatles.”
The restoration work and the enveloping sound design by Wayne Pashley make “EPiC” an extraordinarily visceral experience that not only brings the viewer inside Presley’s perspective but gives a sense of what it would have been like to attend one of his concerts.
“We wanted to make it as much as possible like you’re actually at
a concert with Elvis,” Luhrmann said, which is why he encourages audiences to see it on the biggest screen available — preferably IMAX.
Although the movie is a typically maximalist Baz Luhrmann spectacle, its production was much smaller than he’s used to, and that made it particularly pleasurable. “I’m not saying I don’t enjoy [making other films], but everything is usually fraught with labor and complexity and is a mountain climb. Here we were a tiny little team and EPiC was probably the most enjoyable thing I’ve ever made.”
Go here to Indiewire for full article (News, Source;IW/EIN)
New Cover Artwork for Upcoming "Elvis Dressed to Rock": Karan Feder's 256-page hardcover about Elvis fashion is due for publication on August 4.
The book description: "For the first time, take an in-depth look at the fashion pieces that defined the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s style and career, with more than 150 pieces from the archives at Graceland including early suits, jumpsuits, capes, belts, jewelry, original designer sketches, and more. "In the history of Rock ‘n Roll, no performer ever defined a style like Elvis. From his rockabilly suits of the 1950s to the jeweled jumpsuits of the 1970s, the King’s on-stage fashion became as iconic as his music.
From the now-iconic gold lamé suit in the 1950s and the leather suit from the 1968 Comeback Special to the last jumpsuit Elvis wore onstage in Indianapolis, this comprehensive book contains more than 150 pieces of stagewear spanning Elvis’s entire career.
Stunning jumpsuits, beautifully detailed capes, numerous belts, two-piece suits, studded boots, jewelry, and even chokers that were created for Elvis but never worn on stage are all featured in beautiful new photography created especially for this book. Also included are suits that until now have never been seen as their complete sets, including three Cisco Kid two-piece outfits worn in Las Vegas in 1971, and two of Elvis’s Dude Suits, worn in Las Vegas in 1972.
Detailed information from the archives about the suits, including the definitive list of names for the jumpsuits, and fascinating historical context and insights about the detailing and construction of the pieces from noted costume historian Karan Feder, accompany stunning detail photography of each piece. Lavishly illustrated with new photography of each piece in the archive, images of Elvis on stage in the pieces and album covers on which they appear, rare sketches from costume designer Bill Belew, and more, this beautiful book is a look at the King’s style like never before." Preorder >> Amazon US <- - -> Amazon UK- - - - - - EIN associate links (News, Source: Amazon)
'Elvis Milton Berle Show June 4 &5, 1956' New book: Prolific author Paul Belard has just published his newest book about Elvis' sensational performance on the Milton Berle TV show.
... Elvis’ legendary rendition of “Hound Dog” delighted the fans. It still does. However, it enraged the critics. One described his exhibition as “tinged with the kind of animalism that should be confined to dives and bordellos.” Another explained with a suggestion of racism that Elvis “makes up for vocal shortcomings with the weirdest and plainly suggestive animation short of an aborigine’s mating dance.”
The reaction of the Catholic Church was predictable. In an article titled “Beware of Elvis Presley”, it wrote “If the agencies - TV and others - would stop handling such nauseating stuff, all the Presleys of our land would soon be swallowed up in the oblivion they deserve.”
Well, guess who had the last laugh!
Belard notes, while written about by others, in keeping with the tradition of this series of books which provides an almost 'day by day' look at Elvis' career this pivotal event could not be overlooked. A few colorized pictures brighten the story and several new photos and newspaper articles are included here.
Out Feb 15, 2026 - 210 pages
Go here to Amazon to check it out (News, Source;ElvisDayByDay/Amazon)
'Oh Happy Day' (EPiC Version) New promo: A new taster from the 'EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert' soundtrack.
RCA Legacy say "Make today a happy one with the release of "Oh Happy Day (EPiC Version)" from the upcoming film, Baz Luhrmann’s EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert!"
Follow this link and pre-order the album via your preferred digital provider. EIN Note:'Oh Happy Day' from Elvis' August 7 1970 showroom rehearsal has been previously released but only the shorter 1.55 mins version.
Running 3.11 and with overdubbed instruments, this is a much more satisfying version. It also demonstrates the real shame that Elvis never decided to record the song. (News, Source;Legacy/EIN)
On 'Baz Luhrmann Official' Baz explained about this new upgraded version, "When we have a sequence in the film where Elvis is speaking about his musical heart, it’s born from Gospel and from country. When recovering the sound, we were able to have some wonderful sequences with the incredible Sweet Inspirations.
In the short sequence for 'Oh Happy Day' the archival recording quality wasn’t strong enough. So we were lucky to have Shannon Sanders and his incredible group of singers down in Nashville, who sang in the film 'ELVIS', create a somewhat musical memory flashback of Elvis in his early days sneaking in and watching the Gospel Choir at East Trigg Baptist Church. A heartfelt shout-out for all of the wonderful creative support to Shannon and the choir for this reimagined version of 'Oh Happy Day'.- BL
Jan 27 - 'Heartbreak Hotel '- Released 70 years ago today: Hearing Elvis' new song on the radio in Liverpool in 1956, The Beatles' John Lennon knew that Elvis' new 45rpm would change everything...
Lennon explained..“When I first heard ‘Heartbreak Hotel’ I could hardly make out what was being said. It was just the experience of hearing it and having my hair stand on end. We’d never heard American voices sing like that, they'd always sang like Sinatra or enunciated very well.
Suddenly there’s this sort of hillbilly hiccup on tape echo and all this bluesy background stuff going on. And we didn’t know what Elvis was singing about ….. to us it just sounded as a noise that was great.”
"Nothing really affected me until I heard Elvis. If there hadn't been an Elvis, there wouldn't have been the Beatles."
