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COMING SOON
ELVIS NEW YEARS 1976
THE ELVIS WE DIDNT SEE
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"There's no way to explain it except that he was one of a kind. I think he'd be proud to know that he left his mark on the world".
Myrna Smith, Sweet Inspirations.
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Elvis On Tour
"He stood there at the end, his arms stretched out, the great gold cloak giving him wings - a champion, the only one in his class"
Elvis On Tour Critic
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A major reason for Elvis Presley's massive, unprecedented appeal to women audiences of all ages was his love songs. Always a true romantic, Elvis recorded many, many love songs throughout his career, beginning with "I Want You I Need You I Love You" in 1956 and running the entire span of his life. Entire eras of his remarkable life and career can be evoked by the mere mention of the title of one of his many love songs. Mention "Love Me Tender" and a hundred images spring to mind. The same can be said for his many other songs of romance. Elvis and his love songs had remained an unexplored area of Elvis' remarkable career. Now, "Love Me Tender.The Love Songs Of Elvis Presley" tells the warm story of the tender side of the King of Rock and Roll. Narrated by Ashley Judd, "Love Me Tender" is Elvis as you've never seen him.
1. "I Want You, I Need You, I Love You" (STEVE ALLEN SHOW)
2. "Love Me Tender" (SULLIVAN SHOW)
3. "Love Me Tender" (LOVE ME TENDER)
4. "Loving You" (LOVING YOU)
5. "Love Me" (SULLIVAN SHOW)
6. "As Long As I Have You" (KING CREOLE)
7. "Witchcraft" (SINATRA SHOW)
8. "It's Now or Never" (non-performance)
9. "I'm Falling In Love Tonight" (IT HAPPENED AT THE WORLD'S FAIR)
10. "Today, Tomorrow and Forever" (VIVA LAS VEGAS)
11. "All That I Am" (SPINOUT)
12. "You Don't Know Me" (CLAMBAKE)
13. "Almost In Love" (LIVE A LITTLE, LOVE A LITTLE)
14. "Are You Lonesome Tonight" (68 SPECIAL)
15. "Can't Help Falling In Love" (68 SPECIAL)
16. "I Can't Stop Loving You" (That's The Way It Is)
17. "The Wonder of You" (That's The Way It Is)
18. "Always On My Mind" (non-performance)
19. "For The Good Times" (non-performance)
20. "What Now My Love" (ALOHA)
21. "I'll Remember You" (ALOHA)
22. "Love Me Tender" (That's The Way It Is)
Elvis I Believe
This 4 CD set, newly re-mastered for optimum sound quality, offers a comprehensive overview of Elvis' gospel performances. Elvis often said that he most enjoyed gospel music.
Discs 1-3 feature Elvis' entire non-secular studio master recordings in chronological order. Disc 4, includes additional gospel and inspirational recordings from Elvis' movies, the '68 Comeback TV special and other live performances.
Track Listing
Disc 1
1. I Believe
2. (There'll Be) Peace In The Valley (For Me)
