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'Elvis The Man & His Music' #104 Out Now: The new issue of EIN's favourite Elvis magazine is out now.
In the June Issue:
- The Sun 45s - Original Pressings & Variations
- Remembering Madison - Working Security in ‘76 & ‘77
- The Denver Connection Part 3 - Ron Pietrafeso interview
- Talkin’ ‘bout Rock n Roll - The Hillbilly Cat Speaks!
- CD & Book Reviews
- Readers’ letters
and lots of other good stuff!
- Click here to purchase this great magazine directly from EMM.
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Elvis Week Tickets Now on General Sale: Elvis Week tickets are now available to the general public for Elvis Week 2014 in Memphis August 9-17. Below are the highlights..
- The Candlelight Vigil, the cornerstone event, will begin with the traditional opening ceremony on August 15, at 8:30 p.m at Graceland’s front gates.
- Elvis A Cappella: A Tribute to the King, a first-ever event this year will be presented at the Elvis Week Main Stage. - August 14 & 15
- "Elvis: That’s The Way It Is" – Special Edition, an exclusive screening world premiere of Warner Bros’ newly-remastered version at the Orpheum Theatre. - August 16.
- The Memphis Boys Salute - at the Elvis Week Main Stage will celebrate the 45th anniversary of Elvis’ acclaimed recording sessions at American Sound Studios - August 13.
- Conversations on Elvis, one of the most popular Elvis Week events, returns this year to the Elvis Week Main Stage. - August 15.
- The Official Elvis Insiders Event will feature special segments that highlight various aspects of Elvis’ life and career. - August 14
- The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest returns for the eighth year with over 20 competitors from around the world. The Finals are on August 14. |
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- Elvis Gospel Celebration - the special close to Elvis Week - August 17
Go HERE to EPE's Schedule of Events. EIN's Sanja Meegin will be there to report all the stories
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Elvis Estate Drops Suit Against Beretta: The Elvis estate voluntarily dismissed its civil suit against the Beretta gun company on May 29.
Written in the court document closing the case is a one-sentence explanation: “EPE Inc gives notice that it dismisses this action with prejudice because the dispute giving rise to the filing of a civil action has been settled.”
No word yet how the case was settled.
The estate filed suit against Fabbrica d’Armi Pietro Beretta S.pA. in April, claiming that the Italian gun company used the Elvis Presley’s likeness to promote new shotguns in an advertising campaign.
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Elvis wearing his rhinestone-studded jumpsuit, a shooting vest and ear protection while wielding dual finger guns, and is accompanied by the caption, “The new legend in clay shooting … Highest-level performance to shoot like a star.”
Additionally, at press events Beretta had Elvis impersonators appear, perform and greet gun enthusiasts, and in some cases the company had the impersonators pose with weapons.
Perhaps there are more profitable behind-the-scenes deals being made.
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Bid opening delayed for Elvis Presley Trail: The project designed to open up a new pathway from downtown Tupelo to the Elvis Presley birthplace moves forward but with a slight delay.
The bid opening was to take place Thursday morning, but it is now postponed until June 5.
The Elvis Presley Birthplace Trail project includes a beautification effort which begins at Green Street and continues to Veterans Boulevard.
When finished, the project will include roadway and bridge widening, curbs, sidewalks, striping and new traffic signals.
Potential bidders, both prime contractors and subcontractors, asked for extensions to get more quotes on materials.
"Hopefully, the result will be a better bid for the city's behalf - a lower bid where it will come in for a better price for our taxpayers," said Tupelo Mayor Jason Shelton.
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First-Ever “Graceland Auction" at Elvis week 2014: For the first time ever Graceland will be hosting its auction of genuine Elvis artifacts during Elvis Week in Memphis this August. This unprecedented “Auction at Graceland” will be the first auction of a limited number of Elvis artifacts authenticated by the archivists at Graceland, and the first-ever to take place at Graceland. The auction is scheduled for Thursday, August 14, 2014, with fans and private collectors from around the world expected to participate onsite and online. Graceland also announced the launch of Graceland Authentication, a new professional service for private Elvis Presley collectors, who can now have their artifacts authenticated and appraised by the highly-experienced archive staff at Graceland.
The Elvis Week auction will feature a number of rare and exceptional artifacts from the collection of Greg Page, founding member of The Wiggles and one of the world’s biggest and well-known Elvis Presley collectors, as well as items from other
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private collectors. Graceland’s exhaustive authentication process for the auction will set a new “Gold Standard” for pop culture artifact authentication, ensuring that every Elvis item is the real thing. All of the items in the auction will be offered from third-party collectors and none of the items included in the auction will come from the treasured Graceland Archives. The mansion and all artifacts in the Graceland Archives continue to be owned by Lisa Marie Presley and are not for sale.
Jack Soden, EPE CEO noted, “Throughout the years, fans and collectors have come to us with amazing Elvis artifacts, asking us to authenticate their items. We’ve also seen Elvis memorabilia sold at auctions, which were not properly authenticated. We’re pleased that Graceland now has the staffing and infrastructure to evaluate these artifacts, determine if they are, in fact, actual Elvis items."
Go HERE to find out more and to be included in the first-ever Elvis Week auction. (News, Source;EPE/ElvisInfoNet) |
UPDATED - El Gamble - the Passing of a Legend - Australia's "Voice of Elvis" and rock 'n' roll star has "left the building": EIN is very sad to report that after a long illness, the legendary El Gamble passed away last week, aged 66. The term legend should never be used lightly and in El Gamble’s case it certainly isn’t! Apart from his record breaking Elvis show, El Gamble worked with many of Australia’s and a number of the world’s greatest performers, including John Farnham, Johnny Devlin, Digger Revell, Kamahl, Kylie Minogue, (being fired by Australia’s King of Rock ‘n’ Roll) Johnny O’Keefe and (almost working with) the legendary Sir Tom Jones.
100,000 Australian El Gamble Fans Can’t Be Wrong! El Gamble was the original Australian Elvis tribute artist back in 1977 and after Elvis' death he went on the road to perform his The Life and Times of Elvis Presley tour to more than 100,000 fans in nearly 300 “sold out” shows!
While his later years were afflicted by a rare motor neurone disease this didn't stop El making a "Comeback" in Parkes in 2006 which rejuvenated his career. EIN pays tribute to one of Australia's musical greats:
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'Elvis: That's The Way It Is' New Deluxe Sony Box-Set: With still no official announcement rumours abound that Sony will release an 8 CD and 2 DVD Deluxe box-set of 'Elvis : That's The Way It Is' this August. The DVDs will be the same as the Warners' TTWII 2-DVD set while the CDs will contain some previously unreleased concerts and some newly remastered concerts. Fans have long awaited an audio upgrade of Elvis' "Best Concert" August 12th Midnight Show 1970 - which will be the icing on the cake.
The set should include
CD1 ‘That's The Way It Is’ - Original Album
CD2 August 10 Opening Show - (FTD One Night In Vegas)
CD3 August 11 DS - Unreleased
CD4 August 11 MS - (BMG Live In Las Vegas box-set)
CD5 August 12 DS - Unreleased
CD6 August 12 MS - (BMG 30th Anniv box-set)
CD7 August 13 DS - (FTD The Wonder Of You)
CD8 Rehearsals - (BMG 30th Anniv box-set)
Note that the contents have not been confirmed as yet.
Release Date 4 August 2014- Priced at around US$200
Elvis Matters have posted this possible SONY promo pic-
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Elvis' Tooth Lost In The Post: A postal mix up means Elvis' crown which has been touring the UK and was expected at the Appledore Cosmetic Dental Clinic has gone missing. Staff are speculating Elvis' tooth may have been returned to sender after a postal mix up this morning.
Dentists expecting to spend the day celebrating the arrival of the King's crown had a nasty surprise when they discovered the parcel was not what they were expecting.
Staff at Appledore Cosmetic Dental Clinic in Forest Road, Binfield had planned their day around the arrival of a dental crown worn by Elvis Presley. However, when they opened the parcel they discovered nothing but dental equipment. Owner, Dr Teresa Day said: "Elvis is in the building but his tooth is missing.
"We're all dressed up as Elvis, we've still got Elvis music playing and we're still doing the free mouth cancer screening."
The event was planned to draw attention to mouth cancer and the surgery has offered free screenings worth £65 to anyone who comes in dressed as Elvis.
The crown was made for the rock and roll star by former Memphis dentist Henry J Weiss, Elvis' dentist until 1971, and called it 'the King's crown'
It was bought at auction by Canadian Michael Zuk for £6,500.
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'Bossa Nova Baby: Party Album' European version: Just when you think SONY has created a funky new cover for a party album (see below), they then come up with a crappy "K-Tel" type design for the "Bossa Nova Baby: The Ultimate Elvis Presley Party Album" European version! What were they thinking?
The European version features nine extra tracks, but then they totally dilute the content with rubbish like 'Stop, Look and Listen', 'Adam and Evil', 'What a Wonderful Life' and 'Girl Happy'. These are songs that will not be making GenZ dance across the floor - sometimes Less really is More!
Tracklist:1. Bossa Nova Baby - Viva Mix, 2. A Little Less Conversation - JXL Radio Edit Remix, 3. Burning Love - Viva Mix, 4. (Let's Have A) Party, 5. Jailhouse Rock,
6. Guitar Man, 7. King Creole - Viva Mix, 8. Viva Las Vegas, 9. What a Wonderful Life, 10. A Big Hunk O' Love, 11. Follow That Dream, 12. Rubberneckin' - Paul Oakenfold Remix, 13. Got a Lot O' Livin' to Do!, 14. Good Rockin' Tonight, 15. Little Sister, 16. Girl Happy, 17. Stop, Look and Listen, 18. Adam and Evil,
19. Down in the Alley, 20. Big Boss Man, 21. Too Much Monkey Business, 22. Patch It Up, 23. Mystery Train / Tiger Man, 24. Suspicious Minds
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'That's the Way It Is' Legacy 2CD Set: It seems that although 2014 is supposed to be a celebration of Elvis and the "60th Anniversary of the Birth of Rock'n'Roll", SONY have instead decided to celebrate the 44th Anniversary of 'That's the Way It Is'!
Not only is the Warners Deluxe BluRay DVD Digibook movie being released, as well as the "Deluxe" 8 CD, 2 DVD set also being rumoured - but the two-CD 'That's the Way It Is' Legacy release has also been noted on amazon.
FTD of course released their version back in 2008 so one wonders what RCA/Legacy are going to include on the "General Public" Legacy version.
Release date August 5, SONY are yet to confirm content
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"The Complete Candid & Home Movies Anthology – Vol. 3, The 70s" DVD: Out now is the last volume in the three volumes of the 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 intimate 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 remastered footage.
Volume 3 - The Seventies includes, The Concert Years, New Challenges, Karate Footage, rare footage such as Elvis walking out of the shop August 1974, and much more. Also including 19 minutes extra bonus footage.:
Running time: 2 hours 31 minutes.
EIN Notes - From the dodgy sounding bootleg "Roar" label, it is a shame that the main cover photo is of Elvis in the sixties. Ridiculous. Sack the designer.
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'Scotty Moore and the Guitar That Changed the World': Today is the last chance to hear the BBC radio programme about Scotty Moore. As part of the most amazing musical adventure of modern times Scotty pioneered the role of guitar in pop music with searing solos that inspired and influenced generations of guitar heroes.
