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Elvis Friend, Jerry Schilling Gets Brass Note.
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Elvis friend, Jerry Schilling received a Brass Note on Beale Street.
He received the award on Sunday, September 30, 2007.
Jerry Schilling is a native of Memphis.
He is also a veteran music industry professional.
Officials say Schilling was recognized for his contributions and making
Memphis music sound among the most popular around the world.
Jerry Schilling managed The Beach Boys and Presley's daughter, Lisa Marie.
He also wrote the book, "Me and a Guy Named Elvis: My Lifelong Friendship
with Elvis Presley."
2007/09/30
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Elvis Makes A Triumphant Return.
The King of Rock n’ Roll, Elvis Presley, returned to Prestwick
Airport this morning – 47 years after the first and only time he set foot in
the UK.
Stewart Stevenson MSP, Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Climate
Change, also visited and spoke to assembled guests and media as the airport
celebrates two years of work on new retail units and infrastructure
improvements.
The Minister unveiled a plaque in the terminal building which celebrates
Elvis’s last visit on March 3 1960, when he had finished national service
with the US Army and his aircraft made a brief refuelling stop as he flew
home from Germany.
Today’s Elvis, played by Gordon Hendricks, arrived on board a private jet
and was welcomed by fans, airport staff, members of the media and Kilmarnock
man Ian Ghee, who met the real Elvis and took photographs of him when he
arrived in 1960.
Ian, now 73, was working with the 67th US Air Rescue Squadron in the grounds
of the airport on that now famous evening. He said: “I remember my boss
telling me we had a VIP arriving and at first he wouldn’t tell me who it
was.
“My brother was a massive Elvis fan and I managed to get him in by giving
him the spare camera and saying he was my assistant. Some of us followed him
around as he was given a tour with the base commander for about three
quarters of an hour.
“We managed to get some shots of him on the steps of the plane and while
there were plenty of press people there, I was the only photographer.”
Infratil Airports Europe, the owner of Glasgow Prestwick, has introduced a
number of exciting new retail brands including Starbucks, Yates’s bar and
restaurant, and the quintessential Scottish retailer Peckham’s.
A new, contemporary Elvis tribute bar situated in the departure lounge has
been designed exclusively for the airport and is part of a major upgrade by
Select Service Partners of its food and beverage outlets.
The departures lounge also boasts a new Tax and Duty Free store operated by
internationally renowned retailer Nuance, which offers all the top brands at
great prices.
During this period Glasgow Prestwick has also benefited from a number of new
services to destinations around Europe, such as Marseille, Warsaw, Gdansk,
Riga and Grenoble, with further services to Belfast, Budapest, Kaunas, Cork
and Poznan coming soon.
Mark Rodwell, Chief Executive of Glasgow Prestwick Airport, said: “We’re
delighted that Elvis and the Minister took time out of their schedules to be
here today to help us mark all the changes that have taken place over the
last two years or so.
“After the terminal building was refurbished and rebranded in 2005, our next
task was to improve the retails units here at Glasgow Prestwick.
“Infratil wants to offer our customers the best choice possible by bringing
in recognizable, good quality local and international brands in order to
cater for different tastes.
“There has also been a big focus on improving our car parking facilities,
while many other new developments of a subtle nature have taken place,
designed to improve the passenger experience.
“We are very proud of the fact that we have managed to implement new
security requirements while improving, rather than reducing, passenger
service standards.
“Aside from the terminal changes, the last two years or so have also seen a
number of new passenger routes introduced. These include Marseille, Warsaw,
Gdansk, Riga, Grenoble and Derry. Coming soon we have Belfast, Budapest,
Kaunas, Cork and Poznan.”
The Minister, Stewart Stevenson, added: “I am delighted to be at Glasgow
Prestwick Airport today to mark the opening of the redeveloped terminal.
This project further strengthens the airport’s position as a gateway for
Scotland.
“The added space and facilities will be of real benefit to the growing
number of passengers who use this airport. I wish the airport all the very
best for the coming years and the Scottish Government looks forward to
working with the airport in future.”
Gordon Hendricks recently appeared on the BBC’s ‘The World’s Greatest Elvis’
and a special celebrity version of ‘The Weakest Link’. He rose to prominence
as the winner of ITV’s ‘Stars in their Eyes’ in 2005.
2007/09/30 Life Line /
www.itselvistime.nl /
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Film Buffs Still Cuckoo For Coco Palms.
(A vintage image of the old Coco Palms Resort Lagoon on Kauai. Photo courtesy of Coco Palms Venture.)
Fans of Elvis Presley's "Blue Hawaii" and generations of Kauai visitors have
a special fondness for the Coco Palms resort on the Garden Island's east
side. Even after Hurricane Iniki forced it to close in 1992, the hotel and
its palm-studded lagoons remained a landmark on the Coconut Coast. So when
developers announced plans last year to restore some hotel bungalows and
create luxury condos on the historic site, many observers cheered.
But the opening date of 2008 turned out to be too
optimistic: After some bumps in the planning process, the development
company has put the entire project up for sale again. (For the latest info,
see the tribute site
coco-palms.com or
the developers' site,
cocopalms.com )
Movie lovers and marrying folk, however, can still have their "Blue Hawaii"
experience. Longtime island entertainer Larry Rivera, who was an extra in
the movie, can coordinate Coco Palms nuptials just like Elvis' in the 1961
movie — flower-bedecked canoes, "The Hawaiian Wedding Song" and all.
Call (808) 822-3868 for information and pricing.
Cinephiles also get a chance to explore the shuttered resort's coconut
groves — also seen on TV's "Fantasy Island" and in the Rita Hayworth movie
"Miss Sadie Thompson" — on two excursions offered by Hawaii Movie Tours, the
only tour operator allowed on the site.
Both tours cover a wide variety of Kauai filming locations ("Jurassic Park,"
"Raiders of the Lost Ark," "South Pacific," etc.), and include screenings of
movie clips on TV screens inside the vehicles, lunch and pickup from most
hotels and resorts.
The newer six-hour "eco-tour," in a 4x4 SUV capable of handling some pretty muddy roads, is offered every weekday except holidays, departing around 8:30 a.m. It costs $123 for adults and $113 for ages 5-11, plus tax; a portion of the proceeds goes to Na Ala Hele Trail Program. The popular five-hour "land tour," in an air-conditioned minibus departing daily at 9 a.m., costs $111 for adults and $92 for ages 11 and younger, plus tax.
2007/09/30 Jeanne Cooper - Special to SF Gate
/
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Radio Spot for August 20, 1977 Concert.
Here is a radio spot out of WVBR-FM Ithaca, NY for an Elvis concert
scheduled for August 2o, 1977 in Syracuse, NY:
http://www.mediafire.com/?3nk2yemdetw
2009/09/30 Kris P /
www.epgold.com
No Belgian/Dutch impersonator TV-show.
Although the American and British TV were interested
in the "World's Best Elvis Election Show", there will be no Dutch or Belgian
version of the show.
ElvisMatters was contacted by a Belgian TV production company to help with
the preparation of the show, but we thought that, in this case, we couldn't
contribute to the show.
However, this is a free country (fortunately) so we directed the TV guys to
EPE.
But we just learned that there won't be a Belgian "Elvis Election" on TV,
and according to our information, there is no interest for the concept in
the Netherlands either.
PS: By the way, the picture above IS the real Elvis Presley...
2007/09/30
www.elvismatters.be /
www.epgold.com
TTWII
Outtakes.
Something (07/29/'70, 11.8 mb)
Words (07/29/'70, 11.8 mb)
Tomorrow Never Comes (07/15/'70, 3.9 mb)
2007/09/29 www.biwa.ne.jp / www.epgold.com
Elvis - The
King Of Rock n Roll 30 Hit Performances And More DVD.
Elvis Presley - The King Of Rock n
Roll #1 Hit Performances And More DVD
Sony BMG E.U. will release Elvis - The King Of Rock n Roll 30 Hit
Performances And More DVD the last week of October!
What an outstanding introduction to the magic of Elvis Presley! This
collection of 30 wonderful performances by the King of Rock 'n' Roll
showcasing 21 of his #1 US and UK hits and 9 other classics. Culled from his
TV guest appearances, movies, and concert films and television specials --
from 1956, the year his star ascended, to the 1970s when he reached the
pinnacle of his career -- this is Elvis at his best.
The following 2 bonus pieces are included on the DVD: March 7th, 1960 - Graceland 'Home from the Army' Press Conference and June 9th, 1972 - New York Hilton Press Conference for Madison Square Garden Engagement.
Pre- Order Now: 30 Hit Performances And More DVD.
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The Songs:
Heartbreak Hotel
On March 24, 1956, in the last of his six appearances on Stage Show, Elvis
performs his first new RCA single. Heartbreak Hotel hit #1 for 8 weeks in
the USA, peaked at #2 in the UK and earned Elvis his first gold record
award.
