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Tupelo Elvis Festival Next Weekend: The Tupelo Elvis Festival is a musical celebration designed to honor Elvis Presley, Tupelo’s native son, and the impact that his music has on the world.
This year's festival will take place June 4, 5, 6, & 7.
Each year's festival features regional, national and local artists along with a Sunday Gospel Concert and a Tribute Artist Contest that serves as a preliminary round of the
Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest. Fans come from near and far to see who will be chosen to represent Tupelo in Memphis during August.
In addition to all of the great music, the festival features a number of local food vendors, a carnival midway, pet parade,
beauty pageant, 5k run, disc golf, movie poster exhibit, and much more
Special guest Tribute Artists include, Bill Cherry, Jay Dupuis and Ben Thompson - while Thursday Night kicks off with Jay Dupuis, Cody Ray Slaughter, DJ Fontana plus Sonny Burgess and the Legendary Pacers.
Conversations with Tom Brown includes special guest Jerry Schilling while the main Saturday night June 6th Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Competition Finals & Concert features Ben Thompson.
Please go HERE to the Festival website for the schedule, details and tickets.
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How Tupelo honors the King of Rock n' Roll: In January 1945, Gladys Presley took her son Elvis into Tupelo Hardware Company in his Mississippi hometown to pick out a gift for his eleventh birthday. He tried to talk her into a .22 caliber rifle, but she promptly said no. They compromised on a guitar instead. The rest, as they say, is history. And to this day Tupelo is the best place to retrace The King's childhood steps toward stardom.
Born in east Tupelo, Elvis grew up skinny-dipping in Mud Creek, eating cheeseburgers at Johnnie's Drive-In and sitting on the porch at Mayhorn's Grocery. He honed his early interest in gospel music at the local Assembly of God Church.
Today each of these sites remains as a part of a 13-stop Elvis Presley Driving Trail around Tupelo. Narrated by historian Memphis Jones it features unique tidbits about the history of Tupelo and its most famous native.
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The Elvis Presley Birthplace stands in its original location and is open to the public for tours and the Elvis Presley Museum showcases the personal artifact and collection of Janelle McComb, a Tupelo resident and long-time friend of the Presleys.
Other Elvis-centric sites marked with plaques around the driving trail include the former site of the Shake Rag District and the Elvis Presley Homecoming Statue in the Fairpark District plus Tupelo Hardware.
Jennie Bradford Curlee of the Tupelo Convention and Visitors Bureau says the proceeds from Elvis' fairground homecoming concerts in 1956 and 1957 changed the lives of children on the east side of town and established the land where the Elvis Presley Birthplace attractions sit today.
"The money that was raised from those concerts, Elvis gave it back to the city. The children on the west side of town had parks and places that they could play, but the kids on the east side didn't have that. Elvis wanted this to be a park for the kids to enjoy and have things that he didn't have. It also paid to purchase his birthplace. We have what we have today because of him."
Tupelo formally honors the King of Rock n' Roll with special events three times a year — on January 8, Elvis' birthday; the first full weekend in June, for the music-centered Tupelo Elvis Festival (see above) ; and in August during Elvis Week, to commemorate the week he died.
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'Elvis The Man & His Music' Issue108: The latest issue of EIN's favourite music publication (No.108, June 2015) is available now.
This Issue Features ...
- The first of a two-part, in-depth interview with David Winters (choreographer on four Elvis movies)
- Exclusive pix from a long-lost ‘Love Me Tender’ movie location
- Report on the O2 Elvis exhibition
- The first part of a series detailing what the British press had to say about Elvis through the years and a look back at some of the first Elvis CDs
- All of this plus readers’ letters, CD and book reviews, news, rare pix and so much more.
Go here to Now Dig This for your subscription.
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Sonny West Health Update: Sonny West recently collapsed and was back in hospital but today Essential Elvis reports some good news. Andrew Hearn has posted , "I'm pleased to tell you that Sonny is at home now, getting lots of rest. He is going to need physical therapy to strengthen everything again. The good news is that a recent heart scan was good, as was an MRI of his head. He has no broken bones from passing out and falling, but he's still very weak. Doctors will be changing certain blood pressure medication as he was getting weak each time he stood up. The Sonny West I know is a strong and determined man, but we must continue with our prayers and positive vibes for both him and his wife Judy, who is battling breast cancer. Thank you for all your good wishes."
Good News - And Get Well Soon Sonny!
Go here for EIN's in-depth Sonny West Interview
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Elvis and the Denver Police Museum: Elvis Presley is among those who will be recognized by the Denver Police Law Enforcement Museum, now in the process of being created.
"In 1970, Denver Police handled the security arrangements for the King of Rock 'n Roll's concert and he formed lasting friendships with several of the officers," according to the Denver Police Department.
Elvis was reportedly such a big fan of the Denver Police Department that he donated the money to outfit the Denver's first Police Athletic League gymnasium.
The future museum will include a photo of Presley in a Denver Police Department uniform with then Police Chief Art Dill.
The museum will also include historic uniforms, hats, badges, photos and police vehicles.
More than 300 officers are donating money each month toward the new museum, according to Michael Hesse, Vice President, Denver Police Museum.
More about the Denver Police museum at their website here.
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Fan Gets Elvis response after 40 years!: A fabulous from-the-vaults Elvis story from 1999!
"Elvis: Letter delayed for 39 years"
An Elvis Presley fan who wrote to the king of rock'n'roll nearly 40 years ago, has at long last received a reply.
Karen Golz, 50, wrote to the "the King" while he was serving with the US army in Germany.
She received the long-awaited hand-written reply after it was found among papers belonging to Elvis's German landlady, who apparently forgot to send it.
The stamped and addressed letter, signed "Your friend Elvis", was found in the attic and passed on to an Elvis fan club in Germany who spent weeks tracking down Ms Golz. It is now said to be worth about $7,000.
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Elvis had written back to me after all," said Ms Golz.
"When the Elvis fan club called me and told me what had happened to my letter and handed it to me, I could scarcely believe my eyes. I opened the envelope and there it was. A letter for me all those years ago from my idol. I never stopped loving him."
Karen, who lived in Oberhausen, West Germany, in 1960: had written: "It's my birthday soon and if you send me your autograph I promise I will marry you when I grow up."
Elvis wrote a personal note at the end of his reply: "May you have a happy 11th birthday - and a lot of "Teddy Bears" - your friend Elvis".
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'Elvis Meets The Beatles' with Joe Esposito: The new Australian concert tour in August being, put on by Paul Fenech, celebrates the 50th anniv of the famous meeting between the world's most iconic and influential recording artists of the 20th century.
ETA Chris Connor will co-star in this, his first, Australian tour along with the biggest names in Beatles tributes. It has now been confirmed that Elvis' good friend Joe Esposito will be part of the show. Both "Elvis" and "The Beatles" will perform their biggest hits including an epic grand finale which will have both Elvis and The Beatles performing together.
They will also be recreating the actual meeting of Elvis and The Beatles with a live Jam session. Dates - August 20 / 21 The Palms Melbourne. August 22 State Theatre, Sydney, August 28 HBF Stadium Mt Claremont, WA
Tickets on sale now - Go here to TicketMaster & more info
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Elvis is on Poh - the dog - Bucket-List! Every dog has its day, unless you're Poh, - then you get seven awesome weeks, and counting. Thomas Rodriguez has taken the terminally ill dog he has owned for the last 15 years on a bucket list adventure from coast to coast in a bid to make their final weeks or months together unforgettable. Thomas Rodriguez (also known as DJ Neil Armstrong) adopted his mixed-breed pet, Poh, from an animal shelter in New York City in December 1999, when the dog was only eight weeks old.
But earlier this year, veterinarians found two 'very large' tumors growing in the canine's abdomen which were deemed inoperable. They told his devastated owner that he would not live much longer.
So, in order to make the most of the time he had left with Poh, Mr Rodriguez decided to take his pet on a cross-country adventure - and create a bucket list of experiences that they would do together. Neil Rodriguez believed the exciting excursion is the least he can do.
Inevitably in his great adventure, Poh visited Memphis where he joined tourists paying tribute to Elvis Presley at Graceland
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On March 6 the trio packed their bags — which included a daily IV drip for Poh — and headed down south until cutting west across Georgia and along the U.S.-Mexican border.
Once reaching Arizona Poh appeared remarkably well so their travels "ballooned from there," Rodriguez said. That took them up through California to Seattle and back again.
Go here to see POH's big adventure in full on Instagram.
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Latest Billboard Album Charts: The feeling of love continues for 'Heart And Soul'.
'Heart And Soul' drops from 22 to 24 on the Billboard Country Catalog Album Chart for w/e 6th June, 2015.
Elvis has no other entries on the Billboard Charts.
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"A Touch Of Gold Lame" Heading to The Printers!: The new book from the Elvis Files Erik Lorentzen is getting its final check. An in-depth look at Elvis'in 1957, the production looks top-notch.
..."Boldly handsome with unruly dark hair, dressed in gold lame, sideburns and full sensuous lips, he let loose on stage and the screaming began. Screams of delight from women for whom his wildly abandoned style of singing very honestly spoiled out sex appeal. Screams from many adults who resented the big, brawny young man with fantastic rhythm and no inhibition. The outcry against the boy from Memphis was loud and furious. And he was called "vulgar, animalistic, a tomcat on a back fence". Many hoped he was made phase that would pass. Elvis Presley wasn't passing though. Then critics tried to change his unique style, and to tame the rocking singer. Despite tremendous pressure, Elvis wouldn't be changed either. And why should he? He saw nothing wrong in what he did; Elvis was not as sophisticated as his critics. On stage he worked with honest zest, with the full enjoyment he feels for everything in life. At time when so few other people dared to be different, he was an individual, a creator of a vivid, flamboyant style. For this he was ridiculed and feared."
"GO,CAT, GO"MORE new sneak-peak pages from this great new book - which will include 100s of never before seen Elvis photos.
GO HERE to see sneak-peak example pages in high quality
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New Book from Linda Thompson?: Elvis Matters reports that after the books from Shirley Dieu and Ginger Alden, Linda Thompson is now writing a new book of her life and also the period as she was Elvis' girlfriend from July 1972 till December 1976, Linda Thompson was in a relationship with Elvis Presley for four years. Their relationship was portrayed in the 1981 television movie Elvis and the Beauty Queen. Marty Lacker notes that "Linda Thompson cared a great deal for Elvis in ways Priscilla never did."
The rumour of Linda Thompson writing her memoirs has been a news item on EIN over the past couple of years. We hope that this time it might be true.
Linda Thompson turned 65 recently on May 23, 2015 - Happy Birthday Linda!
Go here for EIN's spotlight and Interviews with Linda Thompson
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'Elvis Presley' & 'Elvis 30 #1 Hits' Sony Vinyl Releases for 2015: In a rather unusual move Sony Music have announced two vinyl releases for August 2015.
1 - Elvis' classic first album 'Elvis Presley'
2 - 'ELVIS 30 #1 Hits' as a double album.
Both on 180 gram vinyl and they can be preordered via Amazon.
'ELVIS 30 # 1 Hits' will be released as ...
DISC 1 - A - Heartbreak Hotel - Don't Be Cruel - Hound Dog - Love Me Tender - Too Much - All Shook Up - (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear - Jailhouse Rock
Side B - Don't - Hard Headed Woman - One Night - (Now And Then There's) A Fool Such As I - A Big Hunk O' Love - Stuck On You - It's Now Or Never
DISC 2 - A - Are You Lonesome Tonight? - Wooden Heart - Surrender - (Marie's The Name) His Latest Flame - Can't Help Falling In Love - Good Luck Charm - She's Not You - Return To Sender - (You're The) Devil In Disguise |
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Side B - Crying In The Chapel - In The Ghetto - Suspicious Minds - The Wonder Of You - Burning Love - Way Down - A Little Less Conversation (JXL Remix)
With VINYL sales increasing, especially among the younger-set, this is surely a profitable move.
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"LOVE ME TENDER" goes to Bristol in the UK: Packed with 25 of the best loved songs by The King himself, "LOVE ME TENDER", by the writer of the award-wining Broadway smash hit 'Memphis' is a funny and moving tale of hope and Rock 'n' Roll. The full cast for the UK and Ireland tour featuring the music of Elvis Presley which is coming to Bristol in the UK has been announced.
Joining the previously announced Mica Paris as 'Sylvia' will be Sian Reeves as 'Mayor Matilda Hyde' and Shaun Williamson as 'Jim' with Ben Lewis as 'Chad'. The rest of the company includes: Mark Anderson as 'Dennis'; Aretha Ayeh as 'Lorraine'; Chris Howell as 'Sheriff Earl'; Felix Mosse as 'Dean' and many more.
The tour will open on Friday 5 June 2015 at the Manchester Opera House and arrives at The Bristol Hippodrome for one week from the 15th – 20th June 2015.
If you are in the UK - go here for more info and tickets.
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"Elvis & Christianity" - Marty Lacker Comments: EIN received some strong reactions from readers about the "Christianity in Crisis? Blame Elvis" Huffington Post article (see below). Elvis' good friend Marty Lacker was just one person who reacted strongly against the story.
Marty Lacker commented ... "I just read that ridiculous story quoting the Emory University Professor Laderman and the ridiculous rantings of Bill O'Reilly that Elvis was the cause of the decline of Christianity, what a crock of shit.
Elvis' hips movement were no different and they were inspired by a popular GOSPEL singer, Big Chief of The Statemen Quartet. Yet nobody finds fault with Big Chief. He used to shake his legs while singing to thrill what was known as the Gospel Groupies, the women in the audience. As a young guy Elvis used to watch Chief and others and he noticed that. PLUS the music he sang made him move because that's what he felt at the time.
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Laderman and lying O'Reilly the Fox News joke, must think anything sexual started with Elvis - AND THAT IN ITSELF IS A JOKE. The number of people today who are religious has declined according to recent polls in the media and maybe that has to do with the fact that more and more people are realizing that the so-called religious leaders are not what they are supposed to be and quite frankly neither is organized religion.
The leaders and Churches are more interested in having influence in other matters as well as power and money.
People shouldn't have to pay to pray.
Last but not least Thaderman and O'Reilly's crap is an insult to Elvis' religious beliefs.
How many people did, and still are, inspired by Elvis' 'How Great Thou Art' album and other Gospel albums.
- Marty
Another pointed response we received was from Allen Nies...
"Hi there EIN, I am a Christian. I also believe Elvis would not have liked being on the same scale as Jesus Christ. The article stated he was more popular then Jesus Christ or at least on the
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same footing. Elvis would not have liked this statement. I agree with you. He made many statements who he thought the King was to him. Jesus Christ of course.
I remember hearing a live recording in 1974. Two girls pulled out a sign that said "Elvis Is The King". Elvis said, "Thank you very much". Then he said, "I cannot get caught up in this kingsman ship. There's only one King to me and that is Jesus Christ".
Way to go Elvis. I did not like the article and I know Elvis wouldn't gave liked it either. - Allen Nies.
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More special guests for Elvis Week 2015: EPE have announced more special guests for Elvis Week 2015. Brenda Lee, Mac Davis, Sandy Martindale, Bill Morris, Ernst Jorgensen and John Jackson will all share their insights on Elvis Presley during Elvis Week 2015.
Singer Brenda Lee will speak at Conversations on Elvis, along with former Shelby County Sheriff Bill Morris, who was a close friend of Elvis'. Sandy Martindale, who dated Elvis, will share her memories at the Official Graceland Insiders Conference, along with songwriter and actor Mac Davis.
Ernst Jorgensen, Elvis historian, will be a part of Elvis 101 and the Insiders Conference. He'll be joined by Elvis historian John Jackson, vice president of A&R and Content Development at Legacy Recordings.
Diane McBain, Tony Brown, Norbert Putnam, David Briggs, former members of JD Sumner and the Stamps Quartet and more are also scheduled to appear during Elvis Week 2015.
Go here to EPE's Schedule of Events
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Priscilla Presley 70th Birthday: Priscilla Ann Wagner was born on May 24, 1945, in Brooklyn, New York. Her biological father was James Wagner, a US pilot killed in a plane crash when she was only six months old. Her mother then married United States Air Force officer Paul Beaulieu. The Beaulieus would be stationed in West Germany in 1958 when she first met Elvis.
In 1962 she moved to Graceland and by 1967 Priscilla and Elvis married.
By 1973 Priscilla was having an affair as the marriage unravelled, and they were divorced in October 1973. Priscilla noted, "He was still very lovey with me, but only upstairs, when the guys weren't around to impress. He was a Southern boy, a man's man, and girls were kept out of sight. The other wives and I were only allowed to leave Memphis and go to Vegas at certain times - first nights or last nights." |
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After Elvis' death in 1977, Priscilla conferred another kind of immortality on him: when she helped incorporate him with the set-up of Elvis Presley Enterprises Inc. which runs Graceland as a museum and controls commercial rights to Elvis' image and products. Both Lisa Marie and her income has been assured since Graceland was open as a tourist attraction in 1982 with EPE earning around $55 million per year.
Coincidentily May 24 is also the birthday of Bob Dylan (74) and Tommy Chong (of Cheech and Chong) (77). Each in their own way has made an indelible impression on the collective culture.
HAPPY 70th BIRTHDAY Priscilla.
(On Priscilla's 60th Birthday the UK newspaper The Observer published the article - "Priscilla Presley - No Angel")
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Marty Pasetta "Aloha" Producer Dead at 82: Marty Pasetta, best known for directing Elvis' 'Aloha From Hawaii' spectacular and his works with the Academy Awards telecast annually from 1972 to 1988, died Thursday night. He was 82.
Pasetta was accidentily struck by a car he had just exited in La Quinta, Calif. He died at the scene, police said.
