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Welcome to the "Elvis Information Network", home to the best news, reviews, interviews, Elvis photos & in-depth articles about the King of Rock & Roll, Elvis Aaron Presley...
The latest on www.ElvisInfoNet.com:
Grand Opening Auction Earns ~ $1Million: The EPE Auction at the Grand Opening of The Guest House at Graceland brought just under $1,000,000. Fans and collectors gathered at the new hotel's 464 seat theater as well as online to bid for a piece of Elvis history. Elvis' seventies Aqua-blue jumpsuit sold for an amazing US$325,000
All of the items in the auction were from third-party collectors and none of the items came from the Graceland Archives.
Highlights were
- The "Aqua Blue Vine" jumpsuit Elvis wore on stage in 1973-74, which sold for $325,000
- Elvis' Ruby Lion Head Cufflinks sold for $32,500
- Elvis' "E.A.P" Gold ID Bracelet sold for $27,500
- Elvis' Lion Head Diamond Ring and his Gold and Diamond Ring both sold for $21,250
- Elvis' Gold and Diamond Ring gifted to Sam Thompson which sold for $17,500, and a Gold and Diamond Ring gifted to Janelle McComb, which sold for 25,000.
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- Complete Set of Elvis Fingerprints on his 1970 Application for Permit to Carry a Concealed Weapon sold for $30,000
- Elvis'.25 Semi-Automatic Pistol sold for $16,250
- TCB Necklace Given by Elvis Presley to Tour Promoter Tom Hulett sold for $10,000
- "TLC" Necklace Given by Elvis Presley to Girlfriend Sheila Ryan sold for $8,750
Click here to Graceland Auctions for a complete list of all items and final sale prices.
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'Love In Las Vegas' New Book: Erik Lorentzen has announced 'Elvis & Ann-Margret; Love In Las Vegas' - a beautiful soft cover book with 150 pages (25 x 30 cm) of PURE LOVE is to be released in Sweden next Saturday at the Elvis Convention in Västerås.
You can't beat the romance, power & lust of 'Elvis & Ann-Margret'.
It’s written in English and is full or articles and great photos of the beautiful couple.
KJ Consulting are proud to publish this book about one of the biggest (Hollywood) romances of the sixties.
More info soon.
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'The Wonder Of You' UK Silver Award & Chart positions: Sadly Elvis' new album The Wonder Of You only charted at #4 in Australia this week. However in the UK the album has already attained UK SILVER certification with over 60,000 units sold.
Other Elvis entries on the UK Charts:
- 'The Wonder Of You' is No.1 on the Physical Album Chart; No.1 on the Album Sales Chart and No.3 on the Album Download Chart.
- 'If I Can Dream' rises from 66 to 48 on the UK Top 100 Album Chart; it also rises from 46 to 42 on the Physical Album Chart and rises from 52 to 42 on the Album Sales Chart.
- 'Elvis: 30 No.1 Hits' rises from 65 to 53 on the UK Top 100 Album Chart; it also drops from 51 to 53 on the Physical Album Sales Chart; rises from 66 to 59 on the Album Sales Chart and is a re-entry at 84 on the Album Streams Chart.
- 'The Wonder Of You' is also No.2 on the Scottish Album Chart
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| Saturday 29 October 2016 - - - ELVIS BACK AT UK NUMBER ONE - - - |
Elvis smashes UK all-time Official Albums Chart record with 13th Number 1: ELVIS is still The King of the Official Chart almost 40 years after his passing, as his new album The Wonder Of You earns him a historic 13th Number 1 this week.
It also marks the most Number 1 albums achieved by any solo artist in the UK ever.
The second collection of orchestral re-workings of Elvis’ hits with the RPO shifted 63,500 to land straight in at Number 1.
While 13 may be an unlucky number for some, for Elvis it means a new chart record has been set - The King now has more Number 1 albums than any solo act in Official Chart history, overtaking the still very-much-alive Madonna’s 12 chart-toppers.
The Beatles hold the overall record for the most chart-topping albums in the UK, with 15 to their name.
Priscilla Presley told OfficialCharts, “This achievement is something I know Elvis would have been so thankful for."
Michael Bublé had to settle for second place this week with his ninth studio album Nobody But Me, while Lady Gaga’s Joanne finishes at Number 3.
Elsewhere in the Top 10 another oldie Leonard Cohen’s 14th LP You Want It Darker debuted at Number 4.
(News, Source;ElvisInfoNet)
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The Guest House at Graceland Opens: Graceland’s new, world-class, 450-room resort, The Guest House at Graceland, welcomed its first guests yesterday when Priscilla Presley joined Graceland executives to cut the “blue suede ribbon” to signify the official opening for the $92 million luxury property. Among the first guests to check in were Elvis Presley’s family members, friends and musicians, along with Elvis fans and Graceland visitors from around the world.
Inspired by Elvis’ personal style and the iconic Graceland Mansion, The Guest House at Graceland is the most significant enhancement to Graceland since it opened to the public in 1982, and the largest hotel project in Memphis in over 90 years. The resort hotel, which is situated just steps from Graceland Mansion, features 430 guest rooms and 20 specialty suites with design and décor supervised by Priscilla Presley.
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The new luxury resort kicks off an era of expansion for Graceland, with development of a new 200,000 square foot entertainment complex, Elvis: Past, Present & Future, now under construction and scheduled to open in March 2017.
The Grand Opening Celebration Weekend events, open only to guests staying at the resort, included an “Elvis in Vegas” celebration concert featuring musician Terry Mike Jeffrey and legendary members of Elvis’ original “TCB Band,” James Burton, Glen D. Hardin and Ronnie Tutt; and a special broadcast of SiriusXM’s Elvis Radio Channel.
“Elvis Unplugged” with musician Andy Childs and acclaimed Elvis session musicians Norbert Putnam and David Briggs is planned for Saturday evening, and “The Gospel Side of Elvis,” featuring former members of JD Sumner and Stamps Quartet plus The Imperials’ Terry Blackwood is scheduled for Sunday morning.
A special “Auction at Graceland” is taking place this Saturday, October 29 at 3:00 p.m.
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The NBC TODAY show included a special presentation to fans on the new Guest House, but strangely despite Priscilla stating that "Elvis was part of the whole design" fans can see that there are NO ELVIS PHOTOS or ELVIS LOGOS anywhere in the new Hotel.
Surely if you want to stay in an ELVIS THEMED HOTEL you need some "ELVIS"! What is EPE thinking?
Go HERE to the TODAY SHOW video & see for yourself.
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Elvis & Orchestra Australian & NZ Tour - NEAR SOLD-OUT: Despite the 2017 ELVIS tour of Australia and New Zealand "live concert experience" only going on sale last week, the tickets in some venues are already heading towards being SOLD OUT! This afternoon the Melbourne concert had only a handful of backrow tickets left.
The tour features Elvis’ voice and image on the big screen while a 40 piece orchestra play live along to his vocals.
The new orchestral Elvis album, The Wonder of You, is released on October 21 and features new versions of Suspicious Minds, Kentucky Rain, Amazing Grace and Always on My Mind.
The tour is endorsed by Priscilla Presley and EPE and will be launched in the UK next month before the Australian leg next year.
The first album went Number 1 in Australia and EPE hope the concerts will be sellouts
Tickets went on sale October 19. CLICK HERE for ticket info & purchasing
See BELOW for TOUR details & dates
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Elvis Heads For UK Chart Record: With 6 hours to go before this week's UK Official Album chart is declared, Elvis Presley looks like being returned to the top UK #1 album - and is heading for a chart record.
Fans are still proclaiming “The wonder of Elvis” nearly 40 years after his death. The second collection of re-workings of his hits with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (The Wonder Of You) is likely to leave the charts all shook up yet again. Its No. 1 rank would also give a record-breaking 60 years since his first British chart-topper in 1956.
If it holds on, it will also give Presley the most British No. 1 albums of any solo artist ever, ahead of Madonna with 12. The Beatles hold the record for the most chart-topping albums on the Official Chart, with 15.
On the mid-week count Elvis 'The Wonder of You' was leading the #2 Michael Bublé 'Nobody But Me' by around 6 thousand physical sales.
Very soon we will find out.
Elvis already made headlines with the album’s predecessor, If I Can Dream, which sold 1.6 million copies globally.
(News, Source; Forbes/ElvisInfoNet)
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ASK Marty: Today Marty Lacker answers your questions about....
- Did you think Elvis marriage would possibly last at the time
- When was Graceland upstairs restricted access and did any Memphis Mafia guys stay upstairs
- Elvis at STAX, did he take another direction just to please his fans
- Of all the women in his life, who who looked after him the best
- Did Elvis drive a Chevy truck around undercover around Memphis.
- Did Elvis had any income from alternate investments such as real estate
- What was Elvis singing voice like up close and personal
Go here to 'ASK MARTY' for his answers plus how to send in your questions.
(Ask Marty, Source;ML/ElvisInfoNet)
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Elvis, Michael Bublé, Lady Gaga battle for UK # 1 Album: The end of the week results have noted been announced but so far there’s an almighty battle for this week’s Number 1 spot on the Official Albums Chart, with three artists fighting it out for the top spot. Elvis Presley, Michael Bublé and Lady Gaga all with their new albums possibly going straight in at UK's Number One.
Leading the way in today’s Official Chart Update is Elvis Presley’s The Wonder Of You. The second collection of orchestral re-workings of Elvis’ hits with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (following last year’s chart-topping, million selling If I Can Dream) leads the way by 3,500 combined sales at the mid-week stage.
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If it holds its position, it’ll be a record-breaking week for Elvis, giving him the most UK Number 1 albums of any solo artist ever, ahead of Madonna (12).
The Beatles hold the record for the most chart-topping albums on the Official Chart, with 15 to their name.
(News, Source;UKOfficialCharts/ElvisInfoNet) |
"Hidden Graceland Pt3" - New Gates of Graceland: If you are interested in checking out parts of Graceland you do not know in detail or may have missed this episode looks inside Gladys' bedroom, the kitchen and Jungle Room.
On this month's Gates of Graceland episode, take a peek at the parts of Graceland you miss while on tour with the third installment of EPE's "Hidden Graceland" series.
Host Tom Brown and Graceland's Director of Archives Angie Marchese go inside Elvis' parents' bedroom to explore a collection owned by Elvis' grandmother, take a look at the technology found inside the kitchen, discuss the lions in front of Graceland and more.
Click here to YouTube to watch the episode
Runs 18 minutes
(News, Source;EPE/ElvisInfoNet)
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Priscilla, 'My fear is that people will forget about Elvis': Priscilla was recently interviewed by the UK Guardian for a promo on the new album/ UK tour.
The interview included these comments from Priscilla..
- Growing up in the spotlight has been a battle. The lack of privacy, these days especially, can be hard work. Everyone’s got a camera phone so it’s not unusual to be sitting down for dinner with friends and find that someone is taking a photo as I’m forking salad into my mouth. I’m always on guard.
- My fear is that people will forget about Elvis. I feel a responsibility for keeping his legacy alive. You’ll never see his sort of stardom again. He was so authentic and, in lots of ways, innocent. What you saw was what you got.
- Elvis would have found modern times difficult. He was an intensely private man who was quite protected by his inner circle. The way he lived then wouldn’t be possible in 2016. Our lives – whether you’re famous or not – are so public now.
- Our family has always been very close. My parents are still alive: they’re 90 and 91. They live with me and while it’s an honour to still have them in my life, watching them get older makes me feel really sad.
- Bill Clinton has a charisma that commands your attention. It’s the only time other than with Elvis that I’ve felt someone has had that. When Bill is in a space, the whole rooms feels it. He’s magnetic.
- I really wish people would stop asking me what my favourite Elvis song is.
Go here to the Guardian for the short interview
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Leonardo DiCaprio to play Sam Phillips in Upcoming Biopic: Leonardo DiCaprio has signed on to produce and star in an upcoming, still-untitled biopic about Sun Records founder Sam Phillips, the rock pioneer who produced landmark records by Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins and many more.
Mick Jagger will also serve as a producer on the Paramount Pictures film, based on the Peter Guralnick's book Sam Phillips: The Man Who Invented Rock 'N' Roll. According to Deadline, Jagger will hold a similar role in helping to foster the Phillips story to the silver screen as the Rolling Stones singer played on the HBO music drama Vinyl.
Two years ago Jagger's company was also working on the film of Elvis' early life based on Guralnick's 'Last Train To Memphis' being directed by Kevin MacDonald but no more has been heard of the production.
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Phillips founded the Memphis-based Sun Records in 1952, setting up the famed Sun Studio, where Presley laid down his earliest recordings, including first single "That's All Right," considered one of the earliest rock n' roll releases.
In addition to his string of hits on the Sun label, Phillips also oversaw the legendary and impromptu Million Dollar Quartet session in December 1956, when Presley, Cash, Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis performed together. Phillips, who also championed for integration in the 1950s, died in 2003.
While DiCaprio's Appian Way secured the rights to Sam Phillips: The Man Who Invented Rock 'N' Roll, Variety reports that the role of the Sun Records honcho likely won't be the actor's first big screen role since his Oscar-winning turn in The Revenant.
DiCaprio and Davisson will produce along with Guralnick, Mick Jagger, Victoria Pearman, Steve Bing, Rick Yorn.
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Trisha Yearwood, Charlie Daniels and Elvis: Last Sunday country performer Charlie Daniels was inducted into the 2016 class of the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Jamey Johnson and Trace Adkins paid tribute to the leader of the Charlie Daniels' Band but it was Trisha Yearwood who impressed most performing the little-known song "It Hurts Me."
"I'm doing a ballad that he wrote that was originally recorded by Elvis, so I'm kinda the wild card, a little bit," she laughed. "And I'm a huge Elvis fan, and I knew the song, but I didn't know Charlie wrote it. So I don't think people are expecting somebody to come out and sing a ballad for Charlie, but that's what I'm gonna do!"
Trisha Yearwood is a life-long Elvis fan and in winter 2015 kicked off the Graceland Christmas festival with an acoustic performance.
Fellow Hall of Famer Brenda Lee did the honors, as the esteemed institution welcomed Charlie into its ranks.
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Richard Nixon Museum Re-Opens: The recently renovated Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum is now open and tells the former president's story through larger-than-life photographs, interactive touchscreens and video of Nixon's speeches.
