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Prince From Another Planet : 40th Anniversary Madison Square Garden 2 CD + DVD Set
Sony Music will release 'Prince From Another Planet', a Madison Square Garden 40th Anniversary 2 CD / DVD Deluxe Set in 8" x 8" packaging around November 14, however we expect to have our order sometime before the official release. The two remastered CDs are of the June 10th afternoon and evening shows, both remixed by Michael Brauer and a 80 minute DVD with never-before-seen footage of Elvis' performance at the Saturday afternoon show, captured on hand-held camera by a fan, and now acquired by Legacy from that fan decades later for this package. Along with the concert film on the DVD is another video document, the press conference that took place on Friday afternoon before the big weekend. The original MSG release was rush released and as a consequence did not receive the mastering it deserved. This time Michael Brauer states that the sound is awesome and just like being in the Arena with Elvis! One important piece of information is the DVD included in the Box Set has been meticulously synced to the audio ...
Dallas girl reveals story behind the Elvis photo
Margaret Ann Hollis was 5 years old when she kissed a king. She was wearing patent leather shoes and a crisp white dress covering layers of petticoats. Silk flowers adorned her tightly curled hair - done up just for the chance to see Elvis Presley as he passed through Dallas on April 19, 1960. On the back of a train car, Presley took her into his arms, and she planted a kiss on his cheek. A Dallas Morning News photographer captured the moment ... and then it was all but forgotten .. until now ...
Midnight delight & Glitter Of The Night Life CDs from Touchdown
Two new audience recorded CD releases from the 'Touchdown' label will be available in November The first CD 'Midnight delight' included for the first time the complete midnight show from August 19: 1975 in very good quality! The CD will come as you're used to it by now with a 16-page booklet with lots and lots of rare pictures from Elvis' shortest engagement in Las Vegas. The second CD 'Glitter Of The Night Life' will come as a 2 CD set which offers you on the first CD the former unreleased dinner show from August 10: 1973.
Interview with Ernst Jorgensen by Hans Altbark (Sweden)
Interview with Ernst Jorgensen by Swedish journalist Hans Altbark.
Interview: Lisa Marie Presley Sees Her Father's Spirit in Her Kids
Interview with Lisa Marie Presley by CMT. Lisa Marie Presley turned her new music video 'I Love You Because' into a family affair. Elvis Presley fans will cherish hearing her sing with her late father and seeing home movie footage of the King, as well as his grandchildren. 'Every five years, I try to do something special for the fans as a tribute', she said. 'I thought, 'OK, I really want to focus on the fact that I think his spirit lives in his grandchildren -- very much'. I thought it would be special for the fans to see that -- to focus the attention on that -- which made it intimate and sweet, because the song is like that. It felt really right'.
If I Can Dream Elvis Presley & Celine Dion Duet Released in New Album
Included on the new album, 'The Best Of Celine Dion & David Foster', is a 'studio' duet of Celine Dion performing 'If I Can Dream'. Celine Dion first performed alongside Elvis in a virtual duet on the
American Idol TV special 'Idols Give Back', a charity show broadcast in April 2007 to help raise funds for poverty relief programs in America and Africa. The duet caused quite a stir and was watched all around the world by millions of fans. Elvis originally performed this song in his 1968 Comeback Special on December 3, 1968.
American Idol TV special 'Idols Give Back', a charity show broadcast in April 2007 to help raise funds for poverty relief programs in America and Africa. The duet caused quite a stir and was watched all around the world by millions of fans. Elvis originally performed this song in his 1968 Comeback Special on December 3, 1968. A Humble Heart CD from Straight Arrow
With the release of the A Humble Heart CD, the Straight Arrow label is continuing their popular collector's series of 2 shows from one evening, released in a single package. This time the producers have chosen two excellent performances from Sunday, February 3, 1974 at the Las Vegas Hilton. As fans have come to expect from us, the tapes are of very good quality, sourced from early generation copies of the original cassettes.
Elvis By Request : The Australian Edition CD at No. 98
In it's ninth week on the Australian Album Charts, the Elvis By Request : The Australian Edition CD has dropped from No. 80 to No. 98. This will almost certainly be the albums last week in the ARIA top 100 however we hope to see a re chart in the coming weeks leading up to Christmas. View the state charts.
