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'If I Can Dream' Chart Update
In a chart week dominated by David Bowie 'If I Can Dream': Elvis Presley With The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra' remains at No. 2 on the UK charts and No. 5 in Australia and also in Ireland. Somewhat predicably the album remains at No. 2 on the Billboard Classical Chart. Bowie has 13 albums on the ARIA Album Charts in Australia, 19 on the Uk chart. For more see ElvisPresleyCharts.com
Linda Thompson to Release book in May
In May this year, Linda Thompson will release her autobiography. The title of the book is 'A Little Thing Called Life - From Elvis' Graceland To Bruce Jenner's Caitlyn And Songs In Between' and a part in the book is of course about her time with Elvis in the seventies. The release is scheduled for May 3.
Elvis Presley, Linda Thompson, Lisa Marie | August 2 1974
Elvis Presley, Linda Thompson, Jeanne LeMay, Lisa Marie | August 2 1974
As Long As I Have You on transparent GREEN vinyl from 'Rockwell Records'
Following the recent vinyl LP releases, I Was The One a 12 inch record album on CERISE PINK Vinyl and I Want To Be Free a 12 inch record album on TURQUOISE Vinyl, 'Rockwell Records' will release 'As Long As I Have You' on transparent GREEN vinyl. This 12" 'coloured' vinyl LP record album features classic Elvis recordings from 1957 and 1958. This is a limited Edition of just 270 NUMBERED copies
Joe Moscheo has Died
Joe Moscheo a member of the gospel group 'The Imperials' passed away in Nashville on Monday night. Joe Moscheo was a member of the gospel group 'The Imperials' that sang with Elvis from 1969-1971.
'Black Star': David Bowie's Connection to Elvis Presley
Like most children of the 1950s, David Bowie considered Elvis a mythic figure. The pair, who would go on to share a record label, RCA, in the 1970s, also happened to be born on the same day. In an interview with Q in 1997 Bowie said of the date: 'I couldn't believe it', he was a major hero of mine. And I was probably stupid enough to believe that having the same birthday as him actually meant something'. And his 69th birthday, and the musical 'Lazarus' - has led back to Elvis. On this week's New York Times Popcast, the philosopher Simon Critchley, whose book 'Bowie' was released in 2014, points to the rare Elvis song 'Black Star', an alternate version of 'Flaming Star' from the 1960 Western of the same name.
'Last Stint At The International' CD from Straight Arrow
The 'Last Stint At The International' CD from Straight Arrow follows the previous release 'Solid As Rock' that received a great deal of acclaim from the fans, who praised the quality of Elvis' performance as well as the good audio. Some even stated that we had 'undersold' this release, and that the sound-quality of the recording is better than what was stated in our publicity. We at Straight Arrow believe that self-praise is no praise at all; we prefer to let our product speak for itself, which is also why we have built up a loyal following over the years.
Review : The Impossible Dream FTD CD
The Impossible Dream captures Elvis Presley at the start of his fourth Las Vegas season beginning on January 26th 1971 and marks the first time RCA/BMG/FTD have officially released live recordings from this year. Although three other soundboards have been unofficially released from the same engagement, thankfully FTD decided to issue the previously unreleased January 28th dinner show along with several bonus tracks.
Great Video : Elvis Love Me Tender w/ The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Watch this great video made by a fan, totally professional and mixes old and new so well.
'Elvis and Nixon' movie revealed - and it is a Comedy
The plot for the 'Elvis and Nixon' movie has been revealed with the release of the first trailer - and it is a COMEDY. The movie starring Michael Shannon and Kevin Spacey as Elvis Presley and Richard Nixon is scheduled for release in April 2016 and it looks like it will be a fun comedy. As it turns out, the movie is NOT about Elvis' visit to the White House' meeting President Richard Nixon in the Oval office on December 21, 1970, instead it is BASED on it, taking one fact and making a NON serious movie - well in fact it is clearly a very amusing comedy!!! View the trailer.
If I Can Dream sells over one million in UK
'If I Can Dream': Elvis Presley With The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra' has now sold 1 million copies in the UK. A marvelous achievement these days, and it remains at No. 2 on the UK charts. Iin Scotland the album has remained at No. 1 (4 weeks in total now) and in Ireland it is again No. 6. In the USA, the album has retaken the No. 2 spot on the Billboard Classical Chart however it has this week departed the Billboard Top 200 having spend 8 weeks and peaking at No. 21. And in Australia the album moves up one place to No. 5 in its 10th week on the ARIA Album Charts.