The driver stopped his vehicle to drop off Pasetta and another passenger. Stewart then went to exit his vehicle, but accidentally left the car’s transmission engaged, causing him to crash into his passengers. (Right:Elvis, Waterson & Pasetta)
Pasetta helmed “Elvis: Aloha From Hawaii,” which aired on Jan. 14, 1973, in more than 40 countries. The concert special, featuring Elvis Presley at the Honolulu International Center, remains one of the most watched TV programs in history.
When Pasetta was chosen to take reins of the 60th Annual Academy Awards in 1988, he set an all-time 17-year record for
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directing the event. He also produced and directed eight live Grammy Awards and Emmy telecasts.
Pasetta’s other notable credits include “AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Fred Astaire” (1981), “The Smother Brothers Comedy Hour” (1967) and TV inaugural galas for presidents Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan.
Go HERE for more on Marty Pasetta - "One of The Best Elvis ever worked with"- Marty Lacker
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Demolition of Coco Palms Resort Approaches: Demolition of Kauai’s long-shuttered Coco Palms Resort is scheduled to begin in the next 30 or 60 days, clearing the way for the redevelopment of the iconic property into a Hyatt-branded hotel.
The iconic resort, which was recently approved by the Kauai Planning Commission, is slated to reopen as a Hyatt-branded property in 2017, and has fulfilled its state Historic Preservation District requirements for the redevelopment of the resort on Kauai's Coconut Coast.
Hawaii Chef Jean-Marie Josselin will run the Coco Palms Seashell Restaurant across the highway from the resort.
The resort, which was featured in the Elvis Presley movie “Blue Hawaii,” suffered extensive damage from Hurricane Iniki in 1992 and never reopened. Coco Palms Hui has plans to rebuild the resort with about 350 rooms and the redevelopment will cost more than $100 million. A construction firm has yet to be chosen.
A few months ago EIN's Sanja Meegin visited the resort for a special inside look - 'Elvis and The Coco Palms resort' - Click here
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"Christianity in Crisis? Blame Elvis"!: EIN saw the headline and knowing Elvis' serious religious convictions we thought the article to be a joke.
Written by Gary Laderman, (Chair of the Department of Religion, Emory University) it seems that he is in fact being serious!
"Christianity in Crisis? Blame Elvis"
... Bill O'Reilly is wrong. Rap is not to blame for the current crisis in American Christianity. Blame Elvis, that's what I say. He is the main culprit in the current cultural transformation shaking the foundations of religion in America. Elvis Presley's appearance on television in the late 1950s signaled the beginning of the end of Christianity in America, and birthed a religious rival to the Christian churches that is now, finally, winning the hearts and minds and souls of more and more Americans.
... And of course to get to the real story here and now, we've got to go back and look in the past for the seeds that explain our present. Which brings me back to Elvis, the progenitor of the religious changes we are seeing today. Many have written about his cultural influence in twentieth century America, and even about his religious background and his status as a cultural American icon after his death. But what I propose here is that Elvis's shaking hips and curled lips unleashed two conflicting religious cultures that pitted Christian cultural authority, charisma, and institutions against sacred |
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popular cultures with multiple sources of authority, potent forms of charisma, and a preference for experience and insight over dogma and institutions.
... America is different after Elvis. The combination of sexual energy in the performance and its reception by his young audience; sheer pleasure in listening to this particular form of music; and rebellious effervescence liberating fans from conventional cultures in place at the time was a game changer. That young entertainer who magically blended different musical cultures together, including Southern forms of African American and white blues and country, Christian gospel and Pentecostal expression, helped to initiate the rock and roll cultural awakening that transformed the second half of the twentieth century. Many Christians at the time perceived in his lascivious gyrations and obscene gestures a clear and present danger to American society, something so vile, so repulsive, so harmful, his appearances and growing popularity motivated them to publicly decry and attack the young man.
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accelerated and diversified the imprint and influence of Elvis in American lives. The Christian attacks and condemnations directed at Elvis generated a conservative Christian religious culture explicitly obsessed with the new (now old) media's power to corrupt the youth and blow the lid off of youthful, and especially young female, sexuality.
... Elvis made it clear that Religion stands no chance against the gods of popular culture. Yes there were other popular singers and screen idols before Elvis, but after Elvis the viability and legitimacy sacred popular cultures is secured and implanted in the youth cultural sensibilities of the Baby Boomers. Elvis was more popular than Jesus -- or at least on equal footing -- and the moral teachings he preached in songs, performances, conversations, and lifestyle choices, guided the flocks clamoring to see him, hear him, touch him. The ascendance of Elvis in the late 1950s signaled a cultural awakening, a transitional period from an old and outdated social order to a new and different one that makes more sense. |
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.... With Elvis Presley, America's search for a new social order began.
With each swing of his hips, Elvis rattled the Christian stranglehold on America values and appealed to a very different spiritual sensibility in Americans, one that is not aroused by church music or sermons, but by rock concerts and fan magazines. The hip shakes of course were only the beginning. It took a few decades to come to pass -- the protracted and increasingly political culture wars only delayed the inevitable outcome of a brand new religious playing field.
Go HERE to the full article at Huffington Post Blog
EIN is somewhat saddened as there is no doubt that Elvis would have been upset by this article and statements such as "Elvis made it clear that Religion stands no chance against the gods of popular culture." -
And which other rock'n'roller won Grammys for religious albums? Elvis always made it very clear, "I am not the King. Jesus Christ is the King. I'm just an entertainer".
Go HERE for EIN's spotlight 'The Gospel According To Elvis"
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FTD 'King Creole' OUT NOW: The new 'King Creole' FTD 2-CD "Classic Album" is out now.
This 2-CD set features the original RCA masters, unique RCA engineer Thorne Nogar live monitor mixes many of which contain slates, and original song demos. It features a 16-page booklet featuring great photos, behind-the-scenes chronology and memorabilia.
The other two FTD promised releases - the 'From Elvis At American Sound' vinyl LP and the 'Change Of Habit' book are now delayed until mid-June.
Go HERE for all the FTD 2015 release details
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"Greater Than Ever - A Touch Of Gold Lame": Another new book from the Elvis Files Erik Lorentzen. An in-depth look at Elvis' fabulous tours of 1957.
Yet MORE new sneak-peak pages from this great new book - which will inculde 100s of never before seen Elvis photos recently acquired by Erik Lorentzen.
If you Pre-Order in May you also get for free a poster of the cover ...
The publicity notes - 450 PAGES OF PURE GOLD!
GO HERE to see sneak-peak example pages in high quality
The price is €120 = £86 = US$135 - includes shipping all over the world
Go HERE to 'Elvis Files' to Pre-Order
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Don McLean talks Elvis: Last month singer-songwriter Don McLean sold the original lyrics for his 1971 'American Pie' hit for an amazing $1.2 million (£800,000).
Released as the title track of McLean’s second album, his emotionally elegiac, lyrically cryptic eight-and-a-half-minute epic spent four weeks at number one in the US singles chart.
Recently McLean reminisced about American Pie and his life.
He talked about how he listened to on the radio as a boy "folk, pop, Johnny Mathis, Elvis Presley - all those all mixed up, that’s how my head is, the key to my music is the way the charts were when I was 12".
In the lyrics of 'American Pie' he also mentioned Elvis' sixties decline in musical revelance.
The lyrics, "Oh, and while The King was looking down The jester stole his thorny crown" was a reference to Elvis' decline and Bob Dylan's ascendance. The thorny crown refers to the price of fame, and Dylan's side-line interest in Presley's creative past.
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McLean has also written many other great songs. He was number one in the UK in 1972 with 'Vincent' composed after a long period ruminating on the life of Van Gogh. "The song started to come out, words and music, as if I’m tuning it in on a radio."
He also talked of his classic song, and one of his sweetest ballads, 'And I Love You So'.
"What a thrill that was for me when Elvis recorded 'And I Love You So' in 1975. For me, Elvis did it all first, and he did it all best."
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'Elvis Is King' say Auctioneers: Elvis yet again remains 'king of the auction' as plenty of his memorabilia went under the hammer in New York last weekend.
The custom-designed tour bus bought in the 1970s by Elvis Presley for his back-up band sold for nearly $300,000.
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dusty peach since its days on road.
Fully road worthy, it seats 12, has nine sleeping berths and is equipped with air conditioning, a fridge, a microwave, televisions and speakers.
There are even chandelier-style lights hanging from the lounge area.
It was bought by a mobile homes specialist in Texas, the CEO of the California-based auction house Julien's Auctions, Darren Julien, confirmed.
The bus sold with a framed copy of the $31,000 cheque that Elvis made out to friend and mentor J.D. Sumner, who led The Stamps, for the down payment.
Elvis once gave it a joy ride, calming Sumner's nerves by promising to buy him another if it crashed, said Martin Nolan, executive director of Julien's Auctions.
"He took the bus out from Graceland and he drove right out into the country and then he was worried, 'how am I going to turn this bus around,' so he drove into a cornfield, drove back out again and back home," said Mr Nolan.
In total, nearly 200 Elvis items went to the auction block, including a military uniform, Elvis' J-200 guitar (& framed photograph) and a Love Me Tender record dedicated to his beloved mother Gladys.
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the block and Mr Julien said there had been "huge interest from the Middle East, Russia and Asia" in his memorabilia. You can go here to Julien's for more info.
But the most expensive lot of the two-day music auction at New York's Hard Rock Cafe was a guitar played by George Harrison in the early days of Beatlemania that sold for $500,000 to a private buyer.
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Priscilla Reflects on Wedding Memories: There was no crying in the chapel - except for tears of joy - when Priscilla Presley recently served as matron of honor at a ceremony held at Elvis Presley’s Graceland Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas.
The glowing bride wore a white gown with lace overlay, reminiscent of Priscilla’s hand-beaded dress when she married the King of Rock ’n’ Roll in 1967. Cherished memories of that day came flooding back to Priscilla. "I remember the nerves, like any couple, we were very nervous.”
The recent ceremony took place in the new chapel that’s part of Graceland Presents Elvis: The Exhibition at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino. The wedding was followed by a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the exhibit with Lisa Marie Presley, 47, who told Closer her dad was “astoundingly funny and mischievous.”
The King might have enjoyed the Viva Las Vegas nuptials, but Priscilla, 69, recalled how different hers had been. “My wedding was very unusual,” she says. “It was the people closest to us, and private, and that’s how we wanted it. We didn’t want a fan club. We didn’t want a circus. We wanted it to be ours and not have that moment stolen from us.”
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went into keeping the ceremony — and her dress — a secret. “I went to places like Neiman Marcus in disguise. I went with a wig and everything just to keep it private!”
You can read the full story on Priscilla and Elvis, in the new issue of 'Closer Weekly' magazine.
OR - read the true story from Marty Lacker here 'The Wedding' Elvis & Priscilla EIN special Spotlight:
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Dolores Hart Helps Answer Abbey's Prayers: Mother Dolores Hart finds it miraculous that she was able to turn one kiss with Elvis Presley into the spark that helped save an abbey.
The former starlet who walked away from Hollywood in 1963 to become a nun spun her tale into a fundraising campaign for her crumbling monastery in rural Connecticut.
But her book about Elvis' first on-screen kiss (in Loving You) and the girl who turned from the screen to sisterhood has done more than keep open the doors of Abbey of Regina Laudis. It has inspired new interest in its monastic work. Now she and the other nuns hope to raise up to $9 million to restore the order's former brass factory for future generations.
Mother Dolores, now 76, first shared her story with The Associated Press in 2011 as she and about 40 other members of her Benedictine order faced the possibility that their abbey in Bethlehem would close.
Fire officials had found numerous fire code and safety issues in
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what was a ramshackle collection of factory buildings, barns and sheds that were linked together in 1947 after the nuns purchased the old industrial site.
Mother Dolores went on to write an autobiography, embark on a speaking tour, and in 2012, she returned to Hollywood to attend the Academy Awards when a documentary short about her life, "God is the Bigger Elvis," was nominated for an Oscar.
"Of course it was only a nomination," she joked. "I'm still waiting for the real thing."
But the bigger reward, she said, came as an answer to her prayers for the abbey.
Shortly after her autobiography was published, the monastery began receiving letters and donations from across the world. One man began sending $100 a month. A woman in New Zealand sent $3,000.
"The Elvis fans didn't have a lot of money, but they sent quite a few dollars and all their love," she said.
The nuns quickly raised more than $1 million. The abbey's main building now has new alarm and sprinkler systems, an elevator and other safety improvements.
What was once a project designed to keep the abbey from closing has become a fundraising effort to renovate the abbey for a long future.
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The nuns estimate the needed work will cost between $7.5 million and $9 million. They have so far raised more than $3 million.
"That first phase was more of an urgency, a survival thing," said Sister Angele Arbib, who serves as the abbey's spokeswoman. "But this is all needed. We have to continue, because we aren't going to be in a position to do this ever again. We are doing this for the future."
Mother Dolores' story has attracted more than money, Mother Lucia said.
There has also been a steady stream of young people, many inspired by Mother Dolores' story, showing up and looking for direction. Every room where the novices live is currently filled.
"So there has been more than just donations," Mother Lucia said. "People have really been finding spiritual renewal."
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"An Evening with Elvis' Friends and Original Musicians" Review: "An Evening with Elvis' Friends and Original Musicians" stands out from the regular ETA concerts since it features Elvis’ original associates - actress Marlyn Mason - and musicians. It also offers something different from other concepts that use Elvis’ TCB Band presenting a rare opportunity to experience an essential part of musical history, personal and up-close. The concept of the gathering Elvis’ musicians along with a powerful new lead singer is of course not new but hearing musicians outside the TCB band such as funky bass-player Duke Bardwell and with the recently re-discovered Bob Lanning on drums is quite a treat.
Sadly the TCB Band almost never stray from their standard set-list. But here we get some real delights. For instance, when was the last time you heard ‘Anyway You Want Me’ or ‘Way Down’ performed in concert by genuine Elvis musicians!
EIN's Piers Beagley happened to be in England and checked out both concerts.
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'Elvis Files Magazine Issue 12': Erik Lorentzen has previewed the forthcoming 'Elvis Files Magazine Issue 12'.
It will be published in June.
As always featuring some very interesting articles and some great unseen photos.
He also notes that for subscribers it will be time for everyone to renew their subscription since they run out after this issue. Annual fee €58 by PayPal to: sales@elvisfiles.no
Or send € 15 for this issue only.
What a SENSATIONAL front cover photo!
Note that EIN will feature a detailed review of 'Elvis Files Magazine Issue 11' this time next week. (we are travelling overseas this month)
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"Elvis didn't invent rock and roll!" Marty Lacker comments: Our previous 'From the Archives' article (below) certainly stirred up plenty of fan reactions - including one from Marty Lacker.
..."I read that story in today's EIN about Elvis starting not starting rock and roll and I'm wondering whether the author was alive or of an intelligent age in the early 50's because I was and I also had the advantage of growing up in NY with the music that came before that and then moving to Memphis at 15 and I can tell you that Elvis started the rock explosion and if it wasn't for him there's a possibility that none of it would have gone the way it has.
The music back then, before Elvis, recorded or played by Black artists was not called "rock" back then - it was R&B, a phrase by the way that was coined by Atlantic Records great Jerry Wexler later in the 50's.
However it was then that Elvis came along and broke down the barriers for those artists and that genre of music that exposed it greatly to white America and in white homes because the kids picked it up and started buying the records like they never did before.
Those black artists named in that story that came before Elvis didn't consider themselves "rock artists" or their music as "rock", it was blues to them not rock.
Then Wexler coined the R&B phrase for what was called blues music.
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Alan Freed in Cleveland on his radio show when he simply asked his audience "Are you ready to rock and roll" and he was referring to their dance movements while listening to the records he was playing.
If they're gonna write about history, get it right!
I speak from experiencing the start of it all as a teenager. - Marty Lacker.
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"Elvis Presley's Police": If Elvis had not grown up to be the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, there’s a chance he would have been a police officer.
As the world’s most recognizable celebrity, Elvis needed security almost all the time, so he spent plenty of time, and became friends with, the officers who ensured his safety. In honor of Peace Officer Memorial Day (May 15, 2015) and Police Week, the new EPE Graceland Blog looks at Elvis’ fascination with police work and his friendships with officers.
Go here to EPE to read the recent Graceland Blog to find out how Elvis collected police memorabilia and about some of his closest friends who were in law enforcement.
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B.B. King Dead at 89: The great B.B. King, who has died aged 89, was the most eminent and influential blues musician of his generation. He had suffered with type II diabetes for a long while. It was BB King who raised the blues almost single-handedly from its backwater status into the musical mainstream.
Riley B King was born near Itta Bena, Mississippi, and grew up with the limited prospects of an African-American agricultural worker, a barrier he gradually worked to overcome as he learned the basics of guitar from a family friend and honed his singing with a quartet, the St John Gospel Singers of Indianola.
As a child, King concentrated on gospel singing. His first contact with its profane half-brother, the blues, was on his great-aunt’s wind-up phonograph, and this early experience was reinforced during his military service in an all-black US Army company. Then, aged 20, he hitchhiked to Memphis, Tennessee, to live with his mother’s cousin, the famed bluesman Bukka White, who advised him: “If you want to be a good blues singer, people are going to be down on you, so dress like you’re going to the bank to borrow money.”
The harmonica player Sonny Boy Williamson invited King to perform on his radio programme, King Biscuit Time, and this led to work in Memphis’s Beale Street clubs and a slot promoting a pick-me-up tonic on WDIA,
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America’s first all-black radio station. King soon had his own show, shortening his billing as “The Beale Street Blues Boy” to “BB”.
At Memphis’s Sun Studios, before Elvis Presley's career kicked off, King then began a prolific recording career that saw him cut more than 200 discs in the 1950s alone. 'Three O’Clock Blues' launched him to blues stardom in 1951, topping the R&B charts for 17 weeks. (Above shows B.B. King with Elvis in December 1956)
Throughout the 1950s, King was the leading blues artist on the circuit of black-patronised theatres and clubs. In 1956 he is supposed to have filled 342 engagements. In 1962. he ventured to change that working pattern by signing with a major label ABC. It took him a while to establish himself with a rock audience, for whom the blues was largely defined by the Chicago school of Muddy Waters and Howlin’ Wolf, but he was brought forcibly to their attention by musicians who admired him.