The museum reopened following a $15million makeover. a.
'It just wasn't technologically savvy, and we needed to bring it into the 21st century,' said the library's director.
Unlike a more traditional gallery, the museum tries to put visitors in Nixon's shoes.
After the film, visitors walk down a hallway covered with ceiling-to-floor colorful photographs of the social turmoil of the 1960s to give a sense of the country Nixon inherited upon his election.
The next stop is a life-size replica of the Oval Office where Nixon worked in the White House.
Of course there can be no history of Nixon without Elvis fans thinking of their all too famous meeting.
Go here to the Museum website
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"Heart 'n' Soul And Some Mighty Fine Rock 'n' Roll" New Import: Out soon from the E. P. Collector label is "From Japan With Love Vol. 1" recorded live at the Hilton Hotel, Las Vegas, NV, August 8th 1972 Midnight show.
Titled 'Heart 'n' Soul And Some Mighty Fine Rock 'n' Roll' it is a 1972 audience recording subtitled "From Japan With Love Vol. 1" because it was recorded by a member of a Japanese fan club.
The Las Vegas, August 8th, 1972 Midnight show is previously unreleased. This concert was never before available in listenable sound, until now! It was taken from a recently found first generation copy of an original audience recorded master cassette tape and digitally restored for your listening pleasure.
This concert is excellent!! Actually all shows from 1972 Summer Festival are. Highlights are "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'", "What Now My Love", ''Little Sister / Get Back" and early, humble version of "My Way".
More CDs taken from "Japanese" tapes are planned.
Go to 'All The CD News 2016' for full tracklisting
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'Sunset In Vegas' / 'A Night In Saginaw' New Import CDs: Touchdown Productions label have two new releases both are audience recordings.
'Sunset In Vegas' presents the midnight show from August 23, 1974 in Las Vegas for the first time in complete form. The show was first released in 1993 as 'Vegas Birthday Show', but it was incomplete and missed three songs from the show. The sound quality is very good for an audience recording. The show itself is a good one.
Elvis wasn't very talkative and was focused on singing and entertaining the audience.
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'A Night In Saginaw' features the show from April 25, 1977 in Saginaw. The concert was released for the first time in 1994. The soundquality is significantly better as Touchdown Productions was able to find a new source.
After the very good concert in Ann Arbor the day before, Elvis also offered in Saginaw a very solid show with nice versions of 'Heartbreak Hotel', 'Little Sister' and a mighty fine version of 'My Way'.
Also included are six former released songs, newly remastered.
Go to 'All The CD News 2016' for full tracklistings
(News, Source;ElvisInfoNet) |
'The World Of FTD' New Book: Serious fans of Elvis buy every Follow That Dream release and now super-collector and Elvis recordings specialist Keith Flynn has completed a masterpiece about FTD. It is 1,200 pages, hardbound three book set, chronicling every release by FTD.
The book was authored and designed by Keith Flynn with input from a large number of other Elvis specialists including EIN's Piers Beagley, EM&HM's Trevor Cajiao, Geoffrey McDonnell, Gordon Minto and many others.
The book also features 100s of high-quality photos from the collection Erik Lorentzen - and will be out in time for Christmas.
KJ Consulting are proud to publish this Box Set which weighs 8 kilos.
You can soon pre-order this awesome books from www.elvisfiles.no or from your local dealer.....
Note - 'The World Of FTD' will be published as a hard-cover book, there will be no E-Version.
Click here to Elvis Files
Click here to The Elvis Shop London
(News, Source;ElvisInfoNet)
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Reader's feedback so far includes
- Arjan is spot on! The years 2015/2016 have shown more clearly than ever that EPE are just out for the $.
- I disagree, no where on the poster does it state RPO would be performing .. I and many others thought that Elvis Presley On Stage was a very good show indeed, TCB band are not as good as they once where.
- Arjan is correct, a 40 piece pick-up orchestra is a very different affair to the 82 piece RPO - or similar sized orchestras.
- An evening with friends enjoying Elvis accompanied by local musicians is not a bad thing as long as that's understood,
BUT... the RPO and EPE have made a LOT of money off this, and I expect the full, honest-to-God, RPO to appear in Memphis at Elvis Week 2017
- What EPE are doing today is what Parker did with most of Elvis' career.
- Personally I have no problem that the Australian concerts are going to be without the RPO Orchestra.
I am grateful that's its touring Australia at all.
Send us YOUR comments to be included in the debate.
(Spotlight, Source;ArjanDeelen/ElvisInformationNetwork) |
'The Wonder Of You' Album Review: The first independent media reviewer (from The Irish Examiner) gives the new album 3/5.
.... Thirty-nine years since Elvis' death, the deluge of ‘new’ Presley releases show little sign of receding. There have been 13 posthumous Presley albums in the past two years alone. Now there comes another: a revisiting of some of the King’s most iconic ballads with newly recorded accompaniment by Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
The classical augmentations are for the most part respectful and understated. A swirl of strings and horns fleshes out the bottomless melancholy of ‘Always On My Mind’ while ‘The Wonder Of You’ negotiates the artery-clogging embellishment more or less unscarred.
Yet there are moments when the urge to over-egg proves irresistible, with ‘Suspicious Minds’ floundering under layers of treacly strings and ‘I Just Can’t Help Believin’, a tune plenty dramatic to begin with, weighed down with over-wrought brass and an instrumental break that sucks the track’s lifeblood.
The Wonder Of You was conceived by 71-year-old ex-wife Priscilla, who has devoted the latter half of her life to keeping Presley in the public eye. |
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“I’m aware that there are a lot of Elvis purists out there, but he and the Royal Philharmonic fit so well,” she said .“People don’t realise that he loved classical music: he would listen to Brahms and Mozart, as well as gospel and blues.”
That may be so and, with an earlier hook-up with the same orchestra, 2015’s If I Can Dream, selling more than two million units worldwide, the financial imperatives for the new project are clear . Yet the best bits here are when the orchestra is scarcely noticeable and Elvis has the floor to himself. It’s when he is shoved aside that the whiff of cash-in becomes hard to ignore.
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Elvis & Orchestra Australian & NZ Tour ON SALE NOW: The 2017 tour of Australia and New Zealand for this new "live concert experience" featuring Elvis backed by a 40 piece orchestra, tickets ON SALE NOW
The tour features Elvis’ voice and image on the big screen while a 40 piece orchestra play live along to his vocals.
The new orchestral Elvis album, The Wonder of You, is released on October 21 and features new versions of Suspicious Minds, Kentucky Rain, Amazing Grace and Always on My Mind.
The tour is endorsed by Priscilla Presley and EPE and will be launched in the UK next month before the Australian leg next year.
“What an honour for us to be able to produce a live concert experience that evolved out of what has become a very prestigious and beloved album backed by a full and rich symphony orchestra,” Priscilla noted in a statement.
The first album went Number 1 in Australia and EPE hope the concerts will be sellouts
Tickets went on sale October 19. CLICK HERE for ticket info & purchasing
See BELOW for TOUR details & dates
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"Elvis Presley for President!": Phil Reisman of the USA Today network suggests "Elvis Presley for President!"
Maybe you’ve just watched the third and last presidential debate, and you can’t take it anymore. You can’t bring yourself to vote for Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton or the two third-party candidates whose names you can’t remember. To your tired mind, they’re all unacceptable.
What do you do?
Well, you could sit this one out. That is certainly an option, but such a passive act of voter protest might fail to satisfy a deep-seated need to creatively vent your disgust.
Still, there is another alternative: the fabled write-in vote.
This depressingly bizarre presidential election cycle could be a banner year for Elvis Presley, Mickey Mouse, Batman, Santa Claus and the many other write-in “candidates,” real or imagined, who invariably scrounge votes from the vast army of the disaffected.
Reginald Lafayette, commissioner of County Board of Elections, said a high write-in count would not surprise him, “particularly in an election like this.” Often, he said, voters simply write in, “Me.” |
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“They used to write in ‘Grampa Munster’ a lot,” Lafayette added, referring to the TV character played by Al Lewis, who once ran for governor of New York.
Of course, many voters take the write-in option seriously. Diehard supporters of Bernie Sanders, for instance, do not consider it a joke or even a waste of their vote to pencil in the Vermont senator’s name. Indeed, in the annals of write-ins, Sanders could do quite well.
But in this weird election, anything seems possible.
Why, just the other day, I'm certain I saw Elvis shopping at Wal-Mart.
I told him I’d vote for him. “Thank you,” he said. “Thank you, very much.”
Go here to the original full article
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The Guest House at Graceland Opening Bookings: EPE have announced that a very limited number of guest rooms at The Guest House at Graceland have just opened up for the Grand Opening Celebration Weekend, October 27-30, 2016. Whether this is because the building isn't fully finished has not been stated.
The Grand Opening weekend will feature our opening ceremony, all-star concerts and conversations on stage with Elvis' friends, band members and co-stars - and the auction. For those interested, please call reservations line between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Central time at 800-238-2000 or 901-332-3322. These reservations are not available online. We will book reservations on a first-come, first-served basis. Three-night minimum required.
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Elvira got career advice from Elvis: Actress Cassandra Peterson’s road to becoming horror icon Elvira was long and winding, but one of the more fascinating steps involved her getting career from Elvis Presley while the teenage Peterson was working as a showgirl in Las Vegas.
“I was 17 when I started as a showgirl in Las Vegas,” says Peterson, who has just published a coffee table book of photographs featuring her alter-ego, called Elvira—Mistress of the Dark. “I’ve been told I was the youngest showgirl in Las Vegas history, and I imagine that’s probably true. My parents had to sign a document with a lawyer, saying it was okay for me to work in the show. I was at the Dunes Hotel in a show called Viva Les Girls. It was really odd. I had to come and go by the back door. I was not allowed to go into the casino, drink, gamble. But I was allowed to dance onstage in my skivvies! Isn’t that bizarre? I tell people that story and they don’t believe it. I don’t believe it myself. It was a very very weird thing, 17 and dancing in Vegas.”
“Elvis came to see my show. He invited me to a party at his suite, along with lots of other people, and he really kind of took to me, I think because I was 17, and probably all the other showgirls there were in their 30s. Anyway, I loved Elvis. I had grown up with Elvis being one of my idols. My parents were giant Elvis fans. The fact that I was meeting Elvis was beyond belief. We did hang out one whole evening, a whole night, the next morning, and mostly talked, believe it or not. |
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There was some kissing going on. But Elvis was watched very closely, since they were aware that I was [very young]. But he couldn’t have been more wonderful and I really do credit him with changing my life. I, at the time, thought I had reached the pinnacle of show business, becoming a Las Vegas showgirl. Elvis convinced me that this was no town for a young girl to be in, by herself, and that it would not lead to bigger and better things, that if I really wanted to make it in show business that I needed to get the Hell out of Vegas. So, I always say to people, I started out as the youngest showgirl in Vegas and, if it wasn’t for Elvis, I would now be the oldest showgirl. -
My God, can you imagine? Aye-yai-yai!”
Go here to publishers for more on her new book
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New ‘The Wonder Of You’ Elvis with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra:With perfect synchronicity to our EIN Spotlight above, another promotional track for the new Elvis Presley with the Royal Philharmonic album has been released.
This time it is 'The Wonder of You' which as an original single had a powerful Glen Hardin orchestral arrangement and dripped with a stunning live lead vocal from Elvis. The 1970 single made #1 in Europe - so why tinker with is now? Was it not good enough?
Album producer Don Reedman says, “When Elvis decided to put it into his Las Vegas act I loved the way he put his energy and passion into the song and made the lyric so uplifting and positive. But I felt it could sound bigger and better with our production with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and would be a wonderful song to finish the album. That's why I felt it was the right song to title the album with; it leaves you feeling uplifted and joyful, the way Elvis liked to make his audience and fans feel.”
Sadly this new version makes EIN feel a little sick. Possibly their worst re-version yet.
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The orchestra now sounds like "Elevator-muzak" and the original power and emotion of Elvis SINGING WITH THE ORCHESTRA LIVE ON STAGE has been removed. Elvis discussed and approved of the original orchestral arrangement - this is embarrassing. -
Go HERE to VEVO to listen
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Online Bidding Open for Auction at Graceland: Online bidding is now open for the upcoming the Grand Opening weekend Graceland auction, which will feature the "Aqua Blue Vine" jumpsuit Elvis wore on stage in 1973-74, estimated at $250,000- $350,000; Elvis' 1956 application for Screen Actors Guild, estimated at $10,000-15,000; as well as an historic collection of Sun Records artifacts from members of the "Million Dollar Quartet", several distinctive pieces of Elvis' jewelry including his Lion Head ring, estimated at $15,000-$20,000, and other artifacts that once belonged to, or were worn or signed by Elvis Presley. (see more details below)
You can now pre-order the Graceland Auction catalogue, which should ship October 21,
The catalogue is 140 pages plus a 4 page cover, Dimensions: 8 1/2 x 10 7/8, Full color printing throughout.
The Grand Opening "Auction at Graceland" will be held on Saturday, October 29, 2016.
Click here to EPE for all the auction details.
(News, Source;EPE/ElvisInfoNet)
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'The Elvis Presley Movie Album - Volume 2' New CD: Elvis One proudly presents 'The Elvis Presley Movie Album - Volume 2: Elvis In Stereo & Binaural'.
Volume 2 of "The Elvis Presley Movie Album" contains 29 movie songs in stereo & binaural, recorded between 1956 - 1963.
Including 3 alternate takes, the German extended album master of "Tonight's All Right For Love" (from the master tape), and also the complete "King Creole" album in reprocessed stereo as originally released in 1962 (LSP-1884).
4 binaural masters are previously unreleased by Elvis' record company including 'Return To Sender' (binaural master) and 'Where Do You Come From?' (binaural master)
All in the best possible sound quality!
Go to 'All The CD News 2016' for full tracklisting
(News, Source;ElvisInfoNet)
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'Made In The USA - The Complete Sun Masters' New CD: Coincidentally with the MRS release last Friday (see details below), now the Elvis One label proudly presents ''Made In The USA - The Complete Sun Masters+++' (2 CD-SET)
This 2 cd-set contains all the Sun Masters, the repaired and unrepaired demo recordings, other songs from the Sun years, the RCA versions (7), 5 digital transfers from Sun 78 RPM's, and 9 bonus tracks (5 previously unreleased by Elvis' record company) plus live 'Louisiana Hayride' versions.
