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20 photos that were recently found by Madison Square Garden photographer George Kalinsky are now on display for the first time in public as part of an exhibit called "Elvis Jumpsuits: All Access" in the lobby of the Sincerely Elvis Museum at Graceland Plaza.

Kalinsky himself was on site at Graceland to cut the ribbon to the exhibit.

Elvis cover story in June issue of "Faces - People, Places and Culture" magazine.

The June issue of 'Faces - People, Places and Culture' magazine. The magazine is geared toward younger readers, but this issue is something that Elvis fans might like to have as a keepsake, especially newer fans. The entire issue is about Elvis and things related to Elvis. The front cover shows a picture of Elvis in his Jailhouse Rock outfit, and the captions read 'All Shook Up, how his music changed the world' and then it says 'Elvis, king of the world'.

The magazine is about 50 pages in length, lots of great articles and photos. There is a cute photo of Elvis with Gladys and Vernon, taken when Elvis was a little boy (about 1938) , and a photo from when he was on the Ed Sullivan show. The magazine interviewed 12 year old Will Flaherty, who is an ETA. (page 36 and 37) Don was also interviewed for the magazine, his interview is on pages 33 - 35, with a small photo of him on page 34.

The 50 page magazine shows how a poor boy from Mississippi went on the become the greatest entertainer in the world.

If you are interested, you can call and order the May/June Elvis Issue of 'Faces' by calling: 1-800-821-0115 They do sell outside the United States.

The Tupelo Elvis Festival will take place June 6, 7th and 8th.

Some of the events planned include the Second Annual Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Competition, Elvis Festival Parade, Miss Elvis Festival Pageant, Sunday Gospel Concert, Elvis Look-A-Like Pet Parade,

Elvis Festival Carnival Midway, Running With The King 5K, and XBOX 360 Guitar Hero III Tournament.

Some of the musical highlights include Ronnie McDowell, country singer Jo Dee Messina, Shawn Klush, The Sweet Inspirations and DJ Fontana.

2008/05/31 www.elvisunlimited.com / www.epgold.com

Recently, a so-called collector has approached fans and fanclubs around the world in an attempt to sell the so-called “original Aloha belt”.

The letter of authenticity states that Elvis threw the belt in the audience, where it was caught by Jack Lord’s daughter. The asking price is 125.000 $US.

Apart from the fact that Jack Lord did not even have a daughter, Elvismatters submitted the pictures to the team of Butch Polston, who acquired the original patterns for Elvis’s belts and jump suits. This is their reaction… so buyer beware!

Hi Peter,

Thanks for asking. This is a fake. Butch made it several years ago for Joe Battig who said he wanted to display it in a resturant. He lied to Butch, and made a fake letter to go with the belt and tried to sell it as the real thing. Butch and Kim saw it at a store in Las Vegas that sells memorabilia, and told them it was a fake.

Supposedly, the shop took it down. It showed up on eBay about a week ago. Butch took notes from his conversation with this guy. He asked about Jack Lord's family. You can tell by looking at the picture a few things that are certainly wrong.

1. The hooking device on the back of the belt if Butch's own design. Elvis' did not have two loops that would be visable. It had one loop and it was sewn on the the end of the belt.

2. The red stones on the belt would be flat. The big rounded dome is what we use, because the flat "buff top" stones aren't available anymore.

3. The eagles on the belt aren't right. These are ones that Butch had made, and we hold the copyright on.

4. A leather belt wouldn't look that white after 35 years. The studs and chains would be tarnishing too.

The letter says "Elvis took off his belt and gave it to my daughter." Jack Lord never had a daughter, or this belt. So on the eBay auction, they were forced to take the belt off the website because someone told him Jack Lord didn't have a daughter in the question and answer section.

Also, Bill Belew only had Gene make 2 Aloha suits. There were 4 of this style belt made for Elvis. One was thrown at the Hawaii concert, one he wore with the suit until it fell apart, a third was given to Ed Parker, and the fourth was made to be worn with the Embroidered Eagle suit.

We've gotten a lot of questions about this belt recently. If you could, pass some of this information along. It makes Butch crazy when people try to pass his belts off as the originals. It's flattering, but it's not why we're in business. You know how honest Butch is! Thank you for asking about the belt.

Take care,

Virginia

Elvis Unlimited has learned that after Hugh's accident, he was making great progress.

But then had a mild heart attack which caused no damage to his heart but he is now battling Pneumonia and has a tube in his throat so he really can't communicate yet.

Please pray that his lungs clear up so the tube can be removed.

Markus Henfling in Germany is working on a very successful weekend with Larry Geller.

Larry will be the special guest of top-collector Markus Henfling, and invites everybody to attend their first Elvis Weekend in Bischofsgrün.

Larry will talk about Elvis, his new books and projects, and will answer any question you may have. Although it’s still 5 months from now, tickets for the Elvis weekend (Nov 7-9) are selling very well.

If you’re interested, be sure to contact Markus by clicking the link below. Later on, Larry visits Denmark and Belgium.

"The Elvis Encyclopedia" by author Adam Victor.
420 pages.

Release date: October 18, 2008 by Gerald Duckworth & Co Ltd.

Synopsis:

"More than thirty years after his death, Elvis Presley remains indelibly etched into the popular psyche. As the Elvis of myth has become synonymous with Elvis the man, the subject of countless books, articles and songs, it has become increasingly hard to discern who Elvis really was. By combining obsessive research with absorbing writing, Adam Victor sifts through the competing versions of events throughout Elvis' life and traces a young man's path to immortality.

"The Elvis Encyclopedia" was created to help bring order to the massive amount of material written about Elvis Presley. In doing so, it stands as the most comprehensive book about his extraordinary life and legacy ever published. It is also a visual compendium of Elvis' life, offering hundreds of photographs, ranging from never-before-seen private moments to the extraordinary iconic images the world has come to love.

With this definitive one-stop resource, fans and scholars finally have easy access to all of the information on Elvis' life and times, testing what is real against legend. Complete with cross-referencing and a comprehensive bibliography, "The Elvis Encyclopedia" surpasses everything that has come before it.

