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ITV will broadcast a TV special.
Priscilla Presley will be in London from May 18th-20th to promote her book
Elvis By The Presleys
During Priscilla's visit, ITV will broadcast a TV special of the same name
which will include vintage, never-seen-before performance footage and Presley
family
home videos.
Three major television interviews are confirmed - Friday Night With Jonathan
Ross on BBC1, Richard and Judy on Channel 4 and This Morning on ITV.
2005/04/30 E-Mail - Ep.Gold.Com.
TV GUIDE's Four Elvis Covers - On Newsstands May 5th
Tying in with "Elvis Week on CBS" programming in May, the new edtion
of TV
GUIDE on newstands May 5th has four different Elvis covers.
To Order:
http://shop.tvguide.com/webapp/tvstore?process=prodDisplay&action=&pid=69729350
2005/04/30 Tvguide.com / Ep.Gold.Com.
Elvis A Little Less Conversation at No 2 on the independent CD:UK
chart.
The latest and last single from the re-issue UKNo 1 singles "A Little Less
Conversation" finishes at No 2 on the independent CD:UK chart.
The official chart announce it this Sunday.
The Top 5:
01 - (Is This The Way To) Amarillo - Tony Christie Ft. Peter Kay
02 - A Little Less Conversation - Elvis Presley
03 - Signs - Snoop Dogg Ft. Justin Timberlake
04 - I Like The Way - Bodyrockers
05 - Switch - Will Smith
In the Top Ten, singles department, Elvis leads the UK charts, in the 21st
Century also, with thus far, twenty Top Ten singles, inclusing four #1 hits:
Position Song title, Month, year
1 Elvis vs JXL A Little Less Conversation Jun 2002
5 Elvis Presley Rubberneckin' (remix) Oct 2003
3 Elvis Presley That's All Right (re-issue) Jul 2004
1 Elvis Presley Jailhouse Rock (re-issue) Jan 2005
1 Elvis Presley One Night / I Got Stung (re-issue) Jan 2005
2 Elvis Presley A Fool Such As I / I Need Your Love Tonight Jan 2005
1 Elvis Presley It's Now Or Never (re-issue) Feb 2005
2 Elvis Presley Are You Lonesome Tonight? (re-issue) Feb 2005
2 Elvis Presley Wooden Heart (re-issue) Feb 2005
2 Elvis Presley Surrender (Torna Surriento) (re-issue) Feb 2005
3 Elvis Presley (Marie's The Name) His Latest Flame / Little Sister
(re-issue) Mar 2005
3 Elvis Presley Rock A Hula Baby / Can't Help Falling In Love (re-issue) Mar
2005
2 Elvis Presley Good Luck Charm (re-issue) Mar 2005
3 Elvis Presley She's Not You (re-issue) Mar 2005
5 Elvis Presley Return To Sender (re-issue) Apr 2005
2 Elvis Presley (You're The) Devil In Disguise (re-issue) Apr 2005
2 Elvis Presley Crying In The Chapel (re-issue) Apr 2005
4 Elvis Presley The Wonder Of You (re-issue) Apr 2005
2 Elvis Presley Way Down (re-issue) Apr 2005 Notes
3 Elvis Presley A little less conversation (re/issue) May 2005
2005/04/30 2nd to none - Various / Ep.Gold.Com.
Elvis By The Presleys cd ...my impressions.
some info.Im just playing cd2 of this cd release.
highlights:
jailhouse rock runs for 4:57 and includes false starts and 2 more or less
complete takes.
Too much monkey business is great....it starts with a lots of studio
laughter and El singing in opera style before he start singing the
song....4:30
Im so lonesome I could cry.......the well known version from Linda thompson
tapes.....awsome version.
Blue christmas......not a big fan of live recordings from 77 but this
version is ok.......2:03
total playing time for bonus disc is 20:36
2005/04/30 by King Elvis / Ep.Gold.Com.
How rare?
Elvis's 'All Shook Up' was the 1000th #1 single on the UK chart. Just liste
on eBay is the All Shook Up limited edition CD boxset - No 1000 with a start
price of...you guessed it...1000 pounds. eBay item #: 7510183311.
2005/04/30 Ebay- www.elvisinfonet.com
/ Ep.Gold.Com.
Elvis liquor decanters and more...
For $500, in boxes & in excellent cond., many more Elvis collectibles
available." When asked how many Elvis things she has, Marie Wellman sighs
and says, "Oh, I don't know - too many.
" After 35 years of piecing together Elvis' life one ticket stub, one charm
bracelet and one decorative plate at a time, Wellman, 52, and her husband
are selling their house in Tarpon Springs and moving into a smaller one. She
was 16 or 17 the first time she saw Elvis in concert.
"Any time he was anywhere near here, we'd go," she said. In the mid
'70s she
took her first husband with her to a concert, where, she devilishly admits,
she left him in the crowd so she could sneak backstage. She was there just
long enough to see Elvis and grab his hand before his entourage whisked him
away.
She went to Graceland in August 1977 after Elvis' death. She remembers how
her boss thought she was nuts when she called to say she wouldn't be in for
a few days. But she had to be there, had to witness the spectacle.
Had to find a way to reconcile the loss. Had to say goodbye. Now comes
change in Wellman's life. So, out go the trinkets, baseball cards, liquor
decanters and limited-edition lithographs.
But she's keeping her record collection and her newspaper clippings.
The memories may need to be dusted off from time to time, but they will
never die.
2005/04/30 St, Petersburg Times / Ep.Gold.Com.
Ten Network secures Australian rights to mini-series, Elvis The Early
Years.
Australia's commercial TV network, Channel 10, has bought the rights to
telecast the upcoming mini-series, Elvis (The Early Years).
2005/04/30 The Sydney Morning Herald - www.elvisinfonet.com
/ Ep.Gold.Com.
The Elvis International Shop" Netherlands Open This Weekend.
The Elvis International Shop" Netherlands Open This Weekend on Friday
-
Saturday April 30th(Dutch Queens Birthday Celebration) and Sunday.
OPEN Friday (18:00-21:00) and Saturday And Sunday from 1300. PM - 1800 PM.
The Elvis International Shop" Netherlands.
Sionstraat 12
1947 J.T. Beverwijk
The Netherlands.
Photo: Photo above..Ernst Jorgensen visits The Elvis International Shop,
December, 2003)
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.
2005/04/29 The Elvis International Shop" Netherlands /
Ep.Gold.Com.
Friday's show Lisa Marie Presley on "Larry King Live" Changed to
April 29.
One of Michael Jackson's ex-wives spoke in court. Now Lisa Marie Presley
speaks to Larry.
Airs: 9-10 p.m. ET Nightly.
2005/04/29 www.cnn.com / Ep.Gold.Com.
Belgian press on Elvis The Concert.
We can't say that the Belgian media was raving wild about the 4th Elvis The
Concert show in Belgium, this past week. However, in both articles (only 2
were written) the respect for Elvis The Singer is never far away.
Gunther Van Assche wrote in "De Morgen" the following quote: "Musicwise,
this show was not to be criticized. The opposite would not only be
disrespectful, but mainly stupid. One can't tamper with rock 'n' roll's
greatest legend.
" Another news paper, "Het Nieuwsblad" wrote: "The music was
more than OK.
We don't even have to write that Elvis is an outstanding, one of a kind
singer."
2005/04/29 www.elvismatters.be
/ Ep.Gold.Com.
Priscilla Presley Book Signing US And UK
5/13/05 (Friday) 1-2pm at Barnes & Noble - Rockefeller Center. New York, NY.
5/18/05 (Wednesday) 1-2pm at Waterstone's, 311 Oxford Street, London W1C
2HP. (Nearest tube: Bond Street)
Priscilla Presley, Former Wife of Elvis, to Visit UK in May to Promote New
Book Elvis By The Presleys
LONDON, April 29 - Priscilla Presley will be in London from May 18th-20th to
promote her book Elvis By The Presleys.
The book is taken from hundreds of hours of intimate interviews with
Priscilla, Lisa Marie and other family members in which they speak with
unguarded candour about their lives with Elvis. The book includes previously
unseen personal photos, memorabilia and handwritten notes.
Priscilla will be making a rare public appearance at Waterstones, 311 Oxford
Street from 1-2pm on Wednesday 18th May to sign copies of the book. Three
major television interviews are confirmed - Friday Night With Jonathan Ross
on BBC1, Richard and Judy on Channel 4 and This Morning on ITV. She will
also be giving selected radio and print interviews.
Elvis by the Presleys will be published by Century on May 5th, priced
GBP20.00. During Priscilla's visit, ITV will broadcast a TV special of the
same name which will include vintage, never-seen-before performance footage
and Presley family home videos. Also in May Sony BMG are releasing a two CD
soundtrack collection and DVD.
2005/04/29 E-Mail / Ep.Gold.Com.
U.S. Billboard Elvis Chart listings for the week of: May 7, 2005.
(sg - sales gainer, gg - greatest sales gainer, ne - new entry, re -
re-entry)
Top Christian
Albums -
Ultimate Gospel remains at #40
Top Country
Albums
- Ultimate Gospel down 7 to #67
Top Pop Catalog Albums - Elvis 30
#1's down 2 to #31
Top Country Catalog Albums - Elvis 30
#1's remains at #3
New entries and Re-entries on the charts include:
none this week
Dropping off the charts include:
none this week
Notes of Interest include:
-Little Change this week!
2005/04/29 www.elvischarts.com
/ Ep.Gold.Com.
Discovery Channel's "Greatest American" - Elvis Among the 100
Nominees.
The Discovery Channel has generated a list of 100 nominees for "Greatest
American." Elvis Presley is among them. All the nominees will be profiled
in
a 4-part weekly primetime series called Greatest American on the Discovery
Channel starting June 5th, hosted by Matt Lauer. Americans nationwide will
then vote for their #1 choice of who they believe has embodied the American
dream and has had the biggest impact on the way we think, work and live.
Presently, the show's staff is making their way across the nation with their
GREATEST AMERICAN Road Tour. The staff aboard their special promotional bus
encourages people to discuss and debate who they believe to be the Greatest
American, and their TV crew is shooting locations that relate to the 100
nominees.
The bus is in Memphis this week, including a stop at Graceland Plaza on
Friday, April 29th from 7:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Do stop by if you happen to be
in town. Their crew is shooting at Graceland and other places in Memphis
that relate to Elvis and locations related to other nominees with Memphis
ties.
GREATEST AMERICAN- the global television phenomenon is airing on Discovery
Channel in June. It asks Americans to vote for the person they think is the
greatest influence on our lives and best embodies who we are as a nation.
What do we do to ensure that Elvis has a shot at the top spot in the voting?
- Nothing now. Just check the Greatest American section of Discovery.com and
News here on Elvis.com from time to time. Discovery will announce the start
date and other details for voting in the weeks ahead. Want to be alerted to
any updates? Sign up for our free e-newsletters service. Be sure to vote
when the time comes and be sure to spread the word among all your fellow
Elvis fans.
2005/04/29 discovery.com / Ep.Gold.Com.
The Master's Voice - Elvis Ringtones Featuring Elvis Himselvis Available
For
The First Time .
For the first time Sony BMG, in cooperation with the EPE and music
publishers, has made several Elvis recordings avabible for cell phone
ringtones. Promotions with major carriers will begin May 6th, but Sony BMG
asked us to let the Elvis fans know that they can be the first to have true
Elvis ringtones - the real deal. To preview, purchase or find out how to
purchase go to www.sonymusicmobile.
2005/04/29 SonyMusic / Ep.Gold.Com.
Five TV Guide covers featuring Elvis.
Affixed to the four (4) unique covers of the May 8, 2005 newsstand issues of
TV Guide is a never-before-released version of "Young and Beautiful",
by
Elvis with the Jordanaires.
The four covers feature the following photos:
Tampa concert, 1955
Publicity still, 1956
Jailhouse Rock, 1957
The Comeback Special, 1958
Plus, a bonus subscriber-only cover (which does not include the mini-disc):
Candid moment, 1956 tour (Elvis relaxing with a cup of Pepsi!) The mini-CDs
feature four different designs. Each is a different color and has a
different Elvis silhouette. Designs are randomly affixed to each of the four
different magazine covers.
This issue coincides with two prime-time specials on CBS: "Elvis by the
Presleys", the 2-hour special that features a collection of newly recorded
interviews with his former wife, Priscilla Beaulieu Presley, and their
daughter, Lisa Marie Presley.
ELVIS, a four-hour miniseries on May 8, will tell Presley's electrifying yet
tumultuous story - from his humble beginnings to his meteoric rise to fame.
Note:
The CD affixed to the cover may be played only on CD players and computers
that have front loading trays. This CD cannot be played on any car stereo or
non-loading tray computer or home stereo. Loading the CD onto a
non-tray-loading device is likely to damage the machine.
2005/04 28 TV Guide / Ep.Gold.Com.
Interview with Priscilla Presley.
Priscilla Presley discusses her relationship with the late Elvis Presley and
her involvement with the new CBS special "Elvis by the Presleys," May
13
CBS, SONY BMG, Crown Publishers and Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. unite in
a multi-tiered effort to celebrate the life and legacy of Elvis Presley with
the television special, a movie event, a commemorative two-CD set and a
lavish book all coming in the month of May.
The following interview with Priscilla took place in Los Angeles in March 2005.
Q: How did this special come about?
PRESLEY: We had an influx of interest from a new generation of fans who are
coming into Graceland and asking a lot of questions about Elvis. Lisa Marie
and I decided to share what little we have about this incredible human so
that the younger generation can learn more about him. It's been difficult,
but the outcome has been very rewarding.
Q: Was the experience of taping the special emotional for you?
PRESLEY: It was emotional for both Lisa Marie and me. We spent many hours
compiling all the data and all the stories that are told by not just Lisa
Marie and me, but by various other members of the family. It was empowering
and emotional to relive that period of time, which we all really cherished.
Q: What will be seen in the special?
PRESLEY: We are sharing a lot of what went on at Graceland which many people
would have loved to have known about but very few got to see. So we are
really opening not only our hearts, but the doors to Graceland to share the
life that we lived together. Every year at Christmastime Lisa Marie and I go
back to Graceland and relive our memories of our lives there.
Q: Your parents talk about their feelings about your relationship with Elvis
which started when you were 14-years-old. How did your parents feel about
you dating Elvis at such a young age?
PRESLEY: Well, 1959 was a different time. My parents were very conservative
and my father was very strict. When I met Elvis, my parents were very
reluctant to allow me to date him. They share their concerns about it in the
special. My mother shares some incredible stories of what her fears were
about my relationship with Elvis.
Q: Is this the first time your parents have spoken publicly about how they
felt?
PRESLEY: They've been asked many times to be on talk shows and there were a
few books that they were asked to participate in and they have turned
everything down. People are interested in what they have to say because
there are so many misconceptions and incorrect stories out there about how
they felt at the time. Now, you get to hear it from them. You get to hear
how frightened they were, not just for me but for their whole family.
Q: Will we get to see what it was like to live with Elvis?
PRESLEY: In this special you will really get a glimpse of how close we were
and how much fun we had behind those gates and everywhere we went. We had an
entourage of people who stayed with us for many years and we truly were a
family. We lived and traveled together and we shared our problems with one
another.
Q: What home video will be seen in the special?
PRESLEY: You will see us playing on the golf cart. Elvis used to take us all
out on the golf cart and give us rides. The funniest clip is when my mother
is on the golf cart trying to hold it together and trying to keep a smile on
her face. But you can see that her eyes are huge and Elvis is laughing and
getting a big kick out of how scared she was. You get to see the little boy
in Elvis. We've all seen Elvis in movies and concerts but in these home
videos you really see the spirit of play he had.
Q: What would Elvis think about how popular he is today?
PRESLEY: I think it would be pretty overwhelming for him to see the love
that is poured out every day from his fans as well the folks who visit
Graceland and the amount of interest people have in him.
Q: Why did you decide to do this special?
PRESLEY: Because a whole new generation is interested in learning more about
Elvis. He gave us so much and he had so much talent. Younger children have
been asking and e-mailing us questions about who he was, why was he so
popular and so important to the history of music.
2005/04/28 E-Mail / Ep.Gold.Com.
Elvis By The Presleys
Dutch Info http://www.elvisbythepresleys.nl/images/logo.gif
Click Here : http://www.elvisbythepresleys.nl
2005.04/28 www.elvisbythepresleys.nl
/ Ep.Gold.Com.
'Elvis- By the Presleys' book-is it money making propaganda?
I had a look at the new 'Elvis - by the Presley's' book last night.
Yes it is a nice 'coffee' table book and a lot of Elvis fans will like it.
But to be honest there aren't many new pictures in it. I would say about
70%-80% pics we have all seen before. The only pictures I hadn't seen were
Priscilla & EP on the beach back in either 1962 or 1963 when her hair is
very short.
The book is padded out with pages of pictures of Elvis's belongings. Eg, his
remote control from 1957, bottles of mineral water he had on tour, his
riding boot with the 'original' mud on it. Which is great but you start to
think is this all EPE can come with?
I do understand that so much has been printed about Elvis - so what is there
left to print? If EPE can't give the fans any new material then why re-hash
what has already been done?
The book is very biased. As many of you know I am a fan of ALL the Presleys.
But I don't understand why Priscilla's parents are quoted throughout the
book. All this does is re-perpetuate the myth on how she met Elvis, how her
parents didn't want her to go, how she was blindly in love with him, etc.
It is very consistent with Priscilla's book 'Elvis and Me.'
Of course a lot of fans question this which isn't helped by Suzanne
Finstead's book 'Child Bride.'
Overall it is a good book for 15- 20 pounds but it is all Priscilla and
her
parents driven - it is outrageous.
I know this hasn't been released in the UK but I am not sure if you guys in
the States already have it.
Note: Two books called Elvis by The Presleys, the one with the white cover
with piano and glasses is the European version.
The picture of Elvis, Priscilla and Lisa Marie is the U.S. Version.
2005/04/28 julieannbabe / Ep.Gold.Com.
FTD Topic Is Updated
FTD
2005/04/28/ Robin Klarenbeek / EPGold.com
"All Shook Up" Award Nominations.
Live Chat Scheduled With Lead Actor; and Cast Performs at Tribeca Film
Festival
Outer Critics Circle Nominations
The nominees for the Outer Critics Circle Awards, honoring New York theatre,
have been announced. Winners of the 55th annual honors will be announced May
9 at a ceremony at Sardi's Restaurant, May 26. The awards, notable for being
the first of the season, are decided upon by a group of writers "covering
New York theatre for out-of town newspapers, national publications and other
media beyond Broadway."
Congrats to the team of ALL SHOOK UP for their nominations!
-Outstanding Broadway Musical
-Outstanding Actor in a Musical - Cheyenne Jackson
-Outstanding Actress in a Musical - Jenn Gambatese
Check out all the details at Playbill.com
2005/04/27 EPE / Ep.Gold.Com.
The King On The Road.
In the UK Rober Gordons book "The King On The Road" from 1996 is
reprinted
with a new cover.
2005/04/27 www.biwa.ne.jp /
Ep.Gold.Com.
Looking Back To See.
Maxine Brown of "The Browns" who traveled with and was a good friend
of
Elvis, and who just finished her book "Looking Back To See" (which is
the
title of one of their hits in the early days of Country and Rockabilly),
suffered a stroke last Tuesday (April 19th.). It has affected her vision
seriously.
2005/04/27 www.biwa.ne.jp /
Ep.Gold.Com
Graceland In MSN Roadtrip Top 10
http://local.msn.com/special/RoadTrips.asp?GT1=6323
Our editors pick the nation's top 10:
Alamo Historic Site - San Antonio, Texas
Disney World - Lake Buena Vista, Fla.
French Quarter - New Orleans, La.
Graceland - Memphis, Tenn.
Grand Canyon National Park - Grand Canyon, Ariz.
The Strip - Las Vegas, Nev.
Mall of America - Bloomington, Minn.
Niagara Falls - Niagara Falls, N.Y.
Rock City - Lookout Mountain, Ga.
Rocky Mountain National Park - Estes Park, Colo.
2005/04/27 .http://local.msn.com/special/RoadTrips.asp?GT1=6323
/
Ep.Gold.Com.
#1 AT RISK DUE TO FAULT?
As of Wednesday morning, Elvis Presley' latest and last release in the
re-issue of all his original UK number one' had sold 20,021 copies, compared to
Tony
Christies record which had sold just 12,227.
BUT, reports state that due to a "FAULT?" there has been a problem
with
downloading of the Elvis single. The Official Chart Company has put it down to 'teething
troubles'. It looks as though Elvis has not been credited with any downloads at
all.
And to top that, the UK's biggest music download company, I-Tunes does not
even have Elvis' latest single available.
The fact that the Elvis release has a download "FAULT?" and that
I-Tunes are
not making the track available through their site, indicates that Elvis may well
be denied the UK #1 spot.
2005/04/27 www.elvis-express.com
/ Ep.Gold.Com.
2005/04/27/ Robin Klarenbeek / EPGold.com
My
Boy (Soundboard, March 1975)
2005/04/27/ Robin Klarenbeek / EPGold.com
You
Gave Me A Mountain (Pittsburgh, December 31, 1976)
2005/04/27/ Robin Klarenbeek / EPGold.com
Elvis Karaoke DVD'S (Australian)
A Little Less Conversation - All Shook Up - C'mon Everybody - Can't Help
Falling In Love - Johnny B. Goode - Kentucky Rain - Let It Be Me - Return To
Sender - Stuck On You - Too Much - Wooden Heart - CC Rider - Teddy Bear - In
The Ghetto - Crying In The Chapel - If I Can Dream - Little Egypt -
Suspicious Minds - The Wonder Of You - Viva Las Vegas
Elvis Karaoke Box Set (2 Disc Box Set - Australien)
DVD 1:
Hound Dog - It's Now Or Never - Heartbreak Hotel - The Wonder Of You -
Suspicious Minds - Don't - Love Me Tender - Always On My Mind - A Fool Such
As I - King Creole
DVD 2:
Blue Suede Shoes - All Shook Up - Jailhouse Rock - Don't Be Cruel - Can't
Help Falling In Love - Return To Sender - Loving You - Good Luck Charm -
Love Letters - Moody Blue - A Little Less Conversation
2005/04/26 www.elvisclubberlin.de
/ Ep.Gold.Com.
ELVIS WINE ON WAY TO UK.
Signature Wine Cellars, Inc have announced that they are about to begin
distribution of the 'Graceland Cellars' series here in the UK.
Over the past few months, the Elvis Express has had hundreds of enquiries
regarding the Elvis wine and now this news should please many.
Signature Wines will be keeping us informed as to where the Wines will be
available from and as soon as we hear from them, we will post the news here
first.
Below is a previously issued Press Release:
Elvis Rocks the Wine Charts - Hottest Small Brand of the Year
Wine Business Monthly Magazine Honors Graceland Cellars
According to a leading wine industry magazine, Elvis Presley, the King of
Rock and Roll, is fast becoming a monarch of the grape. In its latest issue,
Wine
Business Monthly magazine named Graceland Cellars one of the hottest small wine
brands of the year.
The winery launched the first-ever vintages of Jailhouse Red Merlot, The
King Cabernet Sauvignon and Blue Suede Chardonnay in 2004 and quickly
established
retail distribution in 40 states. A special 4,000 case holiday release of
Blue Christmas Cabernet Sauvignon sold out within days last November.
"The response from consumers, distributors, and retailers has been
overwhelming," said Scott Cahill, CEO of Graceland Cellars' parent
Signature Wines.
"There is no reason why good wine can't also be fun. The combination of
high quality
wines and the Elvisâ brand has really struck a chord with consumers."
Graceland Cellars gained award-winning status last year with three medals:
The 2001 Jailhouse Red Merlot won gold and silver, respectively, at the
International
Eastern Wine Competition and the Riverside International Wine Competition.
The 2001
King Cabernet Sauvignon won a bronze medal at the Dallas Morning News Wine
Competition.
The Year of Elvis With the debut of a major Broadway production based on Elvis'
tunes later
this month and the premiere of a biographical miniseries on CBS in May,
Graceland
Cellars is poised for major growth as interest in all things Elvis reaches new
heights.
Graceland Cellars plans to add new labels and products to the line to support
existing
distributors, and will continue to expand distributor relationships. Major
retail chains
currently stocking Graceland Cellars' Elvis Presley line include Kroger's,
Cost Plus, and many regional chains.
In addition to its retail line, Graceland Cellars offers the Elvis Presley
Private Collection, a selection of wines bearing unique labels featuring images
of
Elvis from the estate archives. Elvis fans can also join the
Graceland Cellars Wine
Club at www.gracelandcellars.com,
and have special collector's editions shipped
directly to their homes.
About Graceland Cellars Signature Wines bottled the first vintage of Elvis
Presley Graceland
Cellars wines in 2003. Launched as a tribute to the King of Rock and Roll,
Graceland Cellars
is committed to producing the finest California varietal wines possible for
wine lovers and fans of Elvis Presley. Signature Wines maintains an
exclusive relationship
with Elvis Presley Enterprises (EPE), the exclusive holder of all rights to
Elvis'
image and properties, including Graceland in Memphis, TN.
About Signature Wines
Signature Wines is a leading provider of uniquely branded premium wines and
wine clubs programs. In addition to Elvis Pressley Enterprises, the
company also
bottles award winning wine for The Sierra Club and more than 40 universities,
and
supports the highly successful Sunset Magazine Wine Club. Signature Wines
also has
developed a technology platform that enables corporations, hospitality venues
and
consumers to easily develop their own labeled wines. For more information
about Signature Wines visit www.signaturewines.com.
2005/04/26 www.elvis-express.com
/ Ep.Gold.Com.
James Burton Statue.
Will James Burton be the first Elvis sideman to get a statue? It certainly
looks like it. The James Burton International Fan Club invites fans to honor
James and his contributions to the music industry.
To celebrate James's career as a legendary guitarist, the JB Fanclub is
seeking donations to commission a bronze statue of James, to be installed at
the historic Municipal Auditorium (home of the Louisiana Hayride) adjacent
to the Elvis statue. Contributions of $ 1,000 and up will be memorialized
with the donor's name engraved in the base of the statue.
2005/04/26 www.elvismatters.be
/ Ep.Gold.Com.
Elvis biography in Belgian news paper.
The Flemish newspaper Het Laatste Nieuws has another Elvis surprise for its
readers. After the full CD of a few months ago, the news paper has now put
together a biography of Elvis.
The book (in Dutch) will be sold for a bargain price, together with the news
paper. The Elvis biography, out on July 9th, is part of a series of 20
icons. Other names are Einstein, Gandhi, JFK, Martin Luther King, John Paul
II and princess Diana.
2005/04/26 www.elvismatters.be
/ Ep.Gold.Com.
Frank Sinatra Show - Welcome Home Elvis.
Released earlier this year is this re-issue of Frank Sinatra's Timex show
"Welcome Home Elvis"
This release is region free.
2005/04/26 www.elvisclubberlin.de
/ Ep.Gold.Com.
Love CD Elvis Postponed In Germany.
BMG Germanay postponed the release of compilation "Love, Elvis"
from April
2005 to August 2005.
There will be a big media campaign on the television station Kabel 1 this
August.
The campaign will promote "Love, Elvis" CD and
the CD and DVD of "Elvis
By The Presleys" at the same time this August.
2005/04/26 www.elvisclubberlin.de
/ Ep.Gold.Com.
Here, the Elvis Express can give you a sneak peek into the new book 'ELVIS
BY THE PRESLEYS'.
Although we have not yet had the chance to read the book properly, we can
tell you that this looks to be a good read for all Elvis fans.
The book only features two blood Presley', Lisa Marie and Patsy. The other
comments all come from the Beaulieu family which are; Priscilla, Ann, Paul
and Michelle.