Including a 12-pages booklet with photos and recording information.
Go to 'All The CD News 2016' for full tracklisting
(News, Source;ElvisInfoNet)
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‘Memphis Recording Service: The Complete Works 1953 – 1955’: MRS will release a 2CD/100page book compilation titled ‘Memphis Recording Service: The Complete Works 1953 – 1955’ on the 25th November 2016.
The 100-page book chronicles Elvis’ short recording career there, from its humble beginnings (his personal acetate recordings from July 1953 and January 1954) through to the final Sun sessions in 1955. The full and comprehensive text is complemented by rare photographs and unseen pieces of documentation.
The 2CDs contain the complete archival studio recordings from 1953- 1955: Elvis’ personal acetates, the Sun masters, along with rare session outtakes. The tracks have been painstakingly remastered and restored.
There are many highlights on this new release. All of the newly remastered tracks now sound much clearer and crisper. For instance, ‘That’s All Right’ has been taken from the ‘Mother’ master of the original Sun 45rpm. Also, for the first time on CD, ‘I Forgot to Remember to Forget’ appears without the false bass RCA added to it in the 1980s when tampering with the master tapes.
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The remastering of Elvis’ first acetate recordings – ‘My Happiness’ and ‘That’s When Your Heartaches Begin’ (from July 1953) – has also well exceeded the sound quality ever achieved before on these primitive recordings. Furthermore, on the outtakes of ‘Blue Moon’, the painstaking audio restoration has removed the overload and studio hum present on previous issues, and made them sound much better than ever before. Indeed, all previous erroneous mastering faults and miscalculations have been rectified on this release, making it the best collection of these seminal recordings thus far.
MRS will also release a few weeks after the CD release, a 2LP 180 Gram Vinyl version titled ‘ MEMPHIS RECORDING SERVICE: MASTERS & SESSIONS 1953 – 1955’ with a bonus 4 page photo insert on the 16th December 2016.
Go to 'All The CD News 2016' for full details & tracklisting
(News, Source;MRS/ElvisInfoNet)
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2016 - Elvis Presley #4 Forbes Top-Earning Dead Celebrity: In a shocker of a year Elvis hasn't been pulling his weight - and for the first time in decades has dropped down to forth place in Forbes list of top-earning dead celebrities.
New entries for 2016 are (sadly) David Bowie and Prince. Prince's pre-tax income is estimated at $25m (£20.5m) by the business magazine, putting him fifth in the list, while Bowie is ranked at 11th. Both are dwarfed by pop star Michael Jackson who tops the list once again with a record-breaking estimated income of $825m up from $115 million last year.
Elvis earned a lowly $27 million over the past year earning him the No. 4 spot - the last two years saw an income of $55 million.
Though Presley’s 2016 earnings are listed at half of last year’s total, a change in methodology for counting ticket sales - and not plummeting demand - this year accounted for Forbes shift in income.
Michael Jackson’s once-only sale of half of the Sony/ATV music publishing catalog for $750 million was the reason for his being the top this year.
Peanuts creator Charles Schulz claims the second spot with $48 million.
US golfer Arnold Palmer, who died last month aged 87, enters the chart at three with estimated earnings of $40m.
Top five Forbes magazine Top-Earning Dead Celebrities 2016.
1. Michael Jackson - $825 million
2. Charles Schulz - $48 million
3. Arnold Palmer - $40 million
4. Elvis Presley - $27 million
5. Prince - $25 million
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Last year - Top five Forbes magazine Top-Earning Dead Celebrities 2015.
1. Michael Jackson $115 million
2. Elvis Presley $55 million
3. Charles Schulz ('Peanuts' creator) $40 million.
4. Bob Marley $21 million.
5. Elizabeth Taylor $20 million.
There is no doubt that things will change radically next year
(News, Source;ElvisInfoNet)
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Elvis' BMW grand reopening of the Zentrum museum fit for a king: A restored classic BMW 507 that was once owned by Elvis Presley was unveiled during the event. The Zentrum is only the second place where the classic car has been displayed.
The new Zentrum museum features dozens of classics on display, ranging from a 1930 racing roadster called the Ihle DIXI, to the latest vehicles, such as the 2017 750i sedan and 650i grand coupe.
We’re also thrilled to showcase the classic BMW 507 once owned by Elvis Presley."
Presley began using the car in 1958 to go between his home in Bad Nauheim and the U.S. Army Base in Friedberg, Germany.
After passing through several owners, it was discovered in the summer of 2014 in California. While the car was in poor condition, BMW Group Classic began a restoration, and two years later it was ready for display.
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BMW spokesman Steve Wilson said Presley’s BMW 507 will be on display at the Zentrum for several months.
The ceremony was attended by Manfred Erlacher, president and CEO of BMW Manufacturing,
“The Zentrum is symbolic of many things, but first and foremost, it is the only BMW museum in America," said Erlacher. “It is also a landmark, a gathering place and a venue where BMW displays and celebrates its history.”
The display of BMW’s historic fleet includes current models, including the X series, manufactured at the Spartanburg plant.
“It’s fantastic,” said Teel Hoeffel, who attended the ceremony. “Everything came together beautifully.”
(News, Source;SM/ElvisInfoNet)
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Elvis fans shocked by Priscilla on UK TV Show: The UK Elvis fans are asking what has Priscilla Presley done to her face? While Priscilla Presley is a grandmother of 71, this week she sent shockwaves through social media after making a rare appearance on British TV.
And it wasn't her words about late husband Elvis on UK TV's Lorraine show that got people talking – it was her hauntingly youthful looks.
The 71-year-old sported a smooth, wrinkle-free complexion that seemed to defy the laws of nature.
After falling prey to unqualified plastic surgery conman Daniel Serrano back in 2008, many assumed the botched work would put the redhead off cosmetic procedures for life.
It would appear they were mistaken…
Many were also quick to point out the lack of movement in her features as she chatted away.
Despite both admitting to infidelities during their
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marriage, Elvis and Priscilla remained close after their split.
And she had nothing but good things to say about the music legend.
"There was no one else like him... He was fantastic. Caring, empathetic, all those things," she gushed.
"He had his moods as well, but they were mostly creativity driven as he was into his career," she went on.
"He gave me so much pleasure and joy. He deserves every bit of the success he's had."
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Elvis & Orchestra Australian & NZ Tour dates: Following on from the release of last year’s incredible million-selling album, "If I Can Dream" is the confirmation of the 2017 tour of Australia and New Zealand for this new "live concert experience" featuring Elvis backed by a 40 piece orchestra
The tour features Elvis’ voice and image on the big screen while a 40 piece orchestra play live along to his vocals.
The new orchestral Elvis album, The Wonder of You, is released on October 21 and features new versions of Suspicious Minds, Kentucky Rain, Amazing Grace and Always on My Mind.
The tour is endorsed by Priscilla Presley and EPE and will be launched in the UK next month before the Australian leg next year.
“What an honour for us to be able to produce a live concert experience that evolved out of what has become a very prestigious and beloved album backed by a full and rich symphony orchestra,” Priscilla noted in a statement.
The first album went Number 1 in Australia and EPE hope the concerts will be sellouts
Tickets go on sale 10am, October 19. CLICK HERE for ticket info & purchasing
The Australian & NZ Tour dates so far confirmed.
Friday 26 May 2017 – Perth Arena, Perth
Sunday 28 May 2017 – Adelaide Ent Centre, Adelaide
Thursday 1 June 2017 – Brisbane Ent Centre
Friday 2 June 2017 – ICC Theatre, Sydney
Friday 9 June 2017 – Margaret Court Arena, Melbourne
Sunday 11 June 2017 – Derwent Ent Centre, Tasmania
Friday 7 July 2017 – Horncastle Arena, Christchurch
Sunday 9 July 2017 – Vector Arena, Auckland
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New 'Grand Opening' Graceland October Auction: The last weekend in October marks a special time at Graceland - the Grand Opening Weekend of The Guest House at Graceland. Just steps from the gates of Graceland, this new luxury hotel is a dream realized for EPE Inc. Inspired by the same Southern hospitality that Elvis was known for, this world class hotel features a host of contemporary amenities, two full-service restaurants, a 464 seat theater, conference and event facilities, and so much more. One of the first events to be held in the new, state-of-the-art theater during this celebration weekend, will be the Auction at Graceland on October 29, 2016.
The auction features the one and only “Aqua Blue Vine” Jumpsuit, Elvis’ full set of fingerprints on an original 1970 Beverly Hills Police Department fingerprint card, a plethora of Elvis personally owned and worn jewelry including a sparkling collection of rings, an historic collection of Sun Records artifacts from members of the “Million Dollar Quartet" and so much more! Four pieces of jewelry once personally owned by Lisa Marie Presley will also be auctioned with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Elvis Presley Charitable Foundation, to launch a new Graceland Auctions initiative where fans and collectors can now contribute a portion of proceeds from the sale of their artifacts to the Foundation.
Auction highlights include:
- Elvis Aqua Blue Vine" Jumpsuit worn on Stage in 1973-74 Estimate: $250,000-350,000 |
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- Elvis 1970 Lion Head Ring Estimate: $15,000-20,000
- Complete Set of Elvis’ Fingerprints on 1970 Beverly Hills Police Department Application for Permit to Carry a Concealed Weapon Estimate: $30,000-40,000
- Original 1954 Record Stamper for Sun Records 209, Elvis Presley’s "That's All Right” Estimate: $30,000-40,000
- Original 1954 SUN Stamper for “Blue Moon of Kentucky” Estimate: $20,000-30,000
- Set of 3 Sun Record Company Checks for Elvis Presley, Scotty Moore and Bill Black as payment for a recording session on November 15, 1954 for "I’m Left, You’re Right, My Baby’s Gone” Estimate: $20,000-25,000
- 1971 Elvis Diamond and Gold Cameo Ring Gifted to Janelle McComb Estimate: $30,000-40,000
- 1956 Elvis Signed Application for Screen Actors Guild: $10,000-15,000
Click here to Graceland Auctions for info
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'Elvis – Turn Around, Look At Me! – June 74' new Import Box-set: Recently announced by the Rock'n'Roll Majesty label, a new 4-CD "Longbox" set soon to be released with the following four June 1974 shows.
CD 1) Civic Center, Amarillo, Texas, 19-06-1974
CD 2) Convention Center, Cleveland, Ohio, 21-06-1974
CD 3) Milwaukee Arena, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 28-06-1974 Evening Show
CD 4) Municipal Auditorium, Kansas City, Missouri, 29-06-1974 Evening Show
EIN Notes that all these performances have been previously released, two as official FTDs!
The 19-06-1974 Amarillo show was released by FTD on 'Rockin' Across Texas' (see review here)
The 21-06-1974 Cleveland show was released by FTD on 'Sold Out!' (see review here)
The 28-06-1974 Milwaukee show via the Memory label as 'In Dreams Of Yesterday'
The 29-06-1974 Kansas City show via the Fort Baxter 'A Profile The King On Stage Vol.1'
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New ‘Suspicious Minds’ Elvis with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra: The Wall Street Journal is now helping promote the new album by Elvis with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
'The Wonder of You' is out later this month and features more of Presley’s upbeat numbers, including one of his biggest hits, “Suspicious Minds.”
The album’s producer Nick Patrick says they used Presley’s original vocals, noting the number is “perfectly suited for a symphonic treatment.”
Originally written by Mark James in 1968, “Suspicious Minds” became a No. 1 hit for Presley a year later. Over the years, artists like the Fine Young Cannibals, Dwight Yoakam and Waylon Jennings recorded versions of their own.
Along with “Suspicious Minds,” the album features “A Big Hunk O’ Love,” “I Got a Thing About You Baby,” and “Always on My Mind.”
Patrick says this time around, they approached the recording and arrangements differently.
“We wanted to create a more upbeat, ‘celebratory ‘ feeling for the listener. We worked more from the ground up, adding rhythm elements first and then adding the orchestral parts later in the process. This gave us the ability to focus on the rhythmic energy of the songs and help us understand what Elvis was responding to during the original recordings.”
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Scottish brewers BOTH change their names to Elvis following legal dispute: Don't Be Cruel, is what the co-founders of hip Scottish beer brand, Brewdog, are asking of EPE's legal team.
It would seem that James Watt and Martin Dickie - who founded the brand back in 2007 - are All Shook Up by the thought of being sued by the team representing The King.
The move comes as the brewery faces legal action from the Suspicious Minds at EPE who are not entirely impressed at BrewDog’s decision to name their grapefruit & blood orange IPA, Elvis Juice.
The newly titled Elvis Dickie argued, “We would like to recommend that Presley’s Estate diverts its attention to another potential source of quick remuneration: a brewery that calls itself ‘The King’ of beer.”
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EPE are claiming that the name infringes upon the image rights of the late icon. James and Martin (sorry, Elvis and Elvis) have responded to this allegation in a typically quirky fashion.
They claim that the name Elvis is not exclusive to one man and, to prove their point, they've BOTH taken on the legendary mantle.
And they have now issued a tongue-in-cheek response to the late singer's estate.
Elvis Watt said, “We’re Caught In A Trap and suggest the grey-suited Hound Dogs at the Presley estate recognise that the name Elvis is not exclusive.
"So, in an effort to Patch It Up, we’ve changed our names to highlight our Burning Love for the best grapefruit IPA out there.
From this point forward, Elvis Juice is named after us, the brewers formerly known as James and Martin.
"We may even file a case against Mr Presley for using our names on all his records without our written permission.”
BrewDog launched the Elvis Juice IPA earlier this year and it has become one of their best-selling products. Here's hoping that there's a Little Less Conversation about suing and little more peaceful beer drinking.
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New Vintage Rock ELVIS Edition: Out this week in the UK is a new ELVIS Collectors Edition of the Vintage Rock UK magazine.
Overseas countries, including Australia, will see it in the shops in a few weeks.
The new ELVIS magazine features articles on the '68 Comeback Special, Aloha From Hawaii, an essential guide through Elvis Las Vegas years and a look at Elvis fashion.
It is 132 pages packed full of Elvis material, available worldwide through good newsagents
Back in 2011 EIN reviewed the very first issue of Vintage Rock and have been similarly impressed with subsequent editions.