Elvis Presley: America’s Secret Weapon in the Cold War
The King of Rock became a one-man special force against the East Germans, even as he [Allegedly] questioned the validity of the conflict itself ... The mission gained intensity after November 1958, when Elvis was on maneuvers in Grafenwöhr and Khrushchev issued an ultimatum giving the U.S. six months to agree to withdraw from Berlin. Thus began the Berlin Crisis ... During those years, Elvis loomed large in official East German thinking about the Cold War ... The East German leaders described him as a threat ...
Aloha From Hawaii Via Satellite 180 Gram Audiophile Vinyl 2 LP Set
'Friday Music' has announced the 40th Anniversary limited edition deluxe 2 LP 180 Gram Audiophile Vinyl release of the RCA Victor Elvis Presley classic Aloha From Hawaii Via Satellite. Mastered impeccably from the original RCA Victor Records tapes by Joe Reagoso & manufactured at R.T.I,with original gatefold die-cut cover & inserts this number one chart multi-platinum smash continues to be one his most enduring recordings.
As Recorded At Madison Square Garden 2 LP Vinyl Deluxe Set
Sony Legacy will release 'As Recorded At Madison Square Garden' 180 Gram 2 LP Vinyl Set. This vinyl release features the original 1972 album cover art and the original June 10, 1972 evening over 2 LPs for the first time. This release contains the original mixes NOT the new remixes that are being released exclusively on the Prince From Another Planet 2 CD / DVD Deluxe Edition release.Interview : Q and A with Ernst Jorgensen about Prince From Another Planet
The following brief interview Q and A between Elvis Australia's David Troedson and Ernst Jorgensen answers some important questions about the upcoming A Prince From Another Planet' release.
Lisa Marie and Elvis Duet Now Available on iTunes
Lisa Marie Presley will world premiere her new video I Love You Because, an emotional duet with her late father Elvis Presley, on CMT and CMT.com on Thursday, October 18th during the 8 and 10 a.m. ET/PT music hours. At the suggestion of renowned producer T-Bone Burnett, Lisa recorded the Elvis song in August for the 35th anniversary of her father's death. The video was only intended to be viewed by some 25,000 fans in attendance at the 35th Anniversary Concert at the FedEX Forum in Memphis, but following a warm reception by fans, Presley agreed to share the video with CMT. The single I Love You Because from Sony Legacy is now available for purchase digitally from iTunes USA. The full video will be available on iTunes on October 25.
A Boy From Tupelo : The Complete 1953-55 Recordings : SOLD OUT
FTD have announced that the SUN Book and 3 CD Set, A Boy From Tupelo : The Complete 1953-55 Recordings is SOLD OUT. Released on August 16 it has clearly sold well! and to rave 'reviews' from all those that have purchased it. The set included for the first time in one collection every known Elvis Presley SUN master and outtake, plus two private records Elvis paid for with his own money, as well as thrilling radio and concert performances from the period. This 3 CD package features 10 previously-unreleased cuts.
Elvis By Request : The Australian Edition CD at No. 80
In it's eighth week on the Australian Album Charts, the Elvis By Request : The Australian Edition CD has dropped from No. 72 to No. 80. You can now view the updated state chart results.
Elvis Presley Paccioni™ 'Lord Elgin' Retro Watch
The Elvis Presley Paccioni™ 'Lord Elgin' Retro Watch is based on one of Elvis' favourite watches (View Elvis wearing his original 'Lord Elgin' watch). From the same people that bring us the outstanding Bellagio Time™ Elvis themed watches. The Paccioni 'Retro' is available in highly polished gold, steel or black stainless steel. The expandable steel strap is made for comfort and through the 'Retro' triangular window, you can see the hour disc at the top and the minuet disc below, which clearly shows the time in the most unique way, controlled by the precision quartz movement and Presented in a black wooden box. Special offer : from an original recommenced retail of $940 : Now $340 including postage !!!
Review : Elvis Sings The Blues CD
Elvis Sings The Blues ... is a perfect combination making for one very nice listening experience ... The producers of this release also clearly recognized that it was going to be something special and have produced a stunningly beautiful three panel digi-pack, the front cover is ART and it fits the theme perfectly, as does the disc which while not a 'picture disc' as such there has clearly been much though and work put into the design. In addition on opening the flap you will find excellent liner notes ... A wonderful release of the 'classic' 1980 LP done to perfection like no other label can ... This is a limited edition digipack of 500 copies.