'Elvis Presley FTD World 1999-2025' Book Review: The new 2-volume book, 152 pages each, from David Ward & Atsushi Nakamura covering all the 282 FTD releases until now was published last month. Vol 1: FTD Studio Outtakes - FTD Live, Rehearsals, and Private Recordings - FTD Classic Albums Vol 2: FTD Soundtracks, FTD Books, FTD Sessions, and FTD Records
This is a super-impressive publication containing far more than fans might
imagine and the authors' knowledge is remarkable.
FTD aficionados will be fascinated by all the little details as well as the noted corrections where needed, while general collectors will no doubt enjoy discovering what is special about other FTD publications that they might have missed. Discover why this is such an interesting book as EIN's Piers Beagley checks out all the details (Book Reviews, Source;ElvisInformationNetwork)
“Stump” Monroe, Elvis drummer, has died: It is with profound sadness that the family of Jerome “Stump” Monroe announce his passing.
He passed peacefully at home after a brief illness.
Elvis super-fan Warren Schubert posted this lovely tribute..
... "Today, a friend passed. This man wasn't just any friend, he is Jerome Stump Monroe, drummer, jokester, ladies man and as nice a person as you could ever be lucky enough to meet.
I only knew him for a short time, but I loved him like an uncle, you know the one you cant wait to see again?!?!
Being able to watch him as he brought smiles to others with his kind words and quick wit is something i will always treasure.
Sitting with him at 35,000 feet and both of us listening to Elvis’s first album and having him drumming along on his leg, saying to me “That's my boy!” Is a memory that only comes but once in a lifetime.
Elvis, was just one artist he played behind, toss in James Brown, Wilson
Picket, The Sweet Inspirations, and that one time with Little Richard. There were so many other acts famous and almost famous that he kept time for, always finding the perfect pocket to hold that groove in.
Even knowing this day was coming hasn’t made it any easier to handle.
I will miss you Stump, as you said to me many times, “You’re good people and I love you, man!” You’ll never be forgotten because your huge heart touched so many others."
Jerome 'Stump' Monroe was a charming, down-to-earth, self-effacing man who was an absolute delight to chat to when EIN called for an interview back in 2011 - and despite playing over 1,000 concerts with The Elvis Presley Show he still considered himself as no one special!
- - - Please check out our 2011 interview below
Jerome "Stump" Monroe EIN Interview:Jerome "Stump" Monroe was the drummer for The Sweet Inspirations, and toured with Elvis from the first 1969 Las Vegas concerts through to the very end in 1977.
When regular drummer Ronnie Tutt was ill or absent, 'Stump' stood in as the replacement with the TCB Band three times over those years. 'Stump' Monroe played with Elvis in Philadelphia in 1971, Las Vegas December 1975 and finally in Madison on June 24th 1977. The Madison concert would be Elvis' third last performance, the soundboard of which has just been discovered and released on the box-set The Final Curtain.
This means that Stump has finally got to hear the Madison 1977 concert that he played on for the first time in 33 years!
Jerome 'Stump' Monroe is a charming, down-to-earth man who despite having played over 1,000 concerts with The Elvis Presley Show considers himself as no one special!
EPE / Weinshanker Update: As part of Elvis' Birthday Celebrations EPE managing partner Joel Weinshanker provided an update on future plans.
He noted that developing what would become “EPiC” has been a priority since he took over EPE in 2014. “I've been trying to convince Warner Brothers to go into the salt mines and pull out all of this footage, I had a real understanding, that there would be a tremendous amount of material there.” EIN Note: Any real Elvis fan would have known the same due to all the bootlegged unreleased MGM material we have seen over the years!
Ultimately, it was the success of Luhrmann’s biopic 'ELVIS' and the director’s relationship with Warner that helped make the project possible.
Weinshanker added, “What I've always said is that the best person who should speak about Elvis is Elvis. When you see this film, that’s really what Baz did. Elvis is the storyteller, you hear about his life in his voice. This movie is just an amazing opportunity for someone to get Elvis' story from Elvis.” Elvis Hologram concert is still being worked on. “Every time there's a new technology, they ask first about using Elvis with that new technology. Often, we say no but the technology has finally gotten to the place where it can be an amazing experience. We feel it’s going to be great for our brand, and great for Elvis.” Elvis 50th anniversary in 2027. "The commemoration of his passing will take on many forms including a historic slate of programming and events at Graceland . We’re 12 months out from what will be a year-long focus.
That’s really going to be about us creating incredible storytelling and having as much of that storytelling coming from Elvis as possible. And it is a phenomenal story — it's the story of America, it’s the story of our pop culture.” More expansion of the Graceland complex.
2027 will also mark a decade since the $130 million expansion of Graceland in 2017. "There are plans for further development of the Elvis Presley’s Memphis complex and we're eyeing 2030 as a time where we would have something really rolling out that would be finished and be the next iteration. Our ability to constantly update and change is going to define the future for us. We’re lucky in that we have an incredible collection of artifacts and we’ve barely scratched the surface in terms of that material.
So we’re looking forward to showing people things they’ve never seen before.” (News, Source;CommAppeal/EIN)
'1956, Elvis Presley’s Pivotal Year':In 2011 TIME magazine featured this article by SONY/FTD's music producer and consultant Roger Semon. The article helped explain what the 2011 deluxe box-set 'Young Man With The Big Beat' was all about.
... "In the mid-1950s, the post-war Eisenhower era of social conformity in America was at its peak, and musically, the most threatening image appeared to be Bill Haley’s kiss-curl as he sang “Rock Around The Clock.” That all changed on Jan. 28, 1956, when a raw and electric Elvis Presley made his breakthrough on the CBS program Stage Show. Presley’s good looks, sensuous moves and mesmerizing voice made him a sensation overnight. But it wasn’t until a third appearance on the show that Presley truly challenged the status quo. On Feb. 11, the singer performed “Heartbreak Hotel” and by April, the single would be #1 on the Billboard chart. At last, teenagers had music of their own to swoon over while their parents continued listening to Frank Sinatra and Mario Lanza....