Go here to our Vintage Rock Issue 1 review
(News, Source;ElvisInfoNet)
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October FTD Releases: FTD have confirmed two new releases for later this month including 'Elvis Gold Records Vol.4' as a Classic Album that we already knew about. The second release is the 'TODAY' album as a special release using the Original Studio Session.
- 'Elvis’ Gold Records Volume 4' (2-CD) 'Classic Album'
It was 10 years after the release of Elvis’ Golden Records in 1958, that RCA Victor released 'Elvis’ Gold Records Volume 4.' It contained seven ‘B’ sides and only five ‘A’ sides. Whether at the behest of Colonel Tom Parker, or RCA, the philosophy of not including tracks that already featured on existing albums weakened what could have been a more powerful and hit-laden compilation. Although omitted from Volume 3 for the same reason, the addition of “Can’t Help Falling In Love”, “Return To Sender” would surely have enhanced it’s sales potential and the inclusion of “Crying In The Chapel” (albeit included on How Great Thou Art in 1967) should have provided the icing on the cake. However, for dedicated Elvis fans, it was still rewarding to get these songs on a long-playing album for the first time such as “Love Letters”, “It Hurts Me” and “A Mess Of Blues”.
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Other hits that could have featured are added to Disc 1 as Bonus Tracks plus some unreleased studio outtakes while Disc 2 features the entire original album in glorious mono!
CD 1– The Original Stereo Album
1. Love Letters 2 Witchcraft 3 It Hurts Me 4 What'd I Say 5 Please Don't Drag That String Around 6 Indescribably Blue 7 Devil in Disguise 8 Lonely Man 9 A Mess of Blues 10 Ask Me 11 Ain't That Loving You Baby 12 Just Tell Her Jim Said Hello Bonus Songs 13 Wild in the Country 14 Viva Las Vegas 15 I'm Yours (single version) 16 Come What May 17 Fools Fall in Love - OUTTAKES: 18 Lonely Man – take 3* 19 A Mess of Blues – splice of take 4* & 3 20 Just Tell Her Jim Said Hello – take 3 21 Kiss Me Quick – takes 8* & 9* 22 Suspicion – splice of takes 4 & 5* 23 Gonna Get Back Home Somehow take 4* 24 What'd I Say – splice of takes 3* & 4/M |
CD 2 - The Original Mono Album
1 Love Letters 2 Witchcraft 3 It Hurts Me 4 What'd I Say 5 Please Don't Drag That String Around 6 Indescribably Blue 7 Devil in Disguise 8 Lonely Man 9 A Mess of Blues 10 Ask Me 11 Ain't That Loving You Baby 12 Just Tell Her Jim Said Hello.
- “TODAY – The Original Session Mixes” Special VINYL 2-LP Set
THE ORIGINAL SESSION MIXES
Side A -
1) Susan When She Tried 2) Woman Without Love 3) Shake A Hand 4) Fairytale 5) Green, Green Grass Of Home
Side B -
!) Bringin’ It Back 2) )T-R-O-U-B-L-E 3) Pieces Of My Life 4) I Can Help 5) And I Love You So
THE OUTTAKES
Side C -
1) T-R-O-U-B-L-E - take 1 2) Fairytale - takes 1,2 4:33 3) Susan When She Tried – takes 1,2 4) Shake A Hand - take 1 3:49 5) Tiger Man – informal jam
Side D -
1) Green, Green Grass Of Home – take 1 2) Bringin’ It Back - take 1 3) I Can Help – master 4) Shake A Hand - take 2 5) Susan When She Tried – take 3
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Graceland Goes Pink in October for Breast Cancer Awareness: As they do every year Elvis Presley's Graceland will light up pink during the month of October to remind everyone of the benefits of early detection in the battle against breast cancer.
Graceland joins hundreds of famous monuments, buildings and landmarks around the world that are shining pink lights as symbols of hope and empowerment.
Graceland will remain pink during the whole month of October.
For more information on how you can help raise awareness, visit Australian Breast Cancer Research.
(News, Source;EPE/ElvisInfoNet)
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'The Hometown Shows' FTD In-depth Review: FTD's new release 'ELVIS: The Hometown Shows' is another double-CD this time focusing on Elvis' Memphis performance from 1974 / 75. It features two legendary shows from the Mid-South Coliseum, Memphis, the March 17, 1974 (Evening show) and June 10, 1975 performance.
The March 17, 1974 ES soundboard is a brand new unreleased show, while June 10 1975 is one of Elvis' best mid-seventies concerts which has been previously out on bootleg. Both are excellent shows and in GREAT sound.
This 1975 concert provided us with the great Ed Bonja cover photo for the 'From EP Boulevard' album so you know Elvis was up for a good time!
Go here as Elvis soundboard super-collector Geoffrey McDonnell & EIN's Piers Beagley check out this new FTD Memphis double-pack and discover both the good and the disappointing facts about this new FTD release
(FTD Reviews, Source;GM/PB/ElvisInformationNetwork)
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'Never Been to Graceland' Short Film in Production: “Never Been to Graceland” is a feature length film about several people whose their lives become unexpectedly intertwined when a long-lost Elvis Presley song is supposedly found. This crew is bringing Elvis Presley back to life - almost 40 years after he died. But The King isn't the climax of this tale.
Justin Gausman, the director and writer, said "King is a four letter word as far as we are concerned. We're focused on the importance of the music and how that affects people."
The film - 'Never Been to Graceland' - tells the story of a reporter and Elvis fan traveling to Rapid City - searching for a long-lost Presley recording.
Viewers are drawn into this plot which has a message of hope.
Gausman said "Whether you're young, old, whatever - music changes people, affects people, and saves people."
And it hits close to home for the movie's director and writer - Justin Gausman.
'Never Been to Graceland' was inspired by his personal story.
Gausman said "I was kind of in a place 5 years ago where I needed some hope. And Elvis' music gave me some hope."
The Hot Springs local normally writes comedy - but this short film is his take on drama.
And this Rapid City business was a match.
The movie has been in the works for about 3 years now.
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But, the film is expected to be released next August - in honor of the King of Rock and Roll's death - the 40th anniversary.
Calabrese said "Everyone has something they can connect to, regardless of what it is. Music is universal." 'Never Been to Graceland' will be available to watch online once it's released.
Go here to their facebook page for more info and movie photos
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'Too Late For Goodbyes' New Import CD: Straight Arrow is pleased to bring you a new double CD dedicated to Elvis' May ’77 tour. The Knoxville, May 20th, 1977 tour opening show is previously unreleased. This recording was taken directly from a recently found original audience-recorded mastertape of excellent sound quality! This historic concert was never before available in decent sound… until now! The Largo, May 22nd, 1977 show was first released 22 ago but now it is the right time for a proper re-release. We dug up the original cassette and restored it from scratch. Knoxville is a solid tour opening concert. ”And I Love You So” and ”Hurt” are performed really well but one highlight stands out, an amazing performance of „How Great Thou Art“. Largo was affected by sound problems and Elvis changed the microphone several times. Nevertheless he was in a very good mood, and he gave decent performances of songs like ”Fairytale”, ”Funny How Time Slips Away” and ”My Way”. Includes rare photos taken in Knoxville and Largo and a newspaper review of the May 22nd, Largo concert.
It’s new STRAIGHT ARROW so you know what to expect!
Go to 'All The CD News 2016' for full tracklisting
(News, Source;ElvisInfoNet)
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‘Silver Screen Treasures 1965-1969’ Bootleg Boxset: Do Elvis collectors really need yet more of these movie outtakes that we already own re-released one more time?
Apparently so as part two of this series has been announced - ‘Silver Screen Treasures 1965-1969’
The publicity notes.. Again this marvelous 6 cd set is something special.
With 5 individual jewelcases, packed in lp sized box including oversized booklet this set will bring you back to the old days of cd/vinyl packaging. Something deluxe!
In this second volume a SIXTH DISC is included with uncut session parts, an interesting listening!
This release features mostly alternate versions from all of Elvis movie sessions during 1965-1969. A fantastic release with a lot of surprises, in a fantastic sound and running order.
Disc 5 contains mostly transfers directly from acetates, those were cut straight after or during the sessions.
A very limited edition so get it while you can.
Go to 'All The CD News 2016' for full tracklisting
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'The Death and Resurrection of Elvis Presley' - Book Review: Elvis Aaron Presley is more popular today than ever, yet he died nearly forty years ago. His music is constantly remixed and re-released to a new generation of fans, and his image thrives in popular art and culture. Elvis is the subject of some truly astonishing rumours and legends, including the one that he never actually died. In the new book, The Death and Resurrection of Elvis Presley, author Ted Harrison asks what lies behind the remarkable resurrection in popular culture of the King of Rock 'n' Roll. It tells the story of Elvis after Elvis. It shows how his estate, which was pillaged by his manager, was saved through the business acumen and financial vision of his ex-wife Priscilla Presley. It explores a spiritual dimension to the Elvis revival, where fans create a fantasy quasi-religion through which they blend and confuse Elvis and Jesus.
Published in 2016 this is a thoroughly researched book that brings us up-to-date with recent developments. Harrison draws on existing publications on the same topic, as well as websites and correspondence, conversations and interviews with many Elvis fans and associates conducted over 25 years, to make a well-argued case. He finally proposes possible future directions for this extraordinary Elvis phenomenon.
Go here as EIN book review Susan MacDougall explores this fascinating book and decides whether Elvis fans need to discover what the myth is all about.
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“I’ve Got A Thing About You Baby” Elvis & RPO Preview: Elvis Music has published a preview of the remixed “I’ve Got A Thing About You Baby” from the forthcoming release of Elvis Presley With The Royal Philharmonic, 'The Wonder Of You'.
The publicity notes, “I’ve Got A Thing About You Baby” originally recorded at Stax Studios in 1973 and featured heavily in Elvis’ 1970s live shows, this song takes on a new life with bright orchestral accompaniment from the renowned Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. - CLICK HERE TO LISTEN
EIN NOTES - Elvis NEVER EVER played this song in concert. Stating that this song "was featured heavily in Elvis’ 1970s live shows" is pure BS and shows how little "Elvis Music" knows or cares about the real Elvis. This is only about the money. Col Parker sure is laughing now...
'The Wonder of You' is released on October 21st.
Pre-order your copy now see details below.
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Kate Moss looks rock-chic in Elvis themed denim shirt: Kate Moss is one of the most iconic faces of the fashion industry, so it is no wonder that she was invited to attend one of the most prestigious style events of the year - the Dior show at Paris Fashion Week. And what else would you wear as a super-model in 2016 but an ELVIS denim shirt!
The super-model, 42, upper the glamour for her day by sporting a chic denim shirt emblazoned with Elvis Presley-themed decoration, formal trousers and a sleek blow-dry.
She added an edgier vibe to the formal strides, the Rimmel ambassador layered an oversized blue denim shirt on top, emblazoned with Elvis Presley themed decoration
Her shirt was adorned with sporadic diamantés and featured printed images all relating to Elvis on it - such as his face, a figure of him dancing and the phrase 'Can't help falling in love' towards the bottom.
Not only stylish, the ode to the famous rocker simultaneously showed off the blonde's slightly grungy style that she is so famous for.
Keeping the look very current and on-trend, Kate added a thin black choker to her neck and dressed her feet with classic leather stiletto ankle boots, with a pointed toe.
The fashion house's collection was its first under new artistic director Maria Grazia Chiuri, and was said to mark the brand's new direction.
Now EIN doesn't feel so bad wearing our well-worn Elvis shirts!!!
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'The Wonder Of You/If I Can Dream' Elvis/RPO Double set: Yet another version of the new 'Wonder Of You' album has been announced. A double-CD combining both the new album as well as the previous 'If I Can Dream'. I am not sure why any Elvis fans would need this - but it does have a cute alternate cover. So far you can only pre-order this via Amazon in Germany and Japan.
SEE below for Pre-order info for other CD versions.
The Wonder Of You: Elvis Presley With The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra presents the iconic artist’s unmistakable voice and most dramatic original performances augmented with lush new orchestral accompaniment. Recorded at Abbey Road Studios featuring beloved Presley classics along with several surprises, standout tracks include a sultry new version of “A Big Hunk O’ Love,” the glorious “Amazing Grace,” and a stunning new take on “Always On My Mind.”
'The Wonder Of You: Elvis Presley With The Royal Philharmonic' VINYL release is presented in beautiful gatefold packaging and pressed on 150g vinyl.
'The Wonder Of You: Elvis Presley With The Royal Philharmonic' DELUXE Edition includes 3 additional tracks on CD, two, 150 gram LPs in a gatefold package, poster and a 12 page booklet, all housed in a 12”x 12” lift off box.
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Pre-Order- 'The Wonder Of You' Elvis Presley With The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra: You can Pre-Order the CD or vinyl versions now through Amazon or AmazonUK. EIN has been informed that the "Deluxe box-set" and vinyl versions will however not be released until December 2, 2016
The CD versions will be out world-wide - October 21, 2016
The Wonder Of You: Elvis Presley With The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra presents the iconic artist’s unmistakable voice and most dramatic original performances augmented with lush new orchestral accompaniment. Recorded at Abbey Road Studios in London with acclaimed producers Don Reedman and Nick Patrick, the album spans a variety of musical styles that Elvis embraced, from rock and gospel to country and ballads. Featuring beloved Presley classics along with several surprises, standout tracks include a sultry new version of “A Big Hunk O’ Love,” the glorious “Amazing Grace,” the heartfelt emotion of “Kentucky Rain” and a stunning new take on the classic “Always On My Mind.” The new album is the follow-up to the global phenomenon 'If I Can Dream' released in 2015.
'The Wonder Of You: Elvis Presley With The Royal Philharmonic' VINYL release is presented in beautiful gatefold packaging and pressed on 150g vinyl.
'The Wonder Of You: Elvis Presley With The Royal Philharmonic' DELUXE Edition includes 3 additional tracks on CD, two, 150 gram LPs in a gatefold package, a poster suitable for framing and a 12 page booklet, all housed in a 12”x 12” lift off box. |
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Cliff Richard duets with Elvis on new album: Sir Cliff Richard will “duet” with Elvis and 'Blues Suede Shoes' on Cliff's new album, announced just days after the singer was told that he will not be charged over allegations of historical sexual abuse.
Sir Cliff, 75, will make his pop comeback on a new collection of classic rock ‘n’roll covers released in November.
