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Elvis Presley and Karate
Elvis was first exposed to Karate in 1958 after he was drafted into the Army and stationed in Germany. His first instructor was a German shotokan stylist named Juergen Seydel who taught Elvis at his off-base housing in Nauheim until 1958. One nice thing about the military was that you got thirty days of paid vacation (leave) each year. During his vacation in Paris he would take private lessons with Tetsugio Murakami, one of Japan's top shotokan stylists, who would help pioneer shotokan in Europe. On one occasion he spent nine straight days studying for several hours each day with Murakami.
From Elvis At Christmas Deluxe Gatefold Vinyl LP + CD Releases from MRS
'Memphis Recording Service' (MRS) will release a CD Deluxe and a 1000 copies only Christmas special LP, in Crystal Clear 180g Vinyl with white splatter & Glitter titled 'From Elvis At Christmas' on October 18th, 2024. For the first time ever, Elvis' Christmas Album is remastered and mixed into true living stereo. With this release, a new standard is set, to probably the best ever sound separation achievement in history, that has ever been done, delivering fascinating results.
Interview with Red West
Red West was born Robert Gene West in Memphis, Tennessee in 1936, the son of Lois and Newton Thomas West. He was a high school friend of Elvis Presley. An excellent athlete and former U.S. Marine, West played football for his high school and junior college teams and was a boxer in the Golden Gloves championships. It's said, as legend has it, that you rescued Elvis from being beaten up at Humes High when a group of boys wanted to cut his hair. What's the real story, and was that what happened? Red West: That is the real story.
Elvis 'Sun 210' Good Rockin' Tonight 78 RPM 10" Liquid Vinyl
Following the historic first 'liquid' filled single release of Sun 209 That's All Right/Blue Moon of Kentucky comes another very special and totally unique limited-edition release, Elvis 'Sun 210' Good Rockin' Tonight/I Don't Care If The Sun Don't Shine 78 RPM 10" Liquid Vinyl playing at 78rpm and is restricted to 125 copies worldwide.
Interview with Anita Mann
Anita Mann (born 1946 in Detroit, Michigan) is an Emmy-award winning choreographer, as well as a dancer and actress. Mann has been honored by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences as one of America's top five contemporary choreographers. She is also the recipient of five Emmy Awards and accolades from every corner of the industry. Mann began her career as one of the David Winters' dancers on TV shows such as Shindig!, The T.A.M.I. Show and Monte Carlo: C'est La Rose, a Grace Kelly documentary special. I think being a real person, I kind of go back to being out of place, out of step sometimes with the time. Like, being something so unique at a time in life. Makes you stand out more. Although probably he would stand out at any time.
Freddy Bienstock | Music Publishing and Elvis Presley
Although Freddy Bienstock is not a household name, he is famous to many as the music publisher and plugger for Elvis Presley. But still, even to Elvis fans, he is something of a mystery figure. We know about James Burton, Scotty Moore, Red West and Colonel Parker, but who can tell you much about Freddy Bienstock? And yet look in the index of any Elvis Presley biography and you will find references to him. He runs through Peter Guralnick's definitive biographies, and, quite clearly, he is an essential component in the Elvis story.
Released | Elvis: Las Vegas - Closing Night 1973 STEREO CD and Vinyl from MRS
'Memphis Recording Service' (MRS) has released the CD Deluxe 'Las Vegas – Closing Night 1973' along with the 2LP - 180-gram vinyl version available in either clear or black vinyl. This CD set contains the highlights of Elvis' final two shows performed on the closing night of his Las Vegas engagement in early September 1973. For the first time ever, the material from these shows is presented in stereo. The accompanying booklet - which includes rare photographs and memorabilia dating from this engagement and features liner notes which set the scene for this, his ninth season, in Las Vegas. Special thanks to those people are also credited.
Interview with Sheila Ryan
Interview with Sheila Ryan who was was Elvis' girlfriend after Linda Thompson. Sheila was the Oct.'73 Playboy cover girl and married James Caan in '76 (divorced in '77). Elvis had qualities that no other human being has, had, will have. Some of them are so hard to describe because the charisma, the qualities that he had were almost not of this world, you know. They were, a lot of times, angelic. He knew things before I knew things. He knew things that I was feeling before I was feeling them.
Elvis: 'California Holiday' Aka 'Spinout' 2-LP Vinyl Record Limited Edition from FTD
FTD Vinyl is pleased to announce the release 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.
Elvis: The Last Tours Vol: 1 | 4 CD Set from FTD
As part of its ongoing live on tour series, Follow That Dream (FTD) is pleased to announce the release of 'Elvis: The Last Tours Vol: 1'. Released as a 4-CD 5" digipak, this set features great shows from 1977 – West Palm Beach (Feb 13), St. Petersburg (Feb 14), Montgomery (Feb 16), Columbia (Feb 18), Johnson City (Feb 19) and Charlotte (Feb 20/21).
