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| George Hill Elvis photos - "Dixieland Delight": The first book with photographs from the George Hill collection is soon to be released, and it will contain a bonus DVD. This is the cover artwork. More news shortly. (News, Source: Derek Phillips) |
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Jordan's Elvis World Rare CD Raffle! A super rare one track promo CD (right) released by GRACELAND in 1998 to Fan Club Presidents only is being raffled to serious Elvis fans. About 600 only were printed and it is valued at $450 according to various websites. The cd and cover are both in GREAT MINT condition. Jordan Ritchie is not selling it on Ebay preferring this rare gem to go to a true Elvis fan, and by raffling it he hopes to give everyone an equal chance. The raffle ends June 30th. Click here for further details & to get your raffle tickets. (News; Source, JR/EIN)
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'He Touched Me: Elvis' Gospel Music' Radio CD: For possible broadcast across all US radio networks from April 2007, this one-hour radio documentary is about Elvis' love for gospel music, his roots in the church, and the stories behind his greatest gospel recordings and performances. With commentary by Laura Cantrell she is joined by friends Jerry Schilling, Joe Mosheo of the Imperials Quartet and Gordon Stoker of the Jordanaires. This is another rare Elvis item from super-collector Barry McLean. Go here for more images & details - and listen out for it on your US radio stations.
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"Elvis At The Movies" Australian release: The latest Sony BMG 2CD Elvis set will be released in Australia in the week beginning 9 June 2007. (News, Source: Sony BMG Australia)
"Shake, Rattle And Roll" CD: Here are the details of the budget release "Shake Rattle And Roll" which is due for release June 18, 2007.
Track List: Heartbreak Hotel; I Love You Because; Love Me Tender; Don't Be Cruel; That's All Right; I'm Left, You're Right, She's Gone (My Baby's Gone); I Want You, I Need You, I Love You; Poor Boy; Old Shep; Just Because; Let Me; So Glad You're Mine; I Got A Woman; Blue Suede Shoes; Shake, Rattle And Roll
Hound Dog; Money Honey; There's Good Rockin Tonight; Rip It Up; I Forgot To Remember To Forget. (News, Source: Play/Elvis News) |
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FTD confusion: "I Sing All Kinds" artwork - 'Raised On Rock' or 'Pot Luck'??: A number of sites have published this artwork for this album due out in July. No word yet if it is the official artwork.
Also, while we announced 'Raised On Rock' as one of the July releases (see news yesterday), Elvis World has published that it may in fact be the album 'Pot Luck'.
As EIN stated yesterday, there is a real issue with how FTD releases are announced, and it needs to become more professional in order to eradicate ongoing confusion! (News, Source: FECC)
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July FTD releases: The quarterly magazine, 'Elvis The Man & His Music' lists the following titles as the July releases from FTD: I Sing All Kinds: (Nashville '71); Raised On Rock; Easy Come Easy Go......the latter two releases being in the deluxe 7'' format.
If this information is correct, it raises a serious issue: given the lead time for print media and other recent suggestions (see 20 May 2007 news) on the July releases, serious questions need to be asked about FTD's apparently inequitable information dissemination strategy! (News, Source: FECC/ Elvis The Man & His Music)
Planners say 30th Anniversary in Memphis could be biggest yet: Officials in Memphis are bracing for a tourist invasion as Graceland celebrates the 30th Elvis Week, a commemoration of music, magic and memories of the King.
Hotel rooms are being snapped up three months in advance of the Aug. 11-19 celebration, The (Memphis) Commercial-Appeal reported Tuesday. Major events during the week already are sold out.
Five years ago, the 25th anniversary celebration broke records with an estimated 75,000 tourists, said Jack Soden, Elvis Presley Enterprises chief executive officer. He said he realized the 30th could be bigger when tickets went on sale for the anniversary concert at FedExForum. (News, Source: The Post Chronicle)
"Elvis at 21 New York to Memphis" - Australian release: To coincide with the 30th anniversary of Elvis' death, Five Mile Press Australia is releasing this visually stunning book featuring images from the famous Alfred Wertheimer Archives. Wertheimer's Elvis images are legendary and this book, originally released in the USA late last year, is simply extraordinary! RRP is A$59.95 (ISBN: 9781786552). Release date: July 2007. (News, Source: Bookwise International)
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'Jailhouse Rock' and 'Viva Las Vegas' Blue Ray & HD DVD releases: Amazon now has these releases listed. (News, Source: Elvis News)
Chart update: In the Mexican Mixup DVD Top 10 Elvis Lives is #9 this week. (News, Source: Elvis News)
Collection of coins and Elvis memorabilia may have led to murder and suicide: Scottsdale police say robbery led to the slaying of a former New York City firefighter found dead inside his apartment. The focus of the investigation is on a missing coin collection from a safe inside the victim's Scottsdale apartment, police said. The family of Salvatore Princiotta was unable to detail the exact content or value of the coin collection and what they described as missing "Elvis Presley memorabilia."
Family members told police Princiotta had befriended a person named "Jeff." Police narrowed their search to Jeffrey Lynn Bigham, 56, a resident of Arizona and California. Phone records obtained by Scottsdale police showed Princiotta and Bigham were in daily contact until early May. Detectives said they determined that Bigham was in Scottsdale on May 1, the day Princiotta was killed. Princiotta's decomposed body was found May 14 in his Scottsdale apartment.
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By Friday, investigators had developed probable cause to believe that Bigham was responsible for the killing, officers said. Scottsdale detectives discovered that Bigham was in California. They traveled to the San Bernardino, Calif., area to begin searching for him. Late Friday, police located Bigham at a motel in San Bernardino. Scottsdale police detectives and San Bernardino County Sheriff's deputies attempted to contact Bigham at the motel. Upon seeing law enforcement, Bigham fled on foot and was chased by detectives, police said. After a short distance, Bigham pulled out a gun and shot himself in the head as officers closed in, police said. Bigham died a short time later at a hospital. Princiotta, 43, responded to the Sept. 11 attacks while serving as a New York City firefighter. He moved to Arizona because he suffered from lung problems.
"We believe it was robbery," his brother Chuck Princiotta, 53, told The News. "I believe [the killer] knew my brother had some valuables." Salvatore Princiotta's vast collection of Elvis memorabilia included items signed by the King. Princiotta was given the memorabilia when he stopped at Graceland two months after 9/11 during a charity bicycle ride that raised money for the widows and children of slain firefighters. Princiotta, 43, a nephew of renowned Deputy Fire Chief Ray Downey, a 39-year veteran of the FDNY who was killed on 9/11, idolized Elvis, his relatives said. He even grew sideburns to look like the famed singer, leading his fellow firefighters at Ladder 9, Engine 33, in lower Manhattan to nickname him "Elvis." (News, Source: Tucson Citizen/AP/Sanja Meegin)
'EIN's Best of Elvis on YouTube' Weekly Update: EIN's most eclectic selection of new Elvis videos yet! Do not miss the SENSATIONAL new clip for 'A Little Less Conversation' nor the Madison Square Garden footage, nor the rare 1973 film of Graceland. We also feature great footage of Elvis' "Jaycee" speech from 1971, as well as a hilarious 10 minute romp through some of the best & worst of Elvis' sixties movies. Along with more live in concert action, fine photo-montages and even an touching Celine Dion tribute song - what more could you need! EIN presents over 200 of the best Elvis videos on the internet, so don't miss out. ('EIN's Elvis on YouTube', Source: EIN) |
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Church bells play Elvis: A new tower and a set of 9 bells can play Portuguese popular songs or others like Bach's tunes. The new tower and set of bells started to play on May 25th at Calheiros's Church in Ponte de Lima (Portugal).