Sir Cliff has hit sights set on a Christmas #1, after the Crown Prosecution confirmed the decision not to prosecute him over allegations. Sir Cliff said it was time to return to “the thing I love best”, on an album, called 'Just… Fabulous Rock ‘n’ Roll', which celebrates a “more innocent time”.
The album features new renditions of seminal tracks such as Roll Over Beethoven, Great Balls of Fire, Sweet Little Sixteen, the highlight is a “duet” between Sir Cliff and Elvis on Blue Suede Shoes. Richard, originally styled as a British rival to “the King”, admitted that he owed his career to Elvis.
Sir Cliff was unable to fulfil his dream of duetting with Elvis before the star’s 1977 death. But studio trickery, endorsed by the Presley estate, finally allows their voices to share the same song. Previous posthumous Elvis duets have featured Susan Boyle and Barbra Streisand.
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EIN's Elvis Facebook page this week celebrates its 20,000 members! - including several of Elvis' own friends and colleagues
So Elvis fans don't miss out on these rare and exciting photographs.
Now with over thousands of great photos, News and with more added every day – including YouTube footage.
Click here to Facebook - Elvis Information Network group.
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Nashville Elvis Festival 2017 - Tickets On Sale: Fans from around the world will gather in Music City for the Nashville Elvis Festival - a premier Elvis event unlike any other, celebrating the music and legacy of Elvis Presley. Join us for a weekend of live music performances, celebrity appearances, on-stage interviews with Elvis’ friends and band members and ETA artists. Nashville Elvis Festival will be hosted by Tom Brown a longtime host of select Elvis Week events. March 30 - April 2, 2017.
Donnie Sumner just added to the line up - Donnie Sumner spent nearly eight years by the side of his friend Elvis Presley - first as the lead vocalist and arranger of J.D. Sumner and the Stamps and later as a constant houseguest, companion, back-up singer, arranger and |
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associate musician. Donnie was responsible for all the Elvis vocal arrangements from 1973-1976, before departing to pursue full-time ministry. Donnie is a GRAMMY-nominated songwriter, with Elvis himself recording two of his country songs: “Mr. Song Man" and "I Miss You.” Donnie will join us as a Special Guest at TCB Session #2 as well as our Elvis Gospel Event - Don't miss it!
Also included are two special events worth noting.
TCB SESSION #1 - 68 SINGER SPECIAL ACOUSTIC JAM RECREATION
Hosted by Tom Brown and featuring Jay Dupuis with members of the EAS Band and special appearances by Jerry Schilling and D.J. Fontana.
Transport yourself back in time to 1968, and attend the taping of NBC's "Singer Presents Elvis". Paragon Studios will play the role of NBC Studio 4 in Burbank and Jay Dupuis, the 2014 UETA winner and co-star of the Elvis Lives Tour, will take on the iconic role of Elvis, performing the "'68 Comeback Special" acoustic jam in the round - up close and personal.
TCB SESSION #2 - ELVIS RECORDING SESSION RECREATION
Hosted by Tom Brown and featuring a special appearance by Jerry Schilling.
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If you've ever wanted to know what it was like to be in the studio with Elvis, this is your chance! Step back in time as Bill Cherry, 2009 UETA winner, recreates a Nashville recording session, celebrating Elvis songs recorded in Music City. Paragon Studios will play the role of Nashville's famed RCA Studio B.
Tickets to the TCB sessions are limited - Go HERE to Nashville Elvis Festival 2017 to check out the schedule.
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| News from earlier last week . . . |
Elvis Presley neat on-line Biograpy: "Simply Knowledge" is an educational website that "Guides with the right knowledge and right attitude". It is an ocean of knowledge, both in English and Hindi encompassing every detail and each facet of human life which ‘one must know’ in order to grow and attain the summits of success.
One of the biographies featured is of course Elvis Presley. It is a neat bio overview for younger (and older) readers.
"The man who created and popularised rock ‘n’ roll music was a talented white man, an American singer and entertainer with his roots in Southern music – Elvis Presley. Elvis had drop-dead good looks and was extremely charming. Even though global telecommunication during his time was at a nascent stage, Elvis Presley made international television history with a worldwide live broadcast of his television special ‘Elvis - Aloha from Hawaii’, via satellite. Come, let us
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journey through the life and times of this heartthrob of millions, whose music has left a revolutionary imprint on our minds".
Click here to 'Biography of Elvis Presley | Simply Knowledge' to check it out.
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It was 60 years ago - Elvis rocked Tupelo: Sixty years ago on September 26th 1956 an all-conquering Elvis returned to Tupelo and the Mississippi Alabama Fair stage to show one and all that the young kid who left Tupelo was now the world's biggest super-star. After all, it was only 11 years previously in 1945 that he had only managed fifth place at the Mississippi Alabama Fair Talent show.
With both Gladys and Vernon in attendance, as Tupelo historian Roy Turner notes - "Seeing the look on his parents' face, hearing the roar of the Tupelo crowd, he felt it could never be better than this. He was home."
This month Erik Lorentzen publishes a special book on this stunning event.
The newly discovered photos that EIN has seen are sensational...
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'Elvis’s Army' New book: 'Elvis’s Army' - Cold War GIs and the Atomic Battlefield' is a new book from author Brian McAllister Linn.
When the U.S. Army drafted Elvis Presley in 1958, it quickly set about transforming the King of Rock and Roll from a rebellious teen idol into a clean-cut GI. Trading in his gold-trimmed jacket for standard-issue fatigues, Elvis became a model soldier in an army facing the unprecedented challenge of building a fighting force for the Atomic Age.
In an era that threatened Soviet-American thermonuclear annihilation, the army declared it could limit atomic warfare to the battlefield. From massive garrisons in Germany and Korea to nuclear tests to portable atomic weapons, the army reinvented itself. Its revolution in warfare required an equal revolution in personnel: the new army needed young officers and soldiers who were highly motivated, well trained, and technologically adept. Drafting Elvis demonstrated that even this icon of youth culture was not too cool to wear the army’s uniform.
The army of the 1950s was America’s most racially and economically egalitarian institution, providing millions with education, technical skills, athletics, and other opportunities. With the cooperation of both the army and the media, military service became a common theme in television, music, and movies, and part of this generation’s identity. Brian Linn traces the origins, evolution, and ultimate failure of the army’s attempt to transform itself for atomic warfare, revealing not only the army’s vital role in creating Cold War America but also the experiences of its forgotten soldiers.
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The Roanoke Times review nicely notes... "In considering the long hard period of transformation, one ponders the profound commentary of Elvis Presley’s first sergeant: “By submitting to the draft and entering the Army as an ordinary private, Elvis accepted the discipline of an institution that had come to play a vital role in transforming men from assorted backgrounds into soldiers and Americans.” A condensed version of those lines might stand as a pretty good inscription on the Elvis’ tombstone."
Hardcover - 464 pages - $30 - Out Now -
ISBN 9780674737686
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Australian Festival "Elvis Express" tickets Sold Out: The Sydney TrainLink Elvis Express to Parkes Elvis Festival for January 2017 has once again proven to be the most popular mode of transport for rockin’ n rollin’ into Parkes, having sold out all 400 seats in five hours.
A highlight of the Parkes Elvis Festival each year is the Elvis Express, that this year will depart Sydney’s Central Station on January 12, 2017. Tickets went on sale 4 months before the iconic event.
Passengers will be dressed in their finest Elvis costumes and experience live entertainment before arriving at Parkes Railway Station where thousands of locals are expected to welcome them for the festival’s 25th birthday celebrations.
“The fact that the Elvis Express sold out in a matter of hours is a great sign of the excitement that’s building for this milestone year,” festival director Cathy Treasure said. “The Elvis Express is a unique experience and we’re planning on putting on an unforgettable experience for all those on board.”
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| EIN exclusives and News from earlier in September . . . |
'Elvis' Obscure Awards' - New Gates of Graceland: Elvis won Grammy awards, a Golden Globe and many more - but do you know about his Golden Boot awards, Laurel "Top Ten Name Power Star 1963" award or GeeGee awards?
You can find out about a few of the more obscure awards that Elvis received on this month's EPE Gates of Graceland episode.
Host Tom Brown and Graceland Director of Archives Angie Marchese take a tour of the Hall of Gold at Graceland and showcase a few of the more interesting awards Elvis won.
Video Runs 7 minutes
Click here to YouTube to see this Gates of Graceland episode.
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Henrik Knudsen fined $75,000 for use of Graceland name!: Henrik Knudsen of Elvis Unlimited and the "Graceland" Museum Randers in Denmark has been fined $75 thousand in favour of EPE Inc. The payment will be transferred to the accounts of the estate of ABG / EPE.
The Danish commercial court ruled this week that that the Museum of Jutland has violated the rights of the heirs of Presley, copying the American house in Memphis, which still attracts more than 600 thousand visitors a year.
After the lawsuit was filed, the title was changed from "Graceland Randers". The Museum, owned by Henrik Knudsen, the self-proclaimed "professional Elvis fan", collected about six thousand exhibits. After its opening in 2011, he became one of 50 major attractions of Denmark.
Last year, Knudsen admitted that the lawsuit from Elvis Presley Enterprises took him by surprise. He claims that he voiced the idea of creating a Danish Graceland in 2005 and fans of the king
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had every opportunity in order to prevent the use of the name of the original estate in the project.
"Everything I did, my heart prompted. I'm a die-hard fan of Elvis, and I was doing all of this with no investment," he says.
The publication notes that the court, obliging the owner of the Museum to pay $ 75 thousand, yet acquitted him on a number of counts, including the sale of counterfeit Souvenirs.
The Elvis Museum was opened in 2011. All the exhibits from the personal collection of Henrik Knudsen. On the eve of the opening of the Museum he claimed to have had the support from ex-wife Priscilla.
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New Elvis Biopic Being Shot at Graceland: Weinstein Television is developing the first-ever scripted Elvis Presley television biopic to be shot at Graceland, the company announced on Wednesday.
The eight to ten part series will explore every aspect of the King of Rock n’ Roll’s life with access to Elvis’ personal archives including journals, clothing, automobiles and Graceland. The project is based on the 1982 book “Elvis” by author Dave Marsh.
Priscilla Presley is attached as an executive producer, and the production is working in full partnership with the Presley Estate. Harvey Weinstein and Jerry Schilling will also exec produce.
“I’m a big fan of Harvey Weinstein’s independent films,” said Priscilla. “I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to work with him on this show and tell the story of how Elvis changed the culture of music and initiated a revolution that changed the world.”
No network is currently attached to this Elvis project, but it will be soon be discussed.
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“We are excited to work with Harvey Weinstein and the team on this special project,” said Jamie Salter, CEO of ABG, “Partnering with producers of this caliber enables us to provide viewers with a new and original experience that is as captivating as the King himself.”
“This project will truly honor everything that made Elvis Presley a central figure of our time. This format enables us to do justice to Elvis’ rich and compelling story, which will be sure to thrill audiences.”
“To this day, Elvis is one of the few that lives up to the word ‘icon’. It’s an incredible opportunity to be the first-ever scripted TV series to shoot at Graceland and have access to Elvis’ personal archives. Elvis redefined an entire generation’s relationship to music and pop culture. This show will be an authentic and riveting look at how that came about from start to finish.”
The project will be overseen by Megan Spanjian who heads scripted television for TWC.
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Elvis Files Magazine Issue 17 OUT SOON: It's hard to believe that The Elvis Files Magazine is about to enter its fifth year of publication.
Erik Lorentzen reminds everyone that it is time to renew any annual subscriptions.
Issue # 17 is heading towards the printers.
"Better than ever and second to none".
What a GREAT cover shot
And check out some example pages below - lots to read, previously unpublished photos and newly discovered articles. Plus Elvis in Las Vegas 1973-74 - This issue looks like it will be one of the best.
Subscribe annually for 4 issues by sending €58 by PayPal to: sales@elvisfiles.no
Or also €15 for a single issue
or click here to Elvis Files subscriptions
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Larry Muhoberac, Elvis piano man, in Sydney nursing home: It has been sadly reported that Larry Muhoberac is now living in a nursing home on the Sydney Central Coast. It was Muhoberac who played piano for Elvis' at his sensational Las Vegas return to live performing.
In fact, Larry Muhoberac’s hands have also doubled for Elvis’ in several movie scenes of The King playing the piano.
And while Elvis left the building long ago, Muhoberac who also played alongside Ray Charles, Neil Diamond and Barbra Streisand before moving to Australia with his wife Andra in 1986 - is now living at a nursing home near Sydney.
Sadly Muhoberac’s communication skills are not what they were, after being diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, but the 79-year-old feels like getting his blue suede shoes on when he hears an Elvis song. |
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“Clearly something different and something significant happens when Elvis comes on,” wife Andra said.
In an interview early last year, Muhoberac recalled his first meeting with The King at Graceland.
“My initial impression was that he was very quiet. Nothing outrageous. No outrageous behaviour, at that time he didn’t have all the guards. He had one person at the gate to see who was coming in. I drove up. The guard says, ‘Well, go around back’. I drove up the driveway and went to the back door. He still had a screen-door entrance and everything else.”
He has fond memories of working on four of Elvis’ films — Frankie And Johnny (1966), Paradise Hawaiian Style (1966), Speedway (1968) and Stay Away Joe (1968) after moving to Memphis to find his musical fortune.
“The movie cues, the underscore cues, were done with a full orchestra and a rhythm section but when it came time to do the single songs, which were the performance numbers in the movie, we’d be over at Radio Recorders, which is a more intimate environment for recording, and it would just be the band and a rhythm section and sometimes The Jordanaires and the Anita Kerr Singers,” he recalled.
He remembers working with Elvis, Charles and Streisand with great affection.
“It was great fun and you got to see Hollywood. We were looked after really well. All the times were good.”
Muhoberac said Elvis had “a great feeling for the timing of the song. He contributed that and that was a major contribution. If a song was a little under or over the tempo, Elvis was very aware of that.”
He said he was shocked when he saw Elvis on TV shortly before his death at the age of 42 in 1977.
“You’ve got to realise that (Elvis) was a physical fitness fanatic,” he said.
“Then I saw him on TV and I couldn’t believe it. Something had happened. All the dissipated features, the general lack of physical health. He did not look healthy. He looked very ill.”
“You know, of all the people I have ever worked with the only person people ever ask about is Elvis. At the time you just did your job,” he said.
