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Monday 30 December 2013 . . . . 2nd News Update . . . . |
SPECIAL PREVIEW "Elvis-The King Of The Jungle-45 Years After": A new book by Erik Lorentzen looking back at the Comeback Special and 1968, "Elvis - The King Of The Jungle - 45 Years After" - to be published early 2014.
In June 1968 Elvis Presley taped a television special to be broadcast that Christmas. The TV special "Singer Presents Elvis" was is a great moment in music and a key to Elvis musical renaissance. "A moment of change, when what was lost is found again. Elvis was lean and chiselled and -- what he had not seemed in years -- a little dangerous."
Featuring 544 pages the book will include a detailed at everything that took place at the historic taping and recording sessions. It will also include eye-witness reports from lucky fans that were present at the legendary NBC performances.
Click here to see EIGHTEEN PREVIEW PAGES.
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UPDATED - Interview with 'Elvis Films FAQ' author Paul Simpson: "Elvis Films FAQ" was reviewed by EIN as one of the best Elvis books published in 2013... "Paul Simpson examines every angle of Elvis’ film career and writes about it in a very engaging and enjoyable style. The real triumph of this book is that it will make you want to watch all of Elvis’ films one more time! Highly recommended."
While Elvis' Hollywood years are full of mystery, and Elvis Films FAQ covers them all! Elvis Films FAQ explains everything you want to know about the whys and wherefores of the singer-actor's bizarre celluloid odyssey; or, as Elvis said, "I saw the movie and I was the hero of the movie."
"Elvis Films FAQ" was without doubt one of the best Elvis books published in 2013 and EIN wanted to know more from its author Paul Simpson.
(Interviews, Source;ElvisInfoNet)
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Elvis: Echoes of the Past: Well, being the time of year that it is... EIN has found a few free hours to peruse some other Elvis sites. In particular we have enjoyed these two interesting topics on the excellent 'Elvis- Echoes Of the Past' website.
Worldwide Elvis Christmas Vinyl: Santa Claus is back in town! This fascinating article focuses on the different styles of artwork for the worldwide releases of the Elvis' Christmas recordings in the 50′s and 60′s. All releases with picture covers are mentioned, and there were some real beauties among them, many of which are extremely rare and very collectible nowadays.
The New Zealand Christmas album is one of the most beautiful and extremely rare - and EIN wants one!
Go HERE to see this great Christmas collection.
Elvis in Billboard 1954: Also well-worth checking out is the great article on the feature on each and every mention of Elvis in Billboard magazine in the magical year of 1954, chronologically put together as a trip with a timemachine through '54, examining the rise of Presley on the charts:
Go here to Elvis in Billboard 1954:
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2014 will be a Big Year for Elvis fans: On July 5, 1954, Elvis Presley made himself comfortable at a mic in Sun Studio in Memphis and successfully recorded his speeded-up version of Arthur Crudup’s song 'That’s All Right'. Guitarist Scotty Moore and bassist Bill Black helped propel the song into pop immortality.
Memphis DJ Dewey Phillips played it for the first time on July 8, 1954 on WHBQ radio, and such was its popularity that the song was put on repeat fourteen times. Thus Rock ‘n’ Roll was blasted into the lives of teenage youths of the day.
60 years on, EPE and other Elvis connections are wasting no time in 2014. New Year’s Eve will be an important night at the Hard Rock Café On Memphis’s Beale Street. Thousands will gather to watch a 10-foot guitar wrapped in the 60 years of Rock ‘n’ Roll art descend 100 feet at midnight.
On January 8, fans will assemble at Graceland as a giant cake is cut during the Elvis Presley Day Proclamation Ceremony. Events continue through until January 11. The Memphis Symphony Orchestra will perform symphonic interpretations of those early Elvis and Sun Studio hits.
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Fans Holy Land Tour taking place between February 23 and March 4 next. Fans who sign up for the pilgrimage can "cruise the Sea of Galilee, float in the Dead Sea, roam the beaches of Tel Aviv, and experience baptism in the Jordan River".
A comprehensive list of all festivities - and there are many more than those mentioned here - can be found starting with -- click here to - Elvis' Birthday celebrations.
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The Power of Elvis in the Media!: It is amazing that Elvis' legacy is so important and such a powerful "media brand" that any connection with Elvis is inevitably used as the key hook-line. (Think of Tom Jones, Petula Clark etc on-going "new album" publicity and the inevitable use of the Elvis friendship in their publicity, etc).
Well, well, well, isn't it amazing that the only news-worthy item about a 2 1/2 hour Christmas special on the BBC hosted by members of UK band The Clash, is a David Bowie 40 second phone-call where he vaguely attempts an Elvis impersonation!
We thought it pretty lame (see story below), here is what Marty Lacker had to say..
..... If anyone actually thinks Bowie sounds like Elvis in his stupid Christmas message I have some of that proverbial Florida swamp land I'd like to sell them!! It comes complete with a checkup by a noted Memphis ear doctor that will correct their obviously bad hearing. - Marty!
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Latest Billboard Album Charts: This week the old Christmas compilation 'It's Christmas Time' still holds at 41 on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart for w/e 4th January, 2014. The album rises from 6 to 5 on the Catalog Album Chart and from 13
to 12 on the Holiday Album Chart.
- 'The Classic Christmas Album' drops from 90 to 93 on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart and remains at 16 on the Top Country Album Chart but drops from 71 to 78 on the Current Album Chart.
- 'Merry Christmas, Love Elvis' drops from 108 to 125 on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart. It also drops from 20 to 23 on the Top Country Album Chart. But it rises from 32 to 29 on the Holiday Album Chart and drops from 85 to 100 on the Current Album Chart
- 'Blue Christmas' (single) rises from 19 to 18 on the Holiday Digital Songs Chart
and remains at 17 on the Holiday 100 Singles Chart and rises on the Holiday Airplay Chart from 17 to 16.
- 'Here Comes Santa Claus' (single) drops from 42 to 51 on the Holiday 100 Singles Chart.
- 'He Touched Me: The Gospel Music Of Elvis Presley (Vol 1&2) DVD drops from 18 to 19 on the Top Music Video Sales Chart.
- 'Elvis Lives' DVD rises from 22 to 21 on the Music Video Sales Chart.
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Friday 27 December 2013 ........................... only 363 days until Christmas .... |
Nashville Guitarist Harold Bradley on Elvis: Some of Nashville's most classic songs, Elvis' ‘Devil in Disguise’, Roy Orbison's ‘Only the Lonely’, Tammy Wynette's ‘Stand by Your Man’ to name a few — have one thing, or person, in common: guitarist Harold Bradley. In his decades-long career, Bradley, now 86, has played on literally thousands of songs. Some say he's the most widely recorded guitarist in history.
Bradley is the brother of one of Nashville's legendary record producers, Owen Bradley. In the early '50s, the brothers opened one of the first recording studios in the city. They formed the A-Team: a dozen session musicians who, while you may never have heard their names, helped build Nashville. These musicians thrived in the background, ready to play behind any star who came in with a new album to create.
(Right - Harold Bradley (2nd left) in RCA Studio B, with LaRawn Scaife, Ray Walker,
Mike Curb, and Gordon Stoker)
Harold Bradley worked with Elvis from 1962-67 playing on sessions that produced Elvis Number 1s 'She's Not You', ‘Devil in Disguise’ plus classics such as 'Long Lonely Highway', 'I'll Remember You', 'Guitar Man' and 'Big Boss Man'.
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"When Elvis first walked in the studio, he had that magic about him. He had a positive air. He was easy to work with. Elvis never blamed the band if the song wouldn't come off. He'd just go to another song. The only bad thing about him was he liked to work at night and work all night long. Some of the guys couldn't stand that.
The first session I did with him started at eight Sunday night and end eight Monday morning. He'd go eat breakfast and go to bed, and we'd go eat breakfast and go back and do more sessions and meet him the next night. It was exciting to work with Elvis. He was so nice during those times."
Bradley described the session-recording process with David Greene,
"We would work from 10 to 1, 2 to 5, 6 to 9 and 10 to 1 at night. To me, it was like going to a party. A Brenda Lee party in the morning, then a Ray Stevens party in the afternoon. A Bill Monroe party and then end up with Henry Mancini and Patsy Cline and Elvis and just other people. I realized, after a while, that it wasn't my talent: It was the talent of the stars. Then, I was just glad to be on board."
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While Bradley was happy to be along for the ride, he remembers moments working with some of music's rising stars that were not so sweet.
"My first session with Elvis, I tune up and I'm standing around. I hear all this commotion out in the alley. Well, I had finally gotten to where I could afford a new car and I had a Nash station wagon parked right behind the studio. I went out and opened the door, and there was a sea of kids out there. They wanted to see Elvis, and they were standing on my station wagon. I just closed the door, shook my head and I thought, 'I don't know how much money I'm going to make with this guy, but it's not going to be enough to pay for my car.' "
Bradley also had to deal with his brother, who kept him and the other session musicians on a tight leash.
"As soon as you come into the studio and you walk in the door, you leave your ego outside," Bradley says. "Whatever you think you are, you're not. You're going to go in there and you're a piece of clay, and you're going to mold yourself into whatever is musically happening on that session."
While Bradley was observing history firsthand in these recording sessions, he says he didn't realize it at first. In fact, he wasn't even keeping records.
"Everything that was happening in the studio, that was my world. That was as big as it got. And then one day, my brother came up and he said, 'Well, we're doing pretty good. We've got 25 out of the top 50 songs.' All of a sudden I'm thinking, 'That stuff we did in the studio, people are listening to that all over the world? Maybe I better pay some attention to what's happening a little bit more because, goodnight! Whatever I'm playing, these people are listening to it. And I better be good.' "
Go here to NPR Music for the full article.
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ASK Marty Lacker!: The questions are rolling in!Today Marty answers questions about....
- Did Elvis have close celebrity friends
- Elvis possible London concert
- Elvis and the 1974 Led Zeppelin LA Forum concert
- What would Elvis think about his continued fandom 36 years after his death?
- If you could bring back Elvis and spend one more week with him, what year would it be?
- Did Elvis ever listen to 8-Track tapes in his cars?
Go here to 'ASK MARTY' for his answers plus how to send in your questions.
(Ask Marty, Source;ML/ElvisInfoNet)
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David Bowie's BBC "Elvis" Christmas Message: It must be that time of the year (see story below) but David Bowie is also channelling Elvis this Christmas.
In fact Elvis and David Bowie share the same birthday January 8 and in the past Bowie has stated that he offered his 1975 song 'Golden Years' to Presley to record, but that it was declined. (EIN presumes by the music publishers such as Freddy Bienstock and not by Elvis himself). But now David Bowie has delivered a Christmas message via BBC Radio 6 in which he does an impression of Presley.
The 30 second clip was broadcast Boxing Day during the BBC 'This Is Radio Clash' show. EIN thinks it is a very average impression, but I guess he means well.
Bowie's message is as follows: "Hello everybody, this is David Bowie making a telephone call from the US of A. At this time of the year I can't help but remember my British-ness and all the jolly British folk, so here's to you and have yourselves a Merry little Christmas and a Happy New Year. Thank you very much."
Click here to NME to listen
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Snoop Dogg channels Elvis in ‘Blue Xmas’ Video!: File under "This can’t be true"! Purely for fun and only going to show how far Elvis' influence continues 36 years after his own last Christmas - but now the mega-selling hip-hop artist Snoop Dogg is also channeling Elvis with his cover of ‘Blue Christmas.’
Filmed like a home movie (VHS-style), the rapper, strums a guitar.
"Spending Christmas alone," he says in a whisper, "Sad. Sad. Sad."
He continues a monologue during the bridge, "Silent Night. Lonely night. I wish you were here to hold me tight. I’m feeling blue on this Christmas, this Christmas night."
Produced Fred Wreck and baked by Dah Dah, Snoop sings along to a live version of Elvis Presley’s ‘Blue Christmas.’
Compared to the usual ETA's this is certainly not sanctioned by EPE! - Click here to YouTube for the clip.
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Wednesday 25 December 2013 ..................... MERRY, MERRY CHRISTMAS BABY. . . . . |
The staff at EIN wish all of our readers a wonderful Christmas and a happy New Year!
If Everyday Was Like Christmas
(words & music by Red West)
I hear a choir
Singing sweetly somewhere
And a glow fills my heart
I'm in peace with the world
As the sound of their singing fills the air
Oh why can't every day be like Christmas
Why can't that feeling go on endlessly
For if everyday could be just like Christmas
What a wonderful world this would be
I hear a child
Telling Santa what to bring
And the smile upon his tiny face
Is worth more to me than anything
Oh why can't every day be like Christmas
Why can't that feeling go on endlessly....
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EPE Fan Club Christmas CD & Message: Each year EPE sends out a highly-collectable Elvis Fan-club Presidents thank-you CD. Here is this year's along with their Christmas message....
Dear Friends,
We hope that you, along with your family, friends and fellow fan club members have had a wonderful year and were able to experience some of the amazing events at Graceland since our last note.