Including information on how the tour “downunder” was arranged, the author offers a “day-by-day” account of each town or city the Cadillac was on display around Australia. Promotion for the tour included significant media publicity and competitions in many areas to select “Elvis Presley’s Golden Girls”! It was a fascinating era for "Elvis" tours!
EIN’s Nigel Patterson has taken a ride in the golden chariot’s 3rd edition and was more than impressed with its performance improvements.
'ELVIS: The Raging Tiger Closing Night 1974’ MRS CD Review: From the MRS label ‘Las Vegas ‘The Raging Tiger’ Closing Night 1974’ is a 2CD Deluxe-Set and 2LP Gatefold Vinyl release. The set features one
of Elvis’ most controversial performances recorded during his closing
night at the Las Vegas Hilton, on the Sept 2nd 1974. This important performance has never been officially released but it is now remastered and mixed into STEREO.
This was an incredibly emotional show for Elvis at the end of one of his
most impressive Las Vegas seasons with his emotions poured into songs
such as It's Midnight, You Gave Me A Mountain and If You Talk In
Your Sleep while at the same time showing his real anger at the recent
negative press that he had been receiving.
There was also unique versions of Bringing It Back and Aubrey where Elvis joined in on VOICE's performance
There is so much to absorb in this emotional roller-coaster ride of a performance, and some of it is indeed very confronting. However it is a truly passion filled show and
Elvis’ emotional soul was open and he wanted to share it with his loving audience.... EIN's Piers Beagley delves deep into this dramatic concert with a 4000 word review of this extraordinary MRS release (CD Reviews, Source;ElvisInformationNetwork)
'Elvis Presley FTD World' David Ward Interview: Being published this month is the new 2-volume book from David Ward & Atsushi Nakamura covering all the FTD releases until now. Vol 1: FTD Studio Outtakes - FTD Live, Rehearsals, and Private Recordings - FTD Classic Albums Vol 2: FTD Soundtracks, FTD Books, FTD Sessions, and FTD Records
All 281 FTD titles are in these two books, from Burbank 68, released in 1999, to the most recent, Good Times – The Outtakes Ocean Blue Limited Edition in 2025.
Both books contain many beautiful photographs related to their respective titles. We believe that these books will please all Elvis fans...
Co-author David Ward kindly agreed to answer some more questions for FTD fans - as well as including some new sample pages. EIN's Piers Beagley asked the questions... (Interviews, Source;ElvisInformationNetwork)
On December 3, 1968 NBC TV broadcast "Singer Presents Elvis". It was a great moment in music, in television, and a moment of change when Elvis rediscovered what he had lost. He regained his voice -- and in so doing became at once who he was and who he'll become.
His singing still had the lilt of youth but with a mature edge and real power. Elvis was still only 33 years old but he was lean and chiseled and -- what he had not seemed in years -- a little dangerous.
The broadcast would not only change Elvis, but also change the future of Rock'n'Roll.
The '68 Special - the Anniversary Celebration: How lucky in life would you be to get to the original recording of Elvis' 68 TV Special and also make it to the recent 40th Anniversary screening in L.A? EIN's correspondent Joan Gansky is one of those few very fortunate fans. Joan Gansky not only met Elvis multiple times - but being at the original NBC recording of the 68 Special truly changed her life! Here are her unique recollections of attending the 40th Anniversary celebration - as well as her thoughts on being there back in June 1968.
This EIN exclusive features comments by Steve Binder, Priscilla, Bones Howe as well as great close-up photos by Paul Gansky.
'Elvis Last Tours Vol.3' In-depth FTD Review: FTD's 3-CD 5”digipak 'Elvis: The Last Tours Volume 3' features recordings from six Elvis performances in April 1977, Toledo April 23, Ann Arbor April 24,
Kalamazoo April 26, Milwaukee April 27, Duluth April 29 and St. Paul April 30.
By 1977 Elvis was running on low, his set-list had become stagnant and fans were lucky to hear Elvis perform any rare song in his predictable set-list.
However this late April tour found Elvis in much better form than his previous
one, possibly because girlfriend Ginger Alden accompanied him - and it
is notable that songs such as Polk Salad were being performed again. ‘Ann Arbor’ was one of Elvis’ best performances of 1977. It was the only time Elvis sang ‘Unchained Melody’ on this tour and it would be the last time he ever sang ‘Little Darlin’ - with both tracks featuring on Elvis’ ‘Moody Blue’ album. Elvis soundboard super-collector Geoffrey McDonnell along with EIN's Piers Beagley explore this new six concert pack in-depth to see what fans might discover.. (FTD Reviews; Source;ElvisInformationNetwork)
'Doc Pomus Talks Elvis Presley' EIN Spotlight: If Elvis found the creative connection he needed in the 1950s with Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, then upon his return from the army he found a similar connection with the composers Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman.
Jerome Felder, better known as ‘Doc Pomus’ was born in Brooklyn on June 25 1925- so this year he would have turned 100.
Elvis’ post-army creative comeback would not have had anywhere the impact without these great Doc Pomus contributions that came out as major 45rpm hits, ‘A Mess Of Blues’, ‘Surrender’, ‘His Latest Flame’, ‘Little Sister’, ‘She's Not You’, ‘Long Lonely Highway’ and ‘Viva Las Vegas’.
In 1986 EIN fan club member Mark Bingham met the great Doc Pomus at the Lone Star in Manhattan.. .
... I walked up to him and said ‘I’m told you’re Doc Pomus’.
He says ‘what about it?’
I said, I’m a huge fan of your work'.
Doc doesn’t even look up but says ‘you don’t jackshit about my work’.... Go here for this great spotlight which reminds us all of the fabulous personality that epitomised Doc Pomus - one of the greatest composers of all time... (Spotlight, Source; Mark Bingham/ElvisInformationNetwork)
'The Sun Singles of Elvis': In-depth Book Review: Elvis specialist Warren Schubert has published his new book via Memphis Mansion - 'The Sun Singles of Elvis – An Illustrated Guide'.
... The publicity noted
This book reveals all the secrets behind Elvis’ most iconic records: the legendary five Sun singles!