James Burton Looks Back on Elvis Presley's Vegas Years
Elvis Presley's longtime guitarist looks back on his career rebirth in 1969. 'I hadn't actually met Elvis before I went to work with him', says the legendary guitarist James Burton, who'd already worked with a veritable who's who of rock stars when he picked up the phone one night in 1969 and found himself speaking to the King himself, Elvis Presley. 'I'd played the Louisiana Hayride around the time he came through when he was just starting out, but I didn't actually meet Elvis until 1969. He called me on the phone at my home in L.A., and I talked to him for two or three hours on the phone. He asked me if I'd be interested in going to Vegas and putting a band together for him. So I did'.
Singer & Musician Nick Bruno Shares Stories From His Years Working With Elvis
Nick Bruno is a multi-talented singer, musician, and record producer who has worked with many different artists throughout his impressive and lengthy career. In the early 70s, he joined J.D. Sumner & The Stamps which, at the time, was singing backup for Elvis Presley.
The Death Of Elvis Presley | August 16, 1977
Elvis Presley died at Graceland on August 16, 1977. He was 42 years old. Through the early morning of the 16th, Elvis took care of last-minute tour details and relaxed with family and staff. He was to fly to Portland, Maine that night and do a show there on the 17th, then continue the scheduled tour. Elvis retired to his master suite at Graceland around 7:00 AM to rest for his evening flight. By late morning, Elvis Presley had died of heart failure. In a matter of hours the shock registered around the world.
The Story Behind the MEMPHIS Box Set
During Elvis Week Ernst Jorgensen, Robert Gordon and Matt Ross-Spang did a listening session, hosted by Tom Brown, giving background on the newly mixed tracks and discussing the story behind the new 'MEMPHIS' 5 CD box set.
Chet Atkins talks about Elvis Presley
Could Elvis actually play guitar? He played pretty good, yeah. And he played piano and drums. The first sessions he'd come in and work. After that, when he got more confident, he'd come in and play drums a while, then guitar, then piano. Then he'd practice his karate and then send out for 85 White Cottage burgers and then he'd go to work around 11 o'clock at night. But he loved gospel music. Jake Hess had influenced him and Bill Monroe and Big Boy Crudup. The first time I ever heard him I thought, 'What in the hell is this?' I couldn't tell if he was black or bluegrass or gospel or what. Of course that was what made him what he was. He was so damn versatile he could sing anything.
Released | MEMPHIS 5 CD Box Set & 2 LP Vinyl Set
RCA Records and Legacy Recordings, the catalog division of Sony Music Entertainment, has released 'MEMPHIS', the definitive and first fully comprehensive collection of Elvis Presley's hometown recordings. Over 111 tracks, 'MEMPHIS' captures Presley from his earliest sessions at Sun Studio - which occurred 70 years ago this Summer - to his final recordings in Graceland's Jungle Room. Along the way, the Bluff City serves as both home and muse to Presley, playing a pivotal role in the dramatic arc of his artistry as he finds creative rebirth at American Sound in 1969, overcomes personal struggles at Stax in 1973, and brings his most extravagant and spellbinding live show to the Mid-South Coliseum in 1974. Produced by noted Elvis authority Ernst Jørgensen, with rare archival material and new liner notes by GRAMMY-winning music historian Robert Gordon, 'MEMPHIS' is released in 5CD, 2LP configurations, giving fresh insight into the bond between Elvis and his eternal home.
Elvis: Las Vegas - Closing Night 1973 STEREO CD and Vinyl from MRS
'Memphis Recording Service' (MRS) will release in September a CD Deluxe 'Las Vegas – Closing Night 1973' along with a 2LP - 180-gram vinyl version available in either clear or black vinyl. This CD set contains the highlights of Elvis' final two shows performed on the closing night of his Las Vegas engagement in early September 1973. For the first time ever, the material from these shows is presented in stereo. The accompanying booklet - which includes rare photographs and memorabilia dating from this engagement and features liner notes which set the scene for this, his ninth season, in Las Vegas. Special thanks to those people are also credited.
Released | Elvis Presley - Guitar Man - The 67/68 Sessions 5 CD Set (FTD)
Released | As part of its ongoing 'Sessions' series, FTD is pleased to announce the release of Elvis Presley - Guitar Man - The 67/68 Sessions. Released as a 5-CD SET, It features the RCA label sessions at RCA Studio B in Nashville. September 1967 highlights include the title track along with 'Hi Heel Sneakers', 'Big Boss Man' and 'You Don't Know Me'. January 1968 spawned 'Too Much Monkey Business' and 'U.S. Male'. The 24-page booklet features rare photos, session data, memorabilia and global chart and release information.
Interview with Elvis Presley: October 28, 1957, Los Angeles
Interview with Elvis Presley just after the general press conference, but prior to his debut at the Pan-Pacific in Los Angeles. How do you write music if you don't read it? It's all a big hoax, honey. I never wrote a song in my life. I get one-third of the credit for recording it. It makes me look smarter than I am. I've never even had an idea for a song. Just once, maybe. When? I went to bed one night, had quite a dream, and woke up all shook up. I phoned a pal and told him about it. By morning, he had a new song, 'All Shook Up'.
