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UK Singles For None UK Fans.
In an update on the availability of the UK #1 re-issue releases EPE also
mentioned the following: "Fans outside the UK wanting to get the reissued
singles for your collection, relax and watch for upcoming information about
the international roll-out of the Elvis singles program scheduled for later
this year."

2005/01/29   EPE  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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CD:UK #1 Prediction.

The UK chart show CD:UK listed Elvis' single "It's Now Or Never" at #1. This
is a good indication, but the real chart is compiled on Sunday, including
the Saturday sales. Last week "Ciara" sold enough copies on the last day to
keep Elvis from the #1 spot. The #3 single is a chartity single in aid of
the Tsunamy disaster, so that could easily top the charts too.

# 1 Elvis - It's Now Or Never
# 2 Ashanti
# 3 One World Project - Grief Never Grows Old
# 4 Ciara

2005/01/29  http://www.elvissecondtonone.com  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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Love Elvis Billboard Review.


On the Billboard website this review of the latest love songs compilation
"Love, Elvis" was added. It shows well produced Elvis' releases can get the
credit they deserve.

Simply put, nobody could sing a love song like Elvis. And just in time for
Valentine's Day, RCA's latest in an ambitious line of Elvis releases is a
24-song collection where the artist's lovin' cup runneth over. At his best,
as on "Are You Lonesome Tonight" "Can't Help Falling in Love" and "Love Me
Tender," Presley evokes an unequaled intimacy that reminds us why so many
otherwise reserved women clamored for his sweat-stained scarves. The
rumbling "It's Now or Never" and more rocking fare like the trademark
stuttering vocal of "I Want You, I Need You, I Love You" never sounded
better. More produced cuts like "Always on My Mind" and the soaring, live
"It's Impossible" remain passionately delivered, and "The Fever" is pure
sex. There's some cool, lesser-known stuff here, too, including the
surfer-rumba "Surrender" and the swaying "It Hurts Me." A previously
unreleased take on "For the Good Times" is softly swaying perfection. The
operatic "Unchained Melody," recorded live just months before Elvis' death,
is stunning and sad. Lovingly packaged and flawlessly remastered, this is
Elvis, and we still miss him. (Originally Reviewed by RW: February 05, 2005)

2005/01/29  http://www.billboard.com/bb/index.jsp /  Ep.Gold.Com

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Are You Lonesome  Tonight?


The upcoming single "Are You Lonesome Tonight" is already available in the
UK and The Netherlands.

2005/01/29  Various  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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Is Lisa engaged again?

Lisa Marie Presley is at the centre of a new engagement rumour after she was
spotted wearing a new ring on her wedding finger at a recent memorial
service for rocker pal Johnny Ramone. The singer, who was formerly married
to actor Nicolas Cage and Michael Jackson, is dating songwriter Michael
Lockwood and recently confessed she wanted "to get old" with him. She was
spotted wearing a new ring at the Los Angeles remembrance service for Ramone
(14 Jan 05), which was also attended by her newly-engaged ex, Cage. A friend
says, "Until she breaks the news to her family, she won't make a public
announcement."


2005/01/29   ContactMusic.com  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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Presley knows nothing about Jackson trial.

Singer Lisa Marie Presley knows nothing about Michael Jackson's child
molestation trial, despite being married to the troubled rocker for almost
20 months. Elvis's daughter wed the Thriller star in 1994, but has since
returned to her former husband Danny Keough and has little interest in
Jackson, who has pleaded not guilty to charges of child molestation,
conspiracy and administering an intoxicating agent to his alleged victim.
She says, "I've been away from him for ten years. I'm not following the case
at all."

2005/01/29    ContactMusic.com  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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Billy Rebel "Tribute to the King" CD/tape now available.

Billy Rebel's "I Remember His First Love Song" (Socan & Ascap) 25th
Anniversary Tribute To The King-Special Edition Single. (Professionally
packaged and sealed in jewel case and tape cover.) CD & Tape: $29.95 CD
only: $19.95 Tape only: $14.95 (In Canadian Funds). (Prices include Shipping
& Handling.). US orders add $3.00 on top of above prices. Overseas add $5.00
on top of above prices. Make cheques or money orders ONLY to: NTS Global
(Please do not send cash.) Forward order to: NTS Global 7975 Rue, Malouin
Montreal, Quebec Canada H1P 3C3 Pls. allow 3-4 wks for delivery.


2005/01/28   Billy Rebel  -  www.elvisinfonet.com:  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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Famed hurricane-damaged Hawaiian resort (seen in Blue Hawaii) may reopen.

The Kauai Planning Commission has approved a $200 million restoration of the
famed Coco Palms Resort, which has been closed since it was heavily damaged
by Hurricane Iniki in September 1992. Developer Richard Weiser plans to
spend that amount to restore the hotel to look as close as possible to the
Coco Palms in its glory days in the 1950s and 1960s. Construction will begin
this summer and the resort should be open by the middle of 2007. Iniki was
Hawaii's most devastating storm, which passed directly over the Island of
Kauai on Sept. 10-11, 1992 killing six people and doing $2.3 billion damage.
The resort was used as a set in the 1961 Elvis Presley movie "Blue Hawaii."

2005/01/28  USA Today  - www.elvisinfonet.com  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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New Picture Of The Week

Picture Of The Week 48
2005/01/28/ Robin Klarenbeek / EPGold.com

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Various 8mm Footage

2005/01/28/ Robin Klarenbeek / EPGold.com

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Blue Moon (Overdubbed Version)

2005/01/28/ Robin Klarenbeek / EPGold.com

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Just Awesome Karaoke.

Hey, everybody!

Wanted to pass along a link to the website for my newest endeavor: Just
Awesome Karaoke - the start of what I hope will be the best Elvis background
track company.

Go to:  www.justawesomekaraoke.com for more info, hope you enjoy it!

Pass the word if you like what you hear!

Sincerely,
Jamie.

2005/01/28  Jamie Aaron Kelley  /  Andylon Lensen  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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LATEST NEWS FROM BMG (UK)

INON ( It's Now Or Never ) is still ahead in sales as of today. It could
very well grab the number one spot, although we must remember what happened
with AFSAI last week with there being no copies left to purchase.

I have just returned from Milton Keynes Shopping Centre, one of the biggest
in the UK and unfortunately have to report that neither HMV, Virgin or
Woolworths have any copies of INON for sale, despite what was promised
yesterday. Further, staff have not heard about the new policy from BMG(UK).
The salesperson in Virgin stated that Ciara was No.1 with 'Goodies' and yet
they were selling very few.

The good news is that the 68 Comeback Special has returned to No.1 in the
Virgin Music DVD Charts with Aloha No.2. Both titles knocking the Live Aid
DVD into third place. Fantastic!

Other good news from Sony BMG(UK) is that 'Love, Elvis' will be TV promoted
and the company are really hoping for great things with this one.

2005/01/28  Brian Quinn  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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Actors announced to portray Priscilla and Vernon in "ELVIS" mini-series.

OH HONEY,YOU KNOW I'VE NEVER LIED TO YOU.NO NOT MUCH.

Actors announced to portray Priscilla and Vernon in upcoming "Elvis"
mini-series.

IGN FilmForce can exclusively report that the following actors have been
cast in the forthcoming CBS miniseries Elvis. Cast as Vernon Presley, father
of Elvis (Jonathan Rhys-Meyers) and husband of Gladys (Camryn Manheim), is
X-Files vet Robert Patrick.


Ironically enough, Patrick is playing the dad of Elvis' pal and Sun Records
contemporary Johnny Cash in the Fox biopic Walk the Line. Patrick's other
credits include Cop Land and Terminator 2: Judgment Day.

Randy Quaid co-stars as Elvis' manager, Colonel Tom Parker.

Twenty-three-year-old British actress Antonia Bernath will play Priscilla
Beaulieu Presley, the King's wife. The miniseries recounts Elvis'
relationship with teenage Priscilla even as he fell for Hollywood starlet
Ann-Margret (Rose McGowan).

Bernath appeared in the Bollywood period drama Kisna and has been cast in
Living Neon Dreams opposite Marilyn Manson. According to this report,
Bernath studied at the Old Vic Theatre School in London but dropped out to
star in Kisna.

Also joining the miniseries is Tim Guinee who portrays the man who
discovered Elvis, late Sun Records producer Sam Phillips. Guinee's credits
include Ladder 49 (opposite Robert Patrick), Blade and John Carpenter's
Vampires. He also starred in the short-lived TV series Strange World, and
guest-starred on The Practice opposite Elvis co-star Manheim.

Elvis airs in two parts on May 8th and 11th on CBS.

James Sadwith directs from a screenplay by Patrick Sheane Duncan.

2005/01/28  Patty  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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U.S. Billboard Elvis Chart listings for the week of  February 5, 2005.

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

Top Christian Albums             - Ultimate Gospel  down 5 to #33
Top Country Albums              - Ultimate Gospel   down 12 to #64
Top Pop Catalog Albums      - Elvis 30 #1's         down 6 to #33
Top Country Catalog Albums - Elvis 30 #1's       down 1 to  #4

New entries and Re-entries on the charts include:
- None this week

Dropping off the charts include:

- Top Comprehensive Albums  -Elvis 30#1's           Last week ->  #195
- Hot 100 Singles Sales            - That's All Right      Last week -> #60

2005/01/28  www.elvischarts.com  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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Biloxi paralegal was a devoted fan of Elvis.

Anyone visiting Connie Mercer's domain at the Biloxi City Attorney's Office
does a double take. There, in cutout form, is a bigger-than-life Elvis, a
hint at her devotion to The King. But this week, sadness cloaks the office
of the paralegal described by city attorney Ronnie Cochran as his right
hand. The 49-year-old Biloxi native died unexpectedly after heart surgery.
On Monday, Mercer's dad took Elvis memorabilia from her apartment to the
office so they will have mementos of their colleague, who by all accounts
was a "real friend," an excellent baker, an avid reader and a computer whiz.
In July, Mercer nearly lost a lifetime Elvis collection when her apartment
complex caught fire, but her belongings were saved by a fire wall. At the
time she was at the movies with her mother, which they did together every
weekend.

2005/01/28  The Sun Herald -   South Mississippi -www.elvisinfonet.com  / Ep.Gold.Com.

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BMG's Elvis UK #1 Singles Project.

BMG continues its very sucessful program of reissuing Elvis's #1 singles in
the UK. Go to www.elvis18uk1s.com for information about this promotion. The
limited edition singles have been selling out quickly, which has left many
fans in the UK temporarily unable to obtain them. To learn how BMG-UK is
addressing this issue, please scroll down to read the special ELVIS FOR
EVERYBODY message from the record company to UK Elvis fans. Fans outside the
UK wanting to get the reissued singles for your collection, relax and watch
for upcoming information about the international roll-out of the Elvis
singles program scheduled for later this year.

ELVIS FOR EVERYBODY.

To commemorate the anniversary of Elvis' 70th birthday, SONY BMG embarked on
a groundbreaking plan to release all his UK #1 singles over consecutive
weeks, starting Jan 3rd 2004.

To make them appealing to Elvis' loyal fans, the company decided to package
each single with original artwork and make them limited and numbered. Using
previous sales of Elvis singles as a guide it was decided to manufacture
30,000 singles - 20,000 CD's and 10,000 10"'s.

Due to the unique nature and timing of this campaign, the UK's enduring love
of The King and his music, in addition to the huge media interest the
release of these singles has caused, demand for these classic chart-toppers
quickly outweighed the stock in the shops.

The decision to increase the pressing runs of both formats was quickly
implemented and this additional stock continues to be delivered into record
stores this week (January 26).

However the company, as well as the retail trade and the media, continue to
be inundated by fans who are desperate to find copies of the releases to
complete their box sets.

In reaction to the fans comments and stock availability, the company has now
decided to make ALL singles, from the first release, 'Jailhouse Rock', to
the current 'It's Now Or Never', and all future singles, available in
non-limited, non-numbered editions.

This means that every record store in the UK is able to order unlimited
quantities of each single though this additional stock will not be numbered
as previous singles have been. The company will also manufacture more of the
CD and 10" boxes which house this single collection. These will be available
from April 25th 2005.

As Elvis sang. 'A little less conversation a little more action' and we hope
these actions will give the huge number of UK fans what they want: Elvis
back in the charts through national availability of these historic singles
that will complete this unique, amazing collection.

Elvis For Everybody.

2005/01/28  EPE  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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"The Wonder Of You"


Ray Peterson, singer of 'Tell Laura I Love Her' died Smyrna, TN, 25 Jan. 2005.
Raymond Peterson, singer: born Denton, Texas 23 April 1939; married (four
sons, three daughters)

In 1958 Stan Schulman heard him singing in a club and became his manager.
RCA was looking for new talent as Elvis Presley was serving in the US Army
and the label wanted some new teen idols. Rod Lauren, Johnny Restivo and Ray
Peterson were all signed to RCA, but only Peterson had any real success. His
first single was a revival of Little Willie John's "Fever", but his record
was to be eclipsed by Peggy Lee's interpretation. Further singles - "Let's
Try Romance", "Tail Light" and "Shirley Purly" - did little, although it was
clear that Peterson had a strong voice.

The songwriter Baker Knight had written "The Wonder of You" for one of RCA's
top artists, Perry Como, but Como's producer did not think it suitable. As
he left the office, Knight met Peterson and offered him the song. "The
Wonder of You" became a Top Thirty US hit, though in the UK Peterson's
version was overshadowed by a cover from Ronnie Hilton.

Elvis Presley's pianist and arranger Glen D. Hardin recalls that, when
Presley returned to live performance in 1969. Elvis called and said to me,
"Do you remember that old song, 'The Wonder of You'? I want to do it
tomorrow night on the first show." I just said "OK" and worked through the
night on the arrangement.

Presley recorded the song live and then rang Peterson to say that he was
releasing it. "You don't have to ask me, you're Elvis Presley," said
Peterson. "Yes, I do," said Presley, "You're Ray Peterson."

Ray Peterson & Elvis

Ray Peterson told me a story about how, on one of his many appearances on
the hit music variety television show, "Shindig," in the mid 60s, Elvis
Presley telephoned him.
It seems that it was the 10th anniversary of Elvis Presley being in the
music business & on that special "Shindig," broadcast, Ray Peterson had
performed 4 of Elvis Presley's songs. Well, the phone rang & it was Elvis
Presley. The "King Of Rock & Roll," was in town filming a movie & he had
seen the show.

Elvis asked Ray if he could possibly have lunch with him that day. Well when
"The King Of Rock & Roll," summoned you to lunch, you didn't exactly turn
him down.
Over lunch Elvis told Ray how much he had enjoyed Ray's performances of his
songs and he wanted to know if it would be alright with Ray, If he recorded
one of Rays songs, "The Wonder of You," on his next album.
"Can you believe that. Here's Elvis Presley asking permission to record one
of my songs. Of course he didn't need my permission, but it was just a great
gesture, by a great guy".
"The Wonder of You," went on to become Elvis Presley's biggest selling
ballad. Elvis & Ray became very good friends & remained so, until Elvis'
untimely death in 1977.

2005/01/28  http://www.biwa.ne.jp  /  Ep.Gold.Com

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Charlie Hodge In Sweden.

Elvis Unlimited Sweden presents a "Talkshow" with Charlie Hodge comes to
Gothenburg in Sweden on Wednesday February 23, 2005.

Contact Elvis Unlimited Sweden for booking : http://www.elvisunlimited.se

2005/01/27  http://www.elvisunlimited.se  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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Dirty Laundry.


The new single from Lisa Marie Presley is entitled "Dirty Laundry".
AOL's First Listen this Friday, January 28th.

2005/01/27  http://www.biwa.ne.jp   /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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New Wallpaper Added

2005/01/27/ Erik van den Berg / EPGold.com

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1955: When Elvis Conquered Cleveland
By Roger Hall
EPGold Columnist

To celebrate what would haven bis his 70th birthday, what follows are some
lesser known facts abaout Elvis 50 years ago.

Most fans know about the first SUN recordings and his travel through the South 
to promote his records. At this time he was known as "The Hillybilly Cat"
or "The Memphis Flash," and was traveling with his combo of guitarist Scotty Moore 
and bassist Bill Black. But what may not be known was the first city outside the South
to champion Elvis was in Cleveland, Ohio.

Elvis made at least five-apperances in Cleveland in 1955, including the 20 October
filming of the famous documentary, THE PIED PIPER OF CLEVELAND.

This seems the right city in the North for Elvis to make it first. Alan Freed made his first
success on radio in Cleveland. But it wasn't Freed who championed Elvis. In fact, Freed
didn't seem to have much interest in the young rockabilly singer from Memphis.

Instead it was two local disc jockeys, Tom Edwards and Bill Randle, who promoted
Elvis in Cleveland.

For more information and a list of dates in 1955, see;
Elvis On Record- http://hometown.aol.com/musbuff/page45.htm   

2005/01/27/  Roger Hall / Robin Klarenbeek / EPGold.com

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Did you witness dawn of Elvis' career?
Request tests recall of longtime Biloxians.


Has anyone seen Elvis Presley in Biloxi?

This is meant as a historical question, not one of those modern "Elvis never
died" searches. A foremost authority on The King wants to know if any
Biloxians, or South Mississippians for that matter, remember 1955 when Elvis
performed in the area. What did he wear to concerts or to local clubs where
he might have picked up a spur-of-the-moment microphone. What did he sing?
What kind of shoes did he wear?


Ernst Jørgensen is piecing together a jigsaw puzzle of the 18 months from
July 1954 when "That's All Right" hit the charts to December 1955 when
Elvis' shy, sandy-haired country boy ways morphed to make him King of Rock
'n' Roll.

During those 18 months Elvis traveled the South with bandsmen Scotty Moore
and Bill Black, recorded at Memphis' Sun Records and performed at least six
times in Biloxi at Keesler Air Force Base, the Biloxi Community House and
the Slavonian Lodge.

But no photographs and little description of those or other 1955
performances have surfaced.

Enter The Elvis Hunter, as the music media has dubbed this researcher and
producer for Elvis' record label RCA, a subsidiary of Sony/BMG. Jørgensen is
asking people who might have attended any of those Biloxi concerts or clubs
to dig into their memories, photo collections and maybe even audio tapes.

"I suffer from a frustration of early Elvis in Biloxi before he became all
headliners and television," Jørgensen said.

"We know Elvis came to Biloxi in 1956, too, but by then he was already a
sensation. What we are trying to do is tell the early Elvis from those 18
months." Jørgensen is credited with Elvis' second comeback of popularity by
diminishing "fat Elvis" images that overshadowed his music for the decade
after his untimely death.

This year on the 50th anniversary of Elvis' step into show business,
Jørgensen will publish a book and CDs on that long-overlooked 18-month
period. As RCA's resident Elvis expert he has a number of other projects
under his belt, including "Elvis Day by Day." Jørgensen, who lives in
Denmark, is working with associate researcher Danny Kane of Louisiana to
help dig through the large number of responses that come whenever a
different town is queried about early Elvis visits. They hope the same will
happen with the Biloxi request.

"Elvis is a Mississippi native son," Kane said, "so for us Biloxi is Elvis'
back yard, and we know there are some good stories just waiting to be told."
"What makes Elvis bigger than life? First of all, Elvis had three
fundamental advantages: musically very talented, good voice, good looks. The
key element was Elvis' ability to combine elements of all types of American
music into his own music, without the usual prejudice of most artists. On a
last note, I believe that dying young often creates legends. The 'tragedy'
touches our most basic human feelings."

Ernst Jørgensen

Your Elvis stories What: The search is on for the early Elvis Presley. Ernst
Jørgensen and Danny Kane are researching Elvis' visits to the small-town
South in the 18 months from July 1954 to December 1955, to be included in a
50th anniversary RCA release of music and timeline of memories. Such stories
will help document the early career of this American icon.

What researchers are looking for: Memories, descriptions, stories and
photographs from local people who attended 1954-1955 concerts by Elvis
Presley, or who saw him in local clubs, before he became nationally famous.
Known Biloxi visits in 1955 are June 26, Slavonian Lodge; June 27 and 28,
Keesler AFB; Nov. 6, Biloxi Community House; Nov. 7 and 8, Keesler. The
researchers are hoping to locate information on a Sgt. Zoller who booked
Elvis for the Keesler shows.