How many variations of Elvis’ legendary Sun 209 actually exist?
It includes hundreds of high-resolution photographs showing all known variations and expert analysis that separates myth from fact.
If Elvis hadn't walked into the Memphis Recording Service in mid-1953
our world might be very different today. It was his crucial SUN singles that would not only be the bedrock of his stunning legacy but the music
on those fragile pieces of shellac would also go on to change the
history of rock'n'roll and popular culture.
Paul Dowling ‘Worldwide Elvis RCA Vinyl Discography' Book: Today Paul Dowling celebrates 51 Years in the Elvis business!
The publication of his massive 'Worldwide Elvis RCA Vinyl Discography' was announced around 5 years ago, even though Dowling notes he has been working on it for decades.
Back in 2016 Dowling told EIN, "It was 1992 when Bernadette Moore (in charge of the BMG Archives, New York) invited me to come up there and do research for my huge Worldwide Discography book which is now around 4000 pages but of course it still hasn't come out as I have found tons and tons of new information and continue to do so daily.
Bernadette gave me total access to any and all files they had on Elvis' vinyl and I found many that even people up there never knew they still had. I came home with over 3000 photocopies of listing notices, production cards, pre production cards, inner office cards, and more.."
Good news as today Dowling posted.. COMING EARLY 2026! A five volume (or more!) series of WORLDWIDE ELVIS RCA vinyl discography books which will include information, including photos, of all label and covers of every 78, single, EP, LP, and promos that were ever issued on RCA in 63 countries!
Note: The book cover shown is not the final version. (News, Source;WWE/EIN)
Paul Dowling is without doubt one of the major names in the Elvis World. He started collecting and selling Elvis vinyl over 50 years ago and probably has the world's largest Elvis Presley record collection.
The 2012 book 'Bootleg Elvis' helped explain how a group of super-keen Elvis fans from around the world, including Paul Dowling, created the fascinating world of Elvis vinyl bootlegs to satisfy demands of Elvis collectors who were being ignored by RCA at the time.
In the book Dowling is credited as "revolutionizing the Elvis bootleg scene" due to his desire to create high-quality product that would be even better than the official RCA output.
To discover more and read fascinating insider stories see EIN's exclusive 3-part interview with Paul Dowling
Remixed and sequenced by producer Anthony Stuchbury, it includes movie versions of five songs which haven’t officially been available elsewhere.
It was produced in collaboration with David Parker and RDM-Edition. "The fans asked for this, and we listened. Now you know what ‘we’ do for an encore."
'From ELVIS Recorded Live In Memphis 1974' MRS CD Review: From the MRS label 'From Elvis In Memphis – Recorded Live 1974' is out as
a double-CD Deluxe set and also as a 2LP Gatefold sleeve.
The 2CD set includes two performances from his hometown of Memphis. The first concert is from March 16 1974 (Afternoon Show), marking his return after 13 years, followed by a second concert on March 17 1974 (Evening Show).
At his Memphis 'Opening Night' Elvis put on one of the tightest and most impressive concerts for the whole of 1974. And in newly remastered 'MRS STEREO' this is a real delight.
This Sunday night March 17 concert neatly captures a different mood with Elvis up for some fun and so it compares rather nicely to the total professionalism of Elvis’ stunning opening performance.
Both shows remastered in 2025 by MRS to "true Stereo" sound as if they could be RCA Multi-tracks – you will never play any previous versions again if you get to hear these. Essential for your collection. EIN's Piers Beagley provides an in-depth review of this recent MRS release (CD Reviews, Source;ElvisInformationNetwork)
'The Colonel and the King' In-Depth Book Review: Published early this month Peter Guralnick's new biography ''The Colonel and the King: Tom Parker, Elvis Presley, and the Partnership that Rocked the World' has stimulated new debate.
The publicity promised.. "a groundbreaking dual portrait of the relationship between the iconic artist and his legendary manager — drawing on a wealth of the Colonel's never-before-seen correspondence to reveal that this oft-reviled figure was in fact a confidant, friend, and architect of his client’s success.
It was a relationship founded on mutual admiration and support. From the outset, the Colonel defended Elvis fiercely and indefatigably against RCA executives, Elvis’ own booking agents, and movie moguls. But in their final years together, the story grew darker, as the Colonel found himself unable to protect Elvis from himself or control growing problems of his own."
Unfortunately it appears that in trying to "debunk the myths" and create an alternate viewpoint of Col Parker, Guralnick has ignored a large amount of known history and obfuscates the facts.
Several of Parker's major exploitations of Elvis are deliberately left out!
Why exactly would a respected writer like Guralnick do this?
'Talking Elvis': EIN's spotlight 'Talking Elvis' is updated today with new reminiscences from James Burton, Petula Clark ‘Elvis angled for a threesome, he was raring to go!, Anita Wood's Elvis phone-call plus UK journalist Derek Johnson meets Elvis in Germany.
Meeting ELVIS made an impression on everyone from the poorest fan to the world’s biggest superstars. Even the briefest meeting or chance encounter with Elvis created some lovely memories as well as some fascinating stories.
These smaller encounters often get lost or forgotten and sadly there are fewer and fewer people still alive who had personal encounters with our hero. So EIN has gathered together multiple stories to help us understand and know more. 'Talking Elvis' features reminiscences from people including Pat Boone, Elton John, Paul McCartney, Robert Plant, Paul Simon, Cliff Richard, Cher, Linda Thompson, Suzi Quatro, Riley Keough, Ernst Jorgensen, Dolly Parton, Ann-Margret, Barbara Stanwyck, Leo Sayer, Tommy Steele, Priscilla and many more... Go here to EIN's 'Taking ELVIS' (Interviews, Source;ElvisInformationNetwork)
Paul Bélard - An impressive publishing record: With around 40 Elvis books already published, prolific author-researcher, Paul Bélard, has established a cult following with his mix of "day-by-day" photo-books and subject specific releases focusing on controversial and important parts of the Elvis story.
