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Review : Elvis : Aloha Via Satellite Deluxe Hardcover Book

Sun, 16 June 2013 15:25:32 PST

Our Review : Elvis : Aloha Via Satellite Deluxe Hardcover Book ...

Video : Paul McCartney talks about Elvis Presley backstage in Memphis

Sat, 15 June 2013 17:51:58 PST

Here we have a video of Paul McCartney backstage during his recent concert in Memphis talking about seeing Elvis on the big screen for the first time ['Love Me Tender'] and he even breaks out his own Elvis moves and sings a few lines of We're Gonna Move, all impromptu and amazingly similar to the full studio audio outtake we brought to you recently in our 'Paul McCartney visits Graceland' news article. This again shows Paul's love of Elvis, the influence Elvis had on him, and his amazing knowledge of even Elvis lesser known songs.

Hot August Night : FTD CD : August 25, 1969 : Midnight Show [Stereo]

Sat, 15 June 2013 13:44:20 PST

FTD's must-have release, Hot August Night : FTD CD : August 25, 1969 : Midnight Show [Stereo], includes the complete live recording from the midnight show, August 25, 1969 and is presented in 7" the Classic Album format with 12-page 4-color booklet. Mixed and mastered by Vic Anesini at Battery Studios, New York.

Elvis Presley Sold Out! : FTD 2 CD 1974 Soundboards : Tulsa and Cleveland [7" Presentation]

Sat, 15 June 2013 11:43:01 PST

FTD is proud to announce Elvis Presley : Sold Out! a 2 CD set featuring the March and June concerts in 1974 from Tulsa and Cleveland. Prepared and researched for FTD by Robert Frieser / Hans Slebos ('Forty Eight Hours To Memphis' and '3000 South Paradise Road'), this release will be presented in the 7" digi pack format [7" Classic Album Presentation] and accompanied by 16-page 4-color booklet and extensive liner notes.

Elvis Recorded Live On Stage In Memphis 2 LP FTD Vinyl Limited Edition

Sat, 15 June 2013 08:40:36 PST

Elvis Recorded Live On Stage In Memphis 2 LP FTD Vinyl Limited Edition. Audiophile 180 gram vinyl. This release includes all the songs that were left out of the original album. View the brilliant new cover art for this first ever release of the entire concert on vinyl.

Released & In Stock : Boxcar Enterprises : Elvis : Aloha Via Satellite Deluxe Hardcover Book

Fri, 14 June 2013 17:32:24 PST

Boxcar's Elvis: Aloha from Hawaii : Via Satellite limited edition deluxe Hardcover book has been released and is now in stock. The book is a massive and most comprehensive 450 page volume packaged and housed the same as their previous outing of 'Elvis Presley's Graceland through the Years'. The text book comprises of hundreds upon hundreds of photographs many of which have never before been seen.

Elvis, California Fall 60/61 The Bootleg Series Volume 8

Thu, 13 June 2013 23:13:35 PST

Elvis, California Fall 60/61 The Bootleg Series Volume 8 contains 15 alternate takes from the 'Wild In The Country' sessions, previously unreleased in this quality on CD!, 'Wild In The Country', with maracas overdub and 9 original masters including 6 original mono masters from 'Kid Galahad' plus a home recording from 1960, partly recorded with 2 microphones.

Elvis : The Gospel Album CD [The Bootleg Series]

Thu, 13 June 2013 22:14:49 PST

Elvis : The Gospel Album is a special CD release from 'The Bootleg Series' containing 33 Recordings including complete masters (with count-in and false starts), 6 home recordings, 4 alternate takes, 2 stereo masters from 1957, 4 live recordings and 3 special bonus tracks. Contains 12 page booklet.

Mood Swings CD

Thu, 13 June 2013 12:11:48 PST

The third release from Rock Legends is 'Mood Swings' [Origianlly released as 'Desert Storm'] featuring the infamous closing show recorded from the soundboard in Las Vegas, NV on September 2, 1974. The sound quality is a major improvement over the first issue and will contain too the first song performed by Voice titled 'I Couldn't Live Without You' that was missing on the original.