Fans share their memories from the day Elvis played Tacoma in 1957
Fans remember the historic day of Sept. 1, 1957, when Elvis Presley played Tacoma. Some 6,000 people caught the King at the Lincoln Bowl, prior to an evening engagement at the old Sicks Stadium in Seattle. Here's some of what they remember:
Dixie Locke Remembers Elvis Presley
Dixie Locke was 15 years old when she spotted Elvis Presley at the First Assembly of God in Memphis. At 19, the future King of Rock had a start in his career thanks to a recent recording with Sun Records, but that didn't stop him from pursuing love. I had some very good, close friends at the high school. Friday or Saturday night, we'd go to the skating rink. We did that pretty regularly. I had seen Elvis at church. He had started coming to the church where I had been all my life, but we had not actually spoken to each other.
Color Photographs of a Bearded Elvis Presley During Shooting for ‘Charro!’, 1969
Charro! is a 1969 American western film starring Elvis Presley shot on location at Apacheland Movie Ranch and Old Tucson Studios in Arizona. Uniquely, Presley did not sing on-screen, and the film featured no songs at all except for the main title theme, which was played over the opening credits. It was also the only movie in which Presley wore a beard.
Interview with Hal Kanter Director of Loving You
Interview with Hal Kanter, screenwriter and director for the Elvis Presley movie Loving You. Previously Hal had written for variety shows, graduating to screenplays and specializing in comedies. He wrote for Bob Hope as well as the comedy team of Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis. Over the years, Hal Kanter received six Emmy Award nominations, winning the last two for his writing on the annual Academy Awards telecast. He also wrote the script for Elvis Presley's 1961 hit film Blue Hawaii, which garnered him a 'Best Written American Musical' nomination from the Writers Guild of America.
Elvis Presley and Bill 'superfoot' Wallace
American martial arts man Bill 'Superfoot' Wallace who was Elvis Presley's bodyguard and personal trainer from 1974 until his death in 1977 recently talked about his times with the King and gave a rare glimpse of the man behind the legend. 'He was a wonderful person, a nice guy. It was fun working out with him too but you couldn't hit him too hard. You couldn't punch Elvis in the face but it was fun beating up his 'Memphis Mafia'.
Interview With Jan Shepard (Elvis' co-star in King Creole)
Can you tell me how you met Elvis? When you're assigned a film role, you have to go to the doctor, because of the insurance company. They have to make sure you don't have a bad heart, any of that nonsense. They made my appointment for me at the studio, so I was there and I had on a white shirt and these slacks my mother had made for me that were like wine coloured. I went in the office and I was waiting to be called in. In walks Elvis with two of his buddies. I looked at him and he looked at me and we started to laugh. His jacket was the identical material and colour of my slacks. He looked at me and he said, 'Honey, I'm either going to have to give you my jacket or you're going to have to give me your pants' ...
Elvis Memphis from Sony Music August 2024
RCA Records and Legacy Recordings, the catalog division of Sony Music Entertainment, will release 'MEMPHIS', the definitive and first fully comprehensive collection of Elvis Presley's hometown recordings, on Friday August 9. Over 111 tracks, 'MEMPHIS' captures Presley from his earliest sessions at Sun Studio - which occurred 70 years ago this Summer - to his final recordings in Graceland's Jungle Room. Along the way, the Bluff City serves as both home and muse to Presley, playing a pivotal role in the dramatic arc of his artistry as he finds creative rebirth at American Sound in 1969, overcomes personal struggles at Stax in 1973, and brings his most extravagant and spellbinding live show to the Mid-South Coliseum in 1974. Produced by noted Elvis authority Ernst Jørgensen, with rare archival material and new liner notes by GRAMMY-winning music historian Robert Gordon, 'MEMPHIS' will be released in 5CD, 2LP and digital configurations, giving fresh insight into the bond between Elvis and his eternal home.
My dad interviewed Elvis Presley: Remembering the magical moment the king of rock 'n' roll touched down on UK soil
Ian Nelson was the only journalist to interview Elvis on UK soil when he landed at Prestwick Airport in 1960.When Elvis touched down on British soil in 1960, it was a momentous occasion. The rumour that Elvis was due to stop over at Prestwick Airport as he flew home from national service in Germany spread like wildfire and fans raced to see the world's biggest star in the flesh. Stepping off the plane in his military uniform and descending the stairs, Elvis hollered to the crowd below: 'Where am I?'
Released | Moody Blue Gold Sparkle Edition 2-LP Vinyl Record from FTD
FTD Vinyl has released Elvis' last studio album, Moody Blue in LIMITED EDITION GOLD SPARKLE 180-Gram vinyl. This individually numbered gold collectible is limited to 4000 copies Worldwide. Apart from outtakes of 'Way Down' and 'Moody Blue', this 2-LP deluxe edition includes 'If You Love Me (Let Me Know)', 'Pledging My Love', He'll Have To Go' plus two undubbed versions of his now legendary emotional interpretation of 'Unchained Melody'.
Elvis' Love For My Dying Child | 8-year-old Denise Sanchez 'On Tour' 1972
Many Elvis fans will know the story of Denise Sanchez, the 8-year-old fan from Santa Fe who we saw in an outtake from 'Elvis On Tour'. Denise had been battling cancer (Leukaemia) since the age of 6 and, like her mom was a huge Elvis fan. With the help of the local paper, her mom Trudi was able to get tickets for a concert in Albuquerque on April 19, 1972, and an opportunity to meet Elvis backstage before the show.