Review : A Boy From Tupelo : The Complete 1953-55 Recordings FTD Book & 3 CD Set
Immediately on hearing the first song I played [I started with disc 2] from the 'A Boy From Tupelo' set, [Harbor Lights] I just instantly felt - knew - I was hearing something for the first time, something very GOOD.
Updated with more thoughts after continued listening, along with other input, and feedback comments ...
Updated with more thoughts after continued listening, along with other input, and feedback comments ...
Elvis By Request : The Australian Edition CD at No. 72
In it's seventh week on the Australian Album Charts, the Elvis By Request : The Australian Edition CD has dropped from No. 66 to No. 72. You can now view the updated state chart results.
Photos : Elvis Presley : 6363 Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood, CA : July 18-23, 1969
Jailhouse Rock : Dual Speed & Elvis Surrender Vinyl Records
We have two new vinyl records just added to our shop. Jailhouse Rock : Dual Speed 33 RPM and 45 RPM and Elvis Surrender 12" LP : 150 copies only in clear blue vinyl and 150 copies only in Purple vinyl.
Elvis By Request : The Australian Edition CD at No. 66
In it's sixth week on the Australian Album Charts, the Elvis By Request : The Australian Edition CD has dropped from No. 42 to No. 66. You can now view the updated state chart results.
FTD Announce Multiple CD Deletions and Sold Out Vinyl Titles
FTD have announced multiple CD and vinyl deletions. The following CDs are announced for deletion with FTD holding less than 200 copies of each. 1) FTD 01 Burbank '68, 2) FTD 15 It’s Midnight, 3) FTD 39 Closing Night, 4) FTD 48 Tickle Me and 5) FTD 84 Rockin' Across Texas. See the Sold Out Vinyl list here.
Elvis By Request : The Australian Edition CD at No. 42
In it's fifth week on the Australian Album Charts, the Elvis By Request : The Australian Edition CD has dropped from No. 33 to No. 42. You can now view the updated state chart results. The results to-date - at week five - mirror in some ways those for the Elvis Presley : 50 Australian Top Ten Hits 1956-1977. While 'Elvis By Request' has a better first two weeks (#4 & #9), and an average of 20.4 from the five weeks, the 'Top Ten Hits' has a better 3rd to 5th weeks with an average of 21.2 from its first five weeks. However this is for interest only, such statistics can be ms-leading. It is much harder to obtain a high chart position in August than in January due to there being a LOT more titles being released. EBR has the potential advantage of still being 'current' for Christmas sales, and Sony do have planned promotions in November to give the album a boost in sales and momentum into December, something 'The Top Ten Hits' did not have.
Sheila Ryan (Caan) Passed Away : Update
Sheila Ryan, a girlfriend of Elvis' has passed away at the age of 59 after a battle with cancer. There have been some people query the validity and credibility of the source [not us] of this news as it has only been to-date on Elvis website's. We have now added the details of the Funeral Service, a little late, September 22, 2012, 10am. And link to sign a Guestbook via the Mortuary service website.
Elvis and Larry: A Journey Shared DVD
Larry Geller will release a DVD, 'Elvis and Larry: A Journey Shared'. Larry one of Elvis' closest and most trusted friends will take you into Elvis' private rooms at Graceland and his other homes, in hotel suites, backstage and in his plane 'Lisa Marie'. He will reveal to you the heart and soul of Elvis in their most intimate conversations. No matter how much you may already know of Elvis, you will come away feeling that you know him far better for having experienced 'Elvis and Larry: A Journey Shared'. The DVD is over 1-3/4 hours, with photos, of Larry telling his experiences in greater depth, and many are stories he hasn't told before. It was filmed at Elvis' Honeymoon House with a small group of invited fans, and it's very moving and very intimate.