To mark the 60th anniversary of the first time that Scotty recorded with Elvis at the legendary Sun Studios in Memphis, Chris Isaak journeyed to Memphis to meet Scotty and find out more about the man who has played on more hits than any other guitarist.
Back in the studio where the Elvis legend began, Scotty tells Chris how he and bass player Bill Black recorded the song 'That's All Right' with Elvis in 1954 and unwittingly sparked a revolution that changed music forever. As well as being Elvis's guitarist Scotty was also his first manager and was with Elvis every step of the way as his career flourished.
Scotty's was highly influential both in his style of playing and the fact
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that he became the first rock 'n' roll lead guitarist. In the 50's artistes like Ike Turner, Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley and BB King played their own lead guitar parts, but Elvis left lead duties to Scotty, who became an inspiration to countless guitarists that followed.
As The Rolling Stone's Keith Richards explains to Chris in this programme, "Everyone else wanted to be Elvis, I wanted to be Scotty.". ?
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Elvis Presley's hair used to write his 'last song'!: Will the craziness ever stop? Now Elvis' "last song" has supposedly been written by a scientist armed with a computer and a lock of Elvis' hair. Stuart Mitchell was chosen by Rolling Stone magazine to produce the unique musical score using the DNA profile from a lock of Elvis’ iconic quiff. The result was immortalised in a short documentary starring Stuart, 53, shown at the Cannes Film Festival.
Stuart, from Musselburgh, East Lothian, has a worldwide reputation for turning DNA copy numbers into music.
He first gained recognition with a composition based on the Da Vinci Code, the symbols hidden in Rosslyn chapel, near Edinburgh.
He and his music teacher dad Thomas, 82, worked out that sculptures in the chapel related to musical notes.
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new tune. "I was delighted to be asked to bring Elvis back to life because he is the biggest musical celebrity in the world and loved by millions.
"It was a poignant moment when I received Elvis’s DNA code from the lab carrying out the test. "There were tears in my eyes when I heard what a beautiful melody his DNA had. The sound is not at all rock and roll. It’s almost like a simple lullaby.
"What makes the project extra special for me is that people around the world will be able to hear and use Elvis’ DNA music for free. If they make any money from it, if it is used in a hit record, for example, it can be donated to the foundation set up by Elvis to help homeless kids."
He first heard DNA being used to make music in 2002 and started his own firm, DNA Music, nine years ago.
Go HERE to YouTube to hear the story and how to download the sound of Elvis' DNA
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"1956 - One Night with The King" : La Crescent resident Shirley Hart was fortunate enough in May 1956 to visit and have her photo taken with Elvis Presley when he performed at the Mary E. Sawyer Auditorium in La Crosse.
On the face of it, it could be any young couple from 1956, except it isn’t and that’s obvious from the moment you see it. Hart, clinging close to the man she’s crazy about, looks like many other young ladies of her days, except she’s slightly nervous and clearly happy.
The man, after all, is Elvis Presley.
Taken on a warm night on May 14, 1956, before he was crowned the king of rock ‘n’ roll, Hart unaccountably found herself backstage with the icon when he performed two concerts at the Mary E. Sawyer Auditorium in La Crosse.
"Elvis wasn’t at all what he was like from reading the papers. He was very quiet and very nice. We talked for an hour about everything," Hart said.
She then watched him perform from backstage.
That nice and quiet boy turned into a hip-swiveling sensation when he stepped into the light and in front of an adoring crowd.
She cared enough to write an essay — now long gone — expressing why she loved the singer and that got her elected president of the local Elvis fan club.
But that’s not what got her backstage.
The other man in the photo, the avuncular man with the striped tie, got her backstage. He was Lindy Shannon, a popular deejay and radio personality at the time, and Hart said he arranged the special honor.
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J Edgar Hoover to plead for his removal from the city, but La Crosse Tribune accounts from those two nights depict an auditorium packed with thousands of screaming fans. They tried everything and anything to get a glimpse of the star, and newspaper coverage implied what a big deal it was to be there.
Caught forever, hand on her hip, herself an icon of an entire generation of excitable young fans, was it really as thrilling as the black-and-white footage would have us believe? "More!" she said.
By Ryan Stotts for the Houston County News
Thanks to Mister Moon of the great FECC MB.
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'Elvis: That's The Way It Is' New Deluxe Sony Box-Set: Breaking News - rumours abound that Sony will release an 8 CD and 2 DVD Deluxe box-set of 'Elvis : That's The Way It Is' this August. The DVDs will be the same as the Warners' TTWII 2-DVD set while the CDs will contain some previously unreleased concerts and some newly remastered concerts. Fans have long awaited an audio upgrade of Elvis' "Best Concert" August 12th Midnight Show 1970 - which will be the icing on the cake.
The set should include
CD1 ‘That's The Way It Is’ - Original Album
CD2 August 10 Opening Show - (FTD One Night In Vegas)
CD3 August 11 DS - Unreleased
CD4 August 11 MS - (BMG Live In Las Vegas box-set)
CD5 August 12 DS - Unreleased
CD6 August 12 MS - (BMG 30th Anniv box-set)
CD7 August 13 DS - (FTD The Wonder Of You)
CD8 Rehearsals - (BMG 30th Anniv box-set)
Note that the contents have not been confirmed as yet.
Release Date 4 August 2014
Priced at around US$200
- The official cover has not been annolunced -
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Sonny Burgess Talks Elvis: In a recent Washington Times article rockabilly guitarist Sonny Burgess told the story of seeing Elvis perform live for the first time.
The Newport, Louisiana, native worked with legendary artists such as Elvis, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison and Conway Twitty, among many others. While Burgess' career spans 50 years, playing for millions of fans with hundreds of musicians and bands, one artist stands out the most.
The nightclub in Jackson County was filled with anticipation. Even a seasoned musician like Sonny Burgess knew the vibe in the club was different that night.
"Elvis Presley stepped onto the stage. The band started to play. His hips began to move. He sang 'Good Rockin' Tonight' and before he was done, the crowd was whirled into a frenzy. Boy, Elvis was different, as soon as he walked into the building you could feel his energy. He had the looks, the songs and the charisma. Whatever a star has, he had it - more than anyone else."
When Burgess got out of his Army stint in 1954 the rock ‘n’ roll era was dawning and Northeast Arkansas, especially Newport and Jackson County, served as the music movement’s cradle.
The best acts performed at the Bob Kings, The Silver Moon and Porky’s Roof Top Club. Law enforcement turned a blind eye to gambling in the clubs which allowed owners to pay the musicians
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more than they earned in Memphis or Little Rock.
Burgess and his bandmates formed the Moonlighters, and they opened for Elvis at least four times. The band expanded and became The Pacers in 1955. At the behest of Elvis, the group went to Memphis and recorded several songs, including "Red Headed Woman," for famed producer Sam Phillips.
The Pacers recorded several songs during that era, but the band never rose to the heights of Elvis and the others. Burgess said he made one mistake that affected his career. "I should have left Newport," he said. "I should have went to New York or Los Angeles. But I stayed in Newport."
Through the years Burgess has been inducted into numerous musical hall of fames and played in venues all over the world. The Pacers re-formed and play together often.
Burgess still plays to large crowds to this day. He recently returned from a gig in Las Vegas and will play at a number of festivals and events this summer, he said.
In the fall he’ll return to Europe, he said. "I love to play," he said. "I’m going to do it until I can’t."
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'On A Winning Streak!' New Import CD: Out soon from Straight Arrow is the 3CD set "On A Winning Streak" - From "booth tapes Vol.4"featuring three strong shows as recorded on February 17 (DS + MS) and 18 (DS), 1973… which means that all of it was recorded within a day. This release documents what a strain it was on Elvis’ creativity and general well-being to be performing under such a tight schedule for a whole month, but it also shows how well he actually coped under the circumstances. All three shows are tight, lively and entertaining, and you can really hear that the whole room was buzzing with excitement at his shows. All three shows are well-paced, featuring a solid selection of concert favorites as well as songs from the recent ‘Aloha From Hawaii’ television special. Elvis is clearly enjoying the interaction with his fans, and there is plenty of that here. Interestingly, he momentarily loses his patience with one loud fan, though he later says that he was "just kidding".
A fascinating release, featuring all three shows in surprisingly good audience recorded sound: in fact, these recordings are amongst the
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finest audience recorded shows out there. Everything can be heard clearly, including all of Elvis’ comments, and the well-balanced and crisp live sound on these recording will make you feel like you are right there in the showroom enjoying the King in person. These tapes were recently rediscovered, we believe that you will agree with us that this is a great find and a real must, and not just for the hardcore collector.
Go here to 2014 All CD Release News for full tracklist and details
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'Ultimate Elvis' Erik Lorentzen Interview: Following the recent exciting announcement that Erik Lorentzen will soon be publishing 'Ultimate Elvis: The Complete and Definitive Recording Sessions', a strictly limited and numbered three-volume set, Paul Richardson (of Elvis: The Man and His Music) caught up with Erik to find out more about this new release.
Find out..
- How long has this project been in the making?
- How are the books going to be presented?
- What about the content and some of the surprises you’re making available?
- The 2,000 photos?
- Do you have any new session-related images?
Go here for the Interview and Preview pages
(Interview, Source;EL/ElvisInfoNet)
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Is this the worst Elvis book release of 2014?
On Tour with Elvis: The Excitement of Being On The Road With “The King” (Book Review): The title starts the hype. The book introduction escalates the reader's anticipation, and Amazon UK's book description promises 'extreme detail'!
Despite its misleading rhetorical promise, On Tour with Elvis fails badly in delivering narrative substance to support its claims.
EIN's Nigel Patterson lets loose on what he regards as not only being one of the worst Elvis book releases of all-time, but (to date) the worst Elvis book release of 2014! (Book Review, Source: EIN)
Read Nigel's full review
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ASK Marty Lacker!: Today Marty talks about....
Elvis and Brendan Boyer
Elvis and meeting Tommy Steele in London
Did Elvis have two face-lifts and a nose job in the mid 1970s?
Red West, James Burton - who was the real friend?
Have the Memphis Mafia, or Lisa, reached out to each other?
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'ELVIS – Let It Rock!' New Import: Gravelroad Music announces their latest upcoming release. 'ELVIS – Let It Rock! The complete closing show of February 23, 1971. This is the fourth deluxe digipack CD and last of our highly sought after series LAS VEGAS JAN/FEB 1971 engagement. Just like the previous 3 CDs in limited pressing.
Includes twenty-two color photos of the same show and a beautiful and rare poster as a centerfold are used to make this a fabulous package Elvis 1971 style!
Audio has been restored to a more balanced sound and the missing rare first live version of "Help me make it through the night" is also included!
We believe our four releases have captured Elvis at his best!
In Vegas 1971, Great sound, Quality photos, Strong in-depth liner notes
About the show, the quality of performing is truly excellent, Elvis is committed to give an excellent show. Less talkative between songs until the last part of the show, where he start to talk and surprises us with his very first known performance of "Help Me Make It Through The Night", which he will record only a little while later that same year.
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Elvis Still Very Collectable: With Elvis fans getting older and many of them selling off their prize collections, people wonder whether Elvis is still as collectable as before. Well the nice surprise is that Elvis' 'Concho' jumpsuit jumped up 97% in value at the recent Julien's Auctions. (see story below)
While the Beatles got the top spot, Elvis Presley's 'Choncho' jumpsuit saw a fantastic increase on estimate at Julien's Auctions this weekend, proving The King's memorabilia remains in high demand.