There are some nice little memories shared with the fans and the book also
includes many photos of Elvis' personal belongings which include ,
Aftershave, Boots, Film costumes,
Books and more.
From the first look at this book it does appear to be a good buy, but then
not everyone can be pleased.
Again at first glimpse, my only disappointment is that there is not more
unseen photos of Elvis and Lisa together.
ELVIS BY THE PRESLEYS is released in the U.S.A on May 3rd
and then released in the UK on May 5th.
2005/04/26 www.elvis-express.com
/ Ep.Gold.Com.
22nd NUMBER ONE CALLING.
The hugely successful Elvis Presley reissue campaign is showing signs of
ending on a high note this weekend, with early retail reports putting the Kings
former
#1 smash hit "A Little Less Conversation", as firm favorite for the
number one placing,
with a massive 40% sales advantage over Tony Christie & Peter Kay's (Is This
The
Way To) Amarillo.
Here are the top 3 chart placing' so far for this week:
01 (NE) Elvis Vs. JXL - A Little Less Converstion
02 (01) Tony Christie ft. Peter Kay - (Is This The Way To) Amarillo
03 (NE) Snoop Dogg ft. Justin Timberlake
If this release does get to #1 it will give Elvis his 22nd UK chart topper
and his 77th top 10 UK hit. The Re-release campaign started back in January 2003
and has
given Elvis an amazing 16 new top 5 hit singles, including three #1s in just the
past 16
weeks.
And with new rumours of Sony/BMG looking to follow up the success with other
Elvis releases, this may not be the last time the English charts see Elvis near
or
at the top.
2005/04/26 Web Press / Ep.Gold.Com.
"Elvis, Live from Las Vegas" (The Las Vegas Centennial
Collection)
This item will be released on May 10, 2005.
EMI/Capitol.
Track Listing:
See See Rider (2-70) / Release Me (2-70) / Sweet Caroline (2-70)
The Wonder Of You (2-70) / Polk Salad Annie (2-70) / Proud Mary (2-70)
Walk A Mile In My Shoes (2-70) / Let It Be Me (2-70)
I Can't Stop Loving You (2-70) / Never Been To Spain (2-72)
You Gave Me A Mountain (2-72) / It's Impossible (2-72) / It's Over (2-72)
The Impossible Dream (2-72) / An American Trilogy (2-72)
This compilation features 15 tracks culled from Elvis' "Live In Las Vegas"
boxed set.
2005/04/27 EMI/Capitol / Ep.Gold.Com.
SONY BMG STRATEGIC MARKETING GROUP TO RELEASE
"ELVIS BY THE PRESLEYS" ON MAY 3.
NEW ELVIS CD PART OF AN UNPRECEDENTED COLLABORATION TO
CELEBRATE THE MUSIC AND LEGACY OF ELVIS PRESLEY.
New York, NY (March 2005) --- On Tuesday, May 3rd, Sony BMG Strategic
Marketing Group will release "ELVIS BY THE PRESLEYS," a new double CD
from
the best selling artist of all time -Elvis Presley. A cornerstone of an
unprecedented, multi-pronged collaborative effort that also includes a
television special of the same name, and a four hour mini series "ELVIS"
-
both set to air on CBS, a lavish new book from Crown Publishers, and in
partnership with Elvis Presley Enterprises, "ELVIS BY THE PRESLEYS" is
an
exciting new chapter in the musical legacy of the King of Rock n RollT.
This 2 CD set is an essential companion to the remarkable special Elvis By
the Presleys. Using some of Elvis' best-loved and most emotionally affecting
tunes, the collection charts all the romance and drama of life
behind-the-scenes with Priscilla and Lisa Marie.
"The new CD set offers a look at the "King of Rock 'n Roll"T as
experienced
through the eyes and ears of the two people who knew him best, his wife and
daughter," says Joe DiMuro, Executive Vice President/General Manager of the
Sony BMG Strategic Marketing Group. "As the longtime musical home of Elvis
Presley, Sony BMG is thrilled to bring fans a collection of songs that left
an indelible memory on Elvis's immediate family and we're proud to continue
to expose this tremendous, legendary artist to new generations of fans."
The double CD "ELVIS BY THE PRESLEYS" contains 32 tracks including
number
one hits "In The Ghetto," "Suspicious Minds," and "Heartbreak
Hotel,"
legendary gems like "Trouble" and "Always On My Mind," and
the new classic
"A Little Less Conversation" which put Elvis back on the charts more
than 25
years after his death. The rarities disc includes previously unreleased
private recordings and Elvis at work in the studio recording "Jailhouse
Rock" and "Too Much Monkey Business".
Elvis's musical contributions are unsurpassed as he is the only artist to be
inducted into all three of the music Halls of Fame, including Rock n' Roll,
Country and Gospel. He holds the record for most Top 10 pop singles (40),
the most Gold and Platinum awards (148) and is the world's best selling
artist of all time, having sold more records than any other artist in
history.
"ELVIS BY THE PRESLEYS" will be released by Sony BMG on May 3. The
companion
television special "Elvis by the Presleys," will be broadcast May 13
and
"ELVIS," the four-hour mini-series will be broadcast May 8 and May 11;
both
shows are set to air on the CBS Television Network. The book, also titled
"Elvis by the Presleys" will be in stores May 3.
The newly formed Sony BMG Strategic Marketing unit works closely with the
company's labels to oversee and coordinate activities in a variety of areas,
including master use licensing for television, film and commercial use,
creative product development, partnership marketing alliances, and the
coordination of joint soundtrack projects between the Sony Music and BMG
label groups, as well as overseeing Elvis Presley content management.
SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT is a global recorded music joint venture with a
roster of current artists that includes a broad array of both local artists
and international superstars, as well as a vast catalog that comprises some
of the most important recordings in history. SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT is
50% owned by Bertelsmann A.G. and 50% owned by Sony Corporation of America.
"ELVIS BY THE PRESELEYS" TRACK LISTING:
Disc One
1 Trying To Get To You / 2 Heartbreak Hotel / 3 I Want You, I Need You, I Love
You
4 I Got A Woman / 5 Got A Lot O' Livin To Do / 6 Peace In The Valley / 7 Trouble
8 Hawaiian Wedding Song / 9 Indescribably Blue / 10 In the Ghetto
11 Suspicious Minds / 12 I'll Hold You In My Heart / 13 Bridge Over
Troubled Water
14 You've Lost That Loving Feeling / 15 It's Over / 16 Separate Ways
17 Always On My Mind / 18 My Way / 19 Burning Love / 20 Welcome To My World
21 Steamroller Blues / 22 I Got A Feeling In My Body / 23 If I Can Dream
24 A Little Less Conversation (Elvis vs JXL)
Disc Two
1 It Wouldn't Be The Same Without You / 2 Jailhouse Rock take 1-5
3 Anything That's Part Of Youn / 4 You'll Be Gone / 5 Too Much Monkey Business
6 Baby What You Want Me To Do / 7 I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry / 8 Blue Christmas
Demo
Previously unreleased / Previously unreleased (Alternate take 9)
Previously unreleased (Alternate take 2) /Alternate take
Previously unreleased (Private Recording) / Previously unreleased (Private
Recording)
Live 77 version
2005/04/27 Sony BMG / Ep.Gold.Com.
Elvis targets number one.
Here are the first predictions for this week's UK singles chart.
Elvis Presley's reissue campaign could end on a high note this weekend, with
early retail reports suggesting his final RCA-released reissue, A Little
Less Conversation, is in the running for a number one placing, with a 40%
sales advantage over Tony Christie & Peter Kay's (Is This The Way To)
Amarillo. The Comic Relief charity track has, however, reclaimed the number
one spot from early leaders on more than one occasion in recent weeks, so
the battle for number one is likely to be a close-run fight at the week's end.
Elsewhere in the Top 10, Snoop Dogg, Charlie Wilson & Justin Timberlake's
Signs (Geffen) looks set to give the rapper his biggest solo hit to date,
while Brett Anderson & Bernard Butler's Tears project enjoys a similarly
strong start, with Refugees (Independiente) vying for a top five position.
Destiny's Child (Columbia) also look certain to enter within the Top 10,
while a cluster of guitar acts - Bloc Party (Wichita), Rooster (Brightside),
Paddingtons (Poptones) and Athlete (Parlophone) compete with each other to
secure a Top 20 placing.
Summary Singles
01 (NE) Elvis Vs. JXL - A Little Less Converstion
02 (01) Tony Christie ft. Peter Kay - (Is This The Way To) Amarillo
03 (NE) Snoop Dogg ft. Justin Timberlake
2005/04/26 www.musicweek.com /
Ep.Gold.Com.
WCCO-TV And KOOL 108 Present The Eight Days Of Elvis
Watching WCCO-TV for special features on Elvis, including interviews with
his band members, his ties to Minnesota and a special tribute during Las
Vegas' 100th birthday - Listening to KOOL 108 for an Elvis-sized playlist.
This means KOOL 108 will spike their playlist with a minimum of two
additional Elvis songs every weekday. Listen to KOOL 108 for daily Elvis
trivia during the KOOL Car Pool.
Winners will receive a Hounddog Prize Pack, which includes the new Elvis by
the Presleys double CD and hardcover book. Listen to KOOL 108 to win free
tickets to the King's viewing party at KFAN the Restaurant on Wednesday, May 11.
You can win a table for four and become eligible to win the grand prize-a
trip to Graceland!
2005/04/26 wcco.com / Ep.Gold.Com.
Miniseries tries to dig into real Elvis.
As a new Elvis Presley miniseries arrives, two questions linger.
Who was Presley, really? Was he as great as some people say?
Who was Colonel Tom Parker? Was he as awful as many people say?
Both questions ripple through "Elvis," on CBS at 9-11 p.m. May 8 and
8-10
p.m. May 11.
Clearly, the film loves Presley. It worked with his estate; it uses his
singing voice. CBS also airs the documentary, "Elvis by the Presleys,"
at 8
to 10 p.m. May 13.
The film follows Presley from a penniless teen to his comeback concerts.
Jonathan Rhys-Meyers plays him as someone with dreams and body at full-throttle.
"He was in constant motion," Rhys-Meyers says. "He was fidgety;
he never
stopped moving."
Parker, Presley's manager, is another matter. "He was an enigma," says
Randy
Quaid, who plays him.
He shaped rock history, making all the big decisions. "Without Colonel
Parker, Elvis would have never been Elvis," Rhys-Meyers said. "He
created the first real
rock star."
Still, people didn't know him.
"I sort of knew he came from a carnival background," Quaid says.
"I thought
he was from the South."
He grew up in the Netherlands and left as a young man. In the United States,
he worked with carnivals and country stars -- Gene Austin, Eddy Arnold, Hank
Snow.
Then he met Presley and changed everything.
His accent mixed the South and the Dutch. For Quaid, who is from Houston,
half of that was a challenge.
Rhys-Meyers had a bigger stretch. He speaks with a rich Irish accent, far
from Elvis turf
2005/04/26 By Mike Hughes-Gannett News Service / Ep.Gold.Com.
Uk Singles Sales.
The sales for the top 3 selling singles in the UK were:
(1) 'Is This The Way To Amarillo?' - Tony Christie Ft. Peter Kay - 57,810
copies sold.
(2) 'Way Down' - Elvis - 26,783 copies sold.
(3) 'I Like The Way' - Bodyrockers - 21,373 copies sold.
2005/04/25 Brian Quinn / Ep.Gold.Com.
Win A Duoticket For Elvis Classics.
By popular demand, the Belgian fanclub ElvisMatters presents "Elvis
Classics
II", a rock show with a classical touch. On May 21st and 22nd, Elvis's
conductor Joe Guercio guides a 75 piece orchestra thru the best live songs
of Elvis.
Last year, Joe Guercio praised on the show this way: "This is how Elvis
wanted his songs to sound like. Elvis Classics is the ultimate tribute to
his music." Special guests are Jenson Bloomer and Tony Smith (UK).
Although the show on Saturday is sold out, we offer our visitors a chance to
win 2 VIP-tickets for the Sunday show (7 pm). If you'd like to see this show
in Belgium, please mail in your answer to this question: who composed the
2001-theme "Also Sprach Zarathustra"?
Send your answer to Elvis Matters: info@elvismatters.be
<info@elvismatters.be>
2005/04/25 www.elvismatters.be
/ Ep.Gold.Com.
Elvis Continues UK Chart Reign With Specially Reissued Singles - "Way
Down"
Hits #2.
Elvis Presley's current run of weekly appearances in the top ten on the UK
singles sales charts has continued with Way Down hitting #2. This is the
result of a special promotion by BMG-UK releasing each week special reissues
of Elvis singles that hit #1 in the UK the first time around. Results so
far:
All Shook Up (#2) / Jailhouse Rock (#1) / One Night (#1)
A Fool Such As I (#2) / It's Now Or Never (#1)
Are You Lonesome Tonight (#2) / Wooden Heart (#2)
Surrender (#2) / His Latest Flame (#3) / Rock-A-Hula Baby (#3)
Good Luck Charm (#2) / She's Not You (#3) / Return To Sender (#5)
Devil In Disguise (#2) / Crying In The Chapel (#2)
The Wonder Of You (#4) / Way Down (#2)
Next up is A Little Less Conversation (JXL Remix).
In addition to the UK singles chart, these releases have made outstanding
showings on the charts in various individual countries in Europe.
BMG-UK has a Web site for their current and immensely successful Elvis UK #1
singles reissue promotion. Go to www.elvis18uk1s.com.
2005/04/25 EPE / Ep.Gold.Com.
2 New Wallpapers Added
2005/04/26/ Erik Van Den Berg / EPGold.com
John Wilkinson
Andrew Hearn, and the team at Essential Elvis in the UK, are thrilled
and
excited to announce that John Wilkinson, Elvis’ friend and rhythm guitarist,
will be this year’s guest at their huge Summer convention on the South coast
of England.
They've booked a brand new venue with many fantastic improvements
(including a large, free car park and easy access by train from London).
Also, you’ll be pleased to hear, that they've chosen a Sunday evening with
a
lazy Bank Holiday Monday to recover. They'd really love to see as many
of
you in attendance as possible on August 28th. They guarantee an event that
you’ll not want to miss!
Tickets are on sale now. You can purchase them in the usual way, including
their website (www.essentialelvis.com) where you’ll find a safe and
secure
online ordering service.
2005/04/26/ Andrew Hearn / EPGold.com
JAILHOUSE SCRIPT.
For all Elvis collectors out there is an original script from the 1957 MGM
movie, Jailhouse Rock.
This item is available on auction site e-bay with a starting bid of $100. In
the description, the seller writes; "This 1957 screen play is near mint
condition with only a
minor coffee stain on the back jacket of the screen play.
Jailhouse Rock is said to have been one of Presley's best films made during
his fourteen film contract with MGM studio.
I regret to say that I have no use for it here at home so rather then sit
and collect up dust I thought I'd see how much I can get for it from ebay.
I know that this is a rare
collectible for any Elvis Presley fan".
For any fans interested in this item, you can find it:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3971714250
2005/04/25 www.elvis-express.com
/ Ep.Gold.Com.
Tony Joe White chews the fat with EIN.
Tony Joe White's latest CD 'The Heroines' was recently voted #2 CD for 2004
by Rolling Stone magazine. In this collection of righteous duets, TJW calls
upon some of roots music's most revered female singers, including Shelby
Lynne and Lucinda Williams, to get hot & steamy with the man.
As Elvis would say, "Some of you never been down south too much"! EIN
tracked down the elusive Tony Joe White while he was in Sydney during 2003
and discovered some fascinating facts about his relationship with Elvis.
Tony Joe White Interview Click Here : www.elvisinfonet.com
2005/04/25 www.elvisinfonet.com
/ Ep.Gold.Com.
Lisa Presley CD Now What to No 33.
After debuting last week at No 9, the latest Lisa Presley CD fell 24 places
to No 33 on theBillboard Hot 200 Album chart this week.
2005/04/25 Billboard / Ep.Gold.Com.
"Elvis" TV Guides sell more than 100 million copies.
TV Guide in the US, sold more than 100 million copies forthe various
editions with an Elvis cover.
2005/04/25 TV Guide / Ep.Gold.Com.
Now out: Ecclesiaste III - The Quest.
As we've mentioned earlier, Sesom Int. ltd. Has brought together several
Elvis celebrities for their newest board game " Ecclesiaste III - The
Quest". On board of the star ship are captains Ed Bonja, Sonny West, Kathy
Westmoreland, John Wilkinson, James Burton and the Sweet Inspirations
(Portia, Estelle and Myrna). The story begins in year 2077.
The universe has known peace for nearly 800 years since the destruction of
planet Tsugari, which marked the last years of the endless battles between
the various alien species. However, as time has gone by the resistance has
grown in great numbers causing ongoing tension and unbalance. In 2077 (star
date), a distress call was received from Alexi Scientific Research Space
Station (A.S.R.S.S), orbiting the planet Caelin.
The transmission was cut short and only part of the message was decoded. ".
this is Ed Bonja code 117-Si-523.. terrible .. Wrong..." The only way to
help the Captains, is to roll the dice! More on this extraordinary TCB In
Space-boardgame here: www.eccles3.com.
2005/04/25 www.elvismatters.be
/ Ep.Gold.Com.
Bargain for Dutch fans.
The Dutch affiliates of V&D are focussing on Elvis, from April 23rd to May
7th.
During that period of time, the DVD "That's The Way It Is (version
2001)" is
available for only 6 euro. The DVD is the same pressing as TTWII with the
familiar blue cover.
2005/04/25 www.elvismatters.be
/ Ep.Gold.Com.
Did Elvis visit Holland?
Is it true that Elvis drove to Eindhoven, Holland, to deliver a letter from
the Colonel to his mother? Nobody says it's true, but rumours have been
flying around ever since his army days in 1958-1960. Sender of the letter
was Tom Parker, born Dries van Kuyck and raised in Breda, Holland.
During his army days, serving his country in Germany, Elvis supposedly drove
to Holland by request of Colonel Parker. The mere 'rumour" was enough to
trigger a brand new documentary that premiered on Dutch local television,
"TV Brabant", last weekend.
In the documentary, relatives of the Colonel talk about the now famous
manager, and the cameramen even found the house where Elvis may have rang
the doorbell...
2005/04/25 www.elvismatters.be
/ Ep.Gold.Com.
NO WAY TO KEEP ELVIS DOWN.
Photo: 'Way Down' at #2 gives Elvis his 76th Top 10 UK Hit Single.
The charity single of the year still remains the only release seemingly
capable of keeping Elvis Presley from the top of the charts.
The Kings latest single release, 'Way Down' has entered the UK singles chart
at number two this week despite the introduction of counting download sales,
which many believed would put a halt to Elvis' UK chart domination.
This weeks placing gives the CHART KING his 76th UK Top 10 Hit, and his 16th
top 5 hit in as many weeks
Elvis' last single release of this campaign is 'A Little Less Conversation'
and is out in the shops on Monday 25th
Here is this weeks 'Official' top 5 singles
01. (is This The Way To) Amarillo - Tony Christie Ft Peter Kay
02. Way Down - Elvis Presley
03. I Like The Way - Bodyrockers
04. Switch - Will Smith
05. Somewhere Else - Razorlight
2005/04/23 www.elvisexpress.com
/ Ep.Gold.Com.
Elvis - the complete archive of the Macon, GA, April 24, 1975 concert is
now
available.
Go to: www.imagesinconcert.
This archive contains 125 photos, mainly of ONLY ELVIS.
All photos are WAIST HIGH, and very few contain any of the bandmembers.
Three weeks after his first Vegas Engagement of 1975, Elvis begins his first
tour of the year that will cover the Southeast part of the country. Macon
marks the return of Bass player Jerry Scheff, who had left the band two
years earlier. It is also where Elvis performs T-R-O-U-B-L-E live for the
first time.
Shots include: Elvis reading lyrics from a page, great smiles, powerful
expressions while he sings, funny and unusual expression, and a neat shot of
the back of the jumpsuit.
205/04/24 Derek - www.elvisinfonet.com
/ Ep.Gold.Com.
A Little Less Conversation Cover Art.
The cover art for the last single "A Little Less Conversation" for the
18 UK
#1 singles re-issue series.
This time not a standard sleeve like the fifties and seventies sleeve we saw
until now, but a sleeve matching the slipcase.
Contary to previous singles, this single only contains two tracks; the radio
and extended version of "A Little Less Conversation".
The single is available starting April 25, 2005 and marks the end of the
re-issue series.
2005/04/24 Various / Ep.Gold.Com.
TCB Band Members And Sweet Inspiration In Bad Nauheim.
The German Elvis-Presley-Gesellschaft of Germany, in Association with
Elvis-Presley-Verein Bad Nauheim (EPV) and The City of Bad Nauheim, present
the 4th European Elvis Festival in Bad Nauheim featuring The TCB Band (Jerry
Scheff, Glen D. Hardin, John Wilkinson), The Sweet Inspirations and German
singer Rio.
This cast will bring to you a top range Las Vegas Show on Saturday, 13th of
August and a Gospel Special on Sunday, 14th of August 2005 in the Concert
Theatre of the Hotel Dolce Bad Nauheim.
Ticket prices and more information:
Bad Nauheim Information
In den Kolonnaden 1
D-61231 Bad Nauheim
Ticket Hotline: +49 - 60 32- 92 99 20
www.bad-nauheim.de
2005/04/24 Peter Beines (President of EPG) & Klaus Ritt (President of
EPV)
- www.bad-nauheim.de / Ep.Gold.Com.
DVD Elvis Golden Greats.
Release date : May 9, 2005.
Regionalcode: 2
2005/04/23 Various / Ep.Gold.Com.
"Why Elvis" DVD.
A new DVD set for release by Kultur on June 28, 2005 is a DVD entitled "Why
Elvis?". The running time is 76 minutes.
Note: This might seem as a new DVD, but this is an old documentary released
some years ago on VHS Video-tape.
2005/04/23 Amazon.com / Ep.Gold.Com.
WAY DOWN ON CD-UK CHART.
Elvis still rules the #2 spot on ITV chart
As the 18 week UK singles releases draw to an end, Elvis Presley' latest
single release,
'Way Down' sees the King continue his rule of the #2 on the CD-UK chart this
week.
It gives Elvis his 16th top 10 hit on the CD-UK chart (including 6 number
one's).
The Official UK chart is not announced until tomorrow (Sunday 24th) but
Fridays sales
figures indicate that Elvis will enter the New UK sales/download chart at
number 2.
Friday Sales Figures:
1 'Is This The Way To Amarillo?' - Tony Christie Ft.Peter Kay - 26,084
copies sold.
2 'Way Down' - Elvis - 23,364 copies sold.
3 'I Like The Way' - Bodyrockers - 10,431 copies sold.
WAY DOWN ON CD-UK CHART
Elvis still rules the #2 spot on ITV chart
CD-UK INDEPENDENT SINGLES TOP 10
01 - (Is This The Way To) Amarillo - Tony Christie Ft. Peter Kay
02 - Way Down - Elvis Presley
03 - I Like The Way - Bodyrockers
04 - The Hand That Feeds - Nine Inch Nails
05 - Somewhere Else - Razorlight
06 - Switch - Will Smith
07 - 1,2 Step - Ciara
08 - Jerk It Out - The Caesers
09 - Let Me Love You - Mario
10 - Candy Shop - 50 Cent
2005/04/23 www.elvis-express.com
/ Ep.Gold.Com.
ElvisMatters Goes Dutch.
The official Elvis Fanclub of Belgium - ElvisMatters - has decided to expand
the borders. Starting next week, the club opens up a Dutch affiliate in
Veldhoven, hoping to attract many new fans from Holland. Dutch fans can find
an information booth in the 'Ahoy' Concert Hall during Elvis The Concert.
Info: info@elvismatters.nl or: Lunet
14, 5509 NN Veldhoven
2005/04/23 www.elvismatters.be
/ ep.Gold.Com.
Essential Elvis Interviews Will Be Released This Coming Monday.
It's now more than 70 years since Elvis was born, and to mark this important
year Essential Elvis from the UK is about to published a collection of
exclusive interviews with those who knew him the best - his closest friends,
members of his elite inner circle, girlfriends, co-stars and associates.
Illustrated with rare and unseen photographs from the archives of collector
Russ Howe, this exciting book contains un-edited transcripts of over 30
incredible interviews.
Enjoy many revealing and in-depth interviews with people such as Linda
Thompson, Anita Wood, George Nichopoulos and fiancée Ginger Alden, who
granted her first and only fan-based interview to Essential Elvis.
The book is on 192 pages and will be released this coming Monday.
2005/04/23 www.essentialelvis.co.uk
- Andrew Harn / Ep.Gold.Com.
SUZI QUATRO TO RECORD ELVIS TRIBUTE.
For the news, please go to the following URL:
http://www.suziquatro.com/news.htm
2005/04/23 Brian Quinn / Ep.Gold.Com.
"My Home Videos of Elvis...Joe Esposito" now on VCD.
The fondly remembered video Joe Esposito's Home Videos of Elvis is now
available on VCD from Asia. EIN takes a look at the rarities this release
has to offer
2005/04/23 www.elvisinfonet.com
/ Ep.Gold.Com.
Lisa Presley's painful song about Johnny Ramone.
LISA MARIE PRESLEY struggles to sing new song WHEN YOU GO live because she
wrote it as pal JOHNNY RAMONE was dying. The rocker reveals she penned the
poignant song when she learned Ramone was fighting for life in hospital
while she was on a flight from Los Angeles to New York.
She says, "He made it out of the hospital, and he lived for three more
months; but it was a really hard song to sing because I realised that it
applied to him just as much as it applied to everything else I was writing
about.
" But she relishes singing another new song, IDIOT: "That is about
somebody
who I went through years of hell with before I finally just went, 'You know
what? I've just had it with your a**. I'm going to shoot you at point blank,
right between the eyes, and nail you right where I see you.' "It's just a
good 'f**k you' song."
2005/04/23 Lisa Presley's World, contactmusic.com / Ep.Gold.Com.
July 1st FTD RELEASE AS ALL SHOOK UP?
Hi Ernst,
You told me a couple of days ago "All Shook Up" will be
the title for the
new July 1st FTD release RCA Live Recording, the complete midnight show
from August 26, 1969 from Las Vegas.
Well Andylon, at this moment "Äll Shook Up" is the main title... but
there
is a chance we will have a subtitle later on.
Any other news I can mention for example the next CD project for Elvis on
Sony/BMG, Ernst?
No Andylon, we better keep this a secret for the moment, it will take 5-6
months before this next Sony/BMG CD project will take place.
Now I am able to continue to work on the Sun project for the coming months.
Note:
The complete midnight show from August 26, 1969 from Las Vegas.
Intro - Blue Suede Shoes / I Got A Woman / All Shook Up / Love Me Tender /
Jailhouse Rock - Don't Be Cruel / Heartbreak Hotel / Hound Dog / I Can't
Stop Loving You / Mystery Train - Tiger Man / Elvis Talks / Baby What You
Want Me To Do / Runaway / Introducing Dell Shannon / Surrender (excerpt) /
ARE YOU LONESOME TONIGHT (laughing version) / Rubberneckin (fs) /
Rubberneckin / Yesterday / Hey Jude / Introductions by Elvis / This Is The
Story / Suspicious Minds / What I'd Say / Polk Salad Annnie (excerpt) /
Can't Help Falling In Love
2005/04/22 Ernst Jorgensen / Andylon Lensen / Ep.Gold.Com.
Book takes candid look at roots of country music.
It took defeating a deep depression, 12 years and three worn-out typewriters
for Maxine Brown to pen her story of singing country music across America with
such stars as Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash.
