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Elvis Australia www.elvis.com.au has the latest Elvis Presley news, reviews, articles and interviews. 'Something for everybody', we have an Elvis SongDataBase, Elvis Presley biography, Elvis videos, Elvis photos. Available via our online Shop we have a huge selection of CDs, FTD Collectors Label CDs, DVDs, books and memorabilia. www.elvis.com.au has been online and 100% dedicated to Elvis Presley since 1996.
Rick Springfield on meeting Elvis in 1972
I met Elvis on a plane, in 1972. My manager, actually, at the time, was Steve Binder, who directed the Elvis comeback special for NBC. So I was going back and forth from Australia because I didn't have a permanent visa, so I had to fly back and get another visitor's visa and fly back to America. I was doing that for a while. I got on the plane one time and I was in the back of the bus but I walked past the first-class section - it was stopping in Hawaii because he was going to Hawaii - and there was Elvis ...
Elvis thrilled Tulsa teens at fairgrounds April 18, 1956
If you were a teenage girl living in the Tulsa area on April 18, 1956, chances are you were screaming your head off at the fairgrounds Pavilion. 'Presley Leaves 'Em Limp - 8,000 Squeal at 1st Show', read the headline in the Tulsa World the next day. Elvis was a 21-year-old singer and former truck driver who performed two 'frenetic' Tulsa shows, 60 years ago next month. Most of the tickets were $1 each.
Trailer : Elvis Encore Performance Volume V Hardcover Book from JAT
Elvis Encore Performance Volume V. This special series of photo journals started in 1990 with Volume I and continues with the 2016 release of Volume V. A hardback book which contains over 125 images, reviews, and documents following Elvis through much of his March/April 1957 tour. Many images from Chicago will finally stem from the original negatives and are stunning. More unpublished photos are shown throughout the book featuring both concert and candid images. View the Trailer.
Blue Miami and Too Big For Texas - are you ready for Clambake?
Blue Miami and Too Big For Texas - are you ready for Clambake? This new release will give you a deep inside look upon the making of Elvis' 25th movie Clambake. This beautifully designed hardcover book with over 400 pages contains more than 600 pictures. Most of them never published before and in fantastic colors. Get a glimpse behind the scenes through well researched information about the movie and the actors, anecdotes from the set, the movie's recording sessions, the Clambake discography plus a large selection of memorabilia from around the world. The book also contains a reproduction of the original movie script.
Review : The Jungle Room Sessions CD
'The Jungle Room Sessions', the 4th volume from the Follow That Dream label. And let it be said loud and clear from the start, that it was indeed worth the wait as this is a magnificent album and by far the best Follow That Dream release so far. The album contains all the songs recorded by Elvis in his final two studio recording sessions, which took place in the so called Jungle Room at Graceland (hence the title) on February 2-7 and on October 29-30, 1976, which were originally released on the albums From Elvis Presley Boulevard and Moody Blue. Sixteen complete songs plus one instrumental track plus a little, or perhaps more like a very big surprise! Of the sixteen complete tracks, thirteen are previously unreleased, alternate takes, and as such without overdubs, which in this case makes a very big difference.
'Definitive Rare Elvis Live Collection 4 CD box-set
Coming soon: 'Definitive Rare Elvis Live Collection' a limited numbered edition 4 CD box-set with only 400 copies made. Contains 2x CD Soundboard Recordings and 2x CD Audience Recordings.
'Elvis '70 Bringing Him Back Again' Hardcover Book from JAT
'Elvis '70 Bringing Him Back Again' is a new book which picks up where the best selling 'Elvis In the Dome' ends from March 1970 to January 1st 1971. This journal will feature newly discovered and unbelievable photos from 'Elvis That's the Way It Is' and from the June Nashville recording sessions, also unreleased concert photos exclusive to this book from September to November.