The jumpsuit, so-called due to the concho ring fasteners, was valued at $80,000-100,000, though bidders boosted it to $197,000 - a 97% increase.
Elvis can be seen wearing the suit on stage in Las Vegas in the MGM documentary Elvis: That's the Way It Is (MGM, 1970), and is also known as "The Way It Is" jumpsuit. It was also worn during a 1971 gig in Lake Tahoe, where Presley donned a gorilla mask.
The suit was accompanied by two letters of authenticity.
Elvis' jumpsuits are the top-selling items of his memorabilia, with his Peacock jumpsuit selling for $300,000 in 2008
An Elvis stage-played Martin acoustic guitar made $44,800, while a TCB necklace presented to Dr Nick, Elvis' personal physician, made $35,200.
Perhaps the most significant Elvis item in the sale was the original contract between the singer and his notorious manager Colonel Tom Parker, which achieved a 284% increase on its $25,000 high estimate to sell for $96,000.
Go here to Paul Fraser Collectibles for more info
(News, Source;ElvisInfoNet)
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'Viva Las Vegas' 50 Years Ago: It's the story of a guy, a girl and the coolest city in the world. And, hard as it is to believe, it was released 50 years ago, May 20th 1964.
"Viva Las Vegas" the 1964 musical directed by George Sidney and starring Ann-Margret and Elvis Presley, is considered by aficionados of Elvis'
cinematic oeuvre to be one of the best, if not the best, film he ever made.
"Viva Las Vegas" has it all. A kinetic, frenetic look at Las Vegas at its hippest. Ann-Margret, the only leading lady who ever could match Elvis'
charisma and smoldering sensuality on screen. A score that spawned a song that everybody knows, every band covers and nobody can get out of their heads once he hears it.
Unlike Elvis' other lightweight sixties movies, award-winning director George Sidney created a classic.
Corinne Sidney, George Sidney's widow, recalls, too, that the director was very close friends with her first husband, Jack Entratter, and the Sands executive encouraged Sidney to make a movie that would show off Las Vegas.
"George loved Las Vegas," she says, "and he said, 'Why not?' "
Studio executives had told Sidney that the way to put Elvis' cinematic career back on track would be to "pump up the production values" and give Elvis a leading woman. It was George who said, 'Get Ann-Margret'.
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talent and reputation, there was no contest.
"Viva Las Vegas" takes full advantage of the lights and color of the Strip and the city's resorts, but also shows off Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, Mount Charleston and other parts of the city. Clark says Sidney also tweaked the structure of the traditional movie musical for the film.
And that song? Written by Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman, "Viva Las Vegas," released as the B-side of "What'd I Say" from the film's soundtrack, became a classic, covered by everybody from Bruce Springsteen to the Dead Kennedys.
"Viva Las Vegas" was released on May 20, 1964, and was around the 14th top money-earner of 1964 worldwide. By the end of 1964, the move was the 11th top earner in the USA, outranking The Beatles "A Hard Day's Night" and becoming Elvis' highest grossing film ever.
George Sidney died May 5, 2002, but Corinne Sidney is reminded regularly how enduringly popular "Viva Las Vegas" is.
"I get a residual every month," she says with a laugh. "I must get five dollars every month. And, I get fan letters to George."
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New 'Viva Las Vegas' Photos on new BluRay?: The highlight of the Memphis 2014 Elvis Birthday Fan Club meet-up was the short video of the new pictures found from the set of "Viva Las Vegas." Archives manager Angie Marchese noted that she had the job of going through the photos for the 50th Anniversary of "Viva Las Vegas". She said she expected to find about 2,000 never-before-seen pictures and instead she found 6,000 photos! At the event she presented a sneak preview together in a video on the big screen with "Viva Las Vegas" playing in the background. They were super pictures, plenty of them unreleased and new to everyone. Some real treasures. Later on Angie Marchese told EIN that she was talking to Warner about working with them on the new 50th Anniversary release. Elvis and Ann-Margret both looked so good hopefully these unpublished photos are part of the new BluRay release.
EIN has contacted EPE for confirmation.
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Bill ‘Superfoot’ Wallace Talks Elvis: American martial arts man Bill ‘Superfoot’ Wallace, who was Presley’s bodyguard and personal trainer, was recently in Scotland and talked all about his times with the King.
Mr Wallace, 68, was visiting the Scottish Taekwondo Academy.
"Elvis was a wonderful person, a nice guy. It was fun working out with him too but you couldn’t hit him too hard. He was very good at martial arts, he worked out very hard. I can’t think of a better person to publicise martial arts!
He could crack the jokes like the rest of us but he had a temper.
"I remember he bought a 1974 Pantera, an Italian sports car, and he asked us to go along to see it. It wouldn’t start and he jumped out and came back and emptied a 45 automatic pistol into it — it still didn’t start - It was hilarious."
Bill (shown right with Elvis) revealed that Elvis’ favourite song at the time was 'Unchained Melody' and after he and wife Priscilla parted, he
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used to listen to 'Climb Every Mountain'. (EIN, really??!)
"He gave me a station wagon in 1975. I kept it for a year, but then I traded it in. And when I became world champion in 1974 he gave me a motorcycle."
Bill, who still has some cherished photographs given to him by the singer, spoke of his shock when he learned that Elvis had died.
"My wife and me were taking a vacation and an Elvis song was playing on the car radio. I turned the channel and another Elvis song was playing. I knew something was wrong. I called Graceland and his cousin, who was his gatekeeper, told me he had died that morning."
"He was a boy from Tupelo Mississippi, he was doing something that nobody else did, you didn’t have an Elvis Presley before that. It was like the Beatles in England."
You can go here for the full telegraph story.
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New Ad Features 'Bossa Nova Baby': A new Heineken television spot features a young man on a unique journey, set to Elvis' 'Bossa Nova Baby'. The song sets the tone for a glimpse of a single man's journey to find a mysterious woman.
Written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, the song was recorded for Elvis' 1963 film "Fun in Acapulco" and reached #8 on the Billboard Hot 100 Pop Chart.
The new advert is fun, catchy and being broadcast worldwide.
CLICK HERE to watch on YouTube
The song and advert is cleverly tied in with the recently announced Elvis ‘Bossa Nova Baby’ Party album (see below)
(News, Source;EPE/ElvisInfoNet)
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'Bossa Nova Baby: The Ultimate Elvis Party Album' New CD: Out next month a fabulous looking new compilation from SONY. While recent general compilations have featured the usual greatest hits selections, this time SONY have come up with a different theme with 'Bossa Nova Baby' and 'King Creole' being two of the better tracks from "Viva Elvis". (Shame they missed out the 'Blue Suede Shoes' Viva Mix).
The front cover is a gem, nice to see 'Down In The Alley' and 'Good Rockin' Tonight' on the tracklist and a budget price of only $14.
1. Bossa Nova Baby (Viva Mix),
2. A Little Less Conversation (JXL Radio Edit Remix),
3. Burning Love (Viva Mix),
4. (Let's Have A) Party
5. Jailhouse Rock,
6. Guitar Man,
7. King Creole (Viva Mix),
8. Viva Las Vegas,
9. A Big Hunk O' Love,
10. Rubberneckin' (Paul Oakenfold Remix)
11. Little Sister,
12. Good Rockin' Tonight, 13. Got A Lot O' Livin' To Do! 14. Down In The Alley, 15. Suspicious Minds
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- - - - 1,000 new members joined Elvis Info Network's Rare Elvis Photos Facebook in just two weeks - - - - the fastest growing Elvis facebook group around! |
EIN's Rare Elvis Photos Facebook page now with over 6000 members - including several of Elvis' own friends and colleagues
So Elvis fans don't miss out on these rare and exciting photographs - from EIN's V-P Sanja Meegin.
Now with over thousands of great photos and with more added every day – including YouTube footage.
Click here to access our Facebook - Elvis Information Network group.
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Jack Soden talks Graceland Guest House: The resort-style Guest House at Graceland is a $70 million project whose still-tentative plans include not only a restaurant and sports lounge with the 450 rooms, but also a performance center and meeting rooms.
The plan is to start site work later in June or early July, with a ceremonial groundbreaking during Elvis Week in August and a 12-month construction period.
"That’s a really ambitious construction schedule," EPE CEO Jack Soden told local residents, "But it’s the goal right now. After waiting for years and years this will take Graceland to a higher level."
It would be the third-largest hotel in the city, and Soden said it has been on Graceland’s list since the mansion opened for tours in the early 1980s and he became CEO.
The new hotel eventually will replace the Heartbreak Hotel on the west side of Elvis Presley Boulevard, currently EPE's only hotel in the area. "We’ll keep the Heartbreak Hotel functioning until the new hotel opens, after that, the Heartbreak Hotel will probably be taken down, due to its age it is unfeasible to renovate."
The plaza directly across the boulevard from the mansion will also probably see some changes over the years as it is updated one piece at a time.
Memphis City Council member Harold Collins, who represents the area and has spearheaded the $43 million in streetscape improvements.
Soden said the plan for the hotel site is to keep the trees and add more, with the hotel itself set back from the street at about the same distance as neighboring Graceland.
"It is truly intended to be a resort. We intend to try to save every single tree that we can, and it is about making your houses on Old Hickory even prettier," he said. The properties on Old Hickory are also zoned residential with covenants that prohibit the zoning from being changed. see plan below
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'Elvis On Air- Live from Memphis to Paris' New CD: The Bootleg Series presents "Elvis On Air - Live from Memphis to Paris". A collection of radio broadcasts from 1954 to 1960 to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of Elvis’ first recording "That’s All Right, Mama", including historic, rare and unreleased recordings.
Including:
- 2 CD'S / 56 tracks!
- News reports from ELVIS in CANADA (1957)
- Elvis in Detroit (1957)
- Elvis in Paris interview (1959)
- Dewey Phillips (the first disc jockey to play Elvis) live from Memphis!
- 12 pages booklet with photos and recording information.
Free Limited Edition Poster With Each CD!
Go here to EIN's 2014 All CD Release News for full tracklist and details
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Priscilla working on a Broadway show about her life: Under the can-this-really-be-true news section: Priscilla Presley revealed in an interview with George Klein on Sirius Elvis radio that she is currently working on a Broadway show about her fascinating life.
Priscilla didn't reveal many details but she did say that she was working on a musical about her life focusing on her teenage years and how she met Elvis! Presley explained that she is working with a talented female writer in bringing the story to life. No word on when this production will launch.
In the interview she also confirmed that she will be returning to her role as the wicked Queen in the UK 2014 pantomime 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' as EIN revealed bacxk in March 2014.
She also said that due to good responses she is also planning a second edition of her recent book with photographer Christopher Ameruoso "Shades of Elvis".
(News, Source;AP/ElvisInfoNet)
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'A Man At The Top' new Import Vinyl / DVD: The VV label will be soon release "A Man At The Top!" featuring the complete live soundboard recording on August 10th 1970 Las Vegas opening show. The double vinyl will be accompanied with a DVD with the best video possible of the show . After the success of the first four releases We decided: to give you more.….. so we decided to not only bring you the best audio , but also the best video quality possible.
The producers are aware of the fact that the opening 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 heavy vinyl set. At the same moment FOR THE FIRST TIME as bonus will be included a DVD OF THE SHOW giving to this release the status of "UNIQUE". (EIN notes that this DVD has been previously released on International's 'TTWII The Complete Works')
"A Man At The Top" wants to give you a unique perspective of the man and his music during this August 1970. This will be the first STEP of a wider project, in fact the producers’ intention is to accompanied this |
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'Alternate Love letters' and 'I Can Help' New Import CDS: Two new CD releases "Alternate Love Letters" & "I Can Help the 30th anniversary" have been announced but not by any reputable import label and they look like they contain nothing that hasn’t been released before.