Viana do Castelo's Bishop, D. José Augusto Pedreira was present at the inaugural concert of this set of bells. Besides gospel music, the bells played classical music followed by three portuguese popular tunes, two Christmas tunes and "Yellow Submarine" by The Beatles and "Love Me Tender" by Elvis Presley. (News, Source: O primeiro de Janeiro/ Burning Star)
Elvis ancester deserted Army: The largest online databank of personal records, ancestry.com, operated by the Mormons in Utah has recently added a large archive of military records. It seems to be that Elvis' great-great-grandfather Dunnan Presley Jr (grandfather of 'Billy Goat Song' Jessy) deserted the army not once but twice. Look at Elvis' family tree (News, Source: Ancestry.com/Elvis Matters)
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Elvis Gospel Event in Tupelo: The 2007 Elvis Presley Festival will pay homage to its namesake's affinity for gospel music with a concert at Tupelo's First United Methodist Church. The event started when Travis LeDoyt, an Elvis tribute artist, performed a gospel-themed show.
"It's been a very successful part of the festival," said Jim High, assistant director of the Downtown Tupelo Main Street Association, which oversees the festival.
LeDoyt won't make the 2007 concert, but Dean Vegas, a tribute artist from Australia, will lend his voice to the joyful noise. He'll perform several songs with Terry Blackwood and the Imperials.
"They sang with Elvis on his gospel records, so there's that connection," High said.
The Landmarks and the Lane Chapel Quartet also are scheduled to perform. It's a casual event, and members of the festival staff have been known to appear in their shorts and T-shirts.
"People are free to shout, clap and sing along if they want to," High said.
The church seats about 500 people, and the gospel concert usually sells out. Tickets cost $10 each, and they're available at www.tupeloelvisfestival.com .
"You need to get your reservations early," High said. "Last year, we turned people away. You hate to do that, but when you get full, you get full." (News, Source: M. Scott Morris, Daily Journal/Charmaine Voisine)
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Elvis and burlesque queen Tempest Storm: The photo of Elvis with world famous and very statuesque burlesque artist, Tempest Storm, is well known. What is less well known is their brief liaison in 1957. We recently came across this most interesting article about Ms Storm and her colorful life.....including her relationship with Elvis. (Spotlight, Source: secondsout.com)
Vote for Tempest Storm's top date: Elvis or JFK
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Chart update: The "Elvis Lives" DVD is back in the Belgium Music DVD charts: it lands at #9 from last week's #13 in the Wallonian Music DVD chart after being present for 9 weeks in this chart. It reappears at #9 in the Flemish Music DVD chart and is being present for 11 weeks in this chart. It is also back in the Swedish Music DVD Top 20 at #19. It has charted now for seven weeks.
The "ELV1S 30 #1 Hits" compilation goes down to #74 from last week's #67 in the Irish album chart. (News, Source: Elvis News)
Star Wars stamp set to eclipse Elvis stamp: The US Postal Service is bracing itself for an intergalactic attack. The Star Wars stamp has been released. Several observers predict that based on pre-release interest it could outstrip the Elvis stamp (which has sold around 517 million stamps). A print run of 450 million Star Wars stamps has been (so far) commissioned. Let's hope the "force" remains with the King! (News, Source: NewsTribune.com)
Pilot of Hound Dog II Jetstar dies: Milo High, who was the pilot of Elvis's "Hound Dog II" JetStar plane, has passed away. This company has charge of the arrangements:
Family Funeral Care
4925 Summer Ave.
Memphis, TN 38122
901-761-8000
Visitation will be on Tuesday evening, May 29th, time TBA. The funeral will be at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, May 30th. (News, Source: EPE)
| Cover artwork for 30th Anniversary edition of 'Remember Elvis': Here is the cover art of the hardcover 30th Anniversary Edition of Joe Esposito's book "Remember Elvis". (News, Source: Joe Esposito (TCB Joe) / Elvis News) |
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Elvis the celestial body: It's Elvis Time, the oldest Elvis fan club in the Nertherlands has registered a star in Elvis' name. Elvis is a "star", everyone must know that by now. But this August he will become a real "star". On August 16th 2007 it will be 30 years since Elvis died at the age of 42 in his mansion Graceland, in Memphis Tennessee USA. On this date the Online Star Registry" (OSR) has accepted registration of a star in the universe with the name "Elvis A. Presley". You can find this star at the following co-ordinates: 06H22M;+62° 06´. The registry number is: 60139445. Happy star gazing! (News, Source: It's Elvis Time)
TV Land To Honor Elvis With Life-Sized Sculpture, On-Air Tribute: TV Land will celebrate the life and times of music legend and pop icon Elvis Presley throughout the summer of 2007. Kicking off TV Land's tribute to Elvis in late July, TV Land and the city of Honolulu, Hawaii will honor Elvis with a life-sized bronze sculpture. The statue will grace The Neal S. Blaisdell Center, formerly The Honolulu International Center, the site of Elvis' 1973 Aloha from Hawaii concert, which was seen globally on television. Fans can log on today at TVLand.com to view video excerpts and photos from Elvis's historic Aloha From Hawaii performance. Following this momentous event, beginning Aug. 1, 2007, TV Land will celebrate Elvis with an on-air tribute commemorating his unprecedented legacy throughout the entire month. From the '68 Comeback Special to Aloha from Hawaii to the documentary "Elvis By The Presleys" to his much-loved films like Love Me Tender and Wild in the Country, TV Land will showcase Elvis Presley's work every single day in August.
"Elvis is the ultimate icon of pop culture, especially to the Boomer generation, and one of the greatest entertainers of the 20th century," states Larry W. Jones. "Celebrating his legacy this August on TV Land will be a unifying event for current and future Elvis fans." (News, Source: Star Pulse/It's Elvis Time)
Italian city names street after Elvis: Parma is the first Italian city that has named a street after Elvis: the "Via Elvis Presley". (News, Source: Elvis News)
Artwork Paramount DVD sets in EC: Here are two DVD boxes from Paramount which each contains four Elvis movies. These sets entitled “The 30th Anniversary DVD Collection” (region 2, PAL format) are due for release July 10, 2007.
Box 1: King Creole”, “Easy Come, Easy Go”, “Paradise Hawaiian Style” and “Fun In Acapulco”.
