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Elvis: Country Ballads CD
Elvis: Country Ballads CD in the well-received 'Ballads' series is 'Country Ballads'. As a follow-up to 'California Ballads' and after the great success of the previous releases 'Nashville Ballads', 'Memphis Ballads' & 'Vegas Ballads' this is a compilation of some of his best country style ballads.
Ol' Swivel Hips Still Wows' Em | April - May 1977 deluxe box
The Ol' Swivel Hips Still Wows' Em | April - May 1977 deluxe box set is focused on the third tour of 1977. Elvis' live performances in 1977 are often criticized and not without a reason. But Elvis was still offering his fans an enjoying time, the magic of seeing Elvis in person probably exceeded the fact he often delivered a standard and sometimes even mediocre performance. The reactions of the spectators are very telling. They scream, shout and get wild for their hero. While listening to the recordings of these shows you cannot draw any other conclusion than that the shows were below par. But the charisma of Elvis was enormous, which probably made this unnoticed by most of the fans present. This set mostly contains soundboard & multitrack recordings but also contains two rare audience recordings. These high-quality audience recordings of the April 27 & 30 performances deserve a place in this box set. Both being first-class audience recordings and remastered from scratch to achieve an optimal listening experience. This 6 cd set includes a wonderful booklet with many rare and unpublished photos.
It's The Elvis Sound Of The Sixties Vinyl LP Record & CD
Petticoat records is back! This time with a fantastic vinyl album full of early to mid-sixties classics. This high-quality album (including bonus CD) featuring 18 rare and hard to find alternate versions of these classics is now available. Great stuff: beautiful ballads as well as some great rockers! And as always housed in a STUNNING full-color sleeve suitable for framing! This high quality 180 grams virgin vinyl pressing is now available in RED or BLUE vinyl. Don't miss out on this wonderful limited edition album.
Interview with Scotty Moore | Scotty Moore Way Ahead Of The Gang
This interview with Scotty Moore took place in May 1973 at Music City Recorders in Nashville, Tennessee, several years before the death of Elvis Presley and the avalanche of Elvis books which followed. We found Scotty to be very easy going and he genuinely seemed to enjoy reminiscing about the early years of his career in the music business. The interview was originally published in the August 1973 issue.
Interview with Bones Howe
Bones Howe. Recognize the name? You should. For more than 40 years, Bones Howe has been producing hit records and putting music in the movies. The Grammy he won for producing one of the '60s' top hits sits tarnished on an out-of-the-way shelf in the den. His stack of gold records 'are in a box around here someplace'. That's Bones Howe-a 40-year veteran of the L.A. music scene, labeled 'legendary' by the trades, who's made records with Elvis Presley and movies with Steven Spielberg without getting wrapped up in the Hollywood tinsel.
Get Back | The Fantasy Series volume 2 DVD Set
Imagine you could 'Get Back in time' ..... Last summer fans were surprised with the release of the 'And I Love You So' DVD, never before we had seen a concert from '76 in this quality and of course a follow up HAD to be done. This time we have Get Gack | The Fantasy Series volume 2 DVD Set and they chose footage from 71/72. Elvis is in great shape, not only his amazing voice but the moves and spirit he brings on stage, unfortunately, was probably the last time fans got to witness this.
Elvis: Roustabout At The Fair | Spiced Takes CD
'Roustabout At The Fair' is another nice 'spliced' album with lots of surprises, this time the producers choose to use both 'Roustabout' and 'It Happened At The World's Fair'. Combined you get a new fresh album which sounds like it's brand new mainly due to the clever edits which also brings extended and very different sounding versions of master tracks.
Elvis: To Good To Be True | Live Chronicles volume 3 | 2 CD Set
After his '69 comeback on stage Elvis wanted more. In 1970 there were two more seasons in Vegas, both were partly recorded for a live release. (On Stage and That's The Way It Is). 'To Good To Be True - Live Chronicles volume 3' is a 2 disc set with lots and lots of songs were tried out, some stayed in the show, some were only sung once. The title of this new CMT album lives up to their name since it has an amazing collection of live songs, presented on 2 discs, one for the February Season, and one for the August Season. Like the previous releases in this series, the edits make it sound like it is one great live show... which would be... 'To Good To Be True'.
Interview with Teri Garr
Interview with Teri Garr who started out as a background dancer in uncredited roles for youth-oriented films and TV shows like 'Pajama Party', a beach party film, the 'T.A.M.I. Show', 'Shindig!', 'Hullabaloo', 'Movin' with Nancy' (a Nancy Sinatra / Frank Sinatra Special), and nine Elvis Presley movies ...
From Elvis In Nashville 4 CD Set from Sony Music
For November 2020 release, RCA/Legacy Recordings, a division of Sony Music Entertainment, is pleased to announce the forthcoming release of From Elvis In Nashville, a 4CD collection presenting the long-awaited definitive chronicle of Elvis Presley's mythic 1970 marathon sessions with the 'Nashville Cats'.
