New Wallpaper added

2004/04/30/Erik v/d Berg/EPGold.com

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SIGN PETITION FOR 'ELVIS PRESLEY DAY' .

Would everyone please sign this petition to get January 8th named 'Elvis
Presley day' in the U.S.A.

http://www.petitiononline.com/elvis/petition.html

2004/04/29 Brian Quinn / Ep.Gold.Com

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March of Dimes Marks 5oth Anniversary.

MCLEAN, Va., April 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Fifty years ago today, thousands of
parents drove their school-age children to designated sites across the
country for immunizations of an experimental vaccine that they hoped would
stop, once and for all, the raging polio epidemic that was leaving young
Americans paralyzed and sometimes dead. Organized on the grass-roots level
by the March of Dimes, this was the largest voluntary clinical field trial
ever undertaken. One year later, the Salk vaccine was declared "safe, potent
and effective" and polio was virtually eliminated from North America and,
hopefully, from the world by 2005.

Today's anniversary celebration was also marked by the launch of the new
book "Images of America: March of Dimes," featuring hundreds of historic
photos from the Salk vaccine field trials to celebrities, such as Elvis
Presley, Louis Armstrong, Marilyn Monroe, and Lucille Ball, who supported
the March of Dimes during the polio years. More information about the book
and March of Dimes Polio Pioneers can be found at marchofdimes.com/polio.

2004/04/29 Archie Lee / Ep.Gold.Com

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Elvis on Stage Revisited - Live Vegas Recordings from February 1970 FTD
Release Date: July 1, 2004.

Elvis On Stage Revisited is the WORKING  title for a compilation of live
recordings from Elvis's Las Vegas engagement of February 1970.

Note : Ernst Jorgensen NEVER denied the fact that this release will be the
next one.
Ernst Only  stated on Ep.Gold ( two weeks ago ) after insinuations were made
"it would be a soundboard - release and  contain rehearsals" on this new
FTD Cd, wich Ernst stated this was NOT the case.

Also the tracklisting was published on other sites , was according to
Ernst a educated guessing, since he did not even had the change to decide
wich songs will be on it.
And even the title was not decided two weeks ago.
And again at this moment  "On Stage Revisited"  is the Working title.

2004/04/28  Ernst Jorgensen - FTD Label / Andylon Lensen / Ep.Gold.Com

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Billboard Chart Updates.

Billboard Top 200 Albums - Elvis 30 #1's - #156 (sg)
Billboard Comprehensive Albums - Elvis 30 #1's - #174 (sg)
Billboard Top Country Albums - Elvis 30 #1's - #19
Billboard Top Country Albums - Ultimate Gospel- #38
Billboard Top Christian Albums - Ultimate Gospel - #18
Billboard Hot Dance Singles Sales - Rubberneckin- #17

(sg - greatest sales gainer, ne - new entry, re - re-entry)

2004/04/28 Elvis Charts/EPGold.com

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For more Informatiom go to : http://www.essentialelvis.co.uk

2004/04/27 Essential Elvis UK / Andrew Hearn / Andylon Lensen / Ep.Gold.Com

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Graceland Magazine Out Now!!!!


GRACELAND Nr. 156. This German magazine is one of the best quality magazines
in the E- World

Elvis-Presley-Gesellschaft e.V
Am Schießstand 9a
96450 Coburg

Telefon 09561-238733
Telefax 09561-238758
http://www.elvis-presley-gesellschaft.de

2004/04/27 Andylon Lensen / Ep.Gold.Com

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Front Covers Elvis At SUN  - 68 Comeback And Aloha DVD and Elvis On
Commemorative 50th Anniversary CD.

2004/04/27 EPE / Ep.Gold.Com

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BMG and Elvis Presley Enterprises are working with an impressive roster of
marketing partners.

To help commemorate the anniversary and promote the companion CDs and DVDs,
BMG and Elvis Presley Enterprises are working with an impressive roster of
marketing partners including The Memphis Convention & Visitors Bureau, Sun
Studio, Hard Rock Cafe, TV Guide, Rolling Stone, QVC, Pepsi, Miller Beer,
Warner Bros., and others. Together, these companies will create innovative
and memorable events, promotions and partnerships to celebrate one of the
most relevant anniversaries in pop culture history.

2004/04/27 EPE / Ep.Gold.Com

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1000 limited editon Elvis CD.


1000 limited editon CD cases includes a 5 song Elvis BMG-CD (That's All
Right, Trouble, Little Sister, If I Can Dream, Always On My Mind) $78.

Forsale at : Paul Frank Accessories -
http://store.yahoo.com/eyecandyboutique/paulfrank.html

2004/04/27 Elvis World Japan / Ep.Gold.Com

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New Frontcover  DVD : Elvis: A 50th Anniversary Celebration.



Region: All - Color: color/b&w - TRT: 60 Minutes - Street Date :August 6th,
2004.

On July 5th, 1954, Elvis Presley stepped into Sun Studios in Memphis,
Tennessee and changed the world forever.

In this remarkable, 50th Anniversary tribute, stars such as Tom Jones, Glen
Campbell, Kenny Rogers, ZZ Top, Suzi Quatro, Buddy Holly's Crickets, and
Neil Sedaka reflect on Elvis' extraordinary talent and his enduring
popularity.

2004/04/27 Pass Port Productions.Com  / Ep.Gold.Com

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Elvis Presley: The Man, The Life,The Legend.


Author Pamela Clarke Keogh , 272 pages, release date July 6th, 2004
available at Atria Books.
(ISBN: 0743456033)

At Simon & Schuster this book will also be published on September 6th, 2004.
More details later.

2004/04/26 Elvis Club Berlin / Ep.Gold.Com

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There are several Bootleg DVD's on the market. Some of them are really interesting.

You can view the new bootleg-page by clicking this hyperlink BOOTLEGPAGE

2004/04/26/Robin Klarenbeek/EPGold.com

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Presley profile programmes on the Biography Channel...

Wednesday (28th April) features a top night of Presley profile programmes on
the Biography Channel.

7pm - Priscilla Presley

8pm - The Presley Family (includes home-movies and interviews with the
Stanley's)

10pm - Lisa Marie Presley

There's even a hour long profile about Leiber and Stoller at 6pm just before
the Priscilla programme!

All times are UK listing times...

2004/04/26 Mark Nicholson UK / Ep.Gold.Com

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NEW ELVIS LIVE-SHOWS -  IMPORT CD'S RELEASED.

In A Class Of His Own.


Union label  contains the February 23, 1970 closing show.
Recorded live at the International Hotel, Las Vegas with several bonus
songs.

Track listing:
All Shook Up, I Got A Woman,  Long Tall Sally,  Don't Cry Daddy,  Hound Dog,
Love Me Tender,  Kentucky Rain,  Let it be Me,  I Can't Stop Loving You, 
C.C. Rider,  Polk Salad Annie,  Blueberry Hill,  Lawdy Miss Clawdy, 
Heartbreak Hotel,  One Night,  It's Now Or Never.

Due through technical problems the songs Sweet Caroline, Suspicious Minds
and Can't Help Falling In Love were not recorded.

Bonus tracks : Elvis rehearsing  in  January / February 1970 :
True Love Travels On A Gravel Road,  Any Day Now,  You Don't Have To Say You
Love Me,  Fever

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Elvis The First Of The Last.


Elvis The First OF The Last" from the Whitehaven label is a 2 CD set
recorded live Las Vegas Hilton, December 2, 1976 opening night.

Tracklisting:

CD 1:
2001 / C.C. Rider, I Got A Woman/Amen,  Love Me, If You Love me let me
Know,  You Gave me A Mountain,  Jailhouse Rock,  It's Now Or Never,  All
Shook Up/ Teddy Bear/ Don't Be Cruel,  And I Love you So,  I Just Can't
Help Believin',  Fever,  Softly As I Leave You,  Polk Salad Annie

CD 2:
Band Introductions,  Early Morning Rain,  What'd I Say,
Johnny B Goode, Band Solo's,  Love Letters, Hail Hail Rock And Roll, 
Introductions of Vikki Carr and Glen Campbell,  Hurt (with reprise),  Hound
Dog,  Hawaiian Wedding Song, Blue Christmas,  That's All Right, Bridge
Over Troubled Water,  Can't Help Falling In Love

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Sweet Sweet Spirit.


"Sweet Sweet Spirit"  a recording from  Whitehaven label the February 15,
1973 dinner show.
During this show Elvis leaves the stage and The Stamps take over for the
break.
Track listing: 2001 Theme, CC  Rider,  I Got A Woman/Amen,  Love me Tender,  You Don't
have To Say You Love Me,  Steamroller Blues,  You Gave me A Mountain,  Fever,
Elvis Leaves The Stage, JD Sumner And The Stamps: Walk That Lonesome Road,  Sweet Sweet Spirit, 

When It Is My Time,  How Great Thou Art,  I Should Have been Crucified,
Elvis Returns,  Can't Help Falling In Love,  Faded Love,  I'm So Lonesome I
Could Cry,  Polk Salad Annie,  An American Trilogy,  Can't Help Falling In
Love

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Saturday Night Special.


A recording of Elvis' July 24, 1971 in Lake Tahoe. Whitehaven label

Track listing: 2001 Theme, That's All Right, proud mary,  My Babe,  Love me Tender, You Don't
Have To Say You Love Me,  You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling,  Polk Salad Annie, 
Johnny B. Goode,  Love me,  I Just Can't Help believin',  It's Impossible, 
Blue Suede Shoes,  Heartbreak Hotel,  Teddy Bear/Don't Be Cruel,  One
Night, It's Over, Suspicious Minds, Bridge Over Troubled Water,  I Can't
Stop Loving You,  Band Introductions,  Help me Make It Through The Night, 
Bridge Over Troubled Water

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In The Heat Of The Desert.


Union label the CD "In The Heat Of The Desert"  containing the September 4,
1972 Dinner Show from the Las Vegas Hilton.

2001 / C.C. Rider / Johnny B. Goode / Until It's Time For You To Go / Polk
Salad Annie / What Now My Love / Fever / Love me / Blue Suede Shoes /
heartbreak Hotel / All Shook Up / Love Me Tender / Teddy bear - Don't be
Cruel / Little Sister - Get Back / Hound Dog / I'll Remember You / Walk That
Lonesome Road (J.D. Sumner And The Stamps) / Suspicious Minds /
Introductions (incl. British Fan Club) / For The Good Times / A Big Hunk Of
Love / You gave Me A Mountain / Can't help Falling In Love

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Caught In A Trap.


Opening show from August 6, 1973 in the Las Vegas Hilton.

Track listing: 2001 Theme, C.C. Rider, Trouble, Raised on Rock, Love me,  Steamroller Blues,
What Now My Love,  Blue Suede Shoes,  Memphis, Tennessee,  Medley: Long Tall
Sally/Whole Lotta Shakin' Going On/ Mama Don't Dance/ Flip Flop And Fly/
Jailhouse Rock, Love me Tender,  Hound Dog,  Fever,  My Boy,  Suspicious
Minds,  Introductions,  I Can't Stop Lovin' You,  An American Trilogy, 
Bridge Over Troubled Water,  How Great Thou Art,  A Big Hunk O' Love,  Help
Me make It Through The Night,  Can't help Falling In Love.

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Autumn In Nevada.


September 4, 1972 closing show, recorded live in the Las Vegas Hilton.

More Information and  Details later.

2004/04/26 Ebay / Ep.Gold.Com

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Ann-Margret and Andy Williams on Larry King Tonight.

Ann-Margret and Andy Williams discuss their careers, Elvis, Bing Crosby and
more on Larry King Live on Monday, April 26. Tune in at 9 p.m. ET.

2004/04/26 AEK / Ep.Gold.Com

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Following is a press release issued today from BMG:

BMG STRATEGIC MARKETING GROUP ANNOUNCES :

MULTIPLE CD, DVD RELEASES TO COMMEMORATE HISTORIC 50th ANNIVERSARY OF ROCK
'N' ROLL

Product To Be Released on June 22 And Includes Official Anniversary
Compilation CD - "Memphis Celebrates 50 Years of Rock 'n' Roll;" Signature
"ELVIS AT SUN" Recording; Two Special Elvis Presley DVDs "ELVIS: '68
Comeback Special -Deluxe Edition DVD" and "ELVIS, Aloha From Hawaii- Deluxe
Edition DVD"

New York (April 26, 2004) - On July 5, 2004, rock n' roll officially enters
adulthood as fans everywhere will join to celebrate the art form's 50th
anniversary. To commemorate this milestone, BMG Strategic Marketing Group
will issue four special releases that embody the inherent spirit and history
of rock. This includes: the official CD of the 50th anniversary "Memphis
Celebrates 50 Years of Rock 'n' Roll" and the signature "ELVIS AT SUN"
record, as well as two comprehensive, deluxe Elvis Presley DVD box sets,
"ELVIS: '68 Comeback Special - Deluxe Edition DVD" and "ELVIS, Aloha From
Hawaii - Deluxe Edition DVD." All products will be released on June 22.

To help commemorate the anniversary and promote the companion CDs and DVDs,
BMG and Elvis Presley Enterprises are working with an impressive roster of
marketing partners including The Memphis Convention & Visitors Bureau, Sun
Studio, Hard Rock Cafe, TV Guide, Rolling Stone, QVC, Pepsi, Miller Beer,
Warner Bros., and others. Together, these companies will create innovative
and memorable events, promotions and partnerships to celebrate one of the
most relevant anniversaries in pop culture history.

On July 5, 1954 Elvis Presley recorded his first hit song, "That's All
Right" at the legendary Sun Studio in Memphis, TN. Historians the world over
point to this one occurrence as the official arrival of rock 'n' roll, and
now, 50 years later, millions will celebrate this landmark, with the
majority of the events emanating from the music's birthplace and Elvis's
home - Memphis. To celebrate, BMG Strategic Marketing has assembled original
master recordings of quintessential rock 'n' roll music from artists who
were born in Memphis, or those closely associated with it, for the official
CD compilation of the anniversary "Memphis Celebrates 50 Years of Rock n'
Roll."

"Memphis Celebrates 50 Years of Rock n' Roll" features a diverse array of
musicians such as Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Aretha Franklin, B.B. King,
Otis Redding and Dusty Springfield, among others, singing some of rock's
most indelible songs, including the song that started it all "That's All
Right " by Presley. (A full track listing is attached.)

"That's All Right" also appears on the BMG compilation "ELVIS AT SUN," the
definitive collection of Presley's work at this historic studio, recorded
with the legendary producer Sam Phillips. "ELVIS AT SUN" is the single CD of
all of Elvis's Sun master recordings updated for improved audio quality,
featuring many performances recorded from newly found tapes.

"Rock 'n' roll has been the soundtrack for several generations of fans and
through the years BMG Music has been one of its foremost archivists," said
Executive Vice President of BMG Strategic Marketing, Joe DiMuro. "Now, we
are proud to be able to continue the tradition and release these storied
recordings for people to rediscover where it all began."

In addition to the two CD releases, BMG Strategic Marketing has partnered
with Elvis Presley Enterprises to distribute two comprehensive deluxe DVD
box sets chronicling two of Elvis Presley's most memorable television
appearances. The DVDs "ELVIS: '68 Comeback Special - Deluxe Edition DVD" and
"ELVIS, Aloha from Hawaii - Deluxe Edition DVD" feature all the previously
released material and an abundance of previously unreleased footage.

The Aloha set :
retail $ 29,95.  (  242 min.)


The "ELVIS: '68 Comeback Special - Deluxe Edition DVD" is a three-disc set
featuring all the material shot for Elvis Presley's 1968 television special,
which is considered one of rock 'n' roll's greatest moments on television
and one of the most magical and important moments of Elvis's career. The
original broadcast version of the special is included for historical
context. The DVD set features the two complete jam session concerts and the
two complete solo concerts - all with Elvis in black leather - that were
shot as the resource for the heart of the original broadcast. These four
concerts have never been released in their entirety. Also included are all
takes of the material shot for the original broadcast's two big production
numbers and for the show's opening and closing segments. Over half of the
seven hours of material on this set is previously unreleased. The material
is presented with newly re-mastered sound and picture.

Retail Price; $49.95 ( 440 min.)


"ELVIS, Aloha from Hawaii - Deluxe Edition DVD" is a two-disc set featuring
all the performance material formally shot in conjunction with Elvis's
"Aloha from Hawaii" television special - an historic concert event seen in
more than 40 countries by 1.5 billion people when it initially aired in
1973. The original American broadcast version of the show is included for
historical context. The DVD set features the complete concert that was
adapted for that special and the complete rehearsal concert performed two
days before. Both concerts are presented with newly re-mastered sound and
picture and are being released in their complete, uncut form for the first
time. Also included is the raw, uncut footage shot for the "Elvis arrives"
sequence of the special's original opening and the raw, uncut performance
footage of songs recorded for the after-show session that Elvis taped as a
resource of extra material for the American broadcast.

BMG is the global music division of Bertelsmann AG, one of the world's
leading media companies. BMG owns more than 200 record labels in 41
countries including Ariola, Arista Records, J Records, Jive Records, BMG
Heritage, RCA Music Group and RCA Label Group - Nashville. BMG Strategic
Marketing Group is a new fully integrated organization for the U.S. that
brings together BMG Heritage, BMG Special Products, Strategic Marketing,
Digital Licensing and Direct Response TV, as well as licensing activities on
behalf of all the BMG U.S. labels. This combined structure of the BMG
Strategic Marketing Group offers tremendous benefit to BMG and its
businesses by increasing coordination amongst various teams and business
units responsible for all levels of exploitation, across product lines and
across labels.

Track List -
"MEMPHIS CELEBRATES 50 Years of ROCK 'N' ROLL"

1. Rocket 88 - Jackie Brenston
2. That's All Right - Elvis Presley
3. Blue Suede Shoes - Carl Perkins
4. I Walk The Line - Johnny Cash
5. Ooby Dooby - Roy Orbison
6. Great Balls Of Fire - Jerry Lee Lewis
7. Last Night - The Mar-Keys
8. Green Onions - Booker T & the MG's
9. Rock Me Baby - B.B. King
10. Wooly Bully - Sam The Sham and the Pharaohs
11. The Dark End Of the Street - James Carr
12. Respect - Aretha Franklin
13. The Letter - The Box Tops
14. Soul Man - Sam & Dave
15. (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay - Otis Redding
16. Memphis Train - Rufus Thomas
17.Son Of A Preacher Man - Dusty Springfield
18. Suspicious Minds - Elvis Presley
19. Theme From Shaft - Isaac Hayes
20. Let's Stay Together - Al Green
21. I'll Take You There - Staple Singers

Track List - "ELVIS AT SUN"

1. Harbor Lights
2. I Love You Because (alternate take 2)
3. That's All Right
4. Blue Moon Of Kentucky
5. Blue Moon
6. Tomorrow Night
7. I'll Never Let You Go (Little Darlin')
8. Just Because
9. Good Rockin' Tonight
10. I Don't Care If The Sun Don't Shine
11. Milkcow Blues Boogie
12. You're A Heartbreaker
13. I'm Left, You're Right, She's Gone (slow version)
14. I'm Left, You're Right, She's Gone
15. Baby, Let's Play House
16. I Forgot To Remember To Forget
17. Mystery Train
18. Trying To Get To You
19. When It Rains It Really Pours

2004/04/26  EPE / Ep.Gold.Com

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Northwest Airlines EW '04 Discount Info Now Posted.

Each year, Northwest Airlines offers a discount for fans traveling to
Memphis for Elvis Week.
Discount fare information for Elvis Week 2004 is now posted.

Click here : http://www.elvis.com/elvisweek/2004/ew_nwa.asp  to go to that
section of the Elvis Week area.

2004/04/24 EPE / Ep.Gold.Com

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Elvis' Hair Auctioned.

During an auction by MastroNet Inc memorabelia from sports, politics, the
military and Hollywood were sold. Locks from Abraham Lincoln and Elvis
Presley each brought $19,861, while Marilyn Monroe's sample garnered
$13,225. Ted Williams' clippings sold for $5,829. The largest known lock of
George Washington's hair sold for $58,139, the top price in the collection
of locks.

2004/04/24  Google / Ep.Gold.Com

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The 50th Anniversary of Rock & Roll Events Calendar.

All year, Graceland joins the entire city of Memphis in celebrating 50 Years
of Elvis with a year-long, global commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of
Rock & Roll.

Friday, July 2

Memphis Sound Drum Corps Performs at Graceland
The 100-member Memphis Sound Drum & Bugle Corps will perform at Graceland
beginning at 11:00 AM in the Plaza. The concert will include a special brass
tribute to Elvis.

Graceland Goes Gold
See Graceland like never before. Beginning Friday, July 2, Graceland will be
adding an extra-special touch to this golden anniversary by temporarily
switching the existing multi-colored lights that illuminate the mansion and
grounds at night to festive gold-tinted lights.