And with Elvis’ timeless music as a comfort, Muhoberac won’t be lonesome tonight.
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| 'All Shook Up' - FTD CD review: One of the best releases to highlight Larry Muhoberac's contribution on piano is this Midnight concert from August 26th 1969. The excitement of Elvis' return to live performances in August 1969 would never be repeated. On his Midnight shows Elvis had no time limit, was able to perform to his maximum and on this special night he was in a fabulously funny mood & as loose as a goose! ‘All Shook Up’ captures Elvis’ truly infectious laughter while at the same time Larry Muhoberac's piano driven mix. EIN sent Larry a copy of this great CD for his collection back in 2005. (FTD Review, Source: EIN) |
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Book Review: A Little Thing Called Life: Finally, Linda Thompson's memoir has been published.....and it has been well worth the wait! Linda's life, not only with Elvis, but with two other global icons and her own amazing career is an engrossing and revealing read.
Inside its nearly 400 pages Linda reveals her life as an individual, as a mother and as a partner. We learn of the similarities and differences between the three.
Alternating between the light, dark and shades of life in between, A Little Thing Called Life is an honest and intimate account of the incredible life of an amazing woman, from the three men who shared her life and her family to the highly successful and varied career that she continues to enjoy. (Book Review, Source: EIN)
Read Nigel Patterson's detailed review
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Million Dollar Quartet cancels Australian Tour!: Bad news for Aussies - the Australian tour of Tony award winning musical Million Dollar Quartet - announced only two months ago - has now been cancelled. No reason or details have been announced with the 'Australian Tour' still being noted on the MDQ official website.
EIN members are disappointed as we were all looking forward to seeing the award winning production.
The production, inspired by the true story of the famous 1956 recording session which brought together icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for the first and only time, was due to open at the Comedy Theatre in Melbourne on December 8, 2016 before heading to Sydney, Gold Coast, Adelaide and Perth.
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‘Million Dollar Quartet’ 60th anniversary finale in Vegas: With several shows closing this year in Las Vegas sadly the 'Million Dollar Quartet' show at Harrah’s is also going to close but on December 4, 2016 – sixty years to the day after that famous event on Dec. 4, 1956 when Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash and Carl Perkins all got together for a jam at Sam Phillips’ Records in Memphis.
The show opened in February 2013 and featured a talented cast of actors and musicians who played their own instruments onstage. Those in the current company include original cast members Rob Lyons (Carl Perkins), Martin Kaye (Jerry Lee Lewis) and Marc Donovan ( Sam Phillips). Elvis has been most recently portrayed by Justin Shandor (winner of the 2010 UETA competition in Memphis), and Scott Moreau has played Johnny Cash.
“Million Dollar Quartet” was easily one of the best musicals on The Strip, and is one of the rare shows where performers sing without backing tracks.
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The show was a massive success with more than 1,500 performances and will be fondly remembered for its charismatic cast, top-notch performances.
We recommend you see “Million Dollar Quartet” while you can!
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FTD Sept Releases - OUT NOW: The two FTD releases announced for early september are out now and at your Elvis dealer. Meanwhile 'Elvis' Gold Records Vol.4' will be released in a couple of weeks.
- 'Hometown Shows' new FTD CD - The 'Hometown Shows' is another FTD double-CD release this time focusing on Elvis' Memphis performance from 1974/75. It features two legendary shows from the Mid-South Coliseum, Memphis, the March 17, 1974 (evening show) and June 10, 1975 performance.
The March 17, 1974 ES soundboard is a brand new unreleased show, while June 10 1975 is one of Elvis' best mid-seventies concerts which has been previously out on bootleg, most recently on 'Bringing It All Back Home'. An excellent show in GREAT sound.
This 1975 concert provided us with the great Ed Bonja cover photo for the 'From EP Boulevard' album (below) so you know that Elvis was up for a good time!.
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Mastered by Jan Eliasson (Disc 1) and Vic Anesini (Disc 2) the release is a 5” 2CD FTD digipack.
Tracklist - Disc 1 - March 17, 1974 (evening show)
1 Also Sprach Zarathustra, 2 See See Rider, 3 I Got A Woman/Amen, 4 Love Me, 5 Trying To Get To You, 6 All Shook Up, 7 Steamroller Blues, 8 Teddy Bear/ Don’t Be Cruel, 9 Love Me Tender, 10 Johnny B. Goode, 11 Hound Dog, 12 Fever, 13 Polk Salad Annie, 14 Why Me Lord, 15 Suspicious Minds, 16. Introductions, 17 I Can’t Stop Loving You, 18 Help Me
19 An American Trilogy, 20. Let Me Be There, 21. Funny How Time Slips Away, 22 That’s All Right, 23. Can’t Help Falling In Love, 25. Closing Vamp - Go to 'Elvis FTD / SONY News 2016' for full tracklists.
'Elvis: His Songs of Praise' new FTD book/CD combo: Announced by FTD, the first of two volumes titled "Elvis: His Songs of Praise" from author Trevor Simpson. Both books will combine to over 700 pages chronicling the 100 sacred, spiritual and inspirational gospel songs sung by Elvis.
Volume 1 promises over 350 pages with lavishly illustrated high-quality images, many unseen photographs and graphics. Every song has been thoroughly researched in a similar manner to Trevor Simpson’s previous trilogy "Elvis: The Best of British”. |
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'The Wonder of You' 2017 European Tour: Already announced for Australia, now in May 2017 'The Wonder of You' live concert experience featuring ELVIS with a full symphony orchestra live on stage is heading to Europe. They will be performing the King of Rock and Roll’s most well-known rock 'n' roll songs and his tender, heart-wrenching ballads – with a very special personal appearance by Priscilla Presley.
The European dates will follow hot on the heels of six arena concerts in the United Kingdom in November 2016 (see info below) - which are all set to be sold out.
The critically-acclaimed "If I Can Dream" release, as well as its successor album, feature archive recordings of the king’s voice, and new orchestral arrangements of some of his biggest hits along with several surprises.
"If I Can Dream" and "The Wonder of You: Elvis Presley with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra" were both produced by Nick Patrick and Don Reedman and executive produced by Priscilla Presley, Don Reedman and EPE.
"The Wonder of You," live in concert, is produced by EPE. The European concert tour is produced by GEA Live.
The new album "The Wonder of You: Elvis Presley with the
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Royal Philharmonic Orchestra" is set for release on October 21, 2016.
Tour Dates Europe 2017 - CLICK HERE to buy tickets - Tickets go on sale September 16.
May 10th – Rotterdam, Ahoy
May 12th – Sweden, Malmo Arena
May 13th – Denmark, Herning – Jyske Bank Boxen
May 15th – Germany, Berlin – Mercedes-Benz Arena
May 16th – Germany, Oberhausen – Koenig-Pilsener Arena
May 18th – Switzerland, Zurich – Hallenstadion
May 19th – Belgium, Brussels – Palais 12
May 20th – Germany, Frankfurt, Festhalle
May 21st – Germany, Munich, Olympiahalle
May 22nd – Austria, Vienna, Wiener Stadthalle
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"Elvis: Truth, Myth & Beyond" New Book: EIN has had a few readers question us about this new book from Lamar Fike. However Marty Lacker has confirmed that it is a book that Lamar wanted to publish - but never managed to finish before
he sadly passed away. The book has been finally completed by Lamar's
cousin (Tommy McDonald) put together from
Lamar's writing with the help of a friend, Harold Eggers. Marty tells
EIN that it is a fine book with some good stories and info within its
covers. Lamar's cousin is a "good guy" and this is what Lamar would have liked to have seen published for the fans.
"Elvis: Truth, Myth & Beyond - An Intimate Conversation with Lamar Fike, Elvis Presley's Closest Friend and Confidant" presents 400 questions about Presley's life and career with in-depth answers by good friend, Lamar Fike.
This 190-page book of informed and tantalizing insights into the character of the man who irreversibly changed 20th-century musical and cultural history.
A member of Elvis' famed "Memphis Mafia", Fike lived with Elvis and his parents at Graceland in 1957-58 and became intimately aware of the complex family history and dynamics that would influence Elvis until his final hour.
The book features recollections about Fike and Presley by music industry luminaries including Ray Baker, Jimmy Bowen, Jerry Chesnut and Anita Wood - with a special foreword by Fike's good friend Marty Lacker. In conversations with the authors, Lamar Fike repeatedly emphasized this book as a way of presenting and preserving as much "real truth" about Elvis as possible.
Check out the book on Amazon>> Elvis: Truth, Myth & Beyond: An Intimate Conversation With Lamar Fike, Elvis' Closest Friend & Confidant
Go HERE to EIN's exclusive interviews with Lamar Fike.
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Elvis "Musicless" 'Blue Suede Shoes' Screen-test!: Sometimes we can all do with some more Elvis craziness - and personally, knowing Elvis' love of Monty Python, I think that he would find this very funny.
Mario Wienerroither present Elvis' 1956 Blue Suede Shoes' screen-test without the actual music!
Perhaps not be to every fan's taste- but I am sure Elvis would have watched this again and again.
GO HERE to watch on YouTube - only runs 2 minutes..
EIN thanks Raymond Faithfull for the word-up.
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Elvis first 'Ed Sullivan Show' 60 years ago: Noted as one of the "ten days that rocked America", it was sixty years ago on September 9, 1956 that Elvis appeared on the Ed Sullivan show and rock and roll truly became part of mainstream American culture.
The New York Daily News published their story "Yes, It's Elvis Again!" the following day.
... Boy, make fast those storm windows and call out the bodyguards! Elvis the Pelvis is here again. He was on the Ed Sullivan show last evening.
It was a much-subdued Elvis Presley (CBS-TV, 8 to 9 ) who was introduced from New York by the sardonic Charles Laughton subbing for Sullivan. Facing the cameras in Hollywood, he sang in his usual manner. What that manner is I've already described on several occasions; so there's no need to go into that again.
But I'll say this for the fellow. He merely moved and hopped about a bit; he did not gyrate his pelvis. (I guess we'll have to change his monicker.)
In fact, he gave a completely antiseptic and sterilized performance. Even a prissy spinster could not have objected to it.
Not that Elvis needs to bother. After all, Laughton called attention to the four
gold records on the stage each representing sales of more than a million Presley
Platters. And did his teen-age audience on the Coast scream! They think that the
boy is worth the $50,000 Sullivan is paying him for three
appearances.
Incidentally, there was another singer on the show - Dorothy Sarnoff. Outstanding. And Laughton made a swell emcee."
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There was no shoot "from the waist up" rules that first night, as NBC viewers got to see the full Elvis action - legs, hips, and all when he rocked out on Little Richard's 'Ready Teddy' and the smash single 'Hound Dog.' The teenage audience screamed as Elvis grunted, moved his tongue and crossed his eyes - with the camera focused on Elvis censorship seemed irrelevant.
The massive home-audience certainly wasn't offended enought that it changed the channel. The September 9th Sullivan show reached an astounding 82.6 percent of the TV audience - the largest single audience in television history.
For the best deluxe book about Elvis on TV and the Ed Sullivan show check out the 'Elvis on Television 1956-60' - new Boxcar production'
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"Elvis Style: From Zoot Suits to Jumpsuits" Explores The King's Unique Fashion Sensibilities: On-Line magazine PASTE monthly discuss the new book about Elvis' style.
... Elvis Style: From Zoot Suits to Jumpsuits is a celebration of the innovative style-world of Elvis Presley, from his wonderfully expressive hairstyles, clothing and cars, to his unique home interiors.
Written by Zoey Goto, a fashion and design journalist for many of the leading international magazines including GQ, GQ Style, NME, Elle and Numero, Elvis Style speaks to a number of leading design experts to shed fresh light on Elvis’ design choices and influence. These include Sex & the City stylist Patricia Fields, Academy Award-winning costume designer Mark Bridges, Elvis’ personal car-customizer George Barris, and Hal Lansky of Lansky Brothers.
Elvis Style includes more than 175 photos, many of which show rarely seen before Elvis-worn garments, interiors and cars from The King’s extensive private collection.
Go here to EIN's look at "Elvis Style: From Zoot Suits to Jumpsuits"
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"The Wonder Of You" New RPO Album: "The Wonder Of You"is the title of the follow-up album from Elvis Presley With The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
It presents the iconic artist's unmistakable voice and most dramatic original performances augmented with lush new orchestral accompaniment. Recorded at Abbey Road Studios in London with acclaimed producers Don Reedman and Nick Patrick, the album spans a variety of musical styles that Elvis embraced, from rock and gospel to country and ballads. Featuring beloved Presley classics along with several surprises, standout tracks include a sultry new version of "A Big Hunk O' Love," the glorious "Amazing Grace," the heartfelt emotion of "Kentucky Rain" and a stunning new take on the classic "Always On My Mind."
The new album is the follow-up to the global phenomenon 'If I Can Dream' Elvis Presley with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, released in 2015.
The Deluxe Edition of the album will include three additional tracks on CD plus double-vinyl in a Gatefold package, a poster suitable for framing and a 12 page booklet, all housed in a 12"x12" lift-off box.
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1. A Big Hunk O' Love, 2. I've Got A Thing About You Baby,
3. Suspicious Minds, 4. I Just Can't Help Believing,
5. Just Pretend, 6. Always on my Mind, 7. Memories, 8. Kentucky Rain, 9. Don't, 10. Amazing Grace, 11. Starting Today, 12. You Gave Me a Mountain, 13. Let It Be Me, 14. The Wonder of You, and (Bonus Track) 15. Just Pretend (Duet with Helene Fischer)
The Deluxe Edition with extra Bonus tracks, You Don't Have to Say You Love Me, Love Letters & 17. Just Pretend (Duet with Helene Fischer)
CLICK HERE to ElvisTheMusic to get a first listen to the new single "A Big Hunk O' Love"
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'Elvis' Gold Records Vol.4' FTD Release: Following up the success of the FTD Classic Album version of 'Elvis' Golden Records Vol3' the upcoming release of 'Volume 4' has been confirmed.
The original album featured 12 tracks chosen from 1960-1966, 1. Love Letters, 2. Witchcraft, 3. It Hurts Me, 4. What'd I Say, 5. Please Don't Drag That String Around, 6. Indescribably Blue, 7. (You're the) Devil In Disguise, 8. Lonely Man, 9. A Mess Of Blues, 10. Ask Me, 11. Ain't That Loving You Baby, 12. Just Tell Her Jim Said Hello.
