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"Jailhouse Rock" - artwork for HD DVD release: Stars: Elvis Presley, Judy Tyler, Mickey Shaughnessy Other Stars: Vaughn Taylor, Dean Jones, Jennifer Holden, Glenn Strange, Percy Helton, Peter Adams Director: Richard Thorpe MPAA Rating: Not Rated for (modest violence) Run Time: 01h:36m:55s Release Date: September 18, 2007 UPC: 012569798441 Genre: musical   Buy from Amazon.com (News, Source: Charmaine Voisine)

"Janis and Elvis" reissue on CD: Now 50 years on from the legendary original issue, El Toro Records offers a new CD version to mark the golden anniversary of the brief union of Janis Martin and Elvis Presley, boosted with 18 additional tracks to take advantage of the CD medium. Synopsis: One of the rarest and most sought-after record releases from the last half-century of Elvis Presley collectibles, South Africa's 10" LP 'Janis and Elvis' was issued in 1958 through Teal Records, the company who had the local license to issue RCA records in South Africa at the time. The elusive original LP now commands figures in excess of $5,000.

Featuring just four songs apiece from the two artists featured (the first eight tracks of this CD), the Elvis selection was inexplicably drawn entirely from his Sun recordings with Scotty Moore and Bill Black – specifically from his third and fourth Sun singles from 1955 – while Janis Martin's tracks were gleaned from her second and fourth RCA singles from 1956. Amazingly, although it had formed half of her third release, Janis's now famous early tribute to the Hillbilly Cat - 'My Boy Elvis' - was not even considered for inclusion on the LP.

A sad postscript. After years out of the music scene, in recent times Janis - "The Female Elvis", as she'd been dubbed by RCA - was back in business, performing and recording a new album produced by Rosie Flores. She'd been due to appear at an Americana Festival in Britain earlier this year and then again at the Rhythm Riot, Camber Sands, this coming November. Shortly before the first event she fell ill, by late August she'd been diagnosed with terminal cancer, within two weeks she passed way on 3rd September. This CD release was of course planned long before the rapid and tragic turn of events. R.I.P.

Track listing: 1. I'm Left, You're Right, She's Gone-Elvis 2. Ooby-Dooby-Janis 3. Milk Cow Blues Boogie-Elvis
4. Let's Elope Baby-Janis 5. Baby Let's Play House-Elvis 6. One More Year To Go-Janis 7. You're A Heartbreaker-Elvis 8. Barefoot Baby-Janis 9. Mystery Train-Elvis 10. Good Rockin' Tonight-Elvis 11. Will You, Willyum-Janis 12. Trying To Get To You-Elvis 13. I'll Never Let You Go, Little Darlin'-Elvis 14. Little Bit-Janis
15. How Do You Think I Feel?-Elvis 16. Any Way You Want Me (That's How I Will Be)-Elvis 17. Drugstore Rock And Roll-Janis 18. Paralyzed-Elvis 19. I'm Counting On You-Elvis 20. My Boy Elvis-Janis 21. Anyplace Is Paradise-Elvis 22. Playing For Keeps-Elvis 23. Little Bit-Janis [Alternative Take] 24. My Baby's Gone (I'm Left, You're Right, She's Gone-Elvis [Alternative Take] 25. First In Line-Elvis 26. How's The World Treating You-Elvis (News, Source: HMV U.K. /Elvis News)

Hallmark group to release "Christmas With Elvis": In The UK Hallmark released the Christmas compilation "Christmas With Elvis". Track listing: 1. Winter Wonderland 2. Here Comes Santa Claus 3. Blue Christmas 4. Santa Bring My Baby Back (To Me) 5. If Every Day Was Like Christmas (There'll Be) Peace In The Valley 7. I'll Be Home On Christmas Day 8. Silver Bells 9. Santa Claus Is Back In Town 10. "I'll Be Home For Christmas 11. O Come, All Ye Faitful 12. White Christmas 13. Merry Christmas Baby 14. Holly Leaves And Christmas Trees 15. Silent Night (with clipped intro) (News, Source: Elvis News)

"Rare Broadcasts" CD/DVD: Here is the track listing of the "Rare Broadcasts" CD + DVD set from the Storming Music label. This CD is due for release October 22, 2007. Track listing DVD: Baby Let's Play House - Tutti Frutti - Money Honey (Stage Show 1956) - Heartbreak Hotel - Blue Suede Shoes (Milton Berle Show 1956) - Hound Dog (Ed Sullivan Show 1956) - I Want You I Need You I Love You (Steve Allen Show 1956) - Hound Dog (Milton Berle Show 1956) - Don't Be Cruel - Love Me Tender - Ready Teddy (Ed Sullivan Show 1956) - Hound Dog (Steve Allen Show 1956) - Don't Be Cruel - Love Me (Ed Sullivan Show 1956) - Too Much - When My Blue Moon Turns To Gold Again - Peace In The Valley (Ed Sullivan Show 1957) Track listing CD: Baby Let's Play House - Tutti Frutti - Money Honey (Stage Show 1956) - Heartbreak Hotel - Blue Suede Shoes (Milton Berle Show 1956) - Hound Dog (Ed Sullivans Show 1956) - I Want You I Need You I Love You (Steve Allen Show 1956) - Hound Dog (Milton Berle Show 1956) - Don't Be Cruel - Love Me Tender - Ready Teddy (Ed Sullivan Show 1956) - Hound Dog (Steve Allen Show 1956) - Don't Be Cruel - Love Me (Ed Sullivan Show 1956) - Too Much - When My Blue Moon Turns To Gold Again - Peace In The Valley (Ed Sullivan Show 1957) (News, Source: Elvis Club Berlin/Elvis News)