Elvis Impossible CD : August 28, 1971

Thu, 13 June 2013 11:01:27 PST

Elvis Impossible is the new release by Touchdown Productions the midnight show from August 28, 1971 [International Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, 28-08-1971]. The previously unreleased recording was taken from a 1st generation copy of the original audience recorded tape. One of the highlights - next to others - is a strong version of I just can't help believin' which Elvis only did four times in 1971! The soundquality is of good quality for an audience recording! As usual the CD will be packaged with a beautiful designed 16-page booklet.

Elvis At Stax : Deluxe Edition 3-CD box set : View the Full Art Work

Mon, 10 June 2013 18:16:50 PST

The last major studio sessions in the career of Elvis Presley have finally been gathered together for the first time in one comprehensive package as 'Elvis At Stax: Deluxe Edition'. The deluxe 3-CD box set, a 40th anniversary chronicle of a dozen nights that Presley spent at Stax Recording Studios in his hometown of Memphis in July and December 1973, will be available August 6, 2013 through RCA/Legacy, a division of 'Sony Music Entertainment'. Released simultaneously will be a 180-gram, double-vinyl LP.

June 24 for FTD Releases : Hot August Night & Sold Out!

Sun, 09 June 2013 16:25:26 PST

The FTD releases, Hot August Night : FTD CD : August 25, 1969 : Midnight Show [Stereo], Elvis Presley : Sold Out! and Elvis Recorded Live On Stage In Memphis 2 LP FTD Vinyl will be released on June 24.

Review : Elvis Sings Guitar Man FTD Special Edition 2 CD Set

Sun, 09 June 2013 08:33:10 PST

In depth review of the exciting Elvis Sings Guitar Man FTD Special Edition 2 CD Set ... Coming in the deluxe 7" packaging we've become accustomed to with FTD this release is another stunner. The sound quality is universally excellent throughout. Snap this one up, you won't be disappointed!

Tupelo's Own DVD : Re-Print

Fri, 07 June 2013 22:22:00 PST

Due to popular demand MRS are re-printing a limited number of the highly popular Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley DVD. Originally released in 2007 this new re-print will be out on June 18. it has been a constant selling title. However this re-print will likely be the last once sold out. As before it will be housed in a nice [DVD case size] digipack format with 16 page booklet. Never before have we seen an Elvis concert from the 50's with sound.

Interview with Sandi Pichon : February, 2013

Fri, 07 June 2013 21:08:00 PST

WMHS TV-13 from Murray High School interviews Sandi Pichon at Marlowe's Restaurant in Memphis, Tennessee. Sandi met Elvis Presley on several occasions and student Aileen O'Brien talks with Sandi about her experiences. In 1956, Sandi Pichon was a bored 11-year-old girl sweating out summer living in Memphis, Tenn., when she got the idea to knock on rising star Elvis Presley's back door. Such was the beginning of her years-long friendship with one of the most famous entertainers of all time.

The CBS Concert Recordings 2 CD from Gravelroad

Fri, 07 June 2013 06:10:24 PST

Gravelroad have just released The CBS Concert Recordings containing the complete soundtrack of the CBS TV Special, two concert performances - one from June 19,1977 in Omaha, and the second concert from June 21, 1977 in Rapid City. These two concerts are now available in a deluxe 2-CD set with almost 60 historical tracks. Also included is a beautiful 16-page booklet. For the Elvis Collectors each set includes numbered 100% genuine reproductions of the original tickets of both concerts. This is limited to 555 editions only!

Tanya For Dinner! CD from Straight Arrow

Sun, 02 June 2013 17:56:07 PST

Coming soon is the new Straight Arrow digipak release, 'Tanya For Dinner!', featuring the March 28, 1975 dinner performance.

Elvis : City Of lakes '76 CD

Sat, 01 June 2013 19:10:03 PST

From the Verve label comes the release, Elvis : City Of lakes '76 recorded live on October 17, 1976 in Minneapolis. This concert was released by FTD as 'A Minnesota Moment', however 'Verve' say, 'Unfortunately the original release from FTD left a lot to be desired'. 'It sounded flat, muffled, lifeless and very hissy.

