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The latest on www.elvisinfonet.com:
| Saturday 30 November 2013 |
New Elvis GOLD & PLATINUM RIAA Certifications in 2014: Great news for Elvis fans Insider (and FECC poster) Victor Manuelabreu has posted that there will be a press release coming soon from Jack Soden President of the EPE working in conjunction with the RIAA pertaining to new certifications for Elvis Presley. After years of research, It is believed that new independent audited figures have been located and will be established for Elvis Presley's United States album sales in correlation to new certifications.
This is this list of albums awaiting certification by the RIAA.
1. An afternoon In the Garden - will be certified Gold.
2. White Christmas - will be certified Gold.
3. Elvis Country - will be upgraded to platinum
4. Elvis By The Presleys - will be certified gold
5. The Essential Elvis Presley - will be upgraded to platinum
6 Christmas Duets - will be certified gold.
7. Pot Luck - will be certified gold
8. Love Letters - will be certified gold
9. Good Times - will be certified Gold
10. Promised Land - will be certified gold.
11. Elvis Today - will be certified gold.
Many of the soundtrack albums will also be tabulated with new certifications coupled with new upgrades in certifications for other Presley albums. I have been told that over 25 Presley albums will |
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receive posthumous certifications by the RIAA.
It seems that the Presley estate was tallying the amount of records to be certified by the RIAA all at one time. Presley is already the most certified artist in the history of popular music with a combined total of 257 certifications for albums and singles. He is way ahead of the second place Beatles who have a combined total of 148 certifications. I cannot believe that Elvis is still under certified by the Recording Industry Association of America.
For more info go HERE to EIN's Spotlight on Ernst Jorgensen Roger Semon 'Is Elvis the Biggest Selling Recording Artist? - Sorting Out Records Sales Stats & RIAA Rules'
EIN thanks VictorManuelaBreu & Brian Quinn.
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'Elvis Files Magazine Issue.6' OUT SOON: Erik Lorentzen notes that the new 'Elvis Files Magazine Vol.6' will be printed next week. So get in your orders now.
Includes the articles...
- CBS Studio, New York 1956 Candid Photos
- It’s A Miracle Elvis Is A Star - by former schoolteacher
- Elvis Cracked Up in Anaheim, November 30, 1976
- NEVER BEFORE SEEN Jacksonville Florida candids
Go here for FULL SIZE POSTER and more info about the Elvis Files Magazine.
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Latest Billboard Album Charts: This week the old Christmas compilation 'It's Christmas Time' rises from 69 to 53 on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart for w/e 7th December,
2013. It also rises from 10 to 7 on the Catalog Album Chart and remains at 14 on
the Holiday Albums Chart.
- 'Merry Christmas, Love Elvis' rises from 147 to 134 on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart. It also rises from 25 to 21 on the Top Country Album Chart. It further rises from 122 to 114 on the Current Album Chart and drops from 27 to 29 on the Holiday Albums Chart.
This is Elvis' 129th Billboard charting album and he increases his lead over Sinatra in 2nd place with 82 entries.
- 'The Classic Christmas Album' re-enters The Top 200 Album Chart at 188 and rises from 35 to 28 on the Top Country Album Chart.
- 'Blue Christmas (Single) rises from 38 to 35 on the Holiday Digital Songs Chart.
- 'He Touched Me' The Gospel Music Of Elvis Presley (Vols. 1 & 2) re-enters the Top Video Sales Chart at 13.
- 'Elvis Lives' re-enters the Top Video Sales Chart at 20.
(News, Source;BrianQuinn/ElvisInfoNet)
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'Closing Strong!' New Import CD/Vinyl: Out soon on the VV label is their fourth release entitled "Closing Strong!" featuring both the complete live soundboard recording from February 23th 1970 Las Vegas Closing show and the complete live audience recording from Houston on March 1, 1970 Afternoon Show .
The publicity states that.. the producers are aware of the fact that the closing night show, as one of the best Elvis Presley concerts ever, has been previously released in different imports. But here we give you the chance to listen to the show in its entirety FOR THE FIRST TIME in a double high valued collector vinyl set (EIN notes that this GREAT show has just been released by the FTD label see 'The On Stage Season' FTD In-Depth Review) . The second show, the Houston incredible March 1st afternoon show, presents Elvis at the pick of his possibility, although not new to CD collectors, will not have been heard in this quality before.
This release is taken directly from a first generation tape and has been professionally remastered to a high standard producing an excellent audio quality, The sound quality is far superior to the previous released audience recordings.
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This is an Audience Recording so be sure to ask your local dealer for samples! Elvis at Houston is pure dynamite, delivering a great performance that compares with the Closing night in terms of quality, giving to this release the status of “UNIQUE”.
Here you can hear the complete opening night. Houston was three days later only from the end of the Vegas season, for Elvis the very first opportunity to face a real audience from his comeback to live scenes. The result six supernatural shows with record attendance set in the Saturday evening show…. the rest his history, Here you can hear the complete March 01 afternoon show. Elvis performed accompanied from the band only a solid and rough show singing the best of the previous Las Vegas Season, in spite the short show ( about 44 minutes) and the bad acoustic with this show as Houston Chronicle review suggest "Elvis Brings Down The House At The Dome" can be reasonably to be included in one of best shows ever!!!
EIN notes - Buyers Beware! Note that Elvis closed his Houston stint with the evening show, March 1, 1970 which is not the concert featured here.
Go here to Elvis - All the CD News 2013 for full details
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| Thursday 28 November 2013 - - - Happy Thanksgiving - - - |
'Elvis The Man And His Music #102': EIN's favourite Elvis music magazine 'Elvis The Man And His Music No. 102' will be out soon.
In the December Issue:
- The Denver Connection - Ron Pietrafeso Interview Part 1
- Two's Company? - The fake 'duets' fiasco
- January 12th 1964 - Engineer Ron Steele Interview
- CD, DVD & Book Reviews
- Stolen! - We name and shame a well-known thief and liar from the Elvis world.
(EIN can't wait to read this intriguing article!)
- Shout It Out! - Readers' letters
Go HERE to order from ETM&HM
(News, Source;ETM&HM/ElvisInfoNet)
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Lisa Marie, Graceland and the Secret Room: Back in 2006 Lisa Marie showed Oprah around Graceland letting her explore each room, with Lisa Marie telling some lovely old stories about times with Elvis.
Director of Archives Angie Marchese who has worked at Graceland for over 23 years, also shows Oprah the "secret room" at Graceland where (some of ) Elvis' precious memorabilia is kept.
Lisa Marie talks excitedly of coming in whenever she feels like to look at some of her father's belongings.
Recently FECC members have been debating where this "secret room" is located.
Click here to see this 13 minute video on YouTube.
EIN has asked Marty Lacker for his thoughts about the "secret room" location.
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"Elvis-The King Of The Jungle-45 Years After": A new book announced by Elvis Files' Erik Lorentzen looking back at the Comeback Special and 1968, "Elvis - The King Of The Jungle - 45 Years After" - to be published early 2014.
No we have another poster for the 'Elvis-The king Of The Jungle'.
Since Change of Habit was part of the agreement with NBC for the 1968 TV Special, Erik Lorentzen is proud to publish approximately fifty full pages with previously unseen photos from the movie to close this book.
Available to Pre-Order from 3rd December 2013.
Click here to see both full-size preview posters for 'Elvis-The King Of The Jungle'.
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| Wednesday 27 November 2013 |
Watch 'The Nation's Favourite Elvis Song' On-Line: Fans who are not based in the UK now have the chance to watch this local TV programme on-line.
With the power to launch Elvis back to #5 in the UK Album charts it is well-worth checking out.
As noted in a review.. "The Nation’s Favourite Elvis Song has made me see the light. I'll be honest with you, it’s quite rare for me to experience a blinding epiphany while watching an ITV entertainment show. But that’s pretty much the effect The Nation’s Favourite Elvis Song has had on me. I’m not kidding.
Elvis Presley, it’s finally struck me, in a moment of startling realisation, really was extraordinarily special."
See Jerry Schilling, the TCB Band, Suzy Quatro, Priscilla and plenty of others all explain the impact and power of Elvis.
CLICK HERE to view - Runs 70 minutes.
(News, Source;ElvisInfoNet)
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'Elvis - Aloha Via Satellite: Deluxe 40th Anniv Release' now OUT in US: Good news for US Elvis fans, the recent Jo Pirzada Boxcar deluxe book release celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Aloha Via Satellite has now been made available locally in the US through Amazon.
At only $109 (+ cheap local shipping) there's no longer the previous expensive freight costs of ordering it from Europe.
With a stunning 440 pages and more than 1,000 visuals, many of them unpublished or "alternate" plus plenty of rave reviews, now US fans can purchase it a good price.
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Elvis Heritage Is Alive In Memphis: Out now is the new guide 'Memphis Map for Elvis Fans'. It’s the first map that tells Elvis’s story by illustrating where he lived, worked and played in his home city.
Whether the building still stands or is long gone, 100 hand-drawn sites display the world that Elvis knew. Find out where he worked as a truck driver, made his first public appearance, saw his car almost destroyed by adoring fans, threw marathon roller-skating parties and met Colonel Parker for the first time.
Sections such as 'ELVIS DOWNTOWN' offers a panoramic view of Elvis’s life in Memphis while 'THE LEGEND' describes how each site was part of the Elvis story.
Designed by Maria Rabinky, Michael Kelly and Andrea Shaw, well-known Elvis historians Mike Freeman and Sue Mack gave generously of their time and extraordinary storehouse of knowledge to help with the accuracy of the Memphis Map.
Go HERE to the website to learn more and to purchase this cool-looking and informative map.
(News, Source;AShaw/ElvisInfoNet)
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ABG - 'More Elvis in the Right Places': Great news for serious Elvis fans fed up with his image being plastered over rubber-duckies and silly trinkets.
With its acquisition of EPE, ABG is planning to bring a little bit of focus to the selling of Presley’s image. Authentic Brands won’t be eliminating any of the planned rollouts of new merchandise that was announced before the sale. These are the planned releases for the pending 60th anniversary of the release of Elvis’ first single, “That’s All Right” including Fathead life-sized cutouts, a line of Zippo lighters and a tequila set for 2014.
However ABG president Nick Woodhouse said the company’s approach may be to pare down some products and that one of the company’s goals is to associate Elvis with higher-end products and retailers. That could mean the end of Elvis' image being splattered all over trinkets, a strategy that may have diluted the brand over the years.
“We’ll look at high-level participation and collaboration instead of licensing,” Woodhouse said. “Fans can look for more Elvis in the right places.”
ABG will manage Graceland along with Joel Weinshanker, founder and chairman of the National Entertainment Collectibles Association. There will be an effort to make the destination more contemporary overall without diminishing the “heritage of what it means."
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Weinshanker, an Elvis fan, called Graceland “Elvis’ castle,” and Woodhouse echoes his thoughts when it comes to respecting what’s already there. But he does say the destination can be leveraged more, which in turn would bring more visitors to Memphis.
“Memphis is synonymous with Graceland,” Woodhouse said. “A higher-profile Elvis means a higher-profile Graceland and a higher-profile Memphis.”
(News, Source;BrianQuinn/ElvisInfoNet) |
Elvis Still Attracts Fans Young and Old: The King of Rock & Roll continues to attract fans young and old, last week it was Justin Timberlake and this week it's UK dubstep starlet Katy B declaring her love for the legend.
This week she said, "I would love to duet with a hologram of Elvis Presley, I used to be obsessed with Elvis when I was like seven or eight, it was really weird. I had all his videos and stuff. I didn't collect memorabilia or anything I just used to watch Fun in Acapulco about 10 times a day."
Born in 1989 Katy B, is a English R&B singer-songwriter who has received nominations at both the UK Digital Music Awards and the MOBO Awards. She was also nominated for Best Push Act at the MTV Europe Music Awards 2011.
(News, Source;ElvisInfoNet)
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| UK Elvis Album STILL HOLDS UK Top Five!: As EIN predicted below, Elvis held his UK Number 5 spot last week and now continues his great chart run still at Number 5 in the UK LP charts.
Top 30 UK Album Chart for W/E 30th November, 2013:
1. Swings Both Ways - Robbie Williams
2. The Marshall Mathers Lp 2 - Eminem
3. Shangri La - Jake Bugg
4. Loved Me Back To Life - Celine Dion
5. The Nation's Favourite Elvis Songs - Elvis Presley
Lady Gaga, last weeks #1, is already down to #9.
It is worth noting that Cliff Richard is at #13 while very surprisingly The Beatles are down at #26 with an album many thought would get to number one and beat our Elvis.
This is an excellent result for Elvis. The public has really taken to this one despite there being not one single new track on it.
(News, Source;BrianQuinn/ElvisInfoNet)
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Help Elvis Stay At Number 5: With the battle yet again between Elvis and The Beatles in the UK charts why not help Elvis by purchasing a copy of the new UK compilation?
You can get the 'The Nation's Favourite Elvis Songs [Deluxe Edition]' the double album for only £12.99 (US$22 ) - free postage in the UK.
>>> Click right to purchase >>>>
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'Echoes Of Aloha' New Import CD: Audionics will release their 5th CD of this year early December. It is a kind of sequel to "ALOHA JERRY” CD (Audionics 2013-01-2) - once again dedicated to the eighth Las Vegas season - February 13th, 1973 dinner show.
These recordings were captured almost a month to the day of the ”Aloha From Hawaii” satellite broadcast, and it’s inevitable to make some comparisons. It’s been said that Elvis was depressed about having to return to Las Vegas again following the huge success of the broadcast, but this newly discovered recording does not bear that out at all.
Elvis sounds more relaxed and more at ease on this recording, and there is an intimacy present on this recording that is missing from ”Aloha”. It’s interesting to note that many of the songs that he performed during the satellite show are missing here. In fact, the layout of the show is somewhat reminiscent of the structure of the Las Vegas shows in August 1970, with a strong mix of recent material and Elvis classics.
