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Delayed | Elvis: 'Girl Happy' 2-LP Vinyl Record (Limited Edition) from FTD
The FTD Vinyl release of Girl Happy 2-LP Vinyl Record Limited Edition has been delayed until June with another new release at the same time to be announced soon.
Finding Elvis by Fox 5 New York
Graceland was recently contacted by 'Fox 5 New York' about footage that was discovered in their archives during their work on a story about Elvis Presley's 90th birthday. The rare, candid footage from 1956 shows Elvis recording a new ending for his first film, 'Love Me Tender', in New York City on Oct. 29, 1956 - as well as footage of him signing autographs for fans. The footage will now be showcased in the Hollywood section of Elvis: The Entertainer Career Museum at Elvis Presley's Graceland in Memphis.
The Elvis Presley song that changed Bruce Springsteen's life: 'Shot straight through to my brain'
In the world of art, heroes can be found in all corners of the globe. The beauty of art, and music in particular, is how singular and personal it can feel. A song can make the singer an icon, if only to a few hundred people who happened to hear it. Bruce Springsteen is a hero to millions of music lovers.
Didn't Have To Die | Elvis Presley | Bruce Springsteen
In this work of speculative fiction, Shawn Poole ponders the possibilities of what could have been if Bruce Springsteen had gotten to meet Elvis Presley before August 16, 1977. Might things have turned out any differently for either or both of them? Poignantly reminding us of the promise and potential that tragically disappeared in that long ago summer. Memphis, Tennessee was sweltering in the mid-July heat.
A New Light On Colonel Tom Parker
Just as his Elvis Presley is possibly the most famous entertainer of all time, Colonel Tom Parker is the publicly best-known artist manager, besides perhaps the Beatles' Brian Epstein who was, by the way, a huge admirer of Parker. In contrast to Epstein, however, Parker always 'enjoyed' an extremely bad reputation among his client's fans; loads of the worst imaginable stories and rumors are being told about the man who directed Elvis' career. The question is: What of all this is truth, what is legend, what is misunderstood or misjudged, what is totally false?
Review | Elvis '57: The Final Fifties Tours Book by Alan Hanson
In 1957, Elvis Presley undertook his last live performances of the 1950s, with tours that took him to eighteen major cities in the USA and Canada. He played twenty-eight concerts, with a total audience of over a quarter of a million people. He was at the pinnacle of his career and would soon be pulled away to perform in a very different fashion for the US military.
Elvis '57 - The Final Fifties Tours by Alan Hanson 500+ Pages with 300+ Pictures Hardcover Book from FTD
Follow That Dream (FTD) will release a new hardcover book by Alan Hanson titled Elvis '57 The Final Tours in May. This is a reprint of Alan Hanson's first book from 2007. The text of this new edition is the same as the original release, with only a few errors corrected. However a big difference is that this reprint includes many more photographs from Pal Granlund's collection, increasing the number from 19 to over 300 pictures.
Elvis Aaron Presley - Elvis' middle name, is it Aron or Aaron?
Are you ready for this? Either spelling is right and either spelling is wrong. But, how can that be?
Released | Elvis Live At The Houston Astrodome 1974 STEREO CD & Vinyl Sets
'Memphis Recording Service' (MRS) has released the CD Deluxe and 180 gram LP Vinyl titled 'Live At The Houston Astrodome 1974'. Near the start of his extensive tour on 3rd March 1974, Elvis made a major appearance at one of the country's biggest venues, The Astrodome in Houston Texas, entertaining well in excess of 88,000 fans that day.
Interview with Linda Thompson
Linda Thompson was born May 23, 1950 in Memphis, Tennessee. Linda won several beauty pageants, including the 1972 Miss Tennessee USA title. In July of that year she began a relationship with the recently separated Elvis Presley and immediately moved in with him at Graceland for roughly three and a half years.
Released | MRS Camden CD Re-issues 1969 and 1970
Memphis Recording Service has released the 'Camden' editions of their 'Las Vegas - August 1969' and 'Las Vegas - January Thru February 1970' albums. These albums are housed in digi-sleeves.
Will Hutchins has died aged 94
Will Hutchins has died aged 94. Hutchins appeared in two Elvis Presley movies (Spinout and Clambake) and played a New York City landlord and Dagwood Bumstead on short-lived sitcoms, he also portrayed the wholesome sharpshooter and frontier lawyer Tom Brewster on the 1957-61 ABC Western Sugarfoot.