Saturday, July 3


FM100 presents a 50 Years of Rock 'n' Roll and Independence Day Celebration
8:30 p.m., Shelby Farms, East Memphis
Celebrate 50 years of Rock 'n' Roll in a scenic, wooded area only a few
minutes East of Memphis. Experience one of the largest displays of fireworks
in the region, much of it set to Elvis music. The event is free and open to
the public. A $5 parking fee will be charged. Live music starts at 4:00 PM,
featuring local and national acts, followed by the fireworks at 9:45 PM.
Kids' games and activities available for additional charge throughout the
day.



Sunday, July 4


50 Years of Rock 'n' Roll and Fourth of July Celebration
8:30 p.m., Tom Lee Park, Downtown Memphis
Fireworks set to Elvis music on the bank of The Mississippi River


Monday, July 5


Global Moment in Time
At 11:00 a.m. CT/12:00-noon ET, radio stations around the world will
commemorate the 50th anniversary of the July 5, 1954 recording session that
produced Elvis's first single, "That's All Right", by simultaneously playing
that record. At Sun Studio the recording will be played and sent out via
satellite. The legendary Scotty Moore, lead guitarist on that recording,
will be the one to "press play" for this historic occasion. Any radio
stations that cannot access the live feed are encouraged to join in by
playing the record on their own. Click here for more details.

Sun Studio Commemorative Concert
4:00 - midnight, Sun Studio
Celebrate this historic event when special guest, Billy Bob Thornton joins
Sun Studio favorites Billy Lee Riley, Sonny Burgess & The Pacers, Rock A
Billy Country, Stan Perkins, Cordell Jackson and many more to be announced
soon.


Multiple Date Events


At Graceland see special items on display just for 2004 and enjoy live
entertainment at The Graceland Entertainment Pavilion.

This year's Hard Rock Mobile Memorabilia tour includes a special Memphis
room celebrating the 50th Anniversary. This traveling exhibit will park near
the covered outdoor activity area next to the Lisa Marie Jet in the
Graceland visitor center complex daily on July 2, 3 & 4. Free admission.

Terry Mike Jeffrey and his band perform sets of Elvis music live at
Graceland in the covered outdoor activity area next to the Lisa Marie Jet in
the Graceland visitor center complex. 12:00 Noon - 4:00 PM daily on July 3,
4 & 5. Free admission.

Edy's Ice Cream will in the Graceland visitor center complex with their
Edy's logoed antique ice cream truck offering free sames of their soon-to-be
luanched Elvis-themed flavors. Daily on July 3,4 & 5.

Beale Street
It first rang out over the cotton fields of the Mississippi Delta. It
migrated to the streets and clubs of Memphis. It went on to influence the
sound of music all over the world. Memphis is also the Home of the Blues and
it all starts on Beale Street. Every club on Beale Street will be jumping as
Memphians and guest from around the world join together to celebrate 50
Years of Elvis.

The Dixon Gallery and Gardens
In conjunction with the Rock and Roll 50th Anniversary celebration in
Memphis, The Dixon is dedicating its Third Thursdays: Art After Dark Music
Series - In the Mix...Music and Art that Rock - to regional up-and-coming
artists. The series will take place on the third Thursday of each month,
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM, starting in May and running through June. Weather
permitting, all performances will be held in the 17-acres of gardens
surrounding the museum, which will be at their peak in May and June. In
addition to the fabulous regional talents performing, the Dixon is also
pleased to present an exhibition curated by Jennifer Church fusing musicians
with art, In the Mix opening in May. Admission is $5.00 for non-members,
free for Dixon members.

50th Anniversary of Rock 'n' Roll Musical Art Exhibit at Anna's Steakhouse
April - December 2004. 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Anna's Steakhouse, 6963 Highway
70, Bartlett, TN. In celebration of 50 years of rock 'n' roll, Anna
Hamilton, a Humes High graduate and owner of Anna's Steakhouse, will host at
her restaurant a special musical art exhibit featuring the art of
internationally known Elvis artist Betty Harper. Walking through the
steakhouse, you can experience the history of Elvis and Memphis in every
room. For more information or directions, call (901) 383-9989.



Other Local Events


Saturday, July 3rd

Children's Fishing Rodeo
Bobby K. Flaherty Municipal Center, Bartlett, TN

Fireworks Extravaganza
Bobby K. Flaherty Municipal Center, Bartlett, TN

Sunday, July 4th

Independence Day Celebration
HW Cox Park in Collierville

WONDERS: Masters of Florence Exhibit
Willis Gallery
Original Works Depicting Music-Based Themes

Transformation 3: Works in Jewelry and Small Metals
National Ornamental Metal Museum
This exhibition will include 36 pieces that highlight a variety of
techniques and forms - jewelry, vessels, and sculpture - all addressing the
theme of transformation.

50th Anniversary of Brown vs. Board of Education Exhibit
National Civil Rights Museum

Jeckyl and Hyde
Playhouse on the Square

Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet
Circuit Playhouse

Think Tank Exhibit
Children's Museum of Memphis

Stax Museum
Stax Records was the hub of a neighborhood that produced so much musical
talent it came to be called Soulsville, U.S.A. The Stax Museum of American
Soul Music showcases more than 2,000 exhibits that are fun, fascinating,
interactive, and entertaining.

The Memphis Rock `n' Soul Museum
Featuring the Smithsonian Institution's Rock `n' Soul: Social Crossroads
exhibition, a dazzling chronology of rebellious hearts and echoes that
shaped "the Memphis Sound." Artifacts, pictures, words-- and of course,
music-highlight slices of our cultural and musical past.

Picasso: 25 Years of Edition Ceramics from the Edward and Ann Weston
Collection.

More details and Information Click Here :
http://www.elvis.com/news/full_story.asp?id=563

2004/04/24 EPE / Ep.Gold.Com

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Kathy Westmoreland Latest CD.


Elvis Unlimited does now offer Kathy Westmoreland's latest CD Heavenly
Father

Tracklist:

You Were The Music
What Am I Living For
What Would I Do Without Your Music
My Father Watches Over Me

We have a limited amount of signed copies in stock

Click here to order Kathy Westmoreland's CD : http://www.elvisunlimited.com

2004/04/23 Elvis Unlimited / Ep.Gold.Com

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New Elvis DVD's.

The Follow That Dream DVD is  for release on May 11th, 2004.

July, 2004 Releases : Harum Scarum, Spinout, It Happened At The World's
Fair, Trouble With Girls, Double Trouble, Speedway and This Is Elvis -
Extended Version.

More official details - Release dates  later.

2004/04/23 EPE / Ep.Gold.Com

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Concerts In Tunica In August


Scotty Moore, DJ Fontana, Ronnie McDowell and The Jordanaires will be
performing at the Horseshoe hotel and casino in Tunica, Mississippi this
August. The shows will take place on August 6 and 7. These shows are sure to
sell out so be sure to buy your tickets in advance

2004/04/23 Elvis Unlimited / Ep.Gold.Com

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What Is Happening In Memphis During Elvis Week?


SATURDAY 7

Listings for one-time events on this date are forthcoming. See the
multiple-dates event listings below for activities that include this date.
Note: There is a possibility that the City of Memphis could have a special
Elvis Week kick-off event on this day and evening to celebrate the 50th
Anniversary of Rock 'n' Roll. We will update you on that as soon as
possible, but wanted you to know now that something was brewing so you could
make your travel plans accordingly.


SUNDAY 8

Welcome Elvis Fans Picnic
12:00 Noon. Elvis Presley American Legion Post 249, 8313 Highway 70 (Summer
Avenue),Bartlett, TN. Admission is $20.00/Adults,$10.00/Children 7-13 years,
Children under 7 - free. Admission includes food, beverages and
entertainment. Entertainment will be provided by Joe Kent, an Elvis tribute
singer. Special Guests TBA. If you need transportation, directions or for
advance ticket purchases, please contact Gigi Ballester via E-mail or Glenda
Vilseck at via E-mail. Or call (901) 388-2492 and leave a message and
someone will return your call.

MONDAY 9


Listings for one-time events on this date are forthcoming. See listings
further down this page for multiple-date activities that include this date.


TUESDAY 1O

The Elvis Presley Memorial Trauma Center Reception
10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon. The Park Cafe, 1st Floor-Jefferson Building, The
Regional Medical Center at Memphis, 877 Jefferson Avenue. A special
reception to honor Elvis fans, fan clubs and individuals who are "Wall of
Honor" recipients. For more information, contact The MED Foundation office
at (901) 545-8372 or via E-mail.

Elvis Youth Trivia Contest
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM. Graceland Plaza Tent located in front of Rockabilly's
Diner. Kids - come out and test your knowledge about Elvis. Admission for
contestants and audience is free. Great prizes for winning contestants.

18th Annual Elvis World Lunch
1:00 ­- 3:00 PM. Marlowe's Restaurant, 4381 Elvis Presley Blvd., Memphis.
Elvis World magazine Publisher Bill E. Burk brings in a who's who of Elvis
friends, family and book authors to speak. EW Fan & Fan Club of the Year
awards are presented. Reservations only. Door prizes. Admission is $13.00.
For more information contact: Elvis World, Box 16792, Memphis, TN 38186.


WEDNESDAY 11


Elvis Fan Forum with EPE
10:00 AM - 12 Noon. Lucille Ballroom, Gibson Guitar. Located at the corner
of Third, one block south of Beale Street. $5.00 parking at rear of
building. Free admission. No tickets. Fans get the latest news from
Graceland/EPE management and have the opportunity to make comments and ask
questions. EPE's CEO and the directors and managers of various departments
attend.

1st Annual Elvis Film Festival - Presented by Hollywood Casino
1:00 PM ­- 9:00 PM. Malco Paradiso Theatre, 584 S. Mendenhall, Memphis.
$8.00 per person per film. Come and experience Elvis on the big screen!
Jailhouse Rock at 1:00 PM & 7:00 PM. Viva Las Vegas at 3:00 PM & 9:00 PM.
Elvis: That's the Way It Is, Special Edition at 5:00 PM. Film times are
subject to change. Special celebrity guest appearances in lobby. Guests TBA.
Advance tickets on sale May 3 through August 2 via the Graceland
sales/reservations department. Phone: (901) 332-3322 or (800) 238-2000.
E-mail: glsales@elvis.com. More ticket info.


THURSDAY 12

Mike Freeman's Tupelo Tour
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM. Leave from Graceland Parking Lot. Cost is $75.00. See as
many places in Tupelo as possible. Your ticket cost of $75 includes
birthplace and museum entrance fee, lunch, a chance at prizes, and admission
to Elvis' first Memphis home, 1034 Audubon Drive. For tickets or
information, call (901) 761-1838 and ask for Mike or Cindy or E-mail Mike.
Please pay in advance with US check, international money order or traveler's
checks (in US dollars) sent to Mike Freeman, 1034 Audubon Drive, Memphis, TN
38117. Can't go on the 12th, but have other days available? Contact Mike or
Cindy to see where they can fit in a tour for you.

Elvis Fan Club Presidents Luncheon
12 Noon - 3:00 PM. Harrah's Tunica Casino and Hotel, 1100 Casino Strip
Blvd., Robinsonville, MS. The annual Elvis Week gathering of Elvis fan club
presidents and officers with Graceland/EPE management. This is an
invitation-only event. Fan club leaders receive detailed information
directly from Fan Relations at Graceland/EPE. Sponsorship support provided
by Harrah's Tunica Casino and Hotel for this year's luncheon.

Graceland Scavenger Hunt
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Graceland. Guests are invited to tour Graceland Mansion
and the Elvis Presley Automobile Museum while simultaneously participating
in a trivia scavenger hunt. Adult and Junior version of scavenger hunt will
be
available. More details to come. Cost: adults $20.00; children 7-12 $10.00;
children 6 and under free. Advance tickets on sale May 3 via the Graceland
sales/reservations department. Phone: (901) 332-3322 or (800) 238-2000.
E-mail: glsales@elvis.com. More ticket info.

Collingwood Rocks with Elvis Fan Club Presents Stephen Kabakos: The Way It
Was Rocks Hard Rock Café
5:00 PM dinner show seating. Hard Rock Café, 315 Beale St, Memphis.
Mastering the look, sound and mannerisms with amazing accuracy of the King
of Rock 'n' Roll, Stephen Kabakos delivers an astonishing high-energy stage
performance, successfully capturing an authentic portrayal. Tickets for the
dinner/show are $25.00. Tickets for the show only are $10.00. For
information on tickets contact Kathleen DeNike via E-mail or call (705)
445-9477. (There's also an afternoon show at 2:00 PM on August 14. Same
price.)

Party With the Pandas and Alfred Wertheimer
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Memphis Zoo, 2000 Prentiss Place. Elvis fans are invited
to an exclusive after-hours party at the Memphis Zoo with Alfred Wertheimer
and giant pandas, Ya Ya and Le Le! Mr. Wertheimer will be signing autographs
and telling stories. Guests will enjoy a private panda viewing, an intimate
setting to hear stories from Mr. Wertheimer and enjoy live entertainment and
a cash bar. Tickets are only $10.00 per person. To purchase tickets, visit
the Web site or call (901) 276-WILD.

Rock 'n' Roll Sock Hop with Sonny Burgess and The Pacers
8:00 PM ­- 1:00 AM. Marriott Hotel Downtown, 250 N. Main Street, Memphis.
Come join the Brits for a great night of 50's rock'n'roll. Live performances
by Sun record artist Sonny Burgess and the Pacers, Europe's top Elvis
sound-alike Colin Paul and Britain's finest rockin' band The Firebirds. Kick
off your shoes and dance until there are holes in your socks to Elvis's
hottest rock 'n' roll songs. Jive, doo wop, rockabilly and rock'n'roll.
There will be something for everyone at the Brit's 50's extravaganza.
Tickets are $20.00 in advance and $25.00 at the door. For tickets, call
(866) 320-5295, fax (901) 525-2901, visit the Web site or via E-mail.

Elvis Country Annual Auction
9:00 PM. Ramada Limited-Airport, 2979 Millbranch Rd., Memphis. Auction of
Elvis memorabilia, collectibles and crafts. Door prizes, raffles and lots of
fun! Sponsored by Elvis Country Fan Club. Proceeds benefit the Elvis
Charitable Foundation and benefit the production of the opening ceremony the
fan club produces for the start of the Candlelight Vigil event. Free
admission.

FRIDAY 13


Walk a Mile in My Shoes ­- All Elvis City of Memphis Tour
Boarding at 8:15 AM, departure at 8:30 AM, return to Graceland at 12:30 PM.
Tour departs Graceland parking lot next door to Heartbreak Hotel. Bus will
be at the walkway from the hotel to the Graceland parking lot. All-Elvis
tour for the dedicated fan. This tour focuses on the life of Elvis Presley
and includes many sites that are not featured on traditional Memphis City
tours. Follow the footsteps of the King from "rags to riches" starting from
Elvis's first home on Poplar Avenue to his beloved Graceland. This special
Elvis tour takes you to the Overton Park Band Shell and Lamar Shopping
Center where Elvis first performed in public, Pop Tunes, Supercyle, Humes
High School, Hotel Chisca, Crump Stadium, Libertyland, the Coliseum, Forest
Hill Cemetery, the Memphian Theater and Lauderdale Courts. A "Closer to You"
stop at the home Elvis owned on Audubon Drive, now owned by
historians/authors Mike Freeman and Cindy Hazen, will be included. A true
Elvis Fan will not want to miss this once-in-a-life time tour! $40.00 per
person includes transportation and narrated tour with Elvis Tour Guide. For
reservations contact Sweet Magnolia Tours toll-free at (866) 320-5295, fax
(901) 525-2901, or visit the Web site, or via E-mail.

Tupelo Day Trip by Unique Tours
8:30 AM ­- 4:00 PM. Departs from the Graceland parking lot at 8:30 AM.
Music, games, and Elvis videos will entertain fans on a deluxe motor-coach
Tupelo-bound. After touring Elvis's first home, fans will visit the Times
and Things Remembered Museum and the memorial chapel, followed by a short
city tour, highlighting the places important to Elvis' life. Tickets are
$65.00 per person. For tickets, go to the Web site or call (800)235-1984.

Gospel Brunch at The Lodge
10:00 AM - 12 Noon. Gospel Brunch at The Lodge, home of Elvis's Paradise,
Hawaiian Style co-star, Suzanna Leigh. Starring Chris MacDonald performing
Elvis gospel music, movie memories with Suzanna Leigh and DJ Tyke Harrison
spins more Elvis gospel! Sponsored by D&N's Elvis Presley Fan Club.
Benefitting the Elvis Presley American Legion Post. $25.00 per person,
advance purchase only. Checks to Nancie Craft, 2350 Bering Dr., Suite 116,
Houston, TX 77057. E-mail or phone: (713) 782-1122.

Conversations on Elvis
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Lucille Ballroom, Gibson Guitar. Located at the corner of
Third, one block south of Beale Street. $5.00 parking at rear of building.
Friends and colleagues of Elvis share personal recollections and take
questions from the audience. Panelists to be announced. Admission $10.00.
Advance tickets on sale May 3 via the Graceland sales/reservations
department. Phone: (901) 332-3322 or (800) 238-2000. E-mail:
glsales@elvis.com. More ticket info. Any tickets not sold in advance will be
available at the door.

Elvis Collectors Club Meet & Greet
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Les Paul Room, Gibson Guitar, at the corner of Third, one
block south of Beale Street. 145 Lt. George Lee Ave., Memphis TN 38103,
$5.00 parking at rear of building. Official Elvis Collectors Club members
plus one guest. Must show Collectors Club membership card at door to attend.
Admission is free but space will be limited. Get to know your fellow
Collectors Club members, the EPE leadership team and others in Memphis for
Elvis Week. Due to legal restrictions, there will be no alcoholic beverages
at this event.

The Legends ­- Good Rockin' Tonite
7:00 PM. The Peabody Hotel, downtown Memphis. The legendary musicians who
shaped rock 'n' roll - Scotty Moore, D.J. Fontana, The Jordanaires, Boots
Randolph, Billy Swan, Millie Kirkham, Bob Moore and so many more of the
original force behind Elvis and other rock 'n' roll performers will return
in an all-star gathering. Reserved tickets are $48.00, general admission is
$38.00. For tickets contact Elvis International.The Magazine at (818)
991-3892 or via E-mail. Also visit the Web site.

The TCB Band Concert
10:00 PM. The Peabody Hotel, downtown Memphis. The legendary TCB Band along
with Terry Mike Jeffrey return for another incredible concert as they pay
tribute to Elvis and the 50th Anniversary of Rock 'n' Roll. As always, on
our Good Rockin' Tonite concerts, there will be a few surprise guests
stopping by. This will be the TCB Band's only appearance in Memphis this
year. Reserved tickets are $48.00, general admission is $38.00. For tickets
contact Elvis International.The Magazine at (818) 991-3892 or via E-mail.
Also visit the Web site.


SATURDAY 14


22nd Annual Elvis Presley International 5K and Fun Walk
Starts at 8:00 AM at Graceland Plaza. Finish at Graceland Gates. Be part of
this annual tradition and join the more than 2,000 people from all around
the world that raise money for United Cerebral Palsy of the Mid-South, a
nonprofit organization that provides programs and services to the many
children and adults within our community who have disabilities. Cost is
$18.00 to enter. For more information or to enter, call (901) 761-4277 or
visit the Web site.

Elvis Tupelo Tour by Coach USA
8:00 AM ­- 4:30 PM. See the town where Elvis was born and lived till he was
thirteen. Tour his home, museum, meditation chapel and statue of "Elvis at
13." Guided City tour and lunch provided. $69.00 per person. For tickets
call (901) 382-6366. Web site.

Official Elvis Collectors Club Conference
9:00 AM ­- 5:00 PM. 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Lucille Ballroom, Gibson Guitar, at
the corner of Third, one block south of Beale Street. 145 Lt. George Lee
Ave, Memphis TN 38103, $5.00 parking at rear of building. The annual Elvis
Week gathering of members of the Official Elvis Collectors Club. Elvis
Presley Enterprises is putting together a very full day for Collectors Club
members that will give them advance notice and behind-the-scenes, exclusive
information about Elvis, music, collecting and other aspects of Elvis's
career. Experience an exciting panel discussion and view some rarely seen
Elvis artifacts from a group of archivists including: Kelly Hill, EPE's
photography manager; Angie Marchese, EPE's archives manager; Jerry Osborne,
music collecting and memorabilia expert; Alan Stoker, recorded sound and
moving image curator at The Country Music Hall of Fame (and son of
Jordanaires member Gordon Stoker). EPE's Todd Morgan and colleague Ray
Miller - two of the producers of the exciting new (June 2004 release)
comprehensive Elvis sets Elvis,'68 Comeback Special - Deluxe Edition DVD and
Elvis, Aloha from Hawaii - Deluxe Edition DVD - will lead a discussion and
give a demonstration letting attendees in on the all the behind-the-scenes
scoop from these historic projects. Executives from BMG/RCA will be joining
us again this year to share details about upcoming Elvis releases. And even
more guests will be added soon! Attendees will again receive a welcome kit
loaded with Elvis-themed gifts and everyone attending wins a door prize.
Tickets are $35 per person. Collectors Club members may purchase one guest
ticket in addition to their own. Tickets are limited and we do expect a
sellout. Advance tickets on sale May 3 via the Graceland sales/reservations
department. Phone: (901) 332-3322 or (800) 238-2000. E-mail:
glsales@elvis.com. More ticket info.