All recordings presented on this CD are previously unreleased. The
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February 13th, 1973 dinner show is completely new even to die-hard Elvis fans. It was never in circulation and it is taken from an original ”booth recording, ” made from a booth close to the stage and PA speakers. It is remarkably superior to usual audience tapes and soundwise fully comparable with our "Aloha, Jerry” (Audionics 2013-01-2), February 23, 1973 Closing Night.
As a bonus, more of soundboard tracks from the Dinner Show of February 10th, 1973 are included.
This release is presented in deluxe digipack with live and candid photos taken during January / February ’73 Vegas season and with appropriate liner notes.
Go HERE for more details and tracklist.
(News, Source;Audionics/ElvisInfoNet) |
UK Elvis Single Download Charts: Last week the power of Elvis and prime time TV exposure was demonstrated on the UK iTunes chart. The following ITunes Singles charted these positions on the day following the showing of 'The Nation's Favourite Elvis Songs' TV Programme. Several songs are repeated in the chart as there selected iTunes ID was not the same..
Elvis Presley UK iTunes chart.
69. Always on My Mind
75. In the Ghetto
89. Suspicious Minds
106. The Wonder of You
112. An American Trilogy
113. Always On My Mind
133. If I Can Dream
183. Can't Help Falling in Love
187. If I Can Dream (Stereo Mix)
209. Can't Help Falling In Love
317. I Just Can't Help Believin'
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318. Return to Sender
354. Jailhouse Rock
382. Are You Lonesome Tonight?
432. Jailhouse Rock
479. Burning Love
508. An American Trilogy
535. Hound Dog
552. A Little Less Conversation (JXL Radio Edit Remix)
593. All Shook Up
605. Viva Las Vegas
606. It's Now or Never
607. Love Me Tender
636. Are You Lonesome Tonight? (Laughing Version)
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637. Suspicious Minds
702. (You're the) Devil in Disguise
716. Blue Suede Shoes
802. A Little Less Conversation (JXL Radio Edit Remix)
803. Wooden Heart
855. The Wonder of You
872. In the Ghetto
1019. Always on My Mind
1041. Return to Sender
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1136. An American Trilogy (New Sound Remastered)
1201. An American Trilogy (Live)
1202. Don't Cry Daddy
1291. Suspicious Minds
1332. Don't Be Cruel
1333. Heartbreak Hotel
1418. Suspicious Minds (Live)
1420. Way Down
1477. A Little Less Conversation
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November 1976 Jerry Lee Lewis arrested outside Graceland: November 23, 1976 at precisely 2.50am Jerry Lee Lewis pulled up to Graceland in a new Lincoln Continental. Lewis was armed, angry, and obviously inebriated -- a dangerous combination for a man mere mortals call "The Killer."
"He was outta his mind, man," recalled Graceland gatekeeper Harold Loyd. "Jerry Lee was screamin', hollerin', and cussin'. `Get on the goddamn phone. I know you got an intercom system. Call up there and tell Elvis I wanna visit with him. Who the hell does he think he is? Tell him the Killer's here to see him."
Police Officer Kirkpatrick had to pull him outta the car. Jerry Lee had tried to hide his pistol by puttin' it in between his knee and the door. But when Kirkpatrick opened the door, the damn gun fell out onto the floorboard and it was cocked and loaded.
Go here for EIN's spotlight Jerry Lee Lewis vs Elvis Presley.
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The 2013 Graceland Lighting Ceremony: Graceland officially kicked off the holiday season by "flipping the switch" on the traditional lights and decorations during the annual lighting ceremony. The extensive Christmas display includes hundreds of blue lights along the driveway, a life-size Nativity scene, Santa and his sleigh, and much more, all originally displayed at Graceland by Elvis and the Presley family. Santa, decked out like the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, will be available for pictures with the kids following the lighting ceremony.
Hundreds of Elvis fans were in attendance to see this beautiful ceremony.
Fans can now watch the complete video of the 2013 Graceland Lighting Ceremony - CLICK HERE to view on Elvis LiveStream
(News, Source;EPE/ElvisInfoNet)
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'Elvis On-line' New Elvis Online Magazine Issue 1 Out Now: The new Elvis Online magazine is out now. Published via the Joomag website the new 'Elvis On-line' Interactive Magazine features latest news, truthful reviews, new interviews plus interactive content - audio and videos. Six issues per year are planned, approx 40 pages per issue and all for only $3.50.
New interviews lined up by Elvis Online include Marty Harrell (Elvis show trombone player), Walt Johnson (lead trumpet player) and Charles Stone (concert west tour producer).
This magazine is for everyone from the hardcore fan to the newest.
Costing $3.50 (around £2.25)
Issue 1 features news & reviews and included in this issue is an in-depth interview with Jerome Munroe (sic) . Go HERE to order Issue 1.
EIN wishes the magazine good luck - but has to note that EIN was the first Elvis site to do an in-depth interview with "Stump' Monroe back in 2011.
Check our Jerome Monroe Interview here.
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UK Elvis/Susan Boyle Duet 'X' Factor Debut: Looks like Susan Boyle will be performing 'O Come All Ye Faithfull' during the
UK 'X Factor' TV show on the day of its release - Sunday, 8th December. Hopefully this will
help get the "new" Elvis duet up to to No.1 for Christmas.
The singer has launched a competition to find a gifted group to help her sing her version of Christmas carol 'Oh Come All Ye Faithful' for a performance which will be aired globally through YouTube.com and social media websites.
Like it or not, the new 'O Come All You Faithful' duet has the chance of becoming Elvis' 22nd UK No.1.
You can see the new official duet video HERE on YouTube.
But EIN says maybe it is better if you don't.
At least it IS for charity with royalties going to Save The Children fund.
(News, Source;ElvisInfoNet)
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'The On Stage Season' FTD Review: After their excellent "On Stage" multi-track Classic album, FTD now continues their look at this excellent season with the first official release of Elvis' 1970 Opening and Closing night performances.
"If I appear a little shaky that's because I'm a little shaky!" - Elvis, Las Vegas Jan 26th 1970.
On Opening Night Elvis introduced ten "brand new" songs to his Vegas setlist and what a treat it is to hear these for the first time live.
‘King Elvis Rules Vegas Again’ - As Elvis stood with his arms outstretched and head bowed in thanks, the curtain slowly fell and we were swept up with the excitement of the crowd which was at its peak. ... with every song, Elvis gave the audience exactly what they had come for: a chance to see and experience a living legend. Elvis a habit-forming' drug that does you good!
- Journalist Ann Moses
EIN's Piers Beagley checks out this new release and decides whether it is worth buying these often bootlegged concerts one more time...
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'Elvis Homemovies Anthology – Vol.2, The Sixties' DVD: The publicity from the rather dodgy sounding "Roar" label states ... Coming soon is volume 2 in our much proclaimed DVD series of Elvis home movies, containing rare & unseen private footage. For the very first time this 3 DVD set focuses on Elvis, The Man, Off Stage through 3 decades. See Elvis through intimates' moments surrounded by family or friends, through events that marked his life. These 3 volumes will help you discover Elvis life via rare & unreleased digitally re-mastered footage.
Elvis Homemovies – The Complete Candid And Home Movies Anthology – Volume 2, The Sixties (1-dvd): see Elvis on vacation in Hawaii, enjoying the snow in Colorado, meeting his fans, together with Tom Jones and much much more. Sit back and enjoy a journey of Elvis in private throughout the 60s, in the best quality.
Regionfree – NTSC:….playable in all dvd players worldwide
Total running time – 146 minutes.
EIN note - we have seen some very varied opinions about the quality of this DVD series.
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Latest Billboard Album Charts: The old Christmas compilation 'It's Christmas Time' rises from 127 to #69 on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart for w/e 30th November, 2013.
It also rises from 12 to 10 on the Catalog Album Chart. Finally it remains at 14 on the Holiday Albums Chart.
- 'Merry Christmas, Love Elvis' SONY's new compilation is now a new entry at 147 on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart. It also rises from 33 to 25 on the Top Country Album Chart. It further rises from 170 to 122 on the Current Album Chart. Finally it drops from 26 to 27 on the Holiday Albums Chart.
This is Elvis' 129th Billboard charting album and he increases his lead over Sinatra in 2nd place with 82 entries.
- 'The Classic Christmas Album' rises from 49 to 35 on the Top Country Album Chart.
- 'Blue Christmas' (Single) re-enters the Holiday Digital Songs Chart at 38.
(News, Source;BrianQuinn/ElvisInfoNet)
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Red Robinson Needs Your Vote!: Red Robinson was a great fan and early supporter of The King and is part of Canadian musical history, but now there has been a new decision to drop the name of Canada's rock n’ roll legend from Coquitlam's 'Red Robinson Show Theatre'. He deserves better than this
Robinson got his start spinning records in Vancouver while still in high school in 1954. The first radio announcer to consistently play rock n’ roll in Canada, he introduced legendary acts like Elvis Presley and the Beatles.
An online petition “Save the name ‘Red Robinson Theatre,'" has already garnered hundreds of votes in two days. The vast majority believe taking his name off the marquee just seven years after it opened is an insult.
Red Robinson needs our support - Click here and vote to keep his name - it's only one click away.
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| Wednesday 20 November 2013 - - - - EPE SOLD! - - - - |
Elvis Presley Enterprises Bought by Authentic Brands Group: The King of Rock 'n' Roll has now joined Marilyn Monroe and Muhammad Ali to comprise a powerful group ABG owned Iconic Brands.
Authentic Brands Group (ABG) announced today the acquisition of EPE Inc assets from the CORE Media Group. Following the acquisition, ABG will own and manage, in partnership with the Presley family and Joel Weinshanker, Chairman and Founder of National Entertainment Collectibles Association (NECA), the intellectual property associated with one of the most widely recognized and beloved entertainers in the world.
"We are honored to welcome Elvis into the ABG brand portfolio and look forward to working alongside the Presley family and the team at EPE to increase Elvis' popularity and fan base worldwide," said Jamie Salter, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of ABG.
"This is an exciting day for Elvis and his fans," said Priscilla Presley. "We look forward to working with the ABG team to further promote the legacy of Elvis. This is the opportunity the family has been envisioning to expand the Graceland experience and enhance Elvis' image all over the world."
Lisa Marie Presley noted, "While I will continue to own Graceland and Elvis' original artifacts, we are looking forward to working with
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our new partners to continue the growth and expansion we have been working towards. The licensing and merchandising aspect of this business is not to be confused with the fact that the property will always remain with me and my family. However, this is a great partnership for our family and Elvis fans worldwide."
EIN notes that the previous plans to refurbish and modernize the Graceland as a bigger tourist attraction had been put on hold, but they could be renewed now that the sale is complete.
In connection with the acquisition, ABG will assume the global rights to a vast library of photographic imagery, including artwork, album covers and movie posters; video and audio assets, including television appearances and music specials; Elvis' name and likeness; and other assets, including the rights to major Elvis |
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themed events such as Elvis Week, an international celebration of Elvis' life and legacy.
In connection with the transaction, Joel Weinshanker will acquire the rights to the management of Graceland operations, Elvis' home in Memphis, Tennessee, with ABG and the Presley family as partners. Graceland recently captured the #1 spot on USA Today and 10Best's "Best Iconic American Attractions".
"It is with great honor, and a profound sense of responsibility that we assume ownership of the Graceland operations," said Weinshanker. "We will usher in a new era of an enhanced Graceland experience, run for the fans, by a fan. Graceland is Elvis Presleys' castle, and I look forward to helping take this global landmark to new and exciting heights. We look forward to continuing to give visitors to Graceland, whether |
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online or in–person, whether their first visit or their 500th, a world class experience."
ABG brands already include Marilyn Monroe, Juicy Couture, Judith Leiber, Adrienne Vittadini, Taryn Rose, Hickey Freeman, TapouT and Sportcraft. They now add Muhammad Ali and Elvis.
Based in New York ABG's mission is to further enhance brand equity through partnering with best-in-class licensees and retailers.
Go HERE for EIN's Spotlight and archive about all aspects of the Sale of EPE Inc
(News, Source;MartyL/BrianQuinn/ElvisInfoNet) |
UK Official Mid-week Charts Elvis Still UK Top Six: UK new Midweek Album positions, Wednesday 19th November, 2013
1 - Robbie Williams - 'Swings Both Ways'
2 - Jake Bugg
3 - Eminem
4 - JLS
5 - Céline Dion
6 - Elvis Presley - The Nation's Favourite Elvis Songs
7 - Little Mix
8 - Lady Gaga
While Elvis' new album drops one place The Nation's Favourite Elvis Songs is holding up well so far with around 63 thousand sales.
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New UK Elvis Album HOLDS UK Top Five!: As EIN predicted below, Elvis held his UK Number 5 spot this week. The official
UK Top Album Charts + sales figures for W/E 17th November, 2013 were ..
1. Artpop - Lady Gaga (65,608)
2. The Marshall Mathers Lp 2 - Eminem (53,080)
3. Loved Me Back To Life - Celine Dion (52,856)
4. Salute - Little Mix (35,281)
5. Nation's Favourite Elvis Songs - Elvis Presley (34,489)
... and below the top ten The Beatles new entry...
12. On Air: Live At The BBC Vol 2 - The Beatles (20,140)
EIN contributor Brian Quinn in the UK notes... Realistically Elvis' new album is not going to get any higher up the charts. It must be remembered that major new releases come out every week vying for the top spot with the artists getting huge publicity via TV advertising and live appearances on various TV shows. There are three new album releases vying for the top spot this week coming from Robbie Williams, Jake Bugg and JLS. It is however a special week in that |
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whoever lands the No.1 will get the honour of the 1000th No.1 UK album. It is however a great shame that it will not be Elvis as he actually got that honour for the 1000th UK #1 single with 'One Night' his 20th No.1. Doing the double would have been great.