With the release of "Looking Back to See: A Country Music Memoir,"
Brown was
thrilled to put her story about the early years of country music out in the
world.
"When I held the book for the first time, well, I just stood there,"
she
says. "I couldn't help but cry. This is 20 years of my life. I kept saying,
'Lord, let me live to
get this book in print.' I was afraid I was going to die before it was in
print."
Brown, along with younger sister Bonnie and brother Jim Ed, formed the
award-winning and chart-topping group the Browns in the 1950s and traveled the
world for
the next decade or two singing pop-country hits, such as 1954's "Looking
Back to
See."
"Honey, it was glamorous - all those big stars coming to the Barnyard
Frolics driving Cadillacs, and they looked so rich," recalls Brown, now 73.
"My God, was I
wrong. That was putting up a front."
At the time, the Browns thought they earned really good money: $125 a day.
But Brown remembers playing shows with Presley in which he would get paid $100 a
day and have to split it with his musicians.
Music got Brown out of Arkansas and gave her the opportunity to travel to
such places as Germany and Japan, where she had corn bread and beans at a Navy
mess hall and entertained the troops. But the road wasn't always paved with
superstars and dates at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. When the group's
shine dimmed, Brown returned to Arkansas to deal with a bad marriage and raise
her
children.
"I quit the business to stay home and raise my children," she says.
"If I
hadn't, who knows what would have happened? If you're in show business, don't
get
married and have kids. It's rough. You can't be a wife, a mother and an
entertainer.
You just can't."
Brown began writing her memoirs in 1982. It took 12 long, painful years to
finish it, she says. Then she spent a decade trying to get the book published.
What has
emerged is a book that candidly describes the roots of country music, how
performers didn't make much money and, she says, "how hard it was to
pioneer
this business, to pave the way."
2005/04/22 By Caryn Rousseau -The Ass. Press - www.elvisexpress.com
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Ep.Gold.Com.
U.S. Billboard Elvis Chart listings for the week of: April 30, 2005.
(sg - sales gainer, gg - greatest sales gainer, ne - new entry, re -
re-entry)
Top Christian Albums
- Ultimate Gospel down 6 to #40
Top Country Albums
- Ultimate Gospel down 3 to #60
Top Pop Catalog Albums - Elvis 30 #1's
up 14 to #29 (sg)
Top Country Catalog Albums - Elvis 30 #1's
up 1 to #3 (sg
New entries and Re-entries on the charts include:
none this week
Dropping off the charts include:
He Touched Me drops back off the Top Music Video
and Comprehensive Music Video Sales chart
after reentering last week at #39 on both charts.
Notes of Interest include:
Elvis 30 #1 Hits moves up on charts and is noted as a Sales Gainer!
2005/04/22 www.ElvisCharts.com
/ Ep.Gold.Com.
Goa is all shook up with Elvis.
The Elvis Presley craze is making a comeback in Goa, a popular tourist
destination in western India. The American singer may have died in 1977 but
his popularity lives on as a barrage of Elvis clones try to out-perform each
other. He is possibly the most impersonated rock'n'roll celebrity. Although
it's nearly three decades since he passed away, the spirit of Elvis Presley
lives on in the many performers who make great efforts to dress and sing
like him.In India's popular tourist resort of Goa, that seems to be the
newest attraction for holidaymakers. At restaurants and nightclubs, a motley
mix of chubby and middle-aged Elvis Presley look-alikes belt out hits from
the 1950s and 60s.
2005/04/22 Asia Pacific Post - www.elvisinfonet.com
/ Ep.Gold.Com.
Elvis In Uncut Magazine.
Available now in the UK from the HMV music store is Uncut Legends ELVIS
(issue 5) a 146 page magazine, the definitive guide to rock's ultimate icon.
The magazine has a foreword by Bono and featuring quotes and comments from a
host of stars and celebrities including several modern artists, Trevor
Cajiao and Alfred Wertheimer.
The magazine has been compiled as a real tribute to Elvis, contains a lot if
pictures, the usual mistakes but is overall very good with some fantastic
photos that have not been over used in the past.
2005/04/22 http://www.elvispresleyscrapbook.co.uk
/ Ep.Gold.Com.
Jerry Reed Releases Album And Memories
As a musician, he developed his own immediately identifiable guitar style, a
feat accomplished only by Maybelle Carter, Merle Travis, Chet Atkins and a
handful of other country players. As a songwriter, he's composed more than
300 songs, including hits recorded by Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash.
The normally reclusive Reed was the center of attention Tuesday (April 19)
at BMI's office in Nashville during a party celebrating the release of his
new album, Jerry Reed Live, Still!, on his own label, RIIK Records.
The album kicks off with "Guitar Man," including a brief spoken
recollection
of his 1967 session with Elvis Presley. Earlier that year, Reed's own
version of the song had peaked at No. 53 on the country singles chart. He
says he wasn't nervous about recreating his signature guitar line on
Presley's session.
"I'd have been nervous if I had to do something I didn't know how to
do,"
Reed says. "Elvis had heard my album cut, and he wanted it to sound like
that. His producer was an old friend of mine from Atlanta, Felton Jarvis,
who said, 'Well, you're gonna have to get Reed in here to play on it then.
He's a fingerpicker, and these guys don't have any idea what he's doing
because he does all this weird stuff anyway. He tunes them strings weird.'
So I got in there and I turned that E-string down and that B-string up and
hit that intro. I wasn't worried about playing that."
Ecstatic that Presley had recorded one of his songs, Reed was reluctant when
steel guitarist Pete Drake encouraged him to immediately pitch another song
to Presley.
"Pete and I knew each other in Atlanta, when I was working at a cotton mill
and he was driving a Merita bread truck," Reed says. "He said, 'Have
you got
anything else?' I said, 'No, man. Listen, this is enough for me, believe
me.' Then Elvis said, 'Yeah, have you got any other songs?' I said, 'Well
... uh ... yeah.'"
When Reed mentioned the title, "U.S. Male," Presley said, "Let me
hear it."
"So I cut down on 'U.S. Male,' and he said, 'Let's cut that thing,'"
Reed
recalls. "It was that easy. Absolutely that easy. It's funny how things
like
that happen."
2005/04/21 www.cmt.com / Ep.Gold.Com.
Elvis Friends Fan Club Italia proudly presents:
Always On My Mind 2005 - May 28, 2005 in Fillmore, Cortemaggiore (PC) with
special guests from Elvis' World Charly Hodge and Jerry Scheff
Program:
6.00 pm: Meet & Greet with Charlie and Jerry
8.00 pm: Contromano in concert ('50/'60 Elvis' tribute band)
10.00 pm: Conversation with the fans
10.45 pm: The Dreamers in concert ('70 Elvis tribute band) with appearances
of Charlie and Jerry.
The first 300 people will get a free Promo CD with John Wilkinson last year
appearance in Italy.
Contact Stefano Bardelli at slebar@tin.it or
his website:
www.elvis-friends.it
2005/04/21 Stefano Bardelli - www.elvis-friends.it
/ Ep.Gold.Com.
Elvis Presley's Love Me Tender book with Bonus CD.
This is a book for children containing a single track CD ( Love Me Tender )
from BMG Special Products DPC-13476 -USA 2002.
2005/04/21 Barry McLean / Ep.Gold.Com.
Charlie Hodge In Norway And Italy.
Charlie Hodge will attend the Flaming Star Elvis Cruise from Oslo, Norway to
Kiel, Germany.
He will perform onboard the ship and he will attend a meet&greet in the
ship's showroom. We will also have 3 other artists. All famous in Norway;
Eigil Berg, Trond Granlund and Kjell Jřrung.
Elvis will also attend the ship on big screen and we will also have karaoke
and Elvis quiz with big prices! The ship leaves Oslo on May 20th and be in
Kiel 21th and be back again in Oslo on the 22nd.
2005/04/21 www.flamingstar.no /
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Elvis International Shop The Netherlands.
Elvis International Shop The Netherlands, was the first Elvis shop in the
Netherland and opened her doors four years ago.
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.
2005/04/21 Robin Klarenbeek / Ep.Gold.Com.
ELVIS TOP 40 TOPIC IS UPDATED WITH AUDIO SAMPLES
2005/04/21/ Robin Klarenbeek / EPGold.com
Come see James Burton in Antwerp with EM
ElvisMatters offers its members the chance to see James Burton's show with
the Chemistery Band on Friday, June 10th from the best seats in the house.
James, so we were told, has agreed to play along during a few Dutch
(non-Elvis) songs. That would make the evening unique. If you're interested
in joining us, feel free to contact the fanclub before May 1st. Tickets for
the show with Paul Nagels and James Burton are 30 euro.
2005/04/21 www.elvismatters.be
/ Ep.Gold.Com.
Elvis frontpage in La DH.
The well known French speaking (Belgian) newspaper La Derničre Heure
celebrates its centennial anniversary next year. Last April 19th, 99 years
after the newspaper made its debut in Belgium, La DH presented the 100 most
important front pages in their history. Needless to say that they couldn't
pass by the August 17th 1977 edition. Front page news then was "Elvis
Presley est mort d'un défaillance cardiaque" ("Elvis Presley dies of
Heart
Failure"), bringing the dramatic event of almost 28 years ago in Memphis
under the attention of their readers, once again.
2005/04/21 www.elvismatters.be
/ Ep.Gold.Com.
ELVIS IN GERMANY EXHIBIT.
Memorabilia from Elvis Presley's days in Germany are sprinkled
through the "Elvis in Deutschland" exhibit, along with German
newspapers
reporting the death of Elvis.
The King of rock 'n' roll might have left his throne to become a soldier,
but to German fans, Elvis Presley's royal stature didn't end because of a
change in rank.
Memorabilia of Presley's two years in the Army - including 17 months in
Germany - are on display through May 29 at Frankfurt's Communication Museum
along the Main riverbank.
The "Elvis in Deutschland" exhibit is a small, but informative
collection of
about 300 pieces from Sgt. Presley's life as a soldier in Friedberg from
1958 to 1960.
Photos and personal items from Presley are sprinkled throughout memorabilia
of the times.
Elvis buffs can read up on how Germany's favorite GI affected their lives
and culture, with English and German explanations set up near each display
case Elvis had already produced several top
10 hits, appeared on television and in movies when he was drafted.
While in Germany, his "Elvis the Pelvis" rebel image was transformed
into
that of a more wholesome all American boy with the help of the uniform.
Despite this change, local German teens were caught up in a rebellious phase
attributed to Elvis and his music.
In Germany, the slang term for these troublemaking hooligans was Halbstarken
or "half-strong."German youth embraced this image, but East German
authorities didn't like the
effect the "Western" attitude had on their youth.
According to museum information, many Halbstarken spent years in prison
for sneaking over to the West to buyrecords and watch Elvis flicks.
Among many of Elvis' personal items are uniforms, a lock of hair from an
Army and Air Force Exchange Service barbershop, an original Stars and Stripes
article
with an Elvis interview, and American Forces Network memorabilia.
For 20 euro cents, a jukebox will play any Elvis tune. A running video of
Elvis' dance number from "Jailhouse Rock" plays in one exhibit, with
outfits he wore
during performances displayed nearby. Near the main entrance to the exhibit, the
film "G.I. Blues" is played on a television screen.
Just before the end of his GI days, Elvis left Germany and returned to the
States, where he resumed his place as the King. But the Germans have not
forgotten
his time in Friedberg, and, for the next few weeks at least, the King lives
again in Germany.
Times:
The museum is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and 11 a.m. to 7
p.m. Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.
Costs:
The Elvis in Deutschland exhibit is free. Museum entry costs 2 euros for
adults, 1 euro for children. There is no charge for children under 5.
Food:
The museum deli boasts "the city's best brownies" for 2 euros. There
are
plenty of other pastries to choose from, as well as lunch items, such as salads
and
sandwiches. A wide variety of drinks is available.
Directions:
The Museum für Kommunikation, or Communication Museum, is in downtown
Frankfurt am Main on the riverbank at 53 Schaumainkai. Exit Autobahn 5 at
exit 21 at Niederrad. Then, turn right and drive straight just over 1˝ miles.
Make a
slight right onto Theodor-Stern-Kai and go straight for a half-mile. Make
another slight
right onto Gartenstrasse, then a left on Stresenmannallee, and a final right on
Schaumainkai just before the river.
Information:
English tours for the Elvis in Deutschland exhibit are offered Wednesdays at
12:30 p.m. and Sundays at 4:30 p.m. Currently, the other exhibits at the museum
are
"Animals Don't Lie: Facets of Animal Communication," with real stuffed
animals and interesting facts about animal and human interaction, and a showcase
on
cellphone communication.
2005/04/21 By Jessica Inigo, Stars and Stripes - www.elvis-express.com
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Ep.Gold.Com.
"Aloha" & "Comeback Special" single disc DVDs.
BMG Australia has scheduled the single disc editions of Aloha From Hawaii &
the '68 Comeback Special for release in August.
2005/04/21 BMG Australia - www.elvisinfonet.com
/ Ep.Gold.Com.
Tyler Hilton credits Elvis for early hairstyles.
One Tree Hill star Tyler Hilton credits Elvis for his childhood fixation
with looking after his hair. While the majority of the legendary rocker's
fans admire him for his music, Hilton admits Presley really made an impact
on his tresses.
He says, "Elvis is the reason I started putting product in my hair. After a
family trip to Graceland in elementary school, I wore my hair like him for
years.
"Now I just put stuff in my hair and don't wash it for a week and see what
the bed does to it. Every day my hair is different it's got its own
personality. It scares me!"
2005/04/21 contactmusic.com - www.elvisinfonet.com
/ Ep.Gold.Com.
TV Guide Shake Rattle And Roll Mini CD
TV Guide will release another series of collectors editions with a mini CD
containing Shake Rattle And Roll on May 5th.
2005/04/21 EPE / www.elvisunlimited.com
/ Ep.Gold.Com.
Circle G resort moves closer to development.
Plans to develop the old Circle G Ranch in Horn Lake as a golf and
entertainment mecca got a huge shot in the arm Tuesday night when the Horn Lake
Board of
Aldermen approved a letter of intent to classify the property as a tourist
resort.
Developer J. D. Stacy, formerly of Alpharetta, Ga., came to Horn Lake in
February 2002 with a grand plan to use the Circle G property and adjacent land
to
construct a $500 million golf and entertainment resort anchored by luxury town
homes.
The idea seemed to die when Stacy could not come up with the development
capital or acquire the 880 acres needed for the development.
The McLemore family owns the 155-acre Circle G Ranch, once owned by Elvis
Presley. It's where Elvis and Priscilla spent their honeymoon in 1967.
The Hugh Dancy Co. owns an adjacent tract of about 375 acres needed for the
development. President Vernon Simpson said last week his company would still
entertain a buyer, but he said no firm offers had been received for the land.
However, Horn Lake Mayor Mike Thomas said Stacy has renewed the drive to
create the resort.
"I talked with him (Tuesday) and he was very positive," Thomas said.
"He
remains committed to his conceptual plan and everything he had said was in
the plan
is still in."
Asked if the Circle G Ranch Resort is closer to becoming a reality than
before, Thomas snapped, "Yes."
The ranch resort would have two championship golf courses, performing arts
theaters, two hotels, rental cottages similar to the cottage where Elvis and
Priscilla spent their honeymoon, restaurants, shops and other entertainment
venues.
The action by the Board of Aldermen would allow the state to rebate sales
taxes on the property for up to 10 years to help the developer defray some of
the
costs. It's the Mississippi Tourism Incentive Program adopted in 2000.
Alderman Brenda Carter, who said she did not talk with Stacy, made the
motion for the letter of intent. It was approved on a 4-0 vote with Alderman Ken
Shackleford absent.
"Basically it would allow the sales taxes to be rebated to the developer
for
a set period, depending on the amount of investment involved," Carter said.
"It works out sort of like tax-increment-financing, but the city would not
have to issue any bonds for it," she said.
2005/04/21 Desoto News - By William C. Bayne - www.elvis-express.com
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Ep.Gold.Com.
New TV Guides with Elvis covers - trip to Memphis to be won.
TV Guide (USA) will run a sweepstakes to coincide with its latest "Four
Collectible Elvis Covers" for its May 8 issue. Each of the four covers will
include a miniature CD (master recording courtesy of SONY BMG Strategic
Marketing Group) showcasing a never before heard version of the Elvis single
"Young and Beautiful.
The sweepstakes will send one lucky winner and a friend to Memphis in style,
where they will stay for two nights in the Graceland Suite of the Heartbreak
Hotel. Once there, the winner will be afforded a unique and intimate look at
the life of Rock 'n' Roll's original legend and unprecedented access to the
inner sanctums of his world, including a visit to one of the famous
Graceland archives, riding a golf cart in the backyard of Graceland just
like Elvis, and an interview at Graceland with Elvis's life-long friend,
George Klein.
A CBS Early Show camera crew will follow the winner throughout the big day
in Memphis. Following the trip to Memphis, the winner will be flown to New
York City to appear live on The Early Show on Thursday, May 5 to discuss the
experience.
Also while in New York, the winner will receive two free tickets to the
Broadway musical "All Shook Up," and will have the opportunity to go
back
stage and meet the cast.
For More Information go to :
http://www.tvguide.com/special/elviscbs/tvg_frame.html
2005/04/21 EPE / Ep.Gold.Com.
New FTD Release entitled: All Shook Up - RCA- Live Recording.
Just got the confirmation by phone from Ernst Jorgensen that the new FTD
"All Shook Up" release date July 1st, 2005 , is the Live RCA
Recording from
'69 August 26th MS.
This show is famous for the Lauging Version (single release) "Are You
Lonesome Tonight"
Possible content:
Intro - Blue Suede Shoes - I Got A Woman - All Shook Up - Love Me Tender -
Jailhouse Rock - Don't Be Cruel - Heartbreak Hotel - Hound Dog - I Can't
Stop Loving You - Mystery Train - Tiger Man - Elvis Talks - Baby What You
Want Me To Do - Runaway - Introduction of Del Shannon - Surrender (excerpt)
Are You Lonesome Tonight - Rubberneckin - Yesterday - Hey Jude -
Introductions by Elvis - This Is The Story - Suspicious Minds - What I'd Say
Polk Salad Annnie (excerpt) - Can't Help Falling In Love
Note : Some of the songs were released on the LP - CD
Collector´s Gold :
"Are You Lonesome Tonight", "Runaway" .
2005/04/20 Andylon Lensen / Ernst Jorgensen / Ep.Gold.Com.
Karate footage on new DVD's!!
EPE confirmed that on the new Elvis by The Presleys DVD set, footage of
the
uncompleted karate documentary The New Gladiators will be used!
I know most of us have seen the footage filmed off screen, but the Estate
has footage from all cameras, not just the one that was shown.
2005/04/20 Simon 1 / Ep.Gold.Com.
Next to this great release also on the same date the FTD-Spedial Edition
"Today" 2Cd will be issued.
TODAY (2 CD's) FTD (BMG)RELEASE DATE JULY 1, 2005
DISC 1:
ORIGINAL ALBUM MASTERS + OUTTAKES:
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 ; Bringiną
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 ;
Bringiną 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
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 ;
Bringiną 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 ;Bringiną It Back - takes 2,3 ;T-R-O-U-B-L-E - take 1; Shake A
Hand - take 2
2005/04/20 Andylon Lensen / Ernst Jorgensen / Ep.Gold.Com.
Picture Of The Week 59
2005/04/20/ Robin Klarenbeek / EPGold.com
And
I Love You So (Omaha, June 19, 1977)
2005/04/20/ Robin Klarenbeek / EPGold.com
Jailhouse
Rock (Pittsburgh, December 31, 1976)
2005/04/20/ Robin Klarenbeek / EPGold.com
Elvis Radio/Sirius 13 - Upcoming Special Programming.
For the regular weekly schedule of programming on Elvis Radio/Sirius 13
click here.
http://www.elvis.com/news/full_story.asp?id=785
2004/04/20 EPE / Ep.Gold.Com.
New TV Ads Promote Tourism To Graceland.
Watch the New ELVIS LIVES Television Commercial:
Most Kings Have Castles. (30 secs)
You've Seen Him in Concert. (30 secs)
Click Here: http://www.elvis.com/news/full_story.asp?id=812
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, April 19, 2005 - Two 30-second television commercials
designed to attract vacationing families to Graceland to experience the
"real" Elvis Presley will air nationally beginning in late April.
2004/04/20 EPE / Ep.Gold.Com.
'Lvis' sighted 90th FTS L Flight makes traditional pilgrimage to Graceland.
"Lvis" has left the building. Eight instructor pilots from L Flight in
the
90th Flying Training Squadron took a pilgrimage Tuesday to Elvis's
Graceland in Memphis, Tenn.
Tuesday's cross-country flight was two fold; fulfilling IP annual training
requirements as well as paying homage to the flight's name-sake."During
the flight there and back we satisfied our requirements for formation,
instruments, navigation and patterns and landings," said Capt. James
Barlow, L Flight commander.
The L Flight IPs who traveled to Graceland were Captain Barlow, Capt. Russ
Driggers, Capt. Francesco Mini, Capt. Daniel Brings, Capt. Michael Koenig,
Capt. Tommy Alstad, Capt. Brandon Rasmussen and 1st Lt. Ryan Typolt.
Captain Barlow explained the pilgrimage to Graceland is almost a 20-year-old
tradition for L Flight that recently took a two-year hiatus.
"I took command of the flight on Monday and thought it would be a good idea
to revitalize the tradition of the Graceland pilgrimage. It's a means to keep
IP training up and motivate the IPs at the same time," he said. "These
are hard
working IPs and it's great when you can find ways to keep the momentum and
motivation going. It's easier to ride the wave from the front than the
back."
Photo: courtesy photo.
While at Graceland, the group of IPs were given the VIP-guided mansion tour
where they saw the grounds, Elvis's grave, the gold records room and many
other areas of the mansion.
"We took numerous pictures because we plan on redecorating the flight room,
through self-help and IP funding, to mirror Graceland," Captain Barlow said.
Following the tour of Graceland, the group took a shuttle to see Elvis's two
planes, the "Lisa Marie" and the "Hound Dog."
The captain further explained that the next pilgrimage to Graceland will
most likely happen in mid-September after the upcoming Euro-NATO Joint Jet
Pilot Training class graduates and before the next UPT class starts with L
Flight
2005/04/20 By 1st Lt. Brooke Brander82nd Training Wing Public Affairs.
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New TV Ads Promote Tourism To Graceland.
Graceland Launches Its First TV Ad: 'The Home Where Elvis Lives'
NOTE: Tomorrow, streaming video of the commercial spots will be added to
this article, so do come back to take a look.
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, April 19, 2005 - Two 30-second television commercials
designed to attract vacationing families to Graceland to experience the
"real" Elvis Presley will air nationally beginning in late April.
It will be the first time in the history of Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc.
that the company has used television advertising to promote Graceland
tourism.
The spots, created by Memphis-based Thompson & Company, feature vintage home
movies of Elvis, his family and friends. The message reminds viewers that
Elvis was a genuine, fun-loving person, not merely an icon, and people still
can visit his home in Memphis and actually see where and how he lived.
"Elvis was such an amazing entertainer that we sometimes forget there is so
much more to him than all those great songs and fabulous shows," said Mark
Robinson, executive creative director at Thompson & Company. "We wanted
to
remind people that by visiting his home, Graceland, they can actually see
how he lived and really meet the man behind the legend."
The spots are tagged, "Graceland. Where Elvis Lives."
Jennifer Burgess, director of marketing at Elvis Presley Enterprises, said
the goals for the spots are to create awareness of Graceland as a prime
leisure travel destination and increase ticket sales for tours and
merchandise revenues.
"Our marketing budget is limited and traditionally we have relied on print
advertising, online marketing and the news media to communicate our tourism
marketing message," she said. "However, this year offers a unique
opportunity for us to capitalize on national television exposure around
Elvis resulting from sweeps month programming on CBS."
CBS will air two high-profile, prime-time shows about Presley during the
sweeps month of May. One program, "Elvis," is a two-part miniseries;
the
other "Elvis By the Presleys," is a TV special featuring home movies,
vintage performance footage and new, intimate interviews with this former
wife, Priscilla Beaulieu Presley and their daughter, Lisa Marie Presley.
"Those shows will create a significant buzz around Elvis Presley and we
hope
to capitalize on this increased focus,' Burgess said. "Spring is also the
time of the year when families plan summer vacations and we want to put
Graceland on their radar screens as the perfect family destination."
Michael Thompson, chairman & CEO of Thompson & Company, said, "Working
with
Elvis Presley Enterprises is an opportunity any ad agency dreams about. Our
experience in the travel and tourism industry and, sensitivity to what Elvis
means in American history, made us a blue-suede shoe-in for this account."
The Graceland spots will air via satellite on Dish Network's women-targeted
channels that include HGTV, Lifetime, Food Network, Style, Discover Home,
WE, Lifetime Movie Network, Discovery Health, DIY, Wisdom Television and
SoapNET.
Burgess said the decision to use satellite was made because "we are
targeting a very specific audience and the broad spectrum of channels
targeting this demo are well represented there. We want to reach women 25 to
54 who plan vacations for their families. Also, since our media budget is
limited, we need a cost-effective plan that will give us the best exposure
to our targeted demographic."
Initially, two 30-second spots were produced which will run piggy-backed as
a 60-second spot. Viewers will be asked to contact Graceland by phone at
1-888-ELVIS LIVES or visit tourgraceland.com.
To create the spots, Iddo Patt, broadcast producer at Thompson & Company,
estimates he spent more than two weeks reviewing home movies.
"It was the experience of a lifetime to be able to immerse myself in the
real lives of Elvis and his family," Patt said. "It was a privilege.
And it
was very touching."
Some of the footage used in the two spots has never been seen by the public.
"Elvis Presley Enterprises has something no one else in the world has:
Elvis," said Patt. "When you get close to Elvis, you realize what an
inspirational person he was . . . or should I say 'is.'"
2005/04/20 www.elvis.com - /
Ep.Gold.Com.
Digital Elvis commercial unlikely..but a duet with Britney?
If rock 'n' roll legend Elvis Presley shows up in any future digital
projects it will not likely be in a commercial, The Los Angeles Times
reports. Robert F.X. Sillerman, who recently gained control of Presley's
name, image and likeness, said he doubted Presley would appear in a car
commercial, the way the late Steve McQueen recently did. Sillerman also said
he didn't think it would be a good idea to do with Presley what was done
with the late Conway Twitty recently, when bits of Twitty's old records were
manipulated through a computer program to make it sound like he was singing
a new song. I'm not sure you're going to see Elvis in a commercial,
Sillerman said. With Elvis, less is more. George Klein, a pallbearer at
Presley's funeral who currently operates an Elvis station on Sirius
satellite radio, said he would welcome a new Elvis record. I think it's
strictly business and this is 2005, Klein said. He's been dead 27 years, and
you have to move on. Market what you got. A duet with Britney Spears or
something like that would be great.
2005/04/20 Los Angeles Times - Chad Heywood - www.elvisinfonet.com
/
Ep.Gold.Com
Elvis' Birthday Cruise 2006 Reflections Theater Cruise with Lou Vuto.
And Elvis' friend Patti Parry January 7th-12th, 2006.
To Jamaica and Grand Cayman Islands Leaving from Ft. Lauderdale Florida
On Royal Caribbian Cruise Lines.
Sat. Jan. 7 - Departs Ft. Lauderdale 5PM
Sun. Jan. 8 - Day at Sea
Mon. Jan. 9 - Occho Rios, Jamaica
Tue. Jan. 10 - Georgetown, Grand Cayman
Wed. Jan.11 - Day at Sea
Thur. Jan.12 - Ft. Lauderdale
Inside Cabin - $599.45 per person
Ocean View - $689.45 per person
Balcony Cabins - $941.00 per person
3rd & 4th Passenger sharing a cabin
$489.45 each
Important: You will need a passport. Cruise lines will no longer accept a
birth certificate beginning in 2006.