It is a true testament to the legend that is Elvis Presley."

The Japanese Elvis World site mentions a possible tracklisting for the upcoming 40th Anniversary box set of the "'68 Comeback Special".

The set appears to come as a "special black leather luxury" package with a 36 page booklet filled with rare photographs" and 103 tracks on four discs.

According to The Man And His Music magazine there is no unreleased material on this set.

The set should be due August 16, 2008 according to Amazon Japan.

The discs could contain:

Sit Down Show One - June 27th. 6 pm;
Sit Down Show Two - June 27th. 8 pm;
Dressing Room Rehearsal - 24 June;
Stand Up Show One - June 29th. 6 pm;
Stand Up Show Two - June 29th 8 pm;
Production Numbers.

For details on the set and tracklisting go to the Japanese site Japanese site (CD News) and try to translate the page with tools like Google.

Elvis International Shop - The Netherlands.

OPEN: Saturday & Sunday May 31 & June 01, 2008 - 1300. PM - 1800 PM.

E-Mail: elvisinternational@casema.nl

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

2008/05/30 ElvisInternational / www.epgold.com

This incredible 2-disc collector's edition DVD offers 75 minutes of stunning footage of Graceland. Watch the story of Elvis' life at Graceland and learn about his amazing career.

The new DVD features photos from the Graceland archives, home movies plus almost 90 minutes of bonus features and hundreds of photographs and documents, some of them never before seen.

Release date USA: May, 2008
Region code: 1

The "Straight Arrow" label released his last CD entitled "ROYAL GAMBIT IN RICHFIELD."

The audio-quality of the recording is really stunning, especially considering the fact that it was taped from the audience in a large stadium. Producers were able to obtain an ORIGINAL TAPE recorded by the same person that taped the Johnson City and Orlando 1977 concerts released by STRAIGHT ARROW in 2006 as "TENNESSEE STARLIGHT" and "GOING BACK IN TIME", respectively.

Among the Richfield highlights are powerful performances of "And I Love You So", "America", "Hurt", "Heartbreak Hotel" and especially "How Great Thou Art,” performed with absolute show-stopping brilliance. It is followed by an always-welcome, return-to-the roots medley of "Mystery Train / Tiger Man."

Straight Arrow has seen fit to include a deluxe, full-colour, 16-page booklet with approximately 30 photos from the actual show, taken by four different photographers. Once again, we are pleased to announce that the sleeve notes were written by a fan who was happy to be there and is finally sharing his precious memories of the occasion with us.

The producers note that this concert was previously released from a substandard source, entitled "FAIRY TALES" (Chips label, 1994). The sound of the old CD was markedly inferior and also incomplete, running for just 74 minutes. To the show's credit, it has long ranked on the "Top 40" import chart as voted on by fans. Now a superior version can rightly take its place.

In closing, "Straight Arrow" team would like to thank all of you for the success of our label's previous release, "ROCK BACK THE CLOCK" 2-CD set. As a result of this surge of interest, four new Elvis concert CDs are planned for 2008. We hope that you will enjoy the first of them - our springtime release: "ROYAL GAMBIT IN RICHFIELD."

Tracks:

01. Also Sprach Zarathustra (Theme from "2001 A Space Odyssey") - 02. Opening Vamp / C. C. Rider - 03. I Got A Woman / Amen (medley) - 04. Love Me - 05. Fairytale - 06. You Gave Me A Mountain - 07. Jailhouse Rock - 08. All Shook Up - 09. (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear / Don't Be Cruel (medley) - 10. And I Love You So - 11. Little Darlin' (excerpt / intro only) - 12. Fever - 13. America The Beautiful - 14. Polk Salad Annie - 15. Band Introductions - 16. Early Mornin' Rain - 17. What'd I Say - 18. Johnny B. Goode - 19. Drum Solo (by Ronnie Tutt) - 20. Bass Solo (Blues - by Jerry Scheff) - 21. Piano Solo (by Tony Brown) - 22. Electric Piano Solo (by David Briggs) - 23. Love Letters - 24. School Day - 25. Hurt (with last part reprise) - 26. Hound Dog - 27. Danny Boy (by Sherrill Nielsen) - 28. Walk With Me (by Sherrill Nielsen) - 29. Heartbreak Hotel - 30. How Great Thou Art - 31. Mystery Train / Tiger Man (medley) - 32. Can't Help Falling In Love - 33. Closing Vamp & Announcements.

Click here to download the new Elvis Week brochure and print from your computer.

Also, be sure to visit ElvisWeek.com for the latest updates on Elvis Week 2008.

Jacko to wipe out Neverland loan with Elvis-style comeback in Vegas.

London, Michael Jackson can get rid of the crippling loan on his Neverland Ranch home by performing an Elvis Presley-style comeback in Las Vegas.

Jackson prevented a foreclosure sale on his sprawling Santa Barbara ranch earlier this month when New York-based private equity group Colony Capital LLC agreed to take over his debt on the property.

The investment company that bought the singer's massive 12.5 million pounds loan on his crumbling, 2,500-acre estate also owns the Hilton Hotel in Sin City, where Elvis re-launched his stage career in 1969.

Now bosses of the company want Jackson to revive his own live act on the 40th anniversary of The King's return next year.

"It is a wonderful coincidence that the company owns the Hilton, whose fortunes would certainly be boosted dramatically if Michael Jackson becomes the 'house star' for a period," The Daily Star quoted a source at Colony as saying.

"Everyone would be a winner...and it would be a very dignified way for Mr Jackson to not only re-establish his career but also reclaim his property," the source added.

A source close to the singer said: "He thinks it's a fantastic idea."

2008/05/29 Asian News International / www.epgold.com

To commemorate the 40th birthday of the '68 Comeback Special', this gold record will be released.

The frame measures 40x50cm contains a gold 45rpm vinyl single of 'If I Can Dream', the song from the memorable finale of the show.

The pictures are from Elvis in his legendary white suit and a black/white from the movie Jailhouse Rock.