To contact researchers: dannykane@cox.net; or leave a voice message with
callback number at (718) 247-4448.


2005/01/26  The Sun Herald, South Mississippi  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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Midweek UK Chart Updates.

The Midweek chart UK Updates:

(1) 'It's Now Or Never' - Elvis Presley - 15,300 copies
(2) 'Goodies' - ciara - 4,300
(3) 'Only U' - Ashanti, 4026
(4) 'Grief Never Grows Old (Tsunami Charity Single) - Cliff Richard and
others - 3666 copies

The charity single is yet to take off, BMG(UK) stated that extra copies of
"It's Now Or Never" will be in the stores on Thursday and Friday.

2005/01/26  Elvis 2nd To None   /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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Kina Recorded With TCB Band.


The Swedish singer Kina has just released her new album "En Hyllning Till
Elvis" (A Tribute To Elvis) recorded at the Sun Studio in Memphis.

Backing her on the album is the TCB Band and DJ Fontana and other Elvis
connections like Charlie Mc Coy and Billy Swan (duetts with Kina on Blue
Bayoo). The CD holds 14 tracks including, Hurt, Always On My Mind, It Hurts
Me, If I Can Dream a Memphis Rock Medley and others.

2005/01/25  http://www.elvisunlimited.se  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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Elvis Continues Run on UK Singles Chart .

Elvis has just hit #2 on the UK singles chart with the reissue of A Fool
Such As I, a follow-up to his hitting #1 each of the two weeks prior with
Jailhouse Rock and One Night respectively.

BMG-UK now has a Web site for their current and immensely successful Elvis
UK #1 singles reissue promotion. Go to www.elvis18uk1s.com.

2005/01/25  EPE  / Ep.Gold.Com.

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New book slams Harum Scarum.

A new book by John Wilson, The Official Razzie Movie Guide: Enjoying the
Best of Hollywood's Worst (released this month by Warner Books), includes a
two-page criticism of of Harum Scarum. It says "Shoddy even by the standards
of an Elvis film, Harum Scarum is easily the dumbest title among the King's
three dozen Hollywood movies".

2005/01/25  Amazon -  http://www.elvisinfonet.com  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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Announcement of the new DVD "Elvis - Adrenaline '71"


Last summer, with only a little advertisement the producers put out a new
DVD called "Elvis - Adrenaline '70" and took the fans by surprise this way.
The DVD contained like "Elvis: Behind The Image" newly discovered Super8 footage
laser transfered in the well known quality from the original reels. The
concept was (and of course still is) to set the focus on a specific year but
concentrating only on the Las Vegas concerts of that time. That's why the
fan got almost 40 minutes of great footage from the Summer Festival August
1970. An additional documentary covered with pictures and short videoclips
the return to live performing in a never before done way.

"Praytome Publishing" is proud to announce today that the production on

"Elvis - Adrenaline '71"

has already startet so that in the near future you'll have the 2nd volume of
this "Las Vegas - Elvis DVD Anthology" in your hands. Like its predecessor
"Elvis - Adrenaline '71" will have again crystal clear Super 8mm Footage
transfered digitally for the first time. Please, contact your local Elvis
dealer for more information on this release or visit this website:
http://www.behind-the-image.de from time to time.

2005/01/25   Andylon Lensen  /  http://www.behind-the-image.de / Ep.Gold.Com.

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It's Now Or Never.


In the singles market Elvis Presley is once again flying out of the shops
with the fifth in his series of anniversary re-issues, and could well be
number one again replacing Ciara's crunk'n'b anthem Goodies.

A plethora of other new release singles are also heading for the Top 20,
including Ashanti, Mike Reid's One World Project, Lovefreekz, Hanson, Lemon
Jelly, Ashlee Simpson, Mylo and Phixx.

2005/01/25  http://www.musicweek.com  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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DVD He Touched Me - The Gospel Music Of Elvis Presley.


Regionalcode: 1
Release date February 15,2005.

2005/01/25   http://www.elvisclubberlin.de  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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Like A Prince From Another Planet

Here is the cover art for the upcoming book Like A Prince From Another
Planet from Three Stars inc. in Luxemburg. The books will be a 72 page
full colour photo book. Including many rare and unpublished pictures of
Elvis in the the 1970's.
 
Like A Prince From Another Planet will be available from February 1, 2005
 
Med Venlig Hilsen / Yours sincerely
 
2005/01/25/ Lars Gjeding Elvis Unlimited / EPGold.com

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Apache Junction Residents Trying To Save Presley Chapel

The faded white-clapboard chapel at Apacheland Movie Ranch stirs visions of
movie- star cowboys, gunfights and dusty Western towns. But the only battle
it faces now is the one residents are fighting to preserve this little piece
of Hollywood tucked into the Superstition Mountains.
Apacheland was built east of Apache Junction, near Gold Canyon, in 1960 to
attract filmmakers. A bearded Elvis Presley started in the 1969 movie
"Charro!," which was filmed at Apacheland. The set was used often in the TV
show "Death Valley Days," which featured Ronald Reagan and ran from 1962 to
1975.

Two fires and waning interest from Hollywood persuaded owners Ed and Sue
Birmingham to sell the property to residential developers last year. Nearby
residents are trying to raise $30,000 to relocate the chapel, which they
call the Elvis Presley Memorial Chapel, and the barn to the Superstition
Mountain Museum nearby. The barn and the chapel are the only two original
buildings to survive both the 1969 and the 2004 fires.

"Apacheland is what made Gold Canyon what it was," said resident Phil Rauso
Jr. "To let them go would be letting a piece of the history of this area
go."

The museum has until May to get the buildings moved.

Museum director George Johnston said the barn has been taken apart and the
pieces moved to a field next to the museum, but organizers still need to get
the chapel moved.

The expense, he said, will come with putting the buildings back together on
new foundations with new plumbing and wiring.

"We need a lot of funds," he said. A few thousand dollars was raised from a
recent benefit and raffle tickets sold at the museum.

Gold Canyon resident Marta Saint-James said she contacted the Elvis
Foundation for financial assistance, but got no response.

"For years and years we've had weddings, funerals, everything at that
chapel," she said. "It's part of the community."

Rauso had archived quite a bit of the Apacheland memorabilia before the
second fire and hopes to turn the chapel into a small museum. He has
concrete footprints made by stars that used the set, including Jerry Van
Dyke, Denver Pyle and Warren Oates. He also has movie props, scripts and
photos.

"I stumbled upon the place and just fell in love with it," Rauso said.

Johnston said he hopes one day to make the chapel available for weddings and
events.

"We are always getting questions from people who want to get married in
there," Johnston said. "That's why we think it's important to preserve it if
we can."

The barn will be used for storage for the museum.

2005/01/25 http://www.tucsoncitizen.com  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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Jamie Aaron Kelley Promo Trailer

(Jamie and Robin at the International Elvis Shop)

Jamie Aaron Kelley (Various Elvis Songs)
Contact;
King-Of-The-Hill Productions
718 W. Marmie Eisenhower Avenue
Boone, Iowa 50036 (515) 432-4332   kingofthehill@mchsi.com

2005/01/24/ Robin Klarenbeek / EPGold.com

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Larry Geller


Larry Promo Trailer
For Information:
Call  800-518-4725
Or visit www.gellercare.com
Email larry@gellercare.com

2005/01/24/ Robin & Andylon / EPGold.com

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James Burton Guitar Festival Site.


James Burton created a website for his International Guitar Festival to
raise money for the James Burton Foundation providing musical scolarships
and instruments to children as well as young adults.

James Burton Music Website : http://www.jamesburtonmusic.com/

Official James Burton Site  : http://www.james-burton.net/

2005/01/24  James Burton  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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New DVD The Elvis Story.



New documentary DVD entitled " The Elvis Story".

Region 2.
Release date February 15, 2005.

2005/01/24  http://www.elvisclubberlin.de/  /  Ep.Gold.Com

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EPGold's Message Board

If you like to disguss with other fans about Elvis related items,
you can join our message board. You have to register first.

2005/01/24/ Robin Klarenbeek / EPGold.com

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Update From Cool Clarity:

After taking the number one position for two weeks in a row with reissues of
former chart toppers, the ghost of Elvis Presley gets a rude awakening this
week, with what was expected to be another number one - A Fool Such As I -
faltering at the last minute, and having to settle for a number two debut,
writes Alan Jones.

In Presley's stead is Ciara, whose Goodies put on a late surge, selling
6,238 copies on Saturday to take its week's sales to 21,128, while the
increasingly hard to find, limited edition Presley single added a miserable
1,236 sales to its tally, to total 20,002 for the week.
Ciara's tally is 3.2% up on the all-time low number one tally of 20,463
which won One Night/I Got Stung the distinction of being Presley's 20th
number one and the chart's 1,000th champion last

2004/01/24 Ep.Gold.Com

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FTD have informed us today that they unfortunately have to change their
release schedule for the FOLLOW THAT DREAM releases. There are several
reasons for this, but the most important one is the time factor is the
pressure to deliver higher quality and a substantial number of releases,
is more than they can handle within the time constraints. By sticking to
four release dates only, a good portion of the time consuming non
creative work will be limited.
They're returning to a policy of 4 release dates per year: Jan, April,
July and October. They aim to have the product ready for release around
the first of each of these months. They will release the regular
digipack releases each quarter and in most cases there will be extra
releases coming out at the same time: "Classic Albums", books or other
projects.
 
 The new release dates are as follows:
 
April 1st:
The Live In Las Vegas 1975 SOUNDBOARD - no title yet
Rockin' Across Texas - Stanley Oberst's book with 2 soundboards
Elvis Is Back - 2 CD Classic album
 
July 1st
A yet to be determined regular release
Today - 2 CD Classic album
 
FTD are also currently working on many other projects. The SUN book/CD
project is in the final stages of research. Several classic albums are
in the works including  Clambake, Something For Eveybody, and Raised On
Rock.
 
Med Venlig Hilsen / Yours sincerely
 
2005/01/25/ Lars Gjeding / EPGold.com

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New  Upcoming FTD Delayed.

The FTD Book & 2d's "Rocking Across Texas" ,    FTD.Spec.Ed 2 Cd's  "Elvis 
is Back"  and the 1974 Live show will be issued at April 1st, 2005.

2005/01/23  Ernst Jorgensen  /  Andylon Lensen  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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Unpublished Elvis photo's from 1958!!


Micky Bohnacker taken photo's of Elvis during his military service in 1958
in Germany. 64 Original photos.
Deductions directly of his photos on Kodak paper in the format 18 x 24 cms.
 

A book will appear this year, and there will be postcards soon.

2005/01/23  http://www.elvisfun.com  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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Elvis Presley Scores A Hat Trick.

Elvis Presley has clocked up his third number one single in as many weeks
this week in the UK.

Elvis' 'A Fool Such As I' will replace his 'One Night' at number one which
replaced his 'Jailhouse Rock' just one week ago.

'A Fool Such As I' will then become the 1001st number one single in the UK
since charts began in 1952. Elvis therefore has the 999th, 1000th and 1001st
number one singles.


The momentum is being driven by a Sony-BMG campaign to promote what would
have been the 70th birthday of Elvis this month.

The King's domination may not end here either. Sony-BMG will release all of
Elvis' eighteen number one hits in the UK this year

2005/01/23  by Paul Cashmere - http://www.undercover.com.au  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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Number 1 For Birthday Boy Presley.

'A Fool Such As I' replaces 'One Night' at number one, which shunted
'Jailhouse Rock' off the top spot only one week ago.

The latest hit becomes the 1001st number one single in the UK since the
birth of the charts in 1952. Elvis thus lays claim to the 999th, 1000th and
1001st number one singles.

Sony-BMG is behind the massive campaign to promote what would have been
Presley's 70th birthday this month.

And there's more. Sony-BMG is set to release all of Elvis' eighteen number
one hits in the UK this year.

2005/01/23  by Zoe Street   - http://www.gigwise.com  /  Ep.Gold.Com

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CD:UK Chart news.

The CD:UK chart has just been shown on ITV1 here in the UK and guess what?
Elvis is at number one with A Fool Such As I.

The top three looks like this.

1. A Fool Such As I - Elvis / 2. Galvanizi - Chemical Brothers / 3. Goodies - Ciara

2005/01/22  Complete Elvis  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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Elvis' backing singer King dies:Singer Solomon King.

A former backing vocalist for Elvis who sang in The Jordanaires, has died
aged 73. The singer, who died in Oklahoma, had been suffering from cancer.
King, who was the first white singer to tour with blues legend Billie
Holiday, had solo hits of his own with She Wears My Ring and When We Were
Young. King was born Allen Levy in Lexington, Kentucky, and was noted for
his tallness as well as his singing. At 6ft 8in it is said some TV
interviewers refused to have him on their shows unless he sat down

2005/01/21  Yahoo  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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Oil painting by Elvis for sale.

One of the most incredible Elvis related items was listed on eBay in October
last year - an alleged oil painting for Gladys by Elvis! With a Buy it now
price of US$5m bidding reached $100,000 which was below the undisclosed
reserve price. If the link above doesn't work type into your browser:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=433&item=3846536212&rd=1
2005/01/22  E-Mail  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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BMG-UK's New Site for Elvis UK #1 Singles Project.

BMG-UK now has a Web site for their current and immensely successful Elvis
UK #1 singles reissue promotion. Go to www.elvis18uk1s.com. The limited
edition singles are selling out quickly, which has left many fans
temporarily unable to obtain them. The record company is addressing that
issue. See the messageboard feature for information about this and other
official BMG-UK announcements.

Looks like with A Fool Such As I Elvis is set to hit #1 on the UK singles
chart for the third week in a row. Our boy's on fire!

2005/01/21  EPE  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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Another McFarlane Figure.


here is the new Mcfarlane Elvis action figure are posted on the Spawn
website. It is not the GI Elvis which was announced earlier, but Elvis in
his famous Gold Lamé suit. It will be available this April.

2005/01/21   http://www.spawn.com -  McFarlaine Figures    /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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"Aloha From Hawaii" DVD Platinum In France.

The new"Aloha From Hawaii" DVD set went Platinum in France.

It sold 25.000 copies, enough to reach the Plantinum status of 20.000
copies.

The "Comeback" DVD set is plus-minus 1000 copies short of a Platinum status.

2005/01/21   http://www.elvismyhappiness.com  /   Ep.Gold.Com.

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Confused On Updated  New FTD & FTD Special Editions CD Releases?

Taken from the ElvisNews website:

Here are a few small updates on future Follow That Dream releases. Ernst
Jorgensens "SUN-project" will probably be released at the end of this year.

The album "Raised On Rock" is listed high on the "updated albums" list, but
no release date has been planned yet. IF Elvis'last show from Indianapolis
is to be released as a soundboard on the Follow That Dream label an
opportunity could be October, but as Ernst put it "I doubt it".

Source: Ernst Jørgensen / updated: January 20, 2005

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A message from Ep.Gold.Com

It is sad to find out again and again other websites is taking our exclusive
news for example:

The news on Ernst& Andylon's phone conversation on "More Details for New FTD
& FTD Special Editions CD Releases""

They take it completely out of the context, change the facts or leave out
some facts or alter it and mention the source as if it their source received
from Ernst Jorgensen.

Ep.Gold is all for it that other Elvis websites mention the latest news, but
at least if they do not want to mention the source where it is coming from,
do not take it completely out of the context, change the facts or leave out
some facts or alter it.


This is the original exclusive interview between Ernst&Andylon that was
published on our website Ep.Gold.Com:

More Details for New FTD & FTD Special Editions CD Releases.
By Ernst Jorgensen & Andylon Lensen.


Hi Ernst, what a unexspected phone-call.

Well , Andylon I checked my e-mails  and some were boring, so I figured I
call you.... maybe you have some exciting news.

Well, Ernst maybe you find my news also boring.....lol.

Just a few Questions to you first, Ernst
Is it decided that the FTD -  Sun book has three or four Cd's?

Not decided  Andylon - it looks like 3, but if you find a concert from 1955
including ROCK AROUND THE CLOCK and ONLY YOU, maybe be 4.
So keep looking.


As I recall we both  mentioned (private on the phone) last year March for
the  FTD. Spec. Ed. 2 Cd releases like:

"Elvis Is Back" , "Something For Everybody" ,  Pot Luck",  "Today" , 
"Raised On Rock"  and
"Promised Land" , you also had in mind to release  these on 2 Cd  FTD
Spec.Ed... still planning to?(besides the two FTD Spec.Ed 2Cd's  Elvis Is
Back and Today)

Yes,  we will concentrate on updating albums from all over Elvis' career -
I feel that RAISED ON ROCK is another priority!

And the retail price,will this be the same as the NewYears Eve 2 cd?

Yes.

Any other deleted title from the catalogue in mind?

Don't know. yet.

What about Indy Elvis's last show.. will this be done this year, Ernst?

There will be no other soundboards in the first 6 months.
Maybe Indy in the fall!

2005/01/19  Ernst Jorgensen  /  Andylon Lensen  /  Ep.Gold.Com

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Dear Ep.Gold Readers,

Just to let you know the FTD Book&CD Sun project will be released in
September at least in the fall this year.

We also did not  mention yesterday that the Indy Elvis's last show is a
AUDIENCE release,
maybe to be issued iin the fall.

Ernst & Andylon.

2005/01/20  Ernst Jorgensen  /  Andylon Lensen  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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On the U.S. Billboard Chart this are the listings of Elvis' releases for the
week ending January 29, 2005.

Top Comprehensive Albums - Elvis 30#1's re-enters at #195(sg, re)
Top Christian Albums - Ultimate Gospel up 10 to #28 (sg)
Top Country Albums - Ultimate Gospel up 10 to #52 (sg, "pacesetter")
Top Pop Catalog Albums - Elvis 30 #1's up 1 to #27
Top Country Catalog Albums - Elvis 30 #1's remains at #3
Hot 100 Singles Sales - That's All Right down 8 to #60

The compilation "Ultimate Gospel" is the "pacesetter" (biggest percentage
growth) on the Country Album Chart.

In its 121st. week on the Canadian Country chart the compilation "ELV1S 30
#1 Hits" climbed to #11.

2005/01/21  www.elvischarts.com  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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Sid Shaw gets No.1.

An Elvis fan from Radlett was this week presented with The King's official
award for getting the 1,000th number one in UK history. Sid Shaw, owner of
Elvisly Yours, a company which sells memorabilia of The King in Baker
Street, London, received the gift by The Official Charts Company and
Coca-Cola at a presentation at his store on Sunday. Sid Shaw said: "The #1
should have been reserved for him - he is so far ahead of everyone else in
the pop world even years on from his death. "Most of the songs in the charts
nowadays are just repetitive rubbish, but Elvis is in a different league.
His appeal is everlasting, his music never dates."

2005/01/21  Borehanwood Times, UK - www.elvisinfonet.com  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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FTD  Special Edition  On  "Kissin Cousins" And  "Roustabout" ?

Since many Elvis Fans stiil wonder about a  FTD  Special Edition  On 
"Kissin Cousins" And  "Roustabout"  release, we asked if  Ernst was able to
clarify this.

Andylon just gave Ep.Gold the news that Ernst confirmed her ( a long time
ago )  that there will be no release on FTD "Kissin Cousins" because the
backing tracks were already  made when Elvis entered that day in the studio
and just sang the original songs, so existance of alternate takes  siimply
do not exists.

On "Roustabout" only one alt.take was found  on a acetate "I am a
Roustabout"" and released last year on 2nd To None and  two backingtracks.

Till now, nothing new has been surfaced .

2005/01/21  Ernst Jorgensen  /  Andylon Lrensen  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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RECORD-BREAKER ELVIS HAS LEFT THE BUILDING.

FANS of a music legend are all shook up in a quest to buy the latest release
from the superstar on sale in stores across Denbighshire. In celebration of
Elvis Presley's 70th birthday, his record label is reissuing all 18 of his
number ones in chronological order.

The first re-release, Jailhouse Rock, went straight to number one and his
fans were crying with joy in the chapel this weekend when One Night scooped
the coveted honour of being the UK's 1,000 top single.