'How RCA Brought Elvis To Europe' from FTD Books (W/ Unreleased 1956 Vinyl EP)
Follow That Dream (FTD Books) will release a new book, 'How RCA Brought Elvis To Europe'. This beautifully designed book contains unseen pictures and follows Elvis ascent from hottest act in The South via US stardom to becoming RCA Victor's spearhead as the company launched the RCA label worldwide in 1956. It goes on to show how Europe was completely won over by the early 1960's. And did Elvis really pose a threat to communist Eastern Europe when he served as a US Soldier in West Germany? Boy, he sure did. All these topics and plenty more are covered in How RCA Brought Elvis to Europe. And not to be forgotten: free with the book's first edition comes an Unreleased 1956 Vinyl EP.
'He Touched Me - The Recording Sessions' 2 LP Vinyl from FTD
FTD Vinyl is pleased to announce the the release of its 2x LP, 180-Gram, 'He Touched Me - The Recording Sessions' this February. This album completes on vinyl the trio of Elvis' religious albums.
The West Coast Tour '76 2-CD Soundboard from FTD
Follow That Dream (FTD) will release the 2-CD 5" digpack The West Coast Tour '76 containing shows from San Francisco and Anaheim in November 1976, in February.
Follow That Dream (FTD) have increased the price of the next FTD book
Follow That Dream (FTD) have increased the price of the next FTD book, How RCA Brought Elvis To Europe. In addition they have slightly increased Vinyl prices. And to top it all off, the AUD/USD has slipped against the Euro so will also reflect in higher prices for all.
Elvis: Power At The Box Office (1964)
Elvis: Power At The Box Office, by Bob Rolontz, Music Business, November 21, 1964.
'If I Can Dream' Chart Update
'If I Can Dream': Elvis Presley With The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra' is this week No. 7 in its eighth week on the ARIA Album Charts in Australia. In the UK the album regains the No. 2 spot but is back to No. 1 in that county that is not a country, Scotland, (It is part of the UK) and in Ireland it is No. 6. In the USA, the album has dropped from No. 2 to No. 3 on the Billboard Classical Chart after the 'Star Wars' soundtrack has taken first place. On the Billboard Top 200 the album jumps 10 places from No. 163 from No. 153. For more see ElvisPresleyCharts.com
Elvis Presley's BMW 507's
On December 21 1958, Elvis leased a BMW 507 from BMW Gloeckle. The car was a 'used' one and Elvis knew this, formerly driven by racing ace Hans Stuck. In August 1959 Elvis swapped the white sportscar at BMW Gloeckle for a red 507 which he drove until October 1959. Click the links for photos and information.
The Complete Candid & And Home Movies Anthology : Volume 3, The Seventies DVD
Out now is the last volume in the three volumes of the DVD series of Elvis home movies, containing rare & unseen private footage from the 1970s. For the very first time this 3 DVD set focuses on Elvis, The Man, Off Stage through 3 decades. See Elvis through intimates' moments surrounded by family or friends, through events that marked his life. These 3 volumes will help you discover Elvis life via rare & unreleased digitally remastered footage. Volume 3 : The Seventies: The Concert Years, New Challenges, Karate Footage, rare footage such as Elvis walking out of the shop August 1974, and much more. Also including 19 minutes extra bonus footage. Region free, NTSC. Running time: 2 hours 31 minutes.
Elvis and Priscilla Beaulieu getting Married (Video)
Elvis Getting Married - May 1, 1967 - (01:09) View a colour video of Elvis marrying Priscilla Beaulieu on May 1, 1967 (Silent Footage) in a private ceremony amongst a small group of family and friends at the Aladdin Hotel in Las Vegas, just after 9:30 AM. A press conference and breakfast reception follow. The couple honeymoon for a few days in Palm Springs.Interview With Roger Semon, Elvis Expert
Interview With Roger Semon, Elvis Expert Aired June 16, 2002 - 09:14 ET CNN Kyra Phillips, CNN Anchor: This morning, we have a rare glimpse into The King's past. It's a new four CD boxed set with 100 songs of outtakes, alternate versions and never heard before live recordings of Elvis Presley's music.
Review : King Creole Frame By Frame 400 Page Hardcover Book
'They' say 'don't judge a book by its cover, but you can with King Creole Frame by Frame, it is a fine book and an equally fine start to the FTD, 'Elvis In Hollywood' book series. This release offers anyone interested in the movie a fantastic photographic and written word account. The book is hardcover, it well researched and well presented - and as the fantastic glossy cover indicates - the book is high quality throughout. The work of true Elvis fans, Erik Lorentzen and Pål Granlund and published by the Elvis Follow That Dream Collectors Label.