Track listing for "Elvis Golden Records Vol. 1" LP: Sony/BMG will release the classic album "Elvis' Golden Records, Volume 1" on 12 inch vinyl on October, 8, 2007. This release was originally announced as a 2 disc release. The track listing: Hound Dog/Heartbreak Hotel/Jailhouse Rock/Love Me/Don't Be Cruel/Love Me Tender/Treat Me Nice/Anyway You Want Me/I Want You I Need You I Love You/Loving You/All Shook Up/Too Much/That's When Your Heartaches Begin/Teddy Bear (News, Source: Elvis Unlimited /Elvis News)

Elvis bonus stamps with Big Hits Japanese CD: An additional attraction to the new BMG JAPAN release 'Big Hits In Japan' (see EIN news Sept 15th for images) is the additional 30th anniversary stamp sheet. Available from the Japanese Love Me Tender shop website.     (News, Source; ElvisJapanWorld)

Australian Edition of "Elvis The King of Rock n Roll 30 Hit Performances and More" DVD: The cover artwork, liner notes and bonus tracks details for the Aussie release of this DVD are now available. This is THE mass market Elvis DVD aimed squarely at the consumer who wants a definitive Elvis compilation on DVD. The content is 30 of the greatest tracks ever recorded, with the best performances available. The SINGLE DISC DVD will be released in Australia on 29 October 2007. (News, Source: Sony BMG Australia) View larger cover image, liner notes & bonus track details

"Elvis' Grave" (DVD Review): One of Elvis world's most obscure films is now available on DVD....Elvis' Grave. Blending elements from the infamous Texas Chainsaw Massacre and classic Rocky Horror Picture Show, the plot of this low budget feature is described as: "A Chainsaw wielding, psycho-impersonator from hell -- on a conquest tour of terror!" Read EIN's full review of this offbeat 'B' grade film, a film with a scorching rock 'n' roll soundtrack...but does it live up to its pr as a "Southern Gothic Musical"...or is it something even more sinister? Rated NR for Nauseating Repulsive, this is a film which gives new meaning to the ETA phenomenon!! Blair Witch cohorts...move over! (DVD Review, Source: EIN)

"Leaves of Elvis' garden (Book Review): On her return from Elvis Week 2007, Susan MacDougall sat down to delve inside the latest book from Larry Geller, one which looks at Elvis' spiritual search. What Susan found was both interesting and challenging, as these excerpts from her insightful review attest: Behind the distorted image of a hard-living rock and roll sex symbol and super star is revealed a vulnerable man with a thirst for understanding and enlightenment. Elvis believed that there is one God who is within us all..........At the same time, Elvis never rejected his religion, only its rigid adherents and their intolerance of any deviation from the accepted word, remaining a Christian his whole life, but not a Christian to the exclusion of anything else. In closing her review Susan observes: "Leaves of Elvis' garden" provides a whole different side to the public image of a celebrity. Geller was never the Memphis Mafia's favourite person, but they can't deny his existence and his access to Elvis. I wonder what certain members of the MM will make of this book? I challenge them to read it. Read full review (Book Review, Source: EIN)

'The American Way Vol.5 - Goin' Home To Memphis': CD SNEAK PREVIEW : Last week EIN received a test pressing of 'The American Way Vol.5: Goin' Home To Memphis' the final instalment in this great series from the Southern Comfort label. Elvis' 1969 ‘American Studio’ sessions are featured in the first half of the CD and include some fabulous and unknown "Rough Mixes". We also get to hear Elvis Live in 1970, while the amazingly rare outakes of the 1968 'Goin Home' sessions fill the CD up to the brim. To be honest my house has been rockin' with the funk all week - and I have also been laughin' my *** off. Does an Elvis reviewer's life get any more fun than this! Although this is not the absolute final product, please enjoy our special Sneak Preview. Make sure you don't miss out. (CD Review, Source: EIN, September 2007)

"God Is My Shepherd" CD": Due for release from the Wolf Call label is the CD "God Is My Shepherd". This compilation contains alternate takes of 18 of Elvis' gospel recordings. Track listing: A Thing Called Live (Spliced Take) An Evening Prayer (Unknown Take) By And By (Takes 3 and 4) Father Along (Takes 1 and 2) He Knows What I need (Take 9) He Touched Me (Take2) I Believe In The Man In The Sky (Take 1) I John (Spliced Take) If The Lord Wasn't Walking By My Side Take 4) If The Lord Wasn't Walking By My Side Take 6) Reach Out To Jesus (Alternate Take) Seeing Is Believing (Take 4) Stand By Me (Takes 3, 4 and 2) Stand By Me (Takes 9 and 10) Where Did They Go, Lord (Take 8) Without Him (Take 1) Working On The Building (Take 1) You'll Never Walk Alone (Spliced Take) (News, Source: Elvis News)

