Elvis International-Shop The Netherlands Re-Opens the Shop For Public Visit!!!

Good news is that the former Elvis shop were able to move the complete shop to the front of the same location ( same entrance ) and re-opens the shop  "For Public Visit".

The shop will be OPEN Saturday: August 1 - 1300. PM - 1800 PM.

Sunday: August 2 -  1300. PM - 1800 PM.


E-Mail: elvisinternational@casema.nl

The Netherlands : 02510 -  821240
Other Countrys Dial  : 00 - 31 - 2510 -  821240


Mobile The Netherlands : 06 47 87 25 78

Other Countrys Dial  : 00 - 31 - 6  47 87 25 78.


Elvis International-Shop the Netherlands wil go soon Worldwide on the internet with a complete new Elvis-web Shop.

EPGold will update you on this issue on a regular basis.

Also, you're able to pre-order the old and new releases on the FTD label. And you're able to pay by using Paypal, etcetera.


2006/06/30  Elvis International  / EPGold.com
 

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CD 7 o' clock rock Elvis Presley.

A cd from Weton-Wesgram B.V. from The Netherlands.

This cd is packed in a slipcase and contains 14 songs.

The first three are Sun masters, the other eleven songs are recorded live at the Louisiana Hayride.


2006/06/30  www.elvismagazine.eu  /  EpGold.Com.
 

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DVD: HIS GREATEST PERFORMANCES.

http://www.elvismagazine.eu/newsgreatestperformancesdvd.JPG

A new Dvd  in the Dutch music stores: His Greatest Performances.

This dvd contains the same material as the Most Famous Hits - His Early Performances dvd.

His Greatest Peformances is made in Germany and for sale for only 6,95 Euro.


2006/06/30   www.elvismagazine.eu  /  EpGold.Com.
 

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U.S. Billboard Elvis Chart listings for the week o: July 8, 2006.

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

Top Country Catalog Albums   - Elvis 30 #1 Hits     - down 3 to #17
Hot 100 Singles Sales            - Heartbreak Hotel    - down 10 to #36

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

Dropping off the charts include: none this week.


2006/06/30  www.elvischarts.com  /  EpGold.Com.
 

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The Ultimate Hawaii 61 Package.

The JAT Publishing Hawaii 61 book is scheduled for July 25th, 2006.

This book will feature among other things photographs of the U.S.S. Arizona Benefit Show with over 130 black & white and color photos, many unpublished, informative text, with a special Bonus collector CD and replica ticket.

The suggested retail price is $45.95.

Note: The bonus CD, will NOT contain the concert (source Andylon Lensen)


2006/06/30   www.jatpublishing.com  /  EpGold.Com.
 

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Bush greets Japanese Prime Minister Koizumi.

http://www.commercialappeal.com/


WASHINGTON - President Bush welcomed Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi to the White House this morning in an elaborate South Lawn ceremony.

Bush talked of the close ties between the two countries that were at war just over 60 years ago, and thanked Koizumi for his willingness to back him on Iraq and other issues.

But quickly getting to the real purpose of the Japanese leader's state visit, Bush added: "Officially, he�fs here to see the President ? but I know the highlight of his visit will be paying his respects to the King," referring to their trip to Graceland on Friday.

Koizumi spoke of his deep friendship with and trust of the President in his remarks.

Two hours later, in a joint press conference in the East Room, the president and Bush both referred repeatedly to the Graceland visit. In his opening remarks, Bush noted that he had given Koizumi an Elvis-themed gift.

The exchange went like this:

Bush: "And, plus, as you all know, it's become quite well-known that we're going to visit Graceland tomorrow. He's an Elvis fan. Laura and I gave him a jukebox as a gift, and I can't -- what was the first song you put on? It wasn't 'Hound Dog,' it was --

Koizumi: "I Want You, I Need You, I Love You."

Bush: "See, he loves Elvis, and I couldn't think of a better way to honor my friend (than) by going to Graceland. But it also sends a signal about how close our relationship is."

Taking his first question from the Associated Press's Terry Hunt, Bush told the reporter he was reminded of "one of Elvis's greatest songs, 'Don't Be Cruel.' So keep that in mind, Hunt, when you ask your question."

After taking some questions, including two from Japanese reporters traveling with him, Koizumi ended the press conference with another Elvisism.

"Thank you very much, American people, for 'Love Me Tender.' "


2006/06/30  Various  /  EpGold.Com.
 

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Elvis' Birthplace - Is It The Real One?

In the latest issue of Sid Shaw's excellent "Elvisly Yours Cyber Newsletter". Folowing on earlier reports that the Presley's Tupelo home is currently sited in an incorrect spot, Sid now questions whether the one-room shack is in fact the real one.

Sid says:

"Doubts are emerging that the shack in Tupelo, described as the birthplace, was never set foot in by Elvis Presley. Over the years I took the "Elvisly Yours Fan Club" tours to Tupelo and heard all sorts of rumours about the authenticity of the birthplace.  I was always impressed with the dignity of Tupelo and the tranquility of the Park they created in Elvis' memory that I just let the matter rest, especially compared to the crass commercialism of Graceland.


However, there are members of Elvis' family now openly stating the shack is not genuine and it is just a replica of the real birthplace, including an aunt who was present at the birth and she is still alive.

Local folklore suggests the shack was moved from the original street in Tupelo and rebuilt at the Park thus making it a tourist attraction and now money-spinner. Apparently, the land on which the Park was built is owned by a wealthy landowner in Tupelo, so it has been very convenient and lucrative for him for the shack to be called the birthplace. It is believed the original house still exists, yet somehow the shack you see in Tupelo has
been allowed to keep the mythology of the birthplace.

There is even a historical marker and I wonder what research was conducted by the Agency that issues such markers? I will be writing to them for an explanation and with our contacts in Tupelo will disclose further information to be published in future Cyber Newsletters. It seems the "Presleys" have not been treated well in that part of the South and there are still many, many of them. In fact, a genealogist in Verona Mississippi claims to have found 1,500 Presleys in the family database".


2006/06/30  www.elvisly-yours.com  /  EpGold.Com.
 

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Elvis Chapel Rises From The Ashes.


The King may be gone, but his legacy lives on at the foot of the Superstition Mountains. The Superstition Mountain Historical Society and Museum in Apache Junction will soon unveil the Elvis Presley Memorial Chapel.

The building was salvaged from Apacheland Movie Ranch, which was almost entirely destroyed in a February 2004 fire. The chapel is a relic of "Charro!" - the legendary performer's brief foray into Western movies. The chapel is scheduled to open in October, and patrons are already lining up. It will cost $300 to rent for a wedding, money that will benefit the historical society. Historical society officials said they've taken calls from Elvis fans who were married at Apacheland and want to renew their vows in the same chapel. They've also received reservation requests from people who want to exchange vows there for the first time.

"Those Elvis fans are really crazy," said George Johnston, president emeritus of the Superstition Mountain Historical Society. "Well, maybe not crazy. More like enthusiastic."

Hank Sheffer, a volunteer who described himself as "one of the local characters," said it was funny to imagine Elvis fans so dedicated that they reserved a building bearing his name before construction actually finished. Once finished, the Elvis Presley Chapel will display artifacts from the Superstition Mountain Museum. The historical society added two storage rooms to hide the exhibits during ceremonies, leaving room for about 60 people. Johnston said one of the project's next steps will be to replace the steeple, which sat beside the chapel in the dust.

Johnston said he doesn't know of any other Elvisthemed chapel in the Valley. He said the historical society recently received an order for 50 of their new Elvis Presley Chapel shirts - from Lagos, Nigeria.

The owners of Apacheland donated the Elvis Presley Chapel and a barn used in the television series "The Rifleman" - the only remnants left by the fire of a property once popular with tourists. Volunteers then dismantled and transported the chapel and barn to the museum, which opened in 2003. Johnston said the origin of the Apacheland fire is just another Superstition Mountain mystery.

"Nobody knows," Johnston said. "But that place was a tinderbox."

The $30,000 budget for the chapel project came from donations of money, building materials and labor. Sheffer said one of the project's major challenges was to convert the chapel from a prop on a movie set into a structure that will house real people, and to do both while maintaining its authenticity. "Problem being the county is insisting that reconstruction go according to code," he said. "All the naysayers wanted to say it isn't the original chapel. "But it is."


2006/06/30   Tribune.com  /  EpGold.Com.
 

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Nielsen, Sumner, Baty and Others - Distilled Gospel.

This great country-gospel album was originally released in 1973. But now has it finally been released on Cd.

Sherrill Nielsen, Donnie Sumner and Tim Baty were also known as VOICE when they backed Elvis Presley in the studio and during the kings live shows from 1973 to 1975.

The group Nielsen, Sumner and Baty were created with the help of the great J.D. Sumner after Donnie Sumner left The Stamps in 1973. Sherrill Nielsen and Tim Baty left The Statesmen to join the group.

Tracklist:

A Little More Time / Sailing Toward Hone / Guess We'll Understand It / The World The Way I Want It / Keep On Holdin' On / Where Has Our Love Gone / I'll Live On / Teach Your Children / Mama Sang / Got Any Rivers


2006/06/30  www.elvisunlimited.com  /  EpGold.Com.
 

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New Stage Musical "Walking In Memphis".

HE may be dead, but his spirit is very much alive in the hip-swinging, velvet-voiced Shaky Russell. An Elvis award-winning performer, he has co-devised the show Walking in Memphis (with Duck Chowles of The Barnyard Theatre Productions) which is sure to have audiences "all shook up" in South Africa.

This charismatic singer has wowed audiences both nationally and internationally, and taking Memphis itself by storm was the ultimate accolade. Shaky is one of today's supreme Elvis Presley tribute performers with a style and energy that resonates of the King himself. He doesn't impersonate, nor does he imitate. "What I do is not a 'rip off' but a spectacular tribute. I don't talk to the audiences as Elvis, but about Elvis," says 24-year-old Shaky. His career highlight was visiting Memphis, Tennessee, and being the only South African to have performed at Elvis's home, Graceland. Shaky also had a chance to record at the legendary Sun Studio which was home to many stars including Jerry Lee Lewis, Roy Orbison and, of course, Elvis himself.

"I was bouncing to the tunes of Elvis before I could walk," quips Shaky and with his very apt name, it seems pre-determined that his life was going to be intertwined with one of the world's greatest musical legends. The Barnyard is now ready to shake, rattle and roll. There is a cross section of tributes to him with the likes of Marc Cohn's "Walking in Memphis", ZZ Top's "Viva Las Vegas", UB40's "Can't Help Falling In Love" and the Fine Young Cannibals' "Suspicious Minds".

In addition to The King's classics such as "Blue Suede Shoes", "Devil In Disguise", "Are You Lonesome Tonight", "Love Me Tender" and "Jailhouse Rock", audiences can expect to hear his recent remix "Little Less Conversation". Paying tribute to The King will be an eleven-piece cast lead by five vocalists. Audience members can bring their own food and buy beverages at the theatre. The doors open at 18:30 and the show starts at 20:00.Walking in Memphis opens on 4 July and the first week includes a special offer of "buy 1 get 1 free". Bookings essential on 083 913 3434 or at the theatre on 021 914 8898 between 9:00 and 17:00.


2006/06/30  TygerBurger /  EpGold.Com.
 

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The book Elvis: Remembering August 16, 1977 has been published and is now available.

It's based on the fans' reactions when they'd heard the tragic news of his death on August 16, 1977.

Synopsis

Elvis Is Dead !!! The three unspeakable words that his family and friends and, of course, his fans never had expected to hear in their lifetime, but they did on August 16, 1977. The King of Roll-n-Roll is dead. Since then his family and friends have written and spoken about their years with Elvis and the tragic August 1977 days. At the same time his fans had kept silent until now ...

Why now? They strongly feel it's time to share their precious thoughts and feelings about Elvis and his untimely death with others throughout the world.

When reading each of the stories, there is a strong but special love affair between Elvis and his fans which had begun in the 1950s and still into the 21st century. For his fans, the special love Elvis gave will always be there and will never be broken.