Interview with Terry Blackwood and Jim Murray
When The Imperials first worked with Elvis during the May 1966 'How Great Thou Art' sessions, he told them that he had been an admirer of their music for years. Murray and Blackwood were not singing with The Imperials yet at that point, but they were there when Elvis returned to live performances in 1969. The Imperials continued to sing back-up for Elvis until the fall of 1971, and can be seen in 'That's The Way It Is'. They recorded in the studio with him in May / June 1971, where Elvis recorded the Grammy Award winning album 'He Touched Me'. Because of Presley's love for Gospel music, Murray and Blackwood got to know him quite well, and in the following interview they shed some light on their relationship with him.
Interview with Ronnie Tutt
'On the drums from Dallas, Texas, is hard-working Ronnie Tutt', is how Elvis usually introduced Ronnie on stage, but I don't think that any kind of introduction is really necessary for our readers. Not only did he play drums for Elvis from 1969 to 1977, but he's also a highly regarded session-drummer that has worked with the likes of Neil Diamond and Elvis Costello.
Graceland, Before Elvis Presley
Ruth Cobb is one of the few people outside Elvis Presley's family to visit the upstairs of Graceland. It was before it opened as a tourist attraction, and Cobb, who lived there before Elvis, soon learned her old upstairs bedroom had been turned into a music room. She had grown up at Graceland as an only child. When she married Charles Cobb, they remained at Graceland with her parents at first while Ruth toured the country as part of a professional harp ensemble. Her father, Dr. Thomas Moore, was a prominent surgeon and urologist.
Interview with Scotty Moore
On March 28th, 1998, Scotty and D.J. Fontana performed at an Elvis convention here in Europe. That same evening, I interviewed them both in Scotty's hotelroom. Actually, it wasn't easy to find good questions, as Scotty's That's All Right Elvis and Peter Guralnick's Last Train To Memphis describe the early years in wonderful detail. Nevertheless, the interviews were quite interesting in many ways. Especially Scotty is very straightforward and outspoken, and his viewpoints shed a new light on various issues for me.
Interview with Jerry Scheff
So many singers sing a song, and they're thinking about the way they're going to sing - the projection, the phrasing and so forth. When Elvis sang a song, it was just going through him, and it came out to the people that way. He was probably better at that than anybody that ever lived.
Interview with Shaun 'Sherrill' Nielsen
It's not a secret that Elvis loved the voice of tenor Shaun 'Sherrill' Nielsen. During a 1970 Las Vegas show, Presley introduced him as: 'The greatest tenor in Gospel music'.
Interview with D.J. Fontana
Dominic Joseph Fontana was born on March 15, 1931 in Shreveport, Louisiana. It was in Shreveport that D.J. Fontana started his career - as the staff drummer for the Louisiana Hayride. In 1954, when Elvis Presley was starting to make inroads in the Mid-South region as an up and coming act to be reckoned with, he and his band, which then included the legendary Scotty Moore on lead guitar, Bill Black on bass and Elvis doing the vocals and playing rhythm acoustic guitar, were knocking out audiences with their signature, seminal acoustic hybrid rockabilly/R&B sound, which, while rocking, did not as yet include drums.
Tom Jones and Elvis Presley
Interview with Glen D. Hardin
Glen D. Hardin played in Elvis' 70s road-band for six years, tickling the ivories and arranging things like 'The Wonder Of You', 'Let It Be Me' and 'I Just Can't Help Believing'. Before that, he was an in demand session-musician, arranger and songwriter, working with artists like Merle Haggard, George Jones, The Everly Brothers and Ricky Nelson. After leaving Elvis in 1976, he has toured with Emmylou Harris, John Denver, The Crickets and, since 1997, with Elvis The Concert. In this interview we talked about his years with The King.
Interview with FTDs Ernst Jørgensen
First off, congratulations with the new 'Silver Screen Stereo' CD. This FTD release contains quite a few surprises, like for instance stereo outtakes of Loving You, Don't Leave Me Now and Jailhouse Rock, as well as some amazing alternates from 'Viva Las Vegas'. Were these tapes acquired recently?
Review : Teenagers' Hero 1956 Volume 1
The Book, Teenagers' Hero is the definitive book - documentary - of Elvis' live performances in early 1956, with than 400 pages, 30cm x 21cm sized and featuring 445 photos mostly unpublished and never put in the right context. The book is of a high quality design (soft cover 300g, cloth binding, and 150 gram glossy paper). There were only 1000 copies printed, and each one is numbered - this is one book not to be missed!
Interview with Duke Bardwell | Elvis' Bass Player January 1974 through 1975
Duke Bardwell worked both on stage and in the studio with The King in the mid-70s, and in all he played bass on 181 concerts. Yet he's always avoided media exposure about his association with Elvis, until now.
