Elvis Country (I'm 10,000 Years Old) is one of the few albums that sticks to just one type of music. This cohesiveness was appreciated by the buying public and it reached number six on the country charts and number 12 on the pop charts. Elvis Country is a superb country outing for Elvis, possibly his best work.
Elvis Reviews, Elvis CD Reviews, By David Bowling July 21, 2008 - 10:56:30 PM Read more

The album, From Elvis In Memphis,was a mix of country, rhythm & blues and rock 'n' roll songs. The album, released June 17, 1969, would be a huge pop hit and also reach number 2 on the national country charts.
Elvis Reviews, Elvis CD Reviews, By David Bowling July 15, 2008 - 10:53:30 PM Read more

The 1960's found Elvis Presley cranking out two or three movies and accompanying soundtrack albums each year. By 1967 it had been almost five years since Elvis had issued a true studio album. How Great Thou Art would be a breath of fresh air for Elvis and his fans.
Elvis Reviews, Elvis CD Reviews, By David Bowling July 7, 2008 - 2:30:24 PM Read more

Though That's The Way It Is eventually became my favorite album, it had to grow on me over the years. Though often overlooked, That's The Way It Is contains some of the best songs and performances of his entire career ... this 2008 re-issue turns out to be a must-have for serious fans ... This is the definitive look at the That's The Way It Is portions of the June 1970 Nashville sessions.
Elvis Reviews, Elvis CD Reviews, FTD July 6, 2008 - 1:42:08 PM Read more

Viva Las Vegas was one of Elvis’ best movies that did not have a complete soundtrack release at the time. That oversight has been corrected in recent years.
Elvis Reviews, Elvis CD Reviews, FTD, By David Bowling July 4, 2008 - 10:02:46 PM Read more

Blue Hawaii is probably the movie most associated with Elvis Presley. It is also his most popular and endearing. Its soundtrack would sell three million copies and spend an astounding 20 weeks atop the American music charts. Blue Hawaii is rightfully placed at the top of the Elvis Presley movie list. Both the soundtrack and film are truly essential Elvis. They both represent the Elvis that we would like to remember. So grab a beverage, put your feet up, close your eyes and smell the salt water as you travel to Blue Hawaii.
Elvis Reviews, Elvis CD Reviews, By David Bowling July 4, 2008 - 8:58:41 PM Read more

Something For Everybody is one of those Elvis Presley albums that just glides under the radar. Yet playing it almost forty years later is a pleasurable listening experience that just slides by the senses.
Elvis Reviews, Elvis CD Reviews, By David Bowling July 4, 2008 - 7:22:27 PM Read more

Elvis Presley was discharged from the army on March 5, 1960 - His first album Elvis Is Back may have been the most important album of his career. There had been several releases while he was in the service, but he had been out of the public eye. His young fans were now a couple of years older. Things change quickly within the music world and fame can be fleeting. Did Elvis still have it? The answer was a resounding yes.
Elvis Reviews, Elvis CD Reviews, FTD, By David Bowling July 4, 2008 - 6:54:20 PM Read more

Elvis Presley released his first full gospel album on November 10, 1960. He had previously released the four song EP, Peace In The Valley, whose tracks also appeared on the Elvis Christmas Album. His Hand In Mine, however, was a full studio effort featuring classic gospel and spiritual songs of the day.
Elvis Reviews, Elvis CD Reviews, By David Bowling July 2, 2008 - 6:29:45 PM Read more

Many people believe that the rock 'n' roll era began May 5, 1956 when the album, Elvis Presley, reached Number One on the National charts for the first of ten weeks. It was a far different sound than the other best selling albums of the day which included Belafonte by Harry Belafonte, The Man With The Golden Arm soundtrack, and Songs For Swingin' Lovers by Frank Sinatra.
Elvis Reviews, Elvis CD Reviews, By David Bowling July 2, 2008 - 12:01:01 AM Read more