'Still Wielding The Old Magic!' CD | DVD | Double Vinyl Soundboard Box Set
VV records, presents a 400 copy only CD, DVD and double Vinyl LP box set, : 'Still Wielding The Old Magic!', a limited edition box set housed in a deluxe 350 grams gatefold sleeve that includes: - a double vinyl edition of the album with the remastered show from Richmond April 10, 1972 - a CD with an unreleased show from Buffalo April 5, 1972 - a DVD with the remastered show from Hampton Road April 09, 1972.
'The Complete Louisiana Hayride Archives 1954-1956' 2 LP Vinyl for RSD
Memphis Recording Service (MRS) will release 'The Complete Louisiana Hayride Archives 1954-1956' as a limited edition 1000 copies only double vinyl LP Record for 'Record Store Day' (RSD) in April. This Limited Edition 180 gram 2 LP set contains for the first time ever, the complete archival live recordings of the Louisiana Hayride by Elvis Presley from 1954-1956 on vinyl. All of the 33 tracks herein are re-mastered using the most sophisticated technology and include recently discovered material, including a live version of 'I Forgot to Remember to Forget' and a brand new song 'Little Mama', released for the first time ever on vinyl. The bonus 24 page booklet has many rare and unreleased photographs. It contains extensive linear notes, with informative and historical facts on Elvis' time with the Louisiana Hayride.
Live In The 50's : The Complete Tour Recordings 2 LP Vinyl Record for RSD
Memphis Recording Service (MRS) will release 'Live In The 50's - The Complete Tour Recordings' as a limited edition 1000 copies only double vinyl LP Record for 'Record Store Day' (RSD) in April. This limited edition 180 gram 2 LP set contains for the first time ever, the complete archival live tour recordings of the 1950's by Elvis Presley. All of the 34 tracks are re-mastered using the most sophisticated technology and includes a bonus track of recently discovered material. The bonus 24 page gatefold photo album has many rare and unreleased photographs and every show listing (including the Louisiana Hayride) of the 1950's.
Such A Night In Pearl Harbor 2 LP Vinyl Record from MRS for RSD
Memphis Recording Service (MRS) will release 'Such A Night In Pearl Harbor' as a limited edition 1000 copies only double vinyl LP Record for 'Record Store Day' (RSD) in April. At the same time MRS will release, also for 'Record Store Day' 'The Complete Louisiana Hayride Archives 1954-1956' double LP and 'Live In The 50's - The Complete Tour Recordings' double LP, both also limited to 1000 copies.
'The Definitive Vinyl Artwork of Elvis Presley 1956-1977' (JAT) Book Reprint in May
The recent JAT Publications book, 'The Definitive Vinyl Artwork of Elvis Presley 1956-1977' is now sold out, however with the huge demand (and many um-filled orders!!) we are pleased to be able to report that JAT will reprint a limited number of this book in May. 'This book is the perfect companion piece to the elaborate 'Elvis Sessions IV The Recorded Music of Elvis Aron Presley 1954-1977'.
Update 'The Elvis Files 8' plus a new Book series from Erik Lorentzen
The Elvis Files Volume 8 will be entering the final phase of production, 'going to the printer' shortly. With this announcement the The Elvis Files Team have released details of a new book series called 'Gold Standard Series', which will focus on highlights in Elvis' wonderful career. The first two books to be released later this year. Two Historical Documents – 60 Years later. 'Elvis In Person, The Florida Tour August '56' and 'Elvis at The Mississippi-Alabama Fair and Dairy Show, TUPELO'. (View flyers)
Interview with Sheila Ryan
Interview with Sheila Ryan who was was Elvis' girlfriend after Linda Thompson. Sheila was the Oct.'73 Playboy cover girl and married James Caan in '76 (divorced in '77). Elvis had qualities that no other human being has, had, will have. Some of them are so hard to describe because the charisma, the qualities that he had were almost not of this world, you know. They were, a lot of times, angelic. He knew things before I knew things. He knew things that I was feeling before I was feeling them.
