'Elvis LIVE in Memphis 61': A short video about Elvis' February 25 1961 live performances in Memphis.
These, along with his Pearl Harbor show, were Elvis' last live performances until the 68 Comeback Special.
The 13 minute documentary features reminiscences from concert attendee Barbara Enzensperger, the 13-year-old mentioned in the Commercial Appeal review published after the concert.

With big thanks to our friend in Brasil, Sergio Biston.
(News, Source;SergioBiston/EIN)

Priscilla in Australia: Priscilla is touring Australia, performing in Sydney tonight, to promote her new book 'Softly, As I Leave You'. 
She has been doing plenty of publicity. She explained to the Sydney Morning Herald...    
....The book helped her process the grief of recent years. “I was able to talk about it, I was able to think about it and write about it – all the pain you go through when you lose people that you love. I found that it helped me a lot it get it out instead of just thinking about it all the time.”

As Lisa Marie grew up, Priscilla found herself mother-in-law to Michael Jackson, who she didn’t like, and later Nicolas Cage, who she did like, despite the fact that Cage, like her daughter, could be temperamental.
“There was the time they were on a boat and they were having a great time. But they did argue, there’s no doubt about that. And Lisa took her engagement ring off and threw it overboard in that argument.
They could get riled up, and the next minute they’re hugging each other. Well, that ring had cost a lot of money, so a couple of people dove into the ocean to try to find it. A few days later he bought her a new ring.”

Elvis too could be short-tempered. The book describes his habit of shooting at the television when something came on that annoyed him. They went through a lot of TVs at Graceland. Priscilla notred,“I don’t recommend it. There are other ways of letting off steam. Take a walk!”

'Blue Moon / Good Rockin' Tonight' New RDM release: As previously noted Anthony Stuchbury's exclusive new "mash-up" of Elvis singing 'Blue Moon' backed by Ricky Nelson & the Jordanaires is soon to be released on the RDM Edition label. 
Updated information is that "it will be in the next couple of weeks that RDM should receive the 45 rpm vinyls from the pressing plant, but the CD print has already arrived.
Orders and the official announcement will not be until everything is in stock.
The standard 45rpm will be on clear vinyl and the CD will contain the same two tracks.
There will also be an exclusive alternate version available at ‘Bennies 50’s Store’ in The Netherlands.  Their 45 will be on pink vinyl and their CD will contain a bonus track of ‘Blue Moon’ which is an a cappella version.
‘Good Rockin’ Tonight’ is the superior new stereo Re-Master as previewed at Memphis Mansion back at the beginning of October. 

See RDM website for their other unique Elvis product
(News, Source;AS/EIN) 

Rob Brydon - Elvis fan!: Rob Brydon is a Welsh actor, comedian, impressionist, singer and writer.
He is best known for the sitcom 'Gavin & Stacey' and the comedy panel show 'Would I Lie to You?' plus multiple films with Steve Coogan including '24 Hour Party People' and four "The Trip" movies going to Italy, Spain and Greece, he was even in 'Barbie.'  
He is also a massive Elvis fan and has presented several radio shows about our hero. 

In his recent TV series ‘Rob Brydon’s Honky Tonk Road Trip' he travels the American south to celebrate 100 years of country music.

'If You Wanted to Eat like Elvis': Jonah's Hungry History Series (Jonah T Bemiss): Another new book about Elvis and food, but this time for children.
This new release, one of the more unusual recently, is a 24-page softcover. 
It is described as:
“He was the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll… and the king of one tasty sandwich! Learn to make Elvis’s favorite peanut butter and banana treat.
This simple, fun cookbook for kids and families includes a short timeline and a visual recipe for a sandwich fit for a King — the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll!
“Jonah’s Hungry History — where every bite tells a story.”

It is noted as being for kids 4 - 8 years.
Out November 10

(News, Source;NP/ElvisInfoNet)

'Elvis: Day By Day 2017' Book Review:  From author Kees Mouwen the recent 'Elvis Day-By-Day' publication that looks back at 'Elvis: 2017 The Year In Review'.
The year 2017 marked four decades since Elvis' death. Yet his music still topped charts worldwide, and he earned over a dozen new Gold and Platinum awards. Proof that Elvis "never left the building."
This yearbook preserves all the day-by-day information about every relevant Elvis release, event and milestone from 2017. It includes 55 in-depth reviews by Elvis writers, experts and fans add thoughtful insights from a 2017 perspective. 
Highlights are ‘Elvis At 40: Still Relevant Today’ an 18-page examination of Elvis’ legacy in 2017, the detailed look at all the vinyl releases, all the deluxe book publications as well as Kees’ personal review of attending ‘Elvis Live In Rotterdam’ along with an 8-page review of the ‘Elvis On Tour’ exhibition in London.

Over the 480 pages there is so much to discuss, lots to debate and always stunning images. Plus some delicious negative reviews..
EIN's Piers Beagley checks out this 2017 'Elvis Annual' and finds that there is plenty to read and lots for collectors to discuss
(Book Reviews, Source;ElvisInformationNetwork)

‘Elvis South Bend Indiana - On Tour 1974’ New MRS: UK Label ‘Memphis Recording Service’ (MRS) will release a CD Deluxe and 2LP Gatefold titled ‘On Tour 1974 - South Bend Indiana’ in January 2026.

Near the start of his final tour of 1974, Elvis performed in South Bend Indiana for two nights starting on 30 September. Elvis was in better health and humour for the second concert, presented here, even throwing in a spontaneous performance of ‘Steamroller Blues’ as a crowd request. 

Revealing the true atmosphere of this October 1st show MRS have remastered and mixed this concert into STEREO for the first time ever. 
Click for high-res pic. 

The accompanying booklet features rare photographs and memorabilia from the event and also includes liner notes that set the scene.

The 2LP set and will be available in both Black and Clear vinyl.
Please note, the clear vinyl is ONLY available from exclusive Elvis dealers and fan clubs and NOT thru mainstream public stores. 

Click for high-res pic - the vinyl LP cover is again a stunner!

EIN Notes: There is no doubt that Elvis' fourth tour of 1974 was one of the low points of his career. His opening show in College Park (Sept 27) is often noted as being one of Elvis' worst concerts of all time! 
However by the fifth concert of the tour Elvis was in a very different state of mind from the previous shows.
Elvis is actually in an unusual mischievous mood, laughing and teasing the crowd. He doesn't ramble on as he did in the previous Las Vegas season and is having some fun. He even jokes about the previous night's review. The edited concert was previously released by FTD on 'Dragonheart' back in 2003.