Don't Be Cruel
On September 9, 1956, Elvis makes the first of his three appearances on The
Ed Sullivan Show and sings one of his biggest hits to date. The single Don't
Be Cruel and its flipside Hound Dog each hit #1 in the USA, spending 11
weeks in the top spot. Both songs peaked at #2 in the UK.
Hound Dog
June 5, 1956. Elvis makes the second of his two appearances on The Milton
Berle Show and performs a provocative (for that era of television) rendition
of Hound Dog. Despite how it was enjoyed by much of the audience, this
performance inspired a negative backlash in the press and letters of protest
from the morally concerned.
Love Me Tender
On September 9, 1956, during his first Ed Sullivan Show appearance, Elvis
performs the title song for his first movie, which was in production at the
time. The single, released later that month to advance orders of over 1
million copies, hit #1 in the USA shortly before the film's November opening
and peaked at #11 in the UK.
All Shook Up
In June 1968, during the taping of what became known as the '68 Comeback
television special which first aired on December 3 of that year, Elvis
performs this gem in a medley of classic hits. The 1957 single All Shook Up
hit #1 for 9 weeks in the USA and 7 weeks in the UK.
(Let Me Your) Teddy Bear
From his second movie, 1957's Loving You. Teddy Bear had a 7-week run at #1
in the USA and peaked at #3 in the UK.
Jailhouse Rock
In his third film, 1957's Jailhouse Rock, Elvis and company perform one of
the all-time classic rock production numbers with the film's title song.
This sequence is considered a primary forerunner of music videos as we know
them today. The single Jailhouse Rock hit #1 for 7 weeks in the USA and 3
weeks in the UK.
Stuck On You
On the "Welcome Home, Elvis" edition of Frank Sinatra's series of TV
specials, taped on March 26, 1960 for airing on May 12, Elvis performs his
first single release since returning home to America from serving in Germany
with the US Army. Stuck on You hit #1 for 4 weeks in the USA and peaked at
#3 in the UK.
Are You Lonesome Tonight?
In June 1968, during the taping of his '68 Comeback television special,
Elvis performs one of his classic ballads. His original recording of Are You
Lonesome Tonight? made it to #1 for 6 weeks in the USA and 4 weeks in the UK
in 1960.
Can't Help Falling In Love
From the hit 1961 film Blue Hawaii. Elvis presents one of his greatest love
ballads. Can't Help Falling in Love peaked at #2 in the USA and, with its
flipside Rock-a-Hula Baby, had a 4-week run at #1 in the UK. Elvis closed
virtually all his concerts of the 1970s with this song.
Return To Sender
From the 1962 film Girls! Girls! Girls! Return to Sender peaked at #2 in the
USA and was #1 for 3 weeks in the UK. The song was not written for the film,
but Paramount heard songwriter Otis Blackwell's demo recording and insisted
that Elvis include it. Elvis recorded several Blackwell songs over the
years, including All Shook Up and Don't Be Cruel.
In The Ghetto
Filmed at Elvis' summer 1970 engagement at the International Hotel in Las
Vegas during production of the concert documentary film Elvis, That's the
Way It Is. His 1969 single release of In the Ghetto peaked at #3 in the USA
and hit #1 for a week in the UK.
Suspicious Minds
From the 1970 concert documentary film Elvis, That's the Way It Is. Elvis
performs his 1969 hit Suspicious Minds, which made it to #1 for a week in
the USA and peaked at #2 in the UK. During this period, the song was the
climactic portion of Elvis' concerts just before his traditional show closer
Can't Help Falling in Love.
The Wonder Of You
Shot during production of the concert film Elvis, That's the Way It Is in
1970. Another live recording of this song made earlier in the year peaked at
#9 in the USA and hit #1 for 6 weeks in the UK.
Burning Love
January 14, 1973, from the concert in Honolulu presented as the global
television special Elvis: Aloha from Hawaii, seen live via satellite or on
taped delay by 1.5 billion people in 40 countries. The 1972 single Burning
Love had a week at #1 in the USA and peaked at #7 in the UK.
That's All Right
In June 1968, during the taping of his '68 Comeback television special,
Elvis performs the song that started it all. That's All Right, recorded for
Sun Records in Memphis in July 1954, was Elvis' first record release.
Blue Suede Shoes
From Elvis' screen test for producer Hal Wallis at Paramount Studios on
March 26, 1956. He showed his star quality in two acting scenes and this
lip-synched presentation of his cover of the Carl Perkins hit Blue Suede
Shoes.
I Want You, I Need You, I Love You
July 1, 1956. Elvis performs in white tie and tails on The Steve Allen Show.
Toning Elvis down and classing up his wardrobe was a gimmicky wink at the
controversy surrounding his Milton Berle Show performance the month before.
The single I Want You, I Need You, I Love You made it to #1 in the USA and
peaked at #14 in the UK.
Love Me
October 28, 1956, from Elvis' second appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show.
Love Me was the lead song on a four-song extended play single that peaked at
#6 in USA and sold more than 1 million copies.
Too Much
January 6, 1957, from Elvis' third appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show. Elvis
did one gospel number and for his secular performances that night he was
shown onscreen from the waist up only. Censorship of his infamous stage
moves or a publicity gimmick? The single Too Much held the #1 spot in the
USA for 3 weeks and peaked at #6 in the UK.
Treat Me Nice
From Elvis' third film, 1957's Jailhouse Rock. Treat Me Nice was written by
the prolific tunesmiths Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, who also wrote the
film's title song. They also wrote Hound Dog, Trouble, Loving You, Santa
Claus Is Back in Town, King Creole, Loving You and other songs Elvis
recorded.
Trouble
A performance from Elvis' fourth film, 1958's King Creole - the most
critically acclaimed of his movies and his personal favorite. The scene has
young Danny Fisher (Elvis Presley) singing Trouble for gangster boss Maxie
Fields (Walter Matthau) in what must be one of the classiest Elvis movie
scenes.
One Night
From the June 1968 taping of Elvis' '68 Comeback TV special. His original
1958 single release of One Night peaked at #4 in the USA and was #1 for 3
weeks in the UK.
A Big Hunk 'o Love
January 14, 1973, from the concert in Honolulu presented as the global
television special Elvis: Aloha from Hawaii. Elvis' original 1959 single
release of A Big Hunk o' Love was #1 for 2 weeks in the USA and peaked at #4
in the UK.
Wooden Heart
A performance from 1960's GI Blues - Elvis' fifth movie and the first after
his discharge from the US Army. The single was #1 for 6 weeks in the UK.
Rock-A-Hula Baby
From the 1961 film Blue Hawaii. As the flipside of Can't Help Falling in
Love from the same film, Elvis' release of Rock-a-Hula Baby shared a 4-week
run at #1 in the UK.
Bossa Nova Baby
From the 1963 film Fun in Acapulco. The single release peaked at #8 in the
USA and #13 on the UK pop chart.
If I Can Dream
Elvis' classic live performance of If I Can Dream in the white suit, as seen
as the finale of his '68 Comeback TV special, combined with components of
two lip-synch performances in black leather that were shot during production
but not used in the special. This version first appeared on the 2004 release
Elvis: '68 Comeback Special - Deluxe Edition DVD as a special bonus feature.
Don't Cry Daddy
Filmed at Elvis' summer 1970 engagement at the International Hotel in Las
Vegas during production of the concert documentary film Elvis, That's the
Way It Is. The 1969 single peaked at # 6 in the USA and #8 in the UK.
An American Trilogy
From the 1973 global television special Elvis: Aloha from Hawaii. This
performance is considered by many to be Elvis' finest recording of this
piece, which was often a dramatic highlight of his concert set list of the
1970s.
2007/09/29 Sony BMG / www.epgold.com
2007/09/29 Andrew Hearn - www.essentialelvis.com / www.epgold.com
Janis And Elvis Reissue.
El Toro Records offers a new CD version to mark the
golden anniversary,
50 years on from the legendary original issue of the brief
union of Janis Martin and Elvis Presley, boosted with 18 additional tracks.
Synopsis:
One of the rarest and most sought-after record releases from the last
half-century of Elvis Presley collectibles, South Africa's 10" LP 'Janis and
Elvis' was issued in 1958 through Teal Records, the company who had the
local license to issue RCA records in South Africa at the time. The elusive
original LP now commands figures in excess of $5,000.
Featuring just four songs apiece from the two artists featured (the first
eight tracks of this CD), the Elvis selection was inexplicably drawn
entirely from his Sun recordings with Scotty Moore and Bill Black –
specifically from his third and fourth Sun singles from 1955 – while Janis
Martin's tracks were gleaned from her second and fourth RCA singles from
1956. Amazingly, although it had formed half of her third release, Janis's
now famous early tribute to the Hillbilly Cat - 'My Boy Elvis' - was not
even considered for inclusion on the LP.