The album has done really well selling over 50,000 copies and all we can hope for now is that it will be a steady seller leading up to Christmas. I suspect many copies will end up as Xmas presents.
The main point that must be made is that the public's exposure to the TV Programme, together with the album's high chart position, has done Elvis' reputation no end of good and long may it continue.
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More Elvis in the UK Charts: The following Elvis songs appeared on the UK Heritage Single Chart (the equivalent of the Billboard Catalog Chart) for w/e 17th November, 2013.
# 8. Always On My Mind
# 11. Suspicious Minds
# 25. In The Ghetto
# 40. An American Trilogy
Also the following rose from 55 to 34 on the UK Music Video Chart:
- The Elvis Collection (Warner Home Video).
All due, no doubt, to the showing of 'The Nations Favourite Elvis Song' TV Show.
(News, Source;BrianQuinn/ElvisInfoNet)
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Watch the 2013 Graceland Lighting Ceremony LIVE Online: Graceland will officially begin the holiday season by “flipping the switch” on the traditional lights and decorations during the annual lighting ceremony on Friday, November 22 at 6:00 p.m.CT. Special guest Charles "Chip" Esten from ABC's hit show "Nashville" will flip the switch.
The extensive Christmas display includes hundreds of blue lights along the driveway, a life-size Nativity scene, Santa and his sleigh, all originally displayed at Graceland by Elvis and the Presley family. The FREE lighting event is open to the public.
The interiors of Graceland will feature Elvis’ Christmas decor starting on November 22. Included will be his traditional red velvet drapes as well as Presley family Christmas artifacts on display around several trees throughout the home. The holiday decor at Graceland will remain up through Elvis’ birthday celebration on January 8, 2014. |
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To watch the festivities LIVE on Friday November 22 CLICK HERE via LiveStream.
Note 6.pm.CT in Memphis = Midnight GMT = 11am Sydney.
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New Elvis Presley Auction: Julien Auctions are presenting the 'Icons and Idols 2013: Rock n' Roll' auction featuring lots of Elvis memorabilia for sale - Friday, December 6th & Saturday, December 7th, 2013
Includes Elvis Presley’s one pair of blue suede shoes from Memphis Mafia member Joe Esposito, his 1970s Cadillac Fleetwood 75 limousine outfitted with a plaque that reads “Custom made for Elvis Presley 70th Anniversary Edition,” the coat he wore on the album “Elvis is Back” with the original Paramount Pictures label, a ukulele gifted by Presley to Hank Garland, his personal gold “partner cross” commissioned by Presley in which he made the other for Priscilla and a diamond ring mounted in 14k yellow gold gifted by Elvis Presley to bodyguard and friend Sam Thompson while at Graceland.
Check these..
- A 1954 handpainted cardboard poster advertising Elvis Presley performing in person at the Eagle's Nest Club on August 7, 1954. It is the earliest known Elvis concert poster. The Eagle's Nest was located just outside of Memphis on Highway 78, where this poster hung in the doorway. Presley performed 16 times at the Eagle's Nest in 1954. This poster was purchased from "the back room" of the Eagle's Nest by Elvis memorabilia expert Rosalind Cranor, who later sold the piece to Los Angeles KRTH 101 disc jockey Brian Beirne in the 1980s. The poster was signed in 1987 by Scotty Moore and DJ Fontana. Estimate:$14,000 - $16,00
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- A 1953 Martin 00-21 guitar from early in Elvis Presley's career, gifted to his friends Jack and Marie Lord. Serial number 133248. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Joe Esposito explaining that Presley visited the Hawaii Five - 0 star at his Hawaii home and was shown Lord's vintage instrument collection. Presley invited the couple to come see him in Las Vegas. Presley instructed Esposito to return to Graceland before the couple arrived to retrieve a guitar and other personal items to gift to the Lords. Esposito states that this guitar is the instrument he collected from Graceland and that Presley gifted to the Lords in 1973. Additionally accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Jack Lord estate. Estimate:$60,000 - $80,000
- The tan corduroy jacket worn by Elvis Presley on the cover of his 1960 album Elvis Is Back ! The jacket has a Paramount Studios costume label that is hand numbered "F10216" and typed "E. Presley." Maker label reads "The Browser/ Trade Mark Reg./ by/ Sunset House/ of California." Additionally stamped on interior "Paramount Wardrobe." Button closure with tab closure at neck. Accompanied by the LP Elvis Is Back !
Estimate:$20,000 - $30,000
- A pair of Elvis Presley owned blue suede shoes. The size 10 shoes have brogue details and gold grommets. Accompanied by a letter from Nudie's Rodeo Tailors requesting Elvis' sizes; a letter from Joe Esposito stating that Elvis gave the shoes to him after Presley returned from the Army in March 1960; and a copy of the 1995 magazine Elvis : An American Legend with a feature on the shoes, pages 48-49. This is the only known pair of Elvis' personally owned Blue suede shoes.
- Estimate: $60,000 - $80,000
Go HERE to Julien's to check all the images and info.
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"ELVIS PRESLEY – ON STAGE" UK almost SOLD OUT!: Fabulous news for Elvis' popularity in Europe with news that the new UK 2014 "ELVIS PRESLEY – ON STAGE" tour is selling out fast. Tickets for the Manchester have now sold out and the concert in Birmingham only has one seat left. Most other venues only have the odd seats left. Fans from the UK who still wish to attend one or more of these concerts should get their tickets ASAP
CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS
The list of UK concert dates is below.
Perhaps one lesser thought is that this tour does not include any of Elvis' original TCB Band or musical associates which to EIN seems a sad end of an era.
.. In celebration of Elvis’ recording of “That’s All Right” in 1954 and the 60th Anniversary of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Graceland
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and Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. will proudly present "Elvis Presley - On Stage" in 2014.
The all new "Elvis Presley - On Stage" music experience will kick off a 23-date-tour of the United Kingdom starting in April 2014 and continue through the end of May. Featuring a hot studio band and backup singers, the 60th Anniversary of Rock ‘n’ Roll celebration will go on the road to Europe. Following the worldwide success of the stage production, Elvis Presley In Concert, which featured Elvis’ original band and singers, this new show is designed for all Elvis fans past, present and future.
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'Love Me Tender' Debut 57 Years ago: On this weekend, November 15, 1956, Elvis Presley made his film debut with the premiere of “Love Me Tender” in New York City.
Outside the theatre a giant Elvis poster was unveiled to screams of his adoring fans. Throughout the movie's showing Elvis' fans shrieked so loudly that few patronscould hear any dialogue and then sobbed at Elvis' on-screen death.
This was Elvis' first movie and he received only third billing even though he was the major, perhaps only, attraction. The movie raked in US$1 million in the first three days of release and grossed over $9 million worldwide. Elvis' mother Gladys was very proud of her son but so upset that his character had died at end that he promised her that he would never be killed in another movie again, and never was.
Go HERE for EINs review of the recent 'Love Me Tender' Blu-ray release.
Go here for a YouTube clip of Elvis fans at the movie premiere.
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Updated - 'The Nation's Favourite Elvis Song' Review: "The TV special was like a sprinkling of magical dust in the eyes and ears of a
nation".
EIN's friend in the UK "Suds" offered up some more interesting thoughts about the recent Elvis TV special....
..... When was the last time we heard Elvis referred to on national TV as a “master”. That’s what the continuity announcer said.
I especially liked some of the comments about Elvis.
“Magnificent piece of showmanship” - Michael Ball
“If that was only at No.15, what was even higher?” - Zoe Ball referring to "An American Trilogy”.
“It proves he had the power of an opera singer” - Michael Buble
“Naked genius” - Bill Kenwright on “Are You Lonesome Tonight”
“By covering Elvis, it educates people to how great Elvis was” - Gareth Gates
“You can’t put boundaries on the man. He could do whatever he wanted” - Suzy Quatro.
Go here for our Updated The Nation’s Favourite Elvis Song TV Review
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Latest Billboard Album Charts: Amazing pre-Christmas news as 'It's Christmas Time' re-enters the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart at 127 for w/e 23rd November, 2013. It also rises from 45 to 12 on the Top Catalog Album Chart and from 20 to 14 on the Holiday Albums Chart.
- 'Merry Christmas, Love Elvis' is a new entry on the Top Current Album Chart at 170. It drops from 25 to 26 on the Holiday Album Chart. it also rises from 39 to 33 on the Top Country Album Chart.
- 'The Classic Christmas Album' re-enters the Top Country Album Chart at 49.
- 'He Touched Me: The Gospel Music Of Elvis Presley' (Vols.1 and 2) rises from 33 to 6 on the Music Video Sales Chart.
- 'Elvis Lives: The 25th Anniversary Concert' re-enters the Music Video Sales Chart at 8.
(News, Source;BrianQuinn/ElvisInfoNet)
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| Friday 15 November 2013 --- Elvis TOP FIVE in the UK --- EIN first with the news -- |
New UK Elvis Album is UK Top Five!: In the Friday, UK Midweek Album charts Lady Gaga has the highest new entry at #1.
Celine Dion is at #2 with Eminem's new album dropped to #3.
BUT heading up the charts Elvis is at number 5 with The Beatles five spots behind.
5. Elvis Presley -The Nation's Favourite Elvis Songs
8. Cliff Richard
10. The Beatles
Sales of Elvis' album are up 800% over last week and it is now number 5 and still heading up.
With Elvis, The Beatles and Cliff Richard all chasing each other up the charts it's just like going back to the early 60's!
This is Elvis' 50th Top 10 album which no other act has ever done before in Britain.
Not bad for a guy that stopped recording some 36 years ago!
(News, Source;BrianQuinn;ElvisInfoNet)
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Help Elvis Make It To Number One: With the battle yet again between Elvis and The Beatles in the UK charts why not help Elvis by purchasing a copy of the new UK compilation?
You can get the 'The Nation's Favourite Elvis Songs [Deluxe Edition]' the double album for only £12.99 (US$22 ) - free postage in the UK.
>>> Click right to purchase >>>>
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New Elvis Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Exhibit: A little slice of royalty has been carved out for the King of Rock when the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland, Ohio, honours Elvis Presley with a special exhibit 'A New Side Of Elvis' featuring highlights from his fabulous career.
The exhibit, which opens Nov. 29 (the day after Thanksgiving), will present several items from Presley's Graceland mansion and will focus on his years in the Army as well as his famed comeback TV concert performance in 1968. This concert, among other things, is well-known for the stunning white suit Presley wore - including for the show-stopping "I Can Dream" and which is included in the exhibit.
More than 40 artifacts are on loan from Graceland including a 1975 custom-made "SuperTrike" motorcycle, the rehearsal schedule from his famed 1971 Lake Tahoe performances, and a wallet-sized Army induction portrait from Fort Chaffee, Ark., where he reported for basic training in 1958.
Presley's status as a rock and roll icon is singular. Writer Lester Bangs may have said it best when he quipped: “I can guarantee you one thing - we will never again agree on anything as we agreed on Elvis.”
Click here for more info at Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
(News, Source;SanjaM/ElvisInfoNet)
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Elvis / Susan Boyle Duet Cover: This is the cover for the new Elvis / Susan Boyle Christmas duet. Scottish singer Susan Boyle is now on a hunt to find the best choir in the UK to join her for a performance of her festive duet with Elvis Presley. The singer has launched a competition to find a gifted group to help her sing her version of Christmas carol 'Oh Come All Ye Faithful' for a performance which will be aired globally through YouTube.com and social media websites.
Like it or not, the new 'O Come All You Faithful' duet has the chance of becoming Elvis' 22nd UK No.1.
You can see the new official duet video HERE on YouTube.
But EIN says maybe it is better if you don't.
At least it IS for charity with royalties going to Save The Children fund.
(News, Source;ElvisInfoNet)
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'Living From Day To Day, Chasing A Dream' New Import CD: Straight Arrow has announced a new 2CD release featuring both the Dinner and Midnight Shows February 22, 1973 in Las Vegas. In addition there’s included parts of the Dinner Show on February 21.
The February 22, 1973 D/S and M/S are taken directly from original "booth recording tapes". This kind of recordings was made from a booth or table placed at the edge of the stage, close to PA speakers, by someone who was a part of the organization. Unlike standard audience recordings, where the recorder had to be hidden often muffling the sound, booth recordings were made by someone who was known by Elvis’ security force, and consequently did not have to worry about concealing the microphone. The sound quality of such tapes is noticeably superior compared to the typical audience recording.
For the February 22, 1973 recordings, a BASF Chromdioxide hifi Compact Cassette was used. The dinner show was recorded on the A-side and the Midnight show on the B-side. The February 22, 1973 D/S is previously unreleased. There is a bad sounding version taken from a different source tape in circulation, wrongly dated as the February 23, 1973 Dinner show.
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The February 22, 1973 M/S was previously released from an inferior audience recorded source. This CD has nothing to do with Straight Arrow’s 'booth tape' version. Unfortunately, the person who recorded Feb. 22, 1973 M/S stopped his recorder during Jackie Kahane‘s pre-program and switched it on only near the end of 'C. C. Rider'. Instead of splicing the 'booth tape' with the substandard audience recorded version of the same show, we decided to use another booth tape from our vaults – the February 21, 1973 Dinner Show (recorded by same person as the Feb. 22 shows) to fill the missing part.