Interview with songwriter Michael Jarrett ... I'm Leavin'
Interview with songwriter Michael Jarrett who wrote both I'm Leavin' as well as a Christmas song cut at the same sessions, the bluesy I'll Be Home On Christmas Day, which Elvis recorded in 1971.
Marilyn Evans and the Million Dollar Quartet
On December 4, 1956, Marilyn Evans entered--and exited--rock 'n' roll history. That was the day Elvis Presley stopped by Memphis' Sun Studio and recorded an impromptu session with Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis.
'If I Can Dream' Chart Update
The chart 'story' of 'If I Can Dream': Elvis Presley With The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra' this week sees the album mostly unchanged around the world. This week it is again No. 7 on the ARIA Album Charts in Australia. It is also unchanged the UK at No. 2 and also remains at No. 2 on the Billboard Classical Chart after eight weeks. In Ireland the album is up one place to No. 3, and on the Billboard Top 200 the move is down, from No. 148 from No. 163. For a round-up of 'If I Can Dream' on charts worldwide see ... ElvisPresleyCharts.com
Elvis at Stax Newbury Comics Release 1000 numbered copies 2LP Record Set
A 1000 limited numbered, coloured 2 x LP vinyl edition of Elvis at Stax was recently released by Newbury Comics USA and we have only a few available of this two LP set.
Elvis Live In The 50's - The Complete Concert Recordings 3 CD / Book Set from MRS
Memphis Recording Service will have its first release in 4 years titled 'Elvis Live In The 50's - The Complete Concert Recordings' on February 19th 2016. This box set is the ultimate tribute to Elvis Presley documenting his shows from the 1950's. The 3 CD's represent for the first time ever, the release of the complete collection of archival live concert recordings (including rare interviews and the recently discovered new material) by Elvis Presley in the 1950's. All of the 82 tracks included have been painstakingly remastered and restored. All of the 82 tracks included have been painstakingly remastered and restored. Fans who enjoyed previous mastered works of the MRS team such as 'Such a Night in Pearl Harbor', 'The Complete Hayride Archives' and Boxcar's remastered works of the Orlando February 1977 concert, are in for a treat.
Elvis Presley : Rising Sun and other Horses at Graceland
In 1966 Elvis asked Jerry Schilling if it would be alright with me if he bought a horse for hid girlfriend, Sandy Kawelo because he wanted to buy one for Priscilla, and wanted her to have someone to ride with. Knowing Elvis as he did, Jerry suspected the gifts would set the stage for Elvis to get back in the saddle himself. 'He had had a horse run away with him in one of his early films and he was uncertain about getting back on a horse. Jerry remembers horse shopping with Elvis ...
Elvis : That's The Way It Is : The Rehearsals 8 CD Set : Tracklisting
We now have the full tracklisting for the Elvis : That's The Way It Is : The Rehearsals 8 CD Set. This deluxe 8 cd set features the That's The Way It Is rehearsals. The rehearsals that lead to the legendary shows at the International Hotel in Las Vegas during the summer of 1970 and resuted in the documentary film well known by any Elvis fan. Both the studio & stage rehearsals are powerful and full of fun. He looked great, He sounded great and he was committed to make the upcoming shows a mind blowing success. The rehearsals are presented in the best possible audio quality, and remastered where necessary. With as a highlight the August 10 stage rehearsal remastered 'from scratch' and unedited as they were available on the original tapes. This is a very limited release only... . Get it while you can ...
'If I Can Dream' Chart Update
The chart 'story' of 'If I Can Dream': Elvis Presley With The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra' this week is it is mostly up around the world. This week it is No. 7 in its seventh week on the ARIA Album Charts in Australia. In the UK the album regains the No. 2 spot. In Ireland it is No. 4, up from No. 5. And in the USA, the album has remained at No. 2 on the Billboard Classical Chart after seven weeks and has moved up to No. 144 from No. 148 on the Top 200 Album Chart. For a round-up of 'If I Can Dream' on charts worldwide see ... ElvisPresleyCharts.com
The Definitive Vinyl Artwork of Elvis Presley 1956-1977 Hardcover Book
The Definitive Vinyl Artwork of Elvis Presley 1956-1977 from JAT Productions will be an Elvis keepsake forever. This book is the perfect companion piece to the elaborate Elvis Sessions IV The Recorded Music of Elvis Aron Presley 1954-1977. The Vinyl Artwork book contains most of the original photography for the albums, singles and extended plays released in Elvis Presley's lifetime. Many of the photos will be the full gorgeous images as they were originally photographed with many never before seen in their entirety. Many of these photos are considered to be some of the greatest photography on Elvis Presley.