B.B. King said of Elvis, "Finally I heard him do some Arthur Big Boy Crudup. I heard him do some of those songs, and then I started to turn my head a little bit. That ain't the same Elvis Presley that I been hearing previously. And Elvis went on from there doing some other things that sound black to me. That's when I started having respect, respect, respect. And he sorta earned it, earned that respect from me
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at that time. Finally I had a chance to meet him and I found out that Elvis really was something else. He started to be more and more and more. And he was still like that to me, Elvis was, until he died. As far as I was concerned, he was growing all the time."
In 2008, the BB King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center was opened in Indianola, and in 2009 King received a Grammy award, for best traditional blues album, for One Kind Favor. In 2012 he performed at a concert at the White House, where the US president, Barack Obama, joined him to sing Sweet Home Chicago.
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EIN's Rare Elvis Facebook page Now with 15,000 members! - including several of Elvis' own friends and colleagues
So Elvis fans don't miss out on these rare and exciting photographs - from EIN's V-P Sanja Meegin.
Now with over thousands of great photos, News and with more added every day – including YouTube footage.
Click here to access our Facebook - Elvis Information Network group.
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'Elvis – 827 Thomas Street' New Import box-set: It is unbelievable how many times the bootleggers try and re-cycle Elvis' magnificent 1969 Memphis sessions. Can collectors really not have bought it all before though previous releases?
This new 5-CD box-set tries the new addition of using the RCA "The Memphis Record' alternate mixes.
The publicity notes... "This is very limited .. full of rare and hard to find takes, mixes and live versions. The perfect set to accompany your FTD '69 releases!
As a bonus there is a newly remastered version of 'The Memphis Record' this great album contained alternate mixes and some of the best versions ever heard. Get it while you can and get back to 1969."
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'Nashville Chrome' - Book Review: In the late fifties the Country Music group The Browns - Maxine, Bonnie, and Jim Ed - were enjoying unprecedented international success, rivaled only by their longtime friend Elvis Presley. The book 'Nashville Chrome' by author Rick Bass presents a vivid evocation of an era in American music, while at its heart it is a wrenching meditation on the complexities of fame and of one family who experienced them firsthand.
Just two months ago it was announced that The Browns would be inducted into Country Music Hall of Fame. With immaculate timing, EIN contributor Susan McDougall reviews the 2010 publication 'Nashville Chrome' about this fascinating group.
The connection between The Browns and Elvis is an intersting topic - and as always Susan presents both the positives and negatives about publishing a book about such a well-researched period.
Read Susan's full review
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| (From the Archives) Getting Elvis's Legacy Right......he didn't invent rock and roll. He didn't steal it from black people, either. What did he do?:
(July 2014) was the 60th anniversary of Elvis Presley's most famous early recordings in Memphis, including the Arthur Crudup cover "That's All Right."
July 5, 1954 was an important moment in American musical history—and it's also one of the most consistently overhyped dates in rock.
The latest example: Variety’s article that went up with a headline declaring that Elvis "invented rock n' roll."
That headline was eventually changed, and the text is a bit more sober, but still claims that "That's All Right" touched off "the explosion of rock ‘n’ roll as a cultural force."
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Elvis was innovative, popular, influential, and a great performer. But he didn't invent anything. By the time Elvis showed up at Sun Records, numerous other performers like Ike Turner, Ruth Brown, Ray Charles, Big Mama Thornton, and Fats Domino had already released early rock songs.
Nor did Elvis make the music popular. While rock initially was black music, with a limited profile among white audiences, by the early 1950s it was achieving widespread success. The vocal group the Dominoes, led by the prodigiously talented Clyde McPhatter, scored a major pop crossover hit when "Sixty Minute Man" went #1 in R&B and #17 pop in 1951. The song used the phrase "rock and roll", which was often used in R&B and jump blues to describe sex, dancing, music, and/or some combination of all three. "Sixty Minute Man" probably inspired DJ Alan Freed to call his popular radio show Moondog's Rock 'n' Roll Party, where he played songs by black artists for a large mixed audience. The show began in 1951; by 1954 it was a smash success. Elvis and Sam Phillips didn't have to guess that rock and roll by black artists had crossover potential. They just needed to look at what the kids, of every race, were already listening to. So Presley wasn't an innovator, he was simply chasing a trend.
Elvis was not actually a white man playing black music. But the belief that he was is part of his appeal.
In reaction to the transparently false claim that Elvis invented rock and roll, an equal and opposite meme holds that Elvis stole rock from its original black performers—that he put a white face on black music and then unjustly profited from white America's clueless and racist marketing preferences. But, again, looking at the actual landscape of ‘50s rock and roll, this narrative doesn't really work. In the first place, Elvis was not the first white rock and roll star. Bill Haley had already recorded the original song "Crazy, Man, Crazy" in 1953; his version of "Rock Around the Clock" was recorded a couple of months before Elvis's famous Sun session. Moreover, white performers in the hillbilly boogie tradition like Moon Mullican and the Maddox Brothers and Rose had long been making music strongly influenced by the beat and spirit of R&B.
Nor was this influence one way. Rock-and-roll performers like Ray Charles and Chuck Berry were fans of and strongly influenced by country music. Black performers regularly performed songs by white songwriters like Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. Some even covered country hits—especially at King records, where African-American producer Henry Glover oversaw both R&B and country divisions. Rock and roll wasn't black music, and it wasn't white music; it was an integrated form drawing from other integrated forms including country, country blues, R&B, boogie woogie, jump blues, Western swing, and more. America's pop-music marketing categories are often shamefully segregated, but the music itself has never been.
So, what's so special about Elvis then? He wasn't the first person to play rock and roll; he wasn't the first white person to play rock and roll; he didn't make rock and roll popular. He invented nothing and popularized nothing. It's true he was an extremely talented performer whose early records especially are original, exciting, and hugely influential. But you could say the same for the work of contemporary performers like Etta James, Jackie Wilson, LaVern Baker, Sam Cooke, Ray Charles, Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley, Rosetta Tharpe, and Howlin' Wolf. Elvis was great, but he wasn't greater than a host of other rock and roll greats. Why do we call him the King, exactly?
Though I love Elvis, I wish pop culture could find a way to make some other session our big, iconic rock-and-roll moment.
There seem to be a couple of answers. First, Elvis is the King because he's the King. It's tautological. A combination of talent, being the right color, physical attractiveness, and being in the right place at the right time meant he achieved massive, ridiculous popularity. Pop enthusiasms are by their nature unpredictable and a bit random. If things had been a little different, it could have been Buddy Holly or Bill Haley who captured the national imagination, and Variety would be posting headlines about how one or the other of them invented rock and roll.
But while it could have been others, I think it's also the case that Elvis retains his iconic appeal in part because of the racial dynamics of American music. Elvis was not actually a white man playing black music, as Sam Phillips suggested he was; again, rock and roll, like all American music, has no color. But the image of a white man playing black music, the idea that a white person could shuck off the bonds of race and become black, has long had a transgressive, sexy, exciting pop appeal. Elvis certainly capitalized on this through his choice of material and performance style—his sexualized scandalousness was linked in large part to the fact that he was imitating, or referencing, black performers, who (because of racism) were seen as innately sexual and scandalous.
"To put on the cultural forms of blackness was to engage in a complex affair of manly mimicry," Eric Lott argued in his famous book Love and Theft—or as Stefan L. Brandt writes "Elvis absorbed as much ‘blackness’ as possible to embark on the popular trends of musical hipness and as much ‘whiteness’ as necessary to cater to the consciousness of the majority." These comments echo Sam Phillips himself, who, before Elvis arrived on his door, was supposed to have remarked wistfully, "If I could find a white boy who could sing like a nigger, I'd make a million dollars." Criticisms of Elvis often were shot through with racism; the New York Daily News said his dancing was "tinged with the kind of animalism that should be confined to dives and bordellos," while the New York Journal-American actually compared Presley's performance to "an aborigne's mating dance." Such a shocked reception only made Elvis more exciting to a younger audience.
Elvis was not necessarily a pioneer here either; performers like Bing Crosby or Jimmie Rodgers or, for that matter, Jack Keruoac, had long used black performance and musical styles as a way to signal cool counter-culture cred. But Presley was certainly an iconic precedent for many, many after him, from the Rolling Stones to Madonna to Miley Cyrus.
Presley by all accounts was quick to acknowledge his debt to African-American performers, and scholars have even argued that, by playing multi-racial music for multi-racial audiences, he helped to point the path away from segregation. "That's All Right," drawn from both blues and country sources, can certainly be celebrated as one, hugely popular, superbly realized, moment of pop integration, like Chuck Berry's fusion of blues and country in "Maybellene," or the collaboration between Big Mama Thornton, Leiber, and Stoller on "Hound Dog," or Howlin' Wolf's repurposing of Jimmie Rodgers's yodel, or any number of others.
But the eagerness to see Elvis as scandalous inventor or scandalous thief feeds a narrative about how white people are always in the process of heroically discovering black people, always mining that mysterious, authentic source for earthy sensuality and innovative awesomeness. It's a poisonous story to keep telling. Which is why, though I love Elvis, I wish pop culture could find a way to make some other session our big, iconic rock-and-roll moment—Ray Charles's "What'd I Say," or Ike Turner's "Rocket 88," or even Moon Mullican's integrated country/R&B performance with some of the original Tiny Bradshaw Orchestra musicians on "Well Oh Well." And if celebrating some of these other lesser-known gems means we miss the next go-round for Presley's anniversary—that would be all right. (Article, Source: The Atlantic)
Orion: The Man Who Would Be King: Jeanie Finlay's latest documentary about the legendary Jimmy "Orion" Ellis has been receiving mixed reviews since its debut at the Tribeca Film Festivakl in New York. Jason rated it as one of the highlights of this year's festival in this short review:
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So here’s a bizarre and, these days, forgotten footnote to the Elvis legacy: Jimmy Ellis was a country and rockabilly singer who bore an uncanny physical and vocal resemblance to Mr. Presley. Not long after the King’s death, his old (and now sketchy) label Sun Records swiped the story of a fiction novel called Orion and rechristened Ellis with the moniker, sending him into the studio and out on the road — in a Lone Ranger-style mask — to perform songs in the Presley style, encouraging the conspiracy theory. It’s a fascinating story well told by director Jeanie Finlay, and a poignant examination of what it must’ve been like to end up so tantalizingly close to fame, and yet (in all those high schools and dive bars and local TV studios) so far from it at the same time. (Review, Source: flavorwire.com)
New import release: ELVIS PRESLEY – NO MORE FEEDBACKS (1-CD ROCK LEGENDS)
No More Feedbacks ! - Fort Worth, TX June 3, 1976
This concert was released nine (9) years ago as a double CD set titled '' The Elvis Presley Show - Holding Down The Fort '' and featured part of the opening acts on the first CD. The original tape had some damages and omissions, and therefore the show was made complete while using the same songs performed a month later at the same venue. It was well edited and runs as a complete show.
It isn't most popular period for Elvis' concert but the two shows recorded in Fort Worth, TX turned out to be rather good at the time. The sound engineer Bruce Jackson was on a lucky and bad day altogether, but Elvis' mood turned the situation into a good one for his best sounding man on tour. |
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This concert has been unavailable for many years now and no doubts some younger fans, or others who missed it would like to have this now into their collection. It will be a very limited edition and here's your chance to get a copy!!!
Tracks: 01 - Introduction Also Sprach Zarathustra 0:47 ; 02 - C.C. Rider 4:40 ; 03 - I Got A Woman / Amen 7:39 ; 04 - Love Me 2:34 ; 05 - If You Love Me (Let Me Know) 3:22 ; 06 - You Gave Me A Mountain 3:24 ; 07 - All Shook Up 1:05 ; 08 - Teddy Bear / Don't Be Cruel 1:58 ; 09 - Heartbreak Hotel 1:52 ; 10 - Help Me 2:38 ; 11 - Jailhouse Rock 1:36 ; 12 - Fever 3:11 ; 13 - Polk Salad Annie 3:51 ; 14 - Introductions by Elvis of vocalists, band 3:07 ; 15 - Early Morning Rain (John Wilkinson) 102 ; 16 - What I'd Say? (James Burton) 057 ; 17 - Johnny B. Goode (James Burton) 055 ; 18 - Drum solo (Ronnie Tutt) 1:27 ; 19 - Bass solo (Jerry Scheff) 1:36 ; 20 - Piano solo (Tony Brown) 1:17 ; 21 - Electric piano solo (David Briggs) 1:00 ; 22 - Love Letters 2:43 ; 23 - Introductions by Elvis of vocalists, orchestra 0:25 ; 24 - School Day (Joe Guercio Orchestra) 1:18 ; 25 - "Happy Birthday" to Bruce Jackson 0:26 ; 26 - Hurt 1:53 ; 27 - Hurt (full reprise) 1:57 ; 28 - Hound Dog 2:58 ; 29 - Funny How Time Slips Away 4:36 ; 30 - Can't Help Falling In Love 1:42 ; 31 - Closing vamp and announcements Total time : 70:18 minutes (Tracks 11 and 28-31 recorded at the same venue, on July 3, 1976) (News, Source: Email)
New import release: ELVIS – OL’ SHAKE HIPS IS IN TOWN (2-CD DIGIPACK STRAIT ARROW)
CD 1) INTERNATIONAL HOTEL, LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, USA, 21-08-1970 DINNER SHOW
CD 2) INTERNATIONAL HOTEL, LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, USA, 21-08-1970 MIDNIGHT SHOW
From "The Rick Rennie master tapes“ Vol. 5
Friday, August 21st, 1970 Dinner & Midnight Shows, Las Vegas International Hotel, Las Vegas, NV Label: Straight Arrow Special Products SA/SP 2015-32-02 Coming out soon is the 5th volume of Straight Arrow's "FROM THE RICK RENNIE MASTERTAPES“ series - a double-digipak CD release, called "OL' SNAKE HIPS IS IN TOWN!", featuring the August 21st, 1970 Las Vegas dinner and midnight shows. |
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Of the six shows that Rick recorded during this engagement, the shows on August 21st, 1970 were his favorite. The shows captured here represent Elvis at his zenith. His enthusiasm for performing live in front of an audience is so obvious, and his powerful charisma shines brighter than ever. Interestingly, he performs 'Tiger Man' as stand-alone versions here, and introduces it as his "second record" in a very matter-of-fact way. He also sings a snatch of the Buck Owens classic 'Crying Time', which really makes you wish that he'd recorded a proper version of it.
The August 21st, 1970 Dinner show was first released in 1998 („FROM VEGAS TO MACON“) and reissued in 2011 ("AUGUST RELOADED“). The August 21st, 1970 Midnight show was first released in 2001 ("YOU'VE LOST THAT LOVIN' FEELIN'“) and was never re-released - until now.
As with every Straight Arrow’s upgrade, this beautifully designed double-digipak edition is limited to 500 copies. If you enjoyed previous volumes of the „FROM THE RICK RENNIE MASTER TAPES“ series, you cannot go wrong with "OL' SNAKE HIPS IS IN TOWN!". If you're a fan who only wants his finest shows - get it. If you're a fan who's not too well -versed on audience recordings - make sure that this one is your first purchase. If you are a collector who knows Straight Arrow and appreciates what the label stands for - then getting this new release is your # 1 priority. Another true gem from the label that cares.
CD1 – Friday, August 21, 1970 Dinner Show: 01. Opening Vamp - 02. That's All Right - 03. I Got A Woman - 04. Tiger Man - 05. Monologue - 06. Love Me Tender (with false start) - 07. I Just Can't Help Believin' - 08. Sweet Caroline - 09. You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' - 10. Polk Salad Annie - 11. Introductions of singers, musicians, orchestra 12. Johnny B. Goode - 13. Happy Birthday to James Burton - 14. Introductions cont'd - 15. Introduction of Neil Diamond / Holly Holy (excerpt) - 16. Introduction of Elvis' grandmother Minnie Mae - 17. The Wonder Of You - 18. Heartbreak Hotel (with 2 false starts) - 19. One Night - 20. All Shook Up (false start only) / Blue Suede Shoes (with false start) / Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On - 21. Hound Dog - 22. Bridge Over Troubled Water - 23. Suspicious Minds - 24. Can't Help Falling In Love - 25. Closing Vamp.
CD2 – Friday, August 21, 1970 Midnight Show: 01. Opening Vamp - 02. That's All Right - 03. I Got A Woman / Ave Maria (excerpt) - 04. Tiger Man - 05. Monologue - 06. Love Me Tender (with false start) - 07. I've Lost You - 08. Cryin' Time (with false start) - 09. I Just Can't Help Believin' - 10. You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' (with false start) - 11. Polk Salad Annie - 12. Introductions of singers, musicians, orchestra - 13. Johnny B. Goode - 14. Introductions cont'd - 15. Introduction of actor Henry Silva, comedian Jack E. Leonard, comedian Rusty Warren - 16. The Wonder Of You - 17. Along Came Jones (excerpt) - 18. Heartbreak Hotel (with 2 false starts) - 19. One Night - 20. All Shook Up (2 false starts only) / Blue Suede Shoes / Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On - 21. Hound Dog - 22. Bridge Over Troubled Water - 23. Suspicious Minds - 24. Can't Help Falling In Love - 25. Closing Vamp. (News, Source: Email)
| Elvis' granddaughter talks marriage and reveals baby plans: Riley Keough isn't ready to become a mom just yet. The (gorgeous!) actress granddaughter of Elvis Presley and Australian stuntman Ben Smith-Peterson (shown opposite) married three months ago in Napa Valley, Calif.