Collingwood Rocks with Elvis Fan Club Presents Stephen Kabakos: The Way It
Was Rocks Hard Rock Café
2:00 PM show. Hard Rock Café, 315 Beale St, Memphis. See the listing for the
August 12th dinner show for all the details.

Let's Have A Party - A Tribute to Elvis
3:30 PM. Clarion Hotel, 1471 E. Brooks Rd., Memphis. Sponsored by Living the
Dream Fan Club. Come join us for an evening of fun, good food and door
prizes. Then, sit back and listen as Bruce Wilburn performs his tribute show
of your favorite songs. Admission is $23.00 per person. Advance reservations
required. Limited seating. For tickets, contact Ruth Hensley at (513)
741-0145.

Aloha from Tupelo
6:00 PM ­- 10:00 PM. Woody's Resturant, 609 Glouster St,Tupelo, MS. Tribute
show and book reading of the novel Around Elvis by fan club president Thorne
Peters.

Save the Shell
7:00 PM. Overton Park Shell, 1928 Poplar Ave., Memphis. Celebrate the 50th
anniversary of Elvis's first recording and first performance at the Overton
Park Shell. Contact Larry via E-mail for details. Tickets just $15.00.
Please help save the Shell.

Elvis 50th Anniversary Special Dance Party Celebration
8:00 PM - 12:00 Midnight. Location to be announced. Graceland/EPE's annual
dance event goes all out for the 50th Anniversary of Rock 'n' Roll and of
Elvis Presley's career. Elvis music performed live by the Terry Mike Jeffrey
Band, plus Elvis records and video. Admission price, on-sale date for
advance tickets and other details to be announced. Advance tickets on sale
May 3 via the Graceland sales/reservations department. Phone: (901) 332-3322
or (800) 238-2000. E-mail: glsales@elvis.com. More ticket info.


SUNDAY 15


Audubon Drive Pool Party
12:00 Noon ­- 4:00 PM. Elvis's former home, 1034 Audubon Drive. To benefit
MASH - Moving Animals Safely Home by Labs4Rescue. Entertainment by Tyke
Harrison's Tomcat DJ Show. Food. Swim in Elvis's pool. Tour his home. Bop
contest. Silent auction. Raffle. $35.00 per person. Advance purchase only.
Checks to: Labs4Rescue, P.O. Box 3272, Cordova, TN 38088. E-mail for more
information, E-mail Kim Adkins. Web site.

The New Gladiators Reunion Luncheon
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM. Rock 'n' Roll Café, Graceland Crossing, Memphis. To mark
the 30th anniversary of the filming of Elvis' unfinished dream project, The
New Gladiators, Essential Elvis magazine will be re-uniting several karate
experts and colleagues who either starred in it or were a part of the
production team. Guest speakers include Jerry Schilling, Wayne Carmen and Al
Holcomb. Other guests will be announced as confirmed. Tickets are $15.00 at
the door. For further details, please call (0044) (0) 1903-525917 or visit
the magazine Web site.

Elvis Presley Memorial Mass
3:00 PM. St. Paul Catholic Church, 1425 E. Shelby Dr., Memphis. The church
is located south of Graceland, approx. 2-1/2 miles. Recorded music at 2:15
PM. St. Paul Choir sings at 2:45 PM. Memorial Mass at 3:00 PM. Come together
to pray and to remember Elvis. Spaghetti dinner will follow. Church Web
site.

Elvis Trivia Contest
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM. Graceland Plaza Tent located in front of Rockabilly's
Diner. Test your Elvis knowledge against that of your fellow fans by being a
contestant, or simply enjoy the show as a member of the audience. Admission
for contestants and audience is free. Great prizes for winning contestants
and audience drawings.

George Klein's Elvis Mafia Reunion
4:00 PM. Alfreds, 197 Beale St., Memphis. A reunion of people who were close
to Elvis. Lifelong friends and associates of the King of Rock 'n' Roll
reminisce and answer questions. $30.00 admission includes a $10.00 donation
to the Make a Wish Foundation and dinner for one. Dinner reservations only,
no later than 3:00 PM. For further information call Alfred's at (901)
525-3711 and ask for Eddie, Jay or Nick. Web site.

Candlelight Vigil & VigilCast
At 9:00 PM there is an opening ceremony at the gates of the Graceland
Mansion property. Then, fans are invited to walk up the driveway to Elvis's
gravesite and back down carrying a candle in quiet remembrance. No admission
charge. Gates remain open until all who wish to participate in the
procession have done so, which typically takes until the early morning hours
of August 16, the anniversary date of Elvis's passing. Free secured parking
at the Graceland visitor center complex after 6:00 PM.


MONDAY 16


George Klein's Elvis Memorial Service
12:00 Noon ­- 3:00 PM. Main Theater at the University of Memphis. Annual
event hosted by Memphis entertainment personality and long-time friend of
Elvis, George Klein. Speakers will include friends and relatives of Elvis
and celebrity guests. For more information, call the University of Memphis
Dept. of Communication at (901) 678-2565.


MULTIPLE DATES


50th Anniversary of Rock & Roll Tours by Sweet Magnolia Tours
In collaboration with Graceland, special 50th Anniversary of Rock & Roll
packages are available from Sweet Magnolia Tours for transporation, tickets
to Graceland and other Memphis attractions, hotel accommodations and more.
Click here to go directly to all the 50th Anniversary package details on the
tour company's Web site. Sweet Magnolia Tours, P.O. Box 753548, Memphis, TN
38175. Phone: (901) 525-2842 or toll-free at (866) 320-5295. Fax: (901)
525-2901. E-mail. Web site.

Enhanced Exhibits on the Graceland Tour
In recognition of the 50th Anniversary of Rock & Roll and of Elvis Presley's
career, all the Elvis exhibit areas on the Graceland Mansion tour and in the
Sincerely Elvis Museum in Graceland Plaza will be enhanced with rarely
displayed and never-before-displayed items from the extensive Graceland
archives. See Graceland Tours for information and reservations for tours of
Graceland Mansion and its related attractions on the Graceland complex. If
you plan to tour Graceland during Elvis Week, we strongly recommend that you
make advance reservations for your preferred day and time for the mansion
tour. Tickets to tour the Elvis Presley Automobile Museum, Elvis's airplanes
and the Sincerely Elvis Museum are not on a timed/reserved system like the
mansion tour, but you may enjoy a substantial cost savings by purchasing
your tickets for these attractions in the all-inclusive Platinum Tour
package.

Walk-Up Times for the Meditation Garden
Daily throughout the year, there is a special period of time for
free-admission walk-up visits to the Meditation Garden at Graceland, where
the gravesites of Elvis and members of his family are located. The summer
hours for free walk-up visits are 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM daily, and then the
garden becomes part of the regular ticketed Graceland tour. As a special
courtesy to Elvis fans, there is always an additional schedule of evening
walk-up times during Elvis Week. Evening walk-ups for Elvis Week 2004 are:
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM, August 7-14 & 16. (The 15th is omitted to accommodate
preparation for the Candlelight Vigil.)

Earn Elvis Gift Items at Harrah's
Open 24 hours a day. Harrah's Tunica Casino & Hotel, 1100 Casino Strip
Blvd., Robinsonville, MS. (662) 363-7777. Want a special Elvis souvenir gift
item to take home? Looking for something to do after Graceland? Come to
Harrah's Tunica Casino & Hotel ­ recently voted luckiest casino and located
just south of Memphis ­ featuring all the hottest slots and table games,
along with delicious restaurants, a golf course, and signature
Southern-style service! Sign up for a Free Total Rewards Card! Earn Reward
Credits by using your card when playing slots or table games. Then use those
Reward Credits towards great Elvis merchandise in August! We'll see you at
Harrah's, home of the MOST first-place awards from Strictly Slots magazine
readers! Web site.

Memphis/Tupelo Tours by JB Tours
8:00 AM daily. Memphis Tours $35/Tupelo Tours $65. JB Tours offers daily
detailed tours of Memphis, Tupelo and Nashville. Also offer special step-on
guides. For information, call (901) 864-0811 or E-mail.

The Dixon Gallery and Gardens
Daily. 4339 Park Avenue. Amid 17 acres of formal and informal gardens, the
Dixon is a former private estate featuring Impressionist and
post-Impressionist paintings, the Stout Collection of 18th century porcelain
and changing exhibitions. Admission is $5.00 for adults and $4.00 for
seniors. For more information, call (901) 761-5250 or visit our web site.

Stax Museum of American Soul Music
Hours March thru October: Mon. ­ Sat. 9:00 AM ­- 4:00 PM, Sun. 1:00 ­- 4:00
PM. 926 East McLemore Ave., Memphis, TN. See the world's first music museum
devoted to preserving and interpreting Soul music and where Elvis, Otis and
Isaac recorded. For more information, call (901) 942-SOUL. Web site.

Sun Studio
Open daily. 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM. 706 Union Ave., Memphis. Experience guided
tours of the "Birthplace of Rock 'n' Roll." Hear session out-takes, touch
Elvis' s first microphone, see loads of memorabilia and relive the history
of the world's most famous recording studio - the one that launched the
careers of Elvis, Johnny Cash, BB King, Charlie Rich, Howlin' Wolf, Carl
Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis and many other musical legends. Phone: (901)
521-0664. Web site.

Masters of Florence
April 23 ­- October 3, 2004. 9:00 AM ­- 7:00 PM. The Pyramid, downtown
Memphis. The exhibition tells the story of the rise and fall of the Medici,
the wealthiest family of their time, patrons of great art, bankers,
collectors, cardinals, popes, queens and grand dukes. It tells the story of
the passion and creativity of the greatest artists in the world, including
works by Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael and Botticelli. For
tickets, call (800) 263-6744. Web site.

Elvis Art Contest & Exhibit
Exhibit in place August 6-15 in the ticket office pavilion in Graceland
Plaza. Free admission to view this exhibition of Elvis-themed artwork from
amateur and professional artists from around the world. Detailed information
for artists who which to enter the contest to be announced.

Elvis Presley Birthplace Fan Appreciation Day
August 7 & 9. 10:45 AM. 306 Elvis Presley Dr., Tupelo, MS. All-day
celebration and fan appreciation day. Event specifics to be listed on Web
site. Phone: (662) 841-1245.

Tea with Suzanna Leigh
August 7-11. The Lodge. Have tea with Elvis' Paradise, Hawaiian Style
co-star, Suzanna Leigh. Join Suzanna in her new home, The Lodge, for tea and
a personal tour of her film memorabilia. $15.00 per person. By appointment
only. Contact Suzanna via E-mail.

Special Elvis '68/Aloha Videotheater Screenings
August 7-12, daily and nightly, in the Walk a Mile in My Shoes videotheater
in Graceland Plaza. Times and program details to be announced. Free
screenings of material from the new (to be released in mid-2004),
comprehensive '68 TV Special and Aloha from Hawaii DVD releases. You'll
probably already have these DVDs in your collection at home, but there's
nothing like watching Elvis on a big screen in a theater with your fellow
Elvis fans. Free advance tickets for all the screenings you choose will be
issued at the Guest Services desk in Graceland Plaza during regular business
hours. Tickets are your guarantee of a seat. Staff at the door of the
theater will admit non-ticket-holders if any seats remain open after all
ticket holders have been accommodated.

Club Elvis at Graceland
August 7-12, 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM. The ticket office pavilion in Graceland
Plaza becomes Club Elvis at night and you're invited. Come hang out and
enjoy a private party with your fellow Elvis fans. A disc jockey spins Elvis
records for your listening and dancing pleasure. Cash bar featuring adult
beverages (I.D.'s checked) and soft drinks. Outdoor smoking area designated
- no smoking inside. Admission to Club Elvis each evening is a $5.00 cover
charge paid when you arrive (if Club Elvis is not sold out to capacity) or
in advance. Space is limited. Rockabilly's Diner next door will be open with
its full menu available. You may also enjoy the free activities taking place
nightly at Graceland Plaza and Graceland Crossing. See separate, detailed
listings for Live Entertainment at Graceland Crossing, '68 & Aloha Special
Elvis Videotheater Screenings, Elvis Big-Screen Videos in Graceland Plaza,
Happy Hour at Heartbreak Hotel, and the evening schedule of free Walk-Up
Times for the Meditation Garden. A wristband ticket allows you to come and
go from Club Elvis as much as you like during the evening in order for you
to enjoy all the other activities on the property. Advance tickets for Club
Elvis go on sale May 3 via the Graceland sales/reservations department.
Phone: (901) 332-3322 or (800) 238-2000. E-mail: glsales@elvis.com. More
ticket info.

Audubon Drive House Tours
August 7, 8 and 14. 10:00 AM ­- 4:00 PM. Elvis' former home, 1034 Audubon
Drive, Memphis. Exclusive tours of the first home that Elvis bought. This
private home is owned by Mike and Cindy, who are lovingly restoring it to
the way it was when Elvis lived there in 1956. This, the only home owned by
Elvis in Memphis other than Graceland, is open for private tours by
appointment only. $10.00 per person. To make an appointment call (901)
761-1838 or E-mail. Also visit the Web site.

Mississippi River Museum at Mud Island River Park
Aug. 7 - 16. 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM. 125 North Front St. Five of the eighteen
museum galleries tell the story of the music of the Mississippi Delta from
the origins of the blues through rock 'n' roll. Artifacts include early
recording studio equipment, a 1950s Rock Ola juke box, an authentic Elvis
jumpsuit, records, photos and a video biography of Sam Phillips. For
information call (901) 576-7241 or visit the Web site.

Live Entertainment at Graceland Crossing
August 7-16. Day and night throughout Elvis Week in the entertainment tent
in the Graceland Crossing shopping center. Elvis music performed live by
various singers and bands. Roster of entertainment is announced shortly
before Elvis Week and will be available here on Elvis.com as well as at the
entertainment tent and at the Elvis Week information table in Graceland
Plaza.

Elvis Big-Screen Videos Outdoors in Graceland Plaza
August 7-16. All day and well into the night, a wide array of Elvis concert,
television and movie clips run on a big outdoor screen in Graceland Plaza,
across the street from the mansion. Enjoy the videos while you make your way
through the plaza, or bring a blanket or lawn chair and relax a while on the
plaza green.

Happy Hour at Heartbreak Hotel
August 9, 10 & 11. 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM. It's Happy Hour at Elvis Presley's
Heartbreak Hotel in the Graceland visitor center complex. Enjoy drink
specials, camaraderie with your fellow Elvis fans and Elvis music performed
live by entertainer Chris MacDonald. No cover charge.

Elvis ­ Legacy In Light Laser Show
August 9-16. 1:30 PM & 3:00 PM daily. Sharpe Planetarium/Pink Palace Museum,
3050 Central Ave., Memphis. This year's all new laser concert features some
of The King of Rock 'n' Roll's most memorable tunes. The music surrounds
choreographed laser images, lighting effects and spinning stars. See photos
of Elvis from the early years to his appearances as a superstar. Not
recommended for children under 7. Cost is $6.25 per person. Call (901)
320-6362 for reservations and information. Web site.

Tours of The Elvis Presley Memorial Trauma Center
August 9-16. 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM. Please contact THE MED Foundation to
schedule a tour for your group at (901) 545-8372 or E-mail.

Elvis Fan Club Festival
August 11-15. 11:00 AM ­- 6:00 PM. Conference Room, Graceland Inn, 3280
Elvis Presley Blvd., Memphis, TN. Various Elvis fan club tables. Elvis
videos, Vegas atmosphere. Best Elvis collectibles at the best prices.
Coffee, donuts and relax in a pleasant atmosphere. Donation at door is $1.00
or purchase a 27th Anniversary Pass for $3.00 for all five days. Benefits
the Faith Haven Children's Home in Tupelo, MS. For more information call
Fred Whobrey at (217) 875-3598.

Elvis CON 2004
August 11-15. 10:00 AM ­- 6:00 PM daily. Clarion Hotel, 1471 E. Brooks Rd.,
Memphis, TN. This 11th annual convention features over 60 tables of Elvis
memorabilia dealers buying, selling and trading Elvis collectibles. Special
guests: D.J. Fontana, Red Robinson, Darwin Lamm, Jerry Osborne and more!
Stop by and sign Elvis Presley's Sweet, Sweet Spirit Fan Club petition to
induct D.J. Fontana into the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame. Admission is $3.00
daily or $6.00 for all 5 days. For more information, call Soundz Good
Records/Robert Alaniz at (815) 464-7681 or E-mail.

Betty Harper Art Exhibit
August 12 - 14, 9:00 AM ­- 6:00 PM. August 15, 9:00 AM ­- 3:00 PM. Elvis
Presley's Heartbreak Hotel. Internationally known Elvis artist, Betty
Harper, will be exhibiting her new artwork. During the exhibit, there will
be an on-going taste testing of Elvis Style Seasonings for your enjoyment.
Free admission. Web site.

Elvis Week Blood Drive
August 12, 13, & 14. 10:00 AM ­- 4:00 PM. The American Red Cross will be
hosting a blood drive during Elvis Week. The Bloodmobile will be located
behind the Lisa Marie jet in the Graceland visitors parking lot. All donors
receive a commemorative Elvis T-shirt.

G.L. Wesley and Elaine Grant Tribute to the King of Rock 'n' Roll and Patsy
Cline
August 12, 13 & 14. 6:00 PM. Alfreds, 197 Beale St., Memphis. 15th annual
tribute to the King of Rock 'n' Roll by G.L. Wesley. Complete with full
band, back-up singers, costumes, lighting and as much Elvis music as
possible. Elaine Grant opens each show with a stirring performance of her
own music plus the music of Patsy Cline. Dinner reservation only ­ no later
than 5:00 PM. Dinner and show admission is $25.00. Rehearsal night is Wed.
Aug. 11 at 9:00 PM with a $5.00 cover-charge. For further information and
reservations, call Alfred's at (901) 525-3711 and ask for Eddie or Jay. Web
site.

Elvis Dinner Cruise
August 13 & 14. 7:30 PM ­- 10:00 PM. Downtown Memphis at the foot of Monroe
on Riverside Drive. Cruise with the music of the king and a Memphis-style
barbecue and barbecued chicken dinner. Each guest receives a souvenir of the
Memphis Queen Riverboat. Enjoy the sunset and the beautiful Memphis
waterfront. Cost is $44.95 plus tax. 10% discount for groups of 15 or more.
For tickets, E-mail or call (901) 527-BOAT. Web site.

Cruisin' with Elvis the King
August 13 & 14. 11:00 PM ­- 1:00 AM. Downtown Memphis at the foot of Monroe
on Riverside Drive. Cruise on the mighty Mississippi with the lovely Memphis
skyline and listen to the songs of Elvis with bits of Elvis history between
the songs. Includes a souvenir for each person, unlimited soft drinks. Cash
bar. Cost is $24.95 plus tax. 10% discount for groups of 15 or more. For
tickets E-mail or call (901) 527-BOAT. Web site.

Stutz Meet 2004
August 13 & 15, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. August 14, 2:00 PM ­- 6:00 PM. Graceland
visitors parking lot. Stutz automobile owners rally to show off their cars.
No admission. Web site. (Elvis was a fan of Stutz Motorcar vehicles and had
three of them. His two Stutz Blackhawks are in the Elvis Automobile Museum
at Graceland.)

Elvis Bingo
Graceland Plaza Tent located in front of Rockabilly's Diner. Dates and time
TBA.

Children's Activity Tent
Graceland Plaza Tent located in front of Rockabilly's Diner. Dates, times
and activities TBA.


2004/04/23 www.elvisunlimited.com / Ep.Gold.Com

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As A Child, Bush Wanted To Be Elvis.

During the 1950s when he was in the fourth grade, President George W. Bush's
greatest aspiration was to be Elvis Presley, First Lady Laura Bush said
Wednesday during a ceremony to honor Teacher of the Year.

Laura Bush said the president's mother Barbara Bush had to rescue her son
from the principal's office after he used charcoal to draw sideburns on his
face and he disrupted his music class.

These remarks by the First Lady Mrs Bush where made to the 2004 National and
State Teachers of the Year. Full transcript below. Relevant comments in
blue.