The sound was transferred using standard 24-bit processing and professional Tascam equipment. Every second was digitally restored to achieve optimal listening pleasure. We hope you enjoy the results. Digitally remastered in November 2013
Go to EIN's 'All the CD News 2013' for FULL details and tracklist
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| Wednesday 13 November 2013 . . . . 2nd News Update . . . . |
FTD 'From Elvis At American Sound Studio' & 'Moody Blue' tracklists: FTD have at last published their official tracklists for their third American Sound Studios release and also the previously announced 'Moody Blue' classic album. These new releases are expected in December while The 'From Elvis In Memphis' deluxe VINYL release has now been delayed to January
2014.
'From Elvis At American Sound Studio' a special 2CD set
DISC 1 features...
Kentucky Rain, I'll Be There, Mama Liked The Roses, If I'm A Fool (For Loving You),
Don't Cry Daddy, Rubberneckin', Hey Jude, My Little Friend, Who Am I?, Memory Revival (instrumental)
First Takes: Kentucky Rain (takes 1, 2 ,3 & 7), I'll Be There (takes 1, 2 & 3/M), If I'm A Fool (For Loving You) (takes 1, 2 & 3), Rubberneckin' (takes 1 & 2/M)
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overdub), Mama Liked The Roses (with alternate vocal overdub) ,In The Ghetto (take 19), Hey Jude (take 1), I'll Be There (takes 4, 5 & 6)
Go here for FULL tracklist on our FTD/SONY 2013 info page
'Moody Blue' a classic album 2CD set
DISC 1 features....
The Original album: Unchained Melody, If You Love Me (Let Me Know), Little Darlin', He'll Have To Go, Let Me Be There, Way Down, Pledging My Love, Moody Blue, She Thinks I Still Care, It's Easy For You,
The Alternate Album: Unchained Melody (undubbed master), If You Love Me (Let Me Know) (undubbed master), Moody Blue (take 6), She Thinks I Still Care (take 2B), My Way (live), Way Down (undubbed master), Little Darlin' (undubbed master), He'll Have To Go (rough mix), Pledging My Love (composite of rehearsal and take 3), It's Easy For You (take 1)
Bonus Tracks: She Thinks I Still Care (takes 1 & 2A), America The Beautiful, Softly As I Leave You
Go here for FULL tracklist on our FTD/SONY 2013 info page
To Pre-order you can go HERE to 'ElvisTheMan&HisMusic' shop
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Elvis SuBo Christmas Duet official Video: If like some you think that the new Elvis Presley and Susan Boyle Christmas duet is a travesty and further exploitation of Elvis - then surely we are all hoping that they won't use a Christmas pageant with a child with a wig on dressed as Elvis as the official video!
But they did! Unbelievable - Poor Elvis.
Like it or not, the new 'O Come All You Faithful' duet has the chance of becoming Elvis' 22nd UK No.1.
You can see the new official duet video HERE on YouTube.
But EIN says maybe it is better if you don't.
At least it IS for charity with royalties going to Save The Children fund.
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President Bill Clinton / Elvis letter Re-listed on Ebay: Knowing that President Clinton was a long time avid fan of Elvis and his music,
Marty sent him an interesting story about Elvis suitable for framing. Because of
Elvis' interest in supporting Presidents, Marty also felt had Elvis lived he
would have especially liked Clinton knowing that Clinton liked and played his
music.
The President was nice enough to send Marty a nice signed letter thanking him and also noting that he was, as he put it, "a big fan of the King".
A President Clinton "generic" autograph is noted as being worth $500 upwards - and so an original letter where he discusses Elvis should surely be priceless!
Marty has had this letter in his special lock box and has now decided to offer it on eBay. It will also include the original Presidential envelope it came in. A letter of authenticity from Marty will also be included.
This is what is written on the original letter..............
Dear Marty:
Before anytime passes, I want to thank you very much for sharing your story with me.
I really appreciate your kind letter. As you know, I'm a big fan of The King, and it's always a pleasure to hear about his life and those he spent it with.
All the best to you.
Sincerely
Bill Clinton.
CLICK HERE to Ebay for more info- Now at a reduced price.
(News, Source;ML/ElvisInfoNet)
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Elvis' southern drawl wins "sexiest" accent in USA!: Elvis Presley may forever be known as the king of rock n' roll, and a new survey helps point to one of the reason's why; the Southern accent has been voted the most sexy in North America, according to online matchmakers Cupid.com.
In a questionnaire released by the dating website, 36.5 percent of the 2,000 men and women surveyed said those from the South, such as Elvis, have by far the most attractive accent in the U.S. and Canada.
And winner of the most unattractive twang?
Mid-Atlantic accents, from states such as Pennsylvania and Delaware, are the country's least favourite, garnering only four percent of votes.
In between the two New Yorkers came second with the New Jersey accent at fifth place with seven percent of votes.
Why not go Here to YouTube and listen to Elvis' 1970 Houston Press Conference - Runs 8 minutes
(News, Source;Tabloids/ElvisInfoNet)
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Elvis LA Burger King - 'Don't Believe The Hype'!: Other Elvis sites have been running the story that Burger King bosses want to turn rock ’n roll legend Elvis Presley’s Beverly Hills home into a posh restaurant
And that they reckon converting the $8million mansion into an upmarket eatery will pull in music fans.
However EIN is sure this is a media beat-up only to publicise their new sandwich "The Big King" their new attempt to rival McDonald's "Big Mac".
While sources claim bosses at the fast-food giant have made a “serious offer” for the 5,367sq ft Elvis Presley Estate in Los Angeles’ exclusive 90210 district EIN doesn't believe the hype as the position of Elvis' Hillcrest home would be the last place that would get a food licence.
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Burger King chiefs have supposedly offered the current owner just £3m for the house for a “quick deal” and have pledged to “preserve all residential historical value” of Elvis' Hollywood Hills home.
But Peter Morton, 66, co-owner of the Hard Rock Cafe, bought the place only last December for $8million and is believed to be holding out in the hope of getting a higher offer.
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Updated - 'The Nation's Favourite Elvis Song' Review: EIN contributor Brian Quinn supplied us with his review of last night's UK Elvis special (see below).
.. However the UK Daily Star's journalist Mike Ward was also impressed with the show. He writes.. "The Nation’s Favourite Elvis Song has made me see the light.
I'll be honest with you, it’s quite rare for me to experience a blinding epiphany while watching an ITV entertainment show. But that’s pretty much the effect The Nation’s Favourite Elvis Song has had on me. I’m not kidding.
Elvis Presley, it’s finally struck me, in a moment of startling realisation, really was extraordinarily special. His squillions of adoring fans have been right all along. Why has it taken me all this time to twig? What kind of cloth-eared ninny am I?
Watching this Elvis special really has had a powerful effect on me.
In the concert clips, I now see a man with a unique gift for keeping his audience spellbound.
Even at a stage in his career when he could have got away with just going through the motions, he looked as though he was giving it absolutely everything, feeding off the crowd’s adoration. It was as if he wasn’t so much singing the songs as living them, even if it physically hurt ..
Go here for our Updated The Nation’s Favourite Elvis Song TV Review(Spotlight, Source;DailyStarElvisInfoNet)
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Elvis' 50th UK Top Ten album!: Breaking all chart records Elvis Presley has made the Top Ten on the UK Official Album Charts, with the just released 'The Nation's Favourite Elvis Songs'.
Today Elvis is #7 on the UK Official Album Charts
1 The Marshall Mathers Lp 2 - Eminem
2 James Arthur - James Arthur
3 Demonstration - Tinie Tempah
4 Music Of The Night - Andre Rieu
5 Saturday Night At The Movies - The Overtones
6 You & Me - Shane Filan
7 The Nation's Favourite Elvis Songs - Elvis Presley
This is Elvis' 50th Top 10 album which no other act has ever done before in Britain.
Cliff Richard is second place with 39 Top 10 UK Albums.
On the UK iTunes 1, Elvis was at #3 behind The Pete Tong Collection and Eminem's new album at #1.
Not bad for a guy that stopped recording some 36 years ago!
(News, Source;BrianQuinn;ElvisInfoNet)
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Justin Timberlake Kicksoff his Tour with "Heartbreak Hotel": Not only has Justin Timberlake been making steamy videos with Elvis' granddaughter (see EIN News story below) but he also kicked off his "20/20 Experience" Tour in New York performing his own tribute to the king and Memphis performing "Heartbreak Hotel" to the sold-out crowd.
Go HERE on YouTube see the video
Being an Elvis fan Justin Timberlake's brought the cast of his "20/20 Experience" tour to visit Graceland.
Timberlake, who's a strong ambassador for the king's home in Memphis, has often quoted Elvis as one of his major influences.
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Elvis at 21 at Australian National Portrait Gallery: Coming next month to Canberra's National Portrait Gallery.
Photojournalist Alfred Wertheimer was hired by RCA Victor in 1956 to shoot promotional images of a recently signed 21-year-old recording artist, Elvis Presley. Wertheimer's instincts to 'tag along' with the artist after the assignment and the resulting images provide us today with a candid look at Elvis before he exploded onto the scene and became one of the most exciting performers of his time. Elvis at 21, Photographs by Alfred Wertheimer was developed collaboratively by the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery, the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service, and Govinda Gallery, and is sponsored by HISTORY.
An exhibition specific learning resource will be available on the National Portrait Gallery website from December. 7 December 2013 – 10 March 2014
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'She Is The King' Jacqueline Feilich: Elvis Presley tribute artists are legion, female Elvis Presley tribute artists, not so much. That was especially the case when Jacqueline Feilich started out, ''It started because I'm a mad, crazy, obsessed fan of Elvis'' she says. ''I've been like that since I was three years old.''
Things really began to take off at the end of 2006, when she went to an Elvis tribute artist contest in Las Vegas, ''I had nothing to lose.''
She was the only woman there and didn't dress up in a rhinestone jumpsuit like the men - ''I wore an Elvis T-shirt and a pair of jeans'' - and thinks this refusal to attempt an
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impersonation helped her to be placed ''a complimentary second''.
Since then she has been invited to sing at Graceland four times and divides her time between Australia and the US. ''I'm definitely not an impersonator, nothing else but a tribute to him.''
Feilich calls Presley ''the King of reinvention'' and says Madonna and Lady Gaga want to take a leaf out of his book. She points out he had a repertoire of nearly 1000 songs that ranged across genres - rock, country, gospel and blues, to name a few, and she likes to explore that repertoire rather than simply concentrate on the well-known hits, such as Suspicious Minds.
She says Presley ''was almost Jesus-like. - Elvis ticked every box. He was a kind-hearted, deeply religious person, good-looking and talented in every way. I couldn't think of a fault,'' she says.
Some women tattoo him on their bodies and some men want to think they are him but Feilich doesn't go to either extreme.
''I'm not nutty. I wish he was still here,'' she says,
''I just want to sing his songs.''
Go HERE to the CanberraTimes for the full interview.
'She Is The King' plays The Artists Shed, Queanbeyan, Australia This Saturday, November 16, At 7.30pm.
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'The Nation's Favourite Elvis Song' Review: EIN contributor Brian Quinn kindly supplied us with his review of last night's UK Elvis special.
... As an Elvis fan I thought the TV programme was excellent and better than expected. It seemed to fly by especially with the invasive interruption of advertisements. The sound was excellent and most important there were no impersonators involved. It was rapid moving and to the point. Put over in a documentary style it featured all the main points one would want featuring including his UK record of No.1 Hits and his one billion worldwide record sales making him the best-selling solo artist of all-time.
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20 King Creole
19 If I Can Dream
18 Don’t Be Cruel
17 Viva Las Vegas
16 Heartbreak Hotel
15 American Trilogy
14 It’s Now Or Never
13 All Shook Up
12 Blue Suede Shoes
11 The Wonder Of You
10 Are You Lonesome Tonight? (including laughing version)
9 Return To Sender
8 Love Me tender
7 Hound Dog
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5 A Little Less Conversation (film and remix versions)
4 In The Ghetto
3 Can’t help Falling In Love (film and ‘live’ versions
2 Suspicious Minds (Live Version featured)
1 Always On My Mind.
There were clips and comments from plenty of celebrities but there were also a few negative aspects.... .....Continue here for full review ....
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Elvis And The Beatles in UK Chart Battle: The Beatles and Elvis Presley - two of the most successful pop music acts of all time - could fight it out for the number one spot next week in the UK album charts.
The Beatles On Air: Live At The BBC Volume 2, which has 63 tracks and is released on Monday, contains 37 previously unreleased live performances. The new Elvis best-of album, The Nation's Favourite Elvis Songs, was released this week.
History suggests both records will jostle for position in the charts - greatest hits album Elvis The King claimed the top spot in 2007, as did Volume One of the Beatles' BBC Sessions released in 1994.
The trouble is that the Elvis album contains the usual "hit songs" that fans have bought before, whereas The Beatles album contains 23 unreleased recordings.
Securing the number one spot next weekend could be tricky for both acts though, with tough competition from current artists more likely to benefit from digital downloads.
UK journalist Kevin Hughes said, "I think this Elvis Presley album probably will get to number one simply because there's a big
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advertising spend, there's a big push from Sony Music for this album, there's an ITV special, fans have been voting for their favourite songs for the TV show and the estate have compiled some of the greatest songs ever recorded - these are some of the greatest songs of all time.
"But with The Beatles, yes it's a bit niche but you have to remember that the last record in 1994 - volume one of these BBC sessions - won a Grammy and was one of the biggest selling releases of that year."
Lady Gaga's fourth studio album Artpop is released on Monday while Eminem's album which went on sale this week - The Marshal Mathers LP 2 - looks like becoming one of the fastest-selling albums of the year.
Elvis currently holds the record for the most Top Ten albums on the UK chart and for the most number one singles in the UK, with 21 hits.
The Beatles are the best-selling band of all time and have had the most number one albums in the UK, with 15.
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Help Elvis Make It To Number One: With the battle yet again between Elvis and The Beatles in the UK charts why not help Elvis by purchasing a copy of the new UK compilation?
