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Finding Elvis by Fox 5 New York
Graceland was recently contacted by 'Fox 5 New York' about footage that was discovered in their archives during their work on a story about Elvis Presley's 90th birthday. The rare, candid footage from 1956 shows Elvis recording a new ending for his first film, 'Love Me Tender', in New York City on Oct. 29, 1956 - as well as footage of him signing autographs for fans. The footage will now be showcased in the Hollywood section of Elvis: The Entertainer Career Museum at Elvis Presley's Graceland in Memphis.
The Elvis Presley song that changed Bruce Springsteen's life: 'Shot straight through to my brain'
In the world of art, heroes can be found in all corners of the globe. The beauty of art, and music in particular, is how singular and personal it can feel. A song can make the singer an icon, if only to a few hundred people who happened to hear it. Bruce Springsteen is a hero to millions of music lovers.
Didn't Have To Die | Elvis Presley | Bruce Springsteen
In this work of speculative fiction, Shawn Poole ponders the possibilities of what could have been if Bruce Springsteen had gotten to meet Elvis Presley before August 16, 1977. Might things have turned out any differently for either or both of them? Poignantly reminding us of the promise and potential that tragically disappeared in that long ago summer. Memphis, Tennessee was sweltering in the mid-July heat.
A New Light On Colonel Tom Parker
Just as his Elvis Presley is possibly the most famous entertainer of all time, Colonel Tom Parker is the publicly best-known artist manager, besides perhaps the Beatles' Brian Epstein who was, by the way, a huge admirer of Parker. In contrast to Epstein, however, Parker always 'enjoyed' an extremely bad reputation among his client's fans; loads of the worst imaginable stories and rumors are being told about the man who directed Elvis' career. The question is: What of all this is truth, what is legend, what is misunderstood or misjudged, what is totally false?
Review | Elvis '57: The Final Fifties Tours Book by Alan Hanson
In 1957, Elvis Presley undertook his last live performances of the 1950s, with tours that took him to eighteen major cities in the USA and Canada. He played twenty-eight concerts, with a total audience of over a quarter of a million people. He was at the pinnacle of his career and would soon be pulled away to perform in a very different fashion for the US military.
Elvis Aaron Presley - Elvis' middle name, is it Aron or Aaron?
Are you ready for this? Either spelling is right and either spelling is wrong. But, how can that be?
Interview with Linda Thompson
Linda Thompson was born May 23, 1950 in Memphis, Tennessee. Linda won several beauty pageants, including the 1972 Miss Tennessee USA title. In July of that year she began a relationship with the recently separated Elvis Presley and immediately moved in with him at Graceland for roughly three and a half years.
Will Hutchins has died aged 94
Will Hutchins has died aged 94. Hutchins appeared in two Elvis Presley movies (Spinout and Clambake) and played a New York City landlord and Dagwood Bumstead on short-lived sitcoms, he also portrayed the wholesome sharpshooter and frontier lawyer Tom Brewster on the 1957-61 ABC Western Sugarfoot.
David Briggs - Pianist, Arranger, And Producer Dies At 82
There are only a few distinct session players in Nashville who can legitimately claim to be part of the cast of 'Nashville Cats' who were in high demand for decades to perform on country albums, along with albums from across the American music spectrum. There are even fewer session players who can claim they were also part of the original Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section. Piano and keyboard player, songwriter, producer, studio owner, and performer David Briggs was one of those rare unicorns.
Crying In The Chapel | Elvis Presley's Forgotten Gospel Masterpiece
Were there a gathering of past rock and roll years, the resident mack daddy and the accompanying belle of the ball would be the calendar pages bearing the imprints 1966 and 1967 at the top. Everybody who was a rock titan - Dylan, the Beatles, the Stones, the Who, the Kinks, the Byrds, the Beach Boys, Hendrix, Cream - unleashed major works whose impact would echo down the years. We're talking 104 weeks of new sounds, envelope-pushing, artists one couldn't have anticipated, concept albums, feedback platters, psychedelia and burgeoning metal blending as one, music to blast the detritus out of your brain, tune you in, turn you on. Heady stuff.