"I'm not pregnant now," Keough, 25, told me with a laugh at the premiere of her new film, Mad Max: Fury Road (in theaters on May 15). "But eventually, yeah. I have a bunch of work stuff to do and then we'll see. I probably want like three. Two or three, but less than five and more than one."
Got that?
Keough and her hottie hubby actually met on the set of Mad Max. They announced their engagement in August. Their star-studded wedding ceremony and reception included Kristen Stewart, Cara Delevingne, Zoë Kravitz, Abby Lee and Courtney Eaton.
"It's awesome," Keough said of married life. "It's amazing but it's very similar…Your love does just keep growing and growing. It's wild."
She hasn't perfected referring to Smith-Peterson as her husband. "I still call him my boyfriend," Keough said. "I'm like, 'That's my boyfriend, oh wait, my husband.'"
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Keough, whose birth name is Danielle Riley Keough, is the eldest grandchild of the late rock and roll icon, who died in 1977 at age 42, and daughter of singer-songwriter Lisa Marie Presley and her musician ex-husband Danny Keough. The actress made her on-screen debut in the 2010 movie The Runaways, which also starred Stewart. Keough is Elvis' first grandchild to tie the knot. His other grandchildren are her brother, singer Benjamin Keough, 22, and Lisa Marie's 6-year-old twin daughters, Harper and Finley, from her current marriage to musician Michael Lockwood. (News, Source: eonline.com)
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Three generations of Elvis's family join a host of dazzling stars at the Mad Max: Fury Road premiere in Hollywood
Lisa Marie Presley, 47, and Priscilla Presley, 69, were supporting Riley Keough (pictured opposite), 25, who stars in the thriller, and all three stunned as they arrived together. |
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Priscilla was married to Elvis from 1967 to 1973, before he died in 1977, while Lisa (pictured opposite) is their daughter and Riley their granddaughter.
Riley stood out as the star of the show in a skintight burgundy dress, showing off her slim figure.
The star - well known for starring in Magic Mike - wore her long hair loose and posed seductively for the camera.
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Meanwhile Lisa showed off her equally impressive figure in a tight navy blue dress, while Priscilla (pictured opposite) wore a flowing back dress and lacy white top over it.
They joined stars including Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Charlize Theron, Tom Hardy and more on the red carpet.
And Rosie proved she's still the hottest model on the planet (sorry Kendall) when she rocked up.
The stunning blonde star flaunted her model figure in a mismatched sparkly camisole and silver and black beaded skirt as she arrived on the red carpet in her finery.
The Devon-born star looked sensational as she flaunted her endless toned and tanned pins in the glitzy attire, which she teamed with a pair of understated black court shoes.
The brit beauty wore her short choppy locks in a soft tousled bob, and accessorised with a silver choker necklace. (News, Source: mirror.co.uk) |
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EIN Note: Mad Max: Fury Road opens in most countries on May 14 or May 15.
A Father's Journal: 'Burning Love' still flickers from the age of Elvis: I was waiting in line at the People's Bank in Stamford last week when I saw an elderly lady talking to the teller in a manner that elderly ladies often do.
I had a few minutes so I craned my neck and listened.
At first I was a little sad. The first line I heard was, "All my friends are dead."
She went on to explain that her husband was also dead, and that the only people who called her were occasionally her kids, but mostly telephone solicitors.
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She went on and on about the 1950s. That decade was her best time on earth. She had met her husband and, if you can believe her memory, she was head over heels in love. "The '50s were great," she said. "We were young. we were in love and we had Elvis." After the Elvis line, I didn't even care about my banking. I just wanted to hear about being in love in the '50s. Another teller called me. I was torn, but I had to deposit some checks so I stepped up and was swallowed back into my own day-to-day minutia. When I left, the woman was still at the counter doing her banking. I was tempted, but I thought it might look a bit creepy to have a 6-foot-5, 270-pound man lurk next to her and listen. I moved on.
This last week, the line kept coming back to me. "We were young, we were in love and we had Elvis" -- it sounded like lines from a song by Tom Petty. (It wasn't. I looked it up). I started conducting an informal poll. Was there a time like that that any of my friends had in the past? A time they were head over heels in love and remember a musical sound track that accompanies the slide-show memories in your head? Less than half of my peers in my unscientific study thought they were head over heels at one point and remember the songs of that time.
When I first met my wife, I really was head over heels. Early on in our courtship, we went to a Tom Petty concert. Laura scored us Skybox tickets through a client. That was fun, but I don't think of it as a soundtrack of our early time together. We did get free food in the Skybox, and they served me as opposed to waiting in line with the riff raff. Tom Petty has often said that Elvis was the soundtrack of his early years.
My wife and I were young and in love, but we didn't have Elvis.
When I was a teenager we took a trip with the family to visit the relatives in Iowa. Many of the cars we owned were in bad shape and this one must not have had a radio. My brother Patrick remembers it better than me. We drove through the desert of California, across the southwest to Iowa. On our arrival, the first thing the relatives said was, "Elvis is dead." Apparently, he had been dead for several days and we had neither radio nor air conditioning during the hot muggy summer of Elvis' death. It was hard for us to hear about the death that August of 1977 because a week with the windows rolled down had left us almost deaf. I was young, deaf and had never been in love.
Years later, after I had been in love and had kids, my other brother proposed another road trip. He wanted to make it to all 50 states before he turned 50. Would I accompany him to his last state, Arkansas? Hell, no. He countered how about Memphis, see Elvis' Graceland and then drive over to Arkansas for 15 minutes? Kiss the ground in Arkansas and come back? I was in, even though I am not that big an Elvis fan.
We drove to Graceland in air-conditioned comfort. I saw his plane, some Cadillacs and the Jungle Room. A little underwhelmed. By that time I was a middle-aged, jaded man.
When I told my wife about the woman at the bank she thought it was a sad story, and maybe it is. But I think it's a happy story of a hopelessly-in-love young couple listening to Elvis. There are many sadder stories than that. (News, Source: Thomas Lawlor, FairfieldCitizenOnline)
Going for a song - the empty pill bottles that held Elvis Presley's painkillers and tanning drugs up for auction in New York: The last pill bottle prescribed to music legend Elvis Presley the day before his death is coming up for auction.
The King took the Parafon Forte tablets for pain relief in the hours before he was found dead in the bathroom of his home at Graceland.
The pills were to relieve discomfort Elvis suffered from severe muscle spasms. Also for sale is an empty vial that contained Trisoralen, a prescription drug which enhanced Elvis's skin pigmentation to give him a tan.
Elvis died on August 16, 1977, from a heart attack brought on by polypharmacy or prescription drug abuse. Post mortem examination showed he had traces of 14 different drugs in his system at the time.
The two bottles are items of macabre memorabilia relating to Elvis's untimely death at the age of 42 which are being sold at auction in the US for a combined £10,000. The Parafon Forte pills were prescribed to Elvis by his doctor, Dr George Nichopoulos, from the Prescription House of Memphis on August 15, 1977. The label on the bottle clearly has Elvis's name printed on it followed by the warning 'take as directed.' Elvis was known to take Parafon Forte after exercise such as racquetball or karate when he often suffered from muscle pain. |
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Dr Nichopoulos removed the bottle from Elvis's bedroom following his death and it ended up at the Elvis-A-Rama Museum in Las Vegas from which it was bought by a private collector. The bottle of Trisoralen was prescribed by the same doctor for the singer from Walgreens pharmacy in Cincinnati, Ohio, on June 25, 1977 – the same day he performed live at the Riverfront Coliseum in the city.
The King is said to have wanted the pills to improve his tan for the video cameras which were filming his summer tour of that year for an 'Elvis in Concert' TV special that was broadcast two months after his death. The bottle was discovered after the singer's death in the bottom of his racquetball bag by Jo Smith, the wife of Billy Smith who was Elvis's cousin and member of the so-called Memphis Mafia, a close group of friends and family who looked out for him. Their son Danny sold it to an Elvis collector in 2002.
There are letters of authenticity signed by Dr Nichopoulos and Billy and Jo Smith, validating both pill bottles. They are now being sold by Julien's Auctions in New York. Darren Julien, from Julien's, said: 'There were pills left in both bottles but we have had to empty them as we are not allowed to sell prescription drugs.
'There is no question that Elvis took these pills. Nobody else would have taken his prescription. It may seem a Iittle macabre but anything touched or used by a rock icon like Elvis is desirable to fans. Some years ago, we sold the first Elvis pill bottle that a lady found in the trash at Graceland for a considerable amount of money and we started to realise there was a market for this type of thing. These items are quite poignant and significant because it was his addiction to these pills that led to his downfall and death. They played a part in both his life and death.'
After Elvis's death, Dr Nichopoulos faced a trial for over-prescribing drugs to the star. The hearing heard he had prescribed Elvis over 10,000 doses of drugs including amphetamines and barbiturates, narcotics and tranquilisers from 1967 to 1977.
While Dr Nichopoulos, dubbed Dr Feelgood* by the media, was initially cleared of any wrongdoing, but had his licence revoked in 1995 on the same grounds. The two bottles are being sold on May 16.
*EIN Note: While Dr Nichopoulos was occasionally referred to as a “Dr Feelgood” – the doctors in the Elvis story most referred to in this respect were Dr Max Shapiro (Elvis' dentist) and Dr Elias Ghanem (Elvis’ physician based in Las Vegas). (News, Source: dailymail.co.uk)
New limited edition '7" digipack' album - ELVIS STILL HAS IT (1-CD 7 INCH DIGIPACK + 6 PAGES BOOKLET + POSTER + BONUS CARD) HILTON HOTEL, LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, USA, 09-08-1972 MS: The forthcoming release from the "SR" label is titled "Elvis Still Has It" and will feature the unreleased show from Las Vegas August 09, 1972 MS.
As everybody knows SR concentrates it's work on early 70's live period of Elvis' activity, trying to produce always unreleased shows with Elvis at the top of his possibilities. With the new release, we are proud to present the complete show from August 9th midnight show, a great show from one of the best Las Vegas season,... Elvis' love and joy in the singing is clear in this tape and we are glad to give you the opportunity to listen to it.
After an incredible June tour with the four historical New York performances…Elvis is back in Las Vegas for the classic Summer Season…. The seventh season presents maybe for the last time Elvis at his best. Elvis still able to deliver a show in continue development with a very large range of musical tastes delivered at the best of the man possibilities. The show here presented consist is a collection of songs of quality which was the very best Elvis had ever performed on stage.
This recording come from an early generation copy of the master tape, the sound quality is excellent considering the early Vegas Season. It sounds incredible to get such audio quality from a tape of 43 years ago, so we proud of to be able to give the chance to you listen the show like you were one of the lucky people who attended the real show. The sound was restored in matter to remove the background noise and preserving Elvis’ voice and trying to achieve best possible results.
In the previous release the SR printed to celebrate the 10 years of activities a special large packing with inside a six pages booklet & poster +bonus card. We talk of special deluxe edition of 50 copies sealed individually.
Due the extreme success of the initiative we decide to give you more!! For this new CD all the 500 copies will be printed in this special package of 17x17 cm size with inside six pages of booklet & poster +bonus card.. each one sealed individually.
Track listing: 01. 2001 Theme 02.See See Rider 03.Proud Mary 04.Until It’s Time For You To Go 05.You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me 06.You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling 07.Polk Salad Annie 08.What Now My Love 09.Fever 10.Love Me 11.Blue Suede Shoes 12.One Night 13.Little Sister/Get Back 14.Heartbreak Hotel 15.Hound Dog 16.For The Good Times 17.Suspicious Minds 18.Introductions 19.My Way 20.A Big Hunk O’ Love 21.An American Trilogy 22.Can’t Help Falling In Love 23. Closing Vamp. Running Time 58.00 min (News, Source: email)
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| Elvis' influence continues with 21st century post-modern take on a forgotten film title (sort of): New album, Man It Feels Like Space Again (EMI), from the group Pond includes the track Elvis’s Flaming Star - a Bowie-esque flavoured recording (circa Scary Monsters) with stomping beat and spice from a nicely-out-of-tune guitar. (News, Source: news.com.au) |
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The King of Rock ’n’ Roll is born: The making of Elvis, behind the scenes: Coming in June is this version of the Alfred Wertheimer-Chris Murray-Ray Santilli book concept originally released in different formats at exorbitantly high prices. While the original Birth of Rock and Roll book featured an array of rock 'n' roll artists this release appears to only provide the (often released) Elvis imagery captured by the late Alfre Wertheimer in 1956......
“Elvis who?” was photographer Alfred Wertheimer response when, in early 1956, an RCA Victor publicist asked him to photograph an up-and-coming crooner from Memphis. Little did Wertheimer know that this would be the job of his life: just 21 years old, Elvis Presley was—as we now know—about to become a legend.
Trailing Presley like a shadow, Wertheimer took nearly 3,000 photographs of Presley that year, creating a penetrating portrait of a man poised on the brink of superstardom. Extraordinary in its intimacy and unparalleled in its scope, Wertheimer's Elvis project immortalized a young man in the very process of making history.
Now available as a TASCHEN standard edition, Elvis and the Birth of Rock and Roll collects Wertheimer’s most remarkable Elvis shots from that magical year, along with a selection of his historic 1958 pictures of the star being shipped off to an army base in Germany. Each chapter is illustrated with an original poster created for this book by Hatch Show Print, one of the oldest letterpress print shops in America, which created many early Elvis posters in the 1950s. Text in English, French, and German (News, Source: Amazon) |
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The Germany headquartered Taschen publishing house is renowned for its quality photo-narrative releases.....this release is at a price under $50.00 (compared to several hundred dollars for earlier more complex versions of the subject matter)
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Council approves Graceland Campus Tourism Surcharge: Memphis City Council members approved on third and final reading a 5 percent Graceland tourism surcharge on all items bought on the 120-acre Graceland campus.
The revenue stream will go toward financing the three-phase Graceland expansion project including the construction of a $90 million, 450-room hotel north of the mansion.
Meanwhile, Elvis Presley Enterprises CEO Jack Soden told council members the two jets once owned by Elvis Presley and available for tours for more than 30 years aren’t likely to move as Graceland closes on a deal to buy them.
“Chances are they will sit there for another 33 years,” he said in response to a question from the council.
“And everything else has been a lot of smoke and a period of time when we couldn’t come to terms,” he added of the contract negotiations with OKC Partners, the company that owned the planes and had a contract with Graceland to include the display as part of certain Graceland tour packages.
And the administration of Memphis Mayor A C Wharton Jr. delayed a vote Tuesday on $241,571 in funding for a water detention basin on the campus of Memphis Catholic High School in Midtown. Several council members questioned the project’s priority ahead of projects to ease flooding in Frayser and Whitehaven, two areas the city engineer’s office and public works division are studying for future measures.
In council committee session Tuesday, council members recommended the city’s $1.5 million purchase of the Donnelly J. Hill State Office Building.
The committee action sets the stage for a vote by the full council in two weeks on the deal that Wharton’s administration is proposing. The voice vote to recommend came after much council debate and discussion. (News, Source: Memphis Daily News)
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Lee Gordon Presents Elvis Presley THE BIGGEST SHOWS OF 1957 - Book 2: Noted Australian researcher and author, Bob Hayden, has completed the second volume of his trilogy examining Elvis' series of concerts promoted by American promoter Lee Gordon in the USA and Canada in 1957. *Copies will be shipped post 20 May 2015*
Many thanks to the author for providing EIN with an advance look at the book cover (EIN will publish a detailed review of the book shortly)
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Read EIN's review of Book 1 in the trilogy
Elvis musical Love Me Tender to grace Glasgow's King's Theatre: Love Me Tender, the musical featuring and inspired by the music of Elvis Presley, is set to hit Glasgow's King's Theatre in August.
The show will feature British soul singer Mica Paris as Sylvia, Cutting It star Sian Reeves as Mayor Matilda Hyde, Shaun Williamson who played Barry Evans from Eastenders as Jim and Australian actor Ben Lewis as Chad. (News, Source: Christina O’Neill, heraldscotland.com) |
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Viral video - Watch this bird head-bang, dance as Elvis Presley’s music is played: In this viral video, the cockatoo sways to the music like a hard-core rock music fan as the Elvis song is played on a guitar.
Elvis’ music is not only a favourite with humans but also with one particular cockatoo bird.
YouTube user Mark Muldoon put up a video showing how one of the cockatoo’s in his house got all charged up when Elvis’ ‘Don’t be cruel’ began playing. |
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In the video, the owner of two cockatoos sings the song and plays it on his guitar. While one of the birds looks unimpressed, the other one gets all excited, starts head-banging and even shaking its feathers.
The cockatoo sways to the music like a hard-core rock music fan and even shakes out its crest of feathers. The other bird only lifts one of its legs, probably trying to get away from its partner, who is way too excited.
Although the video was uploaded by the creator Mark Muldoon on You Tube in February, it went viral after a user posted it on Reddit on Thursday. (Odd Spot, Source: Indian Express)
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| Ed Sheeran visits Elvis' Graceland grave as pop royalty meets the King: Ed Sheeran may be pop royalty - but when it comes to music, there is only one King.
The singer-songwriter paid a visit to the grave of Elvis Presley after playing a gig in Memphis.
He will be All Shook Up to see that the pic he posted from the rock and roll legend's Graceland home on Instagram, alongside the description 'Spent the day in Graceland, Memphis Tennessee', garnered a monster 165 thousand likes.
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Follower Katie Salyer commented: "It makes me sad that so many kids nowadays have no idea who Elvis was."
The King died in 1977 aged 42 and a shadow of the sex symbol who captured the hearts of millions around the world with such hits as Blue Suede Shoes, Heartbreak Hotel and Jailhouse Rock. Hugely overweight, he was discovered on the floor of his bathroom in Graceland and rushed to hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
However the rock pioneer's legend lives on with more than 600,000 people visiting Graceland - now a museum - every year. (News, Source: mirror.co.uk)
| Music mystery - local woman might have written hit for Elvis: It might be a massive, missed opportunity.