See 'All The CD News 2025' for tracklist, details
(News, Source;MRS/EIN)

'EPiC' 7 Feb 2026 Australian Premiere: Announced today the 'EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert' Australian Premiere is '7 February 2026' - presented at the ​2026 AACTA festival (Australian Oscars) on the Gold Coast.  
Baz Luhrmann filmed 'ELVIS' and edited 'EPiC' at the Gold Coast film studios.  
Promoted as the "stellar red-carpet Australian Premiere of 'EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert' the groundbreaking new cinematic experience from visionary director Baz Luhrmann, created right here on the Gold Coast.
Fresh from rave reviews at the Toronto International Film Festival, EPiC reimagines the power and presence of Elvis Presley for a new generation, blending cutting edge technology with electrifying concert footage, a full orchestra and Baz’s unmistakable cinematic flair. 
This is Elvis as you have never seen or heard him before.
Drawn from newly unearthed footage the film places audiences on stage and in the room with Elvis at the height of his powers. Just pure performance and Elvis in his own words revealing the entertainer, the musician, and the man behind the icon.
Following the screening, stay for an exclusive in conversation with the filmmakers, offering a behind the scenes look at how this landmark production was brought to life.
“One of the most exciting concert films you’ll ever see…”

See AACTA Festival website for more details
(News, Source;ElvisInfoNet)

'From Here to the Great Unknown' US Paperback release: Elvis' granddaughter and CEO of 'EPE' Riley Keough announced that...
"Today the US paperback edition of my mother’s Autobiography 'From Here to the Great Unknown' (Oprah's Book Club) US Paperback edition is out. 
I do wish she was here to have seen the overwhelming response her book. She would have been reading all of the comments and the dms about how many people related to her story in some way and found it to be cathartic. 
I’m excited for this new little life the book is having and for it to end up in more people’s hands who may have the same experience. 
Thanks to everyone on her behalf for all of the love and support."

Prior to the release of the book last year, Keough opened up about the process of finishing the book after Lisa Marie’s death, something she described as being “incredibly painful.”
Since her mom had recorded memories in audio tapes while working on the project, Keough remembered being “so afraid to hear my mother’s voice” as she combed through the stories Lisa Marie left behind.
“It was incredibly painful but I couldn’t stop. It was like she was in the room, talking to me. I instantly felt like a child again and I burst into tears.”
The book takes readers through a number of pivotal moments throughout Lisa Marie’s life, including the experience of losing her dad, the King of Rock and Roll, when she was only 9 years old. 

Go here to Amazon USA for more
(News, Source;ElvisInfoNet)

Linda Thompson lovingly posted... 

.."I loved your mother with all my heart. She was a precious, precocious, funny, brilliant, affectionate little girl who grew into a fierce and talented woman. She was also a woman who loved her children with her whole heart. 

You are a beautiful representative of your darling mama, Riley. 
Congratulations on bringing Lisa Marie’s poignant story to life. 
Always sending you and your beautiful family my love.❤️🙏🏻⚡️

See EIN review of 'From Here to the Great Unknown'

CLICK HERE- PART 4: This final part 'August - December 1971' features more insights into Elvis' post 'TTWII' year including his first season at Lake Tahoe...
.. RCA released 'It's Only Love' and 'The Other Sides Gold Awards' box set. A good excuse for 'The Next Step Is Love' unreleased TTWII video plus a crazy 'It's Only Love' clip.
At the Vegas summer season Elvis was singing Perry Como's 'It's Impossible' - I had forgotten this since there are no soundboards available.
Elvis was also faced t-r-o-u-b-l-e with the paternity suit.
Author Jerry Hopkins is interviewed about his new Elvis biography.
Wink Martindale talks about the 'Elvis Presley radio show'
There are also interviews with Jerry Lee Lewis , Al Dvorin, Terry Blackwood, Bill Baize, Sammy Davis Jnr, Ed Enoch, Lisa Marie and Priscilla.
Elvis' November 1971 tour is a real highlight with some excellent photos as well as some rare fan-footage. Great to see 'Lawdy Miss Clawdy' from Houston Nov 12.
The film ends Christmas 1971 with Elvis telling his buddies that Priscilla had left him.
How much more can you ask for??!!

Go to Vimeo to watch PART 4 - runs 1 hour 10 mins
- EIN Highly Recommended - 
(News, Source;DLaverty/ElvisInfoNet)

Donna Thatcher, Memphis Sessions Vocalist has died: Donna Jean Thatcher (later Godchaux-MacKay) a soulful mezzo-soprano who provided backing vocals on such 1960s classics as Percy Sledge’s 'When a Man Loves a Woman' plus work with Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding, Neil Diamond, as well as Elvis' 1969 'Memphis Sessions' has died at 78.​
She is however most remembered for being the only female member of the Grateful Dead for much of the 1970s.​
Born Donna Jean Thatcher in Florence, Alabama, she was 19 when she became a session performer in nearby Muscle Shoals and also at Chips Moman's Memphis American Sound Studio.
The photo shows Elvis with, L-R, vocalists Mary Holladay, Mary Greene, Donna Thatcher, and Ginger Holladay.

On working with Elvis she said, "I have never seen such a gorgeous human being in my life.
At the session Elvis listened carefully to all our individual backing-vocals and

Three New MOV Elvis Releases: 'Music On Vinyl' have announced their fourth batch in their Elvis Presley reissue series.
'Elvis Back In Memphis' - much more than a collection of leftovers, the album is comprised of material culled from the 1969 session recorded at American Sound Studio in Memphis that yielded the classic 'From Elvis in Memphis' album.
'Good Times' is the King's 20th studio album, released near the end of his career. It contains hits such as 'I’ve Got a Thing About You'.
'On Stage - February, 1970' is Elvis' second live album recorded in his famous Vegas period. Includes UK #1 'The Wonder Of You'.

These will be released on Jan 9 2026, a day after Elvis birthday.

All are MOV store exclusive (limited to 500 copies) on marbled vinyl, with regular colours available too.