The books are chock full of contextual narrative and hundreds of photos and rare archival material.
Over the first half of 2025, Paul has already published seven titles!
Bélard explains, "It's a thrill every time I discover an Elvis picture that I had never seen before, even if the quality isn't perfect. Through my books I want fans to be able to follow Elvis day-by-day, sometimes hour-by-hour. These books are historical documents, a scholarly study of Elvis’ career." In Nigel Patterson's feature article, EIN provides details on the latest Paul Bélard releases, a full list of his Elvis books (including links to titles reviewed by EIN), background information about Paul – plus links to two interviews we have conducted with him. (Spotlight, Source:ElvisInformationNetwork)
(Book Review) 'Elvis: April - May 1958': The new Elvis "day-by-day" photo-journal release from Paul Belard, "Elvis April-May 1958 " is out now.
Over 208 pages, and with more than 200 photos, the book looks at Elvis' first two months in the army
These two months would have been the most traumatising for Elvis. None of us can imagine his real feelings as Elvis went from being the world’s biggest entertainer to becoming a regular soldier doing group exercises, sit-ups, marching, shoe cleaning, ‘K.P’ and all the time not knowing what the next two years would bring.
While Elvis would spend these months doing basic training, it would be his interactions with his army mates and the general public that help enrich our knowledge of the kind of person Elvis really was.
With plenty of books presenting the wild-side of Elvis the superstar-performer in 1957, in 'April - May 1958' it's revealing to see more of the "real Elvis."
.. "Why do the girls go for Elvis? I'm no judge of that, of course! But I'd guess it's because he has very sensuous eyes and lips.
Elvis doesn't care what people think. And he's not bashful. He'll walk up and talk to anybody. Elvis is completely unorthodox, and unpredictable. As he puts it, "If you wanta’ get ahead, you gotta be different!" And he means it.
With other performers, you can predict pretty well what the act is going to be when they step on a stage. Not with Elvis."
'The Harum Scarum Sessions' Box-Set FTD In-Depth Review: 'The Harum Scarum Sessions' is the 14th FTD “complete sessions” release and is noted as the 60th anniversary edition!
The Deluxe 3CD set includes a 24-page booklet featuring a look at the movie, Sessions Data, foreign film posters, worldwide premieres plus chart listings and 45 and 33rpm sleeve covers.
All the masters and session outtakes are newly mixed and mastered by Sebastian Jeansson and Vic Anesini for superior audio.
Includes over 60 previously unreleased outtakes including 30 of 'Shake That Tambourine' (lucky us!), plus new outtakes of 'My Desert Serenade', 'Wisdom Of The Ages', 'Kismet', 'Hey Little Girl', 'Golden Coins', 'Animal Instinct' - plus new backing tracks. The Beatles sang 'Norwegian Wood' - Elvis 'Wisdom Of The Ages'!
While Harum Scarum could be the real point that Col Parker started letting Elvis down - for fans that enjoy that crazy middle-eastern vibeHarum Scarum should be great fun. EIN's Piers Beagley checks out this new set to investigate whether collectors need quite so much Harum-Exoticness...
(FTD Review, Source;ElvisInformationNetwork)
Elvis June 26, 1977; the Final Curtain: On this very day June 26 in 1977 Elvis played his very last concert at Market Square Arena Indianapolis.
It was his longest and his very best performances of 1977.
..Elvis stepped on stage with energy that was a relief to anyone and the audience burst into an instantaneous, collective roar that was explosive and deafening. Anyone who questions Elvis' power over his audience needs only to listen to the opening of this concert to see the proof of his command.
Compared to the truly weak performance that CBS TV had filmed only one week previously, this was a healthier, happy and focused Elvis who was determined to put on a great and memorable 'Closing Night' concert.
June 26 is an important day to reminisce and also consider just how much happiness Elvis Presley brought to us all as a performer. EIN's Piers Beagley checks out this historic performance (Spotlight, Source;ElvisInformationNetwork)
The publicity notes... Elvis died on August 16th, 1977, at the age of just 42, in his Graceland mansion. His death marked something significant in the collective mind, like the assassinations of John F. Kennedy, Robert Kennedy, or Martin Luther King.
Conspiracy theories took off about the circumstances surrounding his death: Was Elvis murdered by the mob? Was his death faked? Did Elvis commit suicide? Is he still alive? This book sheds new light on many of these questions, while also celebrating his music and legacy.
'Elvis: June 75' In-depth FTD Review: A new 4CD digi-set 'Elvis June 1975' featuring soundboards of four shows
from Mobile A/S June 2, Houston E/S June 5, Shreveport A/S June 7 and
Jackson A/S June 8 1975.
Disappointingly for collectors all the performances on this new FTD set have been out on bootleg before. However, with the barrel almost bare, there has to be plenty to enjoy in these mid-75 performances.
After all, After all, "This mid-1975 period was a positive return for Elvis. Elvis' good mood throughout is truly infectious and along with his well-sung and committed performances they all go to making these concerts worth listening to."
At the Houston Evening Show Elvis was buzzing with energy, while at the Jackson Afternoon Show the flies were buzzing Elvis! There is plenty of fun to hear and it was always a very fine set-list. Elvis soundboard super-collector Geoffrey McDonnell along with EIN's Piers Beagley explore this new set.... (FTD Reviews; Source;ElvisInformationNetwork)
The book description explains...
.. This biography delves into the remarkable life of Elvis, exploring his family background, music career, films, and enduring legacy. Includes QR-Codes for an immersive reading experience.
The author has transformed this biography into an interactive experience like never before. By integrating QR codes throughout the book, readers can instantly access videos and other multimedia content on their mobile devices. This innovative approach makes the biography not just informative but also engaging, immersive, and dynamic, bringing Elvis's story to life in a whole new way.
EIN’s Nigel Patterson spent a leisurely Sunday immersing himself in Lee Jackson’s account of the Elvis Presley story. .. Read Nigel’s review...
'The Girl Happy Sessions' Box-Set FTD In-Depth Review:'The Girl Happy Sessions' is the 13th FTD “complete sessions” release.