The song “G.I. Blues” was featured in the movie, starring Elvis Presley, of the same name in 1960 and was a feature on the soundtrack. It was also in a compilation of soundtrack tunes in 1995.
The Slay family says they could have been collecting royalties for 60 years if they would have paid the $25 copyright fee.
“She didn’t do it, because they thought it was a scam,” Pamela Slay said of her mother-in-law, Lucille Slay (pictured here).
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Talented though she was, Lucille Slay, of Bonifay, never sought out to be a songwriter. Pamela Slay said her mother-in-law was a great cook, a master baker and could quote the Bible from “verse to verse.” She never knew Lucille Slay to have ever picked up an instrument, although she sang from time to time.
Seemingly out of the blue — Pamela Slay, of Parker, describes it as a mystery of inspiration — Lucille Slay wrote the lyrics down for “G.I. Talking Blues” and sent them to Bob Carleton of Hollywood Studio in 1946, when Presley was just 14. She did not make a copy of the lyrics. Her only connection to the military was brother George Kittrell, who enlisted in the Army by lying about his age and was shot during World War II. Kittrell later became the chief of police in Springfield.
Carleton sent a letter back Feb. 18, 1946 asking Lucille Slay to pay a $10 deposit for the band to record the song, which would go toward the $25 copyright fee.
“I am very anxious to collaborate on this song, and for that reason have made you an offer which I am definitely certain will not be topped by any other offer from a legitimate composer,” Carleton wrote in the letter.
Now, $25 was a lot of money in 1946, especially considering Jackson Slay’s parents were still using oxen to plow the fields on their Holmes County farm. Jackson was Lucille Slay’s husband and he worked at the Killby prison. While he could shoot the head off a water moccasin, made of money he was not.
“That’s like $500 today,” Pamela Slay said.
As Lucille Slay told it, Presley’s manager, Col. Tom Parker, found “G.I. Talking Blues” and it was later turned into a hit for the King by Sid Tepper and Roy Bennett, the credited writers. Pamela is unsure what lyrics were changed.
“I don’t think she thought about wanting people to know about it one day,” Pamela said.
Lucille died in Sept. 12, 1992, and Pamela Slay wants to see her get credit for the song. (News, Source: BEN KLEINE | Panama City News Herald)
"Graceland Too" items sell at 2nd auction: An auctioneer's gavel has banged "sold" for hundreds of Elvis Presley photos, records, figurines, cutouts, clocks and other kitsch collected by the late Paul McLeod.
Auctioneer Greg Kinard says they sold Saturday at the Holly Springs mansion that McLeod dubbed "Graceland Too."
Kinard tells The Memphis Commercial Appeal (http://bit.ly/1JiILix ) that he hasn't figured the total, and doesn't know whether it will be released.
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McLeod's collection originally sold in one online bid, but the bidder mistakenly thought he'd get the antebellum home as well as the collection. On Saturday, items were sold in more than 400 lots without any online bids.
The house remains on the market. Two Cadillacs owned by McLeod sold separately at the February auction.
Graceland Too does not have any affiliation with Presley's mansion. (News, Source: AP)
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"Elvis was mediocre" - Frank Sinatra Jr. comments show ignorance of rock 'n' roll as a musical form and likely to rile many Elvis fans: In an interview with Jordan Riefe from The Hollywood Reporter based around the 100th anniversary of the birth of Francis Albert Sinatra, his son Frank Jr. (who has led his own eventful life) made some disparaging remarks about rock 'n' roll, the popular music that followed, and Elvis. Here is an excerpt from the full article:
Frank Sinatra Jr. A gifted pianist, Frank Jr. sings many of the same songs as his father, from whom he inherited his smooth singing voice. Throughout his career, he struggled to distinguish himself, which some attribute to a kidnapping that occurred when he was 19 years old.
Abducted from a Lake Tahoe hotel room in 1963, Frank Jr. was held for four days by schizophrenic ex-businessman Barry Keenan and cohorts Joe Amsler and Johnny Irwin. His family paid $240,000 for his release and arrests soon followed. The defense maintained that the episode was a publicity stunt orchestrated by Sinatra in order to bolster his son’s career. It was a lie, but it stuck.
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A more practical reason Frank Jr. never achieved the status of his father is that he chose a style that was on its way out in the sixties instead of rock and roll. It was a choice that cost him his contract with RCA Victor.
“I felt I could not sell something I didn’t believe in,” he says. “Rock 'n' roll, for me, is another award for underachievers. It is nothing but a testament to mediocrity. Elvis Presley was rock 'n' roll, I thought that was pretty mediocre. But since that time, the succeeding steps in music has been down, just more degradation. Then we got into punk rock, and now we are into rap music, which is a total oxymoron.”
With six albums produced between 1965 and 2006, and after decades of touring, at the age of 71, Frank Jr. doesn’t consider himself a success. “A person who qualifies for that word, is a person who’s been part of a hit movie a hit television show, or who has had hit records. And I have had none of the above.”
But he did adhere to the greatest lesson his father ever taught him, “What you believe in, stand by them and practice them devoutly,” which explains why rock 'n' roll was never really an option. In the end, he did it his way. (News, Source: Jordan Riefe, The Hollywood Reporter)
Frank Sinatra Jr. performed his tribute show to his father at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa on May 2, for one night only.
The bride was at the church but Elvis didn't show: On April 17, 1976, hundreds of people gathered in downtown Athens, Ala., to await the appearance of Elvis Presley at a local church. A 44-year-old Athens widow, Iladeann McLemore Tribble (shown opposite), a former model with four grown children, had placed an announcement in the newspaper saying she and Elvis would wed that afternoon.
Elvis didn't show, the widow claimed she was scammed, and a year later, Elvis
Iladeann Tribble, spelled "Iladean" or "Ila Dean" in news accounts, was thrilled to become Elvis Presley's wife and placed an announcement in the Athens newspaper a few weeks before the planned event. It stated only that Tribble would wed "E.A. Presley, son of Mrs. Vernon Presley and the late Mrs. Gladys Smith" and gave the date: April 17.
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No place for the service was announced but The Decatur Daily later reported that a family member had verified on April 16 the wedding was to be held at First Baptist Church in Athens, according to the Associated Press .
The News Courier in Athens reported Tribble said she and Elvis would be married "and then fly away," according to the Limestone County Archives.
An April 20, 1976 article in The Tuscaloosa News said Tribble was at the church Friday night awaiting Elvis' arrival. By Saturday morning, an estimated 150 to 500 curiosity seekers were outside the church. But Elvis never showed. Although Tribble initially refused to speak to the press about the no-show husband, she later told the AP:
"I definitely had a joke played on me, it seems, she said. "It seems like there was a misunderstanding a long time ago and I've just been used and humiliated."
She told the reporters she had received phone calls and also met with a person she thought was Elvis.
"He's the only one that knows whether he made any proposals to me, or any telephone calls or any visits to me," she said in The Tuscaloosa News article. She said she'd met the imposter while her son was hospitalized in Memphis and "the friendship started with a miracle from God."
A spokesman for Elvis said the star had never met Tribble. Tribble died in 2005. (News, Source: Kelly Kazek, al.com)
Mobile group heads to Memphis to meet Elvis, 17 years after his death:
In October 1994, members of The Looking for Elvis Fan Club, based in Alabama, were planning to head to Graceland in Memphis and await Elvis' arrival.
Never mind that the legendary rocker was pronounced dead and buried in 1977 - the group said Elvis would reappear Friday, Oct. 7, 1994.
The group claimed to have mathematical proof Elvis faked his death, according to a 1994 article. Elvis, who was also considered something of a numerologist, died on Aug. 16, 1977. The numbers of the month, day and year add up to 2,001, as did the day and year for Oct. 7, 1994, the group claimed.
Once again, Elvis didn't show. (News, Source: Kelly Kazek, al.com)
Why didn't Elvis show in 1976 and 1994?:
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It could be now or never for celebrating the annual Weekend with the King: The owners of the Elvis Honeymoon Hideaway will present their 21st annual celebration of Elvis and Priscilla Presley's 1967 honeymoon Saturday and Sunday at the house the Presleys leased for the 1966-67 season, at 1350 Ladera Circle in the Las Palmas district of Palm Springs.
Elvis, who would have turned 80 on Jan. 8, was married to Priscilla in a surprise private ceremony in Las Vegas on May 1, 1967. They flew back to Palm Springs for a short honeymoon at the house, joined by Elvis' father, Vernon Presley, and a select group of friends and bodyguards. |
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The Honeymoon Hideaway, a mid-century modern home occupied by Robert Alexander in the early 1960s, is on the market. Co-owner Leonard Lewis said he's not restricting the sale to Elvis lovers, so this could be the last celebration of Elvis' biggest weekend in Palm Springs."It could be," said Lewis. "I hope not."James Kruk will be one of two Elvis tribute artists perform Saturday and Sunday at the Weekend with the King in Palm Springs.
This year's Weekend with the King will feature performances by Elvis tribute artists Chance Tinker and James "King" Kruk, plus appearances by friends and business associates of Elvis. They include:
- Dick Grob, Elvis' head of security in the 1970s who met Elvis on his honeymoon weekend as a Palm Springs Police officer
- Actress Darlene Tompkins, who co-starred opposite Elvis in Blue Hawaii
- Glen Glenn, a rockabilly star who knew Elvis in California in the 1950s
- Chan Romero, a locally based rockabilly star from the 1950s who wrote and recorded the hit, Hippy Hippy Shake
The Weekend with the King includes tours of the house hourly from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, a light brunch from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday and concerts at 3 p.m. Saturday and 1:15 p.m. Sunday. Passes for both days, including tours are $99. The concerts are $45 each. There also are combo deals of a Saturday concert and tours for $60 and a Sunday concert and brunch for $60.
Shuttle service is available. For more information, go to www.elvishoneymoon.com or call (760) 322-1192. (News, Source: USAToday.com)
RCA record plant saved by Elvis: Author Karl Whitney is hoping to trace people who worked at the Washington (England)-based RCA record plant in the 1970s. “The factory is the most modern in the world and the first American record-producing plant in this country,” reported newspaper Echo. “It will provide 300 jobs and is computer-controlled.” Copies of a specially-pressed record, featuring “pop” tracks from Elvis and other singers on one side and classical tunes on the other, were also handed out at the opening of the factory to 200 managers and staff.
Hundreds of factory staff produced over 18,000,000 records a year - featuring everyone from David Bowie and Sweet to Elvis and classical performers - during the early 1970s.
But, by the middle of the decade, sales of vinyl had started to fall as music fans rushed out to buy new cassettes instead. The changing face of the industry soon took its toll on RCA.
Plans to close the Washington plant were first mooted in 1976 and, in July 1977, it was announced 94 staff were to lose their jobs - with the others to be put on short-time working.
“Elvis had always been a great seller for RCA, but now plants around the world were told to step up production. Washington, as the most modern, was at the forefront of this process. After Elvis' death the factory worked 24 hours a day.
“Twelve-hour shifts were introduced, as Elvis’s records were effectively sold before they were pressed. The factory went from near closure to 24-hour working, seven days a week.” says Whitney. The death of The King helped keep RCA Washington open for the next three years but, in 1981, the plant once hailed as “a veritable showpiece of modern technology” finally shut.
Europe’s biggest DIY complex was later built on the site by Dickens, and today the area is home to B&Q. Only memories, however, remain of the world’s best record-pressing plant. (News, Source: Elvis Matters)
WANTED: Eye-Witnesses To Elvis History: As fans are you know, very little is known or documented about Elvis' performances in Lake Tahoe. As an Elvis historian, the respected Bud Glass wants to delve deeper into this little known area of Elvis' life and career. He is seeking YOUR help.
Bud Glass writes, The best way to discover more about Elvis at Lake Tahoe is to talk to first hand witnesses to Elvis history. As you know, I am all about the legend, but also the man "Behind The Image". The best way to examine this sort of thing is to talk to the people who were there. Years from now, there will be no one left alive to tell the tale. It is imperative to accurately explore and document this and other areas of Elvis history while it can still be confirmed by those who were eye witnesses to history.
Tahoe is my current area of focus because of the rarity of information currently available, but naturally, I am always interested in hearing from anyone who has a first- account to share, from any area of Elvis' legendary life and career.
Please contact Bud Glass at bglass@nettally.com
See EIN's look at Bud Glass' excellent 'Behind The Image' here
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Incorrect Number of Vegas "Elvis’ consecutive sold-out shows": The number has grown into the rock ’n’ roll equivalent of Joe DiMaggio’s 56-game hitting streak: 837 consecutive sold-out shows performed by Elvis Presley at the International and Las Vegas Hilton from July 1969 through December 1976. However the real number is 637.
“Well, that’s very interesting,” said Joe Esposito, “I’ve always thought 837 was the number, but I couldn’t tell you exactly how they figured that was the number. … We were not counting up the shows at the time.”
“That’s news to me,” said Sam Thompson, “I’ve always thought 837 was the number, but it was not something we discussed when Elvis was playing at the Hilton.”
In September 1978, more than a year after Presley’s death, then-Las Vegas Hilton owner Baron Hilton unveiled a bronze statue of the King that still stands in the lobby of Westgate Las Vegas. He was joined by Presley’s father, Vernon, and former wife, Priscilla. They pulled away a drape to reveal the statue of Elvis in his Vegas heyday and a plaque noting he had performed 837 consecutive sold-out shows at the hotel.
Ever since, that number has been held up as the official total of sold-out shows during Elvis’ reign at the International and Hilton.
But the figure was revisited when Westgate took over the former LVH and pursued a partnership with EPE and Graceland in Memphis for the new “Graceland Presents Elvis: The Exhibition, the Show, the Experience,” which opened last week.
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When the venture was announced, Westgate officials touted that Presley had performed “more than 600” sold-out shows. As plans for the partnership advanced, Graceland’s chief archivist, Angie Marchese, dove back into the family’s files and counted every performance in the showroom. She arrived at 636. (EIN believes the number to actually be 637)
Those who were around at the time say they aren’t sure how the 837 figure surfaced. There is a sense Presley’s manager, Col. Tom Parker, bumped the number up to add zeal to the Presley legacy.
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had final authority in what was written for the plaque.
The Clark County Fire Department’s listed capacity for the showroom during the Presley era reportedly was 1,150. But under the direction of the late Emilio Muscelli, the hotel’s legendary maître d’ and food and beverage manager during Presley’s headlining days, upwards of 2,000 fans were stuffed in for each performance.
EIN notes that Ciscoking (font of all knowledge about Elvis Concerts) knows the exact number to be 637. He explained, "A few years ago an extra added 3 am show surfaced from the morning of Sep 6 1970, which increased the known number."
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Composer Sid Tepper Dies aged 96: Songwriter Sid Tepper, who songwriting partner Roy C. Bennett co-wrote 43 songs specifically for Elvis Presley died Friday at his home in Miami Beach. He was 96.
He also composed hundreds of other songs performed by Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Eartha Kitt, Perry Como, and many more.
Although Tepper / Bennett wrote extensively for Elvis, sadly they never met him. Nearly all their songs were for Elvis' movies, including the title number for 'G.I. Blues'. Their best songs included 'New Orleans', 'Puppet On A String', 'Just For Old Times Sake', 'Relax', and 'Hawaiian Sunset' while their worst included 'Song Of The Shrimp', 'Petunia' and 'Confidence'. They also composed 'The Lady Loves Me', the Viva Las Vegas poolside duet with Ann-Margret.
By the time they wrote for Elvis, Tepper and Bennett were already established songwriters. Their first big hit, "Red Roses for a Blue Lady," was recorded by Vaughn Monroe in 1948. Over the years it was covered by Sinatra (on a radio show), Andy Williams, Paul Anka, Wayne Newton and others, including Vic Dana, who got it back on the bestselling charts in 1965.
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and-roll writers, people who could come up with special material songs and ballads," Tepper said in an interview for the book "Writing for the King," by Ken Sharp.
"We had to give away a third of our songs to Elvis and The Colonel. There was a lot of that stuff going on."
Tepper and Bennett would be given movie scripts and asked to write for specific scenes. But they were not the only songwriters approached — others were asked to submit songs for the same scenes.
Tepper explained, "The way it worked was that it was actually a competition. To be honest, it was a little downer feeling that we had to compete with the other writers because Roy and I had a life before Elvis....
We wrote songs for all the stars of our generation."
Tepper and Bennett, who both wrote music and lyrics, often beat out the competition. On "Blue Hawaii" (1961) alone, they have five credited songs.
Tepper and Bennett never had a big hit with an Elvis song — many of them were novelty numbers. The songs were in sharp contrast to the gritty numbers that made Elvis an electrifying star. But Tepper made no apologies.
"I believe that Elvis' movies and their songs made a mighty contribution to his career, they brought him to the attention of millions of people who otherwise would never have known the greatness of the King."
He said one of his favorite Elvis songs that they wrote was from "Kissin' Cousins" (1964) called "Once Is Enough."
Tepper was born June 25, 1918, in Brooklyn, N.Y. He wrote poetry while in school but got involved with music in the Army, where he was assigned to Special Services, the division that provided troop entertainment.
After World War II, he teamed with his childhood friend Bennett. During their career, they wrote more than 300 songs. In Britain, Cliff Richard had a hit with their "The Young Ones" in 1961.
But Tepper always had a special place in his heart for their first hit, written after a tiff with his wife, Lillian. "I sent her some red roses and wrote on the card, 'I'm sorry, red roses for a blue lady,'" he told the Miami Herald in 2008. "And about a week later, I thought, 'What a great idea for a title.'" Lillian Tepper died in 2005.
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'I Am Going To Have To Play The Piano On This' New Import: The label is a mystery and surely every collector can put together their own compilation of these songs.
