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Released | Las Vegas International Presents Elvis - The First Engagements 1969-70
MRS has release the 3CD Deluxe titled 'Las Vegas International Presents Elvis - The First Engagements 1969-70' and our order is on the way to us. Along with this new title we have a limited number of the following delated titles ...
- Elvis Studio Sessions '56 3 CD Set from MRS
- Memphis Recording Service: The Complete Works 1953-1955 2CD/100 page book
- Elvis On Television 1956-1960 The Complete Soundtrack Recordings 2CD/100-page set from MRS
- Elvis: The Complete '50s Movie Masters And Session Recordings 5 CD Boxset
Interview with Ray Walker of the Jordanaires
Interview with Ray Walker of the Jordanaires. We were looking the other way when Elvis came in. When I turned around, he stuck his hand out and said, 'I'm Elvis Presley'. I said, 'I know who you are. I'm Ray Walker'. Elvis replied to me, 'And I know who you are'. We stood there and talked, and the minute I looked in to his face all his fame left. I saw one of the nicest guys. I'm not really one to keep my mouth shut most of the time, as long as I know there's no harm, so during that all-night session I said to him, 'You know, your heart's going to take a beating in this business. And I've only been in it three weeks'. (Laughs) I really liked him right off. There was just an aura about him, he was one of the most impressive people I have ever met in my life.
Elvis: Summer Festival 1970 - The Rehearsals (3LP 180g Gatefold)
Elvis: Summer Festival 1970 - The Rehearsals (3LP 180g Gatefold) contains rehearsal highlights from one of the most memorable periods in Elvis' career - his captivating performances at The International Hotel Las Vegas in the summer of 1970. These truly historical recordings remastered and restored capture the raw and early development of songs that were performed weeks later in Las Vegas.
Las Vegas International Presents Elvis - January Thru February 1970 (2LP 180g Gatefold)
Las Vegas International Presents Elvis - January Thru February 1970 (2LP 180g Gatefold) is a double LP contains Elvis' second engagement at the Las Vegas International Hotel in January & February 1970.
Las Vegas International Presents Elvis - August 1969 (LP 180g)
Las Vegas International Presents Elvis - August 1969 (LP 180g) contains the earliest known performance from Elvis' first engagement at the Las Vegas International Hotel in August 1969.
Love Me Tender | Through The Lens of Robert Vose Hardcover Book from FTD
FTD Books is pleased to present 'Love Me Tender - Through The Lens of Robert Vose'. Pål Granlund and David English visited the 20th Century-Fox Studios archive several years ago which proved to be an amazing experience. These stunning photographs captured by Robert Vose - the majority of them unseen and unpublished since September 1956 - reveal life on the movie set with Director Robert D. Webb, his cast and crew. Accompanying the book are two CD's: Disc 1: The original EP, Outtakes, Stereo Masters and The Truth About Me interview. Disc 2: The 13 recordings made at Radio Recorders between September 1-3, 1956.
Elvis: Las Vegas '73 CD Soundboard from FTD
As part of its ongoing live on tour series, FTD is pleased to announce the release of Elvis: Las Vegas '73. Released as a 2-CD 5" digi-pak, this set features Elvis from two shows at the Las Vegas Hilton; August 20 (midnight) and September 2nd (3AM).
Elvis Gives Out With Crazy Cool Interview | April 17, 1956
Shortly before he was to go on stage at the Heart O' Texas Coliseum, Elvis Presley, the 21-year-old king of the nation's rock 'n' roll set, sat in a darkened Cadillac limousine for an interview - well hidden from the sight of nearly 4,000 screaming, squealing teen-agers who were on hand to welcome him Tuesday night.
Elvis: Flaming Star & Summer Kisses CD
Flaming Star & Summer Kisses was originally released in the UK only, september 1965 and never released on CD until now. All tracks on this album are presented in Mono as on the original album. For this CD release we've included 2 bonus tracks: A special recorded message by Elvis to his UK fans for the 'New Musical Express Poll Concert', Wembley's Empire Pool, England, April 26, 1964. Previously unreleased in this quality on CD - and an interview with Peter Noone from August 18, 1965. With these bonus tracks this is THE ELVIS UK ALBUM and deserves a release on CD. A nice collection that reached #11 on the UK album charts on October 9, 1965. Don't miss this limited edition!