New Elvis novel: Michael Hodjera has released his third Elvis novel, The Fear Merchant. It is published by iUniverse and has 392 pages. Available from Amazon

"October Encore in Lake Tahoe" CD: The forthcoming "MEMORY Records" label CD release is entitled "October Encore In Lake Tahoe " (CD MR 2055-2). As most die-hard fans know, in Elvis did a short eight-show stint in Tahoe, more or less as an encore, to fulfill his contract after the cancellation of the May 1973 engagement.   There are only two recordings available from this engagement, and the only other known tape is that of the mediocre October 13th midnight show. The tape with the Dinner show, presented on this CD, is of very good sound quality.   Elvis performed in high gear, thrilling the crowd with a funny version of Fever, a poignant "It's Midnight " and the absolute showstopper, a great reading of "Bridge Over Troubled Water". Three songs got the last verse reprised, too.

This is a rare, previously unavailable recording. We were able to obtain the 1st generation copy of the original master tape, as recorded by a member of the audience. The sound was transferred in its original mono format, and all tracks were digitally restored for best possible sound reproduction.   The CD contains 8-page booklet (not so common for MEMORY Records) with many photographs taken during the Lake Tahoe October 12th dinner & midnight shows and the October 14th dinner show.   We hope you will enjoy this CD as a presentation of an unique October 1974 performance of The Elvis Presley Show which, until this historic release, has not been previously represented in good sound quality!

Tracks: 01. Also Sprach Zarathustra - 02. C. C. Rider - 03. I Got A Woman / Amen (medley) - 04. Love Me - 05. All Shook Up - 06. Teddy Bear / Don't Be Cruel (medley) - 07. Heartbreak Hotel - 08. If You Love Me (Let Me Know) - 09. Fever - 10. Big Boss Man - 11. It's Midnight - 12. Hound Dog - 13. Band Introductions - 14. Lawdy Miss Clawdy - 15. Celebrity Introductions - 16. Bridge Over Troubled Water (with reprise) - 17. Johnny B. Goode - 18. Hawaiian Wedding Song (with reprise) - 19. Let Me Be There (with reprise) - 20. Can't Help Falling In Love- 21. Closing Vamp.

Bonus (Recorded in Lake Tahoe , October 13, Midnight show): 22. Why Me Lord - 23. I'm Leavin'. (News, Source: Memory Records)

"Contract with the King" (Book Review): Contract with the King is the debut novel for Paul Pullen. It is a superb piece of storytelling with finely drawn characters and a strong moral center. As you read Contract with the King you find emotional challenges and emotional highs and lows which have personal resonance. At times humorous, at times symbolic, from the opening few pages you know you are in for an entertaining ride. The key narrative premise, the kidnapping of Elvis Presley, is so well realised that the reader....Read full review (Book Review, Source: EIN)

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"Elvis #1 Hit Performances" DVD: Here are cover arts for the "Elvis #1 Hit Performances" compilation DVD. In North America it will be Elvis #1 Hit Performances - a 15-song collection of videos of Elvis peforming some of his #1 US and UK hits. Internationally it will be Elvis #1 Hit Performances and More - the same content as the North American release plus 15 additional performances of songs that were either #1 in the US or UK, or are simply Elvis classics. (News, Source: Elvis News/Elvis World Japan/ Amazon)

Track listing U.S. Release: Heartbreak Hotel (Stage Show) Don't Be Cruel (Ed Sullivan Show) Hound Dog (Milton Berle Show) Love Me Tender (Ed Sullivan Show) All Shook Up (68 Comeback Special) Teddy Bear (Loving You) Jailhouse Rock (Jailhouse Rock) Stuck On You (Frank Sinatra Show) Are You Lonesome Tonight? (68 Comeback Special) Can't Help Falling In Love (Blue Hawaii) Return To Sender (Girls! Girls! Girls!) In The Ghetto (That's The Way It Is) Suspicious Minds (That's The Way It Is) The Wonder Of You (That's The Way It Is) Burning Love (Aloha From Hawaii)

Additional 15 songs - International Release: That's All Right (68 Comeback Special) Blue Suede Shoes (Paramount Screen Test) I Want You, I Need You, I Love You (Steve Allen Show) Love Me (Ed Sullivan Show) Too Much (Ed Sullivan Show) Treat Me Nice (Jailhouse Rock) Trouble (King Creole) One Night (68 Comeback Special) A Big Hunk 'O Love (Aloha From Hawaii) Wooden Heart (G.I. Blues) Rock-A-Hula Baby (Blue Hawaii) Bossa Nova Baby (Fun in Acapulco) If I Can Dream (68 Comeback Special) Don't Cry Daddy (That's The Way It Is) An American Trilogy (Aloha From Hawaii)

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Target Australia heavily discounts "Elvis A King In The Making": The best Elvis book release of 2007 has been heavily discounted by Target Australia. Until Wed 26 September you can buy "Elvis A King In The Making" for only A$34.95! The RRP is A$59.95. The book (released in the US as "Elvis At 21: From New York To Memphis") is simply stunning. A large sized coffee table release which includes several fold-out images of Elvis. This is the best book to date showcasing the famous Alfred Werheimer Elvis photo archives. (News, Source: Target Australia)

'Viva Las Vegas' ABC TV special review: This was the mainstream TV focus of this year's 30th Anniversary. The promos for the program raised Elvis' fans expectations since it promised "never before seen footage", as well as the idea of a re-evaluation of Elvis' triumphs in Vegas between 1969 to 1976 - as the program noted "in 1969 Vegas was a haven for has-beens." In the end however it comes across as more of a pretty good overall view of Elvis for the general public rather than any revelation for the hard-core Elvis fan.