A sad postscript. After years out of the music scene, in recent times Janis
- "The Female Elvis", as she'd been dubbed by RCA - was back in business,
performing and recording a new album produced by Rosie Flores. She'd been
due to appear at an Americana Festival in Britain earlier this year and then
again at the Rhythm Riot, Camber Sands, this coming November. Shortly before
the first event she fell ill, by late August she'd been diagnosed with
terminal cancer, within two weeks she passed way on 3rd September. This CD
release was of course planned long before the rapid and tragic turn of
events. R.I.P.
Track listing:
1. I'm Left, You're Right, She's Gone-Elvis
2. Ooby-Dooby-Janis
3. Milk Cow Blues Boogie-Elvis
4. Let's Elope Baby-Janis
5. Baby Let's Play House-Elvis
6. One More Year To Go-Janis
7. You're A Heartbreaker-Elvis
8. Barefoot Baby-Janis
9. Mystery Train-Elvis
10. Good Rockin' Tonight-Elvis
11. Will You, Willyum-Janis
12. Trying To Get To You-Elvis
13. I'll Never Let You Go, Little Darlin'-Elvis
14. Little Bit-Janis
15. How Do You Think I Feel?-Elvis
16. Any Way You Want Me (That's How I Will Be)-Elvis
17. Drugstore Rock And Roll-Janis
18. Paralyzed-Elvis
19. I'm Counting On You-Elvis
20. My Boy Elvis-Janis
21. Anyplace Is Paradise-Elvis
22. Playing For Keeps-Elvis
23. Little Bit-Janis [Alternative Take]
24. My Baby's Gone (I'm Left, You're Right, She's Gone-Elvis [Alternative
Take]
25. First In Line-Elvis
26. How's The World Treating You-Elvis
2007/09/29 www.hmv.co.uk / www.epgold.com
Vince Vaughn's
Elvis Act Fails To Impress.
Vince Vaughn was booed off the stage after failing to impress the
audience with his Elvis impression.
The 'Wedding Crashes' actor was drinking with a friend at Los Angeles'
Bordello club when he decided to storm the stage and launch into a drunken
and out of tune rendition of Elvis track 'Little Sister'.
An eyewitness said: "After the rockabilly band finished a song, Vince must
have decided that everyone was dying to hear him sing! He suddenly climbed
on stage and talked to a band member off to the side, then grabbed the
microphone and announced, 'I'm gonna do an Elvis song!' Everyone was excited
at first since Vince is a celebrity.
"He started singing 'Little Sister', but he was off key and seemed to
stumble through the lyrics. The regular crowd was not impressed at all. They
actually started booing halfway through the song, and when he was through,
one guy yelled out, 'Hey Vince - don't quit your day job!' "
According to the onlooker, the 37-year-old actor looked dishevelled and
"glassy-eyed" when he arrived at the venue at around 10pm on August 24. The
source added: "Vince already seemed a little glassy-eyed when he came into
the club, but the first thing he did was to order a couple of cocktails
"He hadn't shaved and looked like he needed sleep."
2007/09/29 monstersandcritics.com -
www.elvisinfonet.com /
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Elvis
International Shop - The Netherlands.
OPEN: Saturday & Sunday September 29 & 30, 2007 - 1300. PM - 1800 PM.
E-Mail: elvisinternational@casema.nl
The Netherlands : 0251 - 821240
Other Country's Dial : 00 - 31 - 251 - 821240
2007/09/28 ElvisInternational
/
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At the 4th of November 2007 there will be a very nice party at the
Muziekcafe Backstage in Deventer, The Netherlands.
Meeting people for old time sakes, come and listen
to some real good music! There will be an entertaining movie about
Memphis/Tupelo August 2007.
Not only the usual Southern hot spots, but also some backstage shots and
some clips of a few Memphis / Tupelo shows. All the shots are made with a
handycam, but the movie looks profesional and we are sure you will enjoy
watching it!
Do you have some nice pictures at home reminding you at the Elvis Week you
joined? Do you have some nice memories you would like to share about your
Memphis/Tupelo trip?! We invite you to come, people will love to meet you.
Make sure you take some paper and a pen, you might
run into some old friends, which you never had the chance to track them down
before...now you do!
Admission: FREE
2007/09/28
www.itselvistime.nl /
www.epgold.com
The Elvis
Prophecy.
PICTURE the scene. Bonnie Prince Charlie arrives in Scotland to take on the
might of the British Army and claim his father’s crown.
Meanwhile, Elvis’s ancestor, Andrew Presley, is given a mission. He has to
kill the Prince, or Andrew’s brother will hang.
Can he bring himself to do it? And, if so, what does The Prophecy mean?
The answers to both questions can be found within the pages of an exciting
new novel penned by Inverclyde author Allan Morrison.
After spending countless hours researching and confirming the fact that
Andrew Presley sailed from Greenock to start a new life in America in 1745,
Allan decided to turn him into a hero for his new book — The Presley
Prophecy — that is now being sold worldwide.
Allan, 64, who has written 12 books, said: “I read an article that said
Elvis’s ancestor came from Paisley and I am always looking for ideas for a
book and thought it would make a good story.
“I was in Sarasota in America in 2000 and went to the Church of the Latter
Day Saints because they keep a record of everybody and their granny.”
He admits he was doubtful about finding a Scottish link but when he
discovered Andrew Presley was from Scotland, and the first Presley to cross
the Atlantic in 1745, he thought he had ‘hit gold’.
Allan said: “I came back to Scotland and went through all the records in
Edinburgh.” Before long, he had uncovered details of two Andrew Presleys in
Aberdeenshire in the early 1700s — one who was married in Lonmay in 1713 and
another who wed at Cruden in 1725.
It has not been possible to prove which was the father of the Andrew Presley
who made his way to America in 1745 as, at the time, it was common for all
first-born sons to be named after their fathers.
However, it is known that the Andrew Presley who went to the USA continued
to work as a blacksmith on reaching Anderson County in North Carolina.
The same year he left Scotland, Bonnie Prince Charlie — the leader of the
Jacobite Movement — landed from France. He wanted to raise an army to
challenge King George to regain the throne of Britain for his father, James,
who was in exile in Italy.
Allan, who is from Greenock but now lives in Gourock, said: “I have taken
Andrew Presley and made him my hero.” He describes his book as a ‘faction
novel’ saying it is based on 60 per cent fact. He also includes a genealogy
section of the book which is 100 per cent accurate.
Referring to the fictional aspect, Allan said: “In 1745, Andrew Presley
escapes from Scotland to America. While he and his beloved — I put a female
in it — are waiting on a boat to go to America they hide at the bottom of a
well where there is a rock.”
He revealed that inspiration for the well comes from the well in Wellpark,
Greenock, and Andrew Presley was hiding (in his fictitious form) from the
Hanoverians. What happens next can’t be revealed as it would spoil the story
that took Allan five years to write.
The book took so long because Allan was working simultaneously on other
projects. However, the publication has been timed to coincide with the 30th
anniversary of Elvis’s death.
Allan, who likes to listen to Elvis’s gospel music while driving, said: “I
have always liked Elvis — I am a moderate fan. I like rock’n’ roll — Elvis,
Queen, The Beatles, Billy Joel all that kind of stuff. Elvis has the X
factor. No one else has equalled his popularity.”
When Allan is not writing, he spends his spare time handling PR and
fund-raising for Greenock Medical Aid Society on a voluntary basis.
He is also a member of Greenock Rotary, the George Square Baptist Church, an
armchair Morton supporter, and has bagged 93 Munros.
Allan worked at IBM for 31 years and retired from his role as personnel
manager 10 years ago, which is when he started writing. He has now had 12
books published, 11 by NWP.
Elvis starred in 33 films and sold more than a billion records — more than
any other artist. He recorded more than 600 songs but did not write any.
Today there are 200,000 tribute acts performing under his name around the
world.
Allan is married to Lorna and dad to Craig, 34, and Lynne, 37. He also has
four grandchildren.
He said: “No one in the world can go through a week without coming across
Elvis’s name in the media.
“There are more than 600 fan clubs in the world. A lot of fans are under 30
— and he has been dead for 30 years — so the guy had something.
“When you go to Aberdeenshire, there is nothing for Elvis fans. It is little
homesteads and farms.
“If Grampian and the Scottish Tourist Board could get their act together
they could have something that commemorates Presley coming from Scotland.
“If he had come from Ireland there would be statues all over the place, but
in Scotland there is nothing.
“They should zero in on that because tourism is Scotland’s biggest industry.
No one has picked up on the Sottish link. I am amazed someone hasn’t done
something.”