MRS. BUSH: Welcome everyone, welcome to the Rose Garden. This is the perfect
day to be here in the Rose Garden, and it's such a wonderful opportunity for
us to be able to honor great teachers from all around our country.
Congratulations to all of the teachers here who have been chosen as the
Teacher of the Year from your state. Thank you for your dedication to
America's children.

I also want to thank the members of Congress who are here with us today.
John Adams, the first President to live here in the White House, was a
congressman, but he was also a lawyer and a writer and a teacher. But Adams
didn't quite take to teaching. He once referred to some of his students as
"little runtlings." (Laughter.) I know none of you have ever thought
anything like that. (Laughter.)

But John Adams knew that education was vital for the development of our
country, and for the development of our character. He once said, "There are
two educations -- one should teach us how to make a living, and the other
should teach us how to live." And I know that every one of you do both.

I know how rewarding and how challenging teaching can be and what a
remarkable difference a teacher can make in the life of a child. When I was
eight years old, I made the decision to become a teacher. My mother said she
knew I'd be a teacher when she heard me scolding my dolls for not paying
attention. (Laughter.) But I wanted to teach because I loved school and I
loved my 2nd grade teacher -- I wanted to be just like her.

And, certainly, one of my most memorable days was my very first day
teaching. I had everything ready in the classroom: the pencils were
sharpened, the chairs were perfectly positioned, and then the children
walked in. Well, some walked in, some ran, and a few were pulled in by their
parents. (Laughter.) I had earned a teaching degree, but no textbook could
prepare me for the pressure of 20 sets of eyes staring at me with total
expectation. At 9:00 a.m. we started to work. We recited the alphabet and
numbers. We colored and we put together puzzles. We read a few books. And a
few more. And by 9:15 a.m., I'd gone through my entire day's lesson plans.
(Laughter and applause.)

Even if teachers don't fill every day with lesson plans, we know that
teachers fill children's lives with hope. Congratulations to every one of
you, and especially to the four finalists for the National Teacher of the
Year -- Jason Fulmer, Dennis Griner, Kyle Hileman, and Kathy Mellor.

Each of you are remarkable teachers, and you're also role models and
friends, and sometimes even surrogate parents. You listen, you challenge,
you motivate and mentor. And you inspire children to believe that they can
do anything, or be anything they want -- even if they dream of becoming
Elvis - (laughter) -- which was one little boy's hope who grew up in
Midland, Texas. In the late 1950s, many children across the country dreamed
of being just like Elvis. (Laughter.) And one little student found the
inspiration to follow his dream in his 4th grade music class.

One day, my mother-in-law, Barbara Bush, received a call from the school
principal, who said that George was in his office. She was shocked. George
was a perfect student who was well-behaved and earned straight A's. She
hurried to Sam Houston Elementary determined to give the principal a piece
of her mind. But Barbara had to bite her tongue when the principal reported
that George had disrupted his music class. In true Elvis fashion, he'd taken
a piece of charcoal and drawn sideburns and then tried to perform for the
other children. (Laughter.)

America's teachers help prepare writers, and doctors, and even the Elvis' of
tomorrow. Our next speaker never made it to the Ed Sullivan Show, but this
stage will have to do. Ladies and gentlemen, my husband, President George W.
Bush. (Applause.)

THE PRESIDENT: Thank you all, very much. Please be seated. Welcome to the
Rose Garden.

I told you not to tell the Elvis story. (Laughter.)

She told it anyway, didn't she?

Every President since Harry Truman has presented this award -- Teacher of
the Year Award. And there's a good reason for that. When you're in the
company of some of the nation's finest citizens, our greatest teachers,
you're in the company of people who give their hearts and their careers to
improving the lives of children. You're in the company of the best of our
country.

I want to congratulate the teachers who are here from around the country. It
is a -- it is a great experience for Laura and me to greet you in the Oval
Office. I guess the word I would describe the teachers who came through is
they're joyous people. There's such a joy that radiates on your face and in
your character. And on behalf of our nation, I want to thank you for what
you do. You make a great contribution. (Applause.)

In spite of the fact that she told the Elvis story, the best decision I made
was to marry a teacher. Laura is a great First Lady for our country, and I'm
really proud of her. (Applause.)

Besides the distinguished teachers who are here, I see we've got some other
distinguished citizens with us today. Gene Hickok is the Deputy Secretary of
the Department of Education. Thank you for coming, Gene. I'm glad you're
here. From the great state of Kansas, Senator Brownback and Congressman
Dennis Moore. I'm honored you both are here. Thanks for coming. I appreciate
the fact that Lindsey Graham from South Carolina is here, and Congressman
Gresham Barrett. Thank you both for coming.

I see Maria Cantwell, Senator from the state of Washington is with us today,
and Congressman George Nethercutt. Appreciate you all being here. I
appreciate so very much the Governor of the great state of Rhode Island, and
the First Lady, Sue, is with us. Thank you both for being here today --
honored you took time to come. I'm confident our honoree is really pleased
you're here.

I appreciate the fact that Senator Chafee -- Senator Linc Chafee -- and
Senator Jack Reed have joined us. Thank you for coming. And Congressman Jim
Langevin is with us, as well. Good to see you, friend. I'm glad you're back.

I also, too, want to congratulate the National Teacher of the Year
finalists: Kyle Hileman, from DeSoto, Kansas; Jason Fulmer, from
Graniteville, South Carolina -- you've been there, haven't you, Senator?
That's good. (Laughter.) Dennis Griner, from Palouse, Washington. And, of
course, our honoree, Kathy Mellor.

I also want to congratulate Kathy's family, Duke and her three children who
have joined us today. I know there are some friends here with Kathy. Chris
Sirr is with Kathy. She came all the way over, and I know there's other
friends, as well, and I'm honored that they would take time out of their
lives to support their friend and honor their -- honor their buddy in what
is an important moment for our nation as we honor those who dedicate their
lives to teaching.

I want to thank Tom Houlihan, who is the Executive Director of the Council
of Chief State School Officers. Ernie Fleishman, the Senior Vice President
of Education of Scholastic, Inc., thank you for being here. I want to thank
the Council of Chief State School Officers and Scholastic, Inc. for
organizing this program. I also want to thank Peter McWalters, who's the
Chief State School Officer of Rhode Island.

Welcome, everybody. Thanks for coming. (Applause.)

It is fitting we have this annual ceremony because teachers are charged with
a great mission. You do the vital work of teaching our children. You give
them the skills that will help them succeed. You lay the foundation for
realizing the American Dream.

You do more than that, though. You kindle imaginations. You foster a love
for learning that can last a lifetime. What a fantastic gift to give a
child. The best teachers treat every child with dignity and fairness and
insist that their students treat others the same way. And through your
encouragement and caring, you teach the students to respect themselves.

To a child, it's a special feeling when a teacher knows your name, and asks
your opinion, cares what you think, and gives you encouragement. For some
students, unfortunately, you might be the only person who does that. Anyone
who has visited the classroom can see that teaching demands poise and
warmth, and oftentimes, extraordinary patience -- as my 4th grade teacher
had to show. (Laughter.) Yet, only the family members of teachers know some
of the other traits that define great teachers. They've seen you stay up
late rewriting lesson plans. They've seen you seek new ways to advance your
skills. They've seen you somehow summon the energy to make an after-school
game or a play. For you, teaching is not just a profession, it's a calling
you have answered. And we thank you for that. We thank you from the bottom
of our hearts. (Applause.)

We ask a lot from our teachers, and you're right to expect a lot from
society. I oftentimes say to people that if you're interested in being a
responsible citizen, and you're worried about the quality of the education
in the community in which you live, do something about it. Support your
schools. Support your teachers. Make a difference. As opposed to sitting on
the outside complaining, get involved, help people search for excellence.

State government has got a responsibility, as well. I used to say when I was
governor of Texas, education is to a state what defense is to the national
government -- it's the most important priority. If people are worried about
the quality of the education in the state in which they live, get your
governors to make education the number one priority of the state.

And finally, the federal government has got a role to play, as well. We've
increased spending here by 43 percent. The next budget will make it 50
percent over the past four years. In other words, there's a role for the
federal government. Under the No Child Left Behind, we're making sure that
federal money actually goes to help students learn.

I love the spirit of the No Child Left Behind Act, by the way. It's what I
call challenging the softy bigotry of low expectations. You see, the reason
you're Teachers of the Year is because you set high expectations. You know
in your heart of hearts every child can learn. You're willing to raise that
bar, to set high standards.

I appreciate so very much the willingness for teachers also to use the
accountability systems to determine whether or not what you're doing is
working. It's a vital part of making sure that no child gets left behind.
But make no mistake about it, we understand here in Washington that the
people who really make student achievement possible are the good-hearted
teachers who work hard every single day to make sure that no child is left
behind. And that's why we honor you here in the Rose Garden.

Our 2004 National Teacher of the Year is Kathy Mellor. She embodies the
qualities that all students and parents hope for in a teacher. For nearly 20
years, Ms. Mellor has taught English as a second language in North
Kingstown, Rhode Island. Kathy redesigned her district's ESL program to
better integrate students with their English-speaking classmates. And the
educational benefits of her innovation have been clear.

As the parents of one of Mrs. Mellor's students wrote, "My daughter's
English improved unbelievably that year." Gosh, that must be the best words
a teacher can hear: "My daughter's English improved unbelievably that year."
At the end of the year, she was able to finish her regular class
assignments. The mom said, she's able to do so alone, or with a little help
from her.

Ms. Mellor's creative approach extends well beyond the classroom. She
applied for and received a grant to teach English to the mothers of her ESL
students. What a great gift. What a caring soul. Working with two
colleagues, Ms. Mellor taught a group of women for two-and-a-half years. At
the end of the program, the women's language skills and personal confidence
were both vastly improved, and many went on to further education and to new
jobs.

Ms. Mellor's 19 years in North Kingstown has earned her the reputation for
creativity and caring and consistent success. She's humble and generous,
always willing to share credit with others, and committed to serving as a
mentor to every colleague. Because she understands the importance of her
work, her energy and her spirit have never waned. As Kathy put it, "After
many years, I still look forward to Monday mornings. Working with this
diverse community of learners and their supportive families is one of the
most rewarding things I have ever done or ever could do." No wonder she's
Teacher of the Year.

Every teacher here has chosen a rewarding and optimistic profession. And the
families of America are glad that people like you show up every Monday
morning. I thank each of you for your skill and dedication. I thank you for
being an integral part of making sure America is a hopeful and optimistic
country for all.

And now, it's my honor to introduce and to present this award to the
National Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Kathy Mellor. (Applause.)

END 11:32 A.M. EDT

2004/04/23 Whitehouse Goverment / Ep.Gold.Com

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ELVIS: A MUSICAL INVENTORY 1939-55
By Richard Boussiron
ISBN 0-9519888-7-5 (paperback, 250 pages) 2004


DETAILS :

This 'musical inventory' is the product of over 30 years' original research
including interviews with Elvis' teacher, church ministers, work colleagues
and fellow musicians.  Presented like a discography, it is an
extraordinarily detailed listing of the King's earliest musical influences -
hymns and spirituals he sang at church, songs he learned at school or heard
on the radio, the live blues he listened to outside Eulysses Mayhorn's
grocery store in Shakerag - with full historical details shown for each
song.  But it doesn't stop there.  The enormous variety of numbers he sang
on the radio, in clubs and at backstage jams during his early career reveals
an already extensive repertoire encompassing blues, R&B, gospel, country and
pop.  As an added bonus, the book also includes - for the first time
anywhere - complete details of all the legendary Sun sessions, taken
directly from the personal files of Marion Keisker.  Possibly the best-kept
secret of the last century, these files have revealed a mass of new
information including details of wiped songs and several previously unknown
sessions.  Quite simply a 'must have' for Presley specialists and anyone
with an interest in early Elvis.


CONTENTS :

Section 1        Tupelo 1939-48

                       Hymns and spirituals Elvis sang at the First Assembly
Of God Church, East Tupelo.  Songs Elvis learned at school.  Songs Elvis
sang at home.  Blues that Elvis heard in Shakerag.


Section 2        WELO Appearances 1944-48

                       Details of no fewer than fourteen appearances by
Elvis on WELO's Black & White Saturday Jamboree talent show + the
Mississippi-Alabama Fair & Dairy Show broadcast of 3 October 1945.


Section 3        Memphis 1948-54

                       Hymns and spirituals Elvis sang at the First Assembly
Of God Church, East McLemore Avenue and at East Trigg Baptist Church.  Songs
Elvis sang at Lauderdale Courts, at school, etc.  Songs Elvis sang at Crown
Electric.


Section 4        The Sun Sessions 1953-55

                       Details of every Elvis Presley Sun recording session
annotated in meticulous detail by Marion Keisker.  Includes hitherto unknown
songs and entire sessions that were wiped.


Section 5        Personal Appearances 1954-55

                       Details of 92 shows compiled from public performance
copyright records.  Includes locations, personnel, instrumentation and
notable songs.  Complete playlists are listed in a separate Appendix at the
back of the book.


Section 6        Informal Jams 1954-55

                       Songs that Elvis sang informally at Scotty Moore's
house, at Sun studio, backstage at various clubs, etc.


Section 7        Radio, TV & Film 1954-55

                       Details of 80 radio, TV and film appearances and
radio station recording sessions including Grand Ole Opry, Louisiana
Hayride, Big D Jamboree, Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scouts, The Pied Piper Of
Cleveland, two appearances on Charline Arthur's TV show in the spring of
1955, and two appearances on Roy Orbison's TV show in October 1955.

Appendix A      Flatbed Truck & Honky Tonk Performances 1955

Appendix B      The Sun Sessions - At A Glance

Appendix C      The Sun Tapes

Appendix D      Complete Show Playlists

Appendix E       Amateur Films & Recordings

Appendix F       Elvis' Record Collection


Index of People's Names :

                         Index of Song & Album Titles

                         Index of Films & Shows



ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Richard Boussiron was born in Angoulême, France in 1964 and is an archivist
by profession.  He first heard Elvis Presley on the radio in 1971 and became
part of the European rockabilly revival generation in the mid-Seventies.  A
serious music researcher since the Eighties, he has contributed to many
specialist periodicals - most notably the Eddie Cochran Connection, who made
him an honorary life member in 2002.  He is also well known for his
collaborations with Derek Glenister for Rockstar Records in the UK.  This is
his first book.

For more details&Information and to Order Click Here :
http://musicmentor0.tripod.com/book_elvis_a_musical_inventory.html

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Elvis 30 #1 Hits is now 77 weeks in the Billboard Chart.

May 1, 2004 Billboard Top-200
(sg - greatest sales gainer, ne - new entry, re - re-entry)

Billboard Top 200 Albums - Elvis 30 #1's - #172
Billboard Comprehensive Albums - Elvis 30 #1's - #190 (re, sg)
Billboard Top Country Albums - Elvis 30 #1's - #22
Billboard Top Country Albums - Ultimate Gospel- #35
Billboard Top Christian Albums - Ultimate Gospel - #12
Billboard Hot Dance Singles Sales - Rubberneckin- #16

Here are the longest-charting Elvis albums, as of now (Billboard Album Chart
for the week ending May 1, 2004):

1. "G.I. Blues", 111 weeks (#1 for 10 weeks)
2. "Blue Hawaii", 79 weeks (#1 for 20 weeks)
3. "Elv1s: 30 #1 Hits", 77 weeks (#1 for 3 weeks, on chart for 42
consecutive weeks, returned to charts for 2 weeks Week of Aug. 30, 2003 and
again on Sept 20, 2003).
4. "Elvis' Golden Records", 74 weeks
5. "Elvis Gold Records, Volume 3", 63 weeks
6. "Elvis Is Back!", 56 weeks
7. "Aloha From Hawaii via Satellite", 52 weeks (#1 for 1 week)
8. "Elvis Presley", 48 weeks (#1 for 10 weeks)
9. "Worldwide 50 Gold Award Hits", 36 weeks (Elvis' First Box Set)
10. (Tie) "Elvis As Recorded At Madison Square Garden", 34 weeks
10. (Tie) "From Elvis In Memphis", 34 weeks

2004/04/23 Elvischarts - Jason Edge / Ep.Gold.Com.

Top-50 Country Charts.

Elv1s 30 #1 Hits stays at #12 this week for 82 straight weeks in the
Canadian Top-50 Country Charts

Elvis Ultimate Gospel also stays at #11 this week for 4 weeks in the
Canadian Top-50 Country Charts

http://www.canoe.ca/JamMusicCharts/COUNTRY.html

Elvis Ultimate Gospel moves up to #183 from #200 last week for 4 straight
weeks in the Canadian Top-200 Album Charts!

http://www.canoe.ca/JamMusicCharts/ALBUMS.html


2004/04/23  2nd To None - Jelvis King / Ep.Gold.Com

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First Joe Guercio article in newspaper.


The Belgian newspaper "Het Belang van Limburg" was the first to publish an
article about the two Joe Guercio-shows in Mol, next month. Other news
papers will follow, but "Het Belang" beat them to it. Tickets for this very
special event are still for sale (only for the Sunday Show) here:
peter@elvismatters.be. Ticket prices: 27 and 17 euro.


2004/04/23 http://www.elvismatters.be / Ep.Gold.Com

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"My Elvis Craze"  New Book From Japan.


A Japanese Elvis book "My Elvis Craze"  will be issued this month.
The book is a personal "Elvis Craze" from a fan. The book contains 47 pages.

2004/04/23 Elvis World Japan / Ep.Gold.Com

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EPGold has updated the following movies with great pictures

Kid Galahad, Girls! Girls! Girls!, Fun In Acapulco, Change Of Habit, Wild In The Country, 

Clambake, Easy Come, Easy Go, Elvis On Tour, Flaming Star

Elvis Movies

2004/04/22/Robin Klarenbeek/EPGold.com

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John Wilkinson In Italy.


John Wilkinson will be in our big party on May 29th 2004.
It will be the first time that an original Elvis' bandmember will be the
guest star in an Italian Elvis' meeting.
In the afternoon he will be available for pictures and autograph and in the
evening he will sing with an Italian Elvis' band: The Dreamers.

The event will be in Cortemaggiore (PC) near Milano, in the north of Italy,
from 2,00 pm to Midnight.
During the party there will be many attractions:

American Cars and Bikes Expo, an Elvis' portraits contest, Elvis' Karaoke
and three of the best Italian Elvis' tribute bands:

Rocking (fifties)
Contromano (sixties)
Dreamers (seventies)
The proceeds of the event will be donate to the 'Alzheimer' and 'Armonia'
(fight the breast cancer) Associations.

For More Information go to :
Stefano Bardelli
Elvis Friends Fan Club Italia
http://www.elvis-friends.it
Email: slebar@tin.it

2004/04/22 Stefano Bardelli - Elvis Friends Fan Club Italia  / Andylon Lensen / Ep.Gold.Com

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Elvis chante Leiber & Stoller available in May  15th,2004.


The double CD set '' Elvis Chante Jerry Leiber & Mike Stoller '' will be
available in May 15th. 2004. This is an exclusive product of the '' Elvis My
Happiness '' fan club from France. This double CD set will be in the same
vein as the previous titles '' Elvis Chante Mort Shuman & Doc Pomus '' and
'' Elvis Chante Sid Tepper & Roy C. Bennett ''. The double CD set will
contain 24 original tracks and about 40 alternative tracks, including a few
bonuses of certain versions sung by other artists. It will come with a 36
pages booklet and as a limited edition. CD 1 - Baby, I don't care - Bossa
Nova Baby - Dirty, Dirty Feeling - Don't - Fools Fall In Love - Girls !
Girls ! Girls ! - Hot Dog - Hound Dog - I Want To Be Free - If You Don't
Come Back - Jailhouse Rock - Just tell Her Jim Said Hello - King Creole -
Little Egypt - Love Me - Loving You - Santa Claus Is Back In Town - Saved -
She's Not You - Steadfast, Loyal and True - Three Corn Patches - Treat Me
Nice - Trouble - You're The Boss.
CD 2 - Baby I Don't Care - Bossa Nova Baby - Don't - Girls ! Girls ! Girls !
- I Want To Be Free - If You Don't Come Back - Jailhouse Rock - Just Tell
Her Jim Said Hello - King Creole - Little Egypt - Loving You - Saved -
Steadfast, Loyal and True - Three Corn Patches - Treat Me Nice - Trouble -
You're The Boss

2004/04/22 My Happiness / Ep.Gold.Com

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Jordanaires Concert dates 2004 & 2005.


http://www.jordanaires.net/recent/performances.htm Just click the hyperlink


2004/04/22 Ray Walker - The Jordanaires / Andylon Lensen / Ep.Gold.Com

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ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK WORLD TOUR.

In his current Engelbert World tour Andylon Lensen will have a private
meeting with Engelbert in June.

