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TCB Guitar Auctioned On eBay
The 5 TCB Members agreed to sign a Clarissa guitar (semi-acoustic) in aid of GAIA, the Belgian Animal Rights Organisation (comparable to the Humane Society in the US) to be auctioned on ebay.
Book Review : Elvis Presley: The Man, The Life, The Legend
'Elvis Presley: The Man, The Life, The Legend' is a very well produced, book, an excellent biography, written in an easy style (sadly with a few quite unnecessary uses of bad language), that should please Elvis fans. More importantly, it might help make Elvis acceptable to a wider audience. We can but hope.
Mark Knopfler, Back To Tupelo
Following "Calling Elvis"with Dire Straits, Mark Knopfler has recorded another Elvis themed song titled "Back To Tupelo" for his new solo album "Shangri-la" ....
Cybill Shepherd's Tribute To Elvis
Hollywood actress Cybill Shepherd was reportedly so touched when she visited the grave of her former lover, rock & roll king Elvis Presley, that she has written a song called 'Graceland Revisited' as a tribute to Presley.
Review : Sessions III Book
The long awaited Elvis Sessions III has finally arrived, about 2 years later than expected. It is around 632 pages (Joe recently said 656 pages!) and of telephone directory thickness, but well worth the wait.
New Elvis Books - If I Can Dream and The Wonder Of You
Following the release earlier this year of the two books, I Was The One & He Touched Me, we have two new
releases - If I Can Dream
and The Wonder Of You - that
are similar in concept. Again both books are in hardcover and contain many rare
and unpublished pictures in a very high quality over 72 pages.
Better Footage For Elvis The Concert
EPE have confirmed that Elvis - The Concert producer Stig Edgren will be given
access to the re-mastered '68 and Aloha footage for use in upgrading the quality
of the picture for the '68 and Aloha material used in Elvis The Concert.
Elvis And Fashion
There was a FOX network special in the US on Sunday that featured Rock Fashion. Elvis was shown performing "Hound Dog" on the September 9, 1956 Ed Sullivan Show. The announcer stated how Elvis had revolutionized rock fashions with his "peg slacks, sideburns, hillbilly pompadour".
Elvis Presley: Birth of the Rock Star
As part of its 75th anniversary celebration, BusinessWeek is presenting a series of weekly profiles for the greatest innovators of the past 75 years. In this article they pay tribute to Elvis Presley. In late September, 2004, BusinessWeek will publish a special commemorative issue on Innovation.
'54 Elvis Recording 'Treasure' Surfaces
The Elvis Presley recording that helped usher in this year's 50th anniversary of
rock and roll emerged again this week as one of the rare "treasures" of the
record world.
Rough Guide to Elvis - Book Re-Release
A new updated version of The Rough Guide to Elvis by Paul Simpson
will be re-released in Australia in November 2004. The UK release date is
October 28. This new edition will be the most up-to-date guide on Elvis from his
songs to his record collection, his cars to his costumes ...
Elvis and Bruce : Special Feature in Backstreets - The Boss Magazine
The current issue (#80 Summer/Fall 2004) of the premier Bruce Springsteen fanzine 'Backstreets - The Boss Magazine' has a special feature section of articles on the connections between Elvis and Bruce.
The Shock of Elvis
Bruce Springsteen once famously said that Elvis Presley freed people's bodies, the way Bob Dylan freed people's minds. Loathe as I am to argue with The Boss, this tribute doesn't accurately measure Elvis' impact.
Fund-raiser falling short for Elvis statue
Fans who love Elvis are falling a little short on the "tender." A drive to raise $20,000 to fund a statue of the king of rock 'n' roll stands nearly $13,000 shy, according to Dianne Patrick, president of the local Elvis' Angels Fan Club.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Honors Legendary DJ Bill Randle
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum will pay tribute to the legendary
Cleveland DJ Bill Randle on Sunday, September 26 with free admission to the
Museum and free programming. Bill Randle, a DJ and record producer, has been
credited with helping to launch Elvis Presley s career.