The program starts with a historical update on Elvis' past. His creation of 'Rock'n'Roll' in SUN through to the terrible mid-sixties movies. The commentators are the usual EPE suspects, (Priscilla, Jerry Schilling, Joe Esposito) but it was good to see enthusiastic fans such as Chris Isaak, Faith Hill, 50 Cent and Beyonce involved. Fans will also spot erroneous dismissive statements like "In 1968 Elvis hadn't had a hit record in seven years." Read EIN's full review and your feedback about the program

"Viva Las Vegas" new Deluxe DVD Review: Elvis movies aren't for everyone. They're cheesy, and they have flimsy plots. Even Colonel Parker viewed them as primarily moneymaking endeavors. That said, they have plenty of adoring fans and, well, who doesn't want the pure escapism of a movie like Viva Las Vegas from time to time? Read full review (DVD Review, Source: DVD Verdict)

"Eternal Flame" new Elvis novel: Patricia Garber's novel based around Elvis has the King as a guardian angel. Can there be love between a mortal and an angel? Released by Xlibris the 179 page book comes in hardback and softcover format. Buy now (News, Source: ElvisBookResearch)

'The American Way, Vol 5 - Goin' Home To Memphis' new CD release:  After four fantastic volumes, number 5 of "The American Way", subtitled "Goin' Home To Memphis" will be released in a couple of weeks. This volume will be a mix of the (same) American Sound Studio sessions, some live tracks and many takes of "Goin' Home" (1968). The cover will be the "1968 version", but for those that liked the "1970 version" better: that one will be on the back, so you can turn the booklet and make your favourite the front. This is what Southern Comfort  has to say about its next release:

"There was a time, not too long ago, when an import CD accompanied with a nice bonus photo booklet meant value for money. "Remastered from best possible tape source", was not just a bag of hot air... Nowadays, just about every import label buries you, the potential buyer, under an endless and often meaningless list of 'PR' rap. Southern Comfort doesn't need cheap promises to sell their product. We're the best. And we have 4 volumes to prove it. Volume 5 is on its way. We hope you will enjoy the results of our labour. The expected release date is early October."

Tracks: "WITHOUT LOVE" SESSION: 01. Without Love - takes 1, 2, 3 (complete take + 2 x false start)...
02. Without Love - take 4 (complete take).........03. Without Love - take 5 (complete master take)......All tracks mono.

"ROUGH MIX TAPE": 04. Gentle On My Mind (vocal overdub, master take - number unknown).......05. Just A Little Bit Of Green (undubbed master take 3).......06. Wearin' That Loved On Look (partially overdubbed master take 15).......07. Suspicious Minds (vocal overdub, master take 8)......08. I'll Be There - takes 5, 6 (false start + complete take with vocal echo).......09. Hey Jude (longer running undubbed master)......10. You'll Think Of Me (vocal overdub, master take 23).....11. Inherit The Wind (partially overdubbed master take 4)......12. This Is The Story - takes 1, 2 (false start + complete master take vocal overdub).......All tracks mono.

"LAS VEGAS 26.01.1970 OPENING SHOW"***:...13. Sammy Shore's end of sketch / Opening Riff.....14. All Shook Up.....15. Don't Cry Daddy....16. Walk A Mile In My Shoes / In The Ghetto (medley)....17. True Love Travels On A Gravel Road (with false start, the only known live version)....All tracks mono.

"GOIN' HOME" SESSION (PART 1 - ACETATE SOURCE): 18. Goin' Home - takes 3, 4 (studio chat + 2 x false start).....19. Goin' Home - take 5 (complete take)......20. Goin' Home - exact take numbers unknown (3 x false start)......21. Goin' Home - takes 12, 13, 14 (2 x false start + long false start + take 15 announcement only)
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"GOIN' HOME" SESSION (PART 2)***: 22. Goin' Home - takes 16, 17, 18 (long false start + 5 x false start)....23. Goin' Home - takes 19, 20, 22 (long false start + 2 x false start).....24. Goin' Home - takes 23, 24 (complete take with cut + "I Got A Woman" excerpt + false start including "Heartbreak Hotel" excerpt)......25. Goin' Home - takes 25, 26, 27, 28 (false start + complete take with cut + 2 x false start).....All tracks stereo. *** new sources (News, Source: Southern Comfort)