Review: Elvis : Peace In The Valley (The Complete Gospel Recordings)

Sat, 01 June 2013 18:13:00 PST

Elvis : Peace In The Valley (The Complete Gospel Recordings) is a long overdue triple CD release from BMG. In 1994 we were treated to the excellent double album 'Amazing Grace' and more recently to a number of good (if forgettable) mid-price gospel albums.

Peter Guralnick Interviewed by Conan O'Brien

Sat, 01 June 2013 09:22:36 PST

Peter Guralnick Interviewed by Conan O'Brien. And all about Elvis!

Paul McCartney visits Graceland

Mon, 27 May 2013 14:26:12 PST

On Sunday, May 26, 2013 Paul McCartney dropped by Graceland to pay tribute to Elvis Presley. In his first ever visit to Elvis' home, McCartney was given a tour of Graceland during which he was offered a rare glimpse inside the Graceland Archives. To maintain the integrity of Elvis' instruments, the archive staff regularly tuned them. So who better to tune Elvis' guitar than the song-writing legend. McCartney briefly played Elvis' 1956 Gibson J200 guitar while humming the famous Elvis tune Loving You. [Listen to Paul singing Loving You]

St. Louis Blues CD : Elvis In Concert : St. Louis, March 22, 1976

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:01:50 PST

To be released soon is 'St. Louis Blues' (label E.P. Collector, EPC 2013-01) recorded from the audience at the St. Louis, March 22, 1976 tour closing show. It was last Elvis show during his lifetime, reviewed in 'Rolling Stone' #213. Some of Elvis stable musicians were replaced and the result was surprisingly fresh sound with keyboards more prominent. Among the highlights are 'Let Me Be There' (performed for very last time), 'Steamroller Blues', 'Polk Salad Annie', 'Hurt' and 'America (The Beautiful)'. Since the show is rather short, producers decided to add 9 solid bonus tracks from Johnson City, March 19, 1976 show.

Flaming Star Actor Steve Forrest Passed Away

Sun, 19 May 2013 20:34:57 PST

Actor Steve Forrest who played Clint Burton, half brother to Elvis' character Pacer in Elvis' sixth movie, Flaming Star [1960] has died peacefully on May 18 at the age of 87 in California, near Los Angeles. Steve Forrest was born William Forrest Andrews [His brother is actor Dana Andrews] on September 25, 1925. The actor, who fought in the U.S. Army at the Battle of the Bulge in World War Two, got his big break when actor Gregory Peck saw him in a theater production in 1950, which led to a contract with film studio MGM.

Review : Good Times FTD CD

Sat, 18 May 2013 14:34:57 PST

FTD's version of Good Times turns out to be a fine upgrade of the original album, truly capturing the spirit of a collectors label by bringing the original cuts together in pristine sound quality along with tons of additional takes. Ten years in, FTD seems to have hit its stride, and its Classic Album series has become essential.

From Richmond To Greensboro 2 CD Set

Fri, 17 May 2013 00:58:50 PST

The second release from the NEW 'Rock Legends' label will be 'From Richmond To Greensboro'. Those two shows were released several years ago in wonderful sound quality but are now hard-to-find , especially the Richmond one. This is two shows from a GREAT tour presented in a beautiful full color digipak with photographs from both performances. It will be available soon so if you missed either one of them, this is your chance to own them.

Aloha From Hawaii Via Satellite / The Alternate Aloha 4 LP 180 gram audiophile vinyl Set

Wed, 15 May 2013 20:09:31 PST

Have we got something special for you! A 4-LP set with both of the 'Aloha' concerts, kicking off with the famed 1973 TV broadcast of Elvis' legendary performance on the tropical island, 'Aloha From Hawaii Via Satellite' and then followed with the newly remastered 'The Alternate Aloha'.

Follow That Dream [FTD] Releases for June

Wed, 15 May 2013 09:30:13 PST

FTD have announced basic details of three new releases for June, and you can pre-order now. Elvis Presley Sold Out! : FTD 2 CD Special Edition [7" Classic Album Presentation] Prepared and researched for FTD by Robert Frieser / Hans Slebos ( 'Forty Eight Hours To Memphis' and '3000 South Paradise Road'), this release will be presented in 7" format accompanied by 16-page 4-color booklet and extensive liner notes : Buy Hot August Night : FTD CD : August 25, 1969 : Midnight Show [Stereo] [7" Classic Album Presentation] Includes the profesionally recorded [multi track source] complete live recording from the midnight show on August 25, 1969. This will be presented in 7" Classic Album format with a 12-page 4-color booklet & FTD's next vinyl release features, for the first time on this format, the complete concert recorded on March 20, 1974, in Memphis, Tennessee, Elvis Recorded Live On Stage In Memphis 2 LP FTD Vinyl Limited Edition.