Elvis Presley - Stand By Me: Dvd The Gospel Music Of Elvis Presley (Diamond Edition)

This is the package of the "Inspirational Memories" package that EPE will release in cooperation with Collectible Elvis Tins August 2008. The set comes with a nine track CD and five track DVD and various pieces of memorabilia like postcards, a candle and small booklet.

Tracklisting CD:

01. You’ll Never Walk Alone
02. Who Am I?
03. Let Us Pray
04. (There’ll Be) Peace in the Valley
05. We Call on Him
06. I Believe
07. It Is No Secret (What God Can Do)
08. Sing You Children
09. Take My Hand, Precious Lord

DVD

From Aloha Hawaii:

• You Gave Me a Mountain

From´68 Comeback Special:

• Where Could I Go but to the Lord
• Up Above My Head
• Saved

The DVD also includes a stunning video photo montage set to music according to the information available.

2008/05/29 Various - www.elvisnews.com / www.epgold.com

In this interview, EER's very own Joe Krein talks with Dick Grob who served as Elvis' personal bodyguard and Chief of Security. After Elvis' death, he remained with the estate for a time as Director of Security, working directly for Elvis' father, Vernon Presley.

Here, Grob tells about the death of Elvis and the events surrounding the task of bringing Elvis home to Graceland for the very last time.

PLUS! After this, we will be airing a new interview with Nancy Rooks who tells a different story about bringing Elvis home.....who's memory is right? YOU decide!

Only on Elvis Express Radio (www.elvis-express.com )June 6th..............Don't Miss It!

Exclusive photo of Elvis Unlimited's good friend, James Burton at the premiere party of the new independent film, Crazy based on the life story of Hank Garland.

Legendary guitarist James Burton playing guitar at the premiere party for the film, Crazy.

When you bring your kids to Graceland, be sure to stop by the Guest Services desk and pick up a Children's Activity Book.

The book offers children a variety of content to keep them entertained during their Graceland tour while teaching them a few fun things about Elvis.

It includes Elvis coloring pages, a word search, Elvis trivia and an artifact hunt.

2008/05/29 www.elvis.com / www.epgold.com

Elvis - Greatest Hits CD - Steel Box Collection

On August 2, Sony BMG will release Elvis - Greatest Hits CD - Steel Box Collection as part of a series including other artists. The CD comes in a stylish 'steel' case.

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

Also as previously announced, to celebrate the 40th anniversary Sony BMG will release the Complete ’68 Comeback Special (also) on August 2, 2008, box set a containing 4 CDs in 'mini jackets' that features the whole story from the rehearsals to the finished show, outtakes and rarely heard gems, packaged in both deluxe and standard versions.

Elvis Gold - The Greatest Hits - Elvis Gold Tin Sets for October.

In October Sony BMG will release two 'Gold Tin Sets', the three CD set titled, Elvis Gold - The Greatest Hits with CDs, 'Rock', 'Movies' and 'Love' and the previously available Elvis Christmas Peace but again as a deluxe tin set. In November they will follow with a as yet undisclosed release.

Elvis Gold - The Greatest Hits Tin Box Set - 88697282972

CD1 - Rock

1) Don’t Be Cruel
2) Hound Dog
3) Blue Suede Shoes
4) Heartbreak Hotel
5) Jailhouse Rock
6) A Big Hunk O’ Love
7) Hard Headed Woman (from the Hal Wallis Production 'King Creole'
8) I Need Your Love Tonight
9) Too Much
10) All Shook Up
11) Got A Lot O’ Livin’ To Do
12) Party
13) Mean Woman Blues
14) Dixieland Rock

CD2 - Movies

1) Loving You
2) King Creole
3) G.I. Blues
4) Flaming Star
5) Blue Hawaii
6) Follow That Dream
7) Girls, Girls, Girls
8) Fun In Acapulco
9) Viva Las Vegas
10) Kissin’ Cousins
11) Girl Happy
12) Frankie And Johnny
13) Double Trouble
14) Clambake

CD3 - Love

1) Love Me Tender (From the 20th Century Fox Production 'Love Me Tender')
2) It’s Now Or Never
3) Are You Lonesome Tonight?
4) Don't
5) Can't Help Falling In Love
6) Love Letters
7) I Want You, I Need You, I Love You
8) That's When Your Heartaches Begin
9) True Love
10) Young And Beautiful
11) Doin' The Best I Can
12) Something Blue
13) Just Pretend
14) It's Impossible

Christmas Peace - Elvis Presley 2 CD

CD 1: Blue Christmas - Here Comes Santa Claus - White Christmas - Santa Bring My Baby Back - I'll Be Home For Christmas - Santa Claus Is Back In Town - O Little Town Of Bethlehem - Silent Night - If Everyday Was Like Christmas - It Won't Seem Like Christmas Without You - If I Get Home On Christmas Day - Holy Leaves And Christmas Trees - Winter Wonderland - Merry Christmas Baby - The First Noel - The Wonderful World Of Christmas - Silver Bells - I'll Be Home On Christmas Day - It Won't Seem Like Christmas -The First Noel

CD 2: Peace In The Valley - I Believe - It Is No Secret - His Hand In Mine - In My Fathers House - Known Only To Him - Mansion Over The Hilltop - Crying In The Chapel - How Great Thou Art - In The Garden - Where No One Stands Alone - Somebody Bigger Than You And I - Without Him - We Call On Him - Only Believe - Amazing Grace - An Evening Prayer - He Touched Me - He Is My Everything - If That Isn't Love

Producers David Permut and Steve Binder have acquired screen rights to Alanna Nash's 2003 book "The Colonel: The Extraordinary Story of Colonel Tom Parker and Elvis Presley." Permut and Binder will develop a feature titled "The Colonel" based on the book about the man with shadowy origins who reinvented himself as the Svengali behind the world's most famous entertainer.

Parker started his showbiz career as a hustler on the carnival circuit before promoting Minnie Pearl and Eddy Arnold. Parker built Presley into a global music and film star -- and took 50% of the spoils.

Nash dug deeply into Parker's origins in the expose. While Parker always claimed to be American, Nash uncovered a past life in the Netherlands that included his possible involvement in the bludgeoning death of a female acquaintance. Though that murder remains unsolved, Permut said the event may factor into the script because it's one explanation of why Parker left abruptly for America and rarely ventured outside the U.S. Presley famously never went on a European tour because Parker didn't want to go there.