'My Happiness' and 'That's When Your Heartaches Begin' 7-inch 45rpm Single
From Jack White's Third man Record's, a 7-inch 45rpm featuring newly restored versions of the two songs, 'My Happiness' and 'That's When Your Heartaches Begin'. Working from a transfer done by industry expert Alan Stoker at the Country Music Hall of Fame, the audio is as clean as modern technology can make it without losing the feeling and soul that makes these two songs both haunting and breath-taking.
'If I Can Dream' No. 9 in Australia, No. 3 in the UK, No. 148 USA
'If I Can Dream': Elvis Presley With The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra' is this week number 9 in its sixth week on the ARIA Album Charts in Australia. In the UK the album remains at No. 3. In Ireland it is No. 5. And in the USA, the album has remained at No. 2 on the Billboard Classical Chart and dropped from No. 102 to No. 148 on the Top 200 Album Chart. For a round-up of 'If I Can Dream' on charts worldwide see ... ElvisPresleyCharts.com
The 'Elvis Files' Volume 7 hardcover book has been released
The 'Elvis Files' Volume 7 hardcover book has been released As always it takes time for for these heavy books to be forwarded to us due to the volume and weight. See the ElvisPresleyShop.com 'Release Status' page for notice when the order is on the way to us. The book features all Elvis 'events' from 1974-1975. Every Working Moment. The Las Vegas and Lake Tahoe Seasons. Plenty of CANDID Moments. Plus plenty of previously Unpublished Photos. You can view several sample pages and photos from the book.
Hits Of The 70's Volume 2 CD
Hits Of The 70's Volume 2 is a great follow up of the (FTD) release of Volume 1 Album, housed in 6 panel digipack, this is a cool 70's hit compilation album, that also includes rare and hard to find outtakes.
'Return To Sender' classic 1981 'Pickwick' LP release on CD
Return To Sender is classic a 1981 'Pickwick' LP release, and it is now available on CD! And as a real gadget, the original poster that was included in the LP sleeve, is also included as miniature inside the CD card sleeve! Talking about happy memories! Both front and backside are just like the original LP.
'Easy Come, Easy Go' rare Australia and New Zealand release now on CD
One of the rarest Elvis LPs in the world....'Easy Come, Easy Go' was released in Australia and New Zealand. A real rarity, issued in 12" format only in Australia and New Zealand back in 1966 and at the time the only place to hear the original soundtrack in stereo and still the only place to get them on RCA vinyl!!! The LP had the distinction of being 'bootlegged' with the bootleg issue (for a time) selling at a higher price than the official RCA release ... housed in a neat glossy cardsleeve, you can hear the original album in great sound including some extra bonus tracks, most of them unreleased by Elvis' official label.
Platinum for 'If I Can Dream': Elvis Presley With The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra'
'If I Can Dream': Elvis Presley With The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra' is now certified Platinum in Australia. The album is currently number 7 in its fifth week on the ARIA Album Charts in Australia. In the UK the album has done well, after last week climbing from No. 3 to No. 2, it has help on the the No. 2 spot this week. And in the USA, the album has remained at No. 2 on the Billboard Classical Chart and dropped from No. 79 to No. 102 on the Top 200 Album Chart. For a round-up of 'If I Can Dream' on charts worldwide see ... ElvisPresleyCharts.com
Good Rocking Tonight Limited numbered (1000 copies) BLUE Vinyl LP
To celebrate 'That's All Right' 60th anniversary, VPI are proud to present a Special Collector's Edition of the most sought after Elvis French 10' LP 'Good Rockin' Tonight', originally released in 1957 and considered for a long time as the only album to include the Sun recordings in their original unaltered sound ! Available april 18, 2014. Exclusive and limited reissue (1000 numbered copies) in 12' blue colored vinyl (180g) 19 remastered tracks : 8 original songs + 11 bonus tracks (alternate takes & rare tracks).
Elvis : Right Direction In Johnson City CD
For our last CD 'Atlanta Loves Elvis' we selected one of the best Shows from his last Tour in 1976 and for our new CD we will stay in the same Year. This time we decided to take a show from Johnson City from his first Tour in 1976. With 'Right Direction In Johnson City' we present you his show from the 19th of March 1976. Again it's an Audience Recording and the quality is really good for this kind of recordings. With no doubt this show is the best from his first Tour that year and for sure also one of the best of the whole year. The performance of Elvis is on the same level as the one from his last tour and the Set list is excellent. The CD has a duration of 79 Minutes and four seconds and as always includes a 16 Page Booklet.
Elvis Presley Christmas Album White 180 Gram Vinyl LP
Elvis Presley Christmas Album White 180 Gram Vinyl LP limited edition was recently released by the French Elvis fan club, and is now sold out. We have 10 copies available.