The Complete Candid & And Home Movies Anthology : The Fifties DVD

Wed, 08 May 2013 20:36:44 PST

Coming soon is The Complete Candid & And Home Movies Anthology : The Fifties DVD with digitally remastered Elvis home movies with rare & unseen private footage. See Elvis through intimates' moments surrounded by family or friends, through events that marked his life. Rediscover the teenage Elvis at Audubon drive, Graceland, Fort Worth & Biloxi with his first girlfriends; June Juanico, Anita Wood, Dorothy Harmony & his friends, Eddie Fadal, Red West, George Klein, Lamar Fike, Marty Lacker and Elvis' parents (Gladys & Vernon).

Released : From Elvis In Memphis & Stay Away Joe : Classic Albums from FTD

Wed, 08 May 2013 10:17:27 PST

The [FTD] Follow That Dream Collector's label have now released the following four [4] titles, From Elvis In Memphis [FTD 7" 2 CD Classic Album Presentation'], Stay Away Joe [FTD 7" Classic Album Presentation'] the book, Summer '61 [View sample page images] and a Special Limited Edition On Stage vinyl 2 LP.

Review : The Elvis Files Volume 1 : 1953-1956 Deluxe Hardcover Book

Tue, 07 May 2013 21:54:51 PST

With the release of the Elvis Files Volume 1 we finally have the first volume in this amazing series of books, a series of seven, this is in fact the 5th book issued with volumes 6 and 7 to be released in July and December this year respectively. And perhaps as is to be expected, this is the best production to-date, with many photos dated, mainly in the 1954/1955 section. [For reasons I will explain below]. The book features mostly high quality images and a vast amount of interesting reading via original articles penned for this release along with newspaper reprints from the relevant time.

Elvis Presley : Aloha From Hawaii : 1973 : Elvis with his Crown

Sun, 05 May 2013 22:12:41 PST

Check out this ultra rare photo of Elvis carrying the crown given to him at the conclusion of the Aloha From Hawaii concert by a fan in the audience. Previously we have only seen a glimpse of this in the video from the telecast.

Keeping Them Warm : Hardcover book & CD from Venus

Thu, 02 May 2013 19:28:23 PST

After taking a break, VENUS is now back, to present you more high quality products. And they kick off with 'Keeping Them Warm' the first volume of a new series of CD/Book combos in their sub-label: VAR - 'Venus Ambient Recordings'. Presented as a hardcover book measuring 18cm x 18cm, [7" x 7"] their first combo - Keeping Them Warm - contains 135 pages filled to the brim with pictures from the August/September 1972 Vegas season plus there's a bonus section about the April 1972 tour, there will be many pictures you've never seen before.

Elvis Presley : Better Than Ever : 1 x CD Digipack and 2 x LP Records

Thu, 02 May 2013 18:51:09 PST

Following the Vinyl LP / CD release of Country Hero in Vegas!, we have another unique vinyl collectors release, Elvis Presley : Better Than Ever that includes 1 x CD Digipack and 2 x LP Records).

To Live And Die In Dixie 2 CD Set from Straight Arrow

Sun, 28 April 2013 21:50:29 PST

Next up from Straight Arrow is the double CD, digipak release 'To Live And Die In Dixie', featuring the February 19, 1972 Dinner and Midnight performances. This 6th Las Vegas season has been somewhat overlooked by bootleggers, mainly due to the below-par sound quality of the audience recorded tapes available. The last few years, the Straight Arrow team has been looking for good sounding amateur recordings from this particular season, and we are pleased to announced that we finally succeeded in locating two very good tapes obtained directly from the person who recorded them.