Framed Copy That's All Right Master Mother Stamper
A strictly limited edition of Elvis Presley's first ever record, 'That's All Right' has been released. This specially framed presentation is to mark the 50th Anniversary of Elvis Presley recordings and the birth of Rock n Roll. The record is Processed directly from the original Sun 209 master mother stamper. Read More | Buy.
Artist Collection - Australian Release Date
BMG Australia will release the 'Elvis Presley Artist Collection CD' on October 4. The Artist Collection is a new mid-price series which includes one Elvis Presley CD. BMG will release 13 other artist CD's and seven DVD's at the same time.
Cash-ing In
During a three day Johnny Cash memorabelia auction at Sotherby's a photo of Elvis Presley inscribed 'June, I love you' sold for $18,000 which was well above its expected price of $800 to $1,200.
Interview with Jack Soden - Elvis: A Family Franchise
Following is a Q&A with Jack Soden of EPE as published in the September Billboard Elvis tribute issue. The article includes news of the upcoming TV and book project, tentatively titled 'Presley By The Presley's'.
The Elvis Detective: Jorgensen Preserves The King's Legacy
The year was 1999. Ernst Mikael Jorgensen sat nervously in the lobby of the Hotel Nikko in Beverly Hills, Calif. A man who grew up reading detective novels in his native Denmark, he was about to experience a cloak-and-dagger caper of his own making.
Brittish Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame
While some musical acts regularly top the charts, others win prestigious awards only to see their stars wane and their names fade into obscurity. Now those with real sticking power, the all-time greats, are to be honoured in the UK's first Hall of Fame.
The Elvis Archives
The Elvis Archives is a new book by Todd Slaughter and Anne E Nixon and will be released in November. The Elvis Archives is an exclusive and objective account of the extraordinary life of Elvis Aaron Presley.
A Date With Elvis Vinyl Release
The L.P. "A Date With Elvis" has been released on 180 gram vinyl.
TCB Band Members In Game
Sesom Ltd. has just released the image of a new computer game, called "Ecclesiaste III The Quest". Of special interest are the two captains of the starship: James Burton and John Wilkinson, and commander Kathy Westmoreland.
Cover Art Closing Night
We have received the final cover art for the October 1 Follow That Dream release
Closing Night. The CD
contains a soundboard recording of Elvis' show at the Hilton Hotel, Las Vegas
September 3, 1973. The show will be released unedited as it was recorded on the
reel to reel tape.
Swedish Elvis Stamp Sheet
The Swedish Post will release their stampset called Rock 54-04, which contains seven Swedish performers and Elvis, on October 2nd this year.
Johnny Bragg, 79, a Prisonaires Singer, Dies
Johnny Bragg, the leader of the Prisonaires, a singing group of Tennessee State Penitentiary inmates whose R & B music helped start Sam Phillips's Sun Records and influenced Elvis Presley, died in Nashville on Wednesday. He was 79.
Australian DVD Releases
As previously announced on July
12, Rajon will release a DVD titled 'The Elvis Presley
Story' on September 12. The following five Elvis DVD's are planned for
release in Australia on April 13 2005 by Warner Home Video; 'The Trouble
With Girls', 'Harum Scarum',
'Speedway', 'Spinout' and 'Double
Trouble'.
Elvis' Death - Most Shocking Moment Of Rock And Roll
The death of Elvis has been voted the most shocking moment in rock 'n' roll history by more than 2500 Virgin Radio listeners who voted for their most dramatic moment to celebrate 50 years since the birth of rock 'n' roll.
Billboard : Elvis: 50 Years of Rock 'n'Roll - Cover Art
We have received the cover of the Elvis edition of Billboard magazine. Billboard
salutes Elvis Presley and the 50th anniversary of rock'n'roll, with a special
report in the September 18th issue. Read
more.