Box 2: “G.I. Blues”, “Girls!, Girls, Girls”, “Roustabout” and “Blue Hawaii”. (News, Source: Amazon France/Elvis News) |
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Elvis (and other) collector's plates for sale: Randy Worrell has informed EIN he has the folowing for sale: We have a large collection of plates (thousands) All types: Elvis (118), Christmas, Carousels, Disney, Simpsons, Classic T.V. Westerns, Marilyn Monroe, Harley Davidson, Indian Motorcycle, Princess Diana, Shakespeare, English cottages, WWII, Civil War, Vietnam, Thomas Kincaid, Sandra Kuck, Donald Zolan, Angels, Gone with the Wwind, Norman Rockwell (208), animals, children, Coca-cola (15), movies, movie stars, country scenes, Shakespeare, Presidents, etc. They are in their original box with certificate of authenticity. Email Randy for more details (News, Source: Randy K. Worrell)
Made-In-Malaysia King of Rock and Roll: Elvis Presley "lives" again in Malaysia because of HT Long's long association with the King of Rock and Roll, dating back to the early sixties. He has even met the man's legendary manager, Colonel Tom Parker, being a special guest to Memphis in 1984.
Read full story (Almost Elvis, Source: HT Long/The Star) |
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New CD 'Original Sound': Released on the Black label is the budget compilation "Original Sound". This CD was released May 16, 2007. No less than 7 CD releases entitled "Elvis Presley" are due for release on June 5, 2007 according to various on-line stores. No futher details are available yet. (News, Source: Amazon.com/Elvis News)
Elvis: Pure Diamonds 4CD boxset: Here are the details of the "The Uncut & Undubbed" RCA studio sessions which were released on the Wonderland Records import label.
It contains 69 songs from the June 1970/1973 sessions in Nashville. The 24 pages booklet comes in the same size as the box set and contains background information on the sessions.
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CD 1- Undubbed Recordings 1970 - 1971: Almost In Love (Chorus Track) - If I Were You - Only Believe - Mary In The Morning - You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me - I’ll Never Know - Just Pretend - Life - Stranger In The Crowd - This Is Our Dance - Heart Of Rome - It’s Your Baby, You Rock It - The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face (Alternate Duet Version) - Help Me Make It Through The Night - Until It’s Time For You To Go (Remake) - It’s Only Love - We Can Make The Morning - Britches (Bonus Track)
CD 2 - Different Undubbed Recordings: When I’m Over You - Make The World Go Away - Funny How Time Slips Away - Snowbird - Where Did They Go, Lord - Rags To Riches - The Sound Of Your Cry - I Washed My Hands In Muddy Water - Patch It Up - It Ain’t No Big Thing (But It’s Growing) - Bridge Over Troubled Water - Got My Mojo Working / Keep You Hands Off Her - Cindy, Cindy
CD 3 - Undubbed Masters 1971 - 1973: Put Your Hand In The Hand - Reach Out To Jesus (Alternate Take) - He Is My Everything - There Is No God But God - I, John - Bosom Of Abraham - Put Your Hand In The Hand - Raised On Rock - Just A Little Bit - If You Don’t Come Back - Three Corn Patches - Take Good Care Of Her - Find Out What’s Happening - I’ve Got A Thing About You Baby - Just A Little Bit -
For Ol’ Time Sake - Raised On Rock
CD 4 - Different Undubbed Studio Recordings: Twenty Days And Twenty Nights - I’ve Lost You - I Was Born About Ten Thousand Years Ago - The Sound Of Your Cry - The Fool - Little Cabin On The Hill - Cindy, Cindy - Bridge Over Troubled Water (Alternate Take) - Got My Mojo Working / Keep You Hands Off Her - How The Web Was Woven - The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face - Until It’s Time For You To Go (Alternate Take) - Seperate Ways (Alternate Take) - For The Good Times - Where Do I Go From Here - Burning Love - Fool - Always On My Mind - It’s A Matter Of Time - For The Good Times - Until It’s Time For You To Go (News, Source: Elvis Club Berlin /Elvis News)
| Elvis meets Nixon exhibit comes to Memphis: The expo about the meeting between Nixon and Elvis that opened a couple of months ago in the Californian presidential library has moved to the 'After Dark' expo, part of the platinum Graceland tour. The items will be on display untill the end of the year. Graceland can start the countdown for the big rush in August. (News, Source: Elvis Matters) |
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| Miss USA goes Elvis: Miss USA Rachel Smit presented herself in an Elvis-inspired dress as she represents her country during one of the events of the Miss Universe pageant. Smit won the Miss USA title, representing her home stage as Miss Tennessee. (News, Source: Elvis Matters) |
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"Fit for a King" TV special: With the title “Fit for a King: The Story of B&K Enterprises"" a television special has been created on the B&K Enterprises costume designers and creators who were involved in the famous jumpsuits Elvis wore.
Television Special synopsis: “Fit for a King: The Story of B&K Enterprises” is the first TV-show to document the extraordinary story of B&K Enterprises one of the most unique costume shops of its kind in the world. They are internationally acclaimed for their reproductions of sequined jumpsuits, leather pants, embroidered capes, and an exquisite collection of accessories epitomized by Elvis Presley.
“Fit for a King” is an all-American story about childhood sweethearts Butch and Kim Polston who followed their dreams from small town Indiana all the way to Graceland. Butch & Kim Polston have a passion for detail that lead to a working relationship with the original fabulous designers, Bill Belew and Gene Doucette. Together they pay homage to the King with their faithful recreations.
Belew, the designer who created the head-to-toe black-leather look for the 1968 TV special that became known as Presley's "comeback," became a collaborator whom Presley trusted to execute his more and more outrageous style ideas in the 1970s. In 1972 Gene Doucette, started doing the designing on Elvis costumes for Hollywood costume legend Bill Belew.
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Gene designed more than 50 elaborate outfits worn by the king of rock & Roll. He has also designed wardrobes for Cher, Bette Midler, Dolly Parton Diana Ross, Carol Burnette, Tina Turner and Muhammad Ali.
Featuring rare video footage, archival photographs of Elvis wearing his amazing outfits, as well as sketches and other original documentation.
“Fit for a King” showcases the risk-taking style that was part of Presley's power as a rock 'n' roll icon and the heartfelt friendships that have evolved from mutual admiration and respect. (News, Source: Elvis News)
Stolen Elvis collection being sold: On instruction of the Crown Prosecution Service, the British government is selling a large and extensive collection of Elvis Presley Records and Memorabilia (retail value £597,000) which were sized following a confiscation order. The previous owner, a parking attendee, bought the souvenirs and memorabilia with money taken from the Parking nickel machines.
The collection which has 'Something For Everybody's has items of memorabilia starting at few pounds to rare vinyl records from all corners of the world with values of £3,000+. Sales begin on June 10th. Here’s the direct link. (News, Source: Elvis Matters)
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Elvis: Midnight in Vegas Tickets On Sale Now: Tickets for the exciting new Elvis: Midnight in Vegas Concert - That's the Way It Is are on sale now. Stay up late after the 30th anniversary concert with Elvis and his band as they re-create the wild excitement of Elvis's midnight shows in Las Vegas. The show will star the real Elvis, exclusively using performance footage from That's the Way It Is, and live on stage will be a cast of singers and musicians – many of whom worked the 1970 Vegas engagement with him. (News, Source: EPE)
Ex-Elvis girlfriend Shirley Delgado dies update: On 22 May we ran a news item about Ms Searcy Delgado's passing. We also included a note that her romance with Elvis was not included in any of the major Elvis biographies. Well we were wrong!