The publicity notes, For the first time ever on full CD: - Elvis at the piano -
From his earliest recordings, Elvis would sit at the studio piano and get in the mood for a session by singing some of the old and great songs. Sometimes he would go to the piano between takes or between songs, perhaps to center himself by returning to his roots. Fans have always greatly enjoyed the survived recordings of Elvis at the piano, although strangely enough a full album of these recordings was never released.
Until now....
Housed in a stunning jewelcase with 8 page full color booklet with great ‘Elvis at the piano’ pics and liner notes, this is a release you simply can’t ignore.
It has a very limited edition of only 300 copies. - out now !
Includes Introduction by Elvis / After Loving You ( take 2 ), Old Shep ( take 5 ), ( There’ll Be ) Peace In The Valley ( For Me ) ( take 1 ), Playing For Keeps, The Fool ( home recording, 1959 )....
Go to 'Elvis CD News 2015' for more info and the tracklist
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Elvis planes to stay at Graceland: After all the long debacle it looks like Elvis Presley's airplanes are staying at Graceland after all.
Graceland released a statement Sunday saying the Lisa Marie and the Hound Dog II, two custom-designed airplanes once owned by Presley, will permanently remain at the Memphis tourist attraction centered on the life and career of the late singer.
The announcement ends confusion about the future of the airplanes, which had been owned by a company named OKC Partnership since after Presley died in August 1977. OKC Partnership had received approval on Tuesday from the Memphis City Council to move the airplanes to another location just down the street from Graceland.
Lisa Marie Presley confirmed via Twitter that "Graceland now owns the planes and they will remain at Graceland "4 ever." She did not elaborate. |
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EIN however suspects that the planes' owners OKC did eventually get a suitable financial deal from EPE who had been playing hard-ball until now, although earning $55 million per year.
The timing of the announcement - just days after the Memphis council gave permission for OKC to move the planes one block south against the wishes and notice of "copyright issues" from EPE - suggests that OKC got a satisfactory deal from EPE after all.
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Linda Thompson and Family visits Graceland: Linda Thompson was a special visitor to Graceland earlier today.
She posted this message, "Such a nostalgic private tour of Graceland today. I got to share with Brandon Jenner, Brody Jenner and Kaitlynn memories of Elvis. I designed the stained glass peacocks leading into the music room, the climbing roses and "P" stained glass at the front door. I also decorated the downstairs rooms, and the Jungle Room... All according to Elvis's unique taste, of course. Really rarefied memories were made at Graceland. Love and Peace Linda"
Go HERE for EIN's special on Linda Thompson.
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"Greater Than Ever - A Touch Of Gold Lame": Another new book from the Elvis Files Erik Lorentzen. An in-depth look at Elvis' fabulous tours of 1957.
If you Pre-Order in May you also get for free a poster of the cover ...
The publicity notes - 450 PAGES OF PURE GOLD!
The price is €120 = £86 = US$135 - includes shipping all over the world
Go HERE to 'Elvis Files' to Pre-Order
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Elvis' 1955 Hayride contract for auction: They are little more than four sheets of paper, but since they bear Elvis Presley's signature and record a seminal moment in his young career – his 1950s appearances on the Shreveport-based show Louisiana Hayride – they could fetch up to $50,000 at an upcoming auction.
A four-page contract between Presley and International Broadcasting Corporation (the former owner of KWKH Radio in Shreveport) for the young singer to appear on the weekly music show is appraised between $30,000 and $50,000 in the catalog for the Julien's Auctions event on May 16 in New York.
Hayride was the legendary Grand Ole Opry-style radio, and later television, program which originated from Shreveport's Municipal Auditorium and featured up and coming and established country musicians and singers.
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Presley made his first appearance on the program on Oct. 16, 1954, performing "Blue Moon of Kentucky" and his newly released song "That's All Right." As his fame grew, he was signed to a Hayride contract the next year. Julien's says the Sept. 8, 1955 Presley Hayride contract was only the second performance contract he signed in his career. Elvis, then 20, signed the paperwork in red ink, with his parents as witnesses.
"The contract stated that Presley would appear on the program for 52 consecutive Saturdays beginning on November 12, 1955. Presley performed only 18 of those Saturdays," according to the item description. According to the auction house, after manager Col. Tom Parker discovered Presley, the contract was bought out for a reported $10,000.
At auction, Julien's is also offering with it two letters of authenticity: one from Louisiana Hayride archives owner Joey Kent and the other from former radio personality Frank Page, who died in 2013.
The May 16 auction features personal and professional items from Presley's legendary life and career. The contract for Hayride is among the highest-priced items. Among the others are Presley's 1971 Blackhawk car (valued between $400,000 and $600,000), his TCB "Taking Care of Business" tour bus ($150,000 and $200,000), one of his military uniforms ($20,000 to $40,000) and a copy of his marriage certificate with Priscilla Presley ($25,000 to $30,000).
Go HERE to Julien's Actions for more info
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Elvis: The Exhibition Opens: The new Las Vegas 'Elvis: The Exhibition' opened yesterday at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino. It was an exciting day of events starting off with the first wedding at the Elvis Presley's Graceland Wedding Chapel, then a ribbon cutting with Priscilla Presley and Lisa Marie Presley at Elvis: The Exhibition, followed by an evening performance of The Elvis Experience in the Elvis Presley Theater.
Once again Elvis is back as the heartbeat of Hotel.
The CEO noted, “We would absolutely love to bring the entire look and feel back as it was in Elvis’ days, but we’re challenged with the advancement of technology in lighting. So what we’ve chosen to do is bring the same finishes, colors and style back into place. We’re bringing the gold back, we’re building a new theater lobby, a grand new theater entrance, more respectful of the quality of the show."
You can see the official photos of the event here at EPE.
Watch the video of the Opening Ceremony here on YouTube.
(News, Source;BrianQ/EPE/ElvisInfoNet)
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First Couple Married at Elvis Presley's Graceland Chapel: The bride wore a mic and walked down the short aisle to Elvis' "Love Me Tender" before reaching both her groom and Priscilla Presley, her matron-of-honor.
Despite the predawn hour, NBC’s coverage of the first ceremony at the new Graceland Wedding Chapel in Westgate Las Vegas for this morning’s "Today" went off without a hitch.
Priscilla Presley surprised Kaycee Satava and Cameron Baker from Portland, Ore., by offering to be the matron of honor at the 5:40 am ceremony, also witnessed by Priscilla and Lisa Marie.
Rev. Kenneth Baker of Las Vegas kept it quick for television, "none of that 'dearly beloved'," he said before the ceremony.
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things Elvis. Satava's parents Rick and Joyce said they brought her every Elvis movie they could get their hands on to entertain her while she received shots every 21 days and eventually daily.
"She always knew she was going to have an Elvis wedding"."To have Priscilla next to me for my wedding was a dream," Satava said.
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Elvis" covers AC/DC’s ‘Whole Lotta Rosie’!: Showing that Elvis is still everywhere, Ultimate Classic Rock have recently posted a clever clip of "Elvis" (well, an impersonator singing but a TTWII lip-synced clip) singing AC/DC’s ‘Whole Lotta Rosie’.
The above video combines vocal work from Irish impersonator James Brown, the classic music bed from "Whole Lotta Rosie" and historic concert footage of the King himself.
Brown covers songs in Presley’s style, sort of like a one-man mash-up. "Whole Lotta Rosie" originally arrived as part of Brown’s 1997 debut album, Gravelands. The project also included a similarly transformed take on Nirvana‘s "Come as You Are." Brown released his first album of originals, titled Any Way You Want Me, in 2005 — but, it’s worth noting,
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April 23 2015 - Council Approves Move of Elvis Planes: OKC Partnership and EPE have finally made a deal! The two airplanes once owned by Elvis, the Lisa Marie and the Hound Dog II, will be moved from Graceland to a location down the street under a plan approved by the Memphis City Council. The unanimous vote by the 13-member Council comes after a Shelby County land use board signed off on a proposal by the planes' current owners, OKC Partnership, to place the aircraft on a lot just steps from the Graceland tourist attraction.
The planes will be part of an outdoor display and museum for tourists to visit. The goal is for construction on the lot to be finished in time for the planes to be moved to their new location for Elvis Week in August, said Tim McCaskill, who represented OKC Partnership in its dealings with the city. |
The planes have been situated at Graceland since the mid-1980s, and they are a popular tourist draw. They had been sold after Presley's death and were eventually purchased by OKC Partnership in Memphis.
OKC Partnership and Graceland at that point agreed to bring the planes to the singer's home. Their agreement called for OKC Partnership to receive a cut of ticket sales in return for keeping the planes there.
In an April 7, 2014, letter to OKC Partnership, EPE said it was exercising its option to end the agreement and asked OKC "to make arrangements for the removal of the airplanes and the restoration of the site on or shortly after April 26, 2015."
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New Elvis Exhibit In Las Vegas: Ahead of today’s opening ceremony the Las Vegas Sun checked out the new Elvis Exhibition. In it you’ll find Elvis’ high school yearbooks, first gold album, 1955 recording contract, motorcycles, cars and that diamond-studded gold belt for breaking Las Vegas attendance records at the former International hotel.
Robin Leach also interviewed Graceland director of archives Angie Marchese.. The interview included ..
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Vegas. It’s all concert-worn jewelry. Probably my favorite piece is the gold belt that was presented to him from the International hotel in 1969 for shattering all the city’s attendance records. It’s actually sterling silver, and it’s overlaid in gold with diamonds, rubies and sapphires. In the belt buckle, it says, "Elvis World Championship Attendance Record."
It’s one of those pieces that Elvis was so honored when it was presented to him that he wore it not only onstage with jumpsuits, but he wore it when he met President Richard Nixon in the Oval Office, and he wore it in his 1972 Madison Square Garden press conference. It really became one of the iconic pieces, kind of an accessory that he would wear everywhere.
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We have several storage facilities in Memphis. We’ve got one that’s actually on the property at Graceland, and then we have three that are within a 5-mile radius of the property. The one on property is climate controlled, and it’s basically supposed to take a hit from a tornado, so the seismic features of it are very strong, and that’s where we keep our most valuable pieces of our collection. In our three offsite storage facilities, we have our larger objects, our cars and furniture.
- The story of the Las Vegas exhibition really is going to highlight Elvis the American icon, the culture phenomenon, as well as Elvis the man. You’re going to be able to see things from his first record contract from RCA Victor where he got a signing bonus for $5,000, and no other artist had gotten one that big up to that point.
When I look at the items that I brought here, what really kind of speaks to me is that most of these items have not been back in Las Vegas since Elvis left with them.
I’ve got the outfit he wore opening night July 1969. That outfit has not been back in Las Vegas since July of ’69. Things like that really get to me. It’s like I’m holding a piece of American history and bringing him back home.
We’re going to have his gold ID bracelet. We also have a TCB of course, but Elvis obviously gave his entourage members the TBC necklaces. But before the necklaces, he had these ID bracelets made that had their names on one side of them and then his nickname for them on the other side. They got Elvis, one and it has Elvis on one side and then on the flip side of it, it says, "Crazy." The guys said they named Elvis Crazy because they just never knew what he was going to be doing next.
- I don’t know that Elvis was very aware of everything he owned.
I know that he knew he had a lot of things, but it was really his dad who saved everything. If Elvis was redecorating Graceland, Vernon would just take furniture that was in that room and put it
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in a warehouse. With the clothes, Elvis’ closet upstairs is literally the size of a bedroom, and when Elvis wasn’t wearing stuff, he’d just put it on the back shelf and just kept everything.
Elvis knew he had a lot of things, which is why he gave a lot of things away. They say that if you ever complimented Elvis on something, nine times out of 10, he would have taken it off and given it to you. If it was a car, he might have thrown you the keys and said, "OK, it’s yours."
That’s just the kind of person he was because he never forgot where he came from, and he wanted to bring everyone along on the ride with him.
Probably my favorite part of my job is the fact that I can make these pieces tell a story because without the story behind the telegram, it’s just a telegram. But then when we put the telegram on display, and we explain, "Wow, this is the telegram that Col. Parker and Elvis sent Barbra Streisand congratulating her on her opening night at the International hotel." That tells a story that puts you back in a moment in time, and that’s probably the thing I love doing best — is making these pieces tell a story.
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There are about 350 artifacts, but it’s also going to be an ever- changing exhibition because we are going to be rotating things in and out of the exhibition to keep it fresh. There are certain pieces, like the crown jewels of the collection, that rarely leave Memphis, and we’re going to be rotating some of those in and out of the exhibit here, which include the black leather suit Elvis wore in the ’68 special, the gold lame suit he wore in the 1950s, possibly a few other automobiles including maybe the pink Cadillac might come for a short time, but we really want to keep the exhibit fresh — a new experience for the returning visitors.
Even 26 years later, I still get excited over figuring out the littlest of mysteries when it involves the collection.
I opened up one of Elvis’ books and inside was a handwritten letter to Elvis from Johnny Cash. Apparently Elvis had invited him to a show here in Las Vegas, but they couldn’t go because John Jr. was sick and Elvis got this handwritten letter from Johnny and it was folded up and used as a bookmark in one of his books.
Another book that’s going to be up on display, because Elvis was an avid reader, is a Robert Kennedy book from his collection. It’s actually autographed to Elvis from Robert Kennedy, so that’s pretty cool. I still get really excited, even all these years later, to do a new exhibition.
The unique thing about Elvis is that his legacy has really made him timeless. He’s reached that status that even little kids today kind of know in a round about way who Elvis is
Go To The Las Vegas Sun for the full interview and all the photos
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'All About Elvis: A Tribute To Elvis Presley' New CD: There have been plenty of tribute collections to Elvis in the past but with a full 3 CDs of Elvis related material this collections looks very interesting. If only for it's great cover. From the Fantastic Voyage label, it actually features no track by Elvis.
The publicity notes, "Not only would 2015 have marked Elvis Presley's 80th birthday, but 2015 also celebrates 60 years since he signed his first major recording contract in November 1955, with venerable RCA Victor, embarking on a journey that would lead him to become the world's first and greatest rock & roll superstar. Even today, almost 38 years since he died, Elvis Presley is a real phenomenon. It is that phenomenon that is thoroughly explored on 'All About Elvis: A Tribute To Elvis Presley' a 3CD set compiled and annotated by rock & roll authority Dave Penny.
Its 97 tracks, dating from 1954 to 1962, were recorded by Elvis s contemporaries. CD1 'Elvis Style' rounds up recordings sung in the style of Elvis, including contributions by Conway Twitty, Ral Donner, Roy Orbison and Sleepy LaBeef. CD2 'Elvis Songs' comprises songs associated with Elvis, featuring the likes of Carl Perkins, Ricky Nelson, Buddy Holly, Johnny Cash, Wanda Jackson and Eddie Cochran.
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Bobby Bare aside, CD3 'Elvis Adored' has the least familiar names, as all manner of artists rushed to sing the praises of The King. Manager Colonel Tom Parker was a prolific licensor of lucrative Elvis merchandise, including badges, combs, dolls and key chains, and he was also a ruthless protector of copyright, so many recordings that traded on brand Presley were quashed or pulled from release at his instigation. But enough reached the public to offer a treasure trove of Presleyana. We hope you enjoy our quirky trawl through the early years of the Cult of Elvis and this idiosyncratic selection of recordings which span the novelty pop, country, rhythm & blues and rock & roll fields.
Go HERE to Amazon for tracklist and to purchase - only £10 or US$15
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'Ultimate Elvis' in Soft Cover: Elvis Files has announced that as the deluxe 1,720 page 'Ultimate Elvis' Hardback Box-Set is sold out from the dealers, they are now offering a special SOFT COVER set at a special lower price.
The original release have already been reviewed as....
"I can honestly say that I have never got so much pleasure from a post Elvis product as I did from these magnificent books which were obviously a labour of love from those who compiled it."
"This is the most thorough analysis of Elvis’ recorded output ever undertaken, with the finished product being exceptional"
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truly groundbreaking and THE definitive work concerning Elvis' recording career."
GO HERE for full reviews
So now is the chance for anyone who missed out to get the three huge books in exactly the same high-quality print but as a Soft-Cover version and now at the special price €197 = US$208 = £141 including shipping worldwide.
Get in early for your copy and send an email for info to sales@elvisfiles.no
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'Orion: The Man Who Would Be King' Review: The UK Guardian newspaper has reviewed the new movie 'Orion: The Man Who Would Be King' "the reluctant Elvis-alike turned pretender to the King's throne" The newspaper awarded it 2 / 5 stars
The review includes, "Jeanie Finlay’s ode to Jimmy Ellis, who looked like Elvis, sounded like Elvis and didn’t want to be like Elvis until after Presley’s death, tries to make a country and western classic out of a one-hit wonder
Orion was not trying to be just like Elvis. He even released a single called I’m Not Trying to Be Just Like Elvis. The problem, inasmuch as it is a problem, is that Jimmy Ellis, an Alabama-born singer, really sounded a lot like Elvis. The likeness was to the point that this natural talent, who was 10 years younger than the King, was unable to secure any significant work in the recording industry. But in 1977, when Elvis Presley died and a wave of Elvis-nostalgia hit, a business opportunity knocked.
Sun Records had been purchased by one Shelby Singleton. Let’s be generous and call him "an entrepreneurial sort". Singleton re-released some earlier Sun tracks with Jimmy Ellis dubbed in, sounding just like Elvis, and labelled it Jerry Lee Lewis "and friends". Just as these were hitting big, the first tabloid rumblings about Elvis faking his death were starting to bubble up. A woman named Gail Brewer-Giorgio was readying a novel about an Elvis-like figure who did just that. The book was called Orion and, while who specifically dreamed up what is still up for debate, Ellis soon found himself on the cover of an album called Orion: Reborn. He sounded just like the King and wore a face-obscuring mask. Was this actually Elvis under a new persona?