You can get the 'The Nation's Favourite Elvis Songs [Deluxe Edition]' the double album for only £12.99 (US$22 ) - free postage in the UK.
>>> Click right to purchase >>>>
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UK 'The Nations Favourite Elvis Songs': The UK programme 'The Nations Favourite Elvis Songs' was airing in the UK as EIN posted this news update.
Yesterday's UK Albums Charts before the programme, shows the album up at No.35.
- Go HERE for the short 30sec TV promotion for the Album.
- Go HERE to see Priscilla's promo about the show.
Priscilla Presley talks about being at the 68 Comeback Special
“I went right to the first time I sat in the theatre looking up at him singing it and I thought ‘I can’t believe this person who I never thought I’d meet is singing this song to me’.”
I’m really a little bit shy about sharing some of those moments that I had with him. There’s a part of me that savours things that were just him and myself.”
(News, Source;BrianQuinn/ElvisInfoNet)
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Elvis Presley's record player in UK auction: A record player belonging to the King is set to be auctioned in Penzance next month.
The record player, a Perpetuum Ebner Musical 5v Luxus, belonged to Elvis Presley while he was stationed in Germany during the early part of his Army Service.
It is set to be sold by David Lay at his Penzance Auction House on December 12 and could fetch anything up to £2,000.
Elvis had gifted the record player to a German woman, Ellen Marschhäuser, who lived in Bad Nauheim, the town where he was staying with his family and entourage.
In early 1959 the woman had helped Presley's father, Vernon, with some German translation and Mr Presley Senior invited her to the Presley apartment in the Hotel Grunewald as a thank you.
She visited the apartment a couple of times and spoke at length with Elvis.
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the 5v Luxus and also played his guitar through the amplifier of the record player.
There were frequent parties in the Presley apartment at the Hotel Grunewald and Elvis was actually asked to leave in February 1959 after an increasing number of complaints from other residents. Soon after this Ellen moved to London to marry her English fiancé, Jim Jenkins, taking the record player with her.
Mr Jenkins said: "We used and enjoyed the record player for a number of years until it developed a fault with the needle which I never got around to mending.
"We retired and moved to Cornwall in 1989. I put the record player in our loft where it remained forgotten until we saw a picture of Elvis with an identical record player in the Daily Mail. Had I not seen that picture I would have eventually thrown it away."
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Original Letter From President Bill Clinton Pertaining To Elvis on Ebay: Knowing that President Clinton was a long time avid fan of Elvis and his music, Marty decided to send him an interesting story about Elvis and an item pertaining to the Memphis Mafia that was suitable for framing if the President wanted to hang it in his New York office or in his library in Arkansas. Because of Elvis' interest in supporting Presidents, Marty also felt had Elvis lived he would have especially liked Clinton knowing that Clinton liked and played his music.
The President was nice enough to send Marty a nice signed letter thanking him and also noting that he was, as he put it, "a big fan of the King".
Marty has had this letter in his special lock box and has now decided to offer it on eBay. It will also include the envelope it came in that has Clinton's marking on it.
A letter of authenticity from Marty will also be included.
This is what is written on the original letter..............
Dear Marty:
Before anytime passes, I want to thank you very much for sharing your story with me.
I really appreciate your kind letter. As you know, I'm a big fan of The King, and it's
always a pleasure to hear about his life and those he spent it with.
All the best to you.
Sincerely
Bill Clinton.
CLICK HERE to Ebay for more info.
(News, Source;ML/ElvisInfoNet)
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UK 'The Nations Favourite Elvis Songs' already Charting: Although the programme does not to to air in the UK until Friday, Elvis' new UK compilation 'The Nations Favourite Elvis Songs' is already in the charts.
In the UK Midweek Album Charts yesterday (following one day's sale) 'The Nations Favourite Elvis Songs' album entered at No.50. Today it is No.44. It must be remembered that this is without any promotion which does not start in earnest until after the TV programme this Friday. We expect sales to pick up next week but in effect this means that they will have been split over two weeks leading to a lower chart position than would have been the norm.
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'Elvis On-line' New Interactive Magazine: Published via the Joomag website the new 'Elvis On-line' Interactive Magazine features latest news, truthful reviews, new interviews plus interactive content - audio and videos. Six issues per year are planned, approx 40 pages per issue and all for only $3.50.
New interviews lined up by Elvis Online include Marty Harrell (Elvis show trombone player), Walt Johnson (lead trumpet player) and Charles Stone (concert west tour producer).
This magazine is for everyone from the hardcore fan to the newest.
Go HERE for a trial sample.
(News, Source;TigerMan/ElvisInfoNet)
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'Unedited Masters - Nashville 1970 Revisited' New Import CD: From the Venus label, this new and forthcoming volume of the "Unedited Masters" series will revisit the 1970 recordings from Nashville. With this companion CD to "Nashville 1970" and "Nashville 1971" Venus treat you again with studio outtakes you never heard in this form and sound quality before. As usual everything is presented the way it was recorded and/or overdubbed in the studio. We are confident that this volume will also become a favorite of yours and will not leave your CD player for a long time! ENJOY!
The CD comes in a standard jewel case with a beautiful 16 page booklet.
This is a limited edition so don't miss your chance to own a copy !
If it sounds like from outer space, you can be sure it's from VENUS.
Go HERE for more details and tracklist and more about Venus' "Elvis In Motion Vol. 1" a 450 page book/DVD combo.
(News, Source;FECC/ElvisInfoNet)
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Elvis Files Magazine Vol.6 Poster: Erik Lorentzen has now sent EIN this stunning poster of the up-coming 'Elvis Files Magazine Vol.6' due out December 2013.
Includes the articles...
- CBS Studio, New York 1956 Candid Photos
- It’s A Miracle Elvis Is A Star - by former schoolteacher
- Elvis Cracked Up in Anaheim, November 30, 1976
- The Last Concerts of the Fifties, Honolulu Stadium 1957
Go here for FULL SIZE POSTER and more info about the Elvis Files Magazine.
(News, Source;EL/ElvisInfoNet)
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'Forth Worth Texas' New Import CD: Out next week is the new 'Forth Worth Texas' CD featuring Elvis' June 15, 1974 - 3pm show with a newly remastered Soundboard recording!
-28 tracks including the 3:00 pm show from June 15, 1974 + 5 bonus tracks!
-Elvis sings "Trying To Get To You", "I Can't Stop Loving You", "Big Boss Man", "Funny How Time Slips Away", "Love Letters", "Happy Birthday", "Hurt" and many others...
Including 8 pages booklet with photos and recording information.
The main show on this cd was released on the 2002 release "The Man In White - Volume 1". Now newly remastered from the original source.
This concert took place a week prior to the recent FTD 'SOLD OUT!' Cleveland show.
Go HERE for more details and tracklist.
(News, Source;CiscoKing/ElvisInfoNet)
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Elvis Files Magazine Vol.6: Erik Lorentzen has sent us the stunning cover of the up-coming 'Elvis Files Magazine Vol.6' due out December 2013.
Includes the articles...
- CBS Studio, New York 1956 Candid Photos
- It’s A Miracle Elvis Is A Star - by former schoolteacher
- Elvis Cracked Up in Anaheim, November 30, 1976
- The Last Concerts of the Fifties, Honolulu Stadium 1957
Go here for more info and a look at the last Elvis Files Magazine.
(News, Source;EL/ElvisInfoNet)
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Elvis Video Shows in Chile Cancelled!: Bad news for Elvis latin-american fans as only two days before the Elvis Video Shows in Chile (yesterday, Sunday night and today Monday 4 November) they have been cancelled by promoter 'Noix'. The TCB Band, the production set-up and possibly Priscilla were already in the country.
According to the press reports, the decision was made because the show's ticket sales failed to meet expectations.
The local Chilean press reports, "following the low ticket sales, the producer was forced to cancel the event, noting that "we extend our apologies to the fans for any inconvenience this might cause." People who purchased tickets will be fully refunded.
Go here for their local news story.
EIN notes that this seems a real shame as the Elvis Video Show has been so popular in Brazil.
(News, Source;ElvisInfoNet)
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Elvis / SuBo Christmas duet For Charity: In a move that Elvis would certainly appreciate the news Susan Boyle/ Elvis Christmas duet is being released to raise money for charity
Royalties from the new 'O Come, All Ye Faithful' will go to Save The Children fund.
The singing star, who shot to fame on Britain's Got Talent, said: "Duetting with Elvis was beyond my wildest dreams. And now that this is able to raise money and help children is simply fantastic."
Susan, who has become an ambassador for the charity, filmed the video for the track at a Glasgow primary school.
The single will be released on Sunday December 8. EIN can only suggest you judge it for yourself.
CLICK HERE to YouTube to listen
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'Elvis 35th Anniversary Concert' Import DVD: Eternal Flame presents Elvis 35th Anniversary Concert.
In commemoration of the 35th Anniversary of Elvis’ passing, this special concert took place at the FedEx Forum in Elvis’ hometown Memphis, Tennessee on August 16th, 2012.
The publicity states... This 35th Anniversary Concert is the icing on the cake of a very special Elvis week that year. It starts of with spectacular special effects, re-creating Elvis’ birthplace in Tupelo and from there the story begins. It takes us from the early ’50’s to the Movie Years, Gospel, The ’68 Comeback Special, The Vegas and On Tour years and the Aloha From Hawaii Special. Special video’s were made to announce every chapter of this concert, not to be seen in regular productions of ‘Elvis The Concert’ or ‘Elvis In Concert’. This is quite simply the best Elvis Video Concert ever produced filled with many original band members that played with him throughout his career. As a special treat Lisa Marie Presley appears with an amazing duet and touching video of ‘I Love You Because’. As a bonus on this DVD you will get the original video in high quality as it was produced for this concert. Other bonus features on this release are several interviews: Lisa Marie & Memphis Jones at Graceland, Priscilla and Lisa Marie on Entertainment Tonight at Graceland, Lisa Marie showing the new exhibitions and Priscilla and Lisa Marie at the Candlelight Vigil.
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The footage on this DVD is combined from the best available fan footage shot that night and is in great quality and sound. Many different angles were used to produce the best possible impression of this very special concert for your viewing pleasure. It is the most complete DVD production of ‘Elvis The/In Concert’ ever.
Region Free NTSC DVD. Running time 150 minutes.
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"All the King’s Horses" and the Circle G Ranch: Lesley Pilling, founder and coordinator of the 'Save The Circle G Ranch' campaign, has recently done an interview with the 'History On Horseback' magazine. Getting the info about the efforts to save the Circle G ranch out to those outside the Elvis world - the more people who are aware and can become interested and involved, the better.
In the interview Lesley Pilling notes that she believes that Elvis spent his happiest times away from the celebrity circus, with his horses on his ranch, the Circle G.
... Elvis was a very spiritual individual who was constantly searching and learning. He had a deep faith and the Circle G resonated with him for that reason. Even today when you stand and look at that 75 foot white cross that first drew Elvis there you can feel that calm and peace that Elvis did.
Elvis also did a great deal for charity, much of it anonymously. Here at the Circle G Foundation our aim is to continue his charitable and humanitarian legacy at the ranch. At the time of his passing Elvis didn’t own the ranch although we do have documented statements that he continued to visit the property throughout his life and spoke to friends and family about it fondly."
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There was Elvis walking Rising Sun, his Golden Palomino. I saw them as silhouettes against the darkening sky. Elvis was walking slowly, I could practically hear him breathe. His breath was easy, his body relaxed.
At that moment I was convinced that my husband had actually found peace.”
Lesley Pilling is now on a quest to bring the place where he was most at home back to life, with the intention of making it a welcoming communal venue for visitors, locals and the disadvantaged.
Go HERE for the full article and to find out more about the campaign.
(News, Source;Bette/ElvisInfoNet) |
UK Media gets All-Shook-Up about Elvis: This week’s UK tabloids have kicked off to a good start with plenty of publicity towards this Friday’s 'Nation's Favourite Elvis Song' ITV production.
.. The ITV show counts down the nation's favourite ever ELVIS songs - Which anthem by The King unites Britain with its brilliance like no other? Watch as 20 timeless tunes battle for the prestigious No1 slot.. from the hip-shaking boogie rock of Hound Dog to heartbreaking ballads such as Love Me Tender, everyone has got their own personal favourite Elvis Presley song.
ITV commissioned an exclusive poll to find out, and this feature-length show counts down 20 timeless tunes to the prestigious No1 slot.
"There are so many classics to choose from," says narrator Zoe Ball. "Elvis had a record-breaking 21 UK No 1 hits and is, quite simply, the best-selling solo artist of all time. With a staggering one billion records sold, Elvis didn’t just change music, he was a revolution on legs and a pioneer of the 20th century. His music broke down many barriers."
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Born in Tupelo, Mississippi, Elvis Aaron Presley started his career in music a few years after his family moved to Memphis. There he scored his first hit single, That’s All Right, for the legendary Sun Records label in 1954. Elvis’ unique blend of country crooning and rhythm and blues grooves, combined with his good looks and provocative dance moves, made him a cultural icon whose impact was unprecedented.
For two thrilling decades, Elvis released dozens of hit singles and albums for RCA, as well as acting in a string of Hollywood blockbusters. Millions mourned his death from a heart attack in August of 1977, aged just 42.
This 90-minute special interviews Elvis’s friends, loved ones and collaborators, as well as the British artists he influenced. "It wasn’t that I wanted to be like Elvis," says Sir Cliff Richard, "I wanted to wake up and find I actually was Elvis."
The Nation's Favourite Elvis Song: UK - Friday, ITV, 9pm.
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New Elvis Greeting Cards: EPE has licensed greeting cards manufactures Paper Style to created a line of holiday cards featuring vintage photographs and artwork of Elvis from the Graceland Archives. These exclusive designs allow fans to kick off the season with party invitations and Christmas cards that incorporate the King of Rock 'n' Roll.