Inside the bizarre plot to steal Elvis' Graceland home by paperwork
The writer said he was an identity thief – a ringleader on the dark web, with a network of 'worms' placed throughout the United States. In an email to The New York Times, he said his ring preyed on the dead, the unsuspecting and the elderly, especially those from Florida and California, using birth certificates and other documents to discover personal information that aided in their schemes.
Elvis Presley The Complete 1950's Studio Masters 4 CD Set from MRS
'Memphis Recording Service' (MRS) will re-release its remastered tracks on The Complete 1950's Studio Masters 4cd/digi on its alternate budget label, MRS CAMDEN on 19th July 2024. This 4CD set contains the complete master studio recordings of Elvis Presley from the 1950s. It includes personal acetates, cut in 1953 and early 1954, all of his early Sun recordings from 1954-55, as well as every RCA studio master and movie studio soundtrack recording made between January 1956 and June 1958. The set also contains bonus tracks of recordings made at radio stations, as well as alternate movie soundtrack recordings.
Elvis The Complete RCA Studio Masters 1960-62 Plus Session Out-takes 4 CD Set
'Memphis Recording Service' (MRS) will re-release its remastered tracks on The Complete RCA Studio Masters 1960-62 - Plus Session Out-takes 4cd/digi on its alternate budget label, MRS CAMDEN on 19th July 2024. This 4CD set (previously released as 'Back in Living Stereo 1960-62') pays tribute to the recordings Elvis made once he returned home from Germany in March 1960, after his stint as a soldier in the US army (1958-60). These recordings were the first stereo recordings of Elvis issued to the public. The CDs contain remastered tracks of all the 1960-1962 master recordings from RCA Studio's in Nashville. As a bonus, 2 CD's contain rare material of studio session out-takes.
Elvis (Rock 'n' Roll) Presley Signed To Long Film Pact
HOLLYWOOD, April 10 (AP) -- Elvis Presley a rock 'n' roller who looks a little like Marlon Brando and sings like Johnny Ray with the St. Vitus Dance was signed Tuesday to a long-term movie contract. Presley a 21-year-old Memphis blues singer with long sideburns and black denim trousers is the current swooner among bobby soxers.
Follow That Dream (FTD) Reprints for June
Follow That Dream (FTD) will reprint the following 'Sessions' box sets for release at the end of June.
- Elvis: The Kid Galahad Sessions 2 CD Boxset
- The Elvis Is Back Sessions 4-CD Set from FTD
- Elvis: The Fun In Acapulco Sessions 3 CD Box Set
Interview with D.J. Fontana (April 2006) : 'I Tell You What, He Loved Gospel Music'
Eleven years ago I had the pleasure of meeting Elvis' first drummer D.J Fontana. I was working as a reporter at a radio station, when, one day in April, 2006, a press release caught my eye. It announced that Fontana was touring Sweden as part of a Swedish group called The Cadillac Band that would be playing my home town that very night. As my news editor didn't seem to understand the significance of this, I practically had to beg him to let me interview the drummer instead of doing the news piece he had in mind for me to do.
Elvis Presley - Guitar Man - The 67/68 Sessions 5 CD Set (FTD)
As part of its ongoing 'Sessions' series, FTD is pleased to announce the release of Elvis Presley - Guitar Man - The 67/68 Sessions. Released as a 5-CD SET, It features the RCA label sessions at RCA Studio B in Nashville. September 1967 highlights include the title track along with 'Hi Heel Sneakers', 'Big Boss Man' and 'You Don't Know Me'. January 1968 spawned 'Too Much Monkey Business' and 'U.S. Male'. The 24-page booklet features rare photos, session data, memorabilia and global chart and release information.
Elvis: Celluloid Sell-out! Vol. 2 from FTD Books
FTD Books is pleased to announce the release of 'Elvis: Celluloid Sell-out! Vol. 2'. Following on from the highly successful Vol. 1, this edition features 438 pages with over 2000 images. It's packed with movie posters, lobby cards, press books, and much more. Also includes extensive information on memorabilia and how the movies from 1960 and 1961 were promoted around the world. Two CD's feature alternate soundtrack recordings from G.I. Blues, Flaming Star, Blue Hawaii and Wild In The Country.
Released | Elvis On Fire In Toledo 1956 on 45 RPM Vinyl EP and CD from MRS
Now released the previously unreleased live in the 50s 'Elvis On Fire In Toledo 1956' from MRS is available in the very collectible combi 7" gatefold 45rpm EP (Extended Play) vinyl single housed together with a sleeved CD EP single as seen in the recent releases, Follow That Dream (Stereo) 45RPM EP Vinyl + CD and Welcome Home Elvis 45RPM EP Vinyl + CD.
Released | Elvis Presley The Complete Movie Masters 1960-62 - Plus Session Out-takes 4 LP Vinyl Record Set from MRS
MRS has released the 4LP double gatefold hardback version vinyl Record edition of its recent CD release 'The Complete Movie Masters 1960-62 - Plus Session Out-takes'. Available in both Black and Clear.