About the Author

Michael Best lives with his wife and their dog in Lincoln, Nebraska. Mike and Spike met at Trinity United Methodist Church and became friends. They decided to work together on this book. He likes to travel, write songs, collect Star Wars figures and attend the Star Wars games, and work on his drawings. He hopes to produce a couple photo books on Jerry Garcia and  Johnny Cash. Mike and Spike are currently working on their second book.

About the Editor

Spike Collamore lives with his parents in Lincoln, Nebraska. He graduated from the Tour and Travel program at Hamilton College in January 2005. He likes to collect the Elvis and the Kennedy family photos, the Elvis CDs and DVDs, and enjoys reading American history and biography books. He hopes to produce the 'impossible' Elvis photo books very shortly.

Preview

Chris Demetriades
London, England

I was 14 years old and had just gone to Cyprus on holiday for the first time with my Mum. The news broke out on the radio and television. I couldn't believe what I was hearing and seeing. I felt like I'd lost a member of my family. I found one Elvis record which I played over and over again. I'd cried for hours. The next day, I called my father and asked him to save every newspaper he could buy. He did. When I got home, I read every article and wept once again. Today, I still have those newspapers. I still love the man and his music, even to the point where I have given my first-born son Elvis' middle name, 'Aaron'.

Violetta Brajer
Poland

I was 11 years old when Elvis died. At that time, I spent days in the mountains. I read about his death in a newspaper but no emotions. I actually didn't understand what had happened. Two months later, I watched Fun in Acapulco on our TV. I fell in love with Elvis from the first sight. And . I started crying. We miss Elvis very much here in Poland. 'We' means Polish fans in 'Raised on Rock' fan club.


2006/06/30   www.elvis.com.au  /  EpGold.Com.
 

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Graceland's Big DayGraceland has new paint on the fences

freshly trimmed bushes and a cleaning job worthy of heads of state.

"Every little detail will be pristine," said Graceland chief executive officer Jack Soden. "There's the joke that you ought to have a big party at your house at least once a year, because if you've got really important guests coming you go the extra step to make sure everything is perfect."

For Soden, who has greeted 15 million guests in 24 years, "the fact is nobody can remember a day like this one."

President George Bush and first lady Laura Bush are accompanying Japan's No. 1 Elvis fan, Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi, on a tour of Graceland.

It is the first Graceland tour by a sitting U.S. president. Former president Jimmy Carter, who had left office, visited during his daughter's graduation from Memphis College of Art in 1991. That was on a winter day, a Tuesday, when the mansion was closed, said Graceland spokesman Todd Morgan.

Morgan said Koizumi's visit will include eight rooms in the 15-room mansion with Koizumi seeing what other Elvis fans see. The distinction is that the mansion will be closed to other guests until about 12:30 p.m. while Priscilla Presley and daughter Lisa Marie Presley conduct the tour with Soden and Morgan -- all under the scrutiny of security teams from the White House and the Japanese Embassy.

Morgan could not discuss security, but he said advance teams have been busy for several weeks "doing all of the things you would expect. It feels like we're living in an episode of 'The West Wing.' "

He said Koizumi is not fluent in English and will use a translator regularly used by the White House for meetings with the prime minister. Graceland's pre-recorded audio tour is offered in Japanese, but Morgan said, "It was determined by all parties it would be a much more enjoyable experience to be a conversational tour with no headsets."

Morgan said he is unsure who else might accompany Koizumi, but Soden said the prime minister's brother, Masaya Koizumi, is a likely guest. He said the brother helped organize installation of an Elvis statue in a Tokyo park.

One Japanese newspaper correspondent offered to coach Soden on appropriate Japanese phrases to use in greeting Koizumi, but Soden declined the offer. "With my luck, I would think I had it down, then screw it up," he said.

Morgan said it is traditional to offer gifts to visiting dignitaries. Graceland, one of the nation's busiest licensing agents, has hundreds of options from key chains and Teddy bears to leather jackets and a jukebox. Morgan said Graceland staff members were still debating Thursday what to present the Bushes and Koizumi. "If we told ahead of time it wouldn't be a surprise," he said, declining to be more specific about gifts being considered.

As for the tour itself, Morgan said it will include the living room, music room, dining room, the Vernon and Gladys Presley bedroom, the kitchen, the pool room, the TV room, and the infamous Jungle Room. It will not include the upstairs which has the Elvis bedroom, a study, a "wardrobe room" and Lisa Marie Presley's nursery.

Beyond the house, the tour includes trophy and racquetball buildings, Vernon Presley's office and smaller exhibit areas. Those exterior buildings include Elvis' gold records and jumpsuits.

Regular tourists will be delayed by the prime minister's tour with tours of Graceland resuming at 12:30 p.m. The Elvis car museum in the Graceland Plaza shopping complex is being used as a national media center with public tours resuming there at 2 p.m. All other attractions will be open all day as usual.

Morgan said the visit is "a very big day for us, not just professionally but personally. It's really special. Elvis has such universal appeal. These people go everywhere and meet everybody.

"They lead fascinating lives, but it doesn't matter where they're from or what walk of life they're from, they still appreciate Elvis."



2006/06/30   By Michael Lollar - The Commercial Appeal  /  EpGold.Com.
 

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Elvis souvenirs for Japanese prime minister.

Fans of Elvis are already lining up to present Japanese Prime Minister Koizumi with memorabilia during his visit to Memphis, including locks of the king of rock 'n' roll's jet-black hair. Tom Morgan Jr., a retired sheriff's deputy who handled security for Presley's funeral in 1977, said he's willing to hand over several locks of hair from a baseball-sized stash that the singer's barber (Homer Gillard) gave him. The prime minister and the Bushes will have lunch at the Rendez-Vous, Memphis' most famous barbecue restaurant.


2006/06/29  www.elvismatters.be  /  EpGold.Com.
 

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Presley women in Glossy.

The latest edition of the Dutch magazine Glossy, for sale in Belgium and the Netherlands, features an interesting story on "Three generations of Presley women". There are quotes from Lisa and Priscilla, focussing on Lisa's 4 weddings, the rough times after the divorce in 1973 and the impact of Elvis on their lives.

2006/06/29  www.elvismatters.be  /  EpGold.Com.
 

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Clooney Romancing Thompson In Italy.

George Clooney reportedly spent most of his time in Italy last week dating Linda Thompson, a former live-in girlfriend of rock'n'roll icon Elvis Presley.

The 45-year-old actor and the 56-year-old songwriter were seen dining together and boating while both were vacationing at Lake Como, Italy.

A former "Hee Haw" regular, Thompson had lived with Presley for more than three years during the 70's and later married Olympic gold medalist Bruce Jenner before she met and married the music producer David Foster.


2006/06/29  Various  /  EpGold.Com.
 

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Complete Cover ELVISDCDFORU.

Here is the complete cover of the "ELVISDCDFORU - The Elvis CD For You!" import CD release.

Track listing:

Stuck On You (From The Soundtrack "Lilo & Stitch") - Welcome To My World (Re-Mixed Version) - American Trilogy (Overdubbed Version) - Always On My Mind (Overdubbed Version) - My Boy (Overdubbed Version) - For The Good Times (Alternate Take 3) - That's All Right (August 11, 1970 Dinner Show) - Suspicious Minds (Live) - Don't Cry Daddy (Duet Elvis & Lisa Marie) - I Was The One (Overdubbed Version) - Wear My Ring Around Your Neck (Overdubbed Version) - Baby Let's Play House (Overdubbed Version) - Rip It Up (Overdubbed Version) - Little Sister (Overdubbed Version) - Paralyzed (Overdubbed Version) - Young And Beautiful (Alternate Take 11) - Your Cheatin' Heart (Alternate Take 9) - Just Call Me Lonesome (Alternate Take 7) - Snowbird (Undubbed Master) - There Goes My Everything (Alternate Take 1) - Help Me Make It Through The Night(Alternate Take 3) - Make The World Go Away (Alternate Take 3) - Burning Love (March 31, Reprise) - Separate Ways (Alternate Take 1) Elvis vs Rafaëlla - Don't Be Cruel (Idols 2006 / Netherlands) - The Elvis Medley - Heartbreak Hotel (From The Soundtrack Lilo & Stitch).


2006/06/29   Ebay - www.elvisnews.com  /  EpGold.Com
 

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CD Release Of Nielsen, Sumner, Baty and Others...

Gospel Music confirms that the Cd release of Nielsen, Sumner, Baty and Others 1973, album Distilled Gospel will be released on BMC next week.


2006/06/29    US Gospelmusic  /  EpGold.Com
 

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The Elvis movie "Tickle Me" wil be  released on DVD August,2006.

Trailer Tickle Me

Region 2.

May 28, 1965 - Allied Artists
Cast; Elvis Presley, Julie Adams, Jocelyn Lane.

Elvis plays Lonnie  Beale, the "Dude" ranch horse handler.

Songs; Long Lonely Highway, It Feels So Right, Easy Question, Dirty, Dirty, Feeling, I'm Yours, Night Rider, I Feel That I've Known You Forever,Slowly But Surely.

Tickle Me for Region 2 release on 14 August UK.

2006/06/28   EpGold.Com.
 

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Another Elvis Releated House For Sale On Ebay.


Steve Shutts reveals he has closed deals whereby he will be offering Vernon Presley's old home at 3650 Hermitage and a Memphis house Johnny Cash lived in briefly after recording for Sun Records both on eBay.

The Hermitage house is appraised at $ 146,000. The Cash house at 5676 Walnut Grove Place, at $ 228,000.


2006/06/28 www.elvisunlimited.com  /   EpGold.Com
 

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Hayride DVD Shows Elvis singing Thats All Right Mama?????

First set in the series shows Presley performing "You're Alright Mama"

NASHVILLE, Tenn. You can enjoy some of country music's biggest names before they reached star status.

The box set series of the historic "Louisiana Hayride" radio show is out.

The "Louisiana Hayride" aired from 1948 to 1962 and it showcased the early performances of Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash, among others.

Lorrie Morgan, the spokeswoman for the "Louisiana Hayride" box set series, says the radio show is where "unknowns" went to showcase their talent.

She says the first set in the series shows Presley performing "You're Alright Mama" for the first time. She calls the performance "very interesting."

Louisiana Hayride' Programs available on CD and DVD.


2006/06/28  Associated Press  /  EpGold.Com.
 

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Sunshine CD Released.

After the vinyl release of  "Sunshine"  now also released on CD.


2006/02/28  www.elviscorner.nl  /  EpGold.Com.
 

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REMINDER: "Elvis Presley In Concert" Australian Tour - Ticket/Ticket Package Pre-Sale Info.

The pre-sale for the engagement of Elvis Presley In Concert in Perth was a number of days ago.

The pre-sale of tickets and special ticket packages for the four other cities on the October 2006 tour of Australia is underway NOW.

Go to the ticket info page www.elvisworldtour.com  or go directly to the pre-sale info: http://elvisworldtour.com/concert/presale_update.php

The Elvis Presley In Concert home page for all information about the show is  www.elvisconcerttour.com.


2006/06/28  EPE  /  EpGold.Com.
 

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The Bootleg CD Topic Is Updated

Bootleg CD

2006/06/28 Robin Klarenbeek / EPGold.com

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The Bootleg / VCD Topic Is Updated

Bootleg

2006/06/27 Robin Klarenbeek / EPGold.com

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A Great New Column By Our Columnist Joe Wright

The Forgotten Family of Elvis Presley.

New Book Coming Soon The Forgotten Family of Elvis Presley.Kidnapping - Pain and  Abuse  And Johnnie Smith


Lois was married to Johnnie Smith ( Brother of Gladys Presley) at the age of 82 she has agreed to tell her story.


I was Kidnapped by Johnnie Smith and forced to marry him at the age of 16.

On August 17,1977, I entered Graceland as I walked up to the open casket, I said to myself " Is that Elvis?, He looks so young and thin, not like he did just a few weeks ago".


Elvis Fans,

Unlike many other books released, Lois Smith and Rob Hines have NOT tried to hurt, disrespect or damage the image of Elvis or the Presley family.

