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Elvis June '75 4CD Soundboard Concert Set from FTD

As part of its ongoing live soundboard on tour CD series, FTD is pleased to announce the release of Elvis: June '75. Released as a 4-CD 5" digipak this set features 4 great show from Mobile, Alabama: June 2 (afternoon show), Houston, Texas June 5 (evening show, Shreveport, Louisiana June 7 (afternoon show) and Jackson, Mississippi June 8 (afternoon show). Recorded in mono.
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Animal Instinct: Elvis Presley's Pets

In 'Tiger Man', Elvis Presley sings that he's the 'king of the jungle' - and that's a pretty accurate description of the King of Rock 'n' Roll. Elvis loved animals of all kinds. He had many pets during his lifetime - so many, in fact, that it would be a pretty difficult to name them all.

Released | Elvis On Tour 1974: California 3CD Deluxe & Live In Los Angeles 1974 2LP

Memphis Recording Service (MRS) has released the 3CD Deluxe 'On Tour 1974: California' & 2LP 180-gram vinyl titled 'Live In Los Angeles 1974. The 3CD set 'On Tour 1974: California' contains a range live performances from Elvis' five-day tour of California in May 1974, during which he performed in front of 60,000 fans, including an attendance by the legendary British rock band, Led Zeppelin, whom he met afterwards. Bonus Tracks included with 'Home Recordings'. For the first time ever, the material from these shows is presented in stereo. The accompanying booklet includes general background notes as well as presenting rare photographs and memorabilia dating from this short tour. The vinyl 'Live In Los Angeles 1974' Limited Edition sets are available in both Black and Clear vinyl.
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The aftershocks of King Creole by Paul Simpson

In the second of two articles, Paul Simpson traces the impact of 'King Creole's comparative commercial failure on Hal Wallis, Elvis Presley and the King's movies.

Kurt Russell and Elvis Presley

Kurt Russell began his film career at the age of 10 in an uncredited part as in Elvis Presley's It Happened At The World's Fair. A favorite scene in the movie is when a ten-year-old Kurt Russell is paid by Elvis' character to kick him in the shins.  Little did anyone dream that years later the same Kurt Russell would play Elvis in the made for TV move 'Elvis' and receive an Outstanding Lead Actor Emmy nomination for his portrayal.

Jan Shepard Dies: 'King Creole' Actress Was 96

Jan Shepard, who acted opposite Elvis Presley in 1958's King Creole and 1966's Paradise, Hawaiian Style, and appeared in more than 30 TV Westerns, died Jan. 17 at a hospital in Burbank, Calif. of pneumonia brought on by respiratory failure. She was 96.

Baz Luhrmann: Unseen Elvis footage documentary film

Baz Luhrmann is using the voracious amount of research he put into the 2022 'ELVIS' film he co-wrote into a second feature film, this one closer to documentary than narrative feature. He shared an advance look at a teaser trailer on where he's going. Luhrmann posted a new video on Instagram: 'I'm really thrilled that I am finally able to announce that we have all been working hard and collaborating on unearthing and showcasing a treasure trove of unseen footage, sound and other materials to create something special for the big (and small) screen TCB!'

Carl Perkins | Blue Suede Shoes and Elvis Presley

Carl Perkins was born in Tennessee on April 9, 1932. He kicked off his musical career in the mid 1940s, performing at local dances with his brothers Jay and Clayton as the 'Perkins Brothers Band'.

Interview with Norm Crosby

I met Elvis first in Las Vegas. I think I was appearing with Tom Jones and he came backstage to say hello to Tom or we went to his dressing room to say hello. And then I was working at Harrah's up in Lake Tahoe and Elvis I believe was at the Sahara across the street. And we renewed our friendship. You know, we used to go over after the show and in the evening and hang out a little bit and got to chat with him in his suite and all the guys would go up for get together. And just he was a delightful person.
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Hal Wallis and Elvis Presley

Hal B. Wallis, C.B.E., was born, Harold Brent Wallis on 14 September 1899 in Chicago. He died on October 5, 1986. He was an Academy Award-winning American motion picture producer. His family moved to Los Angeles, California, in 1922 where he found work as part of the publicity department at Warner Bros. in 1923. Hal Wallis received sixteen Academy Award nominations for Best Picture, winning for Casablanca in 1943. For his consistently high quality of motion picture production, he was twice honored with the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award. He was also nominated for seven Golden Globe awards. He won two Golden Globe awards awards for Best Picture. In 1975, he received the Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award for lifetime achievement.