Elvis Presley and Alis Lesley
When you first see Alis Lesley, in scarlet slack-suit and long ponytail, she looks exactly like your kid sister about to leave for the beach with her schoolgirl cobbers. Elvis Presley met rockabilly singer Alis Lesley on Tuesday, November 13, 1956 backstage at the Silver Slipper Casino.
Elvis: 70th Anniversary Special Release 5 x SUN 78rpm 10" Vinyl Sunsplat Set
To celebrate the 70th Anniversary of Elvis' first SUN record releases is a uniquely designed 5 record 'SUN-splat' 78rpm vinyl release, out on the first week of July 2024. These 5 magnificent SUN 10" (inch) singles play at 78RPM and only an extremely low number of these sets have been produced. This is the first time an Elvis SUN replica has been produced like this and designed to play at the original 78RPM speed.
Interview with Rita Rogers
Elvis was gonna perform at the Armory and my friend and I, we were so excited to go and we went and everybody was screaming and all the girls and everything and then my friend wanted me to go back stage to get his autograph and I wouldn't go and she goes, 'Are you crazy?' and I go, 'I don't want to'. She goes, 'Why not?' I said, 'Because I'm gonna go to Hollywood and he is gonna be my friend' ... And she goes, 'You're crazy ...', because my name Aidieme, 'You're crazy Aidieme, you're never gonna be a movie star and you should go back. At least you get to see him in person'. And I wouldn't do it.
Elvis Las Vegas, On Stage 1973 4 CD Set & Vinyl LP from MRS
'Memphis Recording Service' (MRS) will release a 4 CD Deluxe and LP titled 'Las Vegas, On Stage 1973' in June 2024. This 4CD set contains a varied selection of live performances recorded in February 1973, during Elvis' eighth engagement in Las Vegas. The shows, recorded at the Hilton Hotel, took place weeks after the historic satellite TV show, Aloha From Hawaii, was filmed and broadcast on 14 January.
Elvis 'Sun 209' 78 RPM Liquid Vinyl 70th Anniversary Special Release
To celebrate the 70th Anniversary of Elvis' historic first single release of Sun 209 'That's All Right'/ 'Blue Moon of Kentucky' a very special and totally unique limited-edition release of the recording that changed Rock'n'Roll history will be out in the first week of July 2024 - Elvis 'Sun 209' 78 RPM 10" Liquid Vinyl 70th Anniversary Special Release.
A Teenagers Interview With Elvis Presley 1957
Imagine being a teenager and getting the chance to interview rock n' roll legend Elvis Presley at the beginning of his career in 1957. The following article by teen Ruby Woods, was found in a newspaper archive from the Detroit Tribune. 'Next week the Olympia will be jam packed to greet that famous rock n' roll singer, none other than Elvis Presley.Elvis who is a clean-cut, sincere honest youngster who knows he is in the limelight but as yet is unspoiled.
Elvis On Fire In Toledo 1956 on 45 RPM Vinyl EP and CD from MRS
Unreleased live in the 50s 'Elvis On Fire In Toledo 1956' from MRS is available in the very collectable combi 7" gatefold 45rpm EP (Extended Play) vinyl single housed together with a sleeved CD EP single as seen in the recent releases, Follow That Dream (Stereo) 45RPM EP Vinyl + CD and Welcome Home Elvis 45RPM EP Vinyl + CD.
Released | Elvis Styles Limited Edition 3 LP and I'm Counting On Them Vinyl
'Culture Factory' France, (VTI Records) has released both the Elvis Styles Limited Edition 3 LP Vinyl Record Set and 'I'm Counting On Them: Otis Blackwell and Don Robertson' LP for Record Store Day 2024. Also released are CD 'Vinyl Replica' of the same titles. Our order will arrive soon.
Interview with Lance LeGault
Interview with Lance LeGault. I had tried to get Harley bikes for Elvis. I called Harley Davidson up in Milwaukee and they did not even return my calls. So he ended up riding the little Honda 350, which was not Elvis. Elvis rode Harley Davidson motorcycles. And I rode motorcycles with Elvis a great deal.
Released | Elvis Presley | The Complete Movie Masters 1960-62 - Plus Session Out-takes 4CD/140-page hardback book Set from MRS
MRS has released the 4CD/140-page hardback book entitled 'The Complete Movie Masters 1960-62 - Plus Session Out-takes' and our order is on the way to us. This Limited Edition 4CD set pays tribute to Elvis Presley's complete master soundtrack recordings made for his movies between 1960-62. As a bonus, two CDs contain rare outtake tracks from these recording sessions and do include unreleased material. All tracks on the entire release are in stereo with no exceptions and have been professionally mixed and remastered, to the best sound quality ever released. The 140-page book focuses on each of the seven films and is accompanied by informative text, complemented by rare and previously unseen photographs and memorabilia.
Elvis kept following me! Mimi Roman and Elvis Presley
'Oh good, they didn't send me the photograph of me and Elvis to sign'. Mimi Roman is opening mail in the kitchen of her Connecticut home on an autumn afternoon. 'I get three or four fan letters a week and they all send me that picture of me and Elvis to autograph. I just hate that picture. I hate that dress I'm wearing and the bag I'm carrying. I just wish there were one other picture out there'.