From Elvis In Nashville 2 LP Vinyl Record Set from Sony Music
For November 2020 release, RCA/Legacy Recordings, a division of Sony Music Entertainment, is pleased to announce the forthcoming release of From Elvis In Nashville, a double LP Record collection accompanying the 4 CD Set that is presenting the long-awaited definitive chronicle of Elvis Presley's mythic 1970 marathon sessions.
Interview with Myrna Smith
Myrna Smith is one of the original Sweet Inspirations, the backing group who sang with Elvis in concert from 1969 until the end. The Sweet Inspirations had success with R&B, gospel and pop recordings of their own, most notably their first hit single Sweet Inspiration, which gave the group their name in the late sixties and earned them a Grammy nomination. It was that song that caught the attention of Elvis Presley, who signed them to provide backing vocals and be an opening act for his record-breaking 1969 Las Vegas engagement, his official return to the live concert stage after his triumphant '68 TV special and the end of his Hollywood movie contract obligations. No audition was required. The Sweet Inspirations met him when they arrived for the first rehearsals for the '69 engagement. The 'Sweets' worked with Elvis in Vegas, on his national concert tours and on recordings from 1969 to 1977. Myrna also backed Elvis up during his 1976 Graceland recordings, both in February of that year and in the October/November sessions.
Interview with Mike Stoller Legendary Songwriter
Mike Stoller and Jerry Leiber helped give birth to rock and roll when they wrote Hound Dog in 1952. Their list of hits sounds like the very history of rock and roll almost from the moment of its birth. The roll call is staggering - Elvis Presley, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Beach Boys, John Lennon, Otis Redding, Jimi Hendrix, and Frank Sinatra are just some of the artists who have recorded songs written by the golden team of Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. They boast a rich catalog of songs that will live forever. Among the luminous jewels framing the Leiber And Stoller songbook include standards such as Jailhouse Rock, Stand By Me, Don't, Love Potion Number Nine, On Broadway, Love Me, She's Not You, Hound Dog, There Goes My Baby, Yakety Yak, Poison Ivy and numerous others.
The Real Story of Elvis Presley | Vernon and Gladys Talked About Raising Young Elvis
Young Elvis Presley had become a phenomenon, and in the fall of 1956, the New York Daily Mirror decided it was time to give him a serious look. And so in early September, columnist Sidney Fields headed down to Memphis to gather material for a series of articles in the Mirror. He didn't get a chance to talk with Elvis, who was in Hollywood shooting Love Me Tender at the time, but Fields was able to get an extensive interview with Elvis' parents, who invited him into the Presley home. That interview with Gladys and Vernon Presley was the basis for a five-part expose entitled 'The Real Story of Elvis Presley', which ran in the Daily Mirror from September 23-27, 1956
Review | Stay Away, Joe FTD Classic Movie Soundtrack CD
I never quite know what to make of Stay Away, Joe. The first time I tried to watch the movie as a teenager in the early 1990s, I couldn't get past the non-stop party scene near the beginning. The whole thing just seemed so unbearable. Yet, over the years, I have come to love most of the five songs Elvis recorded for this film. While Elvis performed many country songs in his career, he rarely delved into 'outdoor' country songs that celebrate nature like Stay Away (Greensleeves) and Goin' Home do.
Elvis: That's The Way it Is Photo Folio Softcover Book
Following the release of the 5 volumes of the Elvis: That's The Way it Is Summer Festival Hardback book series Erik Lorentzen has announced a smaller release with 'Elvis: That's The Way it Is Photo Folio' in the 'Summer Festival' series. This deluxe coffee-table softcover book is 30cm x 25cm, just under 1kg, and contains 250 color images.
Review | The Wonder Of You FTD CD
Experiencing relatively complete shows like this one, when Elvis was in top form, means a lot to me. This is FTD's best concert release to date, and I'll be enjoying this show for years to come. Sit back and enjoy Elvis' August 13 Dinner Show, the sixth and final show that RCA recorded for That's The Way It Is.
Don Robertson: Writing For The King
Elvis first recorded one of Don Robertson's songs, I'm Counting On You, in 1956 for his first RCA album, Elvis Presley. A few years later, Elvis invited Don to come to Radio Recorders in Hollywood to meet with him. They met and talked and hit it off. After the session, he invited Don to come up to his house for the evening. This was the first of many get-togethers in Hollywood, Bel Air and Las Vegas. Elvis not only admired Don as a songwriter but also as a pianist. Don can be heard accompanying Elvis on piano, organ and electric piano on the soundtrack of the movie, It Happened At The World's Fair. In total Elvis Presley recorded 14 of Don Robertson's songs.