Wink Martindale has died age 91
Wink Martindale, a radio personality who became a television star has passed away. He was 91. R.I.P.
Interview with Otis Blackwell |1979 (Otis Blackwell & Elvis Presley)
Otis Blackwell was reportedly a very quiet man. Yet in truth he didn't need to speak much, as his wonderful songs spoke in volumes. 'Don't Be Cruel', 'All Shook Up', 'Paralyzed' and 'Great Balls Of Fire' are among the rock and roll treasures he created.
Eyewitness To History | Scotty Moore Recalls (2008)
Scotty Moore recalls the day Elvis recorded 'That's All Right'. He could have been a Starlite Wrangler. If history had played out differently, Elvis Presley might have been just a singer in a local country & western group. That's how Wrangler guitarist Scotty Moore pictured him when he first heard the unproven vocalist.
Elvis' 1974 Easter Television Special
The following article was first published in the U.K. based ‘Elvis Monthly' magazine in 1974, written by Wayne Stierle. The annoyance is the single sleeve which proclaims an 'Easter Television Special From Elvis'. The fact is most fans are eagerly awaiting it, and why not? (Unless Elvis decided to convert his millions of non-religious fans and fans of other beliefs to his way of worshiping it'll be great. If he pulls off a religious trip, well, it'll be interesting to see how the country responds to it). But, no such thing, folks, and here we go on a binge of phone calls to find out what's happening, or not happening. Come on along!
Remembering Elvis Presley And Time Spent Recording On Nashville's Music Row'
Elvis Presley famously got his start at Sun Records in Memphis, but headed to Nashville to begin recording there, after RCA bought his contract in 1955. During his first session, he recorded 'Heartbreak Hotel', and over the next two years followed it up with six other chart toppers.
Interview with Vernon Presley (The Commercial Appeal August 20, 1977)
After three days of privately grieving the loss of his son, Vernon Presley searched for words to thank the world for its concern. 'It lightened my grief somewhat as I watched the tributes to my son that were shown from people throughout the world', said the 62-year-old, white-haired Presley ...
Lilo & Stitch (2025) trailer with Devil in Disguise
Lilo & Stitch is back with an upcoming American science fiction comedy film directed by Dean Fleischer Camp and written by Chris Kekaniokalani Bright and Mike Van Waes. Produced by Walt Disney Pictures and Rideback, the film is a live-action animated remake of Disney's 2002 animated film Lilo & Stitch. It stars Maia Kealoha as Lilo Pelekai, with original Lilo & Stitch writer-director Chris Sanders reprising his voice role as Stitch. It also stars Sydney Elizebeth Agudong, Zach Galifianakis, Billy Magnussen, Hannah Waddingham, and Courtney B. Vance, with original cast members Tia Carrere, Amy Hill, and Jason Scott Lee also appearing.
(Impulsive) Elvis Presley Gives $11,500 Gift
MEMPHIS, Tenn. Mennie Person never expected to meet Elvis Presley, much less wind up on his gift list. Mrs. Person was caught by surprise Sunday evening when she was admiring Presley's custom-made Cadillac outside a Cadillac agency. 'I had my head over in it and he came out of the back parking lot and asked if I liked it'. The car Mrs. Person selected was a gold and white model that lists for about $11,500. Mrs. Person said that when Presley learned her birthday was Tuesday, he handed her the keys to the car, wished 'Happy Birthday' and told an aide to write her a check to 'buy some clothes to go with the car'.
Elvis' father, Vernon Presley
One of the constants in Elvis Presley's life was his father, Vernon Presley. Elvis' dad was always there, raising his son in Tupelo, supporting his early career in Memphis and working behind the scenes as his son became the King of Rock 'n' Roll. Jesse D. and Minnie Mae Presley welcomed their son, Vernon Elvis Presley, into the world on April 10, 1916, in Fulton, Mississippi.