3. Take My Hand, Precious Lord
4. It Is No Secret (What God Can Do)
5. Milky White Way
6. His Hand In Mine
7. I Believe In The Man In The Sky
8. He Knows Just What I Need
9. Mansion Over The Hilltop
10. In My Father's House
11. Joshua Fit The Battle
12. Swing Down, Sweet Chariot
13. I'm Gonna Walk Dem Golden Stairs
14. If We Never Meet Again
15. Known Only To Him
16. Crying In The Chapel
17. Working On The Building
Disc 2
1. Run On
2. How Great Thou Art
3. Stand By Me
4. Where No One Stands Alone
5. So High
6. Farther Along
7. By And By
8. In The Garden
9. Somebody Bigger Than You And I
10. Without Him
11. If The Lord Wasn't Walking By My Side
12. Where Could I Go But To The Lord
13. You'll Never Walk Alone
14. We Call On Him
15. Who Am I?
Disc 3
1. I Was Born About Ten Thousand Years Ago
2. Life
3. Only Believe
4. Amazing Grace
5. Lead Me, Guide Me
6. He Touched Me
7. I've Got Confidence
8. An Evening Prayer
9. Seeing Is Believing
10. A Thing Called Love
11. Put Your Hand In The Hand
12. Reach Out To Jesus
13. He Is My Everything
14. There Is No God But God
15. Bosom Of Abraham
16. I, John
17. I Got A Feeling In My Body
18. Help Me
19. If That Isn't Love
Disc 4
From His Movies
1. Down By The Riverside/When The Saints Go Marchin' In (from Frankie And Johnny)
2. Sing You Children (from Easy Come, Easy Go)
3. Swing Down, Sweet Chariot (from The
Trouble With Girls)
4. Let Us Pray (from Change of Habit)
From the '68 Special
Live
5. Gospel Medley: Where Could I Go But To The Lord/Up Above My Head/Saved (from the '68 Comeback Special)
6. If I Can Dream (from the '68 Comeback Special) 7. Why Me Lord (live)
8. How Great Thou Art (live)
9. Help Me (live)
From the 1972 Documentary Elvis on Tour
10. I, John
11. Bosom Of Abraham
12. You Better Run
13. Lead Me, Guide Me
14. Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus/
Nearer My God To Thee
Home Recordings
15. Oh, How I Love Jesus
16. Show Me Thy Ways
17. Hide Thou Me
Source: Elvis.Com
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FTD just announced the plans for the end of this year. It promises to be a series of very interesting releases. More info at elvismatters.com or elvis.com
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From the Praytome Press Release:
On the image you see the new FTD - 2CD Set "Dixieland Delight" in front of the mysterious Multimedia-Box-Set "Dixieland Delight" by Bud Glass Productions and Praytome Publishing
We got many requests and received dozens of questions what this Multimedia-Box-Set is all about. Because of the historical importance in the history of the Elvis concerts during the 1970 this five show stand will be presented in a never before done way:
With so many information about the shows and hundreds of different photos that cover the performances, it would not have been fair to squeeze the existing material into a single book with 144 pages. So the production crew came up with the idea of a package that absolutely deserves the expression of "a true collector's item":
This Multimedia-Box-Set consists of the following:
? two great full colour, hardcover books
? two special 45's vinyl with never before heard audio
? a DVD documentary with a running time of more than 3 hours
? a total of 20 different interview partners and eye-witnesses to this extraordinary event
? special guest appearances of Sheila Ryan, Donnie Sumner, Charles Stone and others
? Bonus Audio Disc with never before released material
? Bonus DVD Disc with unedited footage and extra material
? Special Memorabilia slide-in module including
? poster
? calendar
? tour paperwork
? newspaper article reprints
? collection of buttons that were sold during the Elvis concerts with Huntsville images on display
? reproduction of the parking ticket
? reproduction of backstage pass
? reproduction of the tickets to the 5 individual Huntsville performances
? a total of 5 unique photos - one from each show being a high quality reprint directly from the negative
? a placeholder where you can place the 2 CD "Follow That Dream" (FTD) release of "Dixieland Delight"
? a special plate that identifies the numbered box set of this limited edition release
This box set will be released in a special limited & numbered edition and will be split into 4 separate releases.
More information will follow soon...
Source: ElvisMatters.Com
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On March 23rd, a 2 CD version of STANDING ROOM ONLY will be released. As you know, the album was never officially released and it's possible that the version we create was never meant to be, but it's the best way to present the Las Vegas masters from February of 1972 and the masters and outtakes from the March 1972 sessions at RCA. There are plans for two more CDs for the first half of 2009, and at this time they have scheduled them for mid-April and mid-May. STANDING ROOM ONLY vinyl will be scheduled for release with our April title.
Disc 1
THE ALBUM - Side 1
01) *Separate Ways 2:35
(Red West/Richard Mainegra)
02) Never Been To Spain 3:25
(Hoyt Axton)
03) You Gave Me A Mountain 3:13
(Marty Robbins)
04) *For The Good Times 3:08
(Kris Kristofferson)
05) *Fool 2:41
(Carl Sigman/James Last)
06) The Impossible Dream 2:28
(Mitch Leigh/Joe Darion)
Side 2
07) *Burning Love 2:50
(Dennis Linde)
08) *Always On My Mind 3:37
(Wayne Carson/Johnny Christopher/Mark James)
09) *It's A Matter Of Time 3:02
(Clive Westlake)
10) It's Over 2:18
(Jimmie Rodgers)
11) It's Impossible 2:52
(Sid Wayne/Armando Manzanero)
12) *Where Do I Go From Here 2:37
(Paul Williams)
13) An American Trilogy 4:28
(Mickey Newbury)
THE BONUS SONGS
14) Little Sister / Get Back 1:54
(Doc Pomus/Mort Shuman) / (John Lennon/Paul McCartney)
15) All Shook Up 1:02
(Otis Blackwell/Elvis Presley)
16) (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear / Don't Be Cruel 1:48
(Kal Mann/Bernie Lowe) / (Otis Blackwell/Elvis Presley)
17) Hound Dog 2:11
(Jerry Leiber/Mike Stoller)
18) A Big Hunk O' Love 1:59
(Aaron Schroeder/Sid Wyche)
*studio recordings
Disc 2
THE STUDIO OUTTAKES
1) Always On My Mind - take 2 3:59
2) Where Do I Go From Here - take 2 2:37
3) Separate Ways - takes 1,2,3,4,5,11,12,13, 20 & 21 (undubbed master) 10:27
4) For The Good Times - takes 1-2 3:40
5) Burning Love - take 2 3:00
6) Where Do I Go From Here - takes 3-5 3:28
7) Always On My Mind - take 3 3:33
8) Fool - take 1 4:02
9) Where Do I Go From Here - take 6 2:30
10) It's A Matter Of Time - takes 1-4 6:08
11) For The Good Times - take 3 3:16
12) Always On My Mind - take 4 3:43
13) Burning Love - takes 3-4 5:35
14) Separate Ways - takes 22-25 5:16
15) Where Do I Go From Here - takes 7 & 8 (undubbed)
SOURCE: www.elvis.com
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NEW FTD RELEASE, a 2 CD classic album release from FTD records consists fo the soundtrack from the 1961 film Blue Hawaii, and numerous alternate takes. Track Listing...