The promo blurb states....
'The Alternate Love letters From Elvis'
- features various undubbed and overdubbed masters plus a few live performances.
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'Elvis I Can Help – 30th Anniversary Album'
This year it’s 30 years ago that the compilation album ‘I CAN HELP AND OTHER GREAT HITS' was released in the UK. It was one of the most successful Elvis albums of the early 1980’s. It was even released on picture disc and on single ( both ‘I Can Help’ and ‘Green Green Grass Of Home’ housed in a poster bag ) Strangely enough it was never released on CD. We are proud to present the entire album on CD for the first time, including some very hard to find bonus selections including the unreleased 12" version of I Can Help.
Housed in a stunning 3 panel digipack (with UNSEEN photo’s of Elvis from the mid 1970’s) this is a real ‘must have’ for all Elvis CD and photo collectors.
Go here to EIN's 2014 All CD Release News for full tracklist and details
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Elvis Jumpsuit, Contract, Guitar & More for Auction: Today Julien’s Auctions returns again to New York for the music memorabilia auction of the year at the Hard later Rock Cafe in Times Square. Go in person and on line for an incomparable auction of items from The Beatles, Elvis Presley and all of the icons of music past and present.
Julien’s has assembled an extensive collection of Elvis Presley items that will be offered for sale. Among them is a stage worn jumpsuit, signed pieces, as well as Elvis Presley’s personal and gifted jewelry.
The auction includes.
Elvis "Concho" Jumpsuit (shown right)
Elvis Presley's white "Concho" jumpsuit, from the documentary Elvis: That's the Way It Is. Label on interior reads "IC Costume Co./ Hollywood, California." Accompanied by two letters of authenticity, the first from Bill Belew who states that this is one of two jumpsuits he made in this style. The second letter is from Shelia Ryan Caan, the former girlfriend of Elvis to whom he gifted the jumpsuit.
Estimate: $80,000 - $100,000
- Elvis' contract with Colonel Tom Parker.
The agreement between Presley and his ruthless manager, Colonel Tom Parker, signed at Sun Records' studio in Memphis, Tennessee, came just before the singer rocketed to international superstardom.
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last until Presley's death, and which was heavily criticised when investigations into the star's estate began.
Estimate: $15,000 - $25,000
- Elvis Presley Gold Coin Ring (right)
An 1853 U.S. Gold Liberty $2.50 coin, surrounded by 35 full-cut round diamonds totaling approximately 0.70ct. and graded I-J color and SI clarity, set in a 14k yellow gold setting owned by Elvis Presley. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Elvis Presley Museum explaining that this ring was purchased from a fan who received this and other gifts from Presley during a concert. The ring can be seen being worn by Presley in the film Elvis: That's the Way It Is (MGM, 1970). Also present is a letter of authenticity from the Elvis-A-Rama Museum. 19 grams, Size 10.
Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000
- Elvis Martin Acoustic Guitar
An Elvis Presley stage played 1972 Martin D-28 acoustic guitar, serial number 296978. Presley used this guitar in the mid- to late 1970s both on and off
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stage. The guitar was given by Presley to his friend Norman Taurog, director of many of Presley's films. Accompanied by three letters of authenticity: one from Taurog's son Jonathan, a letter of provenance from Chris Davidson of the Elvis-A-Rama Museum explaining how he originally purchased the guitar, and a letter of affirmation from the current owner.
Estimate: $35,000 - $50,000
- Speedway jumpsuit worn in the film (right)
The white suit is embroidered "Steve" in blue at left breast, light blue stripe down each side.
Estimate: $50,000 - $70,000
- A handwritten letter from Elvis to a fan:
Accompanied by original transmittal envelope with handwritten address, postmarked from Memphis July 26, 1955.
See Juliens LIVE HERE - now for details and to bid.
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Joe Moscheo of Elvis’ Imperials Joins Elvis Week 2014: EPE are excited to announce Joe Moscheo of Elvis’ Imperials will be a special guest during Elvis Week 2014. Recently retired from Elvis’ Imperials, he will return to Elvis Week for a special on-stage guest appearance as well as join Terry Blackwood and The Imperials on Saturday, August 16, for a farewell performance during the screening of "Elvis: That’s The Way It Is" at the Orpheum.
Joe Moscheo has recently retired to joins "Information Architects" as Director of Special Projects and member of the board of directors. Mr. Moscheo has been a fixture in the music business dating back to 1960 when the industry was still in the beginnings of becoming the big business it is today.
He is one of a very few people to have been inducted, TWICE, into the GMA, Gospel Music Hall of Fame, once with The Imperials in 1998, and again in 2007, as an Individual who has contributed much time, expertise, and talent to the Gospel Music Industry.
Go HERE to EPE's Preliminary Schedule of Events. EIN's Sanja Meegin will be there to report all the stories
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Graceland new "Guest House" has $70 million price tag: Whitehaven residents received a sneak preview of the proposed 450-room hotel being developed by Elvis Presley Enterprises. (see image right)
The Guest House at Graceland, which could be completed by 2015, is expected to be built at the corner of Elvis Presley Boulevard and Old Hickory Road, according to a report by My Fox-13 Memphis.
The $70 million, 450-room hotel will be modeled after the Graceland mansion, and will occupy space that currently holds a car dealership. EPE has already begun demolition on apartment buildings on the site.
EPE was acquired in November 2013 by Authentic Brands Group LLC and National Entertainment Collectibles Association for $130 million.
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Lowell Hays at Lake George Elvis Festival: The Lake George Elvis Festival, New York, has announced that Lowell Hays, jeweler to Elvis, will make a rare appearance at this year’s event. May 28 – June 1 2014.
Hays got into the jewelry business with his father, Lowell Hays Sr., in Paducah, Ky. Hays joined his dad in 1961, doing jewelry repair and custom design. He met Elvis around 1968, and they remained close friends until Presley’s death in 1977. Hays and his wife traveled with Presley as he performed throughout the country, riding in his private jet, the Lisa Marie. Hays always carried a briefcase full of jewelry because Presley was constantly buying special gifts for friends and fans.
The theme of this year’s festival in Lake George, New York, May 28 – June 1, is “Elvis: It’s International.” Tribute artists from Canada, the U.K., Australia and Germany will appear. The three-day Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest, featuring more than 60 competitors vying for $10,000 in prize money.
Shawn Klush, Cody Slaughter and Ben Portsmouth will also play concerts.
Go HERE to LakeGeorgeElvisfestival.com for info
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Elvis Matters Shop Closes: First it was the wonderful London Elvis Shop, then the UK Essential Elvis Museum / Shop and now the "Elvis Matters" shop in Belgium has closed. It is a sad day.
Elvis Matters note that 95 percent of all their orders are now placed online, which makes the shop in Turnhout, Belgium, somewhat unnecessary.
Today's world is changing faster than ever, and the best/most requested services are quick online orders and speedy deliveries. So it is with mixed feelings but with the highest confidence in the future that we will turn the key of our shop in Turnhout.
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'Elvis–One Night In Vegas' South Australia Tour: Relive the King’s triumphant return to the concert stage as Mark Anthony recreates this historic period with 'Elvis – One Night In Vegas'. The year was 1969. After nine years in Hollywood, Elvis returned to his real passion – live performance. His fans were waiting and over the next two years Elvis ascended the throne as the King of Las Vegas. Mark Anthony, one of the most dynamic Elvis tribute artists in the world today, brings this unique period to life – the songs, the costumes, the emotion, the energy, the raw power – all brought together in a two hour concert spectacular. 27 June 2014 - 4 July 2014
Chaffey Theatre, Murraylands Riverland
Friday 27 June At 8pm
Northern Festival Centre, Yorke Peninsula
Saturday 28 June At 8pm
Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre, Mount Gambier,
Go HERE for tickets and information.
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"Elvis Sings" New UK SONY CD: Yet another new SONY Elvis release for 2014! Following on from the two US budget 12-track compilations of "Elvis Uncovered", SONY UK have copied the concept for the new 2014 album "Elvis Sings.." featuring his cover version of, Bob Dylan, The Beatles, Ray Charles, Bee Gees, Chuck Berry, Muddy Waters etc
This time however the budget album features a far better value for money 23 tracks.
1. Promised Land
2. What'd I Say
3. Early Mornin' Rain
4. You've Lost That Loving Feeling
5. My Babe
6. Don't Think Twice, It's All Right
7. Got My Mojo Working / Keep Your Hands Off Of It
8. Bridge Over Troubled Water
9. Help Me Make It Through The Night - Elvis Presley & The Imperials Quartet
10. Gentle On My Mind
11. Funny How Time Slips Away - with The Jordanaires, The Imperials Quartet
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12. Sweet Caroline ,
13. You Don't Have To Say You Love Me
14. Proud Mary ,
15. I Got a Woman
16. Words ,
17. Something
18. You Don't Know Me - with The Jordanaires ,
19. I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry
20. Danny Boy,
21. My Way
22. Tomorrow Is A Long Time,
23. Only the Strong Survive
From Sony Music CMG - Release date 16 Jun 2014.
Only £6.99 - US$12 - To preorder Click HERE >> Pre-order >> "Elvis Sings" 
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Baz Luhrmann Chasing His Elvis Movie Dream: Great Gatsby Director Baz Luhrmann has contacted Lisa Marie desperate to follow through with his vision for the grand spectacle of his Elvis bio-pic. The Elvis Presley estate, which has long refused to allow his music to be used in biopics, is considering approving a wave of movies about rock ’n’ roll’s most popular performer and Baz Luhrmann is leading the pack.
Lisa Marie may have eased such restraints in response to pleas from Luhrmann, whose films have impressed her. The Australian director has recruited London-based scriptwriter Kelly Marcel to produce a portrait of the Mississippi-born singer in the 1960s.
Luhrmann has promised an "extravagant but truthful" retelling of these years in an as-yet uncast and untitled film for Warner Bros, due in 2016.
There has also been a surge of interest in scripts about Elvis such as 'The Identical' which will focus on the singer’s faith. Another is based on Presley’s biography 'Last Train to Memphis' set in the city in the 1950s.
The Presley estate has been more wary of another project 'Fame and Fortune' based on a loving but unflattering memoir by a former bodyguard.
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Elvis' Stutz Blackhawk Returns Home to Graceland: Elvis’ favorite car and the last automobile he drove in public has returned home to Graceland. After being preserved and showcased during the Charlotte Motor Speedway AutoFair, officials helped return the 1973 Stutz Blackhawk III to its home at the Elvis Presley Car Museum. Fans can once again see this car, along with over 20 other automobiles owned by Elvis in the museum.
Because the ’73 Blackhawk enjoyed special status among Elvis fans, as well as being so beloved by the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll himself, officials from Elvis Presley Enterprises decided to have the car undergo a special preservation process. The estate entrusted Pontiac collector and restorer Walt Hollifield to return the car to the condition it was in when Elvis last drove the Stutz on August 16, 1977.
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'Bossa Nova Baby: The Ultimate Elvis Party Album' New CD: Out next month a fabulous looking new compilation from SONY USA. While recent general compilations have featured the usual greatest hits selections, this time SONY have come up with a different theme with 'Bossa Nova Baby' and 'King Creole' being two of the better tracks from "Viva Elvis". (Shame they missed out the 'Blue Suede Shoes' Viva Mix).