Elvis Presley Festival Facing Financial Losses
Ticket sales were disappointing this year and 2005 could be the last year for the Elvis Presley Festival, organizers say. The Downtown Tupelo Main Street Association has reported a loss of $5,465 for the 2004 festival. It was sixth year of the event which concluded Saturday.
Artist Collection - Elvis Presley CD
We now have the cover art and track listing for the Elvis CD from the
BMG "Artist Collection" (BMG 82876636272) which will be released September 21st.
New Czech Elvis CD's
Memory Records will release two new Elvis CD's at the end of August. 'Elvis - The Cover Up' will contain a collection of very rare interviews from radio and TV broadcasts (with Ginger Alden, Dr. Nick, Dr. Ghanem, Rick Stanley among others) concerning Elvis Presley tragic death.
Mother Maybelle's Guitar At Hall Of Fame
One of country music's most important pieces of history is now home at the Country Music Hall of Fame. It's a guitar once owned by Mother Maybelle Carter.
Al Dvorin Has Left The Building
Al Dvorin has left the building. He died in a car accident while he was on his way home in Las Vegas from an Elvis gig in Palm Springs with Ed Bonja. The accident happened near the Nevada / California border according to several reports.
Closing Night FTD CD
Closing Night will contain pictures from the excellent book "Caught In A Trap". The first
seven songs are from the dinner show on September 3, and the remainder of the CD
is from the midnight show. The reason for this splitshow CD, is that these two
segments are the only known recordings done professionally.
Billboard : Elvis: 50 Years of Rock 'n'Roll
Billboard salutes Elvis Presley and the 50th anniversary of rock'n'roll, with
a special report in the September 18th issue. The issue is available on
newsstands September 10th.
Alfred Wertheimer : Developing Elvis
When an RCA Records publicist called Alfred Wertheimer to ask him to photograph the studio's new recording star in 1956, Wertheimer said, 'Elvis who?'
St. Paul nun is a devoted fan of Elvis
She left her Elvis records, scrapbooks and her tube of "Love Me Tender" lipstick in a box under the bed at home when she entered the convent to become an Ursuline nun. The year was 1959. Sister Anne Michelle Mudd was 18.
Gold And Platinum Sales Awards For Comeback And Aloha DVDs
Over 500 Elvis fans gathered on the front lawn of Graceland for a special award
presentation, celebrating the continuing and growing success of Elvis' career.
2004 Candlelight Vigil 2004 On-line
World's First Elvis Coin And Stamp Collection
Today, during a star-studded celebration at Elvis' Graceland mansion in
Memphis, collectors were finally able to see the highly anticipated coin and
stamp collection honoring the 50th anniversary of "That's All Right."
FTD October Release : Closing Night
The October 1 release from the FTD label will titled 'Closing Night' and will be
a soundboard recording of Elvis' show at the Hilton Hotel, Las Vegas September
3, 1973. The first seven songs are recorded at the Dinner show the same day.
Double Trouble will be released at the same time. Tracklisting and cover art
added.
Elvis Sessions III Book August 24
On August 24th 2004 J.A.T. Publishing will release over a 650-page book that is the ultimate account of Elvis Presley's recording career, author Joseph A. Tunzi's long awaited Elvis Sessions III.
Return To Splendour DVD
The "Return To Splendour" DVD features 8 mm movies of Elvis on and off
stage in the late 1960's and during the touring years in the 1970's.
A Cold Night In Nashville CD
August 24th, 2004 marks the launching date of a new independent label J.A.T. Records. Formed by Joseph Tunzi, the label will release the CD Cold Night In Nashville, a compilation that focuses on what was to be the future direction of Elvis Presley's recording career.
Twist Of Fate Reunites The Presley Hit Making Machine
The Jordanaires, Sweet Inspirations, and the TCB Band Join Together in the
Recording Studio For the First Time Since The King's Death.