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As we look forward to 2014, the future looks brighter than ever for Graceland, a place that will forever be our family home. Right now this home that meant so much to Elvis is decorated for the holidays, just the way he liked it during what was his favorite time of year in keeping with family tradition, we'll keep the decorations up through his birthday on January 8 when fans from around the world will gather at Graceland to celebrate the life and legacy of a man who meant so much to all of us.
The new year will usher in and help kick off 60 Years of Rock'n'Roll, an Elvis celebration which will include a special exhibit at Graceland and a variety of events to help celebrate the music milestone of July 5, 1954, and the recording of "That's All Right" at Sun Studio in Memphis. This is one celebration that is not to be missed and we hope to see you in Memphis next year.
Wishing you the joy of family, the happiness of friends, and the love of the Christmas season.
Sincerely,
Lisa Marie Presley, Priscilla Presley
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Tuesday 24 December 2013- Only ONE more sleep until..It's Christmas Time Pretty Baby.. |
'Elvis' Christmas Album' - Best Selling Christmas Album of All-Time: According to the latest data and certifications of the Recording Industry of America, Elvis' Christmas Album, recorded by Elvis Presley has shipped at least 13 million copies since its original release in 1957. That makes it the biggest-selling Christmas album of all time. The album has been re-issued and repackaged several times, and continues to be a perennial holiday best-seller, writes Eddie Deezen.
It sold three million copies upon its original release in 1957 and has sold an additional ten million copies in the various forms it has been reissued in. It hit the number one spot on the Billboard charts in 1957 and remained there for four weeks. Released on October 15, 1957, it would be the first of two Christmas albums released by "The King." The second, Elvis Sings the Wonderful World of Christmas, wasn't released until the early 1970s.
Christmas was always Elvis' favorite holiday. The annual display of blue lights decorating Elvis' home Graceland was, and still is, a legendary Mecca for tourists and locals to behold. Nothing gave Elvis greater joy than giving out Christmas gifts to family and friends. So the Christmas album idea seemed a natural for Elvis.
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Interestingly, the biggest controversy regarding the album came from one of America's most beloved composers. On the album, Elvis did a cover version of Irving Berlin's classic "White Christmas." At the time, "White Christmas" was the biggest-selling record of all time.
After hearing Elvis sing his song, Irving Berlin called for the song, and the entire album, to be banned from radio airplay. He considered Elvis' "White Christmas" to be a "profane parody of his cherished Yuletide standard." He ordered his staff in New York to telephone radio stations across the U.S. and demand the song be removed from airplay. Many U.S. stations ignored Berlin's threats, but at least one American disc jockey was, indeed, fired for daring to play a song from the album. Canadian stations refused to play the album.
Ironically, Elvis actually had based his "White Christmas" version on the song as recorded by African-American Clyde McPhatter and his group The Drifters. McPhatter and The Drifters had released their own version of "White Christmas" a few years earlier, but it had caused no controversy whatsoever. This was mainly because the record was only played on black radio stations. The Drifters' "White Christmas" was not to be heard on mainstream radio stations for a couple of decades, although it had been a hit on the R&B singles chart in 1954 and '55.
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looking, swivel-hipped maverick who delighted the kids and scared the pants off their parents was in the early stages of, quite possibly, the single most successful career in the history of music and all of show business.
Good old Elvis. I always loved the guy. Wherever he is, I hope he has a Merry Christmas this year. It would be great if these people who bring so much pleasure to so many people derived as much pleasure from life themselves....
Go here for the full article at Neatorama.. by Eddie Deezen.
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| Monday 23 December 2013 ............. only two sleeps until Rudolph and those reindeer arrive! .... |
Interview with 'Elvis Films FAQ' author Paul Simpson: "Elvis Films FAQ" was reviewed by EIN as one of the best Elvis books published in 2013... "Paul Simpson examines every angle of Elvis’ film career and writes about it in a very engaging and enjoyable style. The real triumph of this book is that it will make you want to watch all of Elvis’ films one more time! Highly recommended."
While Elvis' Hollywood years are full of mystery, and Elvis Films FAQ covers them all! Elvis Films FAQ explains everything you want to know about the whys and wherefores of the singer-actor's bizarre celluloid odyssey; or, as Elvis said, "I saw the movie and I was the hero of the movie."
"Elvis Films FAQ" was without doubt one of the best Elvis books published in 2013 and EIN wanted to know more from its author Paul Simpson.
(Interviews, Source;ElvisInfoNet)
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'The Nations Favourite Elvis Songs' Heading to UK Platinum!: Elvis' UK album is becoming a Christmas favourite and yet again only dropped one place to No.11 this last week.
'The Nations Favourite Elvis Songs' sold some 46,830 units last week, giving Elvis a total of 225,054 units sold to
date and he is now on this way to Platinum status (300,000).
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'Elvis Presley On Stage' - European Tour 2014 - Five New German Dates Added: The all
new "Elvis Presley On Stage" music experience will kick off their tour in Ireland starting in April 2014 and continue with shows in UK through the end of May and now with FIVE new European dates added for Germany in June.
2 June 2014 – Berlin, Admiralspalast
4 June 2014 – Hamburg, CCH
5 June 2014 – Halle / Saale, Georg Friedrich Händel
6 June 2014 – München, Circus Krone
7 June 2014 – Mainz, Rheingoldhalle
Perhaps one lesser thought is that this tour does not include any of Elvis' original TCB Band or musical associates which to EIN seems a sad end of an era. |
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See the full European Tour dates and story below.
CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS
The list of UK concert dates is below.
Perhaps one lesser thought is that this tour does not include any of Elvis' original TCB Band or musical associates which to EIN seems a sad end of an era.
(News, Source;ElvisMatters/ElvisInfoNet) |
Elvis at Christmas on BBC radio: EIN’s friend from the BBC, Matt Shepherd, has produced 'The Elvis Gospel and
Christmas show' for BBC Radio Cornwall.
It will be broadcast on Friday 27 December. The show will broadcast on BBC Radio Cornwall between 2.05pm and 3pm UK time.
It will include some famous tracks, a few not so well known songs, a couple of duets and a song from the Million Dollar quartet.
Hear it online, and on podcast via BBC Radio Cornwall
Elvis Gospel and Christmas Special. Presented by Matt Shepherd. Hear it online - HERE >> at www.bbc.co.uk/cornwall.
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"Elvis at 21" Extra Elvis talks at Australian National Portrait Gallery: The new Australian exhibition chronicles Elvis’ dazzling emergence in
1956 and includes photos of Elvis on the road, in concert, recording and at home
captured by freelance photojournalist Alfred Wertheimer during the year Presley
catapulted from anonymity to superstardom.
As well as the regular special events, the National Portrait Gallery has scheduled some special talks in January.
Portraits on Sunday: "Elvis and Alfred"
Sunday 19 January, 2.00 – 3.00pm
Warren Perry, writer and researcher from the Smithsonian Institution, Washington discusses Alfred Wertheimer relationship with Elvis. Free.
Gallery talk: "Elvis of Memphis"
Wednesday 29 January, 12.30 – 1.00pm
Warren Perry, co-curator of Elvis at 21 introduces the exhibition. Free.
"Building Elvis"- Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 January
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| Friday 20 December 2013 ................ only five more sleeps ... until Santa brings my baby back to me .... |
'Loving You: Something For The Girls' Book PREVIEW: Here is the YouTube Promo for this fabulous FTD / Flaming Star's new book by Pål Granlund and David English on Elvis’ second movie 'Loving You'. Pål Granlund and his people have produced an unbelievably beautiful book filled to the brim with classic and previously unreleased photos from the making of 'Loving You'. The text is full of new information and the design is simply breathtaking. 528 pages total. The book follows the format of the Frame By Frame books, but different to those books, this package includes a CD (nothing previously unreleased).
ETM&HM Gordon Minto writes.. "This book breaks new ground in a genuinely innovative and exciting way, fleshing out the Elvis story in unprecedented detail.
Co-authors, Pal Granlund and David English, are especially pleased to able to show – for the first time ever – the recently-found day-by-day production schedule which has been presented here in considerable detail for your interest and enjoyment. It makes for fascinating reading, especially when you match it up against the photographic evidence. And needless to say, what is very clear is that throughout that period Elvis worked very hard either on the film set, or in one of the two recording studios where he cut the soundtrack along with other material, with little opportunity for down-time. Includes 100 previously unseen images.
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Expected to be published end of January 2014. Size is 24,5 x 31,5 cm.
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Latin American Fiesta Queen and Elvis photo rediscovered: Thanks to a small gift store that sells second-hand items in Hernando Beach, a Pennsylvania man was reunited with a family heirloom and the mystery of a beautiful woman in a photograph with Elvis Presley was finally solved.
Sandra Marie Pedraza, a Tampa woman who became the Latin American Fiesta Queen of 1956, is featured in the photo with Presley who was in Tampa that year for a concert at Fort Homer Hesterly Armony.
Teresa Quiñonez, who owns All Most Nu, purchased the photos solved the mystery.
"Sandra Marie Pedraza was a student at Jefferson High School, in Tampa, where she was crowned Homecoming queen and was later crowned Latin American Queen 1956." The woman then met Elvis and got this unique photo taken. The Latin American Pageant was founded in 1927 and was considered one of the most prestigious crowns in the Tampa Bay area.
Pedraza had lunch with Presley at The Colonnade Restaurant in Tampa when he was in town for a concert, according to the article, which says Pedraza died of heart problems in 1998.
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that the photos still existed. "The photos that I have are reproductions," English said. "You found the originals in the store." He had given up looking for the lost photos of his mother.
Of meeting Presley, English's mother told him the King of Rock 'n' Roll was "very handsome" but she didn't fall for him because she was in love with her high school sweetheart. "They are very special family moments," English said. "These pictures are of great significance for my family. A kind of treasure."
Go here to the HernandoToday newspaper if you want the full story
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Latest Billboard Album Charts: This week the old Christmas compilation 'It's Christmas Time' remains at 41 on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart for w/e 28th December, 2013. It also rises from 7 to 6 on the Catalog Album Chart and remains at 13 on the Holiday Album Chart.
- 'The Classic Christmas Album' rises from 125 to 90 on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart and rises from 19 to 16 on the Top Country Album Chart. It also rises from 96 to 71 on the Current Album Chart.
- 'Merry Christmas, Love Elvis' drops from 101 to 108 on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart. It also drops from 13 to 20 on the Top Country Album Chart. It remains at 32 on the Holiday Album Chart and drops from 79 to 85 on the Current Album Chart.
- 'Blue Christmas' (Single) rises from 20 to 19 on the Holiday Digital Songs Chart; remains at 17 on the Holiday 100 Singles Chart and rises on the Holiday Airplay Chart from 19 to 17.
- 'Here Comes Santa Claus' rises from 49 to 42 on the Holiday 100 Singles Chart.
- 'He Touched Me: The Gospel Music Of Elvis (Vols. 1 & 2) Re-Enters the Top Music Video sales Chart at 18.
- 'Elvis Lives' Re-Enters the Top Music Video Sales Chart at 22.
(News, Source;BrianQuinn/ElvisInfoNet)
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| Wednesday 18 December 2013 ..................... only 1 week until Santa comes to town! |
'The Nations Favourite Elvis Songs' Still HOT UK GOLD!: While Elvis' UK album dropped only one place to No.10 this last week with the
Christmas increase in shopping 'The Nations Favourite Elvis Songs' achieved it’s highest sales yet with 37,542
units sold – giving it a grand sales total to date of 178,224
units.
Meanwhile the UK Susan Boyle/Elvis Duet Single, was a new entry at 48 last week selling some 6,244 units - the vast majority of which were CD's.
In the Scottish Charts it was a new entry at 27.
(News, Source;BrianQuinn/ElvisInfoNet)
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Esquire's Chooses "Elvis at STAX" to give for Christmas: From The Clash to The Beatles to Elvis Presley Fleetwood Mac to jazz essentials, Esquire magazine has rated the ten Best Box Sets to give for Christmas in 2013. If you have music lovers on your shopping list, a box set is a great way to cross them off. While the top-rating Box-Set is noted as 'The Herbie Hancock complete Columbia Album Collection', Elvis' Deluxe STAX box-set gets a good recommendation
"Elvis Presley, Elvis at STAX"
Elvis wasn't all jumpsuits, giant shades, and sideburns in the '70s. In fact, he made some of the best, and most overlooked, music of his career.
"I've heard all the stories, and I'd be lying if I didn't say Elvis had a wild side," James Burton, the guitarist and musical director of Elvis Presley's 1970s-era TCB band told me recently. "But when we were in the studio he worked hard and he expected the band to work just as hard."
If Elvis at STAX is any indication, Burton isn't lying. The last major studio sessions of Presley's career, from July and December 1973, Elvis at STAX features Presley in fine form, his voice rich, full and
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mature, and his band tight and precise from years in Vegas and on the road with The King.
After years of releases of varying quality from the Presley archives, Elvis at STAX comes on the heels of last year's fantastic Prince from Another Planet box, documenting Presley's 1973 Madison Square Garden concerts, and is another worthy addition to The King's recorded legacy.