December FTD Releases
We can now announce the December FTD releases:
Elvis Presley with the daughters of the Denver Police Chief : November 25, 1970
Photos : Elvis Presley : Leaving Cincinnati, OH on March 22, 1976 after two shows : March 21, 1976
Night On The Town CD
Touchdown Productions latest release, Night On The Town, is out now. This time you'll get to hear the by now unreleased midnight show from March 29, 1975 in Vegas in good quality for an audience recording! The CD will come with a full-color 16-page booklet with lots of rare pictures from March/April in Vegas.
Wednesday Night Roll Over! CD From Straight Arrow
The Straight Arrow importlabel announced the release of the CD 'Wednesday Night Roll Over!' containing an audience recording of the the March 26, 1976 midnight show.
Elvis By Request : The Australian Edition CD at No. 33
In it's fourth week on the Australian Album Charts, the Elvis By Request : The Australian Edition CD has dropped from No. 14. to No. 33. You can now view the updated state chart results.
Wild Tiger at the Hilton Volume 4 CD
The MxF label will release soon the fourth volume of 'Wild Tiger at the Hilton' featuring the COMPLETE and UNRELESEAD Las Vegas January 28, 1974 Dinner Show.
Elvis and Nashville : Elvis Presley Book
Elvis Presley and Nashville were connected from his the earliest days of his career. In 1954 he appeared on the Grand Ole Opry and recorded his first number one hit, 'Heartbreak Hotel' in Nashville. Elvis' manager, Colonel Tom Parker, lived in Nashville and Elvis' fan club activities and merchandising were headquartered in Parker's office. Elvis recorded 260 songs in RCA Studio B and performed several concerts in the area. 'Elvis and Nashville' documents the connection between Elvis and the city known as 'Music City U.S.A'.
Photos : Elvis Presley : Hillcrest home, leaving for a rehearsal at RCA studios : July 1969
Lance LeGault died Monday, September 10, 2012
It is with great sadness that we must tell you Lance LeGault passed away the afternoon of Monday, September 10. Lance's daughter, Mary, told Carole Drexler he passed very peacefully, his heart just gave up. The family will be making funeral arrangements on Wed. (9/12) and this information when I have it.
Elvis By Request : The Australian Edition CD at No. 14
In it's third week on the Australian Album Charts, the Elvis By Request : The Australian Edition CD has dropped from No. 9. to No. 14. And from this week we bring you the state chart results also.
Filming Girl Happy : Behind the scenes with Elvis and Chris Noel
Actress Chris Noel has released the 90 page book, 'Filming Girl Happy : Behind the scenes with Elvis and Chris Noel' containing on and off set pictures of Elvis and Chris, as well as photos from her personal archives.
As Recorded At Madison Square Garden : 2 LP Vinyl Release
Sony Legacy will release 'As Recorded At Madison Square Garden' 180 Gram 2 LP Vinyl Set. This vinyl release features the original 1972 album cover art and the original June 10, 1972 evening over 2 LPs for the first time. This release contains the original mixes NOT the new remixes that are being released exclusively on the Prince From Another Planet 2 CD / DVD Deluxe Edition release. Photos ::: Elvis Presley and Tom Jones : The Flamingo Hotel : June 10, 1969.
Review | Graceland Through The Years 1957-1977 Hardcover Book
The release was a strictly limited edition release of only 2000 Copies worldwide. Boxcar are now SOLD OUT so we can now only obtain a few copies from suppliers indirectly. The hardback book measuring 12 x 10 inches and weighs over 3 Kilo's and is bound with a hardcover cardboard sleeve slipcase precisely like their previous sold out outing of 'The Final Curtain' from last year. The book contains 450 pages and includes over 1000 photos many of which are never before published with informative text (including Graceland's pre history before Elvis' time), original purchase documents, receipts, blueprints and much much more. It is the most comprehensive book on Graceland to date covering Elvis' time at his residence. Review | Buy.
Elvis By Request : The Australian Edition CD at No. 9
In it's second week on the Australian Album Charts, the Elvis By Request : The Australian Edition CD remains in the top ten with strong sales at No. 9. This is a good second week result after being only the second Elvis Presley album since records were reasonably kept [From 1965] to debut at No. 4 in Australia.