Ms Searcy Delgado's son, Victor, has contacted EIN and drawn our attention to a story and photos of Elvis and his mother in the superb 2005 collaboration from Ernst Jorgensen and Stanley Oberst, Rockin' across Texas.
The little known relationship is nicely covered in Oberst's engaging narrative and includes the amusing revelation that Shirley once knocked back a date with Elvis because she was seeing someone else that night. And as luck would have it guess who they ran into! Ms Searcy Delgado was also there the night Elvis' cadillac was burnt out and it is her photo of the burnt vehicle that appears in Rockin' Across Texas. (News, Source: Victor Delgado) |
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| Elvis Gold Disc: Due for release is a golden vinyl disc edition of (what appears to be) Elvis debut album. This release comes with a 20 pages booklet and contains the original album tracks and rare bonus songs. (News, Source: Elvis Corner/Elvis News) |
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The Rockabilly Legends: Published by Hal Leonard (most famous for his Elvis sheet music books) and written by Jerry Naylor and Steve Halliday, this new release, features Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins and on the road to stardom between 1954 and 1959.
From the publisher:
In five brief but glorious years, a handful of young, animated performers set the entertainment world on its ear.
The Rockabilly Legends - They Called It Rockabilly Long Before It Was Called Rock and Roll celebrates the rebel forefathers who created this raw, driving sound that continues to influence and inspire musicians.
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This unique volume - part tribute, part first-person recollection, part history, and all fascinating - provides a complete picture of the times. It features hundreds of original rare and captivating photos, including Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, and others, along with candid interviews with music legends and personal reflections.
The stunningly designed book also comes with a one-hour DVD sampler of rockabilly music to immerse the reader into those heady days from 1954 through 1959 when a new, high-energy sound and spirit instantly captured the hearts of fans around the world. 256 pages with DVD. (News, Source: Elvis UK On-line/Elvis News)
Running with Elvis: San Diego NBC news anchor Artie Ojeda has been training for the city's June 3rd Rock and Roll Marathon. Like most runners, Artie needed a little inspiration for his race, so he turned to Competitor's "Running Elvis" himself, and chronicled the experience on his blog.
"It's the Rock 'N' Roll marathon, you gotta have Elvis!"
The words of Competitor Magazine publisher Bob Babbitt. That's me with Bob dressed up as the King! For those of you who have seen pictures or video of the Rock 'N' Roll Marathon, chances are you've seen Bob and his group of Elvis impersonators leading the charge at the start of the race!.
They are known as the "Running Elvi" and really symbolize the spirit and enthusiasm of this fun race. Keep reading for something else that's special about this Hound Dog! As for me, it's now two weeks away from race day. Training is right on schedule. Last week, I spent some time on the elliptical machine and healed up a few nicks here and there. I'm in a full taper - last Sunday's long run was 'down' to 17-miles. I did 55-miles for the entire week, significantly down from my high point of 71-miles per week. However, the quality of the runs has been quite intense. I'm still doing fast 'tempo' runs. For example on Tuesday I did 8-total miles with 6 of them at a 6:30 per mile pace! So while the miles have dropped, the effort hasn't!
Okay. Don't get All Shook Up, here's what so special about Bob Babbitt one of the famed Running Elvi. This is the Tenth Anniversary of the San Diego Rock 'N' Roll Marathon. It has grown into one of the most popular races in the country. And there is a select group of people who have run in the RNR every year of it's existence. Bob is one of them!
146 people are a part of this unique group! Included on the list, is San Diego City Attorney Michael Aguirre. Some come as far away as New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Tennessee! I have to tell you about another friend, Kelly Thornton. Kelly is a terrific writer for the Union Tribune, maybe you've read her articles before. Kelly has run all nine of the RNR marathons too, but unfortunately, will not be running this year. She has a pretty good reason though. She's 9 months pregnant! Congratulations Kelly.
Meanwhile, Bob Babbitt says he got the idea to run the race as Elvis after seeing a group of Elvi running in the Los Angeles Marathon many years ago. He's had his suit specially made out of lighter material to make it an easier run. The Elvi will finish the marathon in about 4 and a half hours.
Here's an interesting story about the Running Elvi. The first year of the RNR, Bob says the race director was very concerned the King of Rock N Roll could potentially interfere with the race. In other words, Elvis might get in the way of the elite Kenyan runners. Luckily one of the Elvi was a very fast runner. He got out in front and led the charge. And the rest is history. Ten years later, the running Elvi are now such an engrained part of the RNR Marathon, this year the race directors are attempting to set a new world record for the most Elvi in a marathon! They hope to get 50 runners dressed up like the King! (News, Source: Sanja Meegin)
The Elvis boat...exciting and new: Carnival Cruise Lines and St. Louis, Mo.-based Jazz Cruises, LLC, a provider of full-ship charter music cruises, have partnered to offer "The Elvis Cruise," the first authentic, fully licensed specialty cruise that celebrates the music and life of the legendary Elvis Presley. The four-day cruise is scheduled to depart from Jacksonville, Fla., on August 30, 2007, and will feature visits to Freeport and Nassau, The Bahamas.
The one-of-a-kind voyage will be hosted by Jerry Schilling, longtime friend and confidant of the late Elvis Presley, and author of the book, Me and a Guy Named Elvis. Entertainment during the cruise will include live shows from artists who performed with Elvis and have been recognized for continuing his musical legacy, including the TCB Band, the Jordanaires, the Imperials, the Dempseys, Ronnie McDowell, Terry Mike Jeffrey & Band, Ruby Wilson and others.
"The Elvis Cruise" will celebrate the various phases of Elvis' musical life and career and include tributes to Elvis' performances in Memphis, Hawaii and Vegas, his dedication to Gospel and his gold hits. A number of themed events also will be featured, including an Elvis tribute contest, open to all guests, which will award $10,000 in prize money. Other activities will range from autograph and Q&A sessions with the musicians and hosts, to the Elvis Cruise T-Shirt Party, Elvis-themed bingo and more.
"This cruise provides a one-of-a-kind opportunity for Elvis fans to come together and enjoy the exceptional music and memories of one of the most celebrated performing artists of all time, combined with a truly outstanding vacation experience," said Bob Dickinson, Carnival president and CEO.
"Jazz Cruises is thrilled to partner with Carnival Cruise Lines for this exciting celebration of Elvis' life," said Michael Lazaroff, executive director of Jazz Cruises, LLC. "We are excited to provide individuals who are passionate about Elvis with the exclusive opportunity to interact with fellow enthusiasts and revered performers in a spectacular and festive cruise setting." Carnival's "Fun Ship" Celebration features a diverse selection of lounges, bars and nightspots, along with a health and fitness center, Wi-Fi Internet access, cellular phone service, and three pools, one of which features the line's signature "Twister Waterslide."