•The Presley Prophecy, which costs £6.50, can be ordered online from
publishers lulu at
www.lulu.com
2007/09/28 EpGold Columnist Maurice Colgan Ireland - The
Greenock Telegraph /
www.epgold.com
Bastiaan Ragas: 'most shocking experience in my life' .
This week, the Dutch magazine 'Weekend' publishes an interview with
Bastiaan Ragas - the special guest singer in Holland (September 20th,
Eindhoven) for the ELVIS 2007 show.
Bastiaan explains how he has experienced the two "most shocking moments" of
his life: the sudden death of his brother Rief, at 42, and the chance to
perform with the live band of his idol.
The news magazine thought that Bastiaan's performance was "spectacular" -
and we couldn't agree more.
2007/09/28 Weekend -
www.elvismatters.be /
www.epgold.com
Elvis Singer Becomes Elvis Painter.
TUPELO - The "voice" of Elvis Presley spent five months rendering the
image of Tupelo's favorite son.
"This painting, to me, says everything that needs to be said about Elvis,"
Ronnie McDowell said of his work, "Remembering the King."
Wednesday, he donated a framed print to the Elvis Presley Birthplace and
Museum. The art depicts a 10-year-old boy holding a guitar and looking into
a mirror in a room modeled after the Birthplace.
The reflection is considerably older with familiar black hair, purple shirt
and a suggestive look in his eyes.
"The look says, Are you really sure we want to get into this and die at
42?'" said McDowell, a Hendersonville, Tenn., resident.
The painting was McDowell's way of marking the 30th anniversary of Elvis'
death.
The country singer got his first taste of fame with "The King is Gone,"
which he wrote in 1977 after learning the music had died. The song helped
jumpstart a career that's included hits like "Older Women" and "You're Gonna
Ruin My Bad Reputation."
The connection with Elvis persists. When a television or movie company needs
an Elvis song, Ronnie McDowell gets the call. It can cost "a blue fortune"
to buy rights to original recordings, McDowell said.
"I've done 12 movies, 29 commercials and one Twilight Zone,'" McDowell said.
"How cool can that be? I'm still getting royalty checks for Twilight Zone.'"
McDowell's never had an art lesson, but he's painted throughout his life. He
began "Remembering the King" in April and finished in August.
"This painting is exactly what I saw in my brain," McDowell said. "I just
wanted to do something special, something to honor Elvis."
2007/09/28 By M. Scott Morris - Daily Journal
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Lab report: 'Polydrugs' caused death of burglar.
The cause of death of 29-year-old Misty Carner has been determined to
be "polydrug abuse," indicating that a combination of cocaine, methadone and
two types of antidepressants killed her. In addition, she was found to be
three months pregnant
Carner's body was found July 16 by the residents of an Interlachen home who
discovered the woman in their bedroom, dead after an apparent burglary
attempt. The toxicology report released Wednesday was conducted by Dr.
Terrence Steiner, the 23rd District Medical Examiner in St. Augustine. Maj.
Keith Riddick, chief of detectives and a spokesman for the sheriff's office
said he has never seen a situation in which a burglar dies during the
commission of the crime in 27 years of law enforcement.
Polydrug abuse occurs when someone takes two or more different kinds of
drugs that have different reactions and often includes alcohol use. The
combination of stimulants (uppers) and depressants (downers) can overwhelm
the heart, causing heart failure. It was reported as the cause of death of
Anna Nicole Smith, River Phoenix and Elvis Presley. Riddick said the fact
Carner was pregnant and so heavily into drugs is particularly heartbreaking.
2007/09/28 By Ron Bartlett -
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Special Insiders Only Look at "The Gameplan" .
The Gameplan opens in theatres on September 28 and the star of this
new movie, "The Rock,” is a huge Elvis fan and wanted to share some scenes
with Elvis Insiders.
The movie has many Elvis references that are a result of both the director
and "The Rock" being Elvis fans.
2007/09/28 EPE / www.epgold.com
U.S. Billboard Elvis Chart listings for the week of Oct 6, 2007.
(sg - sales gainer, gg - greatest sales gainer, ne - new entry, re -
re-entry)
Top 200 Albums - Viva Las Vegas - reenters at #144 (re, sg)
Comprehensive Albums - Viva Las Vegas - reenters at #161 (re, sg)
Comprehensive Albums - Elvis 30 #1 Hits - reenters at #181 (re, sg)
Top Pop Catalog - Elvis 30 #1 Hits - up 18 to #18 (sg)
Top Country Catalog Albums - Elvis 30 #1 Hits - up 2 to #3 (sg)
Top Country Catalog Albums - Ultimate Gospel - up 6 to #14 (sg)
Top Music Video - Aloha from Hawaii - up 3 to #12
Top Music Video - 68 Comeback Special - up 2 to #10
Top Music Video - Elvis Lives - 25th Ann Concert - up 1 to #25
Comprehensive Music Video - Aloha from Hawaii - up 3
to #12
Comprehensive Music Video - 68 Comeback Special - up 2 to #10
Comprehensive Music Video - Elvis Lives - 25th Ann Concert - up 1to #25
Dropping off the Charts:
-The Elvis & Lisa Marie Presley duet drops off the
Pop 100 and Hot Digital Songs charts
New Entries:
- Viva Las Vegas reenters the Top Comprehensive and
Top 200 Albums Charts
- Elvis 30 #1 Hits reenters the Comprehensive Album Chart
2007/09/28
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Rare Broadcasts.
Track listing of the "Rare Broadcasts" CD + DVD set with well
known 50's material , issued by Storming Music label.
Release date October 22, 2007.
Track listing DVD:
Baby Let's Play House - Tutti Frutti - Money Honey (Stage Show 1956)
- Heartbreak Hotel - Blue Suede Shoes (Milton Berle Show 1956) - Hound Dog
(Ed Sullivan Show 1956) - I Want You I Need You I Love You (Steve Allen Show
1956) - Hound Dog (Milton Berle Show 1956) - Don't Be Cruel - Love Me Tender
- Ready Teddy (Ed Sullivan Show 1956) - Hound Dog (Steve Allen Show 1956) -
Don't Be Cruel - Love Me (Ed Sullivan Show 1956) - Too Much - When My Blue
Moon Turns To Gold Again - Peace In The Valley (Ed Sullivan Show 1957)
Track listing CD:
Baby Let's Play House - Tutti Frutti - Money Honey (Stage Show 1956) -
Heartbreak Hotel - Blue Suede Shoes (Milton Berle Show 1956) - Hound Dog (Ed
Sullivans Show 1956) - I Want You I Need You I Love You (Steve Allen Show
1956) - Hound Dog (Milton Berle Show 1956) - Don't Be Cruel - Love Me Tender
- Ready Teddy (Ed Sullivan Show 1956) - Hound Dog (Steve Allen Show 1956) -
Don't Be Cruel - Love Me (Ed Sullivan Show 1956) - Too Much - When My Blue
Moon Turns To Gold Again - Peace In The Valley (Ed Sullivan Show 1957)
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Christmas With Elvis.
UK Hallmark released a compilation Cd "Christmas With Elvis " .
Track listing:
1. Winter Wonderland
2. Here Comes Santa Claus
3. Blue Christmas
4. Santa Bring My Baby Back (To Me)
5. If Every Day Was Like Christmas
6. (There'll Be) Peace In The Valley
7. I'll Be Home On Christmas Day
8. Silver Bells
9. Santa Claus Is Back In Town
10. "I'll Be Home For Christmas
11. O Come, All Ye Faitful
12. White Christmas
13. Merry Christmas Baby
14. Holly Leaves And Christmas Trees
15. Silent Night (with clipped intro)
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UK FANS SPECIAL PUSH FOR 'IN THE GHETTO' .
As most of you will now appreciate the new Singles
Campaign in the UK is well under way. All of the singles so far released
have entered into the Top 20 with the last four entering at No.14.
Bearing the above situation in mind several fans have decided to give 'In
The Ghetto' a 'special push' in order for it to get into the Top 10. The
release date is 5th November (Guy Fawkes Night).
The main thing that fans can do is to try and get it some airplay and this
can best be achieved by going to the following site and e-mailing individual
DJ's -
www.mediauk.com/radio/ at the radio stations listed from A to Z.
Should any fans on this site wish to send in some e-mail requests then this
would be most appreciated. Bearing in mind the release date, e-mails to the
DJ's would best be sent around mid to late October to take account of
programme scheduling.
Thanks.
Brian
2007/09/27 Brian Quinn /
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'Cashbox' Magazine.
In this week's
'Cashbox' Magazine Elvis has two entries in the 'Top Inspirational Albums'
Chart:
(41) 'Elvis: Ultimate Gospel'
(43) 'He Touched Me'.
2007/09/27 Brian Quinn / www.epgold.com
Elvis News on Elvis Express Radio.
The Elvis Express website
www.elvis-express.com , will no longer be updated with news
stories, instead the daily radio show will bring you the news from all the
great Elvis sites.
