Elvis By the Presleys Book
Elvis by the Presleys will mark the first time Lisa Marie and Priscilla Presley have teamed up to talk about Elvis. Their poignant, firsthand memories center around important themes and events in Elvis' life, such as his rise to fame, his courtship of teenaged Priscilla, his life as a devoted father, his desire to be a serious actor, his generosity, his style, his dark side, his eccentricities, and the decline in health leading to his death.
Elvis by the Presleys is a uniquely fascinating treasure and serves
as the essential companion to a major television special on CBS and, from Sony
BMG, a longer-form documentary DVD and its related CD. Culled from hours of new
family interviews conducted for the television special and DVD (much of it
appearing exclusively in this book), enhanced with Elvis quotes, and illustrated
with private family photographs and images of personal memorabilia from the
archives of Graceland/Elvis Presley Enterprises, Elvis by the Presleys is
an extraordinary document about an extraordinary figure.
In all, the
book is the compelling result of a historic gathering of voices of those who not
only witnessed from the wings Elvis Presley's public life, but also knew the
superstar out of the spotlight. His former wife Priscilla Presley, their
daughter Lisa Marie Presley, his cousin Patsy Presley Geranen, Priscilla's
parents, and members of the combined and extended families sensitively and
candidly share their intimate perspective on the real person, while at the same
time celebrating one of America's greatest stars.
As Priscilla Presley
puts it in Elvis by the Presleys, "Who can think of Elvis without
thinking of Graceland?" Here Graceland is seen as a teeming family retreat,
where the kitchen was the center of operations; where tag football games were
played in the yard; where folks drove golf carts up and down the hills; and
where Elvis spent many of his happiest times.
Elvis by the
Presleys reveals life at Graceland like never before. We witness the arc of
his love affair with Priscilla; Elvis as a father to his adored Lisa Marie; his
obsessions and passions; and the strength of his musical legacy, which continues
unabated to this day. There are Christmas cards here, too; contracts and
invoices; selections from Lisa Marie's childhood scrapbook; and even a picture
of the champagne bottle (signed) from Elvis and Priscilla's
wedding.
Here, now, is the tumultuous story of the life of a lovely yet
complex man; a portrait of the career of a brilliantly accomplished yet often
frustrated artist; an insider's tale of enduring love, related with warmth and
unguarded candor . . . and a story told the way only a family can tell it.
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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.