"Elvis - Most Wanted" track listing: Here is the track listing and additional information of the upcoming import release "Elvis - Most Wanted"; a collection of the most requested Elvis songs. It features both the Elvis and Lisa Marie Presley duet on "Don’t Cry Daddy" and the Elvis and Celine Dion duet "If I Can Dream". Track listing: 1. My Happiness (Acetate 1953) 02:33/2. That’s All Right (Sun 1954) 01:57/3. Hound Dog (TV Show 1956) 02:40/4. Old Shep (Elvis 1956) 04:12/5. When The Saints Go Marching In (Million Dollar Quartet 1956) 02:13/6. I'll Take You Home Kathleen (Germany 1959) 01:20/7. Wooden Heart (Muss I Denn) (G.I. Blues 1960) 03:21/8. In My Fathers House (His Hand In Mine 1960) 02:05/9. Datin’ (Paradise Hawaiian Style 1965) 03:16 10. Lawdy, Miss Clawdy (Elvis TV Special 1968) 01:50/11. Are You Lonesome Tonight? (Laughing version 1969) 02:54/12. The Wonder Of You (Live 1970) 02:41/13. Gospel Medley - I John/Bosom Of Abraham/14. You Better Run/Lead Me, /15. Guide Me / Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus / Nearer My God to Thee (Rehearsal 1972) 11:02/16. Always on My Mind (Studio 1972) 03:42/17. My Way (Aloha From Hawaii 1973) 04:01/18. My Boy (Good Times 1974) 03:22/19. You Gave Me A Mountain (Live 1974) 03:21 20. American Trilogy (Live 1974) 04:00/21. Bitter They Are Harder They Fall (Jungle Room 1976) 05:12/22. Unchained Melody (Live 1977) 03:23

Special Bonus Duets: 23. Don’t Cry Daddy (Duet with Lisa Marie Presley) 03:39/24. If I Can Dream (Duet with Celine Dion) 03:18 (News, Source: Elvis News)

"Remember the King" new book release: This book contains poems about the King of music by Mike Abrahamian. In addition, it contains facts, comments, pictures and more Elvis related information.This book is perfect for a die hard Elvis fan. It shows how special a human being he really was. Printed: 160 pages, 6" x 9", casewrap-hardcover binding, black and white interior ink PDF (4108 kb) Download: 1 documents (PDF), 4108 KB Publisher: Sivle Books Copyright: © 2007 Mike Abrahamian Language: English Country: United States Available from LULU in both hardcover & download formats (News, Source: ElvisBookResearch)

"The Gospel Side of Elvis" CD: Megaphon Importservice released a CD with the original title "The Gospel Side Of Elvis" on September 13. The disc contains (mainly) gospels by The Imperials and The Stamps Quartet that were also sung by Elvis. Tracks: How Great Thou Art - Swing Low, Sweet Chariot - Where Could I Go - Peace In The Valley - So High - Bosom Of Abraham - Hid Hand In Mine - I've Got Confidence - Lead Me, Guide Me - He Touched Me - Sweet Spirit - Blue Christmas (News, Source: Elvis Club Berlin/Elvis News)

"Protecting The King" (DVD Review): EIN's Nigel Patterson recently warmed up his home theater to view David Stanley's directorial film debut, "Protecting The King". It is the story of Stanley's coming of age, his loss of innocence after becoming one of the King's bodyguards while still a teenager. With a mixed emotional element but several very powerful scenes and flashes of important insight, "Protecting The King" proves to be a strong directorial debut by Stanley. At times the film has a brutally frank edge, and this is unlikely to endear it to some fans. However, it will have merit for those wishing to better understand life around Elvis with its incredible pressures and temptations; and for fans interested in exploring the human frailties and weaknesses which often afflict those thrust into such a surreal existence. (DVD Review, Source: EIN) Read EIN's full review

Bill Burk slams upcoming George Klein book: Elvis World's Bill E. Burk recently received a review copy of George Klein's upcoming book, "Elvis Presley Family Album". To say Bill was less than impressed is an understatement. Bill found the book to be riddled with errors and he says 99.99999% of the photos have been released before. Also, several of the photos are incorrectly identified and there are no one-on-one photos of George with Elvis during their Humes High years when George became Elvis' best friend. (News, Source: Bill E. Burk)

Best Hits In Japan CD: A closer look at the BMG Japan released that we announced last month. It features 29 Japanese favourites selected by Tomoaki Ogura. There is a bonus 'Not For Sale' promo disc with early pressings featuring 3 tracks. 'A.L.L.C' radio edit remix, 'Rubberneckin' ' remix plus 'The Elvis Medley'. (News, Source; Barry McLean)

"Time To Dare" CD release: The MxF label will release its third CD entitled ''Time To Dare'' featuring the September 02, 1974 Closing Show recorded in Las Vegas. Synopsis: Although this concert were released in two different imports years ago here you have the opportunity to listen it complete and in a really different and improved sound. The use of an early generation soundboarding mono tape gives us the possibility to focus our works

"The Birth of the King" CD release: The CD "The Birth Of The King 54-56" was relesased on August 20, 2007 by Universal Music France S.A.S. in their "All Star" Series. Track listing: That´s All Right Mama / Blue Moon Of Kentucky / Good Rockin´ Tonight / I Don´t Care If The Sun Don´t Shine / Milkow Blues / You´re A Heartbreaker / Baby, Let´s Play House / I´m Left, You´re Right, She´s Gone / Mystery Train / I Forgot To Remember To Forget / Heartbreak Hotel I Was The One / My Baby Left Me / I want You, I Need You, I Love You / Hound Dog / Don´t Be Cruel. (News, Source: Source: EP Gold)

