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2008/02/29 ElvisInternational /
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Elvis has Left the Building - But the Legend Lives On.
Next time you cruise Alki or stroll along the waterfront, you can
see where Elvis slept one spring night many years ago. No, it isn't the
Heartbreak Hotel, but legend has it that the King spent one night at a
house on West Seattle's Beach Drive.
At 4225 Beach Drive SW, stands the Chambliss House -- a bright blue home
on the Puget Sound with a plaque above the doorway that states "Elvis
Presley Slept Here, May 18, 1962."
The plaque speaks the truth, according to Alan Chambliss, building owner
and 30-year resident. He wasn't around to witness Elvis, but tells the
story like it happened yesterday. About 15 years ago, Chambliss noticed
a man and woman filming his house. Wondering what the fuss was about, he
asked them what they were doing.
Their father, dying of cancer lived in the upstairs apartment years
before and loved it so much the family wanted to document it as part of
a remembrance video. While making their keepsake, the family mentioned
that the dying man was Elvis Presley's army buddy and the King once
spent the night in the upstairs apartment. As proof of their story, they
showed Chambliss pictures of their father with the music legend.
Elvis and his chum kept in touch throughout the years. In 1962, Elvis
came to Seattle to film "It Happened at the World's Fair" and the friend
picked him up from Sea-Tac and drove him to the house on Beach Drive.
"He didn’t expect to stay the night at first," Chambliss says. Perhaps
the Rock-and-Roll Legend was a sucker for water views.
Chambliss let the dying man's family film the upstairs apartment. About
three weeks later he received the plaque, now mounted above the doorway,
along with a thank you note for being so welcoming.
Tenant Bob Castonguay now rents the upstairs apartment that Elvis slept
in long ago. It is a modest room with a sizable deck and glittering
views of the Sound. "People always laugh when I tell them I rent the
Elvis room," Castonguay says. "I'm more of a Beatles fan, but I like
Elvis," he adds.
Sunlight streams through the apartment's windows, but the air hangs
heavy with the sense that something important happened there. As
Castonguay puts it, "Elvis is long gone, but his spirit lives on."
Photo's: Elvis Presley Slept Here, May 18, 1962:
http://www.westseattleherald.com/articles/2008/02/21/features/features/feature02.txt
2008/02/29 By
Amanda Halm -
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Elvis's home trainer for sale.
The Florida real estate dealer Anthony Pugliese, who for the past
25 years has quietly been putting together what experts call the
greatest collection of pop culture artifacts in the world, is selling
his entire collection.
Among them: the gun Jack Ruby used to kill Lee Harvey Oswald in Dallas
back in 1963. The expected price: US$2-3 million. Former FBI director J.
Edgar Hoover's badge will be sold off, rifles that once belonged to
Elvis Presley and Elvis’s gold plated home trainer.
The auction is scheduled to take place March 15th and 16th. Earlier,
Ginger Alden already agreed to sell 14 personal items of Elvis, at the
same auction.
2008/02/29 www.elvismatters.be / www.epgold.com
Graceland: Looking at the future.
The property's that are bought by EPE are officialy known. With
the help of this data, an inventive fan drawed somes sketches how
Graceland and the surrounding area could look in the near future. We
will see of fiction meets reality in a few years.
Legend:
1-Visitor's Center (Digital movie theater, eatery, retail, Art Gallery,
Sirius Radio, and traveling exhibits)
2-Lisa Marie & Hound Dog 2 Planes Museum
3-Artifacts Museum
4-Automobile Museum
5-The new Heartbreak Hotel (260-room boutique hotel)
6-Pedestrian Bridge
7-Graceland Walk (a new pedestrian only area to view Graceland up close.
8-Elvis Memorial Statue
9-Graceland Marker (a new marker on a rock platform detailing the past
and present)
10-The 4D Experience (Exhibits using the hi-tech wizardry that brought
EP to perform on American Idol)
Brown area-plaza and pedestrian space
Brown spots-trees
Green area-green space (for expansion in the future)
Blue circled areas-water fountains
White line areas-sidewalks
2008/02/29 TCB World Forum -
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More on George Klein owned "duets".
EIN have received a number of enquiries about the three duets
George Klein acquired from Felton Jarvis' widow.
The duets with Larry Gatlin (Help Me), Jerry Reed (Guitar Man) and Carl
Perkins (Blue Suede Shoes) were not done when Elvis was alive.
Felton Jarvis produced the duets as part of his 1980-81 "overdub"
project which saw the Guitar Man album released.
2008/02/29
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Elvis In The Beat of the Night Into 2nd Printing.
The first printing of the book "Elvis In The Beat of the Night"
about Elvis and his friends in law enforcement has sold out, the second
print should be available next week from Phillips Entertainment.
2008/02/29
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Elvis #1 In Italy Again.
Version is back at #1 on the Official Italian Download chart. It
had fallen to #4 two weeks ago, climbed back to #3 last week.
The single is now enjoying its 7th non consecutive week (out of 12) at
#1.
2008/02/28
www.elvisnews.com /
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Ernst Jorgensen: We Do Have The Elvis Hayride show, live on stage, Saturday, December 15, 1956.
This is a complete show on tape, I am only not sure if the show runs exactly 35 minutes, guess I need to check on this again.
Ernst, does this mean that after several years FTD and Sony/BMG is the owner of 12/15/56 Elvis Hayride show, there might be some thruth in the comment made by Joe that it would most likely stay in a vault?
No Andylon, the problem is "How" to release this. Is it commercial enough to release it for the big market on Sony/BMG?At this moment we are afraid not, plus the fact it is a show for 30 - 35 minutes in a reasonable radio sound that needs an upgrade.
You could release it on a FTD book & CD Ernst - Why not?
And a lot of my spare time is now used to finish the FTD Sun -project - this is personally my biggest goal and get it released end of this year!
Well, I gotte go Andylon and go ahead to publish this on EpGold.
Elvis Hayride show, live on stage, Saturday, December 15, 1956.
Heartbreak Hotel
Long Tall Sally
I Was The One -
1978 (bootleg)
Love Me Tender
- 1978 (bootleg - fades out before it ends)
Don't Be Cruel
Love Me
I Got A Woman
When My Blue Moon Turns To Gold Again
Paralyzed
Hound Dog
- 1983 (first minute omitted)
Note Andylon Lensen:
Ernst Jorgensen confirmed that 'Dont Be Cruel' and 'Paralyzed' are slowed down like Elvis did on the MDQ session.
2008/02/28 Ernst Jorgensen - Andylon Lensen / www.epgold.com
Moody And Blue.
Released on the Fans Only import label CD "Moody And Blue" featuring 22
alternate takes of the "Moody Blue" album.
All taken from other official and bootleg releases.
Good Times In Promised Land.
Released on the Fans Only import label is the CD "Good Times In Promised
Land - The Stax Recording Sessions".
The label does what more import labels do these days, continue series
started by BMG.
The cover mentions "Essential Elvis Volume 8 73 - 74". All takes come
from other official and bootleg releases.
2008/02/28
www.elvisnews.com - Various
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Elvis Hayride show, live on stage, Saturday, December 15, 1956 -Who Owns the Complete tape?