Of course, behind the mask, Ellis slowly became miserable. He wanted to be himself, neither an Elvis impersonator nor a Kiss-like gimmick act.
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His fame, while significant for a time, was fleeting. This documentary chronicles it all and, unfortunately, even at a mere 89 minutes, it goes on for about twice as long as it should
Ellis died in 1998 in a freak violent episode, a hold-up, that has nothing to do with the themes of this film. Yet director Jeanie Finlay seems driven to find some way in which this tragic ending has some connection to his life. The same goes with Ellis’s early years as an adopted child. (There’s even some conspiracy business suggesting that he may have been a secret, out-of-wedlock half-brother to Elvis Presley – an embarrassing "cake-and-eat-it-too" conceit, given the accusations of hucksterism thrown Shelby Singleton’s way.)
At the end of the day, Finlay’s tearful Ballad of Orion ain’t much. This was a guy who wanted a big music career. He had a few great years performing to thousands of adoring fans. OK, so he had to wear a stupid mask. Is it such a tragedy? As heartbreak hotels go, seems like one with a nice mint on the pillow.
Go HERE for full Guardian review. (News, Source/ElvisInfoNet) |
'21st Annual Celebration ELVIS Weekend with the KING': The Elvis Honeymoon Hideaway in Palm Springs has their 21st Annual Celebration planned for the May 2 & 3 weekend - Elvis' wedding anniversary weekend.
The weekend also features Darlene Tompkins, Elvis' co-star in Blue Hawaii. Dick Grob, Elvis' Head of Security and close friend plus Rockabilly legend Glen Glenn.
Includes House tours and concerts
Go here to the Elvis Honeymoon Hideaway website for details
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Elvis Coach shares memories: Malcolm Phillips, 88, from Newton has long been associated with football around East Mississippi but years earlier Phillips took a job as assistant football coach at Humes High School and was coach to Humes school boy Elvis Aaron Presley. Phillips said his first impression of Elvis was that he was a very shy kid.
"The first time I met Elvis he was walking down the hall at school and when I saw him he was so shy he hid behind a door," Phillips said. "Elvis lived in the projects like a lot of the students did and most of them were very poor and shy."
Phillips said he began coaching Elvis when he signed up for spring football practice.
"I was already coaching Bobby (Red) West and Elvis had been hanging around him so I think that is where he got the idea he wanted to be like the rest. At Humes, if you were male you were expected to play football. He was pretty quick and had some speed but didn't want to hit and didn't plan to get hit."
Phillips said Elvis didn't like to wear his helmet either because he didn't want it to mess up his hair.
"I would tell the boys to keep their helmets on and every time I glanced back at them there would be one without his on and that would be Elvis. All the other boys had a buzz cut but Elvis had a lot of hair. It was his performing hair and that didn't go well with a helmet."
Phillips said it wasn't long before Elvis quit the team to get a job after school. "He came in my office one day and told me he was getting a job packing groceries so he would have to quit football. Elvis needed money to pay for his school lunch. Football wasn't his forte' anyway. It was always his music." |
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Phillips said people would often say Elvis was a mama's boy but his buddies denied that. "A mama's boy meant you were a sissy and he never was a sissy, he was on the boxing team at Humes and liked to wrestle. He did love his mama, but he wasn't a mama's boy."
Phillips said the first time he heard Elvis sing was at a school carnival.
"Each year we had a carnival and talent show to raise money for school supplies. Coach Boyce and I were working one of the concession stands in the cafeteria when we heard loud music coming from upstairs in the auditorium. I went to see what was happening and that's when I saw Elvis and his band playing.
His knees were a-knockin', he was singing and bopping' all over the place. Those kids were screaming and hollering, 'Encore, encore!' When Elvis got that guitar in his hands he was not shy anymore. He was the bravest guy I've ever seen."
"After his songs starting playing on the radio he became very popular with all the kids. Instead of eating in the cafeteria the kids started going across the street from the school to a little restaurant to hear Elvis' records on the jukebox and dance. There would be about 500 kids out in that parking lot dancing. The music was so loud the guys on the football field could hear it and they would be dancing around everywhere too."
Phillips moved to Newton in the late 1970s and was inducted into the ECCC Athletic Hall of Fame in 1996. Phillips said it has been a good ride and he wouldn't take anything for all the experiences he has had.
(News, Source;MeridianStar/ElvisInfoNet)
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Some FTD Deletions: Elvis Australia has posted that the following FTD titles have been sold out and so are "deleted and unavailable".
'King Creole: The Music (book)', 'King Creole Frame By Frame', 'In A Private Moment', 'Dragonheart', 'Polk Salad Annie' plus 'Hot August Night' and 'Sold Out!'.
However this is not correct as 'Hot August Night' and 'Sold Out!' are still fairly recent and popular FTD releases and so they are being re-pressed.
Local dealers such as the 'The Elvis Shop London' and 'ETMHM' still have stock and at a regular prices, so do not fear.
Go here for EIN's reviews of these excellent releases.
- 'Sold Out!'
- 'Hot August Night'
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Bob Lanning's Elvis Website Now Active: Elvis’ 1970 drummer BOB LANNING, who will be touring Europe in the coming weeks, now has a new website up titled www.boblanning.com.
It contains background info on Bob, an interview with him about his association with Elvis, photos from his collection and several videos. The website is still in its infancy, and much more material will be added in the coming period.
Bob has also made an exclusive agreement with Arjan Deelen for the next few years to jointly work on more shows and other Elvis-related projects. "So many times through the years I've thought about re-visiting the time I worked for and performed with the magnificent Elvis Presley", Lanning says. "But I wanted to do this in a way that paid tribute to Elvis' Legacy. I'm pleased to be a part of the Elvis' Friends and Original Musicians Tour and also to work with Producer Arjan Deelen. Our new website looks great and I'm excited about working with Arjan for future tours and other projects..."
Photo: Elvis at the Astrodome, February 1970. Bob Lanning is on drums.
See below for all the 'An Evening with Elvis’ Friends and Original Musicians' Tour dates
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Vinyl re-release of "My Happiness" Now Out: After anonymously buying Elvis' first-ever recording at a January auction, Jack White is offering a limited-run vinyl re-release of "My Happiness" and "That's When Your Heartaches Begin" at his Third Man Records in Nashville.
The 10-inch, 78-rpm facsimile of the 1953 recording was digitally transferred from the original acetate onto new vinyl discs with no cleanup — pops, crackles and all.
"It's exactly what came off the grooves," Third Man's Ben Blackwell said.
The record is being sold in a plain paper sleeve because that's "what Elvis would have walked out of Sun with a record in," Blackwell said.
"Sun" is, of course, Sun Records, the legendary Memphis label operated by Sam Phillips. Presley paid $4 for the recording. Six decades later, White paid $300,000.
Super-fans camped out in front of Third Man beginning Friday morning to make sure they could get their hands on the Elvis record and other goodies available only for Record Store Day. |
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Nonexclusive versions of the Elvis Acetate will be released to a wider audience later this year. Among the differences, the Elvis recording will this time be cleaned up.
But for true collectors waiting in line for 26 hours for the exclusive versions was worth it.
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Big News from 'The Elvis Files': Elvis Files publisher Erik Lorentzen and his team have some big news and big surprises up their sleeves for 2015 - 2016.
Firstly the news that the final volume of "The Elvis Files" series of books has had to be split into two, due to the fact that Elvis was so busy touring during his last years.
There are so many stunning photos available - so it was just not possible to do justice to Presley's final four years in just one volume.
The first book 'The Elvis Files Vol. 7 1974-1975' is planned for August 2015 publication.
'The Elvis Files Vol. 8 1976-1977' is planned for Spring 2016.
Also another new book underway, "Greater Than Ever - A Touch Of Gold Lame" an in-depth look at Elvis tours of 1957.
And also not forgetting the quarterly 'Elvis Files Magazine'.
For a better quality look at all these releases - please go HERE to our Elvis Files 2015 information page.
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'The Elvis Files Vol. 7 1974-1975' Coming this August, Volume 7 of the great Elvis Files series.
The sixth volume of the Elvis Files story chronicles Elvis' years on tour through the USA, the Las Vegas and Lake Tahoe seasons..
All ELVIS EVENTS in this Time Frame 1974-1975 are shown
- Every Working Moment...
- The Mid-Seventies Tours
- The Las Vegas and Lake Tahoe Seasons
- Plenty of CANDID Moments
- The Recording Sessions
- Previously Unpublished Photos.
The publication date is August 2015.
Here's the cover for Volume 7 and some pages from the famous LA concerts in 1974. The cover photo is taken by our friend Keith Alverson.
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Elvis Week 2015 Schedule & Ticket On-Sale Dates: EPE have announced their preliminary Elvis Week 2015 Schedule as well as the Ticket On-Sale Dates.
The notes that "There's no better place to celebrate the King of Rock 'n' Roll, Elvis Presley, than in Memphis during Elvis Week.
Elvis Week 2015 is August 8-16, 2015, at Elvis Presley's Graceland.
The schedule of events includes the Candlelight Vigil, Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest, Conversations on Elvis, Elvis Presley Fan Club Presidents' Event, the Auction at Graceland, Elvis Presley 5K Run, Elvis-themed concerts and much more!
Click HERE to the EPE schedules of Events.
EIN notes that this year there is no obvious "Major Show" with the usual smaller concerts featuring Andy Childs, Terry Mike Jeffrey plus the regular Gospel celebration with The Stamps Quartet featuring Donnie Sumner, Bill Baize, Ed Hill and Larry Strickland.
The Friday Night "Elvis in Vegas Tribute Concert featuring the Terry Mike Jeffrey Band" seems to be the main event.
Graceland Insiders tickets pre-sale will start on Thursday, April 30, at 8:30 a.m. CST.
General tickets go on-sale will start on Monday, May 4
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First Elvis Presley Acetate New Digital Transfer: Presley’s 1953 recordings of 'My Happiness' and 'That’s When Your Heartaches Begin' are turned into digital files for reissue by Jack White’s Third Man Records
Jack White (of The White Stripes) may be taking a break from live performance, but his obsession with the process of recording music is as healthy as ever. The musician and record label owner, who anonymously bought Elvis Presley’s first recording for a cool $300,000 in a January auction, has seen the 10-inch acetate disc digitally transferred in Nashville.
Presley was just 18 when he recorded songs 'My Happiness' and 'That’s When Your Heartaches Begin', in July 1953 at the Sun Records studios in Memphis. Now, more than 60 years later, that original vinyl disc has been turned into a digital file to enable its reissue by |
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White’s Third Man Records label. Third Man plan to release the single on 10-inch vinyl on 18 April – this year’s Record Store Day.
Alan Stoker, a curator at Nashville’s Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, was responsible for transferring the disc to a digital file, under White’s watchful eye. Stoker had previously transferred the two songs to analog tape in 1989, to allow for their distribution on CD by the then-owner Shelby Singleton.
Presley’s first studio session was taped by Marion Keisker, assistant to label owner and producer Sam Phillips. As such, Phillips is often credited with discovering rock’n’roll’s first mainstream superstar.
Go here for the nice YouTube clip where you can witness this new acetate transfer
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Sandi Pichon Needs Your Help: Sandi Pichon was raised on Elvis and has become friends with nearly everyone in the Elvis World - and now she needs our help as she struggles with some major health issues
Over at EIN's Facebook page (go Here) Marty Lacker is auctioning some Elvis items to raise money to help Sandi who is having a bad time fighting a tumor.
You can also help Sandi Pichon with financial donations.
She is expected to be moved out of the hospital into assisted care sometime tomorrow.
She is doing well, but must keep calm. She is worrying about everything right now.
Sandi has specifically asked that no one call, text or email
BUT please CLICK HERE to support Sandi Pichon - being arranged by Melissa Coleman
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Three new FTD Releases for Pre-Order: The 'King Creole' Classic Album, 'Elvis at American Sound' Limited Edition 2-Disc set and 'Change Of Habit' another deluxe book from David English and Pål Granlund.
1 - 'King Creole' FTD Classic Album.
The next FTD soundtrack album release is 'King Creole' (although previously released in a combined CD/Book) but this "Classic Album" version features far more within its two CDs.
This 2-CD set features the original RCA masters, unique RCA engineer Thorne Nogar live monitor mixes many of which contain slates, and original song demos. It features a 16-page booklet featuring great photos, behind-the-scenes chronology and memorabilia. Out late May 2015.
DISC 1 - The Album 1 King Creole 2 As Long As I Have You 3 Hard Headed Woman 4 Trouble 5 Dixieland Rock 6 Don’t Ask Me Why 7 Lover Doll 8 Crawfish 9 Young Dreams 10 Steadfast, Loyal And True 11 New Orleans BONUS TRACK 12 Danny - Thorne Nogar LIVE Mono Mixes 13 Hard Headed Woman (take 10 – master) 14 Trouble (take 5 – master) 15 New Orleans (take 5 – master) 16 King Creole (first version – take 3) 17 King Creole (first version – take 18) |
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18 Crawfish (take 7 – unedited master) 19 Dixieland Rock (take 14 – master) 20 Lover Doll (take 7 – unedited/undubbed master) 21 Don’t Ask Me Why (take 12 – master) 22 As Long As I Have You (take 10 – master) 23 Muskrat Ramble (instrumental) 24 Steadfast, Loyal And True (first version – take 6) 25 As Long As I Have You (short version – take 4) 26 As Long As I Have You (long version – take 8) 27 King Creole (revised version – take 13 – master) 28 Young Dreams (take 8 – master) 29 King Creole (main title – instrumental – take 8 – master) Recorded at Paramount 30 Steadfast, Loyal And True (undubbed record master) 31 Steadfast, Loyal And True (movie version)
DISC 2 Demos and Acetates (not featuring ELVIS on vocal) 1 King Creole 2 Trouble 3 Dirty, Dirty Feeling 4 New Orleans 5 Hard Headed Woman 6 Dixieland Rock 7 Crawfish 8 As Long As I Have You 9 Danny 10 Don’t Ask Me Why 11 Lover Doll 12 Young Dreams 13 Steadfast, Loyal And True 14 Turtles, Berries, Gumbo 15 Banana.
2 - 'Change of Habit' Book/CD.
Once again written by Pål Granlund and David English is the new FTD deluxe hardback book in the same size as ”Something for the Girls”. For June 2015 publication.
'Change of Habit' is published by FTD/Flaming Star with more than 450 pages and over 150 unpublished photos from the movie, on the set, plus candids from the same period, it captures Elvis at his very best. Elvis reported at Universal 10th of March and the filming started on the 12th. Elvis was dismissed from the movie on the 29th of April.
The CD features the nine-track budget album 'Let’s Be Friends' plus the bonus tracks 'Rubberneckin’' and 'Let Us Pray'.
Let's Be Friends CAS-2408, released April 1970 Peak chart position: #105 Pop Track 01 Stay Away, Joe, 02 If I’m A Fool (For Loving You) |
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03 Let’s Be Friends 04 Let’s Forget About The Stars 05 Mama 06 I’ll Be There 07 Almost 08 Change Of Habit 09 Have A Happy
BONUS TRACKS 10 Rubberneckin’ 11 Let Us Pray.
2 - 'From Elvis at American Sound, Memphis, Tennessee' (Limited Edition Vinyl 2-Disc Vinyl Set)
"Elvis at American Sound” completes the successful American Sound trilogy. ”From Elvis In Memphis” and ”Back In Memphis” are still available with limited stock. Out late May 2015.
Released on 180gram vinyl -
Mastered at Abbey Road
SIDE A 01 Kentucky Rain – take 8 3:32 02 My Little Friend – master 2:49 03 Rubberneckin’ – takes 1,2/M 2.50 04 If I’m A Fool (For Loving You) – master 2:46 05. True Love Travels On A Gravel Road – take 5 (2.55) 06. Hey Jude – take 1 (4.34)
SIDE B 01 I’ll Be There – takes 1, 2 3M 4.40 02 Kentucky Rain – takes 5, 6, 7 6.06 03 Who Am I? – undubbed master 3:25 04 Memory Revival – instrumental 4:05
SIDE C 01 If I’m A Fool (For Loving You) – takes 1, 2, 3 5:56 02 Come Out, Come Out (Wherever You Are) – instrumental take 2/M 2:47 03 Mama Liked The Roses – alternative vocal overdub 2:30 04 Kentucky Rain – take 9 3:58 05 In The Ghetto – take 19 3:08
SIDE D 01 Poor Man’s Gold – take 12/M with abandoned vocal overdub 3:38 02 I’ll Be There – takes 4, 5, 6 3.15 03 Do You Know Who I Am? – takes 3, 5 6:59 04 Only The Strong Survive – takes 8,11, 12 5:55
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Lee Gordon Presents Elvis Presley......The Biggest Shows of 1957 (Volume 1) (Book Review): The mid 1950’s represented a halcyon period in the Elvis story. As a young man in his early 20’s bridled with incredible musical ability and a rampant onstage physical presence, 1954 to 1957 represented the peak of what has been referred to as “Presleymania”.
The latest book (the first in a trilogy) by noted Australian Elvis researcher and author, Peter Robert (“Bob”) Hayden: Lee Gordon Presents Elvis Presley......THE BIGGEST SHOWS OF 1957 (Book 1) tackles Elvis' concert performances in 1957.
EIN's Nigel Patterson recently delved deep inside this new release and found a treasure trove of rare and fascinating information from behind the scenes details to the hysteria caused by Elvis' on stage performances, all nicely complemented by an array of important historical archival material. (Book Review, Source: EIN)
Read Nigel's full review
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'Rock Around The Bloch' FTD Book Review: Fifty four years ago Elvis Presley helped raised money and directed much-needed attention to the stalled efforts to build the USS Arizona Memorial.
On March 25, 1961, the 26-year-old Presley took the stage to an arena packed with 4,000 frenzied, screaming fans. He performed 15 songs that night ending with a rousing performance of "Hound Dog, which included a slide across the stage on his knees.