After 7 years, Lee Dawson and his crew decided to stop the daily updates.
We wish Lee and his team the best of luck with their Elvis Express Radio
Show.
2007/09/27
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The Elvis Pinball Machine.
The Elvis pinball machine by Stern is the most musical pinball
machine ever built. This machine celebrates the life, music, Rock n' Roll
and the legend that is Elvis.
If you have your eye out for discount pinball
machines then you can't go far wrong with this ultimate pinball machine. If
you are a pinball machine collector or just a Elvis memorabilia collector
then this machine will enhance any collection out there.
The Elvis pinball machine has Elvis singing some of his greatest hits
including "See See Rider," "Blue Suede Shoes," "All Shook Up," "Hound Dog,"
"Jailhouse Rock," "Heartbreak Hotel," and "Burning Love."
The actual sound recordings used in the game are
from the famed Elvis "1968 Comeback" TV Special, as well as clips from the
"Aloha from Hawaii" TV Special.
Priced at $6,395 this machine is a bargain, for this machine and more
discount pinball machines check out:
2007/09/27 Arcade / www.epgold.com
Puddle of Mudd Banned From Graceland for Stupidity.
It's good to see that some things never change. Even though they are
a few years past their heyday, Puddle of Mudd's Wes Scantlin is still a
bozo.
Puddle of Mudd's Famous comes out on October 9th and what a perfect way to hype your new CD then to get banned from Graceland for doing something really stupid like jumping into the Kings pool because you just feel like it.
The hype or rather announcement reads: Puddle of Mudd has been banned from Graceland! The band was touring the mansion of Elvis Presley on September 24th when front man Wesley Scantlin decided to jump into the pool.
The guards removed him and he is now banned from
Graceland for life!
"I just wanted to go for a swim," he said.
2007/09/27 antiMusic /
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House panel Debates Hip-Hop Lyrics.
Two rappers, sitting side-by-side in a House hearing room, went in
different directions Tuesday on the need for hip-hop artists to expunge
their work of sexist and violent language. One, Master P, apologized to
women for past songs that demeaned them, while another was defiant.
Former gangsta rapper Master P, whose real name is Percy Miller, told a
House Energy and Commerce subcommittee hearing that he is now committed to
producing clean lyrics.
The angry music of his past, he said, came from
seeing relatives and friends shot and killed. But he said now that he
doesn't want his own children to listen to his music, "so if I can do
anything to change this, I'm going to take a stand and do that."
... But rapper and record producer Levell Crump, known as David Banner, was
defiant as lawmakers pressed him on his use of offensive language. "I'm like
Stephen King: horror music is what I do," he said in testimony laced with
swear words.
"Change the situation in my neighborhood and
maybe I'll get better," he told one member of Congress.
... In the '50s people were deeply offended by Elvis Presley, and a decade
later many were scandalized by The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, said
Edgar Bronfman Jr., chairman and CEO of Warner Music Group. ...
He said his company takes an active role in editing obscenities out of music videos and excising gang symbols or portrayals of violence, but "we also believe that it is not our role to censor the creative expression of artists."
2007/09/27 By Jim Abrams - AP /
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James Burton on TV.
The presentation of a brand new Dove guitar by James Burton to our
very special member Michiel Stroobants, has been shown on Belgian TV.
Click the link below to see the news report. One mistake was made though:
the voice over mentions in Dutch that this was Elvis's guitar.
That, of course, is not correct: it's a brand new Epiphone Dove guitar, EP
signature model.
2007/09/27 RTV -
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Memories Of King As Elvis Plaque Unveiled At Prestwick Terminal.
The shops are new, the bar is new, and so are many of the routes. But
it was the memories that took wing yesterday when Prestwick Airport unveiled
its latest face-lift.
The occasion was marked by the unveiling of a plaque in honour of - who else
- Elvis Presley, set Sunset Boulevard-fashion in the concourse floor.
Airport publicists had cranked up the nostalgia by bringing in Elvis
impersonator Gordon Hendricks, but if anyone there could tell him from the
real thing it was Ian Ghee.
In 1960 Mr Ghee, now 74, was an Air Ministry photographer seconded to the US
Air Force, his beat ranging from accident reports, PR work, and keeping the
GIs' local papers back home supplied with pictures of their boys over here.
His boss asked him to come back into work that night because "someone
special" was coming in, but to keep it under his hat.
Only when he was heading for home did the major let him into the secret. The
incoming VIP was Sgt Elvis Presley, on a refuelling stopover on his way from
Germany to the US at the end of his two years' national service.
Mr Ghee got busy taking pictures and his brother Robert, whom he had
smuggled in, got busy introducing himself to the King, helping him out when
he went into the sergeant's mess to phone his girlfriend Priscilla back in
Frankfurt.
"Where am I, again?"
"You're in Prestwick, Scotland." Mr Ghee did not do too badly either. His
negatives were later auctioned by Christie's for £7500, a fair sum for those
days given that the pictures' significance was fully appreciated.
Since his retirement he has followed fellow-snappers Henri Cartier-Bresson
and Cecil Beaton by turning to the canvas, photographing landscapes in the
summer and painting them in winter.
The unveiling of the plaque was performed by
transport minister Stewart Stevenson, who has his own memories of the place.
A qualified pilot, he has gone one better than Elvis by flying himself in
and out of Prestwick on a number of occasions.
However, he recalled: "The first time I came here was 20 years ago, when I
flew in a Tupolev 104 on an Aeroflot charter to Moscow, an experience I am
not signing up to repeat any time soon.
"But at the time the facilities at Prestwick were a great comfort before I
went and, on my return, something of a relief."
As part of the revamp, the airport has introduced a number of new retail
brands and a bar, while the departures lounge has a new tax and duty free
store.
2007/09/27 Alan MacDermid
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"Elvis is the KING" says Stephen King!.
In Entertainment Weekly, writer Stephen King lists his choice of 'The
24 Greatest Rock Songs Ever Made'.
About the list Stephen king said, "The stuff that hasn't stood the test of
time went out. When 'Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds' or 'Born to Be Wild'
comes on my car radio (which is, by the way, a NO SUPREMES ZONE), I break my
fingers switching the station!
These outdated songs have nothing new to say to me.. . . The songs that I
finally chose on my list do always have something new to say. Trust your
Uncle Stevie on this!" -
So the nice surprise is that Elvis makes the list 3
times:
16. 'Don't Be Cruel' - Total bebop testifying. Brian Setzer would sell his
soul to do this.
10. 'A Big Hunk o' Love' - Almost eclipsed by Elvis' screaming vocal is the rock era's best barrelhouse piano.
2. 'Burning Love' - He saved the best for last. Lawd-a-mighty, I feel my temperature rising.
In fact Stephen King is a big Elvis fan with regular references to Elvis in
his stories. In 'Nightmares and Dreamscapes' a Stephen King collection of
short horror stories features a tale called 'You Know They Got a Hell of
Band' which depicts Rock & Roll Heaven, Oregon, a town where Elvis is mayor
and the rest of the living dead range from Hendrix and Joplin to Duane
Allman and Buddy Holly!
Stephen King was asked in an interview, "Who is the bigger KING, you or
Elvis?"
He replied, "Elvis is the KING. Elvis will always be the KING. However,
there is this, I am still alive."
You can't deny that the man is a fan! ....
2007/09/27
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Rolling Stones Interview and Mick Does Elvis.
64' First an interview with Mick Jagger were he speaks of what new
music he likes, (he says Hendrix) and also his progession as an artist.
Then they filmed the boys in the band belting down a few and horsing around,
Mick Jagger and Keith Richards got drunk and had fun singing Elvis´s "Teddy
Bear" and Santa Bring My Baby Back To Me.
http://es.youtube.com/watch?v=U8aRnkf2X6A
2007/09/27 Youtube /
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Elvis School Days Cookies.
Anyone who attended Memphis schools in the 1950s
remembers these delicions cookies. They were a luxurious treat and Elvis,
like everybody else, looked forward to them after lunch.
Biscuits - Spice.
INGREDIENTS
7 lb / 3.2 kg margarine
2 quarts (2 1/4 L) plus 1 cup unrefined sugar
4 T plus 2 1/2 t vanilla extract
8 lb / 3.5 kg all-purpose flour
METHOD
Preheat the oven to 400F/205C.
Cream the margarine and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla and
flour. Mix well.
Drop with a number 40 scoop on baking sheets and flatten with a fork. Bake
for 10 to 12 minutes.
Makes 320 cookies.
2007/09/27
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100 Greatest Moments In Guitar History.
The November 2007 issue of Guitar magazine features a top 100 of the
Greatest Moments In Guitar History.
At #65 Scotty Moore's contribution to the SUN classic "That's All Right
(Mama)" and the birth of Rock And Roll is listed.