The superstar's success gives him the most number ones in music with a tally
of 20, beating the Beatles who have 17. Fans are finding it difficult to get
hold of a copy of this week's release, A Fool Such As I, as many stores are
carrying a limited stock of the single.
The Free Press has learnt that fans in Denbigh were forced to surrender
their quest for the single in the town's Woolworths branch as a devoted
Elvis music lover snapped up the store's supply of three copies on Monday
morning. A spokesman for Woolworths confirmed the sale at Denbigh and added:

"Because it's a limited edition the record company have published very few.

"We have had very few copies across the country. We are trying to get more
copies into the stores this week."

Elvis could make it an American trilogy of number ones this weekend with A
Fool Such As I. Woolworths has been inundated with calls on how to get hold
of the single, the spokesman said.

"It will almost certainly be number one on Sunday but it all depends on
stock," he said. "It all depends if another single comes in late due to the
fact that Elvis has been hard to get hold of."

2005/01/21  FreePressNow.co.uk  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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TOPT Turns To Elvis Impersonator.

Top of the Pops has turned to the star of Elvis Presley musical Jailhouse
Rock after the late rock legend scooped the UK's 1,000th number one single.
Mario Kombou, who plays the Presley role on stage, will sing One Night on
Friday's BBC One show as producers are unable to use Presley video footage.

It is his second number one in a row. The show used Presley photos last
week. Presley will feature in the charts for several more months as all 18
of his original UK chart-toppers are reissued.

Tribute

A Top of the Pops spokesperson said: "It's a very special number one as it's
the UK's 1,000th. "We wanted to pay tribute to Elvis in the best way we knew
how, so we thought getting a professional would be the best way for Top of
the Pops to do that."

Kombou is likely to appear on the show again next week as the next Presley
re-release, A Fool Such As I, is on course to give him his third number one
in three weeks. Kombou plays Vince Everett in Jailhouse Rock - the same role
Presley played in the 1957 film of the same name.

2005/01/20   BBC  /   Ep.Gold.Com.

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Man who claims Elvis is father now wants a little less conversation.

"Tim Farrell mum as he keeps waiting to access singer's DNA"

The wait has turned to months. The hope to learn the truth is still there,
sure, but the wait is beginning to gnaw at him. Is he the son of Elvis
Presley?

Five months after he hired an attorney to seek the approval of the Presley
estate to undergo a DNA test, former Jackson resident Tim Farrell continues
to pursue the answer to that question. And he's gotten about nowhere.

''If it was Joe Blow next door, we probably would have gotten this done
already,'' Farrell said, speaking from his home in Michigan. ''But it
wasn't.''

The 49-year-old Farrell, a 1973 graduate of Jackson Central-Merry High
School, is in pursuit of a DNA test two years after his mother made a
death-bed confession claiming that Elvis was his father.

However, Farrell's pursuit has been hampered. He dumped a Tuscumbia, Ala.,
attorney, and there has been little to no response from the Presley estate,
as far as Farrell knows. He recently declined to name his new attorney and
was careful with his words. ''I'm not at liberty to give you a lot,''
Farrell said.

''We're trying not to be public with this. We want to do it with a little
class.'' But even then, the frustration of the wait appeared to be weighing
on him. ''It's just taking forever,'' he groaned.

From the start, Farrell figured he would need to present an airtight case to
the Presley estate in order to gain access to Elvis' DNA. The big hurdle,
Farrell and his family acknowledged, was winning the approval of Lisa Marie
Presley, the King's daughter. Elvis Presley Enterprises says that Elvis'
will lists Lisa Marie as the King's only child and, therefore, she is the
sole heir to the estate. Todd Morgan, a spokesman for Elvis Presley
Enterprises, could not be reached for comment.

It'll be interesting if Farrell can make his case. He is relying on a
statement from his dying mother that was made with no one else in the
hospital room. Rebecca Holland Stewart died on Sept. 19, 2002.

Farrell also will use three other pieces of information as leverage that he
has learned in the time since his mother's death. His sister, Regina Holland
of Tuscumbia, has said their mother claimed to have had a tryst with Elvis
in August 1954 after he performed at a venue called the Eagle's Nest in
Memphis.

The family also found a dated letter from a Nebraska woman who responded to
his mother's inquiry wondering whether the woman knew the truth. The family
said it also found a dusty address book that curiously contains names of
Presley family members.

According to a copy of Farrell's birth certificate, his father is listed as
James Farrell, who was a U.S. Navy man. Farrell and his sister say that man
has denied he is the father. The date on Farrell's birth certificate is
April 2, 1955. According to fan Web sites, Elvis performed twice in Memphis
in July 1954 but didn't perform again at the Eagle's Nest until Aug. 7,
1954. That would be eight months before Farrell was born.

Holland, who has been quick to give information about her brother's pursuit
of the DNA, isn't giving much information now. ''I'm 100 percent positive
the agreement is not to go public,'' Holland said.

2005/01/21  By KaryBooher - Jackson Sun.com  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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New Picture Of The Week

Picture Of The Week 47

2005/01/21/ Robin Klarenbeek / EPGold.com

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CC Rider, Cincinnati, March 21, 1976

2005/01/21/ Robin Klarenbeek / EPGold.com

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America (Charlotte, March 20, 1976)

2005/01/21/ Robin Klarenbeek / EPGold.com

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Dear Ep.Gold Readers,

Just to let you know the FTD Book & CD Sun project will be released in
September at least in the fall this year.

We also did not  mention yesterday that the Indy Elvis's last show is a
AUDIENCE release,
maybe to be issued in the fall.

Ernst & Andylon.

2005/01/20  Ernst Jorgensen  /  Andylon Lensen  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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Elvis Rules on Cup day.

While on an equine theme, first there was Elvestroem, now Elvis Rules.

With refreshments and a hat the order of the day, punters spent up big in
rural Western Australia with local horse Solar Impact starting out clear
favourite for the 2100m long race.

However it was outsider and fellow Geraldton horse Elvis Rules who took out
line honours by half a length from Collins Street and Polish Raider. The
surprise win wasn't welcomed by bookmakers but had the punters smiling, with
Elvis Rules paying about $38 on the tote.

In what trainer Tom Brown described as a perfectly ridden race, jockey Shaun
McGruddy had a dream run after stepping in as a last minute replacement for
Jonathon Pouillet who was stood down. Elvis Rules owner Mel Thompson was
also ecstatic with the win after collecting the $21,000 first prize cheque.

2005/01/20   Midwest Times -  www.elvisinfonet.com  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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Creative casting...Elvis style.

New CBS Entertainment chief Nina Tessler brought the house down in her
inaugural session with TV critics yesterday. While announcing casting for a
May mini-series on Elvis Presley, Tessler said Camryn Manheim, the plus-size
former star of The Practice, would play the role of pinup-gorgeous
Ann-Margret, Elvis' onetime costar and girlfriend. After she quickly
corrected herself - Manheim will play Elvis' mother, don't you know - CBS
Chairman, Leslie Moonves chimed in: "Who said creative casting was dead?"

2005/01/20 :philly.com  -  www.elvisinfonet.com  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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EPE blames BBC.

This message is being sent out in response to all who e-mailed Graceland/EPE
regarding our not licensing Elvis footage to the BBC's "Top of the Pops"
program for the show's feature on Elvis's new #1 UK single "Jailhouse Rock."

EPE has had to turn down all footage requests from the BBC since 2002, when
an as yet unresolved dispute between the two companies arose. EPE had
licensed footage to the BBC for one of their programs and then they re-used
that material for other programming despite the fact that the usage
agreement specified that re-use was prohibited without separate, specific
permission from EPE. The BBC has been mostly unresponsive about the matter,
which EPE has been proactive in trying to resolve. Unfortunately, the
special opportunity with "Top of the Pops" had to be turned down, as with
all BBC footage requests while the infringement issue remains unsettled.

It does appear that the high-profile nature of this most recent EPE turndown
of a BBC footage request has caught the attention of BBC staff higher up
than those EPE has been in communication with about the infringement matter.
We hope resolution of the issue will come swiftly, hopefully before this
week's edition of "Top of the Pops" when "One Night," Elvis's latest #1
single in the UK should be featured.

We are as disappointed as the Elvis fans are about not having Elvis properly
represented on the "Top of the Pops" program during the current and exciting
wave of success his legacy is enjoying with BMG's great Elvis UK #1 singles
reissue promotion. The BBC is to blame, yet EPE is getting bashed for it.

2005/01/19   EPE  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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VOTE FOR ELVIS TO BE NO.1 NEXT WEEK ON BBC RADIO 1 SITE.

To vote, please go to the following URL:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/chart/index.shtml?hp1hn

2005/01/19  Brian Quinn  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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Ebony's Double, Last of EP's Horses, Dies at Age 32.

Ebony's Double, a Tennessee Walking Horse and the last of Elvis Presley's
surviving horses, died suddenly on Friday, January 14, 2005. He was 32 years old.

When Elvis died, there were still five horses at Graceland, all of which,
with superior veterinary care, lived well into old age and were seen by
Graceland tour visitors. They were: Rising Sun, a golden palomino quarter
horse and Elvis's personal favorite, which he acquired in 1967; Memphis, a
Tennessee Walking Horse Elvis acquired in the 1960s; Mare Ingram, a mixed
breed grade mare Elvis acquired in the 1960s and humorously named in dubious
honor of the Mayor Bill Ingram of Memphis; Moriah, Lisa Marie Presley's
pony; and Ebony's Double, a Tennessee Walking Horse Elvis acquired in 1975.

When Rising Sun died in 1986, EPE did a national search and acquired a
distant relative of Sun's and named him Sun's Reflection. He, along with
Ebony's Secret Threat, a Tennessee Walking Horse acquired by Priscilla
Presley in 1983, continue to live at Graceland.

2005/01/19  EPE  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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All Shook Up' an efficient tale full of Elvis.

Production an amiable, brainless love story with surprising appeal.

By Michael Phillips Tribune theater critic

The Beach Boys were so right. Wouldn't it be nice? Wouldn't it be nice to
peer a decade or two into the future and assess, in total, all 900,000 shows
in the ever-growing, ever-retro genre of the songbook musical?

Look at this year alone. Thanks to the success of "Smokey Joe's Cafe"
(Leiber and Stoller), "Movin' Out" (Billy Joel) and especially "Mamma Mia!"
(ABBA), we have a Beach Boys tuner, "Good Vibrations," currently emanating
the wrong sort of vibrational buzz from the neighborhood of Broadway.
"Lennon," due in New York this summer, will in one way or another do John
Lennon.

In the pipeline, more promisingly, there's a Four Seasons bio-musical
("Jersey Boys") from the La Jolla Playhouse. There has been talk of a show
built upon the catalog of the band Chicago and, from Twyla Tharp, a Bob
Dylan ballet. Practically all that remains is a show based on the rock band
Boston. Or Kansas.

Without a crystal ball, it's impossible to say where the amiably brainless
Elvis Presley-sprung musical "All Shook Up" will fall in the early 21st
Century scheme of things. Who knows? The show, which started previewing in
late 2004 back when we were young and innocent, finally opened its
pre-Broadway run Thursday at the Cadillac Palace. It may well end up being
one of the better songbook musicals, which may not say much, but . . . well,
it may not say much.

Square little town A tick over two hours in length, "All Shook Up" takes
place, as we're informed by a projection, "once upon a time . . . in a
square little town, in the middle of a square state . . . in the middle of a
square decade."

This is sexually repressed William Inge territory, a few counties over from
"Picnic." The town is ruled by a highly starched mayor (Alix Korey) who
eagerly enforces the "Mamie EisenhowerDecency Act," meaning "no public
necking, no boogie-woogie."

Grooving to a new beat Sweet young Natalie (Jenn Gambatese), the local
grease monkey, pines for the highway, while her father (Jonathan Hadary), a
widower, spends time at the local tavern. Dentist-in-training Dennis (Jim
Price) is crazy for Natalie, but he cannot muster the courage to tell her.
Quicker `n you can say "Footloose," a magical hunk with a helluva pelvis
arrives in the form of Chad (Cheyenne Jackson). Quicker `n you can say "Bye
Bye Birdie," the town is moving and, in fact, grooving to a whole new beat,
courtesy of the Elvis Presley estate.

"You must resist the temptation of lowbrow culture!" warns the mayor, who
obviously never backed a jukebox musical. Chad falls for Miss Sandra (Leah
Hocking), the proprietress of the local museum located in a trailer.
Natalie's heart goes thumpa-thumpa for Chad, so she disguises herself as a
cycle-ridin' man in order to get in good with her heart's desire. If that
last plot wrinkle sounds like Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night," you're thinking
exactly as librettist Joe DiPietro is thinking. DiPietro is best known for
"I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change," and those who enjoyed that show
probably will enjoy this one.

"All Shook Up" is crowded with Shakespearean references to sonnets and Romeo
and Juliet and forbidden love, but there's enough "Twelfth Night" in it to
put it on a list including "Your Own Thing" and "Play On!," two official
"Twelfth Night" musical adaptations.

Any time anyone spies their true love in "All Shook Up," the character sings
a few bars of "One Night With You" while the action freezes. It is a musical
running gag typical of the genre, and the show.

Many of the Elvis hits are here, in a breathless 26-song roster: "Love Me
Tender," "Heartbreak Hotel," "Hound Dog," "Teddy Bear," "Don't Be Cruel,"
"Jailhouse Rock." DiPietro's book scenes juggle a lot of romantic subplots,
including an interracial romance between the mayor's son (Curtis Holbrook),
who puts the "white boy" in "white boy," and the defiant African-American
daughter (Nikki M. James) of the local barkeep (Sharon Wilkins). Doesn't
ring true.

Here is where DiPietro and director Christopher Ashley haven't done the
right groundwork. I know it's a fairy tale, but this is pre-Civil Rights era
1955. Right away -- in a stunningly well-integrated saloon of white and
black patrons -- you're unable to fully buy the world of "All Shook Up." Act
2, set in an abandoned fairground standing in for a Shakespearean forest, is
a fair bit better and wittier bookwise, with Chad unable to resolve his
feelings for his new sidekick, "Ed" -- Natalie in drag.

The leads are more likable than memorable, which is generally true of the
show itself. In the supporting ranks Price's uber-nerd Dennis (excellent
knee-knocking dance moves), in particular, does wonders with DiPietro's
patronizing hick-town gags. When Price and a jittery, surprisingly unrelaxed
Hadary share a scene, you may be seeing the least rural, least authentic
heartland portrayals imaginable, even within the realm of musical comedy.

"All Shook Up" is not authentic in any way, shape or form. It is an
efficiently paced fraud, yet a fraud with more audience appeal than many
might expect. Scenic designer David Rockwell does artfully and well with his
fetching two- and three-dimensional modes of transportation -- characters
come and go on cycles, a Greyhound bus, a bicycle -- although his fairground
setting lacks visual appeal. Not that anybody on stage notices the scenery.

There's little breathing room or downtime in "All Shook Up," which makes it
harder to connect with the romances. The pacing makes "Mamma Mia!" look like
"Show Boat." Even those who have a hunka hunka time of it may find
themselves more stirred than shaken, let alone actually all shaken up. But
as nostalgia-mongering projects go, you could do worse. I certainly have. I
saw a "Mad Max"-style Doors musical called "Celebration of the Lizard" once.

"All Shook Up" runs through Jan. 23 at Cadillac Palace Theatre.

2005/01/19  ChicagoTribune.com -  www.elvisinfonet.com  /  Ep.Gold.om.

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More Details for New FTD & FTD Special Editions CD Releases.
By Ernst Jorgensen & Andylon Lensen.


Hi Ernst, what an unexspected phone-call.

Well , Andylon I checked my e-mails  and some were boring, so I figured I
call you.... maybe you have some exciting news.

Well, Ernst maybe you find my news also boring.....lol.

Just a few Questions to you first, Ernst
Is it decided that the FTD -  Sun book has three or four Cd's?

Not decided  Andylon - it looks like 3, but if you find a concert from 1955
including ROCK AROUND THE CLOCK and ONLY YOU, maybe be 4.
So keep looking.

As I recall we both  mentioned (private on the phone) last year March for
the  FTD. Spec. Ed. 2 Cd releases like:

"Elvis Is Back" , "Something For Everybody" ,  Pot Luck",  "Today" , 
"Raised On Rock"  and
"Promised Land" , you also had in mind to release  these on 2 Cd  FTD
Spec.Ed... still planning to?(besides the two FTD Spec.Ed 2Cd's  Elvis Is
Back and Today)

Yes,  we will concentrate on updating albums from all over Elvis' career -
I feel that RAISED ON ROCK is another priority!

And the retail price,will this be the same as the NewYears Eve 2 cd?

Yes.

Any other deleted title from the catalogue in mind?

Don't know. yet.

What about Indy Elvis's last show.. will this be done this year, Ernst?

There will be no other soundboards in the first 6 months.
Maybe Indy in the fall!

2005/01/19  Ernst Jorgensen  /  Andylon Lensen  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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Elvis 'set for chart hat-trick'

Photo :Elvis Presley's 18 original UK number ones are being re-released.

Elvis Presley's 18 original UK number ones are being re-released
The late US legend Elvis Presley is likely to score his third UK number one
single in three weeks on Sunday, according to early sales figures.
The king of rock 'n' roll has already had consecutive chart-toppers with
Jailhouse Rock and One Night.

A Fool Such As I, the next in a series of 18 reissues, is on course to beat
the Chemical Brothers to the top.

But his next single, It's Now Or Never, will face a challenge from tsunami
charity single Grief Never Grows Old.

Sir Cliff Richard, Russell Watson, Boy George, Bill Wyman and members of the
Bee Gees, the Beach Boys, America and the Eagles are expected to feature on
the charity song.

Limited releases

Bookmakers have offered odds of 10/1 for all Presley's 18 hits to go back to
number one.

A Fool Such As I would become the 1,001st number one single in UK chart
history after One Night took the 1,000th place on Sunday.

The latest release is currently outselling the Chemical Brothers' comeback
single Galvanize plus other new releases from Athlete, Ciara and Feeder.

Presley's 18 original number ones are being reissued as limited release
singles, with fans eager to buy the set to fill a collector's box that went
on sale in the first week.

Record company Sony BMG is now manufacturing 5,000 more copies of each
single than originally planned to meet demand, taking the total number of
copies of each song on sale to about 28,000.

2005/01/19  BBC  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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Elvis set for No1 again.


ELVIS Presley is set to break another record on Sunday by scoring his third
No1 in as many weeks.

The re-release of A Fool Such As I is outselling closest rival The Chemical
Brothers by three to one, and would give the music legend his 21st
chart-topper.

Elvis is currently holding the top spot with the 1,000th No1, One Night.

The week before he topped the chart with Jailhouse Rock.

Each of the King's 18 chart-toppers is being re-released to mark what would
have been his 70th birthday.

Monday sees the release of It's Now Or Never - one of his most memorable
hits and a possible fourth No1.

2005/01/19   SunOnline Reporter / Ep.Gold.Com.

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"ELVIS BY THE PRESLEYS,"

 A NEW ENTERTAINMENT SPECIAL FEATURING A COLLECTION
OF NEW INTIMATE INTERVIEWS WITH PRISCILLA BEAULIEU PRESLEY AND LISA MARIE
PRESLEY, TO BE BROADCAST MAY 13 ON THE CBS TELEVISION NETWORK


CBS, SONY BMG, CROWN PUBLISHERS AND THE ELVIS PRESLEY ESTATE UNITE IN A
MULTI-TIERED EFFORT TO CELEBRATE THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF ELVIS PRESLEY

"ELVIS," The Previously Announced Four-Hour Mini-Series, To Be Broadcast May
8 and May 11

ELVIS BY THE PRESLEYS, a new entertainment special that will feature a
collection of new, intimate interviews with his former wife, Priscilla
Beaulieu Presley, and their daughter, Lisa Marie Presley, will be broadcast
Friday, May 13 (8:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
Exclusive never-before-seen television performances, photographs from the
Presley Estate archives and Presley family home movies will be broadcast for
the first time.

CBS, SONY BMG, Crown Publishers and the Elvis Presley Estate unite in a
multi-tiered effort to celebrate the life and legacy of Elvis Presley with
the television special, a mini-series, a commemorative two CD set and a
lavish book all coming in the month of May.

In the special, Priscilla and Lisa Marie speak with unguarded candor about
their lives with the legendary Elvis Presley and offer an intimate look at
their family and private life. Rare interviews with Elvis' first cousin,
Patsy Presley Geranen, and Priscilla's parents, Ann and Paul Beaulieu, are
also featured.