Benjamin Storm Keough laid to rest in the Meditation Garden at Graceland
Benjamin Storm Keough was laid to rest in the Meditation Garden at Graceland with his family including his grandfather, Elvis Presley, great-grandmother, Gladys Presley, great-grandfather, Vernon Presley and great-great-grandmother, Minnie Mae Presley.
Elvis: The Something For Everybody Sessions 4 CD Box Set
FTD is pleased to announce the release of 'The Something For Everybody Sessions' (including 'The Wild In The Country Session') 4 CD Box Set that includes REMIXED and REMASTERED UNRLELEASED STUDIO outtakes. This 8" deluxe 4-CD package features a 28-page booklet with an insightful essay, record and movie data, memorabilia and rare photos.
Elvis: Easy Come, Easy Go 2-LP Limited Vinyl Edition from FTD
FTD Vinyl is pleased to announce the first official RCA Victor Easy Come, Easy Go 2-LP edition. As there was no official publicity portrait session for the movie, the original EP featured a cover shot from Girl Happy. Around the same time as the ECEG EP release, 'See Elvis The USA Way' EP (based on the ECEG EP art design) was released exclusively in Australia and New Zealand. For this 2-LP limited edition, we have mirrored this rare design that included a publicity portrait from Spinout.
Interview with Malcom Leo | Director of This Is Elvis
Interview with Malcom Leo, director (With Andrew Solt) of This Is Elvis. Q: When was the first time you saw Elvis? A: It was the first time I saw Elvis Presley, the Pan Pacific Auditorium on October 28th, 1957, he wore the gold suit and danced with the RCA Victor dog. It became even doubly memorable when we found the police footage used later and were able to incorporate it in a motion picture I directed, 'This Is Elvis' ...
The King and I - Interview with Bernard Lansky
'He always called me Mister Lansky'. The unmistakable Southern accent echoes through the clothing store in the lobby of the regal Peabody Hotel at 149 Union Avenue, Memphis. 'I told him, 'Call me Bernard.' But Elvis always said, 'Thank you, Mister Lansky'. He was brought up right. His mother brought him up a gentleman'.
FTD to Release 'On the Road with Elvis' Book with 3 CDs in November
FTD will now release the limited edition version of Bruce Jackson's 'On the Road with Elvis' In November. The book now includes 3 CDs featuring audio commentary by Jack Mullins and two soundboards: Sioux Falls, October 18 1976 and Atlanta, December 30, 1976, will be available as a Follow That Dream (FTD) release in September. Bruce was Elvis' sound engineer at the concerts from 1971 to 1977. The book was previously released on its own by Gary Jackson in 2018. This new release is now sold out and there will be no reprint.
Unboxing | Elvis: That's The Way It Is | 50th Anniversary Collectors Edition from FTD
FTD has advised us that due to the enormous worldwide demand for the 'Elvis: That's The Way It Is - 50th Anniversary Collectors Edition' there will be an extra pressing. This will be available in September/October 2020. In the meantime, we will have a slightly smaller number of sets of the first edition available to us than ordered.
Elvis: That's Someone You Never Forget CD | The Bootleg Series - Special Edition
Elvis: That's Someone You Never Forget CD | The Bootleg Series - Special Edition contains 25 Tracks from the early sixties! Including complete masters as recorded in the studio with studio banter and even some false starts + alternate takes. All in very good sound... As a special bonus we've included a rare and strange interview from the sixties with the Colonel by the Canadian disc jockey Red Robinson.
Elvis: The Complete 1956 Nashville Sessions CD | The Bootleg Series
Elvis: The Complete 1956 Nashville Sessions CD | The Bootleg Series contains the complete Nashville sessions from 1956 on one CD, including all The Masters and all the known outtakes PLUS 2 Interviews and 3 radio commercials from 1956, including an RCA Victor 'Music/Elvis' radio commercial (previously unreleased on CD). A total of 40 tracks! All in the best possible sound quality and of course there's a booklet with photos and recording information from this session. A limited-edition from Elvis One.
James Burton Remembers Elvis Presley
James Burton has remembered Elvis on Facebook: It's so hard to believe it's been 43 years today since we buried my friend, Elvis. We stopped to refuel in Colorado to head back to Las Vegas when we heard the news that Elvis had passed. My first question was, 'Is this a joke?' Unfortunately….it wasn't.
'On the Road with Elvis' Book with 3 CDs from Follow That Dream (FTD)
This limited edition version of Bruce Jackson's 'On the Road with Elvis' with 3 CDs featuring audio commentary by Jack Mullins and two soundboards: Sioux Falls, October 18 1976 and Atlanta, December 30, 1976, will be available as a Follow That Dream (FTD) release in September. Bruce was Elvis' sound engineer at the concerts from 1971 to 1977. The book was previously released on its own by Gary Jackson in 2018. View a preview video.
