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New Article about TOP SECRET : ELVIS PRESLEY PATERNITY SUIT UNCOVERED (BOOK/DVD)

By Bud Glass Productions in GOLDMINE MAGAZINE (April 2007 edition)

Documentary examines the King's secret
By Gillian G. Gaar

No matter who you are, if you’re in the public eye in a big way, controversy is sure to follow eventually.

That was certainly true for Elvis Presley, who attracted controversy from the very beginning of his career. In the ’50s, comment swirled about his “degenerate” music and performing style, but in the ’70s, he faced a more serious threat when he was slapped with a paternity suit from Patricia Ann Parker; the case dragged on for six years.

You’ll find the full story of that case in “Top Secret: Elvis Presley Paternity Suit Uncovered!” The book and accompanying DVD documentary is by Bud Glass, a longtime Elvis fan. Glass had been building his collection for many years when he received some unexpected inspiration after the acquisition of some “incredible” Elvis home-movie footage.

“I realized there were many other fans like me out there who love rare Elvis footage as I do, so I decided to share it with fans around the world,” he says. “I was only interested in producing a top-notch, quality production that was 100 percent positive. So much has been told about the legend of Elvis Presley; I decided to explore more of the man behind the image. By interviewing friends of mine in the Elvis world who knew Elvis personally, I wanted to show the more private and personal side of Elvis. I believe that only through the collective efforts of taking those individual pieces and putting them together do we start to see a glimpse of the true man behind the image.”

Hence the series of “Elvis: Behind the Image” books and DVDs put out by Glass’ Praytome Publishing, whose catalog now includes five books and five documentaries. Glass became interested in Elvis’ paternity troubles due to the various comments Elvis made about the incident during his shows of the time.

“It was obvious to me that this was something that affected Elvis enough to discuss it from the stage, and I was intrigued,” Glass says. “The comments were sometimes so subtle, the real meaning was most likely never really perceived by the audience.”

While working on the first volume of “Behind The Image” six years ago, Glass’ friend and collaborator, Russ Howe, showed him photos taken by a hidden camera documenting when Elvis, Patricia Parker and her son, Jason Peter Presley, arrived at a laboratory in 1971 for blood tests.

“Only a few had ever been seen, in poor quality and with wrong information about what they actually were,” says Glass. “Instead of including them in ‘Behind The Image,’ I decided that with all of the information I already knew, this would be much better served in its own production. It was the only way to give this untold story the justice it deserves.”

So work began on “Top Secret.” Although many things in the documentary date back more than 20 years in Glass’ collection, the actual serious investigation took more than four years, Glass said. The book and DVD are packed with interesting things — reproductions of court documents, Jason’s birth certificate, candid footage and the infamous photo snapped of Elvis and Patricia on the night they met, among other items. So why was this a story Glass wanted to cover?

“What interested me was not the possibility of an heir to the throne, or to tarnish Elvis’ reputation or memory, but rather to dispel the myths and reveal for the first time ever the intricate details of this little known, very long chapter in Elvis’ life and career,” he explains. “As a fan, you may know of Elvis’ career, but do you know all the trials and tribulations he endured during the course of that career? What he was dealing with privately as his career took shape? I felt it was equally important to present the remarkable accomplishments and factual events in Elvis’ life and career as they simultaneously unfold with the story of the legal battle. This gives you a unique, inside perspective into the emotional elements Elvis must have been dealing with privately during that period, as he recorded in the studio or performed to millions of people as he toured the country in the 1970s. This is so much more than just a detailed dissection of a legal battle. The finished work, by design, will consciously bounce you back and forth between Elvis Presley the defendant, the superstar and, ultimately, the man.”

Glass’ next release will be another book/DVD set, “Dixieland Delight,” an in-depth look at Elvis’ 1975 Memorial Day weekend performances in Alabama.

You can expect previously unseen photographs (both professional and candid shots), as well as unreleased candid footage, and firsthand accounts by those who were there to experience it all.

The Idyllwild Area Historical Society are fighting to save the mountain location where Elvis filmed Kid Galahad in 1961.

The San Jacinto mountain area in California also features three log cabins with a pool, tennis and badminton courts. One of which was used by honeymooners Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio in 1954.

Although the buildings cannot be saved, a recreation centre or town hall has been proposed for the area.

Idyllwild Area Historical Society was organized in 2000 by a group of residents who were concerned about losing many of the historic buildings, artifacts and oral histories of the communities in the San Jacinto mountains. The area is rich with history of the earliest residents, the Native Americans, and also with that of those who came later. The loggers, the pioneers, the summer camps, miners and others have left many legacies which we are dedicated to preserving.

http://idyllwildareahistoricalsociety.org/index.html

2007/04/30 idyllwildareahistoricalsociety / www.epgold.com

First announced for poublication in August 2006, is finally available.

Sub-titled 'True Stories of Elvis and His Police Buddies' you can visit the official website and buy the book HERE:

http://www.inthebeatofthenight.com/elvispresleybiography/index.html

IN THE BEAT OF THE NIGHT.

True Stories of Elvis and His Police Buddies Elvis' secret life is reported by his police buddies in this new book that captures Elvis behind the scenes with members of both the Memphis Police Department and the Memphis Fire Department. First-hand accounts trace Elvis' adventures from his early day in Memphis through his untimely death in the words of those who were on the scene with him.

About the new book "Elvis, Linda & Me" by Jeanne Lemay Dumas, and whether it is being delayed, etc. Apparently there has been some mixup about the book and when it is going to be available.
My name is Jim Cox, and I'm Jeanne's co-writer on the book, and I wanted to let you know what is going on concerning the book.

I think part of the reason for the confusion was the way the book first came out. It was originally put out as a self-published book by Jeanne through Authorhouse. The book was printed and made available only through authorhouse.com to begin with.

Then, within several weeks of it first becoming available, it was picked up by Rooftop Publishing, and all printing on the original book was stopped. Rooftop then decided that they were going to make the book available, first, as a soft cover with 30 black & white photos, which is the book that is now available through the usual channels (Borders, Barnes & Nobles, Walden's, etc.).

It is going to be released in a much nicer format called the "Collector's Edition," on May 15, and is going to be 8 1/2" x 11", hardcover, and contain 70 glossy photos which will all be in color. The actual book story is the same but it will just be bigger, in hardback, and with 70 full color pictures.

ElvisSuperstar Barbara Streisand, who once asked Elvis to appear next to her in the movie "A Star Is Born", has defended her decision to charge fans up to £500 ($1000) a ticket to see her perform for the first time in 13 years this summer (June 7, 2007), because she believes she is as big as Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra.

The Woman In Love star will be appearing on stage in the UK as part of her 2007 European tour, and claims the ticket prices are justified because part of the proceeds will go to her charity, the Barbra Streisand Foundation. Her spokesperson says, "Seeing Barbra Streisand in concert is a pretty momentous occasion that ranks up there with seeing Sinatra or Elvis.

Here is the complete "Elvis Presley Collection" box set in tin Can, from 20th Century Fox Home.Entertainment.

The metal box contains the movies "Love Me Tender", "Flaming Star", "Wild In The Country", "Clambake", "Frankie And Johnnie" and "Kid Galahad".

Region 2
Release date May 14, 2007.

The Music Rising auction on April 21st at the Hard Rock Café in New York raised almost $2.5million.