Also an exclusive Interview with Engelbert Humperdinck  for Ep.Gold will be
conducted by her, that will coincide the new Gospel Album  : "Always Hear
The Harmony : The Gospel Sessions" .
And his Tribute to Elvis's Gospel Songs and much more.....


Engelbert Humperdinck, The Jordanaires, The Blackwood Brothers Quartet and
The Light Crust Doughboys.
Produced by Art Greenhaw.

Songs:
Always Hear The Harmony; The Old Rugged Cross; At The Cross; Sending Me You;
Take My Hand, Precious Lord; How Great Thou Art; Our Wedding Song; What A
Friend We Have In Jesus; It Is No Secret; Nearer My God To Thee; In The
Sweet By And By; Amazing Grace

Engelbert was a dear friend to Elvis and Engelbert features a tribute
segment and songs to Elvis in his current Engelbert World tour---

To order the CD from Engelbert Humperdinck  : ALWAYS HEAR THE HARMONY: THE
GOSPEL SESSIONS. Click Here : http://www.artgreenhaw.com/music.htm#ALWAYS

2004/04/22 Engelbert Humperdinck / Andylon Lensen / Art Greenhaw / Ep.Gold.Com

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2nd book project from Follow That Dream Records: "FLASHBACK"


(FTD #27) 82876-60931-2
Release Date; May 15, 2004.

"Flashback" provides an insightful look at the 30 months when Elvis truly
reigned as "The King Of Rock 'n' Roll". With 285 classic, rare and
previously unpublished photos and 69 minutes of previously unreleased music,
"Flashback" is a unique journey from January 1956 through June 1958. 172
pages and CD.

Track Listing :

The MONO Outtakes : Heartbreak Hotel - take 5 (1. part), 4 (2. part), Money Honey - take 10 intro only, 
I'm Counting On You - takes 1,2, unknown take, I Was The One - take 7 unedited, Lawdy, Miss Clawdy - takes 11,12, 
Shake, Rattle And Roll - takes 3,5,6,7, I Want You, I Need You, I Love You - take 3, Rip It Up - takes 10,11,12,16, 
Loving You (slow) - takes 2,3, I Need Your Love Tonight - takes 12,13, A Big Hunk O Love - take 2, 
Ain't That Loving You Baby - take 8 - fast fade on Elvis laughing, A Fool Such As I - takes 4,5, I Got Stung - takes 4-8

The BINAURAL Outtakes :That's When Your Heartaches Begin - take 1, It Is No Secret - take 5, Blueberry Hill - take 3, 
Have I Told You Lately That I Love You - takes 6,7, Is It So Strange - takes 8,9, Loving You (main title version) - take 6,
Loving You (main title version) - take 12, Treat Me Nice (1st version) - takes 1,2,3, Young And Beautiful - take 6, 
I Want To Be Free - take 11, Don't Leave Me Now - takes 7,8

NOTE : Interesting Tracks :
Heartbreak Hotel - Take 5 1st part-  Take 4 last part -  Take 4 is new, 
Money Honey - Take 10 intro ,takes went beyond 6, 
I'm Counting On You - Takes 1, 2 & an unknown take - Lowest take was always 13, 
Rip It Up - Takes 10, 11, 12 & 16 - Hot Stuff, 
Treat Me Nice 2003 - Takes 1, 2 & 3 - Take 19 was on Close Up, 
Young & Beautiful 2004 - Take 6 -  Takes  4 & 5 were on TT & F, 
I Want To Be Free 2009 Prison TV version - Take 11 - Only some splices of
this version but non from Take 11 released, 
Don't Leave Me Now 2017 Takes 7 & 8 -  Takes 16, 17 & 18 were on Silver
Screen Stereo.

Ernst Jorgensen / Colin B ( Note)  / Ep.Gold.Com

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Spinout - Special Edition.


(FTD #1008) 82876-59847-2 ( 7 inch Package )
Release Date; May 15, 2004

Track Listing : Stop Look And Listen, Adam And Evil, All That I Am, Never Say Yes, Am I Ready, 
Beach Shack, Spinout, Smorgasboard,I'll Be Back

ORIGINAL BONUS SONGS :Tomorrow Is A Long Time, Down In The Alley, I'll Remember You

NEW BONUS SONGS : Stop Look And Listen - takes 1,2,3, Am I Ready - take 1, Never Say Yes - takes 1,2, 
Spinout - takes 1,2, All That I Am - takes 1,2, Adam And Evil - takes 1,14,16, Smorgasboard - take 1, 
Beach Shack - takes 1,2,3, Am I Ready - takes 3,4, Never Say Yes - takes 4,5, All That I Am - take 4, 
Stop Look And Listen - take 6, Smorgasboard - take 5

2004/04/21 Ernst Jorgensen - FTD  /  Ep.Gold.Com

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Elvis Festival, June 5th, 2004 Rheinhausen-Halle Duisburg

For Further Information you can contact Michael Schutz

Telefax 0211/65 85 90 25  Email; meeting@epg-ev.de

2004/04/22/Michael Schutz/EPGold.com

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Sonny West & John Wilkinson In Europe.

On Saturday May 29, 2004 John Wilkinson will visit Cortemaggiore (Piacenza)
near Milano in Italy for a 100 percent Elvis convention.

Sonny West will be doing a one off show in Blackpool on July 3rd 2004.

2004/04/20  2nd To None  / Ep.Gold.Com

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Elvis' Palm Springs home sold for $1.25M.


A home in Palm Springs, California, owned in the '70s by Elvis and Priscilla
Presley has been sold for $1.25 million. The 5,000-square-foot house, with
five bedrooms and 4½ bathrooms, is in the Old Tuscany area of Palm Springs,
in the foothills of the San Jacinto Mountains.

Considered a historic site by the city, the 1946 house is protected against
demolition; any changes to the exterior are subject to planning-department
review. The Presleys bought the house in 1970 for $85,000. They were
divorced in 1973. The rock star owned it until he died in 1977.

Preserving the exterior may mean maintaining a spa that the King of Rock 'n'
Roll had built into an outside corner of his property. The spa is covered by
a gazebo, which shielded Elvis from helicopters. The home sits on nearly two
residential-zoned hilltop acres with valley views and also has a sauna and a
steam room. It was a party house for Elvis.

204/04/20 Google / Ep.Gold.Com

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RIAA CONSUMER PROFILE ROCKING, BUT INDUSTRY'S STILL REELING

The music consumer may be rocking, but the industry continues to fall off
the cliff. The RIAA 2003 Consumer Profile shows that rock & roll is still
the choice of music consumers, with 25.2% of the pie, almost double the
second-place finisher, Rap/Hip-Hop, with 13.3%.

ROCK 25.5
Rap/Hip Hop 13.3%
R&B 10.6
Country music 10.4%
Pop 8.9%
Religious 5.8%
Classical 3.1%
Jazz 2.9%
Soundtracks 1.4%
Oldies 1.3%
New Age .9 %
and Children.6%,

2004/04/21 Daily Double / Ep.Gold.Com

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MTV PLANNING MAJOR CONCERT THIS FALL IN MEMPHIS!!

MTV has said NO to the MTV Music Awards in Memphis, but they are planning to
do a HUGE concert to mark the 50th Anniversary of the Birth of Rock this
fall in Memphis at the new FedExForum sports arena here and it will feature
many of the big names in music today. They have not made this official but
it is a guarentee that it will happen, according to a local radio station.

2004/04/21 2nd To None - Lakeisha / Ep.Gold.Com

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The UK Commemorates JULY 5th 1954.

Elvisly Yours are organising the biggest Elvis Event in UK history when we
hope to have 50 Elvis Tribute Artists outdoors our shop on Baker Street on a
London double-decker open top bus singing, "That's All Right" at 5pm on July
5th 2004. This is the exact time (11am in Memphis) that TV and Radio
Stations all over the world will play "That's All Right" to commemorate the
50th Anniversary of Rock 'n' Roll. We want the streets to be filled with
Elvis fans and the ETA's celebrating the music of Elvis Presley. This is a
Golden Anniversary and the last major Elvis worldwide celebration and it is
FREE. The 25th Anniversary of Elvis' death was massive but this Elvis Event,
the 50th Anniversary of Rock 'n' Roll will be even bigger. Throughout the
World this historical event is known as an "Elvis Moment in Time" but we
want the UK celebration to be the biggest and best.

Be part of history, finish work earlier or take the day off, come straight
from school or college, catch a bus, boat, train or plane and share your
love for Elvis Presley on July 5th 2004. It is going to be a glorious,
historic musical celebration for Elvis and a day you will be able to tell
your grandchildren about. Although, our July 5th 2004 is in memory of that
earth-shattering day 50 years ago when Elvis recorded his first record at
"Sun Studios" the Event will probably turn into the world's greatest outside
Elvis Presley karaoke show. Also, importantly we will be using the occasion
to raise money for the 'Lynda Jackson Macmillan Centre' for Cancer Support.

Bring along all your family and friends and tell them to pass the word to
join in history being made for our man, Elvis, at 5pm on July 5th 2004 at
the Elvisly Yours Shop, 233 Baker Street, London NW1

2004/04/21 elvisly-yours.com / Ep.Gold.Com

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D. EDWARD STANLEY ANNOUNCES DEVELOPMENT OF FIRST FEATURE FILM AT AMERICAN
FILM MARKET.


DALLAS, TX-(FEBUARY 26, 2004) D. Edward Stanley, independent film producer
and president of Impello Films Inc., announced the development of his first
feature film "THE HEADHUNTER" at the American Film Market (AFM) held in
Santa Monica, California February 25 to March 3, 2004. Stanley, the film's
writer/producer, is drawing from the wealth of his own life experiences to
bring this powerful original story to the screen. Experiences which for
Stanley, began when he was four-years-old and suddenly found himself living
in the Graceland Mansion with new big brother Elvis Presley following the
1960 marriage of his mother Dee to Vernon Presley, Elvis's widowed father.

THE HEADHUNTER hits high gear with its portrayal of Stanley as a 16-year-old
high school student who just 24 hours later finds himself with the biggest
and hottest rock show of the 70's as a personal bodyguard to the King of
Rock and Roll. Growing up fast, Stanley quickly builds a repertoire of
skills from martial arts to guarding the secrets of his big brother. From
1972 to 1977 Elvis refuses to leave the house without Stanley. The film
chronicles the close relationship and experiences of the two brothers on and
off the road from the frightening pressures of tour schedules and Elvis's
use and abuse of prescribed medications to the tragic toll of the fast-paced
lifestyle on the world famous rock star and his young stepbrother. The
pivotal moment for both men comes on August 16, 1977 when all Stanley's
consummate bodyguard skills, devotion and love are not enough to save Elvis
from the one person that proves fatal - himself.

"This movie isn't about high collars and sideburns," Stanley said. "It's not
a story about Elvis Presley. It's a true story about what it was like for me
at the age of sixteen to be plunged into the surrealistic, self-destructive
world of an international icon. An icon who was also my big brother,
surrogate father, mentor and friend."

Stanley has written four books on his legendary stepbrother including
co-authoring "Elvis We Love You Tender" which earned a place on the New York
Times' best sellers list. He is considered a leading authority on the life
and times of his legendary stepbrother. As president of Impello Films, Inc.,
D. Edward draws from the wealth of his own life experiences to bring
powerful original stories to the screen for theatrical distribution.
Stanley's THE HEADHUNTER is scheduled to go into pre-production in early
2004.

For more information about these film projects contact Impello Films at
972-393-2743 or visit the company's website at www.impellofilms.com

2004/04/21 Impellofilms / Ep.Gold.Com

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The All-time top 100 artists chart is made up from the total number of votes
cast for each artist here at The All-time top 100 artists chart is made up
from the total number of votes cast for each artist here at
UltimateCharts.com

All-time top 99 artists

# Artist
1 Elvis Presley, 2 Beatles, 3 Queen, 4 Bob Dylan, 5 Michael Jackson, 6 Beach Boys, 7 David Bowie,
8 Rolling Stones, 9 U2, 10 Marvin Gaye, 11 Who, 12 Prince, 13 Pink Floyd, 14 Electric Light Orchestra,
15 George Michael, 16 Oasis, 17 John Lennon, 18 Led Zeppelin, 19 Smiths, 20 Madonna, 21 Bon Jovi,
22 James Brown, 23 Paul McCartney & Wings, 24 Def Leppard, 25 Aretha Franklin, 26 Deep Purple,
27 Jimi Hendrix, 28 George Harrison, 29 Bob Marley & The Wailers, 30 Mariah Carey, 31 Kinks,
32 Stevie Wonder, 33 Radiohead, 34 Al Green, 35 Neil Young, 36 ABBA, 37 R.E.M., 38 AC/DC,
39 Elton John, 40 Creedence Clearwater Revival, 41 Tom Waits, 42 Talking Heads, 43 Blur, 
44 Van Morrison, 45 Police, 46 Clash, 47 Genesis, 48 Isley Brothers, 49 Temptations, 50 Alan Parsons Project,
51 Ringo Starr, 52 Depeche Mode, 53 Bruce Springsteen, 54 Lou Reed, 55 Nirvana, 56 Joni Mitchell, 
57 Paul McCartney, 58 Janet Jackson, 59 Pearl Jam, 60 Olivia Newton-John, 61 Chuck Berry, 62 Steely Dan,
63 Sly & The Family Stone, 64 Chicago, 65 Aerosmith, 66 Funkadelic, 67 P J Harvey, 68 Roxy Music, 
69 Miles Davis, 70 Frank Sinatra, 71 Cure, 72 Byrds, 73 Pet Shop Boys, 74 Manic Street Preachers, 
75 Jethro Tull, 76 Bee Gees, 77 Public Enemy, 78 Black Sabbath, 79 XTC, 80 Blondie, 81 Jackson 5,
82 Rush, 83 Paul Simon, 84 Eagles, 85 Beastie Boys, 86 Miracles, 87 Cream, 88 Iron Maiden, 89 Elvis Costello,
90 Kraftwerk, 91 Metallica, 92 Suede, 93 Frank Zappa, 94 Parliament, 95 Fleetwood Mac, 96 Erasure, 
97 Velvet Underground, 98 Smashing Pumpkins, 99 Simon & Garfunkel

2004/04/20 UltimateCharts.com / Ep.Gold.Com

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King of the West End.

First came Abba, then there was Queen and Rod Stewart ... and last night saw
the premiere of what looks set to become the King of West End musicals.

The latest big-budget show based on the music of a rock legend opened to
huge acclaim from the audience of stars who danced in the aisles at the
Piccadilly Theatre from the moment the curtain lifted.
Antony Costa of Blue sported a pair of Elvis cufflinks and dragged fellow
bandmate Duncan James to his feet to jive to Suspicious Minds and The Wonder
of You. "I'm a massive Elvis fan," he said. "My dad used to sing his songs
to me and I wanted to grow up to be the guy.

"The show was great - and Mario Kombou, the guy who plays him, is Greek like
me. His voice was fantastic."

Former BBC director general Greg Dyke raved: "It's real old-fashioned
entertainment and I adore Elvis - I was up there with the best of them
having a proper old boogie".

Outhwaite had recovered quickly from the Baftas party the night before. "I'm
not an Elvis fan at all but I love musicals and this one was really good
fun."

Tamsin Outhwaite loved the musical

At the premiere party at the Café de Paris, Sir Tim Rice said: "I thought
the musical had a real vibrancy and I imagine it is going to be a big hit.
It's a feel-good show."

Critical reception was slightly less enthusiastic - the Evening Standard's
Nick Curtis thought the show was " slightly tacky". But Elvis's first cousin
Donna Presley said it was "a real labour of love." The daughter of Elvis's
aunt Nash had flown from Memphis to help promote the show.

She praised the Rob Bettinson and Alan Jamespenned production despite the
fact that it has not secured the rights to use the title song and other
favourites.

"Elvis would have been so honoured and humbled to have seen his movie turned
into a musical here in London," she said.


2004/04/20 By Alexa Baracaia & Chris Millar, Evening Standard / Ep.Gold.Com

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A New Elvis  Forum On Line 

A New Forum : Talk about our man, Elvis Presley.

Discuss all aspects of cover art design here, comments and suggestions
always welcome.

Artwork Gallery Watch and download alternate artwork, or show your own
creations.

Off topic The place for all your discussions about tv, music, news, humour
and sports.

To visit this new friendly Elvis  Forum:  Click On The Banner.

2004/04/20  Ep.Gold.Com

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Everything Elvis: Fantastic Facts About The King.


It is "Fascinating, humorous and just plain astounding. Everything Elvis has
a huge range of little or unknown facts about The King, covering everything
from his love-life, his eating habits, his TV appearances, live shows,
recording history, his collections of clothing, what he spent his fortunes
on and the worldwide effect of Elvis on so many different levels.

224 pages, paperback  - Author :  Helen Clutton.
Publisher :  Virgin books - ISBN: 0753509601.
Rrelease date :  September 2004.

2004/04/19 Elvis Club Berlin / Ep.Gold.Com

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Sessions III Update.


Joe Tunzi's "Sessions III" is NOW in production, and will be released soon.
Releasedate for the streetmarket is not decided yet.

2004/04/18 E-Mail / Ep.Gold.Com

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Presley Still Makes A Difference.

Part of the legend of Elvis Presley was his gargantuan appetite for
gift-giving. He gave Lincolns and Cadillacs to total strangers; jewelry and
guns to girlfriends and even President Richard Nixon. He paid department
stores to open late at night for private shopping sprees for his friends.

The Rick Weiss Humanitarian Awards Gala honors Priscilla Presley with the
humanitarian award. His ex-wife and board chairwoman and president of Elvis
Presley Enterprises, Priscilla Presley, thinks Elvis just had a big capacity
for caring. And now, she is continuing his quest to make dreams come true.

Presley supports many charity organizations through Elvis Presley
Enterprises, the company that markets Elvis products and manages his
intellectual copyrights, among other functions. One of the charities is
Presley Place, a Memphis shelter for battered and abused women. But the
mission of the Dream Foundation struck a chord. Presley has been national
ambassador for the Wish Foundation for more than three years.

18/04/18 Google / Ep.Gold.Com

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A Big Hunk Of Burning Love - Woman writes about her life as an Elvis fan.

In 1956, Sandi Pichon was a bored 11-year-old girl sweating out summer
living in Memphis, Tenn., when she got the idea to knock on rising star
Elvis Presley's back door. Such was the beginning of her years-long
friendship with one of the most famous entertainers of all time.
By: Ann Barks (Source: Times-Picayune)

Read this article at EIN Click Here :
http://www.elvis.com.au/presley/sandipichon_wtitesaboutherlifeasanelvisfan.shtml

2004/04/18 EIN / Ep.Gold.Com

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Elvis At Sun CD In Japan.

Elvis World Japan mentions a different release date for the "Elvis At SUN"
compilation.
The CD will be released June 30th.

The U.S release date is June 22,2004.

2004/04/17  Elvis World Japan / Ep.Gold.Com

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Aloha In Denmark Tour Over.


The Aloha In Denmark tour with The TCB Band, The Sweet Inspirations, Al
Dvorin, Steen Jørgensen, Zindy, Bobo Moreno, Stephen Ackles & Maarten Jansen
is now over. The show have played for more than 14.000 people in 8 cities in
Denmark. The show got great reviews in every city. The biggest newspaper in
Denmark gave the show 4 out of 5 stars.

There was also a show in Uddevalla, Sweden with Maarten Jansen, The TCB
Band, The Sweet Inspirations and Al Dvorin. This show was filmed and
recorded for a CD and DVD release.

Elvis Unlimited wants to thank all the people who have supported the show!
We can guarantee that this will not be the last tour we have done

The picture shows: Stephen Ackles, Zindy, Steen Jørgensen, Bobo Moreno and
Maarten Jansen with the great TCB and Sweets in the background.


2004/04 17 www.elvisunlimited.com / Ep.Gold..Com

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Ultimate Gospel CD In Canadian Charts.


On the Canadian Country Charts the compilation "Ultimate Gospel" is #11

2004/04/17 Canadian Charts / Ep.Gold.Com

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New Official On-line Elvis Shop.

Elvis Presley Enterprises today announced it has entered into an e-commerce
agreement with FanBuzz, a leading provider of commerce solutions to licensed
sports, entertainment, character, and media-based properties, to manage all
aspects of The Official Elvis Presley online store Shop Elvis.com.

The site which went live April 1, 2004, will provide hundreds of items,
spanning categories such as apparel, books, collectibles, home décor,
jewelry, jumpsuits, novelties etctetera.

Shop Elvis : http://www.shopelvis.com/

2004/04/15  EPE / Ep.Gold.Com

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Cover Loving You Australia.


Here is the cover of the Australian region 4 PAL release of Elvis'movie
"Loving You". It is the same cover as the 2003 U.S. release. "Loving You"
will be released in Australia in May (In time for Mother's Day). This DVD
will be remastered and with extra features including interviews with Martin
Sheen, Carson Daly, and Jay Leno (amongst others).