Vintage, never-before-seen performance footage will be interwoven with
photographs from the Presley Estate archives and press coverage of Elvis
over the years. Private home movies of the Presley family illustrate and
illuminate his story with vivid detail, honest insight and great warmth.
Different aspects of Elvis' life, including his tours, his time in Hollywood
and his home life, are depicted with the insight that only his family can
bring. His career ups and downs, his kindness and generosity and his human
frailties are all brought to light as well as a reflection on his place in
entertainment history and his enduring legacy.

Timed to the special, SONY BMG Strategic Marketing Group will release a two
CD soundtrack collection in May. The soundtrack will include tracks from the
special, Elvis' favorites and family picks by Priscilla and Lisa Marie as
well as rare, previously unreleased cuts and outtakes.

Crown Publishers, a division of Random House, Inc., will publish a book,
also titled Elvis by the Presleys. Along with interviews with Priscilla and
Lisa Marie, taken from the CBS special, the book will include a lavish
collection of personal photos, memorabilia, handwritten notes, selections
from scrapbooks and previously unseen shots of Graceland from the Elvis
archives. It will be in stores on May 3.

Also on CBS in May is ELVIS, the previously announced new four-hour
mini-series starring Jonathan Rhys Meyers in the title role which will be
broadcast Sunday, May 8 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) and Wednesday, May 11
(8:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT). The fact-based drama, about the life of Elvis
Presley, is being produced with the full cooperation and participation of
the Elvis Presley Estate. His electrifying yet tumultuous story - from his
humble beginnings to his meteoric rise to fame - will be told and Presley's
master recordings will be heard in a biographical film for the first time.

ELVIS BY THE PRESLEYS is being produced by Red-Eye Flight Productions. David
Saltz ("Elvis Lives"), Osmond Kilkenny ("Elvis Lives") and Susan Zirinsky
("48 Hours") are the executive producers. Scott Lochmus ("Venus & Vegas") is
the producer; Elisabeth Harris ("Elvis Lives") is the coordinating producer.
Rob Klug ("9/11") is the director.

May 3; Book, "Elvis by the Presleys" (Crown)
May 3; 2-CD, "Elvis by the Presleys" (SONY BMG)
May 8; 4-hour mini-series, "ELVIS" (Pt.1) (CBS)
May 11; 4-hour mini-series, "ELVIS" (Pt.2) (CBS)
May 13; 2-hour TV Special; "Elvis by the Presleys" (CBS)

2005/01/19  CBS  /    Ep.Gold.Com.

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"A Fool Such As I".

Elvis Presley is expected to hit number one again this coming Sunday With "A
Fool Such As I".

Elvis Presley is expected to hit number one again this coming Sunday with
the latest release in his series of eighteen anniversary singles.

The single  set to replace Presley's current number one single "One Night -
I Got Stung".

Cool Clarity Top 10 midweeks' postions:

1. Elvis *NEW* / 2. Chemical Brosthers *NEW* / 3. Athlete *NEW*
4. Ciara *NEW* / 5. Feeder *NEW* / 6. The Killers
7. Elvis ("One Night") / 8. Lucie Silvas *NEW*
9. Ian Brown *NEW* / 10. Rooster

2005/01/19  Various  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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Elvis DVD's released in Japan by Paramount Japan.

March 25, 2005 8  DVDs will be re-released in Japan by Paramount Japan.

The titles ar: :Paradise, Hawaiian Style and Easy Come, Easy Go. King
Creole, G. I. Blues, Blue Hawaii, Roustabout, Girls! Girls! Girls!, Fun In
Acapulco.

2005/01/18   http://www.biwa.ne.jp/~presley  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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OFFICIAL STATEMENT FROM BMG(UK) RE.SINGLES SUPPLY.

"Dear Elvis fans,

We have been inundated with calls this week from Elvis fans who have not
been able to buy this weeks single. Demand, it seems has outstripped supply.

As we have said in previous statements, we made a marketing decision to
limit the quantities of each release to make them collectible and hopefully
increase demand to ensure we would get Elvis back to the top of the charts,
where the fans want to see him. This decision was based on previous sales
history. However, it seems that as the media interest in Elvis has built
around this campaign, more and more people want to buy the Elvis singles.

As a result of this we are manufacturing an additional 5,000 copies of each
single. These 5,000 are in addition to the already increased run from last
week meaning that in total we are producing over 50% more singles than we
originally planned.

We hope that with this much increased quantity that fans who bought the
original box will now be able to complete their sets without having to pay
inflated prices for the product.

Additional quantities of 'Jailhouse Rock', 'One Night' and 'A Fool Such As
I' on CD will be manufactured however instore dates will vary so please
check with your local retailer for further information.

Additional quantities of 'One Night' and A Fool Such As I' 10" will be
instore from January 27th.

All other releases will see their additional quantities instore on the day
of release.

Thank you for your patience and your continued support, we wholeheartedly
apologise again for any issues incurred trying to purchase singles but
please rest assured we are doing all we can to resolve them."

2005/01/18  SONY BMG  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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There is a label error on vinyl disc of A Fool Such As I.

The "A" side is correct with A Fool Such As I, but the "B" side has Make Me
Know It & A Mess Of The Blues printed on it.

But the songs are correct with I Need Your Love Tonight & A Fool Such As I.

2005/01/17  Various  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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Last week's UK chart singles

Elvis sales figures for last week's UK chart singles:
No: 1 Elvis Presley 20,463

2005/01/17  E-Mail  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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Producer Ernst Mikael Jorgensen tells ICE.

From ICE magazine Elvis Presley.

RCA/BMG Heritage has January slated for reissues of Elvis Presley's first
three albums, Elvis, Elvis Presley and Loving You, which spent a combined
total of nearly half a year at the top of Billboard's album chart (25 weeks
combined at #1).

They won't differ from their previous CD incarnations, which carried several
bonus tracks each; but they will have newly mastered sound, using DSD
technology, and a dramatically reduced price from $17.98 to $11.98.
"Fifty-year-old albums at full price doesn't work anymore," Presley reissue
producer Ernst Mikael Jorgensen tells ICE.

2005/01/17  KiwiAllen  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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The Life And Times Of A Rock 'n' Roll Deejay.


Dewey and Elvis
The Life and Times of a Rock 'n' Roll Deejay
Louis Cantor

The Red, Hot and Blue deejay who helped legitimize race music and introduce
Elvis Presley to the world

It all started in 1949 when Memphis's own WDIA became the first radio
station in the country to switch to all-black programming. After WDIA went
off the air, WHBQ decided to capture some of their newly discovered black
audience by putting "Daddy-O-Dewey" Phillips--the most popular white deejay
in the mid-South-- on a new show, Red, Hot and Blue. Although the show
originally aired for just fifteen minutes a night, its impact was
immeasurable.

While Elvis and Sun Records were still virtually unknown--and two full years
before Alan Freed famously "discovered" rock 'n' roll--Dewey Phillips was
playing Howlin' Wolf, B. B. King, and Muddy Waters. Phillips is part of rock
'n' roll history for being the first major disc jockey to play Elvis Presley
(and subsequently to conduct the first live, on-air interview with Elvis).
Louis Cantor argues, however, for an expanded understanding of Phillips's
role in turning a huge white audience on to previously forbidden race music.
Phillips's zeal for rhythm and blues legitimized the sound and set the stage
for both Elvis's subsequent success and the rock 'n' roll revolution of the
1950s.

Using personal interviews, documentary sources, and the oral history
collections at the Center for Southern Folklore and the University of
Memphis, Cantor presents a very personal view of the disc jockey while
arguing for his place as an essential part of rock 'n' roll history. Loaded
with anecdotes and insights about key figures, including Elvis's close
friend George Klein and Sun Records's Sam Phillips, Dewey and Elvis will be
irresistible to anyone interested in Elvis, the Memphis music scene, or the
history of rock 'n' roll.

A volume in the series Music in American Life

LOUIS CANTOR is professor emeritus of history at Indiana University. He now
lives in Memphis, Tennessee, and is the author of Wheelin' on Beale: How
WDIA-Memphis Became the Nation's First All-Black Radio Station and Created
the Sound That Changed America, and A Prologue to the Protest Movement: The
Missouri Sharecropper Roadside Demonstration of 1939, which was made into an
award-winning documentary film. Cantor, who grew up in Memphis, went to
Humes High School with Elvis Presley

June 2005
336 pages. 6 x 9 inches. 22 photographs.
Cloth, ISBN 0-252-02981-X. $34.95
Music / Biography & Personal Papers / African American Studies

Click here to buy this hardcover:
https://www.press.jhu.edu/cgi-bin/ilorder_process?Add:0-252-02981-X

2005/01/17  http://www.press.uillinois.edu  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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Second only to Graceland, Lauderdale Courts is the Memphis home.


Second only to Graceland, Lauderdale Courts is the Memphis home Elvis lived
in the longest. From September 1949 to January 1953 Elvis Presley and his
parents, Gladys and Vernon, lived at 185 Winchester, Apartment 328 in
Lauderdale Courts. "The Courts" proved to be a pivotal place for Elvis as he
developed his unique style, for it was here where a shy Elvis would practice
the guitar in the basement laundry room. He would also meet and play with
the other musicians who lived in The Courts. Elvis would stroll to nearby
Beale Street and gain inspiration from famous blues artists. You could find
him listening to records at Poplar Tunes record store around the corner and
Sun Studio was just over a mile away. It was here, in this close knit
community, that Elvis met girlfriends, attended Humes High and developed as
a performer.

More importantly, it was where Elvis would garner the affirmation of friends
and neighbors as he performed in the wonderfully designed communal
courtyards and mall of Lauderdale Courts.

Scheduled for the wrecking ball in the mid-nineties, Elvis' teenage home was
saved by the efforts of Elvis fans, Memphis Heritage preservation
organization, the City of Memphis and Memphis developers Jack Belz and Henry
Turley. On the National Register of Historic Places, Lauderdale Courts, now
renamed Uptown Square, has been renovated to become Downtown Memphis'
hippest new address. It is part of the innovative Uptown Memphis
development.

The apartment, # 328, has been lovingly revived to reflect the life and
times of Vernon, Gladys and young Elvis in the early 1950s.

Go back to the days of innocence, bobby socks and DA hairstyles. Visit a
simpler time when Memphis invented America's Blues, Soul and Rock 'n' Roll.
Walk the courtyards where Elvis would first perform for family and friends.
Gaze out his bedroom window where he would sit and play for passersby.

Sit in the kitchen where he and his family would share the events of the
day. Sleep where he would dream of the greatness to come.


Step back in time with young Elvis. Reserve your stay today in The Elvis
Suite at Lauderdale Courts.
http://www.lauderdalecourts.com/home/elvis.jpg

2005/01/17  http://www.lauderdalecourts.com/home.htm  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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Now What Lisa?
Lisa Marie's new album will be entitled "Now What"; it will be released
April 5, 2005.

2005/01/17  Andylon Lensen  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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Announcement of the new book "Elvis: Behind The Image Vol.2"


In 2003 Bud Glass and Praytome Publishing released "Elvis: Behind The Image" The Book.

The DVD with the same title was already released when the book came out but
contrary to the rumours, the book did not contain snapshots from the
concerts to be seen on DVD.

The book, because of its style, layout and content, became quickly the queen
of candid books. (Click here to see sample pictures:
http://www.behind-the-image.de/htm-data/news/englisch/index.htm).

While the interviews on DVD try to bring a little light into the private
life style of our man, the book continues to do so with its great pictures.

Today Praytome Publishing is proud to be able to announce the follow up to
the first volume:

"Elvis - Behind The Image -
Welcome To His World - The Book Volume 2"

A new high quality hardcover book full of colour candids to feast your eyes
on.

Bud Glass has compiled more interesting stories about Elvis, taken directly
from the diary of Sandi Miller.

Again Russ Howe shares his collection with rare and unique Elvis pictures
you've never seen before.

While Volume 1 had the "California Homes" as a special highlight be
surprised what Volume 2 will come up with !

2005/01/17  Andylon Lensen /  http://www.behind-the-image.de  / Ep.Gold.Com.

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Elvis Still King with Britain's 1,000th No. 1.

Elvis Presley notched another musical milestone Sunday when a re-release of
his 1959 hit "One Night" became the 1,000th song to top the British pop
charts.

The limited-edition re-issue quickly sold out across Britain and was
fetching as much as $74 a copy on auction Web sites such as eBay even before
it hit No. 1.

The growling, bluesy song became the 1,000th chart topper more than 50 years
after Al Martino crooned his way to No. 1 with "Here In My Heart," the first
song to top Britain's popular music charts.

The "One Night" re-issue was Elvis's 20th British No. 1 -- more than any
other solo artist -- and came just a week after a re-release of his 1957
thumping classic "Jailhouse Rock" topped the UK chart.

Elvis's record label is re-releasing 18 No. 1's in consecutive weeks, in
time to cash in before the 50-year copyright protection on sound recordings
in most European countries expires on his earlier hits.

The King of Rock and Roll's latest No. 1 comes more than 27 years after his
death.

"He was the best and there'll never be anyone like him," said Sid Shaw, who
has written several books on Elvis and runs an Elvis memorabilia shop in
London.

"He's as popular as he ever was, especially in Britain. There's something in
his voice, his songs, his moves, you just can't forget him," Shaw told
Reuters.

Welsh band Manic Street Preachers fell just shy of taking the 1000th number
one from Elvis, entering at No. 2 with "Empty Souls."

2005/01/17  By Jason Hopps London  (Reuters)  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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CBS began shooting Elvis,


It's springtime for Elvis, with a passel of projects honoring the King's
milestone birthday this year. (He would have turned 70 on Jan. 8.)
CBS began shooting Elvis, a miniseries starring Jonathan Rhys-Meyers (Bend
It Like Beckham), this week in New Orleans. Now comes word the network has
added Elvis by the Presleys, a two-hour documentary with rare archival
footage, home movies and photos, and interviews with ex-wife Priscilla,
daughter Lisa Marie and other relatives and friends. They're joined May 3 by
a double-CD "soundtrack" (Sony/BMG) and a book (Crown) that includes
handwritten notes and other memorabilia from Elvis' scrapbook. And a
musical, All Shook Up - based on Presley's songs - hits Broadway March 24.

Unlike past biopics, both TV projects, which are set to air in May, are
sanctioned by the singer's estate, so they'll have access to Presley's
original recordings and unseen photos from the family's vault. The special
is a family saga, says producer David Saltz, "telling the story about what
it was like being inside the gates of Graceland looking out."

2005/01/17  http://www.biwa.ne.jp  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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2005/01/17  http://www.elvismatters.be  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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Elvis Gospel Service in Netherlands.

There will be a service in Monnickendam, Netherlands on Sunday January 23rd
2005 at 7 pm in the Opstandingskerk.
This service will be lead by Rev. Fred Omvlee, chaplain in the Netherlands
Royal Navy and Elvis-fan.

Where could I go but to the Lord, Working on the building, I've got
Confidence, If I can Dream, If the Lord wasn't walking by my side and many
others gospels will be sung by Elvis and accompanied by the choir Couleur
Locale under direction of Anton Poot. Well-known Rock 'n' Roll-singer Sue
Moreno will perform some of the gospels as well.

The entrance is free, as well as coffee and tea afterwards. Let us inspire
you in this warmblooded service! Place: Opstandingskerk, Graaf Willemlaan
1-3, Monnickendam.

Time: doors open 6.30 pm, start 7 pm. Info: Rev. Fred Omvlee, Netherlands
Tel (0)299-653570 cell phone (0)6- 53 44 18 95 E-mail: fromvlee@wishmail.nl
Website: www.kerkpleinmonnickendam.nl

2005/01/17   Rev. Fred Omvlee  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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Elvis fans meet his first love.

An audience with June Juanico is one of the last stops for these British
fans' Southern tour of all things Elvis.

"You kinda have to pinch yourself when you meet people associated with
Elvis," says London resident Chris Lehane.

"Even walking around Graceland you think, I can't believe these people
really knew Elvis, when you think what a huge person he was and entertainer
he was."

"He's number one in the UK at the moment with Jailhouse Rock," says Northern
Ireland native David Hawthorne. But June knew him before Graceland and super
stardom. She knew Elvis as a 20-year-old rock and roll singer who liked to
vacation on the coast.

"They decided they wanted to come to Biloxi because they had heard about a
girlfriend that Elvis had in Biloxi and him staying here at Gulf Hills
Resort," says June.
"This was his playground during the summer of 1955." It was that summer that
Elvis met 17-year-old June at a concert at Keesler Air Force Base and asked
her to show him around her hometown.

"That morning lasted until 6am," says June. "We exchanged a lot of words and
conversation and kisses. That's the first time I ever kissed on a first
date." That first date blossomed into a nearly two year long courtship
between the future king and his coastal queen. It's a love story June
chronicled in a book and enjoys sharing with his fans.

"The two questions that are asked the most from different fans was 'Is Elvis
a good kisser?'," says June. "And my answer is 'yes.'

And then they said, 'Was he good in bed?' and I said, 'He was a perfect
gentleman. And that's all I have to say about that.'"

2005/01/17  by Don Culpepper -   wlox.com  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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New Elvis documentary.

Tupelo historian Roy Turner is currently putting together a TV documentary
on Elvis' show there in 1956. Roy was the guest speaker at the Elvis World
luncheon in Memphis last week.

He showed some 17 minutes of clips from raw footage of the documentary,
which may be available in August.

2005/01/17  www.elvisinfonet.com  -   Bill E. Burk  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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If You Don't Come Back New Import CD.

The Raised 2 Rock label will release a compilation album titled "If You
Don't Come Back".
This CD contains remixed / remastered studio recordings.

The CD will be released this end of  February.
The first 500 copies come with a promotionposter.

Track listing:

If You Don't Come Back (Diff. Mix) - Sweet Angeline (Diff. Mix) - Are You
Sincere (Diff. Mix) - Three Corn Patches (Diff. Mix) - I've Got Feelin' In
My Body (Diff. Mix) - Find Out What's Happening (Diff. Mix) - Girl Of Mine
(Diff. Mix) - Raised On Rock (Diff. Mix) - Loving Arms (Diff. Mix) - It's
Midnight (Diff. Mix) - I Miss You (Diff. Mix) - For Ol'Times Sake (Diff.
Mix) - Just A Little Bit (Diff. Mix) I Can Help (Diff. Mix) - If You Talk In
Your Sleep (Diff. Mix) - I've Got A Thing About You Baby (Diff. Mix)

2005/01/16  E-Mail  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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Elvis Hits #1 in the UK with "One Night"

One Night has followed Jailhouse Rock to #1 on the British Singles
Top 40 chart and is the 1000st #1 in the history of the chart.
This gives Elvis a record 20 #1 UK hits - three more than The Beatles.
Jailhouse Rock dropped to #10.

On the http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/chart/greatestno1/index.shtml you can
vote for the greatest #1 hit ever.

2005/01/16  BBC  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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Love Elvis.


2nd UK Release.

Two different cover versions of the new Love, Elvis CD will be released in
Europe. The CD is now due for release in Australia on January 30 and will
feature the original Wertheimer photo cover.

Unfortunately the other three releases Elvis Presley, Elvis and Loving You
can not be released in Australia at this time due to temporary problems with
importing due to the recent Sony / BMG merger.

Elvis Australia will either wait for BMG or import our own copies if the
delay will be too long. More information when we have it. We can import the
second cover version on request.

Love, Elvis brings together twenty-four of Elvis' greatest romantic songs,
including a previously unreleased alternate take of "For The Good Times."
This release is digitally remastered using DSD
Australian Release
Technology for optimum sound.


Australian Release

Track listing

Are You Lonesome Tonight? / Can't Help falling In Love / Always On My Mind /
It's Now Or Never / Love Me Tender / I Want You, I Need You, I Love You /
Don't / A Fool Such As I / Anyway You Want Me / Surrender / Hawaiian Wedding
Song / Doin' The Best I Can / Fever / It Hurts Me / I Just Can't Help
Believin' / The Wonder Of You / Let It Be Me / It's Impossible / For The
Good Times (previously unreleased take) / There Goes My Everything / And I
Love You So / You Don't Have To Say You Love Me / Unchained Melody / If I
Can Dream

2005/01/16  http://www.elvis.com.au  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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Elvis The Greatest American?