Single albums sell for around EUR 30 / US$35 /  £28
See MOV website
(News, Source;MOV)

Elvis' Birthday Celebrations Schedule: Celebrate Elvis' birthday in Memphis, January 7–11, with concerts, conversations, and more! 
The Elvis Birthday Celebration schedule of events is available, highlights include
Jan 8 - 'Elvis Birthday Proclamation Ceremony' - Graceland Mansion. Free to attend.
- An exclusive sneak-peek of Baz Luhrmann’s EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert, just for fans celebrating Elvis’ birthday in Memphis! 
EIN Note: This implies the movie will not be officially released before January 2026 
- 'Elvis 1956' Concert 
1956 was a landmark year for Elvis, it was the year he became a superstar and the lightning rod for the controversy of early rock 'n' roll.  Appearances by Jerry Schilling, Billy Blackwood & The Blackwood Brothers Quartet, and Ultimate winner Emilio Santoro. 
- 'The Jungle Room Sessions'
Celebrate the 50th anniv of Elvis’ iconic 1976 recording sessions at Graceland with an intimate evening of music. This special tribute honors the soulful sounds captured in the legendary Jungle Room. 
- 'Conversations On Elvis'
Hosted by Tom Brown, guests include Jerry Schilling, TCB Band

‘‘The Raging Tiger’ Closing Night 1974’ OUT NOW: The UK MRS label has released ‘Las Vegas ‘The Raging Tiger’ Closing Night 1974’ release as a 2CD Deluxe-Set and 2LP Gatefold Vinyl.

The set features one of Elvis’ most controversial performances recorded during his closing night at the Las Vegas Hilton, on the 2nd of September 1974. 

This important performance has never been officially released and now it is also remastered for 2025 and mixed into stereo. 
Click for high-res pic. 

The accompanying booklet features rare photographs and memorabilia from the event and also includes liner notes that set the scene. This was an incredibly emotional show for Elvis at the end of one of his most impressive Las Vegas seasons with his emotions poured into songs such as 'It's Midnight', 'You Gave Me A Mountain' and 'If You Talk In Your Sleep' while at the same time showing his real anger at the recent negative press that he had been receiving.

CLICK HERE- PART 3: January - July 1971 includes some fascinating insights into Elvis' post 'TTWII' year... 
The films discusses Elvis' 'Country' album. Interviews with Elvis' musicians in RCA studio B including Norbert Putnam and a lovely discussion with James Burton.
Elvis' Jaycees Award, plus a great interview with Bill Morris 'RIP'
Elvis' first 1971 Las Vegas season with some fan footage and lovely Cisco- suit photos
plus interviews with Dottie West, Sandy Miller, Gordon Lightfoot, Jim Murray, Joe Moscheo,
Felton Jarvis and Norman Putnam discuss the Christmas album recording and the fake Christmas tree in the studio
There is also a delightful version of Elvis singing 'I'm Leavin'' live in 1971 matched to some great fan-footage.
The film ends in July 1971 with Janelle McComb visiting Elvis at home and his famous quote "Cut me and I bleed".
And of course plenty of great Elvis music.
How much more can you ask for??!!

Go HERE to Vimeo to watch PART 3 - runs 1 1/2 hours
- EIN Highly Recommended - 
(News, Source;DLaverty/ElvisInfoNet)

ELVIS #7 Highest Paid Dead Celebrity 2025: Forbes annual list of the highest earning deceased celebrities for 2025 has been released - and without even leaving his secret hideaway ELVIS is at seventh place!
Culture critic Chuck Klosterman noted “Dying is the only thing that guarantees a rock star will have a legacy that stretches beyond temporary relevance.”
In 2025 the top ten is similar to previous years with music legends Michael Jackson, Elvis Presley, Jimmy Buffett, Bob Marley, John Lennon now with Miles Davis and The Notorious B.I.G. all in the Top Ten.
Joining them this year are the two late co-founders of Pink Floyd, Richard Wright, Syd Barrett who sold off their share of the catalogue getting $81 Million each.
Dr. Seuss is back at #2 earning a cool $85 Million.
Music catalog income and estate deals on 'name, image and likeness' remain the top income generators for deceased recording artists.
Jackson's estate still earns masses staying at #1 with $105 Million (but down from last year's $600 million)
And with income lower due to previous year's ELVIS movie box-office, this year Elvis earned only $17 Million - down from $50 million - and only coming in seventh!
Forbes posted "$17 Million, Elvis Presley. 
Last summer, a bizarre identity theft plot threatened to sell Elvis’ Graceland estate in Memphis to the highest bidder, but was snuffed out in time for the property to remain fully owned by Presley's estate, now controlled by his granddaughter, actress Riley Keough. The family owns just 15% of Elvis Presley Enterprises

TOP TEN 2024
1. Michael Jackson $105 Million
2. Dr. Seuss $85 Million
3&4. Pink Floyd's - Richard Wright $81 Million, #4. Syd Barrett  $81 Million
5. The Notorious B.I.G $80 Million
6. Miles Davis $21 Million
7. Elvis Presley $17 Million
8. Jimmy Buffett  $14 Million
9. Bob Marley $13 Million
10. John Lennon $12 Million

In the past 25 years Elvis has earned a total of $1.2 Billion! 
So while ELVIS may have "left the building" he is still an economic powerhouse this year generating $17 million in income 48 years after his death.

'Loving You' soundtrack LP Mono II Stereo: From the Memphis Mansion label out in early 2026 the 'Loving You' soundtrack with brand new Mono-II-Stereo remixes by Anthony Stuchbury offering a "fresh, modern sound without compromising the original 1957 atmosphere"
The Limited Edition LP comes in blue vinyl & housed in a gatefold cover with retro artwork.
Side A:
1: Mean Woman Blues
2: Teddy Bear
3: Loving You
4: Got A Lot Of Livin’ To Do
5: Lonesome Cowboy
6: Hot Dog
7: Party
Side B:
1: Loving You – Orchestral Version (Bonus Track)
2: Blueberry Hill
3: True Love
4: Don’t Leave Me Now
5: Have I Told You Lately That I Love You
6: I Need You So
7: Party – Alternate Master (Bonus Track)

Go here to Memphis Mansion to Pre-order
(News, Source;AS) 

EIN Note: If fans own the original two FTD G.I. Blues releases there are no new outtakes in this deluxe set, only some extra instrumentals.  So hopefully this set will include extra Elvis studio banter and interaction..  

Go here to 'Elvis FTD / SONY News 2025' for more details and tracklisting
(News, Source;FTD/EIN)

BPI Silver for 'Moody Blue' 2000 Compilation: The British Phonographic Industry (UK's 'RIAA' equivalent) certified Elvis' 'Moody Blue' 2000 compilation with a BPI Silver award on October 24 last week.
This is for 60,000+ sales or equivalent.

This award was not for Elvis' 1977 'Moody Blue' LP, which of course has sold millions.
The 'Moody Blue' May 2000 CD compilation (part of the Elvis 'Artist Of the Century' releases) was a compilation of both Moody Blue and From Elvis Presley Boulevard - it also omitted 'Let Me Be There' the repeated track from 1974.

