The video, directed by Tony Kaye ('American History X'), was shot in New Orleans, and, as Presley tells Spinner, she was so touched by the lingering affects of Hurricane Katrina that she decided to make this video more than just a tribute to her dad'. I landed there to do the video, and I looked around when I got off the plane ... It looks like Katrina happened six months ago', Presley says. 'So, that's when it all fell together'.
'We had two hours to lay down my vocals', she says. 'So the next morning, I heard the rough ... and ... I've never cried when I've done anything ... ever ... but I just lost it when I heard it.
Lisa Marie Presley also talks in the interview about how she was offended to see her father's song Viva Las Vegas used in a Viagra commercial. 'I find that revolting', she said. 'Some songs we have no control over. I know we didn't license that one'. Proceeds from the new song and video will be used to help build temporary housing for the homeless in New Orleans, she said. The project is to be similar to Presley Place, a 12-unit apartment building for the homeless built in Memphis by Elvis Presley Enterprises Inc. in 2001.
'Families come in and live there, get their life skills together', Presley explains. 'They get jobs and then they save their money, and about a year later, they move out when they can get back on their feet. It's something [Elvis] was very interested in, because it's kinda where he started from'.
30th Anniversary Concert
Lisa Marie Presley, 39, is scheduled to attend a concert Thursday in Memphis that will feature her father performing on video, with live support from his former backup singers and band members.