The Elvis items were sold for $11,670.00:

ELVIS PRESLEY EARLY PERFORMANCE CONTRACT $5,400.00
ELVIS PRESLEY ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPH $960.00
ELVIS PRESLEY ORIGINAL SEPT. 1977 CONCERT TICKET $390.00
ELVIS PRESLEY SIGNED CONCERT SCARF $3,600.00
ELVIS PRESLEY NEGATIVES AND PHOTOGRAPHS $1,320.00

A concert played Gibson Guitar donated by U2’s The Edge raised $288,000.00, Bob Dylans concert used guitar raised $192,000.00 and a Jimi Hendrix’s studio used guitar raised a whopping $480,000.00.
Although a limited number of tickets were available to the public, benefit tickets for the evening cost $1000.

The grand total of the entire auction was $2,435,220.00

Music Rising (www.musicrising.org), a campaign co-founded by U2’s The Edge, producer Bob Ezrin and Gibson Guitar Chairman and CEO Henry Juszkiewicz in 2005 to aid musicians of the Gulf Coast Region in regaining their livelihood after the devastation of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

100 Records That Changed The World.

The June 2007 edition of MOJO magazine features the "100 Records that Changed the World".

This list covers 78s, singles, albums and even downloads.

The Top 10:

1. Little Richard - Tutti Frutti
2. Beatles - I want to hold your hand
3. Elvis - Heartbreak Hotel
4. Bob Dylan - the freewheelin' Bob Dylan
5. Kraftwerk - Autobahn
6. Robert Johnson - King of the Delta Blues singers
7. Velvet Underground and Nico - The Velvet Underground
8. Various - Anthology of American folk music
9. Ray Charles - What'd I Say
10. Sex Pistols - God Save the Queen

The current issue of Rolling Stone celebrates the magazine's 40th anniversary. One feature is the editors' choice of 40 Songs That Changed the World. On these chronological list, Elvis is found at the top with his first single, That's All Right. Note that the magazine will be publishing a revised list in June based on reader comments.

Here is another version of the 3 CD compilation "Elvis Presley" on the Weton-Wesgram label. These two versions contain the same 40 tracks.

For the special holiday celebration in The Netherlands - 1300. PM - 1800 PM.

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Here is a preview of the upcoming Elvis Unlimited release "Elvis Is Back" which is due for release May 2007. It will be made like the two “Inside” boxes. The book will be thicker and the DVD will be much longer than in the two previous boxes.

Synopsis: Elvis Is Back will be about Elvis’ return to the music scene in 1960. This year was a bittersweet one for Elvis. He was being discharged from the Army. Music had changed in two years and he was a little insecure about his music career.

Yet he enters the sessions with such ambition and determination. He delivers a new mature diverse voice. “It's Now Or Never” and “Surrender” are truly challenging for Elvis. He proofs himself to be a truly talented singer and not just a flash in the pan. These recording sessions will forever stand out in Elvis’ history.

It’s almost as if Elvis hit the ground running upon his return. The Colonel had been busy preparing for Elvis' return for a very long time. Not only were the recording sessions lined up, an appearance on the ABC televised Frank Sinatra Special and the filming for “G.I. Blues” were immediately following.

His appearance on the Sinatra Special is warmly received by the public. Elvis innocently steals the show from Sinatra. Yet the repertoire between the two performers is very apparent. “G.I. Blues” is a very successful film for Elvis although Elvis hates being in uniform again.

During this year, Elvis is also experiencing many changes in his personal life. Elvis has met Priscilla while in Germany. But he returns to his long time girlfriend Anita Wood. They continue their relationship where it left off before Elvis left for Germany. Vernon marries Dee, which is hard on Elvis because of the loss of his mother. Elvis also brings many of his friends from Germany home and the Memphis Mafia is formed.

But still the most important thing during the year 1960 is the amazing recording sessions. We have two incredible albums from this year, “Elvis Is Back” and “His Hand In Mine.” Elvis truly proves his ability as a performer. He conquers every challenge he is faced with and proves Elvis is back!

Elvis Is Back will present many never before seen pictures from this period. There will even be some very interesting ones from the filming of G.I. Blues. Those were not used in the Inside G.I. Blues book.

That's All Right, Mama is listed in Rolling Stone's list of the 40 songs that changed the world.

The full list is:

1. Elvis Presley "That's All Right"
2. Ray Charles "I Got A Woman"
3. Chuck Berry "Maybellene"
4. Bob Dylan "A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall"
5. The Kingsmen "Louie Louie"
6. The Ronettes "Be My Baby"
7. The Beatles "I Wanna Hold Your Hand"
8. Martha and the Vandellas "Dancing In The Street"
9. The Rolling Stones "(I Cant Get No) Satisfaction"
10. Bob Dylan "Like A Rolling Stone"
11. The Beatles "Strawberry Fields Forever"
12. The Velvet Underground "Herion"
13. Jimi Hendrix "Purple Haze"
14. Aretha Franklin "Respect"
15. Led Zeppelin "Whole Lotta Love"
16. James Brown "Get Up (I Feel Like being a) Sex Machine"
17. Marvin Gaye "What's Going On"
18. John Lennon "Imagine"
19. David Bowie "Ziggy Stardust"
20. Bob Marley "I Shot The Sheriff"
21. Joni Mitchell "Help Me"
22. Bruce Springsteen "Born To Run"
23. Queen "Bohemian Rhapsody"
24. The Ramones "Blitzkrieg Bop"
25. Donna Summer "I Feel Love"
26. The Sex Pistols "Anarchy in the UK"
27. The Sugarhill Gang "Rappers Delight"
28. Black Flag "TV Party"
29. Michael Jackson "Billie Jean"
30. Prince "When Doves Cry"
31. U2 "Pride (In The Name Of Love)"
32. Madonna "Like A Virgin"
33. Dun DMC and Aerosmith "Walk This Way"
34. The Cure "Just Like Heaven"
35. Guns N Roses "Sweet Child O Mine"
36. Public Enemy "Bring The Noise"
37. Nirvana "Smells Like Teen Spirit"
38. Dr. Dre "Nuthin' But A G Thang"
39. Britney Spears "...Baby One More Time"
40. The White Stripes "Fell In Love With A Girl

2007/04/28 www.rollingstone.com / www.epgold.com

In the room next to the Elvis 'After Dark' expo are some new arcade games.

Besides the well known Sterling pinnball machine, you can shoot on a tv set or test your Elvis knowledge together with three others on a huge screen. Not everything in Graceland is going more expensive.

Less than a year ago, you'll have to pay $250 for a 30-minuta game on Elvis' pooltable.

Now, you can do the same for only $100!

2007/04/28 www.elvismatters.be / www.epgold.com

The second oldest wooden rollercoaster in the world, the Zippin Pippin, is still good for some news.

After they closed Libertyland, home of Elvis favorite attraction, the coaster was sold to another amusement park.

While they are waiting for the attraction to be me moved to it’s new home, it’s still at his location in the middle of the abandoned park.

In the mean while, the organisation ‘Save Libertyland’ will try to restore the park in to it’s original glory.

The current owner of the Zippin Pippin has decided to donate the coaster and hopes that this will going to be a good start for the re-opening of the park.

Here are the cover art and track listing for release the AR-Express label release "Hit Collection" which is due for release on April 27, 2007.