David Briggs - Pianist, Arranger, And Producer Dies At 82
There are only a few distinct session players in Nashville who can legitimately claim to be part of the cast of 'Nashville Cats' who were in high demand for decades to perform on country albums, along with albums from across the American music spectrum. There are even fewer session players who can claim they were also part of the original Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section. Piano and keyboard player, songwriter, producer, studio owner, and performer David Briggs was one of those rare unicorns.
Crying In The Chapel | Elvis Presley's Forgotten Gospel Masterpiece
Were there a gathering of past rock and roll years, the resident mack daddy and the accompanying belle of the ball would be the calendar pages bearing the imprints 1966 and 1967 at the top. Everybody who was a rock titan - Dylan, the Beatles, the Stones, the Who, the Kinks, the Byrds, the Beach Boys, Hendrix, Cream - unleashed major works whose impact would echo down the years. We're talking 104 weeks of new sounds, envelope-pushing, artists one couldn't have anticipated, concept albums, feedback platters, psychedelia and burgeoning metal blending as one, music to blast the detritus out of your brain, tune you in, turn you on. Heady stuff.
FTD Releases Delayed
FTD has advised that due to a manufacturing issue, the planned release of Elvis: 'Girl Happy' 2-LP Vinyl Record (Limited Edition) and the reissue of The Last Tours Vol. 1 and The Blue Hawaii Sessions CDs will be delayed by at least 3 weeks. FTD will update us when a precise ETA is possible.
Wink Martindale has died age 91
Wink Martindale, a radio personality who became a television star has passed away. He was 91. R.I.P.
Interview with Otis Blackwell |1979 (Otis Blackwell & Elvis Presley)
Otis Blackwell was reportedly a very quiet man. Yet in truth he didn't need to speak much, as his wonderful songs spoke in volumes. 'Don't Be Cruel', 'All Shook Up', 'Paralyzed' and 'Great Balls Of Fire' are among the rock and roll treasures he created.
Eyewitness To History | Scotty Moore Recalls (2008)
Scotty Moore recalls the day Elvis recorded 'That's All Right'. He could have been a Starlite Wrangler. If history had played out differently, Elvis Presley might have been just a singer in a local country & western group. That's how Wrangler guitarist Scotty Moore pictured him when he first heard the unproven vocalist.
Elvis' 1974 Easter Television Special
The following article was first published in the U.K. based ‘Elvis Monthly' magazine in 1974, written by Wayne Stierle. The annoyance is the single sleeve which proclaims an 'Easter Television Special From Elvis'. The fact is most fans are eagerly awaiting it, and why not? (Unless Elvis decided to convert his millions of non-religious fans and fans of other beliefs to his way of worshiping it'll be great. If he pulls off a religious trip, well, it'll be interesting to see how the country responds to it). But, no such thing, folks, and here we go on a binge of phone calls to find out what's happening, or not happening. Come on along!
French V.P.I 2025 Record Store Day Vinyl and CDs Released
Now released are the 2025 Record Store Day releases from the French V.P.I. label. Elvis 1960 : Everybody's Got the Fever and Sings Sid Tepper & Roy C. Bennett - Just for Old Time Sake. Elvis Presley, hailed by Bernstein as 'the greatest cultural force of the 20th century', could sing anything. This unique triple album features 54 tracks, mostly alternate takes, showcasing his versatility and revolutionary impact on music and society in an unprecedented collection. Triple album 1 red, 1 yellow and 1 red and yellow with cloud effect, limited edition of 2,500 copies.
Elvis: Las Vegas - 'Down In The Alley' Opening Night 1974 from MRS
'Memphis Recording Service' (MRS) will release a CD Deluxe and 2LP Gatefold in both black and clear vinyl titled 'Elvis: Las Vegas - 'Down In The Alley' Opening Night 1974' in June 2025. The CD features Elvis' opening night show at the Las Vegas Hilton Hotel on 19 August 1974 at the start of his eleventh season, during which he performed an almost completely revamped setlist. For the first time ever, the original recording has been remastered and mixed into stereo. The accompanying booklet features rare photographs and memorabilia from the event and also includes liner notes that set the scene.
Remembering Elvis Presley And Time Spent Recording On Nashville's Music Row'
Elvis Presley famously got his start at Sun Records in Memphis, but headed to Nashville to begin recording there, after RCA bought his contract in 1955. During his first session, he recorded 'Heartbreak Hotel', and over the next two years followed it up with six other chart toppers.