Which single person, dead or alive comes to mind as its best example as
being the one who seized a moment, saw thing differently, stood out in a
crowd, demonstrated determination, vision or hard work? Who changed the way
we think, work or live?

You can now vote for "The Greatest American" on the Discovery Channel / AOL
site:
http://tv.channel.aol.com/greatestamerican

Watch The Discovery Channel during May as they count down to the greatest
American of all-time.

2005/01/16  http://tv.channel.aol.com  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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Rising Star Released.


The vinyl release "Rising Star" from the Swedish Elvis Unlimited, their
first release, is out now.

Side 1:

Louisiana Hayride Intro
That´s All Right (Live October 16, 1954)
Blue Moon Of Kentucky (Live October 16, 1954)
Mae Axton Interviews Elvis In 1955
Maybellene "Uncut Version" (Live August 20. 1955)
Louisiana Hayride Commercial Break

Side 2:

Blue Moon Of Kentucky "Alternate Version" (Live January 22, 1955)
Wink Martindale Interviews Elvis In 1955
Tweedle Dee "Uncut Version" (Live April 30, 1955)
Louisiana Hayride Announcement
Radio Commercial 1955
Baby Let´s Play House (Live August 20, 1955)
Telegram From Elvis and The Colonel 1958

This limited release is available from Elvis Unlimited.

2005/01/16  http://www.elvisunlimited.se  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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Larry King.

Larry King did another show on The King with Marty Lacker, Lamar Fike and
David Stanley, Anita Wood and Patty Perry as his guests.

Linkfor the text: http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0501/14/lkl.01.html

2005/01/16  CNN   /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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"Elvis: Born To Rock" Book Now Available in The Elvis International Shop"  Netherlands.

Larry Geller's Book is also for sale, Signed for 15 euro


OPEN Friday (17:00-21:00) and Saturday And Sunday from 1300. PM  - 1800 PM.

The Elvis International Shop"  Netherlands.
Sionstraat 12
1947 J.T. Beverwijk
The Netherlands.

For more  Information you are able to call :
TUESDAY  TILL  SUNDAY  1300. PM  -  1800 PM.
06 47 87 25 78
Other Countrys Dial  : 00 - 31 - 6  47 87 25 78.



The book :

The book really lives up to its title and gives the answer to the question
"Who's Born To Rock?" not only with its fantastic graphical material !

Elvis - Born To Rock

The time is over
to put one single photo
on a single page
and call it a book !

The front row ticket given by the book not only brings you back to 1975, it
builds up the sold out arenas and coliseums again in your mind; it brings
the excitment that is in the air to your home; it transports the hysteric
screams and the thunderous applause from the past to the present and comes
with a tour schedule, every candidate for presidency would have won the
elections with.

Elvis - 100% live on stage


The Content :
The majority of the photos, taken during Elvis long concert tours in the
70s, are so called live candids. That means, photos with small Instamatic
cameras with small flashbulbs, with only a small coverage concerning the
illumination, and with a fixed focal distance, allowing no zooms. The
advantage to these photos is that you can see mostly the entire stage,
including Elvis and all his musicians. The disadvantage is, it was
impossible to see a close-up image of Elvis. You could not see any facial
expressions or details of his beautiful costumes.

The fan shots are still very valuable to the collector, because they a
historic account of Elvis at different venues in different outfits.
Especially since very little video or photo material of this nature has ever
been officially released.The content:

"Elvis - Born To Rock" offers the fan more than 320 photos on over 150
pages, and the majority of the shots are professionally taken and in
brilliant color.

A few fans managed, however, to smuggle high quality equipment into the
concerts. The better equipment opened up completely different possibilities
to the hobby-photographer. Elvis as single image on the photo - that never
existed before. The word of these more professional, close-up photos of
Elvis spread quickly in the fan scene, so it was not astonishing that names
like Keith Alverson, Sean Shaver or George Hill were called "official"
Elvis-photographers.



Evening Show
July 19, 1975

This title, official Elvis-photographer, can only Ed Bonja claim for
himself, whose images were not only released in a book, but they were
published for the fans already in the 70s due to the decision of the
Colonel, to use Bonja's pictures for a LP cover. The difference from all
published picures so far is that the fans get nearly for the first time,
pictures taken with professional 35mm equipment. James Faro, photographer of
this illustrated book, had the opportunity to have Elvis so near to his lens
that no disturbing heads or fan posters obstruct the view of the observer to
the King. Sometimes it is mysterious how it is possible to take a photo the
way that it seems the photographer stood together with Elvis on stage. If
you look at the photo of the cover of the book it seems as if there had been
a photo session and Elvis posed for the photographer. The depth of sharpness
of the photos are so sensational that even the small details of the colorful
jumpsuits are outstandingly visible


Photos from the book "Elvis - Born To Rock"
Matinee Show - July 19, 1975

The book celebrates the two concerts of July 19th 1975 in a unique and
impressive manner. It starts with the appearance at the airport as Elvis
flies into New York. It shows Elvis on the way to the hotel from the
airport, from the hotel to the Nassau Colisuem, and finally Elvis on stage.
Also included are interesting photos of the Nassau coliseum, concert tickets
and actual memorabilia that was sold during this tour in 1975.
In this book you will see much more than usual 10-15 pictures of a typical
photo set that is traded by photo collectors

Born To Rock will NOT contain the usual known pictures from the soft cover
book of John Reggiero, published in 1979.

The concert photos of "Born To Rock" are unreleased pictures, which have
never been published and here for the first time see the light of day.

The complete concert operation - and complete means for the producers from
the beginning until the end - are here illustrated. All striking events of
the show are captured here in pictures for posterity so you can always
"relive" them again - only in the memory of people who were actually in the
audience themselves can there be seen a more vivid impression.


Largo - 27. Juni 1976  The photographer James Faro was in the fortunate
situation not only to be at the two Uniondale shows, he was able to
experience Elvis in 1975 & 1976 on stage. His shots from June 27th 1976 have
found their way to the bonus chapter of the "Born To Rock" book. Gaze at the
glory of the "Pre-Historic Bird Suit" while running over the pages and
follow the concert by means of the stories and newspaper reviews as if you
were actually there.


The Realization:

Evening Performance - 19. Juli 1975 Because the format of the Behind The
Image book proved itself, "Praytome Publishing" decided to stabilize the
standard and to expand it in certain areas. The important attributes like
hard cover and manually binded, as well as high gloss paper were adopted. By
Bud Glass's decision to integrate a bonus chapter, the number of pages was
increased to nearly 160 pages and beats the pants off the values of the
previous product. Production wise, the complete book was this time provided
with a print varnishing. This method guarantees that (especially on pictures
with dark areas) the fingerprints don't remain visible and so the single
pages will always look new and unread.
Like on the DVD productions of "Praytome Publishing" and "Bud Glass
Productions" where it is always resorted to the original material (at the
Super 8 material the original reel is used as source), the photographs in
this book was taken nearly exclusively from the 35mm original negatives. Our
special thanks to Bob Klein, who provided most of the material used in Born
To Rock, from his photo archive.
With "Born To Rock" you're getting an all around - carefree - complete
package.

Besides the uncountable photos, a lot of information is waiting for you.
Overviews on the according tour schedule with statements of places and
experience reports of fans, who experienced the concerts live, news paper
articles, listings from 1975 directly with events concerning Elvis and a
short overview on the most important world events of that time. . These
mentioned attributes mark out the "Born To Rock" project and ensure that -
without a doubt - the product may be called a book

2005/01/14  Elvis International  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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Larry Geller Interview Shown On Dutch TV

This teaser interview was shown on TV yesterday. It was filmed at The International Elvis Shop.
Next week the complete interview will be broadcast.
Teaser interview with Larry Geller.

2005/01/14/ Robin Klarenbeek / EPGold.com

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New Picture Of The Week

Picture Of The Week 46
2005/01/14/ Bob Klein / EPGold.com

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That's All Right (Compilation Of Footage's, August 1970)

2005/01/14/ Robin Klarenbeek / EPGold.com

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And I Love You So (Charleston, July 24th, 1976)

2005/01/14/ Robin Klarenbeek / EPGold.com

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For those who're interested in our Elvis From Memphis To Denmark tour in
April have we now started a web-page. You can find a lot of interesting info
about the show and musicians there. You can also find link for where to buy
tickets for the shows

www.elvisfrommemphistodenmark.dk

2005/01/14  http://www.elvisunlimited.com  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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Riley Keough Presley.


Lisa Marie Presley's 14 year old daughter Riley Keough Presley is on the
January front page of the Japanese fashion magazine Elle.

Even know that she is only 14 years old is she creating a carrier as a top
model in the fashion business. Last year in August was she on the front page
of Vouge in the US together with her mother Lisa and grandmamma Priscilla.

2005/01/14   Elvis World Japan  /   Ep.Gold.Com.

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ELVIS TALK.

Compiled by Andrew Hearn.

Here is the final artwork for the forthcoming book Elvis Talk from EE:UK.
This exciting release consists of a selection of exclusive interviews with
Elvis' friends, associates and celebrity fans, illustrated with many rare
and unseen photographs from the archives of collector Russ Howe.

Fans will enjoy over 30 unedited transcripts from various interviews with
photographs and material used for the very first time.

Released in January 2005, to coincide with Elvis' 70th birthday, this
192-page limited edition book can be pre-ordered now!

£12.99
UK add £2.00 p&p / Overseas add £2.50 p&p

For more information and wholesale enquiries :
http://www.essentialelvis.co.uk

2005/01/13  Andrew Hearn  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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Larry Geller signs book in the Elvis shop In Belgium.


If you're in the neighbourhood, feel free to drop by at our Elvis shop
(Otterstraat 98) next Saturday. LARRY GELLER has agreed to do an autograph
and picture session in the shop, between 2 and 5 pm. Of course, Larry will
present his new book in the shop too. Everybody's invited to come in and say
'hi' to Elvis's hairdresser and friend

2005/01/14  http://www.elvismatters.be  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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James Burton & Glen D. Hardin to back the "Yellow" Wiggle in Australia.


Greg Page (aka the Yellow Wiggle) is bringing James Burton and Glen D.
Hardin of the TCB Band to Australia. The show will feature songs from their
new CD, Taking Care of Country, plus the music of many of the artists that
the two guest artists have performed with over the 40 years that their
careers span.

Of course, there will be some Elvis songs thrown in for good measure, as
these two musicians still play these songs as well as they did 30 years ago
with the King. The tour is still being finalised, but at this stage will
take in the North Coast of NSW, and finish with some big shows in suburban
Sydney RSL clubs. It will commence on approximately the 17th March, and
finish in Sydney between 30th March, and 3rd April. (News, Source:
GregPage.com)

2005/01/14  http://www.elvisinfonet.com  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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OFFICIAL STATEMENT FROM SONY/BMG(UK) RE. SUPPLY/DEMAND PROBLEMS.

To embark on what is truly a groundbreaking venture to release 18 #1 singles
over consecutive weeks and get Elvis and his music to a mass audience is
something we are all very proud to be involved in. If you listened to a
radio, watched a television or opened a paper over the last few weeks you
couldn't miss positive editorial on Presley. Getting Elvis his 19th #1 was
the icing on the cake. The only downside to the project is that we've had
some calls concerning issues locating stock of One Night and we really want
to address this.

In recent years RCA have released a number of singles of Presley material -
Suspicious Minds Live, A Little Less Conversation, Rubberneckin', If I Can
Dream & That's All Right. However the 18 UK #1 singles project is completely
unique and something that no other company or artist has attempted. As this
concept is so original we had no guide to how each single would perform.
Most non remix singles of Presley issued recently sell around 15,000 copies
first week so based on this, the quantities we manufactured for each single
in the 18UK1s project should be more than adequate to satisfy demand.

We made a marketing decision to limit the quantities of each release to make
them collectible, prevent overstocks at retail and hopefully increase demand
to ensure we did get Elvis back to the top of the charts, where the fans
want to see him. The manufacturing run was based on previous sales history
as stated and market forces (the sales of singles are declining hugely). Our
goal was to sell around 60-70% of the quantities in store week one of
release with the other 30-40% selling out over the weeks post this. Retail
sold 60% of their stock of Jailhouse Rock and All Shook Up week one which
was exactly as expected.
Unfortunately, due to huge media interest in the 1000th single and certain
'non fans' buying singles to sell on ebay etc real fans have had difficulty
purchasing One Night. To counter this we have a swap facility on this
website and have decided to manufacture additional stocks on One Night and
future releases whilst demand remains so high.

I wholeheartedly apologies for any issues incurred trying to purchase
singles but pls rest assured we are doing all we can to resolve them.
It is worth noting that the Rolling Stones and The Beatles last had a number
1 in 1969, with Sinatra last topping the UK charts in 1967. In the last 3
years Elvis has had 2 #1 singles and 2 Top 5 releases. This is due to the
amazing quality and lasting appeal of the music Elvis created, the power of
his image, the work of us all at RCA but primarily because of you the fans.
Let's all be proud that the King still reigns.

2005/01/14  BMG UK  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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New Audience Import CD Trying To Get To Memphis Coming Soon.


The new Audience Import CD Trying To Get To Memphis Dinner Show  11 August
1971 from Las Vegas will be issued at 12 February 2005.

Content:

Also Sprach Zarathustra (2001 Theme) - That´s All Right Mama - Proud Mary -
You Don´t Have To say You Love Me - Sweet Caroline - Polk Salad Annie -
Intermission - Johnny B. Goode - It´s Impossible - Love Me - Blue Suede
Shoes / Whole Lotta Shakin´ On - Heartbreak Hotel - Teddy Bear / Don´t Be
Cruel - Hound Dog - Memphis Tennessee - Trying To Get To You - Suspicious
Minds - Band Introductions - I´m Leaving - Lawdy Miss Clawdy - Impossible
Dream - Bridge Over Troubled Water - Can´t Help Falling In Love

Bonussongs from 10.Septembe, r1971 - DS.
Jailhouse Rock - It´s Over - You´ve Lost The Loving Feeling

2005/01/14 E-Mail  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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Elv1s 30 #1 Hits is now 120 weeks in Canadian Top-50 Country Album Chart!

Elv1s 30 #1 Hits is now 120 weeks and # 13 this week from #17 last week in
the Canadian Top-50 Country Chart! Elvis Ultimate Gospel is also #78 this
week for 40 weeks and Christmas Peace is #91 this week for 10 weeks in the
chart.

http://jam.canoe.ca/Music/Charts/COUNTRY.html

2005/01/14  Jelvis King  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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Did Sinatra Contract Ruin Jones/Presley TV Duet?

Tom Jones claims he missed the chance to perform on TV with his pal Elvis
Presley because of a contract The King had with Frank Sinatra. Jones asked
Elvis to appear on his hit TV show many times, and Presley was keen to duet
with the Welshman - but he'd signed a contract forbidding him to appear on
any show before returning for a Sinatra special. The 63-year-old Sex Bomb
singer explains, "Colonel Parker (Elvis' manager) wouldn't let him do it.
Elvis wanted to do it, but apparently when he did the Frank Sinatra Show in
1960 he'd signed a contract saying that he wouldn't do guest spots on TV
until he'd done another Sinatra show. "He didn't want to sing with Sinatra
again. Well, that's what he told me anyway."

2005/01/14  Elvis World Japan/  Ep.Gold.Com

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Larry King On The King.

Elvis' youngest step-brother, David Stanley, will be appearing on Larry King
Live on Friday, 14 January 2005 at 8:00 p.m. (central) / 9:00 p.m.
(eastern).
The show was postponed earlier in the month due to the tsunami.

2005/01/14  http://www.elvisinfonet.com  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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U.S. Billboard Elvis Chart listings for the week of: January 22, 2005
(sg - sales gainer, gg - greatest sales gainer, ne - new entry, re - re-entry)

Top Christian Albums            - Ultimate Gospel   re-enters at #38 (re,
sg)
Top Country Albums              - Ultimate Gospel   up 8 to #62 (sg)
Top Pop Catalog Albums      - Elvis 30 #1's          re-enters at  #28 (re,
sg)
Top Country Catalog Albums - Elvis 30 #1's        up 4 to  #3 (sg)
Hot 100 Singles Sales            - That's All Right     up 21 to #52 (sg)


New entries and Re-entries on the charts include:
- Top Christian Albums        - Ultimate Gospel   -re-enters  chart at #38
- Top Pop Catalog Albums  - Elvis 30 #1's          -re-enters at  #28


Dropping off the charts include:
Top Holiday Albums   - It's Christmas Time #44 on last weeks chart


Notes of Interest include:
- E1 and Ultimate Gospel rebound on the charts this week!
- Thats All Right moves up on singles sales!

2005/01/14  www.elvischarts  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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VOTE FOR 'ONE NIGHT' IN BBC RADIO 1 POLL.

Please go to the following URL to predict that 'One Night' will top the UK
Singles Chart next week:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/chart/releases/

2005/01/14  Brian Quinn  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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Elvis single all set to be UK's 1000th number one.

ELVIS PRESLEY is on course to make history on Sunday by landing the 1000th
UK number one.

The re-release of his single One Night is outselling nearest rival Manic
Street Preachers by 5000 copies.

Elvis currently holds the 999th number one spot with Jailhouse Rock. His
record company is releasing all 18 of his original number ones at the rate
of one per week to mark what would have been his 70th year.

One Night first topped the charts on January 23, 1959.

HMV spokesman Gennaro Castaldo said: "It's looking pretty certain that Elvis
will claim the UK charts 1000th number one single. It's fantastic news given
that the honour could have fallen to an unknown artist or a bland single.

"With the obvious exception of The Beatles, there is no other act in the
history of popular music which has the iconic, enduring and collectible
appeal of Elvis. "Who else could keep breaking chart records some 50 years
after his first number one and nearly 30 years after his death?

"The key to Elvis's continuing chart success is that he has a massively
loyal following, while also appealing to a new generation of music fans who
think he's pretty cool."

If One Night does top the chart, it will give Elvis his 20th number one -
three more than The Beatles. Bookmaker William Hill has slashed the odds of
Elvis landing the 1000th number one this weekend to 1/8.

2005/01/14   scotsman  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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Estelle Brown: Hurt, But Strong.


Not-so-good news from Chicago. Estelle Brown (Sweet Inspirations) fell from
her chair during a concert last week. She broke her arm, but felt strong
enough to continue the show. By now, she's home, resting and waiting until
her arm is healed.

Between 1969 and 1977 the Sweet Inspirations were the female backing vocal
group of Elvis. Estelle nor Myrna Smith missed one show with Elvis. We hope
that she get well enough by the time Elvis The Concert comes to Europe.

2005/01/13   http://www.elvismatters.be  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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In 1956 Elvis wanted to be just one of the GIs.


Elvis Presley.
In 1956 I was a chaplain with the Third Armored Division in West Germany.
Elvis Presley, then serving in the Army in Texas, was sent overseas to join
the division. My first contact with Elvis was when he went to a local
military movie theater to see his most recent film, "King Creole." There was
such a mob to greet him that a near-riot broke out. Military police had to
escort him out of the theater.
Elvis was a very religious person and he wanted to attend Sunday services in
the military chapel. However, it was decided that this was not advisable
because of the zthat his presence would cause. The problem was that several
hundred dependents of the military families who lived in the area were
intense Elvis fans.

When Elvis was promoted to Specizalist 4, he was eligible to live off post.
He rented a large home (called a villa) in the nearby town of Bad Nauheim.
Every afternoon hordes of fans, mostly teenagers, were waiting for him when
he arrived home from his duty. He usually stood in the door for a while and
signed autographs.

Well, shops in nearby towns carried postcards and photographs of Elvis. They
were already for sale before he arrived in Germany. Fans bought these cards
and pictures of Elvis and asked him to sign them.

My young sons, Coleman and Donald, took advantage of this opportunity. Theyz
went back and stood in line several times until they secured extra signed
cards, most of which they traded at school for baseball cards, comics and
other items.

One encounter I had with Elvis was certainly one to remember. My home base
was in Butzbach, where I preached in my chapel and served the needs of the
military and their families. I was often sent to Grafenwoht, a couple of
hundred miles across Germany, for field duty with the troops in training.
Grafenwoht was located in East Germany near the Czechoslovakian border. This
had been Hitler's training ground for his troops.