Ann-Margret talks about Elvis Presley
Ann-Margret was born Ann-Margret Olsson in Valsjöbyn, Jämtland, Sweden to Anna Aronsson and Gustav Olsson, a native of Örnsköldsvik. She grew up in a small town 'of lumberjacks and farmers high up near the Arctic Circle'. Her father worked in the United States during his youth and immigrated back in 1942, working with the Johnson Electrical Company. Ann-Margret and her mother moved to the USA four years later. When she filmed Viva Las Vegas with Elvis the two began a relationship.Review : Chicago Stadium 2 CD 1976 Soundboard Set From FTD [Two Concerts]
1976 was a turbulent year for The King of Rock n' Roll. His continually declining health coupled with a hectic touring schedule resulted in a very up and down quality to his shows throughout the year. Coming off the summer portion of his touring schedule, where he endured numerous mediocre concert reviews, Elvis kicked off his 8th tour of 1976 with a 2-night engagement at the Chicago Stadium in the 'Windy City' of Chicago, Illinois. Did the 35-day vacation between tours help E... lvis to rejuvenate from the frenzied pace of his summer tours? The 'Follow That Dream' (FTD) Collector's Label answers that question with it's 96th release - Chicago Stadium a 2-CD set containing both performances in Chicago on Oct 14th and 15th.
Interview with Myrna Smith
Interview with Myrna Smith, one of the Sweet Inspirations, the backing group who sang with Elvis in concert from 1969 to 1977. 'His voice was a lot more remarkable than it ever came off on record. He was just a much better singer than could ever be captured, some great singers voices are just too big.
The Sweet Inspirations : Elvis Presley's Backup Group 1969-1977
The Sweet Inspirations were founded by 'Cissy' Houston (Born Emily Drinkard, married to Gary Houston at age 21 for two years) mother of Whitney Houston, and sister of Lee Warrick (herself the mother of well-known sisters, Myrna Smith's cousins Dee Dee and Dionne Warwick). Emily and Lee were members of The Drinkard Singers, a family group that had the distinction of recording the first Gospel album to appear on a major label: A live recording from The Newport Jazz Festival in 1959. The line-up included Judy Guions (who later became Judy Clay), Marie Epps, Larry Drinkard, Nicholas Drinkard, ...
Review : Forty-Eight Hours To Memphis FTD CD : Live Richmond, Virginia
Our focus today is Forty-Eight Hours To Memphis : Recorded Live On Stage In Richmond, Virginia : March 18, 1974, one of the latest CDs from Sony's Follow That Dream Records. The Forty-Eight Hours To Memphis title reflects that Elvis closed out his tour two days after this Richmond concert with a show in Memphis - portions of which became the 1974 album Recorded Live On Stage In Memphis.
Interview with Charlie Hodge
Charlie Hodge began his musical career at age 20 in a gospel quartet with Bill Gaither. He went on to be the lead singer for the Foggy River Boys. At 5'3", the guitarist had to stand on an empty Coke crate to reach the microphone. Elvis Presley first met Hodge backstage after the group performed in Memphis, Tennessee. Charlie Hodge .... I said, 'Hello, Is Elvis there? This is Charlie Hodge'. And Lamar said, 'Charlie Hodge?' And I heard Elvis yell, 'Yeah, Charlie, come on up'. And so, that's how we got together ...
Tom Jones Remembers Elvis Presley
Somehow, I scraped together enough money to buy every new Presley release so that I could play them in the privacy of my bedroom - all the better to study his unique singing style.
Elvis : The Final Performance Book : Indianapolis on June 26th 1977
The book, Elvis : The Final Performance, is a lavish 100-page, full-colour 140+ photo hardback book which documents Elvis' final show in Indianapolis on June 26th 1977. This is the ultimate book on the subject and it covers every aspect of the show itself. Also, there are many additional shots of Elvis' last tour with a special 'Sundial' section! This lavish 100-page, full-colour book is a must.