Meeting The King Of Rock & Roll Had Me 'All Shook Up'
Once upon a time in the land of celebrity there existed a star that shined brightly like an exploding nova, and when he was gone, he left behind a trail of stardust that still glitters in the eyes of his faithful fans… I was privileged to meet this super star and to share in some of the fun of his summer engagement at Lake Tahoe, California. It was a summer I will always treasure.. And now, as I approach my 60th birthday, there's a twinkle in my eye whenever I remember the night I met the king of Rock & roll….the following is a recollection of that unforgettable meeting…
Scotty Moore | Meeting Elvis | The Sun Sessions | '68 Comeback Special
View three video interviews with Scotty Moore. Scotty talks about meeting Elvis, about The Sun Sessions, where Scotty says that it was Bill Black that came up with the flip side for what would be their first record. It was their rendition of the bluegrass standard 'Blue Moon of Kentucky', made famous by Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys. And in a third interview Scotty talks about The 68 Comeback Special.
Marian J. Cocke Remembers Elvis Presley
In this article, published by NurseZone on July 8, 2002, Marian J. Cocke talks about Elvis Presley and the day made his way into her life.
Mark James: Caught in a Trap: Suspicious Minds: Elvis' Last No. 1 Hit
Mark James: The next day I heard the track at the studio. At first, I thought it sounded too slow. But when I heard how it was embellished later, I was blown away. This is important to note as Chips has always stated he was disgusted (As you will read in the next paragraph) with what Felton Jarvis did, and we are referring to the fade out and back in at the end of the song, yet here is the songwriter giving his overwhelming blessing to the extra production. Elvis fans also approve it should be noted, when in 1987 RCA removed the ending for the release, 'The Memphis Record', fans cried out demanding it be restored.
Annett Wolf, co-producer of Elvis In Concert 1977 has died
Danish director, writer producer, interviewer for TV documentaries, feature films and stage plays, Annett Wolf died. She was 88. R.I.P. In 1977, director Dwight Hemion and producer Gary Smith were commissioned by the CBS television network to produce a one-hour special, 'Elvis in Concert'. The show became Elvis Presley's final tour. Wolf was hired to cover all the behind the scenes activities and to interview Elvis's fans. One of the most haunting moments she captures is Elvis Presley, just before going on stage, bowing his head in prayer. During the tour it becomes clear that Presley's physical condition is deteriorating. Out of respect Annett decides to cancel her scheduled interview with the King.
James Brown and Elvis Presley
James Brown and Elvis Presley were good friends and admired each others talents. James Brown said of Elvis: 'I wasn't just a fan, I was his brother. He said I was good and I said he was good; we never argued about that. Elvis was a hard worker, dedicated, and God loved him ... I love him and hope to see him in heaven. There'll never be another like that soul brother'. James did get to spend quite a bit of time at Graceland
Elvis Presley 'Introduced' Me To Johnny Cash
Following is an essay written by June Carter Cash telling of how she came to meet Johnny Cash. The story is largely about June and Johnny Cash but contains a very interesting story of how Elvis 'introduced' June to Johnny Cash. We hope you enjoy the story. He was stooped down on one knee and grasping a guitar trying to tune it to somewhere near the correct pitch to make a correct cord ring .... Who is Johnny Cash I asked Elvis Presley ....
Johnny Cash Remembers Elvis Presley
There were a lot of white people listening to 'race music' behind closed doors. Of course, some of them (some of us) were quite open about it, most famously Elvis Presley.
Animal Instinct: Elvis Presley's Pets
In 'Tiger Man', Elvis Presley sings that he's the 'king of the jungle' - and that's a pretty accurate description of the King of Rock 'n' Roll. Elvis loved animals of all kinds. He had many pets during his lifetime - so many, in fact, that it would be a pretty difficult to name them all.
The aftershocks of King Creole by Paul Simpson
In the second of two articles, Paul Simpson traces the impact of 'King Creole's comparative commercial failure on Hal Wallis, Elvis Presley and the King's movies.
Kurt Russell and Elvis Presley
Kurt Russell began his film career at the age of 10 in an uncredited part as in Elvis Presley's It Happened At The World's Fair. A favorite scene in the movie is when a ten-year-old Kurt Russell is paid by Elvis' character to kick him in the shins. Little did anyone dream that years later the same Kurt Russell would play Elvis in the made for TV move 'Elvis' and receive an Outstanding Lead Actor Emmy nomination for his portrayal.