I was billeted in the former German officers' club where Hitler's elite
officers of the Luftwaffe were housed. Late one night I arrived in my Jeep
after visiting soldiers in the field. My driver stopped to let me out at the
entrance of the club. As I stepped out of my Jeep, unbeknownst to me,
another Jeep pulled alongside. The driver stepped out with his back to me
and accidentally stepped on my foot. He jumped back, saluted me and quickly
apologized.

It was Elvis Presley! After a brief conversation, we went our separate ways.
Elvis was the Jeep driver for his company commander. He was well-liked by
his fellow soldiers and asked for no special favors. He also declined to be
assigned to special services because he felt this would be like "show
business" and not allow him to be a real soldier. Incidentally, soon after
he arrived in Germany he bought a TV for the dormitory that he shared with
several other men.

After my family and I moved back to the States, I was released from the
Army. I moved to Memphis where I was called to be the editor of the
Brotherhood Commission of the Southern Baptist Conversion.

I visited Elvis at his famous home, Graceland.

Also, I was a speaker at a youth service at Bellevue Baptist Church. During
my message I told about my encounters with Elvis in Germany, as I knew among
these hundreds of young people there would be Elvis fans. At the end of the
services, several teenagers came zto me asking questions about Elvis. Two
young girls lingered behind to talk to me, they had a request -- they asked
me to allow them to touch the foot that Elvis had stepped on.

And my wife, Sarah, had her own Elvis tale. She went almost every Saturday
to a beauty parlor, Patricia's Little Sister, at McLean and Madison in
Midtown. The owner had been Elvis's hairdresser. He traveled with Elvis to
Las Vegas, Hollywood, New York and other places to do his hair for his shows
and concerts. He told my wife about his adventures with Elvis and about
meeting other famous people. One time Elvis dropped by the beauty shop and
handed the owner the keys for a white, deluxe Cadillac. Sarah saw this car
parked in front of the shop most of the time whenever she went to get her
hair done.

2005/01/13   Darrell C. Richardson - Elvis World Japan  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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Elvis Hits #1 in the UK with "Jailhouse Rock"

Jailhouse Rock

Elvis has just hit the #1 spot on the UK singles chart with a reissue of
Jailhouse Rock, and midweek sales of his latest single "One Night" suggest
that he will soar to the top of the charts yet again this weekend.

If "One Night" does top the charts yet again this weekend Elvis will have
the 1,000th UK #1 hit and take his total chart topping hits to 20 - three
more than The Beatles.

HMV chart expert Gennaro Castaldo said: "It's looking pretty certain that
Elvis will claim the UK charts 1,000th Number One single, which is fantastic
news given that the honour could have fallen to an unknown artist or a
pretty bland single.


One Night

Elvis' "One Night" is currently outselling Manic Street Preachers' latest
single 'Empty Souls', which is at Number Two, and the re-release of The
Killers' former hit 'Somebody Told Me', at Number Three, by around 5,000
copies.

"With the obvious exception of The Beatles, there is no other act in the
history of popular music which has the iconic, enduring and collectible
appeal of Elvis. Who else could keep breaking chart records some 50 years
after his first Number One and nearly 30 years after his death? The key to
Elvis' continuing chart success is that he has a massively loyal following,
whilst also appealing to a new generation of music fans, who think he's
pretty cool."

This is part of a special Elvis singles reissue promotion by BMG in the UK.

Buy UK #1 Singles CD Box
Buy UK #1 Singles 10" Vinyl Box

Elvis Odds On For 1000th Number One-bookies

After taking a number of large bets, bookies William Hill have slashed the
odds on Elvis having the 1000th No.1 this weekend from Even money to a 1/8
near certainty. On Sunday Elvis racked up his 19th number 1 single and this
weeks release of One Night looks almost certain to rack up his 20th No.1 on
Sunday. There are a number of other contenders who are in with a sporting
chance and Hills make Ciara, a 19 year old R & B act from the States, joint
second favourite with the Scissor Sisters at 14/1. The outsiders include The
Killers 20/1, Steve Brookstein 25/1 and the Roosters at 33/1

"Last week we were offering Even money that Elvis would have the 1000th
number one but we had not factored in the fanatical nature of Elvis fans.
Judging by the weight of money that we have seen for Elvis it looks like the
Elvis juggernaut is definitely on the road. That said, we probably owe Elvis
fans a payout as we have a taken a number of bets over the years on Elvis to
be found alive which is currently 1000/1." said Hills spokesman Rupert Adams

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Elvis Recorded In New York.


For release is a double CD "Elvis Recorded In New York" with audience
recordings of Elvis performances in New York from June 9th and 10th 1972.

The recordings are remastered.

The CDs will be picture discs, one colored one, one black and white.

The track listing:

CD 1 June 9 1972 Friday
2001 theme / that`s all right / proud mary / never been to spain / until
it's time for you to go / you don't have to say / you've lost that loving /
polk salad annie / love me / all shook up / heartbreak hotel / teddy
bear-don't be cruel / love me tender / blue suede shoes / hound dog / bridge
over troubled water / suspicious minds / intros / for the good times /
american trilogy / funny how time slips away / can't help falling in love

CD 2 June 11 Sunday afternoon

2001 theme / that`s all right / proud mary / never been to spain / until
it's time for you to go / you don't have to say / you've lost that loving
feeling / polk salad annie / love me / all shook up / heartbreak hotel /
teddy bear-don't be cruel / love me tender / blue suede shoes / hound dog /
i'll remember you / suspicious minds / intros / for the good times /
american trilogy / funny how time slips away / can't help falling in love /
closing

2005/01/12  E-Mail  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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Kingsmill Withdraws Elvis Bread Promotion.

According to Sid Shaw, Kingsmill has withdrawn their promotion to make
loaves of bread shaped like Elvis' head.

2005/01/12   Elvis Information Network  /  Ep.Gold.Com

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FTD to Release 2-CD versions of Elvis is Back! and Today

FTD Records will release 2-CD versions of Elvis is Back! and Today in the
customary 7" format. There is a very limited number of previously unreleased
outtakes on the studio albums, hence the 2CD solution - combining all
previously released versions - masters and outtakes.
Today will receive the same treatment. Since many of the studio albums have
been deleted by SONY/BMG, it's FTD's mission to make sure that the material
is still available, in order to keep Elvis's recorded legacy intact.

Also on On April 1, 2005, FTD's regular quarterly CD release of collectors'
material will be a concert soundboard recording from Elvis' March 1975
engagement at the Las Vegas Hilton. The title of this CD is still to be
determined. Below is preliminary track information:

Elvis is Back! - Release Date: March 1, 2005

Rocking Across Texas  - Release Date: March 1, 2005

Today - Release Date: April 1, 2005

March 30, 1975 - Dinner Show - Release Date: April 1, 2005


Following are the track listings for all three titles albums:

Elvis Is Back!

(An * indicates previously unreleased take.)

Disc  1

From the Original Album Release:

Make Me Know It ; Fever ; The Girl Of My Best Friend ;I Will Be Home Again ;
Dirty, Dirty Feeling ; The Thrill Of You Love ; Soldier Boy ; Such A Night ;
It Feels So Right ; Girl Next Door Went A'Walking ; Like A Baby ; Reconsider
Baby ;

The Original Singles Released from the Sessions:

Stuck On You ; Fame And Fortune ; It's Now Or Never ; A Mess Of Blues ; Are
You Lonesome Tonight? ; I Gotta Know (including Take 1*) ; Alternate Takes:
Make Me Know It (Take 1) ; Fever (Take 1) ; The Girl Of My Best Friend (Take
3) ; Soldier Boy (Take 1) ; Such a Night (Take 1) ; It Feels So Right (Take
1) ; Stuck on You (Take 1) ; Fame And Fortune (Take 2) ; It's Now Or Never
(Take 1) ; Are You Lonesome Tonight (Takes 1,2)

Disc  2

The March Session:

Make Me Know It (Take 3) ; Make Me Know It (Takes 9*,10*,11) ; Make Me Know
It (Takes 17,18) ; Soldier Boy (Takes 2*,3*,7) ; Soldier Boy (Takes 9*,10) ;
Stuck On You (Takes 1-FS, 2) ; Fame And Fortune (Takes 4*,5) ; A Mess Of
Blues (Take 1) ; A Mess Of Blues (Takes 2*,3*) ; It Feels So Right (Take 2)
; It Feels So Right (Takes 4*,3) ; The April Session: Fever (Takes
2*,3*-"f---" at end taken out) ;Like A Baby (Take 1-FS/BD*) ; Like A Baby
(Take 2) ; Like A Baby (Takes 3,4*) ; It's Now Or Never (Take 2) ; It's Now
or Never (Takes 3,4*) ; Girl Of My Best Friend (Takes 2*,4*,5*,6) ; Girl Of
My Best Friend (Take 9) ; Dirty, Dirty Feeling (Take 1) ; Dirty, Dirty
Feeling (Takes 2*,3*-sp last chord from 4/m) ; Thrill Of Your Love (Takes
1,2*,1-PB) ; Such A Night (Takes 2,3,4*/5-sp) ; Girl Next Door Went
A'Walking (Takes 1,2,3) ; Are You Lonesome Tonight (Takes 4*-FS,3*, wp
1/2-sp*)

Today

Disc  1

T-R-O-U-B-L-E ; And I Love You So ; Susan When She Tried ; Woman Without
Love ; Shake A Hand ; Pieces Of My Life ; Fairytale ; I Can Help ; Bringin'
It Back ; Green, Green Grass Of Home ; Outtakes: ; Tiger Man ; And I Love
You So - take 2 ; Pieces Of My Life - take 1; Fairytale - takes 1,2 ;
Bringin' It Back - take 1 ; Green, Green Grass Of Home - take 1 ; Shake A
Hand - take 1 ; Susan When She Tried - take 3 ; Pieces Of My Life - takes
2,3 ; And I Love You So - take 3 3:43

Disc 2

Original Session Mixes:

Fairytale ; Green, Green Grass Of Home ; I Can Help ; And I Love You So ;
Susan When She Tried ; T-R-O-U-B-L-E ; Woman Without Love ; Shake A Hand ;
Bringin' It Back ; Pieces Of My Life ; 6363 Sunset Material: Green, Green
Grass Of Home - takes 2,3 ; Susan When She Tried - takes 1,2 ;And I Love You
So - take 1 ;Bringin' It Back - takes 2,3 ;T-R-O-U-B-L-E - take 1; Shake A
Hand - take 2

On April 1, 2005, Follow That Dream's regular quarterly CD release of
collectors' material will be a concert soundboard recording from Elvis'
March 1975 engagement at the Las Vegas Hilton. The title of this CD is still
to be determined. Following is preliminary track information:


March 30, 1975 - Dinner Show

See See Rider / I Got A Woman - Amen / Love Me / If You Love Me / And I Love
You So / Big Boss Man / It's Midnight / Promised Land / Burning Love /
Introductions / My Boy / I'll Remember You / Let Me Be There / Hound Dog /
American Trilogy / Can't Help Falling In Love

Extras:

You Don't Have To Say You Love Me (3-31-75) / The Wonder Of You (3-31-75) /
Bridge Over Troubled Water (3-31-75) / Little Darlin' (3-31-75) / Hawaiian
Wedding Song (3-31-75) / Green Green Grass Of Home (Undated) / Fairytale
(Undated) /Teddy Bear/Don't Be Cruel (Undated) / You're The Reason I'm
Living (Undated).

2005/01/12  Ernst Jorgensen  -  FTD - FTD Special Ed.  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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The 50 Biggest Hits In Australian Chart History.


Each year one song outperforms all others to be the highest-selling single
in Australia. Chart statistician Gavin Ryan has compiled the 50
biggest-selling singles in Australian chart history.

"Can't Help Falling In Love" is Elvis Presley's only entry as being the
biggest seller in 1962. In 1961 Elvis had the number 2 song of the year with
"Wooden Heart".

Elvis had a single in the top 10 every year from 1959 to 1965. No other
artist has done such a thing, the Beatles only having a top 10 year end hit
in four of their charting years. "Can't Help Falling In Love" was not Elvis'
biggest-charting song, that honour goes to "It's Now Or Never" in 1960, but
this song did spend 5 Months in the charts, and was the number 1 single for
1962. It was also Elvis' sixth No. 1 song of 11 in Australia.

The Beatles are the only artist or group to have more than two songs make
the number 1 spot with "I Want To Hold Your Hand" (1964) and "Ob La Di, Ob
La Da" / "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" (1969)

2005/01/12  Gavin Ryan - Herald Sun  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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FTD Update - Rocking Across Texas.

Here is the latest update on the Follow That Dream release "Rocking Across
Texas".

Expected to be released March 1, 2005, is FTD's next special book/CD
combination entitled Rocking Across Texas. (Delayed from its originally
announced release date of January 1.) The book is by Stanley Oberst. New
stories, updated old stories and some especially rare photographs are
featured. Accompanying the book will be two Elvis concert "soundboard"
recordings (informally recorded from the concert sound system): the June 19,
1974 show in Amarillo, Texas and the July 3, 1976 show in Fort Worth, Texas.
There's also a short, previously unreleased 1960 interview recording with
Elvis and his manager Colonel Tom Parker.

Track Listing:

Disc 1 - Amarillo

See See Rider 2:46 ; I Got A Woman/Amen 6:46 ; Love Me 1:44 ;;Trying To Get
To You 2:52 ; All Shook Up 1:08 ; Love Me Tender 1:49 ; Hound Dog 1:23 ;
Fever 3:06 ; Polk Salad Annie 4:33 ; Why Me Lord 3:42 ; Suspicious Minds
3:48 ; Introductions 3:21 ; I Can't Stop Loving You 2:30 ; Help Me 2:52 ; An
American Trilogy 3:51 ; Let Me Be There 3:41 ; Heartbreak Hotel 2:49 ; Funny
How Time Slips Away 3:51; Big Boss Man 3:32 ; Can't Help Fallling In Love
0:34 ; Interview. Odessa, Texas. 1960 (4:55


Disc 2 - Fort Worth

See See Rider 4:19 ; I Got A Woman/Amen 7:20 ; Love Me 3:04 ; If You Love Me
2:54 ; You Gave Me A Mountain 3:16 ; All Shook Up 1:09 ; (Let Me Be Your)
Teddy Bear 0:50 ; Don't Be Cruel 1:12 ; And I Love You So 3:28 ; Jailhouse
Rock 1:36 ; Fever 3:05 ; America 3:10 ;Polk Salad Annie 4:35 ; Introductions
; Early Morning Rain, What'd I Say, Johnny B. Goode, Introductions,Love
Letters, School Days ; Hurt 4:01 ; Hound Dog 3:00 ; Funny How Time Slips
Away 4:36 ; Can't Help Falling In Love 4:08 ; Closing Vamp.

2005/01/12  EPE  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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Lisa Marie On Estate Sale.

Here is part of an interview Lisa Marie did with Rolling Stone magazine on
the Estate Sale. Lisa Marie Presley says she didn't "go nuts".

Doing the best thing :

When Elvis Presley's daughter Lisa Marie sold eighty-five percent of the
multi-million Elvis Presley Estates last month to Robert F.X. Sillerman, the
billionaire investor announced his intention to "take risks on bigger
opportunities" with the King's name and image.

Speaking exclusively with Rolling Stone, Presley confesses that the decision
to sell was not easy, and expresses confidence in the direction in which
Sillerman will take the Elvis brand. "It's not like I just went nuts and
sold it," says Lisa Marie, who in reality spent years searching for the
right buyer. "I don't know if people have this misconception that we're
going to build a giant casino on the lawn of Graceland, or that Elvis
condoms are going to be mass-distributed throughout the world, but that's
not going to happen."

Sillerman, who will manage the estate through his company CFX, declined to
offer specific marketing plans, but he says people shouldn't expect Elvis to
start appearing in TV commercials, or that the market will be flooded with
T-shirts and mini-Graceland models. "Less is more," he says. "I think
overexposure diminishes the value of Elvis." He does, however, see big money
in Elvis' future -- he may invest in projects such as Elvis-themed
entertainment in Las Vegas or in Japan and Europe, where the King's allure
is huge. More than half of the 10 million-plus sales of the 2002 release 30
#1 Hits came from outside America.

Lisa Marie retains fifteen percent of the estate, as well as the deed to
Graceland and all of Elvis' personal belongings. She also has veto power
over any unorthodox new venture. "He cannot do anything that hasn't been
historically done," Presley says of Sillerman. "That's the thing we still
wanted control of, and that was a big part of our process: 'Is this person
going to do something crazy that we have no control over"' No stone was left
unturned in making sure that that wasn't the case. That's why it took a long
time to find the right person."

Sillerman bought the bulk of the estate for cash, stocks and debt
forgiveness totaling $100 million, including fifty percent of Elvis'
publishing rights (the singer sold the majority of his master rights back to
RCA in 1973). The mogul -- who sold his massive concert-promotion business,
SFX Entertainment, to radio conglomerate Clear Channel in 2001 for more than
$4 billion -- plans to form partnerships with a variety of artists through
CFX.

Elvis, who would have turned seventy on January 8th, has topped Forbes' list
of top dead-celebrity incomes for the past four years; in 2003 the King made
a profit of $12 million on nearly $45 million in revenues, mostly generated
from merchandising and Graceland tourism. In December, a fan in North
Carolina used eBay to sell some water from a Styrofoam cup that Elvis
supposedly drank from -- for $455. (He recently sold an appearance by the
cup itself. Winning bid: $305.)

Though some fans on Elvis Web sites have expressed outrage over the estate's
sale, Lisa Marie says her father would be pleased.

"Would he have wanted me to do the best thing for the future, for expanding
the estate, for protecting his family?" she asks. "The answer would have
been 'Hell, yes.'"


2005/01/12  FECDC  /  Ep.Gold.Com

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A Candle In The Wind.

Bill Burk's new book will be titled "Elvis Aaron Presley - A Candle In The
Wind". This new A4 size 100 pages coffee table book will mostly be a photo
book with rare pictures Bill has been saving up for several years now. But
it will contain several stories too; stories about Elvis and girlfriends,
Elvis and police, Elvis and black entertainers, Elvis and co-stars, Elvis
and the Memphis Mafia ... and the centrepiece, the untold stories.

The very first story in the book, which Bill got in August 1987, will be
"the most unusual story of an Elvis concert you will ever read" as Bill Burk
told us. He aims for a release in late February 2005, but realistically it
could slip to March 2005.

2005/01/12   Bill Burk  /  Elvis Australia  /   Ep.Goldf.Com.

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Awards Presentation At Graceland.

Following is a press release from the RIAA:

With the Gold certification of "Good Rockin' Tonight" the sophomore single
released by the incomparable Elvis Presley, the musical icon added another
achievement to his legendary career after surpassing 50 million in U.S.
single sales according to the Recording Industry Association of America
(RIAA).

"We're honored to be a part of yet another milestone is the legendary career
of Elvis Presley," said RIAA Chairman and CEO Mitch Bainwol. "His
contributions to the musical landscape are unchallenged and this
announcement serves as yet another indication that he will never be
forgotten."

On Saturday, January 8th at 9:00 a.m., a special presentation took place on
the grounds of the historic Graceland Mansion where Elvis Presley
Enterprises was presented with an RIAA certified sales award commemorating
the achievement.

Originally released on Sam Phillips' Sun Records in September 1954, sales
documentation was recently uncovered that allowed SOony BMG Music
Entertainment, the parent company of the Elvis Presley catalog, to request a
certification audit.

Once completed, the Gold certification, representing 500,000 in domestic
sales, was awarded cementing Presley's grip as the artist with more
certified singles than anyone in music history. Sir Elton John ranks a
distant second, having sold more than 21 million singles over his
four-decade career.

In all, Presley has earned 53 Gold singles, 27 of which have been certified
Platinum with seven being certified multi-Platinum. His best selling single
remains "Hound Dog / Don't Be Cruel."

In August 2002, the RIAA announced that Presley's album sales had finally
passed the previously elusive 100 million sales mark and his overall U.S.
album sales total currently stands at more than 116 million, maintaining his
place as the best selling solo artist in history.