Elvis Presley | Pearl Harbor - The Double Album CD
Elvis Presley | Pearl Harbor - The Double Album, from The Bootleg Series: 'Elvis Presley In Person, Bloch Arena, Pearl Harbor - The Double Album' features all known recordings from and related to the benefit concert from March 25th, 1961 on one great new CD release. Newly remastered, unedited and complete! We wanted to present this concert in the best possible sound and as originally recorded, so including the accasionally microphone feedback which was part of the show (infact, Elvis reacts on this). And also as complete as possible, so including the complete radio broadcast 'Elvis Salutes The USS Arizona', the complete press conference and interviews, Elvis' arrival, and also the original released press conference excerpt as released on the album 'A Legendary Performer' and the 6 minutes long version of 'Hound Dog' as originally released for the very first time on the 1979 Pearl Harbor bootleg from Golden Archives.
Elvis Presley Demo & Acetates CD
Elvis Presley Demo & Acetates is a new CD release from Elvis One. Elvis Presley Demo & Acetates is a special edition release with 29 tracks, including (rare) acetate recordings and (songwriter) demos. Some of these recordings are still unreleased by Elvis' record company like the edited movie version of 'Mean Woman Blues', the undubbed movie version of 'Earth Boy', the unedited vocal overdub of 'I've Got To Find My Baby', the instrumental track of 'If I Can Dream', a radio commercial for the 'Big show in Denver, April 8, 1956', and many others. Also included are the acetate homerecordings of 'Dark Moon', 'Write To Me From Naples' and 'My Heart Cries For You'. As a special bonus you can hear six songwriter demos. For most of these recordings we've used the unrepaired recordings so nothing is lost from the original sound.
Elvis Presley | Café Europa En Uniforme 2LP Record
Elvis Presley - Café Europa En Uniforme 2LP is a double-album made up of alternatives that for the most part have never been released on vinyl. Limited edition in vinyl with 'cornetto effect' red & blue and green & blue. Limited edition of only 1,500 copies worldwide. Available from June 12.
Elvis Sings The Mad Professor LP Record
Elvis Presley - Elvis Sings The Mad Professor LP is a Crystal-clear Pic-disc Vinyl and features the best of Elvis sings Ben Weisman. All the songs are mainly alternate tracks between 1956 and 1962 and strictly limited to 1,500 unites worldwide.
Interview with Julie Parrish | Elvis' Co-Star in Paradise Hawaiian Style
Julie Parrish starred in several films, including 'Paradise Hawaiian Style', with Elvis Presley. In one of the most delightful moments of the film, Elvis sings to her in a helicopter, while she holds a group of dogs at bay. Julie was born, October 21, 1940, and passed away on October 1st, 2003.
Elvis Portraits Large Hardcover Book by Erik Lorentzen | April 12
The large hardcover book 'Elvis Portraits - 1935 A Life In Photos 1977' by Erik Lorenzen and Robert van Beek will be released on April 12. Here you will see more than 500 beautiful publicity photos spread over approximately 400 pages, taken from 1953 to 1977. The best photo material from the greatest and most famous photographers such as Alfred Wertheimer, William Speer, Sean Shaver, Virgil Apger aso. Elvis up-close and personal.
Elvis Presley with Yvonne Lime | Easter 1957
In 1957, Yvonne Lime was chosen to co-star with Elvis Presley in Loving You in which she played the role of Sally. Elvis and Yvonne developed more than a professional interest in one another - and they dated some during the filming. Yvonne spent Easter weekend 1957 with Elvis and his parents at Audubon Drive in Memphis and Elvis took her to see Graceland that was in the midst of renovation and the two posed for a series of photographs in front of the house.
Elvis' 1974 Easter Television Special
The following article was first published in the U.K. based ‘Elvis Monthly' magazine in 1974, written by Wayne Stierle. The annoyance is the single sleeve which proclaims an 'Easter Television Special From Elvis'. The fact is most fans are eagerly awaiting it, and why not? (Unless Elvis decided to convert his millions of non-religious fans and fans of other beliefs to his way of worshiping it'll be great. If he pulls off a religious trip, well, it'll be interesting to see how the country responds to it). But, no such thing, folks, and here we go on a binge of phone calls to find out what's happening, or not happening. Come on along!