Interview with Joe Tunzi
Joe Tunzi is well known in the Elvis World as he published no less than 20 books, two DVDs and three BMG Special Products CDs since the early nineties. The quality of his photo books with unreleased pictures has made the joy of many fans around the world.
Elvis' Walther PPK For Auction
Elvis Presley's gold-plated 9mm Walther PPK handgun is one of several item's up for auction in the UK.
Elvis DVD & CD Chart Update
Globally, BMG has shipped 217,000 units of Elvis: '68 Comeback Special - Deluxe Edition DVD (3-disc set) and 177,000 units of Elvis, Aloha from Hawaii - Deluxe Editon DVD (2-disc set). (That's a million discs!)
50's Elvis Rockabilly & Las Vegas Figures
Following the release of the popular Elvis 68 Comeback Special Statue, McFarlane Toys will release two more Elvis Presley action figure's along with a special 12" version of the original release. The original 6" Statue is nearly sold out.
Calendars 2005
It is that time of the year again, you need to start thinking about 2005 again. These 2005 Elvis Presley calandars, both from EPE and others, can help you there.
Review : Polk Salad Annie FTD CD
Polk Salad Annie is the third CD from the professionally recorded February 15th M/S to 19th D/S recordings.
Elvis Statue Looks Set For Shreveport's Municipal Auditorium
A life-size statue of Elvis Presley is one step closer to going up outside
Shreveport's Municipal Auditorium after the Downtown Development Authority voted
to provide $40,000 toward building the statue.
Sweet Inspiration News
The Sweet Inspirations, who backed Elvis on stage from 1969 to 1977, are wrapping up work on a new CD called "In The Right Place", a hot collection of new 70's-esque soul and R&B material that'll get your groove on.
Uptown Memphis Announces Opening Date for Former Elvis Presley Home
The Uptown Partnership and the City of Memphis announced today that the
renovation of young Elvis Presley's teenage home will be completed this summer
with a grand opening slated for 10:00 am, August 9, 2004.
Elvis Has Left The Building Trailer
The trailer of the movie "Elvis Has Left The Building" with Kim Basinger, Jim
Corbett, Denise Richards, Sean Astin and Annie Potts from Capitol Films is
available - and it looks like a great movie! It is a big download in Quicktime
format. Click Here.
Elvisly Yours owner plans world-wide restaurant rollout
Sid Shaw, the man who sensationally took on the US-based Elvis Presley Estate and won the right to use the King's name and image is now planning the global rollout of an Elvis-themed restaurant.
Race, Rock, And Elvis Review by David Neale
Race, Rock, And Elvis is an excellent analysis of the impact of rock'n'roll, simultaneously offering a fascinating, though sometimes frightening, look at racial attitudes in the Southern states of the USA in the fifties.
Aloha From Hawaii #1 And 68 Comeback Special #3 on DVD Chart
Elvis this week dominates the Australian DVD music chart, occupying two of the top three positions. In it's first week of release, Aloha From Hawaii has taken the #1 position with the '68 Comeback Special' dropping to number #3 behind Kyle Minogue's new release, "Body Language Live".
Raised On Elvis Book Released
The much anticipated new book, "Raised On Elvis" - (A Look Back At The Good Times With Sandi Pichon) has been released.
New Graceland Cookbook - Your Participation Is Invited
Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. has joined with Ellen Rolfes Books, Inc. to
develop GRACELAND'S TABLE, which will be a cookbook evoking those meal memories
through recipes solicited from Elvis' fan base. EPE invite's you to submit your
favorite recipe.
King Creole : Paramount 1958
Elvis' most critically acclaimed performance as an actor was in what is considered (rivaled only by 'Jailhouse Rock') the best of all the films
he starred in - 'King Creole' (1958).
he starred in - 'King Creole' (1958).
Wild In The Country - 20th Century Fox 1961
On November 6, 1960, Elvis flew to California to begin working on pre-production for his seventh feature film 'Wild In The Country'.