This is a neat coincidence to EIN's review of 'The Last Tours Volume 3' which included two live songs that were featured on the original Moody Blue album.

(News, Source;ElvisInfoNet)

Celebrate Elvis' 91st birthday at Graceland: EPE have just posted the logo and dates for next year's Elvis birthday celebrations. He will be 91.  
... Join us at Graceland in Memphis on January 7-11 for a memorable celebration featuring live concerts, panels, special tours, and much more! 
Born in 1935 in humble beginnings in Tupelo, Mississippi, Elvis Presley achieved legendary status, leaving a legacy that still resonates.

 Events usually include...
- Elvis Birthday Proclamation Ceremony
- A new Graceland Exhibition
- Graceland's rock 'n' roll birthday mansion tours
- Conversations On Elvis

EPE note - Elvis Birthday Celebration 2026 details to be announced soon! 
(News, Source;EPE/ElvisInfoNet)

More Elvis book delays: Following a delay in release for King Creole: The Disputed Territories of 1950s American Youth Culture - Cinema and Youth Cultures (Anthony Thomas McKenna) and ongoing publication delays for Rethinking Elvis (Mark Duffett), three more titles have had their publication date slip.

Erik Lorentzen has posted "The Elvis Files may sometimes miss their dead-line for publication but they always deliver superb reading material - you can wait a little longer for..."
Elvis Portraits: The Sixites  Vol.1 1960 - 1964 & Vol.2 1965 - 1969 
Originally planned for an 'early August' publication they are now promised for.. "before Christmas 2025"

TEF's "Clambake '67" with two albums in separate gatefolds plus 350+ page hardback book with hundreds (+600) unseen pictures a 45 rpm bonus single and 8 lobby cards - which was promised for "Easter 2025" is also now delayed due out "before Christmas 2025"

'Elvis Presley’s Gold Cadillac Limousine - The USA, Australian & New Zealand Tours' (Bob Hayden with Glenn Reimer): Australia’s most prolific Elvis book author, Bob Hayden, will shortly release a deluxe, expanded edition of his critically acclaimed publication about the tour "downunder" of Elvis' Gold Cadillac limousine!

After exhaustive research by Bob (and co-researcher), Glenn Reimer, the deluxe edition contains 172 pages (66 pages more than the 2011 edition!), including an expanded section covering the New Zealand leg of the tour and details of Elvis' "Vistaliner" bus and Dodge Motor Home.

In addition to detailed text about the tour, the book features literally hundreds of rare photos and archival material, many in colour. EIN has seen the advanced manuscript and the upgraded edition is sublime!

The book is currently with the printer and will feature a hi-gloss cover and quality, hi-gloss pages. EIN will publish a review of the book shortly.

Contact the author for more information: elvis2594@gmail.com 
(News. Source: EIN)

'The Sun Singles of Elvis': In-depth Book Review: Elvis specialist Warren Schubert has published his new book via Memphis Mansion - 'The Sun Singles of Elvis – An Illustrated Guide'.
... The publicity noted
This book reveals all the secrets behind Elvis’ most iconic records: the legendary five Sun singles! 
How many variations of Elvis’ legendary Sun 209 actually exist?
It includes hundreds of high-resolution photographs showing all known variations and expert analysis that separates myth from fact.

If Elvis hadn't walked into the Memphis Recording Service in mid-1953 our world might be very different today. It was his crucial SUN singles that would not only be the bedrock of his stunning legacy but the music on those fragile pieces of shellac would also go on to change the history of rock'n'roll and popular culture. 

EIN's Piers Beagley spent a weekend enthralled in this beautifully presented book and found that there is far more to discover than just the examination of each variation of Elvis' SUN singles.
We guarantee it will make you want to spin your old vinyl! 
(Book Review, Source;ElvisInformationNetwork) 

Paul Dowling ‘Worldwide Elvis RCA Vinyl Discography' Book: Today Paul Dowling celebrates 51 Years in the Elvis business! 
The publication of his massive 'Worldwide Elvis RCA Vinyl Discography' was announced around 5 years ago, even though Dowling notes he has been working on it for decades.
Back in 2016 Dowling told EIN, "It was 1992 when Bernadette Moore (in charge of the BMG Archives, New York) invited me to come up there and do research for my huge Worldwide Discography book which is now around 4000 pages but of course it still hasn't come out as I have found tons and tons of new information and continue to do so daily.
Bernadette gave me total access to any and all files they had on Elvis' vinyl and I found many that even people up there never knew they still had. I came home with over 3000 photocopies of listing notices, production cards, pre production cards, inner office cards, and more.." 
Good news as today Dowling posted..
COMING EARLY 2026! A five volume (or more!) series of WORLDWIDE ELVIS RCA vinyl discography books which will include information, including photos, of all label and covers of every 78, single, EP, LP, and promos that were ever issued on RCA in 63 countries! 

Note: The book cover shown is not the final version. 
(News, Source;WWE/EIN)

CD Review 'King Creole: Original Soundtrack' in Stereo: RDM released their 'King Creole- original soundtrack' Mono II Stereo CD set and 10” vinyl in September 2025. 

Remixed and sequenced by producer Anthony Stuchbury, it includes movie versions of five songs which haven’t officially been available elsewhere.
It was produced in collaboration with David Parker and RDM-Edition. 
"The fans asked for this, and we listened. Now you know what ‘we’ do for an encore."

EIN's Piers Beagley checks out the new 16-track CD set and discovers that the new 'Stereo' versions reveal some previously missed excitements...  

(CD Reviews, Source;ElvisInformationNetwork) 

Ernst Jorgensen Talks about 'EPiC': From our friends at Elvis Day-By-Day and interesting discussion about Baz Luhrmann's new film.
.. "During the 'Elvis Presley Weekend' at Memphis Mansion in Denmark, RCA's Ernst Jorgensen did a surprise appearance and talked about the new 'EPiC Elvis Presley in Concert' movie, followed by a short Q&A with the audience, "Ernst tells the story like never before".
Thanks to Anthony Stuchbury.

- Jorgensen explains the "biggest thrill" of 'EPiC'
- Do FTD have audio from Las Vegas August 14 1970 performance?

'Mystery Train' Greil Marcus book - Spotlight: When Greil Marcus' 'Mystery Train: Images of America in Rock 'N' Roll Music' was first published in 1975 it was described as "Perhaps the finest book ever written about pop music.”
Now at it's 50th anniversary re-release, on Sept 16, 2025, Rolling Stone stated, “In 1975 it was hailed as the greatest book ever written about rock & roll. Fifty years after it came out, there’s a lot more competition — but no other book has come close.”
Bruce Springsteen said, “Gets as close to the heart and soul of America and American music as the best of rock ‘n’ roll.”