The 1,486-passenger vessel also houses three restaurants, including two elegant main dining rooms with extensive menus and wine lists, and a poolside eatery offering a wide variety of cuisine, in addition to 24-hour pizza and self-serve ice cream/frozen yogurt. A sushi bar and complimentary 24-hour stateroom service are also available. Jazz Cruises is currently accepting reservations for the upcoming "Elvis Cruise" aboard Carnival's Celebration. Prices begin at $750 per person based on double occupancy and include all "Elvis Cruise" activities. For additional information or to book, call Jazz Cruises, LLC at 1-800- 704-3034 or visit www.theelviscruise.com. (News, Source: It's Elvis Time)
Chart update: The US Billboard Elvis Chart listings for the week ending June 2, 2007:
Top Country Catalog Albums - Ultimate Gospel - down 7 to #14
Top Country Catalog Albums - Elvis 30 #1 Hits - down 6 to #19
Top Music Video - Elvis Lives - 25th Anniversary Concert - down 5 to #12
Top Comprehensive Music Video - 25th Anniversary Concert - down 5 to #12
Top Music Video - Elvis: 68 Comeback Special - down 11 to #28
Top Comprehensive Music Video - Elvis: 68 Comeback Special - down 11 to #28
Top Music Video - Elvis: Aloha from Hawaii - down 14 to #34
Top Comprehensive Music Video - Elvis: Aloha from Hawaii - down 14 to #34
Dropping off the charts include:
- He Touched Me DVD drops off the Top Music Video and Comprehensive Music Video Charts
- Ultimate Gospel drops off the Top Pop Catalog Albums Chart
- Heartbreak Hotel drops off the Hot 100 Singles Sales Chart. (News, Source: Elvis International Fan Club /Elvis News)
| DVD artwork: Here is the cover art of the upcoming MGM DVD box set "The Elvis Presley Collection" featuring Elvis' movies "Clambake", "Frankie and Johnny", "Follow That Dream" and "Kid Galahad". This title will be released on July 24, 2007. (News, Source: Amazon.com /Elvis News) |
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Track listing & artwork "American Way Vol. 4" Sound of the City: Many fans are looking forward to the upcoming 4th volume in the superior American Way series. Here are the details:
For those who don't see the significance of the cover photo or the connection to
the musical contents, perhaps a little explanation is in order. The photo, taken
by famous Memphian Robert "Bob" Williams, shows Elvis, Red West and cousin Junior Smith cruisin' on Main Street on a summer night in 1956. It was on Main and Beale that the teenage/ young adult Elvis Presley absorbed and soaked up the musical sounds of the City of Memphis. These influences shine through in some of his best ever studio recordings laid down in his hometown. Sun, American Sound, Stax...those recordings echo the sound of the City of Memphis.
Also a little different is that part of the 16-page bonus booklet is devoted to '50s RCA paperwork, rare photos of the studios he recorded in and unseen pix of Elvis and Scotty at Radio Recorders - all under the heading 'Another Place, Another Time'.
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"TRUE LOVE TRAVELS ON A GRAVEL ROAD" SESSION:
01. True Love Travels On A Gravel Road - takes 2, 3 (ending only of take 2 + complete take)
02. True Love Travels On A Gravel Road - take 5 (complete take + rehearsal)
03. True Love Travels On A Gravel Road - takes 6, 7 (2 x false start + complete take)
04. True Love Travels On A Gravel Road - take 8 - 10 (false start + long false start + 3 x false start)
05. True Love Travels On A Gravel Road - take 11 (master)
All tracks stereo.
"POWER OF MY LOVE" SESSION:
06. Power Of My Love - take 1 (rehearsal + false start + complete take)
07. Power Of My Love - takes 2, 3 (false start + complete take)
08. Power Of My Love - take 4 (4 x false start + rehearsal + "Are You Waiting Just for Me" one line)
09. Power Of My Love - takes 5, 6 (long false start + false start)
10. Power Of My Love - take 7 A (long false start + complete take)
11. Power Of My Love - take 7 (complete master take)
All tracks stereo.
"DO YOU KNOW WHO I AM'" SESSION:
12. Do You Know Who I Am - take 1 (complete take + rehearsal)
13. Do You Know Who I Am - take 2 (3 x false start + complete take)
14. Do You Know Who I Am - take 3 (long false start + rehearsal)
15. Do You Know Who I Am - take 4 (3 x false start + complete take)
16. Do You Know Who I Am - take 5 (6 x false start + complete take)
17. Do You Know Who I Am - take 6 (long false start)
18. Do You Know Who I Am - take 6 (complete master take)
All tracks stereo.
"MY LITTLE FRIEND": 19. My Little Friend (undubbed acetate) Mono.
"POOR MAN'S GOLD": 20. Poor Man's Gold (vocal overdub attempt) Stereo. (News, Source: FECC)
Elvis part of Sony-BMG Collections series & Gold Records reissues: On 19 June Sony-BMG will release a budget CD titled Elvis Presley Collections Vol.1. It is part of their "Collection series''. As the flyer states it contains 12 of Elvis' most recognizable early hits. The picture shown on the flyer is not the final art cover.
Also, Sony-BMG Canada Special Imports will re-release on 12 June 2007 Elvis' Gold Records Vol.3 and Elvis' Gold Records Vol.4 in their original sequence. (News, Source: Barry McLean)
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Inside The Dream (The Jimmy Velvet Story) coming soon: Elvis World's Bill E. Burk advises: GOING TO PRINTERS soon, but probably not ready for sale by Elvis Week 2007 . . . Jimmy Velvet's much-talked-about photo book, with 1,069 photos of Velvet and the many celebrities he has met in his Lifetime, including many of Elvis, of course. Rare, rare photos!
It's going to be roughly 8x10 (A-4), hardcover, 260 pages, printed on heavy 100# gloss enamel paper (the best). Cost estimated to be $45 . . . and YES, EW Shoppers Service will be making this book available, perhaps as early as EW85 (August). (News, Source: Bill E. Burk)
Help needed with new George Klein documentary: A new Elvis documentary for George Klein, called : Elvis Close As A Brother is in the works and the producers are asking for help locating home movie footage of (i) early Elvis Las Vegas performances at the International and (ii) any footage of 70's Elvis touring...and in particular Elvis arriving at a gig or backstage and/or with fans....
The show is the life of Elvis as told in a very personal and intimate way by George. It is laced with hundreds of photos, film clips, tv clips and newsreels of the day... The show contains 9 Elvis performances.
The one-hour special, shot in high-definition, will provide a personal and heartfelt perspective on the legendary star’s life through the eyes of Klein, whom Presley had originally met in high school in 1948. The film is laced with a soundtrack of the star’s music, an original score inspired by the era, exclusive photos, and newsreel and archive footage.
"This candid and touching special is a real gem as it marks the first time that George Klein has ever talked in great detail about his friendship with Elvis, exclusively to camera," said Rick Stevens, the chairman of Record Plant Pictures. "He does so with integrity and honesty, as one of the elite few to have shared the highs and lows with the star."
The production is partnered with Elvis Presley Enterprises and all music is licensed from Sony / BMG (RCA).