EPE says, “Paper Style’s passion and enthusiasm for Elvis Presley is apparent in their design effort. They really embrace what Elvis means to so many and captured how much he appreciated the holiday season.”
Fans can personalise any of the designs - and check them out by clicking here to Elvis at PaperStyle.com.
EIN finds some of their designs pretty stylish while others very silly!
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Nation’s Favourite Elvis Songs Roadshow Karaoke!: Watch out UK Elvis fans there may be some very strange Elvis sounds coming from your local shopping malls as 'The Nation’s Favourite Elvis Songs Roadshow Karaoke' travels the country!
It’s Now or Never as Elvis fans across the country get the chance to belt out their favourite song by The King in a one-off special Karaoke Roadshow, launched to celebrate the release of the definitive Elvis Presley collection, The Nation’s Favourite Elvis Songs. The album is released via Sony Music on 4 November and available on CD, deluxe double CD and download.
Featuring 20 songs taken from the album, Elvis fans have the chance to show the UK what they‘ve got by singing ‘Suspicious Minds’, ‘In The Ghetto’, ‘The Wonder Of You’, Jailhouse Rock’ and many more.
BLACKPOOL – 6/11 at Coral Island (3pm – 6pm)
BIRMINGHAM – 7/11 at Rotunda Square (5pm – 8pm)
LONDON – 8/11 at Westfield White City (4pm – 7pm)
CARDIFF – 9/11 at Queen St/ Churchill Way (1pm – 4pm) |
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The UK TV special 'The Nation’s Favourite Elvis Song', a countdown of 20 of The King’s best tracks as voted for by the public is on next Friday 8 November 9pm.
(News, Source;BrianQuinn/ElvisInfoNet) |
Sanja's Friday Rare Elvis Photos - added to EIN today:
Elvis fans don't miss out on these rare and exciting photographs - from EIN V-P Sanja Meegin.
Now with over 5,000 photos and with more added every week – including YouTube footage.
Click here to access our Facebook Elvis Information Network.
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Riley Keough and Justin Timberlake get SexyBack: Elvis Presley's granddaughter Riley Keough and this decades boy from Memphis, Justin Timberlake's get hot together in his new 'TKO' music video.
Timberlake's new video for 'TKO' sure packs a punch as one minute JT's seductively lounging on the couch with his smouldering love interest Riley Keough, the next he's being dragged by her pick-up truck down a dark, dirt road at high speed!
All before the steamy pair get frisky on the kitchen counter and JT gets smacked in the head with a cast-iron skillet.
Check out the video on YouTube here.
(News, Source;SanjaM/ElvisInfoNet)
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Raquel Welch on Elvis: Raquel Welch publicising her 2010 book 'Beyond the Cleavage' recently spoke to Wall Street Journal about her Elvis memories....
Raquel Welch ... I first saw Elvis Presley in concert in 1956, when I was 15 years old. He played the San Diego Arena in the spring, and my family lived in nearby La Jolla. "Heartbreak Hotel" was already a radio hit, and I couldn't get enough of it. Hearing that song was a real turning point for me as a teenager. When I saw him in action, he was mesmerizing. I screamed myself silly.
Something about his voice on that song made me think, "This must be what sex is all about." My girlfriends and I didn't have a lot of experience in that department, but you just knew Elvis had it all.
At the concert, Elvis was dressed in a pair of loose trousers, loafers, a shirt and open jacket. When he moved, he was smoldering. His hair fell over his eyes, his tone was sensual and he put a lot of body into it. His delivery on "Heartbreak |
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Hotel" was loaded with insinuation. The song was also in a minor key, which always triggered a sexy reaction in me.
When he slipped in those low-register Elvis-isms - you know, the huh-huh thing - it came from his body, not from his head. He had that emotional, erotic intensity that was impossible to resist.
I never imagined when I got to Hollywood in 1964 that my first job would be in an Elvis movie. In Roustabout, I was a day player with one line. I met Elvis briefly on the set, but his hair was sprayed, he was wearing stiff pants and a wimpy windbreaker. I was so disappointed. He wasn't the same guy I saw in concert.
After the shoot, one of his buddies came over and said, "Elvis is having a party at his house. He thought you might like to come by and have some fun." I wondered, "Why couldn't he ask me himself?" I didn't go.
Whenever I hear "Heartbreak Hotel" now, it takes me back. It reminds me of what a force Elvis was. He still is today. Sometimes I get misty-eyed over the whole thing.
Go HERE to WSJ for full article.
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Elvis and Subo Christmas duet - HEAR IT NOW!:Like it or not, the new 'O Come All You Faithful' duet has the chance of becoming Elvis' 22nd UK No.1. So grab a chance to listen to it before the Internet police remove it.
With Elvis Presley and Susan Boyle united across time and space, defying all mortal bonds their voices are joined together in song, with a living dead duet of 'O Come All You Faithful'. While some have described it as a travesty and further Elvis exploitation, EIN can only suggest you judge it for yourself.
CLICK HERE to YouTube to listen
The UK single is released on 9th December. The 'X' Factor single will not be released until 15th December. Looking likely that Elvis might get his 22nd UK No.1 on 15th December. On such duets both artists are credited with a No.1.
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New FTD Releases out NOW: Elvis dealers at last have received their new October releases.
- 'The On Stage Season' - this 2-CD release features the two sensational Opening and Closing shows from January 26, 1970 and February 23, 1970. It comes with a 16-page 4-colour booklet, featuring great photographs from the season and a insightful essay by Ann Moses Marino.
Disc 1 - Opening night show January 26, 1970
Disc 2 - Closing night show Feb 23, 1970.
Go to HERE EIN's FTD/SONY 2013 news for more Cover images & for full tracklist |
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'Café Europa - G.I. Blues Vol. 2' - This 2-disc "Classic Album" 7” set follows on from the successful Volume 1 released back in 2012. The 16-page booklet features memorabilia, photographs and contains the long-awaited "In and Outtakes" information for both releases. Newly remastered and sounding better than any previous release, the original masters including studio banter have been newly remixed from the original studio tape.
Go to EIN's FTD/SONY 2013 news for full tracklist
- EIN thanks 'Johnny2523' at FECC for extra images
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Graceland's Holiday Season Lighting Ceremony Nov 22: Graceland will officially begin the holiday season by “flipping the switch” on the traditional lights and decorations during the annual lighting ceremony on Friday, November 22 at 6:00 p.m.
The extensive Christmas display includes hundreds of blue lights along the driveway, a life-size Nativity scene, Santa and his sleigh, all originally displayed at Graceland by Elvis and the Presley family. The FREE lighting event is open to the public.
The interiors of Graceland will feature Elvis’ Christmas decor starting on November 22. Included will be his traditional red velvet drapes as well as Presley family Christmas artifacts on display around several trees throughout the home. The holiday decor at Graceland will remain up through Elvis’ birthday celebration on January 8, 2014.
You will be able to watch this year's festivities LIVE on November 22 via LiveStream.
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Breaking News From Marty Lacker at the Elvis Wedding Chapel!: "I just got word that former President George W. Bush and his wife Laura have decided after many years of marriage to renew their vows at the Elvis Graceland Chapel in Las Vegas on their anniversary November 18th. It has been stated that their two daughters, Barbara and Jenna will be in attendance as well as his parents George Sr. and Barbara. Rumor has it that former Presidents Clinton and Carter may attend along with their wives as well as Mr. & Mrs. Obama. They specifically said they wanted the Vegas Elvis to remarry them."
---- This is about as true as that bullshit Kanye West and Kim Kardashian will wed there. (see EIN news story below)
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and luxurious wedding to simply go to the Vegas Chapel???
- Marty Lacker.
EIN sure appreciates Marty's sense of humour and acknowledges that the "West/Kardashian/Elvis" connection is very odd and contrived. However we do find it interesting that a) It appears the super-famous rapper Kayne West is an Elvis fan. b) Kim Kardashian‘s stepdad was married to Linda Thompson. In 2013 it is still a small world with some odd Elvis connections!
Marty notes even more Kardashian/ Elvis connections..
... There is another connection as Priscilla (after splitting with Mike Stone) dated Kim's father, lawyer Robert Kardashian. I met him in Atlanta when they attended a record convention together we sat at the same table during the awards presentation
Also there was Joan Esposito with Kardashian's brother Tom who she is now married to. - Marty
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Ginger Alden Autobiography Now on Pre-Order: Elvis Presley’s fiancée and last love, Ginger Alden, will finally publish her much anticipated autobiography "Elvis and Ginger" in 2014. You can now pre-order the book.
She notes, “Elvis, you and I know the truth and unfortunately you’re not here to set the record straight. With this book, I will try to...”
For over three decades Ginger has held the truth of their relationship close to her heart. Now she shares her unique story, and while a lot has been written about the King, the Elvis we meet in this long-anticipated memoir is a revelation.
In her own words Ginger details their whirlwind romance—from first kiss to his stunning proposal of marriage. And for the very first time she talks about the devastating end of it all, and the 80,000 mourners and reporters who descended on Graceland in 1977, exposing Ginger to the reality of living in the spotlight of a short, yet immortal, life.
Above it all, Alden rescues Elvis from the hearsay, rumours, and tabloid speculations of his final year by shedding a frank yet personal light on a very public legend. From a unique and intimate perspective, she reveals the man- complicated, romantic, fallible, and human - behind the enduring myth, a superstar worshipped by millions, and loved by Ginger Alden. |
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From Berkley publishers, due out August 5, 2014.
To Pre-Order from Amazon Click HERE >> . Elvis and Ginger  <<<- Only US$21.50
EIN wonders, would EPE consider her for Elvis Week 2014?
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'From Elvis At American Sound Studio' new FTD: We have some preliminary artwork for the third American Sound Studios release from FTD, supposedly being released next month in November.
The previously announced 'Moody Blue' classic album was delayed to November, to be released together with the third American Sound Studio "classic album" 2CD set now called 'From Elvis At American Sound Studio' featuring the remaining Memphis American Sound Studio sessions and outtakes (Kentucky Rain, Don't Cry Daddy etc).
The artwork and design has been done by Hans Slebos (FTDs 'Sold Out', etc).
What a FABULOUS new Elvis cover, surely one of FTD's very best.
Go here for More FTD info plus 'From Elvis At American Sound Studio' back cover preliminary design
(News, Source;EPE/FECC/ElvisInfoNet)
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'Things Get Loose In Tuscaloosa!' New Import: After the release of two essential new soundboard albums in a row (Houston We Have A Problem and The Creeping Crud Express) Audionics is now back with the third soundboard release of the year. This time from June 3rd 1975 8:30 pm, Municipal Auditorium, Tuscaloosa, AL (See Update below)
This which was previously released on the King label as Deep Down South in 1997 but this new release is taken from a different, superior quality tape source which was obtained at the same time as the previously mentioned unreleased soundboards.
Elvis’ show in Tuscaloosa is a real fun concert that is a delight to listen to. His singing is excellent, he’s in a good mood and he clearly loves the interplay with his fans. His setlist during the June 1975 tour was a rather strong one, with a solid mix of classics and more recent numbers. Most of these were performed really well too, and even the oldies were treated with a bit more respect than usual. Keen observers will note that he dropped the tempo a notch or two on songs like All Shook Up and Teddy Bear
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/ Don’t Be Cruel. The King was truly back, and he really rocked Tuscaloosa with great dynamic performances like Burning Love, Mystery Train / Tiger Man and, just for tonight, a gorgeous Bridge Over Troubled Water.
This CD is presented in beautifully designed deluxe digi-pak with relevant liner notes and a couple of rare photos as taken on the night. Due to the lack of quality photographs from Tuscaloosa, we also used a few photos from the Huntsville, AL, May 31st 8:30 pm show. Elvis only wore the Red Eagle (or Red Phoenix) jumpsuit on these two nights.
We know what you want to ask now…. ‘Is this really a significant sound upgrade?’, and to that we can only answer wholeheartedly, yes!
Note: Audionics is planning a special release before the end of this year, with more previously unissued material. While the other import guys appear to be in hibernation, we are only just warming up! You can always count on Audionics to deliver the goods.
Go to EIN's 'All the CD News 2013' for more details and full tracklist
PS: EIN thanks Martin S (a Uni of Alabama graduate) who noted that Elvis in fact performed in the Memorial Coliseum that night and not the "Municipal Auditorium."
The Auditorium only held 3,500 people, it was replaced by the much larger Memorial Coliseum (15,000) in 1968.
Interestingly the CD's sleeve artwork will include an original ticket stub where the venue is correctly noted.
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Latest Billboard Album Charts: Sadly Elvis had no albums on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart for w/e 2nd November, 2013. Oddly it is the old 'It's Christmas Time' compilation charting highest rather than the new 2013 compilation 'Merry Christmas...Love, Elvis' available at $7.
On the Holiday Album Chart Elvis had the following entries:
- 'It's Christmas Time' - 8
- 'Merry Christmas Love, Elvis' - 10
- 'Blue Christmas' - 46
On the Music Video Sales Chart Elvis had the following entry:
- 'He Touched Me - The Gospel Music Of Elvis Presley' (Vols. 1 and 2) - 37.
Also 'The Real Elvis' compilation on the Irish charts dropped from #49 to #59.
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'She is the King - A Tribute to Elvis' Queanbeyan Concert: One of the most original "Elvis" performers is 'She is the King' who is the only woman ever to be selected by EPE to compete in the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Competitions. She is also a keen Elvis collector.
Next month she performs at Queanbeyan, near Canberra, Australia. -
Saturday, November 16 at 7pm
LIVE from the Artists Shed, Queanbeyan, New South Wales
Click here to Facebook Events for more Concert info
And to the ArtistsShed for more on the venue
To understand more read her interview with EIN here.