The concert raised about $54,000, and public and private donations poured in following the show.
This newly published FTD Book/CD combo celebration of this fabulous show is 'Rock Around The Bloch' by David English and Pal Granlund. A hardback book containing 288 pages it includes first-hand accounts from people who were there, newspaper articles from the time and numerous photographs (over 130 of which have never been published before).
EIN contributor David Tinson checks out this new FTD release....
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'Elvis - The UK's 'Most Successful Chart Act': In 2015 Elvis Presley is still Officially Number One in the UK music charts!
EIN contributor Brian Quinn informs us that ELVIS is still the UK's "Most Successful Chart Act" in 2015.
In this detailed spotlight EIN list the statistical details from the 'Official Charts Company (UK)' for April 2015.
Elvis has spent in total an incredible 2638 weeks on the UK charts - 1302 weeks for singles, 1336 weeks for albums.
Go here to our spotlight where Brian Quinn has provided this great list showing that even in 2015, 37 years after his death - ELVIS is still Number One in the UK charts...
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Elvis Presley's iconic gold suit goes on display at O2: Elvis' unique gold-lame suit worn had now arrived in London under armed guard and has been set up for display at the new London exhibition.
The suit has been displayed at Graceland after the estate bought the gold suit from Colonel Parker following Elvis' death in 1977.
The suit will take pride of place alongside all of the other personal items which are already on display.
In this short news video EPE's Kevin Kern explains all about the Gold Lame suit and the importance of it being at the O2 exhibition
London's 'Elvis At The O2' runs until the end of August 2015.
Click HERE to a short video of the suit in London
Go here to EIN's look at the O2 Elvis exhibition
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Elvis Presley: Music & Memories New Book/DVD set: Recently announced a new Hardcover Book / 4 DVD set 'Elvis Presley: Music & Memories'.
This four-volume collection tells the story of the cultural and musical icon known as the King of Rock and Roll. This set contains four DVDs and offers a unique journey with one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century; Elvis Presley. Follow the man we call the King of Rock and Roll's career. The programmes examine the life of the man who swooned his way into the lives of teenage girls across America, from his beginnings at Sun Records to becoming an international star with countless hits on the Billboard chart. Amongst his contemporaries interviewed are guitarist Scotty Moore, drummer D.J. Fontana and backing singers The Jordanaires.
Number of discs 4, Release Date: 23 Feb. 2015, Run Time: 330 minutes.
EIN cannot comment on the quality of this compilation and this DVD may not be viewable outside Europe - please check with dealer.
However some unscrupulous Elvis Shops are offering this set for an unbelievable $99.95 (plus postage) - when you can buy it from Amazon UK for only US$52 / £35.
PLEASE don't be ripped off - Click here to AMAZON >. Elvis Presley: Music And Memories [DVD]
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The Elvis Files Vol. 7 1974 - 75: The seventh volume of the Elvis Files story chronicles Elvis' mid seventies years on tour through the USA, the Las Vegas and Lake Tahoe seasons through to the end of 1976.. .
Features all ELVIS EVENTS in this Time Frame 1974-1975 ...
- Every Working Moment...
- The Mid Seventies Tours
- The Las Vegas and Lake Tahoe Seasons
- Plenty of CANDID Moments
- Plus plenty of previously Unpublished Photos.
The book is planned for AUGUST 2015 publication.
'The Elvis Files Vol. 8 1976-1977' is planned for Spring 2016.
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ASK Marty: Today Marty Lacker answers your questions about....
- What about Nancy Sinatra's recent comment "Elvis was just an OK singer"
- Did Elvis know about Sam Cooke's murder
- Do you personally believe the Colonel was ever dishonest in his dealings with Elvis
- When would Elvis quitting Col Parker been best for Elvis and his career
- Was Elvis into Motown at all i.e.Supremes, Four Tops, etc
- Why did Elvis record crap songs like 'Three (****ing) Corn Patches
- Was Elvis upset by the Buddy Holly plane crash
- Was Elvis always played the overdubbed versions to OK before release
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FTD "What now, What next, What If? PART TWO ": The FTD label has been doing an excellent job at looking at the recording anthology of Elvis Presley and releasing every significant LP or recording session on a 1CD or 2CD ‘Classic Album’ version.
However, as noted with the recent "ELVIS" second LP release and the Christmas album, there are less and less outtakes and studio sessions left in the vaults.
With our new article “What now, What next, What If?” EIN contributor Ian Garfield examines exactly how FTD might present their future 'Classic Album' releases.
This second article covers the possible releases Speedway; Live a Little, Love a Little; Charro, The Trouble with Girls and Change of Habit.
Go here as EIN also wants YOUR input and ideas - and we will send the final suggestions to Roger and Ernst at FTD.
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Elvis and the Coco Palms Resort: Elvis spent quite some time on the Hawaiian island of Kauai vacationing, and filming Blue Hawaii - in fact the last 20 minutes of the movie was shot on and near the grounds of the Coco Palms resort. Kauai has always been EIN's Sanja Meegin's favourite of the Hawaiian Islands, primarily because of its unspoiled majestic natural beauty, but also because of its Elvis ties.
The recent news that Hawaii's Coco Palms Resort will be completely renovated made her extremely eager to see this paradise where Elvis sang The Hawaiian Wedding song whilst floating up the lagoon on a floral canoe with co-star Joan Blackman.
Click here as Sanja brings us her fabulous 2015 report on one of Elvis' most famous Hawaiian destinations with some fabulous before and after shots.
- Aloha From Hawaii!
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EIN's Rare Elvis Facebook page with close to 15,000 members! - including several of Elvis' own friends and colleagues
So Elvis fans don't miss out on these rare and exciting photographs - from EIN's V-P Sanja Meegin.
Now with over thousands of great photos, News and with more added every day – including YouTube footage.
Click here to access our Facebook - Elvis Information Network group.
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'An Evening with Elvis’ Friends and Original Musicians': It is exactly 45 years ago this week that drummer Bob Lanning performed his last show with Elvis Presley at the Houston Astrodome
(March 1, 1970). Remembering the Astrodome concerts today, Lanning says: "I remember flying to Houston from Las Vegas. Elvis was singing and we were partying. We had such a great time. Those shows were a lot of fun. Elvis knew that these were the people that grew up with him and felt close to him. He gave six knock out shows. Especially that final night was a real killer!". Bob Lanning will be appearing on the 'An Evening with Elvis' Friends and Original Musicians' tour in May.
Another SEVEN concerts have now been added to the original line-up, see the full list below.
April 30 & May 1 - Hotell Klockargården, Tällberg, Sweden
May 2 - Vara Konserthus, Sweden
May 3 - Royal, Eskilstuna, Sweden
Wednesday, May 6, 2015 100 Club, Oxford Street, London, U.K. - Get Tickets HERE
Thursday, May 7, 2015 The Sage Gateshead, Newcastle, U.K. - Get Tickets HERE
May 8 - Akropolis, Prague, Czech Republic
May 9 - Independance Club, Madrid, Spain
May 10 - Bikini Club, Barcelona, Spain
May 12 - Malmitalo, Helsinki, Finland
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May 13 - Sellosali, Espoo, Finland
May 14 - Chapito, Casino Mondorf, Luxembourg
May 15 - Metropool, Hengelo, Holland
May 16 - Melkweg, Amsterdam, Holland
May 17 - Effenaar, Eindhoven, Holland
This remarkable tour will mark the first time in those 45 years that Bob Lanning participates in an Elvis event, and thus the first time in all those years that he will be playing Elvis' music again. Bob says that he is particularly looking forward to rockin' out on 'Polk Salad Annie' again!
More details: www.elvisnews.dk
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FTD "What now, What next, What If?": The FTD label has been doing an excellent job at looking at the recording anthology of Elvis Presley and releasing every significant LP or recording session on a 1CD or 2CD ‘Classic Album’ version.
However, as noted with the recent "ELVIS" second LP release, there are less and less outtakes and studio sessions left in the vaults.
Following our previous article “What now, what next, where to – what’s left” where EIN contributor Ian Garfield reviewed what has already been released by FTD, he now looks at how FTD might present their future 'Classic Album' releases.
Over the next couple of weeks, EIN will cover the remaining movie soundtracks and the possible inclusions that could produce a suitable release for the avid collector for these recordings.
This first article covers the possible releases of Kissin’ Cousins and Roustabout.
Go here as EIN also wants YOUR input and ideas - and we will send the final suggestions to Roger and Ernst at FTD.
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'Elvis Today' Legacy 40th Anniversary Release: News that SONY Legacy are releasing a 40th anniversary version of "Elvis Today" this year.
It will feature the original 1975 album, plus undubbed session mixes of its ten tracks. It will be paired with the 'composite' concert pieced together from recordings made on tour in May and June 1975 and first issued as part of the 1980 'Elvis Aron Presley' Silver box-set. The new concert release will be remastered for 2015.
Similar in concept to the earlier FTD 'Classic Album' TODAY release, hopefully the session audio will be remastered by Vic Anesini as the previous FTD audio mastering was not their best.
(see FTD 'Elvis Today' review here)
(News, Source;ETM&HM/ElvisInfoNet)
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Ginger Alden Interview: Ginger Alden spent the last nine months of Elvis' life by his side before his untimely passing on August 16, 1977 at the age of 42.
Her recent book, 'Elvis & Ginger' is not a sleazy tell-all but rather offers a clear-eyed chronicle of their courtship, she was 22 years his junior, revealing previously unknown details about the final year of “The King’s’’ life while setting the record straight about their relationship.
EIN contributor Ken Sharp recently interviewed Ginger Alden to publicise her recent book, as featured in the Sydney Telegraph.
As with all her interviews there were restrictions on what questions could be asked.
Go HERE for edited highlights from the interview..
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UPDATED Reviews - 'Ultimate Elvis' Book Review: 'Ultimate Elvis – The Complete And Definitive Recording Sessions' is a this three-volume, deluxe set that not only comprises all the session information available to date, based on Keith Flynn's incomparable website and includes comprehensive notes on each session, discographies, letters, original sheet music covers plus huge index all included in its 1,800 pages.
The book includes around 3,000 stunning high-quality photographs many of them previously unseen, relating to the time period in question.
The promotional publicity for this three-volume set was very impressive with the original publishing date of August 2014 missed as more photographs were discovered and the content expanded. Finally published in December 2014, Elvis enthusiast Brian Quinn checks out this astounding deluxe package to discover if it is as good as promised.
Go HERE - Now updated with a new 2,000 word in-depth new review from super-fan Neil Colombari- -
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EIN Elvis New Book Selection & Best Of 2014 |
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'Elvis in Hawaii' books released in Kindle format:
The two books by noted author/researcher, Jerry Hopkins, examining Elvis' love affair with the island state of Hawaii are now available in Kindle format. Both books are full of interesting information, arcvhival material, color photos and are priced under US6.00!
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The Two Best Books in 2014 that add Appreciably to our Knowledge & Understanding of Elvis: |
The Two Best Elvis Related Memoirs of 2014: |
The Four Best Elvis Photo-Journal Book Releases of 2014: |
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Note: Not all these releases are not available from online or regular bookstores (to obtain enquire with your regular Elvis supplier) |
More great Elvis deals on Amazon
'Young Man With The Big Beat' Cheap Box set: Re-released for 2014 in a Limited Edition cheap slim-line box-set is Elvis' 'Young Man With The Big Beat'.
A great opportunity for those that missed it in
Go HERE for EIN's detailed YMWTBB review
UK price - only £19.99 = Euro25 = US$33 with FREE Delivery in the UK.
Click to Order now special deal >> . . Young Man With The Big Beat
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| 'Elvis Music FAQ' - Book Review: |
| 'Elvis Films FAQ' Book Review: |
| 'The On Stage Season' FTD In-Depth Review: |
| 'Elvis Files Magazine ISSUE 5' Review: |
| 'The Elvis Files Vol. 6 1971-1973' Book Review: |
| 'Love Me Tender' Blu-Ray Edition Review: |
| 'Houston We Have A Problem' - CD review: |
| 'SOLD OUT' FTD CD Review: |
| ‘Elvis At Stax’ [Deluxe] Reviews: |
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Latest Articles (Spotlights) |
| EIN Spotlight on Aloha's director Marty Pasetta |
| "An Evening with Elvis' Friends and Original Musicians" On Tour Review: |
| 'Elvis - The UK's 'Most Successful Chart Act': |
| FTD "What now, What next, What If? PART TWO ": |
| Elvis and the Coco Palms Resort: |
| FTD "What now, What next, What If?": |
| Is 'From Elvis In Memphis' the only Elvis album you need to own?: |
| EIN's 'Elvis Star Track' Of The Week |
| Music of Mississippi at the Grammy Museum: |
| Elvis London O2 Exhibition Spotlight: |
| 'Trains, Jet Planes and Morning Rain' EIN Spotlight: |
| Wertheimer's Reaction To Finding The 'Mystery Kisser': |
| UPDATED - 'Elvis Madison 1977 - The Gas Station Incident' with Kathy Westmoreland: |
| "If You're Going To Start A Rumble" -The Importance of Fights In Elvis Movies: |
| ELVIS WEEK 2014 - EIN exclusive Sanja Meegin reports: |
| 'Big Boss Man: What Kind of Technical Advice Did Parker Provide for Elvis’s Movies?': |
| Spotlight: Who is this person?? |
| FTD - What now, What next, Where to – What’s left?: |
| UPDATED - 'American Studios 1969 - A Turning Point In History': |
| "60 Years of Elvis" EIN Exhibition Preview: |
| Elvis' Personal Record Collection: |
| Linda and Sam Thompson in Australia: |
| Happy Birthday EIN EIN turns 100 – a retrospective!: |
| Elvis Week Through The Years - Sanja Meegin looks back: |
| 'The Wedding' Elvis & Priscilla EIN special Spotlight: |
| John Lennon And Elvis: It was "Thirty Years Ago Today" |
| Elvis or Michael Jackson - who is the bigger star? |
| Dark Side of the Colonel |
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Latest Interviews |
| (Interview) Anne E. Nixon answers your questions |
| Ginger Alden Interview: |
| Elaine Beckett -Easy Come Easy Go costar- Interview: |
| (Interview) Dennis Forbus author of one of 2014's best Elvis books talks to EIN: |
| Shirley Dieu, author of Memphis Mafia Princess, talks to EIN: |
| Interview With Elvis author - : Gillian G. Gaar |
| Bobby D. talks to EIN about his good friend, Jimmy Ellis (aka the masked man known as Orion): |
| Interview with Dick Grob, Elvis' Head Of Security: |
| Hollywood veteran Michael Hoey talks to EIN: |
| Interview with 'Elvis Films FAQ' author Paul Simpson: |
| Elvis Music FAQ - Mike Eder Interview: |
| "My Fast Life" Rare Elvis Presley 1964 Interview: |
| John Wilkinson Tribute & 1972 Interview: |
| Interview - Dr. Gary Vikan: |
| 'Elvis: Walk A Mile In My Shoes' - Arjan Deelen Interview: |
| RIP - Bernard Lansky talks to EIN: |
| Allyson Adams 'The Rebel and The King' Interview: |
| Interview with Elvis Photographer Dagmar: |
| Joseph A. Tunzi (part 2) |
| David Stanley (2012) |
| Vernon Presley Interview: |
| Jerry Leiber Interview for EIN |
| Elvis Paradise Hawaiian Interview - with Peter Noone |
| Sam Thompson, Elvis' bodyguard, 2011 Interview |
| James Burton Interview - Rick Nelson & Elvis: |
| Elvis Drummer Jerome "Stump" Monroe EIN Interview: |
| Donnie Sumner Remembers his friend Sherrill Nielsen: |
| Lamar Fike EIN Exclusive Interview |
| Ernst Jorgensen interview about 'The Complete Masters' and more: |
| Red West Interview:- 2010 Elvis week special |
| Linda Thompson - Interview Special: |
| Dr. Nick talks to EIN |
| Alanna Nash |
| Ernst Jorgensen (2009) |
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Audio-Visual |
| Best of Elvis on YouTube |
| Graceland cam |
| EPE's Multimedia Elvis Gallery |
| Sirius Elvis Satellite Radio |
| Elvis Radio (ETA's) |
| Elvis Express Radio |
| Ultimate Elvis Radio |
| Elvis Only Radio |
| "Images in Concert" PhotoDatabase |
| Radio Interview: Vernon & Gladys Presley |
| Sanja's Elvis Week 2007 Photo Gallery |
| 'EIN's Best of Elvis on YouTube' |
| The Music of Elvis Presley - Australian Radio Show |
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Reference |
| All about Elvis |
| All about Elvis Tribute Artists |
| All about Graceland |
| All about Lisa Marie Presley |
| Ancestors of Elvis |
| Art Archives |
| Book Releases 2009 |
| Contact List |
| Elvis and Racism |
| Elvis as Religion |
| Elvis Film Guide |
| Elvis Online Virtual Library |
| Elvis Research Forum |
| Elvis Rules on Television |
| FTD Database (EPE) |
| Graceland - The National Historic Landmark |
| How & where do I sell my Elvis collection? |
| Is Elvis the best selling artist? |
| Links to Elvis' family & friends |
| Links to other Elvis sites |
| Marty's Musings |
| Online Elvis Symposium |
| Parkes Elvis Festival 2009 (Australia) |
| Presley Law legal archives (Preslaw) |
| Presleys In The Press |
| Sale of EPE (Archives) |
| 6th Annual Elvis Website Survey |
| Spotlight on The King |
| "Wikipedia" Elvis biography |
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Did You Miss? |
| 50,000,000 Elvis Fans Can't Be Wrong - the most 'covered' Elvis album of all-time |
| Spotlight: Elvis Film Posters |
| FTD Review: An American Trilogy |
| Book Review: Elvis: A King in the Making |
| Interview: Vic Colonna - the Dangerous World of Bootlegging Elvis |
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