(Photo from Andylon Lensen private
Archives)
Dear Andylon:
Thank you for calling me to clear up the misunderstanding and publish
this statement on your website.
I was indeed contacted last week through eBay about an Elvis tape but I
thought the writer was asking about the tape up for sale, not the
12/15/56 Elvis Hayride show.
As I explained to you, I lost out several years ago in a bidding war
with Ernst Jorgensen for the tape of Elvis's final Hayride show. I can
confirm the tape does exist - I heard samples of several tracks. The
seller had made a deal with me but then backed out once BMG took
interest, and he ended up selling to them.
I told him if he sold it to me I would put it out and tell the story of
how his father, a Texarkana DJ, had recorded the tape off the radio back
in 1956, and how the tape came to be saved. He could have been famous! I
told him if he sold it to BMG, it would most likely be put in a
vault...and so it has happened.
I don't know of any plans for them to put it out. Sony would have to pay
me as I own the rights to all of Elvis Presley's Hayride songs - maybe
that's why it hasn't come out yet.
They deal in big sales and if it weren't for Jorgensen's Follow That
Dream label, a lot of collector material would never find its way out,
which is a shame.
I would hope this early concert - 10 songs covering about 35 minutes,
would be enough to warrant a release sometime soon.
If I hear anything, I'll let you know.
Thanks.
Joey Kent, The Louisiana Hayride Archives
Elvis Hayride show, live on stage, Saturday, December 15, 1956.
Heartbreak Hotel
Long Tall Sally
I Was The One
Love Me Tender
Don't Be Cruel
Love Me
I Got A Woman
When My Blue Moon Turns To Gold Again
Paralyzed
Hound Dog
Special Edition 2006: Lousiana Hayride Years 1954 - 1956)
For More Details:
Complete Interview with Joey Kent owner of the Louisiana hayride
archives, by Fabris Giovanni Luca - Transcribed by Kevan Budd exclusive
for EP GOLD September 5, 2002.
Click Here:
JOEY KENT
Interview with Joey Kent December 2003: http://www.elvis.com.au/presley/interview_joeykent.shtml
2008/02/27 Joey Kent, The Louisiana Hayride Archives - Andylon Lensen / www.epgold.com
Cover Art Million Dollar Quartet Vinyl Release.
The two disc vinyl re-issue of "The Million Dollar Quartet" on the Code7
label is a picture disc.
The set is due for release March 3, 2008.
2008/02/27
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Matell produces Elvis & Priscilla Barbies.
Here is the picture of the "Wedding Day Elvis and Priscilla"
barbies to be released by the Mattell company in June 2008.
Price will be $90 and you can pre-order them now.
Matell released also a 'Barbie Loves Elvis' box.
2008/02/27 Matell - www.elvisinfonet.com /
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Elvis Presley Spankox Re:Versions Volume 1.
Elvis Presley Spankox Re:Versions Volume 1 - PCCY-01873 \2520
Release date April 16, 2008.
Track Listing:
All Shook Up
Blue Suede Shoes
Jailhouse Rock
Heartbreak Hotel
Hound Dog
Love Me Tender
Don't Be Cruel
I'm Left, You're Right, She's Gone
That's All Right
2008/02/27 E-Mail / www.epgold.com
Tune In Alert: More on Priscilla's Graceland visit on Entertainment Tonight on 2/27/08
Tune in to see Priscilla Presley on Entertainment Tonight to talk
about her upcoming role on the new season of Dancing with the Stars and
her recent visit to Memphis and Graceland over the weekend.
In an exclusive interview with Entertainment Tonight, Priscilla
discusses what she is doing to prepare for the grueling schedule and
physical challenges she will face on ABC’s Dancing with the Stars. She
also lets ET in on a secret, that she's a University of Memphis Tiger
basketball fan!
Priscilla visited with Kevin Frazier at the FedExForum before the top
ranked Tigers and Tennessee Volunteers tipped off in what was the
highest rated college basketball game in ESPN history.
And if we are all lucky, Entertainment Tonight will show everybody what
Graceland looks like when it went blue in support of the Tigers in the
big game. Priscilla helped U of M Athletic Director R.C. Johnson flip
the switch to take Graceland blue for the big game.
2008/02/27 EPE /
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Pat Harrington On Elvis.
DF: You were in a film with Elvis Presley, Easy Come, Easy Go
(1967). Any good Elvis stories?
PH: When I did Easy Come, Easy Go, Elvis was at the top of his game.
That's when he was the Elvis that we all know. He was lean -- 168
pounds, 160 pounds -- lean! He was quick and fast, and he was into all
that karate stuff. The difficulty with Elvis was that he was surrounded
by nine guys named "Red." Red Jones and Red Brown and Red Brown-Jones,
you know, those guys. So you couldn't get close to Elvis.
When we did a scene, then I had him to myself. He would never get it on
the first take or the 10th, but eventually he'd get it. We would talk in
between, and I said to him, "Elvis, I can make you laugh." He'd say,
"Oh, you can't make me laugh." And I'd say, "Yes, I can." So he said,
"All right, next take." And I said, "Next take is going to be tough for
you. [The shot's] going to be over my shoulder on you."
So the scene starts and I flared my nostrils just a little bit -- nobody
else could see that except him. And he started to laugh uncontrollably.
DF: And nobody else could see it because the shot was on him--
PH: Nobody could see it!
DF: Did he have a little more respect for your comedic abilities
afterwards?
PH: No...he was pissed!
Complete Interview Pat Harrington:
http://allday.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/02/26/701886.aspx
2008/02/26 Vissie - http://allday.msnbc.msn.com / www.epgold.com
George Klein owns rare takes??
George Klein said on his Sirius show, that when Felton Jarvis
passed away, Felton's wife gave him duets of (Elvis on all these) Jerry
Reed Guitar Man, Larry Gatlin on Help Me, and Carl Perkins on Blue Suede
Shoes.
George Klein didn't explain if the Carl Perkins tune was cut in the 70's
or what, he just said he had these cuts at home.
David Troedson Elvis Australia:
Yes this is true. George contacted me several weeks ago letting me know
he had these. I put him in contact with an interested buyer and they
have had discussions.
George also said "....the track of elvis and carl on blue suede
is GREAT!!!.".
2008/02/26
JonRomanovich - David Troedson /
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New DVD by Kathy Westmoreland.
Kathy Talks About Elvis!
Sit down with Kathy and her good friend Diana Magrann, as Kathy, leaving
no stone unturned, discusses candidly her seven years with Elvis.
HEAR KATHY'S IN-DEPTH ANSWERS:
Were her and Elvis lovers?
If so why was it kept a secret for so long?
How did Elvis feel about marriage?
What type of women did her prefer?
Did he have a photographic memory?
What were the results of the toxicology reports?
WHAT ABOUT THE RUMORS:
Was he an unclean person?
What about his overeating?
Was he depressed?
What about the pills?
Was he a recluse?
Was he obese?
Songs by Kathy:
"My Father Watches Over Me"
"Never Been This Far Before"
Photos of Elvis and Kathy by Keith Alverson
"Released February 25, 2008
For more details:
http://www.kathywestmoreland.us/index.html
2008/02/26
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James Burton at Conan O'Brian's show.