'If I Can Dream' No. 7 in Australia, No. 2 in the UK, No. 102 USA
'If I Can Dream': Elvis Presley With The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra' is this week number 7 in its fifth week on the ARIA Album Charts in Australia. In the UK the album has done well, after last week climbing from No. 3 to No. 2, it has help on the the No. 2 spot this week. And in the USA, the album has remained at No. 2 on the Billboard Classical Chart and dropped from No. 79 to No. 102 on the Top 200 Album Chart. For a round-up of 'If I Can Dream' on charts worldwide see ... ElvisPresleyCharts.com
The 'Elvis Files' Volume 7 hardcover book out next week
The 'Elvis Files' Volume 7 hardcover book will be sent out from the printer next week. As always though it will take time for that, then time for the books to be forwarded to us due to the volume and weight. See the ElvisPresleyShop.com 'Release Status' page for notice when the order is on the way to us. The book features all Elvis 'events' from 1974-1975. Every Working Moment. The Las Vegas and Lake Tahoe Seasons. Plenty of CANDID Moments. Plus plenty of previously Unpublished Photos. View Preview.
Who The Hell Is Elvis Presley?
Who The Hell Is Elvis Presley? By Leonard Bennett. Cabaret, August 1956.
Review | Elvis At Stax 3-CD box plus 1 Hour Radio program
Previously unheard nuances are present throughout disc one and two and it's all been given an illustrious sonic sheen. It's all wrapped in a delicious box set with rare photos (including: Elvis driving his white Blackhawk Stutz; Elvis and Linda Thompson driving golf buggy at Graceland, 1974; and various colourful 45 rpm single sleeves and covers for 'Raised On Rock', 'Promised Land', 'I've Got A Thing About You Baby' etc. It's an interesting booklet and with comprehensive liner notes). All things considered, ELVIS AT STAX is chockfull of gems - a veritable treasure-trove of his, utmost personal recordings, and totally essential.
Elvis & Nixon Movie release in April 2016
The movie 'Elvis and Nixon' starring Michael Shannon and Kevin Spacey as Elvis Presley and Richard Nixon is scheduled for release in April 2016. The movie is directed by Liza Johnson. The movie is about Elvis' visit to the White House' meeting President Richard Nixon in the Oval office on December 21, 1970. Elvis wanted to be a federal agent and to assist in the battle against drugs. The movie 'Elvis & Nixon' shows what happened during this intimate moment in the Oval Office. The premiere in America is scheduled for April 15, 2016. Let us hope it is a much better movie than the In 1997 outing.
Unreleased outtakes on Elvis' Golden Records Vol. 3 FTD Classic Album 2 CD
There is a stack of unreleased outtakes on the soon to be released, 'Elvis Golden Records Vol. 3' 2-CD from Follow That Dream (FTD). It features a 7" digipack presentation (classic album series) with a 12-page booklet. By the time Elvis' Golden Records Vol. 3 was released in August 1963, no one in rock 'n' roll up to that point, other than Elvis, had ever legitimately earned a second 'greatest hits' volume, much less a third. It also embodied the best commercial examples of Presley's new post-Army maturity, as both vocalist and musician, and the songs featured on this album achieved an unparalleled level of global chart success by any artist between 1960 and 1963.
Elvis Presley : I Want To Be Free TURQUOISE Vinyl, LP - 1957 (Part II)
I Want To Be Free a 12 inch record album on TURQUOISE Vinyl, featuring classic Elvis recordings from 1957.
Elvis Presley : I Was The One, CERISE PINK Vinyl LP - 1954, 1955 & 1956 (Part I)
Elvis Presley : I Was The One a 12 inch record album on CERISE PINK Vinyl, featuring the earliest studio recordings from 1954, 1955 & 1956. I was the one - He most certainly was. A limited edition of just 250 NUMBERED copies.
'827 Thomas Crown Affair' CD
Coming out soon is new Victrola label CD, called '827 Thomas Crown Affair'. The American Sound sessions of '69 are an iconic marker in Elvis Presley's career. The Singer Special of '68 had returned the King to the throne he had vacated for Hollywood for the past decade. He returned to Memphis, where it all began. He was home, he was recharged and in fine form vocally, mentally and physically.
Elvis : Rejuvenated and Rockin' CD from Gravel Road Music
After the highly acclaimed 'Good to be back' CD of 2011 finally, Gravel Road Music will release Elvis : Rejuvenated and Rockin', a worthy VOLUME 2 of the December shows in Amazing sound quality! 80 minutes + Plus 28 Pages booklet stuffed with info and photos of the show! If you know Gravelroad Releases and are lucky to have the 'GOOD TO BE BACK' album by GRM, you know what you can expect the best!