In the special 50th-anniversary edition, Greil Marcus revives its analysis of the relationship between rock ‘n’ roll music and America with updated discographies and new intros.

GM: Millions of words had been written about Elvis from his first review in the Memphis Press-Scimitar in 1954 to the most recent piece by Peter Guralnick, but it seemed to me that nobody had written about his music. After my book was published, I would always be asked, "What made Elvis so special?" and I always answered, "The way he sang," and then I could talk about that for five minutes or another five days. And yes, I wanted to change the conversation, to, essentially, "This dumb hillbilly has forgotten more than you'll ever know”.. I wanted to say that Elvis had been and gone from places no one else would ever get to, but if you listened, the map of those places begins to fill itself in."
To understand more about Greil Marcus's wonderful book 'Mystery Train' go here to EIN's spotlight
(News, Source;PB/ElvisInfoNet)

EIN's "mini review" of Priscilla Presley's new memoir, "Softly, As I Leave You….Life After Elvis": Following its official release the hardcover edition of Priscilla’s new book has risen to #48 on Amazon's "Top 100 in Books" list and is highly ranked (top 3) in various Amazon genre lists. On September 25 it was #2 on Amazon's "Best Sellers in Actor & Entertainer Biographies" list, held from the top spot by Charlie Sheen's "The Book of Sheen".

Not surprisingly, the book includes a lot of information not in Priscilla's original 1985 memoir, "Elvis and Me". 
This includes her post 1985 film and TV career, her son Navarone, both the Baz Luhrmann film, "ELVIS", and the Sophia Coppola film, "Priscilla", Lisa Marie inheriting "Graceland", Lisa Marie's marriages, and poignant accounts of the deaths of Lisa Marie and her son Benjamin.
The narrative flows between highs and lows and fun and heartache.

The book contains a significant amount of content about Lisa Marie and about Navarone (it is obvious how close Priscilla is to her son)! 
While Priscilla spent 22 years in a relationship with Marco Garibaldi (father of Navarone), you wouldn't know it reading this memoir. Marco is barely mentioned.
Priscilla doesn't hold back on her view that "Michael (Jackson) was a manipulative man".

Other accounts involve a "scary" Church of Scientology, the always impressive Leslie Nielsen, and (at one point) a "naked" Michael Edwards - the controversial Edwards and Lisa Marie issue is also addressed. 

Priscilla's references to "Riley and her husband" come across (to EIN anyway) as impersonal and there is no discussion of the legal case involving Priscilla and Riley. These, together with the "absence" of Marco Garibaldi, unbalance the narrative.

Various chapter titles, taken from both the Elvis Presley and Lisa Marie Presley songbooks, reflect themes in the book, including "Separate Ways", "Suspicious Minds", "Don't Be Cruel", "Memories", "Storm and Grace" and "Lights Out" (this chapter being about Lisa Marie's passing).

The book is an easy and entertaining (at times sad) read but nothing in it is likely to assuage the views of those with a dislike for Priscilla Presley. 
It also features many rare "family" photographs. 

(Book Review, Source:NP/ElvisInformationNetwork)

'EPiC' IMAX brings Elvis back to life: A neat summary of seeing Baz Luhrmann's 'EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert' in big screen IMAX. ...
Danielle Solzman's review included...
.. Think you’ve seen every angle of Elvis Presley on screen? Think again. Unearthing rare, previously unseen footage, Luhrmann spent two years remastering and restoring the material for a fresh cinematic experience. 
Larger than life on IMAX the result is a dazzling return of Elvis to the big screen, presented as never before, blending intimate moments with iconic performances.
IMAX is how the film should be seen. The only drawback? You can’t get up and dance or sing along!
But the energy of the music fills the theater, and there’s nothing quite like experiencing Elvis Presley on the big screen in this immersive way.
I was there purely for the musical experience, and my God, it delivers. 
The film transforms archival footage into a living, breathing tribute, combining classic hits with rare and previously unseen performances. 
'Get Back's Peter Jackson’s influence on restoration and post-production work is evident as Park Road Post Production meticulously cleaned and restored 8mm, 16mm, and 35mm footage, bringing archival material to life in unprecedented clarity.
Key sequences come from six nights of Elvis’s TTWII 1970 Las Vegas residency, alongside material from his 1972 summer tour. 
Together, these performances capture Elvis at the peak of his career, as well as during a period of reinvention following the 1968 Comeback Special. 
But 'EPiC' goes beyond just concerts: previously unheard audio of Elvis discussing his life and music is woven throughout the film, creating a dreamscape presentation.

And bringing 'EPiC' to the screen was not just a matter of cleaning film. The team also uncovered numerous 16-track audio recordings, which had to be meticulously synced to match the visuals. This involved lip-reading and assistance from Warner Bros. 

Everything was edited under the steady hand of Baz Luhrmann’s longtime collaborator, Jonathan Redmond. 
The result is a seamless fusion of image and sound, where every note, every gesture, and every glance of Elvis is amplified for the big screen.

Musically it is a feast. Over 70 songs appear in the film, spanning Vegas shows, tours, rehearsals, and classic recordings.
EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert is less about biography and more about the music, the performance, and the magic of Elvis Presley. Every restored frame, every note, every cover feels like a gift to fans old and new. 

It’s a celebration of the King’s artistry, captured in a way that only IMAX can fully deliver - and it’s nothing short of spectacular. 

If you are in a position to see this on the big screen, you will not regret it.
- - - (go here to 'solzyatthemovies' for the full review.
(News, Source;DS/ElvisInfoNet)

Baz Luhrmann recently posted..

.."Thank you Toronto for the love and support for EPiC 🥹🧡
The demand for tickets so far has been incredible, 4 sold out screenings! 
Because of you, the TIFF fans, TIFF has added an additional IMAX screening… EPiC will be back bringing Elvis to the big screen once again!"

go here to Zurich Film Festival for 'EPiC' details and showings

(News, Source;BL/EIN)

‘‘The Raging Tiger’ Closing Night 1974’: The UK ‘Memphis Recording Service’ (MRS) label continues its 20-year anniversary (2005-2025) with ‘Las Vegas ‘The Raging Tiger’ Closing Night 1974’ release as a 2CD Deluxe-Set and 2LP Gatefold in both black and clear vinyl.

The set features one of Elvis’ most controversial performances recorded during his closing night at the Las Vegas Hilton, on the 2nd of September 1974. 