Released | Elvis Presley | The Blue Hawaii Sessions 2 CD Box Set (FTD)
As part of its ongoing 'Sessions' series, Follow That Dream (FTD) has released Elvis Presley - The Blue Hawaii Sessions. Released as a 4-CD SET, It features the complete soundtrack sessions newly-mixed from the original 3-track session tapes. The 24-page booklet features informative flashbacks from musicians and songwriters. session data, memorabilia and global chart information.
Released | Elvis: Stateline Sahara 1974 3 CD Set (FTD)
As part of its ongoing live on tour series, FTD has released 'Elvis: Stateline Sahara 1974'. Released as a 3-CD 5" digi-pak, this set features three great shows from Lake Tahoe, Nevada: May 19 (evening show), May 20 (midnight show) and May 25 (Midnight show). Recorded in mono.
Elvis Presley The Complete Movie Masters 1960-62 - Plus Session Out-takes 4 LP Vinyl Record Set from MRS
MRS will release a 4LP double gatefold hardback version vinyl Record edition of its recent CD release 'The Complete Movie Masters 1960-62 - Plus Session Out-takes' in May 2024. This Limited Edition 4LP GATEFOLD DELUXE set is housed in a hardback Digi-folder. The set pays tribute to Elvis Presley's complete master soundtrack recordings made for his movies between 1960-62. It includes a bonus LP containing rare outtake tracks from these recording sessions. All tracks have been mixed and remastered.
The day no one wanted Elvis - but my grandfather
In January 1956, just before Elvis Presley became a national sensation, Papa Fred had an exclusive chat with him. By PJ Grisar. I knew that my grandfather interviewed Elvis. But until recently, that's about all I knew.
Elvis Presley with Yvonne Lime | Easter 1957
In 1957, Yvonne Lime was chosen to co-star with Elvis Presley in Loving You in which she played the role of Sally. Elvis and Yvonne developed more than a professional interest in one another - and they dated some during the filming. Yvonne spent Easter weekend 1957 with Elvis and his parents at Audubon Drive in Memphis and Elvis took her to see Graceland that was in the midst of renovation and the two posed for a series of photographs in front of the house.
An Interview with Mother Dolores Hart
Once an in-demand Hollywood actress, Dolores Hart shocked the entertainment industry when she gave up everything to become a cloistered Benedictine Roman Catholic nun. She left her career, broke off her engagement to Los Angeles businessman Don Robinson, and pursued her vocation as a nun.
Interview with Charlie Hodge
Charlie Hodge began his musical career at age 20 in a gospel quartet with Bill Gaither. He went on to be the lead singer for the Foggy River Boys. At 5'3", the guitarist had to stand on an empty Coke crate to reach the microphone. Elvis Presley first met Hodge backstage after the group performed in Memphis, Tennessee.
Delayed | Moody Blue Gold Sparkle Edition 2-LP Vinyl Record from FTD
FTD has advised us that 'despite their best efforts' the FTD Vinyl release of Elvis' last studio album, Moody Blue in LIMITED EDITION GOLD SPARKLE 180-Gram vinyl has been delayed until late April (estimate). This individually numbered gold collectible is limited to 4000 copies Worldwide. Apart from outtakes of 'Way Down' and 'Moody Blue', this 2-LP deluxe edition includes 'If You Love Me (Let Me Know)', 'Pledging My Love', He'll Have To Go' plus two undubbed versions of his now legendary emotional interpretation of 'Unchained Melody'.
FTD Update | Blue Hawaii Sessions, Stateline Sahara and Moody Blue LP
Follow That Dream (FTD) have advised that it is now hoped that all 3 releases, The Blue Hawaii Sessions, Stateline Sahara and the Moody Blue Gold Sparkle Edition 2-LP Vinyl Record will ship w/c 25 March. Every effort is being made by manufacturing to accelerate delivery of the vinyl.
Murfreesboro remembers Elvis Presley March 14, 1974
The King of Rock 'n' Roll is gone but not forgotten. It was 50 years ago this March 14 that Elvis Presley performed the first of five sold-out concerts at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center. Tickets went on sale two months in advance and sold out in a day. The price of admission? Ten dollars on the floor and five bucks for a bleacher seat. The other four shows took place March 19, 1974, and in 1975 on April 29, May 6 and May 7.
Released | Follow That Dream & Welcome Home Elvis 45RPM EP Vinyl + CD
Exclusively to Elvis dealers only, MRS has released two very collectable titles both comprising a 7" gatefold 45rpm vinyl EP single housed together with a sleeved CD EP single. This unique packaging, designed and created by MRS, comprises on the inside left panel a CD wallet inserted into a slot and on the right panel a vinyl 45rpm 7" EP single. The 45rpms will be available in both black and crystal-clear vinyl. Since these two titles will NOT be available on mainstream internet sites and stores, these releases are in extremely limited numbers. These two uniquely designed EPs are, 'Elvis Presley & Frank Sinatra – Welcome Home Elvis' and 'Follow That Dream'.