(News, Source;ArtistsShed/ElvisInfoNet)
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'One Night With Elvis' Australian Show: Direct from the UK multi award winning Pete Storm is highly regarded as one of the best Elvis Tribute Artists around and is appearing in November in Toowoomba, Queensland.
Over the 6 years he has been performing he has honed his skills to present one of the best Elvis shows out there and became "European Masters Champion' 'Collingwood Grand Champion' and Images of The King 'WORLD Champion all in one year "
He is appearing at the Irish Club Hotel, Toowoomba, QLD
Thursday 14th November 2013.
For more info and to go to the booking site click here
(News, Source;ElvisInfoNet)
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Colonel Parker's Office for Sale On EBay: Colonel Tom Parker's management office on Gallatin Pike in Madison stands as a testament to the old cliché, "if these walls could talk.” As confined within a cluster of unassuming stone buildings, the walls would tell of unconventional business dealings, old venues booked, and colourful stories of how a Dutch immigrant managed the phenomenal career of Elvis Presley the most significant and charismatic recording artist to ever grace a stage.
Today the property located in an unassuming suburb on the outskirts of Nashville, is available to the highest bidder on ebay.
Now a law office, Parker once brokered some of the biggest deals ever made in the entertainment business at the stone residence making it a “holy grail” for the most discriminating “collector” and Elvis Presley / music aficionado.
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Country & Western recording artists as Eddy Arnold and Hank Snow. Photographs and books document their casual "drop ins" to see the Colonel. The home has been well preserved over the years, decades from 1956 and 1957, when Elvis would swing by following recording sessions at RCA or en-route back to Memphis, to Audubon Drive or his new Graceland mansion.
Just minutes from downtown Nashville, the Grand Ole Opry and Hank Snow's Rainbow Ranch in an adjacent neighbourhood, the property remains extremely well maintained, having retained MUCH of the original 1950's charm, as noted in the knotty pine paneling, entertainment bar, and pink-and-black and aqua tiled bathrooms.
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to a select qualified few during the duration of the sale. The property is zoned for multiple use.
When it was first sold, a substantial amount of Col Parker's Elvis Memorabilia was found in the basement and later collected by Graceland. Sadly it is doubtful that any Elvis precious possessions are now hidden it its walls.
Go HERE to Ebay for details and to purchase!-Starting bid $100,000.
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Elvis Presley #2 Forbes Top-Earning Dead Celebrity: With two touring Cirque du Soleil shows it is no surprise that Michael Jackson once again topped the Forbes list of Top-Earning Dead Celebrities, earning $160 million over the past year.
Jackson reclaims the No.1 spot from his friend Elizabeth Taylor who last year earned $210 million due to lucrative auctions of her jewellery and clothes.
Back up at Number Two is Elvis with an estimated $55 million in posthumous earnings. This is a similar amount flowing in to EPE's coffers as in the last two years - even with the closure of his Cirque Du Soleil show in Vegas.
The King of Rock n’ Roll may have taken a back seat to the King of Pop the past few years but Elvis' estate is still earning steadily thanks to his eternally popular image, the internationally touring video-concerts and the stream of revenue from Graceland and the ever-expanding EPE licensed products.
Top five Forbes magazine Top-Earning Dead Celebrities.
1. Michael Jackson $160 million
2. Elvis Presley $55 million
3. Charles Schulz ('Peanuts' creator) $37 million.
4. Elizabeth Taylor $25 million.
5. Bob Marley $18 million.
Interestingly Madonna is the top earning living Celebrity taking $125 million last year, less than the late Michael Jackson!
As Gore Vidal once noted, "Death is a good career move"!
Elvis left the building 36 years ago - will Michael Jackson still be in the list in 30 years time? - EIN truly has its doubts.
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'Elvis At Stax' - NOT Deleted: Despite the news stories being posted around various Elvis websites, 'Elvis At Stax' is definitely NOT deleted. EIN wonders why webmasters don't check stories such as this before posting this kind of news.
Sony/FTD's Roger Semon confirmed to EIN that 'Elvis At Stax' is definitely not deleted and that sales are good.
It appears that the erroneous news came from another Australian Elvis website who is trying to sell 'Elvis At Stax' to fans for close to twice the price that you can buy it in Australia's local record stores! ( If you live in Australia click here to buy it for only $33 from Sanity or ask at your local JBHiFi)
While it is true that all of Sony Australia's 'Elvis At Stax' local stock is depleted due to its popularity and it being all shifted out to shops, their Director of Commercial Music informed EIN that "Sony Australia prefers to order what people really need - but we can still order more copies in for any orders via our Indent service."
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"Elvis Presley in Concert" Brazil's 'Always On My Mind': 'Elvis Presley in Concert' the worldwide special featuring various Elvis Presley TCB band members onstage interacting with Elvis on screen is now playing in Brazil and Chile in 2013! The new tour currently includes ten shows in eight Brazilian cities began last weekend.
This new 2013 tour plays in Recife, Brasilia, Belo Horizonte, Rio de Janeiro, Curitiba, Porto Alegre and São Paulo plus two shows in Chile.
Even better 5 new songs have been added to the set-list - and it is likely to be the farewell tour of the TCB Band in this production.
Go HERE to the fabulous new 'Always On My Mind' from the Brazil show via YouTube.
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Kanye West and Kim Kardashian to marry in Elvis Chapel?: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West may only be celebrating their engagement but they have already checked Elvis Presley's Graceland Chapel in Vegas as a potential venue for their wedding.
Speculation over where the couple's nuptials will take place has already started, and it looks like they could be saying "I do" in Las Vegas.
According to sources, rapper Kayne West is a big Elvis Presley fan and would love to get married at a chapel in Sin City.
Media has noted that, "Kanye is a big Elvis fan and he thinks it would be fun to get married in a chapel. It was his suggestion and he was surprised when Kim said it was a great idea. Before he proposed, the couple checked out the Graceland Wedding Chapel, where Jon Bon Jovi got wed, as well as Miley Cyrus' parents."
Kardashian‘s stepdad is Bruce Jenner who was originally married to Linda Thompson will walk her down the aisle!
Don't say ELVIS connections aren't everywhere even in 2013!!
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'The Nations Favourite Elvis Song' Big Marketing Push: EPE earned $55 million last year - see news above - but to earn all of this a lot of marketing is needed. To make UK's 'The Nations Favourite Elvis Song' a big seller Sony are planning the following marketing.
- TV advertising from Fri 8th - £100k+ from 8th – 15th November
- Posters (Rail 6 sheets and ASDA 6 sheets) from the 4th
- Press ads (The Sun and Express on Sat 9th)
- Press reviews and features - all being confirmed at the moment.
- Making album available in all supermarkets - BHS plus HMV etc.
- Digital marketing (bingo and gambling plus facebook)
- Featuring 60” radio ads on Absolute Radio 60s, Magic 105.4 and Total Smooth Radio from 8th
- Karaoke roadshow - to be announced next week- but touring to Blackpool, Birmingham, London and Cardiff.
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UK's 'The Nation’s Favourite Elvis Song' Programme Details: This UK 90-minute special tells the story behind the 20 greatest songs ever recorded by Elvis Presley and reveals The Nation’s Favourite Elvis Song.
Being shown on UK's ITV channel - Friday 8 Nov 2013, 9.00pm - 10.30pm
Elvis Presley changed the music world forever and was one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century. He holds the record for Most Hit Singles on the US Chart and Most Hit Albums on the UK Chart, and his legacy continues to influence generations.
Mixing rich archive footage and home videos with new interviews, the documentary paints a picture of the man behind the music, telling the story of how these timeless songs came about and what impact they had on the world.
The show features different generations of international pop stars and musicians influenced by Elvis including Michael Bublé, Sir Cliff Richard, Suzi Quatro, Michael Ball, Englebert Humperdink and Cerys Matthews. |
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Priscilla Presley, Elvis’ ex-wife is also featured exclusively in the documentary, giving a rare interview about the King and his music.
Priscilla says: “When Elvis sang a song that he loved, he’d get lost. He’d forget people were around. You’re witnessing a moment, you almost feel like you’re invading his privacy.”
Sir Cliff Richard admits: “It wasn’t just that I wanted to be like Elvis, I wanted to wake up and find I was Elvis.” Global superstar Michael Bublé said: “God kissed his throat, truly.” Musical theatre star Michael Ball said: “No one makes a party rock like Elvis.”
The programme also hears from those who worked with Elvis, from songwriters to backing singers and session musicians.
The documentary ventures into Elvis’ former home in Memphis, Graceland, following in the footsteps of nearly 20 million visitors, to see how popular the King remains to this day.
The 20 classic Elvis tracks featured in the show have been selected in consultation with EPE based on record sales, cultural impact and significance in Elvis’s career. The order was voted for by a large, representative panel of ITV viewers from across the country.
All the songs from the programme are to feature on a brand new compilation album, ‘The Nation’s Favourite Elvis Songs’, released on 4 November 2013 from Sony Music.
See full tracklisting in our news story below.
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Marty Lacker on 'Elvis The Seeker': Marty Lacker wrote to EIN to present his thoughts on the new book (see news story below) 'Elvis The Seeker'.
Marty Lacker writes.... "I read the article about the new Elvis Seeker book, are you sure the author isn't Larry Geller using an alias! This has all of his California Cult Crap that he espouses all over it.
Don't misunderstand, Elvis was a spiritual person but as a Christian not as a disciple of Geller's Far Eastern Spiritual nonsense.
First of all, what a HUGE exaggeration in saying Elvis read thousands of books on spirituality when at the most it was ten and that's stretching it. They were books fed to him by Geller, who both Elvis, I and a few others suspected he had ulterior motives in getting Elvis hooked on that crap and in fact Geller revealed part of what he was up to while we were on the bus travelling to Hollywood in the 60's. For which I had to set Geller straight on because Elvis was put in an embarrassing position when Geller said what he did. That's not just my opinion, Elvis stated that later when we all stopped at a motel to get some sleep. Elvis' head got so screwed up by all that junk that Parker finally talked Elvis into getting rid of Geller and burn the books in 1967. As for Elvis' so-called epiphany in Arizona, all it was was a cloud formations that looked like famous people including himself which means a total of ZERO importance. I hate to say this but I do from personal experience in taking them, pills make you see things and interpret them in the way you want them to.
For whatever reason, Elvis took Geller back full-time in late '76, not '72 as Geller likes to tell people. Having said all this, I have always thought Geller was a nice guy and I wish him no ill-will, I just don't like what he did to Elvis. I nicknamed him The Swami.
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As for this book, it seems to me this guy Tillery read some of Geller's stuff and sat down at a computer and embellished and exaggerated much of it.
Elvis believed in God very deeply even though he didn't go to church. He didn't go for two reasons, one he didn't want the attention put on him by the church goers and taken away from the services as it would have been. Secondly, he was upset and disheartened by the preachers because he said every time he saw them they had their hand out wanting money and like a few of us, he didn't believe religion was about money.
Elvis gave to charity and he did it the right way, anonymously.
- Thousands of spiritual books--MY ASS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
Go HERE for more of Marty's Musings on EIN.
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Elvis Inspired Scottish Trust Receives Royal Seal of Approval: The Elvis inspired ‘Symphony of Dreams’ Charitable Trust in Glasgow, Scotland, has received the Royal Seal of Approval as the charity is recognised by The Queen with this prestigious Award.
As a child, artist Linda Ann McConnell (author of The Dreamer, Memphis Lullaby) became so acquainted with her mum’s record collection from the 1950s that American blues and rock and roll music became the soundtrack of her childhood. This created a musical landscape which defined her art and established a creative path which would lead her on a journey in different artforms and inspired the creation of a charity, Elvis Presley became her first muse.
Linda Ann says, "Elvis' voice was the first poetry I had ever heard. His song was the first I ever sang too. His music, the first I had ever danced to. I was five years old when I first saw him. I saw my dreams in Elvis Presley. My dream was to meet ‘The King.’ Unfortunately my dream would never come true... so I founded The ‘Symphony of Dreams’ Charitable Trust in 2000 to try to help other’s make their ‘musical dreams’ come true, especially the dreams to meet musical heroes.
In 2008 I read in Larry Geller’s Leaves of Elvis Garden book that Elvis had said, "I wanna start a charity I would love to do somethin’ for kids who are sufferin’ an’ have incurable diseases." I hope Symphony answered that dream in some way?"
Her Majesty the Queen was gracious to confer the ‘Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Award for Voluntary Service’ on 2nd June 2013 upon the Trust in recognition of outstanding voluntary service. The Trust has received the Award for making
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‘musical dreams’ come true since the year 2000 for people of all generations from the city of Glasgow with life-shortening conditions, are chronically sick, disabled, disadvantaged or who may suffer from the effects of poverty. It does this by granting a ‘musical dream.’ From the Founder’s one dream the charity has granted over 100 individual ‘musical dreams’ and created over ten unique group ‘How Great Thou Art music projects’ for over 1000 disadvantaged beneficiaries designed to inspire musical dreams and musical aspirations
The Queen’s Award was presented at the City Chambers on 30 August 2013. In her speech Linda Ann McConnell noted, "This is the greatest honour for The Symphony of Dreams Trust….. and one of the best moments of my life… Thank you for sharing this moment with me.
When I was a child I was a dreamer. When I was five years old my dream was to meet Elvis Presley. Sadly, my dream would never come true… So I created ‘The Symphony of Dreams Trust’ to try to help others make their dreams come true… especially the dreams to meet musical heroes…
So tonight I would like to thank ‘the King’ and ‘the Queen.’"
Go HERE the Memphis Lullaby website for more info.
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"Elvis Presley in Concert" Rocking South America: 'Elvis Presley in Concert' the worldwide special featuring various Elvis Presley TCB band members onstage interacting with Elvis on screen is now playing in Brazil and Chile in 2013! The new tour currently includes ten shows in eight Brazilian cities began last weekend.