Elvis : Flip, Flop, and Fly : St Louis to Atlanta 1973-1976 Hardcover Book

Fri, 26 April 2013 06:42:34 PST

You can now view the promo trailer for the 'Elvis : Flip, Flop, and Fly : St Louis to Atlanta 1973-1976 228 page hardcover book which has rare photos with over 120 unpublished colour and black & white images. Just watch the trailer and view the previously unseen quality photos and you will see that this is one very good book!!! Released at the same time is 'Elvis Presley in King Creole' which has over 140 rare and unpublished photographs, Includes rare docs which may help solve the mystery of the missing outtakes.

Only Believe CD : 27-01-1971 Midnight Show from Gravel Roard Music

Wed, 24 April 2013 20:11:21 PST

Following the 'Snowbird Revisited' CD release comes 'Only Believe' with the Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, 27-01-1971 Midnight Show from Gravel Roard Music. With the limited Album 'Snowbird Revisited' Gravel Road started off with the first of three shows from 1971 January - February Las Vegas season, and now we have the second show 'Only Believe'. This is a fantastic show of January 27, 1971 Midnight. If you enjoyed 'Snowbird Revisited', you'll going to love the CD 'Only Believe' for sure!

Elvis Presley and Sammy Davis Jr

Tue, 23 April 2013 12:46:00 PST

While it is well known that Elvis Presley and Sammy Davis Jr. were good friends, first meeting in the 1950s, maintaining a friendship through the years, now, we have a fantastic photo via a news paper clipping from Jet magazine, February 27, 1958 showing Sammy in full swing imitating Elvis, and what's more, the clipping tells us that Elvis was sitting in the front row, roaring with laughter. Imitations were a big part of Sammy's shows and Elvis was not left out in this regard, with Sammy singing Hound Dog in concert.

Released : The Elvis Files Volume 1 : 1953-1956 : Hardcover Book

Tue, 23 April 2013 12:30:52 PST

The The Elvis Files Volume 1 : 1953-1956 : Deluxe Hardcover Books has been released and is now in stock. It has been a long wait, but we are sure it will be worth it. This is a real huge volume with 594 pages, this is after it was trimmed down to a feasible postage weight - 1956 was a great year for Elvis. Vol 1 of the epic Elvis Files series, chronicles Elvis' rise from his pre SUN discovery to becoming the world's biggest new sensation ... 564 pages, 1,400 photos. View our photo preview.

Review : Promised Land : FTD 2 CD Classic Album

Wed, 10 April 2013 13:35:09 PST

... Promised Land is without a doubt one of the best releases from the Follow That Dream label this year. It's one that I will return to many times, together with Good Times and Raised On Rock, the other two classic albums making up what could be called 'The Stax Trilogy'... Highly recommended.

Review : Elvis : He Didn't Come Back ... We Did book & DVD + The Complete On Tour Outtakes DVD

Tue, 09 April 2013 20:41:34 PST

Review of the recent DVD releases, Elvis : He Didn't Come Back ... We Did book & DVD and The Complete On Tour Outtakes DVD.

Remarkable stats for our Elvis Presley and Racism : The Ultimate, Definitive Guide

Sun, 07 April 2013 21:13:54 PST

The statistics for our Elvis Presley and Racism : The Ultimate, Definitive Guide are astounding; the page has had just under 4000 page views in the past two weeks alone, since we highlighted the article on March 23, which is remarkable. However what is astounding is the average time spent on the page, 1 hour 12 minutes, so people are really reading the article, we can't recall seeing anything like this before.

Elvis, Then and Now : Elvis in Hawaii 1977 and 2012

Sat, 06 April 2013 21:59:16 PST

Here is an amazing image. With a modern day visit to Hawaii and an original photograph, Australian fan Alexander Attard with imagination and the help of some digital editing overlaid an original photo of Elvis in the backyard of a home in Hawaii with his recent photograph of the very same back yard. And we have Elvis Presley in Hawaii 1977 and 2012.