James Burton once again stole the show on live television. James
played on Conan O' Brian's late night show, with singer/picker Jim
Lauderdale.
The song they did, "Honey Pie" is now available - just click the link
below.
Although there was mention that Glen Hardin and Ronnie Tutt would join
the band for this occasion, they did not.
2008/02/26 www.elvismatters.be / www.epgold.com
PERRY LOPEZ - ACTOR LOPEZ DIES.
Veteran actor PERRY LOPEZ has died of lung cancer. He was 76.
Lopez, who is best known for his role as Lieutenant Lou Escobar in the
1974 classic Chinatown, passed away in Beverly Hills, California on
Thursday (14Feb08).
Perry Lopez his role as "Two Moon" in the 1960 movie "Flaming Star".
Born in New York, Lopez began his career on the New York stage before
finding work as a character actor in movies including Creature From The
Black Lagoon, and The Lone Ranger.
He went on to star in movies such as Kelly's Heroes, Chinatown and its
1989 sequel The Two Jakes and Death Wish 4: The Final Crackdown. Lopez
also appeared in TV shows including Star Trek, Hart To Hart and
Charlie's Angels.
2008/02/25
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Elvis on Myspace and Facebook, plus an Elvis Week Ticket Alert!
There is alot going on with Elvis right now, so we wanted to send
a quick note around to all of our friends to let you know what is going
on. So many people have asked us who runs our MySpace page. Our MySpace
account is run by Graceland, the same people who bring you Elvis.com.
- Myspace: As you can probably already tell, our Elvis MySpace page has
received a face lift. We hope you like it, and please help Elvis get as
many friends as you can by inviting your friends. If you have not, be
sure to add a little Elvis to your MySpace page by going to our
resources page, where you can grab Elvis backgrounds, banners, contact
tables and more.
- Facebook: We know many of you also have a Facebook account, so, if you
do, be sure to add yourself as a fan of Elvis on our page. We will also
be updating that page with news, videos, music, products and more.
2008/02/25
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Repaid by The King.
Robert Shands, nearing 70, dedicated his professional life to
sound, and the sense remains important in retirement. Shands estimates
that he worked on 15 Academy Award-winning movies in his career. Not one
of them starred Elvis Presley, but there’s more to the movie business
than Oscars.
"I made about eight movies with Elvis," Shands said.
He and the King of Rock 'n' Roll hadn't known each other in Northeast
Mississippi, but they had mutual friends back home and built up a
cordial relationship during films like "Double Trouble," "Spinout" and "Kissin’
Cousins." One day, Shands told Elvis about attending his 1956 homecoming
concert at the Tupelo Fairgrounds.
"I'd mowed yards and worked all summer to buy my ticket," Shands said.
"He came out and I only heard him say one thing, then people were all
yelling and screaming. I saw the head of the guy in front of me more
than I saw him."
Shands said he thought he’d been cheated.
"Elvis said, 'How much did you pay for the ticket?,'" Shands said,
pretending to reach into his pocket. "Then he took the money out and
gave it to me - 'Here.'"
2008/02/25
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Tracklisting FTD Releases April 2008.
(That's The Way It Was FTD 1 Cd re-release April , 2008 new cover lay-out - design)
The first FTD 1 Cd 5" digi-pack re-release in April, 2008
is the FTD cd that was included in the book That's The Way It Was.
Tracklisting is the the same, but with a new cover lay-out - design.
Track Listing :
Words, The next step is love (July 14, MGM rehearsel), Ghost riders in
the sky, Love me (July 15, MGM rehearsal ), Thats all right, I got a
woman, I've lost you, I can't stop loving you, Just pretend (July 24,
RCA rehearsal), Words, I just can't help believing (July 29, MGM
rehearsal), Something (August 4, Las Vegas rehearsal), Polk salad annie,
Mary in the morning (August 7, Las Vegas rehearsal), You've lost that
loving feeling (August 10, stage rehearsal), Sweet Caroline, Hound dog,
Heartbreak hotel, Don't be cruel, Blue suede shoes, You don't have to
say you love me, Mystery train/ Tiger man, The wonder of you, One night,
All shook up.
The album "That's The Way It Is"
will be released in the 7" series and contains 2 cds
- 20 page full color booklet with
the following tracks:
DISC 1: THE ALBUM:
I Just Can’t Help Believin’ (live) Twenty Days And Twenty Nights
How The Web Was Woven
Patch It Up (live)
Mary In The Morning
You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me
You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling (live)
I’ve Lost You (live)
Just Pretend
Stranger In The Crowd
The Next Step Is Love
Bridge Over Troubled Water.
BONUS TRACKS:
Patch It Up (studio version)
I’ve Lost You (studio)
Twenty Days And Twenty Nights – take 8
Bridge Over Troubled Water (live) Little Sister/Get Back (live)
Something (live)
The Next Step Is Love - undubbed master
Patch It Up – take 1
Bridge Over Troubled Water – alt. mix.
Disc 2: THE SESSIONS:
Tiger Man (jam)
Twenty Days And Twenty Nights- rehearsal, takes 1,2,3
I’ve Lost You – rehearsal, take 1
Bridge Over Troubled Water – take 1
You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me – rehearsal composite
The Next Step Is Love – rehearsal, takes 2,3,6
How The Web Was Woven – rehearsal, take 1
Stranger In The Crowd – rehearsal, takes 1,3,4,5
Stranger In The Crowd – master take 9 – rough mix
Mary In The Morning – takes 1,2,3,4
Patch It Up – takes 2-7
Patch It Up – take 9 – alt. master
You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me – takes 1,2
Just Pretend – takes 1,2
The Next Step Is Love – takes 7,8,9,10
Bridge Over Troubled Water – rehearsal, takes 2,5
I’ve Lost You – takes 4,5,6
Twenty Days And Twenty Nights – takes 5,6
Twenty Days And Twenty Nights – take 9 master – rough mix
Compilation by Ernst Jørgensen & Roger Semon - Mastered by
Jean-Marc Juilland and Vic Anesini - Original A&R / Producer: Felton
Jarvis - Original engineer: Al Pachucki.
Recorded at RCA’s studio B in Nashville June 4-8, 1970, and live at The
International Hotel, Las Vegas, August 11-13, 1970.
Nashville musicians: Guitar: James Burton, Chip Young, Elvis Presley;
Bass: Norbert Putnam; Drums: Jerry Carrigan; Piano: David Briggs; Organ
& Harmonica: Charlie McCoy. Overdubs: Guitar: James Burton; Organ: David
Briggs; Percussion: Jerry Carrigan; Percussion and Vibes: Farrell
Morris; Steel Guitar: Weldon Myrick; Vocals: Mary Holladay, Mary
(Jeannie) Green, Dolores Edgin, Ginger Holladay, Millie Kirkham, June
Page, Joe Babcock, The Jordanaires, The Imperials.
Las Vegas musicians: Guitar: James Burton, John Wilkinson, Elvis
Presley; Bass: Jerry Scheff; Drums: Ronnie Tutt; Piano: Glen D. Hardin;
Vocals: Millie Kirkham, The Sweet Inspirations, The Imperials. Joe
Guercio and his Orchestra.