The front cover is a gem, nice to see 'Down In The Alley' and 'Good Rockin' Tonight' on the tracklist and a budget price of only $14.
1. Bossa Nova Baby (Viva Mix)
2. A Little Less Conversation (JXL Radio Edit Remix)
3. Burning Love (Viva Mix)
4. (Let's Have A) Party
5. Jailhouse Rock
6. Guitar Man
7. King Creole (Viva Mix)
8. Viva Las Vegas
9. A Big Hunk O' Love
10. Rubberneckin' (Paul Oakenfold Remix)
11. Little Sister
12. Good Rockin' Tonight, 13. Got A Lot O' Livin' To Do!
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14. Down In The Alley, 15. Suspicious Minds
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'Ultimate Elvis Sessions' Special Pre-Order: The Elvis Files team is delighted to offer a special deal for their great new deluxe book - Don't pay $400, buy it direct to your door from Elvis Files for only US$320 - including postage. The combined three book weigh 10Kgs, so it is the postage that makes it expensive.
'Ultimate Elvis – Recording Sessions' is a three-volume, deluxe set (in a slipcase), that not only comprises all the session information available to date. Includes comprehensive essays, brand new interviews, RCA paperwork, session logs, listing notices, letters from Colonel Parker's plus a huge index. The icing on the cake is a wealth of stunning photographs - approximately 1500 of them! - many of them previously unseen, relating to the time period in question. Legendary guitarist James Burton sums it up neatly: 'These are the most beautiful books I have ever seen and the best researched.'
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'Elvis Presley On Stage' Live Review: The recent Elvis concert in Nottingham's Royal Concert Hall received a great review from the local paper.....
... ELVIS died in 1977 but 37 years later he's still near enough selling out the Royal Concert Hall. And I'm still not entirely sure how they pulled it off.
It all sounds very simple: we watch a film of the King on stage while a live band supplies the backing. But just think about it. Someone's had to put together the setlist - the spine of the show was from TTWII 1970 but there were detours to other concerts, his 1968 TV special, including the legendary "unplugged" section, and even a beyond-the-grave duet with his daughter Lisa Marie.
Then there's the small detail of isolating Elvis's voice and rehearsing 15 musicians and singers to accompany it with such precision that nobody sees the join. Just thinking about it makes me dizzy.
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It's a bit of a thankless task for the band, to be honest. All showed staggering discipline and skill despite being stuck behind a semi-transparent screen on which the giant figure of Elvis frequently dwarfed them, figuratively (even on film, his humour and charisma burned bright) and literally (at times he must have been 15 feet tall).
It took a while to get used to and perhaps I was just too close - the experiment seemed better suited to an arena.
By the second half, however, I stopped wondering about how they'd done it and just enjoyed the (terrific) music. Sweet Caroline was a belting version, alongside such classics as American Trilogy, In The Ghetto and a blinding Guitar Man.
As Elvis blasted through his immortal rock'n'roll classics, I caught myself thinking that, even now, Elvis is better live than many acts still drawing breath who I've seen on the same stage.
Go here for full review
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'Elvis Live On Stage' Dundee Disaster: Meanwhile Stig Edgren has had to apologise to fans after technical difficulties ruined the recent May 2nd Caird Hall, Dundee performance. After fans walked out in disappointment from the 'Elvis Presley — On Stage' show, Stig Edgren apologised and has admitted full responsibility.
Stig Edgren responded to complaints about the editing, sound quality and general production values of the performance stating: "I’m sorry they had a bad experience."
A fan Gordon McDonald said: "We have gone to every Elvis tribute that comes to town and nothing will put me off, but it was poor. Poor beyond description. I wouldn’t like to think that they were putting their name to this one."
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"The sound was so distorted that unless you knew the words of the songs you wouldn’t have been able to make them out. We could see them trying to bring the image down to the right size. It was so disappointing. It was just a shambles. Elvis would turn in his grave if he knew his fans were being treated like this."
Stig Edgren has asked audience members who were dissatisfied to contact his company.
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Elvis, Bob Dylan's hero: A few years ago Bob Dylan paid a visit to Sun Studio in Memphis and planted a kiss on the spot where Elvis Presley recorded "That's All Right." When he left, another fan touring the studio ran after him to express his faithfulness not to the King but to Dylan. "Well, son," Dylan said, "we all have our heroes."
Dylan has always acknowledged Elvis as a hero, noting that first hearing Elvis was like "busting out of jail." Upon Elvis' death Dylan said, "It was so sad. I had a breakdown! I broke down. One of the very few times I went over my whole life. I went over my whole childhood. I didn't talk to anyone for a week after Elvis died. If it wasn't for Elvis and Hank Williams, I couldn't be doing what I do today."
In September 1994, Dylan specifically recorded several Elvis songs, 'Lawdy Miss Clawdy', 'Money Honey' and 'Anyway You Want Me' and has performed others on tour.
After Dylan was hospitalised in 1997, with a potentially fatal heart ailment, he was quoted as saying, "I am just glad to be feeling better. I really thought I'd be seeing Elvis soon.''
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The new book "The Dylanologists: Adventures in the Land of Bob," by David Kinney, tracks the obsessions of Dylan fans the world over, as well as Dylan's own treks into fandom.
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Robert Symms, photographer, dies: Robert Symms, a longtime Augusta photographer who captured the images of visitors such as President Eisenhower and Elvis Presley, died last week. He was 83. Symms was under contract for The Augusta Chronicle and Augusta Herald from 1951-1961, what he once called the "boom town" days as the Savannah River Plant grew and Fort Gordon expanded. Symms won many awards for his photographs over the years.
Over the years his sharp eye and friendly persistence gave Augusta many of its most remembered news images, particularly of frequent visits of President Eisenhower and his family.
Some of Symms’ most popular images came from a newspaper assignment of June 1956 performance of a young Elvis Presley before 6,000 screaming fans jammed into Bell Auditorium. When Elvis arrived Symms was awaiting for him with his Crown camera.
Most remember hearing Presley sing several hits including Hound Dog, which he would record a month later. However, Symms’ photos preserved their memories of the performance and continued to sell reprints over the next half-century. In 1977, when Presley died, The Chronicle republished them with Symms’ credit line displayed.
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40 Years Ago: Led Zeppelin Met Elvis Presley: Ultimate Classic Rock has celebrated Elvis meeting the super-group Led Zeppelin 40 years ago yesterday.
The L.A. Forum played host to some of the greatest shows Led Zeppelin ever put on, and it was also the place where, on May 11, 1974, the band came face to face with their greatest hero.
Robert Plant, Jimmy Page and John Bonham were in Los Angeles, ostensibly for the launch of their own record label Swan Song. The night after the launch party at the Bel Air Hotel, the band minus bassist John Paul Jones decided to attend Elvis Presley’s concert at the Forum.
At some point, Elvis must have been alerted to the presence of the rock group in the audience because at one point during the
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show – which was taped and later released on record as ‘Live in L.A.’ – he can be heard saying to his band, "Wait a minute… If we can start together fellas, because we’ve got Led Zeppelin out there…let’s try to look like we know what we’re doing, whether we do or not."
As it happened, Led Zeppelin and the King shared the same promoter, Jerry Weintraub, who set up a meeting after the show between the two parties. Plant later wrote about Elvis, "I met Elvis with Zeppelin, after one of his concerts in the early ’70s, I sized him up. He wasn’t quite as tall as me. But he had a singer’s build. He had a good chest — that resonator. And he was driven."
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Plant said. "Elvis thought that was funny and asked me, ‘Which songs do you sing?’ I told him I liked the ones with all the moods, like that great country song ‘Love Me’ — ‘Treat me like a fool / Treat me mean and cruel / But love me.’ So when we were leaving, after a most illuminating and funny 90 minutes with the guy, I was walking down the corridor. He swung ’round the door frame, looking quite pleased with himself, and started singing that song: "Treat me like a fool…" I turned around and did Elvis right back at him. We stood there, singing to each other."
Elvis’ and Zeppelin’s paths would cross another two times through the ‘70s, Presley’s home and also in 1977 on the Baltimore airport tarmac while both were on tour.
Elvis Presley inspired most, if not all the great rock and roll acts of the ‘60s, ‘70s and beyond. Led Zeppelin were no exception to this rule and the multiple opportunities when their paths crossed remained a thrill for the band and indeed for the King himself.
Go HERE for the full article by Corbin Reiff - Here for EIN's 'Live in LA' 1974 review
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Lisa Marie Cancels All Tours: Lisa Marie officially scrapped all remaining dates on her Storm & Grace tour across the U.S. and Canada after doctors warned her that performing onstage would aggravate her chronic back pain. The singer is said to have been dogged by chronic back pain which is thought to be aggravated by performing on stage.
Reports are that Lisa Marie, 46, was 'ordered by her doctor her to pull the plug because he feared her condition would worsen with the strain of gyrating on stage.'
Her condition has reportedly got worse after constant touring since June 2012, which has seen her sing for audiences in Japan and Australia.
Presley has remained quiet on her Twitter page following news of the cancelled gigs, last noting, 'The Japan shows were a lot of fun. Thank you for being such a wonderful audience and for making it so incredible!'
She says she'll reschedule the cancelled concerts for sometime next year.
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'Elvis Files Magazine ISSUE 7' Review: The march issue, once again featuring Elvis stories and new unpublished Elvis photos that would be missed from Lorentzen's "Elvis Files" series of books.
One of the treats of this issue is that there are several articles and
interviews featuring Elvis himself that capture him in some candid moments and
thoughts.
- Elvis At The Shrine - One of the key articles in this issue and an impressive 12 pages are dedicated to Elvis' live appearances in Los Angeles and boy there are some stunning images of Elvis here.
- Elvis Presley "I’ll never do it again"- a fascinating article about Elvis being so disgruntled with being forced to appear in that tuxedo on the Steve Allen show.
- "Why Do Canadian Youngsters Worship Elvis Presley?"
- Recently discovered the dress rehearsal documents from King Creole.
Once again Elaine Christan, daughter of super fan Virginia Coons, supplies some good articles including some candid photographs from 1969 and even a positive view of November 1976.
- 'Elvis talks To Roxy' - a delightful interview from 1960.
Plus plenty more Rare Candids not featured in previous Elvis Files books.
Go HERE as EIN checks the new issue- with plenty of rare photos.
(Book Reviews, Source;ElvisInfoNetwork)
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ASK Marty Lacker!: Today Marty talks about....
- Elvis' friendship with Jackie Wilson
- Elvis and Vikki Carr
- What would Elvis think about the soundboard concerts releases
- How did Elvis decide what vehicle he was going to use on any given day
- Elvis meeting Bob Dylan
- Elvis' wedding and the Aladdin Pastry Chef
- Should Elvis have fired Parker in 1964
- Did Elvis Like Ice Cream,
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'Elvis On Stage' 2014 European Tour CD: Cleverly linking in with the European sold-out tour, SONY/EPE is selling the souvenir 2 CD set at all venues.
The double CD closely follows the tour set-list including newer segments such as, 'Baby, What You Want Me To Do' and 'Trouble / Guitar Man'.
As with the previous Stig Edgren tour compilation the tracks are the regular original recordings (with the TCB band who are not featured on the tour), "compiled from various Elvis Presley performances".
It will be a nice souvenir though.