Released | Elvis: Aloha From Hawaii - Thru the eyes of Japan Hardcover Book
Elvis: Aloha From Hawaii - Thru the eyes of Japan Nov '72 & Jan '73) has been released. Now, for the fifty years anniversary of Elvis' legendary concert in Hawaii ... many valuable, long-lost negatives have been discovered and the release of this limited edition of 500 copies hardcover book with beautiful photographs taken by Japanese cameraman, Yoshiji Kizaki. Text in English (translated by David Ward) is reality.
Where Elvis Became Elvis: The Story of 1034 Audubon Drive
1034 Audubon Drive was Elvis Presley's first purchased house in Memphis, Tennessee, bought in 1956 for his parents with the royalties of 'Heartbreak Hotel'. The King only lived there for thirteen months, but from May, 1956 to May, 1957 he became Elvis, at least the early Elvis as the world knows him. While living here, he recorded 'Hound Dog', appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show, bought his mother a pink Cadillac, and played touch football with the neighborhood kids.
Elvis Presley | The Complete Movie Masters 1960-62 - Plus Session Out-takes 4CD/140-page hardback book Set from MRS
MRS will release a 4CD/140-page hardback book entitled 'The Complete Movie Masters 1960-62 - Plus Session Out-takes' on 26th April 2024. This Limited Edition 4CD set pays tribute to Elvis Presley's complete master soundtrack recordings made for his movies between 1960-62. As a bonus, two CDs contain rare outtake tracks from these recording sessions and do include unreleased material. All tracks on the entire release are in stereo with no exceptions and have been professionally mixed and remastered, to the best sound quality ever released. The 140-page book focuses on each of the seven films and is accompanied by informative text, complemented by rare and previously unseen photographs and memorabilia.
The Lost 1962 NME Article | Is Presley Making Too Many Films?
Original NME article from April 6, 1962 that mentions a projected Elvis Presley charity concert in Britain. Includes many rare images, including the ad that announces the concert that proves it just wasn't talk.
Moody Blue Gold Sparkle Edition 2-LP Vinyl Record FTD Numbered limited edition
FTD Vinyl is pleased to announce the release of Elvis' last studio album Moody Blue in LIMITED EDITION GOLD SPARKLE 180-Gram vinyl. This individually numbered gold collectible is limited to 4000 copies. Apart from outtakes of 'Way Down' and 'Moody Blue', this 2-LP deluxe edition includes 'If You Love Me (Let Me Know)', 'Pledging My Love', He'll Have To Go' plus two undubbed versions of his now legendary emotional interpretation of 'Unchained Melody'.
Elvis: Now In Person 1972 2 x Hardcover Book Set with 4 CDs and Vinyl EP
From Follow That Dream (FTD), Elvis: Now In Person 1972 2 x Hardcover Book Set with 4 CDs and Vinyl EP. David English and Pål Granlund are proud to present this special Collector's Edition. It offers a detailed chronicle of Elvis' career between January and April 1972. The set features 2 books: From Las Vegas to Buffalo (120-pages) and The April Tour (384 pages) and *4 CD's plus a limited edition 33rpm EP. (see flyer for full detail).
Elvis Presley | The Blue Hawaii Sessions 2 CD Box Set from Follow That Dream (FTD)
As part of its ongoing 'Sessions' series, Follow That Dream (FTD) is pleased to announce the release of Elvis Presley - The Blue Hawaii Sessions. Released as a 4-CD SET, It features the complete soundtrack sessions newly-mixed from the original 3-track session tapes. The 24-page booklet features informative flashbacks from musicians and songwriters. session data, memorabilia and global chart information.
Elvis: Stateline Sahara 1974 3 CD Set from FTD
As part of its ongoing live on tour series, FTD is pleased to announce the release of 'Elvis: Stateline Sahara 1974'. Released as a 3-CD 5" digi-pak, this set features three great shows from Lake Tahoe, Nevada: May 19 (evening show), May 20 (midnight show) and May 25 (Midnight show). Recorded in mono. Released at the same time, as part of its ongoing 'Sessions' series, Follow That Dream (FTD) is pleased to announce the release of Elvis Presley - The Blue Hawaii Sessions. Released as a 4-CD SET, It features the complete soundtrack sessions newly-mixed from the original 3-track session tapes. The 24-page booklet features informative flashbacks from musicians and songwriters. session data, memorabilia and global chart information.
Elvis: 70...72...73... Fragments, Fun In Acapulco, and Legendary Elvis CDs
'Elvis One' will release 3 new CD titles. Elvis: 70...72...73... Fragments | The Rehearsal Tapes 2 CD Set, Fun In Acapulco - The Alternate Album CD and Legendary Elvis a 50's album like never before CD.