Lois is now 82 years old and in very poor health, she still lives in Memphis Tn. and her home is in bad shape.She is forced to heat with her oven door open and unable to use some parts of the home due to the condition of the floors.

Lois wishes only to tell her story of her life with Johnnie Smith , Elvis and other members of the Presley family. the sell of this book will help her move into a safe home.



2006/06/27  Rob Hines Sr - www.theforgottenfamilyofelvis.com  /   EpGold.Com.
 

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Christopher  Lee appreciating the talents of Elvis Presley.

"Veteran actor CHRISTOPHER LEE has never heard a ROLLING STONES song, because he doesn't think he'll like them.

However, the 84-year-old's lack of enthusiasm for popular music hasn't stopped him from appreciating the talents of ELVIS PRESLEY and soul singer LIONEL RICHIE.

He says, "I've only once in my life been to a disco, and I left after about ten minutes.

"I think I may have heard THE BEATLES - on the radio, without realising who there were. But I have never heard The Rolling Stones.

They don't seem the kind of music I would like, so why bother?

"But I'll tell you one thing: Elvis was a damn good singer - he didn't just gyrate. And I saw LIONEL RICHIE give a very clever performance in Geneva a couple of years ago. He was absolutely brilliant."


2006/06/27  www.google.com  /   EpGold.Com.
 

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Ancestry Census Reveals The Presley Family Didn't Own A Radio.


Back in 1930, Tom Hanks' grandfather chased squirrels for a living, Walt Disney lived in an $8,000 Los Angeles home and Elvis Presley's family didn't own a radio. These are just a few tidbits one can dig up from Ancestry.com, which has compiled an online database of information on 500 million people, culled from every U.S. census record from 1790 to 1930.



2006/06/27 Scripps Howard News Service  /  EpGold.Com.
 

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Tupelo Tourism Officials Invite Koizumi To Elvis Birthplace.


Tourism officials here await word on whether Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi will visit Elvis Presley's birthplace after he tours the rock legend's Graceland estate in Memphis.

Tupelo's Convention and Visitors Bureau issued the invitation to Koizumi, who like many people in Japan, is a big fan of the late rock 'n' roll star. Tourism officials said the proposed visit to the northeast Mississippi city would follow Koizumi's June 30 trip to Memphis with President Bush.

An appearance by the Japanese prime minister would be a big boost for international tourism promotion in Tupelo, local officials acknowledged.

"What we'd like to see from this is more Japanese visitors. That's the whole purpose of it," said CVB executive director Linda Butler Johnson, who says Japan is one of the best-represented countries in foreign visitors to Presley's birthplace.

The Elvis Presley Fan Club in Japan claims to be the largest in Asia with a 5,000-strong membership. Another 2,000 people or so belong to the recently formed Elvis Presley Society in Japan, said society president - and occasional Elvis impersonator - Tomikazu Taguchi. The even newer C'mon Elvis Fans in Japan is on a much smaller scale, with a membership in the dozens.

The invitation originally went to both Koizumi and Bush, but Bush's schedule won't allow a side trip, said Craig Ray, Mississippi Development Authority director of tourism.

Ray, who worked at the White House under the current president and his
father George H.W. Bush, speculated that Koizumi might have more free time.

"We have a really good shot at the prime minister coming to Tupelo," said Ray, who forwarded Butler Johnson's invitation for Koizumi to the Japanese Embassy.

Organizers said the prime minister's visit could include a trip to the Elvis Presley Birthplace and Museum and a tour of popular Elvis sites like Tupelo Hardware, where Presley purchased his first guitar, and Johnnie's Drive In, where he used to hang out.

Presley was born in Tupelo but moved with his parents in 1948 to Memphis, Tennessee, where he later began his recording career. Presley died in Memphis on Aug. 16, 1977.


2006/06/27  www.sunherald.com  /  EpGold.Com.
 

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Small Memphis Museum Buys Elvis Presley's Favourite Roller Coaster.


The owners of a small museum wanted a piece of Elvis Presley's favourite amusement park ride but ended up instead with the whole thing - a roller coaster called the Zippin Pippin.

The Pippin was bought by the city's park commission in 1947. Most of the superstructure for its 850 metres of track was replaced over the years but it's still billed as one of the oldest wooden roller coasters in the country. The ride was a top attraction at Libertyland, a 30-year-old amusement park Presley often rented for private parties.

Libertyland is closing and its rides and concession stands were sold at auction Wednesday.

Robert Reynolds and Stephen Shutts, partners in a travelling museum called the Honky Tonk Hall of Fame & Rock-N-Roll Roadshow, showed up planning to bid on one of the roller coaster cars.

Instead, they bought the whole Pippin for $2,500 US. It went cheap because the sale agreement gives the buyer a month to take it down and haul it away.

Reynolds said he had not yet decided what they will do with the Pippin.

"There's 30 days to figure it out. . . . The car is all we needed," he said.


2006/06/27  Various /  EpGold.Com.
 

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Let It Roll,

Let It Roll  will be the next Madison release and feature unreleased '70s alternate takes & unedited studio material in excellent sound quality ( all in full stereo ), pretty much in the same quality as '' Danny Boy '' and '' Funny How Time Slips Away '' on Elvis - A Legendary Performer volume 8 .

This CD will show the ever-present talent of Elvis in his later period, but also his good humor and dedication while working in studio. The packaging will include a 16 page, illustrated booklet and relevant notes.

More details on Let It Roll coming soon !!! The double CD set The Elvis Presley Show- Holding Back The Fort  is again delayed and will follow next.


2006/06/26  E-Mail  / EpGold.Com.
 

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Remember Elvis.

Elvis' longtime right-hand man Joe Esposito has a new book about The King coming out entitled "Remember Elvis".

It's a compilation of 200 interviews, from Hilton doormen to Steve Wynn, Jerry Weintraub, Dick Clark, Kenny Rogers, and ex-girlfriends, Esposito said. It hits the book shelves July 4, 2006.


2006/06/26  www.elvis.com.au  /  EpGold.Com.
 

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What Kind Of Car Would Elvis Drive?

Photo:1977 Cadillac Seville


When a shy young man named Elvis Aaron Presley escaped the poverty of northeastern Mississippi's hill country, and gyrated onto the music scene in the mid-1950s, he was part of a revolution in music and in culture.His "rock-a-billy," a unique blend of black blues, gospel and country music went mainstream, a revelation to youth in a soon to be unsegregated South. It epitomized a changing society.  Elvis' 1977 Cadillac Seville


With the Depression a bad memory and the Second World War over, it was an optimistic time, and no one was more optimistic than General Motors. It bestrode the industry like a colossus, selling every second car in America and Canada.

And standing atop its automotive hierarchy was the undisputed pinnacle of automobile luxury: Cadillac, the King of Cars and symbol of success. It is only fitting then that Elvis, "The King", would aspire to a Cadillac to tell the world that this poor Mississippi boy had arrived. And tell it he did. Over the years he owned more than 100 Cadillacs, including sedans, convertibles and coupes, from his first 1954 model to a 1977 Seville.

If Elvis were here today what would he drive? No doubt it would be a Cadillac, likely an XLR-V, Cadillac's range-topping, high performance, hardtop convertible. It would appeal to his patriotism because it, and the CTS and others, exemplifies GM's and Cadillac's resurgence.


Elvis liked flash and style, and none has it more than the low-slung, high powered XLR-V. From its polished wire-mesh grille to its sterling silver finished wheels, it would have said Elvis. And he would have loved it.

Elvis fans relive their memories each year at Collingwood's Elvis Festival.

This year's the festival will be held from July 26 to 30. The Elvis Festival in Downtown Collingwood has become the largest festival of its kind world-wide.

Tens of thousands of visitors from across North America make the trip to Collingwood to enjoy a weekend of music and the popular Saturday morning Elvis Classic Car Parade. For more information, phone 1-877-446-0824.


2006/06/26  News Canada  /  EpGold.Com.
 

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75th birthday year Legendary Sound Engineer Bill Porter

On the occasion of his 75th birthday year Legendary Sound Engineer Bill Porter, a noted figure in the recording industry formally retires:   

Mr. Porter who audio engineered classic hits such as “Stuck On You”, “Its Now Or Never” and “Are You Lonesome Tonight?” will not address the fans this August during Elvis Tribute Week 2006.  Originally, Porter planned to meet and greet Elvis fans from across the globe at the annual Elvis Insiders Conference August 11th, 12th and 13^th however; Porter will not attend this year’s celebrations.  On the occasion of his 75th birthday year, sound engineer Bill Porter, a noted figure in the recording industry wishes to formally retire.  Over the years Porter has made numerous public appearances as a consulting expert and historian in the field of audio engineering with respect to his historically significant technological processes, evaluations and methodologies and as an award winning engineer and artist affiliated celebrity.

2006/06/26 Bart Randall / EPGold.com

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Davy Jones Has Lunched An Atack On Dead Rockers.


MONKEES frontman DAVY JONES has launched an astonishing attack on dead rockers KURT COBAIN, JIMI HENDRIX, ELVIS PRESLEY and JANIS JOPLIN, questioning why society worships people who wasted their lives.

The 61-year-old I'M A BELIEVER singer insists they wouldn't have been idolised if they were still alive.

Jones says, "I don't have a lot of respect for people like Jimi Hendrix, or Kurt Cobain, or Janis Joplin or Elvis Presley, because they all killed themselves in one way or another.

"Although I often wonder what they'd be doing now if they were still alive.Would they be these crumbling lookalikes of the same people, greeting people at the entrance of Caesar's Palace?"

2006/06/25  Contact Music /  EpGold.Com.
 

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Elvis Not Certifed In Ringtone Awards.


Ringtones are now awarded sales certfication by the RIAA. On 14th June, 128 songs received awards during the first batch of presentations.

In much the same way as physical singles, sales of 500,000 is Gold, a Million is Platinum then, Multi-Platinum for + 2 Million. During a ceremony, 84 songs got gold, 40 were platinum and 4 multi-plat.

Unfortunately, Elvis didn't figure in the list but, it would be interesting to know how many ringtone sales he has so far.


2006/06/24  Stu  -  www.elvisnumberones.com  /  EpGold.Com.

 

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Elvis - Nur Das Beste.

BMG Germany will release a compilation for the German market in the "Nur Das Beste series (Just The Best). This CD, containing fifties studio material, will be available July 28, 2006.

Tracks included are: Don't Be Cruel, Blue Suede Shoes, Jailhouse Rock, All Shook Up and King Creole.


2006/06/24  www.elvisnews.com  /  EpGold.Com.

 

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DVD Elvis The Early Years CBS Special.

UK version-  region 2.

Release date Europe August 7, 2006.


2006/06/24  www.elvisclubberlin.de  /  EpGold.Com.

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Elvis International-Shop the Netherlands Goes On The Internet With A Brand New Elvis Web-Shop.

KD Lang And Elvis

X-rays of Elvis to be sold on e-Bay.

Fans of the King, Elvis Presley, will soon be able to pick up a rare piece of memorabilia connected to their hero.X-rays of Elvis` head and chest are going up for sale on the internet auction site e-Bay.

The profile of the singer`s jaw and ribcage was taken in 1971, in Las Vegas, when he was suffering from sinus congestion. Bidding is expected to be fierce for the items and they are expected to sell for thousands of pounds.

2006/06/18    UK TV  /  EpGold.Com.

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Free Elvis CD in Ireland.

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Elvis International-Shop the Netherlands Goes On The Internet With A Brand New Elvis Web-Shop.

The Elvis International  has closed her doors, but the good news is that the former Elvis shop wil go soon Worldwide on the internet with a complete new Elvis-web Shop.

EPGold will update you on this issue on a regular basis.

Also, you're able to pre-order the old and new releases on the FTD label. And you're able to pay by using Paypal, etcetera.

For customers who prefer a private visit just drop an email
:elvis_presley38@hotmail.com or Call.

For more  Information you're  able to call :

The Netherlands : 02510 -  821240
Other Countrys Dial : 00 -31 - 2510 -821240

Mobile The Netherlands : 06 47 87 25 78
Other Countrys Dial  : 00 - 31 - 6  47 87 25 78.