Remembering Elvis Presley | 1935-1977
On August 16, 1977, a part of America died. Elvis Presley forever changed our music, our culture and our country and indeed the world. It has now been 43 years since the man known as the 'King of Rock and Roll' passed away. Even so, a recent poll showed that 47% of Americans still consider themselves Elvis Presley fans. Even in the 18-34 age demographic, 43% are Elvis fans. According to the poll, 55% of his fans are Republicans and 46% are Democrats. On that August day 43 years ago, I was a young boy visiting relatives in Georgia. Elvis did not trend on Twitter that day but it came on the news that he died and there was nothing else on the television. I watched the coverage with great interest. I'm not sure if I had even heard of Elvis Presley before that day but I remember they were showing scenes from 'Jailhouse Rock' and I thought he was coolest person I had ever seen or heard.
Toledo: Saturday Night & Elvis At 42 : Still Dazzles Fans CDs
Let's first explain the phenomenon 'Matrix Recording'. A Matrix recording mix is a cunning mix of soundboard/multitrack recordings with audience recordings. Sometimes soundboard recordings can sound dull. The main reason for this is that the sound engineer probably wanted to catch one particular aspect of the performance. This can be the singing voice of the artist, or one of the instruments. These soundboard recordings can miss a lot of the ambiance that the spectators were experiencing. An audience recording mostly never sounds dull but the quality of the singing voice of the artist is obviously of lesser sound quality. But mixing these two creates a whole new magic. Now you can enjoy the shows as if you were there!
FTD will release Gary Jackson's book, 'Bruce Jackson: On the Road with Elvis'
Follow That Dream (FTD) will release Gary Jackson's book, 'Bruce Jackson: On the Road with Elvis' later this year with a set of 3 CDs that include an audio documentary, a soundboard recording of the Sioux Falls concert on October 18, 1976, and - for the first time ever - a soundboard from Bruce's own collection from the concert in Atlanta on December 30, 1976. Bruce was Elvis' sound engineer at the concerts from 1971 to 1977. The book was previously released on its own by Gary Jackson in 2018. Click to view a preview video of book and CDs.
Work In Progress: The Companion Album 2 LP + 45RPM + CD
The wonderful Work In Progress: The Companion Album 2 LP + 45RPM + CD set is packed with unreleased tracks like : Blue eyes crying in the rain, The fool, Susan when she tried, Help me, Funny how time slips away and many many more. In 1980 Felton Jarvis, Elvis' record producer for the last decade came to the remarkable idea to freshen up some of Elvis' recordings. The idea was to add totally new backing tracks to Elvis' voice. This resulted in the 1981 record release of 'Guitar Man'. You hate it or you love it is probably the right thing to say about the album. Felton was convinced Elvis would have loved it. The original album contained 10 songs. But Felton worked on a bunch of other songs to see if they would suit the project. This special LP / CD & 45 RPM set contains many of those unreleased versions that never made it to the record. Also included are some unreleased unfinished versions of tracks that did make it to the final GUITAR MAN album.
The Soundboard Series Volume 1 LP + CD
Petticoat Records presents: The Soundboard Series Volume 1 LP + CD. Until now 'Petticoat' mainly released studio highlights on high quality vinyl. Now Petticoat Records presents a fantastic collection of live performances. This first volume features some of the best live performances in Elvis' career. Many of these tracks were only performed live very few times and are making their vinyl debut!
Released | Elvis: That's The Way It Is Blu-ray + DVD (Region Free)
Warner have released the 'Elvis - That's The Way It Is' Blu-ray + DVD Set in the 'Archive Collection' and our order is on the way to us. The double-disc release contains the 2001 Special Edition on Blu-ray and the 1970 theatrical version on DVD. He was a legend unlike any other. After years of making movies, Elvis made a triumphant return to the stage, including a stint of celebrity-packed shows at the International Hotel in Las Vegas in 1970. Now, see the backstage footage from rehearsals to relaxing at the hotel and the performances in one of the most intimate looks at Elvis captured on film. Included here are both the 1970 theatrical version (DVD 108 mins) and the 2001 special edition (Blu-ray 95 mins), with the songs, the fans, the love, and most of all...the King himself.
Interview with Marlyn Mason | Elvis Presley's co-star The Trouble With Girls
Interview with Marlyn Mason who made her film debut, as Charlene in The Trouble With Girls (And How To Get Into It). He surpasses Monroe and Jimmy Dean. I mean, they've -- I mean, they grow in stature in their deaths. But Elvis, there's just no... I mean, he's just the king. There's only one Elvis. There's only one Marilyn, there's only one Jimmy Dean. But Elvis, I think, the music because people hear the music more.