Permut said he and Binder (who produced Presley's 1968 comeback TV special) set up the project after hiring a writer and director. Steve Longi will be co-producer.

“Baby Let’s Play House” Re-Mix CD Single Available at Graceland and Shopelvis.com May 27th , Available on iTunes June 3.

Recognized worldwide as one of the most influential figures in music and pop culture, Elvis Presley is on the verge of another career milestone 30 years after his death with the international success of his new remix “Baby Let’s Play House.”

Remixed by the progressive Italian DJ Spankox, Elvis’ classic “Baby Let’s Play House”, will be released digitally by SONY BMG Music Entertainment as a single on June 3rd A special limited edition CD single of the re-mix will be available exclusively at Elvis Presley’s Graceland in Memphis and online at shopelvis.com.

This is the third Elvis Presley re-mix to be commercially released by SONY BMG in cooperation with Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. following the smash hits “A Little Less Conversation” (JXL remix) in 2002 and “Rubberneckin'” (Paul Oakenfold remix) in 2003.

This special edition of the LOVING YOU 16 track Cd from the Dutch Elvis For Everyone fan club contains mainly the film versions from the movie Loving You.

These versions are completely different as the regular releases.

As bonus material a couple of masters from Loving You, movie versions from Jailhouse Rock and a radio report from 1957, etcetera.

Tracklisting:

Loving You (Opening)
Party (Movie Version)
Teddy Bear (Original Master)
Loving You #2 (Movie Version)
Hot Dog (Movie Version)
Road Medley (From movie)
Got A Lot Of Livin' To Do (Original Master)
Have I Told You Lately That i Love You (Original Master)
Old Shep (Alternate Take)
Don't Leave Me Now#1 (Movie Version)
Don't Leave Me Now #2 (Movie Version)
Jailhouse Rock (Movie Version)
Blueberry Hill (Original Master)
Young And Beautiful (Movie Version)
Elvis Shakes His Pelvis In Canada (Radio report from April 2, 1957)
Loving You #3 (Movie version)

This is a limited Edition release (only 500 copies)

200/05/27 www.elvismagazine.eu / www.epgold.com

The figurines McFarlane creates are enjoyed by many fans. The new figurine, number seven, available is the "Elvis Gospel".

From the press-release:

McFarlane's seventh Elvis Presley figure, Elvis Gospel has been released. Elvis Gospel recreates one of the seminal moments in Elvis' amazing career.

Stunningly detailed in his iconic white suit, The King appears as he did in the '68 Comeback Special finale. Articulated at the neck, shoulders, wrists and waist, this remarkable 6.5" resin Elvis figure stands on a 6" wide by 3" deep base. If you love Elvis, you'll worship this!

Website builder Scott Blakes hobby is making portraits out of barcodes.

In his collection, you can find a version of Elvis. Nice detail: all the used barcodes are taken from Elvis products.

2008/05/26 Scott Blake - www.elvismatters.be / www.epgold.com

EpGold columnist Iván Fructuoso reviewed the FTD 2 Cd Classic Edition from "That's The The Way It Is" .

Tickets go on sale June 6 at malco.com for "Elvis Film Fest 5," set for Aug. 12 at Malco's Studio on the Square in Memphis.

The annual festival gives fans a chance to experience The King on the big screen in a movie theater, as Elvis-lovers would have done when the films first were released.

This year's schedule of movies includes Elvis as boxer Danny Fisher in "King Creole" (1958), a Harold Robbins adaptation directed by Michael Curtiz ("Casablanca"); Elvis as soldier Tulsa McLean in "G.I. Blues" (1960); Elvis as surfing tour guide Chad Gates in "Blue Hawaii" (1961); Elvis as fisherman Ross Carpenter in "Girls! Girls! Girls!" (1962), which co-stars former Memphian Stella Stevens; and Elvis as helicopter pilot Rick Richards in "Paradise, Hawaiian Style" (1966), which co-stars current Memphian Suzanna Leigh.

The movies screen -- sometimes in competition against one another -- from 9:30 a.m. until noon.

Admission is $5 per film, with all ticket proceeds going to support the Todd Morgan Sound Fuzion Performance Enrichment Fund at the University of Memphis.

Sound Fuzion is a touring ensemble of vocalists and instrumentalists that performs as part of the concert season of the Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music.

2008/05/25 John Beifuss, Commercial Appeal - www.elvisinfonet.com / www.epgold.com

Now more images of Elvis wearing this hat can be seen on Julien's auction website

Elvis' sailors hat, seen in the movie Girls! Girls! Girls! is being auctioned for the Music Rising Charity in New York on May 31st. Elvis often wore this hat off set too, which was how he lost it apparently, when you read the auction decription below.

Also included are several Elvis documents and an Elvis scarf.

The lots can be viewed online and this well-known Elvis item and would be quite a catch for a collector, with it's price estimated at only $2,000 - $3,000.

Item # 247 - Dorfman Pacific Company nautical hat, navy blue with gold thread patch, size X-Large. Accompanied by two black and white photographs showing Elvis in this hat. In 1962 Elvis visited Kalama, Washington on his way to Seattle to film "It Happened At the World's Fair" (MGM, 1963). Presley stayed at the Columbia Inn Restaurant and was photographed in this cap. When he left his hotel room this hat was left behind.

If you missed Rick Stanley's riveting one-of-a-kind life story, you can now hear it online. Having grown up at Graceland and serving as Personal Assistant to his stepbrother (Elvis Presley), Rick's recollections are fun and thought-provoking.

All Audio Downloads at www.bellroad.org are offered free-of-charge as a service to our community.

31st Anniversary Main Event Concert in Memphis - Elvis: From Broadway to Memphis with the Memphis Symphony Orchestra.

An all new, never-before-seen show!

Enjoy a sophisticated and fun celebration of Elvis music with Leah Hocking, from the Broadway cast of All Shook Up, and Austin Miller, television and Broadway star. The show will also star Elvis Presley, via video, accompanied by live music on stage during some special segments of the show. All will be accompanied by the Memphis Symphony Orchestra. Included in the exciting show will be Elvis fan favourites The Dempseys and lots of surprises.