2004/04/15 EIN / EWp.Gold.Com

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Billboard charts for the week ending April 24:

Billboard Top 200 Albums - Elvis 30 #1's - #187
Billboard Top Country Albums - Elvis 30 #1's - #25
Billboard Top Country Albums - Ultimate Gospel- #31
Billboard Top Christian Albums - Ultimate Gospel - #13
Billboard Hot Dance Singles Sales - Rubberneckin- #15

2004/04/14  ElvisCharts / Ep.Gold.Com

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Global Moment In Time Update.

Today, the Memphis Convention & Visitors Bureau and Goodman Media have
issued an updated press release indicating that a live satellite feed from
Sun Studio will indeed be available for radio sations to have access to for
the "Global Moment in Time" on July 5th.

At Sun Studio the recording will be played and sent out via satellite. The
legendary Scotty Moore, lead guitarist on that recording, will be the one to
"press play" for this historic occasion.

Any radio stations that cannot access the live feed are still encouraged to
join in by playing the record at 12:00 noon ET on July 5th. So mail your
local station with this information.

2004/04/13  EPE / Ep.Gold.Com

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Woolworth's Greatest Song Of All Time.

Scotland's Daily Record is carrying the story about Bill Haley And His
Comet's classic Rock Around the Clock being 50 years old, on April 12th.
This, the first mainstream rock 'n' roll record failed to figure, though in
a UK poll, of Woolworth's customers, on what is the greatest song of all
time.

1 Jailhouse Rock: Elvis Presley
2 Great Balls of Fire: Jerry Lee Lewis
3 Honkytonk Woman: The Rolling Stones
4 The House of the Rising Sun: The Animals
5 Don't Look Back in Anger: Oasis
6 The Drugs Don't Work: The Verve
7 Going Underground: The Jam
8 Voodoo Chille: The Jimi Hendrix Experience
9 Satisfaction: The Rolling Stones
10 Come Up and See Me: Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel

2004/04/13 Elvis 2nd To None / Ep.Gold.Com

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Coca-Cola Elvis Style.

Coca-Cola India announced the launch of Vanilla Coke last week. The Cola
company has signed up Vivek Oberoi as the brand ambassador for this new
flavour cola. He will use an Elvis Presley look to promote the new flavour
in the new campaign which will be rolling out soon.

2004/04/13  Google / Ep.Gold.Com

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New Picture Of The Week Added

Picture of the week 9

2004/04/15/EPGold.com

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We at the Elvis Express would like to present you with our first and all new "HONOURS AWARD"

EPGold Would Like To Thank "Elvis Express" For this great Honour Award.

"Gossip is small words for small minds!" - Elvis Presley.

2004/04/13/Elvis Express/EPGold.com

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New Wallpaper Added

2004/04/13/Erik v/d Berg/EPGold.com

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Guitar Man Sessions.


Released some time ago was the import CD "Guitar man Sessions".
This CD is a re-release of the "Going Home" CD-R (factory made) from a few
years back.

The design of this CD is preffesional, but but has no relation to this
recording session release.

It is a straight copy of the previous CD-R release of this material, the
same playing time and number of tracks.A big minor is that you have to count
the tracks yourself and listening to the material, there is no difference in
the quality.

2004/04/12 E-Mail / Ep.Gold.Com

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Elvis honoured by Presley tartan.


Elvis Presley visited Scotland briefly in 1960.
A special Presley tartan has been designed to honour the King of Rock and
Roll's north east of Scotland roots.
Elvis's alleged roots can be traced back to tiny Lonmay in Aberdeenshire.

Now an official Presley of Lonmay tartan has been invented. It is made up of
four different colours - blue, grey, green and yellow.

The kilt even comes complete with a sporran engraved with thistles and a
bald eagle - marking the Scottish and American link.

Lonmay's only hotel now plans to deck itself out in the tartan in
recognition of the Elvis connection.

The Presley of Lonmay tartan inventor, Mike King, is a known tartan designer
and director of the Aberdeen menswear and tartan hire family firm Philip
King.

Elvis link

He hopes the Presley of Lonmay tartan will win fans throughout the world.

Mr King, 59, said: "I am very proud of this Presley of Lonmay tartan as I
bought his records when I was younger and am a fan.

"We used blue to represent the nearby town of Peterhead - the Blue Toon - as
well as grey for the skies, green for countryside grass, and yellow for
local cornfields.

"The sporran is gold and engraved with thistles and a bald eagle to show the
Scottish and American link."

David Gibbins, owner of Lonmay's Ban-Car Hotel, said: "It's a great idea and
I wish the kilt maker luck.

"It's a nice tartan.

"We are refurbishing our lounge so we plan to use the Presley of Lonmay
tartan to re-decorate."

Ian Hainey, Aberdeen and Grampian Tourist Board's spokesman, said:
"Hopefully this is the start of entrepreneurs and local businesses moving in
to take advantage of the Elvis link and help tourism in the area."

2004/04/12   BBC.Co.Uk / Ep.Gold.Com

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DVD's ALOHA And NBC Release Date.


DVD sets 'The 68 TV special' en 'Aloha From Hawaii' are postponed from Juny
22nd to June 28th 2004.

2004/04/12 E-Mail / Ep.Gold.Com

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Tracking List From New Memory Audience Releases.



Tracklist On The Road Again: 01. Opening Vamp - 02. That's All Right, Mama -
03. I Got A Woman / Amen (medley) - 04. Monologue / I Walk The Line
(excerpt) / Tiger Man (excerpt) - 05. Love Me Tender (with false start) -
06. You Don't Have To Say You Love Me -- 07. Sweet Caroline - 08. You've
Lost That Lovin' Feelin' - 09. Polk Salad Annie - 10. Band Introductions -
11. Johnny B.Goode - 12. Band Introducttions (ctd.) / Blueberry Hill
(excerpt) - 13. How Great Thou Art (2nd live version ever) - 14. The Wonder
Of You - 15. Heartbreak Hotel (with 2 false starrts) - 16. Blue Suede Shoes
- 17. Hound Dog - 18. Bridge Over Troubled Water (with 4 false starts) - 19.
Suspicious Minds - 20. Funny How Times Slip Away - 21. Can't Help Falling In
Love - 22. Closing Vamp/Announcements.

Bonus tracks: (Portland 11.11.1970 after show & Las Vegas 21.08.1970 Dinner
show): 23. After show fans comments (Portland 11.11.1970) - 24. I Just Can't
Help Believin' (Las Vegas 21.08.1970 D/S) - 25. Sweet Caroline (Las Vegas
21.08.1970 D/S) - 26. Johnny B. Goode / Happy Birthday to James Burton (Las
Vegas 21.08.1970 D/S) - 27. Blue Suede Shoes / Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On
(Las Vegas 21.08.1970 D/S) - 28. Bridge Over Troubled Water (Las Vegas
21.08.1970 D/S).

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Tracklist Shining In Portland 

01. Also Sprach Zarathustra (2001 Theme) -
02. See See Rider - 03. I Got A Woman // Amen (medley) - 04. Love Me Tender
- 05. You Gave Me A Mountain - 06. Steamrroller Blues - 07. You Don't Have
To Say You Love Me - 08. Love Me - 09. Blue Suede Shoes - 10. Heartbreak
Hotel - 11. Little Sister / Get Back (medley) - 12. Help Me Make It Through
The Night - 13. Long Tall Sally / Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On (medley) -
14. I'm Leavin' - 15. Hound Dog (slow && fast) - 16. Fever - 17. What Now My
Love - 18. Suspicious Minds - 19. Band Introductions - 20. I'll Remember You
- 21. I Can't Stop Loving You - 22. An American Trilogy - 23. A Big Hunk
O'Love - 24. Can't Help Falling In Love - 25. Closing Vamp / Announcements.

Bonus tracks: (Seattle, Washington, 29.04.1973 Evening show): 26. You Gave
Me A Mountain (spoken version) - 27. Steamroller Blues - 28. You Don't HHave
To Say You Love Me - 29. I'll Remember You - 30. Help Me Make It Through The
Night - 31. An American Trilogy.

Note: The shows from November 11th 1970 and April 27th 1973 were years ago
released as  'Storm Over Portland' on the Import label Live Archives.

2004/04/12 Memory Records / Ep.Gold.Com

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EMI denies allegations it inflated music sales.

LONDON, April 8 (Reuters) - British music company EMI <EMI.L> denied
allegations on Thursday that it tried to manipulate record sales figures,
while a lawmaker in California said he was studying the charges.

The allegations stem from a dispute between EMI, the world's third-largest
music company and home to artists including Norah Jones and Coldplay, and
the hip-hop record label Avatar.

After their distribution deal went sour last year, EMI filed a lawsuit
seeking more than $1 million it said is owed by Avatar. Avatar countersued
for breach of contract and alleged that EMI hired consultants to illicitly
inflate sales figures and push a record up the charts.

"EMI does not engage in these alleged practices. This is a red herring
attempt by Avatar to divert from a lawsuit EMI filed to recover more than a
million dollars Avatar owes EMI from a former distribution deal," EMI said
in a statement.

California-based Avatar could not be reached for comment.

The New York Post, quoting a deposition in the case, reported that former
EMI executive Gene Rumsey described under oath a practice whereby retailers
were "given free copies of an album by an independent marketing company and
for that (are) asked to scan the record more times than they actually sell
it". According to a separate story in the Los Angeles Times, California
State Senator Kevin Murray, head of the California Senate's committee on the
entertainment industry, is reviewing the allegations.

Earlier this week, a music industry trade body said that 2003 global music
sales declined 7.3 percent, the largest drop in more than 20 years.

2004, Reuters / By Adam Pasick / Ep.Gold.Com

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Elvis Show Fanclub

Jacqueline RAPHAEL
ELVIS SHOW FAN CLUB
Basel-Switzerland

2004/04/12/EPGold.com

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The Elvis International - Shop  In The Netherlands is open at  both Easter Days.

April 11th Sunday 13.00 - 18.00 PM.
April 12th Monday 1300  - 1800  PM.

Special Eastern Offer:



Picture book, 80 pages softcover, glossy paper.

Any FTD CD and the book Pieces of my life, now for Euro 30 ( normal value
Euro 50 )

All FTD CD's and Spec. Editions are  in stock.

Go to our Column FTD and view and listen to some samplers or  Clcik Here : FTD

2004/04/09 Elvis International - Shop - The Netherlands / Ep.Gold.Com

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Billboard And Amazon Chart Updates.

Here are the Billboard chart updates for the week ending April 17, 2004:

Billboard Top 200 Albums - Elvis 30 #1's - #168
Billboard Comprehensive Albums - Elvis 30 #1's - #186
Billboard Top Country Albums - Elvis 30 #1's - #21
Billboard Top Country Albums - Ultimate Gospel- #30
Billboard Top Christian Albums - Ultimate Gospel - #10
Billboard Hot Dance Singles Sales - Rubberneckin- #11

Amazon.com charts April 8th.

On the Amazon album sales chart the CD "Ultimate Gospel" is #128, "ELV1S 30
#1 Hits" is listed at #463 and "Elvis 2nd To None" is listed at #575.

2004/04/09  Elvis Charts/EPGold.com

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Canadian Chart Updates.

The new compilation "Ultimate Gospel" is listed at #10 and the "oldie"
"ELV1S 30 #1 Hits" (80th week) is listed at #12 on the Canadian Country
Chart.

2004/04/09  Elvis 2nd To None/EPGold.com

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Two New Import Audience  CD's from Memory Records.


New CDs from Memory Records
Memory Records will release two CDs in April 2004.
Those two shows were recorded from the audience and hereunder some of the
details given by Memory Records on these upcoming releases.

On The Road Again

"The tremendous success of the August/September Las Vegas season was
followed by a short tour across the southern states and Elvis was ready to
appear in West Coast cities for the first time since the 1950s. Memorial
Coliseum in Portland, Oregon was the second stop of the tour and Elvis's
high spirit is apparent from his first step on the stage. During the usual
kissing song "Love Me Tender", Elvis rearranged the lyrics ".for my darling
I love you, cause you took the pill." perhaps due to a recent paternity
suit? A humble and heartfelt "How Great Thou Art" is among the best
performances of the evening. This is only the second live performance and
thus is closer to the 1966 studio master than later live versions, which are
more dramatic and monumental. Elvis is whisked from the venue and the 11,800
attendants have once again witnessed Elvis Presley back On The Road Again."

Shining In Portland

"The year is 1973 and a lot of things have changed since Elvis' last visit
to Portland. During the February 1973 Las Vegas visit, it was apparent Elvis
was not well physically and psychologically. Nevertheless, he finished the
season with an excellent closing night on February 23. Two months later he
was back on tour starting with a solid show in Phoenix, Arizona. In the
middle of the tour Elvis played in Portland again. It was the same venue,
mostly the same band, but Elvis was a different singer resulting in a
different show. This performance is tighter and more polished than the 1970
concert. Some songs were performed with great care and passion, especially
the semi-biographic dramatic ballads "You Gave Me A Mountain", "What Now My
Love" and "I'm Leavin'". Among the highlights of this show is "Steamroller
Blues" which Elvis introduces as "My latest record, ladies and
gentlemen".and had been the most recent single taken from the live "Aloha"
album. This one-hour with The King culminates with a killer rockin' version
of Elvis' 1958 hit A Big Hunk 'O Love."

204/04/09  Memory Records. / Ep.Gold.Com

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There are 2 updates..A New Picture Of The Week and a Complete Update For The FTD-Topic

FOLLOW THAT DREAM RECORDS

PICTURE OF THE WEEK

2004/04/08/Robin Klarenbeek/EPGold.com

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APRIL 7, 2004 UPDATES
JULY FTD NEWS or NON NEWS!
Well, as we had reported last week, those absurd made up stories on other
Elvis sites about the July release were TOTALLY COMPLETELY fictitious and,
as usual, the most respected andauthoritative web site - Andylon Lensen's EP
GOLD - was correct! You can read her new interview with Ernst NOW. This
verifies what she said last week! Please fans, do not believe the rumours
that you read on these other sites as they tend to print anything that
sounds good to them without checking the source!

2004/04/08/worldwideelvis

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Planning Ahead: Elvis Week & EP Birthday Celebration Dates Through 2007.

Elvis Presley Birthday Celebration 2004
Thursday, January 8 - Sunday, January 11

Elvis Week 2004
Saturday, August 7 - Monday, August 16

Elvis Presley Birthday Celebration 2005
70th Anniversary
Thursday, January 6 - Sunday, January 9

Elvis Week 2005
Monday, August 8 - Tuesday, August 16

Elvis Presley Birthday Celebration 2006
Friday, January 6 - Sunday, January 8

Elvis Week 2006
Tuesday, August 8 - Wednesday, August 16

Elvis Presley Birthday Celebration 2007
Saturday, January 6 - Monday, January 8

Elvis Week 2007 - 30th Anniversary
Saturday, August 11 - Sunday, August 19

2004/04/08 EPE / EpGold.Com

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Hi again Ernst,

There was some comotion about the new release on the FTD CD July 1st.

This was the announcement :

On Stage Revisited - Rehearsals & Alt. Live Performances.

The July 1st, 2004 Release will be a CD containing rehearsals and alternate
live performances from February 1970 in Las Vegas, NV. The Elvis Fan Club Of
Great Britain sent an order form for this with the April FTD releases and
mentioned the following tracks :

Proud Mary/ Sweet Caroline / Dont Cry Daddy / Kentucky Rain / It Hurts Me /
The Wonder Of You / Release Me / See See Rider / Polk Salad Annie / Walk A
Mile In My Shoes / I Can't Stop Lovin You / All Shook Up / In The Ghetto /
Suspicius Minds / I Got A Woman / Hound Dog / Long Tall Sally / Love Me
Tender / Can't Help Falling In Love.

The FTD soundtrack '' Paradise Hawaiian Style '' will be also released at
the same time.


You confirmed me that this was NOT true and told me that the release would
contain RCA- Recordings, since there were insinuations made on other sites
these were soundboard recordings and rehearsals.

Let us make this straight for the readers, Andylon.

Ist of all  there is NO tiitle yet for this release.

Second we have NO rehearsals on this CD.

We do use alternate takes.

Ernst, I do not understand at all the track-listing that is going arround on
other the sites.

Also this is not accurate, Andylon

We even did not even  have the time to look into it, to decide wich songs
will be released for this FTD CD.
We are working hard on the May 15 th releases.

So, how come there is a tracking-list published, Ernst?

I really don't know, I'm afraid  some educated guessings were made.

What about the Elvis At Sun CD, there was a statement made by Joe Dimuro
there is a possibility that there will be an unreleased Sun recording added
for this release?

Well. I am afraid it will not happen, Andylon.
Till now we were not able to make the deal and next week the Master has to
be ready.

But IF the deal is made within a week or so, be sure we will make an
official anoouncement right away.

Also there was a mentioning that your FTD Book & CD ( title not known yet)
was cancelled.

No, also this is also not accurate, this will be released and maybe we will
issue at the end of the year  another FTD Book&CD.
We just have to wait and see, Andylon.

Well, again thanks Ernst for making some topics clear.

2004/04/07 Andylon Lensen / Ernst Jorgensen / Ep.Gold.Com

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Elvis-The Concert Goes to Hawaii and Singapore.


Elvis-The Concert, the touring production that reunites Elvis (via video)
with his former bandmates live on stage, will play the Honolulu
International Center arena in Hawaii on August 15, 2004 and the Singapore
Indoor Stadium in Singapore on August 21, 2004. Show times (both are in the
evening), ticket links and other details will be posted as soon as possible.
The very moment we have updates, we will always post them on this site and
issue E-newsletter alerts. If you are signed up for our free E-newsletter
service, then you'll always have the latest information as soon as it's
available.

Elvis-The Concert is produced and presented by Stig Edgren and his company,
SEG Events, in association with Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. Edgren
received an invitation for the show to have a very special one-show booking
in Singapore. Even though the show is not touring at present and no tours
are specifically in the works at this time, this rare one-off opportunity
worked out. It is confirmed. Also confirmed is the stop in Hawaii with a
show at the Honolulu International Center, where Elvis performed his
historic 1973 Aloha from Hawaii concert.

Before the questions start pouring in - no, there will not be a re-creation
of the Aloha show for this booking at the H.I.C. arena. It will be
essentially the latest edition of the regular tour program for Elvis-The
Concert. Re-working all the Elvis video material and music charts, prepping
the show production team, booking the rehearsals and all else that would
have to happen for changing everything to just Aloha material is not
feasible for SEG to do for this gig - let alone a full-out re-creation of
the Aloha production. But, about half the regular Elvis-The Concert
programming is already made up of the finest performances from the Aloha
show anyway, so a lot of the emotions of a re-creation will be felt by all.
There has always been a desire by SEG, EPE and the show cast to take
Elvis-The Concert to Hawaii - particularly to the H.I.C. arena - and this
sudden opportunity to do so and having it all work out is a wonderful and
exciting surprise.

Note :
Hawaii and Singapore - August 2004
August 15 Honolulu, HI H.I.C. Arena
August 21 Singapore Singapore Indoor Stadium

Cast for the August 2004 shows: James Burton, Glen D. Hardin, Jerry Scheff,
Ronnie Tutt, The Sweet Inspirations and the current, new configuration of
The Stamps as led by Enoch. Gabe Baltazar, the guy who was featured playing
flute on An American Trilogy in the Aloha concert still lives in Hawaii and
will be part of the orchestra engaged there for the show at the H.I.C.
arena.

2004/04/06 EPE / Elvis Club Berlin / Ep.Gold.Com

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Ed Hill In Hospital.

Ed Hill, baritone singer for the Stamps Quartet, was hospitalized this past
Sunday. Cardiologists performed a heart catherization on Monday and 3 severe
blockages were reported.

Tuesday, April 6, 2004, cardiologists performed tripled by-pass surgery on
Ed Hill. He is expected to recover completely from the surgery and Ed will
most likely be off the road for approximately two months.

If anyone would like to send a card or letter to Ed Hill, please send them
to the following address: Ed Hill, c/o The Stamps Quartet, P.O. Box 1471,
Brentwood, TN. 37024.
Floral offerings can be directed to Ed Hill, at St. Thomas Hospital,
Nashville, Tennessee (615-222-2111.)


2004/04/04  Email  / Ep.Gold.Com

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Elvis Hat For Auction.