'Summer Vacation Special | Elvis Presley by special request' CD
A new CD release from Elvis One in the New Album Series. 'Summer Vacation Special - Elvis Presley by special request' contains 25 tracks including original mono single and album versions, alternate takes and more! A total of 8 tracks + a lot of the Mono versions are previously unreleased by Elvis official record company on CD, including a previously unreleased 'Girls! Girls! Girls! / Fun In Acapulco' radio spot taken from the original promo disc! Also including are the original Summer Vacation Special single tracks (released on single in 1964, 1966 and 1967) 'There's Always Me', 'Judy' and 'Such A Night' in original Mono. A great album compilation for this summer!
Exclusive Photos | Elvis Summer Festival Volume 4 & 5 Hardcover Book Set
From Erik Lorenzen volumes 4 and 5 in the 'Elvis Summer Festival | That's The Way It Was' hardcover book series. These new photographic double sets contain 100 unseen color photos and 1000 unseen black and white photographs. This 1000-page set celebrates the 50th anniversary of the premiere of this classic movie.
2 Hardback books in Slipcase
- With 1100 awesome and unseen photos
- Weight: 6 kg | 13 lbs
Special Pre-order Bonus
Special pre-order bonus | 12 25cm x 30cm (9.84" x 11.8") 'Perfect For Framing' photos with each box set.
Elvis Presley's Paradise, Hawaiian Style co-star Irene Tsu remembers the King
Irene Tsu (born November 4, 1944) is a Chinese American actress who made her debut in the film adaptation of Flower Drum Song in 1961, and has had many subsequent roles in TV and films. Irene Tsu co-starred with Elvis Presley in the 1966 film, Paradise, Hawaiian Style and was featured playing the wiki wiki girl in the Wiki wiki dollar advertising campaign for Chevron Corporation in the 1960s.
Pat Boone recalls meeting Elvis Presley
Pat Boone still vividly remembers meeting his opening act Elvis Presley, 'the scared young kid' from Tennessee, in 1955. The life-changing encounter took place in Cleveland, Ohio, where the former teen pop idol was headlining a sock hop for 3,000 kids hosted by renowned DJ Bill Randle.
Released | Elvis: 'Tickle Me' Limited Edition 2-LP set from FTD
FTD Vinyl have released the 55th Anniversary release of 'Tickle Me' Limited Edition 2-LP set and our order is on the way to us now. It includes REMASTERED STEREO and MONO mixes with alternate takes unUSed soundtrack submissions and original US Allied Artists Radio Spots. 180 GRAM HEAVYWEIGHT VINYL.
Elvis: 'Stage Highlights & Rarities' Four, Five and Six CDs
The Elvis Concert Fan label is proud to come up with more highlights and rarities from Elvis live on stage from 1969 to 1977 with 'Stage Highlights & Rarities' Four, Five and Six. On this album you'll find a great collection of songs and moments recorded in Las Vegas, Lake Tahoe and on tour from the greatest entertainer of all time!
Released | Elvis: Behind The Scenes Speedway & Stay Away Joe 400 page Book
Erik Lorentzen has released the 'Elvis: Behind The Scenes Speedway & Stay Away Joe' 400-page Hardcover Book and our order is on the way to us. This large and heavy (3kg | 6.60 Pounds) book contains some awesome and unseen photos from the set of the two films. We are going to be seeing around 250-300 photos that are unseen and most are from Behind The Scenes. Elvis Presley ... Fooling around on the set | Playing with his friends | Playing touch football | Water battles | riding | Singing and racing | Amazing portraits.
Preview | Elvis: That's The Way It Is | 50th Anniversary Collectors Edition from FTD
FTD has now provided full details and pricing info for the 'Elvis: That's The Way It Is - 50th Anniversary Collectors Edition' to be released mid-August. With this release, David English and Pal Granlund bring the complete background story into the making of the MGM documentary 'Elvis: That's The Way It Is'. Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the movie's 1970 release, this ultimate collector's edition includes two hardback books, eight compact discs - housed in a gatefold sleeve - with over 450 minutes of music, including newly discovered unreleased performances.
Weight: 7kg | 15.5 lbs
Size: W 33cm x H 33cm D 7-8cm
Priscilla Presley talks about Grandson Benjamin Keough's Death
Priscilla Presley mourned the death of her grandson Benjamin Keough in a post on Facebook. Read her heartbreaking message below. Priscilla Presley is in 'shock' over her grandson Benjamin Keough's sudden death. The son of Lisa Marie Presley and Danny Keough passed away July 12 at the age of 27.
Riley Keough Pays Tribute to Brother Benjamin Keough
Riley Keough is honoring and remembering her late brother. The Lodge actress took to Instagram on Saturday morning to share a special and heartfelt tribute to Benjamin Keough, who tragically passed away last Sunday (July 12). His death was ruled a suicide by the Los Angeles County Dept. of Medical Examiner-Coroner's office.