Caught On Camera : The Complete TV Appearances 1956-1960 : Part 1 & 2 CDs

Fri, 05 April 2013 21:51:39 PST

As a follow up to the 'Top Notch Bootleg Series', ('Top Notch Nashville - Part 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5' 'Top Notch Hollywood' : 'Live Love Hollywood') comes two new releases, Caught On Camera : The Complete TV Appearances 1956-1960 : Part 1 & 2. 'Caught On Camera : The Complete TV Appearances' part 1 and 2 represents all of Elvis Presley's TV appearances did from 1956 to 1960. From Elvis' first national TV appearance in the USA on January 28, 1956, on The Dorsey Brothers Stage Show to his first televised appearance since coming home from his military service in Germany on May 12, 1960 (taping on March 26), on The Frank Sinatra Timex Show: Welcome Home Elvis.

Las Vegas March 1975 Happening : March 22, 1975 Midnight performance 2 CD

Thu, 04 April 2013 13:32:57 PST

The NEW Rock Legends label will release SOON a new double CD recorded from the soundboard. The Elvis Presley Show was a HAPPENING and first Spring appearance in Sin City since 1956 was no different. The first CD features the nearly complete pre-show, and on the second CD the March 22, 1975 Midnight performance along with some bonus tracks recorded three nights earlier.

Review : Nevada Nights FTD 2 CD Concert Set : August 19 & 21, 1974

Tue, 02 April 2013 16:19:53 PST

Nevada Nights is an excellent FTD double delight and a chance for fans to obtain these shows in the best sound. The sound features Elvis sort of somewhat up close, up front sort of between Fort Baxter and the DAE (Diamond Anniversary) sound - listenable and warm to the ear ... A great release!. This review, originally published in 2008, we present to you again as it contains many unique songs along with dialogue from Elvis, making it an essential part of any fans collection ... This first CD features the famous opening night : August 19, 1974, where Elvis departed from the conventional opening - not starting with Also Sprach Zarathustra or See See Rider - instead opening with Big Boss Man - and including many songs he had not performed live before.

View the Promo Video for : Summer of ’61 Hardcover Book From FTD

Sun, 31 March 2013 14:11:55 PST

Following the success of Welcome Home Elvis And From Memphis To Hollywood, Flaming Star productions will release Summer Of '61 in April of this year. The focus is on the summer months of 1961, with the main focus on the making of the movie ' Follow That Dream' filmed on location in Florida in the months July and August 1961. The book presents original newspaper articles, new exclusive interviews from the cast, the crew, and local residents, and also details about scenes deleted from the final print. The book includes over 200 stunning unpublished photos taken from the original negatives + a CD and DVD (More details soon), CD : The 'Follow That Dream' soundtrack recordings (previously issued on FTD), Unreleased outtakes from the Nashville recording sessions that formed the LP 'Pot Luck' Songwriters demo recording of 'It's A Wonderful Life', DVD with unseen 35mm test screen footage of Elvis shot on location in Florida. View the Promo Video : Summer of '61.

Petula Clark tells that she turned down Elvis' Advances

Sat, 30 March 2013 20:01:20 PST

Petula Clark has revealed she turned down Elvis' advances when the King of Rock 'n' Roll made a pass at her and Karen Carpenter in Las Vegas. Petula said of Elvis: 'I wouldn't say we were friends, although we did meet a few times. I think he wanted to be more than friends. Well, I know he did. 'He was doing his big comeback in Vegas, so this was late 60s. I was playing Vegas too but had a night off when my friend Karen Carpenter came to see me. We planned this big girly night out and went to see Elvis' show'.

Flip, Flop, and Fly & King Creole Book from JAT Publishing

Sat, 30 March 2013 14:31:43 PST

JAT publishing will release two books late May; Elvis : Flip, Flop, and Fly : St Louis to Atlanta 1973-1976 a 228 page hardcover with previously unpublished photos and finally after much delay their King Creole book, a 112 page hardcover with over 160 photo's. The book also tackles the mystery of the missing recording session tapes.

CD Review : Elvis Presley: Aloha From Hawaii Via Satellite

Fri, 29 March 2013 16:08:13 PST

CD Review : Elvis Presley: Aloha From Hawaii Via Satellite

Vegas Variety CD Volume 10 : September 5, 1971 Dinner Show

Fri, 29 March 2013 13:57:29 PST

Rainbow Records will release the 10th (and final) volume in their Vegas Variety series next month. To be released April 4, 2013: Rainbow Records proudly presents the final release in their series 'Vegas Variety'. It will be presented in real good sound for an audience recording.