Disc 1
The Original Album, Side 1
1. Blue Hawaii
2. Almost Always True
3. Aloha Oe
4. No More
5. Can't Help Falling In Love
6. Rock-A-Hula Baby
7. Moon¬light Swim
Side 2
08. Ku-U-I-Po
09. Ito Eats
10. Slicin' Sand
11. Hawaiian Sunset
12. Beach Boy Blues
13. Island Of Love
14. Hawaiian Wedding Song
New Bonus Tracks
15. Steppin' Out Of Line (movie version)
16. Beach Boy Blues (movie version)
17. Can't Help Falling In Love (movie version)
18. Moonlight Swim (undubbed master)
19. Steppin' Out Of Line (record version)
First Takes
20. Blue Hawaii - takes 1,2,3
21. Almost Always True - take 3
22. Aloha Oe (section 2) - take 1
23. No More - take 7
24. Can't Help Falling In Love - take 13
25. Rock-A-Hula Baby - takes 1, 2, 3
26. Moonlight Swim - take 2
27. Ku-U-I-Po - take 1
28. Ito Eats - takes 1, 2
29. Slicin' Sand - takes 1, 2, 3
30. Hawaiian Sunset - take 1
31. Island Of Love - take 8
32. Hawaiian Wedding Song - take 1
Disc 2
1. Hawaiian Sunset - take 2
2. Hawaiian Sunset - takes 6, 3
3. Aloha Oe (section 2) - take 6
4. Aloha Oe (section 2) - takes 7/5
5. Ku-U-I-Po - takes 2, 4, 5
6. Ku-U-I-Po - takes 6, 7
7. No More - takes 1, 2, 4, 8
8. No More - takes 11, 15 (insert ending)
9. Slicin' Sand - take 4
10. Slicin' Sand - takes 5, 6, 7
11. Slicin Sand - takes 8, 13, 15, 16, 14
12. Blue Hawaii - takes 4, 5, 6
13. Ito Eats - takes 4, 6, 5
14. Island Of Love - takes 1, 2, 4, 6
15. Island Of Love - takes 7, 9
16. Steppin' Out Of Line (movie version) - takes 4, 5, 7/8
17. Steppin' Out Of Line (record version) - takes 10, 11, 16, 15
18. Steppin' Out Of Line (tag for movie) - takes 18/19
19. Always Almost True - takes 2, 4, 5
20. Almost Always True - takes 7, 6
21. Moonlight Swim - takes 1, 4
22. Can't Help Falling In Love - takes 14, 15, 16
23. Can't Help Falling In Love - takes 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24
24. Can't Help Falling In Love - takes 25, 26
SOURCE: www.elvis.com
Perry White With The Jordanaires.
Elvis Tribute Artist, Perry White & Co, have released two songs, Happy Birthday Elvis, We Wish You Were Here.
For more info, check out: https://cdbaby.com:443/cd/perrywhite
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ELVIS PRESLEY CHRISTMAS DUETS
(WIN A COPY WITH ELVISONLINE, CHECK MAIN PAGE...)
Track Listing:
1. Blue Christmas with Martina McBride
2. I'll Be Home For Christmas with Carrie Underwood
3. Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane) with LeAnn Rimes
4. Santa Clause Is Back In Town with Wynonna Judd
5. Silent Night with Sara Evans
6. White Christmas with Amy Grant
7. Merry Christmas Baby with Gretchen Wilson
8. O Little Town Of Bethlehem with Karen Fairchild and Kimberly Schlapman of Little Big Town
9. Silver Bells with Anne Murray
10. O Come, All Ye Faithful with Olivia Newton-John
Bonus Tracks
11. The First Noel (2008) Elvis Presley
12. If I Get Home On Christmas Day (2008) Elvis Presley
13. Winter Wonderland (2008) Elvis Presley
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The next FTD release (set for December), along with "Elvis In Person", is "I'll Remember You", a soundboard recording from February 3, 1973 in Las Vegas, NV. Here's the tracklist.