For all his accomplishments, perhaps Elvis Presley's greatest, and unknown legacy was his enormous generosity, unknown until now. With the use of new interviews, on-location filming, classic footage and photos, Elvis A Generous Heart takes you through the history of a shy, humble country boy always ready to share his love, and treasures, with friends, family and even complete strangers. For the hardcore Elvis fan there is perhaps too much same old. But the new material and unseen footage on offer go a long way, offering a new insight and appreciation of the world's greatest entertainer.
Elvis Reviews, Elvis DVD Reviews June 1, 2008 - 12:06:17 PM Read more

Elvis is quite good here in King Creole, bringing an obviously heartfelt and earnest, restless energy to his role that no doubt was encouraged by Curtiz.
Elvis Reviews, Elvis DVD Reviews May 31, 2008 - 4:17:21 PM Read more

Review of 'From Elvis in Memphis' by Rolling Stone Magazine.
Elvis Reviews, Elvis CD Reviews May 25, 2008 - 3:10:00 PM Read more

This is the review of Elvis' first concert at the International Hotel on July 31, 1969. It was written by Ray Connelly and originally published in the London Evening Standard August 2, 1969. Included with the review is an exciting interview with The King, again by Ray Connelly.
Elvis Articles, Elvis Interviews, Elvis Reviews May 15, 2008 - 9:05:12 AM 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 15, 2008 - 9:04:47 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

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

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

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

Elvis Presley: Close Up is so impressive: another excellent essay from Colin Escott, great pictures, and 89 unheard takes of super-fine Elvis. The premise of Close Up is that we are hearing unguarded moments and snapshots that can bring us closer to the man.
Elvis Reviews, Elvis CD Reviews March 20, 2008 - 8:46:00 AM Read more

All in all, then, I have to admit to being sorely disappointed with 'The Gospel Side Of Elvis'. It's too short, it offers little new, it is lightweight, it fails to live up to its promise and my expectations.
Elvis Reviews, Elvis Book Reviews, By David Neale March 12, 2008 - 1:57:00 PM Read more

Elvis '57: The Final Fifties Tours is propped full of information and anecdotes, much of which was new to me. It  'Elvis is one of the best Elvis books in many a year and deserves to gain the full support of all Elvis fans.
Elvis Reviews, Elvis Book Reviews, By David Neale March 1, 2008 - 2:50:00 PM Read more

The Elvis By The Presleys DVD set is an entertaining, informative biography that belongs in the collection of anyone who considers themselves to be an Elvis fan. It also serves as an important document of 20th Century pop culture.
Elvis Reviews, Elvis DVD Reviews March 1, 2008 - 3:41:00 AM Read more

In a memorable line from I'll Remember You, Elvis sings 'I'll return to stay' to his beloved. Although its not in the living, breathing way most of us would prefer, Elvis: Aloha From Hawaii skillfully preserves one of the legendary performer's last triumphs forever.
Elvis Reviews, Elvis DVD Reviews March 1, 2008 - 1:57:00 AM Read more

The Very Best of Elvis Presley 2 CD set is an absolute delight. Mastered from a high a resolution 24 bit master, the sound quality is perfect and very easy on the ear.
Elvis Reviews, Elvis CD Reviews, By Daniel Avram February 8, 2008 - 12:04:00 AM Read more

One Night In Vegas contains the August 10 opening concert. This is Elvis at his very best. It is not easy to find suitable words for this concert. It simply is Elvis at his very best! And that says about everything!
Elvis Reviews, Elvis CD Reviews, FTD January 24, 2008 - 10:03:00 AM Read more

Have you heard the news? Not only is there good rockin' tonight, but you'll be able to groove to it even more. At first, I thought I wouldn't need to own a copy of 'Elvis At Sun', as I already had 'Sunrise' and 'The Sun Sessions CD'. But I was truly floored by the difference in sound quality.
Elvis Reviews, Elvis CD Reviews January 23, 2008 - 2:26:00 PM Read more