Track listing:

Love Me Tender - It's Now Or Never - Are You Lonesome Tonight? - Don't - Loving You - Can't Help Falling In Love - Love Letters - I Want You, I Need You, I Love You - That's When Your Heartaches Begin - True Love - Young And Beautiful - Doin' The Best I Can - Something Blue - Angel - That's Someone You Never Forget - Just Pretend - For The Good Times - Woman Without Love - He'll Have To Go - It's Impossible

Here's the new EPE trailer with new unseen Aloha footage and very good quality of candid footage!

This clip from Good Morning America covers the secret of using the the technique of rotoscoping, cutting out Elvis in each frame of a movie clip allowing Elvis Presley to sing a duet with Celine Dion on American Idol.

Elvis International Shop - The Netherlands.

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2007/04/28 ElvisInternational / www.epgold.com

Todd Morgan of Elvis Presley Enterprises wrote, "This was a one-time, stand-alone event for last night's Idol Gives Back special and an iTunes video download only."

He also states "No release of the video on DVD is in the works."

Morgan also states the that duet "came together rather fast"......

Vernon Kay has been signed up to host a new show that aims to find the world's greatest Elvis Presley impersonator.

The 32-year-old presenter will lead the hunt for the 30 best tribute acts, who will then go head-to-head in front of judges and a live studio audience.

The show will be screened on BBC One this summer, to coincide with the 30th anniversary of the rock 'n' roll star's death.

It is not the first time that Vernon has hosted a search to find singing talent - he fronted two series of BBC show Just The Two Of Us alongside wife Tess Daly.

He currently presents a weekend morning show on Radio 1, and also hosts All Star Family Fortunes on ITV.

His task to find the best tribute to The King won't be easy - there are an estimated 85,000 Elvis impersonators across the globe, up from just 170 when he died on August 16, 1977.

Junkie XL, famed among us Elvis fans and beyond for remixing Elvis Presley’s A Little Less Conversation into the international hit in 2002 has been appointed as a teacher of Composition and Music Design at the ArtEZ School of Music in the Netherlands.

Although he lives in Venice, Los Angeles, he will visit three times a year, then coach students online.

2007/04/27 Daily Journal / www.epgold.com

Follow Me To Tennessee by Andrew Hearn & Andrrew Snelgrove from Essential Elvis UK has just released a brand new interesting book for Memphis travelers.

In "Follow me to Tennessee", Andrew Hearn & Andrew Snelgrove shows you the footsteps of Elvis, and explains the history of the Elvis Hot Spots in the state of Tennessee.

It's not the first book about Elvis in Memphis, but the city has changed so much over the years that an updated book had to be written.

An ideal gift for everybody who wants to know more about Elvis's hometown.

A 116-page book titled Follow Me To Tennessee. Written and researched to the highest degree, this book is an accurate guide to 123 Elvis-related sights in and around the city of Memphis.

There has been a number of similar books published over the years, so why another one? To put it simply, Memphis has changed quite considerably recently, and we feel it’s time for a revised look at what Elvis-related sights the city still has to offer.

Over the last few years, many buildings have been imploded or destroyed, and it’s a common myth that most of the old Elvis haunts are now gone. We aim to prove otherwise. Within its pages, this book will provide new information regarding a number of relatively unknown places, along with fresh information and photographs relating to some of the more well-known sights.

Fans will also enjoy the recollections of some of Elvis’ closest friends and associates (including Sam & Linda Thompson and Ginger Alden) - Something no other Elvis guidebook offers.

Although there are some excellent books aiming to provide the same service, most are inaccurate regarding factual information and directions. Due to years of intense research, many of the common errors have now been corrected, and previous out-of-date information has been refreshed.

During our many visits, we have found that there is so much to see in Memphis, but so few manage even a fraction of what should be experienced. Either they don’t know about such places, or they’re not confident enough to stray off the beaten track.

Memphis still has so much to offer the hundreds of thousands of Elvis fans who visit annually, and with this book, they’ll be able to get so much more from their trip.

As well as written directions along side each place featured in this book, we’ve printed simple maps enabling the reader to easily find their chosen places of interest.

Whether looking forward to a once-in-a-lifetime visit to the King‘s hometown, or planning a return visit, this is the book that should be taken on that flight. It’s the most comprehensive guide to Elvis’ Memphis yet.

Even if a trip to Memphis isn’t possible, we’re sure you’ll find this book a fascinating read – It’s the next best thing to being there.

Places in the book:

Americana Club
American Sound Studio
Arcade Restaurant
Army Draft Board
Baptist Memorial Hospital
Beef And Liberty
Bell-Air Nightclub
Blue Light Studio
Bob Neal Record Shop
Broadway Pizza
Burke’s Florists
Chanaults Restaurant
Circle G Ranch
City Hall / Mayor’s Office
Claridge Hotel
Coletta’s Restaurant
Crown Electric
Crump Stadium
Dave Wells Community Centre
Dentist Office
Donald Furniture
Dr. Nick’s Home
Dr. Nick’s Office
East Trigg Baptist Church
Ellis Auditorium
Fire Station 29
First Assembly of God Church
Forest Hill Funeral Home
Four Flames Restaurant
Former Home of Gary Pepper
Former Home of Linda Thompson
Former Home of Sam Thompson
Former Home of the Thompsons
Former Home of Vernon Presley #1
Former Home of Vernon Presley #2
Former Home of Vernon Presley #3
Former karate school #1
Former karate school #2
Ginger Alden’s Home
Graceland Elementary School
Graceland Mansion
Gridiron Restaurant
Halls Grocery
Harry Levitch Jewelers
Hickory Log
Holiday Inn, Rivermont
Home on Audubon Drive
Home on Alabama Avenue
Home on Lamar Avenue
Home on Poplar Avenue
Home on Saffarans Avenue
Home on Washington Avenue
Home on Winchester Avenue
Hotel Chisca / WHBQ
Howard Johnson Travel Lodge
Humes High School
Jim’s Barbershop
Kennedy Veterans Hospital
Lamar - Airways Shopping Centre
Lansky Bros. Men’s Shop
Lauderdale Courts
Leonard’s Barbecue
Liberty Bowl Stadium
Libertyland
Loew’s State Theatre
Madison Cadillac
Manhatten Club
McKeller Lake
McDonalds #1
McDonalds #2
McDonald Brothers Co.
Memphian Theatre
Memphis Funeral Home
Methodist Hospital
Mid-South Coliseum
Mid-South Hospital
National Bank of Commerce
Odd Fellows Hall
Orpheum Theatre
Overton Park
Overton Park Shell
Peabody Hotel
Peanut Shoppe #1
Peanut Shoppe #2
Piccadilly Cafeteria
Pizza Hut
Plaza Cinema
Poplar Tunes
Rainbow Skate Rink
Presley Centercourts
Racquet Club of Memphis
Rendezvous
Russwood Park
Schilling Motors
Shelby County Courthouse
Southland Mall
Stax Studio
St. Josephs Hospital
St. Jude Hospital
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Sun Studio
Supercycles
Suzore No. 2 Theatre
Taylor’s Cafe
Tennessee Karate Institute
The Foot Specialist
The Prescription House
Thunderbird Lounge
Trinity Baptist Church
Vicker’s Service Station
Whitehaven School
Whitehaven Shopping Centre
White Station

In a limited edition of 300 copies the 1972 album Rock And Roll will be released soon.