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2008/02/25 FTD - Ernst Jorgensen / www.epgold.com
Update: Steve Binder &
Bones Howe Re-Unite For 40th Anniversary OF ELVIS’ ‘68 Special.
(A fortieth anniversary salute to Elvis Presley’s ’68 Special)
Steve Binder and Bones Howe re-unite for the first time in 40 years at
The Paley Center for Media’s 40th anniversary salute to Elvis Presley’s
’68 Special on Friday, March 14th.
Priscilla Presley as previously announced will be present for the
celebration which will include a screening of the now called “Comeback”
special followed by a Q&A discussion with the three of them.
Binder, who directed and produced the Special will go down in television
history if for nothing else for his contribution to what TV Guide called
“the second greatest musical moment in television history next to the
Beatles debut on Ed Sullivan.”
Howe served as the music director on “Elvis,” but his working
relationship with The King goes back to 1957 when he worked at Radio
Recorders mixing records.
In his first television special originally broadcasted as Singer
Presents Elvis, Elvis Presley, who had spent most of the decade as a
film actor, returned to his concert roots exhibiting the charismatic and
emotionally charged performing style that secured his reputation as the
“King of Rock & Roll.”
Taped in June 1968 and aired on December 3 of that year, the program
attracted 42 percent of the television viewing audience and became the
season’s top-rated special. It stands as one of the great moments in
rock history and a stunningly brilliant milestone in Elvis Presley’s
career.
Noted rock critic Greil Marcus stated, “This legendary special offered
not only an unplugged session years before the term became the vogue,
but yielded the finest music of Elvis’ career.”
PaleyFest08 will be held from March 14 to 27, 2008 at the historic
Cinerama Dome at the ArcLight Cinemas in Hollywood.
Tickets can be purchased by Internet or telephone (service charges
apply) via TicketWeb at
www.ticketweb.com
http://www.ticketweb.com
or call TicketWeb toll-free at (866) 468-3399. For more information,
please visit
www.paleycenter.org
2008/02/25 E-Mail Jeff Abraham for EpGold - Jonas PR
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Annie Cloyd Presley dies.
Elvis World magazine's Bill E. Burk advises:
Sadly, from Tupelo last night, came this message from Rachel Harden:
Annie Cloyd Presley of Tupelo MS passed away last Thursday. She was a
friend of Gladys Smith Presley and was interviewed over the years by
numerous authors of Elvis books. We visited her last December and she
was her usual delightful self---always glad to see us. We remember her
saying "Ya'll are so good to come visit."
You will find her in the family tree as Annie Virginia Cloyd. She was
the only person we have found that married into both Rosella Presley's
line and also Rosalinda (Mary Jane) Presley's line. She first married
Sales Presley (Rosella's line) and then, years later, married Sales
cousin, John Delton Presley (Rosalinda's line). She was a delight to
know and she will be missed.
I was one of the "numerous authors" to interview Aunt Annie for our EE:
The Tupelo Years book. We probably spent more time recording Aunt
Annie's interview than any other the others. And, in writing the book, I
noted in print that I was leaving her quotes exactly in the language she
used since she talked SO typically Southern.
We visited Aunt Annie as often as possible in the years following the
book's release. She was always in good spirits and had such a good
memory.
It was Aunt Annie who told us it was purely Myth that Gladys walked
Elvis to and from school every day.
They both had kids about the same age and she said "sometimes" they
would walk the kids "up to the corner"(Highway 6) and watch them cross
the street safely; but did not even do that often since Elvis' 5th grade
teacher lived across the street and most of the neighborhood kids walked
to/from school with her.
STILL, writers write that Gladys walked Elvis to/from school every day,
even all the way thru Humes High School (yet another Elvis Myth).
2008/02/25 Bill E. Burk -
www.elvisinfonet.com /
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BIRTHDAY PARTY FIT FOR A KING HONORS THE KING OF VEGAS!
STAR FOR ELVIS PRESLEY TO BE ANNOUNCED AT BIG E BIRTHDAY PARTY
(Las Vegas, NV)-The fan generated kick-off event announcing “A
Star for Elvis” campaign for The Las Vegas Walk of Stars takes place
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 28, 2008 (3 PM to 8 PM) at a FREE SHOW in the LOUNGE
at BILL’S GAMBLIN’ HALL & SALOON during the Annual BIG ELVIS Birthday
Celebration. “A Star for Elvis” campaign, sponsored by the Viva Las
Vegas! Elvis Presley Fan Club will bestow the ultimate honor on the King
of Rock ‘n Roll, with a dedication on The Las Vegas Walk of Stars
scheduled for the fall of 2008.
Thursday, February 28th in the Lounge at Bill’s Gamblin’ Hall & Saloon,
Elvis fans from across the Las Vegas Valley are invited to a jam packed
entertainment showcase at the award winning Big Elvis Show (starring
Pete Vallee), with celebrity entertainers, and other special guests
including Sonny West, former Memphis Mafia member, Presley confidante
and author; West’s assistant and author of two Elvis books, Sandi Pichon;
stars from Presley’s movies, including Darlene Tompkins (Blue Hawaii),
Cynthia Pepper (Kissin’ Cousins), and Jon Patino (Charro); Sam Thompson,
former bodyguard, and Sandi Miller, Presley friend.
More information about the Viva Las Vegas! Fan Club and the fundraising
campaign for “A Star for Elvis” on The Las Vegas Walk of Stars is
available online at www.AStarforElvis.com. The Las Vegas Walk of Stars
is a non-profit organization that hopes to honor well over 3000
individuals who have achieved a level of prominence while living and or
working in Las Vegas. These honorees receive personalized granite stars,
to be installed along designated portions of Las Vegas Boulevard. More
information is available at
www.LasVegasWalkofStars.com.
Celebrity spokesperson for “A Star for Elvis” campaign, Pete
Vallee has performed his heartfelt tribute to Elvis for the past 6 years
at Bill’s Gamblin’ Hall & Saloon (Harrah’s Entertainment), Monday
through Friday from 3 PM to 7:15 PM. Vallee’s tribute show has received
multiple awards from the Review Journal Best of Las Vegas, including
Best Elvis Impersonator 2006, as well as awards from What’s On Magazine,
VegasTripping.com, and Las Vegas Magazine. Vallee has been featured in
documentaries and interviews on the BBC, German TV, FOX National News,
Game Show Network, Travel Channel, E-Entertainment Network, Discovery
Channel; and in articles from the L.A. Times to the National Enquirer,
for his vocal similarities to Elvis, and most recently stemming from his
weight loss of over 500 pounds during the past 3 years. More information
is available at
www.BigElvis.biz.
For Information/Interviews Contact:
Lucille Star, Personal Manager/Publicist (702) 563-2793
LStar.StarEntertainment@live.com
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN MAKING A DONATION AT THIS TIME, please
visit
www.AStarforElvis.com
(http://www.astarforelvis.com) . your donation is tax-deductible. Thank
you!
Make your check or money order payable to the Las Vegas Walk of Stars
and mail to:
Viva Las Vegas Club , 8174 S Las Vegas Blvd #109-150, Las Vegas NV 89123
2008/02/24 Joe Krein - Ultimate Elvis /
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Elvis Presley: The King.