'Girls! Girls! Girls!' is again wonderfully remastered, it is almost like hearing it for the first time. The original album was a huge success. It didn't reach the one million copies 'Blue Hawaii' was selling (and on its way to 2 million!!), but with 600.000 units, it sold twice as much as 'Elvis Is Back!' and 'Something For Everybody'.
Elvis Reviews, Elvis CD Reviews, FTD January 15, 2008 - 3:35:00 AM Read more

When Elvis entered RCA's Studio B on June 25, 1961, the goal was just to record both sides of a strong June-planned single release. The result was Pot Luck. The sound is pristine and a real indication of the high level that this label has achieved, finally becoming not only a completists label, but an audiophile label.
Elvis Reviews, Elvis CD Reviews, FTD January 9, 2008 - 3:18:00 PM Read more

Review of Elvis In Concert at the International Hotel in August 1969, originally published by Rolling Stone magazine on February 21, 1970.
Elvis Reviews December 20, 2007 - 12:03:00 AM Read more

The 140 B&W photos in Elvis Presley: The Family Album are beautiful to look at, but the 27 color photos hold your attention just as long. The blue suede-looking cover is nice to touch and padded for thickness. The labels under the photos provide detail, but the greatest part of this book are the framed statements accompanying the photographs. This exquisite book is well suited to reflect the life of such a great man.
Elvis Reviews, Elvis Book Reviews November 30, 2007 - 1:46:00 PM Read more

Elvis Presley: The Family Album and 'Frank Sinatra: The Family Album' (Both Hardcover) take a refreshing approach to an appreciation of the two American musical icons by assembling collections of photographs in faux family photo albums. The images range from the familiar to the rare.
Elvis Reviews, Elvis Book Reviews November 17, 2007 - 12:29:00 AM Read more

The 1981 documentary This Is Elvis -- produced with the guidance of  Jerry Schilling and Joe Esposito -- made its DVD debut recently from Warner Home Video in a two-disc 'Special Edition'.
Elvis Reviews, Elvis DVD Reviews November 16, 2007 - 1:59:00 AM Read more

Elvis: That's the Way It Is captures in an electric concert setting one of the 20th century's most popular singers at arguably his peak musically and physically.
Elvis Reviews, Elvis DVD Reviews October 22, 2007 - 11:35:00 PM Read more

I Sing All Kinds is a marvelous release that makes for rewarding listening. The song selection and order works well ... we in effect get Elvis' greatest songs of 1971 on one album, and what an album it turns out to be! Sometimes living a long life has its rewards. Living to see this superb FTD album is surely one of them. Shorn of the intrusive post production dubs, orchestration and background harmonies of the original releases, and given some inspired sound mixing, the songs on this FTD release are a joy to listen to.
Elvis Reviews, Elvis CD Reviews, FTD, By Mark Cunliffe October 4, 2007 - 1:32:00 PM Read more

Praise high enough cannot be said about the sound on this Viva Las Vegas 2 CD set, although we've had previous 1969 shows released, here we get a whole new sound and show that is simply the best sounding release to date. Play it again and play it soon. A 1969 lshow has never sounded so dynamic.
Elvis Reviews, Elvis CD Reviews, By Geoffrey Mc Donnell October 4, 2007 - 1:04:00 AM Read more

Elvis On Tour '75 is a book for fans prepared by a fan. It outshines many of the more commercially produced efforts in both quality of printing and binding as in photographic content. It is large-format book and the photos are all excellently reproduced and beautifully printed on high quality paper. The sequences of photos provide an idea of the dynamic nature of Elvis' show. Believe me, Elvis Presley 1970's concert fans will not wish to miss out on 'Elvis On Tour '75'.
Elvis Reviews, Elvis Book Reviews, By David Neale September 11, 2007 - 4:03:00 PM Read more

Let me tell you folks, Hot Shots And Cool Clips DVD Volume 3 is one very good DVD, it offers something for everyone, Fifties, Sixties and Seventies ... this is one very good DVD ...
Elvis Reviews, Elvis DVD Reviews September 11, 2007 - 4:02:00 PM Read more