Contact :
Rick Stevens
RECORD PLANT PICTURES LLC
Direct +1(310)406-9100
Office +1(323)993-9300
Email rickstevens@recordplant.com (News, Source: Elvis Australia)
Universal Music Group buys BMG Publishing: The ink is now dry on a buy out we first mentioned several months ago. In a $2.09 billion deal, Universal Music Group purchased BMG Publishing to create the world’s biggest music publishing company. The new group, which has knocked the EMI off its reign of the market share will incorporate artists including Elvis Presley, U2, Shania Twain, Bon Jovi, Prince, 50 Cent, Fatboy Slim, Brian McKnight, Shania Twain, Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears, Elton John, Elvis Costello, Bob Dylan, Frank Sinatra, Leonard Bernstein and Henry Mancini. (News, Source: Amber Smith)
Night Of A Thousand Stars: A press release from the Suzanna Leigh Experience LLC on the Elvis Presley co-star event " A Night Of A Thousand Stars" on August 16-18 2007:
Never before have "The King's" co-stars participated together for such an historic event celebrating 50 years of movie magic. You have seen them a hundred times on the screen, now meet them in person. This Gala is being put on by Suzanna Leigh, who starred with "The King" in "Paradise, Hawaiian Style." Suzanna is planning a pre-garden party with a 2-day event called "Night of a Thousand Stars" and has contacted many co-stars, friends and directors of "The King's" movies to be at these gatherings.
Some of the co-stars participating in this event are Pat Priest, Nancy Kovack, Sue Ane Langdon, Irene Tsu, Jan Shepard, Gloria Pall, Jennifer Holden, Will Hutchins, Lance LeGault, Donna Butterworth, Michael Dante, Jack Carter, Jack Grinnage, Dolores Hart, Director John Ritch, L.Q. Jones, William Campbell, and more to come. For information go to the special website. (News, Source: Night Of A Thousand Stars/Elvis News)
Elvis items going under auction hammer: Many of Elvis Presley's personal items will be auctioned on June 2nd at The Fame Bureau's Rock n Roll Circus sale in Las Vegas.
Amongst the items will be Elvis's Harley Davidson Golf Buggy, His gold St Christopher pendant, rare letters and notes in his handwriting, and a musical manuscript for Blue Suede Shoes from the 68 comeback special signed by Elvis and his companions that day, and many many more precious items. (News, Source: It's Elvis Time)
Voice reunion during Elvis Week 2007: George Klein talked yesterday with former Stamps member Richard Sterban on his Sirius radio show. Sterban will performe for the first time in a virtual concert show. Klein ended the interview with: 'It will be a beautiful concert with all the musicians: The Jordanaires, The Stamps, The Imperials and Voice'. Although the EPE site does not make a notification of the fact that Voice will be part of the show, this reunion would be a premiere! (News, Source: Elvis Matters)
Actor Carl Wright, who starred in Barbershop and Big Momma's House, has died of cancer at the age of 75: He passed away at his home in Chicago on Saturday, according to his daughter, Kia Wright. Before launching his film career in the 1997 movie Soul Food, he travelled the world working as a tap dancer. He was also a comedian and songwriter. "He's done so many things," Ms Wright said. "He worked with everyone from Elvis Presley to Frank Sinatra." (News, Source: BBC News)
Elvis-inspired band records upbeat songs for all ages: “Music that cooks with a western flavor” is the mantra for a new local band called the Bunker Boys. The seven-member group is known for recording music that covers a variety of genres, including traditional folk, country, blues and rock. So far, the group has recorded an eight-track CD titled “Elvis Has Left the Building,” released in June 2006 by Bight Me Records LLC. West Bloomfield resident Rico Steinhert, 56, wrote all of the songs on the disc, including one he said was inspired by his Jan. 8, 2004, encounter with Elvis in the peanut butter aisle of a Meijer store in Kalamazoo. “Without Elvis, the Bunker Boys wouldn’t be what they are today. We’re like Miss America, we want to conquer world hunger and peace,” said Steinhert. “No — really, we’re trying to entertain and uplift people … just trying to explore and expand the musical border, break down the barriers between genres of music.”Each of the band’s eight tracks has been played on different radio stations across the country. In Michigan, the Bunker Boys were heard on WATZ, WCSX, WCUP and WJR. The band’s album features a variety of songs, most which are considered appropriate for children. Disney Radio is currently reviewing the tracks for possible airplay. Song titles on the disc include “Elvis Has Left the Building,” “The Canadian Cowboy,” “I’m Going Fishing” and “Fifteen Minutes of Fame.”Producer of the band is 35-year-old Plymouth resident Peter Keys, who also plays the keyboard. The band operates out of a Plymouth music studio that temporarily has no name, according to its owner, 52-year-old Doug Moore of Plymouth. “Rico’s songwriting really sets the band apart,” Moore said. “They’re good and catchy lyrics that are not too long.”Steinhert grew up in Detroit listening to Motown and attending local blues festivals before high school, when he began playing the harmonica with bands in the Ann Arbor area. He earned a teaching certificate form the University of Michigan in 1973. Other band members are 35-year-old Matt Binder of Plymouth on drums, 60-year old Farmington Hills resident and vocalist Bob Buck, 55-year-old Plymouth resident Joe LaGrici and 35-year-old Berkley resident Chuck Litvin on guitar, and 54-year-old West Bloomfield resident William Stern on clarinet.
Few of the band members were friends before Moore formally introduced them to one another at the studio. At press time, more than 25,000 people from 65 countries had visited the band’s Elvis-inspired Web site. The Bunker Boys remain selective, choosing not to perform small-time gigs in local bars or clubs. Steinhert said that his band would begin performing live should a formal concert opportunity arise. (News, Source: Andrea Zarczynski, C&G Newspapers)
Elvis inspired wins award: An Ottawa Sun staffer has secured a top spot and runner-up in Sun Media’s 2006 Edward Dunlop awards for journalistic excellence.
Earl McRae won in the feature writing category for his story recalling the impact Elvis Presley had on his life, including the night he played racquetball with the King.
He also earned runner-up in column writing for a story about how surviving a deadly terrorist bombing in Egypt forever altered the life of one young Ottawa woman.
“It is always, for me, a huge surprise, delight and honour to win awards for writing because one can never know what the call of the gods will be,” he said. “The feature writing award was for a piece on the impact Elvis has had in my life, so I guess I’ll have to phone him in Tweed and tell him I owe him one. I hope he doesn’t ask for my golf clubs, although I doubt they’d help him any more than they help me.”