Interview with Vernon Presley (The Commercial Appeal August 20, 1977)
After three days of privately grieving the loss of his son, Vernon Presley searched for words to thank the world for its concern. 'It lightened my grief somewhat as I watched the tributes to my son that were shown from people throughout the world', said the 62-year-old, white-haired Presley ...
Elvis: 'Girl Happy' 2-LP Vinyl Record (Limited Edition) from FTD
FTD Vinyl is pleased to announce the release of Girl Happy 2-LP Vinyl Record Limited Edition for late April.
This unique companion edition is based on the original UK release and features the red dot RCA Victor label. The double album includes original soundtrack masters, studio outtakes, extended versions and bonus track outtakes of 'You'll Be Gone'.
Lilo & Stitch (2025) trailer with Devil in Disguise
Lilo & Stitch is back with an upcoming American science fiction comedy film directed by Dean Fleischer Camp and written by Chris Kekaniokalani Bright and Mike Van Waes. Produced by Walt Disney Pictures and Rideback, the film is a live-action animated remake of Disney's 2002 animated film Lilo & Stitch. It stars Maia Kealoha as Lilo Pelekai, with original Lilo & Stitch writer-director Chris Sanders reprising his voice role as Stitch. It also stars Sydney Elizebeth Agudong, Zach Galifianakis, Billy Magnussen, Hannah Waddingham, and Courtney B. Vance, with original cast members Tia Carrere, Amy Hill, and Jason Scott Lee also appearing.
(Impulsive) Elvis Presley Gives $11,500 Gift
MEMPHIS, Tenn. Mennie Person never expected to meet Elvis Presley, much less wind up on his gift list. Mrs. Person was caught by surprise Sunday evening when she was admiring Presley's custom-made Cadillac outside a Cadillac agency. 'I had my head over in it and he came out of the back parking lot and asked if I liked it'. The car Mrs. Person selected was a gold and white model that lists for about $11,500. Mrs. Person said that when Presley learned her birthday was Tuesday, he handed her the keys to the car, wished 'Happy Birthday' and told an aide to write her a check to 'buy some clothes to go with the car'.
Elvis' father, Vernon Presley
One of the constants in Elvis Presley's life was his father, Vernon Presley. Elvis' dad was always there, raising his son in Tupelo, supporting his early career in Memphis and working behind the scenes as his son became the King of Rock 'n' Roll. Jesse D. and Minnie Mae Presley welcomed their son, Vernon Elvis Presley, into the world on April 10, 1916, in Fulton, Mississippi.
Meeting The King Of Rock & Roll Had Me 'All Shook Up'
Once upon a time in the land of celebrity there existed a star that shined brightly like an exploding nova, and when he was gone, he left behind a trail of stardust that still glitters in the eyes of his faithful fans… I was privileged to meet this super star and to share in some of the fun of his summer engagement at Lake Tahoe, California. It was a summer I will always treasure.. And now, as I approach my 60th birthday, there's a twinkle in my eye whenever I remember the night I met the king of Rock & roll….the following is a recollection of that unforgettable meeting…
Scotty Moore | Meeting Elvis | The Sun Sessions | '68 Comeback Special
View three video interviews with Scotty Moore. Scotty talks about meeting Elvis, about The Sun Sessions, where Scotty says that it was Bill Black that came up with the flip side for what would be their first record. It was their rendition of the bluegrass standard 'Blue Moon of Kentucky', made famous by Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys. And in a third interview Scotty talks about The 68 Comeback Special.
Marian J. Cocke Remembers Elvis Presley
In this article, published by NurseZone on July 8, 2002, Marian J. Cocke talks about Elvis Presley and the day made his way into her life.
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Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley DVD
Never before have we seen an Elvis Presley concert from the 1950's with sound. Until Now! The DVD Contains recently discovered unreleased film of Elvis performing 6 songs, including Heartbreak Hotel and Don't Be Cruel, live in Tupelo Mississippi 1956. Included we see a live performance of the elusive Long Tall Sally seen here for the first time ever. + Plus Bonus DVD Audio.
This is an excellent release no fan should be without it.
The 'parade' footage is good to see as it puts you in the right context with color and b&w footage. The interviews of Elvis' Parents are well worth hearing too. The afternoon show footage is wonderful and electrifying : Here is Elvis in his prime rocking and rolling in front of 11.000 people. Highly recommended.
Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley DVD Video with Sound.