Jan Shepard Dies: 'King Creole' Actress Was 96
Jan Shepard, who acted opposite Elvis Presley in 1958's King Creole and 1966's Paradise, Hawaiian Style, and appeared in more than 30 TV Westerns, died Jan. 17 at a hospital in Burbank, Calif. of pneumonia brought on by respiratory failure. She was 96.
Baz Luhrmann: Unseen Elvis footage documentary film
Baz Luhrmann is using the voracious amount of research he put into the 2022 'ELVIS' film he co-wrote into a second feature film, this one closer to documentary than narrative feature. He shared an advance look at a teaser trailer on where he's going. Luhrmann posted a new video on Instagram: 'I'm really thrilled that I am finally able to announce that we have all been working hard and collaborating on unearthing and showcasing a treasure trove of unseen footage, sound and other materials to create something special for the big (and small) screen TCB!'
Carl Perkins | Blue Suede Shoes and Elvis Presley
Carl Perkins was born in Tennessee on April 9, 1932. He kicked off his musical career in the mid 1940s, performing at local dances with his brothers Jay and Clayton as the 'Perkins Brothers Band'.
Interview with Norm Crosby
I met Elvis first in Las Vegas. I think I was appearing with Tom Jones and he came backstage to say hello to Tom or we went to his dressing room to say hello. And then I was working at Harrah's up in Lake Tahoe and Elvis I believe was at the Sahara across the street. And we renewed our friendship. You know, we used to go over after the show and in the evening and hang out a little bit and got to chat with him in his suite and all the guys would go up for get together. And just he was a delightful person.
Hal Wallis and Elvis Presley
Hal B. Wallis, C.B.E., was born, Harold Brent Wallis on 14 September 1899 in Chicago. He died on October 5, 1986. He was an Academy Award-winning American motion picture producer. His family moved to Los Angeles, California, in 1922 where he found work as part of the publicity department at Warner Bros. in 1923. Hal Wallis received sixteen Academy Award nominations for Best Picture, winning for Casablanca in 1943. For his consistently high quality of motion picture production, he was twice honored with the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award. He was also nominated for seven Golden Globe awards. He won two Golden Globe awards awards for Best Picture. In 1975, he received the Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award for lifetime achievement.
Elvis Presley's Stutz Blackhawk's
Among many of Elvis Presley's prized cars was his Stutz Blackhawk's. Elvis was the first in America to own a Stutz, and probably his favouite car of the '70s was his 1973 Stutz Blackhawk III.
Christmas With Elvis
The arrival of winter at Graceland was always a special time of year for Elvis. It meant the holiday season was fast approaching and the anticipation of all the fun things the season would bring, including decorating for Christmas, opening Christmas presents with friends and family, the annual New Year's Eve party, Elvis' birthday, building snowmen in the front yard of Graceland and more.
Annette Day | Elvis Presley's Co-Star in Double Trouble
One of the youngest actresses to ever costar with Elvis, English ingenue Annette Day was just 18 years old when she acted in Double Trouble. Day was discovered in typical Hollywood fashion. Producer Judd Bernard was shopping in an antique store on London's famed Portobello Road when he caught a glimpse of the red-haired teenager. The shop belonged to Day's mother, and Day was working behind the counter that day. Months later, when Bernard was casting for the film, he remembered the perky girl and called on her to ask the fateful question, 'Do you want to be an actress?'.
Beyond The Reef | The Elvis Presley Hawaii Connection
Much has been written about the various musical styles that influenced Elvis: Country, bluegrass, blues, gospel, pop and rhythm & blues. However, one very distinct style has always been omitted from this list: Hawaiian music. From the early 20th century Hawaiian music or Hawaiian-inspired music was present in the U.S. both as an influence on various forms of popular music as well an artistic and commercial force of its own.