Above prices include:
All port taxes
Entrance to Lou's Shows (2 Shows)
Cocktail Party with Lou
8x10 Group Photo with Lou and Family
Click here to book this cruise: ChristieTvl81@aol.com
You can also call or write:
Catherine Christie
Christie Travel
901 Clarence Ave.
Bronx, NY 10465
1-718-863-7770
2005/04/20 www.elvis-express.com
/ Ep.Gold.Com.
ELVIS IS WAY UP WITH WAY DOWN.
In the Midweek Sales/Download charts, Elvis Presley and his 1977 hit single
'Way Down' has removed Tony Christie from the UK' #1 spot. Although recent
sales patterns suggest 'Amarillo' could return to number one by the weekend
due to Elvis sales dipping towards the week's end.
At this time, OFFICIAL sources state there have been NO Elvis downloads of
his current single release.
Singles (Sales/Downloads Chart) Figures are combined.
01 (NE) Elvis Presley - Way Down (19,226)
02 (01) Tony Christie ft. Peter Kay - Amarillo (13,149)
03 (NE) Nine inch Nails - The Hand That Feeds (6,828)
04 (02) Razorlight - Somewhere Else (5,442)
05 (06) Will Smith - Switch (5,217)
06 (NE) Bodyrockers - I Like The Way (4,993)
07 (04) Ciara ft. Missy Elliott - 1,2 Step (4,460)
08 (05) Mario - Let Me Love You
09 (NE) Hard fi - Tied Up Too Tight
10 (07) 50 Cent - Candy Shop
2005/04/19 www.elvis-express.com
/ Ep.Gold.Com.
Elvis Continues UK Chart Reign With Specially Reissued Singles - "The
Wonder
Of You" Hits #4.
Elvis Presley's current run of weekly appearances in the top ten on the UK
singles sales charts has continued with The Wonder Of You hitting #4. This
is the result of a special promotion by BMG-UK releasing each week special
reissues of Elvis singles that hit #1 in the UK the first time around.
Results so far:
All Shook Up (#2) / Jailhouse Rock (#1) / One Night (#1)
A Fool Such As I (#2) / It's Now Or Never (#1)
Are You Lonesome Tonight (#2) / Wooden Heart (#2)
Surrender (#2) / His Latest Flame (#3)
Rock-A-Hula Baby (#3) / Good Luck Charm (#2)
She's Not You (#3) / Return To Sender (#5)
Devil In Disguise (#2) / Crying In The Chapel (#2)
The Wonder Of You (#4)
Next up is Way Down.
In addition to the UK singles chart, these releases have made outstanding
showings on the charts in various individual countries in Europe.
BMG-UK has a Web site for their current and immensely successful Elvis UK #1
singles reissue promotion. Go to www.elvis18uk1s.com.
In the fall BMG in America will launch a similar promotion featuring Elvis's
#1s on the USA singles charts. Initial information is in a recent press
release from BMG giving an overview of the year 2005. Click here to go to
that press release.
2005/04/19 EPE / Ep.Gold.Com.
"Elvis By The Presleys" DVD & CD release date in Australia.
BMG Australia has a provisional release date of Sunday 30 May for the
release of the DVD and CD editions of Elvis By The Presleys. BMG is working
towards releasing both on the same date.
2005/04/19 BMG Australia - www.elvisinfonet.com
/ Ep.Gold.Com.
"Elvis Lives" DVD probably won't happen.
BMG has advised EIN that clearance rights for all parts of the Elvis Lives
DVD (the TV special hosted by Chris Isaak) could not be obtained. The DVD is
unlikely to be released.
2005/04/19 BMG - www.elvisinfonet.com
/ Ep.Gold.Com.
OFFICIAL DOWNLOAD SITES FOR UK SINGLES
Please go to the following URL for the list.
http://www.elvis-express.com/home.html
2005/04/19 www.elvis-express.com
/ Ep.Gold.Com.
New Zealand leg of Sonny West's "downunder" tour cancelled.
Due to a budget shortfall Sonny West will not be appearing in New Zealand
but the Australian leg of his tour will go ahead. Negotiations are underway
to hopefully bring Sonny and wife Judy to New Zealand next year.
2005/04/19 Chris Drummond - Susan & Roy NZ / Ep.Gold.Com.
MIDWEEK CHARTS - 'WAY DOWN'
The following are the Top 5 Singles in the UK Midweek Charts:
(1) 'Way Down' - Elvis - 19,226 copies sold.
(2) 'Is This The Way To Amarillo?' - Tony Christie Ft. Peter Kay - 13,149
copies sold.
(3) 'The Hand That Feeds' - Nine Inch Nails - 6,828 copies sold.
(4) 'Somewhere Else' - Razorlight' - 5,442 copies sold.
(5) 'Switch' - Will Smith - 5,227 copies sold.
2005/04/19 Brian Quinn / Ep.Gold.Com.
Elvis One Of The Greatest Americans.
Elvis Presley one of only three singers whose names shall be unveiled today
as finalists for Discovery`s Greatest American TV program. The other two are
Ray Charles and Michael Jackson.
They will unveil the 100 list today, at AOL, then, program by program (
there will be four such programs, starting today), bring the list down to
25, then to 5, through open debates, etc so that, in the last program, the
greatest american is chosen, including allowing voting via AOL subscribers,
or through other means, mail, etc.
2005/04/18 www.elvissecondtonone.com
- Guillermo Felipe Perez Arguello /
Ep.Gold.Com.
With 23% counted in, Lisa at #23 in Hits Daily Double!!!
With a little less than a quarter of the CD sales for the up coming week
counted in, Lisa is more than holding her own, at #23, down from #8. In
spite of all the new entries, she`s expected to end the week selling about
almost half of what she sold last week
2005/04/18 www.elvissecondtonone.com
- Guillermo Felipe Perez Arguello /
Ep.Gold.Com.
FOX TO RE-RELEASE ELVIS DVDS.
The 20th Century Fox "Studio Classics" series will re-release 2 of
their
Elvis movies on August 1st 2005 in the UK.
'Love Me Tender' - Widescreen
In his film debut, singing idol Elvis Presley stars in this action filled
romance set in the aftermath of the Civil War.
'Flaming Star' - Widescreen
In the years following the Civil War, Western Texas has become an uneasy
meeting ground of two cultures; one white, the other Native American. When
fighting breaks out between the settlers and natives, despite his
peacemaking efforts, Pacer (Elvis) is pulled into the deadly violence.
Plans to re-release Elvis' 3rd Fox movie 'Wild In The Country' have yet to
be finalised by the studio.
2005/04/18 www.elvis-express.com
/ Ep.Gold.Com.
TV ADVERTS FOR GRACELAND.
Elvis Presley Enterprises are to run television commercials to attract even
more visitors to Graceland, the former home of Elvis Presley in Memphis, Tenn.
Thompson & Co., an independent Memphis company, has produced two 30
second commercials that use vintage home movies of The King, including
some footage never shown publicly before.
The adverts will begin airing on Dish Network satellite channels HGTV,
Lifetime, Food Network, Style, Discover Home, WE, Lifetime Movie Network,
Discover
Health, DIY, Wisdom Television and SoapNET.
2005/04/18 AdWeek / Ep.Gold.Com.
Interview with Stanley Oberst New FT D& 2CD book "Elvis
Presley Rockin'
across Texas".
As a Texas native, I was especially interested when I learned that Stanley
Oberst was working on a new FTD book project that covered Elvis'
performances and time spent in Texas throughout his career. Many of our
members, from all over the globe, enjoyed the great stories and pictures in
Oberst's "Elvis in Texas The Undiscovered King 1954-1958".
I first contacted the author to see if he would be interested in a possible
interview by the local CBS affiliate in my hometown of Bryan/College
Station, as Elvis performed here three times in 1955.
I was overjoyed when he not only expressed a willingness to travel here for
a television interview, but offered to participate in an interview by e-mail
with our fan club.
Enjoy the information provided, and be sure to support this incredible FTD
release!
Click Here to read the Interview:
http://groups.msn.com/elvisinternational/exclusiveinterviewwithauthorstanleyoberst.msnw
Stephen Galvin.
Vice-president, Elvis International Fan Club
Note:
This is a book new FT D& 2CD by Stanley Oberst with a 2 CD set Both CD's are
"soundboards".
Also included is an unreleased interview from 1960 with ELvis and The
Colonel.
CD 1:
AMARILLO, TX (Civic Center) JUNE 19, 1974.
See See Rider, I Got A Woman, Love Me, Trying To Get To You, All Shook Up,
Love Me tender, Hound Dog, Fever, Polk Salad Annie, Why Me Lord, Suspicious
Minds, I Can't Stop Loving You, Help Me, American Trilogy, Heartbreak Hotel,
Funny How Time Slips Away, Big Boss Man, Can't Help Falling In Love; ODESSA,
TX 1960 interview.
CD 2 :
FT. WORTH, TX (Civic Center) JUNE 3, 1976
See See Rider; I Got A Woman/Amen; Love Me; If You Love Me; You Gave Me A
Mountain; All Shook Up; Teddy Bear; Donąt Be Cruel; And I Love You So;
Jailhouse Rock; Fever; America The Beautiful ;Polk Salad Annie; Early
Morning Rain, Whatąd I Say, Johnny B. Goode, Introductions,Love Letters,
School Days; Hurt; Hound Dog; Funny How Time Slips Away; Canąt Help Falling
In Love
2005/04/18 Stephen Galvin - http://groups.msn.com/elvisinternational
/ Ep.Gold.Com.
Humes High School - The Herald.
Fifty years have passed since Elvis' high school graduation. Yet he is still
young in our hearts.
Elvis loved his alma mater and showed his appreciation on many occasions.
He purchased football tickets to a local game for the students. He donated
money for R.O.T.C. uniforms.
He unexpectedly stopped by Humes high school during Father's Night and gave
a brief performance.
In the early years Elvis would stop by the school with Hollywood friends to
visit students and his favourite teachers.
The students of Humes high school returned Elvis' cenerosity in 1957 by
dedicating that years annual to him.
The annual from 1953 (the year when Elvis graduated) was the first to be
re-printed.
ut a short while ago the 1957 one also was reprinted.
2005/04/18 www.elvisunlimited.com
/ Ep.Gold.Com.
EIN interviews Bud Glass Part 2.
Photo: Book Behind The Image Volume 2.
Bud Glass is one of the world's best known collectors of Elvis memorabilia
who also happens to be friends with a great number of Elvis personal
acquaintances like Sonny West & Sandi Miller.
His 'Behind The Image' DVDs & books are essential for any true Elvis fan. In
part 2 of our interview Bud Glass replies to EIN's challenge that Elvis did
not look "Born to Rock" in 1975, and talks about EBay rip-offs, the
Madison
Square Garden footage & Marilyn Monroe's white dress!
Click Here: to read EIN interviews Bud Glass (Part 2)
http://www.elvisinfonet.com/interview_budglass_part2.html
2005/04/18 www.elvisinfonet.com
/ Ep.Gold.Com.
All Shook Up Goes on the Record.
The talented company of Broadway's Elvis musical walked their blue suede
shoes down to the recording studio on April 4 to lay down tracks for the
original cast recording of All Shook Up.
This fun-loving musical, written by Joe DiPietro and featuring the hits of
Elvis Presley, tells the tale of a small-town girl who falls for a
hip-shakin,' guitar-playin' roustabout. Yes, it has classics like
"Heartbreak Hotel," "It's Now or Never," and "Jailhouse
Rock.
" Belting out these Elvis favorites and rockin' the Palace Theatre are
Cheyenne Jackson, Jennifer Gambatese, Leah Hocking, Sharon Wilkins, Curtis
Holbrook, Nikki M. James and Jonathan Hadary.
Before the album release (set for May 31), Broadway.com was there to catch
the cast action! Take a look!
2005/04/18 www.broadway.com /
Ep.Gold.Com.
IT'S NO WONDER AS ELVIS HITS No:4 ON NEW UK CHART.
Photo Cover:'The Wonder Of You ' at #4 gives Elvis his 75th Top 10 UK Hit
Single.
Elvis Presley' latest single release, 'The Wonder Of You' has entered the UK
singles chart at number four this week with the introduction of counting
download sales, which many sceptics see as a way of preventing an older
artist like Elvis Presley from dominating the Pop scene.
But despite outselling the Number One record in the midweek sales, Elvis
fails to secure his 22nd UK chart topper.
Many fans also downloaded the song from official download companies, but it
appears that if you type in 'The Wonder Of You' you actually download an
album track which doesn't count towards sales, a fact which will anger many
fans.
This weeks placing gives the CHART KING his 75th UK Top 10 Hit, and his 15th
top 5 hit in as many weeks
Elvis' next single release 'Way Down' is out in the shops on Monday 18th
Here is this weeks 'Official' top 5 singles
01. (is This The Way To) Amarillo - Tony Christie Ft Peter Kay
02. Somewhere Else - Razorlight
03. 1,2 Step - Ciara ft Missy Elliot
04. The Wonder Of You- Elvis Presley
05. Switch - Will Smith
2005/04/17 By Lee Dawson - www. Elvis-Express.com / Ep.Gold.Com.
Survey Identifies Elvis Fan Demographics.
More than 176 million Americans (84 percent) have in some way had their
lives touched by Elvis Presley, according to a Harris Interactive poll.
The ubiquity of Elvis delivers strong interest from consumers around the
world. In fact, according to the Harris Interactive poll, over 71 million
Americans consider themselves Elvis fans.
60 percent are female 70 percent are between the ages of 26 and 55 75
percent have purchased collectibles 80 percent are located in the United
States.
Almost one-third of all Americans (31 percent) have bought Elvis records,
CDs or videos.
2005/04/17 www.elvisinfonet.com
/ Ep.Gold.Com.
TOP OF THE CONS.
Record Companies Threaten To Rig Singles Chart.
Photo: GET THEM OUT NOW:
The Record Industry want oldies like Elvis & Tony Christie out of the charts
as they outsell the
new acts.
Record companies have made a threat to rig the UK singles chart in order to
challenge Elvis Presley and Tony Christies continued domination of the top
2 places.
Christie has held the #1 stop for the past 4 weeks, but Elvis Presley has
dominated the #1, #2 and #3 positions for the past 16 weeks.
Today's top 40 countdown will be the first UK chart that will include
internet downloads to determine the UK singles chart positions.
Chart officials say that including downloads will give a much more accurate
representation of current musical tastes.
However, the new system is a new and easier way for the charts to be
corrupted and suggestions have been made that major record labels will "Buy
Back" their releases from retailers in order to push their artists up into
the top 10.
It is known that two companies are planning to buy other record companies
releases in bulk, in order to prove that corruption is easy. Independent
record labels are furious that they have a very limited access to download
services for their artists, while Sony/BMG, EMI, Warner Music etc and
completely represented.
One music insider said "The UK charts have been hijacked. The industry has
been embarrassed by the single releases from Elvis Presley, No-one thought
that for a 15 week period, Elvis would have outsold every major act in the
country. As a result, they want to make sure it never happens again."
Guy Holmes, co-founder of the independent trade body AIM said. "Two record
labels have called me to say that they will prove the charts can be
manipulated. They want to do this to prove a point and if someone stands up
next week and proves that they manipulated the chart, all hell will break
loose."
James Gillespie of the Official Charts Company said; "It is not easy to
manipulate the new chart system but if these record labels do manipulate the
chart, we will punish them".
Gillespie went onto say, the company could remove the record from the chart
or even ban the record company.
2005/04/17 By Lee Dawson - www. Elvis-Express.com / Ep.Gold.Com.
"Elvis" wins Starstruck.
Anthony Petrucci won the grand final of Australia's Starstruck entertainment
show.
Anthony performed as Elvis and received enough viewer votes to beat "Roy
Orbison" who finished second.
Petrucci's success mirrored the result in the UK version of the show, Stars
In Their Eyes, also won by an Elvis tribute artist.
Petrucci has won a trip to Las Vegas where he will appear in the famous
Legends revue.
2005/04/17 www.elvisinfonet.com
/ Ep.Gold.Com.
Meeting set to discuss Elvis celebration.
If you are interested in helping plan a celebration of the 50th anniversary
of Elvis Presley's concerts in Sweetwater, please attend an organizational
meeting, Tues-day, April 19, at 5 p.m., at the Sweetwater Chamber of
Commerce, 810 East Broadway.
If you have memories, photos, tickets, etc. from either of Elvis Presley's
two concerts in Sweet-water in 1955, we want to talk to you.
We are planning a commemorative section reflecting on Elvis and his
influence on Sweetwater. If you have something to contribute, please contact
Brenda Adams at 236-6677 or Lynn Adams at 235-5488.
2005/04/17 Sweetwater Reporter, Texas / Ep.Gold.Com.
Cover Art Free Daily Mail CD Elvis Presley and friends.
The cover art of the free Elvis CD from the UK newspaper Daily Mail.
CD contains tracks by Elvis Presley and friends.
Track listing:
1. That's All Right (Elvis Sun version)
2. Good Rockin' Tonight (Elvis Sun version)
3. Blue Suede Shoes (Carl Perkins re-recording)
4. Tutti Frutti (Little Richard re-recording)
5. Great Ball of Fire (Jerry Lee Lewis re-recording)
6. Rock A Round THe Clock (Billy Haley original recording)
7. Sweet Little Sixteen (Chuck Berry re-recording)
8. At The Hop (The Original Juniors re-recording)
9. Shake, Rattle and Roll (Billy Haley original recording)
10.Only The Lonely (Roy Orbison re-recording)
11.Let's Dance (Chris Montez original recording)
12 Leader of the Pack (Shangri-las original recording)
13.Rockin' Robin (Bobby Day re-recording)
14.Surfin' Bird (The Trashmen original recording)
15.Save The Last Dance for Me (Ben E. King original recording)
2005/04/16 www.elvispresleyscrapbook.co.uk
/ Ep.Gold.Com.
Elvis At The Movies.
Released: UK chain store Marks And Spencer the CD "Elvis At The Movies".
CD contains twenty movietracks.
Track listing:
Return To Sender / G.I. Blues / Girls! Girls! Girls! / Bossa Nova Baby /
Roustabout / Jailhouse Rock / Got A Lot O' Livin' To Do / Love Me Tender /
Treat Me Nice / Loving You / King Creole / Crawfish / Can't Help Falling In
Love / Viva Las Vegas / I Got Lucky / A Little Less Conversation (original
version) / I Slipped, I Stubled, I Fell / Swing Down Sweet Chariot /
Rubberneckin' / Clean Up Your Own Backyard
2005/04/16 www.elvispresleyscrapbook.co.uk
/ Ep.Gold.Com.
Elvis Insiders.
EPE has announced changes to the Collector's Club, including the new name of
Elvis Insiders.
EPE states: "As an Official Elvis Insider, you'll know Elvis better than
anyone. You'll have access to never and rarely seen photos, artifacts, video
clips and documents from the Graceland archives.
You'll be given confidential information, exclusive updates, and news about
Elvis before anyone else." The changes include a new website
www.ElvisInsiders.com to be launched
on May 2; a new chat room, allowing EPE
to host chats with people who knew or worked with Elvis or are involved with
his career today; a new Graceland Online Artifact and Photo Archive, where
they will add one artifact or rare photo each week and one video each month;
and a new WebCam looking out of Elvis's upstairs bedroom window.
2005/04/16 EPE - Amber Smith / Ep.Gold.Com.
Opening Night: All Shook Up..
Video of opening night on Broadway: Click to go to Broadway.com:
http://www.broadway.com/gen/Buzz_Video.aspx?ci=509296
to see a great video
from the opening night of the musical All Shook Up in New York.
2005/04/16 EPE / Ep.Gold.Com.
Selfridges goes "VIVA LAS VEGAS".
All you Elvis Tribute Artists get on down to Selfridges in London on April
17th and enter their contest with fantastic prizes including performing LIVE
in Las Vegas, performing at the London Palladium or winning a holiday for
two in Vegas. Selfridges has a Vegas theme throughout the stores to
celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Las Vegas. To start the promotion on
April 17th Selfridges will get into the Guinness Book of Records by having
the most Elvii singing the same song together appropriately, "Viva Las
Vegas".
2005/04/16 Elvisly Yours / Ep.Gold.Com.
Lamar Fike Back Home.
Lamar Fike is now home from hospital but he will be receiving further
sessions of chemotherapy on an outpatient basis according to Marty Lacker to
the Elvis Express.
"I am really pleased and overjoyed to report that Lamar is having no
adverse
reactions to the chemotherapy so far, as a matter of fact he is surprising
the doctors and those of us close to him."
2005/04/16 www.elvis-express.com
/ Ep.Gold.Com.
DOES ELVIS INSIDER MAKE OUTSIDERS OF THE
FANS?
Photo: Inside or Outside with Elvis
Elvis Presley Enterprises have announced that they are changing the Elvis
Collectors Club name to Elvis Insider for the "Special" fans of the
King of
Rock n Roll.
So, what makes a "Special" fan? It's easy, $29.95 for a whole 12
months.
The official language from EPE is this: As an Official Elvis Insider, you'll
know Elvis better than anyone. You'll have access to never and rarely seen
photos, artifacts, video clips and documents from the Graceland archives.
You'll be given confidential
nformation, exclusiv Just imagine being so special at Graceland that you now
get preferred pricing, discounts, advance notice of ticket sales, and more.
Members have access to a 24/7, private WebCam that looks out of Elvis's
upstairs bedroom window. And you can explore more of the Graceland archives
when each week another artifact and each month another video is added to the
online version of the Graceland archive.
But what do the fans think of this scheme by EPE, is it for the benefit of
the fans or just another money spinning idea to benefit the bank account?
Tony from Bristol thinks this: "Who the hell do EPE think they are? What
gives them the right to say anyone of us fans are not special. I like most
Elvis fans have spent thousands of pounds on Elvis over the years and now
they want even more money to show us rare pictures of our man.....If they
have this stuff then we ALL have a right to see them and not have to pay
extra to view something on a website."
Paul from Florida writes: "How can any fan refuse? Just $29.95 to be the
first fans to know exactly why Elvis In Concert will never be released on
DVD, and then we can also learn why Elvis On Tour can never be released as a
special edition. Sorry EPE but if you want my $30, then release Elvis In
Concert, release Elvis On Tour."
On the Elvis Collectors forum, fans seem to be in one voice over this latest
idea from the EPE boardroom.
"Sorry.. but I cant see many of us this side of the pond queuing up to join
another EPE rip-off" said one writer.
Respected Elvis webmaster, Jordan, from Jordans-Elvis-World highlighted the
divide that EPE have begun to create between the fans; "This is the
funniest
thing I've seen all day..... All month actually. Now, I've (unfortunately)
had the pleasure of trying to access the ATM in the Graceland Plaza while it
was being set up for a "Collectors Club" meeting this past January. I
kid
you not.. Every ten feet closer I'd get to the ATM some idiot would step in
front of me and
ask "Are you a member?" (me, "no") "well YOU can't be
in here, this is for
members ONLY". Emphasis on the capped words.
Other than that experience with the "Club", I've had none. But I could
only
step away from this thinking "What a bunch of B.S.!"
Gerry from the UK wrote: "Their greed never ceases to astound and amaze me!
Furthermore they are the reason why we will have to wait years for Elvis On
our as the estate ask so much. Again their greed is astounding they actually
block priceless prime-time UK promotion again because they have to be paid
as they own the image of Elvis thus any project/video/magazine the estate
have to be satisfied first."
The general feeling amongst Elvis fans is that they are not happy with the
way this new system is being created and many are feeling that they are now
the Elvis Outsiders.
As to whether or not this EPE site will take off remains to be seen, but due
to many fans constant wanting of anything new of Elvis, we feel this will
indeed bring in hundreds of paying customers to have the
"Special"
privilege of being able to look out of Elvis' bedroom window at all those
lovely tree's.
2005/04/16 www.elvis-express.com
/ Ep.Gold.Com.
THE WONDER OF TWO Elvis still rules the #2
spot on CDUK chart.
As the 18 week UK singles releases draw to an end, Elvis Presley' latest
single release,
'The Wonder of You' sees the King continue his rule at 2 on the CD-UK chart
this week.
It gives Elvis his 15th top 10 hit on the CD-UK chart (including 6 number
one's).
The Official UK chart is not announced until tomorrow (Sunday 17th) and with
downloads
now being counted, some critics predict Elvis will fail to enter the top 10
for the first time
since the releases started 3 months ago.
CD-UK INDEPENDENT SINGLES TOP 10
01 - (Is This The Way To) Amarillo - Tony Christie Ft. Peter Kay
02 - The Wonder of You - Elvis Presley
03 - Somewhere Else - Razorlight
04 - 1,2 Step - Ciara ft Missy Elliot
05 - Let Me Love You - Mario
06 - Switch - Will Smith
07 - Candy Shop - 50 Cent
08 - It's Like That - Mariah Carey
09 - All About You / You've Got A Friend - McFly
10 - So Much Love To Give - Freeloaders
2005/04/16 www.elvis-express.com
/ Ep.Gold.Com.
Sillerman And George Klein On Elvis
Projects
If rock 'n' roll legend Elvis Presley
shows up in any future digital
projects it will not likely be in a commercial, The Los Angeles Times
reports.
Robert F.X. Sillerman - who recently gained control of Presley's name, image
and likeness - said he doubted Presley would appear in a car commercial, the
way the late Steve McQueen recently did. Sillerman also said he didn't think
it would be a good idea to do with Presley what was done with the late
Conway Twitty recently -- when bits of Twitty's old records were manipulated
through a computer program to make it sound like he was singing a new song.
"I'm not sure you're going to see Elvis in a commercial," Sillerman
said.
"With Elvis, less is more."
George Klein, a pallbearer at Presley's funeral who currently operates an
Elvis station on Sirius satellite radio, said he would welcome a new Elvis
record.
"I think it's strictly business and this is 2005," Klein said. "He's
been
dead 27 years, and you have to move on. Market what you got. A duet with
Britney Spears or something like that would be great."
2005/04/15 Google / Ep.Gold.Com.
James Burton comes to Belgium.
Elvis Presleys lead guitarist James Burton has agreed to play two concerts
at the Zuiderkroon in Antwerp, on June 10th and 11th. James will join the
line-up of the Chemistery Band and Jody's Gospel Singers. Paul Nagels,
Elvisfan and perhaps best known for his work as former president of football
club Beerschot (near Antwerp) is lead singer. Tickets are 25 and 30 euro,
all profit goes to the Cancer Research Fund. Info and tickets:
chemistery.pn@skynet.be or
0473/78.78.78
2005/04/15 www.elvismatters.be /
Ep..Gold.Com.
Free Elvis And Tom Jones CD.
Here is the free CD from the UK newspapet the Mirror. It contains 20 tracks
by Elvis and Tom Jones. It contains 12 tracks by Elvis.
The "Volume 1" on the cover tells us that there probably will be
another CD
with Elvis & Tom Jones
Heartbreak Hotel (Little Rock 1956) / Good Rockin' Tonight (SUN) / Blue
Suede Shoes (Live - Tupelo / Little Rock?) / That's All Right (SUN) / Hound
Dog - with blues reprise (Live, not Hayride) / I Don't Care If The Sun Don't
Shine (SUN) / Long Tall Sally (Live) / Blue Moon Of Kentucky (SUN) / Baby
Le't Play House (Live) / Maybellene (Hayride) / Tweedly Dee (Haride) / I Was
The One (Live - not Hayride).
2005/04/15 Ebay / Ep.Gold.Com.
Ray Walker Interview.