(News, Source: Alex Hebert, Sun Media)
Elvis collector dies: Arlo Lopez Jr., 48, who collected Elvis Presley memorabilia, died Tuesday, May
15, 2007, in Boise, Idaho.He was born on Dec. 30, 1958, in Billings to Dorothy Ontiveros and Arlo Lopez Sr. He moved to Boise to become a cosmetologist.Survivors include four children, Miquel, Sharaya, Frankie and Dante Lopez; grandchildren; brothers, Robert, Rick and Tim; and sisters, Anna, Tina and Lori. Graveside services were held May 19 at Holy Cross Cemetery. (News, Source: It's Elvis Time)
Scott Norton crowned The King in Tampa ETA Contest: The King of this contest was Scott Norton of Port St. Lucie. Norton was selected winner of The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest on Sunday, besting seven other finalists in an Elvis-off before a sold-out crowd at Stump's Supper Club at Channelside. Norton won $1,500, an Elvis Presley wig and the right to represent Tampa in the national Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist competition in Memphis, Tenn., in August.Four judges did preliminary voting Friday and Saturday during the Elvis Festival sponsored by the Tampa Parks and Recreation Department and Elvis Presley Enterprises. Jack Smink of Rockledge was second, Orlando's Ted Torres finished third and Gary Elvis Britt of Plant City was fourth. Also making the finals from 35 Elvises entered were Elvis Wayne of Cape Coral, Tampa's Bill Lindsey, Jeff "Jelvis" La Jess of Seminole and Largo's Steve Roberti. Each finalist also received cash and prizes.D.J. Fontana, a drummer for Presley for 15 years whose snare drum playing was a "Jailhouse Rock" highlight, attended the Elvis Festival. (Almost Elvis, Source: TBO.com)
'Love Me Tender' Australian 'Music Edition' DVD: The upgraded Australian 50th Anniversary edition of Elvis' first movie 'Love Me Tender' is now available in local stores for the amazing low price of AU$12. Reviewed several months ago by EIN contributor Harley Payette, this is a sensational bargain. The DVD itself carries a similar effective design as the cover, shown right. 'Love Me Tender' 50th Anniversary Edition - DVD Review: For the very first time an original Elvis film has been given the special edition treatment on DVD. It has added audio commentary by Jerry Schilling, plus three new featurettes, as well as including Alanna Nash's fascinating insights on The Colonel. It also features the trailer snippet of Elvis singing the sought-after missing song 'Lonely Man' - so is this at last a worthy upgrade? EIN contributor Harley Payette reveals all in this in-depth review. (DVD Review, Source: EIN)
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Songwriter, Ben Weisman dies: Ben Weisman, a classically trained pianist who helped write nearly 60 songs for Elvis Presley, including many for his movies, has died. He was 85.
Weisman, who had Alzheimer's disease and suffered a stroke last month, died Sunday at a long-term care hospital in Los Angeles, said Barbara Gleicher of New York, who is married to Weisman's nephew.
Weisman, whom Presley dubbed "the mad professor," wrote or co-wrote a string of gold- and platinum-selling songs for Presley, including "Follow That Dream" and "Fame and Fortune."
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His songs include "Wooden Heart" for the movie "G.I. Blues," "Rock-a-Hula Baby" for "Blue Hawaii" and "Crawfish" for "King Creole."
"Whenever there was a movie (for Elvis) coming up they would call him up and say, 'We need one for, uh, the clam dance,"' Gleicher said.
He also wrote for other pop stars, including Barbra Streisand, Johnny Mathis, Bobby Vee and the Beatles. Born Nov. 16, 1921, in Providence, R.I., Weisman was raised in Brooklyn. He studied classical piano as a teenager and at the Juilliard School of Music. He began writing for Presley in 1956 at the request of his music publisher, Jean Aberbach. (News, Source: The Associated Press)
'EIN's Best of Elvis on YouTube' Weekly Update: The Elvis world is buzzing with news of the up-coming 'Tupelo' book, so here's a chance to see some of the rare 1956 Tupelo colour footage. Some other Elvis classics have also recently re-surfaced on YouTube this week, several of which are sure to be removed in the near future. So don't miss out on Elvis' sensational August 10th long-intro 'Polk Salad Annie' and while you're at it compare it to Tony Joe White's earlier duet with Johnny Cash! Catch Opening Night's brilliant 'Patch It Up', as well as a marvellous footage of Elvis in his penthouse suite beforehand. We also present a long version of Elvis' Houston Press Conference and much more.. EIN presents over two hundred of Elvis' greatest video clips from the internet, catch them now before the Elvis Internet police take them away! ('EIN's Elvis on YouTube', Source: EIN/YouTube) |
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Ex-Elvis girlfriend Shirley Delgado dies: Shirley Searcy Delgado, who dated Elvis Presley about 50 years ago during the singer's early career, died Monday in her Houston home, apparently of a heart attack. She was 72. In the mid-1950s, Presley spotted Delgado in the audience at the Louisiana Hayride in Shreveport, where he was performing, said her son, Victor Matthew Delgado of Houston.During an intermission, Presley "grabbed her and took her backstage to the band, saying, 'Look what I found,'" her son said. Romance ensued, and Presley and Shirley Delgado intended to marry, her son said. But Presley's manager, Col. Tom Parker, decided that "marriage was not a good business move" for the singer, he added. Delgado and Presley, however, continued to see each other from time to time but eventually went their separate ways, Victor Delgado said.
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Shirley Delgado was born June 18, 1934, in Troup, the daughter of Harm Searcy and his wife, Bert Ferguson Searcy. She attended Kilgore College, where she was a member of the school's famous Rangerettes drill team, Victor Delgado said. She became an executive secretary for an oil company in Shreveport, where she met her future husband, Victor M. Delgado, a physician who was an intern at a hospital. The couple lived in Monterrey, Mexico, for five years and in Terrell before moving to Houston. They later divorced. Her former husband, who is retired, lives in Houston. In addition to her son, survivors include three daughters, Melody Suzanne Delgado of Troup, Stacey Sophia Delgado of Houston and Ricci Mace of Fort Worth; a brother, David Searcy of Troup, and a sister, Delight Searcy of Kilgore. (News, Source: It's Elvis Time)
EIN Comment: While it is sad Ms Delgado has passed away, the romance between her and Elvis is not reported in any of the major Elvis biographies.
Bonus tracks on 'Elvis That's The Way It Is' DVD: According to an update on the Japanese Elvis World site this is the track listing for the bonus tracks on the upcoming "That's The Way it Is" deluxe edition:
(Never-before Seen Outtakes) 47 minutes:
You Don't Have To Say You Love Me;
Eating Burgers;
Cattle Call;
Baby Let's Play House;
Don't;
Farther Along;
Oh Happy Day;
I Just Can't Help Believin';
Walk A Mile In My Shoes;
I've Lost You;
Sweet Caroline;
Little Sister;
Stranger In The Crowd;
Party Sequence. (News, Source: FECC Forum /Elvis News) |
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Author Stephen King a big fan of Elvis: In this week's Entertainment Weekly horror author and pop culture pundit Stephen King picks his 24 greatest rock records all time (with the emphasis on uptempo rocking). Elvis is the artist with the most entries at 3 with "Don't Be Cruel" #16, "A A Big Hunk O' Love" #10 and "Burning Love" #2. ("Anarchy in the UK" by the Sex Pistols is #1 on the list.) About "Burning Love" King tells us Elvis "saved the best for last". (While he's a fan he must not be a diehard as he would know that Elvis wasn't quite done rocking in 1972 as "Promised Land" and "T-R-O-U-B-L-E" were still on the way.) It's great to see Elvis get such prominent and unapologetic notice especially from a writer with a knowledge of rock history and an ear still in the contemporary market. (News, Source: likethebike on FECC board)
London Elvis event on the move: The monthly Elvis UK Fan club events for London have had to change venues. It will now be held at "The Minories", London EC3 on the first Saturday of every month, 7.30pm til 12.30am. (News, Source: Elvis News)
"Elvis Presley has left the building" (DVD Review): August 16, 1977 was the death the music world stood still. The King of Rock 'n' Roll died at his mansion home in Memphis, Tennessee. What followed was a media blitz and a level of public interest rarely seen in contemporary society. And the fact that these were a global phenomenon only served to emphasise the significance of Elvis' passing.Join EIN as it takes a look at a new DVD release, "Elvis Presley has left the building". As public memory fades over time, what we find is an important and historic audio-visual record of media and public reaction in August 1977. Read our full review (DVD Review, Source: EIN)
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Early release for next JAT DVD: Hot Shots and Cool Clips - Volume 3 will be bumped up and released August 1st from JAT Productions, riding on the success of THE BEST SELLING DVD Hot Shots and Cool Clips - Volume 2 . It will contain unreleased footage from the 50s, 60s., and 70s. Complete film listing will be available soon. (News, Source: JAT Productions/FECC)
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| New DVD documentary released in Australia: Here is the cover artwork for "Remembering Elvis 1935-1977", released in Australia on the Payless brand. (News, Source: EIN) |
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Volumes 2 & 3 in Jukebox Rock DVD series now available: Earlier this year EIN reviewed Volume 1 in this series. Volumes 2 & 3 have now been released.