2007/09/27 Various /
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"Der King In Deutschland 1958-1960"
The title of the book is "Der King In Deutschland 1958-1960" by
Publisher Oldenburger BPlusU-Verlag in German.
Release date May 1, 2008,
More information later.
2007/09/26
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Elvis Stamps CD.
Available on the Japanese Love Me Tender shop website is this package
of the "Big Hits In Japan" with an additional 30th anniversary stamp sheet.
2007/09/26
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Discover Elvis Legacy Recordings releases a series of 4 CDs available only at Wal-Mart.
"Discover Elvis", "Discover More", "Discover Further" and "Discover
Beyond". All CDs have 5 tracks and you can get them together in the "Full
Discover Package". This is the promotional text on Legacy's website:
"Some things there’s just no debating: In all of the 20th century, Elvis
Presley delivered music and culture their most devastating right hook. The
Mississippi-born, Memphis-bred singer dropped all contenders in the ’50s,
and then spent the next decades taking victory laps in the stripped-down,
sexed-up vehicle he’d helped build: rock ’n’ roll.
Presley was a lightning rod, catching every charged element in the turbulent
atmosphere of postwar America : hillbilly abandon and the raw nerve of urban
R&B, impatient youth’s pounding on the windows for change, and, most of all,
the country’s pent-up lust to cut loose after years of bad news and hard
times. His image alone — an eye-rolling, crotch-thrusting cat with sideburns
and a wild-striped sports coat — seemed to flip a middle digit to all that
was reserved and righteous.
Among his first strikes were “Heartbreak Hotel” and “Hound Dog,” two shotgun
blasts out of ’56 that took all the restraint out of popular music. The
former’s a naked blues that riffs on romantic desperation without a hint of
relief; the latter is two minutes of hell-bent vocals, red-hot guitar, and
machine-gun drums that became the de facto Declaration Of Independence for
the new teenage nation. By the late ’60s, Presley had matured but lost none
of his pure, uncut power, slamming home hits like the soul-stoked
“Suspicious Minds” and “Kentucky Rain.”
Put it this way: Without Elvis, there would be no Beatles, no Dylan, no
Stones, and no punk rock. With him, America, pop music, and the world as we
knew it changed forever."
Tracks:
Discover Elvis:
Heartbreak Hotel
Hound Dog (Sony Remaster)
Suspicious Minds (Sony Remaster)
Fever (Essential Elvis Version)
Kentucky Rain (New Sound Remaster)
Discover More:
Love Me Tender
All Shook Up
Fever
Return To Sender
I Just Can't Help Believin'
Discover Further:
Jailhouse Rock
Don't Be Cruel
Are You Lonesome Tonight
Bossa Nova Baby
Big Boss Man
Discover Beyond:
Blue Suede Shoes
Its Now Or Never
Follow That Dream
Can't Help Falling In Love
Little Sister
2007/09/26
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The Legend Lives On.
From the Golden Stars label 3 CD box set Legend Lives On.
Release date: October 3, 2007.
Track listing
CD 1:
That's Alright
Blue Moon Of Kentucky
I Love You Because
Blue Moon
Good Rockin' Tonight
I Don't Care If The Sun Don't Shin
I'll Never Let You Go
Just Because
Milkcow Blues Boogie
You're A Heartbreaker
Baby Let's Play House
I'm Left You're Right She's Gone
I Forgot To Remember To Forget
Mystery Train
Trying To Get To You
I Got A Woman
CD 2:
Heartbreak Hotel
Money Honey
I'm Counting On You
I Was The One
Blue Suede Shoes
My Baby Left Me
One-sided Love Affair
So Glad You're Mine
I'm Gonna Sit Right Down & Cry
Tutti Frutti
Shake Rattle & Roll
Lawdy Miss Clawdy
I Want You I Need You I Love You
Don't Be Cruel
Hound Dog
Anyway You Want Me
CD 3:
Love Me Tender
We're Gonna Move
Let Me
Poor Boy
Love Me
Paralyzed
How Do You Think I Feel
How's The World Treating You
When My Blue Moon Turns To Gold...
Long Tall Sally
Old Shep
Anyplace Is Paradise
Ready Teddy
Rip It Up
First In Line
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Sony/BMG Vinyl Release.
Sony/BMG will release the classic album Elvis' Golden Records, Vol. 1
on 12" vinyl on October, 8, 2007
Tracklist:
Hound Dog/Heartbreak Hotel/Jailhouse Rock/Love Me/Don't Be Cruel/Love Me
Tender/Treat Me Nice/Anyway You Want Me/I Want You I Need You I Love
You/Loving You/All Shook Up/Too Much/That's When Your Heartaches Begin/Teddy
Bear
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More Elvis in Rock Art.
Due to the overwhelming success of the expo “Elvis – 30 years after”
in the Dutch ‘Rock Art Galerie’, the owners decided to add 2 more weeks,
until October 13th.
The museum displays TCB suits, personal items of Elvis, unique vinyl
records, Elvis paintings by Dutch artists, … This one of a kind expo is
presented by the Rock Art Galerie and ElvisMatters. Want more info? Follow
the link below.
2007/09/26
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Elvis - The
King Of Rock n Roll 30 Hit Performances And More DVD.
Elvis Presley - The King Of Rock n
Roll #1 Hit Performances And More DVD
Sony BMG will release Elvis - The King Of Rock n Roll 30 Hit
Performances And More DVD in Australia on October 29. The following 2 bonus
pieces are included on the DVD: March 7th, 1960 - Graceland 'Home from the
Army' Press Conference and June 9th, 1972 - New York Hilton Press Conference
for Madison Square Garden Engagement.
This DVD and cover will also be released worldwide with the exception of the
USA. In the United States, music publishers can hold the songs they own or
represent for ransom because DVD clearance rates are not standardized as
they are for CDs. So Elvis #1 Hit Performances a 15-song collection of
videos of Elvis performing some of his #1 US and UK hits will be released in
the USA.
What an outstanding introduction to the magic of Elvis Presley! This
collection of 30 wonderful performances by the King of Rock 'n' Roll
showcasing 21 of his #1 US and UK hits and 9 other classics. Culled from his
TV guest appearances, movies, and concert films and television specials --
from 1956, the year his star ascended, to the 1970s when he reached the
pinnacle of his career -- this is Elvis at his best.
Elvis - The King Of Rock n Roll 30 Hit Performances
And More DVD.
The #1 Hits - See Elvis perform Heartbreak Hotel, his first gold record
award winner, shortly after the single's release. Witness the raucous
rendition of Hound Dog that got him into trouble with the press and the
morally concerned. See the matinee idol croon one of his greatest love
ballads, Can't Help Falling in Love, and sing and dance in one of rock
music's all-time greatest production numbers, Jailhouse Rock. Marvel at his
"from the waist up only" Ed Sullivan Show performance of Don't Be Cruel.
Experience Elvis in Las Vegas with an energetic delivery of Suspicious Minds
and in Hawaii performing a version of Burning Love for a global television
audience.
More #1 hits: Love Me Tender, All Shook Up, Teddy Bear, Stuck on You, Are
You Lonesome Tonight?, Return To Sender, In the Ghetto, The Wonder of You,
One Night, A Big Hunk o' Love, Wooden Heart, Rock-a-Hula Baby, Too Much, and
I Want You, I Need You, I Love You. Additional Elvis classics: That's All
Right, Blue Suede Shoes, Love Me, Treat Me Nice, Trouble, Bossa Nova Baby,
Don't Cry Daddy, An American Trilogy, and If I Can Dream.
Additional Bonus : The following 2 bonus pieces are included on the DVD:
March 7th, 1960 - Graceland 'Home from the Army' Press Conference and June
9th, 1972 - New York Hilton Press Conference for Madison Square Garden
Engagement.
The Songs:
Heartbreak Hotel
On March 24, 1956, in the last of his six appearances on Stage Show, Elvis
performs his first new RCA single. Heartbreak Hotel hit #1 for 8 weeks in
the USA, peaked at #2 in the UK and earned Elvis his first gold record
award.
Don't Be Cruel
On September 9, 1956, Elvis makes the first of his three appearances on The
Ed Sullivan Show and sings one of his biggest hits to date. The single Don't
Be Cruel and its flipside Hound Dog each hit #1 in the USA, spending 11
weeks in the top spot. Both songs peaked at #2 in the UK.
Hound Dog
June 5, 1956. Elvis makes the second of his two appearances on The Milton
Berle Show and performs a provocative (for that era of television) rendition
of Hound Dog. Despite how it was enjoyed by much of the audience, this
performance inspired a negative backlash in the press and letters of protest
from the morally concerned.
Love Me Tender
On September 9, 1956, during his first Ed Sullivan Show appearance, Elvis
performs the title song for his first movie, which was in production at the
time. The single, released later that month to advance orders of over 1
million copies, hit #1 in the USA shortly before the film's November opening
and peaked at #11 in the UK.