Although the show was strong and well performed, at various points throughout, Elvis frequently broke off to ramble about unrelated topics displaying unprofessional and inappropriate behaviour, that included some explosive outbursts and angry out-of-character threats. 

This important performance has never been officially released and now for the first time ever the original recording has been remastered and mixed into stereo. 
Click for high-res pic. 

The accompanying booklet features rare photographs and memorabilia from the event and also includes liner notes that set the scene.

The 2LP sets and will be available in both Black and Clear vinyl. 
Please note, the clear vinyl is ONLY available from exclusive Elvis dealers and fan clubs and NOT thru mainstream public stores. 

Click for high-res pic - the vinyl is a stunner!

This was an incredibly emotional show for Elvis at the end of one of his most impressive Las Vegas seasons with his emotions poured into songs such as 'It's Midnight', 'You Gave Me A Mountain' and 'If You Talk In Your Sleep' while at the same time showing his real anger at the recent negative press that he had been receiving.   

As this was such an important Closing Night, this is the complete performance including the extra songs by 'Voice'.

See 'All The CD News 2025' for tracklist, details

(News, Source;MRS/EIN)

“Iconic Albums” series of books about Elvis’ albums: Author Richard Ward has published a more than 140 books (90-130 pages) examining popular album releases. His series includes (to date) six volumes about Elvis albums. 

EIN’s Nigel Patterson offers a mini-review, including addressing the issue of possible AI, based on one of the Elvis volumes, about his debut album, Elvis Presley. 

... In March 1956, the world met a voice, a style, and a swagger that would change everything. Elvis Presley, the debut album, was more than just a collection of songs — it was the birth of modern rock'n' roll.

Read Nigel’s review 

(Book Review, Source: EIN)

(Book Review) 'Make the Dream Real: World-Building Performance by El Vez, The Mexican Elvis': Many fans will not be familiar with El Vez, the Mexican Elvis, and you are missing out if you don’t. 
His blend of colorful punk visual style and politically infused revisionist lyrics to Elvis songs make El Vez one of the most unusual, most important, and most challenging, of performance artists. 
El Vez is unique among those interpreting Elvis’ song repertoire in that he makes them a political statement, changing lyrics to highlight social injustice /exclusion, economic inequality and rancid cultural mores, suggesting something very different..
A new (academic) book, Make the Dream Real, lifts the lid on the world of El Vez and its importance in a politically fractured and unequal world. 
EIN’s Nigel Patterson provides a detailed review of what is a stunning, entertaining, and thought-provoking release. 
Read Nigel’s review
& check the book out here >> Amazon USA --- Amazon UK
(Book Review, Source: EIN)

A new 'Royal Philharmonic / Elvis' tour is being worked on for 2027. 
This will use the newly found footage, it will be "Next Generation" special

EPE's 'March to 2027' ideas are..
Several new things at Graceland "it has to be organic, it has to be authentic" stuff and "we're going to make Elvis proud.”

A future "Elvis hologram" show utilising the best technology is getting closer. Riley Keough will be a big-part of it but it might be a "couple of years" away.
He noted that there is a "God-Like essence" to the real Elvis that is impossible to truly recreate. 
God did something special that day - "There is only one Elvis" 

He did discuss 'Elvis Evolution' and how he was involved with them for the "last six months" to make the show the "very best it could be".
He acknowledged that their initial 'AI / Hologram' marketing was wrong. - He has not seen the final version of the show.
However EPE is bringing the 'Elvis Evolution' third-act, the '68 Special section', to Graceland.

EPE is using "Influencers" to get Elvis and Graceland out to the younger generation.

He was asked also why Billy Smith's family is not involved with EPE.
Joel Weinshanker said that in the past things had been "said and done" that could not be "Unsaid and Undone".
This is a family decision, not his.

He was asked about the new "Col Parker" exhibition - and was told that a lot of fans are not happy about the ingratiatingly positive exhibition. Weinshanker noted that Parker was a "complicated" figure. That Parker "gave" EPE his huge archive which is so important to them. - (see EIN note below)
(News, Source;EPE/ElvisInfoNet)

'Sunset Boulevard' Q&A and Listening Session: From Elvis Week in Memphis Sony /RCA's special "Sunset Boulevard" listening event to celebrate the release of the box-set that chronicles Elvis’ recording sessions and rehearsals at RCA’s legendary Los Angeles studios. 

Unfortunately neither Ernst Jorgensen nor Roger Semon were there for this year's listening event.
Tom Brown instead chats with Matt Ross-Spang and Jerry Schilling about their stories of Elvis recording at these LA sessions.

the NBC Studios from the summer of 1968 with four key actors playing multiple roles. 
In a separate room, the road from Tupelo to Memphis with all the musical and cultural influences that were burned into Presley’s DNA is well told by a lively cast, in an expansive train carriage setting that’s slightly too long. 

An intermission in a Blue Hawaii-themed cocktail bar merely fuels expectation for the big show (Colonel Tom Parker would surely have approved).
In the initial publicity there was a suggestion that fans might have to wear 'VR' headsets for parts of the event, but this isn't the case.

When the audience is finally led into the recreated NBC studio, no-one knows what to expect. Yes, there is little in the way of discernible AI, bar a brief dressing room sequence, where we see a leather-suited AI Elvis attempting pre-show nerves via a mirror. 

The hologram idea was apparently ditched long ago (perhaps the cost was too great, the estate got cold feet, or more-likely the company couldn't deliver on-time). 

But when the multi-screen, live-band experience kicks in (familiar to anyone who has experienced the Elvis in Concert shows) the effect is palpable.
It is possible that the video is 'newly enhanced' but then again the 2018 cinema upgrade also had a stunning impact.  

Elvis rocks the house in black leather on a myriad of screens, rattling through his '50s hits with Scotty Moore's electric in his hands.

This stunning segment lasts around 30-40 minutes with a mix of 'Sit-down' and also 'Stand-up' performances  (eg Blue Suede Shoes, with Jailhouse Rock as the encore)

The pre-encore finale of 'If I Can Dream' is as hauntingly powerful as ever.

The main show ends with Elvis doing the 'Thank You, Goodnight' mic drop and on opening night the crowd loved it. 

And so did I! 'If I Can Dream' especially - being so all-encompassing and powerful - Wow.

Could they have ramped up the use of AI? Of course, although I am relieved they didn't.