'If I Can Dream' No. 6 in Australia, No. 2 in the UK, No. 79 USA
'If I Can Dream': Elvis Presley With The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra' is this week number 6 in its fourth week on the ARIA Album Charts in Australia. In the UK the album has done well, climbing from No. 3 to No. 2. And in the USA, it has dropped on both charts, from the top to No. 2 on the Billboard Classical Chart and from No. 44 to No. 79 on the Top 200 Album Chart. For a round-up of 'If I Can Dream' on charts worldwide see ... ElvisPresleyCharts.com
'Come Along' with Frankie & Johnny : The Frankie & Johnny Sessions 3 CD Set
'Come Along' With Frankie & Johnny is a deluxe 3 CD set that features the Frankie & Johnny Sessions. 3 fully packed CD's with rare and unreleased material, including 4 never before heard DEMO recordings written by Dolores Fuller, but rejected by Elvis & the Colonel for the movie. This is a very limited release only ... Get it while you can.
'Always On My Mind' and 'The Memphis Record', 2 Classic 1980's Albums on CD
In the mid 1980's producer Rick Rowe compiled some excellent Elvis albums. All albums contained unique mixes, unavailable on any other Elvis album. Out now is a stunning 6 panel digipack with 2 of the best Rick Rowe albums: 'Always On My Mind' and 'The Memphis Record'. These albums are very hard to find on original CD these days. Rick Rowe did some mighty fine mixing on both albums. It's Midnight, You Gave Me a Mountain on 'Always On My Mind' simply sound fantastic. It's midnight has the best mixing you've ever heard. The unique mix of Separate Ways on this album is always worth a listen. But all tracks sound really 'different'. This new digipack release contains also some great rare bonus tracks!
Radio Special, 'If I Can Dream': Elvis Presley With The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra'
Elvis Presley never got the chance to sing in front of a symphony orchestra. But decades after his death, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra got the chance to play behind him. Priscilla Presley worked with producers Don Reedman and Nick Patrick to combine some of Elvis' classic vocal performances with a big, lush sound. Plus, they invited special guests to join - Duane Eddy, Il Volo and Michael Buble, who sang a duet with Elvis. Anthony DeCurtis hosts this one-hour special that chronicles how the project came about through interviews with Priscilla, Don, Nick and Michael, and it features a lot of music.
Trying To Get To..Memphis, Special Deluxe 10 Years Anniversary Edition 2 LP / CD
To be released soon from SR label his first special combo LP & CD, featuring a special deluxe edition of the first label release 'Trying To Get To.. Memphis'. In 2005 this show has been the first release of the SR records, for the label 10 years anniversary the producers decided to reprint THIS SUPER SHOW in double vinyl set with a new remastered audio!!SR label is proud to delivery an incredible update of his first release, one of the best show from the August 1971 season. This will be perfect Gift for the next Christmas.
'If I Can Dream' 166cm high Elvis cardboard cutout and CD display
Here is a look at the great 166cm (near 5 1/2 feet) high Elvis cardboard cutout and CD display for 'If I Can Dream': Elvis Presley With The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra'. The display can be seen at select retail outlets Australia wide. Would you like one in your living room? For a chance to win one of these courtesy of Sony Music and Elvis Australia - watch www.elvis.com.au for your chance soon. 'If I Can Dream' on charts; ElvisPresleyCharts.com
Santa Claus Is Back In Town DVD
Santa Claus Is Back In Town ... and t's the most wonderful time ... Of the year! Yes it's Christmas time pretty baby, and we have something special for you this December. This 'Christmas only' release, Santa Claus Is Back In Town DVD, includes 28 tracks, with over 20 'brandnew' edits!! Presented beautiful this release matches the artwork of Elvis' first Christmas Album this promises to be a winner! All new clips are presented in 'WIDESCREEN'
Elvis' Golden Records Vol. 3 FTD Classic Album 2 CD
'Elvis Golden Records Vol. 3' is a new 2-CD release in the Follow That Dream (FTD) labels classic album series. It features a 7" digipack with 12-page booklet. By the time Elvis' Golden Records Vol. 3 was released in August 1963, no one in rock 'n' roll up to that point, other than Elvis, had ever legitimately earned a second 'greatest hits' volume, much less a third. It also embodied the best commercial examples of Presley's new post-Army maturity, as both vocalist and musician, and the songs featured on this album achieved an unparalleled level of global chart success by any artist between 1960 and 1963.