Go HERE to EIN's everything about 'Elvis At Stax' Reviews.
And read The 10 Best Box Sets to Give in 2013 - Esquire
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Country Singer Ray Price dies at 87: In 1956 there were two songs that revolutionized music, Elvis Presley’s “Heartbreak Hotel” and “Crazy Arms” by Ray Price, who died yesterday at his home in Northwest Texas – Mount Pleasant – after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 87.
Ray Price was the first artist to have a success with the song "Release Me" (1954), a top five popular music hit for Engelbert Humperdinck in 1967 and later an Elvis on-stage classic. During the 1960s Ray experimented increasingly with the so-called Nashville sound, singing slow ballads and utilizing lush arrangements of strings and backing singers. Other examples also sung by Elvis also include his renditions of "Danny Boy", "For the Good Times" and "Make The World Go Away".
Beyond his compellingly distinctive sound and wagonload of hit singles, "Ray Price created an era" is the way Williams' steel guitarist, Don Helms, famously characterized Price's contribution to country music. |
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That sound and era reached a pinnacle with Price's 1956 hit "Crazy Arms," a record so popular it topped the country charts for five months.
His first Grammy came for his 1970 recording of "For the Good Times," the Kris Kristofferson song that re-energized his career and jump-started a second wave of popularity for him.
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16 year-old Elvis Impersonator- Why Bother?: Marty Lacker replied to EIN about our recent story of the Canadian Elvis sound-alike...
Marty... I read the story about the 16 year old Canadian kid who is imitating Elvis and all the hoopla in the media about this kid is ridiculous. That's not his natural voice and he's nothing but one of the supposed thousands who attempt to imitate Elvis. If you really know your music and Elvis, if you close your eyes you can easily tell it's not Elvis. Hell, I can make my voice almost sound like Billy Eckstine but it's laughable when I try.
This kid must have a good PR person behind him. They even have some dummies in the media call him another Elvis, intimating that he will be a superstar on the level of Elvis. YEAH RIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You want to hear Elvis, LISTEN TO HIS RECORDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
---- Marty
(Marty Musings, Source;Marty/ElvisInfoNet)
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Priscilla Acts Against Horse Cruelty: Priscilla Presley has put her support behind federal legislation to protect horses from lives of constant pain. She joins The Humane Society of the United States in urging Congress to pass the Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act 2013. The bill is critical to ending the cruel practice of “soring” – the deliberate infliction of pain to gaited horses in order to produce an unnatural high-stepping gait for competitions.
Priscilla said: “Over the years, Elvis and I owned several Tennessee walking horses, and I know them to be gentle, graceful creatures. Today, 43 years after the passage of the federal Horse Protection Act that was intended to end the terrible practice of ‘soring,’ these horses continue to suffer at the hands of abusive trainers. I’m calling on Congress to pass the Prevent All Soring Tactics Act to finally end this torture.”
Presley adds her voice to a cast of noted horse-loving celebrities and horse industry professionals who previously expressed their support of the bill. Celebrities who have endorsed the PAST Act include: fitness expert Jillian Michaels; pop singer Ke$ha; singer-songwriters Emmylou Harris, Lynn Anderson and Mary Ann Kennedy; actors Wendie Malick, Viggo Mortensen, Kelly Carlson, Loretta Swit, Alexandra Paul, and Dawn Olivieri; television personality Jenna Morasca; and director/author Joe Camp.
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ABG's New Expansion Plans for Graceland: ABG that now owns EPE are promising major upgrades to the property surrounding Graceland which will include expanding Elvis Presley's Heartbreak Hotel and boosting the number of Elvis artifacts available for public viewing.
"People who come to Memphis for Elvis Week in August of 2014 will be very surprised at the material things that have been done," said ABG's Joel Weinshanker. "There needs to be a better reason to come to Graceland and stay longer and that means nicer places to stay and more interesting things to see."
Additional areas of the Graceland compound may be opened up for tours and an additional site showcasing the King's memorabilia is being considered on the premises.
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were not yet available.
Weinshanker was in Memphis last week meeting with local architects to map out the Graceland plans. He said the Graceland-area upgrade plans have been in the pipeline for more than a year and funding is now being allocated to move the project forward.
Jack Soden, the longtime CEO of EP will continue in his leadership role at the company. He welcomed the energy being generated by new owners. He said more details about the new plans will be unveiled in the coming weeks and that branding efforts are being developed to broaden the Elvis industry around the globe and across social networking platforms.
Weinshanker will oversee the Memphis operation while the ABG Group handles the global licensing and merchandising of the Elvis image.
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ASK Marty Lacker!: The questions are rolling in!Today Marty answers questions about....
- Why Elvis build a "stupid racquet court" and not a studio.
- How different do you think Elvis' life would have been had his mother not passed away so early.
- In the early days, did Elvis know he had a good voice.
- Was Elvis tidy or disorganized?
- Marty's favourite Elvis songs - and does RCA care about Elvis' music.
- Was Elvis aware of the "Moody Blues".
Go here to 'ASK MARTY' for his answers plus how to send in your questions.
(Ask Marty, Source;ML/ElvisInfoNet)
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16-year-old "Elvis imitator" clip goes Viral: David Thibault although only 16 years-old sings just like Elvis and the video has been viewed more than 6 million times since it was first released last week.
David Thibault was recorded performing the Presley Christmas classic at Quebec radio station CKOI, a French language Top 40 station. But there’s no trace of any accent as the talented teen delivers a flawless vocal rendition that sounds hauntingly like the departed King of Rock and Roll.
So much so, in fact, that some online posters have called the veracity of the performance into question — a question that is put to rest when Thibault slips on the guitar, resulting in an audible mistake that couldn’t have been faked.
Click here to YouTube and listen to Thibault’s performance.
EIN notes - he is damn close to Elvis - worth checking out!
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'The Nations Favourite Elvis Songs' Boxing Day Repeat on UK TV: The UK 'The Nations Favourite Elvis Songs' album is likely to hang on Top Ten in the UK Album Charts this week, continuing to do well in the Christmas Market.
Good news is that there will be a repeat showing of 'The Nations Favourite Elvis Song' TV programme now confirmed for ITV1 repeat on
Boxing Day at 4.30 p.m.
This should be another good Christmas sales boost for the album.
'The Nations Favourite Elvis Songs' album already has over 100,000 units sold and so is already qualified a UK Gold Record.
Go here for EIN's 'The Nation's Favourite Elvis Song' UK TV programme Review by EIN's Brian Quinn.
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'Elvis Films FAQ' Book Review: Elvis' Hollywood years are full of mystery, and supposedly 'Elvis Films FAQ' covers them all! Elvis Films FAQ by author Paul Simpson explores his best and worst moments as an actor, analyses the bizarre autobiographical detail that runs through so many of his films, and reflects on what it must be like to be idolized by millions around the world yet have to make a living singing about dogs, chambers of commerce, and fatally naive shrimps.
After all if Elvis Presley had not wanted to be a movie star, he would never have single-handedly revolutionized popular culture.
Yet this aspect of his phenomenal career has been much maligned and misunderstood – partly because the King himself once referred to his 33 movies as a rut he had got stuck in just off Hollywood Boulevard.
It is a mightly entertaining book - but go here as EIN's Piers Beagley investigates to see whether this new book by author Paul Simpson really answers all the questions you need to know ....
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New FTD book 'Loving You: Something For The Girls': FTD will be distributing Flaming Star's new book by Pål Granlund and David English on Elvis’ second movie 'Loving You: Something For The Girls'. Pål Granlund and his people have produced an unbelievably beautiful book filled to the brim with classic and previously unreleased photos from the making of 'Loving You'. The text is full of new information and the design is simply breathtaking. 528 pages total. The book follows the format of the Frame By Frame books, but different to those books, this package includes a CD (nothing previously unreleased).
ETM&HM Gordon Minto writes.. "This book breaks new ground in a genuinely innovative and exciting way, fleshing out the Elvis story in unprecedented detail.
Co-authors, Pal Granlund and David English, are especially pleased to able to show – for the first time ever – the recently-found day-by-day production schedule which has been presented here in considerable detail for your interest and enjoyment. It makes for fascinating reading, especially when you match it up against the photographic evidence. And needless to say, what is very clear is that throughout that period Elvis worked very hard either on the film set, or in one of the two recording studios where he cut the soundtrack along with other material, with little opportunity for down-time.
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But the mother-lode was struck in the spring of 2013 when, on another trip to the USA, David was able to unearth a further 100 previously unseen images which confirmed that the book was a viable proposition. And as you will see from its contents the book offers not only fascinating details about the production of the film but some simply stunning photographs – most of which tell their own story.
We owe the guys who have produced such fine work a huge vote of thanks for their efforts. Gordon Minto.
Expected to be released end of January 2014. Size is 24,5 x 31,5 cm.
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Elvis record player sells for US$7.200 at auction: A record player that once belonged to Elvis Presley has sold for double its estimated price at the UK auction in Cornwall.
The singer gave the record player as a wedding gift to Ellen Marschhauser in Germany in 1959, where he was stationed during his Army service.
She and husband Jim Jenkins retired to Cornwall, where she died in 2010.
The Perpetuum Ebner Musical 5v Luxus was expected to fetch £2,000, but sold for £4,400 US$7.200 to an overseas bidder at Penzance Auction House.
Proprietor David Lay said he had never come across anything that had created so much interest.
Mr Jenkins said the record player had also been a "thank you" from Elvis to his wife for doing some translation work for the singer's father, Vernon.
He said he and his wife had used the record player at parties, but it
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had been put away in the loft when the needle broke.
As well as playing records on it, it is believed that Elvis also used the player as an amplifier for his guitar.
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Sanja's Friday Rare Elvis Photos - added to EIN today:
Elvis fans don't miss out on these rare and exciting photographs - from EIN V-P Sanja Meegin.
Now with over 5,000 photos and with more added every week – including YouTube footage.
Click here to access our Facebook Elvis Information Network.
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ASK Marty Lacker!: Since 2008 EIN has been running "Marty's Musings" where we catalogued Marty Lacker's interesting - and often very amusing - thoughts and discussions about recent Elvis news stories.
With fans often contacting EIN with questions about Elvis' legacy we now present a new section "ASK MARTY" where you can send EIN your questions for one of Elvis' best friends to answer.
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'Ginger Alden Autobiography': As first reported by EIN last month, Ginger Alden's new book narrating her
romance with Elvis will hits shelves in August 2014.
Ginger Alden, Elvis Presley's fiancee at the time of his death in 1977, has revealed the cover for her upcoming memoir, Elvis & Ginger: Elvis Presley's Fiancee and Last Love Finally Tells Her Story.
Alden's title not only will narrate her relationship with the King in Graceland -- from when they first met to when he passed away -- but also will "set the record straight" about their bond, and rescue the musician from the rumors and tabloid attention in which she found herself surrounded just before and after his death.
She also will share details about his exploration of Eastern religions, his perception of fame and his intimate moments with loved ones.
To cover the book that aims to humanize the legend and her love for him, the model and actress chose a photo of the couple in a wintry white setting, with Alden wearing a fur coat and Presley wearing a black jacket and purple scarf, holding his signature sunglasses.
To be released Aug. 5 by Berkley Books, an imprint of Penguin Group.
To Pre-Order from Amazon Click HERE >> . Elvis and Ginger  <<<- Now 0nly US$24.20
EIN wonders, would EPE consider her for Elvis Week 2014?
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'From Elvis At American Sound Studio' & 'Moody Blue' OUT NOW: The two FTD new December CD releases are out now and at your local dealers. - 'From Elvis At American Sound Studio' a special 2CD set
DISC 1 features...
Kentucky Rain, I'll Be There, Mama Liked The Roses, If I'm A Fool (For Loving You), Don't Cry Daddy, Rubberneckin', Hey Jude, My Little Friend, Who Am I?, Memory Revival (instrumental)
First Takes: Kentucky Rain (takes 1, 2 ,3 & 7), I'll Be There (takes 1, 2 & 3/M), If I'm A Fool (For Loving You) (takes 1, 2 & 3), Rubberneckin' (takes 1 & 2/M)
January Outtakes: Come Out, Come Out (Inst take 2/M), You'll Think Of Me (take 7), Poor Man's Gold (take 12/M with abandoned vocal overdub), Mama Liked The Roses (with alternate vocal overdub) ,In The Ghetto (take 19), Hey Jude (take 1), I'll Be There (takes 4, 5 & 6)
Go here for FULL tracklist on our FTD/SONY 2013 info page
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'Moody Blue' a classic album 2CD set
DISC 1 features....