(News, Source;ElvisExpress/ElvisInfoNet)
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'Nobody' Short Film to Premiere Summer 2014: 'Nobody' is a Kickstarter funded short film about an 18-year-old kid named Elvis, before he became Elvis Presley. The biographical story features the tender relationship between a young man and his loving mother, his devoted teacher, and the senior year talent show that changed everything...
It's an intimate portrait of a young dreamer, before the fame and revolutionary fandom.
'Nobody' wrapped filming in April and will premiere during the summer of 2014!
The film is being produced by recent Columbia College Chicago graduate, Elvis enthusiast (of 10 years!), and filmmaker, William Bryan (the film’s Writer and Director) as well as fellow Columbia alumnus and Award-Winning Screenwriter, Tom Radovich. The film was shot on-location at Elvis’ Memphis Alma Mater, Humes High |
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School, and within the actual auditorium that Elvis sang in for the 1953 talent show.
The final scene of our film was shot within the secretarial office of Sun Studio. We end our story just before Elvis’ legendary career begins.
‘Nobody’ held a budget-raising project on Kickstarter and exceeded their campaign goal thanks to Elvis Fans from all over the world!
Our Elvis has a voice as Elvis Tribute extraordinaire, Mr. Ted Torres Martin, has provided the singing and instrumental talents for our film’s soundtrack, which was recorded at the one and only Sun Studio.
We held auditions in Memphis during Elvis Week 2013, and are proud to announce our cast!
Check out the Production, Photos and Cast here -
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New "Elvis On Stage" has a Big Impact!: The new "Elvis Presley On Stage" show without the TCB Band started touring Europe last week. Not surprisingly some fans really hate the fact that Elvis' original band members are missing. Others however praise the energy and power of the new recruits. The screen is huge!
Gone are the old back-projection video screens to replaced by the new technology video-wall hanging in front of the back-up band. Elvis is BIGGER and Louder!
Reviews state "The concert was remarkable. There was a real power being centre of the audience, it felt like Elvis was there in the room. Theres is a real suspension of disbelief, which is what it is all about. The best Elvis |
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show I have seen."
EIN's roving reporters are seeing it next week in the UK and will report back in detail.
Click here to 'In the Ghetto' Video from Dublin
'Suspicious Minds / Can't Help Falling' from Iceland.
The Elvis On Stage UK tour is close to completely Sold Out. See Tour details and venues below.
(News, Source;ElvisInfoNet)
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Presley Birthplace Trail Project set: The city of Tupelo is accepting bids this month 29 for a project that officials say will connect the cultural roots of Tupelo with its downtown.
The Federal Highway Administration and Mississippi Department of Transportation recently gave the city approval to seek bids for the Elvis Presley Birthplace Trail project.
The project includes construction of overlay, roadway and bridge widening, curb, sidewalk, striping and traffic signalization from Green Street in downtown Tupelo to the Presley museum.
Mayor Jason Shelton says the project will enhance tourism by connecting Downtown Tupelo to the Birthplace for pedestrians and increasing recreational space for runners and bikers.
The project should lead to larger numbers of Elvis fans visiting Tupelo and all its attractions.
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New Circle G Foundation Website: To celebrate Elvis' 47th wedding anniversary the Circle G Foundation is very proud to launch their new website - Take a look at our virtual tour of the Circle G Ranch.
Discover the place where The King Became A Cowboy!
And an Exclusive Elvis Story From Author Patricia Garber
You’ll learn how we aim to celebrate a different side to the man referred to as “perhaps the single most influential figure of the 20th century” by acknowledging:
- His charitable legacy, His spirituality
- His sense of fun, friendship and freedom
You’ll find lots more great information on there too; ways that YOU can get involved and more.....
Saddle up and check out their new website here> Circle G
(News, Source;CircleG/ElvisInfoNet)
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'Ultimate Elvis Sessions' New Book Preview: The Elvis Files team is delighted to let you know about a new and very special project we have been working on for quite a while. Although the book is a few months away, Erik Lorentzen has supplied a couple of preview pages and Pre-Order details.
'Ultimate Elvis – The Complete And Definitive Recording Sessions' is a this three-volume, deluxe set (in a slipcase), that not only comprises all the session information available to date, based on Keith Flynn's incomparable website keithflynn.com, but includes comprehensive notes on each session, discographies, reviews of every single, EP and album release, release dates, facsimiles of RCA's paperwork, session logs, listing notices, letters from Colonel Parker's office and RCA's archive, the reproduction of original sheet music covers plus huge index. The icing on the cake is a wealth of stunning photographs - approximately 1500 of them! - many of them previously unseen, relating to the time period in question. Legendary guitarist James Burton sums it up neatly: 'These are the most beautiful books I have ever seen and the best researched.'
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With major contributions from Erik Lorentzen, Keith Flynn, Gordon Minto, Piers Beagley, Arjan Deelen, Alan Hanson, James V. Roy, as well as many other notable contributors from throughout the world, these volumes, designed by Chris Middleton (Nightrider Design), have an unparalleled pedigree.
Go HERE to our EIN preview page for Pre-Order Details .. Out August 2014.
(News, Source;EL/ElvisInfoNet.com)
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EIN's Rare Elvis Photos Facebook page recently celebrated over 5000 members - including several of Elvis' own friends and colleagues
So Elvis fans don't miss out on these rare and exciting photographs - from EIN's V-P Sanja Meegin.
Now with over thousands of great photos and with more added every day – including YouTube footage.
Click here to access our Facebook - Elvis Information Network group.
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Open Casting Call for Young Elvis: The movie Last Train to Memphis from Twentieth Century Fox, in participation with Casting Workbook, is casting the role of Young Elvis for the new feature film. The search is for an actor 18 years of age or older to play a 16-22 year old Elvis.
"Last Train to Memphis" focuses on the years between Elvis's first, earth-shattering recordings and his meteoric rise to national prominence in 1956. These were years of revolutionary cultural turmoil, largely precipitated by Elvis's music. The screenplay recounts the story of his against-all-odds success due to his uncanny gift for self-invention, his unstoppable drive, and the new sound he created that changed the music world forever.
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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.
Do you know someone who might be amazing for this role? Would you be amazing for this role? Visit the Last Train to Memphis casting site to view the details and upload your self-tapes. CLICK HERE.
(News, Source;LastTrain/ElvisInfoNet) |
Prince Harry, Prince William pay respects to The King: Prince William and Prince Harry are royals, yes, but on Friday, they paid their respects to the real rock'n'roll king, Elvis Presley! Graceland was graced by the heirs to the British throne, who seem to be enjoying their time in Memphis ahead of Guy Pelly's wedding.
William, 31, and his newly single brother, 29, were given a private tour of Elvis' former home and the Graceland estate. Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie also reportedly paid a visit to the music mogul's home turf.
Dressed for the outing in jeans and a lilac-colored oxford shirt, the Duke of Cambridge, 31, joined his younger brother, 29, and a few others for a private tour of Elvis' beloved mansion. They arrived in a caravan of black SUVs and were later photographed walking around the grounds of the 14-acre property, which includes a trophy building, a meditation garden, and the racquetball court that now serves as an exhibition hall. At one point, the group was spotted wearing gold Elvis-style sunglasses.
(News, Source;NP/ElvisInfoNet)
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New 450-room hotel planned for Graceland: EPE is planning a new 450-room hotel on land near Graceland.
Tentatively called "The Guesthouse at Graceland," it would be built on the same side of Elvis Presley Boulevard as the mansion, on land EPE acquired in 1994. The possibility of a hotel development was alluded to by Authentic Brands Group when they acquired EPE and the rights to manage Graceland for $130 million. Principals said they would pursue more high-end uses of Elvis' intellectual property and could invest upwards of another $130 million in improvements in and around Graceland, including a possible hotel.
"When we started exploring plans for long-term growth, a new hotel facility was a priority," said Jack Soden this week. "We feel the time is right for growth at Graceland and we are excited about this proposed project, which would enable Graceland to enhance the visitor experience and deliver an even higher level of world-class hospitality to hundreds of thousands of guests who visit from around the world each year." |
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Community meetings will be scheduled to seek feedback on the proposal. EPE owns 120 acres around Graceland, but only 43 acres are currently developed.
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Leonardo DiCaprio to play Elvis Presley?: File under Crazy Elvis ideas - Just because director Baz Luhrmann likes using actor Leonardo DiCaprio in his films, now comes the rumour that Luhrmann wants DiCaprio to play the singer in his potential new Elvis bio-pic (see story below). This story has been suggested by "DNA India"!
The script for the movie will be written by Kelly Marcel, who also wrote the "Fifty Shades of Grey" screenplay. It is not clear what time period it will focus on.
Jonathan Rhys Meyers played Elvis Presley in a 2005 mini series on CBS. Rose McGowan played Ann-Margret. Meyers had a great resemblance to the "Blue Suede Shoes" singer, so it's interesting to imagine what DiCaprio might look like in the role. The actor is known to really transform himself for his characters. Dicaprio played real-life Frank Abagnale in "Catch Me If You Can" in 2002.
It might be the year of the biopic for DiCaprio, who has also been rumored to be up for a new Steve Jobs movie.
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Director Baz Luhrmann for Elvis Biopic?: There are stories from Hollywood that Australian director Baz Luhrmann (The Great Gatsby) has entered negotiations to direct an untitled biopic on Elvis Presley for Warner Bros. 'Saving Mr. Banks' writer Kelly Marcel is supposedly already working on the screenplay, which isn't based on any existing material about the rock and roll icon.
It isn't known what periods of Elvis' life will be covered in this project. The director has been in negotiations for several weeks, and his deal is expected to be finalized. It is also believed that the filmmaker's wife, Oscar-winning production designer Catherine Martin (The Great Gatsby) will join the project as well.
Gail Berman is producing through her Tecumseh Productions company. Courtenay Valenti is overseeing the project for Warner Bros.
Baz Luhrmann made his directing debut with 1992's Strictly Ballroom, before moving onto the Shakespeare adaptation Romeo + Juliet and the 2001 Oscar-nominated musical Moulin Rouge. Last year he had success with his version of the F. Scott Fitzgerald literary classic The Great Gatsby.
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UPDATED- Interview with Dick Grob, Elvis' Head Of Security: Some fans have very strong opinions about some Elvis associates such as Priscilla, Charlie Hodge and indeed Dick Grob. One can ask the question whether it is fair to judge these people like we sometimes do, since in reality we were not there – and yet they were.
Elvis’ life was pretty extraordinary, with many highs and lows, and one wonders how any of us would have coped with the stress, especially if you were responsible for the man’s safety.
In our special interview Dick Grob talks about Elvis as a friend and as a human being, life on the road, Aloha, Elvis’ fondness for the police, Ginger Alden, Elvis’ plans in ’77 for shows in Europe, Elvis’ decline and his death. Grob also discusses, Elvis’ reaction to a fan who said he should smoke marijuana to improve his music and his final conversation with Elvis in the very early morning of August 16, 1977.
Go here for this fascinating interview by EIN Contributors Arjan Deelen & Mariusz Ogieglo - Updated with more questions & photos
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KICKS OFF TONIGHT- The ELVIS Concert 2014 - An Evening With Elvis’ Original Musicians: Next month one of the best concerts in Europe, the Special anniversary show featuring the people who knew and worked with The King.
This year it’s 60 years ago that Elvis’ rise to fame began with his first single “That’s All Right”, which was released on SUN Records in the summer of 1954. To celebrate this fact, we are presenting this very special Elvis show, which is widely viewed as one of the best Elvis shows worldwide. This show is unique because it features Elvis’ friends and original musicians.