Steve Sholes : Signed Elvis Presley to RCA
Steve Sholes was one of the most influential producers in postwar music; he was responsible not only for the birth of the Nashville Sound, but also for signing Chet Atkins and Elvis Presley to RCA. Sholes was born in Washington, D.C. in 1911, but his family moved to New Jersey in the 1920s, and it was while attending high school in 1929 that he first took a part-time job in sales with RCA-Victor Records. After college, in 1935 he returned to RCA, joining the jazz artists & repertory department. During World War II, while serving in the army, he was responsible for producing 'V-Discs' -- records made for distribution specifically to servicemen overseas as part of the war effort -- by Fats Waller.
Bright Light City CD
The CONVAIR label brings us a rare recording of a great live Elvis performance Elvis at the Las Vegas International Hotel, August 12, 1969 (Dinner Show) titled, Bright Light City. Recorded by a fan in the audience this release is for the collectors. Accompanied by a 20 page booklet telling interesting facts about Elvis' return to live performances in words and pictures it's a very nice collectors-package.
Review : No matter where you listen, Elvis By Request captivates
Yesterday, [August 25] Sony Music Australia's Elvis By Request: The Australian Fan Edition arrived here - so I thought I'd take a few moments to present a brief review. Worldwide, but with a special emphasis on Australia, fans were able to select from over 800 Elvis performances in online voting earlier this year. The ranked results of that voting determined the contents of 'Elvis By Request', 40 songs spread over two CDs.
Elvis Sings The Blues CD
The original 1980 album 'Elvis Sings The Blues' has been released on CD in a limited edition digipack of 500 copies. This re-issue contains the original 15 tracks and several bonus tracks.
Elvis By Request : Equal Highest Debut on Record
Checking on chart statistics we can tell you that Elvis By Request : The Australian Edition CD is only the second Elvis Presley album since records were reasonably kept [From 1965] to debut at No. 4 in Australia. The other album being Elvis : 2nd To None in 2003, however that album had the benefit of the Rubberneckin' remix single [A No. 3 chart hit] as promotion and also being the follow up to the previous year's ultra-smash hit album, ELV1S : 30 #1 Hits. And it is ELV1S : 30 #1 Hits that holds the record with a No. 1 debut and then four weeks in total at No. 1, and with 60 weeks on the charts. Elvis : 2nd To None was on the chart for 16 weeks and has Gold award sales status. But again, not to be out done, ELV1S : 30 #1 Hits is 2 x Platinum. While it is very hard to achieve Gold status today, we do hope that Elvis By Request can achieve this.
Elvis By Request : The Australian Edition CD debuts at No. 4
The Elvis By Request : The Australian Edition CD has debuted at No. 4 on the Australian ARIA Album Charts. This is the equal highest chart position of any release since ELV1S : 30 #1 Hits [2002] 10 years ago. Three albums, Elvis : 2nd To None [2003], Elvis : The King [2007] and The Romantic [1994] reached No. 4 however not on debut. From The Heart peaked at No. 5 in 1992 and 'Presley : All Time Greatest Hits' No. 7 the previous year. Elvis Presley : 50 Australian Top Ten Hits 1956-1977 debuted at No. 9 in January 2010. The 'Elvis By Request' album contains the 40 favourite Elvis songs as voted for by his Australian fans. To debut at No. 4 is a most remarkable achievement particularly at this time of year. While the album has benefited from some very clever marketing from Sony Music, all the promotion in the world won't sell a turkey, so clearly the concept has appealed as we expected it would. So with a great concept, title, cover art, fan picked track listing and the massive media coverage of the release we have Elvis riding high on the charts once more.
Boxer Joey Hadley Talks about how he was inspired to be a Boxer from watching Kid Galahad
Joey Hadley decided to become a boxer after seeing Elvis in Kid Galahad. He went on to become a successful amateur and professional boxer. In this video hear Joey share his story of when he met Elvis in Memphis and in Las Vegas. Most people in the Memphis area know Joey Hadley from his traffic reports on radio and television over the last 25 years or as a deputy sheriff with the Shelby county sheriff's office for 29 years. But before he was a deputy or a traffic reporter, he was a very successful amateur and professional boxer. At the age of 13 Joey saw Elvis Presley in the movie Kid Galahad & from that moment on he knew he wanted to become a boxer. Several years later Joey had the privilege of meeting Elvis in Las Vegas.