Dear Andylon and Ep.Gold Members,
YOU MIGHT LIKE TO READ: XMRADIO.COM LINK:
http://www.xmfan.com/raywalker.php
Ray.
2005/04/15 Ray Walker - Andylon Lensen / Ep.Gold.Com.
WHO WANTS TO BE ELVIS?
Performer and Elvis tribute artist, Ronnie McDowell is reported to be lined
up to host a new reality TV show starting in August called "Who Wants To Be
Elvis".
The planned series is said to be a 26 part show and will be screened on the
CBS network.
Ronnie is a huge fan of Elvis and many fans feel that with his involvement
in the show, it will be tastefully done?
Right now, there are two versions of this "Elvis Idol" doing the
rounds, one
from Elvis-A-Rama and now one from CBS.
I guess we will just have to wait and see if either of these proposed shows
actually make it onto our TV screens.
2005/04/15 www.elvis-express.com
/ Ep.Gold.Com.
Color picture of Vernon and Gladys.
Surfing on the waves of internet, we discovered this nice picture of Elvis's
parents.
It's one of the very few color pictures in existence of Vernon and Gladys,
probably taken in the first part of the fifties.
The guy on the right is Calvin Presley, Elvis's cousin. Calvin was the
oldest son of Calhoun Presley, brother to 'granddad' Jessie Presley. It's
unclear where the picture was taken.
2005/04/15 www.elvismatters.be
/ Ep,.Gold.Com.
Mega Fair In Utrecht, Holland.
This coming Saturday April 16 and Sunday 17 is there another edition of the
Mega Record & CD Fair in Utrecht, Holland.
The Fair will again be packed with dealers. Including Elvis Unlimited.
There will like always be some entertaining surrounding the fair. Last
minute additions are Di-rect guitarist Spike and
radiopresentor/Tacker-guitarist Eric Corton.
All visitors can get:
A free screen print of former Dutch pop star Herman Brood
A free record cleaning
The Mega Record & CD Fair is open Saturday April 16 from 9 am till 6 pm and
Sunday April 17 from 10 am till 5 pm.
See you at the Mega Fair!
2005/04/15 www.elvisunlimited.com
/ Ep.Gold.Com.
YOU CAN'T BE SIRIUS.
The powers that be at the Elvis station on Sirius radio have decided to pull
the plug on all requests on the show, the cool questions of the day,
conversations with the listeners, and all the other live interaction between
Doc Walker and the other DJ's and the fans!!
Elvis Radio on Sirius was like the live vibrant radio of the good old days
when you could call up a DJ and they would put you on the air or take your
request fore for this format change.
DJ's such as Doc Walker let the fans request alternate takes, or different
versions, live versions, etc. etc. Ever since this change took place, Elvis
radio has suddenly become stale and boring without the interaction with the
fans.
It simply isn't as exciting as before when the fans could call in talk and
request songs.
This was our radio station, the fans station and now many fans feel it has
been taken away from them and are now being dictated to what we will have to
listen to....just like traditional land based terrestrial radio.
If you are a listener, you can mention what you liked about Doc Walker when
he took calls and requests and put fans on the air and what you don't like
about the new format.
If you are not subscribing, but have considered it, or would like to, you
can also just send an email stating that you have heard of the change and
would prefer to have a live DJ format with live requests, etc.
To make to voice heard, send an email to docwalker@elvis.com
and let him
know that you prefer a live, interactive format where fans are allowed to
request songs and talk about Elvis versus this new bland format they have
switched over to.
2005/04/15 : Email - Ep.Gold.Com.
"L"vis touch down at Graceland.
Captain James Baldwin and the rest of the Lvis Flight visited Graceland on
Tuesday.
He and 8 other flight instructors from NATO Fighter Training School in
Wichita Falls, Texas flew to Graceland to hold their first flight
commanders' meeting.
They have used Elvis as their squadron mascot since the early 1980s. Inset
you can see the actual shoulder patch they wear while in flight.
2005/04/15 EPE / Ep.Gold.Com.
Elvis asked President Carter for a favour.
Q&A Report - Q. In the 1990s, former President Jimmy Carter stated that he
was one of the last people to speak with Elvis Presley before he died.
I have never heard or read anything about this. Do you have any details
about this meeting? A: What Carter told students at Emory University in
Atlanta at a recent town hall meeting was that he was one of the last people
to speak to Presley before the singer died on Aug. 16, 1977.
The conversation was by telephone, when Presley called Carter at the White
House. According to Carter biographer Douglas Brinkley, Carter's White House
Diary showed that the conversation took place between 5:18 and 5:24pm June
14, 1977.
Carter had met Presley previously, backstage at the Omni in Atlanta, when
Carter was governor of Georgia. The telephone conversation took place during
what was said to be the "roughest part" of Presley's life. In the
conversation, Presley asked Carter to pardon a sheriff friend of his in
Memphis who was in trouble. Carter explained that a person who hadn't yet
been tried or convicted could not be pardoned.
After Presley died just two months later, Carter issued an official White
House statement.
At that time, it was unheard of for a President to make an official
statement about a rock star's death.
Carter called the singer "unique, irreplaceable and a symbol the world over
of the rebelliousness and good humor of this country."
2005/04/15 Entertainment News, USA / Ep.Gold.Com.
Friday Chart Updates.
The U.S. Billboard Elvis Chart listings for the week ending April 23, 2005.
Top Christian Albums - Ultimate Gospel down 1 to #34
Top Country Albums - Ultimate Gospel up 2 to #57
Top Pop Catalog Albums - Elvis 30 #1's down 4 to #43
Top Country Catalog Albums - Elvis 30 #1's up 3 to #4
Top Music Video Sales - He Touched Me Vol 1 & 2 reenters at #39 (re)
Top Comp Music Video Sales - He Touched Me Vol 1 & 2 reenters at #39 (re)
2005/04/15 www.elvisinternational.com
/ Ep.Gold.Com.
Official site for the CBS mini-series.
CBS has launched the official site: http://www.cbs.com/specials/elvis/
for
their new two-part event miniseries Elvis.
The biopic stars Jonathan Rhys Meyers as the late King of Rock n' Roll.
The cast includes Camryn Manheim as his beloved momma Gladys, Robert Patrick
as dad Vernon, Antonia Bernath as Elvis' wife Priscilla, Rose McGowan as
starlet Ann-Margret, and Randy Quaid as manager Col. Tom Parker.
Not all of the links on the site are fully working as of yet but the
features include a story synopsis, cast credits, videos, still photos, and a
community section.
The community section includes a sweepstakes entry, "Ask Camryn Manheim,"
a
pop quiz, and a poll. The logo on the site shows Rhys Meyers in moody
profile as Elvis.
This is the same image that residents of L.A. may have noticed gracing a
billboard on the side of a CBS soundstage on Beverly Boulevard.
The tagline on the Elvis billboard reads: "The legend you know. The story
you don't." As the official site reminds us, Elvis was produced with the
full cooperation and participation of the Elvis Presley Estate, thus
allowing the King's master recordings to be heard for the first time in a
biographical film.
2005/04/15 EPE / Ep.Gold.Com.
Sonny West 2005 Australian Tour Dates.
Sonny West will be arriving in Australia on May 2 for appearances at several
venues.
The Sydney dates have been announced. Tickets are $25 and the tour starts
May 6 Campbelltown RSL Club. Melbourne dates will be added as venues are
confirmed.
2005/04/15 www.elvis.com.au -JudyYoungs /
Ep.Gold.Com
CARDINAL MENTIONS ELVIS
For the story, please go to the following URL:
http://www.denverpost.com/Stories/0,,36~11676~2808447,00.html
2005/04/15 Brian Quinn / Ep.Gold.Com.
Elvis Golden Greats.
May 9, 2005 in Germany is the DVD "Elvis Golden Greats" region 2 will
be
issued.
2005/04/14 www.elvisclubberlin.de
/ Ep.Gold.Com.
Footsteps Of Elvis Exhibition Next Stop
Amsterdam.
The Footsteps Of Elvis exhibition will move on from Finland to Amsterdam in
Holland.
The Grand Opening in Amsterdam will be on August 27th and the exhibition
will continue until September 18th, 2005.
The organizer in Amsterdam will be Mark Events Ltd, which will work in close
cooperation with The Footsteps Of Elvis exhibition`s exhibitor, Ettan Media
Production Ltd. -
The Dutch and visiting tourists can see private articles which once belonged
to the King.
The exhibition will be in the Beurs van Berlage Building in Amsterdam. In
this historic building, located in the heart of Amsterdam, many famous
conferences and exhibitions have been arranged, even Royal weddings.
It is thus the utmost and complete location to host the King of Rock.
The producer of The Footsteps Of Elvis exhibition is the Finnish company
Ettan Media Production Ltd and the authentic articles shown in the
exhibition come from the USA from the world`s largest private Elvis
collection outside Graceland.
Ettan Media Production has a world-wide agreement with the owners of this
collection.
Website Footsteps Of Elvis:http: www.footstepsofelvis.com
2005/04/14 www.footstepsofelvis.com
/ Ep.Gold.Com.
Live In Las Vegas - Las Vegas Centennial Collection
"Elvis , Live From Las Vegas" releases in "The Las Vegas
Centennial
Collection" series by Capitol records on May 10, 2005.
Track Listing:
See See Rider (2-70) / Release Me (2-70) / Sweet Caroline (2-70) / The
Wonder Of You (2-70) / Polk Salad Annie (2-70) / Proud Mary (2-70) / Walk A
Mile In My Shoes (2-70) / Let It Be Me (2-70) / I Can't Stop Loving You
(2-70) / Never Been To Spain (2-72) / You Gave Me A Mountain (2-72) / It's
Impossible (2-72) / It's Over (2-72) / The Impossible Dream (2-72) / An
American Trilogy (2-72).
Note: This compilation features 15 tracks culled from Elvis' "Live In Las
Vegas" boxed set.
2005/04/14 www.biwa.ne.jp /
Ep.Gold.Com.
New FTD's RELEASED!!!
BIG BOSS MAN.
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 / Itąs Midnight /
Promised Land / Burning Love / Introductions / My Boy / Iąll Remember You /
Let Me Be There / Hound Dog / American Trilogy /Canąt Help Falling In Love
BONUS SONGS:
You Donąt Have To Say You Love Me (3-31-75) / The Wonder Of You (3-31-75) /
Bridge Over Troubled Water (3-31-75) / Little Darliną (3-31-75) / Hawaiian
Wedding Song (3-31-75) / Green Green Grass Of Home (Undated) / Fairytale
(Undated) /Teddy Bear/Donąt Be Cruel (Undated) / Youąre The Reason Iąm
Living (Undated)
ELVIS IS BACK (2 CD's)
DISC 1:
ORIGINAL ALBUM MASTERS:
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 AąWalking ; Like A Baby ; Reconsider
Baby
BONUS SONGS (ALTERNATE TAKES):
Stuck On You ; Fame And Fortune ; Itąs 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) ; Itąs 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 3, 4)
THE APRIL SESSION
Fever (Takes 2,3-łfuck˛ at end taken out) ;Like A Baby (Take 1-FS/BD) ; Like
A Baby (Take 2) ; Like A Baby (Takes 3,4) ; Itąs Now Or Never (Take 2) ;
Itąs 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
AąWalking (Takes 1,2,3) ; Are You Lonesome Tonight (Takes 4-FS,3, wp 1/2-sp)
ROCKIN' ACROSS TEXAS (book & 2CD's)
AMARILLO, TX (Civic Center) JUNE 19, 1974
See See Rider, I Got A Woman, Love Me, Trying To Get To You, All Shook Up,
Love Me tender, Hound Dog, Fever, Polk Salad Annie, Why Me Lord, Suspicious
Minds, I Can't Stop Loving You, Help Me, American Trilogy, Heartbreak Hotel,
Funny How Time Slips Away, Big Boss Man, Can't Help Falling In Love; ODESSA,
TX 1960 interview.
FT. WORTH, TX (Civic Center) JUNE 3, 1976
See See Rider; I Got A Woman/Amen; Love Me; If You Love Me; You Gave Me A
Mountain; All Shook Up; Teddy Bear; Donąt Be Cruel; And I Love You So;
Jailhouse Rock; Fever; America The Beautiful ;Polk Salad Annie; Early
Morning Rain, Whatąd I Say, Johnny B. Goode, Introductions,Love Letters,
School Days; Hurt; Hound Dog; Funny How Time Slips Away; Canąt Help Falling
In Love
2005/04/14 FTD - Ernst Jorgensen / Ep.Gold.Com.
EIN interviews Bud Glass (part 1).
Bud Glass is one of the world's best known collectors of Elvis memorabilia.
He also happens to be friends with a great number of Elvis personal
acquaintances like Sonny West, Kathy Westmoreland & Sandi Miller.
His 'Behind The Image' DVDs & book are essential for any true Elvis fan and
now he has also created a special Elvis memorabilia exhibition, "The King's
Ransom".
EIN's Piers Beagley recently talked to him at his home-base in Tallahassee,
Florida.
Click Here to read the complete EIN interviews Bud Glass (part 1):
http://www.elvisinfonet.com/interview_budglass1.html
2005/04/14 www.elvisinfonet.com
/ Ep.Gold.Com.
The father of rock n roll, Johnnie Johnson, has died.
Photo: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Dinner. (AP Photo 2001/Ed Betz)
ELEANOR HALL: And before we go, a tribute to the musician some call the
father of Rock and Roll - and no it's not Chuck Berry, or Little Richard, or
Elvis Presley, it's the legendary piano player Johnnie Johnson, who died
earlier today at the age of 80.
While he was never a household name, Johnnie Johnson helped define early
rock and roll, in collaboration with guitarist Chuck Berry.
The classic Berry hit Johnny B Goode was in fact a tribute to his friend and
inspiration, Johnnie Johnson, as Alison Caldwell reports.
(Excerpt from Chuck Berry song "Johnny B Goode")
ALISON CALDWELL: It was New Years Eve in 1953 in St Louis, when Johnnie
Johnson invited a young and inexperienced Chuck Berry to fill in for a sick
band member.
It was the beginning of a crucial musical collaboration that spanned 30
years, with Johnnie Johnson on piano and Chuck Berry on guitar.
Teaming up for hits like 'Maybelline' and 'Roll Over Beethoven', Johnson
composed the music on his piano, then Berry converted it to guitar and wrote
the lyrics.
(Excerpt from Chuck Berry song "Johnny B. Goode")
Rock historian and three-time recipient of the BBC's Rock Brain of the
Universe, Glenn A. Baker.
GLENN A. BAKER: He was certainly a seminal figure. He was one of those
keyboard players, perhaps the only keyboard player who bridged that sort of
boogie-woogie, purely jazz style and took it into rock n roll.
His Sir John Trio of course launched the career of Chuck Berry, and he was
by Chuck's side for decades; it was a long and wonderful relationship, and
when you consider that Chuck basically fell out with anyone he ever actually
encountered, it's a real surprise that it lasted as long as it did.
I mean, you know, he took those things into the sort of like, you know, from
Earl "Fatha" Hines and the jazz guys, you know, Artz Hayden (phonetic)
and
Mo Lewis, etc, and turn it into like a sort of more direct rock n roll
style.
Johnnie had such a great ear, too. He had a great rhythmic ear, he
understood dynamics, he understood tension and relief and build and all
those wonderful aspects of black music. And so, you know, Chuck couldn't
have had a better teacher.
ALISON CALDWELL: Later in his career Johnnie Johnson performed and recorded
with the likes of Keith Richards, Eric Clapton, John Lee Hooker and Bo
Diddley.
GLENN A. BAKER: He was still recording, and over the last decade he made
albums for, you know, for blues labels. He actually came to Australia. He
performed at the Basement.
I mean, he was still out there doing it and getting around. And I think when
you saw him you had a sense that even. let me put it this way, the British
groups were sort of like, you know, once removed from the origins of it all,
but even the people that were inspired by the British groups, who inspired
the British groups, such as Chuck Berry, they were even one step removed,
and what they were all removed from was people like Johnnie Johnson who
were, you know, the real deal, the real thing, you know, the origins of it
all, the guys who sort of understood that sort of glory of hybrid that was
there for the taking and the making.
What people like Johnnie Johnson will mean in history, when you and I are
gone, is. who knows? I mean, but you know, all we can do today is doff our
hats, if we're wearing them, and to say thank you, Johnnie, you're an
inspired band leader, inspired pianist, a great avuncular gent.
I mean, just good fun and the spirit of rock n roll is just that joyous
excitement, and Johnnie Johnson delivered that in spades. And he trained his
acolytes well.
(Excerpt from Chuck Berry song "Johnny B Goode")
ELEANOR HALL: Rock historian Glenn A. Baker on Johnnie Johnson, the Johnny
in Johnny B. Goode, who died earlier today. And Alison Caldwell prepared
that report.
2005/04/14 The World Today - Alison Caldwell / Ep.Gold.Com.
Elvis By The Presley's DVD Details.
Press - release from BMG UK "Elvis By The Presley's" DVD:
The public Elvis is well known, but the private Elvis remains a mystery.
"Elvis By The Presley's" 2-DVD set released on 23rd May 2005 will
change
that. Fans are granted an unprecedented understanding of the Presley family,
with unhindered access into the archives of the Elvis Presley estate,
coupled with extensive new interviews with both Priscilla and Lisa Marie
plus rare performance footage of the King at his best. Over four and a half
hours of footage make the DVD "Elvis By The Presley's" arguably the
most
revealing and poignant video portrait we will ever see of the artist as
husband, father and friend.
The program grants access to his life like a glimpse into a family album,
beginning with "Elvis: Meets Priscilla" a chance for Priscilla to
recall her
story of meeting Elvis in Germany. Beautifully restored audio of Elvis
speaking is inter-cut with Priscilla as they chronicle their lives together
for the first time.
Early care free days at Graceland and In Los Angeles are painted with
fantastic home movies.
This revealing footage shows Elvis as a playful family man, building snow
men, snowmobiling, riding horses, swimming, water skiing and hamming it up
for the camera. These were perhaps the happiest times for all.
As the documentary turns a corner, Priscilla reveals the realities of a
Hollywood relationship and her efforts to win over Elvis completely,
sacrificing her own ambitions and desires for the security of their
relationship. In rare interviews, Elvis talks candidly about women and
dating and the pressure he felt to remain single for his public image. As we
watch Lisa Marie grow, she shares more and more of her earliest memories of
life at Graceland as a kid; the big southern dinners, the menagerie of pets,
the wild games, the late nights at the movie theatre, and of course, what it
was like having Elvis as a father.
"Elvis: After Dark" is a deeply moving segment featuring Lisa Marie
and
Priscilla speaking about Elvis' spiralling drug use and his ultimate death.
The story of his demise has never been so poignant and heartbreaking as we
heat it told by those who were affected the most.
The final segment "Elvis: Forever" documents Elvis' legacy as it
continues
to grow and in the wake of his passing other Presley's have stepped up to
the plate, proudly carrying on his name and keeping his voice in the public
ear. Elvis' daughter and grandchildren would have made him proud and the
documentary ends on a high note as we see a great future for Elvis with no
end to the success of the Presley's.
Alongside the deluxe DVD documentary are a number of special features,
including a photo gallery and two exclusive bonus chapters entitled "Elvis:
Nixon" and "Elvis: Karate".
DVD Track Index
Disc 1
1. Elvis: Meets Priscilla / 2. Elvis: Introducing Mrs. Presley
3. Elvis: The Inner Child / 4. Elvis: The Generous
5. Elvis: The Seeker / 6. Elvis: The King / 7. Elvis: After Dark
Disc 2
1. Elvis: On Stage / 2. Elvis: Style
3. Elvis Taking Care Of Business
4. Elvis: Forever
* Running Time: 270 minutes
* DVD Audio: 2.0 Stereo
* Dealer Price: Ł12.25
* RRP: Ł16.99
* Catalogue No: 82876690549 (6)
2005/04/14 BMG UK -
http://de.click2music.co.uk/3rd/Prezence/elvis/main.html
/ Ep.Gold.Com.
Rockin' Chicago "When Elvis Comes Marchin'" Vol 1.
Possible trackinglist:
Also Sprach Zarathustra - See See Rider - When The Saints Go Marchin' In - I
Got A Woman / Amen - Love Me - Fairy Tale - You Gave Me A Mountain -
Jailhouse Rock - O Sole Mio / It's Now Or Never - Tryin' To Get To You -
Little Sister - Teddy Bear/Don't Be Cruel - And I Love You So - My Way -
Band Introductions - Early Morning Rain - What'd I Say - Johnny B. Goode -
Battle Of New Orleans - Hail Hail Rock 'n' Roll - Hurt - Hound Dog -
Can't
Help Falling In Love
Rockin' Chicago"Polk Salad Elvis" Vol. 2.
Possible trackinglist:
Also Sprach Zarathustra - See See Rider - I Got A Woman / Amen - Love Me -
Fairy Tale - You Gave Me A Mountain - Jailhouse Rock - O Sole Mio / It's Now
Or Never - Little Sister - Teddy Bear / Don't Be Cruel - My Way - Polk Salad
Annie - Band Introductions - Early Morning Rain - What'd I Say - Johnny B.
Goode - Hail Hail Rock 'n' Roll - Hurt - Hurt - Hound Dog - Can't Help
Falling In Love
Note: Rockin' Chicago CDs Vol1&2 contains performances from May 1st and 2nd
1977.
No detailed info and if this is an Adience or Soundboard release.
2005/04/14 E-Mail / Ep.Gold.Com.
MIDWEEK CHARTS - 'THE WONDER OF YOU' .
The following are the Top 5 Singles in the UK Midweek Charts:
(1) 'The Wonder Of You' - Elvis - 14,750 copies sold
(2) 'Is This The Way To Amarillo?' - Tony Christie Ft.Peter Kay - 14,573
copies sold
(3) 'Somewhere Else' - Razorlight' - 6,018 copies sold
(4) 'One, Two Step - Ciara - 3,498 copies sold
(5) 'Let Me Love You' - Mario - 2,338 copies sold.
2005/04/14 Brian Quinn / Ep.Gold.Com.
FREE ELVIS CD IN SATURDAY'S DAILY MIRROR (UK).
There will be a free Elvis CD issued in the UK with next Saturday's 'Daily
Mirror'. It contains the ususal early recordings.
For information.
Brian.
2005/04/14 Brian Quinn / Ep.Gold.Com.
THE KINGS FANS EAGER TO HEAR HIM SING AGAIN.
But don't expect Elvis in ads, says the man who boughta majority stake in
the rock star's estate.
If there is a dead singer with a fan base ready to hear him sing from beyond
the grave, it's Elvis Presley.
"There is, of course, only one Elvis," said Robert F.X. Sillerman, an
entertainment entrepreneur who recently gained control of Presley's name,
image and likeness.
"And I'm honored to have the responsibility of shepherding his legacy into
the Digital Age and the 21st century."
Sillerman is fresh from closing a deal valued at $100 million giving him an
85% stake in Elvis Presley Enterprises, the business name of the rock star's
estate.
He said that he kept tabs on recent projects involving Conway Twitty, Steve
McQueen and others,
and they struck him as what Presley should not be doing in the afterlife.
"I'm not sure you're going to see Elvis in a commercial," Sillerman
said.
"With Elvis, less is more."
Still, George Klein, who was a pallbearer at the rock star's funeral and now
is host of an Elvis station on Sirius satellite radio, said there had been
recurring
chatter in
the Presley camp that the late icon's considerable film and music archives
were so
broad that much could be mined from them.
"It's been talked about and it will happen, and I don't see anything wrong
with it,"
Klein said. "I think it's strictly business and this is 2005. He's been
dead
27 years,
and you have to move on. Market what you got. A duet with Britney Spears or
something like that would be great."
Fans' appetite for all things Elvis was proved not just with the recent
success of a new package of his No. 1 hits but also with the surprise smash
of an electronica reworking of his hit "A Little Less Conversation."
Sillerman said that certain celebrities became symbols not only of their art
but also of cultural currents that helped define the modern world.
"Elvis is one of those stars that really grabs hold of us," Sillerman
said.
"You know, it's funny with these stars; we always talk about them in the
present tense."
2005/04/14 Geoff Boucher - LA Times Staff Writer / Ep.Gold.Com.
SYNOPSIS OF THE MOVIE EVENT "ELVIS" Released by CBS.
ELVIS, a new four-hour movie event, will be broadcast as the "CBS Sunday
Movie" Sunday, May 8 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) and Wednesday, May 11
(8:00-10:00 PM,
ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. The fact-based drama is about the life
of Elvis Presley, one of the greatest entertainers who ever lived. 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. Presley's master recordings will be heard in a biographical
film
for the first time.
Jonathan Rhys Meyers ("Bend It Like Beckham") stars as Elvis Presley,
Emmy
and Golden Globe Award-winner Camryn Manheim ("The Practice") stars as
Gladys
Presley, Golden Globe Award-winner Randy Quaid ("LBJ: The Early Years")
stars as "Colonel" Tom Parker, Rose McGowan ("Charmed")
stars as Ann-Margret,
Robert Patrick ("Terminator 2: Judgment Day") stars as Vernon Presley
and
Antonia Bernath ("Living Neon Dreams") stars as Priscilla Beaulieu
Presley.
ELVIS was executive produced by Robert Greenblatt and David Janollari ("Six
Feet Under") for The Greenblatt Janollari Studio. Howard Braunstein and
Michael
Jaffe ("It Must Be Love") are the executive producers for Jaffe/Braunstein
Films,
LTD. Ilene Kahn Power ("Gia") is the co-executive producer and Judy
Cairo
("Gleason") is the producer. James Sadwith ("Sinatra")
directed from a script by Patrick
Sheane Duncan ("Mr. Holland's Opus").
Night One
Dressed in a black leather suit, a nervous 33-year-old Elvis Presley (Rhys
Meyers) is backstage preparing to sing in front of a live audience for the
taping of
the "The '68 Comeback" television special.
Flashback - 18-year-old Presley lives in a small apartment in Memphis,
Tenn., with his mother Gladys (Manheim), and his father, Vernon (Patrick).
Although
he is currently working as a truck driver, Presley promises that someday, when
he
makes it big in the music business, he will buy his parents a Cadillac and a
house.
As a teenager, Presley spends a great deal of time hanging out on Beale
Street in Memphis, listening to R&B music. He shares his dreams of becoming
a famous
recording artist with his girlfriend, Dixie Locke (Jennifer Rae Westley). He
confides to her that he wants to record a song for his mother on Sun Records in
the
hopes that someone will hear his singing and sign him to a recording contract.
Presley walks into Sun Studio with the beat-up guitar his mother gave him
when he was a child and tells the receptionist, Marion Keisker (Jill Jane
Clements),
that he would like to record a song for his mother. He asks her to let him know
if
they ever need a singer, then goes into a booth and sings "My Happiness."
Record
producer Sam Phillips (Tim Guinee) is not impressed by what he hears and doesn't
even
come out of the booth after Presley finishes singing. Always supportive of
her son, Presley's mother is moved to tears when she hears the song.
Presley does get a call from Sun Records that they have a song that could be
right for him. But after hearing him sing it, Phillips thinks Presley sounds
like other singers of the day. Frustrated, Presley begins to sing "That's
All Right,
Mama" with a different sound. Phillips records the song, which turns into a
smash hit.
October 16, 1954, Louisiana Hayride Auditorium - Presley belts out "Good
Rockin' Tonight" while perfecting his gyrations and soon the crowd is so
out
of control that the promoter must announce at the end of Presley's performance
that he has left the building to avoid pandemonium. It is during one of his
performances at the Hayride that Presley first meets "Colonel" Tom
Parker
(Quaid), who manages some of the biggest singing acts in town.