The Original album: Unchained Melody, If You Love Me (Let Me Know), Little Darlin', He'll Have To Go, Let Me Be There, Way Down, Pledging My Love, Moody Blue, She Thinks I Still Care, It's Easy For You,
The Alternate Album: Unchained Melody (undubbed master), If You Love Me (Let Me Know) (undubbed master), Moody Blue (take 6), She Thinks I Still Care (take 2B), My Way (live), Way Down (undubbed master), Little Darlin' (undubbed master), He'll Have To Go (rough mix), Pledging My Love (composite of rehearsal and take 3), It's Easy For You (take 1)
Bonus Tracks: She Thinks I Still Care (takes 1 & 2A), America The Beautiful, Softly As I Leave You
Go here for FULL tracklist on our FTD/SONY 2013 info page
To order you can go HERE to 'ElvisTheMan&HisMusic' shop
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'Elvis the Penguin' New Book: At the top of the self-published book charts and perfect for a kid's Christmas stocking, is Kara Casanova's 'Elvis the Penguin'.
Author Kara Casanova recognized she had a unique, marketable storybook soon after completing the manuscript in 2006. After countless rejections from traditional publishers, she decided to self-publish Elvis the Penguin in early 2013.
"I had every belief this book, and this little character, had a place in the market, if only I could get it out there. So it was easy to make the decision to self-publish Elvis the Penguin," said Casanova.
Elvis the Penguin's adventures begin the moment he pops out of his shell in the Wildlife Habitat at the Flamingo Hotel in Las Vegas. His unusual pompadour warrants his being named Elvis, and soon he's waddling in the footsteps of his famous namesake, wanting to sing and perform on stage just like the King of Rock n Roll. His many attempts to reach his dream land Elvis and his friends into one, hot, hilarious mess after another. Fast-paced and full of happy penguins, panicked flamingoes, and a bevy of beautiful Las Vegas showgirls, it's a reminder that dreams, and dreamers, come in all shapes and sizes.
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Author Kara Casanova's first book of fiction and first children's book, with illustrations by Anne Lipscomb, is perfect as a read-to or early-reader book for children, but it is also a fun read for anyone interested in penguins, Elvis or a humorous good time.
Go to Amazon link above for more info and to purchase.
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'The Nations Favourite Elvis Songs' UK GOLD!: In today's UK Midweek Album Chart (11th) 'The Nations Favourite Elvis Songs' album is still at a very respectable No.10.
'The Nations Favourite Elvis Songs' album has now sold over 141,000 units making it a very solid Gold Disk for Elvis in the UK.
The album is going great guns and likely to stay in the Top 10 this week.
In the single charts the The Susan Boyle/Elvis duet of ‘O Come All Ye Faithfull’ is not doing too well on its first week of release charting only at No.40. in the Singles Chart.
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Elvis' Blue Suede Shoes sold for $76,000!: Julien's 'Icons of Rock n' Roll 2013' auction this past weekend showed that Elvis Presley still has the power to attract big buyers with Elvis' Blue Suede Shoes selling for $76,800.
The size 10 brogues were the only pair of blue suede shoes that Elvis ever owned. They were ordered for him in 1956 after he had a hit with the Carl Perkins song Blue Suede Shoes. Elvis wore the blue suede shoes so much that the soles of them have circular wear caused from his gyrating dance moves that caused the females in his audiences to scream and swoon.
Presley owned the shoes for four years, and then he gave them as a gift to his roadie and the best man at his wedding, Joe Esposito. This was in 1960 after Elvis returned from having served in the US Army.
Accompanied by a letter from Nudie's Rodeo Tailors requesting Elvis' sizes. This is the only known pair of Elvis' personally owned blue suede shoes.
Lot closed - Winning bid:$76,800
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Other high earning sales were...
- 1972 Elvis Presley White Cadillac Fleetwood Limousine
Elvis' 70th anniversary white Cadillac Fleetwood 75 series limousine was purchased in the early 1970s. The interior is a combination of black vinyl with cloth including the extra jump seat in the rear for Elvis’ Memphis Mafia to sit. In addition to the rear jump seat is a full bar with a brass plaque that reads "Custom made for Elvis Presley 70th anniversary edition." The 472 C.I. engine produces 375 horsepower. Elvis gifted this vehicle to his uncle Vester in October 1975.
- Winning bid:$96,000
- Elvis Presley 'Elvis Is Back' Album Cover Worn Jacket
A tan corduroy jacket worn by Elvis Presley on the cover of his 1960 album Elvis Is Back ! The jacket has a Paramount Studios costume label that is hand numbered "F10216" and typed "E. Presley." Maker label reads "The Browser/ Trade Mark Reg./ by/ Sunset House/ of California." Additionally stamped on interior "Paramount Wardrobe." Button closure with tab closure at neck.
- Winning bid:$28,800
- Black Satin 'Comeback Special' Shirt
A custom-made black satin shirt worn by Elvis Presley, mounted and framed.
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Australian Parkes ELVIS Birthday Festival 2014: It's 36 years since Elvis left the building, yet more than 15,000 Elvis fans gather in the small central New South Walse town of Parkes to celebrate Elvis Presley's birthday every January. Incredibly more fans gather in a small country Australian town than in Memphis to celebrate Elvis' Birthday!
This year the 5 day Elvis Birthday Festival is from 8th-12th January 2014. The 2014 Feature Artist will be Mark Andrew. The 2014 theme is 'Kissin’ Cousins' as festival organisers are
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pleased to announce the special guest Cynthia Pepper who starred alongside Elvis as his love interest in the 1964 movie. Cynthia Pepper has had a long and varied career which has included movies with Cary Grant, Jimmy Stewart and many
other Hollywood stars. Her latest movie appearance was with Sandra Bullock in
'Miss
Congeniality 2'! The 5 day Festival Program features a dazzling array of more than 150 individual events. Highlights of the 2014 Program will include Elvis Tribute entertainment, the inspiring Elvis Gospel Church Service, Elvis Street Parade, Greg Page's Elvis memorabilia Museum, the Crowning of Miss Priscilla, the Renewal of Vows with Elvis Ceremony and the Elvis Poets Breakfast plus the inaugural Elvis Edible Art Competition!!!
See the Parkes Elvis Festival website for details.
Go here for EIN's spotlight on Parkes Elvis Festival 2007.
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Elvis To Be Cloned by 2040!: Something crazy to think about this Monday - A Canadian dentist Dr Michael Zuk has recently announced that DNA extracted from teeth could be used to make a clone
He owns a tooth that belonged to Elvis Presley - as well as John Lennon - and hopes to clone him. He believes that cloned versions of Lennon and Presley will be born by 2040.
EIN notes that perhaps the 2055 Christmas single can be a genuine Elvis / John Lennon duet instead of this year's UK fake one!!
Ever since his death in 1977, the idea that Elvis Presley might still be with us has become a favourite with conspiracy theorists.
But it seems that the Elvis superfans might get the last laugh as the Canadian dentist believes he can clone the King using DNA sequenced from a tooth.
Speaking on-line Dr Zuk revealed the same process used to clone Dolly the Sheep in 1996 could also be used to bring Lennon and Presley back to life.
'Legally, it is not a problem,' he added. 'If something is illegal in one country its a matter of crossing a border.
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"What goes on in his brain would be largely be down to Elvis' environment. His personality and cultural tastes were formed from his upbringing and even during his lifetime his musical style changed.'
However the musical ability in his DNA is undoubted so we would aim to create an environment for the child where this ability would be nurtured and allowed to develop.'
Despite being sanguine about the ethical minefield that would need to be navigated before bringing the pair of singing superstars back to life, Dr Zuk does admit to qualms about how the cloned Presley and Lennon would cope with the media attention that would inevitably ensue.
(OddSpot, Source;Tabloids/ElvisInfoNet) |
'Elvis At 21' Canberra Exhibit Big Success: The new Australian exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery in Canberra only opened last night but it is already a big success with visitors. Some keen fans have already been through three separate times to absorb the full impact of so many beautiful photos of Elvis from 1956.
Several of the photos hint at Presley's sizzling sexuality and his skill for holding women in his thrall. A photo of a young and ambitious Elvis tongue-kissing a girl backstage is among dozens of intimate portraits of the singer on display. The photos were taken just as Presley was on the cusp of stardom - just days before managers and security closed around him and prohibited close access.
Perhaps the most interesting photos come from a series of shots taken as he caught the train back home to Memphis after his recording session in New York. While he was already famous in Memphis he was largely unknown on the East Coast.
There are shots of him buying food at train stops where he is just another passenger amid the crowd. He managed to travel unrecognised, for probably the last time in his life.
'Elvis at 21' is on show at the National Portrait Gallery until March 2014.
Tickets $15.
Go here to National Portrait Gallery website for Exhibition info.
Go here for EIN's spotlight on Alfred Wertheimer
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UPDATED - 'Elvis Presley On Stage' New European Dates: The all new "Elvis Presley On Stage" music experience will kick off their tour in Ireland starting in April 2014 and continue shows in UK through the end of May, now with new European dates added for France and Iceland.
Today two NEW UK afternoon shows added for Manchester and London
Sat 17th May at 4pm Manchester, Bridgewater Hall
Sat 24th May 3.30pm London, Hammersmith Apollo
Extra European Dates are ...
Thur 24 April - NEW - REYKJAVIK, ICELAND, Eldborg Hall
Sun 27 April - NEW - DUBLIN, Bord Gais Energy Theatre
Mon 28 April - NEW - BELFAST, Waterfront
Wed 28 May - NEW - Groningen, De Oosterpoort
Thur 29 May - NEW - Utrecht, Vredenburg Leidsche Rijn
Fri 30 May - NEW - Tilburg, 013
Mon 2 June - NEW - Le Grand Space Rex, Paris, France.
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Meanwhile in the UK tickets are selling fast as in addition to Manchester first show now Birmingham, Newcastle and Liverpool are now sold out. Fans from the UK who still wish to attend one or more of these concerts should get their tickets ASAP
CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS
The list of UK concert dates is below.
Perhaps one lesser thought is that this tour does not include any of Elvis' original TCB Band or musical associates which to EIN seems a sad end of an era.
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| 'The Nations Favourite Elvis Songs' Xmas Repeat on UK TV: While the UK 'The
Nations Favourite Elvis Songs' album drops two places to No.9 in the UK Midweek
Album Chart it is still impressive that it is continuing to do so well with all
the other major artists releasing new albums for the Christmas Market.
Good news is that there will be a repeat showing of 'The Nations Favourite Elvis Song' TV programme aired over the Christmas period.
This should be another good Christmas sales boost for the album.
'The Nations Favourite Elvis Songs' album already has over 100,000 units sold and so is already qualified a UK Gold Record.
Go here for EIN's 'The Nation's Favourite Elvis Song' UK TV programme Review by EIN's Brian Quinn.
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Elvis at Christmas on BBC radio: EIN’s friend from the BBC, Matt Shepherd, has this week produced 'The Elvis Gospel and Christmas show' for BBC Radio Cornwall.
It will be broadcast on Friday 27 December at 2pm.
It will include some famous tracks, a few not so well known songs, a couple of duets and a song from the Million Dollar quartet.
EIN will remind you nearer the date but you will also be able to hear it online, and on podcast via BBC Radio Cornwall.
(News, Source;ElvisInfoNet)
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‘The King In Motion – Last Vegas 1976’ New Import DVD/Book: How many fans can really want 460 pages of Elvis in 1976, and a DVD as well. Perhaps it should be called 'The King in Slow Motion'! And surely Erik Lorentzen’s final Elvis Files book '1974-1977' will be sad enough.
Anyway the highly rated Venus import label are now publishing a 456 page Hardcover Book + a DVD focussing on December 1976.
- 456 Pages Full Colour Hardcover Booklet packed with Photos
Almost 2 Kilo Weight
The DVD features
Hilton Hotel, Las Vegas, footage:
03-12-1976 (46 Mins)
04-12-1976 (40 Mins)
Bonus : 05-12-1976 + 12-12-1975
Go here for the detailed flyer
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"ELVIS 1969" New Import box-set: Out soon from Gravelroad Music is "ELVIS 1969" a very limited 3CD box-set. The publicity notes... Elvis-Musically reborn - This release is intended to be a flawless release with the best sounding Elvis of 1969.
We started by going back to the basic recordings of the American sound studio; the edited repaired master tracks without the dubbing done later in Nashville.
The combination package "Elvis In Person & Back in Memphis" was the basic concept, but we wanted more. During the first days of the comeback in Las Vegas in 1969, special RCA presentation box sets were given away. These box sets are very rare and expensive to get hold of. This was the perfect 1969 package idea for this release.
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- A 28 page full color /b&w photo folio with 28 photos of Elvis in the style of 1969 including rare or unpublished photos.
- A 32 page full color booklet with original articles,
- An interview with Elvis from 1969, co-workers and musicians about recording at the American Sound Studios and performing in Las Vegas.
- Over 60+ photos of Elvis on stage (many from the same show), various are rare or unpublished
- 15 incredible photos of The American Sound Studio with Elvis, again some are rare or unpublished!!
- Previously unreleased versions.
- A rare studio rehearsal of January 1969.
- The unaltered raw audio of the August 24, 1969 M/S soundboard.
- The reproduction slipcase of the famous 1969 presentation box set.
- All recordings in excellent sound quality.