2006/06/16 Elvis International  / EPGold.com
 

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Original Gloves That Ones Belonged To Elvis For Sale.

Elvis Unlimited is very proud to offer our costumers a VERY unique pair of gloves.

You probably know the pieces of film from Priscilla's home movies were Elvis is driving his bus. While driving did Elvis have on a pair of black leather gloves.

Those gloves can be yours now!

Elvis used them for some time in the mid-late 1960's. He then gave them to his friend and bodyguard Sonny West.

Sonny had the gloves stored since then and has now sold them.

With this gloves comes a certificate from Sonny West were he tell the whole story about them.


Price 30.000 Dkk. / US $ 5000 / ? 4000

You are welcome to call (+45 8642 9696) or e-mail (info@elvispresley.dk) Elvis Unlimited for more information.

Noto: these gloves were offered on Ebay last year for $500


2006/06/16  www.elvisunlimited.com  /  EpGold.Com.
 

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Audubon Drive sale spin-off news.


FEDERAL BANKRUPTCY COURT has issued a continuance in the 26 June re-hearing of the bankruptcy case approved last February by Mike Freeman and Cindy Hazen. New hearing will be 9.30 a.m. 10 July.

Freeman and Hazen filed bankruptcy listing $43,000 to creditors.  At the time, they were listing the house's value at about $200,000.  When it sold (twice) for over $900,000, the Court was asking why the house was not listed at the higher price and why could not the creditors been paid their $43,000 out of that.

Once those figures became known, all kinds of people have been asking:  "WHY even file bankruptcy when, even at $200,000, the $43,000 could easily have been paid off?" ALSO, our legal people cannot find a divorce on record in Shelby County; though they are saying they are divorced.

Meanwhile, Uri Geller, whose $905,000 bid thru eBay was first accepted, then rejected in favor of Curb's reported $1 million bid, seems bent on staying in the fight for the long run.Both Geller and Curb have DEEP Pocket$ ... so, barring an out of court settlement (which some say will never happen), this sale could be in the courts for a long, long time.


2006/06/16   Bill E. Burk -  www.elvisinfonet.com  /  Ep.Gold.Com.
 

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Sillerman after Riviera Hotel - Elvis back in Vegas??

Elvis World's Bill Burk tells he received the following news from a contact in the know: THIS JUST IN from my source in Las Vegas, who has a strong inside informant.

He says that as of yesterday, Bob Sillerman, new owner of EPE, is still "very much in the hunt" to buy the Riviera Hotel on Vegas' Strip as part of his planned Elvis presence which, we have been told, would still be "a couple of years away" if it were started on today.

BUT, BOOK IT --- Elvis will return to Vegas!


2006/06/16   Bill E. Burk -  www.elvisinfonet.com  /  Ep.Gold.Com.
 

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U.S. Billboard Elvis Chart listings for the week of June 24, 2006.

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

Top Country Catalog Albums   - Elvis 30 #1 Hits     - remains at #19
Hot 100 Singles Sales            - Heartbreak Hotel    - down 10 to #31

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

Dropping off the charts include: none this week.


2006/06/16  www.elvischarts.com  /  EpGold.Com
 

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Elvis Tops Forbes List Again.

Elvis Presley, Albert Einstein, Kurt Cobain, Andy Warhol and Marilyn Monroe continue to earn enviable incomes from the grave, according to Forbes magazine. Presley, who died in 1977, raked in an estimated $52 million last year.

Cobain, who committed suicide in 1994, generated about $50 million. Most of that came when his widow,  Courtney Love, sold 25 percent of Nirvana's song catalog in April. Einstein, who has been dead for more than 50 years, took in about $20 million in 2005, Forbes estimates.

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem controls the famed thinker's estate and collects $5 million a year from the use of his images. The university also earns royalties from Disney's line of Baby Einstein toys and videos, Forbes reports, which generated $400 million in sales last year. Warhol died in 1987.

Still, he earned $16 million last year through the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, which owns his estate. Monroe, who died in 1962, generated $8 million in 2005.


2006/06/16   AP  /  Ep.Gold.Com.
 

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Updated Trackinglist Elvis Genre Cd's.

BMG releases this 3 Genre Cd's at Full Price on June 8,2006.


Track listing "Elvis R&B": Good Rockin' Tonight / That's All Right / Baby, Let's Play House / Lawdy, Miss Clawdy / My Baby Left Me / So Glad You're Mine / I Got A Woman / Shake, Rattle And Roll / When It Rains, It Really Pours / Tryin' To Get To You / Mystery Train / Trouble / Big Boss Man / Reconsider Baby / I Feel So Bad / High Heel Sneakers / Down In The Alley / A Mess Of Blues / Stranger In My Own Home Town / Pledging My Love

Track listing "Elvis Live": See See Rider / Johnny B. Goode / Burning Love / You Gave Me A Mountain / Never Been To Spain / You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' / Polk Salad Annie / The Wonder Of You / Walk A Mile In My Shoes / What Now My Love / I Just Can't Help Believin' / Bridge Over Troubled Water / Mystery Train / Tiger Man / In The Ghetto / Suspicious Minds / My Way / An American Trilogy / Steamroller Blues / How Great Thou Art / Unchained Melody

Track listing "Elvis Movies": Love Me Tender / Loving You / Jailhouse Rock / King Creole / G. I. Blues / Flaming Star / Wild In The Country / Blue Hawaii / Follow That Dream / Girls, Girls, Girls / Fun In Acapulco / Viva Las Vegas / Kissin Cousins / Roustabout / Girl Happy / Frankie And Johnny
Spinout / Double Trouble / Easy Come, Easy Go / Clambake / Speedway / Stay Away, Joe / Charro / Change Of Habit


2006/06/16  Various  /  EpGold.Com.
 

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Priscilla and Lisa To Greet Prime Minister Koizumi and President & Mrs. Bush at Graceland.


Earlier today in an interview with the Associated Press, Elvis Presley Enterprises CEO Jack Soden confirmed that when Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi of Japan and President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush visit Graceland on June 30th, Priscilla Presley and Lisa Marie Presley will be there to welcome them.

The AP story is expected to hit the wire as early as tonight.


2006/06/16   www.elvis.com  /  EpGold.Com.
 

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FedEx Forum Confirmed For "Elvis: The 30th Anniversary Concert" .


Elvis Presley Enterprises is excited to share with you that FedEx Forum is now confirmed as the venue for Elvis: The 30th Anniversary Concert, to be presented on August 16, 2007 as part of Elvis Week 2007 in Memphis, Tennessee.  By policy of FedEx Forum we had to wait until our contract with them was finalized before announcing the location.  That involved process wrapped up within the last 24 hours.

Production-wise the concert, as previously announced, will be something on the scale of our major concert presentations for the 20th Anniversary in 1997 (Mid-South Coliseum) and the 25th Anniversary in 2002 (The Pyramid).  Once again we will bring together a large cast of Elvis's former bandmates playing live on stage with Elvis Presley, via video, starring in the show. Another truly historic and unforgettable event.

Signed so far are Joe Guercio (musical director & conductor) and the TCB Band:  James Burton (lead guitar), Glen D. Hardin (piano), Jerry Scheff (bass guitar) and Ronnie Tutt (drums).  Many other Elvis bandmates are already "holding the date" and each will be announced as their commitments to the show firm up over the course of the weeks and months ahead.

Tickets are expected to go on sale sometime in the third or fourth quarter of this year.  The on-sale date will be announced well in advance to give fans time to prepare.


2006/06/16   www.elvis.com  /  EpGold.Com.
 

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Cover Art  Dutch Stamp CD.

The Dutch EFE fan club released a Cd in cooperation with the Dutch postal service TPG Post to celebrate the release of the first official Dutch Elvis stamp.


2006/06/15   EFE  /  EpGold.Com.
 

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New DVD - A Legendary Performer, Vol. 2 Has Been Released.

Out now is the DVD A Legendary Performer, Vol. 2. Like the first one is the concept, same as on the Cd's that the producers have collected a lot of rare film material with Elvis.

The DVD starts with some of the earliest film of Elvis from April 19, 1955 at the Cotton Club in Lubbock, Texas. It ends at the very last concert in Market Square Arena on June 26, 1977.

The picture quality is good all the way thru the DVD.


2006/06/15  www.elvisunlimited.com  /  EpGold.com.
 

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Elvis - The Sound Of Vegas Volume 1

The S&R records label announced its 5th CD release scheduled in early July and titled "The Sound Of Vegas Vol. 1". It will feature previously unreleased audience recording of Elvis concert in Las Vegas, August 08, 1973 Dinner show. SR label is dedicated mostly to the releasing of early seventies Elvis' performances, but the producers decided to give the life to a parallel project called the "Sound Of Vegas", related to the 1973 - 1974 years when Elvis' rock'n'roll attitude started to disappear and his live act was transformed to a solid, professional performance closer to the musical feeling of other Las Vegas entertainers.

This first one - an early August 1973 concert - is taken from an excellent quality audience recorded tape and the show last about 60 minutes. It is a great performance with Elvis in good mood and strong voice. The highlights of the concert are gospel "How Great Thou Art" and Elvis' "personal" number "My Boy" but all the repertoire is well performed without weak moments. The CD contains a deluxe 8-page full color booklet with many rare photos taken in Las Vegas in August-September 1973. The sound was professionally restored for the best possible listening pleasure.

Track listing :

2001 Theme /  See See Rider / I Got A Woman / Love Me / Steamroller Blues / You Gave Me A Mountain / Trouble / Blue Suede Shoes / Rock Medley / Love Me Tender / Hound Dog / Fever / Teddy Bear/Don't Be Cruel / What Now My Love / Suspicious Minds / Band Introduction / My Boy / I Can't Stop Loving You / An American Trilogy / How Great Thou Art / Release Me / Can't Help Falling In Love / Closing Riff.

2006/06/15    E-Mail  /  EpGold.Com.
 

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Elvis and Juliet Stage Play Review.

FRED Willard has long proved he's funny in both films ("Best in Show") and television ("Fernwood 2Nite"). With "Elvis and Juliet," a purported comedy written by his wife, Mary, he proves himself a loyal husband, as well - going way beyond the demands of any marriage vows.

Willard plays Arthur Julius Lesley, a successful Elvis impersonator who wants his son, Elvis Aaron (Haskell King), to follow in his footsteps. Elvis, who's in love with his refined Yale classmate, Juliet (Lori Gardner), would prefer to be an economist.

The resulting culture clash is less funny than you think. Elvis' side - they live in Vegas, natch - boasts an astrology- obsessed mother (Pamela Paul), a trashy sister (Bridget Clark) who dresses in the style of '80s-era Madonna, and a lounge-lizard uncle (David Rasche, TV's "Sledge Hammer" who performs as both Frank and Dean in a Rat Pack tribute show. Not surprisingly, their visit to New Haven, Connecticut, to meet Juliet's conservative parents (Warren Kelly and Carole Monferdini), the sort who have a portrait of Thomas Hardy on the wall, doesn't go well, though their teenage son (Justin Schultz) woos the Madonna clone with an impromptu rap performance.

Lacking any genuine wit, the show sputters along in sub-sitcom style for nearly two hours. Willard delivers a surprisingly subdued performance that, with the exception of the sequined jumpsuit he wears in the second act, doesn't even reflect his character's obsession. Only Rasche, delivering his smarmy dialogue with a hammy comic assurance, seems to be having any fun.


2006/06/15  New York Post  /  Ep.Gold.Com.
 

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The 50 Greatest Love Songs.

This double CD set was released in China recently on the BMG label.

It contains songs such as : Fame And Fortune, Don't Ask Me Why, Spanish Eyes, Suspicion, Surrender, She Wears My Ring, Let It Be Me, For The Good Times,etc..


2006/06/14  Various  -  Evan Mueller  /  EpGold.Com.
 

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Fortunate Son: The Life of Elvis Presley

By Charles Ponce de Leon 256 Pages, hard Cover.