I Gotta Know - 1960 (Part II) transparent ORANGE vinyl 12" LP
I Gotta Know - 1960 (Part II) transparent ORANGE vinyl 12" LP featuring classic Elvis recordings from 1960. A limited Edition of just 120 NUMBERED copies. This is the first release of this title on coloured vinyl as a twelve inch record (formerly a 10"release).
Donnie Sumner, 'Voice', and Elvis Presley
For six years, Donnie Sumner toured with and was a close personal friend of the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley. His father was a Pentecostal preacher, and his uncle, J.D. Sumner, was a legendary musical figure. Listen to a private recording where Elvis sings 'Let Me Be The One'.
'The February 1977 Tour : An Audiovisual Documentary : Volume I' Hardcover Book
The Rock Legends import label have announced the release of their first book, 'The February 1977 Tour : An Audiovisual Documentary : Volume I'. Rock Legends is proud to announce a new series of concert themed volumes that would make perfect companions to your FTD book collection. The first book of this series is mainly about the first tour of 1977. The February, 1977 Tour is an audiovisual document exploring the first shows of 1977 in a photographic manner along with several performances recorded live during some of the events which are featured on the bonus CD. View new images.
Book : My Treasured Memories of Elvis by July Palmer
My Treasured Memories of Elvis by July Palmer was released late June 2009. We have a few copies newly available to us. Judy considers her photos of this engagement to be her favorite set. No one has ever seen all her photos in one book, in context with her stories. Judy has been known as one of the best fan photographers of Elvis for over 35 years. 'My Treasured Memories of Elvis' is a hard cover, full color 114 pages book with over 150 photos. Nearly all the photos are of Elvis Presley, many full or half page.
Elvis Presley for President!
In 1956, Dwight D. Eisenhower and Adlai Stevenson were in the race for president, but singer-songwriter Lou Monte had a different candidate in mind: Elvis Presley. He penned the tune 'Elvis Presley for President', which was released that summer. 'A vote for him is a vote for rock 'n' roll/Elvis Presley for President!' Monte sang. The song garnered 5,000 write-in votes from fans who wanted to elect Elvis. Elvis' manager, Col. Tom Parker, borrowed the idea, and often passed out 'Elvis for President' buttons, which were a big success. And fans often made 'Elvis for President' signs. They were all on to something: Elvis for President is a great idea.
Review : Destination USA FTD 2 CD
On September 4,1972 the UK Elvis Presley fan club flocked to Las Vegas to catch a glimpse of their hero -- and were NOT disappointed! 'Destination USA' FTD 2-CD documents Elvis' Las Vegas 1972 summer season - and for many fans it was a once-in-a-lifetime trip to see the King ...
Nineteen Sixty Five Studio Sessions CD Vol. 1-3
Three new CD releases from 'Elvis One' are 'Nineteen Sixty Five Studio Sessions' Volumes 1, 2 and 3. Volume 1 contains 40 alternate takes and versions from the movie 'Paradise, Hawaiian Style', all previously unreleased by Elvis' record company. And for the first time ever presented in the correct speed! Volume 2 contains 42 alternate takes and versions from the movies 'Harum Scarum', 'Frankie And Johnny' and 'Paradise, Hawaiian Style', all previously unreleased by Elvis' record company. Volume 3 contains 46 alternate takes and versions from the movie 'Frankie And Johnny', all previously unreleased by Elvis' record company. Each CD includes a 12 page booklet with recording information and photos.
Lamar Fike: Member of Elvis Presley's famed inner circle, the Memphis Mafia
Lamar Fike was one of Elvis Presley's career-long entourage who became the singer's friends, foils, bodyguards, road managers, lighting technicians, punchbags. Or, as Fike put it, 'his buffer zone'. The group of men, and one woman, became known as 'The Memphis Mafia', not least because of their black mohair suits, sunglasses at night and black limos. The term stuck and was generally used, including by Elvis and themselves, with considerable irony. Elvis considered his 'mafia' as his extended family and there is a school of thought that he kept such old friends around him to protect him from the advances of the real mob, particularly during his Las Vegas years, when he was said to have received offers that must have been difficult to refuse.
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