Trackinglist:

1. Blue Suede Shoes 2. I Got A Woman (I Got A Sweetie) 3. I'm Counting On You 4. I'm
Left, You're Right, She's Gone 5. That's All Right 6. Money Honey 7. Mystery Train 8. I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Cry Over You 9. Trying To Get To You 10. One-Sided Love Affair 11. Lawdy Miss Clawdy 12. Shake Rattle And Roll

For the second time, release of Jeanne LeMay Dumas' impressive photo-journal of her friendship with Elvis and Linda Thompson has been delayed again by its new publisher, Rooftop Publishing.

2007/04/27 ElvisBookResearch / www.epgold.com

CELINE DION made TV history in America last night when she performed live with ELVIS PRESLEY.

The duet of Elvis Presley and Celine Dion performing 'If I Can Dream' on the American Idol TV show became a reality last night as millions of American viewers watched as host Ryan Seacrest announced "Celine Dion is travelling back to the year she was born, 1968, to sing with the man who is and always will be the worlds GREATEST Idol".

Technology enabled the Canadian to appear to sing alongside Presley onstage at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood during the American Idol 'Idol Gives Back' charity special.

The late rocker appeared in hologram form for the breathtaking duet of If I Can Dream with Dion, leaving many audience members stunned and convinced they were seeing a ghost

Here is the "If I Can Dream" duet Celine Dion "performed" with Elvis Presley on the American Idols show on April 25, 2007.

Note: The news reported that Dion would be performing next to Elvis who would be in hologram form.

(Photo Ryan Pelton - www.ryanpelton.com )

No way this was done in a hologram form, in reality Celine Dion was performing next to Ryan Pelton live and this is what the live audience saw, for TV she was performing along side Elvis.

They had the Elvis impersonator Ryan Pelton from the Legends show in Las Vegas singing with her and then they said he will be in the wide shots, but for the close-ups they used the real Elvis!

Viewers in the UK will get to see the performance on ITV 2 this Friday between 8:30 and 10:30 pm.

New Release On Ace Records The Pomus and Shuman Story: Double Trouble 1956-1967.

1. (Wake Up) Miss Rip Van Winkle - TIBBS BROTHERS
2. Lonely Avenue - RAY CHARLES
3. I Ain't Sharin' Sharon - BOBBY DARIN
4. Hushabye - MYSTICS
5. It's Been Nice - MARTY WILDE
6. (Marie's The Name) His Latest Flame - DEL SHANNON
7. Angel Face - JIMMY DARREN
8. Turn Me Loose - FABIAN
9. A Teenager In Love - DION AND THE BELMONTS
10. Hey Memphis - LAVERN BAKER
11. Save The Last Dance For Me - DRIFTERS
12. Go Jimmy Go - JIMMY CLANTON
13. Too Good - LITTLE TONY AND HIS BROTHERS
14. Seven Sins - BARRETT STRONG
15. So Close To Heaven - RAL DONNER
16. First Taste Of Love - BEN E KING
17. Can't Get Used To Losing You - ANDY WILLIAMS
18. All You Gotta Do Is Touch Me - BOBBY VEE
19. A King For Tonight - BARRY DARVELL
20. Suspicion - TERRY STAFFORD
21. Seven Day Weekend - GARY U.S. BONDS
22. Spanish Lace - GENE McDANIELS
23. Double Trouble - ELVIS PRESLEY
24. I'm Gonna Cry `Til My Tears Run Dry - IRMA THOMAS
25. Stop - HOWARD TATE
26. Say Those Magic Words - McCOYS

The Pomus and Shuman Story: Double Trouble 1956-1967,will be released on April 30, 2007.

Soon for release is the CD "Have You Heard The News?"

The artwork of this 18 track picture disc release should include the last known picture of Elvis as he enters Graceland.

Track listing:

Introduction:

1. Monday, August 15th… The story. Including interviews with Dick Grob, Billy Smith, Larry Geller, J.D. Sumner, Joe Esposito, and others.
2. The King is Gone… Memories by his friends

Original Radio And TV Recordings

3. WHBQ Memphis Newsreport, including an interview with Elvis’ father Vernon Presley
4. Local Newsreport
5. German Newsreport #1*
6. CBS Newsreport # 1
7. CBS Newsreport # 2
8. Newsroom “Special Bulletin”
9. A Tribute by Geraldo Rivera, including reactions from Joe Esposito and Charlie Hodge
10. Channel 7 “Eyewitness News”
11. German Newsreport # 2*
12. Dutch Newsreport*

Johnny Cash Remembers Elvis

13. Johnny Cash Remembers Elvis & The Million Dollar Quartet*
14. Johnny Cash Remembers Elvis #2*

A Tribute Program by Red Robinson

15. Elvis 12 Years in showbusiness

Q&A

16. Interview with J.D. Sumner

Special bonus track

17. CBS Newscast including an overview of Elvis’ career.
18. Dutch Newsreport # 2* With reactions from a Dutch Elvis Presley fanclub president, a Beatles fanclub president and others.

Here is an excerpt of the press release on the addition of song lyrics from Elvis' catalogue on the Yahoo! and Gracenote online database.

Press release

Yahoo! Music (NASDAQ: YHOO) and Gracenote(R) today announced a new licensing deal allowing Yahoo! Music to offer the largest catalog of legal, licensed song lyrics from Gracenote to Yahoo! Music's consumers. Beginning today, song lyrics for hundreds of thousands of songs from all five major publishers will be incorporated into Yahoo! Music through Gracenote's growing database. The agreement with Gracenote makes Yahoo! Music the first mass-market Web service to make licensed song lyrics available to consumers.

Through the agreement, consumers can search for song lyrics from the Yahoo! Music Search bar, simply by entering even a partial lyric from the song. Consumers will have viewing access to lyrics from nearly 100 music publishers, including the top five: BMG Music Publishing, EMI Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, and dozens of prominent independent publishers. The addition of a comprehensive lyrics library complements existing Yahoo! Music products and services such as radio, music videos and on-demand music offerings,

Gracenote began developing its Lyrics program more than two years ago, with the goal of building the first and most comprehensive database of legal, accurate song lyrics for consumers. The deal between Yahoo! Music and Gracenote is an important step toward enhancing the digital music experience of the consumer while protecting the legal and artistic rights of songwriters and music publishers. "Song lyrics are continually among the top 10 searches performed on major search engines, though the results often provide consumers a frustrating experience filled with inconsistent and incomplete lyrics, and annoying pop-ups," said Craig Palmer, president and chief executive officer of Gracenote. "With Gracenote and Yahoo!, consumers will have access to the largest database of high quality lyrics linked directly to the rich album and artist content available throughout Yahoo! Music."

2007/04/26 Playfuls.com / www.epgold.com

(The picture: Henrik Knudsen (Elvis Unlimited) and BJ Thomas i Nashville spring 2007)

Elvis Unlimited Productions in cooperation with The Official Fan Club Of Great Britian presents the "Back In Memphis" concert at Germantown Performing Arts Center,Memphis,TN, August 17,2007.

BJ Thomas and The Memphis Boys (American Sound Studio Band) will be the headliners, in addition to some VERY SPECIAL guests that you will not want to miss!