video hear Joey share his story of when he met Elvis in Memphis and in Las Vegas. Most people in the Memphis area know Joey Hadley from his traffic reports on radio and television over the last 25 years or as a deputy sheriff with the Shelby county sheriff's office for 29 years. But before he was a deputy or a traffic reporter, he was a very successful amateur and professional boxer. At the age of 13 Joey saw Elvis Presley in the movie Kid Galahad & from that moment on he knew he wanted to become a boxer. Several years later Joey had the privilege of meeting Elvis in Las Vegas.Once Upon A Time: Elvis and Anita Book
A new book Once Upon A Time: Elvis And Anita' by Jonnita Brewer Barrett, Anita's daughter is out : The year was 1957. Elvis Presley was on top of the world. Just twenty-two at the time, he was not just the King of Rock 'n' Roll but a handsome prince who had his choice of all the fair maidens in the land, and yet, like a true fairy tale, he fell in love with Anita Wood, a rising musical talent with the looks of a beauty queen. Anita put her own career aside to be with Elvis, her first love and his steady girlfriend for the next five years.
RIAA Presentation Memphis August 15, 2012
View the RIAA Presentation Memphis August 15, 2012.In The Shadow Of Kings autobiography of Donnie Sumner
In The Shadow Of Kings is the exciting autobiography of Donnie Sumner. The story-line is divided into thirty-seven chapters with each chapter written as a self-contained story! Having spent eight years with the legendary J.D. Sumner and the Stamps Quartet, one year as a part of Nashville's Grand Ole Opry and six years as a constant companion and stage musician with Elvis Presley, Donnie has had an exciting life.
I Love You Because : Lisa Marie and Elvis Presley Duet at the 35th Anniversary Concert
View and listen to the 'I Love You Because' : Lisa Marie and Elvis Presley Duet at the 35th Anniversary Concert in Memphis. Includes the opening of the Elvis 35th Anniversary Concert.
Elvis Presley Songwriters Recall Their Creative Contacts With the King
At the Ford Theater at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville Saturday on August 11, 2012 four legendary songwriters tell how the King of Rock 'n' Roll changed their lives. Telling stories behind some of their songs Presley recorded were Dallas Frazier, Jerry Chesnut, Mac Davis and Billy Swan.
Tracklisting : Elvis By Request : The Australian Fan Edition CD
In June 2012 and over 3 weeks over 5000 Australian fans logged onto www.elvisbyrequest.com.au and voted for their favourite Elvis Presley songs. The votes have been tallied, the CDs manufactured and fans will be able to pick up their copy of Elvis By Request from Thursday, 16th August.
Elvis La Collection : From Sony France : The French version of Elvis By Request
The French version of Elvis By Request, 'Elvis La Collection RTL', compiled by French fans.
Lisa Marie Presley to Perform at Grand Ole Opry
Lisa Marie Presley is scheduled to make her debut performance at the Grand Ole Opry following Elvis Week.
Elvis' Birthplace Unveils New Statue
On Thursday, August 9, 2012, Tupelo unveiled a larger-than-life statue to commemorate the life and legacy of Elvis Presley. Hundreds of fans gathered in the Tupelo Fairpark District, former site of the Tupelo fairgrounds where Elvis performed the famous homecoming concert in September of 1956, to see the statue unveiled.
The Rebel & The King By Nick Adams
The book 'The Rebel And The King' by Allyson Adams will be released in September. Nick Adams' daughter, Allyson Adams is responsible for the posthumous publishing of this book. As an editor and WaterDancer Press Publisher, she couldn't let her father's story go untold. In the book's foreword she explains: 'I have found my father's story about Elvis to be the last glimpse of innocence before the end of an era. 'The Rebel & The King' is straight from the horse's mouth, as if Nick and Elvis are speaking from the grave.
Elvis Stax Trax + Yesterday / Today 33 RPM 12" Vinyl Records
Elvis Stax Trax Alternate & Undubbed Versions : 33 RPM 12" Vinyl Record,Elvis Yesterday / Today Alternate & Undubbed Versions : 33 RPM 12" Vinyl Record.