If you want to meet DICK GROB (see interview above) and hear a great band featuring former Elvis band members – bassplayer Duke Bardwell, drummer Jerome ‘Stump’ Monroe, this is THE CONCERT FOR YOU. The MC for the proceedings is Elvis’ former head of security, Dick Grob. Grob will be telling stories from his years with the King, and there will also be plenty of opportunity to talk to him and ask him questions. |
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The musical part of the show will include Elvis' bandmates plus the leadsinger, the phenomenal Dwight Icenhower, who is regarded by many as one of the best Elvis tribute artists worldwide. Icenhower has won many awards, including “The World’s Best Elvis” in Memphis. They will be backed by a full band.
These are the people that stood next to The King when he rocked the world, and this is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to get upclose to an important part of music history.
Europe Spring Tour - 2014 Show Dates
Thursday May 1, 2014 - Klockargården, Tällberg, Sweden
Friday May 2, 2014 - Klockargården, Tällberg, Sweden
Saturday May 3, 2014 - Vara Konserthus, Vara, Sweden.
Sunday May 4, 2014 - Vershuset, Grønnegade Kaserne 10 Næstved, Denmark
Tuesday, May 6, 2014 - Kerava-Sali, Kerava, Finland
Wednesday, May 7, 2014 - Turku - Konserttitalo, Finland
Thursday, May 8, 2014 - Tampere - Musiikkiteatteri Palatsi, Finland
Saturday May 10, 2014 - Melkweg, Amsterdam, Holland
Sunday May 11, 2014 - Effenaar, Eindhoven, Holland
For Dutch bookings from promoters "Elvis For Everyone" or HERE at Elvis Memories fan club.
For more details and other venue bookings >> Go HERE for all booking details
(News, Source;Elvisnews.dk/ElvisInfoNet) |
'Ultimate Elvis Sessions' New Book: The Elvis Files team is delighted to let you know about a new and very special project we have been working on for quite a while, which will be coming your way very soon!
Entitled 'Ultimate Elvis – The Complete And Definitive Recording Sessions' book, this three-volume, individually numbered, deluxe set (in a beautiful slipcase), not only comprises all the session information available to date, based on Keith Flynn's incomparable website keithflynn.com, but includes comprehensive notes on each session, discographies, reviews of every single, EP and album release, release dates, facsimiles of RCA's paperwork, session logs, listing notices, letters from Colonel Parker's office and RCA's archive, the reproduction of original sheet music covers (courtesy of Chris Giles), a huge index and a host of other things. Of course, as you have come to expect from The Elvis Files, the icing on the cake is a wealth of stunning photographs - approximately 1500 of them! - many of them previously unseen, relating to the time period in question. |
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With major contributions from Erik Lorentzen, Keith Flynn, Gordon Minto, Piers Beagley, Arjan Deelen, Alan Hanson, James V. Roy, as well as many other notable contributors from throughout the world, these volumes, designed by Chris Middleton (Nightrider Design), have an unparalleled pedigree.
We firmly believe that this deluxe set will represent the most exhaustive and lavishly illustrated document to date about Elvis' recorded works. Legendary guitarist James Burton sums it up neatly: 'These are the most beautiful books I have ever seen and the best researched.'
All the recording sessions, all the record releases, and lots, lot's more... Out August 2014.
(News, Source;EL/ElvisInfoNet.com) |
'Elvis – The Lost Performances 2+' New STAR DVD: Star has done it again!! 22 years after the VHS release, STAR is proud to present an upgraded version of this fan favourite.All tracks on this set have been re-edited and new audio is used to create an amazing result!! Over 3,5 hours of pure STAR magic, put together in a deluxe digipack.
Disc One: Featured the original program.. but re-edited and the sound will blow you away!!
Much MUCH better then before!! Also the picture quality has been upgraded.
Songs include, Walk A Mile in My Shoes / The Wonder of You / Don't Cry Daddy / In the Ghetto/ There Goes My Everything/ Make the World Go Away/ Just Pretend/ Heartbreak Hotel/ Twenty Days and Twenty Nights/ Love Me/ Hound Dog/ Don't Be Cruel / Washed My Hands in Muddy Water/ I Was the One/ Cattle Call/ Baby Let's Play House/ Don't/ Money Honey/ All Shook Up/ Teddy Bear/ Don't Be Cruel/ Are You Lonesome Tonight?/ I Can't Stop Loving You/ How Great Thou Art/ Release Me / I Can't Stop Loving You.
Disc Two: (dual layer)
After hours of research the STAR team delivers an additional 2,5 hours!! Of new footage and edits, using the latest remastered audio, this is a real WINNER!
Includes: Newly found fifties footage, UNRELEASED.
- Seven tracks from June 19, 1977 OMAHA performance, all NEW versions.
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- August 7, 1970 rehearsals not released elsewhere in this format, again edited into complete performances.
I've Lost You – the forgotten version, as released on the original That’s The Way it is album, but in the movie another version was used. Stranger in the Crowd, the August 13 live version, edited with new remastered sound, keep those speakers open!!!
- On Tour Rehearsals, without the annoying text in the picture!
- Elvis The Concert performances. Some were cut from the released dvd. and MUCH MUCH more...
Go HERE for full information
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Tupelo Hit by Storms: Elvis’ hometown of Tupelo was hit by a tornado on April 28th with a small northern portion of the town receiving significant storm damage. The American Red Cross has set up a command post and shelter at the downtown Bancorp South Arena as they assist those impacted by the tornado.
The series of deadly tornadoes that tore through the USA's midsection has so far claimed 31 lives.
At least one of the nine Mississippi victims was reported in Tupelo, where hundreds of homes were flattened, trees were shredded and a quarter of the city was left in the dark after power lines were downed, officials said.
The Elvis Presley Birthplace & Museum was not damaged in the storm, neither were any of the other Elvis-related landmarks that include Tupelo Hardware and Lyric Theater. Downtown Tupelo is fully functioning and
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welcoming visitors as they continue the clean-up efforts.
In Tennessee, officials said two more people were killed and tornadoes were reported some 80 miles east of Nashville.
(News, Source;SM/ElvisInfoNet) |
'ELVIS' FTD Classic Album Review: Elvis' fabulous second album, his first genuine album recorded for RCA. This is not a Greatest-Hits kind of collection, instead it contained twelve tracks of extraordinary variety - it is one of my favourite early Elvis albums.
There is no doubt that FTD had to produce this ‘ELVIS’ Classic Album version at some point - but it has to be a very different offering to the classic first LP as unfortunately the session tapes for nearly every song is missing. Another difference is that nearly all these tracks have already been remastered by Vic Anesini and have previously been released elsewhere.
So what is new? Is there anything that makes this FTD set worth collecting?
Go here as EIN's Piers Beagley checks out exactly what is offered on this new FTD release and could there have been more ....
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Two New FTD Releases for May: FTD have announced two new products hopefully for mid MAY release.
1. 'Love Me Tender' Classic Album:
A double-CD set. Elvis first performed ‘Love Me Tender’ on the Ed Sullivan Show (Sept 9) and pre-sales reached over 1 million before its release on Sept 28. It features a 16-page booklet with great photos, movie trivia, memorabilia and full recording data.
The extra tracks are, 'We’re Gonna Move' Take 4 & 9. 'Poor Boy' Take 3 original 3 verse master. 'Poor Boy' remake, 'Poor Boy' extended verse, 'Let Me' vocal overdub take 3, 'Let Me' vocal overdub take 4. Plus STEREO MASTERS of all four tracks and The Truth About Me Interview recorded on the set of Love Me Tender.
Disc 2 features the legendary live show from the Mississippi Alabama State Fair and Dairy Show held in Tupelo on September 26.
Go here to Elvis FTD/SONY News 2014 for full tracklist and details
2 - 'Stay Away Joe' (special 2 LP Vinyl set).
Vinyl cutting by Abbey Road Studios
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DMM Copper Mastering
180 Grams heavyweight vinyl
Strictly limited pressing
Yes, 'Dominic' Takes 1,2,3 and 4 finally get released on Vinyl - Poor old Elvis!
Go here to Elvis FTD/SONY News 2014 for full tracklist and details
- FTD apologises for the mastering fault on Destination USA the replacement discs will be sent out with this new release.
Also note that FTD’s version of 'Elvis Recorded Live In Memphis' is now deleted.
(News, Source;Ken Jensen/FTD/ElvisInfoNet) |
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Two New Releases For Elvis Week 2014: To celebrate Elvis Week 2014, Warner Bros will release two of the king's fan-favorites on August 12 as Premium Blu-ray™ Digibooks.
"Elvis: That’s The Way It Is - Two Disc Special Edition," which was re-edited and remixed for its acclaimed release in 2000, will now debut on Blu-ray™ as a Premium Digibook, newly remastered, and with DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack. In celebration of its 50th anniversary, "Viva Las Vegas" will also be offered as a Premium Blu-ray Digibook.
"Elvis: That’s the Way It Is" - Two Disc Special Edition Premium Digibook
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available as a Blu-ray™ two disc Special Edition Premium Digibook. Denis Sanders (Shock Treatment) directed this "rockumentary." Academy Award® nominated Lucien Ballard (The Wild Bunch) was the cinematographer.
Disc 1 (DVD) 2001 Special Edition and Special Features:
- Patch It Up: The Restoration of Elvis: That's The Way It Is
- 12 Outtakes - song/nonmusical sequences
- 1970 Original Theatrical Version
Disc 2 (BD) 1970 Original Theatrical Version and Special Features:
- 12 Outtakes - song/nonmusical sequences .
EIN believes that this will be exactly the same content as the 2001 DVD release.
"Viva Las Vegas" 50th Anniversary Premium Digibook
In his highest grossing movie, Elvis shares the screen with Ann-Margret, easily creating the most electrifying teaming Elvis had on screen. He plays Lucky Jackson, a Grand Prix race driver working at a casino to raise cash for a new engine; she’s a hotel swimming instructor - and the romantic action revs up from their first meeting. George Sidney, who also directed Ann-Margret in Bye Bye Birdie, combines the hormonal heat wave with fascinating sights of ’60s Las Vegas. The soundtrack is presented in Dolby Digital 5.1 stereo.
Special Features:
- Commentary by Steve Pond, rock journalist and author of "Elvis in Hollywood"
- Featurette Kingdom: Elvis in Vegas
- Theatrical trailer
These Premium Digibooks include rare behind-the-scene photos and will cost around $28.
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'Elvis Week 2014' Preliminary Schedule: EPE has announced the preliminary lineup of events for Elvis Week 2014 to be held in Memphis from August 9-17. Below are the highlights..
- The Candlelight Vigil, the cornerstone event, will begin with the traditional opening ceremony on August 15, at 8:30 p.m at Graceland’s front gates.
- Elvis A Cappella: A Tribute to the King, a first-ever event this year will be presented at the Elvis Week Main Stage. Elvis goes a cappella for the first time in two different 60-minute Elvis shows, featuring some of the country’s top a cappella groups - All-Night Yahtzee, the Vanderbilt Melodores, the Acoustikats, The James Madison University BluesTones and Briarcrest OneVoice - performing some of Elvis’ greatest hits, joined by Elvis on the big screen. Each show will be presented twice. - August 14 & 15
- "Elvis: That’s The Way It Is" – Special Edition, an exclusive screening world premiere of Warner Bros’ newly-remastered version at the Orpheum Theatre. Fans will be treated not only to the newly-remastered film, but will also get to experience an outtake performance or sequence never-before-seen on the big screen. In addition, the screening will feature an on-stage performance by Terry Blackwood and The Imperials and "Elvis: That’s The Way It Is" related artifacts |
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on display in the lobby, direct from the Graceland Archives. - August 16.