In addition to being the standard bearer for certified singles, Presley has
received more Gold and Platinum records than any other artist with 97 Gold
records, 55 of which have been certified Platinum, and 25 have gone on to
multi-Platinum status. His highest certified album is Elvis' Christmas Album
that has been certified for the sale of more than nine million copies.
The firm of Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman audit all certification requests for
the RIAA's Gold and Platinum award program.

Following is a statement issued by Sony/BMG (RCA Records label) for the
awards presentation at Graceland:

Today is an incredibly exciting day for all of us as we celebrate with our
partners at EPE and Elvis fans around the world another successful
milestone. We are proud to announce that, "Good Rockin Tonight," recorded at
historic Sun Studio 50 years ago, has been certified Gold by the RIAA. As
you may remember, his first single "That's All Right" was certified gold
last July. We proudly present this plaque to Elvis Presley Enterprises to
commemorate one more sales milestone. Expect many more to come in 2005. As a
result of this certification, Elvis Presley surpasses 50 million in US
singles sales and is therefore placed in history as the artist with more
certified singles than anyone in music history. On Behalf of BMG, we
sincerely Thank YOU all so much for making all this possible! Look forward
to many more certifications over the course of the year.

2005/01/12  EPE  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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Chuck Berry To Headline Elvis Festival.

Rock n' roller Chuck Berry, known for his hits "Johnny B. Goode" and "Roll
Over Beethoven," will headline the 2005 Elvis Presley Festival on June 3-5
in Tupelo.

Berry will perform Friday, June 3, and the headliner on Saturday, June 4,
will be country singer Tracy Byrd. The festival will feature Mississippi
native Steve Azar and Lee County native Paul Thorn.

Gary Bailey, festival chairman, said fans should expect changes this year,
including a carnival and a different stage configuration. "The festival is
expanding this year," Bailey said. "We're kicking it up a notch."

2005/01/12  E-mail  /  Ep.Gold.Com

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Jorgensen Looking For Fans Who Saw Elvis In 1955 Asheville.

Does anyone still remember when Elvis played Asheville back in 1955? Over in
Denmark, the King's premier producer and archivist wants to know. Ernst
Jorgensen is chasing the ultimate rock `n' roll cold case file. He's
gathering details of Presley's life in 1955, just before he became a star.

That includes two shows Elvis did here in May and September of '55 at the
old City Auditorium (now Thomas Wolfe Auditorium). Both were country
concerts, headlined by the late great Grand Ole Opry star Hank Snow.

For Jorgensen, time is not on his side. A half-century after a lean young
Elvis barnstormed the country, seeking fame and fortune, memories are fast
fading away. Jorgensen - who produces all of today's Elvis albums for RCA -
is compiling this material for yet another project, a book and CD set to be
published later this year. "We are trying to document his rise to fame,"
Jorgensen said, in a phone call from his home in rural Denmark, an hour
outside Copenhagen.

The King's life after 1956 is well recorded in history. But it's that one
year, 1955, that remains something of a mystery.

The timing is perfect. This weekend, Elvis would have turned 70. Of course,
he departed this world in 1977, or so they say.

On the road

Fresh out of Memphis and looking to strike it big, Elvis was the original
road warrior in late 1954 and throughout 1955, Jorgensen said. He did about
250 shows that year, "in beer joints, football stadiums, schools," wherever
he could pull a crowd.

"We've found some shots where he was playing on a flatbed truck," Jorgsensen
said.

In a few markets, Elvis was already a solo star. But most towns, he couldn't
draw a crowd alone. So in May and September of `55, he toured with Snow and
other country acts. "He wasn't big enough to go in alone in Asheville,"
Jorgensen said.

Just the facts

Elvis slipped into town for two gigs at old City Auditorium.

On May 17, 1955, he was part of Hank Snow's Jamboree, which also featured
the Rainbow Ranch Boys, Martha Carson and the Country Gentlemen. Slim
Whitman, Elvis with Bill and Scotty, The Davis Sisters, Skeeter & Georgie,
Jimmy Rogers Snow and Onie Wheeler.

A few months later, and building up steam, the future King returned on Sept.
16, 1955, for a "Grand Ole Opry" concert, again starring Snow with the
Louvin Brothers, Cowboy Copas, The Rainbow Ranch Boys, Scotty and Bill, the
Alabama Sundusters, Ken Marvin ("your favorite DJ"), emcee Red Kirk and
Elvis ("back by popular demand!").

Searching for evidence

Other than two small ads in the old Asheville Citizen and Asheville Times
newspapers, little is recorded about those two dates. Jorgensen hopes that
someone may have a few memories. Or perhaps, have made a snapshot or two.

"We don't want people to invent anything, but they might remember what car
he arrived in, or a song he did," Jorgensen said. These little clues -
especially the photos - paint a unique portrait of the soon-to-be star. "His
wardrobe changed from 1954 to 1955," the producer said. Through pictures,
Jorgensen can tell "when he bought a new coat or a new pair of pants," he said.

Closing the book

Jorgensen, who co-authored the book "Elvis Day by Day," will use these 1955
memories in a new book and CD project, to be published later this year.

"Hopefully, this will be the true tribute, full of these little anecdotes,"
he said. "It will be the reference point for everything early Elvis."

Meanwhile, Jorgensen is working on yet another Elvis CD "Love," a collection
of his romantic material for Valentine's Day, and a video and CD project,
"Elvis by the Presleys," with the King's life told by his former wife
Priscilla and his daughter Lisa Marie

Sharing the memories

Fans who saw Elvis in `55, either here or somewhere else, can e-mail
Jorgensen's U.S. researcher Danny Kane at DannyKane@cox.net or call (718)
247-4448 and leave a message on the voice mail. CD prizes will be awarded
for the best information and photos.

2005/01/12  Elvis World Japan  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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Band's Version Of One-time Presley Tune Hits Sour Note.

As if the incoming Legislature didn't have enough problems, a high school
band's rendition of a tune that was an Elvis Presley hit decades ago drew a
complaint from a newly elected member of the Senate. The Richland Center
High School band played "An American Trilogy" at the Senate's inaugural
ceremony at the Capitol Monday - the first day of a session expected to be
dominated by battles over budget-cutting, a tax-freeze amendment and a
myriad of other issues.

Sen. Spencer Coggs, who is black, said he was shocked, as were his family
and other guests, to hear the strains of the Southern anthem "Dixie" played
in the Senate chamber as part of the trilogy, along with "The Battle Hymn of
the Republic" and "All My Trials." Coggs, a Democrat from Milwaukee,
complained in a letter to Senate Majority Leader Dale Schultz, R-Richland
Center.

"Whether the slight was intentional or not, the selection was not
appropriate," he wrote, noting that "Dixie" is often associated with
slavery. "While now it should be unnecessary to suggest, in the future a
list of songs should be submitted prior to a performance and the list should
be reviewed for its appropriateness," he said. "It is unfortunate that this
special day was marred by such an unnecessary event."

Schultz had invited the band and choir to play at the ceremony. He said the
complaint caught him by surprise. "A simple apology is what's needed,"
Schultz said, "and I will certainly be happy to do that." He said he wasn't
aware of every musical selection the band prepared for the event, and the
piece has some historical significance. "But I want everyone to feel
included. If Sen. Coggs felt offended, I would want to extend my hand in
apology."

2005/01/12  E-Mail  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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Elvis By The Presleys CBS Special And Soundtrack CD.

This is the advertisement for the "Elvis By The Presleys" CBS Special. The
special will be aired in May 2005 and will contain never-before-seen Elvis
footage, interviews and intimate family moments.

BMG has also sheduled for May 2005 a soundtrack CD for this CBS Special that
will features Elvis' favorites, family picks and previously unreleased rarities.

2005/01/11  E-Mail  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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A Tribute To Elvis WAS A GREAT EVENT

Click the hyperlink for some great clips and videoclips

Polk Salad Annie (Jamie Aaron Kelley)

(Flyer for the Elvis Party held on Sunday, Januar 9th, 2005)

For all the EPGold members there will be an After-party at the International Elvis Shop.

Here you can meet Larry Geller, Jamie Aaron Kelley & Priscilla. This party will be filmed
by a Dutch TV station Called AT5. Here's your change to get Larry's latest book called
"Healthy Life , Great Looks, Healthy Hair". Larry will sign your new copy and you can
ask him questions regarding his relationship with Elvis.

2005/01/10/ Robin Klarenbeek / EPGold.com

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Hundreds Gather to Fete Elvis' 70th.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Would the pompadour be gray? Would arthritis have stilled
the swiveling hips? Would the lip now curl above false teeth? If he were
still alive, Elvis Presley would have turned 70 on Saturday. But old age and
the unfortunate problem of being deceased haven't slowed down the King.
"There's no age to him," said Jerry Engelby, one of 800 or so fans gathered
on Graceland's front lawn for a cake cutting and "Happy Birthday"
sing-along. "He's just Elvis."

For the faithful, with "Good Rockin' Tonight" blasting from a pair of
speakers, Elvis was as hot (or as cool) as ever.

That he was born in 1935 and died in 1977 did little to tarnish the fans'
memories of a rock 'n' roll rebel or bespangled superstar.

"In the movies we're watching, he's still just Elvis. The songs we're
hearing, he's still just Elvis," said Engelby, 62, of Jefferson City, Mo.,
who wears pink and black to Graceland because Presley favored those colors
early in his career.

That career, which began in 1954, is still strong, too, with Presley's run
as a star lasting longer after death than in life. And now, at 70, Elvis may
be on the cusp of a whole new phase in his career.

Elvis Presley Enterprises, the business arm of the estate, brought in $45
million last year, making Elvis one of the top earning dead entertainers in
the world.

Since his death, the estate, including the rights to his name and image,
have been solely owned by his only heir, daughter Lisa Marie Presley.

But now, Robert F.X. Sillerman, the founder of music and sports promoter SFX
Entertainment, is in the process of buying 85 percent of the estate's
assets. He plans to take the business public and look for new markets for
Elvis ventures �\ perhaps shops, museums or other attractions elsewhere in
the United States or abroad.

Lisa Marie Presley will keep title to Graceland itself and the house will
generally remain unchanged.

While Graceland draws 600,000 visitors a year, thousands of them from other
countries, the estate has focused most of its business in the United States.

"The demand for Elvis is already in place and strong in all kinds of places
all over the world: Australia, Japan, Asia, Europe," said Jack Soden,
Graceland's top executive. "This gives us more resources to do more things,
bigger things and to do them sooner."

Many in the birthday crowd at Graceland were from abroad, including several
hundred in a tour group from Great Britain.

Ester Blajer, 59, of Buenos Aires, Argentina, said she believes Presley
would have turned more to gospel music had he not died young. As a teenager,
Blajer wrote to a celebrity magazine's pen pal page and began corresponding
with other Elvis fans around the world.

"One pen pal, we have been writing for 42 years," Blajer said. "I just spent
Christmas and New Year with her in Madison, Wisconsin."

After singing "Happy Birthday," the fans packed in around an outdoor stage
to cheer the cutting of a white and yellow birthday cake with Presley's
image outlined in icing. Most also paid visits to Presley's grave in a small
garden beside Graceland, many leaving flowers, teddy bears or other small
tributes.

A birthday dance, featuring a band playing Elvis music, was scheduled
Saturday night at a hotel near Graceland and The Official Elvis Presley Fan
Club of Great Britain planned a brunch and disco party on Sunday.

Word that new owners are taking over Graceland's business affairs and will
control how Presley is marketed has some fans apprehensive.

They want Elvis presented to the world the way they still remember him.

"That's good if it's done in a positive way, the way that Elvis would have
wanted it," said fan Engelby. "You have to always think of what would Elvis
want. He would want us to love each other, bond together as a family and be
kind and giving. We're Elvis family, not just fans."


2005/01/09  Associated Press By: Woody Baird  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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What if his beat went on?  As Elvis celebrates 70, how might his career have continued?

The king of rock and roll moved easily from "Hound Dog" to "How Great Thou
Art," and, had he been resuscitated in 1977, a newly health-conscious Elvis
likely would have moved closer to his gospel roots. That's the one major
consensus among a sampling of musicians and friends of Elvis.

What if Elvis had lived? He would have been 70 today. We asked people from
Memphis Mafia members to superstar singers to the entertainment magnate who
recently bought the bulk of Elvis's estate what a septuagenarian King would
be doing.

Elvis's brush with death would have steered him to clean living, said Robert
F. X. Sillerman, head of CKX, the New York company that last month acquired
an 85 percent interest in Elvis Presley Enterprises. "Knowing his interest
in the martial arts, I don't think there's any question that he would have
turned to a health regimen. I think he would have become the poster boy for
fitness," says Sillerman.

He would need the energy, says Sillerman, envisioning Elvis as a "heritage
artist," like Mick Jagger, Simon and Garfunkel and the Eagles, who could
still draw huge crowds for occasional performances. "If he were still
interested in performing he would be the only one around the country who
could consistently sell out stadiums."

Sillerman sees Elvis's love of gospel music -- the music that won his only
Grammy awards -- as likely "accentuated by his journey into a healthy life .
. . But I don't think that would mean that he wouldn't continue to perform
traditional rock and roll."

In fact, Elvis would have been a "lightning rod" for music creators and
producers, helping keep rock alive for the fans, young and old, who still
leave standing room only for major rock acts. Sillerman said Simon and
Garfunkel, who drew more than a half million fans to a concert in Rome last
year, help prove there is a huge audience of fans, young and old, with "a
desire to immerse themselves in this kind of music."

Whatever Elvis sang, it would have been "melodic and powerful music that
would not have been influenced by rap and hip hop," Sillerman suggests.

Soul superstar Isaac Hayes, who shared the top of the charts with Elvis in
the 70s, says he didn't get to know Elvis, but, like Sillerman, he doesn't
see Elvis emulating the hip hop music styles of the 21st Century. "How many
rock and rollers do you see doing rap or hip hop? Do you see Jerry Lee Lewis
doing it? Willie Nelson? Elvis was a good ol' boy, a Southern dude. I don't
see him doing hip hop. He was influenced by black music, but black music of
a different kind."

Hayes also sees Elvis returning to the movies and "getting more serious in
his acting."

Petula Clark, the British singer who shared the record charts with Elvis in
the mid-60s, also sees Elvis as a "serious actor. He was never given the
opportunity to star in a serious movie. I think he would probably have been
a very good actor, like Sinatra if you like. He was very charismatic on the
screen. In a way I liked him better on the screen because you could get
closer to him."

Clark says the British invasion, including herself and the Beatles, owed a
major debt to Elvis and the rock revolution he helped create. Clark says she
and the Beatles had listened to Elvis in the beginning and "assimilated" his
music the way Elvis had assimilated gospel, the blues and rhythm and blues
into rock and roll. "The Beatles sort of digested all of this American music
which we had been hearing for all of these years and regurgitated it so that
it sounded different. It came out with a more Liverpool accent. The Beatles
put some real lyrics to it and some real music, and George Martin produced
these records as if they were little masterpieces. The Beatles opened up the
gates for the rest of us to get through."

Still, Clark says no one "shoved Elvis off his throne. He was the King
everywhere, and he would have remained the King."

Clark says she appeared in a touring production of "Sunset Boulevard" five
years ago. During its Memphis run, she visited Beale Street every night and
was persuaded to sing. "I got up and sang 'Hound Dog,' and I had never sung
'Hound Dog' in my life. It was incredible. It was just incredible. I felt
like Elvis was right there with me."

Another musician, former Box Tops drummer Thomas Boggs, who felt the fame of
a hit song ("The Letter" in 1967) says Elvis's downfall was partly due to
isolation. "They didn't know what to do with a star like that." Boggs, who
later founded the restaurant chain Huey's, says Elvis "would still be the
King," but he would have become more involved in gospel music and would have
ventured into the business world, including a restaurant chain.

Knox Phillips, son of Elvis's first record producer, Sam Phillips, agrees
that gospel music would have been Elvis's true calling late in life. "He
would have put his heart and soul into gospel. It would have made him much
happier. I think he would have influenced a lot of people, and he would have
been out of the rat race of trying to compete with the latest rap or hip hop
artists."

Former University of Memphis communications professor John Bakke, who staged
the first scholarly conference on Elvis in 1979, sees Elvis so immersed in
gospel music that he "would probably have a cable TV show, probably
broadcasting from Mud Island. I think he would be heir apparent to Jerry
Falwell's old-time gospel hour, and he would have a tremendous audience. I
don't see him as a preacher, but he had a deep reverence for religious
tradition, especially in song."

Bakke says Elvis likely would have given up on the movies. "I just don't
think that's where his heart was." Instead, he might have gotten into the
business world, likely buying an interest in the Memphis Grizzlies.

Two of Elvis's closest friends, Memphis Mafia member Jerry Schilling and
disk jockey George Klein, also see Elvis as a businessman late in life. Both
say Elvis wanted to form his own production company, producing films and
record acts.

Both say Elvis would have continued his singing career, finally touring
Europe, which his manager, Col. Tom Parker, never allowed him to do. And he
would have atoned for his formulaic movie career by starring in and possibly
producing his own films. If not heavy drama, Elvis might have been in an
action series like Dean Martin in the Matt Helm detective series, says
Schilling.

Both say Elvis would have kept Graceland as long as he lived, but Klein says
he might have turned it into a museum by now and sought more privacy by
moving east "out past Collierville."

From there, he would have overseen a business empire that would have
included at least one Elvis Presley Casino in Tunica and probably others in
Las Vegas and Atlantic City, says Klein.

And, no, there would be no rap or hip hop music in his repertoire. "I
guarantee you that wouldn't have happened," says Schilling. "He wasn't into
hard rock either.

2005/01/09  By Michael Lollar  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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Tros Muziekcafé

Tros Radio (92.6 FM) will broadcast an interview with Robin & Erik. It's a music-program with livebands
and they asked both EPGold members to join this program 'cause they want to know more about Elvis
and his influence on popstars today. . They're also interested in the Elvis Birthdayparty on Jan, 9th, and 
that' s a nice way to promote this event..This radio Program is aired tomorrow between 16:00 - 18:00.
So..Stay Tuned.

2005/07/ Robin & Erik / EPGold.com  

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Lisa Marie Presley Second Album Release.

Lisa Marie Presley Second Album is ready with recording  and planned for
release in April 2005

2005/01/06  Andylon Lensen  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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An Exclusive Ep. Gold  Interview With Larry Geller.

Especially for the Ep.Gold. readers there will be soon an exclusive
interview with Larry Geller for the readers, conducted by Andylon Lensen.

Please write your questions on the Ep.Gold.messageboard.

2005/01/06/  Andylon Lensen  /  Ep.Gold.Com

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Special Birthday Programming on Elvis Radio (Sirius)
GET "ALL SHOOK UP" ON ELVIS' 70TH BIRTHDAY, JANUARY 8 EXCLUSIVELY ON SIRIUS
SATELLITE RADIO

The world's only Elvis Radio channel celebrates the King of Rock n' Roll

NEW YORK and MEMPHIS (Jan. 5, 2004) - Elvis Radio, the world's first and
only full-time, commercial-free, all-Elvis Presley music channel, celebrates
the 70th anniversary of the birth date of the "King of Rock n' Roll" on
Saturday, January 8, with special broadcasts, host and guests. Elvis Radio,
created in conjunction with Elvis Presley Enterprises, is heard exclusively
on SIRIUS Satellite Radio, channel 13.

Gordon Stoker and Ray Walker of The Jordanaires, Elvis' backup group, will
visit the Elvis Radio studio at Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee at 10 am CT
to talk about singing with Elvis.

At 11 am CT, SIRIUS on-air host Mojo Nixon - who can usually be heard as
the afternoon on-air host of commercial-free SIRIUS music channel 36, Outlaw
Country, and who penned and recorded the hit song "Elvis Is Everywhere" in
1987 - will host Elvis Radio from the Consumer Electronics Show in Las
Vegas, Nevada. Nixon (a huge Elvis Presley fan himself) will be speaking to
the following scheduled guests, who knew Elvis from his many Las Vegas
stays:

Dick Grob, head of security for Elvis in Las Vegas; Ed Bonja, photographer
employed by Elvis and Col. Tom Parker starting in 1964; Cynthia Pepper,
Elvis' friend and co-star in the film Kissin' Cousins; and Cathy Spehar,
casino entertainment director when Elvis played Vegas.