This 3-CD set contains all the masters and available session outtakes. Highlights include unedited full-length masters and also the rare vocal re-record of 'I Feel That I’ve Known You Forever' especially made for the motion picture 'Tickle Me'.
This set includes previously unreleased takes of 'Puppet On A String', 'The Meanest Girl In Town', 'Girl Happy' (multiple long 'False starts'), 'Cross My Heart And Hope to Die' (multiple long 'False starts'), 16 new outtakes of 'Spring Fever' - and all 36 takes of 'Do Not Disturb' (only 6 outtakes have been released so far!).
So there is a lot of previously unreleased studio session eavesdropping in this release, in fact over 80 new outtakes.
The package also includes a comprehensive 24 page booklet.
The Lisa Marie – The King’s Flying Graceland (Carlos Varrenti): The latest book from aviation expert and longtime Elvis fan, Carlos Varrenti, is now available from Amazon stores.
The author commented on his new book: “In the world of music, few names resonate as profoundly as Elvis Presley's. While "The King of Rock 'n' Roll" is celebrated for his legendary music and iconic performances, there exists another dimension to his life that has long captivated me: his enduring romance with the skies.
“In my previous editions of "The Airplanes & The King," I embarked on a journey to explore Elvis's remarkable aviation adventures. I delved into the aircraft he chartered, purchased, and occasionally flew, providing a glimpse into his fearless exploration of the world of flight. Yet, with each passing edition, I couldn't help but feel that there was a significant piece of the puzzle left unexamined as deserved—the centerpiece of Elvis's aeronautical legacy: The Lisa Marie.”
The 550-page hardback is filled with fascinating information, photos, flight plans, Lisa Marie plane technical details, Lisa Marie airplane memorabilia, and stories by those who flew the plane ("Anyone for a sandwich?") and those who flew on it with Elvis.
The author, whose university degree is in Aeronautical Engineering, previously released the acclaimed book, 'Elvis Presley The Airplanes & The King'. -- Read EIN’s recent interview with Carlos Varrenti (News, Source: Carlos Varrenti; EIN)
'Elvis Book News' New EIN feature: Elvis Presley's influence and legacy has touched every kind of publication and media platform since he became the world's most successful entertainer of all-time back in the 1950s.
This year would have been Elvis' 90th birthday and thanks to RCA / SONY / FTD / MRS, along with the bootleg labels, nearly every minute of music that Elvis ever recorded has now been released. In this century Elvis Presley has now become even more of a pivotal role as part of our socio-cultural fabric... his impact / influence is greater than just his music.
Nowadays fans find more literature about Elvis and his legacy being published than 'new' music.
EIN's “Elvis Book News” will focus on book reviews, news and also the eclectic nature of Elvis' influence across all forms of literature.
Check out our new “Elvis Book News”- more updates coming soon. (Elvis Book News, Source:ElvisInformationNetwork)
Book Review - 'Marion Keisker: The Woman Who First Recorded Elvis Presley':Paul Belard's latest book is a detailed account of Marion Keisker's life and her key role in the Elvis story. "That woman was the one who had faith she was the one that pushed me... Marion did it for me" - Elvis Presley 1971 .. Marion was Sam Phillips' assistant when he established the Memphis Recording Service, and later Sun Records.
She is best remembered as the first person to record Elvis in July 1953, then encouraging Sam Phillips (numerous times) to record him "commercially", therefore playing a pivotal role in Elvis' ascent towards the pinnacle of his career.
Throughout interviews given, Marion discloses the workings of Sun Records, the sessions, Elvis' moods during those first days of his career. There is a trove of little known or unknown anecdotes many fans will delight in.
This book is a fitting and well-deserved tribute to Marion Keisker.'
'Elvis UK3' is an outstanding reference e-book, there is however a keen section of Elvis collectors who prefer to own physical books as opposed to digital versions.
While the original 1,400 page book was too large to print as a single volume, the author’s idea of splitting it into three volumes is a very clever idea.
Leafing through these 478 printed pages of 'Compact Volume 1' gave us another reason to dig deep into Elvis’ CD legacy and enjoying the fascination of some stunning Elvis releases.
More praise for 'Elvis Hero of the Comic Books':Written by EIN’s Nigel Patterson (with “over and above” help from Elvis Day By Day’s, Kees Mouwen) the first in-depth record of Elvis in comic books, graphic novels and cartoons, was published earlier this year.
Reviews have been glowing since day one, the latest including a four-page text and image overview in It’s Elvis Time magazine (Netherlands) and a detailed review in the cult rock & roll magazine, Ugly Things (based in California).
'From Here to the Great Unknown’ Book Review: After all the publicity and hype Lisa Marie's revealing memoir has recently been published. There is no doubt that being part of a famous family certainly does not guarantee a happy life.
As Keough explains, “The early parts of the book are mostly my mother's voice, in the tapes she speaks at length about her Graceland childhood, the death of her father, the dreadful aftermath, her relationship with her mother, her difficult teen years. She’s frank and funny about my father, Danny Keough. She talks openly about her relationship with Michael Jackson. She’s painfully candid about later drug addiction and the perils of fame…
If you have ever wondered how Lisa Marie coped with life post-Elvis or noticed those old tabloid news reports saying that she had once again “gone off the rails” or spotted the tension between her and Priscilla, the answers and much, much, more are in this stunning memoir...
While Elvis died when Lisa Marie was only 9 years old there is still plenty new to discover from this intriguing book.. EIN's Piers Beagley checks out this powerful memoir, wonders why the Australian book has been edited - and discovers the delights of the Audio-Book..
(Book Reviews: Source;ElvisInformationNetwork)
(Book Review) Elvis, Hero of the Comic Books (Nigel Patterson): Respected Elvis author and reviewer, Gordon Minto, recently put on his reviewer’s cap to take on what he rightly describes as “a strange landscape” of how Elvis is portrayed in comic books (aka sequential art), a subject, which until now, has not been well covered or understood.