Kid Galahad : United Artists 1962
Elvis' tenth movie was 'Kid Galahad', filmed in 1962 for United Artists. The basic concept of the Wallace story was kept, but there were some alterations, such as changing the name and pre-boxing occupation of the title character.
Viva Las Vegas : MGM 1964
Elvis Presley's fifteenth movie was "Viva Las Vegas' which was filmed July 15 - September 11, 1963. It opened nationwide on June 17, 1964 and became Elvis' highest grossing film ever. It co-starred Ann-Margret.
Blue Hawaii : Paramount 1961
Elvis' eighth film was 'Blue Hawaii', filmed in the tropical paradise of the Hawaiian islands of Oahu and Kauai. With fourteen songs, more than any other Elvis film, the soundtrack album spent a total of 79 weeks on Billboard's pop album chart, with 20 of those weeks at #1.
Charro! | National General 1969
"Charro!" was Elvis Presley's twenty-ninth movie and the only one in which he did not sing. His singing voice is heard only over the credits performing the title song. The song "Charro!"
The Trouble With Girls (And How To Get Into It) : MGM 1969
Elvis Presley's thirtieth movie was shot in 1968 and was called 'The Trouble With Girls (And How To Get Into It)'. It was the only Elvis movie to have a subtitle in its name.
Follow That Dream : United Artists 1962
Elvis Presley's ninth movie was 'Follow That Dream'. It was based on Richard Powell's 1957 novel 'Pioneer, Go Home', the story of the Kwimper family, who homesteaded on land along a newly built highway in Florida.
Change of Habit | Universal 1969
Elvis Presley's thirty-first and last film as an actor was 'Change of Habit'.
Harum Scarum (aka Harem Holiday) : MGM 1965
Elvis Presley's nineteenth movie was 'Harum Scarum' (MGM, 1965), also known by one of the working titles as 'Harem Holiday'.
Loving You : Paramount 1957
Elvis' second movie and his first in color was the 1957 Paramount film 'Loving You'. A young truckdriver Deke Rivers (Elvis Presley) is discovered as a singer by a press-agent, Glenda Markle (Lizabeth Scott) during an election-campaign. She contracts him for a band. His success grows bigger from performance to performance, but he has to choose between the press-agent, who is responsible for his success, and the female-singer of the band, Susan Jessup (Dolores Hart), who he likes very much.
Jailhouse Rock : MGM 1957
Elvis' third movie was the 1957 MGM film 'Jailhouse Rock'. The story was written by Nedrick Young, who won numerous awards, including an Academy Award for 'The Defiant Ones'.
G.I. Blues : Paramount 1960
Not surprisingly, Elvis' fifth film, his first after serving two years of active duty in the U.S. Army, was was entitled 'G.I. Blues' and was set in Germany.
Elvis And Other Celebrities
'Elvis And The Stars' will contain many rare and unpublished photos and is the first ever A-Z book, to sum up all the details of every personality Elvis met in his life, in a compact form with a picture of Elvis and the person written about.
Elvis Presley's Sun Recordings : SUN Stiudios, Memphis Tennessee
In the summer of 1953, most likely inspired by a July article in the local paper on the Memphis Recording Service and Sam Phillips's recording of the Prisonaires, a group of prisoners from the state penitentiary ....
Elvis Presley - Movie Studio History
A look at the history of the movie business and the various movie studios for which Elvis Presley made his films:
Australian Chart Update
Elvis remains at #1 in Australia with the '68 Comeback Special'
DVD on top on the Australian ARIA DVD Music chart for the second
week in a row. The CD single, 'That's All Right' has slipped out of the
top 50 on the ARIA singles chart and is this week at #57. Elvis At SUN is
#99 on the album chart after being at #69 last week.
Elvis Chante Jerry Leiber And Mike Stoller CD Released
The double CD set, Elvis Chante Jerry Leiber And Mike Stoller has been released. The set contains a beautifully designed booklet and is limited to 2500 copies.
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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.