We hope you’ll agree we did our best to respect and honour the original artistic ideas from 1969.
Go HERE for ALL the very full details and tracklists.
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Latest Billboard Album Charts: This week the old Christmas compilation 'It's Christmas Time' drops from 53 to 86 on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart
for w/e 14th December, 2013. It also drops from 7 to 13 on the Catalog Album
Chart and drops from 14 to 19 on the Holiday Album Chart.
- 'Merry Christmas, Love Elvis' drops from 134 to 142 on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart. It also drops from 21 to 22 on the Top Country Album Chart. It further drops from 114 to 115 on the Current Album Chart and drops from 29 to 30 on the Holiday Album Chart.
- 'The Classic Christmas Album' rises from 188 to 175 on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart and rises from 143 to 137 on the Current Album Chart.
- 'Blue Christmas (Single) rises from 35 to 22 on the Holiday Digital Songs Chart; re-enters the Holiday 100 Singles Chart at 16 and re-enters the Holiday Airplay Chart at 19.
- 'Here Comes Santa Claus' re-enters the Holiday 100 Singles Chart at 60.
- 'He Touched Me' - The Gospel Music Of Elvis Presley (Vols. 1 & 2) drops from 13 to 21 on the Top Video Sales Chart.
- 'Elvis Lives' drops from 20 to 24 on the Top Video Sales Chart.
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'Going Back To Houston' New Import CD: The first release from TNT Records, a look at one of the most well-known concert tours Elvis ever did. Much has been written about "Tour Number 14" (May 30 – June 10, 1975) and on this brand new double-cd set you are going to hear both concerts Elvis did right in the middle of the tour. Concerts number 9 and 10 took place in Houston, Texas Houston, June 4 and June 5 1975. Although the reporters from the local papers "Houston Chronicle" (Dale Adamson) and "The Houston Post" (Bob Claypool) were not too happy with the way Elvis presented himself (you will see their original newspaper articles pictured in the 16-page booklet that comes with the cd) the excited crowd at the Hofheinz Pavilion in Houston still loved Elvis as they did since the 1950's. "Audionics" helped us to make a significant improvement in the sound of the two soundboard recordings. If you have missed the show´s first releases from more than 10 years ago or if you want to own them in better sound than before plus exactly the way they were recorded you should not miss this great new double cd!
Go HERE for more details and tracklist.
(News, Source;TNT/ElvisInfoNet)
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| Tuesday 3 December 2013 - - - 45 Years Ago Today - - - |
Elvis 'Comeback Special' 45 Years ago Today: At 9pm on December 3rd, 1968 NBC TV aired "SINGER presents ELVIS." The programme gave NBC its highest ratings victory of the year and the general public, along with every fan, knew that ELVIS was BACK! 1968 would end with the most sensational ‘comeback’ of all time.
While the LA Times showed just how out of touch it was by stating, "I don’t think many viewers care to see singers sweat on TV" – it was these very beads of sweat that demonstrated just how much Elvis cared for his music. The TV special revealed the passion & intensity of Elvis as he broke free from the movie soundtracks, stood up against the Colonel’s idea of a "family TV special" and reclaimed his crown. Nothing would ever be the same.
"It was the finest music of his life. If ever there was music that bleeds, this was it." -Greil Marcus
Go here for EIN's Spotlight into 'The Night Elvis Reclaimed His Crown'
Plus go here for memories of EIN's friend Joan Gansky who was there for the actual NBC recording.
(News, Source;ElvisInfoNet)
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Expanded '68 Special Exhibit in Honor of 45th Anniversary: In celebration of the 45th anniversary, Elvis Presley's Graceland is excited to open the newly expanded "'68 Special" Exhibit! The new exhibit features original artifacts from this legendary televised event that took place on December 3, 1968, on NBC. The expanded exhibit features an interactive video experience, never-displayed-before pages of the script with Elvis' handwritten notes and his outfit from the club production scene, including the jacket worn during his visit with President Richard Nixon in 1970.
The show, originally named 'Elvis' but now commonly referred to as the "'68 Comeback Special," the show was directed and produced by Steve Binder. The 68 Special opened with Elvis singing a hot new version of the gutsy "Trouble," from his 1958 film King Creole. This segued into 'Guitar Man', which became the underlying theme of the show. Elvis was then reunited with two of his original '50s band members, guitarist Scotty Moore and drummer D.J. Fontana for an
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informal jam session - considered the first of its kind. The show ended with the iconic performance of 'If I Can Dream'. The song, written by the show's musical director W. Earl Brown, was in response to the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert F. Kennedy. 'If I Can Dream' describes a world full of hope and free of doubt, pain, and fear.
After hearing "If I Can Dream" for the first time, Elvis said, "I'm never going to sing another song I don't believe in. I'm never going to make another picture I don't believe in." Elvis had just wrapped up his movie contract in Hollywood and was eager to return to the stage. By this time, it had been more than seven years since Elvis had appeared in front of a live audience. The special was watched by 42 percent of the viewing audience, making it the number one show for the season and giving NBC its biggest ratings victory of the year. The special received rave reviews from the critics and Elvis was indeed back on top.
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'The Nations Favourite Elvis Songs' UK GOLD!: After a fabulous run and still in the UK Top Ten Album Charts, 'The Nations Favourite Elvis Songs’ slides to 7th place. Challengers Cliff Richard is down to No.21 while The Beatles drop out of the Top 40 - which will be shock for any journalist who previously suggested they would get to #1.
This week’s Official UK Album Charts has two new entries at the top.
1 Midnight Memories - One Direction
2 Since I Saw You Last- Gary Barlow
3 Swings Both Ways - Robbie Williams
'The Nations Favourite Elvis Songs' album dropped from 5 to 7 but sold 29,393 giving it a grand total of 107,612 units sold and qualifying it for yet aanother UK Gold Record.
In other UK chart news, The Susan Boyle/Elvis duet of ‘O Come All Ye Faithfull’ is now No.1 on the Amazon(UK) pre-release singles chart.
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New Elvis owners discussing Graceland upgrades: An executive with ABG that recently purchased Elvis Presley’s intellectual property says it is discussing ways to expand the late rock and roll icon’s brand and upgrades to the Graceland tourist attraction.
Fans’ hunger for more of the King has been fed in recent years by releases of music compilations such as the "Elvis at Stax" CD box set and by new exhibits at Graceland. Woodhouse envisions moving the brand into other realms beyond music, including the luxury items market.
As an example, Woodhouse cites the appearance of Presley’s likeness on Dolce & Gabbana T-shirts. Authentic Brands’ higher-end brands include Judith Leiber handbags, Bobby Jones golf clothing and equipment and men’s clothier Hickey Freeman. |
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Woodhouse believes there is also room for brand growth among younger fans. He notes that more than 9.5 million people like Presley’s Facebook page, "Clearly, he resonates on social media and he resonates on other more modern platforms as well."
Authentic Brands and Weinshanker, along with input from Presley’s former wife, Priscilla Presley, and their daughter, Lisa Marie Presley, also are discussing ways to upgrade Graceland, the tourist attraction focused around Presley’s longtime Memphis home, Woodhouse said.
Woodhouse did not discuss details of the upgrades, but says the new operators are considering some "great ideas."
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Elvis at 21 at Australian National Portrait Gallery: Opening this Saturday 7 December, the new Australian exhibition chronicles Elvis Presley’s
dazzling emergence in 1956 and includes photos of Elvis on the road, in concert,
recording and at home captured by freelance photojournalist Alfred Wertheimer
during the year Presley catapulted from anonymity to
superstardom.
Photojournalist Alfred Wertheimer was hired by RCA Victor in 1956 to shoot promotional images of a recently signed 21-year-old recording artist, Elvis Presley.
Gallery registrar Maria Ramsden says even the most diehard Elvis enthusiasts will be moved by some of the images in the show. "It is a really intimate show - it's not just Elvis as you know him, Elvis the performer. That's why I think people who maybe think they're not interested in Elvis, they should come along.
It's such a pivotal point in Elvis' career, I don't think it had clicked with the Col Parker. It was probably this process that made him cotton on, when he saw some of these candid shots, it occurred to him, God, I
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need to control Elvis' image because that's where the money's coming from. And so throughout the rest of his career, the Colonel controlled everything, which is quite sad."
Wertheimer's instincts resulted in images that provide us today with a candid look at Elvis before he exploded onto the scene and became one of the most exciting performers of his time.
30 minute highlight tours will run daily at 2.30pm, and a free screening of the film Love me Tender [PG], from 1956 will occur at 11.00am and 3.00pm daily.
Tickets $15. -
7 December 2013 – 10 March 2014
Go here to National Portrait Gallery website for Exhibition info.
Go here for EIN's spotlight on Alfred Wertheimer
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'Now And Forever' Sony New 3CD boxset: Sony Legacy are releasing yet another "Greatest Hits" collection a 3CD set with only 12 tracks per side - 'Now and Forever'.
The first CD features 12 Elvis tracks that every family in the world must own by now. One wonders why they bother. The 3CD set only contains five tracks more than Elvis '30#1 hits'!
Tracklisting
CD 1: Blue Suede Shoes - Jailhouse Rock - Love Me Tender - Don't Be Cruel - The Wonder of You - All Shook Up - Hound Dog - Suspicious Minds - Too Much - Heartbreak Hotel - Teddy Bear - One Night
CD 2: A Fool Such as I - A Big Hunk O' Love - If I Can Dream - Crying in the Chapel - Stuck on You - (You're The) Devil in Disguise - In The Ghetto - Burning Love - Always on My Mind - My Way - You Don't Have to Say You Love Me - Are You Lonesome Tonight? (Laughing)
CD 3: My Boy - Green, Green Grass of Home - Can't Help Falling in Love - Fever - She's Not You - It's Now or Never - There Goes My Everything - Wear My Ring Around Your Neck - Viva Las Vegas - King Creole - Don't - A Little Less Conversation (JXL Radio Edit Remix)
Rumours are that it is already released - but EIN believes it will be later this month.
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Elvis Authors to Wed on Elvis' Birthday: Elvis authors Aaron Webster and Hanala Sagal are getting married on January 8, 2014, Elvis' 79th Birthday - and it was Elvis Presley that brought them together.
Hanala Sagal is an author and motivational speaker who wrote the True-Comedy screenplay "Elvis & Nixon" based on Jerry Schilling's memoir. She met Aaron Webster ('Elvis A Radio History') on the Red Carpet at Lionsgate's 2012 Grammy Awards party. She saw Webster's 50s Elvis necktie and their interests sparked. Hanala is also formerly the daughter-in-law of "Girl Happy" director Boris Sagal.
In the past Aaron Webster won an Award for Best Audio Entertainment for his work producing & hosting an Elvis Presley radio documentary series.
Their production company Adventurous Arts is developing a slate of ROCK N ROLL MOVIES including "Kentucky Rain" a drama-romance), and the Route 66 epic "Rock-A-Bye Road" which is about a 1959 Texas Elvis Fan Club picking up a lost hitchhiking ballerina.
See EIN's 2002 review of 'Elvis A Radio History' here.
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UPDATED - New Elvis GOLD & PLATINUM RIAA Certifications: Great news for Elvis fans Insider (and FECC poster) Victor Manuelabreu has posted that there will be a press release coming soon from Jack Soden President of the EPE working in conjunction with the RIAA pertaining to new certifications for Elvis Presley. After years of research, It is believed that new independent audited figures have been located and will be established for Elvis Presley's United States album sales in correlation to new certifications.
This is this list of albums awaiting certification by the RIAA.
1. An afternoon In the Garden - will be certified Gold.
2. White Christmas - will be certified Gold.
3. Elvis Country - will be upgraded to platinum
4. Elvis By The Presleys - will be certified gold
5. The Essential Elvis Presley - will be upgraded to platinum
6 Christmas Duets - will be certified gold.
7. Pot Luck - will be certified gold
8. Love Letters - will be certified gold
9. Good Times - will be certified Gold
10. Promised Land - will be certified gold.
11. Elvis Today - will be certified gold.
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These Soundtrack albums (as mentioned yesterday) should also receive posthumous RIAA certifications in 2014. Many of these are soundtracks that charted in the top ten when released, as noted below.
1. Fun In Acapulco - will be certified Gold. Charted #3 on US charts :
2. It Happened At The World's Fair - will be certified Gold. Charted #4 on US charts:
3. Kissin Cousins - will be certified Gold. Charted #6 on US charts:
4. Harum Scarum - will be certified Gold. Charted #8 on US charts:
5. Paradise Hawaiian Style - will be certified Gold. Charted #15 on US Charts
6. Spinout - will be certified Gold. Charted #18 on US charts:
7. Double Trouble - will be certified Gold. Charted #47 on US charts:
8. Clambake - will be certified Gold. Charted #40 on US charts:
9. Speedway - will be certified Gold. Charted #82 on US charts:
It seems that the Presley estate was tallying the amount of records to be certified by the RIAA all at one time. Presley is already the most certified artist in the history of popular music with a combined total of 257 certifications for albums and singles. He is way ahead of the second place Beatles who have a combined total of 148 certifications. I cannot believe that Elvis is still under certified by the Recording Industry Association of America.