The upgraded CD version included the six Bonus Tracks of Return To Sender, Rock A Hula Baby, Bossa Nova Baby, Kissin' Cousins, Viva Las Vegas and Crying In The Chapel.
With a six-year timeline FTD has plenty of options for unreleased bonus outtakes for DISC 2.
NO official tracklist has been announced yet.
(News, Source;ElvisInfoNet)
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Trevor Simpson talks about "Elvis: His Songs of Praise": Out later this month is the first of two volumes titled "Elvis: His Songs of Praise" from author Trevor Simpson.
The two volumes will combine to over 700 pages chronicling the 100 sacred, spiritual and inspirational gospel songs sung by Elvis. Volume 1 promises over 350 pages with lavishly illustrated high-quality images, many unseen photographs and graphics as well as a 30-track special bonus CD.
EIN noted that our original 'His Songs Of Praise' tracklisting we posted was not correct. While confirming the track selection EIN's Piers Beagley took the chance to ask author Trevor Simpson some questions about his new book as well as this interesting CD selection.
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(Interview) Bill "Superfoot" Wallace talks to EIN: Bill was full contact Professional Karate Association (PKA) Middleweight Champion from 1974 to 1980. He appeared in numerous films and continues to tour the world presenting seminars on the martial arts.
Bill became good friends with Elvis and the Memphis Mafia, training with him and hanging out at Graceland. In a wide ranging interview, Bill recently talked with EIN’s Nigel Patterson about his life, Elvis, martial arts and some of his friends including Red West, Ed Parker, Chuck Norris and Jackie Chan.
In his scintillating interview Bill also talks about Elvis' proficiency as a martial artist and recounts the time Bill and members of the Memphis Mafia confronted an armed biker gang in what became a life threatening incident!
Go here for Nigel Patterson's one-on-one with Bill "Superfoot" Wallace.
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'Way Down In The Jungle Room' VINYL OUT NOW: The special double-vinyl version of 'Way Down In The Jungle Room' is out now and available from Amazon UK (see below). The set celebrates the 40th anniversary of Elvis’ last recording sessions which took place in Graceland’s Jungle Room.
The publicity noted the sessions “have been newly mixed by Matt Ross-Spang at Sam Phillips Recording” and “includes both outtakes and in-the-studio dialog, providing a ‘fly-on-the-wall experience’ of what the sessions were like".
The vinyl release does not include the masters but instead features the making-of tracks from the second sensational disc of the general legacy double release.
You can read our review of the Legacy Double CD release here - Discover the old Elvis magic and what is special for Elvis Collectors in our in-depth review
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Elvis Presley - "Way Down In The Jungle Room" - 2LP VINYL
DISC 1, SIDE 1
1. Bitter They Are, Harder They Fall – take 1 (5:15)
2. She Thinks I Still Care – take 10 (6:30)
3. The Last Farewell – take 2 (4:15)
5. Solitaire – take 7 (5:37)
DISC 1, SIDE 2
1. I'll Never Fall In Love Again – take 5 (4:04)
2. Moody Blue – take 1 (3:53)
3. For The Heart – take 1 (3:55)
4. Hurt – take 3 (2:30)
5. Danny Boy – take 9 (4:02) |
DISC 2, SIDE 3
1. Never Again – take 9 (3:56)
2. Love Coming Down – take 3 (3:17)
3. Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain – take 4 (4:59)
4. She Thinks I Still Care – (alternate version) take 2 (4:26)
DISC 2, SIDE 4
1. It's Easy For You – take 1 (5:24)
2. Way Down – take 2 (3:50)
3. Pledging My Love – take 3 (5:34)
4. For The Heart – take 4 (4:13) |
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'Elvis: His Songs of Praise' FTD book Promo Video: Coming out later this month, the first of two volumes titled "Elvis: His Songs of Praise Vol.1" from author Trevor Simpson. The two volumes will combine to over 700 pages chronicling the 100 sacred, spiritual and inspirational gospel songs sung by Elvis.
Volume 1 promises over 350 pages with lavishly illustrated high-quality images, many unseen photographs and graphics. Every song has been thoroughly researched in a similar manner to Trevor Simpson’s previous trilogy "Elvis: The Best of British”.
In early interviews, Elvis divulged that spiritual music was his first love and he publicly continued to reaffirm. Despite being acclaimed as the ‘King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’, he was only presented with three Grammy awards and they were for his spiritual music and the stories of these iconic songs are much, much more contained within this book. The book comes with bonus CD - see complete 30 song tracklist below.
View the YouTube promo video here - runs 4 minutes
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ASK Marty is Back!: Today Marty Lacker answers your questions about....
- Chips Moman (RIP) later thoughts on Elvis
- Being a consultant on 1979 "ELVIS" movie.
- The demonstrations in Memphis this Elvis Week.
- Felton Jarvis as Elvis' Executive Album Producer.
- The Jungle Room sessions
- Elvis might have some illegitimate children
- Why did Elvis never travel to holiday in Europe,
- Is David Stanley, Holy Priest of truth, OR a liar
Go here to 'ASK MARTY' for his answers plus how to send in your questions.
(Ask Marty, Source;ML/ElvisInfoNet)
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Graceland to run Prince's "Paisley Park" Tours!: When Prince died last April aged 57, his fans sent sales of his music soaring - just as happened back in 1977 for Elvis. Six months later Prince fans will be able to remember him via tours though his $10 million Minnesota home "Paisley Park" where he lived and also recorded more than 30 albums. Tours of Paisley Park in Chanhassen, Minn., will start on October 3, and tour tickets go on sale soon.
According to a proposed business plan tickets will cost $38.50 and that tours will last just over an hour. If this sounds familiar to Elvis fans then it will be of no surprise as Graceland Holdings (the company responsible for the Graceland tours) will be running the Paisley Park tours.
Paisley Park certainly doesn't have that "Homely" visual appeal of Elvis' old mansion. Visitor estimates however are 1,500 to 2,000 fans who might tour Prince's home every day during peak season. This puts the figure close to Graceland's 600,000 per year. Of course 30 years after Graceland opened to the public and 39 years after
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Elvis' death, the Memphis tourist attraction reached the amazing total of 20 million visitors.
It would be a surprise if Prince's legacy stays as popular for as long.
Despite the likely similarity to the Graceland concept apparently Prince didn't like comparisons as one of his employees told TIME magazine, "Prince doesn't want anybody "to feel like they've walked into Graceland" when visiting Paisley Park."
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UPDATED - 'Way Down In The Jungle Room' EIN Review: Released for August 2016 this SONY Legacy pack celebrates the 40th anniversary of Elvis’ last recording sessions which took place in Graceland’s Jungle Room.
The publicity noted the sessions “have been newly mixed by Matt Ross-Spang at Sam Phillips Recording” and “includes both outtakes and in-the-studio dialog, providing a ‘fly-on-the-wall experience’ of what the sessions were like".
Elvis' original 76/77 albums were fairly uninspired collections (bar a few fine singles) and on the original LPs it was almost impossible to glimpse any sign of creative input from Elvis through the syrupy overdubs. It wasn't until the release of FTD’s magnificent ‘The Jungle Room Sessions’ that many fans began to understand the raw emotion, close camaraderie and Elvis’ personal feelings that were revealed by these intimate Graceland sessions.
To produce that same kind of revelation for the 'General Public' would be a very tricky project but that is exactly what the new legacy team has done - and to great effect.
Go here as EIN's Piers Beagley discovers the old Elvis magic and what is special for Elvis Collectors in our in-depth review
Now Updated & Expanded with Your Comments - James Burton talks about the Jungle Room sessions & more
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Graceland Announces Greatest Expansion In Its History: Graceland announced its largest and most significant expansion since opening to the public in 1982 with the unveiling of its plans and artist renderings for “Elvis: Past, Present & Future,” (right) a 200,000-square-foot, $45 million entertainment complex now under construction across the street from Graceland. The state-of-the-art facility, opening in the spring of 2017, will be five times the size of the current visitor center, and will present the life, career and legacy of the greatest entertainer like never before. The complex will also showcase interactive and immersive pop culture experiences that connect to Elvis’ personal interests throughout his life, including his passion for automobiles and new technology.
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While the acclaimed Graceland Mansion tour will continue to present the personal and family side of Elvis’ life, “Elvis: Past, Present & Future” will tell the rest of Elvis’ incredible story in an unprecedented, interactive and highly-engaging way.
“We are thrilled to bring Elvis fans the opportunity to explore the things that Elvis loved and what he would have loved today – the music, the technology, the experiences,” stated Joel Weinshanker, Managing Partner, Graceland Holdings, LLC. “Elvis: Past Present & Future will enable our visitors to live a day in the life of Elvis Presley. Whether you’ve been to Graceland multiple times or have yet to make the trip, we know that you will be entertained, educated and inspired like never before, here at the world’s greatest music landmark.”
The cornerstone of this new complex will be “Elvis: The Entertainer,” a 20,000-square-foot museum celebrating Elvis’ incredible music, movie and live touring career, featuring hundreds of artifacts from the extensive Graceland Archives, as guests take a journey from his early days in Tupelo, Miss., through his first recording session in Memphis, rise to fame, Hollywood career, service in the U.S. Army, life at Graceland, the Las Vegas years and more. “Elvis: The Entertainer” will be the largest and most comprehensive Elvis museum in the world. |
A new Elvis Presley Automobile Museum (right) will showcase over 20 of Elvis’ automobile and motorized vehicles, including Elvis’ iconic Pink Cadillac, and also feature a 200-seat theater space showcasing Elvis movie clips focused on cars and racing.
A 20,000-square-foot “Graceland Soundstage” will be an extraordinary venue for live music performances, movie screenings and premieres, video productions, with theater seating for up to 2,000 people, as well as the flexibility to use for private events, corporate meetings, conferences and trade show exhibitions.
“Discovery” spaces will showcase aspects of Elvis’ life, career and interests in greater depth, from the music genres that influenced Elvis from his earliest days – Rhythm & Blues, Southern Gospel, Country & Western -- to today’s music artists who continue to be influenced by Elvis and his body of work.
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A signature exhibition will present the incredible story of music visionary and legendary producer Sam Phillips, who essentially created Rock ‘n’ Roll and discovered so many incredible artists at Memphis Recording Service/Sun Records. Graceland will partner with the Phillips family to develop an extensive exhibition that showcases Sam’s life and work in an unprecedented and engaging way. Featuring rare artifacts, photos, videos and documents from the Phillips family archives, the exhibition will shine a light on the great artists that Sam produced, starting with the early blues recordings that profoundly influenced Elvis and continues to impact the music of today.
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they will be recognized together again, influencing new generations for years to come. Rock on..."
The “Elvis: Past, Present & Future” experience will also feature Elvis’ two custom airplanes, the Lisa Marie and the Hound Dog II, which continue to be a very popular part of the existing Graceland visitor center. The iconic planes will remain across the street from the Mansion, adjacent to the new venue.
Go here to EPE for full details
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Linda Thompson - More on her new book: More publicity from Linda Thompson about her new book. She revealed to the Commercial Appeal...
... Linda Thompson and Elvis were watching TV at Graceland when they saw Bruce Jenner compete for the decathlon title at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal.
"We were in bed cheering him on," Thompson said. "Sure enough, he crosses the finish line. He's the picture of health and All-American good looks. Elvis looks at me: 'I'm not gay, but that's one good-looking guy right there.' I said, 'Yeah, he sure is. Matter of fact, I'm going to marry him one day.' Elvis said, 'Over my dead body!'
"It was a joke at the time. I think he tackled me in the bed or something after that."
A year later, Elvis died. Thompson met Jenner two years later. They dated and were married.
A former Memphian, Thompson recounts her years with Elvis and her marriage to Jenner, now Caitlyn Jenner, in her new book, "A Little Thing Called Life: On Loving Elvis Presley, Bruce Jenner, and Songs in Between."
Thompson met Elvis at the old Memphian theater, which the King rented for a movie showing for his cohorts. "He burst through the side door dressed as Dracula — flared pants, black cape with red lining and sunglasses on," she said. "It was July 6, 1972, and it was sweltering hot in Memphis. So humid and hot. I was kind of taken aback by how he was dressed." Elvis shined a flashlight in the faces of people in the theater. When the light hit Thompson, he said, "Oh, hello, honey." |
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"And kind of sauntered over in this Elvis-esque manner," said Thompson, who then was introduced to the King with her new "Miss Tennessee Universe" title. "I had no designs on him. I was very cordial as Miss Tennessee, (with the) beauty queen smile fixed on my face."
Elvis changed seats so he could sit next to her. "I was a little pert: 'To what do we owe this honor? We're kind of dressed as Dracula tonight. Well, why are you dressed like that?'"
Elvis said, "Honey, I just stepped from an air-conditioned car to an air-conditioned building."
They hit it off. They both had the "same slightly acerbic" sense of humor, Thompson said. "Not mean-spirited. We looked for the inane in every situation. He was one of the funniest people I met in my life. I think more than anything he just loved to laugh. He found humor even in the darkest of situations."
Elvis and Thompson spent 4½ years together. "It would be hard to have met him and spent any time with him and not to have liked him or loved him. He was that kind of charismatic, sincere, authentic, warm and generous spirit. A really unique human being."
Thompson and Elvis broke up around Christmas 1976. "I did not break up with him because I didn't love him anymore. I'll probably love him till the day I die. In fact, I'm sure I will. There's always a place in my heart for him. But I wanted more for my life. I wanted to be a mother. Live a more normal life. I knew Elvis was not monogamous. We could get married, but he'd have other women. His prescription drug problem had gotten worse when I was with him. It would ebb and flow, but it would never go away."
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In 1979, Thompson presented an award to Jenner at a charity event. A regular on TV's "Hee Haw," she was introduced as a "Hee Haw Honey" and a former Miss Tennessee Universe. "I was just a little ingénue. A newbie out there. He was separated from his wife. And we just gradually started dating. We both really liked each other a lot." - They dated for 1½ years and were married in 1981.
Thompson never suspected Jenner was transgender. "Not a clue in the world. Just like the rest of the world. I thought he was the most virile, manly man I had ever met. This was a guy!"