There will be two shows on August 16, 2008 at the Cannon Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Memphis. The matinee will begin at 2:00 p.m. and the evening show will begin at 8:00 p.m.

Tickets to the matinee event are $70.00, $50.00 and $30.00. Tickets to the evening show are $125.00, $85.00, $65.00 and $45.00.

A special Elvis: From Broadway to Memphis package will be offered during the evening show for $125.00. The package includes access to the rehearsal of the Elvis: From Broadway to Memphis concert on August 15, a seat in the orchestra pit section, a reception during intermission of the show with light hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar, a complimentary Elvis Insiders membership or renewal, a special collectible lanyard from the event and two Elvis champagne flutes. Tickets are now on sale through Ticketmaster

The Elvis: From Broadway to Memphis Show will feature: Elvis Presley......This first-ever exciting production will also include a state-of-the-art, video-projected Elvis incorporated into some of the segments. An assortment of his finest performances that exist on film will present the perfect opportunity to hear both Elvis with the orchestra and with the other performers. You have never seen Elvis celebrated like this before and it offers a special night of Elvis-themed entertainment you are sure to never forget.

Leah Hocking........Leah starred in the Broadway production of All Shook Up playing the role of Miss Sandra. Her Broadway credits also include Mamma Mia, Hairspray, Dance of the Vampires, The Wild Party, Jekyll and Hyde, Grease and Guys and Dolls. She made her New York City Opera debut last spring as Cleo in The Most Happy Fella. In addition, she as appeared in various off Broadway and regional theater productions. She can be heard on original cast recordings from The Thing About Men, The Wild Party, Jekyll and Hyde and All Shook Up.

Austin Miller.........Austin is probably most recognized from competing on NBC’s reality show Grease: You’re the One That I Want. Most recently, Austin starred as Adam in the Broadway bound Trip of Love in Osaka, Japan, headed for New York in the fall of 2008. His television credits include Days of Our Lives and MadTV. He has also been part of national tours of Hairspray, Smokey Joe’s Café, Victor/Victoria, and Grease.

Miriam Burns.........Ms. Burns is one of the cover conductors on staff of the New York Philharmonic as a result of an audition by-invitation-only. Ms. Burns is also the Music Director/Conductor of the Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra, the Orchestra of the Redeemer in New York City and formerly also Music Director of the Lawton Philharmonic and the C.W. Post Summer Music Festival. Equally experienced on operatic stages, Ms. Burns conducts the opera productions during the summers at the MasterWorks Festival and was Associate Music Director of the Bronx Opera Company.

The Memphis Symphony Orchestra.......Today more than 850 musicians, staff and volunteers in the Memphis Symphony Orchestra, the Memphis Symphony Chorus, the four orchestras within the Memphis Youth Symphony and the Memphis Symphony League present symphonic music to radio, television and live audiences of more than half a million people annually.

The Dempseys ........The Dempseys, a unique musical trio, are known for their brand of high octane rockabilly music and their much talked about live show. The band’s energetic live performances are unlike any show in the current popular music scene and have been referred to by the Rockabilly Hall of Fame as “the most entertaining rockabilly show on the planet.” The group emphasizes “entertainment” including bass fiddle stunts, instrument swapping, a flaming trumpet and a good - humoured repertoire.

Shawn Klush.......Shawn is the winner of the 2007 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest. Born and raised in the small coal-mining town of Pittston, Pennsylvania , Shawn's love for music led him to begin imitating his musical idol, Elvis. While Shawn loves performing Elvis on stage, he says he is first and foremost an Elvis fan.

Memphis Convention and Visitors Bureau Features Elvis on New Memphis Advertising Campaign.

Elvis can be seen in the new advertising campaign for the Memphis Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Using footage and the theme from Elvis's 1968 television special, it invites people to 'Plan Your Comeback to Memphis.' To see the commercial spot, please visit the Elvis.com homepage and 'click to play.'

This new REMIX album from DJ SPANKOX will be released as a deluxe edition and as a premier it will be presented by DJ SPANKOX personally at the event "The king Hits In Concert" May 25, 2008 Eindhoven - The Netherlands.

It's the first time the complete album will be shown live to the public including videoclips and all the sound/light effects.
With DJ Spankox May 25 2008 will be one of the biggest Elvis events of the year in the Netherlands.

-DJ and his wife Karen FONTANA

-ED BONJA

-JOSEPH PIRZADA (Memphis Recording Service)

-DJ SPANKOX

-RENE SHUMAN & ANGEL-EYE (Dutch R&R singers)

-A R&R LIVE BAND

PRE-SHOW: with the 19 year old Priscilla and Mark Elbers (both from the Netherlands)

TICKETS: 22,50 EURO at the hall DE EFFENAAR - EINDHOVEN , The Netherlands 13.00 P.M

OPEN : 15.00 UUR for the ELVIS EXPO / Pre-Program: 17.30 P.M and The CONCERT: at 19.00 P.M

The Elvis Expo is an Elvis meeting with many merchandise stands (All Elvis!), but also a stand with unique Elvis paintings and a stand with loads and loads of rare and hard to find pressings on vinyl.

And of course a meet & greet guests from the USA, Italy, Australia, Germany and the Netherlands.
A unique happening!!!

SEE ALSO OUR ENGLISH WEBSITE FOR THIS EVENT: ELVIS THE KING - HITS IN CONCERT

New Remix of Elvis Presley's Baby Let's Play House to be Released by Sony BMG.

Remixed by Italian DJ SPANKOX , Single Has Already Topped European Charts.

Recognized worldwide as one of the most influential figures in music and pop culture, Elvis Presley is again on the verge of another career milestone 30 years after his death.

Elvis’ classic “Baby Let’s Play House”, re-mixed by progressive DJ Agostino Spankox, will be released by SONY BMG Music Entertainment as a new re-mix single on May 27th of May and will be available for purchase via digital download. A special limited edition CD single of the re-mix will be available exclusively at Elvis Presley’s Graceland in Memphis and online at shopelvis.com.

