A twister brought national attention to Tupelo, Miss., long before its favorite son, Elvis Aron Presley, wiggled his way to fame on the Ed Sullivan Show. In fact, Elvis, born on Jan. 8, 1935, was just barely a toddler when an F-5 tornado roared through his hometown 70 years ago today, claiming the lives of 233 people. It was one of the deadliest tornadoes in U.S. history.
Elvis News May 10, 2008 - 12:04:51 PM Read more

For reasons I cannot entirely fathom, I have been increasingly drawn, in the past year, to The Trouble With Girls on DVD. One of Elvis' late, neglected movies - released in the U.S. on a double bill with a cheesy horror flick called The Green Slime - it was shot when his hopes of being the next James Dean had been virtually extinguished. Yet the King seems more animated than usual on celluloid - certainly more engaged than he is, in, say Paradise Hawaiian Style - and utterly at home in this small town period piece.
Elvis Articles, By Paul Simpson May 10, 2008 - 11:39:43 AM Read more

He Touched Me: The Gospel Music of Elvis Presley. Brilliant, sincere, touching could all be used to describe this two part documentary and no more would need to be said but then again the purpose of a review is to give the reader an in-depth description of what is being reviewed. This two part documentary, narrated by Sander Vanocur, is definitely a labor of love and the sincerity of all involved shines through time and time again.
Elvis Reviews, Elvis DVD Reviews May 9, 2008 - 10:35:17 PM Read more

Ultimate Gospel; Elvis Presley, Music from the King-to-the-Lord, Enjoyed by an Elvis-fan and Believer. It's just a couple of months ago that I purchased another album of his again. It was Elvis Ultimate Gospel. This was released in 2004. It's said that 'To sing once is to pray twice'. Elvis did that and more with his incredible voice. I believe this selection of Gospel music including revival rock, solemn hymns and traditional church numbers is an example of the gifts God gives to particular people in this world. Elvis had the gift to sing. Thankfully it is shared with us on albums such as Ultimate Gospel.
Elvis Reviews, Elvis CD Reviews May 9, 2008 - 11:18:47 AM Read more

The Rough Guide To Elvis must surely be destined to become the Elvis fans' Almanac. More than worth its price, a delight to read through or browse in. Do yourself a favour -- I like this book a lot! buy it!
Elvis Reviews, Elvis Book Reviews, By David Neale May 9, 2008 - 6:30:05 AM Read more

'The Jungle Room Sessions', the 4th volume in the Follow That Dream label's releases. 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 ... we get the biggest of all surprises: The only surviving, ten seconds long fragment of Elvis trying out 'America' in the studio.
Elvis Reviews, Elvis CD Reviews, FTD May 7, 2008 - 3:33:00 PM Read more

2008 is the 40th anniversary of the first airing Elvis' 1968 television special. This extravagant entertainment special features Elvis in some of his greatest and best-loved moments captured on video. Elvis in black leather and the giant red 'Elvis' letters are just a couple of iconic images that come from this program.
Elvis News May 7, 2008 - 8:33:19 AM Read more

In all but a few, minor matters, I find this release extremely satisfying. It is very nice to have all this material gathered in one release and as the sound is excellent, the packing is almost flawless and you get a whole slew of interesting bonus tracks who could ask for more? This is Elvis at an absolute peak, and Elvis- vise or even music-vise it doesn't come any better.
Elvis Reviews, Elvis CD Reviews May 5, 2008 - 3:26:00 PM Read more

This new book Elvis : 68 at 40 from JAT Publishing written by Steve Binder (Special's producer/director), and with exclusive never before seen color photos from the collection of Timothy Mulrenan and Robert Brower will be available on August 6, 2008. There will be only 2000 hardcover books available that will include a 8'' x 10'' not used in the book and signed by Steve Binder. This will be the definitive book on the making of the 1968 Elvis Presley television special. Don't miss-out - Pre-order now.
Elvis Book News May 3, 2008 - 3:04:59 PM Read more

Welcome to a brand new look for www.elvis.com.au . This is the first change of design in many years. We believe you will find it simpler, quicker and easier to use. For this occasion we have searched and located the earliest known back up snap shot of the front page of the site from December 6, 1998.
Elvis News May 1, 2008 - 11:50:27 PM Read more

Interview with Donna Butterworth who played Jan Kohana in Paradise Hawaiian Stlye. Donna appeared in the 1965 film 'The Family Jewels' with Jerry Lewis and received Golden Globe nomination for her role. She made only three films before leaving the movie business.
Elvis Articles, Elvis Interviews May 1, 2008 - 12:27:28 PM Read more

Sony BMG Australia will release the five CD set 'Original Album Classics' in July. The set will contain the following albums; Elvis Presley, Elvis, Loving You, Elvis Is Back and G.I. Blues.
Elvis CD News May 1, 2008 - 1:23:11 AM Read more

With more than 124 million purchased by collectors since its date of issue in 1993, the Elvis Presley 29-cent commemorative postage stamp reigns as the most popular ever issued by the U.S. Postal Service (USPS)
Elvis News May 1, 2008 - 12:01:46 AM Read more

Two of Elvis Presley's close friends have disputed claims that the rock icon made a secret visit to London.
Elvis News April 30, 2008 - 10:07:23 AM Read more

Elvis and Graceland are featured in this month's Tennessee Treasures magazine. (Issue 4) The magazine's article features photos by Elvis Australia's Scott Jenkins and also the photos of Graceland taken in 1962 by Tony Douglas as published by Elvis Presley Music in February this year.
Elvis News April 21, 2008 - 3:57:00 PM Read more