Release date July 25,2006, by  Hill And Wang.
(ISBN: 080903042X)

Sypnonis:

"Days before his death, Elvis Presley saw a chance to earn the U.S. Marshal's badge President Nixon had given him in the Oval Office back in 1970, where, in his bejeweled leisure suit, the drug-addicted Elvis had sworn himself to law and order. Spying a fight breaking out between two men and a gas station attendant, an overweight Elvis did his best to leap out of his limo and strike a karate pose. He was met with stunned disbelief and requests for autographs; when his police escort finally arrived, it was in hopes of a photo with the King.

In the 1950s Elvis was celebrity's perfect storm. Gifted, charismatic, and telegenic, he was a rebel rooted in conservative Southern working-class morals. By the late 1960s, the storm had largely passed. A surging popular culture had upended those morals, and what had once seemed rebellious looked more and more reactionary. Far from daring and racy, Elvis's moves seemed treacle; rather than trendsetting, his musical talent seemed grist for country ballads. Charles Ponce de Leon's brilliant Fortunate Son succinctly places Elvis's life within the larger shifts that redefined the cultural landscape during the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, discovering in the mounting ironies of Elvis's waning success the seeds of the mythology we live with today."


2006/06/14   http://www.fsgbooks.com/hillandwang.htm  /  EpGold.Com.
 

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Hollywood Elvis Volume 1.

This Import DVD contains the following movie clips (overdubbed with new sound)

Blue Suede Shoes / We're Gonna Move / Let Me / Poor Boy / Love Me Tender / Anyway You Want Me / Got A Lot O' Livin' To Do / Loving You / Hot Dog / Mean Woman Blues / Teddy Bear / Party / Lonesome Cowboy / True Love / Treat Me Nice / Jailhouse Rock / Young And Beautiful / I Want To Be Free / Baby I Don't Care / Don't Leave Me Now / Crawfish / King Creole / Danny / Dixieland Rock / Lover Doll / Hard Headed Woman / New Orleans / Young Dreams / Steadfast Loyal And True / Trouble / Don't Ask Me Why / As Long As I Have You


2006/06/14  E-Mail  /   EpGold.Com.
 

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Hollywood Elvis Volume 2.

This Import DVD contains the following movie clips (overdubbed with new sound)

Charro / Let's Forget About The Stars / King Of The Whole Wide World / This Is Living / I Got Lucky / A Whistling Tune / Riding The Rainbow / Home Is Where The Heart Is / Devil In Disguise / Spinout / Beach Shack / Am I Ready / Never Say Yes / All That I Am / Stop Look And Listen / Adam And Evil / Smorgasbord / I'll Be Back / G.I. Blus / What's She Really Like / Frankfort Special / Wooden Heart / Blue Suede Shoes / Doin' The Best I Can / Tonight's So Right For Love / Pocketful Of Rainbows / Didja' Ever / Shoppin' Around / Big Boots / Tonight's All Right For Love


2006/06/14    E-Mail  /   EpGold.Com.
 

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Hollywood Elvis Volume 3

This Import DVD contains the following movie clips (overdubbed with new sound)

Paradise Hawaiian Style / Such A Night / Aloha Oe / Almost Always True / No More / Hawaiian Sunset / Rock-A-Hula-Baby / Can't Help Falling In Love / Island Of Love / Beach Boy Blues / Ku-U-I-Po / Moonlight Swim / Ito Eats / Slicin' Sand / Hawaiian Wedding Song / Blue Hawaii / Steppin' Out Of Line / Girls! Girls! Girls! / The Wall's Have Ears / Because Of Love / We'll Be Together / I Don't Wanna Be Tied / We're Coming In Loaded / Earth Boy / A Boy Like Me / Return To Sender / Plantaion Rock / I Don't Want To / Song Of The Shrimp / Mama / Thanks To The Rollin' Sea / Where Do You Come From / This Is My Heaven / House Of Sand / Datin'/ Queenie Wahinie / Stop Where You Are / A Dog's Life / Scratch My Back / Drums Of The Island / Sand Castles / Early Morning Rain / Blue Hawaii / I'll Remember You


2006/06/14    E-Mail  /   EpGold.Com.
 

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Elvis - "I'll Be There" - That's The Way It Should Be 2 DVD Set.

STAR Label,  TTWII outtakes, and contains 50 complete songs.


This Import DVD contains some of the following footage all taken from TTWII  (incl Outtakes)

I'll Be There / Stranger In The Crowd / That's All Right / I Got A Woman / Hound Dog / You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' / Words / Suspicious Minds / I Can't Stop Loving You / Patch It Up / Love Me / Teddy Bear / I've Lost You / Heartbreak Hotel / One Night / Blus Suede Shoes / All Shook Up / You Don't Have To Say You Love Me / Bridge Over Troubled Water / Twenty Days And Twenty Nights / Walk A Mile In My Shoes / Mystrery Train/Tiger Man / Blueberry Hill / I Just Can't Help Believin' / Little Sister/Get Back / Cattle Call / Introductions / Johnny B.Goode / Polk Salad Annie / Can't Help Falling In Love / If I'm A Fool


2006/06/14  E-Mail  /  EpGold.Com.
 

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Bush & Junichiro Koizumi Will Visit Graceland

No more rumor and speculation. Following is a statement from The White House press secretary, issued during the president's visit to Iraq:

THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
(Baghdad, Iraq)

For Immediate Release June 13, 2006

STATEMENT BY THE PRESS SECRETARY

Visit of Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi of Japan to Memphis, Tennessee

The President and Mrs. Bush will accompany Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi of Japan to Memphis, Tennessee on June 30, 2006, the day following the Prime Minister's visit to the White House. The two leaders will visit Graceland Mansion, home of the Presley Family. The President and Mrs. Bush look forward to introducing the Prime Minister to the beauty and warm hospitality of the people of the Volunteer State.


2006/06/14   EPE  /  EpGold.Com.
 

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Elvis' 1972 Phoenix Suit Belt On Auction.

Auctioneer Jilien's is selling Elvis' 1972 Phoenix Suit belt on eBay. They expect it to go for between $8000 and $10000 US.

Description:

A white leather belt owned and worn by Elvis Presley, later given to actor and friend Jack Lord after a Hawaiian concert appearance in November 1972.The belt is heavily adored and embellished with mounted yellow metal Asian and Indian style medallions and jewelry pieces, some decorated with turquoise, lapis-like stones, faux gems, red, and black colored stones set in mounted jewelry pieces which appear throughout belt, together with a self attached triple-chain brass belt affixed at bottom, buckle having Dragon-like face, with various set stones. It has been noted that Elvis wore the belt with at least two different outfits, wearing it the last time with his well remembered heavily jeweled "Phoenix." Together with supporting documentation as well as a letter of authenticity from the estate of Jack Lord. Provenance: From the estate of Jack and Marie Lord. 38 inches length.

The URL is:
http://cgi.liveauctions.ebay.com/208-ELVIS-PRESLEY-WORN-BELT_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ52935QQihZ012QQitemZ6629608637QQrdZ1

2006/06/13  www.elvisnews.com  /  EpGold.Com.
 

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Live DVD With Maarten, TCB Band, The Sweets & Al Dvorin.

The long awaited DVD featuring Maarten Jansen performing live with the TCB Band, The Sweet Inspirations and last but not least Mr. Al "Elvis has left the building" Dvorin is now nearly ready for release.

The show was filmed in Uddevalla, Sweden in April 2004. It was the last show filmed with the legendary MC Al Dvorin. He died in August that same year.

There is no definitive release date yet, but keep yourself informed at www.elvisunlimited.com


2006/06/13  www.elvisunlimited.com  /  EpGold.Com.
 

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Graceland Doing Away With Post Office & Adding Arcade In Souvenier Of Elvis.


The Graceland post officie at the Graceland plaza will closed down soon.

Instead will there be build another Elvis souvenir shop at the same spot.


2006/06/13  EPE  /  EpGold.Com.
 

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The Bootleg DVD Topic Is Updated

Bootleg DVD

2006/06/13 Robin Klarenbeek / EPGold.com

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Love Me (Memphis, March 16, 1974)

2006/06/13 Robin Klarenbeek / EPGold.com

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Picture Of The Week 80

2006/06/13 Robin Klarenbeek / EPGold.com

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I'll Be There (TTWII Footage)

2006/06/13 Robin Klarenbeek / EPGold.com

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On Tour clip

We discovered a very nice promotional clip for the movie "On Tour" on internet, with lots of unseen footage. Elvis during rehearsals, having fun, enjoying himself.

These outtakes have been released via import, but it's the first time somebody made a compilation clip & put it on the internet:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxiGtr8QwXY&search=


2006/06/13  www.elvismatters.be  /  EpGold.Com.
 

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Elvis Presley In Concert - Australian Tour Dates.


Elvis Presley In Concert will tour Australia in October 2006 performing to legions of Elvis fans in Perth (6th), Adelaide (8th), Melbourne (10th), Brisbane (12th) and Sydney (14th).

Although originally considered, at this time there are no plans for the concert to visit New Zealand.

There will be official pre-sale ticketing and exclusive ticket packages that include premium seats, a meet and greet with the TCB Band and more ... available to purchase online soon at ElvisConcertTour.com

National Tour Dates

Fri 6 Oct - Perth Burswood Dome On sale Monday 26th June

Sun 8 Oct - Adelaide Entertainment Centre.
Tue 10 Oct - Melbourne Rod Laver Arena.
Thu 12 Oct - Brisbane Entertainment Centre.
Sat 14 Oct - Sydney Acer Arena. (formally Sydney SuperDome) Tickets On sale Thursday 6th July

Read full details at ElvisWorldTour.com

2006/06/13  David Troedson -  www.elvis.com.au  /  EpGold.Com.
 

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Website for Charlie Hodge

Jennifer Hodge, widow of Charlie, made her own tribute for her "best friend and husband".

She designed a site with pictures and memories. Even Sonny West, who played a crucial role in the decline of Elvis, is featured on the 'friends and family' pages.

Visitors are also invited to buy the book "Me and Elvis". Here's the direct link: http://www.charliehodge.net/index.html

2006/06/12  www.elvismatters.be  /  EpGoild.Com.
 

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Elvis Inspired Tom Jones To Sing.

Sir Tom Jones has revealed Elvis Presley inspired him to become a singer. The veteran star, who shot to fame in the 60s with his hit 'It's Not Unusual' says watching 'The King' as a youngster made him realise what it took to become a star. Tom, who is adored by legions of female fans, insists Elvis taught him that sex appeal was just as important as talent.

"It was the first time I heard 'Heartbreak Hotel'. It gave me hope that I could become a famous performer, too," he was quoted by Femalefirst,as saying. knew I had the voice and the flair for it. Of course, Elvis and I became great friends," he added.


2006/06/11   Ani  /  EpGold.Com.
 

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Elvis In Top 10 Celebrity Ghost List.


According to The Hollywood News Web site - which sounds very official and professional but is, in fact, just something compiled by two young writers - Elvis Presley is one of our country's top-10 "celebrity ghosts."

"Not only is this legendary singer believed to haunt his beloved home in Memphis, but also stagehands working at the Las Vegas Hilton (where he often performed in the early 1970's) have reported regularly seeing him dressed in his famous white-sequined suit."

He ranks above other Hollywood legends such as James Dean and John Wayne, but at #3 is beaten by Marilyn Monroe (#2) and Rudolph Valentino(#1).


2006/06/11  The Memphis Flyer  /  EpGold.Com.
 

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The Elvis International Shop Has Closed Her Doors

But the good news is that the former shop wil go worldwide on the internet with a complete new Elvis Shop. EPGold will update you on this issue on a regular basis. Also, you're able to pre-order the old and new releases on the FTD label. And you're able to pay by using Paypal.

For customers who prefer a private visit just drop an email at elvis_presley38@hotmail.com

For more  Information you're  able to call :

06 47 87 25 78
Other Countrys Dial  : 00 - 31 - 6  47 87 25 78.

Last but not least..Andylon would like to thank all the loyal customers and friends for their heart-warming support she recieved the last 2 weeks by many emails and phone calls.

2006/06/10 Andylon / EPGold.com

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June Juanico to speak at 2006 Elvis Insiders Conference.