This is only the third re-mix SONY BMG has released in cooperation with Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. following the smash hits “A Little Less Conversation” (JXL remix) in 2002 and “Rubberneckin'” (Paul Oakenfold remix) in 2003.

“Anytime Elvis' master recordings are altered, we take a special interest to make sure the new sound is the right sound. Elvis was a pioneer who broke the mold and barriers with his music, this remix does just that with a fresh approach to an Elvis classic,” said Jack Soden, CEO of Elvis Presley Enterprises.

“Baby Let’s Play House” was originally recorded by Elvis in April of 1955 at Sun Studio in Memphis. Music historians consider this single as one of the defining moments of Elvis' time with Sun before signing with the RCA label. “Elvis has a long history of inspiring creativity in other musicians and artists; this new remix is a great example of his influence on today’s music. When you listen to the re-mix, the essence of the original recording is still there, but the contemporary production values and the blazing guitars give it a whole new sound,” said Tony Yoken, Format Manager and DJ of SIRIUS Elvis Radio.

Well known Italian DJ Agostino Spankox first remixed the track in 2007 over 50 years after it was first recorded by Elvis. “I fell in love with this song, mostly because of Elvis’ superior voice and the song’s title, not really thinking about the true meaning behind the lyrics, but rather how the title “Baby Let’s Play House” relates to the music genre I’ve play as DJ, house music,” said Spankox.

Following its release in Europe, the “Baby Let’s Play House” remix shot up the single sales charts to #1 in Italy for 7 consecutive weeks in addition to 8 weeks in the top spot of the Italian iTunes sales chart.

On the heels of the overseas success of Elvis Presley's “Baby Let’s Play House” remix, SONY BMG will release the song to all digital service providers in the United State for a May 27 release date. A music video of the remixed track will also be available for digital download and purchase. The contemporary music video creatively utilizes archival footage of Elvis singing the classic tune from an April 1956 Dorsey Brothers Stage Show performance.

Known for his sometimes controversial on-stage moves, Elvis once said in an interview, “Some people tap their feet, some people snap their fingers, and some people sway back and forth. I just sorta do ‘em all together.” The music video continues in the controversial vein and this latest re-mix of “Baby Let’s Play House,” already popular in dance clubs across Europe is sure to have American audiences on the feet and moving to the King of Rock n’ Roll’s new beat.

As part of the excitement surrounding the re-mix release, Elvis Presley’s Graceland in Memphis will host an exclusive launch event 10 AM CDT on May 27th featuring the first CD sales of “Baby Let’s Play House.” The event also includes the first official radio air play of the re-mix following its release in the U.S., special programming on SIRIUS’ Elvis Radio channel 13 and will feature the new re-mix, the original recording from 1955, and several live versions recorded by Elvis. Elvis Radio broadcasts live from Graceland exclusively on SIRIUS Satellite Radio and is the world’s first and only officially authorized, commercial-free, Elvis all-the-time radio station.

This re-mix release marks the beginning of a whole year of exciting Elvis activity that includes four new exhibits at Graceland that chronicle various milestones in Elvis’ career. The excitement culminates with Elvis Week, www.elvisweek.com, in August where Spankox, creator of the re-mix, will appear in front of thousands of Elvis fans from all over the world as a guest speaker at the Elvis Insiders Conference.

2008/05/24 EPE - Elvis For Everyone / www.epgold.com

EIN had plenty of suggestions from fans and friends of Elvis as to who was the unknown character in the photo taken at the end of 1957, in Elvis' early days at Graceland. These included from Elvis collector Paul Lichter who believed it was a young Alan Fortas.

There is a resemblance, however Fortas' close friends Marty Lacker & Lamar Fike do not agree. They think it was most likely "someone who worked on the house when it was being decorated".

Other interesting suggestions were performer Bob Luman, or even Tommy Devito from 'The Four Seasons'.

EIN also discovered that one of our favourite Elvis publications, the UK magazine 'Essential Elvis' had run this same query in the past and that the strongest lead was from Elvis super-fan Tony Stuchbury. While in Memphis Stuchbury saw the photo on display with the information that the man was in fact a car salesman from downtown Memphis, probably from one of the dealerships on Union Aves. He hopes to re-confirm his facts when he visits Memphis later this year.

Coincidentaly EEUK Editor Andrew Hearn also informs us that he has an immaculate colour version of the same photo which will be featured in the forthcoming MRS 'Graceland' book.

2008/05/24 www.elvisinfonet.com / www.epgold.com

The next Madison label release will be A Greensboro Revolution! - Standing Room Only Tapes, Vol. 1.

This sparkling performance, recorded in Greensboro, NC on Friday, April 14, 1972, in the presence of MGM's documentary cameras, has been issued many times in the past, but never in such GREAT SOUND QUALITY. For the very first time, hear the show mixed down from the multi-track tapes into superb STEREO.

The April 1972 tour was Presley's first of the year. And he was ready. Three outstanding performances from this gig made the final cut of "Elvis On Tour" -- "Bridge Over Troubled Water," "An American Trilogy" and "Funny How Time Slips Away." In 1992, "The Lost Performances" gave fans a fourth visual, with the inclusion of "Release Me." All are here, and the entire evening is a delight.

Track listing :

01. Introduction: Also Sprach Zarathustra 1:04 ; 02. C.C. Rider 3:09 ; 03. Proud Mary 2:43 ; 04. Never Been To Spain 3:36 ; 05. You Gave Me A Mountain 3:13 ; 06. Until It's Time For You To Go 2:36 ; 07. Polk Salad Annie 3:14 ; 08. Love Me 1:35 ; 09. All Shook Up 1:00 ; 10. Teddy Bear / Don't Be Cruel 2:26 ; 11. Hound Dog 1:30 ; 12. Heartbreak Hotel 1:49 ; 13. A Big Hunk O' Love 2:00 ; 14. Bridge Over Troubled Water 4:13 ; 15. Suspicious Minds 4:48 ; 16. Love Me Tender 1:34 ; 17. Introduction of Vocalists, Musicians, Orchestra 1:21 ; 18. For The Good Times 3:08 ; 19. An American Trilogy 4:42 ; 20. Burning Love 2:44 ; 21. Release Me 3:03 ; 22. Funny How Time Slips Away 2:49 ; 23. Can't Help Falling In Love / Closing Vamp 2:15

Bonus Tracks:

24. Backstage, Saturday, April 15, 1972, Macon, GA 0:59 ; 25. Bridge Over Troubled Water (unrepaired) 3:43

This Greensboro concert was released earlier on the import label Triangle with GREAT sound.