In the summer of 1970, a slim strong-voiced Elvis performed a live show for four weeks at the International Hotel in Las Vegas.  The result was that the world fell in love again with Elvis and his music.  He gave his fans the show of a lifetime in these performances, including songs from his beginnings such as All Shook Up, and Hound Dog, all the way to his final #1 hit Suspicious Minds.
Elvis Reviews, Elvis DVD Reviews September 8, 2007 - 11:11:00 PM Read more

Review of Elvis Presley - Paternity Suit. Mr. Glass's research is well documented and presented in a sequential order. This sequential order definitely for me pointed out the strategy used by Mr. Paul Caruso the lawyer for Ms. Parker, to literally push Elvis to the point of settling out of court just to save his sanity.
Elvis Reviews, Elvis Book Reviews, Elvis DVD Reviews September 5, 2007 - 12:58:00 PM Read more

Elvis Presley - Paternity Suit - The whole case lasted for more than 6 years in Elvis' life and was not such a small thing as most people thought. This set reveals information which was totally ignored until now.
Elvis Reviews, Elvis Book Reviews, Elvis DVD Reviews September 5, 2007 - 12:23:00 PM Read more

In Elvis - The Hollywood Collection there are some of the Elvis movies that don't always get shown during Elvis tribute times, but are special to many people.
Elvis Reviews, Elvis DVD Reviews September 1, 2007 - 12:00:00 AM Read more

I'd have to rate this Raised On Rock 2 CD FTD package as 10/10 and the artwork matches the original release with some additional interesting items. For the 1973 Studio sessions this represents an essential purchase and does for these sessions what the FTD Jungle Room Sessions did for 1976.
Elvis Reviews, Elvis CD Reviews, FTD, By Geoffrey Mc Donnell August 22, 2007 - 6:00:00 PM Read more

Elvis On Tour '75 - Photos from the heart offers lots and lots of high quality pictures to look at, a remarkable and never before seen layout of an Elvis book and a story told by a fan who was at the concerts and knew Elvis personally. Way to go Praytome Publishing! Highly recommended.
Elvis Reviews, Elvis Book Reviews August 21, 2007 - 11:37:00 PM Read more

Sony BMG will release Elvis At The Movies the most comprehensive Elvis Presley 2 CD movie package ever produced' in June. Whilst this is a welcome focus on what is one of the now more ignored and derided parts of Elvis's career the question remains. Did they get it right in terms of song selection and balance?
Elvis Reviews, Elvis CD Reviews, By Mark Cunliffe June 1, 2007 - 2:54:00 PM Read more

Review of An American Trilogy FTD CD by Geoffrey Mc Donnell (Australia)
Elvis Reviews, Elvis CD Reviews, FTD, By Geoffrey Mc Donnell May 25, 2007 - 8:16:00 PM Read more

There is little doubt that 'Elvis By The Presleys' is a good-looking and well made book: an attractive and inviting dust-jacket covers the almost metallic-sheen boards of this hardback edition, which contains good quality paper and is well bound. The printing is clean, the photographs well reproduced. It is, then, a shame that each chapter is introduced by a page or two of introductory text that is set in a very large typeface with an almost total lack of leading (space between lines), making the texts appear to be a jumble of letters and thus difficult to read -- a poor layout technique indeed.
Elvis Reviews, Elvis Book Reviews, By David Neale May 9, 2007 - 6:44:36 PM Read more

One of the greatest understatements in the history of rock and roll album titles, Elvis Is Back! declared in no uncertain terms that Elvis Presley wasn't as good as he was in the 1950s, he was better. This deluxe, two disc edition on the FTD official Presley collector's label, is the definitive look at the album.
Elvis Reviews, Elvis CD Reviews, FTD March 17, 2007 - 11:18:00 PM Read more

A treasure trove of Presley ephemera, Memphis Recording Service: The Rise Of Elvis Presley Volume 2 1955 offers a fascinating peek at the meteoric rise of the Sun Records star. Highly recommended.
Elvis Reviews, Elvis Book Reviews, Elvis DVD Reviews, By Ken Sharp February 10, 2007 - 4:16:00 PM Read more