How many records has Elvis actually sold? Did he really sell One Billion records as has been claimed. Nick Keene has researched this subject in depth with help from Ernst Jorgensen and Sony BMG and has compiled the following report. This is a work in progress and will continue to be until the full facts finally emerge. Like a jigsaw puzzle the pieces are slowly coming together and beginning to make sense. Updated April, 2008.
Elvis Articles, By Nick Keene April 15, 2008 - 11:12:00 PM Read more

Rare. Never-before-seen. Wow! That's how a newly discovered photo of Elvis Presley was described in Thursday's Herald. Reading the Associated Press article over breakfast, and seeing the 1972 image of a caped King of Rock 'n' Roll at Madison Square Garden in New York, I had to laugh. Then I had to go check. Yep, Elvis was still in the house. Before leaving for work, I managed to find my prized Presley picture. It was tucked in an envelope of photos of my late father-in-law, David Muhlstein.
Elvis News April 12, 2008 - 10:21:00 AM Read more

Never-before-seen photos have surfaced of Elvis Presley rocking Madison Square Garden in 1972. View News story from Australia's Herald Sun - Friday April 11, 2008.
Elvis News April 12, 2008 - 9:52:00 AM Read more

This week it has been reported that Mariah Carey has surpassed Elvis Presley as the solo artist with the most No. 1 singles on Billboard's U.S Top 100 chart. EPE (and Elvis Australia) claim that Elvis had, in fact, 18 No. 1 singles, meaning Carey would have simply tied with Elvis. The confusion lies with the 1956 chart-toppers Don't Be Cruel and Hound Dog. EPE (correctly) lists the two songs as separate No. 1 singles. In the 1950's and 1960's Billboard counted record sales and Jukebox plays of both sides of a single. Also in the case of Hound Dog and Don't Be Cruel there were two different covers issued allowing for which ever was asked for at the counter. One had Hound Dog / Don't Be Cruel the other the reverse Don't Be Cruel / Hound Dog.
Elvis Articles April 8, 2008 - 11:04:00 AM Read more

Once again I find myself reviewing a MRS release and what another beauty they've created with New York RCA Studio 1: The Complete Sessions for the dedicated Elvis fan! ... If I want to rock n roll loud and proud then I would play the New York sessions CD first every time as it jumps out at you and hits you hard...very punchy and up front ... I would say you need The New York Sessions, please don't deprive yourself.
Elvis Reviews, Elvis CD Reviews April 7, 2008 - 11:34:00 AM Read more

Interview with Elvis' dentist, Dr. Lester Hoffman who first met Elvis just after he had come back from Hawaii, from making Blue Hawaii. 'It was my day out of the office, the girl called me and said, There's a phone call, somebody said Elvis Presley needs a dentist'.
Elvis Articles, Elvis Interviews April 5, 2008 - 1:08:00 PM Read more

We have an preview of four photos from the Elvis - Portraits book due for release April 8.
Elvis Book News April 1, 2008 - 9:45:00 AM Read more

A 36-foot tall Elvis Presley can now be seen in Times Square in New York. The Elvis photo on the billboard is by famous photographer George Kalinsky, who recently discovered many never-before-seen Elvis photos in his collection. The image is from a 1972 performance at Madison Square Garden where Kalinsky captured some photographs of Elvis.
Elvis News April 1, 2008 - 1:31:00 AM Read more

On December 21 1958, Elvis leased a BMW 507. The car was a 'used' one, formerly driven by racing ace Hans Stuck. In August 1959 Elvis swapped the sportscar for a red 507 which he drove until October 1959.
Elvis Articles March 29, 2008 - 9:37:00 PM Read more

On Monday, Graceland opened a trio of new historical exhibits, including one focusing on Elvis Presley's 1968 Comeback Special, and another called 'Private Presley'. While Presley was lauded for his service, his tour of duty -- most of it spent in West Germany -- was also a personally difficult time for the singer. Here, Priscilla talks about the exhibit, her memories of the era, and a side of Elvis that few knew.
Elvis News March 29, 2008 - 3:46:00 PM Read more

Ernst Jørgensen has told us that Sony BMG have the Elvis Duets tapes. Ernst told us today 'George Klein has already approached SONY/BMG on this issue. We have told him that we are not interested in buying his tape, as we already paid for these sessions and have the tapes ourselves. I don't understand why Mr. Klein brings up this issue again. Obviously all rights are with SONY/BMG and the various singers'.
Elvis News March 24, 2008 - 9:47:00 AM Read more

In an Interview with Elvis Australia, George Klein answers the question 'So do you have any other hidden treasures that we don't know about?' with 'I've got a press conference that I recorded myself ... I've got a tape of unsweetened stuff with about ten of the American Sound songs from '69'.
Elvis News March 23, 2008 - 12:13:00 PM Read more

Scott Jenkins interviewed George Klein this week about the Elvis Duets tape George has possession of with recordings of Help Me with Larry Gatlin, Guitar Man with Jerry Reed and Blue Suede Shoes with Carl Perkins. George reveals if the Elvis recording of Blue Suede Shoes used is a live or studio recording and tells us that this was a totally different project, it was to be called Elvis and Friends.
Elvis Articles, Elvis Interviews, By Scott Jenkins March 22, 2008 - 11:18:00 AM Read more

I just want you all to know that without the encouragement of Elvis Presley, I may never have even recorded rock 'n' roll or rockabilly'. Wanda Jackson
Elvis Articles, Elvis Interviews March 21, 2008 - 10:34:00 AM Read more

Following Elvis Portraits due out in April, JAT Productions will release Elvis '68 at 40 - Retrospective a limited edition book in August. Reserve your copy now.
Elvis Book News March 20, 2008 - 3:08:00 PM Read more