A new 2008 CD release on the K-tel label (remember them and
"Elvis 40 Greatest Hits"?) from the UK.
Focusing only on Elvis' Public Domain 1956/57 songs - it features two CDs, 'Rockin' With Elvis' and 'Lovin' With Elvis'.
2008/02/23 Barry McLean -
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´LONG DISTANCE INFORMATION, GIVE
ME MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE ´.
After the huge success of the `Moody Blue -
Alternate Album´ here is the superb follow- up:
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´FROM ELVIS PRESLEY BOULEVARD, MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE´
This new fantastic release contains:
- 20 fantastic outtakes!
- A BLACK cd disc, which resemble miniature vinyl !! It even feels like
an original vinyl album!!
- STUNNING 4 page full color booklet with recording information and
quotes from Elvis ´ original studio musicians!
- All tracks have been digitally cleaned and remastered, with some great
surprises!!
- LIMITED EDITION ONLY
......... you liked the first release in this series???? We ensure you
you´ll LOVE this second volume!!
TRACKS:
America ( ending only - take 2 ) / Never Again ( take 11 ) / Bitter They Are, Harder They Fall ( take 1 ) / For The Heart ( take 5 ) / Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain ( take 2 ) / Love Coming Down ( take 3 ) / Solitaire ( take 7 ) / Hurt ( take 5 ) / Last Farewell ( take 2 ) / Danny Boy ( take 9 ) / I´ll Never Fall In Love Again ( take 5 ) / Bitter They Are ( take 2,3,4,5 ) / Love Coming Down ( take 4 ) / Solitaire ( take 3 ) / Never Again ( undubbed master take 14 ) SESSIONS: For The Heart ( take 1 ) / For The Heart ( take 2,3 ) / For The Heart ( take 4 ) / Hurt ( take 2 ) / Hurt ( fs, take 3 )
2008/02/23
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Cover 'De Gospel-kant van Elvis'
Here it is: the new cover for the Dutch version of 'The Gospel
Side of Elvis'. 'De Gospel-kant van Elvis' marks the first translation
of Joe Moscheo's bestselling book.
The official presentation takes place on March 15th and 16th in Belgium
and Holland.
Joe Moscheo will be present on both days, and happy to sign the books
for you.
2008/02/23
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Elvis International Shop - The
Netherlands.
OPEN: Saturday & Sunday February 23 & 24, 2008 - 1300. PM - 1800 PM.
E-Mail:
elvisinternational@casema.nl
The Netherlands : 0251 - 821240
Other Country's Dial : 00 - 31 - 251 - 821240
Please take note:
Since many loyal customers order at the
www.epgoldwebshop.com , a personal visit at the Elvis
International shop (starting February 1,2008) is possible - only after a
appointment is made by e-mail or phone.
2008/02/22 ElvisInternational /
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MEMPHIS: Private and public Elvis.
Elvis Presley memorabilia from his 18-month stint in the U.S.
Army and his first appearance in a TV special will be shown publicly for
the first time in two new exhibits opening this month at Graceland.
"Private Presley" will include his Army fatigues, dress uniforms, other
items of clothing, his foot locker and a cedar clothes storage chest.
It also shows the suits he wore for his appearance on the special
"Presley edition" of the Frank Sinatra TV show, along with other items.
These exhibits also will be part of the new and expanded VIP Tour that
includes an exclusive showing of other items never shown publicly;
"front of the line" privileges; special shuttle service; and an all-day
pass to Graceland mansion, the Elvis Presley automobile museum, Lisa
Marie Airplane Tour, and All-Access exhibit.
For more information, visit
elvis.com
2008/02/22
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Elvis's '68 Special at PaleyFest in Los Angeles.
(A fortieth anniversary salute to Elvis Presley’s ’68 Special)
The Paley Center for Media (formerly The Museum of Television &
Radio) will present a fortieth anniversary salute to Elvis Presley’s ’68
Special, kicking off the twenty-fifth annual PaleyFest: the William S.
Paley Television Festival on March 14, 2008.
Priscilla Presley will join in the celebration which will
include a screening of the special followed by a discussion with
Presley, Steve Binder, Bones Howe and additional guests to be announced.
PaleyFest08 will be held from March 14 to 27, 2008, at its new location
at the historic Cinerama Dome at the ArcLight Cinemas in Hollywood. As
previously announced, acclaimed producer/writer Judd Apatow along with
two of the new season’s hits, Gossip Girl and Pushing Daisies, are among
the honorees at the upcoming PaleyFest08.
Named for William S. Paley, founder of both the Paley Center and CBS,
the annual pop-culture event celebrates television’s rich and diverse
programming and the creative process behind the medium for the last
twenty-five years. During each evening, the audience views episodes or
highlights of the featured work and has the opportunity to ask questions
of the cast and creative team or the individual involved in its
production.
Ticket Info
2008/02.22
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Elvis Presley Rock 'n' Roll Ride for Life.
April 17-20, 2008
Memphis, Tennessee
To Benefit the American Diabetes Association
The Inaugural Elvis Rock ‘n’ Roll Ride for Life was launched April 22,
2007, from the steps of Elvis’s Graceland mansion. Over three hundred
riders from twenty-two states and three countries rode almost 100 miles
through four north Mississippi counties returning back to Graceland for
a huge post-party celebration, raising $100,000 for the American
Diabetes Association.
Get ready for the ride of your life, as Elvis will ride again on April
18-20, 2008. Get ready for the Ride of your Life!
Visit the Elvis Presley Rock 'n' Roll Ride for Life web site to register
for the ride, check out the latest schedule of events, and much more.
2008/02/22 EPE
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Graceland Celebrates University
of Memphis Basketball Team.
Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. and The University of Memphis proudly
announce that Elvis Presley’s Memphis mansion, Graceland, will be bathed
in blue light for the weekend of February 22, 2008 in honor of the
Tiger’s success as the nation’s #1 NCAA basketball team.
Priscilla Presley, Elvis Presley’s former wife and cast member of the
upcoming season of ABC’s Dancing with the Stars will be on hand along
with EPE, Inc. CEO Jack Soden, U of M Athletic Director R.C. Johnson and
Pouncer the Tiger mascot to flip the ceremonial switch and light up the
National Historic Landmark in the Tiger’s trademark color of blue.
The lighting ceremony will take place Friday, February 22, 2008 at 7PM
CST at the famous gates of Graceland.
In what is being called Operation: Blue Suede Shoe, Graceland’s
employees have outfitted over 150 spotlights scattered around the 13
acre Graceland compound with special bulbs to illuminate the King of
Rock n’ Roll’s famous home in a glowing shade of blue.
Each year over 600,000 visitors from all over the world travel to
Memphis and tour Elvis Presley’s Graceland and its related attractions.
2008/02/22 EPE
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The Elvis Las Vegas.