BJ Thomas is well known for such hits as Hooked on A Feelin, Raindrops Keep fallin On My Head, (Hey Won't You Play) Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song, and Just Can't Help Believing which Elvis also recorded. BJ has sold over 70 million records. He has earned 2 platinum records, 11 gold records and 5 Grammy awards.He has 15 top 40 pop/rock hits and 10 top 40 country hits to his credit. In the film, That's The Way It Is, Elvis mentions recording BJ Thomas' song, Just Can't Help Believin.

The Memphis Boys created their unique sound which can not be duplicated at The American Studio in Memphis. They played on countless hits including Elvis' 1969 session at American. They played on such Elvis songs as Suspicious Minds, In The Ghetto, Kentucky Rain, and Don't Cry Daddy.

The Memphis Boys played on more "hits" in Billboard's top 40 charts during a six-month period than any other rhythm section in history.

Elvis Unlimited has recently added Mark James to the concert. Mark wrote Suspicious Minds, Always On My Mind and Raised On Rock which Elvis recorded. He also wrote Hooked On A Feeling recorded by BJ Thomas.
We are very excited Mark James will be joining the legendary and very talented cast of musicians we have lined up for this historical show!

Doors open at 7 PM. The show starts at 8 PM and an autograph session to follow. This is your chance to experience this legendary sound live with the very talented 5 time Grammy winning artist BJ Thomas!

Don't miss this show. Order your ticket today from Elvis Unlimited (info@elvispresley.dk)

2007/04/25 www.elvisunlimited.com / www.epgold.com

Actor Red West and wife Pat are planning to sell their Bartlett residence and move to Biloxi, Miss., closer to family and more plentiful acting opportunities.

The Wests met when Red was among Elvis Presley's entourage and Pat was the singer's secretary during filming of "Follow that Dream."

In 2005 West -- also known as a songwriter and friend of Elvis Presley -- was in "Forty Shades of Blue" that won the grand jury prize at the Sundance Film Festival.

In 2006 he nailed a juicy role in the Jerry Bruckheimer-produced sports flick "Glory Road."

And less than two weeks ago he showed up in the pilot of the new FX channel hit "The Riches" in a recurring role.

The critically acclaimed series stars Eddie Izzard and Minnie Driver as a family of Irish Travelers who take over the identities of a couple killed in a car crash.

Irish Travelers are nomadic clans often viewed as thieves and troublemakers -- and they certainly are in "The Riches." The nuclear family headed by Izzard and Driver's characters have split from the larger clan, taking more than their share of the treasury and shattering the usually tight-knit tribe.

West's character is the clan patriarch but has been incapacitated. He can communicate only by ringing a bell and staring with eyes that are sometimes baleful, sometimes angry.

West said filming the show was great fun and he hopes -- as all actors do -- that it will lead to more work. The director of one of the episodes told him that "sooner or later" he'd use West in another project. "I said, make it sooner, son."

Wherever he goes, his wife Pat West is always with him. Back in the early Sixties, he was hanging around with Elvis and she was the singer's secretary.

They met, and in three weeks were married. Their honeymoon was spent in Florida where Elvis was filming "Follow that Dream" and director Gordon Douglas gave Red plenty of work -- sometimes as an extra, sometimes doing stunt work, sometimes as a double.

"They made him up all different ways," Pat says, "so we had some money for our honeymoon."

Pat is an agent for members of the Screen Actors Guild. She's as involved in the film business as Red is, but the Mid-South will soon lose both when they settle in Biloxi, Miss. There they'll be much nearer to New Orleans where film and TV shows are constantly in production. They'll also be nearer to their son, actor John Boyd West, and their grandchildren.

They are departing with mixed feelings. Red bemoans Tennessee's lateness in responding to the film incentives that have been offered since 2002 in Louisiana. Substantial tax breaks have lured a steady stream of productions to the state.

Tennessee's General Assembly approved an incentive package last year. It still has not been implemented although an announcement is expected soon from the Tennessee Film, Entertainment and Music Commission, possibly in a few days.

The Wests say, however, that local film boosters have gone all out. Pat pointed out that Memphis and Shelby County Film & Television Commission head Linn Sitler and board chairman Herbie O'Mell have worked tirelessly to bring productions to Memphis.

For Red, though, the action keeps pulling him back to the Crescent City. His first movie was "King Creole," starring Elvis and filmed in New Orleans. Since then he's been in dozens of movies and dozens more TV shows.

Another reason that leaving town is so bittersweet is that the Wests are leaving their house in Bartlett with a large pond and stables on the acreage.

It certainly has acres of memories. A number of celebrities have been by, many speaking to the acting classes Red held from shortly after he moved here from California in 1991 until last year.

They include Benicio del Toro, Billy Bob Thornton, Joe Don Baker, Robert Conrad, T.G. Sheppard, Bo Hopkins and Gene Evans.

When "Forty Shades of Blue" began shooting, director Ira Sachs brought Rip Torn, the film's marquee name, over to Red's house. In part it was so the actors could get to know each other, but mainly it was because Torn is a passionate fisherman.

"He stayed out on the pond all day," Red said. "In his dressing room on the set he put lures together. That was his whole life."

Soon the Wests will pack those 8-by-10 celebrity photos and a houseful of memories. The relocation to Biloxi will cut back on those fuel bills, amped up by frequent Memphis-New Orleans runs. But they'll still take frequent jaunts to Atlanta where Red has a stake in Red's Bar and Restaurant, an eatery where the walls are covered with Red West memorabilia.

But if those walls illustrate his colorful past, he's also an actor still cultivating his career. And for his future, he's got to go where the action is.

JAT Productions is announcing his next projects for 2007 including ( Country's Golden Hits ) and available now for those interested.

Their next book is a book related to the movie Tickle Me and scheduled for August 2007, while Hot Shots and Cool Clips Volume 3 for late 2007.

You can go directly to their website at www.jatpublishing.com for ordering !!!

Also due for release now is the a new interesting Cd titled Country's Golden Hits.

This Cd features songs that Elvis was planing to record, but for some reason never did.

Tracklisting:

Home by Mac Davis
When The Snow Is On The Roses by Sonny James
Sunday Morning Coming Down by Kris Kristofferson
No Earthly Good by The Oak Ridge Boys featuring Johnny Cash
The Wonders You Perform by Tammy Wynette
Feelings by Floyd Cramer
We Had It All by Waylon Jennings
Whoever Finds This, I Love You by Mac Davis
I Will Always Love You by Dolly Parton
America The Beautiful by Charlie Rich

Here is the cover art to a new 50's compilation entitled 'Elvis - 30th Anniversary Album' from a company called
Boomdock records and is due for release in the UK on August 6th 2007.

The album offers nothing new but we think the artwork is pretty cool looking and with a retail price of £4.99 it should attract a few casual buyers to sample 30 of the King's greatest recordings from 1954 - 1957.