3 CD Set | 'Las Vegas International Presents Elvis - The First Engagements 1969-70
MRS will release a 3CD Deluxe titled 'Las Vegas International Presents Elvis - The First Engagements 1969-70' on 7th May 2021. This three-CD set contains a selection of captivating performances drawn from Elvis' first two engagements at the Las Vegas International Hotel in August 1969 and January thru February 1970. For the first time ever, these soundboard recordings (formerly in mono) have been remastered, carefully restored, and remixed to true stereo with outstanding expertise using the most sophisticated technologies to achieve the best possible sound. This technology is not available to the major record label industries and the tracks have NOT been electronically processed and nothing has been added to make these tracks to true stereo. The accompanying 40-page booklet includes rare photographs and memorabilia taken during these engagements along with introductory notes.
Released | American Sessions 1969 5 CD Boxset from FTD
FTD has released the limited reprint of the 'American Sound 1969' 5 CD Set along with several other Classic Album titles. Elvis' pivotal Year of 1969 celebrated with Elvis: American Sound 1969 featuring over 90 tracks of rare and unreleased material from Elvis' 1969 legendary American Sound Studio sessions, including 'In The Ghetto' and 'Suspicious Minds'. FTD also advises that they will only be manufacturing to satisfy initial orders.
Released | 'Elvis: The His Hand In Mine Sessions' 3 CD Box Set
Follow That Dream has released the 'Elvis: The His Hand In Mine Sessions' 3 CD Boxset in the 'Elvis Sessions' series and our order is now on the way to us. This 8" deluxe 3-CD package features a 28-page booklet with an insightful essay, recording data, memorabilia and rare photos.
Review | Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley DVD
The Memphis Recording Service (MRS), the producers of the 'Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley DVD, boldly state on the front cover that never before have we ever had live film footage (i.e., with synchronized sound) of an Elvis concert from the 50's ... until this time. Well, we certainly do now! Elvis performing 6 songs, including Heartbreak Hotel and Don't Be Cruel, live in Tupelo Mississippi 1956. Included we see a live performance of the elusive Long Tall Sally seen here for the first time ever. This is an excellent release no fan should be without it.
- The DVD Audio section gives you sound quality superior to CD
- The DVD Video Section Contains both Video Film and synchronized Sound
The trouble with Double Trouble | By Paul Simpson
Double Trouble is a very easy movie to hate. For most fans, the sight of Elvis singing Old MacDonald on the back of a truck is reason enough to ignore this film.
Sam Phillips: The Rolling Stone Interview
The history of rock & roll may have begun with a man known as Uncle Silas Payne. Uncle Silas was a black man, blinded by syphilis, who lived in Florence, Alabama, with the Phillips family, whose eighth child was named Sam. Uncle Silas used to tell Sam stories, stories that tempered the way Sam came to think, and perceive, stories that shaped his sense of possibility. 'In Africa, Samuel', Uncle Silas would say, 'we have the most beautiful molasses rivers, and we have battercake trees that grow warm battercakes on them. And a young boy can pick those battercakes off the trees and sop them in those molasses rivers'. This was a story that amazed young Sam, and it was based in magic and in alchemy.
A jab for Elvis helped America beat polio
It was one of Elvis Presley's more unusual ventures. The king of rock'n'roll had just been enjoying his first taste of success with singles such as Heartbreak Hotel, and was about to appear on the Ed Sullivan Show in 1956, when he was given an unexpected medical challenge. Would he agree to be vaccinated against polio in front of the press before the show? He did.
Raised On Rock/For Ol' Times Sake | Elvis and Priscilla
What the Raised on Rock recording sessions tell us about Elvis and Priscilla by Mark Cunliffe. Raised on Rock/For Ol' Times Sake is one of the most disregarded 1970's Elvis albums that on second look actually reveals more about Elvis and his love for Priscilla than all the other Elvis albums put together.