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter died, he was 100

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter died, he was 100. Elvis Presley met then-Governor Carter and Rosalynn Carter backstage at a concert at the Omni Hotel in Atlanta on June 30, 1973, before his evening show.
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Elvis Presley's Stutz Blackhawk's

Among many of Elvis Presley's prized cars was his Stutz Blackhawk's. Elvis was the first in America to own a Stutz, and probably his favouite car of the '70s was his 1973 Stutz Blackhawk III.

Christmas With Elvis

The arrival of winter at Graceland was always a special time of year for Elvis. It meant the holiday season was fast approaching and the anticipation of all the fun things the season would bring, including decorating for Christmas, opening Christmas presents with friends and family, the annual New Year's Eve party, Elvis' birthday, building snowmen in the front yard of Graceland and more.
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Elvis On Tour 1974: California 3CD Deluxe & Live In Los Angeles 1974 2LP Vinyl

Memphis Recording Service (MRS) will release a 3CD Deluxe 'On Tour 1974: California' & 2LP 180-gram vinyl titled 'Live In Los Angeles 1974' in February 2025. The 3CD set 'On Tour 1974: California' contains a range live performances from Elvis' five-day tour of California in May 1974, during which he performed in front of 60,000 fans, including an attendance by the legendary British rock band, Led Zeppelin, whom he met afterwards. Bonus Tracks included with 'Home Recordings'. For the first time ever, the material from these shows is presented in stereo. The accompanying booklet includes general background notes as well as presenting rare photographs and memorabilia dating from this short tour. The 2LP version 'Live In Los Angeles 1974' Limited Edition sets and will be available in both Black and Clear vinyl. The clear vinyl is ONLY available from exclusive Elvis dealers.
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Annette Day | Elvis Presley's Co-Star in Double Trouble

One of the youngest actresses to ever costar with Elvis, English ingenue Annette Day was just 18 years old when she acted in Double Trouble. Day was discovered in typical Hollywood fashion. Producer Judd Bernard was shopping in an antique store on London's famed Portobello Road when he caught a glimpse of the red-haired teenager. The shop belonged to Day's mother, and Day was working behind the counter that day. Months later, when Bernard was casting for the film, he remembered the perky girl and called on her to ask the fateful question, 'Do you want to be an actress?'.

Beyond The Reef | The Elvis Presley Hawaii Connection

Much has been written about the various musical styles that influenced Elvis: Country, bluegrass, blues, gospel, pop and rhythm & blues. However, one very distinct style has always been omitted from this list: Hawaiian music. From the early 20th century Hawaiian music or Hawaiian-inspired music was present in the U.S. both as an influence on various forms of popular music as well an artistic and commercial force of its own.

Minnie Mae Presley | Elvis' paternal grandmother

Minnie Mae Presley was Elvis Presley's paternal grandmother, whom he affectionately called 'Dodger'. Elvis was born in Tupelo, Mississippi, in Lee County. His family tree traces both east and west of the All America City. His parents came from the the two counties that surround Lee County: His mother's family is from Pontotoc County, which is to the west of Lee County, and his father's family is from Itawamba County, which to to the east.

Released | Elvis: 'California Holiday' Aka 'Spinout' 2-LP Vinyl Record Limited Edition

FTD Vinyl has released the new special edition of Elvis' 1966 soundtrack 'California Holiday' Aka 'Spinout' as a 2-LP Vinyl record Limited Edition. In October 1966, an MGM UK representative announced that California Holiday would have its world premiere in London, and that the original US title, Spinout, was changed because it was felt that would have more appeal to British and overseas audiences. Spinout was only used in the US and Canada. This unique FTD limited edition is based on the original UK release and features the red dot RCA Victor label. The double album includes the original soundtrack masters, studio outtakes and bonus tracks.
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Released | Elvis: The Making Of King Creole Hardcover Book, 2CDs, Vinyl in Slipcase

Follow That Dream (FTD) has released Elvis: The Making Of King Creole FTD Book in Slipcase, a brand new hardback coffee style deluxe book that contains 380-pages with many newly discovered photographs, details on deleted scenes, pages from the script, the shooting schedule, memos, contracts, as well as memories from the cast and crew.