Also Sprach Zarathustra
See See Rider
I Got A Woman / Amen
Until It's Time For You To Go
You Don't Have To Say You Love Me
Steamroller Blues
You Gave Me A Mountain
Fever
Love Me
Blue Suede Shoes
Love Me Tender
Johnny B. Goode
Hound Dog
What Now My Love
Suspicious Minds
Introductions By Elvis
I'll Remember You
I Can't Stop Loving You
American Trilogy
Can't Help Falling In Love
Bonus Song :
Sweet Caroline
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New Figurines |
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The long awaited new release in the popular McFarlane series arrived this week. Number eight is an 'Aloha' themed Edition. We also have 2 new version of the headknockers: 1968 Special and Viva Las Vegas. The high valuable doll set of Elvis and Priscilla's wedding from the Ashton Drake Collection is released in a strictly limited edition and already sold out in the USA!
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Clubhouse Pass, Inc. Signs Licensing Agreement
with Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc .
Memphis, TN. (July 9th, 2008) - ClubHouse Pass, Inc. is proud to announce a new licensing agreement with Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. ClubHouse Pass is the creator of the newest collectible that has taken the concept of a backstage pass and turned it into a must have for any music fan and serious collector.
"We couldn't ask for a better situation to be able to create collector passes for Elvis Presley," says ClubHouse Pass President Michael Speakman. "It's a perfect opportunity for us, to be able to produce the new collectible for fans of the King of Rock ?n' Roll."
ClubHouse Pass will release its' first set of limited edition products from "The Elvis ClubHouse Pass Collection" on July 9th, 2008. This special Elvis collection will consist of four different series: the Platinum Pass depicts Elvis' top selling album;, All Access Pass covers his most important live concerts; Backstage Pass covers his career in the movie industry; and the VIP Pass highlights his milestones in life.
The Elvis ClubHouse Pass Collection will be available at gift shops located in the Graceland visitor complex in Memphis, www.shopelvis.com and other Elvis retail outlets.
For more information, please visit www.clubhousepass.com
About ClubHouse Pass, Inc.
ClubHouse Pass, Inc. a division of Arnett Designs and is based in Dana Point, CA. Arnett Designs is one of the leaders in the backstage credential industry. For over 8 years, the company has worked with over 500 artists, sporting events and venues.
About Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc.
Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. (EPE) is based in Memphis, with additional offices in Los Angeles. In addition to Graceland and its related attractions in Memphis, including the Heartbreak Hotel, EPE is aggressively involved in a worldwide licensing program, merchandising, music publishing, and television, film, video and Internet projects. For more information on EPE and Graceland, visit www.elvis.com . EPE is a subsidiary of CKX, Inc. (www.ckx.com), a publicly traded company listed on the NASDAQ Global MarketÆ under the ticker symbol CKXE.
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'Fit For A King' DVD news update |
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The DVD "Fit For A King" - the story behind B&K Enterprises, the company that made Elvis jumpsuits - was due for release last year but a number of delays prevented that, the DVD is now due for release this year.
From the pressrelease:
Plenty has happened in the last year. We lost Bill Belew and Todd Morgan. Todd was incredibly helpful with this documentary and his interview segments are wonderful. We also had the pleasure of doing several interviews with Bill at his home in Palm Springs. These turned out to be the last interviews that Bill ever gave.
One of the good things about releasing the documentary now instead of last year, is that it gave us time to produce some amazing bonus footage. So on one DVD, you not only get the documentary, which is approx 75min., but also some 'special feature' footage which is almost 65mins.
We've been getting a lot of questions about our documentary - As out press release stated "Fit for a King" tells the story of B&K Enterprises, a unique costume company famous for their extraordinary recreations of the stage-wear and personal wardrobe made famous by the late King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley. It is also the story of childhood sweethearts who followed their dreams from Indiana to Graceland and around the globe.
"Fit for a King" also showcases the close personal relationships B&K Enterprises shares with designer Bill Belew, Presley's personal designer, and Gene Doucette, who later designed some of the most famous and recognizable stage outfits for Elvis, until his death in 1977.
Containing rare video footage and archival photographs of Elvis wearing his amazing outfits, "Fit for a King" also showcases the risk-taking costume styling and imagery that was part of Presley's power as a Rock and Roll Icon.
Some chapter details:
The Ali Robe
Behind the scenes story of the spectacular robe Elvis gave to boxing great Muhammad Ali, with new footage of Muhammad, at The Ali Center in Louisville Kentucky. Ali's former boxing trainer Angelo Dundee talks for first time, about meeting Elvis, and giving the robe to Muhammad.
Bush Rush
The story behind George Bush, and the Prime Minister of Japan's visit to Graceland. A lot of people don't know that Elvis Presley Enterprises asked B&K Enterprises to make up two Aloha replica capes and Belts to give to the two Leaders. Normally it would take around 80 man hours to complete these items. Well, they got the call about a week before the visit, and they had to scramble, to say the least, to get the capes and Belts to Graceland in time.
Becoming Elvis
A secion on tribute artists, apparently even people who don't like the tribute artist will enjoy this part of the story according to the pressrelease.