Graceland has announced that June Juanico, who dated Elvis between 1955 and 1957, will share her memories for Friday's segment of the 2006 Elvis Insiders Conference.


2006/06/10  EPE  /  EpGold.Com.
 

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NEW ELVIS TRIBUTE ALBUM FEATURING THE JORDANAIRES

Photo:  "Robert Gordon is the real deal".
- Jerry Lee Lewis -

Rockabilly legend Robert Gordon ("Red Hot") and guitarhero Chris Spedding (Bryan Ferry, Roxy Music, Katie Melua, etc.) just returned from Nashville, where they recorded 15 Elvis songs for their upcoming album, a tribute to the King Of Rock 'n' Roll.

Gordon, who still remembers the impact of hearing 'Heartbreak Hotel' at the age of nine, says that recording this album together with the Jordanaires was "exciting, exhilerating and exhausting... but wow, what an album! I can't wait for everyone to hear this album, which features the fabulous Jordanaires on 9 of the 15 tracks"

2006/06/09 E-Mail  /  EpGold.Com.
 

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Closing Night.

This import CD titled '' Closing Night '' Live performance of the February 23rd, 1970 closing show in Las Vegas, is set for release on June 18th and is
not complete. Sweet Caroline from this show is missing but released on the import CD Bilko Gold Cuts)

This show have been put together for the first time on a cd. Digitally re-mastered and restored to maximum listening pleasure.

Some CDs will have a promotional card enclosed in tradition of the Las Vegas promotion style.

Anything soundboard recorded of this show has been put on this CD. It comes with a 16 page booklet all full color with liner notes detailing facts about the January - February season to bring you back in time.

Track listing:

Opening Vamp / All Shook Up / I Got A Woman / Long Tall Sally /  Having Fun On Stage / Don't Cry Daddy /  Monologue (Everybody Loves Somebody) /  Hound Dog /  Love Me Tender / Kentucky Rain / Let It Be Me /  I Can't Stop Loving You /  See See Rider / Polk Salad Annie /  Blue Berry Hill / Lawdy Miss Clawdy (Elvis at the Piano) /  Heartbreak Hotel /  One Night (Elvis on electric guitar) /  It's Now Or Never (Elvis on electric guitar)

Note :

Las Vegas, NV February 23rd CL/S CD True Love Travels On A Gravel Road.

Introduction; All Shook Up / I Got A Woman / Long Tall Sally / Elvis Having Fun On Stage / Don't Cry Daddy / Dialogue / Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime / Hound Dog / Love Me Tender / Kentucky Rain / Let It Be Me / The Wonder Of You* / I Can't Stop Loving You / C, C Rider Sweet Caroline+ / Polk Salad Annie# / Introductions / Blueberry Hill# / Lawdy Miss Clawdy# / Heartbreak Hotel# / One Night# / It's Now Or Never# Suspicious Minds* / Elvis Introduces Col. Parker* / Can't Help Falling In Love*

International Hotel
First part ++++++
Total Vegas Attendance 126,300

*= Unreleased So Far On Soundboard
#= On Electrifying
+=Bilko's Gold Cuts


2006/06/09  E-Mail  - Note: CiscoKing  /  EpGold.Com.
 

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U.S. Billboard Elvis Chart listings for the week of June 17, 2006.

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

Top Country Catalog Albums  - Elvis 30 #1 Hits     - down 2 to #19
Hot 100 Singles Sales           - Heartbreak Hotel  - up 6 to #21


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

Dropping off the charts include: - none this week.


2006/06/09  www.elvischarts.com  /  EpGold.Com.

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Heartbreak Hotel Collector's Edition CD.

Photo: Heartbreak Hotel Collector's Edition Promo CD


To celebrate the release of the first official Dutch Elvis stamp a promo CD titled 'Heartbreak Hotel Collector's Edition' has been released in cooperation with the Dutch Postal Service.

Only 500 copies were pressed. Included with the CD are four of the new Dutch Elvis Stamps.

The CD contains questions to and answers from Elvis A. Presley. Also some great excerpts from many studio sessions! A special live version of 'Softly As I Leave You' plus a rehearsal. Two complete interviews & more!

- Limited Edition of 500 copies worldwide!
- Special Dutch Elvis stamp CD design!
- Stamps are presented in a special collectors presentation kit from TPG Post!
- CD is a picture disc.

Tracklisting: 1. Intro 'Heartbreak Hotel' 2-9. Elvis answers, 10. Behind closed doors / The studio session excerpts #1, 11-16. Elvis answers, 17. Behind closed doors / The studio session excerpts #2, 18-22. Elvis answers,  23. Behind closed doors / The studio session excerpts #3, 24-32. Elvis answers, 33. Softly As I Leave You (spoken live version), 34. Softly As I Leave You (rehearsal), 35-37. Elvis Answers, 38. June Carter Talks About Elvis / Elvis Poem (June 4, 1960), 39. Goodbye, 40. Complete Robert Carlton Brown interview (March 24, 1956), 41. Complete New York press conference (June 9, 1972).

2006/06/09 Email / EPGold.com
 

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Dutch Elvis" stamp released

The Dutch Postal Service (TPG Post) has released its first official Dutch Elvis stamp on June 6, 2006.

Almost 500.000 Elvis stamps were printed. This stamp was selected by Internet and postal voters.

It is now available, in three different releases.

The first day issue is the rarest, of course.

2006/06/08  www.elvismatters.be  /  EpGold.Com.
 

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New off-Broadway play Elvis and Juliet

Fred Willard, star of such film mockumentaries was "Waiting for Guffman" and "Best in Show," is dressed as Elvis in a new Off-Broadway play which opened June 7. This indicates that he is not acting in a revival of Ibsen's The Master Builder or Strindberg's The Father. Still, he is playing a patriarch in the new comedy, Elvis and Juliet, by his wife Mary Willard. Future in-laws clash in the play when the daughter of conservatives falls in love with the scion of a family of Vegas tribute artists. Previews began June 2 in a production by The Abingdon Theatre Company.

Yvonne Conybeare directs the play about college sweethearts Juliet Jones and Elvis Lesley, whose "upcoming nuptials will soon face the truest test of love-watching their two families come together for the first time." Juliet is from a family of "conservative Connecticut academics," while Elvis hails from "a flamboyant Las Vegas clan of tribute artists." The work is billed as "a comedy about culture clash, family values and a little hunka hunka burning love."

Fred Willard ("Everybody Loves Raymond") plays "The King" of the Lesley clan, and David Rasche (Manhattan Theatre Club's Moonlight and Magnolias, TV's "Sledge Hammer") is "his Rat Pack-lovin' brother." The cast also features Bridget Clark, Lori Gardner (as Juliet), Warren Kelley (as the Connecticut dad), Haskell King (as Elvis), Christy McIntosh, Carole Monferdini, Pamela Paul and Justin Schultz

2006/06/08   Playbill News  /  EpGold.Com.

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Uri Geller reveals his "high price" for Audubon Drive residence.

Uri Geller has revealed he and his partners were wliling to go as high as US$1.1m to buy Elvis' former Audubon Drive residence.

Geller and his partners have hired the services of Memphis attorney, Douglas Alrutz, in the hopes of recovering the real estate.

2006/06/08  AP /  EpGold.Com.
 

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Elvis House Causes Conflict.


What started out as a simple eBay bid for a Memphis house once owned by Elvis Presley has turned into a fight for possession of the King's former
home.

The Nashville Tennessean reports that after psychic Uri Geller and his partners placed the winning bid of $905,100 for the home on eBay, they found it had been sold to the American music promoter Mike Curb for $1 million.

Uri Geller already told news papers that he will sue Mike and Cindy Freeman-Hazen, but he may loose that battle as eBay indicated that a purchase of a house via internet is "not a legal binding contract". Claiming the rejection of their bid was unfair, one of Geller's partners, Peter Gleason, responded by initiating an inquest into a recent bankruptcy case of the home's owners, Cindy Hazen and Mike Freeman.

The recently divorced couple had cleared up $43,000 in debt through the case, in which they claimed the value of the home to be only $236,000, the Tennessean reports.

A bankruptcy trustee then opened the case to determine whether profits from the sale of the home should be seized to pay the couple's creditors, a move that could bring the court to reverse all the sellers' actions.

"I think it says a lot about Uri Geller and Peter Gleason that they want to dwell on the pain we've been through in the past year," Hazen told the
Tennessean.


2006/06/08  Various /  EpGold.Com.

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Elvis And Juliet.

A new Elvis themed play entitled "Elvis and Juliet" is set to debut June 7, 2006 in New York. The play stars TV and film funnyman Fred Willard (Best in Show, "Everybody Loves Raymond") as "The King" of the Lesley clan, and David Rasche (TV's "Sledge Hammer," Moonlight and Magnolias) as his "Rat Pack" lovin' brother. Also featuring Bridget Clark, Lori Gardner, Warren Kelley, Haskell King, Christy McIntosh, Carole Monferdini, Pamela Paul, and Justin Schultz. The play by Mary Willard is billed as "a comedy about culture clash, family values and a little hunka-hunka burning love."

Synopsis:

College sweethearts Juliet Jones and Elvis Lesley's upcoming nuptials will soon face the truest test of love - watching their two families come together for the first time. Juliet's from a family of conservative Connecticut academics; Elvis is from a flamboyant Las Vegas clan of "tribute artists." A comedy about culture clash, family values, and a little hunka-hunka burning love.


2006/06/08  Various  /  EpGold.Com.

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Magic Ride : Toursound 2006

Mr. & Mrs. Rock ’n Roll, René Shuman & Angel-Eye,  recorded a new song for the Tour de France 2006 and it's called  “MAGIC RIDE” . This song is aka "The Toursound of 2006".  René Shuman & Angel-Eye are famous for their spectaculair live performances as a couple or with their showband (which contains 13 people). The show is based on todays-music..and of course the 50's sound. Their live show is called  “Let’s have a party!”

2006/06/08 www.always-online.tv / EPGold.com

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DVD Elvis The Way It Really Was - The Complete Uncut Outtakes

We just received a brand new 2 DVD set with the title "Elvis The Way It Really Was - The Complete Uncut Outtakes".

This DVD is loaded with TTWII outtakes, and as a bonus it included the 8MM footage of Birmingham, Al. December 29th & Chicago, IL October 14, 1976 overdubbed with a soundboard audio.

Also it features 2 audience bonuses of the Jan 29th, 1971 Las Vegas and August 11th 1970 shows.

The quality is almost similair what has been released so far on DVD, but here we have a truckload full. Overall you will get a lot of stuff of almost 12 hours for a fair price.


2006/06/07  E-Mail  /  EpGold.Com.

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The Presley Women

Magazine featuring article on the "Presley women" goes on sale in Holland on 27 June.


2006/06/07  Various  /  EpGold.Com.

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London's The Elvis Shop on the move.

The Elvis Shop in East London is closing its physical doors due to rising costs.

However, The Elvis Shop will continue to service fans as an Internet/Mail Order business with extra email addresses and an extra phone number to be added. Info on The London Elvis Shop email: elvisshop1@btconnect.com


2006/06/07   Elvis The Man and His Music /  EpGold.Com.

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Elvis In Tulsa 1976.

The newly restored Archive of photos from the July 4, 1976 concert in Tulsa, will be released on June 7, 2006. July 4, 1976 was America's Bicentennial. There are 95 photos in this archive. For over 25 years, George Hill only released 10 photos from this show.

Now, the complete archive is being released for the first time. All photos have been digitally restored.

On the webpage you will see several photos, a sample of the restoration process, George's Memories from the concert, Newspaper article from Tulsa the day after the show, and a discovery that was made during the restoration of the photos concerning Elvis Presidential Seal belt.


2006/06/07  www.elvisinfonet.com  /  EpGold.Com.
 

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Better Sound Release Million Dollar Quartet.


From the latest issue of The Man & His Music magazine: "Set for release this year by BM  is a repackaged version of the famed Million Dollar Quartet recordings.

This will come from a much improved tape source and, for the first time, feature the material in its correct sequence. It will also run approximately 12 minutes longer than previous releases.