On February 12, 2008, Elvis Presley Enterprises filed to protect
the trademark The Elvis Las Vegas and The E Las Vegas in relation to
goods and services in three categories:
“real estate services for residential apartments, condominiums and
retail establishments”
“casino, golf course, sporting events and entertainment
services, namely, live performances featuring musicians music and
singers, prerecorded music and video, dancers, magicians, actors,
acrobats and comedians” and…
“resort hotel, hotel, restaurant, bar, lounge services, arena services,
namely providing facilities for sports, concerts, theater, conventions
and exhibition; providing theme park services; cafes; cafeterias;
catering; child care; cocktail lounge buffets; cocktail lounges; hotel
services for preferred customers; spa services; providing banquet and
social function facilities for special occasions; providing convention
facilities; providing facilities for exhibitions; snack bars”.
The majority of Elvis Presley Enterprises (85%) is owned by CKX, Inc.,
owner of 19 Entertainment, creator of American Idol. CKX Chairman Bob
Sillerman announced plans in 2006 to turn Graceland and the surrounding
areas into an international tourist destination and double the 600,000
annual visitors. Sillerman has stated that a new hotel is a possible
component to these plans.
Mork wonders if The Elvis Las Vegas will be in Memphis in the area
around Graceland, or if Elvis Presley Enterprises is actually planning a
resort hotel in Las Vegas. In any case, you can go home now. Mork has
just left the building.
Click Here for more detailed informattion:
http://www.trademork.com/the-elvis-las-vegas
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The Billboard chart listings for the week ending March 1, 2008.
Billboard Top 200: The Very Best Of Love: #186
Top Independent Albums: The Very Best Of Love: #21
Pop Catalogue Albums: ELV1S 30 #1 Hits: #34
Country Catalogue Albums: ELV1S 30 #1 Hits: #4
Music Video: Elvis Lives: #39
Music Video: Aloha From Hawaii: 35
The "ELV1S 30 #1 Hits" compilation dropped off the Comprehensive Albums
chart.
2008/02/21
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ELVIS REMIX ‘THAT’S ALL RIGHT’ NEW UPDATE.
The new Elvis remix ‘That’s All Right’ featuring Lucy Clark will
now be released in March through I-Tunes and other download stores. In
which time a new video will be shot featuring lots of Elvis.
A new replacement cover has been issued and will now be replaced with
the alternate mix that was made featuring Anthony Krizan on drums from
‘The Spin Doctors’ and the original guitar licks by Scotty Moore .
The additional mixing and mastering was done by Dutch Engineer Real
Bouwman.
The new track listing and titles will now be as
follows:
1. THAT’S ALL RIGHT (RADIO DANCE EDIT)
2. THAT’S ALL RIGHT (CLUB DANCE MIX)
3. THAT’S ALL RIGHT (EXTENDED CLUB DANCE MIX)
4. THAT'S ALL RIGHT (ORIGINAL VERSION)
To hear the new remix versions of the above, they will be premiered on
www.elvis-express.com on Friday
22nd February and the show will be available for 1 week to listen or
download.
Elvis Express Radio will also be playing the Club and Extended mixes
during the course of next weeks two shows.
In the meantime new details and the new sample are on
www.memphisrecordingservice.com
2008/02/21 Joseph Pirzada - www.memphisrecordingservice.com / www.epgold.com
World's greatest music collection goes on sale.
Paul Mawhinney examines a Rolling Stones album worth $10,000.
Paul Mawhinney calls it the World's Greatest Music Collection,
and he might just be right. He is the owner of a music archive numbering
more than three million records and 300,000 CDs, from "the first CD ever
produced" to Elvis Presley's Sun Records 45s, but he's finally had
enough. The entire collection, indexed and catalogued, is now for sale.
And while for years he entertained private offers from businesses and
even the US Library of Congress, Mawhinney is sick of people backing out
of deals. Now, it's serious. Now, the whole kit and caboodle will go to
the highest bidder.
Mawhinney values the collection at more than $50 million but he may end
up selling it for far, far less. It is for sale via the auction website
eBay and its starting bid - at the time of writing still unmet - is a
mere $3 million. More importantly, as the listing underlines, "This is a
NO RESERVE auction. High bid wins."
Mawhinney is the owner of Record-Rama, a Pittsburgh-based shop,
mail-order and music archive that has over 36 years become a shrine to
the history of popular music. It is housed, according to the Pittsburgh
Business Times, "in a 16,400-square-foot customized cavern/retail hub
... beneath a strip mall." The winning bidder will have to pay for the
collection to be packed up and shipped out - to London, Dubai, Moscow or
wherever the wealthy music geek resides.
According to the owner, the collection was almost sold ten years ago, at
the height of the dotcom bubble. CD Now, an online music retailer, had
offered $28.5 million when suddenly - and to Mawhinney's extreme chagrin
- they declared bankruptcy instead. Talks with the US Library of
Congress broke down when the Library suffered budget cutbacks and had to
reduce their offer. "It's a very good collection that the Library would
be delighted to have," a representative told the Pittsburgh Business
Times. Mawhinney's position was a little less friendly: "They broke my
heart. They broke my spirit. And I told them they could never call me
again," he said.
If the American government can't help, perhaps there is a rich Saudi prince who is just three million LPs away from completing his private music library.
auction website eBay
2008/02/21
by Sean Michaels -
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Comedian Sammy Shore has just been voted into the Comedy Hall of Fame.
Mr. Shore first received national attention when Elvis Presley
chose him as his opening act at the International Hotel in Las Vegas
from 1969-1972. He then went on to work with America's comedy greats and
music legends and also founded the world-famous Comedy Store in Los
Angeles, CA.
Mr. Shore is currently completing an exciting new book, The Man Who Made
Elvis Laugh, due out this year which will be produced by Joe Esposito
and Daniel Lombardy and their firm TCBJOE Publishing. This book will
reveal in hysterical detail the comedy routines that made Elvis and all
of America laugh. With wit and wisdom, he reflects on his fifty-year
career in show business, with all of its pinnacles and pitfalls, and
includes the reflections of many of America's great comedians.
In addition to his stand-up comedy career, Mr. Shore has appeared in
movies, TV sitcoms and plays, wining numerous prestigious awards.
I am really happy to hear that Sammy finally got the recognition he
always deserved Way to go!
Darwin Lamm
Publisher
Elvis The Magazine
PS: We will keep you posted on this book release"
2008/02/21 Darwin
Lamm -
www.elvisthemagazine.com /
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From the Ginger Alden Elvis Presley Collection.
Elvis Presley's Pajama Top
Elvis Presley's Concho-Style Belt
Elvis's Black Star Sapphire Ring
As part of the Pugliese Pop Culture Collection Auction (March 15
& 16, 2008), Guernsey's is pleased to be offering 14 amazing Elvis
Presley lots consigned by Ginger Alden, Elvis' fiancee at the time of
his death. This marks the first time Ms. Alden has offered any of her
personal Elvis Presley collection at public auction.
These one-of-a-kind items will be sold on Sunday, March 16, following a
number of fantastic Elvis-related lots from the Pugliese Collection.
Please note, however, that these lots are not part of the Pugliese
Collection and are being consigned directly by Ginger Alden. Click on
the lots below to view a complete description from the online catalogue.