Bill Belew
Bill talks about the 'early' jumpsuits and how they evolved. Gene Doucette also talks about his involvement with those "simple outfits".
Other segments include complete access to the new Jumpsuit display, and we were allowed to film inside Graceland. - We have great untold stories behind the suits. Rare Sketches of Jumpsuits that were never made! We have great interviews with George Klein, one of Elvis best friends.
We also talk about the many movies that B&K has made costumes for. And of course there is lots of Elvis! Remember, this is the first time Bill Belew and Gene Doucette have gone into this much detail about their years with Elvis, so this is truly a unique documentary, with wonderful stories.
As we say on the poster, it's truly a story about "Fame, Fashion and Friendship".
Courtessey: ElvisMatters
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68 Comeback Special CD and Deluxe DVD Combo Release..
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Get your 68 Comeback CD and deluxe DVD together and save! You get the CD with selections from the 1968 TV Special and the three-disc set featuring all the material shot for Elvis Presley's 1968 television special, including the two complete jam session concerts and the two complete solo concerts, which have never been released in their entirety. All takes of the material shot for the original broadcast's two big production numbers and for the show's opening and closing segments. Includes the original broadcast version of the special. Newly remastered sound and picture.
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Elvis Presley Fan Club, Community of Interests, Germany is proud to annouce, ELVIS LIVES FOREVER, paperback. In memory of Elvis' 30th year of his death.
For more info, visit http://www.elvispresley-fanclub.de/
The TOTAL PROCEEDS from the sale of this magazine will be for charity
Besides the statements of our members, drawings from Astrid Gahler, the best German of the Art Contest in Memphis in 2006, we did have the opportunity also to interview national and international stars such as A like Paul Anka until Z like Joana Zimmer, what Elvis meant to them. Furthermore rare Elvis photos, which were kindly given to us from an Elvis fan from the United States. Are you curious? Then let surprise you by 110 pages (46 pages of that are in English language) pure Elvis. Be sure to get your issue!!!
LIMITED EDITION
ONLY 1977 ISSUES WORLDWIDE
30 Euro or 15 Euro
e-mail to order: ElvisPresleyFCIG@aol.com
You can order our English/German issue with 110 pages (30 Euro/postage included)
You can order also our English magazine with 46 pages (15 Euro/postage included)
Who and what?
Jennifer Hodge: Charlie's widow...what has she told us?
Sue Wiegert: Which meeting with Elvis is in her heart especially?
Paul Anka: His opinion about ?My way" from Elvis.
(Dagmar Berghoff: The lady, who had to read the tv-news of Elvis? death.)
(Cisco Berndt (Truckstop): Which song would he like to play with Elvis?)
F. R. David: Which period of Elvis does he like most?
(Jürgen Fliege: Would he had an advice for Elvis out of religious view?)
(Andrea Göpel: What would she like to learn from Elvis?)
(Ted Herold: He tells us about his memories of Elvis.)
(Natalie Horler (Cascada): What is always on her mind about Elvis?)
Engelbert Humperdinck: Backstage with Elvis...
Mark Janicello: The tenor, who has recorded Elvis? last, no more published song.
David Knopfler: What would he like to ask Elvis?
(Daniel Küblböck: Which song from Elvis is his favourite?)
Limahl: How does he think about Elvis?
(Uwe Lost (Truckstop): From a boy scout over Elvis to the music.)
(Helmut Lotti: Without Elvis no Helmut Lotti.)
(Vadim Krasnooky (Mad Heads XL): Elvis was the first in many, many things.)
Ralph McTell: Which style of Elvis is his favourite?
(Sibylle Nicolai: Which Elvis song brought her to melt away?)
Chris Norman: His first records were Elvis records.
(Jon Flemming Olsen (Texas Lightning): How is ?If I can dream" impressing him?)
Miss Patti Page: She would have liked to hold it tight.the time with Elvis.
(Ingrid Peters: And what duet would she like to sing with Elvis?)
(Raffaele: I was under his spell.)
(Armin Risi: Elvis and a deep look inside.)
(Benny Schnier: How reacted the hit-song branch about Elvis? death?)
(Martin Schüller: Interesting things from the author of the book ?King".)
(Michael Sommer: Would the director like to do a movie with Elvis?)
Shakin' Stevens: Which duet would he present with Elvis?
B. J. Thomas: How he was influenced by Elvis.
(Tine Wittler: Would she refurnish Graceland?)
(Joana Zimmer: What is she admiring about Elvis?)
Graham Bonney: Thanks to Elvis...
Peter Kraus: An ideal for all of us...Elvis...
(Margarethe Schreinemakers: Touching words for Elvis.)
(Caroline Beil: Her memory about Elvis? day of death.)
(Marie Versini: Words about Elvis from France.)
(Nina Ruge: Much understanding for Elvis.)