Tracklisting:

01. That's All Right
02. Blue Moon of Kentucky
03. Good Rockin' Tonight
04. Baby Let's Play House
05. Mystery Train
06. Trying To Get To You
07. Heartbreak Hotel
08. Money Honey
09. My Baby Left Me
10. One Sided Love Affair
11. Tutti Frutti
12. Lawdy Miss Clawdy
13. Shake Rattle & Roll
14. Hound Dog
15. Don't Be Cruel
16. How Do You Think I Feel
17. Long Tall Sally
18. Paralyzed
19. Too Much
20. Ready Teddy
21. Rip It Up
22. Got A Lot O' Living To Do
23. All Shook Up
24. Mean Woman Blues
25. I Beg of You
26. One Night (of sin)
27. One Night (with you)
28. Jailhouse Rock
29. Baby I Don't Care
30. Treat Me Nice

Here is the cover art of the upcoming Elvis Presley book in the "Heroes - Big People" series from Nicotext publishing.

It contains quotes and trivia (ISBN: 978-91-85449-24-8)

Synopsis:

Heroes is a series of books about the most famous people in the world. People so great that everbody knows who they are. People so famous, that they have become heroes.

Famous quotes and trivia in a pleasant mix makes this book about Elvis Presley the perfect gift. The other five Heroes are: Marilyn Monroe, the Rolling Stones, Albert Einstein, JFK and Muhammad Ali.

To commemorate the 30th anniversary of Elvis Presley’s death, 3DD Entertainment has finalized a deal with Record Plant Pictures - in conjunction with Elvis Presley Enterprises -for the distribution of an exclusive one-hour TV special entitled Elvis: Close As A Brother, presented by George Klein, one of Presley’s lifelong friends.

The one-hour special, shot in high-definition, will provide a personal and heartfelt perspective on the legendary star’s life through the eyes of Klein, whom Presley had originally met in high school in 1948. The film is laced with a soundtrack of the star’s music, an original score inspired by the era, exclusive photos, and newsreel and archive footage.

“This candid and touching special is a real gem as it marks the first time that George Klein has ever talked in great detail about his friendship with Elvis, exclusively to camera,” said Rick Stevens, the chairman of Record Plant Pictures. “He does so with integrity and honesty, as one of the elite few to have shared the highs and lows with the star.”

“The timing of this deal couldn’t be better as we soon approach the 30th anniversary of Elvis Presley’s demise,” added Lara von Ahlefeldt, the director of music and acquisitions at 3DD Entertainment. “This will no doubt be a huge occasion for fans worldwide and we are delighted to have been appointed distributors of such a prestigious and exclusive TV special.”

Elvis: Close As A Brother will complement another key collection of up-close and personal high-profile specials from 3DD entitled My Best Friend…, featuring five legendary icons—Steve McQueen, Muhammad Ali, Che Guevara, Audrey Hepburn and Mick Jagger—as seen through the eyes of their best friends.

That big gap in the newsagents stand last weekend was where the Sunday Mirror usually sits, but copies flew out when a free 10-track Elvis CD was included with the newspaper as the start of the Mirrors music giveaway, with 12 CDs to collect including Johnny Cash, Dean Martin and James Brown among the list of music legends.

The Elvis CD featured Heartbreak Hotel, Hound Dog, Love Me Tender, Don’t Be Cruel, Lawdy Miss Clawdy, Shake Rattle and Roll, Tutti Frutti, Blue Suede Shoes, Paralysed, Reddy Teddy.

Opportunist sellers are already listing the CD on Ebay with current prices going up to £5 or $10.

All shook up™ about Date Night with The King!

(Memphis, Tenn.)— Put on your blue suede shoes and head on down for a night of movies, food and fun with a date as Lifeblood and Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. host “Date Night with the King” on Friday, April 27. The event, featuring the official unveiling of the 2007 Lifeblood/Elvis images series, will be held at the Rose Theatre at the University of Memphis and begins at 5:30 p.m. Those who attend will enjoy hot hors d’oeuvres and will receive exclusive items featuring this year’s Elvis images. Attendees will also enjoy a screening of the Elvis classic, Jailhouse Rock ™.

For the past four years, Elvis Presley Enterprises has partnered with Lifeblood by providing art to be used on thank-you items given to blood donors. This year’s images are taken from four of Elvis’ movies, Jailhouse Rock ™, King Creole ™, That’s the Way It Is ™ and Change of Habit ™. The original images are donated to Lifeblood by Elvis Presley Enterprises. Lifeblood then works with local graphic designer, Nikki Schroeder of Graffiti Graphics, Inc. who customizes the images to make them unique to Lifeblood.

Who: Lifeblood donors and fans of Elvis
What: Date Night with “The King”
Where: Rose Theatre, University of Memphis
When: Friday, April 27 at 5:30 p.m. ; program starts at 6:30
Why: The official unveiling of the new Lifeblood & Elvis Presley Enterprises 2007 Elvis Image
Series
How: Call 901.529.6383 to RSVP*

* Those who attend are invited to bring their “hunka’ hunka’ burning” loves. Complimentary parking will be available in the Zach Curlin parking garage, adjacent to the Rose Theatre building. Attendees are asked to RSVP to “Date Night with The King” by calling 901.529.6383 or visiting www.lifeblood.org

Rarely seen relics from America's top collections.

Likely a tie in with our following news item this is an impressive collection of personal Elvis memorabilia including The King's third grade report card (opposite).

Other items include Elvis and Priscilla's divorce document, Elvis' dental records and his karate certificates

2007/04/24 Sanja Meegin - www.elvisinfonet.com / www.epgold.com

True Stories of Elvis and His Police Buddies" book delayed yet again.

Originally due out in August 2006 publication of this book has again been delayed.

Tentative release date is now late May 2007 - this is the seventh time the book has been delayed.

2007/04/24 ElvisBookResearch / www.epgold.com

Elvis Fan Appointed As England Cricket Coach.

Following the announcement that England cricket coach Duncan Fletcher was stepping down an Elvis fan has been appointed in his place.

Sussex Coach and now the new England cricket coach Peter Moores has revealed a passion for singing Elvis numbers and will be joining several other Elvis fans already on the team including bowler Freddie Flintoff.

Let's have a bit of Elvis music to liven up the cricket. It's Over maybe?

EPE, together with DeAgostini publishers, will be launching a weekly magazine called ELVIS – The Official Collector’s Edition, which will consist of 28 pages (large format, full colour) in which the Presley career will be highlighted.

As “extra’s” there will be artefacts, mini-posters (reproductions of legendary concert posters and the like), while those that subscribe will be able to buy ‘binders’ and a ‘collectors box’.

http://www.deagostini.co.uk/elvis/artefacts.htm
http://www.deagostini.co.uk/elvis/artefacts.htm

Elvis’ Former Home Wins Award.

Uptown Square in Memphis, once the Lauderdale Courts housing project, where Elvis lived in his formative years, is one of the winners of a NAHB (National Association of Home Builders) Pillars of the Industry Award.

The award was for the Best Repositioning/Conversion of a Multifamily Asset – A title which does not roll off the tongue in a hurry.

A run down area in recent years, the area has now been transformed, with new apartments featuring built in wardrobes, full size washer dryers and free wireless internet access - a huge advance from the humble beginnings Elvis had there.

Elvis Ring In Sports Auction.

A fire opal ring, which Elvis gave to Priscilla, is one of the lots in the upcoming Grey Flannel Auction on May 16.

As the official appraiser for the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame and Museum in Springfield, Mass, Grey Flannel would usually be associated with sports memorabilia.

This auction also includes a large collection of Chesterfield Tobacco advertisements and sports memorabilia which includes one of the earliest signed Babe Ruth baseballs dated 1919, one of Muhammed Ali’s training robes and Sean Connery’s bowtie from Dr. No.