Parker tries to persuade Presley to make him his manager, promising that he
will get him a record deal with RCA and roles in feature films. Although Parker
doesn't Like Presley's kind of music, he believes he can make him a worldwide
star
because he is a good salesman. Presley eventually signs with Parker, who
makes good on his word.
Presley's first RCA song, "Heartbreak Hotel," goes to Number One on
Billboard magazine's pop, R&B and country charts. The song goes on to sell
one million
records and becomes Presley's first Gold Record.
Presley and Parker argue about playing small venues. Presley wants to play
big houses, but Parker wants lines outside of theaters because selling out shows
makes Presley look appealing. When Presley questions Parker's tactics as a
manager, he quickly tells Presley that a famous movie producer wants him to
come to Hollywood for a screen test and that he has booked Presley to perform on
"The Milton Berle Show."
Presley tests for his first film, "The Rainmaker," and is beside
himself
with excitement at the prospect of working opposite Katharine Hepburn and Burt
Lancaster. He is disappointed when Parker tells him they are turning the
role down because Presley will not be the star of the film.
While in Hollywood, Presley performs "Hound Dog" on "The Milton
Berle Show."
Critics pan the performance, saying that Presley's stage presence is
suggestive and vulgar. Presley worries about the bad publicity but listens to
Parker,
who advises him to keep doing the gyrations because they help sell records.
Presley is told by a judge that he will be arrested if he makes lewd
movements while in Jacksonville, Fla. During a performance of "Don't Be
Cruel," he is
observed by police officers. Although he is not allowed to move his hips,
Presley wiggles his pinky, still managing to make girls in the audience go wild.
Soon Southern politicians, religious leaders and radio disc jockeys are
condemning Presley's music.
Presley is brought to court after a gas station manager hits him because he
drew a large crowd of fans who wanted his autograph. The judge finds Presley to
be innocent but the incident is enough to make his mother beg him to quit
singing. Presley tells his mother that the music is stronger than he is and he
could
never walk away from it. He asks her to find a home in Memphis that will give
them
more privacy. She finds a home that Elvis names Graceland.
While shooting "Love Me Tender," his first movie, Presley is
disappointed to
learn that he will have to sing in the film. Once again, he questions Parker's
managerial decisions and tells him that he does not want to sing in films.
Parker tells
Presley to leave the managing to him and informs him that he has booked Presley
on
"The Ed Sullivan Show," a show on which he has longed to appear.
Parker encourages Presley to go into the Army after he is classified 1-A
because he thinks it will help clean up his image and would be good publicity.
He
tells Presley that he will be a bigger star than before when he returns from the
Army.
Night 2
In the Army, Presley is homesick and frequently calls his mother, telling
her that he fears his fans will have forgotten about him when he is discharged
in two
years time.
When his mother is hospitalized with liver failure, he is granted a leave so
that he can visit her in Memphis. The night Presley goes to the hospital, Gladys
Presley dies in her sleep. At his mother's funeral, he is inconsolable and feels
guilty about
his mother's death, believing that he contributed to it because he caused
her to worry about him. Afterwards, Presley tells Parker that he wants to quit
the
music business because he thinks that's what his mother would want him to do. He
quickly changes his mind once Parker reminds him that he will have to pay
Parker for all commitments and obligations that he will be unable to fulfill by
quitting early.
While stationed in Germany, Presley begins taking pills to help him fall
asleep and to help him wake up. He is also introduced to opera and records
"It's Now or
Never," which becomes a Number One Billboard hit.
In Germany, Presley is introduced to 14-year-old Priscilla Beaulieu
(Bernath), whose father is an officer in the Army. Presley and Beaulieu begin
dating,
and he is warned by his father to be careful because he could go to prison for
having a sexual relationship with someone who is underage. Presley meets
Beaulieu's
parents and promises to respect their daughter. When he is released from the
Army, he asks Beaulieu to remain faithful to him when he returns home, and
he promises to stay in touch with her.
Upon his return to Memphis, Presley holds a press conference in the lobby of
the airport, where he denies that he and Beaulieu are involved. He also
announces that Frank Sinatra, who condemned his music years earlier, is now
embracing
Presley by hosting a television special for him.
Presley tells Parker that he wants to star in the feature film "West Side
Story," but Parker turns the role down because he believes that Presley
needs to confine
himself to shooting films like "GI Blues," which make a lot of money.
When
Presley questions Parker's managerial style, he is again reminded that Parker
has
created his success and Presley should stick with him.
Presley persuades Beaulieu to stay with him permanently in the United States
by enrolling her in Catholic school instead of having her live with him at
Graceland. Presley is now taking large quantities of drugs, and people close to
him
begin to wonder if he is becoming dependent on them.
Presley goes to Hollywood to shoot "Viva Las Vegas" with Ann-Margret
(McGowan) and they begin an affair. When Beaulieu questions Presley about rumors
of
his infidelity, he denies them. Parker doesn't like Presley's relationship with
the actress and tries to put a stop to it by telling Presley that it would look
bad for him to toss Beaulieu aside after he moved her to the United States with
the
promise of marriage. Presley ends the affair only after a magazine quotes
Ann-Margret
as saying that she and Presley are engaged, which is untrue. When Presley
confronts Ann-Margret about the item, she accuses Parker of planting the
story.
April 1964 -The Beatles begin to outsell Presley's records, but he is still
earning a good living and is very generous to those around him. Parker and
Presley's
father warn Presley that he is spending too much money and ask him to stop
giving
gifts to his friends. Presley's father also tells him that he thinks he is
taking
too many pills and asks him to stop. Presley tells his father to mind his own
business.
Presley becomes interested in religion and metaphysics, though he continues
to use drugs. Parker warns him to get his life together and finally marry
Beaulieu,who is now of legal age.
Presley and Beaulieu are married in a hotel in Las Vegas. Parker makes the
arrangements for the ceremony and holds a press conference after the
wedding. Nine months after Presley and Beaulieu are married, Presley's only
child,
Lisa Marie, is born.
February 1968 - In an effort to revitalize Presley's career, Parker makes a
deal with NBC for a Christmas special and introduces him to producer Steve
Binder
(Jack Noseworthy). The plan is to tape the special over three days in front
of a live audience. Backstage in his dressing room, Presley has a case of stage
fright
and tells Binder that he cannot go on stage and sing. Binder convinces him to go
out in front of the audience, where he sings "Lawdy Miss Clawdy" and
feels the
passion he once had for singing return. The audience roars, there's a fire in
his
eyes - the King is back!
Backstage, Presley and Parker argue over the songs that will be performed in
the special. For once, Presley stands up to Parker and says that he won't sing
another song he doesn't believe in or appear in a movie he doesn't care
about.
After a heated exchange, Presley fires Parker, but Parker won't go away that
easily. He tells Presley that he will have to pay back the money Parker has
advanced him, as well as future earnings from movie profits and residuals
from his records. Presley realizes that there's no way out and must keep Parker
as
his manager. Parker tells Presley that he has signed him to do another film and
wants him to do concerts in Las Vegas. A disheartened Presley returns to the set
to sing the heartfelt "If I Can Dream."
Presley never went on tour overseas. He played Las Vegas and one-night
stands for the rest of his career. Elvis and Priscilla Presley divorced in
October,
1973. Presley died at Graceland on August 16, 1977, at the age of 42. Colonel
Parker died in 1997, having gambled away most of the fortune he earned from
managing Presley. Posthumously, Presley is more popular than ever and is
consistently
recognized as one of the most significant icons of pop culture.
2005/04/14 CBS / Ep.Gold.Com.
2006 Elvis calendars.
Meawestvaco will be releasing four of their 2006 Elvis calendars on 30 June
in the US. Three of the calendars are wall editions (including the latest
Albert Wertheimer edition) and the fourth is a smaller Wertheimer
"engagement" edition.
2005/04/14 ElvisBookResearch - www.elvisinfonet.com
/ Ep.Gold.Com.
Elvis Top40 Hits Is Updated
2005/04/13/ Robin Klarenbeek / EPGold.com
Mystery
Train (Jerry Lee Lewis, Toronto, 1969)
2005/04/13 / Robin Klarenbeek / EPGold.com
Burning
Love (June 02, 1975)
2005/04/13 / Robin Klarenbeek / EPGold.com
2005/04/13 / Robin Klarenbeek / EPGold.com
Bootleg Topis Is Updated With 12 CD's
Bootleg
2005/04/13 / Robin Klarenbeek /
EPGold.com
Elvis By The Presleys CD.
Sony/BMG will release the 'Elvis by the Presleys' soundtrack CD in Australia
on May 29.
This double CD set will consist of one primary 24-track disc with material
ranging from the expected ('Heartbreak Hotel', 'In the Ghetto') to
less-famous ('I'll Hold You in My Heart', 'Got a Lot O' Livin' to Do!')
The second bonus disc which features eight rarities, some of which were
outlined by co-producer Ernst Jorgensen.
2005/04/13 Sony / BMG - http://www.elvis.com.au
/ Ep.Gold.Com.
CAN ELVIS TOP NEW COMBINED CHART.
The midweek sales figures for Elvis' 16th single release this year is
looking strong. In the midweek charts, 'The Wonder Of You' is sitting at the #1
spot
on the UK charts.
(1) 'The Wonder Of You' - Elvis - 14,750 copies
(2) 'Is This The Way To Amarillo?' - Tony Christie Ft. Peter Kay - 14,573
copies
(3) 'Somewhere Else' - Razorlight' - 6,018 copies
(4) 'One, Two Step - Ciara - 3,498 copies
(5) 'Let Me Love You' - Mario - 2,338 copies
BUT! This week's chart will also include for the first time, downloads.
Wouldn't it be an achievement for Elvis to become the first person to have a #1
on the
new UK pop chart!
You can download The Wonder of You for only 79p from Woolworths, if you
download all three songs from the single then that counts as THREE sells.
If you have a PC (Mac does not work) then click here www.woolworths.co.uk
2005/04/13 www.elvis-express.com
/ Ep.Gold.Com.
Elvis in Aloha.
The Dutch monthly magazine "Aloha", known for its Elvis articles,
focuses on
the army days (1958-1960). Author Patrick Oxesner begins his article in this
month's magazine like this: "In the two years that Elvis Presley traded
Colonel Parker for Uncle Sam, his life changed. He lost his mother, his
rebellion and the competition. He found his friends, his drugs and his wife.
A portrait of a time where the King had the chance to be human again." Be
sure to take a close look at the picture. As far as we know, it's the first
time that this well-known picture is published in its entirety, from corner
to corner.
2005/04/13 www.elvismatters.be
/ Ep.Gold.Com.
LAMAR FIKE UPDATE.
Direct from those closest to him, we have had news that Lamar Fike is doing
well after medical investigations show that he is suffering from
Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma, which is categorised as a type "B" cancer.
This type of cancer can be cured and reports say that Lamar is very upbeat
about his prognosis.
Lamar would like everyone to know that he is simply overwhelmed by the many
messages of love and support that has been passed onto him from Elvis' fans,
friends and family.
Lymphoma is a form of cancer -- a disease of the body's cells.
Normal, healthy cells grow, divide and replace themselves in an orderly
manner.
When cancer is present, the cells grow abnormally and may continue to
grow out of control, forming too much tissue -- a tumor.
Lamar would like to let everyone know that he has every intention of
beating this illness.
We wish him all the best and a speedy recovery. We will keep you informed of
any news regarding Lamar's battle.
2005/04/13 www.elvis-express.com
/ Ep.Gold.Com.
"Now What' debuts at No 9.
LMP's new album is out of the gate in this week's Billboard Top Ten.
2005/04/13 www. lisapresley.com - Ep.Gold.Com.
The Wonder Of You Another No 1?.
The Wonder Of You holds a narrow sales lead over Tony Christie's Amarillo
based on mid-week singles sales in the UK.
2005/04/13 Music Week / Ep.Gold.Com.
Elvis' last guitar found.
The last guitar Elvis played at the Hilton in Las Vegas is for sale. The
guitar, authenticated by a letter from Vernon Presley, comes with its
background story on tape along with Elvis playing the guitar at the Hilton.
The guitar even has a plastic imprint of Elvis' belt buckle on the back from
the heat of Elvis' jumpsuit. EIN has referred the company owning the guitar
to EPE.
2005/04/13 www.elvisinfonet.com
/ Ep.Gold.Com.
Lamar Fike, Elvis' friend, in hospital.
Lamar Fike, Elvis' friend and member of "The Memphis Mafia", has
recently
been hospitalised and is undergoing tests for suspected lymphoma. If
correctly diagnosed Fike will begin treatment immediately since lymphoma is
often curable if identified at an early stage. Lamar Fike really was a
larger-than-life figure amongst Elvis'
friends, to the extent that Elvis even paid for him to have an intestinal
bypass. In a similar act of generosity Elvis also paid for a kidney
transplant for his friend & producer Felton Jarvis when he became ill in
1970.
Lamar Fike is often berated for working with Albert Goldman on his vitriolic
& dishonest biography of Elvis however, he has always said that Goldman
misled him - which does seem highly likely. On a positive note Lamar Fike
was a good friend to Elvis, often helping to keep Elvis' spirits up by
playing the role of court-jester. Fike also brought several great songs to
Elvis for him to record when working for Hill & Range publishers.
These included, 'Wearin' That Loved On Look', 'Inherit The Wind' & 'Kentucky
Rain'.
2005/04/12 www.elvisinfonet.com
/ Ep.Gold.Com.
Anna Nicole Smith Visits Graceland.
Actress, model, commercial spokesperson and star of her own reality TV
series, Anna Nicole Smith visited Graceland today.
2005/04/12 EPE / Ep.Gold.Com.
Presley has no idea why tabloids like her.
LISA MARIE PRESLEY fails to understand why she's been a tabloid target for
so many years. The LIGHTS OUT singer, daughter of ELVIS PRESLEY, endured a
drug problem as a teen and has had three very public marriages including
headline-grabbing unions with NICOLAS CAGE and eccentric singer MICHAEL
JACKSON - but she can't see why her private activities would be vaguely
interesting to the public. She says, "The tabloids like me. I don't know
what their deal is with me, I really don't. And I also never realised how
many people read them and how big of a circulation they have. "People read
and they believe these things. That's why they're doing what they do, and I
am some source of interest to them. I don't know why."
2005/04/12 contactmusic.com - www.elvisinfonet.com
/ Ep.Gold.Com.
Erns Jorgensen talks about new CD for
the soundtrack to Elvis by the
Presleys.
Sony/BMG plans May 3 for the soundtrack to Elvis by the Presleys, a two-hour
CBS-TV special on Elvis Presley's life slated to air in May. The TV special
will have plenty of Elvis music, but the highlight will be ex-wife Priscilla
and daughter Lisa Marie telling their stories throughout the show. The
soundtrack CD will consist of one primary 24-track disc with material
ranging from the expected ("Heartbreak Hotel," "In the Ghetto")
to
less-famous ("I'll Hold You in My Heart," "Got a Lot O' Livin' to
Do!"). A
second bonus disc features eight rarities, some of which were outlined for
ICE by album co-producer Ernst Mikael Jorgensen:
"It Wouldn't Be the Same Without You"
(1954) - "We don't have any
unreleased [Sun] demos with Elvis," Jorgensen says, "but we have this
one
which was only used once. We wanted to show what Elvis sounded like before
anybody, even Sam Phillips, knew him."
"Jailhouse Rock" (1957) - "We hear him do the first five takes of
'Jailhouse Rock,' how he builds that song." In Duophonic stereo, with four
of the five takes perviously unreleased.
"You'll Be Gone" (1962) - "A song that Elvis wrote with Red West
and
Charlie Hodge. Their initial idea was to re-do 'Begin the Beguine' with new
lyrics, but Cole Porter didn't grant them permission. So the guys decided,
'Let's just change the chords around a bit and create a new song.' The
reason we've included it is because it's the last time Elvis ever wrote a
song.
"Too Much Monkey Business" (1968) - "We hear him goof around in
the studio
with Jerry Reed, totally enjoying it, semi-jamming on the song before they
get a real take done. It's the same session that produced 'U.S. Male,' and
they're running out of repertoire, so they start doing this [Chuck Berry]
song. They're just having fun, with Elvis going off, singing small pieces of
other songs. Elvis's mannerisms completely take over, because he knows it's
not the final take, that they're still 'getting there.' So it's very
charming."
"Baby What You Want Me to Do" (1973) - "We've acquired two
recordings of
Elvis just sitting at the home of friends. He's sitting there in somebody's
living room, playing this Jimmy Reed song, with just a guitar."
There's more release news in the pipeline for Elvis fanatics. Jorgensen
oversees and produces the Follow That Dream series of special Elvis releases
that are sold only through Graceland, the fan club and very selected
outlets. The series presents live concerts, studio outtakes and expanded
versions of Elvis albums that are deemed too specialty-
driven for the normal marketplace - a "legal bootleg series," if you
will.
The series is up to about 40 titles at this point.
2005/04/11 Ice Website / Ep.Gold.Com.
Sony Group Takes Control of Storied MGM Studio.
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. on Friday said Sony Corp
(SNE.N). and a group of partners have completed their $3 billion cash
acquisition of the venerable film studio that was a centerpiece of
Hollywood's golden age of movie musicals.
Sony Pictures, the movie and television wing of Sony Corp., will assume
distribution of MGM's library of some 4,000 movies and 10,000 TV shows,
which was a key factor in making the deal. The investor group will repackage
old movie titles like MGM's James Bond movies to cash in on new digital
technologies.
The MGM library adds to Sony's catalog of some 3,500 movies and 35,000 TV
shows.
MGM remains actively operating and based in Los Angeles. It will continue to
produce television programs and co-produce movies with Sony Pictures.
Its operations will be run by President Dan Taylor, who was formerly the
chief financial officer of MGM. He will report to a board which includes
executives at Sony and its investment group, Providence Equity Partners,
Texas Pacific Group, DLJ Merchant Banking Partners and Comcast Corp.
MGM currently employs about 1,400 people worldwide, and while Taylor and his
new managers and owners work out details of a new structure, no widespread
layoffs will occur, said a company spokeswoman.
Under a merger deal approved by MGM shareholders last December, the Sony-led
group agreed to $12 cash per share, plus the assumption about $1.8 billion
in debt, for the company that was controlled by billionaire investor Kirk
Kerkorian.
The dealmaker Kerkorian had owned the company three times in its 80-year
history which saw the studio produce some classics like "Gone with the
Wind"
and "The Wizard of Oz." Those movies are not part of the current MGM
library.
Joining Taylor in running the company under its new owners will be Charles
Cohen, executive vice president, who has been with MGM since 1997.
The company's television distribution group will be run by Jim Packer. It's
home entertainment division will be run by Blake Thomas, and its MGM
Networks unit will be headed by Bruce Tuchman, and consumer products will be
overseen by Travis Rutherford.
MGM shares closed at $11.99 on Friday on the New York Stock Exchange.
2005/04/10 Media / Ep.Gold.Com.
Insider's Guide - Memphis.
The 2005 edition of this travel guide has been released. It features plenty
of Elvis related information including a detailed look at Elvis's career and
Graceland Mansion. Published by Insider's Guide; ISBN: 0762721979; 320
pages.
2005/04/11 ElvisBookResearch - www.elvisinfonet.com
/ Ep.Gold.Com.
Elvis 2nd "Crying In The Chapel"
.
Elvis' latest re-issue release "Crying In The Chapel" has entered the
UK
singles chart at number two this week, as predicted Saturday on the
independent CD-UK chart.
This gives Elvis 74th UK Top 10 Hit, and his 14th top 5 hit in as many
weeks.
The single "Devil in Disguise" dropped to #26 from last week's #2.
Elvis'
next single release "
The Wonder Of You"' is out in the shops on Monday 11th. and starting this
week downloads are counted too, so the chart may look different next week.
This weeks Official Top 5 singles (Sunday):
01 - (is This The Way To) Amarillo - Tony Christie Ft Peter Kay
02 - Crying In The Chapel- Elvis Presley
03 - Let Me Love You - Mario
04 - Candy Shop - 50 Cent
05 - Switch - Will Smith
2005/04/10 www.bbc.co.uk / Ep.Gold.Com.
Living Spirit Magazine.
Living Spirit is the Life Magazine written from a spiritual perspective. A
120 page, full colour magazine that speaks the truth about a spiritual life.
The magazine that teaches you to take charge and stay in charge, that
supports, encourages and reveals the keys of success to you.
Elvis is featured on the front cover of the latest issue and in the regular
monthly feature, "A Person First".
2005/04/10 www.livingspirit.biz
/ Ep.Gold.Com.
Elvis clones revive singer's popularity in Goa.
The Elvis Presley craze is making a comeback in Goa, a popular tourist
destination in western India. The American singer may have died in 1977 but
his popularity lives on as a barrage of Elvis clones try to out-perform each
other. He is possibly the most impersonated rock 'n roll celebrity. Although
it's nearly three decades since he passed on, the spirit of Elvis Presley
lives on in the many performers who make great efforts to dress and sing
like him. In India's popular tourist resort of Goa, that seems to be the
newest attraction for holidaymakers.
At restaurants and nightclubs, a motley mix of chubby and middle-aged Elvis
Presley look-alikes belt out hits from the 1950s and 60s. There is
'Surrender', 'One Night', 'All Shook Up' and more. And the tourists love it.
Elaine, Tourist from England, said: "The guy who is first can really sing
like Elvis so well. It was so sexy when he sang and he can swivel his hips
and all so authentically when he sang. It's wonderful to see." While some
performances can only be described as sloppy, many are simply humorous.
Either way, this magic has spelt a new boom for the tourism industry in Goa
and new profits for the Elvis-clone employers. Rakesh Mathur, Nightclub
Owner, Goa, said:
"The response is very good. There is no place to sit. People are shouting
at
me. I don't know how to cope with it now." The thrill of vintage Presley
with a strong Indianised flavour is a recipe that is certainly making a
splash with tourists there, adding a new twist to the traditional Indian
attractions of cultural diversity and ancient civilisations.
2005/04/10 Asia Pacific News - www.elvisinfonet.com
/ Ep.Gold.Com.
Elvis CBS Series Website.
CBS has launched the official site for their new two-part event miniseries
Elvis. Not all of the links on the site are fully working as of yet but the
features include a story synopsis, cast credits, videos, still photos, and a
community section.
The community section includes a sweepstakes entry, "Ask Camryn Manheim,"
a
pop quiz, and a poll. The logo on the site shows Rhys Meyers in moody
profile as Elvis. This is the same image that residents of L.A. may have
noticed gracing a billboard on the side of a CBS soundstage on Beverly
Boulevard. The tagline on the Elvis billboard reads: "The legend you know.
The story you don't."
http://www.biwa.ne.jp/~presley/jpeg/ElvisByThePresleys-banner.gif
As the official site reminds us, Elvis was produced with the full
cooperation and participation of the Elvis Presley Estate, thus allowing the
King's master recordings to be heard for the first time in a biographical
film. The series will be first aired on CBS starting May 8.
Website : http://www.cbs.com/specials/elvis
2005/04/09 Various / Ep.Gold.Com.
Press Release For Upcoming Sonny West Book.
Sonny West and Marshall Terrill have surpassed the halfway mark with their
new book on Elvis Presley called, "Still Taking Care of Business."
The collaboration, which started in 2002, is the follow-up to the 1977 book
"Elvis: What Happened?" Terrill said he's already written
approximately 400
pages and suspects that number could double by the time he's finished.
Currently, he's working on a chapter called "Meet the Beatles," about
Presley's historic rock 'n' roll summit with the Fab Four in 1965. Terrill
expects to finish the first draft of the manuscript by summer 2005.
"The trend these days is to write smaller books in the 200 to 250-page
range, but we want Elvis fans to feel as if though they are getting their
money's worth," Terrill said. "I think once we're finished, people
will be
very surprised with the tone and the depth of the book, and get a better
understanding of Sonny's true feelings for Elvis."
The new book will cover West's 16 years with Elvis Presley from 1960 to
1976, the aftermath of "Elvis: What Happened?" to his thoughts today
on
Elvis, Priscilla and Lisa Marie Presley.
The book will feature several stories and anecdotes that have never been
told before and will include many never seen before photos from West's
personal collection as well as photos donated from the Russ Howe Collection.
The book will also include a section on former Memphis Mafia members called
"Where Are They Now?" and an additional appendix called "The 100
Most Asked
Questions about Elvis" in which West answers questions directly from
Presley
followers.
"I am very happy with the way this book is turning out and I'm taking my
time to make sure all the facts are correct, and that it's being told in the
way that I want to tell it," West said.
"This book is a labor of love and is dedicated to a man I loved like a
brother. My co-author Marshall Terrill and I are very much on the same page
when it comes to this project." Terrill is the author of eight books,
including the 1993 best-seller, "Steve McQueen: Portrait of An American
Rebel" and "Sergeant Presley." His latest project, a definitive
biography on
basketball legend "Pistol" Pete Maravich, will be released in 2006.
The authors have enlisted veteran literary agent Tony Seidl of New
York-based TD Media, who will shop the manuscript once it is finished and
fully edited. Seidl, who has sold more than 150 books, specializes in
celebrity biographies and autobiographies. He has brokered book and movie
deals on subjects such as Elvis Presley, Bobby Darin, Eddie Fisher, Pete
Maravich, Larry Holmes and Joe Frazier.
Terrill is seeking questions from Elvis fans for "The 100 Most Asked
Questions about Elvis" at marshzoe@aol.com.
2005/04/09 Marshall Terrill / Ep.Gold.Com.
Elvis And Friends.
3 Cd - Set with the title "Elvis And Friends" .
This CD contains early Rock And Roll recordings by Elvis Presley and his
"friends" Jerry Lee lewis, Roy orbinson, Chuck Berry, Little Richard
and
Bill Haley.
2005/04/09 www.elvisnederland.com
/ Ep.Gold.Com.
More Elvis Dolls.
Elvis Presley seems to be very popular when it comes to the releases of the
"Mc Farlane" mini-scale figurines. After the release of Elvis in the
gold
suit (May) there will be two more releases in July.
It is not known yet which ones will be made available.
2005/04/09 http://users.skynet.be/ueps
/ Ep.Gold.Com.
Elvis exhibit aids Heritage.
Graceland recently opened a new exhibit that explores Elvis Presley's ties
to the city he loved and called home featuring several mural-size Don Newman
photographs and Elvis artifacts from the Graceland archives. Made possible
with the help of Memphis Heritage, whose 18-month calendar focuses on
vintage photos that relate to Presley and the Memphis he knew, the "Elvis
Presley's Memphis" exhibit will be in place for one year and is in the
Sincerely Elvis Museum in the visitor center complex across the street from
Graceland. Sales from the calendar (memphisheritage.org) benefit Memphis
Heritage.
2005/04/09 Commercial Appeal / Ep.Gold.Com.
Elvis Radio/Sirius 13 - General Programming
Schedule.
Elvis Radio/Sirius 13, the all-Elvis channel on Sirius Satellite Radio, is
all Elvis music all the time, a wide variety of material. But, they also
have specially themed Elvis programs. Each week or so, they will provide
details about the content of forthcoming editions of these programs, which
will be posted here in News on Elvis.com as we receive the information.