For more info go HERE to EIN's Spotlight on Ernst Jorgensen Roger Semon 'Is Elvis the Biggest Selling Recording Artist? - Sorting Out Records Sales Stats & RIAA Rules'
EIN thanks VictorManuelaBreu & Brian Quinn.
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'The Perfect Elvis Presley Soundtrack Collection' New Boxset: Sony has announced the new 20-CD Soundtrack box-set "The Perfect Elvis Presley Soundtrack Collection" to be released 3 January 2014. (EIN notes, with Clambake and Double Trouble are they sure this is prefect!)
Twenty soundtrack albums of the King of Rock'n'Roll, presented as mini "Vinyl" relica CDs plus and informative booklet. And all remastered.
The real interest to Elvis collectors would be the 'Jailhouse Rock' album (originally released in South Africa), the 'Follow That Dream / Kid Galahad' double-feature plus the 'Kissin’ Cousins' and 'Roustabout' remastered versions still only available via The Complete Masters set.
The other featured albums are... Loving You, King Creole, G. I. Blues, Blue Hawaii, Girls! Girls! Girls!,
It Happened At The World’s Fair, Fun In Acapulco, Viva Las Vegas, Girl Happy, Harum Scarum, Frankie And Johnny, Paradise, Hawaiian Style, Spinout, Double Trouble, Clambake and Speedway.
CD 2 - Jailhouse Rock: (originally released for SouthAfrica)
Jailhouse Rock - Young And Beautiful - I Want To Be Free - Don't Leave Me Now - (You're so Square) Baby I Don't Care - Treat Me
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Nice - I Beg Of You - Don't - Playing for Keeps - Shake, Rattle and Roll - Good Rockin' Tonight - I Don't Care If the Sun Don't Shine
CD 5 – Follow That Dream/Kid Galahad:
Follow That Dream - What A Wonderful Life - I'm Not The Marrying Kind - A Whistling Tune - Sound Advice - Angel - King Of The Whole Wide World - This Is Living - Riding The Rainbow - Home Is Where The Heart Is - I Got Lucky - A Whistling Tune - Flaming Star - Summer Kisses, Winter Tears.
The 20 discs featured are, Loving You (1957), Jailhouse Rock, King Creole (1958), G.I. Blues (1960), Follow That Dream/Kid Galahad, Blue Hawaii (1961), Girls! Girls! Girls! (1962), It Happened At The World's Fair (1963), Fun In Acapulco (1963), Kissin' Cousins (1964), Viva Las Vegas, Roustabout (1964), Girl Happy (1965), Harum Scarum (1965), Frankie And Johnny (1966), Paradise Hawaiian Style (1966), Spinout (1966), Double Trouble (1967), Clambake (1967), Speedway (1968)
20 Discs: Sony Music Entertainment: ASIN: B00GG4E6XG
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Sanja's Sunday Rare Elvis Photos - added to EIN today:
Elvis fans don't miss out on these rare and exciting photographs - from EIN V-P Sanja Meegin.
Now with over 5,000 photos and with more added every week – including YouTube footage.
Click here to access our Facebook Elvis Information Network.
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UPDATED - 'Elvis The Man And His Music #102': EIN's favourite Elvis music magazine 'Elvis The Man And His Music No. 102' will be out soon.
In the December Issue:
- Interview With Ron Pietrafeso - The Denver Connection Part 1:
First in-depth interview (it'll run for three parts) with the former Denver narcotics police officer in which he talks about his friendship with Elvis. Includes stories of taking The King out on patrol (!!!), hunting down jewellery for him and so much more!
- Interview With Ron Steele:
This is the first time Ron Steele has been interviewed. He was the engineer of Elvis' January 12th 1964 Nashville session ('It Hurts Me', 'Ask Me' and 'Memphis Tennessee') and although Chet Atkins has always been listed as the producer for this date (and Marty Lacker once claimed Atkins fell asleep at the session), Ron reveals he wasn't even there!
- Two's Company? - The fake Elvis 'duets' fiasco.
– Reviews - CD, DVD and book reviews.
- Stolen! - We name and shame Peter Verbruggen of Elvis Matters who used our Stump Monroe interview without permission and then, when confronted about it, tried to lie his way out of it despite the proof being in his magazine for all the world to see!
DONT MISS THIS ISSUE - Go HERE to order from ETM&HM
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New Elvis Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Exhibit: Elvis Presley fans young and old flocked to a new exhibit at Cleveland's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum last Friday to see Elvis' stylish ID bracelet, custom-made motorcycle, eye-catching rings and military mementos.
The special exhibit 'A New Side Of Elvis' opened in conjunction with Elvis Presley Enterprises.
The items include a walnut-size 41-carat ruby and diamond ring, a 25.5-carat opal ring and a sapphire pinkie ring.
Visitors lined up to watch a video montage and check out Presley's 1975 custom made SuperTrike motorcycle and the white suit that he wore when he performed the song "If I Can Dream" in a television special.
More than 40 artifacts are on loan from Graceland including the rehearsal schedule from his famed 1971 Lake Tahoe performances, and a wallet-sized Army induction portrait from Fort Chaffee, Ark., where he reported in 1958.
Presley's status as a rock and roll icon is singular. Writer Lester Bangs may have said it best when he quipped: “I can guarantee you one thing - we will never again agree on anything as we agreed on Elvis.”
Click here for more info at Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
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'Elvis Files Magazine Issue.6' OUT SOON: Erik Lorentzen notes that the new 'Elvis Files Magazine Vol.6' will be printed next week. So get in your orders now.
Includes the articles...
- CBS Studio, New York 1956 Candid Photos
- It’s A Miracle Elvis Is A Star - by former schoolteacher
- Elvis Cracked Up in Anaheim, November 30, 1976
- NEVER BEFORE SEEN Jacksonville Florida candids
Go here for FULL SIZE POSTER and more info about the Elvis Files Magazine.
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Latest Billboard Album Charts: This week the old Christmas compilation 'It's Christmas Time' rises from 69 to 53 on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart for w/e 7th December,
2013. It also rises from 10 to 7 on the Catalog Album Chart and remains at 14 on
the Holiday Albums Chart.
- 'Merry Christmas, Love Elvis' rises from 147 to 134 on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart. It also rises from 25 to 21 on the Top Country Album Chart. It further rises from 122 to 114 on the Current Album Chart and drops from 27 to 29 on the Holiday Albums Chart.
This is Elvis' 129th Billboard charting album and he increases his lead over Sinatra in 2nd place with 82 entries.
- 'The Classic Christmas Album' re-enters The Top 200 Album Chart at 188 and rises from 35 to 28 on the Top Country Album Chart.
- 'Blue Christmas (Single) rises from 38 to 35 on the Holiday Digital Songs Chart.
- 'He Touched Me' The Gospel Music Of Elvis Presley (Vols. 1 & 2) re-enters the Top Video Sales Chart at 13.
- 'Elvis Lives' re-enters the Top Video Sales Chart at 20.
(News, Source;BrianQuinn/ElvisInfoNet)
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'Closing Strong!' New Import CD/Vinyl: Out soon on the VV label is their fourth release entitled "Closing Strong!" featuring both the complete live soundboard recording from February 23th 1970 Las Vegas Closing show and the complete live audience recording from Houston on March 1, 1970 Afternoon Show .
The publicity states that.. the producers are aware of the fact that the closing night show, as one of the best Elvis Presley concerts ever, has been previously released in different imports. But here we give you the chance to listen to the show in its entirety FOR THE FIRST TIME in a double high valued collector vinyl set (EIN notes that this GREAT show has just been released by the FTD label see 'The On Stage Season' FTD In-Depth Review) . The second show, the Houston incredible March 1st afternoon show, presents Elvis at the pick of his possibility, although not new to CD collectors, will not have been heard in this quality before.
This release is taken directly from a first generation tape and has been professionally remastered to a high standard producing an excellent audio quality, The sound quality is far superior to the previous released audience recordings.
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This is an Audience Recording so be sure to ask your local dealer for samples! Elvis at Houston is pure dynamite, delivering a great performance that compares with the Closing night in terms of quality, giving to this release the status of “UNIQUE”.
Here you can hear the complete opening night. Houston was three days later only from the end of the Vegas season, for Elvis the very first opportunity to face a real audience from his comeback to live scenes. The result six supernatural shows with record attendance set in the Saturday evening show…. the rest his history, Here you can hear the complete March 01 afternoon show. Elvis performed accompanied from the band only a solid and rough show singing the best of the previous Las Vegas Season, in spite the short show ( about 44 minutes) and the bad acoustic with this show as Houston Chronicle review suggest "Elvis Brings Down The House At The Dome" can be reasonably to be included in one of best shows ever!!!
EIN notes - Buyers Beware! Note that Elvis closed his Houston stint with the evening show, March 1, 1970 which is not the concert featured here.
Go here to Elvis - All the CD News 2013 for full details
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Lisa Marie, Graceland and the Secret Room: Back in 2006 Lisa Marie showed Oprah around Graceland letting her explore each room, with Lisa Marie telling some lovely old stories about times with Elvis.
Director of Archives Angie Marchese who has worked at Graceland for over 23 years, also shows Oprah the "secret room" at Graceland where (some of ) Elvis' precious memorabilia is kept.
Lisa Marie talks excitedly of coming in whenever she feels like to look at some of her father's belongings.
Recently FECC members have been debating where this "secret room" is located.
Click here to see this 13 minute video on YouTube.
EIN has asked Marty Lacker for his thoughts about the "secret room" location.
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"Elvis-The King Of The Jungle-45 Years After": A new book announced by Elvis Files' Erik Lorentzen looking back at the Comeback Special and 1968, "Elvis - The King Of The Jungle - 45 Years After" - to be published early 2014.
No we have another poster for the 'Elvis-The king Of The Jungle'.
Since Change of Habit was part of the agreement with NBC for the 1968 TV Special, Erik Lorentzen is proud to publish approximately fifty full pages with previously unseen photos from the movie to close this book.
Available to Pre-Order from 3rd December 2013.
Click here to see both full-size preview posters for 'Elvis-The King Of The Jungle'.
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| More Elvis News from Earlier this week .... |
Watch 'The Nation's Favourite Elvis Song' On-Line: Fans who are not based in the UK now have the chance to watch this local TV programme on-line.
With the power to launch Elvis back to #5 in the UK Album charts it is well-worth checking out.
As noted in a review.. "The Nation’s Favourite Elvis Song has made me see the light. I'll be honest with you, it’s quite rare for me to experience a blinding epiphany while watching an ITV entertainment show. But that’s pretty much the effect The Nation’s Favourite Elvis Song has had on me. I’m not kidding.
Elvis Presley, it’s finally struck me, in a moment of startling realisation, really was extraordinarily special."
See Jerry Schilling, the TCB Band, Suzy Quatro, Priscilla and plenty of others all explain the impact and power of Elvis.
CLICK HERE to view - Runs 70 minutes.
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'Elvis - Aloha Via Satellite: Deluxe 40th Anniv Release' now OUT in US: Good news for US Elvis fans, the recent Jo Pirzada Boxcar deluxe book release celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Aloha Via Satellite has now been made available locally in the US through Amazon.
At only $109 (+ cheap local shipping) there's no longer the previous expensive freight costs of ordering it from Europe.
With a stunning 440 pages and more than 1,000 visuals, many of them unpublished or "alternate" plus plenty of rave reviews, now US fans can purchase it a good price.
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Elvis Heritage Is Alive In Memphis: Out now is the new guide 'Memphis Map for Elvis Fans'. It’s the first map that tells Elvis’s story by illustrating where he lived, worked and played in his home city.
Whether the building still stands or is long gone, 100 hand-drawn sites display the world that Elvis knew. Find out where he worked as a truck driver, made his first public appearance, saw his car almost destroyed by adoring fans, threw marathon roller-skating parties and met Colonel Parker for the first time.
Sections such as 'ELVIS DOWNTOWN' offers a panoramic view of Elvis’s life in Memphis while 'THE LEGEND' describes how each site was part of the Elvis story.
Designed by Maria Rabinky, Michael Kelly and Andrea Shaw, well-known Elvis historians Mike Freeman and Sue Mack gave generously of their time and extraordinary storehouse of knowledge to help with the accuracy of the Memphis Map.
Go HERE to the website to learn more and to purchase this cool-looking and informative map.
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ABG - 'More Elvis in the Right Places': Great news for serious Elvis fans fed up with his image being plastered over rubber-duckies and silly trinkets.
With its acquisition of EPE, ABG is planning to bring a little bit of focus to the selling of Presley’s image. Authentic Brands won’t be eliminating any of the planned rollouts of new merchandise that was announced before the sale. These are the planned releases for the pending 60th anniversary of the release of Elvis’ first single, “That’s All Right” including Fathead life-sized cutouts, a line of Zippo lighters and a tequila set for 2014.