(Stephan Remmler: Elvis fan? Yes or no?)
(Alexander Klaws: The young generation about Elvis.)
New book by Larry Geller, Elvis' close confident, spiritual advisor and hair stylist.
Mr Larry Geller has just advised me that his latest book, Leave of Elvis' Garden has just been released. Larry pens his experiences with Elvis, the seeker, revealing the soul of Elvis Presley, as he promised he would do...all them years back.
For more information contact ElvisOnLine or visits Larry's site... http://www.larrygellerauthor.com/ |
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Next FTD releases for April |
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The FTD team is working on two new April releases: first is a double CD set on 7", Elvis - That's The Way It is, second is a digi pack release with the same songs that were presented on a bonus CD with the TTWII FTD-book. The book itself, has been deleted from the FTD catalogue. The exact tracklisting is not yet confirmed. Ernst: "This does not constitute a policy of releasing all book CD's as separate re-releases. We will in each case evaluate the demand and historic relevance for such releases." (S:EM) |
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The brand new Aloha Picture book ´The Day Elvis came closest to Japan´ is now available in pre order at the ElvisMatters Shop. This book contains 100 pages, soft cover, and holds the unseen pictures of a Japanese Music Reporter who attended all 5 Hawaiian shows in November 1972 and January 1973. The book is available through order from ElvisMatters, or contact ElvisOnLine for more info...
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 Preorder Available on ShopElvis.com
Release Date is scheduled for January 2, 2008
On September 18, ABC aired one of the most successful Elvis documentaries ever produced. Elvis Viva Las Vegas is the chronicle of Elvis's life during the Vegas years with the focus on his music, his ground-breaking style and his legacy. As Elvis paved the way for today's performers in Las Vegas, the documentary also featured stellar performances by some of the today's biggest stars doing their unique interpretations of the Elvis song that had the most influence on them.
This CD is the official soundtrack and features these great performances as well as the original masters by the King of Rock ?n' Roll.
The soundtrack is now available for pre-order on ShopElvis.com.
TRACK LISTING:
1. Bruce Springsteen - Viva Las Vegas
2. Daughtry - Suspicious Minds
3. Chris Isaak/Brandi Carlile - Love Me Tender
4. Toby Keith/Joe Perry - Mystery Train
5. Faith Hill - Peace in the Valley
6. The Little Willies (Lee Alexander, Jim Campilongo, Norah Jones, Richard Julian, Dan Rieser) - Love Me
7. Miranda Lambert - Jailhouse Rock
8. Elvis Presley - Mystery Train
9. Elvis Presley - Love Me Tender
10. Elvis Presley - Love Me
11. Elvis Presley - Peace in the Valley
12. Elvis Presley - Jailhouse Rock
13. Elvis Presley - Viva Las Vegas
14. Elvis Presley - Suspicious Minds
15. Patti Scialfa - Looking for Elvis
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New McFarlane Figure set for release in May 08. The next release in 08 is scheduled for May, and taken from the infamous ending to the "If I Can Dream" performance of the 1968 Comeback Special. 2008 also is expected to bring us other fantastic inclusions of the series including an inconic pose from the Aloha From Hawaii Concert. . .
(Picture courtessey ElvisMatters)
INSIDE GRACELAND AT 1975/6
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With "Inside Graceland" on the shelves at the ElvisMatters store, we couldn't resist in writing a review of the book. If you don't have it yet, this review will give you an idea of what to expect. The bottom line says it all, we think: ". If your Wish List for Santa isn't mailed out yet, be sure to put this one on there too."
INSIDE GRACELAND - the review / ELVISMATTERS
It was the unexpected Christmas present of the year. Less than 3 weeks after Elvis Unlimited announced the book "Inside Graceland", the copies are already available at the ElvisMatters shop in Turnhout & online. It seemed as if nothing could go wrong with this release. The marketing campaign was very successful (the cover and preview pictures showed up at all the major Elvis websites, and we even managed to add the information to our December magazine), the pictures looked gorgeous, the owner of the pictures (Sherif Hanna) is probably the biggest collector in the world with an Elvis archive any fan can only dream of, and third but not least: this new Inside book covers a subject that every fan wants to know more about: how did Elvis really live - how did Graceland look before it was redecorated Priscilla-style? This book was the answer to all those questions. With all these things going for Elvis Unlimited, it was to expect that this would be a smash seller.
Henrik Knudsen walks on air these days: pre orders are coming in with the dozens, and several fans asked for not one, but two copes: one to read in, one to keep.
But: is the book what it was said it would be?
Simply: yes. We congratulate Henrik and his team for the hard, dedicated work that went into this book. I know that Elvis Unlimited got several remarks about the English grammar errors in their other Inside books, but this one has been proofread by two people, and that shows. Also, if you have the ambition to team up with world's number one collector, you can't afford to blunder.