Minnie Mae Presley | Elvis' paternal grandmother
Minnie Mae Presley was Elvis Presley's paternal grandmother, whom he affectionately called 'Dodger'. Elvis was born in Tupelo, Mississippi, in Lee County. His family tree traces both east and west of the All America City. His parents came from the the two counties that surround Lee County: His mother's family is from Pontotoc County, which is to the west of Lee County, and his father's family is from Itawamba County, which to to the east.
Elvis Presley Rocks 'n Rolls Tacoma Teenagers into Frenzy at Bowl
Elvis Presley sang to a crowd of 5,000 in Lincoln Bowl yesterday afternoon. A smile played on the full lips of the husky, loose-jointed young man in the gold jacket. His black shirt was unbuttoned to his breastbone. He wiggled his hips in tight fitting black pants and several thousand girls gasped and screamed in unison. He spread his arms and they shrieked again. 'I'll take care of you in a minute,' Elvis Presley said husky-voiced to the loudest of his fans. And 6,000 people in Lincoln Bowl yesterday erupted in shouts, screams and hand-clapping.
Norbert Putnam Reflects On The King
Elvis Presley strolled into RCA Studio B in Nashville on the evening of June 4, 1970, his attire accentuated by a black cape and matching cane. 'I was wondering', he said to his musicians, a smile creasing his lips', if you folks would like to make some phonograph records tonight?' The room erupted in cheers.
Elvis Presley Biography | A Comprehensive history of Elvis Presley's dynamic life
In this comprehensive Elvis Presley biography, you will find a complete history of Elvis' dynamic life story from his humble beginnings through his rise to stardom. It is a fascinating journey which has earned Elvis Presley his still undefeated title of the "King of Rock 'N Roll".
Interview with legendary guitarist, Reggie Young
One of the most recorded guitar players of all time, Reggie Young has played on hundreds of hit songs in multiple genres. His career spans over 50 years and between the years 1967 thru 1971 alone his guitar was on 120 Top 40 pop and R&B hits. He's recorded with Elvis and opened for The Beatles along with playing guitar on several hundred different artists recordings, playing rockabilly, R&B, rock, pop, country and jazz with some of the greatest of all time: ... Do you have a special memory with Elvis? Well, it's all a special moment. But especially American, the one on one, when we were just sittin' around talking and you know, after the fact I look back and say, man I was just sittin' around talking to Elvis.
Millie Kirkham Remembers her first Recording Session with Elvis Presley
Did you know Elvis did not want to record 'Blue Christmas'? Elvis told the band to play and sing as badly as possible. Millie Kirkham tells the story as she remembers her first Recording Session with Elvis Presley.
Glen Glenn's Meeting With Elvis
Now for the first time we have previously unpublished details of Glen's meeting with the yet to be crowned King Of Rock and Roll. Glen has photographs with many famous performers. What makes them unique is the time frame that these photos were taken.
Songwriters Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman
Songwriters Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman.
Jerry Lee Lewis, Arrested at the Gates of Graceland | Interview with Jerry Lee Lewis
In the early hours of November 22, 1976, Harold Loyd, Elvis', and the presiding guard on duty at Graceland, was greeted by an unexpected visitor, Jerry Lee Lewis. Jerry Lee, accompanied by his wife, pulled up to the mansion's front gate in his new Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow. He asked Loyd if he could see Elvis, but was told that the King was asleep. Lewis politely thanked Loyd and drove away without incident. Later that morning, at 9:30 a.m., Lewis flipped his Rolls while rounding the corner at Peterson Lake and Powell Road in Collierville.
Elvis Presley | Pennsylvania Sports Arena, April 5, 1957
Jimmy Velvet: Elvis' show was unbelievable, I had never seen anything like it, I mean Jacksonville wasn't anything like this. There were so many kids there climbing over each other it was amazing. The screaming you never heard anything, the screaming never stopped, but he didn't have to hear very much, he felt it.
Listening, seeing and touching Elvis when the King played Spokane's Memorial Stadium in August 1957
Fans who experienced Elvis Presley perform at Memorial Stadium in August 1957 recall how the King looked and sounded as he gyrated across the stage at the peak of his career.
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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.