However ABG president Nick Woodhouse said the company’s approach may be to pare down some products and that one of the company’s goals is to associate Elvis with higher-end products and retailers. That could mean the end of Elvis' image being splattered all over trinkets, a strategy that may have diluted the brand over the years.
“We’ll look at high-level participation and collaboration instead of licensing,” Woodhouse said. “Fans can look for more Elvis in the right places.”
ABG will manage Graceland along with Joel Weinshanker, founder and chairman of the National Entertainment Collectibles Association. There will be an effort to make the destination more contemporary overall without diminishing the “heritage of what it means."
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Weinshanker, an Elvis fan, called Graceland “Elvis’ castle,” and Woodhouse echoes his thoughts when it comes to respecting what’s already there. But he does say the destination can be leveraged more, which in turn would bring more visitors to Memphis.
“Memphis is synonymous with Graceland,” Woodhouse said. “A higher-profile Elvis means a higher-profile Graceland and a higher-profile Memphis.”
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| UK Elvis Album STILL HOLDS UK Top Five!: As EIN predicted below, Elvis held his UK Number 5 spot last week and now continues his great chart run still at Number 5 in the UK LP charts.
Top 30 UK Album Chart for W/E 30th November, 2013:
1. Swings Both Ways - Robbie Williams
2. The Marshall Mathers Lp 2 - Eminem
3. Shangri La - Jake Bugg
4. Loved Me Back To Life - Celine Dion
5. The Nation's Favourite Elvis Songs - Elvis Presley
Lady Gaga, last weeks #1, is already down to #9.
It is worth noting that Cliff Richard is at #13 while very surprisingly The Beatles are down at #26 with an album many thought would get to number one and beat our Elvis.
This is an excellent result for Elvis. The public has really taken to this one despite there being not one single new track on it.
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Help Elvis Stay At Number 5: With the battle yet again between Elvis and The Beatles in the UK charts why not help Elvis by purchasing a copy of the new UK compilation?
You can get the 'The Nation's Favourite Elvis Songs [Deluxe Edition]' the double album for only £12.99 (US$22 ) - free postage in the UK.
>>> Click right to purchase >>>>
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'Echoes Of Aloha' New Import CD: Audionics will release their 5th CD of this year early December. It is a kind of sequel to "ALOHA JERRY” CD (Audionics 2013-01-2) - once again dedicated to the eighth Las Vegas season - February 13th, 1973 dinner show.
These recordings were captured almost a month to the day of the ”Aloha From Hawaii” satellite broadcast, and it’s inevitable to make some comparisons. It’s been said that Elvis was depressed about having to return to Las Vegas again following the huge success of the broadcast, but this newly discovered recording does not bear that out at all.
Elvis sounds more relaxed and more at ease on this recording, and there is an intimacy present on this recording that is missing from ”Aloha”. It’s interesting to note that many of the songs that he performed during the satellite show are missing here. In fact, the layout of the show is somewhat reminiscent of the structure of the Las Vegas shows in August 1970, with a strong mix of recent material and Elvis classics.
All recordings presented on this CD are previously unreleased. The
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February 13th, 1973 dinner show is completely new even to die-hard Elvis fans. It was never in circulation and it is taken from an original ”booth recording, ” made from a booth close to the stage and PA speakers. It is remarkably superior to usual audience tapes and soundwise fully comparable with our "Aloha, Jerry” (Audionics 2013-01-2), February 23, 1973 Closing Night.
As a bonus, more of soundboard tracks from the Dinner Show of February 10th, 1973 are included.
This release is presented in deluxe digipack with live and candid photos taken during January / February ’73 Vegas season and with appropriate liner notes.
Go HERE for more details and tracklist.
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| More News and EIN exclusives from earlier in November .... |
November 1976 Jerry Lee Lewis arrested outside Graceland: November 23, 1976 at precisely 2.50am Jerry Lee Lewis pulled up to Graceland in a new Lincoln Continental. Lewis was armed, angry, and obviously inebriated -- a dangerous combination for a man mere mortals call "The Killer."
"He was outta his mind, man," recalled Graceland gatekeeper Harold Loyd. "Jerry Lee was screamin', hollerin', and cussin'. `Get on the goddamn phone. I know you got an intercom system. Call up there and tell Elvis I wanna visit with him. Who the hell does he think he is? Tell him the Killer's here to see him."
Police Officer Kirkpatrick had to pull him outta the car. Jerry Lee had tried to hide his pistol by puttin' it in between his knee and the door. But when Kirkpatrick opened the door, the damn gun fell out onto the floorboard and it was cocked and loaded.
Go here for EIN's spotlight Jerry Lee Lewis vs Elvis Presley.
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The 2013 Graceland Lighting Ceremony: Graceland officially kicked off the holiday season by "flipping the switch" on the traditional lights and decorations during the annual lighting ceremony. The extensive Christmas display includes hundreds of blue lights along the driveway, a life-size Nativity scene, Santa and his sleigh, and much more, all originally displayed at Graceland by Elvis and the Presley family. Santa, decked out like the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, will be available for pictures with the kids following the lighting ceremony.
Hundreds of Elvis fans were in attendance to see this beautiful ceremony.
Fans can now watch the complete video of the 2013 Graceland Lighting Ceremony - CLICK HERE to view on Elvis LiveStream
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'Elvis On-line' New Elvis Online Magazine Issue 1 Out Now: The new Elvis Online magazine is out now. Published via the Joomag website the new 'Elvis On-line' Interactive Magazine features latest news, truthful reviews, new interviews plus interactive content - audio and videos. Six issues per year are planned, approx 40 pages per issue and all for only $3.50.
New interviews lined up by Elvis Online include Marty Harrell (Elvis show trombone player), Walt Johnson (lead trumpet player) and Charles Stone (concert west tour producer).
This magazine is for everyone from the hardcore fan to the newest.
Costing $3.50 (around £2.25)
Issue 1 features news & reviews and included in this issue is an in-depth interview with Jerome Munroe (sic) . Go HERE to order Issue 1.
EIN wishes the magazine good luck - but has to note that EIN was the first Elvis site to do an in-depth interview with "Stump' Monroe back in 2011.
Check our Jerome Monroe Interview here.
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UK Elvis/Susan Boyle Duet 'X' Factor Debut: Looks like Susan Boyle will be performing 'O Come All Ye Faithfull' during the
UK 'X Factor' TV show on the day of its release - Sunday, 8th December. Hopefully this will
help get the "new" Elvis duet up to to No.1 for Christmas.
The singer has launched a competition to find a gifted group to help her sing her version of Christmas carol 'Oh Come All Ye Faithful' for a performance which will be aired globally through YouTube.com and social media websites.
Like it or not, the new 'O Come All You Faithful' duet has the chance of becoming Elvis' 22nd UK No.1.
You can see the new official duet video HERE on YouTube.
But EIN says maybe it is better if you don't.
At least it IS for charity with royalties going to Save The Children fund.
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'The On Stage Season' FTD Review: After their excellent "On Stage" multi-track Classic album, FTD now continues their look at this excellent season with the first official release of Elvis' 1970 Opening and Closing night performances.
"If I appear a little shaky that's because I'm a little shaky!" - Elvis, Las Vegas Jan 26th 1970.
On Opening Night Elvis introduced ten "brand new" songs to his Vegas setlist and what a treat it is to hear these for the first time live.
‘King Elvis Rules Vegas Again’ - As Elvis stood with his arms outstretched and head bowed in thanks, the curtain slowly fell and we were swept up with the excitement of the crowd which was at its peak. ... with every song, Elvis gave the audience exactly what they had come for: a chance to see and experience a living legend. Elvis a habit-forming' drug that does you good!
- Journalist Ann Moses
EIN's Piers Beagley checks out this new release and decides whether it is worth buying these often bootlegged concerts one more time...
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'Elvis Homemovies Anthology – Vol.2, The Sixties' DVD: The publicity from the rather dodgy sounding "Roar" label states ... Coming soon is volume 2 in our much proclaimed DVD series of Elvis home movies, containing rare & unseen private footage. For the very first time this 3 DVD set focuses on Elvis, The Man, Off Stage through 3 decades. See Elvis through intimates' moments surrounded by family or friends, through events that marked his life. These 3 volumes will help you discover Elvis life via rare & unreleased digitally re-mastered footage.
Elvis Homemovies – The Complete Candid And Home Movies Anthology – Volume 2, The Sixties (1-dvd): see Elvis on vacation in Hawaii, enjoying the snow in Colorado, meeting his fans, together with Tom Jones and much much more. Sit back and enjoy a journey of Elvis in private throughout the 60s, in the best quality.
Regionfree – NTSC:….playable in all dvd players worldwide
Total running time – 146 minutes.
EIN note - we have seen some very varied opinions about the quality of this DVD series.
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Elvis Presley Enterprises Bought by Authentic Brands Group: The King of Rock 'n' Roll has now joined Marilyn Monroe and Muhammad Ali to comprise a powerful group ABG owned Iconic Brands.
Authentic Brands Group (ABG) announced today the acquisition of EPE Inc assets from the CORE Media Group. Following the acquisition, ABG will own and manage, in partnership with the Presley family and Joel Weinshanker, Chairman and Founder of National Entertainment Collectibles Association (NECA), the intellectual property associated with one of the most widely recognized and beloved entertainers in the world.
"We are honored to welcome Elvis into the ABG brand portfolio and look forward to working alongside the Presley family and the team at EPE to increase Elvis' popularity and fan base worldwide," said Jamie Salter, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of ABG.
"This is an exciting day for Elvis and his fans," said Priscilla Presley. "We look forward to working with the ABG team to further promote the legacy of Elvis. This is the opportunity the family has been envisioning to expand the Graceland experience and enhance Elvis' image all over the world."
Lisa Marie Presley noted, "While I will continue to own Graceland and Elvis' original artifacts, we are looking forward to working with
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our new partners to continue the growth and expansion we have been working towards. The licensing and merchandising aspect of this business is not to be confused with the fact that the property will always remain with me and my family. However, this is a great partnership for our family and Elvis fans worldwide."
EIN notes that the previous plans to refurbish and modernize the Graceland as a bigger tourist attraction had been put on hold, but they could be renewed now that the sale is complete.
In connection with the acquisition, ABG will assume the global rights to a vast library of photographic imagery, including artwork, album covers and movie posters; video and audio assets, including television appearances and music specials; Elvis' name and likeness; and other assets, including the rights to major Elvis |
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themed events such as Elvis Week, an international celebration of Elvis' life and legacy.
In connection with the transaction, Joel Weinshanker will acquire the rights to the management of Graceland operations, Elvis' home in Memphis, Tennessee, with ABG and the Presley family as partners. Graceland recently captured the #1 spot on USA Today and 10Best's "Best Iconic American Attractions".
"It is with great honor, and a profound sense of responsibility that we assume ownership of the Graceland operations," said Weinshanker. "We will usher in a new era of an enhanced Graceland experience, run for the fans, by a fan. Graceland is Elvis Presleys' castle, and I look forward to helping take this global landmark to new and exciting heights. We look forward to continuing to give visitors to Graceland, whether |
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online or in–person, whether their first visit or their 500th, a world class experience."
ABG brands already include Marilyn Monroe, Juicy Couture, Judith Leiber, Adrienne Vittadini, Taryn Rose, Hickey Freeman, TapouT and Sportcraft. They now add Muhammad Ali and Elvis.
Based in New York ABG's mission is to further enhance brand equity through partnering with best-in-class licensees and retailers.
Go HERE for EIN's Spotlight and archive about all aspects of the Sale of EPE Inc
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"ELVIS PRESLEY – ON STAGE" UK almost SOLD OUT!: Fabulous news for Elvis' popularity in Europe with news that the new UK 2014 "ELVIS PRESLEY – ON STAGE" tour is selling out fast. Tickets for the Manchester have now sold out and the concert in Birmingham only has one seat left. Most other venues only have the odd seats left. Fans from the UK who still wish to attend one or more of these concerts should get their tickets ASAP
CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS
The list of UK concert dates is below.
Perhaps one lesser thought is that this tour does not include any of Elvis' original TCB Band or musical associates which to EIN seems a sad end of an era.
.. In celebration of Elvis’ recording of “That’s All Right” in 1954 and the 60th Anniversary of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Graceland
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and Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. will proudly present "Elvis Presley - On Stage" in 2014.
The all new "Elvis Presley - On Stage" music experience will kick off a 23-date-tour of the United Kingdom starting in April 2014 and continue through the end of May. Featuring a hot studio band and backup singers, the 60th Anniversary of Rock ‘n’ Roll celebration will go on the road to Europe. Following the worldwide success of the stage production, Elvis Presley In Concert, which featured Elvis’ original band and singers, this new show is designed for all Elvis fans past, present and future.
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UPDATED-_ 'The Nation's Favourite Elvis Song' Review: EIN contributor Brian Quinn kindly supplied us with his review of last night's UK Elvis special.