"The Original Hit Albums" box set: Here is a new 3 CD budget set entitled "The Original Hit Albums". It contains Elvis' SUN early RCA recordings. Label and release date are not available yet. This cover was also used for the "The SUN Years" budget compilation released on the Not Now Music label in February this year. Track Listing: Disc 1 - That's Alright/Blue Moon Of Kentucky/Good Rockin' Tonight/I Don't Care If The Sun Don't Shine/.Milkcow Boogie Blues/You're A Heartbeaker/Baby Let's Play House/I'm Left, You're Right, She's Gone/I Forgot To Remember To Forget/Mystery Train/I'll Never Let You Go/Just Because/Trying To Get To You

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Disc 2 - Blue Suede Shoes/I'm Counting On You/I Got A Woman/One-Sided Love Affair/I Love You Because
Just Because/Tutti Frutti/Trying To Get To You/I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Cry/Blue Moon/Money Honey
Heartbreak Hotel (Bonus Track)/I Was The One (Bonus Track)/She, Rattle And Roll (Bonus Track)/My Baby Left Me (Bonus Track)/Lawdy, Miss Clawdy (Bonus Track)/I Want You, I Need You, I Love You (Bonus Track)

Disc 3 - Rip It Up/Love Me/When My Blue Moon Turns To Gold/Long Tall Sally/First In Line/Paralyzed/So Glad You're Mine/Old Shep/Ready Teddy/Anyplace Is Paradise/How's The World Treatin' You/How Do You Thing I Feel?/Hound Dog (Bonus Track)/Don't Be Cruel (Bonus Track)/Any Way You Want Me (Bonus Track)/Too Much (Bonus Track)/Playing For Keeps (Bonus Track)/Love Me Tender (Bonus Track) (News, Source: Play /Elvis News)

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"Our Memories Of Elvis" booklet: Available Now- OUR MEMORIES OF ELVIS by Dr.George & Nichopoulos with Joe Russo.   High quality, color 20-page souvenir book filled with rare and interesting photos, memories and personal memorabilia. Not sold in stores! Available only from the official Dr. Nick website:  www.elvisdoctor.com (News, Source: FECC)

"Edge Of Reality/If I Can Dream" (CD Review): EIN recently put on the headphones to listen to the latest single by one of Australia's best known Elvis tribute artists, She Is The King. What we found was a formidable follow up to her critically acclaimed debut single, Viva Las Vegas. (CD Review, Source: EIN) Read EIN's full review of "Edge Of Reality/If I Can Dream"

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'Elvis Karaoke' new CD: The Elvis 30th Anniversary marketing continues with this Karaoke promo CD from the Madacy Entertainment Company. Featuring only 8 tracks with "on-screen lyrics and booklet included", the CD states that it is "The only label licensed to distribute Elvis' biggest hits in Karaoke format". However it then adds, "The recordings contained on this disc are not the original recordings by Elvis Presley." The Elvis world is an amazing place! (News, Source; EIN/Barry McLean/EIN)

'Elvis Home For The Holidays' new CD package: A new US release, a tin-can package with a CD and other goodies, including a hand-painted candle in the shape of an Elvis '68 Special guitar plus a 32-page biographical booklet. Issued by Sony/BMG & marketed by Madacy Ent. Tracklist: Blue Christmas, Silent Night, White Christmas, Santa Claus Is Back In Town, I'll Be Home For Christmas, If Everyday Was Like Christmas, Here Comes Santa Claus, Oh Little Town Of Bethlehem, Santa Bring My Baby Back, Mama Liked The Roses. It does seem a little early for Christmas to us! (News, Source; EIN/Barry McLean)

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Elvis Presley (Graphic Biography): Here is the cover artwork for an early 2008 book release we first mentioned a while ago. A graphic children's biography of Elvis. The 32 page soft cover book will be published in January 2008 by Saddleback Educational Publications as part of its historical figures series. (News, Source:  www.sdlback.com /www.elvisclubberlin.de/www.epgold.com )

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"Tickle Me" due for release in December 2008: The upcoming photobook from Joseph Tunzi is now set for December 2008 release. (News, Source: EP Gold) Order direct from JAT site

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More Elvis vinyl: Due for release from Speakers Corner / RCA on 180 gram vinyl are the titles "For LP Fans Only" (October 2007), "Elvis Christmas Album" (November 2007) and "Elvis Presley Golden Records" (TBA).
Details:

For LP Fans Only - Along with "A Date With Elvis", "For LP Fans Only" is one of the most important special productions of the young King of Rock 'n' Roll. Because Elvis had been conscripted into the US Army, no new recordings could take place, and so record producers delved deep into the sound archives and dug out a few singles from his Sun Records days, mixed them with a couple of early RCA songs and a number from the "Love Me Tender" soundtrack, and, presto! a new Elvis LP was born. The overwhelming success of this album is not solely confined to the stylistic homogeneity of this collection of fresh, youthful songs. Far more, it's because for many fans the record offered the only substitution for the highly coveted but rare original singles "That's All Right," "Mystery Train" and "My Baby Left Me."

Selections:1. That's All Right;2. Lawdy, Miss Clawdy;3. Mystery Train;4. Playing For Keeps;5. Poor Boy;
6. My Baby Left Me;7. I Was The One;8. Shake, Rattle And Roll;9. I'm Left, You're Right, She's Gone; 10. You're A Heartbreaker

Elvis Christmas Album - While most of the songs selected for this fourth album by Elvis Presley on RCA Records were traditional Christmas fare, such as "White Christmas" and "Silent Night," two new songs by regular suppliers of material for Presley were commissioned. One selected by Elvis to open the album, a blues-based rock and roll number "Santa Claus Is Back In Town," was written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. Also featured on this Christmas album are three gospel numbers along with the pop/spiritual hit "I Believe".