The book itself, is a 110+ page soft cover full color release, same size as the other Inside/Elvis Unlimited releases. In all honesty - that's one thing I don't understand. With Ali Baba's cave waiting for you, why prefer a rather cheap (let's say less expensive) soft square cover over a coffee table book with hard cover & dust jacket? I understand that tons of these books have to be shipped, but what really matters in the end, is the pleasure it gives the buyers, the fans. This book is worth getting gold on the page edges, so why settle for a flexi cover? If the Memphis Recording Session (Joseph Pirzada) delivers the goods he promised (a decent hard cover large Inside Graceland book), I have no doubt that the fans will want that too - even if the pictures look the same. It's the way one presents the book, that's so important.
Anyway, that said: let's turn that soft cover and look "inside Inside Graceland". To many die hard fans - yours truly included - it came as a surprise that that many pictures from 1975 even existed - let alone were still in terrific condition. We all know the Jeanne Dumas-pictures, and I honestly thought "that was it". How wrong I was. It is as if Linda Thompson, who lived on and off at Graceland from 1972/73 up to 1975/76, takes you through the house. It is not clear - not even to the editors of the book - weather it was Linda's idea to have the pictures taken, or the photographer's. My guess would be the first, as Linda poses as a model in several outfits in nearly all the rooms of the house. And who better to be your guide than Linda, the lucky lady who was ?queen of Graceland' in the era these pictures were taken, right?
This book offers a detailed look into the mansion, the way it was when Elvis was alive. Red, red, red. It is divided in several chapters, with the Foyer opening. Forget the blue touch you see, and think red (with a white finish. One of the many things I noticed, was that there are no pictures of Elvis on the wall (opposite from the ?new' interior). Another thing that surprised me, was the story on Getlo, Elvis's Chow, who is featured on many pictures. The dog got so sick, that Elvis had it flown (on board the Lisa Marie) to Boston for the best medical care possible. Getlo did not survive, and Elvis and Linda were left heartbroken.
The living room looks completely different from nowadays. Everything breaths the Louis XV Style, with red velour. Probably the only things that survived the remodelling in 1982, are the two glass stained peacocks - and that's about it. It really is incredible.
The piano room - now referred to as the Music Room - may have been Elvis's favourite spot at one point, but not towards the end of his life - at least that's what Aunt Delta is supposed to have said: "Elvis didn't really like all the red that was put in, and he started to use the back stairs so he would not have to look at it."
The dining room has different chairs, in - not surprisingly - red. We could go on & on, and paint pictures of each of the rooms, but you have to see it yourself. From the kitchen (with a playful Linda posing with some of the kitchen staff) and the Den (only later referred to as the ?Jungle Room' - with NO ?view hole' in the wall, as it is now but instead a large white video screen) to the TV room (which seems to be the only room still ?intact') and the pool room (with, good heavens, an organ!): it all looks so familiar, yet so different.
The Trophy room is another discovery. For years I wondered how Elvis stacked away his countless awards. These pictures show how proud he really was: the gold records are behind glass, his music awards are on display in a counter-like furniture.
Equally interesting are the stories throughout the book. In one of the stories, Sandi Miller remembers her first visit to the house in January 1976: everywhere she looked, were Christmas trees, with lots of unopened presents. When she looked at the unopened presents, Elvis saw her puzzled look and explained that these were gifts from fans, that he opened one by one, if he had the time. Some presents were left unopened, because he got so many. The toys and teddy bears all moved to hospitals and other organisations.
Other stops of this tour include the racquetball court, downstairs and upstairs, the Meditation Garden (and even that looks different with stairs in Italian stones instead of plain cement), the cars and motorcycles, his TCB trike, the stables, horses and even the wardrobe. Imagine our surprise when we saw lo less than 82 jumpsuits hanging next to each other - with, to give just this example, the Flame suit twice. Elvis didn't care for that suit & wore it only twice - yet he had two copies!
In all, this book takes you on a fascinating discovery trip through the real Graceland. I don't know if EPE is too happy with the book, as it puts things in a completely different perspective - but, who cares. The fans will be thrilled with this book full with unexpected treasures. If your Wish List for Santa isn't mailed out yet, be sure to put this one on there too.
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Official Jewellary Replica Releases...
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Now in stock at ElvisMatters Shop: a collection of licensed & official Elvis jewelry. This range is from B&K Enterprises who recently teamed up with EPE. All these jewels are exact replicas of the ones that Elvis used to wear and are 14 k gold plated. If you're looking for exclusive gifts, this is the place to be.