(Book Review) 'Elvis: April - May 1958': The new Elvis "day-by-day" photo-journal release from Paul Belard, "Elvis April-May 1958 " is out now.
Over 208 pages, and with more than 200 photos, the book looks at Elvis' first two months in the army
These two months would have been the most traumatising for Elvis. None of us can imagine his real feelings as Elvis went from being the world’s biggest entertainer to becoming a regular soldier doing group exercises, sit-ups, marching, shoe cleaning, ‘K.P’ and all the time not knowing what the next two years would bring.
While Elvis would spend these months doing basic training, it would be his interactions with his army mates and the general public that help enrich our knowledge of the kind of person Elvis really was.
With plenty of books presenting the wild-side of Elvis the superstar-performer in 1957, in 'April - May 1958' it's revealing to see more of the "real Elvis."

Go here as Piers Beagley checks out this interesting look at an often ignored part of Elvis' life.
(Book Review, Source:ElvisInformationNetwork)

Spotlight "What You Don't Know About ELVIS PRESLEY" Movie Mirror Feb 1957: Another brilliant vintage article, this time from 'Movie Mirror' magazine February 1957.
Written by Alfred Wertheimer - the photographer - "Untold Facts about ELVIS PRESLEY by a Friend."

.. "Why do the girls go for Elvis? I'm no judge of that, of course! But I'd guess it's because he has very sensuous eyes and lips.
Elvis doesn't care what people think. And he's not bashful. He'll walk up and talk to anybody.
Elvis is completely unorthodox, and unpredictable. As he puts it, "If you wanta’ get ahead, you gotta be different!" And he means it.
With other performers, you can predict pretty well what the act is going to be when they step on a stage. Not with Elvis."

The 6th in an EIN series looking at early magazine articles about Elvis Presley - this time with some great 1956 images..
Go here to this fascinating article and discover more ....
(EIN Spotlight by Piers Beagley / Paul Gansky)

(Book Review) Elvis Presley: Walk A Mile In My Shoes (Otto Fuchs): EIN’s Nigel Patterson takes a look inside a 2023 book that slipped through the cracks and therefore the consciousness of most in the Elvis world.

The publicity notes... Elvis died on August 16th, 1977, at the age of just 42, in his Graceland mansion. His death marked something significant in the collective mind, like the assassinations of John F. Kennedy, Robert Kennedy, or Martin Luther King.
Conspiracy theories took off about the circumstances surrounding his death: Was Elvis murdered by the mob? Was his death faked? Did Elvis commit suicide? Is he still alive? This book sheds new light on many of these questions, while also celebrating his music and legacy.

Read Nigel’s review of a book that is different from most others

(Book Review, Source:ElvisInformationNetwork)

The Lisa Marie – The King’s Flying Graceland (Carlos Varrenti): The latest book from aviation expert and longtime Elvis fan, Carlos Varrenti, is now available from Amazon stores.
The author commented on his new book:
“In the world of music, few names resonate as profoundly as Elvis Presley's. While "The King of Rock 'n' Roll" is celebrated for his legendary music and iconic performances, there exists another dimension to his life that has long captivated me: his enduring romance with the skies.
“In my previous editions of "The Airplanes & The King," I embarked on a journey to explore Elvis's remarkable aviation adventures. I delved into the aircraft he chartered, purchased, and occasionally flew, providing a glimpse into his fearless exploration of the world of flight. Yet, with each passing edition, I couldn't help but feel that there was a significant piece of the puzzle left unexamined as deserved—the centerpiece of Elvis's aeronautical legacy: The Lisa Marie.”

The 550-page hardback is filled with fascinating information, photos, flight plans, Lisa Marie plane technical details, Lisa Marie airplane memorabilia, and stories by those who flew the plane ("Anyone for a sandwich?") and those who flew on it with Elvis.
The author, whose university degree is in Aeronautical Engineering, previously released the acclaimed book, 'Elvis Presley The Airplanes & The King'.
-- Read EIN’s recent interview with Carlos Varrenti  
(News, Source: Carlos Varrenti; EIN)

Book Review - 'Marion Keisker: The Woman Who First Recorded Elvis Presley': Paul Belard's latest book is a detailed account of Marion Keisker's life and her key role in the Elvis story.
"That woman was the one who had faith she was the one that pushed me... Marion did it for me" - Elvis Presley 1971
.. Marion was Sam Phillips' assistant when he established the Memphis Recording Service, and later Sun Records.
She is best remembered as the first person to record Elvis in July 1953, then encouraging Sam Phillips (numerous times) to record him "commercially", therefore playing a pivotal role in Elvis' ascent towards the pinnacle of his career.
Throughout interviews given, Marion discloses the workings of Sun Records, the sessions, Elvis' moods during those first days of his career. There is a trove of little known or unknown anecdotes many fans will delight in.
This book is a fitting and well-deserved tribute to Marion Keisker.'

Packed full of great stories, rare photos and Marion's personal recollections this is a book that any Elvis fan should enjoy.
EIN's Piers Beagley spent some quality time enjoying this very fine tribute to one of the key inspirations behind the Elvis legacy...

(Book Reviews, Source;ElvisInformationNetwork)

(Book Review) 'Elvis UK Compact Volume 1 - The Ultimate Guide to Elvis Presley's British CDs 1983-2005' (John Townson & Gordon Minto): In 2021, the Elvis UK dynamic duo released the voluminous 1,400 page 'Elvis UK 3 The Ultimate Guide to Elvis Presley's British CDs 1983-2005 in digital "flipbook" format.
In 2025, we have the first of three "physical" volumes presenting the contents of the "flipbook".

'Elvis UK3' is an outstanding reference e-book, there is however a keen section of Elvis collectors who prefer to own physical books as opposed to digital versions.
While the original 1,400 page book was too large to print as a single volume, the author’s idea of splitting it into three volumes is a very clever idea.
Leafing through these 478 printed pages of 'Compact Volume 1' gave us another reason to dig deep into Elvis’ CD legacy and enjoying the fascination of some stunning Elvis releases.

Go here as EIN's Nigel Patterson explores this information-packed glorious new printed book.

(Book Review, Source: ElvisInformationNetwork)

More praise for 'Elvis Hero of the Comic Books': Written by EIN’s Nigel Patterson (with “over and above” help from Elvis Day By Day’s, Kees Mouwen) the first in-depth record of Elvis in comic books, graphic novels and cartoons, was published earlier this year.

Reviews have been glowing since day one, the latest including a four-page text and image overview in It’s Elvis Time magazine (Netherlands) and a detailed review in the cult rock & roll magazine, Ugly Things (based in California).

Go here to read what both reviewers had to say - as well checking out as some more cool images from the book..

“WOW! BOOM! POW!”