During Cooper Owen's forthcoming "At The Movies Virtual auction" on the 28th
April, Elvis' "Stay Away Joe Hat" will be for sale:

A fawn coloured felt stetson hat purported to have been part of Elvis
Presley' wardrobe on the 1968 film Stay Away Joe. The hat has makers label
Resistol Self. Conforming XXX Beaver inside. The hat also has a Metro
Goldwyn Mayer Pictures label , and numerous hand written notes inside, such
as Stay Away Joe, Elvis Presley and Return To Wardrobe.The outside of the
hat is signed Elvis Presley, Burgess Meredith and Joan Blondell. The hat has
a small tear on one side, and as such was not used in the film itself, but a
Stetson, believed to be this one, was placed for sale at an auction held at
Elvis' Circle G Ranch, on November 5 1968.
The hat is accompanied by a typed letter, with original envelope, on Metro
Goldwyn Mayer Pictures headed paper, dated 1970. The letter explains that a
Stetson was withdrawn from use in the film (Stay Away Joe) due to damage and
that at a later date was included with various other Elvis related film
items at the 'Circle G Ranch' Arizona. The letter is from Edith Head, of the
Wardrobe Department, MGM Studios. Intrestingly the letter refers to the
filming taking place in late 1968, when in fact the film was made in 1967
and released in 1968.
Expected price: £2,000-3,000

Details and Information go to :  http://www.cooperowen.com

2004/04/07 Cooper Owen / Ep.Gold.Com

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Elvis: From Mormond Hill to Memphis.

When Allan Morrison, a Greenock author, announced in March that he'd
discovered that Elvis Presley's ancestors had originated in Aberdeenshire,
he was only confirming what had been widely surmised, on both sides of the
Atlantic, for a number of years.

Read the complete story at : http://www.elvis.com.au

2004/04/07 EIN / Ep.Gold.Com

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From the Memphis Convention & Visitors Bureau & Goodman Media.

Memphis is leading the nation in a celebration of the 50th Anniversary of
Rock 'n' Roll and will host a "Global Moment in Time" on July 5, 2004 - 50
years to the day when Elvis recorded "That's All Right" at Sun Studio in
Memphis. This recording became a pivotal moment in rock history and is
considered "the big bang" in the dawn of the rock 'n' roll era.

On July 5th at 12 noon (ET), radio stations across the world are encouraged
to simultaneously play "That's All Right." This will hopefully mark the
largest playing of a single song at the same moment in history.

We encourage you to call your local radio stations to get them on board to
commemorate this musical milestone and to help us mark 50 Years of Rock 'n'
Roll. Stations or radio personnel seeking additional information can contact
Goodman Media at (212) 576-2700, extension 239.

It's very likely that there will be a LIVE satellite feed directly from Sun
Studio that will be available to radio stations that morning. Thus, stations
are invited to carry the playing of "That's All Right" emanating directly
from Sun. Cool, huh?


2004/04/06 EPE / Ep.Gold.Com

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On March 23rd Rick Hendrix Co Releases Single "Who Am I" by Elvis.


On March 23rd/Rick Hendrix Co Releases Single "Who Am I" by Elvis.
First-Ever Greatest Hits Gospel Album Features all of Elvis' Greatest
Inspirational Recordings/ Single
"Who Am I" Available on Rick Hendrix Co.

New York, NY, NY - Elvis Presley is an entertainment legend whose influence
on the music industry is unsurpassed. While many people may at first
associate Elvis with rock music, some of Elvis' most profound influences,
and his most popular recordings, have been gospel music. More than 250
million Elvis gospel recordings have been sold in the U.S. alone, but never
before has there been a greatest hits collection of these inspirational
songs. On March 23rd, BMG Strategic Marketing Group/RCA Music Group will
release the single-disc Elvis gospel compilation: "ELVIS ULTIMATE GOSPEL."

Growing up, religious music played a central role in Elvis' daily life.
The Presley family attended The First Assembly of God Church in small-town
Tupelo, Mississippi. When Elvis was just three or four years old, he would
walk up to the choir in the middle of church and start beating time. As a
teenager in Memphis, Elvis and his friends would sneak into churches in
primarily black neighborhoods just to listen to the music. The welcoming
congregations and stirring music inspired Elvis' appreciation of the
multiple facets of religious music. Elvis and his family were also fans of
the Grand Ol' Opry, a syndicated Nashville radio broadcast with country
music stars who often included religious songs in their repertoire. Elvis
went on to record gospel albums himself, with his first, "How Great Thou
Art" winning Elvis his first Grammy Award. "How Great Thou Art" mesmerized
many fans who had never even heard gospel music. Elvis went on to win two
more Grammy Awards in his lifetime for his gospel efforts.

Scheduled for release on March 23, 2004, "ELVIS ULTIMATE GOSPEL," is one of
the most highly-anticipated CDs of the year. The long-overdue album is the
first-ever greatest hits single-disc Elvis gospel compilation from BMG, with
all of Elvis' greatest inspirational recordings. With more than an hour of
music on 24 tracks, this album is the ultimate collection of Elvis gospel
hits. "ELVIS ULTIMATE GOSPEL" provides testament to Elvis' musical
excellence and acknowledges the priceless contribution of the talented
songwriters, musicians and producers involved.

BMG is the global music division of Bertelsmann AG, one of the world's
leading media companies. BMG owns more than 200 record labels in 41
countries including Ariola, Arista Records, J Records, Jive Records, BMG
Heritage, RCA Music Group and RCA Label Group - Nashville. BMG Strategic
Marketing Group is a new fully integrated organization for the U.S. that
brings together BMG Heritage, BMG Special Products, Partnership Marketing,
Digital Licensing and Direct Response TV, as well as licensing activities on
behalf of all the BMG U.S. labels. This combined structure of the BMG
Strategic Marketing Group offers tremendous benefit to BMG and its
businesses by increasing coordination amongst various teams and business
units responsible for all levels of exploitation, across product lines and
across labels.

Track Listing: How Great Thou Art; So High; Amazing Grace; Crying In The
Chapel; You'll Never Walk Alone; Swing Down Sweet Chariot; Milky White Way;
His Hand In Mine; I Believe In The Man In The Sky; Where Could I Go But To
The Lord; If The Lord Wasn't Walking By My Side; Run On; He Touched Me;
Bosom Of Abraham; Lead Me, Guide Me; Joshua Fit The Battle; If We Never Meet
Again; I, John; Reach Out To Jesus; Who Am I?; Help Me; Miracle Of The
Rosary; Take My Hand, Precious Lord; (There'll Be) Peace In The Valley (For
Me)

2004/04/06 www.rickhendrix.com / Ep.Gold.Com

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'68 Comeback And Aloha Deluxe - Ed. DVD.

Todd Morgan EPE:

We've not actually sat down and tallied up how many hours and minutes of our
comprehensive '68 and Aloha sets have not ever been in release. We probably
need to come up with at least an approximation sometime soon. Both figures
cited by this journalist are inaccurate and exaggerated. He must have
misunderstood what he was told by BMG.

This was not a big formal announcement. Just a general "what's going on"
interview done with BMG. As soon as absolutely every little aspect of the
'68 and Aloha DVD content is locked in and cannot change, we will do a big,
formal announcement with every detail. We know that if we say anything about
content and one little thing changes, we'll get crucified. We expect no
problems or disappointments. Actually, the information is all typed up and
ready to post as soon as every detail is finalized. No one is more anxious
to get the word out than we are. It gets more exciting by the day around
here as the release date approaches and the work continues into its final
stages.

2004/04/06 EPE / EP.Gold.Com

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Next FTD is  a soundboard so called  : ''On Stage Revisited" ?

Hi Ernst,

Some  other websites KEEP saying the next FTD is  a soundboard so called ''
On Stage Revisited" .

NO.
There are no decisions made other than the next FTD is from Feb 1970 and we
are using RCA tapes - not a soundboard.

Have a great day, Andylon
Ernst.

2004/04/05 Andylon Lensen / Ernst Jorgensen / Ep.Gold.Com

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Here are 2 responses about these rumours; 

We won't removed this news because we have no reasons to think this is an
April Fool's joke.

We don't think that the English fan club printed a pre-order form for making
a joke. It has also been confirmed by Todd Slaughter to a friend of mine (
the e-mail was forwarded to us ). '' On Stage Revisited '' is a tentative
title and could be changed later on.

I can also add that from another source we know that '' It Hurts Me '' has
been indeed done in a rehearsal and would last about 1 minute ( more or less
). We don't know if it has been performed live and recorded on stage but the
rehearsal does exist.

The person who wrote it's a joke is a joke by itself.

FECC Team

APRIL 3, 2004 UPDATES
JULY FTD HOAX!!!
In the last few days some of the other Elvis sites had given details as to
the July FTD release! As you probably have noticed, WWE DID NOT list this
because we have learned NOT to believe the rumors that constantly appear on
these sites and this was confirmed just now by the great Andylon Lensen's
super fantastic web site - EP GOLD (see the logo to the left!) which is THE
best and most factual Elvis web site out there!! Of course when we know what
the July release will be we will post it!

 International Elvis Record Fair.

Good news for collectors of original Elvis records (singles, 78 rpm's,
albums, memorabilia, books, souvenirs, posters, ...). The Eastern Record
Fair of the Belgian fanclub Elvismatters presents an incredible variety of
Elvis items. There are dealers from Holland, Germany, Belgium, France... New
is the French fanclub "Elvis My Happiness", and a seller of an entire Elvis
collection. Interested in original Elvis material? You can't miss out on
this!

Monday April 12th, conference center Ter Voncke in Herenthout, Belgium.
Doors: 10 am, tickets: 3 euro.

2004/04/05 Elvis Matters / Ep.Gold.Com

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Top 10 Most Schocking famous Death Cases.

Today the Television company RTL 4 in Holland  broadcasts the  10 Most
Schocking famous Death Cases.
Also Elvis will be featuringing in   this mysterious documentary.

Rtl 4 Presentation : Peter van der VorstTime 21:30 uur -22:30 uur

2004/04/05 Ep.Gold.Com

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JUNKIE XL. Interview.

Being big in Japan is not all it's cracked up to be. Just ask Dutch DJ Tom
Holkenborg, who as Junkie XL took an obscure Elvis song called "A Little
Less Conversation" and remixed it into an enormous international hit. Even
though he had already released two albums and established himself as an
electronic-music producer, it was this one-off project that grabbed the
attention of the monster pop establishment.

"You've got to understand what happened," Holkenborg says, sitting in his
Los Angeles studio. "Before that remix, Elvis was banned to Time-Life
magazine compilations that you could only order from the TV late at night.
When that song became No. 1 in something like 24 countries, Elvis became a
new industry product. His CDs became massive. What goes on in the brain of a
record company guy when that happens is, 'Who's dead? Who had an amazing
career years ago? Who can we bring back to life?'"

More remix offers came flooding in: Frank Sinatra, Marilyn Monroe, even The
Beatles' "Strawberry Fields Forever." Holkenborg balked. He never intended
for Junkie XL to become such a crassly commercial enterprise. In fact, he
only got a one-time fee for his work on "A Little Less Conversation," a
project commissioned by an advertising agency for a sneaker commercial. He
flatly isn't interested in repeating the trick.

"The Elvis thing was an unknown track that fit well with the context of the
advertisement," he says. "That was the reason I did it. Nike put $90 million
into the marketing, and that's basically how it became a hit. I had nothing
to do with it, and I wasn't really proud of that process."

Instead, Holkenborg is using his new profile to revitalize the Junkie XL
brand. After a pair of joyless albums that attempted to mash up techno and
rock - Saturday Teenage Kick (1997) and Big Sounds of the Drags (1999), both
on Roadrunner Records - his latest finds him teaming up with several
celebrity fans and pulling off the ultimate concept album.

Radio JXL: A Broadcast From the Computer Hell Cabin (Koch, 2004) is based on
an imaginary pirate-radio broadcast that sees guest vocalists - including
Gary Numan, Chuck D, Peter Tosh, The Cure's Robert Smith and Depeche Mode's
Dave Gahan - putting their distinctive imprints on Holkenborg's trance
compositions. It works surprisingly well, certainly better than Paul
Oakenfold's similarly ambitious Bunkka (Maverick, 2002), and is a far better
prospect than, say, a big-beat makeover of Sinatra's "My Way."

Holkenborg says that despite all their elaborate electronic trappings, most
of the songs from Hell Cabin started out on guitars. "It's completely
different than writing on a keyboard," he explains. "The ideas for the
melody come from guitar." After he gets the basic premise down, he then
builds up the songs in Digidesign Pro Tools.

Half of Holkenborg's studio is analog, with a large number of vintage synths
and old outboard gear like tube compressors and equalizers and reverbs. The
other half comprises state-of-the-art digital technology, with a number of
Macs loaded with all of the latest software. "I use Logic, Reason, Live and
Cubase and try to benefit from them as much as possible," he says. "But I
use each program for what it does best, its specialty."

Holkenborg still puts out remixes; his version of Gahan's "Dirty Sticky
Floors" was a huge club hit. But these days, his time is equally divided
between producing associates such as Sasha and Digweed, sound designing for
major motion-picture companies and making his imaginary radio station into
reality through the Junkie XL Website. "The guy who invents the 48-hour day
is going to get a big hug from me," Holkenborg says with a

2004/04/05  Byline: Aidin Vaziri / Ep.Gold.Com

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ELVIS: A MUSICAL INVENTORY 1939-55.

ByRichard Boussiron

ISBN 0-9519888-7-5 (paperback, approx 240 pages) 2004
issued en of April END APRIL 2004.

DETAILS

An extraordinarily detailed listing of the King's earliest musical
influences - songs he learned at school, hymns and spirituals he sang at
church, numbers he performed on the radio, in clubs, at backstage jams, etc.
The product of over 20 years' original research including interviews with
a host of people who knew him including his teacher, church ministers, work
colleagues and fellow musicians.  And, for the first time anywhere, complete
details of all the historic Sun sessions - taken directly from the personal
files of Marion Keisker.  Quite simply a "must have" for Elvis specialists
and diehard fans

2004/04/5Music Mentor / Ep.Gold.Com

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Aloha From Hawaii and 68 Comeback DVDs.

BMG and EPE is scheduled to release "The '68 Comeback" and "Aloha From
Hawaii" deluxe-edition DVD's on June 22.

Both DVD sets will have special packaging and will contain all the
previously released material plus previously unreleased material all
specially presented in newly re-edited and re-mastered form. In the case of
the 1968 special, so much footage was shot from which to assemble the
original TV show that the previously unreleased component of the '68 TV
special DVD will be particularly significant.

"The '68 Comeback" will be a three-disc set and contain seven hours of
content showcasing never-before-seen performances, the original unedited TV
special as it aired and all the outtakes from the skits. In the case of the
1968 special, so much footage was shot from which to assemble the original
TV show that the previously unreleased component of the '68 TV special DVD
will be particularly significant.

"Aloha From Hawaii" will be a double-DVD with three to four hours of
previously unreleased material and content

2004/04/05 Billboard / Ep.Gold.Com

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Gospel CD First of Several New Elvis Releases.


Elvis is back, baby -- and this time he's found religion.
BMG has released "Elvis Ultimate Gospel", the first greatest-hits collection
of Elvis Presley's gospel recordings.

"Elvis Ultimate Gospel" features such classic Elvis gospel tunes as "How
Great Thou Art," "Amazing Grace," "Crying in the Chapel" and "(There'll Be)
Peace in the Valley (For Me)." The tracks were mastered from original
mastering tapes using direct stream digital for premium sound quality.

While Elvis has long been known as the king of rock 'n' roll, he also has
sold more than 250 million gospel recordings in the United States, according
to BMG/RCA. This week, "Elvis Ultimate Gospel" debuts on the Billboard Top
Contemporary Christian chart at No. 9 and on the Top Country Albums chart at
No. 30.

Within the BMG Strategic Marketing Group, an "Elvis Team" was formed two
years ago to concentrate solely on the Elvis Presley franchise.

Joe DiMuro, the group's executive VP, says the team is dedicated to catalog
and product management, A&R development, marketing and promotion.

The Elvis Team is taking a multi-pronged marketing approach to promoting the
album, including working with NASCAR's fan list (which fits the record's
demographic) to initiate e-mail blasts through Elvis Presley Enterprises'
(EPE) Web site at elvis.com. BMG has its own Web site to promote the CD,
elvisultimategospel.com.

And beginning in April, a track from the album will be featured in 900 movie
theaters, including selected Regal and United Artists venues, under a deal
with Cinema Sounds.

The Elvis Team has been working on radio promotions, with key gospel and
crossover stations offering promotional trips to Graceland, prize packages
and content giveaways, DiMuro says. The team currently is preparing projects
around July 5, the 50-year anniversary of the birth of rock 'n' roll.

BMG and EPE is scheduled to release "The '68 Comeback" deluxe-edition DVD
June 22.

The three-disc set contains seven hours of content showcasing
never-before-seen performances, the original unedited TV special as it aired
and all the outtakes from the skits.

"Aloha From Hawaii" will be released at the same time. The double-DVD will
have special packaging with three to four hours of previously unreleased
material and content.

Another Elvis project to look out for is "Elvis at Sun", a compilation of
Elvis' greatest recordings at Sun Studios, DiMuro says. The Elvis Team says
there is a possibility that this will include a previously unreleased track.

As already mentioned, FTD are planning an "Elvis At Sun" book with a three
CD set in 2005. In a recent interview with ICE Magazine, Ernst Jorgensen
says that "hopefully BMG will have a three CD set with everything Elvis ever
recorded for Sun, from the worst sounding acetate ever - of the Louisiana
Hayride - to all the Sun masters. It will be very limited, probably just
5,000 copies, a labor of love".

By: By Sarah Han - April 4, 2004.

2004/04/05  Sarah Han -  Billboard / Reuters / Ep.Gold.Com

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My dearest and closest friend for more then 23 years Timi Yuro died.


I just finished her recording "Love" as her  Producer two weeks ago and was
planned for a  release in the US also.

Click Here:
To listen to my latest song " Love" performed by Timi Yuro :

I am shocked and devistated at the same time.
I love You Rosemarie , Robert and Milan.

I will never forget you as a friend,sister, mental coach for learning me to
write and produce.
God Bless You.
Love,
Andylon.

Note : Timi Yuro passed away at age 62 at her home in Las Vegas at 4:00 p.m.
Pacific Time, on Tuesday, March 30, 2004. Robert, her husband, and Isabelle,
her roommate and close friend, were with her, along with two hospice nurses.
She slipped away very peacefully in her sleep. Private arrangements have
been made for her ashes to be spread on her mother and father's graves in
Cicero, Illinois.

Cards and condolences can be sent to her family at this address: Timi Yuro
Family, c/o SOUND 2000, PO Box 54802, Tulsa, OK 74155. They will be
forwarded immediately to Timi's family.
 

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The Following statement below of the new FTD release that is on OTHER
websites is NOT true, just got this confirmation personally  from Ernst.

Let's say..a "Good" April Fool's Day

On Stage Revisited - Rehearsals & Alt. Live Performances
The July 1st, 2004 Release will be a CD containing rehearsals and alternate
live performances from February 1970 in Las Vegas, NV. The Elvis Fan Club Of
Great Britain sent an order form for this with the April FTD releases and
mentioned the following tracks :

Proud Mary/ Sweet Caroline / Dont Cry Daddy / Kentucky Rain / It Hurts Me /
The Wonder Of You / Release Me / See See Rider / Polk Salad Annie / Walk A
Mile In My Shoes / I Can't Stop Lovin You / All Shook Up / In The Ghetto /
Suspicius Minds / I Got A Woman / Hound Dog / Long Tall Sally / Love Me
Tender / Can't Help Falling In Love.

The FTD soundtrack '' Paradise Hawaiian Style '' will be also released at
the same time.

source: Elvis Presley Fan Club Of Great Britain / Jess Wade ( FECC Forum ) -
updated on April 2nd, 2004

2004/04/02 Andylon Lensen / Ernst Jorgensen / Ep.Gold.Com

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Lost voice' of Sixties soul.

TIMI YURO was among the most powerful and emotional singers of the 1960s.
Her passion and commitment did not fall far short of Aretha Franklin's, and
Dinah Washington once said of her, "Timi's voice doesn't come from the
throat, but from the heart. She doesn't just sing the song, she lives it."

She was born Rosemarie Timotea Aurro into an Italian-American family in
Chicago in 1940, and her mother encouraged her to sing. The family moved to
Los Angeles in 1952 where Frankie Laine's vocal coach was so impressed that
she gave Timi free training. By the time she was 14, she was singing as Timi
Yuro in night-clubs, although her mother disapproved and interrupted one
performance by shouting, "This is your last song, young lady." Yuro's
parents had a restaurant in Hollywood and she became their resident singer.

Timi Yuro was signed to Liberty Records in late 1959, but she was not happy
at being asked to record lightweight pop songs. She gatecrashed an executive
meeting and threatened to tear up her contract unless she could record as
she wanted. She then broke into an impassioned rendition of "Hurt", which
had been a rhythm and blues hit for Roy Hamilton in 1954.