Elvis’ ring is described as a fire opal ring given by Presley to Priscilla, then his fiancé, which we assume could mean Ginger Alden.

As reported two days ago, rumours are flying around regarding a CGI duet with Elvis and Celine Dion performing 'If I Can Dream' on the Idols give back show.

Cathi from Cathisphotos.com has sent us a little more information which she found posted on the American Idol fan forum and it is looking more likely that the rumours are true?

Message from Edanart:

Just got back from a taping for the "Idol Gives Back" concert and it was soooooo cool. I'm not a huge Celine Dion fan, but my aunt is so I took her to see the performance. Celine was pre-taping her bit because they have her singing a duet with ELVIS. It totally rocked. Of course, I was so into the Elvis guy!!!! He was hot.

They had the Elvis impersonator from the Legends show in Las Vegas singing with her and then they said he will be in the wide shots, but for the close-ups they are going to CG the real Elvis onto his face! WEIRD. We got to see a preview of it on the monitor and I think it's going to be amazing when they are done.

The Idols were all there wearing white, but they weren't all dressed the same... they were dressed in their own signature style, but just all white (including white shoes). Like Phil had a white hat on, and Chris had a white hoodie under a jacket. It looked cool. They sang back-up and walked on stage about halfway through the song.

They had people standing in for Paula, Randy and Simon. You will only see the back of their heads and it's not really them. They were not sitting up like at the judges table, they took that table out and had them just in the front row.

I can't remember the Elvis guy's name, though they said it a few times. Ray? Ryan? Something like that. ( Note: Ryan Pelton www.ryanpelton.com )

(Ryan Pelton)

He was GREAT!!! I was shocked at how much he really looked like Elvis. Of course he was lip-synching because for the event they are going to pretend it's the "real" Elvis. I can't wait to see how it looks.

Anyway, if you see the show, look for me in the audience! I was like three rows from the stage. And wait until you see Celine in her see-through shirt. YIKES. Elvis was in a cool white suit, but she had on black pants and a see-through shirt with a bolero jacket. And crazy silver and black platform shoes. She certainly has an interesting style

The Canadian singer will perform with a virtual Presley on the show. No decision is made about a CD release.

Here is a close up of the new Elvis/Harley artwork (figurine art).

However, these little gems are not for sale. Only 30 were made, and they serve as a bonus for the owners of a brand new Harley, Elvis Presley model.

At this stage, they are true collector's items, although probably noone can exclude the possibility that they will be made available to the general public at a later date, in a somewhat different form.

The first picture of the Elvis Presley Harley Davidson bicycle. Less than an hour ago, our 'worker in Memphis', sent us this picture.

The 'unveiling' of the Elvis Harley took place at the Elvis Presley Plaza across from Graceland, the ceremony was hosted by COA Jack Soden.

The Harley made its debut when 'See See Rider' played in the speakers.

The first prototype was sold for 100.000 $US.

It seems that more people are interested in the Elvis Harley than bikes are available.

EPE/Harley Davidson decided that a 'good luck lottery' would point out the 30 lucky new owners.

The Early Years.

Sony/BMG will soon release a double Cd titled The Early Years.

Some of the songs has been remastered in 2003 & 2004 and newly remastered for this release.

Here is the tracklist:

Disc: 1

1. Heartbreak Hotel
2. Just Because - 2004 DSD remaster
3. I'm Left, You're Right, She's Gone
4. Don't Be Cruel
5. Harbor Lights - 2004 DSD remaster
6. Blue Moon
7. That's All Right - New Sound Remastered
8. I Forgot To Remember To Forget - 2004
9. Trying To Get To You - 2004 DSD remaster
10. I Got A Woman
11. Too Much
12. You're A Heartbreaker - 2004 DSD

Disc: 2

1. Hound Dog - 2003 Sony Remaster
2. Baby, Let's Play House - 2004 DSD
3. When It Rains, It Really Pours - 2004
4. Blue Suede Shoes - New Sound Remastered
5. Fool, Fool, Fool
6. Good Rockin' Tonight - 2004 DSD remaster
7. I Love You Because
8. I Don't Care If The Sun Don't Shine -
9. Mystery Train - 2004 DSD remaster
10. Blue Moon Of Kentucky
11. Rip It Up
12. Tomorrow Night - 2004 DSD remaster

A new DVD from Eternal Flame Productions entitled "Elvis Has Left The Building".

This 80 minutes region free DVD features reports, mainly from the Dutch, Belgian, German and U.K. television, on the death of Elvis Presley.

Synopsis:

There is no way to describe the effect that Elvis' death had on a television audience 30 years ago.

In every country, on every network, broadcasters rearranged their schedules to carry special news programmes and documentary footage marking the end of an era.

No death of any entertainer has ever been given such a massive amount of air-time, both in the USA and around the world. It would be impossible to present to you every news bulletin from every country, but the producers of this commemorative programme have gathered together some of the most important "breaking news" items of the time which will give you a feel for the emotions which were running wild at the very moment when Elvis Presley's death was announced.

This unique time capsule will transport you back to August 1977 when fans around the world mourned the passing of the greatest entertainer of all time, when Elvis Presley left our building.

We thank those broadcasters who have generously let our production company have access to their archives. Please note that some of the material used was recorded off-air and included for historical content, as not all TV companies archive their footage, so the quality of each news report will vary. We hope that you appreciate this documentary piece of TV history.

Note: An identical DVD (+ free Bonus Cd) was quite awhile released, hope it is not taken from this unique release:

On August 16th 1977 the world was in shock. Elvis was dead.

TV and radio networks adjust their programs to cover this dramatic event.

On this DVD you can re-live the European reactions on different newsshows in the Netherlands,Belgium, Germany and the UK. All in clear picture quality and sound....

This package includes a bonus CD with recordings from dutch and english radioshows containing many reactions on Elvis'passing.

It's Over - Elvis Presley
I Remember Elvis Presley - Danny Mirror
Reactions from the public and biography
Dutch Journal
Belgium News including fan-interviews
Brandpunt with Geraldo CBS-special

Avro's Televizier Magazine (background stories)
Short Belgium News about Elvis' funeral
Dutch Journal with funeral coverage
TROS TV announcing Elvis footage boycot
TROS Aktua with CBS-funeral special
4 British TV-stations announcing Elvis is dead
Short German newsclips
Goodbye Elvis - Will Tura (Belgium singer)
Short French newsclips

Running time 90 min / Dolby Digital 2.0 / PAL / color

2007/04/22 Magazine It's Elvis Time / Note: EpGold.Com / www.epgold.com

Free in today' Sunday Mirror newspaper is a 10 track CD of Elvis hits from the 50's.

Tracklisting:

01. HEARTBREAK HOTEL
This was Elvis' debut single on RCA. The song went to No 2 in the UK in 1956 and was a US No 1 in the same
year. One of the many artists to cover it was Whitney Houston, whose mother had sung backing vocals on various
versions with Elvis.

02. HOUND DOG
Elvis' fourth UK single which went straight into the Top 10 in September 1956. Penned by the writers of Stand By
Me and Jailhouse Rock, it is widely considered to be one of the most influential songs in the history of pop music.

03. LOVE ME TENDER
This much-loved ballad was originally the theme tune to the movie. Set to the tune of Aura Lee, it reached No 11
in December 1956 in the UK. In the States it was the first time a single by the same artist took over the top spot.