For your general reference, following is the basic weekly programming
schedule as it now stands:
DJs You'll Hear on Weekdays:
Rob Grayson
(7 am - 2 pm Central)
Doc Walker
(2 pm - 8 pm Central)
Rick Tarrant
(8 pm - 12 am Central)
WEEKLY ELVIS SPECIALS:
THE ELVIS ALBUM SPOTLIGHT with Rick Tarrant
(9 pm - 10 pm Central) Wednesday
(8 pm - 9 pm Central) Sunday (encore)
THE ELVIS RADIO VAULTS with Doc Walker
(7 pm - 8 pm Central) Thursday
(7 pm - 8 pm Central) Sunday (encore)
THE GEORGE KLEIN SHOW
(3 pm - 7 pm Central) Friday
THE BILL ROCK SHOW
(7 pm - 10 pm Central) Saturday
SOUNDTRACK SATURDAY NIGHT with Bill Rock
(10 pm - 12 am Central)
ELVIS LIVE IN CONCERT with Doc Walker
(12 am Central) Saturday night
ELVIS GOSPELTIME
(8 am - 10 am Central) Sunday morning
THE ORIGINAL ELVIS HOUR with George Klein
(9 pm - 10 pm Central) Sunday (encore)
2005/04/08 EPE / Ep.Gold.Com.
Thailand Released Ed Sullivan's DVD's.
A set of 10 DVD's: Ed Sullivan's Rock 'n' Roll
Classics has just been
released in Thailand. Elvis is in four of them.
2005/04/08 Nitaya Kanchanawan / Ep.Gold.Com.
Elvis's movie girls visit Europe.
Busy times for some of Elvis Presley's movie
co-stars.
Stella Stevens (real name Estelle Eggleston, born 1936) is coming to an
autograph fair in London next October. Stella, who lives in Hollywood,
joined Elvis on the set of Girls! Girls! Girls!
Photo: Elvis & Nancy Sinatra.
Nancy Sinatra (Speedway), will be the leading lady of the Motel Mozaique
concert in Rotterdam, Holland on April 16th. Nancy performs with her live
band and has accepted the show to promote her new CD.
2005/04/07 E-Mail / Ep.Gold.Com.
J.G. Promotion presents :Rock 'n Roll Event
2005 Saturday July, 23 2005.
from 19.30 tot 01.00 hours Partycentrum Le Carillon in Pijnacker
The evening will be opened by the Eddy C. Showband en presented by
singer/presenter Ron Lyon.
You will enjoy the fantastic performances of Priscilla , Frank Bos,
Johnny E., Martin and a dance act by the Jumping Spectacles.
The decorations will be taken care of by Bennie's Fifties to make the
evening even more sparkling.
The entire evening is filled with live music and of course there's the
occasion to dance.
Snacks and drinks are available at a friendly price.
The location is very well accessible by car and public transportation.
You can walk from the station Pijnacker in 3 minutes.
Look for your route on the website from the ANWB or -if you travel by train-
on the website from the NS.
Partycenter Le Carillon
Oostlaan 38-A
2641 DL PIJNACKER
The ticketsale has already begun. Order quickly before they're gone!
so order your tickets (? 17,50 each) at
Ed de Vink
Jan de Weertstraat 20
2531 ZH THE HAGUE
E-mail: jgaron@wanadoo.nl
Phone: 070-3951369
See you there on July, 23
2005/04/07 www.jessegaron.tk
/ Ep.Gold.Com.
THE WONDER OF YOU VINYL QUESTION
ANSWERED.
Photo: 10 Inch Vinyl.
Since the start of the 18#1 releases in january, we have had many e-mails
asking if we knew what the package design would be for the 2 number ones
from the 1970's.
Although we always answered that Sony/BMG "Should" issue them in the
green and white sleeves and the orange label, we could never be 100%
certain.....We all know BMG!!!???
Well, now we can confirm that this willbe the case as you can see by the
picture above.
"The Wonder of You" is released in the UK on Monday 11th April.
Tracklisting: The Wonder Of You / Mama Liked The Roses/ Let It Be Me
2005/05/07 www.elvis-express.com
/ Ep.Gold.Com.
For Professional Bands/Singers Who
Specialize In Performing Elvis Music
Without Impersonation.
Elvis Presley Enterprises (EPE) is frequently contacted by bands and singers
who specialize in performing from Elvis's musical repertoire. The calls, the
e-mails, demo tape shipments, etc. land in various departments here,
depending upon how the performers choose to attempt contact. These
performers are interested in participating in our Elvis Week events, Elvis
Birthday events and other activities. And EPE is certainly interested in
knowing about all these non impersonator bands and singers so that, when it
comes time to plan events requiring Elvis music performed live, our event
organizers can have a resource library of current demo material and contact
information. We now have put a system in place for bands and singers to make
themselves known to EPE and to get their information and demo materials into
a centralized file accessible by the various EPE staff who plan events.
If you have a band, or if you are a singer, specializing in Elvis music
without impersonating Elvis, we invite you to send, via e-mail or snail
mail, your current information, Web address and/or demo materials to EPE.
Contact info:
Graceland/Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc.
Attn: Elvis Bandbox
3734 Elvis Presley Boulevard
Memphis, TN 38116
Email: ElvisBandbox@elvis.com
This is NOT A CALL FOR AUDITIONS OR BOOKINGS. This is simply our means of
gathering and organizing information about great performers of Elvis music
and to give these performers "go to" information for when they want to
be in
touch with EPE with their current information and demo material. By
communicating through Elvis Bandbox, you automatically reach all EPE staff
who plan events and handle any entertaiment bookings. Performers are invited
to keep EPE on their regular mailing list for updated material shipments.
If you are not a performer but an Elvis fan who has favorite bands or
singers to recommend, please do alert those performers to this communication
system.
This article also is also posted in our Frequently Asked Questions section,
where it will remain after the posting in News is put in News Archive or
deleted.
2005/05/07 EPE / Ep.Gold.Com.
EPE DISPUTE LOST SONG.
Elvis Presley Enterprises, the business arm of the Kings estate have
publicly stated that there is nothing to indicate that there is any truth in the
claim that the song "If I'd Only Bought Her Roses" which was
co-written by Elvis
Presley.
An EPE spokesperson said; "The first we'd ever heard of this was when the
song was listed on eBay. We have not found anything to indicate there's any
truth to what is being said about it. No, we do not have ownership in it."
Chris Davidson, owner of the Elvis-A-Rama museum in Las Vegas, bought the
rights to the song on E-bay for several thousand pounds and announced that
he was Looking to consummate an agreement with a production company for a
multi-episode reality TV show to find the worlds best Elvis voice and the
winner will be awarded with a contract to record a song reportedly written
by Elvis Presley.
This latest claim by the Kings estate will undoubtedly put any of those
plans into turmoil.
One thing that is known is that a song which was published in 1973 would
have be registered under all of the songwriters' names through BMI or ASCAP in
the United States.
This information is easily available to music scholars like Ernst Jorgensen
and BMG. If Elvis had indeed co-written a song back in 1973, one has to ask why
this information has not been available in the numerous and detailed
discographies until now?
2005/04/07 EPE - www.elvis-express.com
/ Ep.Gold.Com.
Corbis Buys Agency That Still Represents
Elvis.
Corbis, founded in 1989 by Microsoft chairman Bill Gates, the second biggest
provider of archived news and advertising images, said yesterday it had
acquired Roger Richman Agency, a licensing firm specialising in dead
personalities including Elvis Presley, who reportedly still earns $40m
(Ł21m) a year. It also represents Albert Einstein, the Marx brothers and
Steve McQueen.
Demand for the use of dead celebrities has been on the rise, Corbis said.
"It is an extremely attractive proposition for advertisers to tell a story
using the strong emotive qualities of a famous personality or icon," Mr
Shenk added.
According to Forbes magazine, Elvis Presley is the highest-paid dead
celebrity with annual earnings of $40m, followed by Charles Schulz, the
creator of the Peanuts comic strip, JRR Tolkien and John Lennon. Roger
Richman, who began the business 27 years ago, will stay on as a consultant
to help integrate the company.
2005/05/07 Google / Ep.Gold.Com.
EPE BOARDROOM NIGHTMARE PRESLEY AND MOTHER IN BOARDROOM SQUABBLE!!!
LISA MARIE PRESLEY and her mother Priscilla (Ex-Wife of Elvis Presley),
have been revealed as boardroom nightmares whenever they're together at meetings
involving the Kings estate, because they spend a large percentage of
important business meetings squabbling with each other.
Since merging Elvis Presley Enterprises with Sports Entertainment
Enterprises, Inc.,the Mother and Daughter have participated in a number of
meetings regarding
the future of the Kings legacy and in one of these meetings the whole thing was
overshadowed with a dispute regarding the position of a chair!
This particular meeting was held in New York, Lisa Marie says, "We were in
our business meeting with this guy (Sillerman) three months ago in New York. ]
It was a six-hour meeting so I'm sitting in the same position the entire
time.
Now my mom decides to scoot back and now all of a sudden she can't see him.
So she hits me and she's like, 'Can you move?' And I was like, 'What? Why are
you yelling at
me? I'm sitting in the same position and you're telling me to move?' She's like,
'We can't see! Will you move out of the way?'
And I'm going, 'But you moved! I'mm sitting here like this the whole time!"
According to sources, this is the kind of things that are happening in the
business meetings right now which involve the pair.
2005/04/07 Web Press / Ep.Gold.Com.
Elvis - A Legendary Performer Vol. 5 Out
Now.
The latest release from the Madison label is now out. Like the earlier
editions in this series, it will contain many previously unavailable
performances from every phase of Elvis' career, and include a 16 page,
illustrated memory log.
Every effort has been made to use the best available sources.
Among Volume 5's highlights are unedited masters of " Night Life " and
"
Yellow Rose Of Texas/The Eyes Of Texas, " plus an unreleased take of "
The
Climb " from the " Viva Las Vegas " sessions; live August 1969
tracks taken
from reel-to-reel; undubbed acetates of " I've Got Confidence, "
" It's A
Matter Of Time " and " Woman Without Love "; and previously
unreleased
concert recordings from 1975 ( Las Vegas ... undated, but neither March 22
MS nor March 30 DS ) and 1976 (Cincinnati, March 21).
Track listing :
A Legendary Performer - Volume 5 (Madison)
01 - Elvis Presley "Victrola" Special Offer Oct. 1956 0:51 ; 02 - I
Beg Of
You (binaural, Tks. 9-10) Jan. 13, 1957 1:59 ; 03 - One Night Of Sin (with
sax overdub) Jan. 18, 1957 1:42 ; 04 - Have I Told You Lately That I Love
You (binaural, Tk. 14) Jan. 19, 1957 2:34 ; 05 - Loving You (" main title
2", Tk. 16) Feb. 14, 1957 1:37 ; 06 - I Need Your Love Tonight (Tk. 14) Jun.
10, 1958 2:15 ; 07 - No More (Tk. 9) Mar. 21, 1961 2:36 ; 08 - For The
Millionth And The Last Time (Tk. 7) Oct. 15, 1961 2:20 ; 09 - I Met Her
Today (Tk. 14) Oct. 15, 1961 2:51 ; 10 - Please Don't Drag That String
Around (Tks. 3, 5) May 26, 1963 2:40 ; 11 - Home Is Where The Heart Is (Tk.
12) Oct. 26, 1961 2:58 ; 12 - Night Life (unedited master, no added echo,
Tk. 14) Jul. 9, 1963 2:07 ; 13 - Yellow Rose Of Texas/The Eyes Of Texas
(unedited master, Tk. 9) - Jul. 11, 1963 3:30 -14 - The Climb (previously
unreleased, Tk. 3) Jul. 11, 1963 2:51 ;15 - Do The Vega (unedited master, no
added echo, Tk. 7) Jul. 10, 1963 2:33 ; 16 - Wisdom Of The Ages (Tks. 1-2)
Feb. 25, 1965 2:09 ; 17 - Easy Come, Easy Go (Tk. 9) Sep. 28, 1966 2:31 ;18
- 500 Miles (stereo home demo) 1966 3:03 ; 19 - Heartbreak Hotel
(soundboard) Aug. 24, 1969 MS 2:13 ; 20 - I Can't Stop Loving You
(soundboard) Aug. 24, 1969 MS 2:24 ; 21 - Blueberry Hill/Lawdy Miss Clawdy
(soundboard) Feb. 23, 1970 CS 1:58 ; 22 - I've Lost You (previously
unreleased rehearsal) Aug. 7, 1970 0:51 ; 23 - I've Lost You (rehearsal)
Aug. 10, 1970 3:32 ; 24 - I've Got Confidence (previously unreleased, Tk. 1)
May 18, 1971 2:33 ; 25 - It's A Matter Of Time (undubbed master, Tk. 5) Mar.
29, 1972 3:03 ; 26 - Conversation With Elvis (excerpt) Mar. 1972 0:31 ; 27 -
" Elvis On Tour " radio ad Nov. 1972 0:27 ; 28 - Trying To Get To You
(soundboard) Mar. 3, 1974 AS 2:06 ; 29 - Woman Without Love (undubbed
master, Tk. 1) Mar. 12, 1975 3:36 ; 30 - My Boy (previously unreleased
soundboard) Mar. 1975 3:46 ; 31 - Big Boss Man (previously unreleased
soundboard) Mar. 1975 2:40 ; 32 - And I Love You So (previously unreleased
binaural) Mar. 21, 1976 4:00
Total time = 77:06
2005/04/07 E-mail / Ep.Gold.Com.
The Complete DVD MP3 Collection.
From Russia this MP3 DVD contains 54 Albums with 762 Tracks in 256 kbps
and
has a running time of 32 hours and 17 minutes.
This Collection is released in Europe by GGW Records as a limited edition
according to the info on eBay: http://www.qksrv.net/click-772481-1925259
2005/05/07 Ebay / Ep.Gold.Com.
ELVIS - 1st, 2nd & 4ever.
An Essential Import VCD For Any Fans Collection
We had a surprise item come through our door this
week, it is the latest import VCD release which is
titled, "Elvis - 1st, 2nd & 4ever" issued from a
company by the name 'Star Productions'.
Before I go on with this review, I must state that we
DO NOT sell this or any other bootleg DVD / CD
and we DO NOT know where to obtain these so
please don't waste your time by asking! The best
place to find these kind of releases is Ebay.
This VCD is simply a music video compilation to
compliment the 30#1 hits and 2nd To None albums
plus some bonus tracks.
The content is huge and is worth any fan grabbing if
they find it. Several of the music videos are simply
the original footage with the songs overdubbed.
But what makes this worthwhile is the time and effort
given to videos like 'The Elvis Medley', 'Love Me
Tender', 'Jailhouse Rock', 'Little Sister', 'Burning
Love' etc.
The video for the JXL remix 'A Little Less
Conversation' is a master piece and puts the official
version to shame.
Unfortunately, there are some UK #1s missing, such
as a music video for 'Are You Lonesome Tonight',
'Devil In Disguise' and 'Crying In The Chapel', which
is a shame but doesn't detract from the highly
entertaining content.
If you do get a chance to grab a copy of this VCD
then I would encourage you to do so.
Also on this release is a trailer for forthcoming VCD
release called "Hard To Get" and if the producers
decide to send us a copy we will review this for you
Photo: Can't Help Falling In Love
Photo: A Little Less Conversation also.
Tracklisting:
Titles marked * indicate the music video shows great originality.
01. The Elvis Medley * / 02. Thats All Right (Mama) / 03. I Forgot To Remember
To Forget
04. Heartbreak Hotel / 05. Blue Suede Shoes / 06. I Want You, I Need You, I Love
You
07. Hound Dog / 08. Don't Be Cruel / 09. Love Me Tender * / 10. Love Me / 11.
Too Much *
12. All Shook Up * / 13. Mean Woman Blues / 14. Teddy Bear / 15. One Night *
16. Jailhouse Rock * / 17. Treat Me Nice / 18. Don't / 19. Trouble * / 20. King
Creole
21. Wear My Ring Around Your Neck * / 22. A Big Hunk O' Love * / 23. A Mess Of
Blues
24. It's Now Or Never / 25. Wooden Heart / 26. Surrender * / 27. I Feel So Bad
28. Can't Help Falling In Love * / 29. Rock A Hula Baby / 30. Little Sister *
31. Good Luck Charm * / 32. Return To Sender / 33. Bossa Nova Baby
34. Viva Las Vegas / 35. I'm A Roustabout * / 36. If I Can Dream
37. Memories / 38. Don't Cry Daddy / 39. In The Ghetto * / 40. Kentucky Rain
41. Suspicious Minds * / 42. The Wonder Of You * / 43. You Don't Have To Say You
Love Me *
44. An American Trilogy / 45. Burning Love * / 46. Always On My Mind * / 47.
Promised Land *
48. Moody Blue * / 49. A Little Less Conversation * / 50. Rubberneckin
Bonus Tracks:
51. It's Now Or Never (Alternate Take) / 52. Can't Help Falling In Love (Alternate
Take)
53. In The Ghetto (Alternate Video) * / 54. In The Ghetto (Vocal Only)
55. Rock A Hula Baby (Alternate Video) / 56. You Don't Have To Say You Love Me
(Alt Vid)
57. Rubberneckin (Nevin Mix) * / 58. A Little Less Conversation (Extended Mix) *
59. Baby I Don't Care (Remix) / 60. The Elvis Medly (Alternate Video) *
61. Blue Christmas * / 62. Trailer / 63. Heartbreak Hotel (Alternate Video)
64. Suspicious Minds (Alternate Video) / 65. Teddy Bear (Alternate Video)
66. Stuck On You / 67. Jailhouse Rock (Alternate Video)
68. Way Down * / 69. Don't (Alternate Video)
70. A Little Less Conversation (Alternate Video) * / 71. Too Much (Alternate
Video) *
72. Surrender (Alternate Video) / 73. Love Me Tender (Alternate Video) *
74. Return To Sender (Alternate Video) / 75. Burning Love (Alternate Video) *
76. A Fool Such As I / 77. The Wonder Of You (Alternate Video) *
78. It's Now Or Never (CBS Special) * / 79. Can't Help Falling In Love (68
Comeback)
80. A Big Hunk O Love (Alternate Aloha) / 81. One Night (TTWII - SE)
82. Are You Lonesome Tonight (68 Comeback) / 83. A Little Less Conversation (A
& B Test)
84. Jailhouse Rock (A & B Test) / 85. End Titles / 86. Trailer For Elvis
Hard To Get
2005/04/06 www.elvis-express.com
/ Ep.Gold.Com.
Fight breaks out at Presley gig.
Lisa Marie Presley's recent California concert erupted into chaos, after a
frisky man sparked a huge fight in the crowd. The Lights Out singer was
performing at Anaheim's House of Blues late last month and wasn't sure what
to do when she saw the melee break out as she entertained the crowd. She
says, "It was song two and I always thought (before this), 'I'll stop the
show and say knock if off, because I don't like that.' "Then I realised if
you do that, the whole place will get involved so it's not a good idea. It
was not fun. Some guy grabbed the wrong girl's butt."
2005/0504/06 Contact Music - Sanja Meegin / www.elvisinfonet.com
/ Ep.Gold.Com.
Unrecorded Elvis 'Roses' Song Surfaces: Search Is on for New 'King' to
Record It.
Press Release:
"Elvis-A-Rama Museum Acquires 50% Rights to Song, Announces International
Contest for World's Best Impersonator"
When a song written by Elvis Presley, which was never released by the King,
surfaced last month at auction on eBay, Chris Davidson, an owner and founder
of the world's largest Elvis museum experience outside of Graceland, with $6
million worth of memorabilia, knew he had to have it.
Davidson, 40, who opened the Elvis-A-Rama Experience in Las Vegas more than
five years ago, has announced a world wide search for someone to fill
Elvis's blue suede shoes.
"We're looking for the world's best Elvis impersonator to record the
song,"
said Davidson. "We hope to consummate an agreement with a production
company
for a multi-episode reality TV show."
"If I'd Only Bought Her Roses" is the only song co-written by Elvis
and Paul
Terry King, an association that dates back to the late 60s, at American
Sound Studios in Memphis, Tennessee. Elvis recorded his last number one hit,
"Suspicious Minds," there in 1969.
"Roses," registered in 1973 with BMI, appears to have been inspired by
the
lost love that both artists were experiencing in their personal lives at the
time.
Elvis was freshly wounded from his divorce from child-bride Priscilla
Beaulieu, an event made official in October 1973. The song was never
recorded. According to sources, Elvis considered it "too personal and
painful," at the time.
The song is a bittersweet ballad of lost love and regret. "We would like to
have the song recorded at one of Elvis's old haunts, either historic Sun
Records Studios or the old RCA Radio Recorder's Studio. We intend to put
much effort behind the song to make it a national hit and the project has
already elicited national media interest," said Davidson.
The song is unique in that Elvis is credited for very few songs as a
composer/songwriter. It is our intention for the song to be released on the
50th Anniversary of Elvis's first Gold Record, Heartbreak Hotel, which was
released in January 1956.
The Elvis-A-Rama Museum is in the process of creating an international
contest for the impersonators with tryouts likely to be held in Sydney,
Frankfurt, Tokyo, London, New York, Los Angeles and Memphis as prime
locations. Final selection will take place in Las Vegas, where the winner
will appear in an engagement at the Elvis-A-Rama Experience.
Impersonators will be judged in three categories: vocal talent, appearance,
and stage presence. "Roses" is currently jointly owned by Elvis-A-Rama
and
Elvis Presley Enterprises. A majority interest (85%) in EPE was recently
purchased by Robert Sillerman of (CKX), Inc.
For further information and photography please visit www.elvisarama.com
2005/04/06 EPE - Elvisarama / www.elvisinfonet.com
/ Ep.Gold.Com.
Tuesday Chart Prediction.
Here are the first midweek UK Single Sales according to Music Week.
Tony Christie and Peter Kaye's "(Is This The Way To) Amarillo"
continues to
outperform the market, while Elvis Presley's latest reissue "Crying In The
Chapel" (RCA) makes a strong start, and looks set for to hold firm at
number
two until Sunday.
(1) 'Is This The Way To Amarillo?' - Tony Christie Ft Peter Kay - 26,035
copies sold
(2) 'Crying In The Chapel' - Elvis - 17,674 copies sold
(3) 'Let Me Love You' - Mario - 4,124 copies sold
(4) 'Why Do You Love Me?' - Garbage - 3,780 copies sold.
2005/04/06 Various / Ep.Gold.Com.
Elvis Presley, Song of the Week, Played As Tribute to Pope Paul 11.
The song, "Crying in the Chapel", by Elvis Presley, a million selling
hit
single in 1965 was re-released on a single CD, 4th April 2005.
It was played on LM FM Radio Ireland as a tribute to Pope Paul on 5th April.
Many people will be surprised to hear an Elvis Gospel song hit the number
one spot in the music charts, at the height of The Beatles success.
Elvis fans are now requesting the beautiful song should be played on radio
stations world-wide as a special tribute to the late, Pope Paul 11.
The song will no doubt follow the string of recent Elvis hits on the
official British music chart announced on BBC Radio 1, broadcast on Sunday
evening.
2005/04/06 Maurice Colgan. http://irelandtoo.blogspot.com
/ Ep.Gold.Com.
ELVIS CLONES ATTEMPT RECORD.
It will be hard not to step on some Blue Suede Shoes later this month when
Selfridges attempts to set the world record for Elvis impersonators
performing at one venue.
The Oxford Street department store hopes to attract more than 100 Elvises to
perform Love Me Tender in full costume, in tune and in harmony, on Sunday 17
April.
There is currently no record for a mass Elvis show but the Guinness Book of
Records has agreed to reognise it as a new category.
The record attempt will also take the form of a talent contest, with the
best Presley in line for prizes including the chance to perform at a major
Las Vegas casino.
Other would-be Hound Dogs should call Gerry Cottle Jr on 020 7404 3000, or
turn up at Selfridges at 9.30am on 17 April, in their own costumes and with
the words to Love Me Tender memorised.
2005/05/06 Evening Standard / Ep.Gold.Com.
3 New Wallpapers Added
2005/04/05/ Erik van den Berg / EPGold.com
2005/04/05/ Bob Klein / EPGold.com
Help
Me (02 - 06 -1976)
2005/04/05/ Robin Klarenbeek / EPGold.com
Elvis
Lands On Airport
2005/04/05/ Robin Klarenbeek / EPGold.com
Updated News From René Shuman & Angel-Eye
René & Angel-Eye will perform in discotheek "Le Magnifique" in
Etten-Leur
(The Netherlands). Date April 9th, 2005. Tickets are €
call Music Store Etten-Leur Tel 076-5033067 or Mail tickets@always-online.tv
2005/04/05/ René Shuman & Angel-Eye / Robin Klarenbeek
Unrecorded Elvis Song To Be Recorded By
Impersonator
The song "If I'd Only Bought Her Roses", apparently co-written by
Elvis
Presley, surfaced last month at auction on eBay and was bought by Chris
Davidson from the Elvis-A-Rama museum.
More Information : http://elvisarama.com/info.htm
The song, a bittersweet ballad of lost love and regret, was never recorded
by Elvis, according to sources Elvis considered it "too personal and
painful," at the time.
"We're looking for the world's best Elvis impersonator to record the
song,"
said Davidson. "We hope to consummate an agreement with a production
company
for a multi-episode reality TV show. The Elvis-A-Rama Museum is in the
process of creating an international contest for the impersonators with
tryouts likely to be held in Sydney, Frankfurt, Tokyo, London, New York, Los
Angeles and Memphis as prime locations. Final selection will take place in
Las Vegas.
2005/04/05 Chris Davidson - http://elvisarama.com
/ Ep.Gold.Com.
Love Me Tender & Good Rockin' Tonight
EP's From UK Are Out Now.
Both Love Me Tender and Good Rockin' Tonight are From UK and made on multi
colour vinyl. The covers and the labels are exactly like the original ones.
There is only produced a very limited amount of these two EP's.
2005/04/05 www.elvisunlimited.com
/ Ep.Gold.Com.
Inside Graceland Elvis' Maid Remembers.
Description:
If you wanted a picture of the life of Elvis Presley, who better to paint it
for you than someone who worked as his trusted cook and maid at Graceland?
Someone whose daily tasks centered around keeping the 'King of Rock & Roll'
happy, whose every move was designed to please the greatest music legend the
entertainment world has ever known. Here is that picture, as painted by
Nancy Rooks. Nancy worked for Elvis from 1967 until his untimely death in
1977. Read her stories of what those years were like, of what the routines
were at Graceland, and what it meant to be close to Elvis and his family on
a daily basis. Read the sad account of her rushing upstairs, after a frantic
call from Ginger Alden, and finding him on the bathroom floor. This book
presents that picture, one that every Elvis fan will want to see.
ISBN: 1-4134-5476-3 (Trade Paperback)
ISBN: 1-4134-5477-1 (Hardback)
Pages: 149
Subject: BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / General
For More Info :
http://www2.xlibris.com/bookstore/bookdisplay.asp?bookid=22997
2005/04/05 http://www2.xlibris.com
/ Ep.Gold.Com.
Lisa Marie debuts latest CD.
When it comes to performing, Lisa Marie Presley concedes that she's not a
chip off the old block. Elvis' daughter tells the San Francisco Chronicle
that, unlike dear old dad, she wasn't born to rock. "When I first started
playing live, there were some natural elements, but my discomfort level
tipped the scale," says Presley, 37, whose second CD, "What Now,"
is due out
today.
"The thing with me is, I'm not vain and I don't want attention on me. But
you need to be front and center onstage. You have to want attention, and I
had to really find my way with being OK with that.
" Her new CD features a collaboration with Pink and a cover of Don Henley's
'80s hit "Dirty Laundry." Her debut album, "To Whom It May
Concern," was
released in 2003.
"There's not a large market for this kind of music on the radio going on
right now. ... So I don't know. Last time, I was pushed into the Top 40
thing, and that's not my demographic.
I think that was a mistake."
2004/04/05 San Francisco Chronicle / Ep.Gold.Com.
Ed Bonja fit and well!.
There is an unfounded rumour going around that Elvis friend & photographer,
Ed Bonja, was injured in a Vegas auto accident recently.
Ed contacted EIN yesterday to inform us that he is not only alive, but very
well too! He assures us that he has not been in any recent car crashes in
Las Vegas and would like to thank everyone for their concern.