"Hurt" was a remarkable recording debut for Yuro - the power, the confidence
and the feeling for lyrics are all in place. It went to No 4 on the US
charts in 1961, with the B-side, "I Apologise", also making the charts. The
gimmick of the small girl with the man's voice meant nothing here in
Britain, possibly because we already had Helen Shapiro, and Yuro never made
the UK charts.

She included Johnnie Ray's "Cry" on her first LP, Hurt!!!!!!!, the
punctuation being Liberty's, and then recorded a single, "I Believe", with
Ray. A driving revival of "Let Me Call You Sweetheart" came next, and a new
song, "Count Everything", inspired by the Drifters, deserved to do better.

In 1962, when Yuro's record producer Clyde Otis left Liberty, Phil Spector
was asked to take over her recording of Otis's song "What's a Matter Baby".
Spector gave her big voice an even bigger backing and the grandiose record
returned her to the US Top Twenty. An album should have followed, but
Spector had other commitments.

Also in 1962, Burt Bacharach arranged one of his best songs, "The Love of a
Boy", for Yuro. She also befriended Willie Nelson, a struggling songwriter
who was trying to place his songs. Her parents would feed him for free at
their restaurant.

Ray Charles's LP Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music came out in
1962. Yuro was impressed and in 1963 recorded an album of her own in the
same vein, Make the World Go Away. The song selection was excellent and
included some of Willie Nelson's compositions. The single of the title track
made the US Top Thirty and Yuro toured the UK with Brook Benton, Dion,
Lesley Gore and Trini Lopez: Yuro opened the show with her gospel number
"Sinner Man", a hard act to follow.

In 1964 Yuro moved to Mercury Records and, although she made fine records
for them, notably "You Can Have Him", she had no chart success. In 1968 she
rejoined Liberty and recorded two singles in the UK, "Something Bad on My
Mind" and "Interlude", the underrated title song from the Oskar Werner film.
In 1994 Morrissey and Siouxsie made the UK Top Thirty with a revival of
"Interlude".

In 1969 Yuro married Robert Selnick and left the music business to raise a
family. Both the Manhattans and Elvis Presley had success with "Hurt" in
1976, which encouraged her to start performing again. Some of her old
recordings found favour with Northern Soul clubbers, notably "Can't Stop
Running Away" and "It'll Never Be Over For Me".

Yuro lost her voice in 1980 and underwent surgery for throat cancer. Around
the same time, a re-recording of "Hurt" was a hit in Holland and, when she
was able to sing again, she recorded two albums for the Dutch market. In
1982 Willie Nelson repaid her earlier kindness by lending her both his band
and his recording studio for an album, Timi Yuro - Today, which also
featured his guest vocals. She lost her voice again in 1984 and had been
fighting cancer ever since.

In the 1990s there was renewed UK interest in her work, with two excellent
compilations - The Lost Voice of Soul! (1993) and The Voice That Got Away
(1996).

Rosemarie Timotea Aurro (Timi Yuro), singer: born Chicago 4 August 1940;
married 1969 Robert Selnick; died Las Vegas 30 March 2004.

By Spencer Leigh.  2 April 2004 The Independent - London. / Andylon Lensen /
Timi Yuro / Ep.Gold.Com

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Elvis Recorded Live On Stage In Memphis & The Impossible Dream Now In  Stock
At The Elvis International - Shop The Netherlands.

Also Sprach Zarathustra, See See Rider, I Got A Woman/Amen, Love Me, Trying
To Get To You,
All Shook Up, Steamroller Blues, Teddy Bear/Don't Be Cruel, Love Me Tender,
Long Tall Sally/Whole Lot-ta Shakin' Goin' On/Mama Don't Dance/Flip Flop &
Fly/Jailhouse Rock/Hound Dog, Fever, Polk Salad Annie, Why Me Lord,
How Great Thou Art, Suspicious Minds, Introductions, Blueberry Hill/I Can't
Stop Loving You, Help Me, American Trilogy,
Let Me Be There, My Baby Left Me, Lawdy Miss Clawdy, Funny How Time Slips
Away, Can't Help Falling In Love/Closing Vamp.

 

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"The Impossible Dream"
2001 Theme ( January 26), That's All Right (Jan 26), You Don't Have To Say
You Love Me (Jan 28, DS),
Love Me Tender  ( January 28, D.S), Sweet Caroline (Jan 28, DS), You've Lost
That Lovin' Feelin' (Jan 28 DS),
Polk Salad Annie  ( January 28, D.S), Introductions (Jan 28, DS), Johnny
B.Goode (Jan 26),
Introductions  ( January 28, D.S), Something (Jan 28, DS), Release Me (Jan
28, DS),
Love Me  ( January 28, D.S), Blue Suede Shoes (Jan 28, DS), Hound Dog (Jan
28, DS),
It's Now Or Never  ( January 28, D.S), Suspicious Minds (Jan 28, DS), The
Impossible Dream (Jan 28, DS), Mystery Train/Tiger Man  ( January 26), There Goes My Everything (Jan 27,
MS), Make The World Go Away (Jan 27, MS), Love Me  ( January 27, M.S), Only Believe (Jan 27, MS), How Great Thou Art
(Jan 27, MS), Snowbird (Jan 29, DS), Can't Help Falling In Love.

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2004/04/02 Elvis International - Shop The Netherlands / Ep.Gold.Com

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Loving You DVD - Region 4 DVD Release.

Loving You will be released in Australia in May (In time for Mother's Day) .
This region 4 PAL DVD will be remastered and with extra features including
interviews with Martin Sheen, Carson Daly, and Jay Leno (amongst others).


2004/04/02 EIN / Ep.Gold.Com

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Al Dvorin to host the TCB Reunion in Belgium.


The TCB show featuring John Wilkinson, will be an historic event. The
Elvismatters team thought it would be appropriate to select a very special
Master of Ceremonies for the celebration of "50 Years of Rock 'n' Roll". Al
Dvorin  - who booked Elvis even before he was contracted by Tom Parker - has
agreed to host these very special shows on October 2nd and 3rd. Al Dvorin is
known all over the world for his booming voice ("Ladies and Gentlemen, Elvis
has left the Building"), but apart from that he was a key figure in the
Elvis organisation. Al saw the rise of a very young Elvis in 1954, upto the
American icon he is today. To quote big Al: "I did every job for Elvis,
except wash his hair..."

Tickets: 80 euro (both shows), 45 and 37 euro: info@elvismatters.be

2004/04/02 Elvis Matters / Ep.Gold.Com

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ELVIS: A MUSICAL INVENTORY 1939-55.

By Richard Boussiron.
ISBN 0-9519888-7-5 (paperback, approx 240 pages)

Releases date end of APRIL, 2004

DETAILS :

An extraordinarily detailed listing of the King's earliest musical
influences - songs he learned at school, hymns and spirituals he sang at
church, numbers he performed on the radio, in clubs, at backstage jams, etc.
The product of over 20 years' original research including interviews with a
host of people who knew him including his teacher, church ministers, work
colleagues and fellow musicians.  And, for the first time anywhere, complete
details of all the historic Sun sessions - taken directly from the personal
files of Marion Keisker.  Quite simply a "must have" for Elvis specialists
and diehard fans.

2004/04/01 Music Mentor Books / Ep.Gold.Com

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Don McLean inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

Don McLean will be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. McLean wrote
"And I Love You So", which Elvis recorded in 1975 for his "Today"-album.
Also Charles Fox, whose "Killing Me Softly With His Song" was done on stage
during Elvis' shows pretty often, will be inducted.
The 35th annual ceremony will be June 10 at the Marriott Marquis in New
York.

2004/04/01 Yahoo News / Ep.Gold.Com

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New Memphis Tourism Commercial for 2004 3/31/2004.
The Memphis Convention & Visitors Bureau will soon start airing a new TV
commercial promoting Memphis tourism this year. It has a 50th Anniversary of
Rock & Roll theme. Follow the appropriate link below to view it: Memphis
Tourism Commercial - Broadband
Memphis Tourism Commercial - Dial-Up. Go To :
http://www.elvis.com/news/full_story.asp?id=577

2004/04/01 EPE / Ep.Gold.Com

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Last Reminder For The Elvis Convention In Montreal.

The Elvis Presley Convention in Montreal is held on April 3rd, 2004 from
11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at St-Gilbert Hall located at 5415 Jean-Talon East
in Montreal, near the St.Michel metro ( bus 141 ). Dealers and collectors
from all over Canada will be on hand to buy, sell, and trade Elvis
memorabilia of all kinds; LP's, CD's, DVD's, photos,videos, and everything
from Elvis dolls to Elvis stamps.

Door prizes will be handed out all day long, and for trivia buffs,an Elvis
trivia contest at every hour will challenge the Elvis fans on hand. There
will be also a live band and Luc Bouffard will sing Elvis' songs.

Admission: $5.00 Adults ; Age 12 and under, free ( with an adult ).

2004/04/01 Daniel Pharand / Ep.Gold.Com

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FTD NEWS.

Just for the readers who were confused about the new upcoming FTD releases:

The Spec. Ed. on FTD "Spin-Out" will be released together with the FTD
Book&CD May 15th, 2004.

2004/03/31 Ernst Jorgensen  / Andylon Lensen / Ep.Gold.Com

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Aloha from Randers.


The Aloha from Randers tour visits 10 cities in 18 days, and features the
TCB Band, the Sweet Inspirations and MC Al Dvorin.

2004/03/31 Elvis Matters / Ep.Gold.Com

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Elvis Needs our Votes in this Greatest Musician Poll.

America has 43 Presidents and ONLY ONE KING!

To Vote Go To :  http://channels.netscape.com/ns/celebrity/default.jsp

Source :2004/03/31 J.R.Reed - 2nd To None /  Ep.Gold.Com

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Double Platinum For TCB Band And The Sweet Inspirations.


The TCB Band and Sweet Inspiration received a double platinum award for
their CD "One Night Of Sin", for selling more than 100,000 copies in
Denmark.

2004/03/31 Elvis Unlimited / Ep.Gold.Com

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New Lisa Marie Album In The Making.


During an afterparty closing her Australian tour Lisa Marie Presley did not
only promise to return to Melbourne in September, but also told her fellow
carousers that she was nine songs into her next album, which is being
produced by Grammy winner Linda Perry.

2004/03/31  EIN / Ep.Gold.Com

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Elvis Presley Music Legend, Movie Star, The King.
(ISBN: 0766021033) 30.03.04

Connie Plantz will issue at  Enslow Publishing Inc. Juli, 2004. 128 pages,
her incredible book :
"Elvis Presley Music Legend, Movie Star, the King".

More details when we have it.

2004/03/31 Elvis Club Berlin.de / Ep.Gold.Com

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Elvis: Twenty-Five Years Of Birthday Memories.
(ISBN: 0805963634) 30.03.04

Also in  Juli 2004 a release from  Betty Ann Bailes written book at Dorrance
Publishing Company, Inc..
Details will follow.

2004/03/31 Elvis Club Berlin.de / Ep.Gold.Com

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We Like To thank Paul Dowling for his kind words regarding EPGold.com
MARCH 31, 2004 UPDATES

IMPOSSIBLE & MEMPHIS NOW OUT!

More FTD CD NEWS from the great Andylon Lensen's super fantastic web site -
EP GOLD! (NOTE: Even though other sites are reporting this, they give no
credit as to where they got the info from!) The two new CD's along with the
SO HIGH replacement CD have beens ent out to us two days ago. We hope to
have them by early next week. ALso, we have information on upcoming FTD CD's
- PHS and DOUBLE TROUBLE. Please go to the FTD page for more details on FTD CD's.

2004/03/31/Paul Dowling/EPGold.com

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NEW FTD SPECIAL EDITIONS RELEASE DATES  PARADISE HAWAIIAN STYLE & DOUBLE TROUBLE.

Yesterday Ernst and I discussed that the new Special Edition "Paradise
Hawaiian Style' will be the next title to be released with a regular FTD 
(the content of the regularr FTD CD is not decided yet ) for July 1st, 2004.

And the FTD - Special Edition for this year "Double Trouble" will be issued
at the fall, again with a regular FTD CD.

2004/03/30 Ernst Jorgensen / Andylon Lensen / Ep.Gold.Com

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Elvis Recorded Live On Stage In Memphis & The Impossible Dream Out Now!!!
Ernst confirmed that the two has been sent out yesterday.

Also Sprach Zarathustra, See See Rider, I Got A Woman/Amen, Love Me, Trying To Get To You,
All Shook Up, Steamroller Blues, Teddy Bear/Don't Be Cruel, Love Me Tender, Long Tall Sally/Whole Lot-ta Shakin' Goin' On/Mama Don't Dance/Flip Flop & Fly/Jailhouse Rock/Hound Dog, Fever, Polk Salad Annie, Why Me Lord,
How Great Thou Art, Suspicious Minds, Introductions, Blueberry Hill/I Can't Stop Loving You, Help Me, American Trilogy, 
Let Me Be There, My Baby Left Me, Lawdy Miss Clawdy, Funny How Time Slips Away, Can't Help Falling In Love/Closing Vamp

 

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"The Impossible Dream"
2001 Theme ( January 26), That's All Right (Jan 26), You Don't Have To Say You Love Me (Jan 28, DS), 
Love Me Tender  ( January 28, D.S), Sweet Caroline (Jan 28, DS), You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' (Jan 28 DS),
Polk Salad Annie  ( January 28, D.S), Introductions (Jan 28, DS), Johnny B.Goode (Jan 26), 
Introductions  ( January 28, D.S), Something (Jan 28, DS), Release Me (Jan 28, DS), 
Love Me  ( January 28, D.S), Blue Suede Shoes (Jan 28, DS), Hound Dog (Jan 28, DS), 
It's Now Or Never  ( January 28, D.S), Suspicious Minds (Jan 28, DS), The Impossible Dream (Jan 28, DS),
Mystery Train/Tiger Man  ( January 26), There Goes My Everything (Jan 27, MS), Make The World Go Away (Jan 27, MS), 
Love Me  ( January 27, M.S), Only Believe (Jan 27, MS), How Great Thou Art (Jan 27, MS), Snowbird (Jan 29, DS), Can't Help Falling In Love.


Andylon Lensen / Ernst Jorgensen - FTD / Ep.Gold.Com

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2004/03/30  EPE  / Ep.Gold.Com

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Lisa Presley Promises To Return to Australia.

The King is gone, but his daughter intends to be back - or at least that is
the promise Lisa Marie Presley made to fans after the final show of her
Australian tour last Sunday.

Performing at the Crown Palladium, Presley and her band pulled off a gutsy
and surprisingly moving show, with Elvis's daughter showered by gifts,
flowers and the occasional marriage proposal, from the reverent audience.

But the show did not stop after the stage lights went down.

Unlike many touring acts who choose hot night spots, exclusive clubs, pricey
bars or five-star restaurants to wind down in after their show, Presley, her
mum Priscilla, band and entourage kept the party going at P.J. O'Brien's pub
at Southgate.

In true rock-star fashion, mother and daughter were chauffeured in separate
cars the one block from Crown Towers to Southgate, arriving about 11.30pm.

Presley and her party of 30 did not book the venue, nor request a private
VIP section.

Instead they mingled with drinkers, danced to the house band and Presley
enjoyed a couple of pints of Guinness.

Among the revellers were a 100-strong Welsh choir that was passing through
Melbourne.

"At one stage there were about 100 blokes standing around serenading her in
Welsh," recalled an observer.

"I don't think she had a clue what they were going on about, but she enjoyed
it.

"There were some pretty happy Irish people going up and chatting to her and
she did not seem to mind."

After the band finished its set, Presley started requesting songs - nothing
by Elvis -- though she resisted the temptation to get up on stage and join
the jam.

Presley left the building about 4am, telling her fellow carousers that she
was nine songs into her next album, which is being produced by Grammy winner
Linda Perry, and planned to be back in Melbourne in September.


2004/03/30  Sunday Herald-Sun - March 28th, 2004 / EIN / Ep.Gold.Com

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New suits on display.



Jumpsuit junkies have another reason to frequently visit the website of our
friend and long time member Silvester Eter. Silvester has added 5 new and
rare suits to his website, all rarely worn by Elvis. The suits have names
such as "Tassel Suit", "Spider Suit", "White Stud Suit", "Blue Jeweled
Rainfall Suit" and "Multicolored Jewel Suit". Here are 5 of the recently
added pictures. The complete collection is on display here:
www.silvesterselvispage.com

2004/03/30 Elvis Matters / Ep.Gold.Com

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Elvis lives on, is really crazy-kooky.



Elvis Presley died at Graceland on Tues., Aug. 16, 1977, having owned and
lived in the mansion for the last 20 years of his life. I visited the
500-acre site on Tues., Mar. 16 with several friends, having driven much of
the previous day from New Orleans. A ticket for a tour of the "Graceland
Mansion" costs upwards of $15 and will not gain you admittance into the
Elvis Presley Automobile Museum or "Sincerely, Elvis," the Elvis Presley
memorabilia museum, nor will it allow you the opportunity to take
self-guided tours through Elvis' two custom airplanes (although these planes
are visible beyond a fence from the red carpet walkway up to the ticket
office). At nearly $30, the Platinum Tour, as in million-seller, provides
entrance into all of these attractions and lasts approximately three hours.

GETTY IMAGES
Who the hell is this clown?

  I will not go over every step of the tour (that is, only the house tour).
However, certain elements are worth mentioning. To begin with, the house
itself is charmingly unprepossessing. Ascending the hill in the shuttle bus
while Elvis sang "Welcome to My World" on the personal audio headset, one
sees the house appear, relatively diminutive, modestly adorned, properly
crowning its hill. It is not the house that I, at least, expected to have
housed the King of Rock-'n-Roll for two decades, at times for days and days
on end. In fact, nothing about the place suggests even a single element of
"Elvisness," let alone rock-'n-roll music, narcotic addiction, familial
strife, and so on. This is perhaps the most interesting thing about
Graceland. That is, everything is left unsaid.

The audio tour takes the visitor through the famously-hospitable Presley
living and dining rooms, the kitchen with its two vintage security monitors,
the basement corridors lined with gold and platinum records, and video
screens showing Elvis' various notorious television appearances, then with
Elvis' army gear and the elaborate costumes worn throughout his extended
film career, a room showcasing the King's taste in clothing, furniture, and
handguns, up through the ominous "Jungle Room" den, out to the pasture and
stables (which, though rather expansive, were home to only two horses when I
visited), the trophy room, and the racquet ball court also lined with
records and screens, and finally into the "Meditation Garden" wherein lie
Elvis, his parents Vernon and Gladys, and his grandmother, Minnie.

But what about paranoia, mysticism, or mindless self-destruction, or
exhaustion and misunderstanding, or impossible wealth and fame? The Presley
household was, according to the Estate of Elvis Presley, entirely idyllic,
decent, and simple. Now, I am by no means saying it was otherwise-this is
not my place, of course-but I was and still am under the impression that
things were not as clean-cut All-American as apple pie. The Estate would
have visitors believe otherwise: Among the giant-armed lion-legged couches
in the "Jungle Room" and the lush curtains on all the windows is only a
single, sheeping mention of divorce. Drug-related subjects, images of Lisa
Marie after eaery childhood, details of the deaths of any members of the
Presley family, and so on are all completely absent.

Now, I accept the argument that goes something like, "But we want to keep
the beautiful memories alive, and why remind us of such painful, confused
times?" Well, O.K., I agree that the inclination is to idealize this
somewhat otherworldly man but I would counter by saying that, in the end,
Graceland provides its visitors with absolutely everything but Elvis
himself, and by this, I mean Elvis the human being, the real person who
combed his hair, called his parents, served his country, and performed
stunningly. The individual presented on this tour is only a fantastic
construction, a composite of facts and dreamy rumors, false ideals, and
phony wishes. Accordingly, I remember feeling disbelief at the final,
impossible sight of the grave, the only lasting reminder of the King's
physical presence.

Graceland is an astonishing place. It is the final, triumphant
transformation of a beautiful human being into revenue. It represents a
shockingly reductive take on American history, a masterpiece of revisionism.
When it turns out that the whole place is not a cruel, tongue-in-cheek
farce, it is quite frankly heartbreaking.

2004/03/30  The Yale Herald -ALEXANDER J. NEMSER / Ep.Gold.Com

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Elvis McPresley.


The small town of Lonmay in Scotland may well be flocked with Elvisfans this
nex summer. Author Allan Morrison traced the roots of Elvis, and much to his
surprise he ended up in.... Scotland. He found records showing that Elispeth
Leg married Andrew Presley in Lonmay on August 27, 1713. Their son, also
named Andrew, became the first Presley in America when he arrived in
North-Carolina in 1745. In 1935 one of his descendants, Vernon Presley,
became father of Elvis Presley. The town counsel of Lonmay, where still many
Presley's and Presly's live, has already invited Elvisfans from all over the
world to spend their holidays in the Scottish village.

SOURCE : 2004/03/30  E-Mail / Ep.Gold.Com

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