December 4th 2006 marks the 50th anniversary of the iconic session, when Elvis, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash joined together for the first and only time for a jam session at Sun Records in Memphis"

2006/06/06  The Man And His Music  /  EpGold.Com
 

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Elvis & Hitchcock on DVD

This Double Feature DVD produced by DCC Labs in Canada contains a 60 minutes documentary on Elvis titled '' The Story Of Elvis '' ( color andblack & white ), and first's version of Alfred Hitchcock's '' The Man Who Knew Too Much '' ( black & white ).

The disc itself as the same picture as featured on the front cover above.

2006/06/06   Barry McLean / EpGold.Com.
 

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Elvis Has Entered The Building.


Elvis Presley's stint in the U.S. Army has come to mark the end of the first
wave of American rock n' roll, as well as the most vital part of his music
career.

But for Harold Heikkinen, it was a time he'll never forget.

The Atlantic Mine resident, then serving in Germany, played alongside in the
Combat Command A band for five months in late 1958 and early 1959, including
variety shows aboard the U.S.S. Randall with Presley.

Photographs he took during those concerts are now on display at Dee Stadium
in Houghton, Michigan as part of the yearly Copper Country Photo Exhibit.

Photo Dee Stadium

Heikkinen, who joined the Army one week before Presley did, first met him in Ft. Hood, Texas.

The two also rode the same train to the Brooklyn Army Terminal, and from there, rode aboard the U.S.S. Randall. There, Heikkinen played trumpet in jam sessions, while Charlie Hodge, who would go on to be a longtime associate of Presley's, played guitar and sang. Presley, breaking from his showbiz routine, stuck to piano.

"He was really an excellent piano player," Heikkinen said.

Though he was in the Army, Presley was never just an ordinary soldier, Heikkinen said.

"Wherever he was, there was a lot of electricity in the room," he said. "He was very charismatic."

After arrival, Presley headed to Friedburg with the 3rd Armored Division. As in America, people flocked to Elvis wherever he went -especially the girls. He remembered being in line at a PX store when the girls behind the counter caught wind of Presley's presence outside.

"We could have walked off with everything they had," Heikkinen said. "They were all outside, hoping to catch a glimpse of Elvis."

As Heikkinen recalls, Presley flouted military conventions, getting written up three times for delinquency. Infractions included driving his Cadillac onto his base during basic training. During his acquaintance with Presley, Heikkinen also obtained several autographs, the value of which he said ranges from $1,000 to $12,000.

The autographs will only be available to the public during times when the booth is watched.

Heikkinen also plans to display photos of numerous other entertainers who performed for the servicemen, including Bob Hope, Johnny Cash and Neil
Sedaka. Other items include a letter from the Green Bay Packers offering a $110-per-game contract to University of Michigan standout Gerald Ford (which he declined).

Heikkinen had already been part of last year's events with photos of Atlantic Mine. But his past as a member of Elvis's band had come as a shock to Ralph Raffaelli, director of the exhibit.

"We didn't know he was in possession of all this information," he said.

The exhibit is one of many at the Dee this year. Other booths cover the German prisoner of war camp in Sidnaw, the history of professional hockey in the Keweenaw and Wilbert Junttila, a Calumet High School graduate whose aerial exploits against the Germans in World War II earned him the nickname "The Flying Finn."

In July, Raffaelli said, the exhibit will offer seniors a combination tour and lunch/cruise aboard the Keweenaw Star. Additionally, Raffaelli said, they're trying to persuade Gov. Jennifer Granholm to make a visit for the summer.

"She's got an interest in history, and the Copper Country, so she likes it up here," he said.

The photo exhibits at the Dee Stadium are available for viewing from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. seven days a week.

2006/06/05  By Garrett Neese, Writer for Daily Mining Gazette  /  EpGold.Com.
 

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DJ Fontana Summer Tour.


DJ Fontana will start a new summer tour this week in Europe, together with The Cadillac band.

He will play 6 shows in Sweden and one in Milano, Italy.

They made successful trip 2 months ago with the "Good Rockin' Tonight Tour"

2006/06/05  Various  - www.elvisnews.com   /  EpGold.Com.
 

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Elvis - Original Album Classics.

Sony / BMG U.S. has re-released Elvis' second album "Elvis" in their "Original Album Classics" series as a follow up to the "Golden Records Volume 2" which they put out last year.


2006/06/04   www.elvisnews.com  /  EpGold.Com.

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Going Back In Time

Here's the cover art and track listing of the next Straight Arrow outing titled '' Going Back In Time '' as recorded live in Orlando, Florida, Sports Stadium, February 15, 1977, 830 P.M. show.

This CD is scheduled for release in late June.

Track listing :

Also Sprach Zarathustra ( Theme from "2001 A Space Odyssey" ) / Opening Vamp / C. C. Rider / I Got A Woman / Amen ( medley ) / Love Me / If You Love Me ( Let Me Know ) / You Gave Me A Mountain / O Sole Mio (by Sherrill Nielsen) / It's Now Or  Never ( with long false start ) / All Shook Up ( last live version ) / ( Let Me Be Your ) Teddy Bear / Don't Be Cruel  ( medley ) / Help Me / Big Boss Man / My Way ( with false start and with last part reprised ) / Band Introductions / Early Mornin' Rain / What'd I Say / Johnny B. Goode / Drums Solo (by Ronnie Tutt) / Bass Solo ( Blues by Jerry Scheff ) / Piano Solo ( by Tony Brown ) / Love Letters / School Day / Hurt ( with last part reprised ) / Hound Dog / Can't Help Falling In Love  Closing Vamp / Announcements.

Special SOUNDBOARD bonus from 02-15-1977 ;  It's Now Or Never ( with long false start ) / My Way ( with false start and with last part reprised )  Hurt ( with last part reprised ).

2006/06/04  E-Mail  /  EpGold.Com.
 

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Ernst Jorgensen FTD Updates.

In the latest The Man And His Music magazine Ernst Jorgensen talks about his upcoming SUN project.In this article he says he found a new live version of the classic "That's All Right". quoting the magazine, the version is recorded in Meridian in 1955.

In the same article Ernst Jorgensen says another FTD book / CD project is in the works. It is entitled "Writing For The King".

"Ken Sharp, who handled that excellent interview with Ernst Jørgensen in "Record Collector" a month or two back, has apparently queried a selection of Elvis songwriters.A disc of Elvis outtakes and a disc of Elvis songwriters demos will be included".

From author Bill Bram ("Elvis As The One Called Charro") we received this update:

Ken has obtained well over 100 interviews with songwriters, most of which I have never heard speak before about Elvis, certainly not in the detail that is required. Including big names such as: Mac Davis, Phil Spector, Paul Anka, Neil Sedaka, etc. And many lesser known, but equally as important, writers. Loads of new information.

The cherry on the cake is the "discovery" of dozens of new demos that the songwriters submitted to Elvis that haven't seen the light of day since they were produced. This will be a must for Elvis fans. I can't wait to see the final product.


2006/06/03   Various - www.elvisnews.com  /  EpGold.Com.
 

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68 Comeback DVD Cover And Content.

In the 1950's, singer Elvis Presley led the rock 'n' roll revolution in music and pop culture. In the 1960's he concentrated mainly on his successful movie career. By 1968, it had been more than seven years since he had appeared on stage in front of a live audience. In his first television special, clad in his now-iconic black leather suit, Elvis performed classic hits both on stage alone and, in sequences generally regarded as the forerunner of today's popular "unplugged" jam sessions, with friends and original bandmates. The program also included splashy production numbers. Usually referred to as the '68 Comeback Special, the actual name of the program was Elvis. Taped in June 1968 in Burbank, it first aired that December 3rd on NBC - the network's biggest ratings victory that year and the season's top-rated show. It stands today as one of the great moments in rock music history and as a stunningly brilliant milestone in Elvis Presley's career. After this triumph Elvis poured renewed creative vigor into his recording work, wrapped up his movie contract obligations and returned full-time to the concert stage, beginning a new and exciting era of the Elvis phenomenon.

Elvis ('68 Comeback Special) (76:12)

A new 2006 edit of Elvis not seen on any DVD release to date, expanded with content not included in the original broadcast. The edits/expansion involve the "black leather" footage. All production numbers appear in their original form for television but for the tweaks/expansions made for 1980s home video releases.

Opening Production Number: Trouble/Guitar Man

That's All Right / Baby, What You Want Me To Do

Medley: Heartbreak Hotel / Hound Dog / All Shook Up

Can't Help Falling in Love / Jailhouse Rock / Don't Be Cruel / Blue Suede Shoes / Love Me Tender / Baby What You Want Me To Do - Impromptu jam.

Gospel Production Number: Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child / Where Could I Go But To The Lord / Up Above My Head / Saved

Lawdy, Miss Clawdy / Are You Lonesome Tonight / Trying To Get To You / Tiger Man / When My Blue Moon Turns to Gold Again / One Night / Memories

Guitar Man Production Number: Nothingville / Guitar Man / Let Yourself Go / Guitar Man / Big Boss Man / It Hurts Me / Guitar Man / Little Egypt / Trouble / Guitar Man

If I Can Dream - white suit.

Credits (with Elvis footage choreographed to A Little Less Conversation)DVD Promo Spots

The original videotape material for this program has been digitally remastered and restored. The audio, originally recorded in mono, has been digitally remastered and re-channeled for Dolby Digital stereo and 5.1 surround. Presented in its 4:3 (1.33:1) aspect ratio.

NOTE: The two solo mini-concerts and the two jam sessions from which the "black leather" performances were derived are found in their entirety on Elvis: '68 Comeback Special - Deluxe Edition DVD (7-hour, 4-disc set), along with an adapted version of the original broadcast special, the raw elements and unused takes from the production numbers, and a special white suit/black leather suit presentation of Elvis's performance of If I Can Dream.

Having Fun With Elvis In Burbank (09:25)

Elvis had a tremendous sense of humor and during the production of the 1968 TV special there were many funny moments. In 2004, as part of the promotion surrounding the release of Elvis: '68 Comeback Special - Deluxe Edition DVD, there were special screenings of selected material from the deluxe set in Regal Theatres in a number of cities in the United States. In the Regal Theatres program we included a specially assembled 6-minute/16-second collection of funny moments, which audiences greatly enjoyed. This was put together after all content for the deluxe set had been finalized and discs had been manufactured, so it was not part of the deluxe set. For the single-disc release Elvis: '68 Comeback Special Edition we decided fans would enjoy having this "funny reel" as bonus material, so we went back into the studio to refine and expand it into a 9-minute/25-second feature we know you will love. (To get an idea of how delightful it is you can watch the shorter version from the Regal Theatres program, which has been posted in the Multi-Media Gallery on the '68/Aloha DVD site since 2004.)

Photo Gallery

Photographs of Elvis from the rehearsals and production of the 1968 TV special and the birthday party for Elvis's manager Colonel Tom Parker at the studio. (Photo selections from these categories have been posted in the Multi-Media Gallery on the '68/Aloha DVD site since 2004. There are some variations between what is on the site and what is on the disc.)

Easter Egg (08:33)

An "Easter egg" is hidden content on a DVD. It's not listed on or in any of the DVD packaging or shown obviously on the onscreen DVD menu. You have to find it. It's a popular way of delivering to "in the know" fans special content that the general public might not appreciate fully. If you find the Easter egg, you will get this message onscreen:

Congratulations! You have found the "Easter egg."

Three takes from the Guitar Man production number featuring the dancers' karate segment and Elvis's final portion of the song It Hurts Me were inadvertently left off of Disc 3 of the 2004 release Elvis: '68 Comeback Special - Deluxe Edition DVD. The one tape containing these three takeshad not made it into the inventory of raw tapes when the digital transfers used for the deluxe DVD set were made and were found later. We provide these takes here. Enjoy


2006/06/03   EPE /  EpGold.Com.
 

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Aloha DVD Cover And Content.