(News, Source;ElvisInfoNet)

Elvis in Literature #5 "Rock and roll - an introduction - was Elvis really the king of rock and roll?" (Michael Campbell and James Brody): Continuing our irregular series of how Elvis is discussed in various publications, in this book two professors of music contend that an analysis of Elvis' Sun and early RCA recordings does not support the commonly accepted claim that Elvis was / is the King of Rock and Roll.

Read excerpts from their argument - in our special EIN spotlight series - 'Elvis in Literature #5'

Nigel Patterson investigates..

(Spotlight/Opinion, Source: Rock and roll - an introduction)

(Book Review) Elvis, Hero of the Comic Books (Nigel Patterson): Respected Elvis author and reviewer, Gordon Minto, recently put on his reviewer’s cap to take on what he rightly describes as “a strange landscape” of how Elvis is portrayed in comic books (aka sequential art), a subject, which until now, has not been well covered or understood.

The book in question, Elvis, Hero of the Comic Books, was written by EIN’s Nigel Patterson and sublimely designed by Elvis Day By Day’s, Kees Mouwen.  

The book includes stunning artwork from a number of releases and an eclectic variety of Elvis related comic book ephemera.  Elvis, Hero of the Comic Books features more than 600 images!

Read Gordon’s detailed review to discover why he found the book to be “refreshingly different, extremely eye-catching, well-researched and well-written, while offering a new slant on things”.   

(Book Review, Source: Gordon Minto;ElvisInfoNet)

'Elvis: Stateline SAHARA '74' FTD In-Depth Review: 'ELVIS: Stateline Sahara 1974 Lake Tahoe' released as a 3-CD 5” digi-pak features three previously unreleased performances from Elvis' third Lake Tahoe season - May 19 (Evening show), May 20 (Midnight show) and May 25 (Midnight show).
Just two weeks before this Lake Tahoe season Elvis had been playing to audiences of over 18 thousand at the Los Angeles Forum, so it is understandable if Elvis sounds a little more on ‘cruise-control’ but being less O-T-T is also a positive in that they sound more intimate.

FTD have already released three concerts from this Tahoe season plus five of the best tracks from this set.
Go here as Elvis soundboard super-collector Geoffrey McDonnell & EIN's Piers Beagley investigate what fans may discover in these previously unheard performances

(FTD Reviews, Source:GM/ElvisInfoNet)

'ELVIS: At 3am Sahara Tahoe 1973' MRS CD Review: This Deluxe 2CD set features two shows from Elvis’ May 1973 engagement at The Sahara Tahoe in Lake Tahoe, Nevada. Included is a rare 3am charity performance as well as the midnight show from the previous night.
Both shows for the first time are presented in stereo.
The accompanying booklet includes memorabilia and rare photos along with liner notes that set the scene.
Despite having to perform three concerts in the one evening, Elvis was feeling inspired and although it was 3am he still treated the ‘Mother’s Day’ benefit more like a Closing Night performance. Elvis was in extremely jovial spirits, teasing the band and adding some crazy lyrics. He also added unique live versions of ‘My Way’, ‘Faded Love’, ‘Funny How Time Slips Away’ and a rare ‘It’s Over’.
With the cassette hiss removed, the musicians and backing-vocals in stereo and Elvis’ vocal raised to the correct level, this MRS release sounds just like an RCA recorded multi-track and is the best representation of the “real Elvis” live in 1973 that fans could hope for.
Go here as EIN's Piers Beagley checks out a sensational STEREO Elvis double-pack.
(CD Reviews, Source;ElvisInformationNetwork)

'Elvis in Print: A Comprehensive Annotated and Illustrated Bibliography 1955-2023 Volume 1' UPDATE: This comprehensive new book was due to be published this month but has been delayed due to editing issues and the discovery of more than 70 new titles and/or editions. A revised publication date for the nearly 500-page book will be announced soon. (non-final cover image pictured)

Compiled and written by EIN's Nigel Patterson, the four volumes of Elvis in Print: A Comprehensive Annotated & Illustrated Bibliography 1955-2023 will comprise around 2,000 pages, with listings for more than 4,000 books and around 2,000 images.
Volume 1 is the first of two detailing English language, “non-fiction” releases. It contains close to 500 pages, listings for more than 800+ titles, book covers for more than 500 listings, and interesting Sidebar articles discussing controversial releases and issues in the massive Elvis book catalog.
Sections in Elvis in Print Volume 1 include:
Academic Releases, Biographies, Compendiums: Catalogs, Discographies, Chart Histories, Interviews...  Conspiracy Theories, Elvis and the Colonel, Elvis and the Law, Elvis as Art and Elvis as Religion (including Psychic Experiences and Spirituality)...   
The 'Listings' include original releases, subsequent re-issues , (including digital editions) and a book synopsis.
'Elvis in Print' will be published in hardcover, softcover, and Kindle formats. It will be available from Amazon stores (the hardcover edition will only be available in those countries where Amazon offers this format).
EIN will publish more information soon.
(News, Source;NP/EIN) 

EIN Interview with Mike Stone: Mike Stone has had a long and successful career in athletics, in the entertainment business, as an author, sports instructor, bodyguard and personal fitness trainer.
Mike Stone was also a key figure in the emotional roller-coaster that described Elvis and Priscilla Presley's lives in the seventies.
In this exclusive EIN interview Priscilla's ex-partner, karate champion and author talks about his amazing life, including...
- Meeting Elvis and Priscilla
- Hawaii, Elvis and Karate
- Being Phil Spector's bodyguard
- Sitting next to John Lennon recording
- Priscilla and karate
- Fans blaming him for Elvis' marriage split-up
- Elvis putting a "Hit" out on him
- Finding peace in the Philippines
- His new autobiography

EIN was delighted to be able to finally talk with the man and find out more. EIN's Piers Beagley asked the questions..

(Interviews, Source;ElvisInformationNetwork)

'What was Elvis searching for?' EIN Spotlight: The question is raised – but never answered – in the title of HBO’s recent absorbing, imperfect documentary 'Elvis Presley: The Searcher'.
At the start it seems clear what the teenage Elvis was searching for – an escape from the oblivion of poverty in the American South. Yet his quest was cultural as well as financial.
Later Elvis read obsessively, seeking out such books as The Impersonal Life, Joseph Brenner’s guide to self-discovery and Kahil Gibran’s book of fables, The Prophet. In his copy of Gibran’s tome, Elvis jotted down the line: “A singer can sing his songs but he must have an ear to receive the song”.
So what exactly was Elvis searching for? In this fascinating EIN Spotlight respected author Paul Simpson takes a close look at this all important question which, for some reason, was basically ignored in the recent HBO documentary..

(Spotlight, Source;PaulSimpson/ElvisInformationNetwork)