(REELTRAX LSP 3758-2)

There are only a few more days before the new „REELTRAX“–label will come up with their second Import cd titled „Where No One Stands Alone“.

REELTRAX is – again - able to present a great variety of HGTA-Outtakes on its brandnew „79:58 minutes of listening pleasure“-release in very good sound – better than you have heard it before.

And if this would not be enough reason to get the cd while you can: You won´t believe your ears when you hear the stunning sound on the 1966 private recording „Oh How I Love Jesus“!

The other two bonus tracks are also presented with noticeably better sound than heard before. The tracklist is rounded off by a statement from Felton Jarvis who talks about HIS story how it came to work with Elvis.

„Where No One Stands Alone“ contains a 20 (!!) page-booklet with all necessary information regarding Elvis´ legendary HGTA-Sessions.

01 - Where No One Stands Alone (Take 3+4)
02 - So High (Take 1)
03 - Somebody Bigger Than You And I (Take 1+2)
04 - We Call On Him (Take 4,5,8)
05 - How Great Thou Art (Take 1,2,3 + Count-in Take 4)
06 - Somebody Bigger Than You And I (Take 11,12,13,14,15,16)
07 - If The Lord Wasn't Walking By My Side (Takes 1,2 + count-in Take 3)
08 - Somebody Bigger Than You And I - workpart (Take 1,2,3,4,5,6)
09 - Without Him (Take 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14)
10 - Where Could I Go But To The Lord (Take 1 + count-in Take 2)
11 - In The Garden (Take 1)
12 - Stand By Me (Take 1,2,3,4,5,6,7)
13 - Oh How I Love Jesus (private recording)
14 - How Great Thou Art incl. reprise - live June 10, 1975
15 - Where No One Stands Alone - live February 16, 1977
16 - Statement by Elvis' producer Felton Jarvis - December 16, 1980

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A "gold" record of "Love Me Tender" with a small gold plaque that reads: "To MOM With My LoveYOUR SON" "Love Me Tender" (RCA) was released in 1956.

The 1956 movie of the same name was originally called "The Reno Brothers" but changed due to the success of the song. The film was Elvis' movie debut. Presley was very close to his mother,

Gladys, and purportedly went into Sun records the first time to record a song as a gift to her. Gladys alsobought him his first guitar when Elvis was 12 years old.

1955 Program from "The Hank Snow Show," Elvis bio page signed in red pen "Elvis Presley." Accompanied by two letters of Authenticity. Slight creasing present.

As a young star Hank Snow gave Elvis a boost when Snow encouraged The Grand Ole Opry to allow the young Elvis to open for Hank on stage in 1954. In 1955 Elvis toured with Snow for a 21 day 20 town tour.

Other stars on the tour included MotherMaybelle and the Carter Sisters, Jimmie Rodgers, Snow, The Wilburn Brothers and The Davis Sisters. Also present a light pencil signature of Hank Snow on the front cover.

Estimate : $2000 to $3000

A presentation "multi-platinum" record award for the album "Elvis As Recorded At Madison Square Garden," R.I.A.A. certified, brown and blue matte, presented to RCA Records.21 by 17 inches, framed

Item # 34 – ELVIS PRESLEY AND JORDANAIRES CONCERT POSTER IS FAKE! - The year 1956 was never mentioned on the Original Posters!

Red and Black ink on white poster board advertising the Saturday, January 21, 1956 performance of Elvis Presley and the Jordanaires at Memorial Stadium in Buffalo, NY. Some foxing and discoloration.

1956 was Elvis Presley's break through year. In January he was paired with the Jordanaires who remained his back up group until the late 1960s. Six days after this performance "Heartbreak Hotel" was released. By mid-1956 Elvis was generating over half of RCA's total income. 22 by 14 inches

For release from Ryko Distribution on June 24, 2008 DVD "Elvis: Up Close and Personal with Sonny West".

Running-time: 120 minutes.

2008/05/23 www.buy.com / www.epgold.com

Photo: George Kalinsky - Elvis performs at Madison Square Garden in June 1972.

It was one of the world's biggest stages with sold-out audiences that included John Lennon, George Harrison, Bob Dylan and David Bowie.

They were there to see a nervous Elvis Presley. Harrison came backstage in blue jeans and a denim shirt to wish him well. In his dressing room, Elvis "paced like a tiger," says "Memphis Mafia" member Jerry Schilling.

The June 1972 concert at Madison Square Garden was Elvis' first at a New York arena. All but one official photo of the event was lost for 36 years before they were found for a "Great Moments in New York" billboard campaign.

Twenty of the "Lost Photos" of Elvis in a white jumpsuit and cape now are mounted in an exhibition opening Friday at the Sincerely Elvis Museum in Graceland Plaza.

"The only other time I ever had a similar feeling was when I photographed the pope," says George Kalinsky, official photographer for Madison Square Garden. Kalinsky, who will be in Memphis for the opening, visited Elvis' dressing room. He was too nervous to shoot anything before Elvis went onstage. "I wanted to take pictures, but I certainly wasn't going to ask him. I didn't want to do anything that was going to upset anybody."

Elvis already seemed "visibly concerned." It was a concern Schilling describes as "a good positive nervousness, the kind that keeps people on their toes." Elvis, who always paced before going onstage, arrived as late as possible. "He never liked to get to a show more than 10 minutes before show time."

For him, the Garden would become routine. The arena had to add a concert, turning Elvis' appearance into a history-making four sold-out concerts.

For Kalinsky, it confirmed that Elvis was the most charismatic performer to hit the stage. The Garden's official photographer for 40 years, he has shot everyone from Janis Joplin to Pope John Paul II. The billboard campaign put Elvis on a 36-by-76-foot Times Square billboard towering above iconic Kalinsky photos of Frank Sinatra and Jimi Hendrix.