All Shook Up
In June 1968, during the taping of what became known as the '68 Comeback
television special which first aired on December 3 of that year, Elvis
performs this gem in a medley of classic hits. The 1957 single All Shook Up
hit #1 for 9 weeks in the USA and 7 weeks in the UK.
(Let Me Your) Teddy Bear
From his second movie, 1957's Loving You. Teddy Bear had a 7-week run at #1
in the USA and peaked at #3 in the UK.
Jailhouse Rock
In his third film, 1957's Jailhouse Rock, Elvis and company perform one of
the all-time classic rock production numbers with the film's title song.
This sequence is considered a primary forerunner of music videos as we know
them today. The single Jailhouse Rock hit #1 for 7 weeks in the USA and 3
weeks in the UK.
Stuck On You
On the "Welcome Home, Elvis" edition of Frank Sinatra's series of TV
specials, taped on March 26, 1960 for airing on May 12, Elvis performs his
first single release since returning home to America from serving in Germany
with the US Army. Stuck on You hit #1 for 4 weeks in the USA and peaked at
#3 in the UK.
Are You Lonesome Tonight?
In June 1968, during the taping of his '68 Comeback television special,
Elvis performs one of his classic ballads. His original recording of Are You
Lonesome Tonight? made it to #1 for 6 weeks in the USA and 4 weeks in the UK
in 1960.
Can't Help Falling In Love
From the hit 1961 film Blue Hawaii. Elvis presents one of his greatest love
ballads. Can't Help Falling in Love peaked at #2 in the USA and, with its
flipside Rock-a-Hula Baby, had a 4-week run at #1 in the UK. Elvis closed
virtually all his concerts of the 1970s with this song.
Return To Sender
From the 1962 film Girls! Girls! Girls! Return to Sender peaked at #2 in the
USA and was #1 for 3 weeks in the UK. The song was not written for the film,
but Paramount heard songwriter Otis Blackwell's demo recording and insisted
that Elvis include it. Elvis recorded several Blackwell songs over the
years, including All Shook Up and Don't Be Cruel.
In The Ghetto
Filmed at Elvis' summer 1970 engagement at the International Hotel in Las
Vegas during production of the concert documentary film Elvis, That's the
Way It Is. His 1969 single release of In the Ghetto peaked at #3 in the USA
and hit #1 for a week in the UK.
Suspicious Minds
From the 1970 concert documentary film Elvis, That's the Way It Is. Elvis
performs his 1969 hit Suspicious Minds, which made it to #1 for a week in
the USA and peaked at #2 in the UK. During this period, the song was the
climactic portion of Elvis' concerts just before his traditional show closer
Can't Help Falling in Love.
The Wonder Of You
Shot during production of the concert film Elvis, That's the Way It Is in
1970. Another live recording of this song made earlier in the year peaked at
#9 in the USA and hit #1 for 6 weeks in the UK.
Burning Love
January 14, 1973, from the concert in Honolulu presented as the global
television special Elvis: Aloha from Hawaii, seen live via satellite or on
taped delay by 1.5 billion people in 40 countries. The 1972 single Burning
Love had a week at #1 in the USA and peaked at #7 in the UK.
That's All Right
In June 1968, during the taping of his '68 Comeback television special,
Elvis performs the song that started it all. That's All Right, recorded for
Sun Records in Memphis in July 1954, was Elvis' first record release.
Blue Suede Shoes
From Elvis' screen test for producer Hal Wallis at Paramount Studios on
March 26, 1956. He showed his star quality in two acting scenes and this
lip-synched presentation of his cover of the Carl Perkins hit Blue Suede
Shoes.
I Want You, I Need You, I Love You
July 1, 1956. Elvis performs in white tie and tails on The Steve Allen Show.
Toning Elvis down and classing up his wardrobe was a gimmicky wink at the
controversy surrounding his Milton Berle Show performance the month before.
The single I Want You, I Need You, I Love You made it to #1 in the USA and
peaked at #14 in the UK.
Love Me
October 28, 1956, from Elvis' second appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show.
Love Me was the lead song on a four-song extended play single that peaked at
#6 in USA and sold more than 1 million copies.
Too Much
January 6, 1957, from Elvis' third appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show. Elvis
did one gospel number and for his secular performances that night he was
shown onscreen from the waist up only. Censorship of his infamous stage
moves or a publicity gimmick? The single Too Much held the #1 spot in the
USA for 3 weeks and peaked at #6 in the UK.
Treat Me Nice
From Elvis' third film, 1957's Jailhouse Rock. Treat Me Nice was written by
the prolific tunesmiths Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, who also wrote the
film's title song. They also wrote Hound Dog, Trouble, Loving You, Santa
Claus Is Back in Town, King Creole, Loving You and other songs Elvis
recorded.
Trouble
A performance from Elvis' fourth film, 1958's King Creole - the most
critically acclaimed of his movies and his personal favorite. The scene has
young Danny Fisher (Elvis Presley) singing Trouble for gangster boss Maxie
Fields (Walter Matthau) in what must be one of the classiest Elvis movie
scenes.
One Night
From the June 1968 taping of Elvis' '68 Comeback TV special. His original
1958 single release of One Night peaked at #4 in the USA and was #1 for 3
weeks in the UK.
A Big Hunk 'o Love
January 14, 1973, from the concert in Honolulu presented as the global
television special Elvis: Aloha from Hawaii. Elvis' original 1959 single
release of A Big Hunk o' Love was #1 for 2 weeks in the USA and peaked at #4
in the UK.
Wooden Heart
A performance from 1960's GI Blues - Elvis' fifth movie and the first after
his discharge from the US Army. The single was #1 for 6 weeks in the UK.
Rock-A-Hula Baby
From the 1961 film Blue Hawaii. As the flipside of Can't Help Falling in
Love from the same film, Elvis' release of Rock-a-Hula Baby shared a 4-week
run at #1 in the UK.
Bossa Nova Baby
From the 1963 film Fun in Acapulco. The single release peaked at #8 in the
USA and #13 on the UK pop chart.
If I Can Dream
Elvis' classic live performance of If I Can Dream in the white suit, as seen
as the finale of his '68 Comeback TV special, combined with components of
two lip-synch performances in black leather that were shot during production
but not used in the special. This version first appeared on the 2004 release
Elvis: '68 Comeback Special - Deluxe Edition DVD as a special bonus feature.
Don't Cry Daddy
Filmed at Elvis' summer 1970 engagement at the International Hotel in Las
Vegas during production of the concert documentary film Elvis, That's the
Way It Is. The 1969 single peaked at # 6 in the USA and #8 in the UK.
An American Trilogy
From the 1973 global television special Elvis: Aloha from Hawaii. This
performance is considered by many to be Elvis' finest recording of this
piece, which was often a dramatic highlight of his concert set list of the
1970s.
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Swedish applause for ELVIS 2007.
It looks as if the show “ELVIS 2007” is leaving a trail of happy,
excited, cheering fans every where they go.
Yesterday, the original Elvis cast arrived in the Swedish town of Jönköping,
where they were greeted in a sold out showroom.
Special guests here were – among others – the local sixties celebrity and
ever popular Svenne Handlund (who did ‘Love Me Tender’) and former minister
and saxophone player Alf Svensson.
Today, the group plays the same showroom before travelling to Norway on
Thursday for the 6th show in 8 days.
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Self-Image.
The writer channels his vitality where it is needed at the moment. He
jumps from one thing to another with a minimum of stress. There is no
special emphasis on any particular area of life, but he seems to fling the
energy in a variety of directions with little focus. Some part of his body
is always moving in a constant discharge of energy. Flexible and ready to
adapt, he has no trouble making last-minute adjustments.
Elvis suffers from a strong degree of internal conflict, feeling pulled
first one way, then another. These conflicts may be related to a particular
situation, but it is more likely the way he generally faces life. His sense
of pride compels him to do his best, always. He wants others to see him in
the best possible light, so that if he believes he has been less than
authentic, it leaves him feeling troubled and let down. Elvis tries to use
good judgment, but his emotions often get the better of him.
Graphological justification: Emphasis is on the picture of movement. There
is very little rhythm or regularity in the writing, and the organization is
disturbed; but the clear line spacing indicates some ability to keep his
perspective. The lower zone is disproportionate to the other zones, and is
overly long and malformed. This indicates unresolved conflicts and past
issues. As Felix Klein might say, "he dipped his bucket into the well of the
subconscious and did not like what he found there."
Inner Drives
It is important for Elvis to make sure his expectations are within a
realistic range; otherwise he will set himself up for disappointment. He has
high standards for himself, sometimes beyond what he can handle. He is not
possessive or jealous about ownership, but has a rather casual approach.