- The Memphis Boys Salute - at the Elvis Week Main Stage will celebrate the 45th anniversary of Elvis’ acclaimed recording sessions at American Sound Studios – along with the legendary house band that not only backed Elvis, but many other stars over the years. This incredible Memphis Boys concert event with special guests Terry Mike Jeffrey and Scat Springs, will feature them performing some of their Elvis hits, as well as songs from the many other stars they have performed behind for over 45 years. - August 13.
- Conversations on Elvis, one of the most popular Elvis Week events, returns this year to the Elvis Week Main Stage. Hosted by Tom Brown, this event features Elvis’ friends, colleagues, co-stars, musicians and more sharing some of their favorite stories and memories of Elvis. - August 15.
- The Official Elvis Insiders Event will feature special segments that highlight various aspects of Elvis’ life and career. Also hosted by Tom Brown, attendees will enjoy sneak peeks, behind-the-scenes looks, rarely-seen videos, feature segments filmed just for the event, special guests and much more. It will be a special "inside" look at both Elvis and his home, Graceland. Also, representatives from Sony and Warner Bros. will be part of a behind-the-scenes panel discussion to talk about the remastering of "Elvis: That’s The Way It Is." - - August 14
- The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest returns for the eighth year with over 20 competitors from around the world, including winners from preliminary contests in the U.S., Brazil, the U.K., Canada and Australia. ETAs will compete during the semifinal round of the contest at the historic Orpheum Theatre in downtown Memphis. The Finals are on August 14.
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- Elvis Gospel Celebration - the special close to Elvis Week with a Sunday morning Elvis Gospel Celebration. The event will feature a acoustic gospel set by Terry Mike Jeffrey plus performances by Terry Blackwood and The Imperials. - August 17
Go HERE to EPE's Preliminary Schedule of Events. EIN's Sanja Meegin will be there to report all the stories
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"Elvis the King: The Authorized Book from the Graceland Archives" New Book: After the marvellous 2012 deluxe book / box-set 'Elvis Remembered' by Gillian G. Gaar, the book has being reformatted and edited down to a new hardcover book release without all the extra memorabilia and DVD.
The photo layout has changed but the written content appears to be the same.
"Elvis passed away in 1977 but his spirit lives on. His records still sell, his movies are still hugely popular and his concerts are still discussed by new generations of fans. The Elvis Presley estate has selected from tens of thousands of photographs from all eras of Elvis' career to make this book, which adds up to a beautiful, desirable package that is ideal for any Elvis fan."
Hardcover: 64 pages. Out May 8, 2014.
Fabulous value at only US$18.50
EIN will soon be reviewing Gillian G. Gaar's brand new book '100 Things Elvis Fans Should Know.. & Do Before They Die'
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"Best selling" Elvis books on Amazon: While the Amazon Elvis books "best sellers" list includes many of the "usual suspects", the move to the much cheaper digital and/or self-publishing formats has seen titles that ordinarily wouldn't breach the best seller lists starting to make in-roads to the book buyer psyche. The current list includes several surprising enties as the following list of selected titles from the top 40 best-selling Elvis titles on Amazon suggests:
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Geoff Edgers |
Paperback |
$4.49 |
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Elvis and Me |
Priscilla Beaulieu Presley with Sandra Harmon |
Paperback |
$7.19 |
3 |
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Peter Guralnick |
Paperback |
$18.00 |
4 |
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George Nichopoulos |
Hardback |
$8.31 |
5 |
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Peter Guralnick |
Digital/Kindle |
$8.89 |
6 |
How Does It Feel?: Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Bob Dylan, and the Philosophy of Rock and Roll |
Grant Maxwell |
Digital/Kindle |
$4.99 |
7 |
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Peter Guarlnick |
Paperback |
$14.04 |
8 |
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Geoff Edgers |
Digital/Kindle |
$4.27 |
9 |
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Steve Dunleavy et al |
Paperback |
$8.75 |
10 |
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Robert Cantwell |
Digital/Kindle |
$3.95 |
11 |
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Peter Guralnick |
Digital/Kindle |
$9.99 |
12 |
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Sam Rogers |
Paperback |
$7.19 |
16 |
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Robert Cantwell |
Paperback |
$8.99 |
22 |
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Alanna Nash |
Digital/Kindle |
$12.04 |
25 |
Elvis My Dad: The Unauthorised Biography of Lisa Marie Presley |
David Adler and Ernest Andrews |
Paperback |
$2.18 |
27 |
Sir Elton John Demeans Elvis Presley: The Truth About EP's 1976 Largo, Maryland Stage Performance... At Last! |
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What Every Child Needs To Know About Elvis Presley (Board Book) |
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1950s Flashback - ".....one can’t help getting certain satisfaction out of the fact that he won’t be around for long. He’s not music.": In the first issue of JazzWorld, in March 1957, editor and publisher, Chester Whitehorn, examined the rise of Elvis Presley and assessed it in comparison to the careers of two other entertainers who were the subject of incredible media obsession, Frank Sinatra and Liberace. Whitehorn’s article was titled: Music vs. Elvis Presley.
Whitehorn's attack on Elvis' music embodied the strident, right-wing religious conservatism of the time and subliminal resistance of an adult population rallying against having its music replaced by the 'unruly sounds' of a younger generation. EIN's Nigel Patterson takes a closer look at what was only one of hundreds of articles attacking Elvis and rock 'n' roll music....
............Calls to expunge the devil’s music by burning Elvis’ records, ban his public performances given their lewd nature and for parents to lock up their daughters, were commonplace and it seemed the louder the protest the more successful Elvis, the ‘devil incarnate’, became........ |
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For the Love of Elvis (Book Review): A new book by Professor Marla Selvidge will please many readers with its focus on the positive aspects of Elvis and why he was, and continues to be, important to many peopole today!
EIN's Nigel Patterson takes a look inside For the Love of Elvis and learns why Elvis resonates in the world 35 years after his death.
Marla Selvidge, "Elvis did not want to dominate his audience; he loved and cherished them in a way that no other performer has done."
- Go here to Nigel's review at this positive "For the Love of Elvis"
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ASK Marty Lacker!: Today Marty answers questions about....
- Why did Elvis not return to American studio when Col Parker so loved money & success.
- How do you feel about the FTD's Classic series of Albums with outtakes.
- Is it possible that there is other footage out there of Elvis’ concerts.
- Is there anything in your book that you wish you would have kept to yourself.
- Did the city of Memphis ask ELVIS to stop autographs at the Graceland gates.
- Why didn't Elvis keep his renewing his concert setlist
- What would Elvis be crusading for nowadays?
- Did Elvis want more children.
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'ELVIS: ON STAGE' UK Shows Near TOTAL SELL-OUT:The Elvis On Stage UK tour is close to completely Sold Out. EIN contributor Brian Quinn now informs us that several venues have less than five tickets left. It is amazing - ELVIS LIVES!. The following is the current state of play regarding ticket sales as of today - these are the ONLY venues with any tickets remaining.
Fri May 2 - Caird Hall, Dundee (Circle Balcony - Restricted View) + Centre Balcony
Sun May 4 - Clyde Auditorium, Glasgow (Rear Circle 3 seats available)
Tue May 13 - Colston Hall, Bristol (Stalls 3 - Balcony 3)
Thu May 15 - Bournemouth International Centre (Terrace 3 - Right Side Balcony)
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Tue May 20 - York Barbican (Only 1 ticket left)
Thu May 22 - New Theatre, Oxford (some Balcony seats left)
Sat May 24 - Eventim Apollo, London (Stalls + Circle Block 2 and Circle Blocks 3 to 6)
Sat May 24 - Eventim Apollo, London (1 ticket left)
Sun May 25 - Eventim Apollo, London (Some stalls + Circle Blocks 3 + 4 (3 seats available) + Circle Blocks 5, 7 and 11.
The UK leg of the tour should be a complete sell-out by the time it opens. All this with extremely little advance publicity by the local promoters.
Click here for tickets (see full concert dates below)
(News, Source;BrianQuinn/ElvisInfoNet) |
Tickets for "ELVIS PRESLEY – ON STAGE" in EUROPE: 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
(News, Source;EPE/ElvisInfoNet) |
ELVIS IN CONCERT - 2014 EUROPEAN TOUR DATES
Thur April 24, 2014 Reykjavik, Iceland - SOLD OUT
Sun April 27, 2014 Dublin, Ireland - Bord Gais Energy Theatre
Mon April 28, 2014 Belfast, Ireland - Waterfront Hall Auditorium
Wed April 30, 2014 Sheffield, United Kingdom - City Hall
Thu May 1, 2014 Newcastle, UK - City Hall - SOLD OUT
Fri May 2, 2014 Dundee, Scotland - Caird Hall
Sat May 3, 2014 Edinburgh, Scotland - Playhouse
Sun May 4, 2014 Glasgow, Scotland - Clyde Auditorium
Mon May 5, 2014 Liverpool, UK - Philharmonic Hall - SOLD OUT
Wed May 7, 2014 Preston, United Kingdom - Guild Hall
Thu May 8, 2014 Nottingham, UK- Royal Hall - SOLD OUT
F ri May 9, 2014 Ipswich, United Kingdom - Regent Theatre
Sat May 10, 2014 Brighton, United Kingdom - Centre
Sun May 11, 2014 Plymouth, UK- Pavilion - SOLD OUT
Tue May 13, 2014 Bristol, United Kingdom - Colston Hall
Wed May 14, 2014 Southend, UK - Cliffs Pavilion - SOLD OUT
Thu May 15, 2014 Bournemouth, UK - International Centre
(News, Source;BrianQuinn/ElvisInfoNet) |
Fri May 16, 2014 Cardiff, Wales - Motorpoint Arena
Sat May 17, 2014 Manchester, UK - Bridgewater Hall - SOLD OUT
Sun May 18, 2014 Milton Keynes, UK - Milton Keynes Theatre - SOLD OUT
Tue May 20, 2014 York, UK - York Barbican
Wed May 21, 2014 Leicester, UK - De Montfort Hall - SOLD OUT
Thu May 22, 2014 Oxford, UK - New Theatre
Fri May 23, 2014 Birmingham, UK - Symphony Hall - SOLD OUT
Sat May 24, 2014 London, UK - Hammersmith Apollo
Sun May 25, 2014 London, UK - Hammersmith Apollo
Wed May 28, 2014 Groningen, Netherlands - De Oosterpoort
Thur May 29, 2014 Utrecht, Netherlands - Vredenburg Leidsche Rijn
Fri May 30, 2014 Tilburg, Netherlands - 013
Sat May 31, 2014 Oostende, Belgium - Kursaal Oostende
Mon June 2, 2014 Berlin, Germany - Admiral Spalast
Wed June 4, 2014 Hamburg, Germany - CCH (SAAAL 2)
Thur June 5, 2014 Halle (SAAALE), Germany - Georg-Freidrich-Handel
Fri June 6, 2014 Munich, Germany - Circus Krone
Sat June 7, 2014 Mainz, Germany - Rheingoldhalle
Mon June 9, 2014 Paris, France - Le Grand Rex |
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