Elvis Presley made television and entertainment history with his Elvis, Aloha from Hawaii concert, performed at the Honolulu International Center Arena on January 14, 1973. Beamed live via Globecam Satellite to various countries and on a delayed basis to approximately thirty European countries, it first aired in America that April 4th on NBC in edited form, including four "insert" songs shot just after concert. In all, the concert was seen in about forty countries by 1-to-1.5 billion people that year, a global ratings smash. Never before had one performer held the world's attention in such a way. Aloha from Hawaii presents Elvis Presley at the pinnacle of his superstardom, giving one of the most outstanding concert performances of his career.

Elvis, Aloha from Hawaii Concert (63:18)
January 14, 1973

The complete concert with the minor deletions made for the American television special restored and with the trendy but distracting multi-screen effects of the 1973 television presentation virtually eliminated.

Opening Riff / See See Rider / Burning Love / Something / You Gave Me a Mountain / Steamroller Blues / My Way / Love Me / Johnny B. Goode / It's Over / Blue Suede Shoes / I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry / I Can't Stop Loving You / Hound Dog / What Now My Love / Fever / Welcome To My World / Suspicious Minds / Introductions by Elvis / I'll Remember You / Medley: Long Tall Sally/Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On / An American Trilogy / A Big Hunk O' Love / Can't Help Falling in Love / Closing Vamp / Credits (with Elvis footage choreographed to the closing vamp.) / DVD Promo Spots

This edit is shorter than the one for this concert on Elvis, Aloha from Hawaii - Deluxe Edition DVD because the opening theme Also Sprach Zarathustra heard while the screen is black awaiting the footage of Elvis's stage entrance to begin is not included and the footage of the cast on stage after Elvis has left and the closing vamp continues to play is not included. Other than that this edit is the same as found in the deluxe set but for a correctional tweak to Elvis's introduction of J.D. Sumner & The Stamps and The Sweet Inspirations.

The original videotape material for this program has been digitally re-mastered and restored. The original multi-track audio has been digitally re-mastered and remixed for Dolby Digital stereo and 5.1 surround. Presented in its 4:3 (1.33:1) aspect ratio.

Post-Concert "Insert" Songs for TV Special (14:30)

The master takes of the "insert" songs for the American broadcast - the four songs that were used and the one that wasn't.

Blue Hawaii / Ku-U-I-Po / No More (not used in the broadcast) / Hawaiian Wedding Song / Early Morning Rain


NOTE: This concert also is found on Elvis, Aloha from Hawaii - Deluxe Edition DVD (4-hour, 2-disc set), which includes the American broadcast version, all takes of the "insert" songs, the entire dress rehearsal concert and the complete raw footage of the "arrival in Hawaii" sequence shot for the original TV special intro.

Photo Gallery

Photographs of Elvis backstage receiving the gold and diamond Hawaiian maile vine "Elvis" pendant worn in the Aloha concerts - a gift from the Kui Lee Cancer Fund, which benefited from the event. Photographs from the Las Vegas press conference Elvis appeared at on September 4, 1972 to announce the Aloha from Hawaii concert television special. Other photos including a shot of Elvis with producer/director Marty Pasetta. (Photo selections from the first two categories have been posted in the '68/Aloha site's Multi-Media Gallery since 2004. There are some variations between what is on the site and what is on the disc.)

Easter Egg (09:14)

An "Easter egg" is hidden content on a DVD. It's not listed on or in any of the DVD packaging or shown obviously on the onscreen DVD menu. You have to find it. It's a popular way of delivering to "in the know" fans special content that the general public might not appreciate fully. If you find the Easter egg, you will get this message onscreen:

Congratulations! You found the "Easter egg."

Elvis appeared in two press conferences leading up to his Aloha from Hawaii concert TV special. To date, copies of the press conferences in their entirety have eluded us. Here, we provide the portions we have been able to locate so far.

September 4, 1972
Las Vegas Hilton

November 20, 1972
Hawaiian Village Hotel

An "arrival in Hawaii" sequence was shot for the Aloha from Hawaii TV special. The complete, pristine raw footage shot by the program's production team is included in the 2-disc set Elvis, Aloha from Hawaii - Deluxe Edition DVD. Here we present some TV news footage that was shot, offering an alternate view of the arrival event.


2006/06/03   EPE / EpGold.Com.
 

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U.S. Billboard Elvis Chart listings for the week of June 10, 2006.

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

Top Country Catalog Albums   - Elvis 30 #1 Hits   - down 9 to #17
Hot 100 Singles Sales            - Heartbreak Hotel  - down 5 to #27

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

Dropping off the charts include: HitStory drops off the Top Country Albums chart.


2006/06/03  www.elvischarts.com  /  EpGold.Com.
 

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Audubon Drive

Audubon Drive ContinuedUri Geller's dream of turning the first home Elvis Presley owned into a museum dedicated to the paranormal has been dealt a setback nearly as bizarre as the spoon-bending trick that made the Israeli-born psychic famous.

Geller, who thought he had purchased the Memphis property in an eBay auction last month for $905,100, (481,000 pounds) learnt on Friday the sellers had turned around and sold the 3,000-square-foot (280-sq-metres) house to a foundation set up by Mike Curb, the long-time music producer.

The King of rock 'n' roll lived in the house at 1034 Audubon Dr. for 13 months before moving to Graceland, the now-famous Memphis estate where he died in 1977.

It was not immediately clear what Curb, elected lieutenant governor of California in the late 1970s, paid for the four-bedroom, two-bath home Elvis bought in 1956 with royalties from "Heartbreak Hotel."

What was clear late on Friday was that Geller was preparing for a protracted legal fight to get the house back. "We are absolutely, mind-blown angry," Geller told Reuters by telephone from his home in London. "Of course we're going to sue."

Geller and his two partners, New York lawyer Pete Gleason and Lisbeth Silvandersson, a Swedish-born jewellery maker who lives in England, may not be able to pursue a breach of contract claim against the sellers.

That's because eBay maintains real estate auctions on its site are marketing events, and not actual sales.

"The platform we provide in real estate really serves to generate interest," EBay spokeswoman Catherine England told Reuters. "... It isn't a legally binding contract."

And yet another odd twist may yet give Geller a chance.

The sellers, a husband and wife, recently had their debts discharged in bankruptcy court, Doug Alrutz, Geller's Memphis lawyer, told Reuters.

While the couple had included the home in their list of assets, the court did not appreciate its value. As a result, the bankruptcy trustee is now thinking about reopening the case, a move that could lead the court to reverse all the sellers' actions, Alrutz said.


2006/06/03   http://today.reuters.com  /  EpGold.Com.
 

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Elvis The Musical cancelled.

The musical "Elvis The Story" has been cancelled for December 1st.

There may be a chance that the show takes place at a later date.

In any case, tickets are no longer available. It seems to be a pretty unusual decision: there was publicity for the musical on different websites, and tickets were selling well.


2006/06/02  Various  /  EpGold.Com.
 

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Elvis International Shop In the Netherlands Closes Her Doors.

A Discount 10 - 30 %  - Off Sale This Coming Weekend!!!

You're able to visit the Elvis International Shop for the last time this coming weekend.

The shop will be OPEN Saturday: June 3 - Sunday 4 and Monday 5th  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.


2006/06/02  The Elvis International Shop -  The Netherlands  /  EpGold.Com.
 

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I Found My Thrill

Also Sprach Zarathustra 1:09 / See See Rider 3:08 / I Got A Woman - Amen 3:03 / Love Me 1:33 / Let Me Be There 2:53 / You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' 4:06 / Sweet Caroline 3:21 / Love Me Tender 1:42 / Long Tall Sally - Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On - Your Mamma Don't Dance - Flip, Flop And Fly - Jailhouse Rock - Hound Dog 2:55 / Fever* 2:50 / Polk Salad Annie 3:03 / Spanish Eyes 3:20 / Suspicious Minds 3:45 / Introductions 2:30 / I Can't Stop Loving You 2:14 Help Me 2:34 / American Trilogy 4:05 / Let Me Be There 3:39 / Can't Help Falling In Love / Closing Vamp / Announcement ** 3:07

Bonus songs : My Baby Left Me 2: 19- Jan. 28, midnight show. / Trying To Get To You 2:16 - Jan. 28, midnight show. / The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face 3:13 - Feb. 1, midnight show. / I Found My Thrill - medley***: 5:33 / Blueberry Hill / I Can't Stop Loving You.


Clambake

Who Needs Money? / A House That Has Everything / Confidence / Hey, Hey, Hey / You Don't Know Me / The Girl I Never Loved / How Can You Lose What You Never Had / Big Boss Man / Singing Tree /  Just Call Me Lonesome / Additional Movie Outtakes:  You Don't Know Me (film version  Take 20) / Clambake (reprise  Take 4)

Outtakes:  Clambake (Take 3B) / How Can You Lose What You Never Had (Takes 1 & 2) / You Don't Know Me (film version  Take 3) / Hey, Hey, Hey (Takes 3, 5 & 6) / The Girl I Never Loved (Takes 4 & 5) / Clambake (Takes 1 & 5) / A House That Has Everything (Takes 4, 5 & 6) / You Don't Know Me (film version  Takes 7 & 10) / How Can You Lose What You Never Had (Take 3) / Hey, Hey, Hey (Takes 7 & 8) / Clambake (reprise  Takes 1, 2 & 3)


Elvis Presley

Disc 1

The Album:

Blue Suede Shoes / I'm Counting On You / I Got A Woman / One Sided Love Affair / I Love You Because / Just Because / Tutti Frutti / Trying To Get To You / I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Cry (Over You) / I'll Never Let You Go (Little Darlin') / Blue Moon /  Money Honey /

Bonus Singles:  Heartbreak Hotel / I Was The One / Lawdy Miss Clawdy / Shake Rattle And Roll / My Baby Left Me / I Want You, I Need You, I Love You

First RCA Sessions:  I Got A Woman (incomplete unk take no.) / I Got A Woman (unk take no.) / Heartbreak Hotel (incomplete take 4) / Heartbreak Hotel (take 5) / Heartbreak Hotel  (take 6) / Money Honey (fragments) / Money Honey  (incomplete take 10) / I'm Counting On You (take 1) / I'm Counting On You (incomplete unk take no.) / I'm Counting On You  (take 13) / I'm Counting On You  (incomplete take 14) /I Was The One (take 1) I Was The One (take 2 (false start) / I Was The One (take 2) / I Was The One (take 3 (false start) / I Was The One (take 7A (not master) / I Was The One (incomplete)

Disc 2

I'm Counting On You (take 1) / I'm Counting On You (incomplete take 2) / Session Outtakes:  Lawdy Miss Clawdy (take 1) / Lawdy Miss Clawdy (take 2 ) / Lawdy Miss Clawdy (take 3) /  Lawdy Miss Clawdy (take 4) / Lawdy Miss Clawdy (take 5) / Lawdy Miss Clawdy (take 6) / Lawdy Miss Clawdy (take 7) / Lawdy Miss Clawdy (take 8) / Lawdy Miss Clawdy (take 9) /  Lawdy Miss Clawdy (take 10) / Lawdy Miss Clawdy (take 11) / Lawdy Miss Clawdy (take 12) / Shake, Rattle And Roll (take 10) / Shake, Rattle And Roll (take 2) / Shake, Rattle And Roll (take 3) /  Shake, Rattle And Roll (take 5) /  Shake, Rattle And Roll (take 6) /  Shake, Rattle And Roll (take 7) /  Shake, Rattle And Roll (take 8) /  Shake, Rattle And Roll (take 9) /  Shake, Rattle And Roll (take 10) /  Shake, Rattle And Roll (take 11) / Shake, Rattle And Roll (take 12) /  Shake, Rattle And Roll (take 12  undubbed master) / I Want You, I Need You, I Love You (take 1) /  I Want You, I Need You, I Love You (take 3) /  I Want You, I Need You, I Love You (take 4) / I Want You, I Need You, I Love You (take 5 fragment) / I Want You, I Need You, I Love You (take 13) /  I Want You, I Need You, I Love You (track 14 incomplete) / I Want You, I Need You, I Love You (track 15) /  I Want You, I Need You, I Love You (track 16) /  I Want You, I Need You, I Love You (track 17) / Don Davis Interviews Elvis Presley


2006/06/01   FTD  -  Ernst Jorgensen  /  EpGold.Com.
 

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