Elvis Presley's Handwritten Notes on Numerology
Elvis Presley's Handwritten Note to Amber Alden, on TCB Stationery
Elvis Presley's Painting of his Plane, Named "Lisa Marie"
Elvis Presley's Chromed Globe Phone
Elvis Presley's Ram's Head Necklace
Elvis Presley's Pajama Top
Elvis Presley's Abalone and Mother-of-Pearl Crucifix
Elvis Presley's Concho-Style Belt
Elvis Presley's Diamond and Gold Pendant on Gold Rope Chain
Elvis Presley's Black Star Sapphire Ring
Elvis Presley's Guitar Pick
Elvis Presley's Half-Smoked Cigar
Elvis Presley Carved Coconut Head
Four Elvis Presley Concert Stickers
For all details:
At the Pugliese Pop Culture Collection Auction
March 15 & 16, 2008
Palms Casino Resort
Las Vegas, Nevada
Guernsey's Elvis Auction.
On March 15 & 16, both live at Las Vegas' Palms Casino Resort and online
at liveauctioneers.com, Guernsey's will be selling the remarkable
Pugliese Collection of items relating to the pop culture.
Included in this fabulous Collection are more than two dozen Elvis
Presley treasures ranging from his Speedway racing suit (and other
memorable film costumes) to stage worn and personal clothing, his karate
suit and a number of Elvis' personal guns and handwritten documents.
Items from Elvis' fiancee Ginger Alden's Collection are also being
included such as Elvis' stunning Rams Head diamond necklace, other
prominent jewelry and several pages of thoughts Elvis wrote just days
before his tragic death.
As most would recall, Guernsey's is the auction house that conducted the
landmark Graceland Auction in 1998. For complete information and/or to
acquire the extensive catalogue (that is virtually certain to become a
collector's item), please contact Guernsey's at 212-794-2280 or by email
at
auctions@guernseys.com.
*Please note: although one can bid
on most of the nearly 1,000 lots on ebayliveauctions.com, due to ebay
restrictions, Elvis' guns will not be sold online. Interested parties
can bid live in person or contact Guernsey's to arrange for absentee
bidding via the telephone or fax.
2008/02/21
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Lisa Marie Pregnant With Third Child.
Lisa Marie Presley is reportedly pregnant for the third time.
Sources say the actress - the daughter of Elvis Presley - and her fourth
husband Michael Lockwood have told pals they are expecting.
Presley, 40, already has two teenage children, daughter Danielle Riley
and son Benjamin, with her musician ex, Danny Keough.
She has also been married to pop star Michael Jackson and actor Nicolas
Cage.
A spokeswoman for Presley said of the pregnancy reports:“[She] is not
one to comment on her personal life.”
Presley wed Lockwood, a guitarist and music producer, in Japan in
January 2006.
Her mother, Priscilla Presley, has just been unveiled as one of the 12
new contestants on American TV talent show, Dancing With The Stars.
Note:
EpGold first reported this story a couple of months ago. This week Elvis sites finally carried the news.
2008/01/20
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The story of Nipper.
The logo of record company RCA Victor, also known as 'His Masters
Voice', is one of the most famous pictures of the last century. Not many
people know that the name of the dog on the painting is Nipper. Even
less known is the fact that Nipper was a real dog and lived in
Liverpool. Nipper had 3 bosses, the brothers Barraud.
Francis always was amused to see how the dog was looking strange at his
master's gramophone wondering where the voice was coming from. Some
years later Francis painted the scene. Nipper was inherited by brother
Phillip who was a photographer with a shop at 92 Bold Street in
Liverpool. The painting ended up with the record company and the rest is
history.
Fun fact is that none of the three brothers ever made a recording, so
'His Masters Voice' is not correct. On the picture, we see the one and
only Nipper, the famous logo, Francis and his painting, Elvis with
Nipper who was used as a prop in the fifties and Nippers home, today a
comic book store.
2008/02/20 Elvis
Priestly -
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This year's 'Elvis Presley Memorial Dinner' August 14 preliminary guest list announced.
The Elvis Presley Memorial Dinner will be held at the Peabody
Hotel on Thursday, August 14, 2008 in the grand ballroom. This year's
guest list will include the famous and fabulous Jordanaires, Terry Mike
Jeffrey, Kevin Mills, Vince Anthony, Gary Coleman, Will Debley , Gary
Elvis Britt and others.
As an added bonus we have Kevin Adams doing his great impersonations and
he is really something and if you've never seen him perform he will have
you in stitches.
We have another bonus for you - we will allow three names to be drawn -
on stage - for any amateur present who might like to come on stage and
sing - bring your own CD!
Tickets are $75.00 each.
2008/02/20
KDeN - Marian Cocke -
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Nice Candid Picture.
Here is a nice candid picture of Elvis leaving the venue in 1977.
Worth noting is that Joe Esposito is wearing Elvis' personal TCB ring.
The reason is most likely that Elvis would take his rings of while
shaking hands before leaving the stage.
It would hurt if people are squizing his hands and it's well known that
fans were trying to take his rings from his fingers.
2008/02/20
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Elvis Presley - From His Roots.
Rock Music | 3 CD + DVD
Disc 1 The 50's
1. Blue Moon Of Kentucky
2. I Love You Because
3. I'm Left, You're Right, She's Gone
4. I Forgot To Remember
5. Old Shep
6. When My Blue Moon Turns To Gold Again
7. How's The World Treating You
8. How Do You Think I Feel
9. (There'll Be) Peace In The Valley
10. It Is No Secret (What God Can Do)
11. Your Cheatin' Heart (Take 9)
12. (Now And Then There's) A Fool Such As I
Disc 2 The 60's
1. His Hand In Mine
2. I Believe In The Man In The Sky
3. In My Father's House
4. You'll Never Walk Alone
5. It's A Sin
6. Without Him
7. Guitar Man
8. Just Call Me Lonesome
9. You Don't Know Me
10. From A Jack To A King
11. Kentucky Rain
12. It Keeps Right On A-Hurtin'
Disc 3 The 70's
1. I Was Born About Ten Thousand Years Ago
2. Little Cabin On The Hill
3. I Really Don't Want To Know
4. Snowbird
5. Amazing Grace
6. Help Me Make It Through The Night
7. He Touched Me
8. Help Me
9. Green Green Grass Of Home
10. Susan When She Tried
11. Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain
12. He'll Have To Go
Disc 4
Elvis Presley
"Rock and Roll Royalty"
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Elvis won't be in the building, but his former wife will.
Priscilla Presley and 11 other bold-enough-faced names were named
Monday to Dancing with the Stars' sixth-season lineup.
The programme, in which six male and six female celebrities are paired with professional dancers, regularly attracts more than 20 million viewers.
All making the dance card:
Howard Stern free-radio successor (and former Loveline and Man Show
host)
Adam Carolla;
former CSI: Miami lab tech Cristián de la Fuente;
American Pie exchange student Shannon Elizabeth;1980s box-office force
Steve Guttenberg;
R&B singer Mario ("Just a Friend");
Oscar winner Marlee Matlin (Children of a Lesser God);
cape-eschewing magician Penn Jillette;
tennis legend Monica Seles;
Miami Dolphins defensive end Jason Taylor;
Tony winner Marissa Jaret Winokur (Hairspray); and
Olympic figure-skating champ Kristi Yamaguchi.