Elvis In Alabama 2 x CD Set From FTD (Huntsville on September 6, 1976)
Follow That Dream (FTD) will release 'Elvis In Alabama' (Last Double Date) a two concert set in December. The double CD set, in 5" digpack, contains soundboard recordings (mixing desk) the afternoon and evening shows in Huntsville on September 6, 1976 and includes America The Beautiful, Love Letters, School Day, Hurt, Danny Boy and Blue Christmas. Pre-order.
Elvis Home for the Holidays Collector's Edition Tin Box CD / Postcards & More
Just in time for Christmas we have two beautifully presented Tin Box sets; 'Elvis Home for the Holidays' includes, 1 x collectible keepsake candle (modeled after the renowned Elvis guitar that was used during the King's seminal 1968 TV comeback special), 1 x A bonus 32-page booklet loaded with photos, 1 x an Elvis-inspired door hanger, 6 x postcards and 1 x CD. While 'The Very Best Of Love' goes a step further with 1 x DVD (Elvis Through the Years), 1 x a 32-page biographical booklet with photos, 5 x Elvis-inspired greeting cards and 1 x CD with 12 of Elvis most cherished ballads.
Elvis The Very Best of Love Collector's Edition Tin Box CD / Postcards & More
Elvis: The Very Best of Love is a special collector's edition tin box set featuring 12 of Elvis most cherished ballads. Recreate romantic moments and make new ones with songs like Can't Help Falling in Love, Love Me Tender, One Night and many more. The set also includes five Elvis-inspired greeting cards, a 32-page biographical booklet, and Elvis Through the Years a pictorial DVD featuring hundreds of candid photos of the King.
Elvis Presley: How Sun Records boss Sam Phillips discovered a star in 1954
Sam Phillips had been thinking more and more that the key lay in the connection between the races, in what they had in common far more than what kept them apart. There were always going to be 'some bastard white people', he knew, but far more to the point was the spiritual connection that he had always known to exist between black and white, the cultural heritage that they all shared. 'Not to copy each other but to just - hey, this is all we've got and we're going to give it to you. This is our Broadway play. This is our Tin Pan Alley. This is what it is. We hope you likeit'.
Sam Phillips: The Man Who Invented Rock 'n' Roll 2 CD and 3 LP Releases
Sam Phillips: The Man Who Invented Rock 'n' Roll is a 45-track 2 x CD companion to Peter Guralnick's forthcoming biography of the same name, and a personal, idiosyncratic survey of one of the most important bodies of work in recording history. Also released as a deluxe 3 LP Record set, it features songs mostly spanning the years 1950-1961, hand-selected by Guralnick, who also wrote an exclusive track-by-track essay for the release. Mostly spanning the years 1950-1961, the set shines a light on Phillips' unique approach to recording, his cosmic genius, and revolutionary role in the evolution of blues, country, R&B, gospel and the birth of rock 'n' roll. Featuring big hits, near misses, and never-even-close tracks.
'If I Can Dream' No. 3 in 3rd week; Australia, Scotland and United Kingdom
'If I Can Dream': Elvis Presley With The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra' is this week number 3 in its third week in 3 countries, Australia, Scotland and the United Kingdom. 'If I Can Dream' was certified Gold in Australia by ARIA earlier this week. Also on these 3 charts it has been # 1, 1, and 3 for each of the three weeks. For a full round-up of 'If I Can Dream' on all charts worldwide see ... ElvisPresleyCharts.com
Review : If I Can Dream: Elvis Presley With The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra CD
There have been several attempts at an Elvis Presley remix album, none of which have worked. This one does! The songs don't and were never intended to replace the original masters, nothing ever could, but to my ears Sony Music have succeeded where others have failed – they have produced an album that that while remaining faithful to the style that was Elvis Presley have created a new listening experience. And this is what the album is, a new listening experience, not a replacement of his body of work. And importantly it is an album. One that Elvis would have - could have - gone into the studio to cut.
'Bicentennial Superstar' Volume 3 CD
We'd like to announce Volume 3 of our very well received series 'Bicentennial Superstar', a brandnew TNT Records' CD release. It is going to be presented in our usual high quality standard. Out in just 10 days from now it will be a 2 CD set containing two complete shows taken from soundboard recordings. Once more we were able to use the technical power of our friends at 'Audionics' – most likely THE premium and still active label when it comes to rare recordings in best possible sound. A 16-page booklet containing all the information you need to know regarding the concerts is also included.
'Back On Track Recorded live at the Freedom Hall, Johnson City', TN, March 18th, 1976
To be released soon is the new CD 'Back On Track Recorded live at the Freedom Hall, Johnson City', TN, March 18th, 1976 (label E.P. Collector, catalogue number EPC 2015-04), recorded live from the audience in Johnson City, TN, March 18th, 1976. It was the 1st tour of 1976 and some of Elvis' regular musicians were replaced.
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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.