Interview with Ben Weisman
There's a photograph of you and Elvis here that looked like a plaque. Can you tell us a little background about what happened there? Well, Elvis and I took a picture together, because we wrote a song called 'I'll Be Back', which was voted in the top ten in the motion picture category.
Elvis: Summer Festival Volume 4 & 5 Hardcover Book Set
From Erik Lorenzen volumes 4 and 5 in the 'Elvis Summer Festival | That's The Way It Was' hardcover book series. These new photographic double sets contain 100 unseen color photos and 1000 unseen black and white photographs. This 1000-page set celebrates the 50th anniversary of the premiere of this classic movie.
Elvis: And I Love You So | Limited Edition DVD set
The Elvis: And I Love You So | Limited edition DVD contains an almost complete show from 1976 with a running time of 56 minutes, including 17 COMPLETE performances with some incredible UNRELEASED footage in this quality!! After 'the good old days' when we had lots of TTWII and On Tour outtakes we did not get anything new for a long time... With many other video releases containing amateur footage, usually are out of synch, to slow/fast and very VERY bad edits. This changes now! No skips and bumps so you can enjoy the man as you should!
Elvis: A Whole Lotta Power Going On Deluxe Digipack 2 CD set
A Whole Lotta Power Going On Deluxe Digipack 2 CD set features over 2,5 hours of incredible cuts! This year marks the 50th anniversary of Elvis June/September recordings in Nashville, where other labels only re-re (re) release the same over and over CMT continues their 'Power' series with this third instalment, after last year's 'Ghetto Power' and the first release 'Stax Power' this release had to be done and might be the best one yet! Again the editing on this album makes all songs 'blend in' so you will get the feeling as if you are in the actual session, with lots of rare snippets and surprises. All tracks from the 'Nashville 1970 Sessions' have been included in this 2 CD set, with clever spliced takes for a whole new experience.
Elvis: October 1976 5 CD Set
To be released soon is 'October 1976', a 5 CD boxset with 7 shows from October 1976.
Lisa Marie Presley's son Benjamin Keough dies at 27
Benjamin Keough, the son of Lisa Marie Presley and the grandson of Elvis Presley has died at 27. Lisa Marie Presley's manager Roger Widynowski confirmed the death in a statement, 'She is completely heartbroken, inconsolable and beyond devastated over the death of her son', whom she shared with ex-husband Danny Keough, 'but trying to stay strong for her 11-year-old twin daughters, Harper and Finley and her oldest daughter Riley.
Interview with Joe Guercio
Interview with Joe Guercio, the musical director and conductor of Elvis Presley's band from 1970 until 1977.
Elvis: That's The Way It Is | 50th Anniversary Collectors Edition from FTD
The Follow That Dream collectors label has now officially announced the release of 'Elvis: That's The Way It Is - 50th Anniversary Collectors Edition' for mid-August. However, pricing information and full details will not be available for another couple of weeks. With this release, David English and Pal Granlund bring the complete background story into the making of the MGM documentary 'Elvis: That's The Way It Is'. Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the movie's 1970 release, this ultimate collector's edition includes two hardback books, eight compact discs - housed in a gatefold sleeve - with over 450 minutes of music, including newly discovered unreleased performances.
Elvis Summer Festival Volume 4 and 5 Hardcover Book Set
Erik Lorenzen has announced the August release of volumes 4 and 5 in the 'Elvis Summer Festival | That's The Way It Was' hardcover book trilogy. These new photographic double sets contain 100 unseen color photos and 1000 unseen black and white photographs. This 1000-page set has August 10, 2020 as the release date to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the premiere of this classic movie.
Elvis Presley Meets the Beatles | August 27, 1965
... no one was ever greater, for either John Lennon and Paul McCartney that Elvis Presley, who'd already cut the soundtrack of their youth. Elvis Presley was God, it was as simple as that. John and Paul listened to his records in the only way besotted fans do, catching and trying to analyze all the little inexplicable sounds, like the laugh he couldn't stifle at the end of Baby Let's Play House and the muttered asides at the end of Hound Dog.
Tom Jones Remembers Elvis Presley
Back in the days when I was a teenager in South Wales, there was a disc jockey called Jack Jackson on the BBC Light Programme - the forerunner of day's Radio One. He was old enough to be my granddad, but everyone regarded him as really cool because he played all the latest American hit records, weeks before they were released here. That was how I first heard Elvis Presley. There was this new phenomenon, rock 'n' roll, which had given Bill Haley And His Comets a string of hits during 1955, from Shake Rattle And Roll to Rock Around The Clock and See You Later Alligator, and suddenly the world was waking up to a musical revolution.