Selections: 1. Santa Claus Is Back In Town;2. White Christmas;3. Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane);4. I'll Be Home For Christmas;5. Blue Christmas;6. Santa Bring My Baby Back (To Me);
7. O Little Town of Bethlehem;8. Silent Night;9. (There'll Be) Peace in the Valley (For Me);10. I Believe;
11. Take My Hand, Precious Lord;12. It Is No Secret (What God Can Do)

Elvis Presley Golden Records - Welcome to "Elvis Golden Records Vol 1". This album is packed with all Elvis' early hits including such classics as "Heartbreak Hotel" (No2 UK, No.1 US '56), "Hound Dog" & "Don't Be Cruel" (No.1 US, No.2 UK, '56), "Love Me Tender" (No.1 US, No.11 UK '56), "Too Much" (No.1 US, No.6 UK '57), "All Shook Up" (No.1 US & UK '57), "(Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear" (No.1 US, No.3 UK '57) and "Jailhouse Rock" (No.1 US & UK '58) just to name a few among many others.

Selections: 1. Hound Dog;2. Loving You;3. All Shook Up;4. Heartbreak Hotel;5. Jailhouse Rock;6. Love Me;7. Too Much;8. Don't Be Cruel;9. That's When Your Heartaches Begin;10. (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear;11. Love Me Tender;12. Treat Me Nice;13. Any Way You Want Me (That's How I Will Be);14. I Want You I Need You I Love You;15. My Baby Left Me;16. I Was The One;17. That's All Right;18. Baby, Let's Play House;19. Mystery Train;20. Blue Suede Shoes. (News, Source: Elusive Disc /Elvis News)

'Elvis - The Hollywood Collection Vol. 1' DVD review: In August 2007 Warners released their DVD box-set 'Elvis: The Hollywood Collection Vol. 1'. Featuring the 6 movies Charro, Girl Happy, Kissin' Cousins, Live a Little Love a Little, Stay Away Joe and Tickle Me. The six titles in this set were only on VHS until now. Charro was previously  available on dvd but in very poor quality. Two of the DVD covers state that they are new digital transfers of the complete original theatrical version, however all of them are in excellent colour and sound. Having a quality version of 'Charro!' after all these years is a real pleasure. Here independent reviewer Dave Lifton from blogcritics gives a witty overview of all these Elvis features. With each movie title there is a bonus set of 4 pictures plus 1 mini movie poster. Click here for review and images. (Celluloid, Source;blogcritics)

100% Elvis magazine issue #39: From the Portuguese fan club this is the latest edition of their magazine '100% Elvis'. This edition is filled with news and articles from back to back. The main articles are on Ann Margret, an interview with Red West from 1999, Elvis and racism plus of course news and reviews.   (News, Source; Elvisnews)

'It's Tahoe Time' new import CD release: Coming soon from Rainbow Records is their second CD titled 'It´s Tahoe Time', containing Elvis' Oct 13th, 1974 Midnight Show at the Sahara Tahoe Hotel, Lake Tahoe. Until today there has never been a CD release of any of the 8 performances of this very little-known engagement at Lake Tahoe in autumn 1974. The CD is taken from an early generation audience recorded Cassette-Tape which has been professionally mastered. This presents one of only two known recorded performances of Elvis´ October 74 Tahoe concerts and is described as being in good and listenable sound-quality. Presented with a 16-page booklet which contains all the information about the engagement, including a special report by a female fan who saw all eight shows, written just a few days after this engagement was over. At the show Elvis was wearing his then brand new 'Mexican Sundial' jumpsuit which would only reappear in 1977.

Remember Elvis: The two CD's "Elvis Rocks - Through His Early Years" and "Elvis Rocks - Blue Suede Shoes" have been coupled with a new cardboard slip cover by the DISKY label. The first title contains 10 tracks, the latter 20. (News, Source: Elvis Corner /Elvis News)

The Blues Roots of Elvis Presley: Here is the cover of the "Blues Roots Of Elvis Presley" compilation which is due for release on the Complete Blues label on September 24, 2007. It features "Elvis tracks" by other artists. (News, Source: Virgin Mega Store/Elvis News)

Elvis: That's The Way It Is (2007 DVD): Whether you are a long time Elvis fan, or just interested in the music and showmanship of the King of Entertainers, this is a nice collection!  Filmed in 1970, backstage, on stage, during rehearsals and with a wealth of celebrities in attendance, these performances are from a time many consider to be at the height of Elvis’s career.  In the summer of 1970, a slim strong-voiced Elvis performed a live show for four weeks at the International Hotel in Las Vegas.  The result was that the world fell in love again with Elvis and his music.  He gave his fans the show of a lifetime in these performances, including songs from his beginnings such as All Shook Up, and Hound Dog, all the way to his final #1 hit Suspicious Minds.  Mixed with the stage numbers are footage of rehearsals, on-stage ad libs, and moments that are simply Elvis lore.  First released in theaters in 1970, this feature was re-released with special additions in 2001.

The DVD is a two disc set, with an accompanying art photo booklet composed of images from the time. 
 