2005/04/05 www.elvisinfonet.com
/ Ep.Gold.Com.
'All Shook Up' Troupers Record Cast Album.
The company of Broadway's All Shook Up enters a recording studio April 4 to
preserve the collection of Elvis songs that make up its score.The songs in
the musical were made famous by Elvis, but represent many composers and
lyricists.
The new cast album from Sony BMG Strategic Marketing Group is expected in
stores May 31. Stephen Oremus is the show's musical supervisor and arranger
and is as much a star on the recording - and in the theatre - as Cheyenne
Jackson and Jenn Gambatese. Oremus brings jazz, blues, rockabilly, rock and
gospel flavors into the Christopher Ashley-directed production.
Jackson is a leather-jacketed stranger who shakes up a square town in 1955,
and Gambatese is a tomboy mechanic who falls for him in the original story
by Joe DiPietro.
The score includes "Heartbreak Hotel," "Burning Love,"
"Love Me Tender,"
"Can't Help Falling in Love," "Jailhouse Rock," "Blue
Suede Shoes," "A
Little Less Conversation," "Hound Dog," "Don't Be Cruel"
and more. All Shook
Up continues at the Palace Theatre on Broadway.
2005/04/05 Playbill / Ep.Gold.Com.
Lisa and Priscilla on Oprah show.
Last week, Lisa Maria and Priscilla made their 'debut' on the Oprah Winfrey
show. It was the very first double interview that the two Presley ladies
gave. Of course, Oprah had her typical mother/daughter questions ready, but
in the course of 50 minutes she also painted a portrait of the modern life
of the Presley heirs.
Other subjects the ladies talked about, were Elvis's fans, the merging of
Graceland, Lisa's music, the pre arranged marriage to Michael Jackson,
Priscilla's grand children, ...
One day prior to the mother/daughter interview, Oprah talked to Lisa Marie
alone.
Lisa: lmfp.dandystuff.net/modules.php?name=Downloads&d_op=getit&lid=38
Lisa and Priscilla:
lmfp.dandystuff.net/modules.php?name=Downloads&d_op=getit&lid=42
2005/04/04 http://www.elvismatters.be
/ Ep.Gold.Com.
VOTE FOR 'CRYING IN THE CHAPEL' IN BBC
RADIO 1 POLL.
To vote, please go to the following URL:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/chart/newreleases.shtml
2005/04/04 Brian Quinn / Ep.Gold.com.
New Books In Japan.
The first book is titled "Dreaming Of Elvis" (subtitle: Presley Legend
in
Japan) which was which was published on April 1st. in Japan. The author is
Kazuaki Suzuki, an ardent Elvis fan who in this book describes men who would
become like Elvis in the 50' and 60', and also the Japanese culture back
then. Of course, it's written in Japanese and published only in Japan.
The second release is a Japanese translation of Bobbie Ann Mason's "Elvis
Presley" (Penguin Lives Biographies) which was published in England in
December 2002 and which will be published in Japan this April.
2005/04/04 http://www.biwa.ne.jp
/ Ep.Gold.Com.
ANOTHER RECORD BROKEN BY THE KING.
As of 'Devil In Disguise' Elvis now becomes the artist to have the most
consecutive chart singles ever in one year in the UK. This breaks the record
held by The Wedding Present in 1992 who had twelve singles in twelve
consecutive months. By the end of this campaign, Elvis will also break his
own record of 14 chart singles in one year.
The current campaign has so far yielded 3 No.1's; 6 No.2's; 3 No.3's and one
No.5.
2005/04/04 Brian Quinn / Ep.Gold.Com.
New 1972 CD Announced.
The import SR label announced a new release of an unreleased concert from
1972. More information later.
2005/04/04 E-Mail / Ep.Gold.Com.
High price of second-hand Elvis books
update.
Our news item on 31 March about the soaring price of second-hand Elvis books
available from dealers sparked a number of comments. Most people drew
attention to the old adage "it pays to shop around"! And they are
certainly
right. The anomaly in prices between book dealers and prices on eBay can be
astronomical. One example, The Films of Elvis Presley by Susan Doll from can
be bought at a very reasonable price on eBay while Books In Books Out in
California lists it at a whopping US$1468.00!.
2005/04/04 Books In Books Out, Atascadero, CA, U.S.A./ebay.com -
www.elvisinfonet.com /
Ep.Gold.Com
HOWARD BRAUNSTEIN Executive Producer of the
CBS Mini-Series ELVIS.
Click Here to hear Joanna's interview (or download) with Howard Braunstein :
http://ladyluckmusic.com/radio/interviews/cbs/
This month's live interview is with Howard Braunstein, executive producer of
the upcoming CBS mini-series ELVIS, which will air during the week of May 8
(details below).
When asked, "Are you an Elvis fan?" Howard enthusiastically answers,
"I am
now, that's for sure!" and, as the interview progresses, we can clearly
hear
Howard's genuine admiration for Elvis Presley and his excitement about the
upcoming TV movie which has been produced with loving care and attention to
detail.
Howard tells us that he and his producing partner wanted to produce an
authentic movie about Elvis, but felt that without the co-operation and
participation of the Presley Estate it would not be as authentic as they
could make it.
Knowing that the show is, and will be, under the close scrutiny of Elvis
fans, they have done very careful and thorough research over the past year.
They have worked with the Estate and have gained access to archival material
in storage, to Elvis' master recordings which can be heard throughout the
movie, and they were able to film at Graceland. They have also consulted
many other people and have spoken to many of Elvis' friends and to the
"Memphis Mafia" members. As Howard says, with award-winning movies
such as
"Ray" (about Ray Charles) and other movies of that kind, people have
come to
expect high quality and they knew they had to deliver.
When asked about the casting (among others: Camryn Manheim as Gladys
Presley, Robert Patrick as Vernon Presley, Randy Quaid as Col. Tom Parker,
Rose McGowan as Ann Margret), Howard agrees with Joanna's remark that it is
easy to visualize the actors in those roles, and he says that he was
involved in every aspect of the casting.
And when asked about the process of casting the lead role of Elvis -- and
the selection of actor Jonathon Rhys Myers -- Howard elaborates further. He
and his producers had previously watched the movie "Bending Like Beckham"
in
which Jonathon starred, and felt strongly that Jonathon had just what it was
they were looking for and "was Elvis." However, Jonathon was signed
for
another project at the time and wasn't available, so they went the route of
the "casting call" and auditioned hundreds of other people for the
lead
role. Howard says that although a couple of people were good, they felt
there was no-one who had the ability to evoke the "feeling" and "embodiment"
and "essence" of Elvis, to the degree that Jonathon did.
As it turned out, Jonathon Rhys Myers' movie commitment was pushed back and
when they knew he was available after all, they "jumped on it." Howard
says
they put Jonathon in front of a camera to see if he had what it took, and,
again, he just "was Elvis."
Continuing this discussion, Howard says this was one of the biggest casting
challenges he's had. They looked at hundreds of other "hopefuls" and
knew
they had to have someone with the right "sexuality, physical presence, some
physical resemblance, and sensitivity" and who was also a good actor who
could carry the role. Of the 500 or so ETA's and actors they saw, he said
there were some who "had parts of that" and others who "had other
parts" and
even some who looked remarkably like Elvis, but they didn't feel there was
anyone who had it all to the degree that Jonathon did.
In closing, Howard says he is very happy with the show, and you can almost
see the big smile on his face as he describes it as "wonderful!" He
emphasizes that he's come away from this realizing how brilliant a musician
Elvis was and how you just need to hear Elvis' music and it puts a smile on
your face. He very genuinely describes Elvis as "truly a musical
genius."
This is great news for Elvis fans and ETA's, who, of course, have known this
all along -- and it sounds as if the CBS mini-series will be presenting the
life, legacy and musical brilliance of Elvis Presley to a huge audience of
fans and "fans to be."
Many thanks to Howard Braunstein for this interview.
Details:
ELVIS, a new four-hour mini-series, created with the full cooperation and
participation of the Elvis Presley Estate, will be broadcast as the "CBS
Sunday Movie" Sunday, May 8 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) and Wednesday, May 11
(8:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
Live interview conducted by Joanna Johnson
Foreword written by Carol Hunter
2005/04/04 http://ladyluckmusic.com/radio/interviews/cbs
/ Ep.Gold.Com.
CRUISE SHIP, HAWAIIAN STYLE.
Elvis Co-Star, Suzanna Leigh (left) looking to start a joint venture with
Elvis family member, Donna Presley Early?
UK Elvis Impersonator, Jim Devereaux informs us that when he met Suzanna
Leigh at a book signing in Memphis during a trip in January this year, he
had a nice long chat with her and She mentioned to him that she was looking
at starting a joint venture with Donna Presley Early providing fans with
Hawaiian cruises, setting out from Florida.
Devereaux suggested to her that she should call it "Paradise, Elvis Style!".
Leigh who co-starred in the 1966 Paramount movie "Paradise, Hawaiian Style"
also told him that "She was looking for an impersonator to entertain on the
ships and expressed a strong interest in him to perform".
We will bring you any further updates as and when they happen?
2005/04/04 James Devereaux - www.elvis-express.com
/ Ep.Gold.Com.
"Tickle Me" shooting script owned
by director Norman Taurog for sale.
If you have a cool US$2,500.00 you can now buy this rare item. Description:
Allied Artists Pictures, September 23, 1964. Original 117 page mimeographed
revised shooting script, with re-write pages and annotations, including a
song list used in the film. Director Norman Taurog's own personal leather
bound script. The film starred Elvis, Julie Adams, Jocelyn Lane and Merry
Anders. Screenplay by Edward Bernds and Elwood Ullman. Elvis at an
all-female dude ranch! Near fine bound in emerald green leather (with
rubbing) to extremities, but near fine condition (minor spine restoration),
the script itself is in fine condition. Uncommon.
2005/04/04 Ed Smith Books, Rolling Bay, WA, U.S.A. - www.elvisinfonet.com
/ Ep.Gold.Com.
Death from Vegas hotel.
In Las Vegas, Elvis Presley defies mortality. From impersonators to wedding
chapel officiators to films like "Honeymoon in Vegas," America's
favorite
Sin City has always kept Elvis' spirit soaring. Tragically, the same can't
be said for one of Elvis' greatest admirers. Last Friday television producer
Melanie Bell leaped 109 floors to her death from the top of another Vegas
icon, the Stratosphere Hotel. Bell was in town to film one of the cities
most revered impersonators, Jesse Garon. Last Thursday, Bell put the
finishing touches on the production, then left a message with another
producer saying her car was on the fourth floor parking lot of the
Stratosphere and the keys were at the front desk. Bell was last seen on a
surveillance tape, buying a ticket to the top of the towering hotel. Bell
was once a showgirl and friends say she lamented her weight gain, but it's
not clear why shy took her own life on the top of a real life Heartbreak
Hotel.
2005/04/04 Odd Spot, Source: Celebrity Justice - www.elvisinfonet.com
/ Ep.Gold.Com.
Elvis From Memphis To Denmark - The Opening
Show.
The opening show of the Scandinavian tour with the American Sound Studio
band and the Sweet Inspirations was a huge success and completely sold out.
The show contains 21 of the songs that Elvis recorded with the legendary
band back in 1969. As a special bonus is the great Sweet Inspirations also
performing three solo songs including Son Of A Preacher Man, Amazing Grace
and their own wonderful Sweet Inspirations. Beside Amazing Grace did the
ladies cut those songs originally with the band. The only one that was
missing on Son Of A Preacher Man was Dusty Springfield.
The sing all those wonderful songs that Elvis recorded at the American Sound
Studio do the From Memphis To Denmark show have four Scandinavian singers.
Bobo Moreno, Steen Jřrgensen and Stig Rossen from Denmark plus Stephen
Ackles from Norway.
Monday and Tuesday will the show be in Aarhus (Denmark), Thursday Esbjerg
(Denmark), Friday Vejle (Denmark), Saturday Copenhagen (Denmark), Sunday
Uddevalla (Sweden) and Tuesday next week in Stockholm (Sweden). There is
still tickets left in Aarhus, Vejle and Stockholm. The other shows are sold
out.
Contact www.billetnet.dk (Denmark) www.ticnet.se
(Sweden) for tickets or
Elvis Unlimited at info@elvispresley.dk
The picture shows Reggie Young, Stephen Ackles, Bobby Wood, Steen Jřrgensen,
Bobo Moreno, Stig Rossen and Mike Leech.
2005/04/04 www.elvisunlimited.com
/ Ep.Gold.Com.
Las Vegas Centennial Collection.
The project is designed to coincide with Las Vegas' 100th anniversary this
year. To celebrate the occasion, Capitol/EMI's newest label imprint --
created in partnership with Las Vegas -- will issue archival CDs showcasing
historic Vegas concerts.
The series kicks off April 26 with eight titles. Highlighting the group is a
1986 Sinatra show from the Golden Nugget, previously unreleased in any form.
Other live discs on tap for April 26: Dean Martin at the Sands in 1967;
Bobby Darin at the Flamingo in 1963; Louis Prima and Keely Smith at the
Sahara in 1958 and Nancy Wilson at the Sands in 1968.
Additionally, April 26 will see the release of Wayne Newton's "Mr. Las
Vegas!" -- a compilation of his best-known songs supplemented by two
unreleased live tracks -- and two various artists collections, featuring the
likes of Sammy Davis Jr., Nat King Cole and Peggy Lee.
Then on May 10, the series continues with a reissue of Presley's "Elvis:
Live From Las Vegas," a live set recorded at the International Hotel (now
Las Vegas Hilton) in 1970 and '72.
2005/04/03 www.elvismatters.be /
Ep.Gold.Com.
Devil in Disguise #2 on UK Singles.
Elvis Presley's 'Devil in Disguise' entered the UK singles chart at #2.
Return to Sender dropped to #37 and Tony Christie remains at #1.
the latest Music Week Chart analysis:
Christie's (Is This The Way To) Amarillo single suffered a 49.9% dip in
sales to 130,700 but still outsold nearest challenger Elvis Presley's
similarly parenthetical (You're The) Devil in Disguise by a margin of almost
exactly five to one. Overall, the singles market slipped week-on-week by
29%, to 553,522. Even so, last week was the third biggest week of the year
for the format. With only Crying In The Chapel, The Wonder Of You and Way
Down to go in the Presley 70th birthday reissue campaign, (You're The) Devil
In Disguise - which sold 26,279 copies last week - provides him with a top
five debut for the 14th week in a row. When the record topped the chart 42
years ago, it was during a rich vein of chart domination by British artists
- out of 28 number ones from the start of 1963 to October 1964, 26 were by
homegrown acts, one by an Irish act (the Bachelors) based in the UK, and the
other was Devil In Disguise. [...]
Summary Singles Sales:
Tony Christie: 130,716 / Elvis Presley 26,729
Mariah Carey: 21,809 / Kylie Minogue: 18,421
Lemar: 13,712
Elvis Continues UK Chart Reign With Specially Reissued Singles - "Devil
In
Diguise" Hits #2.
Elvis Presley's current run of weekly appearances in the top ten on the UK
singles sales charts has continued with Devil in Disguise hitting #2. This
is the result of a special promotion by BMG-UK releasing each week special
reissues of Elvis singles that hit #1 in the UK the first time around.
Results so far:
All Shook Up (#2) / Jailhouse Rock (#1) / One Night (#1)
A Fool Such As I (#2) / It's Now Or Never (#1)
Are You Lonesome Tonight (#2) / Wooden Heart (#2)
Surrender (#2) / His Latest Flame (#3)
Rock-A-Hula Baby (#3) / Good Luck Charm (#2)
She's Not You (#3) / Return To Sender (#5) / Devil In Disguise (#2)
Next up is Crying In The Chapel.
In addition to the UK singles chart, these releases have made outstanding
showings on the charts in various individual countries in Europe.
BMG-UK has a Web site for their current and immensely successful Elvis UK #1
singles reissue promotion. Go to www.elvis18uk1s.com.
In the fall BMG in America will launch a similar promotion featuring Elvis's
#1s on the USA singles charts. Initial information is in a recent press
release from BMG giving an overview of the year 2005.
2005//04/03 BBC - Virgin - UK Top 40 Chart - EPE /
Ep.Gold.Com.
Here in spirit(s): Elvis inspired wines
making a splash.
Here's a wine to get all shook up over.
It's the Elvis Presley wines produced by Graceland Cellars. The first
vintages of Elvis Presley vinos were released last fall and sales have been
extremely strong. "We launched Graceland Cellars as a tribute to the King
of
Rock 'n' Roll," said Scott Cahill, president of Graceland Cellars' parent,
Signature wines. The winery is in Hayward, Calif., a northern coastal area.
"But while the soul of our company is in Memphis, our products are firmly
planted in innovative California winemaking." Getting Elvis Presley
Enterprises to allow them to use the trademark took time and assurance of a
quality product, he said. "We couldn't ask for a better partner than Elvis
Presley Enterprises. People feel a real connection to Elvis and that opens
the doors to our wines. The quality in the bottle is what brings them
back."
Graceland Cellars is releasing 20,000 cases of the wines this year; area
buyers can expect to see them in retail shops within the next month. Blue
Suede Chardonnay, Jailhouse Red Merlot, and The King Cabernet Sauvignon will
have a suggested retail price of $12 a bottle. "Wine and celebrations go
hand-in-hand," Cahill said, "What could be more fun than bringing
Elvis to a
dinner party?"
2005/04/03 Beverage World / Cox News Service - www.elvisinfonet.com
/ Ep.Gold.Com.
Elvis helped put jeans icon on the map.
Managing director of Levi Strauss South Africa Mike Joubert says that with
icons such as Dean, Brando, Springsteen and Elvis Presley donning Levi's,
the brand was elevated to cult status. It's a "young rebellious cool
brand"
says Joubert.
2005/04/03 iafrica.com - www.elvisinfonet.com
/ Ep.Gold.Com.
Here an Elvis, there an Elvis, everywhere
an Elvis.
Elvis-Fest of the Bluegrass 2005, where as many as 20 of the country's top
Elvis Presley tribute artists will compete, is yesterday and today at the
Continental Inn Grand Ballroom, Lexington, Kentucky. Sharing his Memphis
Mafia insider stories will be Sonny West, onetime head of security for
Presley. A display of Elvis collectibles and impersonator jam sessions are
also planned. Showtimes are 7 p.m. to midnight Friday and 5 p.m. to midnight
Saturday. Reserved seats for the two-day event are $30 in advance and $35 at
the door, with a limited number of $42 V.I.P. seats. Tickets for today only
are $18 in advance, $20 at the door; for Saturday, they're $20 in advance,
$22 at the door. Call (859) 312-0780.
2005/04/03 Lexington Herald-Leader / Ep.Gold.Com.
ROCKIN' ACROSS TEXAS book (+ 2 CD's); BIG BOSS
MAN; and the 2 CD set of
ELVIS IS BACK.
ROCKIN' ACROSS TEXAS book (+ 2 CD's); BIG BOSS MAN; and the 2 CD set of
ELVIS IS BACK - will be sent out on Monday April 4,2005.
2005/04/01 - Paul Dowling - http://www.worldwideelvis.com
/ Andylon Lensen / Ep.Gold.Com.
CBS ELVIS mini-seie
I Thought you and your readers might be interested in some behind the
scenes stuff of the new CBS Elvis mini-series. I just put a new page
about it on Scotty Moore's site at http://scottymoore.net/miniseries.html
2005/04/01/ Jim / EPGold.com
13-hour documentary on Elvis.
http://by2fd.bay2.hotmail.msn.com/cgi-bin/getmsg?curmbox=F000000001&a=adf9692df4bac30890bf1d88ae5ed266
Hi Everyone,
As most of you already know, we are now finished with the first 2 1/2 hours
of our 13-hour documentary on Elvis.
We are hoping to be completely finished by this January but with me
traveling so much doing all these charity events it's tough.
We had over 600 hours of footage to reduce to only 13 hours and I don't have
to tell you, this could have been a 60 hour movie if we'd let it be!
What we are lacking at this stage is two things. First, still photos of
Elvis and related things. We want to keep put of the way of Graceland and
EPE so we can only use things they or anyone else do not own the right to.
If you would like to receive our periodic shot lists to see what we're
missing I will be more than happy to send them two you.
Second, we are looking for any music with an Elvis feel, that you might have
or be willing to create especially for the film. Again we can not afford to
use real Elvis music in the film, as I already have a huge amount of my own
money, not to mention nearly 5 years of my life invested in the film.
If you have either stills you'd be willing to let us use and/or music we
could use, I'd love to hear from you. If you supply stills we will give you
a nice credit line in the film and if you contribute music, you will also
receive that credit line.
Finally, after traveling over 200,000 miles filming this project, I am about
to make my last trip to Nashville, at the end of April. Between now and the
end of August I will also be making trips to CT, NY, LI, NJ, DEL, MD, DC.
PA, VA, NC, SC, GA, FL and maybe California (although the CA trip is
somewhat unlikely.)
If you have not been interviewed yet and would like to be and/or if you know
anyone in any of those areas that you think might have something cool to
contribute, I'd appreciate hearing from them as well.
Please get back to me on all this: kvrana@caitlinproductions.com
or Andylon
Lensen, through the Website Ep.Gold.Com and know how much we appreciate your
willingness to help.
2005/04/01 Ken Vrana / Andylon Lensen / Ep.Gold.Com.
SONY/BMG; ELVIS ESTATE & WRITERS TO
SEEK ROYALTIES
Elvis Presley' estate and his record company Sony/BMG are joining forces
with many of the writers of the Kings songs in an attempt to secure millions in
lost revenue over the public performances of the Kings hits by Elvis
impersonators around the world.
A Sony/BMG spokesman said; "Song Writers gave Elvis' publishing company a
license for him to record their songs. And under copyright law, once the
song has been recorded and publicly distributed, then compulsory licensing kicks
in and everyone who wants to cover or record the song can do so without that
writers specific permission."
"They are required however by law to pay these writers a statutory royalty
rate, however, as well as notify the writer that they're going to release it
or publicly perform a song, and send royalty statements."
"Elvis impersonators have been performing these songs in public for years.
They get paid and yet pay nothing in royalties to the copyright owners and
that is about to change.
Some have even released CD's and DVD's and have never paid anything in
Monthly Royalties."
This new venture is sure to anger the thousands of Elvis impersonators and
many will be visited at shows in the coming months. Both in the U.S. and the
U.K. The two countries which boast the most Elvis impersonators around the
globe.
"We are simply seeking what is our right" said one songwriter;
"The song
writers union is working very closely with Sony/BMG and the Elvis Estate and
we will be demanding that these performers apply for a performance rights
license and possibly back pay in royalties owed."
A Spokesman for Elvis Presley Enterprises said; "For live performances by
Elvis impersonators, ASCAP and the BPI in the U.K. will review set lists
which must be provided by the performing artists. The bottom line is that these
people are paid to perform songs that are not theirs, but now they will have
to pay. As from today, the 1st of April, no-one will be taking us for fools any
more."
The BPI will be contacting UK tribute artists from information taken from
their websites and requesting set lists for past performance dates as shown on
the
sites and for upcoming performances.
According to our sources, failure to provide these lists and the making of
royalties payments can result in a hefty fine or in extreme cases,
imprisonment.
2005/04/01 http://www.elvis-express.com
/ Ep.Gold.Com.
He Touched Me The Gospel Music - Elvis
Presley.
New CD just came out He Touched Me The Gospel Music - Elvis Presley. Here
the tracklisting:
Crying in the Chapel / His Hand In Mine / Joshua Fit the Battle / SoHigh
If We Never Meet Again / Milky White Way / Stand By Me / Somebody
Bigger Than You & I / I Believe in the Man / In The Garden / Mansion
Over the Hilltop / Farther Along / Where No One Stands Alone / I'm
Gonna Walk Dem Golden Stairs / Without Him / Working On the Building
You'll Never Walk Alone / Swing Down, Sweet Chariot / Where Could I Go
But To The Lord / In The Ghetto
CD 2: There'll Be Peace In The Valley For Me / I Believe / Take My
Hand, Precious Lord / It Is No Secret / I, John / Bosom Of Abraham /
You
Better Run / Lead Me, Guide Me / Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus / He Touched
Me / I've Got Confidence / Amazing Grace / A Thing Called Love / Put
Your Hand In the Hand / Reach Out To Jesus / If That Isn't Love
Bridge Over Troubled Water / An American Trilogy / Why Me
Lord / How
Great Thou Art
2005/04/01 Ron Lacourse / Ep.Gold.Com.
Elvis wins Stars In Their Eyes final.
The 2005 final of the UK reality TV program Stars In Their Eyes was won last
week by an Elvis tribute artist singing Suspicious Minds. He won based on a
public vote.
Strangely, messageboards have listed the names of other contestants in the
final but not who appeared as "Elvis". The Australian version of the
show,
Starstruck, includes a "young" Elvis impersonator (Anthony Petrucci)
in the
upcoming semi-finals. Anthony won heat #2 singing Love Me Tender.
2005/04/01 Reality TV & ninemsn - www.elvisinfonet.com
/ Ep.Gold.Com.
Lisa Presley pays tribute to her parents on
her new CD.
LISA MARIE PRESLEY's new album NOW WHAT is full of tributes to her parents,
ELVIS and PRISCILLA including one song, RAVEN, which always makes her mother
cry. The rocker admits she wrote the song after finally coming to terms with
her relationship with her mother two years ago. She says, "(It's about) the
evolution of
her and me. It came to me; the chorus locked into the lyrics and got
emotional and I figure I was on to something when I do that. "It's taken a
long time for us to bond... We're so the opposite of each other... She's got
a china shop and I'm the bull that comes in. "I'm more abrasive, she's very
poised and the way she is and I am the way I am and I think that just
couldn't find a way to blend or exist. "I feel like she wanted me to go to
college and marry a lawyer or a doctor.... I think she wanted me to
absolutely avoid singing... and I didn't turn out or come close to anything
that she had in mind." The new CD, released next week (05APR05) also
features a sleeve dedication to Lisa-Marie's famous parents, which reads,
"For my beautiful mother and father... Each of us have pioneered unusual,
imperfect lives and challenges and we're still an eternal unit, never broken
and I love and appreciate you two so very much it could bury me alive."
2005/04/01 Sanja Meegin - contactmusic.com / Ep.Gold.Com.
Tickets Available For The Concert In
Belgium.
There is no full house yet on the "Elvis The Concert" date in
Brussels/Belgium (April 26th).
Some 3000 tickets have been sold so far due to the billboard campaign in
various cities and the RTL advertising.
You can still get tickets at the regular addresses and fan clubs:
http://users.skynet.be/ueps -
The United Elvis Presley Society.
http://www.elvismatters.be -
Elvis Matters.
2005/04/01 Elvis Matters - The United Elvis Presley Society / Ep.Gold.Com.
U.S. Billboard Elvis Chart listings for the
week of April 9, 2005.
(sg - sales gainer, gg - greatest sales gainer, ne - new entry, re -
re-entry)
Top Christian Albums
- Ultimate Gospel up 7 to #27(sg)
Top Country Albums
- Ultimate Gospel up 2 to #56
Top Pop Catalog Albums - Elvis 30 #1's
down 4 to #46
Top Country Catalog Albums - Elvis 30 #1's
down 2 to #8
Top Music Video Sales - He Touched Me Vol 1 & 2
reenters at #29 (re)
New entries and Re-entries on the charts include:
He Touched Me reenters the Top Music Video Sales chart.
Dropping off the charts include:
-none this week
Notes of Interest include:
Sales for Ultimate Gospel are up a bit but those for Elvis #1 Hits are
slowly dropping.
2005/04/01 elvischarts.msnw / Ep.Gold.Com.
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