Eleven of the 12 pro dancers are vets of the show: two-time defending champ Julianne Hough, last seen hoisting the mirror ball with racer Helio Castroneves; two-time champ Cheryl Burke; Derek Hough; Anna Trebunskaya; Karina Smirnoff; Kym Johnson; Louis van Amstel; Jonathan Roberts; Edyta Sliwinska; Tony Dovolani; and Mark Ballas.
Maksim Chmerkovskiy, who took a second-place finish beside the Spice
Girls' Mel B last fall, is sitting out the new season, which launches
Mar. 17. But he told TV's Extra he'll be back next season.
"It's one of those things I need to attend to. My domestic studios and
my students--their competitive careers," Chmerkovskiy said. "They [the
producers] were kind enough to give me a break, and let me do it."
Filling the 12th and final pro dancer spot is Fabian Sanchez, a Dancing
newcomer. Sanchez will be joined on his maiden voyage by Matlin.
The other dance teams include: de la Fuente and Burke; Elizabeth and
Derek Hough; Guttenberg and Trebunskaya; Mario and Smirnoff; Jillette
and Johnson; Presley and Van Amstel; Seles and Marie Osmond survivor
Roberts; Taylor and Sliwinska; Winokur and Dovolani; and Yamaguchi and
Ballas.
Julianne Hough will go for her third consecutive win alongside Carolla,
the un-noted hoofer.
The show's casting net for stars yielded its usual mix of sports
standouts (Seles, Taylor and Yamaguchi), familiar faces (Elizabeth,
Guttenberg, Matlin, Jillette and Presley), a few folks you might need to
Google (Mario, de la Fuente and Winokur) and at least one guy who you
guess does the cha-cha-cha about as well as Tucker Carlson (Carolla).
The new lineup, though, does feature at least one innovation. For the
first time since the gray-haired days of John O'Hurley, Dancing's elder
statesman will be an elder stateswoman. At age 62, Presley, late of the
King, Dallas and the Naked Gun movies, will be the oldest competitor.
The 52-year-old Jillette is the only other dancer to fall outside the
18- to 49-year-old demographic.
Matlin will be Dancing's second resident Oscar winner after season-two's
Tatum O'Neal. Winokur, Broadway's original Tracy Turnblad, is the show's
first Tony winner, provided Jerry Springer doesn't have a deep, dark
stage secret.
The show itself will sport one innovation: A double-elimination results
episode on Mar. 24, featuring the expulsion of two dance teams.
No one said dancing with, or by, the stars was easy.
Now that it is official that Priscilla will be a contestant in
the next series of 'Dancing With The Stars', there are lots of
speculations about the styles, but more important, on what music she
will dance. It may seems obvious that one of the dances would be on an
Elvis song.
In an interview with 'The Insider', Priscilla was very clear about this:
'I will not dance on ELvis 'music'. Without any further explenation, she
thinks it would be inappropriate.
2008/02/19 eonline
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New CD salutes Abraham Lincoln.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - A new CD saluting Honest Abe has been released
just in time for the American Presidents Day holiday.
The album is called "Abraham Lincoln in Song" and is comprised of mostly
Civil War era songs. It may be a great gift for Elvis fans. One of the
tunes is "Aura Lee," which was written in the 1860's and is the melody
for Presley's hit "Love Me Tender."
The CD also includes "Dixie." Though it's often associated with the
South, "Dixie" was written by a Northerner and was reportedly Lincoln's
favourite song.
Instruments on the CD include guitar, fiddle, mandolin and harmonica.
It's the work of singer-songwriter Chris Vallillo from Macomb (muh-KOHM'),
Illinois, who says it's great for anyone from "lovers of acoustic music"
to "history buffs."
2008/02/19
www.brandonsun.com /
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Rep. Bieda wants coin
sellers to come clean.
Buyers duped into believing value of commemorative coins will
increase.
LANSING - Not all that glitters is gold, and not every shiny new
coin is a wise investment - not even, say, a $5 Elvis Presley
commemorative coin issued by the Marshall Islands.
But many unsophisticated coin investors and collectors don't understand
that, according to a Macomb County lawmaker.
Rep. Steve Bieda, D-Warren, wants to extend Michigan's consumer
protection law to companies and foreign governments that advertise coins
as "legal tender" when those items aren't U.S. coins currently in
circulation.
"If something is called a 'coin,' it has face value or denomination, and
there's the assumption you can use it as money in the country of origin
or redeem it at the exchange rate," Bieda said.
"Sometimes you can't use them as money even in the entity that produced
them," he said.
Bieda's new proposal would require mints, issuers or foreign governments
that advertise in Michigan to "clearly and conspicuously disclose" that
such coins "cannot be exchanged or redeemed at face value for U.S.
currency in the United States." That requirement wouldn't apply to
advertising by coin dealers in the state.
Non-collectors and casual collectors are the most common purchasers,
often enticed by the prospect of profit.
Lansing coin dealer Patrick Heller said people are disappointed when
they come to his store to sell such items.
"In most instances, enough time has passed that they feel like, well,
'we didn't make such a sensible purchase but there's nothing we can do
about it now,'" said Heller, president of Liberty Coin Service.
Wendell Wolka, a member of the American Numismatic Association board of
governors, said the only way a coin will increase in worth is if the
value of its metal rises or if it has collector value. His organization
represents collectors and dealers.
"People should collect them because they like them, not because they
expect to make a fortune," said Wolka, of Greenwood, Ind.
As an example of what he labels a "scam," Bieda cites the Marshall
Islands, a now-independent former U.S. trust territory in the North
Pacific Ocean with about 62,000 residents.
Its commemorative issues include $10 coins honoring the "heroes of
D-Day," "heroes of the Philippines" and "heroes of Desert Storm" and $5
coins commemorating the space shuttle Discovery.
Bieda, a collector himself, said, "I've had a couple of pieces" from the
Marshall Islands, adding, "Sometimes you like the design, but I
recognize them for what they are."
Heller added, "The Marshall Island coins aren't even legal tender in the
Marshall Islands."
Heller said another "violator" is the Commonwealth of the Northern
Mariana Islands, a U.S. trust territory in the Pacific that uses U.S.
currency. "It's technically part of the U.S. and doesn't have the
authority to sponsor such an issue."
Among its coins are ones honoring scientist Albert Einstein, Pope Paul
II and "endless love."
In 2004, a New York judge ordered an end to deceptive advertising for
the so-called "Freedom Dollar" that carried the image of the former
World Trade Center, the slogan "We Will Never Forget" and the coat of
arms of the Northern Mariana Islands.
The private company that minted and marketed the coins with
authorization from the Northern Mariana Islands government was assessed
almost $370,000 in civil penalties in 2005 and refunded more than $2
million to defrauded consumers.
The advertising, telemarketing and sale of coins and similar items to
collectors and investors periodically provoke complaints about deceptive
business practices and fraud.
For example, last year the Federal Trade Commission investigated
complaints that a national mail order firm failed to adequately disclose
its practice of sending coins on approval to customers. The FTC took no
formal action after the company revised its advertisements and other
business practices.
Other cases have led to criminal convictions and partial restitution to
cheated collectors.
Bieda's bill is awaiting action in the House Judiciary Committee.
2008/02/19 By Eric
Freedman - Capital News /
www.epgold.com
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