Disc one is the 2001 re-release of the feature and includes Restoration Featurette Patch it Up:  The Restoration of Elvis:  Presley Career Highlights:  Director/Restorer Filmographies and Theatrical Trailer.  Running time is 96 minutes, and there are English and French subtitles available.  The opening credits inform the viewer that footage that was not used in the final film of 1970’s is now available in this disc.  An exciting prospect!
 
Disc Two is the 1970 Original Theatrical Version, and has a “Dozen Never-Seen Outtake Songs/Non musical sequences.  Running time for this disc is 108 minutes with English and French subtitles available for the feature.

This feature film is still great fun.  Originally, it was interesting and a novelty to see a performer of Elvis’s caliber in rehearsals and as a confident showman, and real person.  Now, it is great to see how the music is still familiar, is holding up well in the 21st century, and that Elvis’s performances continue to work a kind of magic on the viewer.  Not only of interest because of the performer and the music, this film is a time capsule, of styles, attitudes, pleasures and problems of the time. 

Bright patterned polyester shirts, amazing Afro hair do’s and my gosh, Elvis’s incredible sideburns vie for attention along side music, and stories, jokes and unforgettable moments.  Fans didn’t have internet, DVD’s or videos to watch in those days, they had feature films such as Elvis - That's the Way It Is (Two-Disc Special Edition) to bring their favorite performers to life.

Elvis - That's the Way It Is (Two-Disc Special Edition) is now available at Amazon. As of yet, there is not a release date for the UK. (DVD Review: Source: dvd.monstersandcritics.com)

Ordering through this site is easy and secure with PayPal’s debit / credit card processing. I WAS THE ONE costs just £13.99 and if you order any five or more albums at one time from this website, postage and packing is absolutely FREE to anywhere in the world. I WAS THE ONE - he most certainly was. Watch out for further releases. Order from Rockwell Records

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Elvis Presley (Saddleback Graphic Biographies): Due for publication in the US in January 2008 is this softcover graphic bio targeted at primary school children aged 9 to 12 years. ISBN-13: 988-1599052212. (News, Source: ElvisBookResearch)

November 2007 FTD track listings announced plus news on distribution and release dates: Click for track listings for 'Pot Luck with Elvis' and 'Girls! Girls! Girls!' FTD's Roger Semon & Ernst Jorgensen have said: Important information about distribution and release dates: When we release new product we are bombarded with E-mails and phone calls from many of you. We do understand that, as one of our customers humorously put it, “The natives are getting restless”.

However we are one of the smallest customers with both the factory and the distribution, and whereas both companies do their best to keep the deadlines, we will always have to wait if some bigger release gets in the way. This could cost us up to a week with both situations.

Running a company with such low sales figures, we have to be cost efficient, so the service we get from the distribution is geared towards that. We do not automatically get tracking numbers, specific shipping dates for each customer. The transport companies have a 3-5 day delivery guarantee. This means we cannot tell you the exact date you get your order. We try to send to far away countries first, but we can only control it in the first stage. To upgrade these services would be quite costly.

As you have noticed the two new releases are described as “Shipping date early November”. This is a consequence of several situations:

1) We are both under enormous work pressure from our “daytime jobs”. FTD is something we do on weeknights and weekends, and in this case it means that we have not had the time to get anything ready for October 1st.
2) The vague term early November is a consequence of all of the above. It’s an illusion to guarantee specific dates with so many uncontrollable elements involved. You need to tell your customers this – if for no other reason, at least to keep your incoming phone calls and E-mails under control

At this time no decisions have been made in relation to the next releases. We hope to have something ready for January – if not definitely for February. We will be able to tell you by mid-late October. Roger & Ernst (News, Source: FECC/It's Elvs Time)

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New Elvis CD in Italy: It does seem that in Italy Elvis is a better seller in newspapers stores than in record/video shops. First all the Warner Elvis DVDs were released and soon followed by the Paramount DVDs, then the "Early Elvis" CD was released one week ago and now this new compilation.... Maybe this is the right way to make of Elvis a big seller even in this Country? (News, Source: EP Gold)   2007/09/04    EpGold Correspondent Italy  Livio Monari

Terry Mike Jeffrey featuring Charlie Hodge and Duke Bardwell "An Elvis Tribute Show" (CD Review): On October 19, 2003, renowned Elvis stylist, Terry Mike Jeffrey, took to the stage in Kunstmin, Dordrecht, The Netherlands to deliver a powerhouse show to an appreciative audience at the "Elvis 2nd To None" Convention organised by the Dutch fan club, It's Elvis Time. Accompanying Jeffrey were one time bass player for Elvis, Duke Bardwell, and Elvis' "scarves and water man", Charlie Hodge. "An Elvis Tribute Album" is a strong show which delicately moves between foot stomping rockers and poignant ballads to soul stirring gospel standards. Read full review (CD Review, Source: EIN)

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"King For A Day" (book release): A new photo book capturing Elvis' spirit is being released this month. Through a deeply personal photographic study, Erin Freinberg focuses on the diverse range of culture, fashion, and persona that Elvis imnpersonators embrace. The 192 page photo essay is being in published hardcover format (ISBN13: 9878-1-933108-14-8) by Speck Press. (News, Source: Media Release, Speck Press)