Available:
1. Birthday Calendar: € 79.95 - Silver: € 71.96 - Gold: € 67.96
2. Aloha Necklace: € 99.95 - Silver: € 89.96 - Gold: € 84.96
3. Lion Head: € 49.95 - Silver: € 44.96 - Gold: € 42.46
4. Maltese Large Cross: € 179.95 - Silver: € 161.96 - Gold: € 152.96
5. TCB Chain: € 49.95 - Silver: € 44.96 - Gold: € 42.46
6. Tree of Life: € 79.95 - Silver: € 71.96 - Gold: € 67.96
7. Elvis Bracelet: € 79.95 - Silver: € 71.96 - Gold: € 67.96
8. EP Ring: € 89.95 - Silver: € 80.96 - Gold: € 76.46
9. Horseshoe Ring: € 99.95 - Silver: € 89.96 - Gold: € 84.96
10. Wedding Ring: € 149.95 - Silver: € 134.96 - Gold: € 127.46
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Just in time for the holidays, our friends of Elvis Unlimited Denmark, will release a follow-up in the 'Inside' series. The newest book 'Inside Graceland' contains more than 100 never before published pictures of Graceland in the 70s. If you look thru the book, you'll notice right away that the interior changed a lot after Elvis passed away. For the first time in print, we'll see the red Ludwig XV styled rooms. Most pictures are made in 1975, when Elvis' girlfriend Linda Thompson is the photographers guide in the mansion. Other pictures are made after august 1977 and right before the opening for the public. The pictures are from the private collection of mega-Elvis-collector Sheriff Hana. Order your copy now to get it in time! Release is expected on December 10.
Price: € 34.95 - Silver € 31.45 - Gold € 29.70
Available from: elvismatters.com
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 | NEXT FTD RELEASE Follow That Dream Records, the Collector's label of Sony/BMG will release "Wild In The Country" in the classic albums series in early January. As usual it will be in the 7" digipack format, with a booklet. Due to the number of songs recorded for the movie, this will be a single disc release. All tracks have been remixed and remastered for this release and sound truly beautiful.
Original Soundtrack
1. Wild in the Country/ 2. Lonely Man/ 3. I Slipped I Stumbled I Fell/ 4. In My Way/ 5. Forget Me Never/ 6. Lonely Man (solo)/
7. I Slipped I Stumbled I Fell (low key)/ Outtakes/ 8. Lonely Man (take 1)/ 9. Wild in the Country (takes 1,2)/ 10. Wild in the Country (takes 10,11)/ 11. I Slipped I Stumbled I Fell (takes 1,2,3)/ 12. Lonely Man (solo, take 1)/ 13. In My Way. (take 1)/
14. Forget Me Never (takes 2,1)/ 15. Lonely Man (take 4)/ 16. Lonely Man (solo, takes 2,3)/ 17. In My Way (take 2)/
18. In My Way (takes 4,5,6/8)/ 19. Wild in the Country (takes 12,13)/ 20. Wild in the Country (take 14)/ 21. I Slipped I Stumbled I Fell (takes 7,8,9)/ 22. I Slipped I Stumbled I Fell (take 11)/ 23. Lonely Man (takes 6,7,8)/ 24. Lonely Man (takes 11,12)/ 25. I Slipped I Stumbled I Fell (takes 14,15,16)/ 26. Wild in the Country (take 16)
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NEW DVD
EMI is releasing a new DVD Trilogy, combining both the "Elvis Lives" DVD (?the so-called screen show recorded Live in Memphis 2002') and the Gospel double disc set ?He Touched Me'. Both sets, sold as one package deal, offer over 5 hours of interviews and music. Soon available in late November.
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Always a true romantic, Elvis recorded many, many love songs throughout his career, beginning with "I Want You I Need You I Love You" in 1956 and running the entire span of his life. Entire eras of his remarkable life and career can be evoked by the mere mention of the title of one of his many love songs. Mention "Love Me Tender" and a hundred images spring to mind. The same can be said for his many other songs of romance. Elvis and his love songs had remained an unexplored area of Elvis' remarkable career. Now,"Love Me Tender.The Love Songs Of Elvis Presley" tells the warm story of the tender side of the King of Rock and Roll. Narrated by Ashley Judd, "Love Me Tender" is Elvis as you've never seen him.
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"So hush little baby don't you cry... you know your daddy's bound to die... but all my trials, lord, will soon be over"
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"I'd like to tell you that it's really been a pleasure bein' in Las Vegas"
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The latest Elvis Nevada nights release does appear to capture Elvis as remembered by his fellow musicians... Having Fun... The intimacy captured of Elvis interacting with his band as audience, highly insightful...
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Elvis, No 1 Dead Celebrity Earner 2008
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The American magazine Forbes just published it's yearly
list of top earning dead celebrities. Elvis is still the number
one in this list with a whopping $52 million. That is more
than some of today's active entertainers. For example,
Madonna earned $40 million. Famous legends as Marilyn
Monroe and James Dean are among the steady names in
the list. New arrivals are actors that just passed away:
Heath Ledger and Paul Newman. Two years ago, Elvis lost
the number 1 position to Kurt Cobain, who's catalogue was
sold in 2006. His name does not appear on the list anymore.
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