Review | He Touched Me FTD Special Edition 2 CD
Unlike Elvis' first two religious albums, His Hand In Mine and How Great Thou Art, his third and last one, He Touched Me, was a mix of traditional gospel and more contemporary Christian music. Recorded in Nashville in March, May and June 1971, the recently released FTD treatment of the album opens the door to RCA's Studio B to let us experience these recording sessions first hand. It makes for a fascinating visit.
Elvis: Bel Air California | The Home Recordings CD (The Bootleg Series)
Elvis: Bel Air California | The Home Recordings CD (The Bootleg Series) contains all the available home recordings as originally recorded at 10550 Rocco Place, Bel Air, California together on one great new single CD release in the best possible sound. For the first time available on a single disc and all the songs presented as original recorded, so no overdubs with the exception of the 2 extra songs which are overdubbed versions in stereo. Almost 80 minutes in total of pure Elvis magic! This new CD from the bootleg series comes with a very nice booklet with photos.
Elvis: Stage Highlights & Rarities Vol. 1, 2, & 3 CDs
The Elvis Concert Fan label is proud to come up with a new CD series, 'Stage Highlights & Rarities', featuring highlights and rarities from Elvis live on stage from 1969 to 1977. A great collection of songs and moments recorded in Las Vegas, Lake Tahoe and on tour from the greatest entertainer of all time!
Review | Elvis As Recorded At Boston Garden '71 FTD CD
Taken as a whole, Elvis As Recorded At Boston Garden '71 is a strong release. Concerts probably should not be picked apart song-by-song as I have done here, as it is the overall experience that counts. Elvis more than delivers a fantastic show. This is one of many concerts where I find myself wishing that I could have somehow been there. The sound quality is impressive, considering that it is a soundboard recording. I love how FTD tied in the album art with the Elvis As Recorded At Madison Square Garden album. The liner notes and photos by Avenell give this release a personal feel and warmth. A must-have for fellow fans of the era.
Elvis: 'Tickle Me' Limited Edition 2-LP set from FTD
FTD Vinyl is pleased to announce the 55th Anniversary release of 'Tickle Me' Limited Edition 2-LP set. It includes REMASTERED STEREO and MONO mixes with alternate takes unUSed soundtrack submissions and original US Allied Artists Radio Spots. 180 GRAM HEAVYWEIGHT VINYL.
Interview with Richard Davis
Interview with Richard Davis a longtime member of Elvis' Memphis Mafia. Richard started working for Elvis after Elvis returned from the Army and continued to work for him until 1971 as a body guard, a stand-in in 23 movies and eventually a wardrobe manager. He remained friends with Elvis until the end. Known among the other Memphis Mafia members for his quick wit and for being a bit of a prankster he once dropped a water balloon on Elvis' head as he walked out of his trailer in fresh makeup for a movie shoot. Richard Davis : There's so many things it's hard to pinpoint. Well I got one thing. I don't remember what year it was. And one thing that happened is back in the dressing room before he went on one night, somebody came back and told Elvis, 'Muhammad Ali is in the audience and he would like to meet you'. And Elvis said, 'Oh, yeah, yeah, bring him on back' ...
Jack Lord and Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley and Jack Lord first met on January 14, 1973 following Elvis' triumphant Aloha From Hawaii television special. Elvis made special mention that Jack was in the audience which completely 'floored' the Lords., 'One of my favorite actors is in the audience, Jack Lord, I gotta say that, you know, Hawaii 5-0'. Afterwards, they went backstage and met Elvis for the first time, and met later at The Lords home facing the ocean on the Oahu side of the island. They met again on February 10, 1973 in Las Vegas.
Review | Promised Land FTD 2 CD Classic Album
... For all of these reasons, and many more which I could spend all day talking about: Promised Land is now my all-time favorite Elvis album. It has taken almost 35 years to get here, but it was well worth the wait! ...
We're Gonna' Move ... Elvis Presley's Home Sweet Homes
A man's home is his castle - and so Graceland is definitely the king's castle.
Released | Elvis: The Kid Galahad Sessions 2 CD Boxset from FTD
Follow That Dream (FTD) has released 'The Kid Galahad Sessions'. This 8" deluxe 2-CD package includes many Remixed and Remastered Unreleased Studio Outtakes and features a 28-page booklet with an insightful essay, record and movie data, memorabilia and rare photos.
Released | Elvis: St. Louis / Spokane Soundboard Concert FTD 2 CD
FTD has Elvis: St. Louis / Spokane As part of its ongoing live on tour series, Released as a 2-CD 5" digipack, featuring Elvis at the Kiel Auditorium on March 22 and The Coliseum on April 1976.
Interview with Ed Bonja Elvis Presley's photographer 1970-1975
Here is a candid interview with Elvis' principal photographer Ed Bonja (1970-1975). This interview by Tracy Bymoem was conducted at the Elvis Festival in Bad Nauheim, Germany 2012. Elvis lived in Bad Nauheim while in the army.