04. DON'T BE CRUEL
Credits for this track also go to Otis Blackwell, a songwriter from New York who had previous smash hits with
songs such as Great Balls of Fire and Fever.

05. LAWDY MISS CLAWDY
This rock 'n' roll classic was first a hit for Lloyd Price in 1952. Elvis' cover reached No 15 in the UK in November
1957. Artists as diverse as Little Richard and Paul McCartney have covered it.

06. SHAKE, RATTLE AND ROLL
Big Joe Turner first recorded this pioneering tune, often referred to as the first rock and roll record. The
provocative lyrics were given a clean-up by the time Bill Haley and his Comets took it to the Top 10 in 1954.

07. TUTTI FRUTTI
Elvis used Little Richard's toe-tapping anthem as a B-side to Blue Suede Shoes, which he released in 1956. The
song was No 43 on magazine Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.

08. BLUE SUEDE SHOES
This was Elvis' second hit, and went in at No 9 in the UK charts in 1956. Originally a hit for Carl Perkins, this song
is one of Elvis' most celebrated cover versions.

09. PARALYZED
Another tune penned with the help of Otis Blackwell which hit No 8 in the UK in August 1957. It was never
released in the States as a single though, amid fear the title would be considered too controversial.

10 READY TEDDY Elvis sang this on his now legendary first appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show in 1956, which
was viewed by a then record-breaking 60 million people. It also featured on Little Richard's debut album which
was released a year later in 1957

It's a special called "Idol Gives Back"

The duet is called If I Can Dream and it is CELINE DION and ELVIS PRESLEY!!!!

Here's the Celine Dion forum board post:

First off ... she said it was amazing. Celine sang a song WITH Elvis called "If I Can Dream."

Much like her duet with Mr. Sinatra but using an Elvis Impersonator from Vegas for the on-stage person.

Sounds complicated ... I agree, but she said they were going to actually use the REAL Elvis's face and voice, which is why she prerecorded the performance.

The Idols do come on stage through the song doing back-up vocals. They were dressed in all white.

Celine wore all black, blazer type top with a shear/mesh type top underneath, hair down and long ... loose curls/flips here and there.

She said Celine was in perfect voice and sweet as could be, even after performing it 5 or 6 times.

This will air Wednesday the 25th.

Jerry Schilling, author of “Me and a guy named Elvis” and longtime friend of Elvis, is wrapping up a European visit.

He met with his publisher in London, and did promotion work for TCM, including a series of interviews.

Jerry will be the tv-host for the special TCM Day on August 16th.

Details soon to follow. “Me and a guy named Elvis” sold 40.000 copies so far.

Jerry: “This is beyond my expectation.

The book hasn’t been released that long, and there’s already a third print, with the UK release, the pocketbook release and Elvis Week yet to come.”

2007/04/21 www.elvismatters.be / www.epgold.com

Here is an announcement that is sure to get you all shook up and excited as an Elvis fan.

A commemorative Elvis Week publication, dedicated to Elvis and the fans that have kept this annual event going strong for the past 30 years, is in the works.

So, c'mon everybody and break out the old photo albums and jog your memory, because your pictures and captions will be needed to make this book a reality.

Over the years, you might have wondered what will be become of those scrapbooks and photos from Elvis Weeks of the past? Well, wonder no more!

Be a part of 30th Anniversary Elvis Week history by submitting your photos for a very special publication that will commemorate 30 years of Elvis Week and fan friendship.

Deadline to submit photos is May 11, 2007!

Grey Flannel Auctions reports that on May 16: Movie and Elvis fans will check in to see many sparkling items, among them:

o A fire opal ring given by Presley to Priscilla, then his fiancé;
o Clint Eastwood's jacket worn in the movie "Pink Cadillac"; and
o The bowtie worn by Sean Connery in the .007 movie "Doctor No."

Actresses Joan Collins and Linda Evans are in town this week with their tour of the play Legends, in which they co-star.

Their Memphis engagement is at the Orpheum. Separately, each came out to Graceland for a tour today.

Elvis International Shop - The Netherlands.

OPEN: Saturday & Sunday April 21 & 22, 2007 - 1300. PM - 1800 PM.

E-Mail: elvisinternational@casema.nl

The Netherlands : 0251 - 821240
Other Country's Dial : 00 - 31 - 251 - 821240

2007/04/20 ElvisInternational / www.epgold.com

Elvis Shoes Now In Retail Stores Nationwide.

Bakers Stores one of the first major chains to test the new shoe line from PSDI USA.

Elvis Shoes are making a lasting impression across the nation at Bakers Shoes, one of the first major chains to test the line, produced by PSDI USA. The shoe – the Canvas King™ – is available in Bakers Shoes stores and its Wild Pair stores, in locations such as Lynnhaven Mall, Virginia Beach, VA; Woodland Hills, Tulsa, OK; Hamilton Place, Chattanooga, TN; Chesterfield Mall, St Louis, MO; and Glendale Galleria, Glendale, CA.

Bakers Shoes has had tremendous success in the 10 test locations nationwide where they have sold the Canvas Kings. “Bakers will begin to implement the Elvis line into some of its other 200 locations nationwide,” said buyer Chris Lane. They are also looking to possibly sell the shoes online through www.bakersshoes.com

Bakers Shoes is not the only trend spotters this season. Shoe City, in Baltimore, Md., Washington D.C., and Richmond and Norfolk, VA, have picked up the Canvas Kings and will begin to sell multiple colors by the end of March. The line has also been added by other boutiques throughout the U.S, including: Image in New York City; Littles in Pittsburgh; Love my Shoes, in Long Island; Via Moda in Miami; Silver Rose in New York; and Shoe Parlor in Denver.

O Koo Ran in Big Bear, CA, sold out of all of its Canvas Kings in just two weeks. Store Manager Debra Klouzer said, “That was a quick turn around for a small store like ours. The rock-and-roll style and the pattern of the shoes are what I think has made them such a hit with our customers.”

Although no international distribution contracts have been signed yet, the shoes garnered high levels of interest during the 2007 tradeshow circuit from countries ranging from Mexico to Russia. Marketing Director Melissa Diner noted, “The Canvas Kings have proven to be a strong crossover shoe for PSDI USA’s comprehensive clientele list. The current sales information has forecast the level of interest in the line, which will allow us to plan accordingly for future expansion and product development of Elvis Shoes.” A new design deal has been made between PSDI USA and Alain Mirran Studio of Paris to design the entire 2007/2008 Elvis Shoe collection.

ELVIS SHOES are produced by PSDI USA, founded in 2001 by French native Philip Chemla, a specialist in apparel and footwear sourcing and supply, who has accumulated over 17 years expertise both in his native France and here in the United States. After working with companies such as Ross, TJ Maxx, and Hale Bob in the U.S., Philip formed a strong relationship with Christian Audigier, founder of Von Dutch Originals, Ed Hardy and most recently his signature line, Christian Audigier. This bond structured PSDI USA to create footwear distribution channels in over 15 countries worldwide and accumulate over $10 million in gross sales in their first year in business. Their elite positioning within both the US market and abroad has put them in prime position to begin the production, selling and marketing of Elvis shoes in 2007. For more information on PSDI USA visit www.psdiusa.net