The book in question, Elvis, Hero of the Comic Books, was written by EIN’s Nigel Patterson and sublimely designed by Elvis Day By Day’s, Kees Mouwen.
The book includes stunning artwork from a number of releases and an eclectic variety of Elvis related comic book ephemera. Elvis, Hero of the Comic Books features more than 600 images!
Read Gordon’s detailed review to discover why he found the book to be “refreshingly different, extremely eye-catching, well-researched and well-written, while offering a new slant on things”.
(Book Review, Source: Gordon Minto;ElvisInfoNet)
'Elvis in Print: A Comprehensive Annotated and Illustrated Bibliography 1955-2023 Volume 1' UPDATE: This comprehensive new book was due to be published this month but has been delayed due to editing issues and the discovery of more than 70 new titles and/or editions. A revised publication date for the nearly 500-page book will be announced soon. (non-final cover image pictured)
Compiled and written by EIN's Nigel Patterson, the four volumes of Elvis in Print: A Comprehensive Annotated & Illustrated Bibliography 1955-2023 will comprise around 2,000 pages, with listings for more than 4,000 books and around 2,000 images.
Volume 1 is the first of two detailing English language, “non-fiction” releases. It contains close to 500 pages, listings for more than 800+ titles, book covers for more than 500 listings, and interesting Sidebar articles discussing controversial releases and issues in the massive Elvis book catalog.
Sections in Elvis in Print Volume 1 include:
Academic Releases, Biographies, Compendiums: Catalogs, Discographies, Chart Histories, Interviews... Conspiracy Theories, Elvis and the Colonel, Elvis and the Law, Elvis as Art and Elvis as Religion (including Psychic Experiences and Spirituality)...
The 'Listings' include original releases, subsequent re-issues , (including digital editions) and a book synopsis. 'Elvis in Print' will be published in hardcover, softcover, and Kindle formats. It will be available from Amazon stores (the hardcover edition will only be available in those countries where Amazon offers this format).
EIN will publish more information soon. (News, Source;NP/EIN)
CD Review 'The Joan Deary Tapes Vol1' - and has Ernst won the war?’: Two years ago EIN posted an article suggesting that the Elvis bootleg era was over, that FTD and Ernst Jorgensen had truly won the war.
So it was a surprise to many that a new bootleg label ‘Joan Deary Inc’ suddenly popped up two months ago promising a very similar series of releases to the Madison ‘A Legendary Performer’ set.
They promised "Unique content... with never issued before outtakes. Some very different mixes among other glorious sounding tracks. Every track comes in great sound quality and has been remastered for optimal listening pleasure..."
EIN was suspicious from the start - to be honest I saw no need to purchase this CD - but several EIN readers wanted to know more before they put down their hard earned cash. Go here as EIN's Piers Beagley investigates to see if there is life in this new series of Elvis bootleg releases... Please read this before ordering we've done the work so that you don't have to! Now UPDATED with YOUR comments (CD Reviews, Source;ElvisInformationNetwork)
Don't miss out on one of EIN's most-viewed and controversial interviews of all-time - Mike Stone tells all.
EIN Interview with Mike Stone: Mike Stone has had a long and successful career in athletics, in the entertainment business, as an author, sports instructor, bodyguard and personal fitness trainer.
Mike Stone was also a key figure in the emotional roller-coaster that described Elvis and Priscilla Presley's lives in the seventies. In this exclusive EIN interview Priscilla's ex-partner, karate champion and author talks about his amazing life, including... - Meeting Elvis and Priscilla
- Hawaii, Elvis and Karate
- Being Phil Spector's bodyguard
- Sitting next to John Lennon recording
- Priscilla and karate
- Fans blaming him for Elvis' marriage split-up
- Elvis putting a "Hit" out on him
- Finding peace in the Philippines
- His new autobiography
Don't forget that EIN's Elvis Facebook page regularly features fabulous RARE newly discovered photos of Elvis. This month EIN celebrates our 45,000 members! - including several of Elvis' own friends and colleagues So Elvis fans don't miss out on these rare and exciting photographs.
Now with over thousands of great photos, News and with more added every day – including YouTube footage.
Elvis LIVE Aug 23, 1969 Album Review + Elvis Concert Review 1969: ..."The atmosphere throughout the entire hotel was nail-bitingly electric! It is difficult for me to describe and paint a true portrait of attending in person this unique occasion - Elvis' Return to Splendor LIVE in 1969 - but I'll try my best. I want, and hope, you will understand the excitement of what has to be the pinnacle of Elvis' career to date!" Joan Gansky was lucky because not only was she in the audience for Elvis' TV musical renaissance of the '68 NBC Special but she also saw Elvis at his most dynamic - first at his August 22nd 1969 Midnight Show and then the following night at his August 23rd Dinner Show. Joan Gansky has written this insightful and emotional article for EIN in 2019, fifty years later, looking back at this special event from 1969 as well as providing her review of the new RCA vinyl album of the August 23rd Dinner Show. One of EIN's most important articles we have ever published- Go here for Joan and Paul Gansky's incredible articles and exclusive photos
(Review/Spotlight, Source;ElvisInformationNetwork)
'What was Elvis searching for?' EIN Spotlight: The question is raised – but never answered – in the title of HBO’s recent absorbing, imperfect documentary 'Elvis Presley: The Searcher'.
At the start it seems clear what the teenage Elvis was searching for – an escape from the oblivion of poverty in the American South. Yet his quest was cultural as well as financial.
Later Elvis read obsessively, seeking out such books as The Impersonal Life, Joseph Brenner’s guide to self-discovery and Kahil Gibran’s book of fables, The Prophet. In his copy of Gibran’s tome, Elvis jotted down the line: “A singer can sing his songs but he must have an ear to receive the song”.
So what exactly was Elvis searching for? In this fascinating EIN Spotlight respected author Paul Simpson takes a close look at this all important question which, for some reason, was basically ignored in the recent HBO documentary..