Kalinsky said the 1972 photo "has to be right up there in terms of the great shots" he has made.

In those 40 years, Kalinsky says only Elvis, Sinatra and Tony Bennett could make the fans cry. "But I think it's Elvis who still has more fans than any other performer, dead or alive."

Lost photos of Elvis

When: Opens at 10 a.m. Friday and runs through Labor Day

Where: Sincerely Elvis Museum, Graceland Plaza

Admission: $7 adults, $3.50 children, or free with a $32 Graceland platinum ticket

2008/05/22 By Michael Lollar - www.commercialappeal.com / www.epgold.com

Elvis Unlimited spoke exclusively with Gordon Stoker who informed us that Hugh suffered a heart attack last Wednesday. Hugh is now in critical care.

Hugh was badly injured in a car accident recently while his wife was driving him to his doctor for an appointment in regards to a car accident he previously had.

Hugh Jarrett is a former member of the Jordanaires who worked with Elvis in the 50's.

Sony/BMG Australia have confirmed that the 'Elvis Presley '68 Comeback: 40th Anniversary' Special Box-Set' will be a four CD set in stylish mini-sleeves. The release date is August 8, 2008.

The box-set is supposed to include "the complete 68 Comeback sessions".

Already available on FTD is the excellent 'Let Yourself Go' (the making of) as well as their very first release focussing on the 68 rehearsals and other outtakes. EPE were of course involved with The 68 Comeback 40th Anniversary Show in L.A.

BMG also confirmed July release of 'The Greatest Hits' Tin-Box, plus the 5CD set 'Original Album Classics'.

This will contain the following albums; 'Elvis Presley', 'Elvis', 'Loving You', 'Elvis Is Back!' and 'G.I. Blues.'

STONE Of SISYPHUS, the once shelved album by Chicago which has legendary status among fans and critics alike will now be released on June 17th, 2008.

It was originally recorded in 1993 and intended as Chicago XXII, a return to the sound that defined the group' s 1970s-era popularity.

Three tracks from the CD were already released on Rhino's 2003 Chicago box, but the album itself is previously unreleased until now, this momentous release also features four incredibly rare bonus tracks.

Recorded in 1993 and previously unreleased. The album includes the original eleven tracks plus four bonus rarities.

Highlights include the title track, "All The Years", and "Mah-Jong". "Bigger Than Elvis", features contributions from musicians who worked with Elvis Presley including Jerry Scheff on bass (father of Chicago bassist Jason Scheff) and The Jordanaires (the gospel group that often accompanied Presley) on backing vocals.

2008/05/22 www.elvisunlimited.com / www.epgold.com

WWW.IMAGESINCONCERT.COM annouces a NEW release from the George Hill Archive.

15 photos, 15 different jumpsuits from 15 different concerts! The photos show Elvis in various stances with his guitar from 1974 to 1977. Several shots have never been released. The concerts are:

March 5, 1974 Auburn, AL
March 6, 1974 Montgomery, AL
June 28, 1974 Milwaukee, WI
May 1, 1975 Atlanta, GA
May 2, 1975 Atlanta, GA
May 31, 1975 Huntsville, AL
June 1, 1975 Huntsville, AL
June 2, 1975 Mobile, AL
March 18, 1976 Johnson City, TN
May 27, 1976 Bloomington, IN
August 29, 1976 Mobile, AL
December 29, 1976 Birmingham, AL
February 16, 1977 Montgomery, AL
February 19, 1977 Johnson City, TN
June 2, 1977 Mobile, AL

Preview of all te remixes from the upcoming DJ Spankox Re Versions remix album:

Track Listing:

Baby Let's Play House (Spankox Re:Version - Highpass Radio Edit) (2:52)
Don't Be Cruel (Spankox Re:Version - Highpass Radio Edit) (2:12)
Teddy Bear (Spankox Re:Version - Highpass Album Cut) (1:53)
Jailhouse Rock (Spankox Re:Version - Highpass Radio Edit) (2:30)
All Shook Up (Spankox Re:Version - Highpass Album Cut) (1:58)
Blue Moon Of Kentucky (Spankox Re:Version - Highpass Album Cut) (2:49)
Heartbreak Hotel (Spankox Re:Version - Ago Radio Edit) (2:04)
Too Much (Spankox Re:Version - Highpass Album Cut) (2:34)
Just Because (Spankox Re:Version - Eyes Cream 3AM Short Mix) (2:38)
You're A Heartbreaker (Spankox Re:Version - Highpass Radio Edit) (2:14)
That's All Right (Spankox Re:Version - X-Treme Edit) (2:10)

Bonus Video Clip: Baby Let's Play House (Spankox Re:Version) (3:45)

According to postings on a forum the import release "Royal Gambit At Richfield" has been released.

This Straight Arrow label release contains a remastered audience recording of Elvis' performance from October 23, 1976 as recorded live at the Richfield Coliseum in Richfield, Ohio.

Tracklisting:

01. Also Sprach Zarathustra (Theme from "2001 A Space Odyssey") - 02. Opening Vamp / C. C. Rider - 03. I Got A Woman / Amen (medley) - 04. Love Me - 05. Fairytale - 06. You Gave Me A Mountain - 07. Jailhouse Rock - 08. All Shook Up - 09. (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear / Don't Be Cruel (medley) - 10. And I Love You So - 11. Little Darlin' (excerpt / intro only) - 12. Fever - 13. America The Beautiful - 14. Polk Salad Annie - 15. Band Introductions - 16. Early Mornin' Rain - 17. What'd I Say - 18. Johnny B. Goode - 19. Drum Solo (by Ronnie Tutt) - 20. Bass Solo (Blues - by Jerry Scheff) - 21. Piano Solo (by Tony Brown) - 22. Electric Piano Solo (by David Briggs) - 23. Love Letters - 24. School Day - 25. Hurt (with last part reprise) - 26. Hound Dog - 27. Danny Boy (by Sherrill Nielsen) - 28. W