Huge Promotion for : Elvis By Request : The Australian Edition CD : August 16
We are now one week away from the August 16 release of the Elvis By Request : The Australian Edition CD and Sony Music Australia has organized a huge promotion for the release. Be watching the channel 7 'Sunrise' program next Thursday morning, August 16, from 7:30am for what will be the biggest promotion for an Elvis CD release ever and which should make headlines around the world. If you miss it, check this website later in the day for video coverage, and/or the evening TV news. 'Elvis By Request' is as the title suggests a compilation of Elvis' most popular songs as voted for by his Australian fans online between June 4 and July 13, 2012. Fans were able to select their choice from a list containing over 800 Elvis Presley recordings.
Released: A Boy From Tupelo | The Complete 1953-55 Recordings : FTD Book & 3 CD Set
FTD have released the SUN Book and 3 CD Set, A Boy From Tupelo : The Complete 1953-55 Recordings. The set contains all the masters including the RCA masters for That's All Right 1:59 [RCA single version], Blue Moon of Kentucky 2:05 [RCA single version 78 RPM Master, with added echo] and I Love You Because 2:45 [RCA LP version] along with a enticing selection of alternate takes of Harbor Lights, I Love You Because (5 takes), That's All Right (takes 1-2 ) 0:20, That's All Right (take 3) 1:58, That's All Right (Original SUN Single Master), Blue Moon (9 takes), I Don't Care if the Sun Don't Shine, I'm Left, You're Right, She's Gone (slow version, 7 takes), How Do You Think I Feel and When It Rains It Really Pours. On the third disc we have rare live recordings, with a first time ever release of the song Little Mama, a song recorded in 1954. The quality is inferior to any Sun release, but it's history nonetheless. Looking at the tracklisting in full reveals a set that is a must have ...
Released : From Memphis To Hollywood Hardcover Book
FTD have released the From Memphis To Hollywood book. This book brings Elvis from Memphis back to the movie making business in Hollywood, and the production of 'G.I. Blues'. As with its predecessor, 'Welcome Home Elvis', the book is filled to the brim with great, rare and informative photos and documents and features a newly found original mono LP master, this time for 'G.I. Blues' ...
Designer of iconic Sun Records logo dies in Memphis at 87
John G. Parker, the designer of the iconic Sun Records logo has died in memphis at age 87.
Amore, Elvis! CD from Straight Arrow
Straight Arrow is continuing their collector's series of 2 shows from one evening, released in a single package with Amore, Elvis! containing the Saturday, March 29, 1975 Dinner and Midnight Shows.
Released : I Want You With Me / Give Me The Right Vinyl Single
The I Want You With Me / Give Me The Right : 7 Inch 45 RPM Vinyl Single has now been released and our order is on the way to us. There has been a small change to the design, instead of the pink vinyl the single has been manufactured in 'Lila'. We can't find a reference to this as a color but you can see the image online now. The single follows the very popular Like A Baby / Make Me Know It 7 Inch 45 RPM Promo Vinyl Single.
Elvis Presley : 1969-1970 DVD
We all know the concept of 'Elvis Day By Day'; following Elvis around from day to day. This new DVD, 'Elvis 1969-1970' brings that concept to life through moving images. Using various sources this DVD creates a complete as possible timeline from the years 1969 through 1970; all very important years in the life and career of Elvis Presley. Starting with the winter holiday in 1968/1969 and ending with the very first tour of the USA at the end of 1970; all that and in between is shown on this very nice DVD. Using movies, home movies, news reels all is supported by the real singing voice and music of Elvis Presley. [DVD is in the PAL Format.]
Greatest Live Hits of the 50’s CD From MRS
MRS along with JAT Productions will release a budget CD at the end of August 2012 titled Greatest Live Hits of the 50s. The 24 track CD will contain only the best performance live tracks of the 50’s and will include 9 new performances that will now be released to the General Public for the first time as a new remaster. Included in the release will is newly discovered unreleased live version of ‘I Forgot to Remember to Forget’ recorded in October 1955 and a new song by Elvis titled ‘Little Mama’.
Bill Monroe : Blue Moon of Kentucky
Bill Monroe wrote Blue Moon of Kentucky and recorded it with his Bluegrass Boys in 1946, and Columbia released it the next year. This little waltz became a hit. Then producer Sam Phillips, bassist Bill Black, guitarist Scotty Moore, and a 19-year-old kid, who had just secured a job as a truck driver and was planning to marry his girlfriend, Dixie Locke --tore the thing to shreds. But what came out was so good that even Monroe re-recorded it himself in 4/4 time rather than the original 3/4 after hearing--and seeing--Elvis perform it and at the Louisiana Hayride.