Mindi Miller Interview with EIN: Mindi Miller was a working actress when she met Elvis in early 1975. She was interested in karate (she performed all her own movie stunts), exploring spirituality and the Bible and so they had a lot in common. Mindi Miller and Elvis bonded over their common interests and soon afterwards he asked her to go on tour with him in April 1975.
She stayed friends with Elvis through the years - along with members of the 'Memphis Mafia' - and attended his funeral.
EIN's Sanja Meegin recently caught up with Mindi Miller to talk about her close friendship with Elvis over the years.
In this fascinating interview she discusses. . . - Her first night with Elvis
- How Elvis persuaded her to cancel her overseas movie & modelling plans
- Their mutual interest in Karate
- Graceland and meeting Lisa Marie
- Attending Elvis' funeral . . . and much much more... Go here for EIN's Sanja Meegin and her intimate and detailed discussion with the delightful Mindi Miller - Now with Reader Feedback.
'Marty Lacker: A Life Well-Lived' & Elvis at American Studio's Interview: It was with immense sadness that last month EIN had to report on the death of our great friend - and a true friend to Elvis - Marty Lacker. We will miss him dearly. Marty is well-known as one of the key members of the Memphis Mafia and also co-Best Man at Elvis' wedding. He was known for both his honesty and being forthright with his opinions. He was the only member of the Memphis Mafia who still watched and commented on recent Elvis News. He had no issue with holding people to account (especially ones who would inflate their importance within Elvis' legacy) and would regularly ask EIN to add his comments or to correct any inaccuracy. Elvis fans often ask about Marty Lacker's background, how he came to meet Elvis, as well as his involvement in the music industry outside of working for The King.
As a prelude to Ken Sharp's fascinating interview with Marty Lacker and a discussion about Elvis' famous American Studio' Memphis sessions, EIN presents "Marty Lacker: a life well-lived" in which Marty tells of his life in the music industry, his friendship with Elvis along with his dislike of the over-controlling Col Parker. Go here to learn all you need to know about Marty Lacker as well as Elvis outstanding Memphis American Sound sessions in 1969. (Spotlight; Source,KenSharp/ElvisInformationNetwork)
'The World of FTD' In-Depth Review: The new deluxe book 'The World Of FTD' has been received by some lucky fans and Elvis collector Mike Lodge has provided EIN with a very detailed review - of well over 3 thousand words! The book was authored and designed by Keith Flynn with input from a large number of other Elvis specialists including EIN's Piers Beagley, EM&HM's Trevor Cajiao, Geoffrey McDonnell, Gordon Minto and many others. It is 1,200 pages, hardbound three book set, chronicling every release by FTD.The book also features 100s of high-quality photos from the collection Erik Lorentzen
KJ Consulting are proud to publish this Box Set which weighs 8 kilos.
Paul Dowling EIN Interview Part Three: Paul Dowling is without doubt one of the major names in the Elvis World. He started collecting and selling Elvis vinyl over 40 years ago and has one of the world's largest Elvis Presley record collections. He started his "WorldWide Elvis" shop back in the seventies, way before the internet, where fans could get hold of rare Elvis records and memorabilia.
With such a fascination with Elvis, Dowling not only became a big name in the early years of Elvis bootlegs but later became friends with Ernst Jorgensen and helped RCA with various official releases.
In the final part of our fascinating interview Paul Dowling discusses .... - Dodging the FBI agents that were sent after him
- Unreleased Elvis material that still hasn’t come out
- Why does Ernst Jorgensen doubt this claims
- His BMG project 'For The First Time Ever' - what happened
- The true story of obtaining the Million Dollar Quartet tape
- His thoughts on Paul Lichter, Sean Saver, Sherif Hanna, Rex Martin
- Spending time with Alan Fortas
- Jim Curtin, newly added story
'Ultimate Elvis' New Electronic Edition: Announced by Elvis sessions expert Keith Flynn for publication November 1 is the brand new concept of the 1750 page super-deluxe Elvis sessions book 'Ultimate Elvis' Electronic Edition.
This incredible three volume book will now be available as an e-book on an i-pad or android tablet. - Created in HTML5
Fully updated e-books will open in any web browser on any operating system, so no need for separate downloads for different operating systems. - Life-Like 'Flipping' Pages
Flip through pages as if you are reading an actual book, but also being able to zoom-in to view smaller images and captions.
- View as Double or Single pages
View as double pages on a computer or laptop etc, and single pages when viewing in portrait on an i-pad or Android tablet. - Fully Navigational Table Of Contents
Jump back and forth to the sections of the books you want to read, instead of flipping through numerous pages to find what you want. PRICED AT - all 3 Volumes for £60 = US$93
On sale from November 1st 2015. Try Before You Buy -
Download free zip-file containing 27 pages from Volume 1, before you decide to buy the complete set. -
NOTE - These books are MASSIVE so you will need approximately 1GB of spare disc space for these three volumes, -
Click HERE to Keith Flynn's 'Ultimate Elvis' Electronic Edition to try.
Go HERE to EIN's independent review of 'Ultimate Elvis' (News, Source;ElvisInfoNet)
Did Elvis Record 'Tiger Man' At Sun?: A question that has puzzled Elvis fans through the years is whether he actually recorded the song ‘Tiger Man’ during his years at SUN studios.
The basic question is why did Elvis refer to 'Tiger man' several times in concert as “The second song that I ever recorded, not too many people heard it”?
And if Elvis DID record it, then why hasn’t any reference to it at SUN or proof of its existence been found?
Elvis would first perform ‘Tiger Man’ in concert at his first 1969 Las Vegas International season and would continue playing it through the years – usually in a medley with Mystery Train - until his last performance at Saginaw on May 3 1977. He would sing it over 150 times on stage! The thought that there might be an acetate or undiscovered tape of Elvis at SUN singing ‘Tiger Man’ is a mouth-watering concept - but is it an unlikely fantasy or strong possibility?
Go here to our detailed 'TIGER MAN' spotlight as EIN's Piers Beagley puts in the hard yards to check the facts from the fantasy . (Spotlight; Source;ElvisInfoNetwork)
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