Her sons now are in their 30s, Thompson said. "Bruce was not a great father," she said. "Not a participatory parent. He was out of their lives for many years, but they have learned to forgive him, which, I think, is another great lesson in this. I hope people perceive this book in the same spirit I was writing it — love, acceptance, tolerance, compassion. The kids have embraced all those noble qualities and incorporated them into who they are. And made me so proud the way they've embraced Caitlyn. They're not ashamed. That's part of life. That's who she is.
"It's the same quality I found in Elvis. You have to be able to find the humor in almost every situation. And the irony. And be abe to embrace life and let it flow through you."
Thompson has moved on. "In fact, another title for the book could have been, 'Elvis and Bruce Jenner have left the Building.'" - Go HERE for EIN Book Review: A Little Thing Called Life:
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Elvis New RPO release - Kentucky Rain sample: The second volume of Elvis remixed with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra' is due out in October 2016.
Originally EIN reported on December 27 last year that album producer Don Reedman noted that plans were underway for a new Elvis Gospel album featuring the RPO. Perhaps plans have changed, or more likely Gospel material will also be included in the new RPO album.
You can hear a very short sample of the NEW 'Kentucky Rain' - CLICK HERE - EIN wonders what was wrong with the original 'Kentucky Rain' as this sounds like elevator muzak to us!
The release of the album is planned in October and some tracks will also be part of the set list of the UK RPO concerts tour.
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Elvis & 'RPO' Orchestra Tour Australia 2017: Following on from the release of last year’s incredible million-selling album, "If I Can Dream" comes the announcement of a 2017 tour of Australia and New Zealand for this new "live concert experience" featuring Elvis Presley backed by a new Orchestra backing.
This follows on from the six date UK run in November.
The "remixed" album 'If I Can Dream' was a big success in Australia (#1) and New Zealand (#3) ...
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while in the US it disappointingly only made #21 in the Billboard charts. The album used archive recordings of The King’s voice featuring new orchestral arrangements of some of his biggest hits.
This will be re-created in concert using a 40-piece orchestra to replicate the original album work of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
Now Australian and New Zealand fans will have a chance to experience the man who changed the course of popular music live on screen, with a full 40-piece Orchestra live on stage performing the King of Rock and Roll’s most well-known “rocking” songs and his tender, heart-wrenching ballads.
No concerts dates have been announced as yet, Tickets should go on sale next month
Go here for the Australian/NZ concert website although there are no extra details at the moment
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UPDATED - Paul Dowling EIN Interview Part Three: Paul Dowling is without doubt one of the major names in the Elvis World. He started collecting and selling Elvis vinyl over 40 years ago and has one of the world's largest Elvis Presley record collections. He started his "WorldWide Elvis" shop back in the seventies, way before the internet, where fans could get hold of rare Elvis records and memorabilia.
With such a fascination with Elvis, Dowling not only became a big name in the early years of Elvis bootlegs but later became friends with Ernst Jorgensen and helped RCA with various official releases.
In the final part of our fascinating interview Paul Dowling discusses ....
- Dodging the FBI agents that were sent after him
- Unreleased Elvis material that still hasn’t come out
- Why does Ernst Jorgensen doubt this claims
- His BMG project 'For The First Time Ever' - what happened
- The true story of obtaining the Million Dollar Quartet tape
- His thoughts on Paul Lichter, Sean Saver, Sherif Hanna, Rex Martin
- Spending time with Alan Fortas
- Jim Curtin, newly added story
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'Speedway' - FTD Soundtrack Album Review: Speedway was Elvis' very last Soundtrack album. With the intention of recreating the dynamic atmosphere of 1963’s Viva Las Vegas, MGM cast hot property Nancy Sinatra as Elvis’ co-star but there was no chemistry between them. The original session took place on the MGM soundstage and the recordings flooded in echo sounded terrible. Luckily the four-track MGM Masters still exist and have been remixed for this release creating the best quality recordings we have to date.
With only ‘Let Yourself Go’ and 'Suppose' as the stand out tracks the album was a very dull affair
However several previously unreleased outtakes of the Bonus songs ‘Mine’ and ‘Goin’ Home’ are also included here, help add interest and make CD 1 a packed 79 minutes.
Remarkably with such lacklustre original material FTD have managed to create a rather worthy classic soundtrack album.
Go here as EIN's Piers Beagley checks out this recent FTD release....
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All Shook Up - EIN Spotlight: Composer Otis Blackwell liked to boast that he could write a song about anything. So when music publisher and lyricist Aaron ‘Goldie’ Goldmark dropped a Pepsi on the floor and urged Blackwell to turn that into a hit, the songwriter did precisely that.
But Elvis' classic 1957 hit All Shook Up wasn't the first version released - what Elvis managed to do was to transform the demo into something unique with a playfulness, sense of freedom and simple instrumentation that were all reminiscent of the more innocent, earlier understated sound of Sun Records.
Go here to our EIN Spotlight where respected author Paul Simpson takes a close look at this US best-selling single of 1957.
(Spotlight, Source;PaulSimpson/ElvisInformationNetwork)
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'Elvis Taking Care Of Business - In A Flash FTD Book Review: Focusing on Elvis in late 1970 and early 1971, "Elvis Presley Taking Care Of Business - In A Flash" is the new FTD Book/CD combo by Flaming Star/FTD.
Produced by David English, Pål Granlund and Paul Richardson, this book presents a detailed chronicle of Elvis’ personal life and public career between the autumn of 1970 and the early weeks of 1971.
It is a hardcover, large-format book with 450 pages that offer detailed coverage of Elvis’ life and career over the important four months from October 1970 to January 1971.
The publicity promised hundreds of photographs, many of them candid and previously unpublished and new and exclusive interviews.
It also comes with a bonus CD with unreleased versions of studio-tracks plus Elvis’ concert in Portland, Oregon on Nov 11th 1970.
Can it really be as good as promised? EIN's Piers Beagley investigates and discovers plenty .. Go here to our indepth review featuring plenty of extracts and wonderful photographs.
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‘Elvis Presley In Person - The Florida Tour - August ’56’ New Book: Announced by Erik Lorentzen "Fresh From The Press" the Worldwide Release on August 3, 2016 of ‘Elvis Presley In Person - The Florida Tour - August ’56’ - "60 Years After - A Historical Document"
This is the book that covers everything from Elvis' famous Florida tour of August 1956.
All the Concerts - Elvis’ Own Words - The Interviews
Press Conferences - On Stage - Backstage
Newspaper Stories - Fans Remember.
Includes some really amazing "new" photos of Elvis in Florida both rare and unpublished.
From The Elvis Files Team / KJ Consulting,
By Erik Lorentzen and Designed by Frode Falch
Hardback, Dustcover 320 Glossy Pages, With Some Awesome Photos.
Photographs are from the collections of Robert W. Kelley (LIFE Magazine), Bob Moreland, Jay B. Leviton, Lloyd Shearer, Charles Trainor, Don Wright, Stan Wayman, Photoplay Magazine, Fred Ward,
Jerry Perkins, The Lakeland Ledger, Elvalee Donaldson, Evening Star & Alfred Wertheimer. Bruce Roberts Photographic Archive, The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History and The University of Texas at Austin.
Book researchers: FrodeFalch, Bruce Roberts, Neil Chris Middleton, Claude Francisci, Christi Dragomir, Louis von Ettinger, Alan Hanson, James V. Roy, Brian Petersen, Chris Giles &
Joe Sherlock.
ISBN 978-82-690223-2-2 - Size 25 cm x 30 cm
€75 & postage or
€125 including shipping Worldwide
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'ELVIS - NBC TV Special' FTD CD Review: Elvis’ NBC TV Special was such a high point in his career - his musical renaissance and the sound of him kicking open the door to his prison cell of movie contracts and dreadful scripts - that can there really ever be enough compilations to satisfy us all?
'ELVIS - Original Soundtrack Recording From His NBC TV Special' is finally released as an FTD "Classic Album" with a 16-page booklet and remastered audio.
The first disc includes the original album plus the expected Bonus Cuts, while Disc 2 contains a full 80 minutes of Elvis' studio sessions of June 21-23 with LA session band 'The Wrecking Crew'.
The vast majority of the session outtakes however have been previously released, so can this FTD Classic Album really offer anything new?
EIN's Piers Beagley investigates and discovers that it is one of FTD's best releases of all time!
Go here for our in-depth review
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'Elvis Files Vol.8 1976-1977' Shipped!: The very final volume of the 'Elvis Files' series 'Elvis Files Vol.8 1976-1977' has finally been packed up and shipped to dealers. The book covers the final years of Elvis' life, the continuous energy-draining treadmill of tours, the final recording sessions and the last CBS TV Special.
Click HERE for exclusive pages in good quality as a special Sneak-Peak from the book.
While Elvis was not a well man in the last twenty months of his life, collectors will surely find this detailed look into these last years not only an emotional ride but also a part of Elvis' history that cannot be ignored. |
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'ELVIS On Television The Complete Sound Recordings' Review: The 60th anniversary of Elvis’ first appearance on national television is celebrated with this 2CD/100-page set.
The new MRS box-set was publicised as containing the complete archival recordings of Elvis Presley’s television appearances from 1956-60. For the first time ever, these tracks been painstakingly remastered and restored.
The recordings contain all song tracks, comedy sketch routines and interviews including the extended Wink Martindale interview.
The 100-page book is a chronological photo journey following Elvis from the very first in 1956, to his appearance on The Frank Sinatra show in 1960. It contains liner notes accompanied by many rare and new unpublished photographs.
In the individual chapters Gordon Minto provides the main details and highlights of each TV performance. Matching the text, each chapter features around 15 pages of significant photographs, a surprising number of the in colour.
Go here as EIN's Piers Beagley checks out this new MRS CD/Book package with an in-depth review along with some scans from the book showcasing some excellent Elvis images.
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Now available:
NOW UPDATED - 'Elvis Presley - The Album Collection' EIN Review: This 60th Anniversary 60-CD Deluxe Edition celebrates RCA Victor's signing of Elvis Presley. It features nearly all of the albums Elvis recorded and RCA released in his lifetime: studio, soundtrack, and live.
It includes a 300-page deluxe fully illustrated hard cover book with complete insightful commentary, discography and recording session data. Elvis Presley-The Album Collection represents a level of artistic achievement unparalleled to this day.
Elvis collectors have bought these Elvis albums time and time again - so can this new set really offer anything more..
Go here as Elvis author Shane Brown investigates the new deluxe box-set and and discovers the good, the bad and truly great value package ...
Now Updated- EIN Contributor David Tinson add his comments on the two classic album s NBC-TV Special and Memphis To Vegas, Vegas To Memphis
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Elvis with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra UK Tour 2016: Following on from the release of last year’s incredible million-selling album, "If I Can Dream," comes the announcement of the world exclusive live concert experience featuring the most recognizable voice of all time, Elvis Presley, backed by the legendary Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, for a six date UK arena run this November.
The critically acclaimed album, "If I Can Dream," uses archive recordings of The King’s voice featuring new orchestral arrangements of some of his biggest hits, to create an overwhelmingly encapsulating and enthralling album. The album is Elvis’ twelfth UK number one album and his fiftieth to hit the UK top-ten.
Now fans will have a chance that many have never had before – to experience the man who changed the course of popular music – the biggest selling solo artist in history (having sold an astonishing one billion records world wide), live on screen, with the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra live on stage performing the King of Rock and Roll’s most well-known “rocking” songs and his tender, heart-wrenching ballads.
"If I Can Dream" was produced by Executive Producer, Don Reedman, Priscilla Presley and Elvis Presley Enterprises. Priscilla Presley will be also be making a very special appearance at the arena shows. "What an honor for me to present the live debut of what has become a very prestigious and beloved album backed by a full symphony orchestra," she said.
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These one-off UK performances will be a musical celebration of the legend for whom superlatives weren’t enough and who continues to break records.
Tour Dates
November 17th – Glasgow SSE Hydro
November 18th – Leeds First Direct Arena
November 20th – Cardiff Motorpoint Arena
November 22nd – Birmingham Genting Arena
November 23rd – London O2 Arena
November 24th – Manchester Arena
Ticket pre-sale has commenced - CLICK HERE to ticketline.co.uk for concert tickets and info.
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'Ultimate Elvis' New Electronic Edition: Announced by Elvis sessions expert Keith Flynn for publication November 1 is the brand new concept of the 1750 page super-deluxe Elvis sessions book 'Ultimate Elvis' Electronic Edition.
This incredible three volume book will now be available as an e-book on an i-pad or android tablet.
- Created in HTML5
Fully updated e-books will open in any web browser on any operating system, so no need for separate downloads for different operating systems.
- Life-Like 'Flipping' Pages
Flip through pages as if you are reading an actual book, but also being able to zoom-in to view smaller images and captions.
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- View as Double or Single pages
View as double pages on a computer or laptop etc, and single pages when viewing in portrait on an i-pad or Android tablet.
- Fully Navigational Table Of Contents
Jump back and forth to the sections of the books you want to read, instead of flipping through numerous pages to find what you want.
PRICED AT - all 3 Volumes for £60 = US$93
On sale from November 1st 2015.
Try Before You Buy -
Download free zip-file containing 27 pages from Volume 1, before you decide to buy the complete set. -
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Click HERE to Keith Flynn's 'Ultimate Elvis' Electronic Edition to try.
Go HERE to EIN's independent review of 'Ultimate Elvis'
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Did Elvis Record 'Tiger Man' At Sun?: A question that has puzzled Elvis fans through the years is whether he actually recorded the song ‘Tiger Man’ during his years at SUN studios.
The basic question is why did Elvis refer to 'Tiger man' several times in concert as “The second song that I ever recorded, not too many people heard it”?
And if Elvis DID record it, then why hasn’t any reference to it at SUN or proof of its existence been found?
Elvis would first perform ‘Tiger Man’ in concert at his first 1969 Las Vegas International season and would continue playing it through the years – usually in a medley with Mystery Train - until his last performance at Saginaw on May 3 1977. He would sing it over 150 times on stage!
The thought that there might be an acetate or undiscovered tape of Elvis at SUN singing ‘Tiger Man’ is a mouth-watering concept - but is it an unlikely fantasy or strong possibility?
Go here to our detailed 'TIGER MAN' spotlight as EIN's Piers Beagley puts in the hard yards to check the facts from the fantasy .
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