Mae Boren Axton Interviews Elvis Presley 1955
Mae Boren Axton interviews Elvis Presley, she promoted the Hank Snow All-Star Jamboree where Elvis appeared. It was the first time Elvis met Mae and she gave him the song Heartbreak Hotel, which she had written. A few month later, Elvis recorded it, and made it famous.
Celluloid Rock : Sound Advice, Young And Beautiful & Love Me Tender CDs
Three new CDs will be released by Flashlight Records, Celluloid Rock : Sound Advice CD, Celluloid Rock : Young And Beautiful CD and Celluloid Rock : Love Me Tender CD.
President Nixon credited with a body language first with his handshake with Elvis Presley
President Nixon has been credited with a body language first with his handshake with Elvis Presley in 1970 by a body language expert.
Autumn Gold : Elvis Holds His Own CD
Audionics will release new 2-CD set in early August: 'Autumn Gold'. It will include the complete South Bend, Indiana show from October 1st, 1974 and a generous chunk of the famous August 16, 1974 RCA Hollywood rehearsal in a totally different sound - binaural stereo, as it was originally recorded. The South Bend date was originally issued in 2003 by the Follow That Dream Collectors label [Dragon Heart] but 'Killing Me Softly With His Song' and some stage dialogue were omitted, and the closing vamp was clipped.
The Day Elvis Presley came to Cleveland : September 12, 1957
September 12, 1957 in a black Cadillac rolls up to the Little Shamrock Cafe. In the car were musicians and a singer, they had just performed a concert in Houston and they were now on their way North, they just needed to have a little breakfast first. Aline Landrum was at work this September morning, it was she who had the honor of Elvis Presley and the servers lineage of breakfast. And Elvis Presley Eggs, bacon, cheese, coffee, pancakes, chocolate cake, and Pepsi Cola. And Aline has the photos to proove it.
Sony Records to Present Diamond Album
More awards for Elvis are being presented this year from the Recording Industry of America (RIAA). There are ten new sales awards amoung them, gold, platinum, multi-platinum and a Diamond award.
10 Page Photo Preview : A Boy From Tupelo : The Complete 1953-55 Recordings : Book & 3 CD Set
New Elvis Presley Recording Discovered : I Forgot To Remember To Forget
A new Elvis Presley recording has been discovered and played online and we have the video and audio for you. The song is I Forgot To Remember To Forget from a Louisiana Hayride performance in 1955. The recording is said to be audio taped from a TV broadcast, just audio the actual film does not exist.
Released : G.I. Blues FTD 2 CD Special Edition Classic Album [Vol. 1]
FTD have released the G.I. Blues FTD 2 CD Special Edition Classic Album [Vol. 1], in the classic album series. It is now time for the first volume of 'G.I. Blues' material. As always in a 7" inch digi pack format with booklet. However, this time without the In-and-Outtakes section, which will be featured in Volume 2, in order to summarize all the G.I. BLUES recordings. A lot of effort (and money) has gone into making these the best sounding 'G.I. Blues' recordings ever. So this will be a very special and the ultimate release!!!
Released : From Hawaii To Las Vegas Soundboard Rehearsal FTD CD
FTD have released 'From Hawaii To Las Vegas'. The CD is in the 5" digi pack series. The rehearsal was recorded from the soundboard at Elvis' January 25, 1973 Las Vegas dress rehearsal for his January/February season at The Las Vegas Hilton. The rough audio is more than compensated by the fascinating insight into how Elvis worked in order to create his shows. With little talk and a lot of music we are invited to a first row presentation of what he had in mind and yet he decided to change the repertoire the very next day. Among the many songs is 'Separate Ways', rehearsed with and without the orchestra, a song that Elvis chose to never perform in public. So an interesting CD release and one to look forward too.
Released : That's The Way It Is 2-disc 180-gram vinyl set.
FTD Vinyl have released the special edition That's The Way It Is 2-disc 180-gram vinyl.
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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.