... As an Elvis fan I thought the TV programme was excellent and better than expected. It seemed to fly by especially with the invasive interruption of advertisements. The sound was excellent and most important there were no impersonators involved. It was rapid moving and to the point. Put over in a documentary style it featured all the main points one would want featuring including his UK record of No.1 Hits and his one billion worldwide record sales making him the best-selling solo artist of all-time.
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20 King Creole
19 If I Can Dream
18 Don’t Be Cruel
17 Viva Las Vegas
16 Heartbreak Hotel
15 American Trilogy
14 It’s Now Or Never
13 All Shook Up
12 Blue Suede Shoes
11 The Wonder Of You
10 Are You Lonesome Tonight? (including laughing version)
9 Return To Sender
8 Love Me tender
7 Hound Dog
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5 A Little Less Conversation (film and remix versions)
4 In The Ghetto
3 Can’t help Falling In Love (film and ‘live’ versions
2 Suspicious Minds (Live Version featured)
1 Always On My Mind.
There were clips and comments from plenty of celebrities but there were also a few negative aspects.... .....Continue here for full review ....
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FTD 'From Elvis At American Sound Studio' & 'Moody Blue' tracklists: FTD have at last published their official tracklists for their third American Sound Studios release and also the previously announced 'Moody Blue' classic album. These new releases are expected in December while The 'From Elvis In Memphis' deluxe VINYL release has now been delayed to January
2014.
'From Elvis At American Sound Studio' a special 2CD set
DISC 1 features...
Kentucky Rain, I'll Be There, Mama Liked The Roses, If I'm A Fool (For Loving You),
Don't Cry Daddy, Rubberneckin', Hey Jude, My Little Friend, Who Am I?, Memory Revival (instrumental)
First Takes: Kentucky Rain (takes 1, 2 ,3 & 7), I'll Be There (takes 1, 2 & 3/M), If I'm A Fool (For Loving You) (takes 1, 2 & 3), Rubberneckin' (takes 1 & 2/M)
January Outtakes: Come Out, Come Out (Inst take 2/M), You'll Think Of Me (take 7), Poor Man's Gold (take 12/M with abandoned vocal |
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overdub), Mama Liked The Roses (with alternate vocal overdub) ,In The Ghetto (take 19), Hey Jude (take 1), I'll Be There (takes 4, 5 & 6)
Go here for FULL tracklist on our FTD/SONY 2013 info page
'Moody Blue' a classic album 2CD set
DISC 1 features....
The Original album: Unchained Melody, If You Love Me (Let Me Know), Little Darlin', He'll Have To Go, Let Me Be There, Way Down, Pledging My Love, Moody Blue, She Thinks I Still Care, It's Easy For You,
The Alternate Album: Unchained Melody (undubbed master), If You Love Me (Let Me Know) (undubbed master), Moody Blue (take 6), She Thinks I Still Care (take 2B), My Way (live), Way Down (undubbed master), Little Darlin' (undubbed master), He'll Have To Go (rough mix), Pledging My Love (composite of rehearsal and take 3), It's Easy For You (take 1)
Bonus Tracks: She Thinks I Still Care (takes 1 & 2A), America The Beautiful, Softly As I Leave You
Go here for FULL tracklist on our FTD/SONY 2013 info page
To Pre-order you can go HERE to 'ElvisTheMan&HisMusic' shop
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Elvis And The Beatles in UK Chart Battle: The Beatles and Elvis Presley - two of the most successful pop music acts of all time - could fight it out for the number one spot next week in the UK album charts.
The Beatles On Air: Live At The BBC Volume 2, which has 63 tracks and is released on Monday, contains 37 previously unreleased live performances. The new Elvis best-of album, The Nation's Favourite Elvis Songs, was released this week.
History suggests both records will jostle for position in the charts - greatest hits album Elvis The King claimed the top spot in 2007, as did Volume One of the Beatles' BBC Sessions released in 1994.
The trouble is that the Elvis album contains the usual "hit songs" that fans have bought before, whereas The Beatles album contains 23 unreleased recordings.
Securing the number one spot next weekend could be tricky for both acts though, with tough competition from current artists more likely to benefit from digital downloads.
UK journalist Kevin Hughes said, "I think this Elvis Presley album probably will get to number one simply because there's a big
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advertising spend, there's a big push from Sony Music for this album, there's an ITV special, fans have been voting for their favourite songs for the TV show and the estate have compiled some of the greatest songs ever recorded - these are some of the greatest songs of all time.
"But with The Beatles, yes it's a bit niche but you have to remember that the last record in 1994 - volume one of these BBC sessions - won a Grammy and was one of the biggest selling releases of that year."
Lady Gaga's fourth studio album Artpop is released on Monday while Eminem's album which went on sale this week - The Marshal Mathers LP 2 - looks like becoming one of the fastest-selling albums of the year.
Elvis currently holds the record for the most Top Ten albums on the UK chart and for the most number one singles in the UK, with 21 hits.
The Beatles are the best-selling band of all time and have had the most number one albums in the UK, with 15.
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Raquel Welch on Elvis: Raquel Welch publicising her 2010 book 'Beyond the Cleavage' recently spoke to Wall Street Journal about her Elvis memories....
Raquel Welch ... I first saw Elvis Presley in concert in 1956, when I was 15 years old. He played the San Diego Arena in the spring, and my family lived in nearby La Jolla. "Heartbreak Hotel" was already a radio hit, and I couldn't get enough of it. Hearing that song was a real turning point for me as a teenager. When I saw him in action, he was mesmerizing. I screamed myself silly.
Something about his voice on that song made me think, "This must be what sex is all about." My girlfriends and I didn't have a lot of experience in that department, but you just knew Elvis had it all.
At the concert, Elvis was dressed in a pair of loose trousers, loafers, a shirt and open jacket. When he moved, he was smoldering. His hair fell over his eyes, his tone was sensual and he put a lot of body into it. His delivery on "Heartbreak |
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Hotel" was loaded with insinuation. The song was also in a minor key, which always triggered a sexy reaction in me.
When he slipped in those low-register Elvis-isms - you know, the huh-huh thing - it came from his body, not from his head. He had that emotional, erotic intensity that was impossible to resist.
I never imagined when I got to Hollywood in 1964 that my first job would be in an Elvis movie. In Roustabout, I was a day player with one line. I met Elvis briefly on the set, but his hair was sprayed, he was wearing stiff pants and a wimpy windbreaker. I was so disappointed. He wasn't the same guy I saw in concert.
After the shoot, one of his buddies came over and said, "Elvis is having a party at his house. He thought you might like to come by and have some fun." I wondered, "Why couldn't he ask me himself?" I didn't go.
Whenever I hear "Heartbreak Hotel" now, it takes me back. It reminds me of what a force Elvis was. He still is today. Sometimes I get misty-eyed over the whole thing.
Go HERE to WSJ for full article.
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Ginger Alden Autobiography Now on Pre-Order: Elvis Presley’s fiancée and last love, Ginger Alden, will finally publish her much anticipated autobiography "Elvis and Ginger" in 2014. You can now pre-order the book.
She notes, “Elvis, you and I know the truth and unfortunately you’re not here to set the record straight. With this book, I will try to...”
For over three decades Ginger has held the truth of their relationship close to her heart. Now she shares her unique story, and while a lot has been written about the King, the Elvis we meet in this long-anticipated memoir is a revelation.
In her own words Ginger details their whirlwind romance—from first kiss to his stunning proposal of marriage. And for the very first time she talks about the devastating end of it all, and the 80,000 mourners and reporters who descended on Graceland in 1977, exposing Ginger to the reality of living in the spotlight of a short, yet immortal, life.
Above it all, Alden rescues Elvis from the hearsay, rumours, and tabloid speculations of his final year by shedding a frank yet personal light on a very public legend. From a unique and intimate perspective, she reveals the man- complicated, romantic, fallible, and human - behind the enduring myth, a superstar worshipped by millions, and loved by Ginger Alden. |
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From Berkley publishers, due out August 5, 2014.
To Pre-Order from Amazon Click HERE >> . Elvis and Ginger <<<- Only US$21.50
EIN wonders, would EPE consider her for Elvis Week 2014?
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Elvis Presley #2 Forbes Top-Earning Dead Celebrity: With two touring Cirque du Soleil shows it is no surprise that Michael Jackson once again topped the Forbes list of Top-Earning Dead Celebrities, earning $160 million over the past year.
Jackson reclaims the No.1 spot from his friend Elizabeth Taylor who last year earned $210 million due to lucrative auctions of her jewellery and clothes.
Back up at Number Two is Elvis with an estimated $55 million in posthumous earnings. This is a similar amount flowing in to EPE's coffers as in the last two years - even with the closure of his Cirque Du Soleil show in Vegas.
The King of Rock n’ Roll may have taken a back seat to the King of Pop the past few years but Elvis' estate is still earning steadily thanks to his eternally popular image, the internationally touring video-concerts and the stream of revenue from Graceland and the ever-expanding EPE licensed products.
Top five Forbes magazine Top-Earning Dead Celebrities.
1. Michael Jackson $160 million
2. Elvis Presley $55 million
3. Charles Schulz ('Peanuts' creator) $37 million.
4. Elizabeth Taylor $25 million.
5. Bob Marley $18 million.
Interestingly Madonna is the top earning living Celebrity taking $125 million last year, less than the late Michael Jackson!
As Gore Vidal once noted, "Death is a good career move"!
Elvis left the building 36 years ago - will Michael Jackson still be in the list in 30 years time? - EIN truly has its doubts.
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Lisa Marie Confirms new Elvis Presley Movie: In a recent discussion with the media, Lisa Marie Presley confirmed that talks for a big screen film about the life of her father Elvis have begun and she is all for a credible new biopic.
Without her naming the production it is likely to be 'Last Train to Memphis' which is in pre-production for Fox 2000 with rumoured ('Marley'/'Last King of Scotland') director Kevin MacDonald. Based on the 1995 Peter Guralnick biography, the film chronicles Presley’s early years and his transformation from a high school kid to an overnight sensation credited with ushering in a radical new era in music.
Mick Jagger and Victoria Pearman will produce through their Jagged Films banner along with Steven Bing, who will produce through his Shangri-La shingle. John Fusco is adapting the script.
Jagger has been championing musical biopics lately, clearly a natural fit for the seasoned rocker and he’s also producing a James Brown biopic starring Chadwick Boseman.
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Pre-Sale Tickets for "ELVIS PRESLEY – ON STAGE" in UK: While EIN broke the news that the upcoming "Elvis Presley - On Stage" 2014 European tour would not feature any of the TCB Band or Elvis' musicians (see below) EPE has now offered Pre-sale tickets for keen UK fans. EPE note..
.. In celebration of Elvis’ recording of “That’s All Right” in 1954 and the 60th Anniversary of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Graceland and Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. will proudly present "Elvis Presley - On Stage" in 2014.
The all new "Elvis Presley - On Stage" music experience will kick off a 23-date-tour of the United Kingdom starting in April 2014 and continue through the end of May. Featuring a hot studio band and backup singers, the 60th Anniversary of Rock ‘n’ Roll celebration will go on the road to Europe. Following the worldwide success of the stage production,
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Elvis Presley In Concert, which featured Elvis’ original band and singers, this new show is designed for all Elvis fans past, present and future.
Using the latest technology, Elvis performs via state-of-the art video screens singing lead vocals backed by a live band, singers and an orchestra. Together, this multi-media creation puts the audience inside an Elvis Presley concert presented exactly like one of his classic live performances in a Las Vegas showroom. The contemporary staging and overall production create the illusion that Elvis is on stage for his finest concert performances.
There is a pre-sale for tickets go HERE to Elvis.com. - SEE TOUR DATES BELOW
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ELVIS IN CONCERT - 2014 UK TOUR DATES
Wed 30 Apr 2014 SHEFFIELD City Hall
Thu 01 May 2014 NEWCASTLE City Hall
Fri 02 May 2014 DUNDEE Caird Hall
Sat 03 May 2014 EDINBURGH Playhouse
Sun 04 May 2014 GLASGOW Clyde Auditorium
Mon 05 May 2014 LIVERPOOL Philharmonic
Wed 07 May 2014 PRESTON Guild Hall
Thu 08 May 2014 NOTTINGHAM Royal Concert Hall
Fri 09 May 2014 IPSWICH Regent Theatre
Sat 10 May 2014 BRIGHTON Centre
(Thanks to Elvis Matters for the dates)
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Sun 11 May 2014 PLYMOUTH Pavilion
Tue 13 May 2014 BRISTOL Colston Hall
Wed 14 May 2014 SOUTHEND Cliffs Pavilion
Thu 15 May 2014 BOURNEMOUTH BIC
Fri 16 May 2014 CARDIFF Motorpoint Arena
Sat 17 May 2014 MANCHESTER Bridgewater Hall
Sun 18 May 2014 MILTON KEYNES Theatre
Tue 20 May 2014 YORK Barbican
Wed 21 May 2014 LEICESTER De Montfort Hall
Thu 22 May 2014 OXFORD New Theatre
Fri 23 May 2014 BIRMINGHAM Symphony Hall
Sat 24 May 2014 LONDON Hammersmith Apollo
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