Elvis enjoys beautiful, luxurious surroundings as much as the next person,
but he can perform just as well in less elegant surroundings. He is somewhat
torn between being conservative and being extravagant. While he may be
artful and inventive, Elvis does not appear to have the confidence needed to
allow his creativity to blossom to its full potential without support and
encouragement.
Graphological justification: Again, movement is emphasized. He is driven,
rather than being the driver. There is a lack of proper steering, which
suggests someone who was restless and uncertain about where he wanted to go.
The tall upper zone and high-crossed t-bars indicate his high standards and
need to push himself beyond his limitations. The muddy ductus may be at
least partly due to multi-generational photocopies, but it does seem to
point to what is known about Elvis as someone who over-indulged in drugs and
other sensual outlets. The secondary threading is a sign of feeling "strung
out."
Intellectual Style
He is willing to listen to new ideas even when they do not match his current
perceptions, and his point of view is open to adjustment on some levels.
Stimulated by opportunities for learning, he is quick to take hold of new
information. A quick thinker who uses good judgment, Elvis finds it natural
to tap into his intuition and sum up people or situations quickly and
easily.
Graphological justification: Although there is a great deal of repression in
the writing, the overall spacial arrangement is open. There are also
occasionally some expanded letters in the upper zone. Thus, even though he
preferred to stick with what he knew intellectually, he was not totally
closed-minded. Intuition is indicated in the thready quality of the
connecting strokes, with wide letter spacing in many words. However, the
inconsistency reveals that he more often would jump to conclusions without
benefit of enough facts.
Social Style
His apparent generosity may have a hidden price. It
could be money, time, or admiration. In other words, he may be tempted to
buy friendships. He gives indication of being forthright in what he says,
but what he does not say and does not talk about may be entirely another
matter. Keeping a sense of humor helps him see the lighter side of things.
When Elvis needs some space, you can expect him to disappear for a while,
physically, emotionally, or both. He welcomes physical contact and loves to
hug and hold his partner close. Elvis expects you to take care of yourself
while visiting at his home. His outward restraint may lead others to believe
he is shy, but modest probably is a more accurate term. He probably makes
sure you are well supplied with food and drink, then leaves you to take care
of yourself.
Graphological justification: The long, wandering lower zone and overall
picture of restless movement are often chosen by those who are profligate in
their generosity. Add to that the lack of controls and excess and
extravagance are indicated. The irregularity in letter and word spacing,
combined with the extremely variable middle zone show difficulty with social
boundaries. His affability and congeniality would be mixed with bursts of
irritability and a need to be alone, which could make life difficult for
those in his sphere of influence, as they would never know what was coming.
Emotional Responses
His enthusiasm is highly contagious. Elvis has a big heart that often
overflows with emotion. Once he takes up a cause, it is only a matter of
time before everyone around him joins him in it. He will attempt certain
activities or tasks if he has been successful at the same thing in the past.
However, if his endeavors have proved unsuccessful, he is less likely to try
again. He is reasonably resourceful, but prefers to take a conservative path
when problems arise. His concern for others, while strong, is not carried to
extremes. When Elvis is feeling down and depressed, afraid that his hopes
and dreams are not going to materialize, he is apt to engage in positive
self-talk. He tells himself that tomorrow is another day and things are
bound to get better.
Graphological justification: The overflowing of emotion is seen in the
strong variability and inconsistency manifest throughout the writing (the
original sample is 5 pages). A combination of thread and angles is used by
the manipulator who does whatever is expedient to get his needs met. The
tendency towards conservatism whenever possible is revealed in the copybook
style of writing and the retracings and narrowness which show fear of the
unknown.
Work Style
He is diligent in pursuing his goals, even when they are not as interesting
as he thought they would be. When he faces too many obstacles or if a
project becomes too routine and boring, he may be tempted to give up.
However, an innate sense of responsibility keeps him going until he has
finished what he started.
Graphological justification: Again, the restless movement, including
unsteady baseline and uneven right margin suggest someone who tends to be
easily sidetracked. However, he does continue to the end of the line and has
apparent strong pressure (inconclusive due to examining a photocopy), which
help see him through.
Red Flags
A need for excessive control may prompt this person to demean others and
build himself up to make them feel less. A lack of inhibitions indicates
someone who does not always consider the needs of others. Therefore, he is
probably not averse to taking up the time, energy, and resources of others,
whether they welcome his presence or not. Elvis is the type of person for
whom every relationship degenerates into a power struggle. He must be right,
must win, must come out on top in every discussion.
He seems to be looking for satisfaction from sources outside himself, rather
than seeing that his needs must first be met on an inner level. Elvis has a
variety of responses to similar situations: blunt one minute, bold,
full-speed-ahead the next; back-into-the-shell, you first, out of my way, I
refuse to move, and so on. He is restive and unsettled, which can cause a
sense of unease in the people around him.
Graphological justification: More of the same. Restless movement,
unevenness, variability. The need to be right is seen in the
over-connectedness, which indicates an insistence on intellectualizing, or
"thinking through" his feelings and trying to reason them out, rather than
just feeling them.
This analysis was generated by the Sheila Lowe's Handwriting Analyzer Sheila
Lowe and RI Software at
http://www.writinganalysis.com
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Don't argue with The Rock - Elvis Has Not Left the Building.
(The Rock with director, Andy Fickman)
In the new Disney movie, "The Game Plan", wrestling superstar The
Rock plays a professional grid iron quarterback who is a big fan of the
King.
Johnson’s character’s obsessed with Elvis and the actor’s also a huge
fan. “I love Elvis. The moment I sat down with Andy I said, ‘Andy, do you
love Elvis?’ He said, ‘Absolutely!’ And we went for it. It was another fun
way of adding a layer to the character that might be interesting.
Again, self-deprecating comedy is great. I love the fact that he was singing
to her in a very sweet and tender moment, and she says, ‘I think you sound
like a wounded moose.’ I love that type of comedy and how the joke falls
back on me.
For an actor to sing in a movie, and play the
guitar, it’s really not funny. You’re like, ‘Oh, he can sing and play
guitar.’ But the joke makes it funny, when it falls back on him.”
Johnson’s personal favorite Elvis song is Are You Lonesome Tonight but don’t
ask him to sing it for you. “I can’t hold a tune,” confessed Johnson. “It
was movie magic, in the studio.”
Fickman had a different take on Johnson’s singing skills. “A lot of times
you have an actor who wants to pre-record their song. With pre-recording,
you can go in and fix everything.
That’s him playing the guitar and that’s him singing, and he was spot on. We didn’t go in and do any mixing. All of the Elvis estate and Graceland, everybody, has seen this performance and everyone’s just been so happy. It blew everybody.
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Memphis Boys on live CD.
This year in March, the Germany fanclub "Elvis Presley Gesellschaft"
invited the Memphis Boys for a live concert at the Stadthalle in Soest,
Germany.
The concert was digitally captured and has now been released.
Tracklisting for this 2 CD-set:
Disc 1:
01. Mystery Train (Instrumental)
02. Wearin’ That Loved On Look
03. Don’t Cry Daddy
04. Rubberneckin’
05. I’ll Hold You In My Heart
06. It Keeps Right On A Hurtin’
07. I’m Movin’ On
08. Inherit The Wind
09. After Loving You
10. This Is The Story
11. Any Day Now
12. In The Ghetto
13. Gentle On My Mind*
14. You’ll Think Of Me*
15. Suspicious Minds*
Disc 2:
01. Stranger In My Own Home Town
02. Long Black Limousine
03. Power Of My Love
04. True Love Travels On A Gravel Road
05. Only The Strong Survive
06. Gentle On My Mind
07. Kentucky Rain
08. I Can’t Stop Loving You
09. You’ll Think Of Me
10. Without Love (There’s Nothing)
11. Suspicious Minds
12. Suspicious Minds (Encore)
* Rehearsal
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Elvis Blue Hawaii Sauce from Graceland.
Elvis Blue Hawaii Luau Glaze adds a tropical touch of sweet and sour
to grilled chicken, pork, and seafood.
Elvis Blue Hawaii Luau Glaze adds a tropical touch of sweet and sour
to grilled chicken, pork, and seafood.
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New Import 2 CD Time To Dare Out Now!
Listen to a - b Sample bigbossman mp3.
The MxF label released its third CD titled '' Time To Dare
'' featuring Vegas September 02, 1974 Closing Show.
Although this concert
were released in two different imports years ago here you have the
opportunity to listen it complete and in a really different and improved
sound. The use of an early generation soundboarding mono tape gives us the
possibility to focus our works
in reduction the loud plosives and low frequencies noise trying to get a
more clear sound and give new life overall to Elvis voice, keeping the
Elvis’ vocal power up in the central mix and in the same time to give a new
definition to the background music.
Closing night Vegas August 1974, a very famous night wi