Elvis: King Creole Blu-ray
Elvis King Creole Blu-ray from 'Paramount Presents'.
Interview with Sam Thompson, Elvis bodyguard and Linda's brother
Interview/article with Sam Thompson about his time as bodyguard for Elvis Presley and much more.
This is an excellent article and we have added two small parts from answers given in another interview. All up it is very informative - if you only read one article on our website this year, make it this one.
This is an excellent article and we have added two small parts from answers given in another interview. All up it is very informative - if you only read one article on our website this year, make it this one.
Review | On Stage: February, 1970 FTD 2 CD Special Edition Classic Album
Once again, with 'Elvis On Stage', the FTD team has taken material, which was seemingly thought by many fans to be nearly perfect when last released on the main RCA/Sony label as part of their 'Legacy Edition' series in 2010, and improved it yet again. The results are arguably one of the best 'Follow That Dream Classic Album' releases on the FTD label ever and quite possibly one of the best Elvis albums ever!!
Interview with William A. Graham Change Of Habit Director
Interview with 'Change Of Habit' director, William A. Graham. Of all the people I've ever worked with in my entire life, and I've been a director for 47 years, Elvis was the nicest man I've ever worked with.
Review | The Jungle Room Sessions FTD CD
'The Jungle Room Sessions', the 4th volume from the Follow That Dream label. And let it be said loud and clear from the start, that it was indeed worth the wait as this is a magnificent album and by far the best Follow That Dream release so far. The album contains all the songs recorded by Elvis in his final two studio recording sessions, which took place in the so called Jungle Room at Graceland (hence the title) on February 2-7 and on October 29-30, 1976, which were originally released on the albums From Elvis Presley Boulevard and Moody Blue. Sixteen complete songs plus one instrumental track plus a little, or perhaps more like a very big surprise! Of the sixteen complete tracks, thirteen are previously unreleased, alternate takes, and as such without overdubs, which in this case makes a very big difference.
Interview with Bill Belew
Bill Belew has the distinction of having designed Elvis Presley's costumes and personal wardrobe from 1968 until his death in 1977. A graduate of the Parsons School of Design in New York, Belew has also designed costumes for a multitude of entertainers, including Lynne Redgrave, Lena Horne, Josephine Baker, Ella Fitzgerald, Gloria Swanson, Sandy Duncan, Victoria Principal, Pia Zadora, Joan Van Ark, Brooke Shields, Jaclyn Smith, Joan Rivers, Gloria Estefan, Gladys Knight, Roberta Flack and Dionne Warwick, as well as Milton Berle among others.
Review | Elvis Now FTD Special Edition 2 CD Set
Perhaps the best part of FTD's 'Elvis Now' is that every song sounds better than it ever has before. If you love Elvis in the 1969 - 1971 era represented by this album and care about audio quality, you will be thrilled with these sound upgrades - particularly on the master takes. Kudos to FTD for much improvement in this area over the years. 'Elvis Now' is a different kind of listening experience than that of 'From Elvis In Memphis' or 'That's The Way It Is'. While those two albums are monumental, their greatness should not take away from the understated achievement that 'Elvis Now' represents.
From Santa Monica Boulevard Los Angeles, CA + Soundstage Recordings Part 3 CD
Elvis One presents part 3 of 'From Santa Monica Boulevard Los Angeles, California + Soundstage Recordings'. Part 3 contains 25 Tracks including some great movie versions and outtakes. The movie versions with (film) score from 'G.I. Blues' will surprise you as well as the 3 great radio spots from 'Wild In The Country'. These and some other tracks you can hear for the first time on CD! Including a booklet with photos and recording information.
Elvis: Chicas !!! Chicas !!! Chicas !!! CD
Elvis One presents Chicas !!! Chicas !!! Chicas !!! A collection of 43 tracks from the Hal Wallis' production 'Girls! Girls! Girls!'. This CD contains the mono albums masters, unedited masters and outtakes, the Gilda Maiken recordings for the movie (taken from acetate) and 9 radio spots. A great new collection including some official previously unreleased recordings and for the first time on CD nine (9) hard to find promotional radio spots from the movie taken from the original promo record. Including a booklet with photos and recording information.
Elvis 50s CD from Elvis One
Elvis One presents a great CD with 33 tracks from the fifties! On Elvis Presley '50s (The Bootleg Series) CD you can hear for the first time on CD the unedited Elvis performances at The Milton Berle Show from April 3, 1956 and The Steve Allen Show from July 1, 1956, including the full introduction of these shows.
FTD Releases Delayed
Due to the coronavirus outbreak, the Follow That Dream collectors label has postponed the upcoming releases 'Elvis: St. Louis / Spokane' and 'The Kid Galahad Sessions' to at least the second week of April.
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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.