Elvis Radio on-air host George Klein, a Memphis fixture who knows Elvis
from his Sun Studio days and who was selected by Priscilla Presley to accept
Elvis' induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, will re-broadcast many
of his interviews from the past year with celebrities and others who knew
and/or worked closely with Elvis, throughout the day.

Surprise guests invited by Elvis Presley Enterprises may also visit Elvis
Radio on January 8.

For more information about SIRIUS and Elvis Radio, visit www.sirius.com.

2005/01/06  EPE  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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19 or 999 for Elvis in UK.
More than a quarter of a century after his death Elvis Presley is well on
his way to reach the top of the British charts, the BBC reported on
wednesday. In Great Britain the newly released "Jailhouse Rock" outclasses
the version Steve Brockstein did of "Against all Odds". 27 years after his
passing this could well mean that Elvis could become number 1 in the British
hitparade on sunday.

If he does, it will be the 19th British number one for the American rock'n
roller. The last time was in June 2002, with the remix of the lesser known
song "A little less Conversation". "Jailhouse Rock" may also become the
999th number one in the history of the British charts, possibly even number
thousand.

2005/01/06  BBC  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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Dutch  RTL Boulevard today.

Dutch Elvis fans, watch the popular show RTL Boulevard today RTL4 - 18:25 hrs.

For those who missed this program I've made a videoclip for you.
RTL4
Allthough I like Eric Corton, I don't like the way he talks about Elvis' movie years.

There will be attention to the new release singles box and Elvis birthday.

2005/01/05  E-Mail  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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Apr.16 Uncasville, CT, USA Mohegan Sun Casino
Apr.26 Brussels, Belgium Forest National
Apr.27 Rotterdam, Holland AHOY
Apr.29 Birmingham, England National Exhibition Center
Apr.30 Sheffield, England Sheffield Arena
May 1 Newcastle, England Newcastle Arena
May 2 Glasgow, Scotland SECC
May 5 London, England Hammersmith Apollo
May 6 London, England Hammersmith Apollo
May 8 Manchester, England Manchester Arena

2005/01/05  E-Mail  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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Elvis suits on display behind glass.



By demand of hundreds of fans, the Graceland staff decided to put the
jumpsuits in the racquet ball building behind glass. That way, the suits get
extra protection. Unfortunately, several suits had to make way for the
display cases.

At this moment, these are the 8 suits that are on display (behind glass):
American Eagle, Black Matador, Red Lion, Sunlight, White with blue swirls
(1974-1975), Indian Feather, Mad Tiger, Blue with gold (1976). The Sundial
suit (1977), of which Graceland has two versions, is in the vault again.
Special thanks to Elvisnews.com and Elvis Presley Tribune

2005/01/05  http://www.elvismatters.be   /  Ep..Gold.Com.

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Gospel Concert in Belgian To Help Victims In Asia.

The United Elvis Presley Society of Belgium, will hold a massive collection
during their Gospel Concerts  in  Belgium.

For More Info Click Here : http://users.skynet.be/ueps/nl/n-index.html

2005/01/05  The United Elvis Presley Society   /   Ep.Gold.Com.

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"Elvis-The Concert" Plays Mohegan Sun in USA.

Elvis-The Concert will play the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, CT on
April 16, 2005 as a "warm up" for the April/May 2005 tour of Europe. Click
here to go the tour schedule page for further information and ticket links :
http://www.elvis.com/concert/schedule

2005/01/04  EPE  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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"Good Rockin' Tonight" Officially Goes Gold.

Below is a news release from the RIAA regarding a new gold single
certification for Elvis - "Good Rockin' Tonight," the second of Elvis's Sun
Records singles to be so honored. (His first Sun single "That's All Right"
was the first of his Sun recordings to get gold certification and the award
was presented on July 5, 2004, the fiftieth anniversary of the recording
session.) The gold award for "Good Rockin' Tonight" will be presented to the
Presley Estate at the Elvis Presley Day proclamation ceremony at Graceland
on January 8. Additionally, SonyBMG/RCA Records will present a special
multi-record commemorative award to be detailed soon in a separate article.
Click here to go to the calendar of events for The Elvis Presley Birthday
Celebration 2005.

Elvis Reaches Another Milestone

WASHINGTON, January 7, 2005 - With the Gold certification of "Good Rockin'
Tonight" the sophomore single released by the incomparable Elvis Presley,
the musical icon added another achievement to his legendary career after
surpassing 50 million in U.S. single sales according to the Recording
Industry Association of America (RIAA).

Originally released on Sam Phillips' Sun Records in September 1954, sales
documentation was recently uncovered that allowed SonyBMG, the parent
company of the Elvis Presley catalog, to request a certification audit.

Once completed, the Gold certification, representing 500,000 in domestic
sales, was awarded cementing Presley's grip as the artist with more
certified singles than anyone in music history. Sir Elton John ranks a
distant second, having sold more than 21 million singles over his
four-decade career.

In all, Presley has earned 53 Gold singles, 27 of which have been certified
Platinum with seven being certified multi-Platinum. His best selling single
remains "Hound Dog / Don't Be Cruel."

In August 2002, the RIAA announced that Presley's album sales had finally
passed the previously elusive 100 million sales mark and his overall U.S.
album sales total currently stands at more than 116 million, maintaining his
place as the best selling solo artist in history.

In addition to being the standard bearer for certified singles, Presley has
received more Gold and Platinum records than any other artist with 97 Gold
records, 55 of which have been certified Platinum, and 25 have gone on to
multi-Platinum status. His highest certified album is "Elvis' Christmas
Album" which has been certified for the sale of more than nine million
copies.

The firm of Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman audit all certification requests for
the RIAA's Gold and Platinum award program.

About the RIAA
The Recording Industry Association of America is the trade group that
represents the U.S. recording industry. Its mission is to foster a business
and legal climate that supports and promotes our members' creative and
financial vitality. Its members are the record companies that comprise the
most vibrant national music industry in the world. RIAA® members create,
manufacture and/or distribute approximately 90% of all legitimate sound
recordings produced and sold in the United States.

In support of this mission, the RIAA works to protect intellectual property
rights worldwide and the First Amendment rights of artists; conduct consumer
industry and technical research; and monitor and review - - state and
federal laws, regulations and policies. The RIAA® also certifies Gold®,
Platinum®, Multi-PlatinumT, and Diamond sales awards as well as Los Premios
De Oro y PlatinoT, an award celebrating Latin music sales and its new
Digital Sales award.

2005/01/04  EPE  /  Ep.Gold.Com

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Love, Elvis.


Here's a BMG promotional flyer for the '' Love, Elvis '' CD scheduled for
January 25, 2005. BMG hopes this product will appeal to both the core fan
base and the casual Elvis fan. BMG is also re-launching on January 11, 2005
the first three original albums with bonus tracks, with new pricing and
improved sound.

2005/01/04   Barry McClean   /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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Celebrity Clothier Manuel Helps Elvis, Dylan Sparkle.

By Pat Harris.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Reuters) - The Mexican-born fashion designer who created
glittering jackets for such stars as Elvis Presley and Dolly Parton thinks
that today's celebrities don't measure up.

The man whose rhinestone fetish puts the sparkle in the stage presence of
many stars is silver-haired Manuel Cuevas, 65, who reserves his harshest
criticism for men's lack of fashion sense.

"You get young men who don't have the culture or the brains to understand
culture with their plastic hats and bad-looking jeans. They actually look
dirty," said the designer, who is based in Nashville and is known by his
first name.

Manuel made his name designing glittering outfits for dozens of movie and
music stars including Parton, Johnny Cash and Bob Dylan, who once wore a
Manuel suit while performing for the pope.

He outfitted Elvis Presley with his first spangled outfit and put the skulls
and roses on the Grateful Dead's duds and the tongue on outfits worn by the
Rolling Stones.

DESIGNING WITH 'NUDIE'

Manuel, who is the subject of a current exhibition at a museum in Nashville,
first picked up a sewing needle at age 7. After earning a college degree
with a major in psychology he emigrated to Los Angeles from his native
Coalcoman, along Mexico's central Pacific coast.

He got his start with famed Hollywood designer "Nudie" Cohn, turning out
conventional attire for such actors as Robert Mitchum, Robert Taylor, Robert
Redford, Marlon Brando, Steve McQueen and Frank Sinatra -- the crooner once
gave Manuel a $1,000 tip.

He also worked with Edith Head, a top clothing designer to the Hollywood
movie studios, helping outfit James Dean for the movie "Giant," Paul Newman
for "Cool Hand Luke" and John Travolta for "Urban Cowboy."

"But I wanted to do more than conventional designs," he said. "As a kid, I
was always the white bean in the black bean soup."

Thus began his foray into sequins and spangles
"Everything I create is for a unique personality," he said of his intensely
detailed, hand-embroidered outfits that sell for as much as $25,000. One he
created for Johnny Cash recently sold at auction for $67,000.
Asked how many rhinestones he uses in a typical outfit, Manuel said: "About
ten thousand in the jacket alone. But it's worth it."

Cash thanked Manuel for his work with the gift of a guitar inscribed with
the words "Keep on Pickin'."

"That goes back to 1957 or so when his song 'I Walk the Line' was a big
hit," Manuel said in a recent interview prior to the opening of the
exhibition of his work at the Frist Art Center.

"I designed for (Cash's wife) June Carter Cash, too, something I really
enjoyed. I like to make women pretty.

"I've never understood why they choose white for bridal gowns. They should
be like beautiful flowerpots with lots of color. I have designed many gowns
for women that brought out their distinctive beauty."

Couture for men is on a downswing, he said.

"Men don't dress well. They're too conservative. They should let the
designer do the designing," said Manuel, who moved his business to Nashville
in 1989.

The exhibition, "Manuel: Star-Spangled Couture" continues through May 22.
Manuel needed a decade to create the exhibit's centerpiece: 50 dazzling red,
white and blue jackets honoring each U.S. state.

Tennessee's jacket features a sewn Grand Ole Opry backdrop, while Alabama's
is adorned with a U.S. Space Camp badge and Alaska's garment has reindeer
and native art.

A side gallery features suits worn by Mike Mills of the rock band REM, Joe
Perry of Aerosmith, Dwight Yoakum (bearing his trademark slashed knees) and
Linda Ronstadt.

2004/01/04  http://www.reuters.com  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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Band's Version Of One-time Presley Tune Hits Sour Note.

As if the incoming Legislature didn't have enough problems, a high school
band's rendition of a tune that was an Elvis Presley hit decades ago drew a
complaint from a newly elected member of the Senate. The Richland Center
High School band played "An American Trilogy" at the Senate's inaugural
ceremony at the Capitol Monday - the first day of a session expected to be
dominated by battles over budget-cutting, a tax-freeze amendment and a
myriad of other issues.

Sen. Spencer Coggs, who is black, said he was shocked, as were his family
and other guests, to hear the strains of the Southern anthem "Dixie" played
in the Senate chamber as part of the trilogy, along with "The Battle Hymn of
the Republic" and "All My Trials." Coggs, a Democrat from Milwaukee,
complained in a letter to Senate Majority Leader Dale Schultz, R-Richland
Center.

"Whether the slight was intentional or not, the selection was not
appropriate," he wrote, noting that "Dixie" is often associated with
slavery. "While now it should be unnecessary to suggest, in the future a
list of songs should be submitted prior to a performance and the list should
be reviewed for its appropriateness," he said. "It is unfortunate that this
special day was marred by such an unnecessary event."

Schultz had invited the band and choir to play at the ceremony. He said the
complaint caught him by surprise. "A simple apology is what's needed,"
Schultz said, "and I will certainly be happy to do that." He said he wasn't
aware of every musical selection the band prepared for the event, and the
piece has some historical significance. "But I want everyone to feel
included. If Sen. Coggs felt offended, I would want to extend my hand in
apology."

2005/01/04  Associated Press /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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Autobiography “Hawaiian Fantasy”

This Fantastic Dance Group will perform on the Elvis meeting too

 

·        Polynesian dancing-group with dances of the islands Hawaii, Tahiti, Marquises 
en New Zealand (Maori).

·        Founded on 16 October 1981.
The group at that time exist of 1 male dancer en 2 female dancers. Dancer 
Junius, also the leader of the group, his sister Jennifer and a friend Jacqueline. 
They perform on family parties, Indonesian Evenings and Pasar Malams 
(Indonesian Market Event).

After 1985 the group becomes bigger and till 1996 they perform shows with 8 dancers.

·        In March 1993 Junius started another group but now with young girls (keiki’s) in the age 
of 7-10 years old. A part of them still dance in the group.

·        The group has entered different contests and won several awards:

1985: “Miss Hawaii”-election:1^st. Prize: Jennifer de Sadeleer
1989: “Tahiti Fête” with the solo’s 1^st., 2^nd., 3^rd. Award in different category
1^st Prize: Mona Smit , 2^nd. Prize: Junius de Sadeleer & Claudia Jansen
3^rd Prize: Jennifer de Sadeleer with the groups , 3^rd. Prize: groups-otea
1990: “Tahiti Fête”: with the solo’s, 1^st Prize: Miss Tamuree: Mona Smit
1^st Prize: Mister Tamuree: Junius
1994: “Miss Hawaii”-election: 1^st Prize: Claudia Jansen, 2^nd Prize: Mona Smit & Joyce Vernes
1994: International World Champions Hula dances: E hoi mai ika piko Hula Festival in Hawaii
1^st Prize and Overall Prize male:Junius de Sadeleer, 3 Awards for: modern dance, authentic
dance and language (olly).
1997:International World Champions Hula dances:E hoi mai ika piko Hula Festival in Hawaii
Together with Mai’ana , 1^st Prize mixed group
 The group is now growing to 40/50 dancers with also boys and male/female keiki’s. Performances
in the Netherlands as abroad. For TV: Ron’s Honeymoon quiz and for the German TV.

Junius and a few female dancers also performed in Hawaii.

The group has organized 3 times a Luau (Hawaiian Dinner Show).

The life band now is growing and practising hard.

Junius, the leader of the group is also the choreographer of the dances, the costume designer and the creator of it.

 On 1 april 2002 Junius got the “Hana Hou Award” from the Society of Hawaiian Music and Culture of the Netherlands.

Junius was twice a jurymember of the European Hula Festival in Zeulenroda (2003/2004)

2005/01/04/ Hawaiian Fantasy / EPGold.com

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Hour Elvis Radio Show on This Week in New York City.

For those of you living in or around the New York City, there will be an
excellent radio show about Elvis on all this week. It will be on WCBS-FM
101.1 tonight, tomorrow night, Thursday and Friday nights. Each installment
runs from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. It is hosted by "Mr. Music" Norm N. Nite, a DJ
who truly reveres Elvis. According to the promo, the 8 hour how will feature
more than 100 of his greatest hits.

When I was a kid in the mid-80s, Nite hosted a similar show (all in one
day). It was great - I heard things that I had never heard before (back when
I only knew some of his greatest hits). I amsure he'll play lots of the lost
hits, maybe even an FTD cut or too. I know I'll be tuning in.

In fact, CBS-FM is playing Elvis all week, so it should be a great week.
Finally, the station is sidestepping its recent Beatles and pre-64 bias.

2005/01/03  Mike C  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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Elvis MP3 CDs.


In Russia four MP3 CDs were released by RMG Records last October.
These CDs are available through an on-line store and all copyrights are paid
in accordance with Russian laws.
Volume 1 contains 18 albums (213 songs), volume 2 contains 23 albums (217
songs), volume 3 contains 16 albums (162 songs) and volume 4 contains 17
albums (170 songs). All MP3's should be 192 Kb/s 44 Kh, Stereo.

2005/01/03  http://www.mp3seller.com  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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Jamie Aaron Kelley

It's Only 6 Days Before The Elvis Birthday Party!!!
To Make You A Little Curious..I've  Put A Video-clip Of Jamie On EPGold

Maybeline

2005/01/03/ Jamie Aaron Kelley / Robin Klarenbeek / EPGold.com

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Elvis Museum On Elvis Birthday Party
It's now confirmed that there will be an Elvis Museum As Well
You can see the following items;

Signed 1959 Elvis Guitar, 20 Gold And Platinum Awards, Elvis 1957 Shirt,
Elvis Gold Lion Head, TCB ID Bracelet, Vegas Memorabilia and much..much more!

2005/01/03/ Robin Klarenbeek / EPGold.com

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New Picture Of The Week

Picture Of The Week 45

2005/01/03/ Robin Klarenbeek / EPGold.com

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Spanish Eyes (Home Recording With Sherill Nielsen)

2005/01/03/ Robin Klarenbeek / EPGold.com

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Can't Help Falling In Love (Opening Night, 1975)

2005/01/03/ Robin Klarenbeek / EPGold.com

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Swiss Elvis Team Quits.

The Swiss Elvis Presley fan club "The Swiss Elvis Team" quits.
The reason is that it became too big for the current fan club president to
run it without additional support from other members. The fan club site,
with the message board, will remain on-line for a while.

2005/01/02  http://www.swisselvisteam.com  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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Kingsmill Insults The Memory of Elvis.


Photo:  Kingsmill's loaf shaped as Elvis' head

The UK's Elvisly Yours website is doing a petition to stop "Kingsmill insult
of the King". From the site:

Kingsmill is the leading brand of bread in the UK. They started a TV
promotion using "The King" and an American Elvis tribute artist in their TV
commercial campaign costing £7 million. It is a just a silly spoof about a
50's Elvis , the King, their brand name and how Kingsmill (the King of
breads) is now baked "By Appointment to the King".

The campaign was harmless and was a bit of fun. Sadly their campaign will
now turn decidedly sick as they are now in the process of baking loaves of
bread in the shape of Elvis' head and if you find "Elvis' head" in your
packet. wow you can win a prize. There will be thousands of loaves of bread
in the UK depicting the head of Elvis Presley. Not only can you but a loaf
of bread in the shape of Elvis' head you are even encouraged by the
marketing department of Allied Bakeries to "toast" the King and why not bite
off Elvis' nose, chin or swallow the whole head whole? How many loaves will
have Elvis' face missing a nose or lips? Will the bread become squashed
looking like something out of a horror movie? I cannot think of any
advertising campaign as sick as this atrocity and promoted by none other
than Associated British Food's no.1 brand of bread in the UK, Kingsmill.
Perhaps "Sickmill" is a more appropriate name. Does their Chief Executive
Officer know he is going to insult millions of Elvis fans, Elvis family and
his memory?

You can support the petition at  :  http://www.elvisly-yours.com/

2005/01/02  http://www.elvisly-yours.com  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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RENE SHUMAN And Angel-Eye 

The first time I'd heard about Rene Shuman was back in 1985. Rene did an almost perfect
Elvis imitation in a Dutch TV Program called "The Soundmix Show". In the grand final he 
ended at 2nd place. Even now I can't remember who won the final , but I was very impressed 
about Rene's performance. Shortly after the Sound Mix Show, he recorded a song called 
"But Where My Love". This beautiful song had all the elements to become a hit and it made 
it's entrance in the Top 10. Since then, he recorded several records with as an absolute highlight 
the song "On Top Of The World", which was written by Phil Everly, Together they sing a duet 
on this record. In the early 90's I was involved with several Elvis meetings organized by the Dutch 
fanclub "It's Elvis Time". It's there where I met Rene several times and got a change to see him perform
live on stage. In 1997, he performed on the 20th Anniversary party in Memphis, Tennessee, and was 
one of the big attractions over there. In his career he recorded songs with The Jordaniares, cut some 
demo's in Nashville, Tennessee, and in 2003 he recorded the Elvis song "Don't Be Cruel" together with
the talented Angel-Eye. Another highlight took place in 2004 where Rene and Angel-Eye did an excellent
performance with the TCB band In Paradiso, Amsterdam, last year.
And now, only one week before the Elvis Birthday party In Beverwijk, I'm looking forward to see Rene and 
Angel-Eye do their thing live on stage. You still have the change to be there as well.

Just call the following phone-numbers; Voorverkoop : 0251-270653 or 0251-243703

Or you can buy them at the International Elvis Shop in Beverwijk.
                     
I've put 2 clips of their performances on EPGold so you can see it yourself.

Amstel Live

Paradiso (With TCB Band)

2005/01/01 Rene Shuman & Angel-Eye / Robin Klarenbeek / EPGold.com

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