Released | Elvis: The Last Tours Vol: 2 | 3 CD Set from FTD

As part of its ongoing live on tour series, FTD has released 'Elvis: The Last Tours Vol: 2'. Released as a 3-CD 5" digipak, this set features great shows from March 1977. The concerts were not recorded in their entirety. but all songs recorded by the engineer are included. Recorded in mono.
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Released | Elvis: The Girl Happy Sessions 3 CD Set from FTD

As part of its successful 'Sessions' series, FTD has released 'The Girl Happy Sessions'. Mixed by Vic Anesini and mastered by Jan Eliasson, It contains all the masters and available outtakes. Highlights include unedited masters and the rare vocal re-record of 'I Feel That I've Known You Forever' especially made for the motion picture Tickle Me.
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Elvis Presley Rocks 'n Rolls Tacoma Teenagers into Frenzy at Bowl

Elvis Presley sang to a crowd of 5,000 in Lincoln Bowl yesterday afternoon. A smile played on the full lips of the husky, loose-jointed young man in the gold jacket. His black shirt was unbuttoned to his breastbone. He wiggled his hips in tight fitting black pants and several thousand girls gasped and screamed in unison. He spread his arms and they shrieked again. 'I'll take care of you in a minute,' Elvis Presley said husky-voiced to the loudest of his fans. And 6,000 people in Lincoln Bowl yesterday erupted in shouts, screams and hand-clapping.

Released | Elvis Portraits The Fabulous 50's Hardcover Book from Erik Lorentzen

Elvis Portraits The Fabulous 50's Hardcover Book from Erik Lorentzen has been released. Elvis Portraits The Fabulous 50s, as the title suggests, provides a hardcover photo book with 400 pages printed on glossy paper with the best and most intimate & beautiful moments from Elvis in the fifties. As a fan of this period, I can say with great confidence that the selected photos are extremely beautiful and very well-picked. As you expect from TEF / KJ Consulting you will find many unseen images of Presley at his best.
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Norbert Putnam Reflects On The King

Elvis Presley strolled into RCA Studio B in Nashville on the evening of June 4, 1970, his attire accentuated by a black cape and matching cane. 'I was wondering', he said to his musicians, a smile creasing his lips', if you folks would like to make some phonograph records tonight?' The room erupted in cheers.
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Elvis Presley Biography | A Comprehensive history of Elvis Presley's dynamic life

In this comprehensive Elvis Presley biography, you will find a complete history of Elvis' dynamic life story from his humble beginnings through his rise to stardom. It is a fascinating journey which has earned Elvis Presley his still undefeated title of the "King of Rock 'N Roll".

Interview with legendary guitarist, Reggie Young

One of the most recorded guitar players of all time, Reggie Young has played on hundreds of hit songs in multiple genres. His career spans over 50 years and between the years 1967 thru 1971 alone his guitar was on 120 Top 40 pop and R&B hits. He's recorded with Elvis and opened for The Beatles along with playing guitar on several hundred different artists recordings, playing rockabilly, R&B, rock, pop, country and jazz with some of the greatest of all time: ... Do you have a special memory with Elvis? Well, it's all a special moment. But especially American, the one on one, when we were just sittin' around talking and you know, after the fact I look back and say, man I was just sittin' around talking to Elvis.

Millie Kirkham Remembers her first Recording Session with Elvis Presley

Did you know Elvis did not want to record 'Blue Christmas'? Elvis told the band to play and sing as badly as possible. Millie Kirkham tells the story as she remembers her first Recording Session with Elvis Presley.

Glen Glenn's Meeting With Elvis

Now for the first time we have previously unpublished details of Glen's meeting with the yet to be crowned King Of Rock and Roll. Glen has photographs with many famous performers. What makes them unique is the time frame that these photos were taken.

Songwriters Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman

Songwriters Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman.
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Elvis: The Girl Happy Sessions 3 CD Set from FTD

As part of its successful 'Sessions' series, FTD is pleased to announce the release of 'The Girl Happy Sessions'. Mixed by Vic Anesini and mastered by Jan Eliasson, It contains all the masters and available outtakes. Highlights include unedited masters and the rare vocal re-record of 'I Feel That I've Known You Forever' especially made for the motion picture Tickle Me.
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Elvis Presley Video 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.