After playing to over 50 thousand Brazilians in 2012 with six sold out presentations in Brasilia, Rio and Sao Paulo, it was inevitable that "Elvis Presley in Concert" would return for an encore.
This new 2013 tour plays in Recife, Brasilia, Belo Horizonte, Rio de Janeiro, Curitiba, Porto Alegre and São Paulo plus two shows in Chile.
Even better 5 new songs have been added to the set-list - and it is likely to be the farewell tour of the TCB Band in this production. |
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'The Seeker King' New Book: In his new book 'The Seeker King: A Spiritual Biography of Elvis Presley' - published this month - author Gary Tillery explores the an alternative side of the King, as a seeker eager to grasp life's secret meanings and to explore a whole range of spiritual paths.
Gary Tillery presents a coherent view of Elvis’ thoughts through such anecdotes and other recorded facts. We learn, for instance, that Elvis read thousands of books on religion; that his crisis over making bimbo movies like Girl Happy led him to writers such as Gurdjieff, Krishnamurti, and Helena Blavatsky; and that, while driving in Arizona, an epiphany he had inspired him to learn Hindu practice. Elvis came to believe that the Christ shines in everyone and that God wanted him to use his light to uplift people. And so he did. Elvis’ excesses were as legendary as his generosity, yet, despite his lethal reliance on drugs, he remained ever spiritually curious. At one concert a woman in the audience once handed Elvis a crown saying, "You’re the King." "No, honey," Elvis replied. "There is only one king — Jesus Christ. I’m just a singer."
The author notes that when he started researching the spiritual life of Elvis he had no idea that Elvis had explored such unfamiliar terrain investigating hundreds of figures associated with the "New Age" movement that began in the Sixties. Elvis' exploration led to a dramatic revelation along an Arizona highway in 1965, and he continued his search, in spite of the ups and downs of his enthralling life, until the very moment of his death in 1977. |
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This intimate, objective portrait inspires new admiration for the flawed but exceptional man who said, "All I want is to know and experience God. I’m a searcher, that’s what I’m all about."
Go HERE to Amazon to order >> The Seeker King: A Spiritual Biography of Elvis Presley and for more information.
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Lisa Marie Confirms new Elvis Presley Movie: In a recent discussion with the media, Lisa Marie Presley confirmed that talks for a big screen film about the life of her father Elvis have begun and she is all for a credible new biopic.
Without her naming the production it is likely to be 'Last Train to Memphis' which is in pre-production for Fox 2000 with rumoured ('Marley'/'Last King of Scotland') director Kevin MacDonald. Based on the 1995 Peter Guralnick biography, the film chronicles Presley’s early years and his transformation from a high school kid to an overnight sensation credited with ushering in a radical new era in music.
Mick Jagger and Victoria Pearman will produce through their Jagged Films banner along with Steven Bing, who will produce through his Shangri-La shingle. John Fusco is adapting the script.
Jagger has been championing musical biopics lately, clearly a natural fit for the seasoned rocker and he’s also producing a James Brown biopic starring Chadwick Boseman.
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'Elvis Files Magazine ISSUE 5' Review: The September Issue of the Elvis Files magazine once again features Elvis
stories and new unpublished Elvis photos that would be missed from
Lorentzen's "Elvis Files" series of books.
The amazing discovery this time is the twenty-one never-before-published photographs of Elvis in November 1956 with Alis Lesley, the ‘Female Presley’.
Other features this time include Lloyd Shearer "How Elvis Changed His Public Image" and the important 1957 African-American JET magazine article about Elvis and racism.
There are of course plenty of other articles in the magazine including ....
- Shelley Fabares & Elvis
- Interview with William A Graham (director of ‘Change Of Habit’)
- ‘Elvis My Best Man’ Interview with George Klein
- Super fan, Virginia Coons Meeting Elvis
Plus plenty more Rare Candids not featured in previous Elvis Files books.
Go HERE as EIN investigates the new issue- with plenty of rare Elvis photos.
(Book Reviews, Source;ElvisInfoNetwork)
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Forty years ago Elvis and Priscilla Divorce: Forty years ago on October 9, 1973, Elvis and Priscilla Beaulieu Presley's six-year marriage officially came to an end: their divorce became finalised at the LA Superior Courthouse in Santa Monica.
The marriage, Elvis' one and only, which also produced his one and only child, Lisa Marie was marred by numerous accounts of infidelity and discord. And this tempestuous time, which left Elvis in a broken emotional state, was captured on record in an often overlooked song released by the King.
'Separate Ways', recorded in March 1972 as things started to fall apart, is by no means unknown to Elvis fans at large and it was certified gold in the US. However, it's the B-side of that single which became the better-known Elvis hit, the country ballad 'Always on My Mind' charting Top Ten in Europe.
While both songs are broodingly morose, 'Separate Ways' which details the effects of divorce on a couple's young child, contains particularly heart-ripping lyrics such as "Some day when she's older, maybe she will understand/Why her mom and dad are not together/The tears that she will cry when I have to say goodbye/Will tear at my heart forever."
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overall arrangement the general consensus is that the pain in Elvis' vocals is extraordinarily genuine.
The deeply personal feel to 'Separate Ways' comes in part from co-writer Red West, one of Presley's closest friends since high school who worked as a bodyguard and was a member of Presley's infamous Memphis Mafia. West, who began penning the lyrics with his own marital issues in mind, decided midway through the composition that it was pertinent to Elvis and tailored the song to the Presleys' separation.
According to co-writer Richard Mainegra, West was determined the song was a good fit for Elvis, despite Mainegra's protests that the superstar would not want to spotlight what was already a very public situation. However, the King did cut the song, much to Mainegra's surprise, along with 'Always on My Mind' at roughly the same time.
West agrees that the song triggered an authentic catharsis for his friend: the pain you're hearing is real.
Red West said that the songs definitely got to him, Elvis told him at the recording session, "Man, you're killing me with these songs."
Go HERE for EIN's interview special with Red West.
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UPDATED - Elvis Music FAQ - Mike Eder Interview: The soon to be released book 'Elvis Music FAQ' chronicles the trajectory of Elvis’ musical career, with a look at his pioneering original record label Sun, insight into his management, a summation of each Presley concert tour, and a full review of every record he ever issued.
Author Mike Eder is a writer and vinyl record aficionado and in his book he gives a fresh perspective on old albums and rediscovers the impact of Elvis’ creative genius, getting to the heart of why records recorded six decades ago still have such a grip on the world’s imagination.
Plenty of EIN readers have pre-ordered the book and want to know more.
What format does the book take, was Felton Jarvis a good producer, was Colonel Parker good or bad, what was Elvis' worst record, Elvis' most overlooked record, did 'Do The Clam' really chart higher than 'Kentucky Rain' ....
Click here where EIN's Piers Beagley poses all the questions and more to author Mike Eder. Now updated with some images from the book.
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UPDATED - 'The Elvis Files Vol. 6 1971-1973' Book Review: Following on from Elvis’ sublime and energised return-to-splendour years of 1969 and 1970 this volume takes us through 'On Tour' in 1972 to Elvis’ career mega highpoint of Aloha From Hawaii and onto the beginning of the sad decline.
In these three years Elvis performed close to 470 concerts including eight energy-draining seasons at the Las Vegas and Lake Tahoe casinos.
And what an astounding selection of sartorial elegance and jumpsuits Elvis wore throughout this period. The book features the ‘Adonis’, ‘Snowflake’, ‘Fireworks’, ‘Blue Wheat’, 'Aztec Star’, ‘Arabian’ and ‘Thunderbird’ jumpsuits to name only a few!
'The Elvis Files Vol. 6' contains over 1,500 stunning photos in its 500 pages, with hundreds of newly discovered photos.
No other series of Elvis photo-books comes close. Review now UPDATED with more photos.
Click here to Updated EIN Review with example pages and great photos
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Elvis in Hawaii 1957 Rare Footage: Despite it being removed from elsewhere on the internet Elvis World Japan has posted the newly found footage of Elvis Live at Honolulu Stadium, Hawaii Nov.10, 1957. In the 4 minute clip you see Elvis arriving by car, rocking on stage and even play the piano. The footage (8 mm) was shot by Elizabeth Moore, the wife of Ken Moore who worked security for Elvis at the time. The footage was recently featured at the Graceland special Hawaii exhibit but there's lots more in this YouTube clip. Elvis is wearing his Gold Lame jacket and at one point plays the piano. - The sound has been added from Elvis' 1961 Hawaii concert.
Parts of this footage, in superior quality, can be found on the DVD Aloha from Hawaii - 40th anniversary edition - which unfortunately has still not yet arrived at EIN. CLICK HERE to YouTube to view fabulous 1957 clip
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Pre-Sale Tickets for "ELVIS PRESLEY – ON STAGE" in UK: While EIN broke the news that the upcoming "Elvis Presley - On Stage" 2014 European tour would not feature any of the TCB Band or Elvis' musicians (see below) EPE has now offered Pre-sale tickets for keen UK fans. EPE note..
.. In celebration of Elvis’ recording of “That’s All Right” in 1954 and the 60th Anniversary of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Graceland and Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. will proudly present "Elvis Presley - On Stage" in 2014.
The all new "Elvis Presley - On Stage" music experience will kick off a 23-date-tour of the United Kingdom starting in April 2014 and continue through the end of May. Featuring a hot studio band and backup singers, the 60th Anniversary of Rock ‘n’ Roll celebration will go on the road to Europe. Following the worldwide success of the stage production,
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Elvis Presley In Concert, which featured Elvis’ original band and singers, this new show is designed for all Elvis fans past, present and future.
Using the latest technology, Elvis performs via state-of-the art video screens singing lead vocals backed by a live band, singers and an orchestra. Together, this multi-media creation puts the audience inside an Elvis Presley concert presented exactly like one of his classic live performances in a Las Vegas showroom. The contemporary staging and overall production create the illusion that Elvis is on stage for his finest concert performances.
There is a pre-sale for tickets go HERE to Elvis.com. - SEE TOUR DATES BELOW
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ELVIS IN CONCERT - 2014 UK TOUR DATES
Wed 30 Apr 2014 SHEFFIELD City Hall
Thu 01 May 2014 NEWCASTLE City Hall
Fri 02 May 2014 DUNDEE Caird Hall
Sat 03 May 2014 EDINBURGH Playhouse
Sun 04 May 2014 GLASGOW Clyde Auditorium
Mon 05 May 2014 LIVERPOOL Philharmonic
Wed 07 May 2014 PRESTON Guild Hall
Thu 08 May 2014 NOTTINGHAM Royal Concert Hall
Fri 09 May 2014 IPSWICH Regent Theatre
Sat 10 May 2014 BRIGHTON Centre
(Thanks to Elvis Matters for the dates)
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Sun 11 May 2014 PLYMOUTH Pavilion
Tue 13 May 2014 BRISTOL Colston Hall
Wed 14 May 2014 SOUTHEND Cliffs Pavilion
Thu 15 May 2014 BOURNEMOUTH BIC
Fri 16 May 2014 CARDIFF Motorpoint Arena
Sat 17 May 2014 MANCHESTER Bridgewater Hall
Sun 18 May 2014 MILTON KEYNES Theatre
Tue 20 May 2014 YORK Barbican
Wed 21 May 2014 LEICESTER De Montfort Hall
Thu 22 May 2014 OXFORD New Theatre
Fri 23 May 2014 BIRMINGHAM Symphony Hall
Sat 24 May 2014 LONDON Hammersmith Apollo
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'The Nations Favourite Elvis Songs' UK New CD: To coincide with the ITV Programme (date not yet set) SONY UK will release single and double CD versions of the album entitled 'The Nations Favourite Elvis Songs' on 4th November, 2013 as follows. The single disc will retail at £10.94 and the double CD will retail at £11.74.
The Nation’s Favourite Elvis Song will be a 90 minute special to air later this year on ITV telling the stories behind the 20 greatest songs ever recorded by the King of Rock’n'Roll from Heartbreak Hotel to In The Ghetto, It’s Now or Never to An American Trilogy.
As well as hearing from Priscilla Presley and different generations of pop stars and musicians influenced by Elvis, the show will also feature those who worked with Elvis from the 50s through to the 70s – from songwriters to backing singers, producers to session musicians.
- As EIN contributor Brian Quinn notes, there are some fantastic tracks chosen though nothing out of the ordinary, and I am sure it will chart well. However Sony have yet again lost the opportunity of introducing the general public to some ‘relatively’ unheard of gems.
(News, Source;BrianQuinn/ElvisInfoNet)
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Here's the track listing for the single disc edition
MAIN DISC
1. Suspicious Minds
2. Always on My Mind
3. Love Me Tender
4. In the Ghetto
5. Viva Las Vegas
6. Jailhouse Rock
7. Hound Dog
8. Blue Suede Shoes
9. All Shook Up
10. Are You Lonesome Tonight?
11. The Wonder of You
12. It's Now or Never
13. Don't Be Cruel
14. Heartbreak Hotel
15. If I Can Dream
16. An American Trilogy
17. King Creole
18. Return to Sender
19. A Little Less Conversation - Elvis vs JXL
20. Can't Help Falling in Love
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The two CD set also features the next twenty favourites
1. (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear
2. (Now and Then There's) A Fool Such as I
3. Hard Headed Woman
4. Burning Love
5. She's Not You
6. (You're The) Devil in Disguise
7. Good Luck Charm
8. (Marie's the Name of) His Latest Flame
9. Wooden Heart
10. Way Down
11. Surrender
12. Stuck on You
13. A Big Hunk O' Love
14. One Night
15. Crying in the Chapel
16. Don't
17. I Just Can't Help Believin'
18. Too Much
19. Promised Land
20. Guitar Man
21. Rubberneckin'
22. Suspicious Minds (Live)
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