The budget priced DVD releases from Payless Entertainment in Australia are a rock 'n' roll goldmine! Each volume features 16 music video tracks from the 1950s it is a treasure trove of historic recordings. All three volumes include audio-visual recordings from his 1950s TV appearances together with songs by many of his legendary peers. (News, Source: Amber Smith) |
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Cover artwork for new Elvis novel: Here is the cover artwork for the latest Elvis novel. The 369 page release, "What If? A Second Chance for Elvis Presley", is written and published by Roger Hannah. (News, Source: ElvisBookResearch)
Buy this book from Amazon
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July FTD update: Since our report yesterday, Ernst Jorgensen has apparently stated Elvis' last two concerts from Cincinnati and Indianapolis from June 25th and 26th, 1977 are 'definitely' not being released on by FTD in July. Meanwhile, UK fan club boss, Todd Slaughter, who originally broke the news the concerts were being released, has indicated he did so after being told this by Ernst. Go figure! (News, Source: Charro/ Elvis News)
Cover artwork - 50th Anniversary Edition "Fratelli Rivali" (Love Me Tender): Here is the cover of the Italian 50th Anniversary Edition DVD of "Love Me Tender" which is due for release on May 16, 2007
Details:
Audio: Italian and English 2.0 Mono.
Video: 2.35:1, 16:9.
Subtiltes: Italian and English.
Menu: Italian and English.
Bonus material:
Music Machine: access to all the songs.
Comments by Jerry Schilling.
Elvis Juke box.
Karaoke "Poor Boy" and "Let Me".
Photo gallery.
Original Trailer.
And more.
The basic cover design and artwork is the same as the film's 50th Anniversary Edition release in Australia (except that the text is in English). (News, Source: EIN/Elvis News) |
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Mary Ann Mobley at Elvis Insiders: At the Elvis Insiders Conference on Monday, August 13, we'll be celebrating the new Elvis movie releases from Warner Bros. with a variety of movie-related segments. We're excited to announce that Mary Ann Mobley will be joining us for this very special event.
She has had the distinction of being in two Elvis movies, both of which were released in 1965. In Girl Happy, she played Deena and appeared in musical scenes with Elvis, like Do Not Disturb, Cross My Heart Hope To Die and Wolf Call. In Harum Scarum, Mobley played the damsel-in-distress, Princess Shalimar.
Like Elvis, Mary Ann Mobley was born in Mississippi. She was Miss America in 1959 and, in addition to the Elvis movies, she has appeared on television shows like Fantasy Island and The Love Boat. She also had a recurring role on the show Falcon Crest and played Maggie McKinney/Drummond in Diff'rent Strokes. (News, EP Gold) |
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| Author to present new Elvis book in Paris: The French author Patrick Mahé will present his new book "Le Roman Des Amours d'Elvis" on Elvis' girlfriends Priscilla, Linda, Ginger and the orhers on June 23, 2007 in the French My Happiness shop in Paris. (News, Source: Elvis My Happiness /Elvis News) |
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Sonny West also releasing DVD: Sonny West, who co-wrote 'Elvis - What Happened' and, the upcoming memoir, 'Elvis Still Taking Care of Business', will release a DVD entitled "ELVIS: Up Close & Personal With Sonny West" according to www.sonnywest.com. And as we reported on 14 May, West has also agreed to promote his book with the help of "Big Elvis", a 550 pounds heavy Las Vegas impersonator. (News, Source: Amber Smith)
| New CD release: Here is the cover art of the Not Now budget release “Elvis Original” which was due for release May 17, 2007. (News, Source: Amazon.com/Elvis News) |
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BBC2 rock documentary excludes Elvis!: Forget Elvis Presley's hips and quiff, dismiss Little Richard's screeching
hysteria and put all thoughts of the global mania inspired by the Beatles and
the Rolling Stones from your mind. With his Afro hair, bad skin, drooping
moustache, growling voice, psychedelic army jacket and battered felt hat, was
the incendiary left-handed guitar slinger Jimi Hendrix the original rock star?This is the theory posited by the makers of The Seven Ages of Rock (screening on BBC2 tonight), a provocative documentary series which kicks off tonight amid squalls of feedback and howling solos. Overlooking the claims of many artists regularly cited as the godheads of modern rock culture, the first instalment, "The Road to Woodstock", argues that popular music only really gelled into what we now know as rock when Hendrix arrived in London in 1966.Subverting expectations rather than challenging received wisdom, the programme cleverly uses Hendrix to personalise the complex history of rock's genesis by demonstrating the huge confluence of influences that shaped him, from his period in Little Richard's backing band to his obsession with the Beatles and Bob Dylan (Hendrix was such a fan that he persuaded a DJ to spin his newly bought copy of Dylan's Blowin' in the Wind at a Harlem soul club, with the all-too-predictable result of a hasty exit, pursued by hostile dancers).Inevitably, some prime movers are marginalised. The Beatles, the Stones and Dylan are alluded to rather than examined, while there is no room for Led Zeppelin, Iggy Pop, Joy Division, Radiohead and a panoply of significant others.Every viewer could probably take their pick of their own neglected idols who pushed rock in one direction or another: Janis Joplin (not a lot of women represented at all, for that matter), Sly Stone, MC5, Elvis Costello, Talking Heads, Sonic Youth, Primal Scream, the Beastie Boys, Rage Against the Machine, P J Harvey.
It is certainly the first time anyone has attempted a rock history with no mention of Elvis Presley. You do, on the other hand, get the homosexual singer Rob Halford of Judas Priest revealing that heavy metal's macho leather look originated in the gay S & M shops of Soho he used to secretly frequent. (News, Source: Telegraph.co.uk)
Now available: EIN's E-Alert #245
July FTD rumour: Rumour has it that the July 1 release from the FTD label will contain Elvis’ last two concerts from Cincinnati and Indianapolis from June 25th and 26th, 1977. (News, Source: Elvis Unlimited/EP Gold)
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