Released | Elvis: 'Eleven Hundred and Twenty-Four' Deluxe 3 Hardcover Books
Erik Lorentzen has released Eleven Hundred and Twenty-Four the deluxe 3 Hardcover Book Set in Slipcase and our order is on the way to us. 1124 ... that's the number of concerts Elvis performed since his return to the stage in front of a live audience in 1969. This is a
Interview with Scotty Moore August 1974
The pioneering guitar player reveals the seminal moments of his groundbreaking career in this incredible interview from the GP archives. Long before there was rock 'n' roll, Scotty Moore (1931-2016) was a rock 'n' roll guitar player. As Elvis Presley's first guitarist, every note the young man played - including such groundbreaking classics as 'Hound Dog,' 'Don't Be Cruel' and 'Heartbreak Hotel' - was memorized by countless budding guitar players (many of whom have gone on to become legends themselves.) Moore was among the handful of musicians in the early '50s of whom it can be said, 'They invented rock 'n' roll'. The following interview extract originally appeared in the August 1974 issue of Guitar Player…
'Elvis Styles' Elvis Presley Record Store Day (RSD) 2024 Vinyl and CD Releases
'Culture Factory' France, (VTI Records) will release 'Elvis Styles' on both Limited Edition 3 LP Vinyl Record Set and 3 CD Set for Record Store Day 2024. 'Elvis Styles' on clouded neon-pink colored vinyl, clouded backs and white colored vinyl and clouded translucent as a triple LP Set vinyl and also a CD Set. Both vinyl releases are limited to 1,500 copies each.
I'm Counting On Them | Elvis Sings Otis Blackwell & Don Robertson Elvis Presley Record Store Day (RSD) 2024 Vinyl and CD Releases
'Culture Factory' France, (VTI Records) will release 'I'm Counting On Them | Elvis Sings Otis Blackwell & Don Robertson' on both Limited Edition LP Vinyl Record Set and CD Set for Record Store Day 2024.
How Elvis Presley and Colonel Tom Parker Made Music History Together
In late February 1972, President Richard Nixon made a historic trip to China in an effort to ease long-term tensions and hostilities after years of diplomatic isolation. Not only did this visit strengthen Chinese-American relations, but it also served to encourage progress with the USSR. I was driving Colonel Parker from Los Angeles to Palm Springs as we listened to a radio broadcast of this event, live via satellite from China. The Colonel's mind went into overdrive as he learned about this new technology, which would allow people to hear and see someone around the world on radio and television. He blurted the first thing that came to his mind. Inc.
Elvis Presley 1973 Lake Tahoe 3 A.M. Mother's Day Special Charity Concert Poster
A highly unusual concert-advertising poster for Elvis Presley appearing at 3:00 AM in South Lake Tahoe, Nevada on Sunday morning, May 13, 1973. This middle-of-the-night event was a special show in memory of the singer's late mother, Mrs. Gladys Presley, and all proceeds were donated to the local hospital. The show took place in the High Sierra Theatre at the Sahara Tahoe Casino, and fell in the middle of a typical two-week stand there by Elvis. This poster originated with a fan who was in Tahoe that weekend and tried to attend the show, but it quickly sold out. So instead he took this poster down from inside the casino the next day. This is thought to be the only Elvis Presley concert poster in history to mention his mother, whom he was extremely close to. It was made on a heavy art board, as opposed to standard cardboard. Measures 22" x 28".
Unseen Video | Elvis passes through Fort Worth January 11, 1958
View a previously unseen video of Elvis Presley as he passes through Fort Worth TX on January 11, 1958. From KXAS-NBC 5 News Collection and was provided to UNT Digital Library by the UNT Libraries Special Collections.
MRS has Released Elvis: At 3:AM - Lake Tahoe 1973 2 CD Set & Vinyl LP Record
'Memphis Recording Service' (MRS) has released the deluxe 2CD set, and LP titled 'Elvis: At 3:AM – Lake Tahoe 1973' and our order is on the way to us. The CD features live performances of both the Midnight and 3:AM shows from Elvis' May 1973 engagement at The Sahara Tahoe in Lake Tahoe, Nevada. The shows is presented in stereo for the first time ever. The accompanying booklet - featuring rare photographs, memorabilia and includes liner notes that set the scene. The LP version is only of the 3:AM show and is available in black and clear (the clear only Elvis dealers) versions.
Also on the way to us we have more of the following titles ....
Update | Elvis: Aloha From Hawaii - Thru the eyes of Japan Book
We have a new preview video that explains why Elvis: Aloha From Hawaii - Thru the eyes of Japan needed to be reprinted - and clearly shows why this is going to be a fantastic release with such dedication to quality. The printing fault delayed the release with March currently the new expected release date. Now, fifty years after Elvis' legendary concert in Hawaii ... many valuable, long-lost negatives have been discovered : the release of Elvis: Aloha From Hawaii - Thru the eyes of Japan (Nov '72 & Jan '73) a hardcover book with beautiful photographs taken by Japanese cameraman, Yoshiji Kizaki. Text in English (translated by David Ward). Worldwide Release: March, 2024 and it is a limited edition of 500 copies. Mr. Kizaki is one of the few photographers who photographed not only the actual show in January 1973, but also the three Aloha performances and press conference held in November 1972.
Chips Moman - the missing man of Memphis music
Born in 1936 in LaGrange, Georgia, Chips Moman made his name as one of the architects of the Memphis Sound, an edgier style of soul music descended from Memphis' blues and rhythm and blues. Settling in Memphis in the late 1950s, he helped establish soulful Stax Records in 1958. Six years later, Moman and fellow producer Bob Crewe founded American Sound Studios. Both; the champions of the Memphis Sound.
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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.