The Intimate Beauty of 'For Ol' Times Sake'
In the early hours of 24 July 1973, singer/songwriter Tony Joe White was woken by a phone call in his Memphis home. A German voice on the other end of the line said: 'Mr White, we are down at Stax Records do you have any more songs? We need to do some more songs' ... The voice belonged to Freddy Bienstock, principal finder of songs at the King's court. When White realised who the tunes were for - and that his friend Felton Jarvis was producing the session - he ran off a copy of three songs (most notably I've Got A Thing About You Baby and For Ol' Times Sake) and drove to the studio ... Felton Jarvis walked by, and made sure that the man who had invented 'Swamp Rock', met Elvis, who had been one of the young White's great inspirations.
A Man From Elvis Presley Boulevard | Review of From Elvis Presley Boulevard FTD
The first ten tracks of FTD's 'From Elvis Presley Boulevard, Memphis, Tennessee' represent the original album that RCA released in May 1976. Recorded at Graceland in February of that year, this album is thematically the saddest ever released by Elvis. It also may be the most honest look at himself ever made available by the man living behind the gates of that home on Elvis Presley Boulevard. Despite the at times overblown production, 'From Elvis Presley Boulevard' is a beautiful and moving album. Highlights include 'For The Heart', 'Hurt', 'Never Again', and 'Love Coming Down'.
Elvis: The Alternate 1969 Recordings CD
Elvis -The Alternate 1969 Recordings is a great collection of alternate recordings from Elvis' legendary Memphis recording sessions at the American Sound Studio in 1969 + an alternate version of 'Let Us Pray' with unique backing vocals recorded for Universal's movie 'Change Of Habit'. This cd features over 20 rare tracks officially unreleased + 4 Bonus Tracks taken from acetates. Elvis -The Alternate 1969 Recordings is a nice addition to Elvis Presley - American Sound 1969, a 5 disc set from Elvis' official record company.
Elvis Sings Don't Cry Daddy And Other Great Songs CD
Elvis Sings Don't Cry Daddy And Other Great Songs | Elvis live at the International Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. This cd contains 29 tracks - great audience recordings from February 1970, including the February 21, midnight show. Other recordings are 'See See Rider' from the February 5, dinner show, 'Suspicious Minds' with reprise from the February 20, midnight show, the one-liner 'When The Swallows Come Back To Capistrano' from the February 21, dinner show, + more great recordings!
Elvis Sings Polk Salad Annie And Other Great Songs CD
Elvis Sings Polk Salad Annie And Other Great Songs contains 18 recordings from February and August 1970, all recorded at the International Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. Including rehearsals and live recordings, like a soundboard recording from 'Polk Salad Annie' from the February 16, 1970 midnight show, five soundboard recordings from the February 19, 1970 dinner show and rehearsal recordings from August 4, 7 and 10, 1970.
Elvis in Hollywood | A Time to Reassess?
Elvis' Hollywood years have tended to be dismissed as a failure, both artistically and musically. Whilst some may concede that some his 1950's output is of value, and others might argue that 'GI Blues', 'Blue Hawaii' and even 'Viva Las Vegas' film and soundtracks aren't that bad, the majority of fan and general public opinion is dismissive to such an extent that this part of Elvis' musical heritage is widely ignored. This article sets out to re-visit the movie musical output to establish the truth.
Review | Love Letters FTD Special Edition 2 CD
'That's The Way It Is' and 'Elvis Country' were two of the most artistic albums in Elvis' career. What makes them special, is a true concept behind the selection of the songs. 'Love Letters' could not live up to this high standard, since it was a strange mixture of songs, that could not make it on the 'TTWII' and 'Country' releases in the first place, for reasons of available time, quality or strategy.
Elvis: Return To The Queen City of The South 3 CD Set
Return To The Queen City of The South (3 CD Set) | In 2010 Audionics label released a fantastic double CD called 'Springtime Tours '76 - '77'. We have presented a bulk of the Johnson City, TN, March 17th, 1976 tour opening show in the straight stereo mix and Charlotte, March 20th, 1976 evening show in the pure binaural sound as well as the selection of various 1977 stereo live recordings. Now, we believe, the right time has come for the ultimate upgrade of March 1976 material combined with two Charlotte shows from 1977!
Why Roustabout remains a cult classic
Elvis' 16th movie is hardly the kind of film that's going to change the world. At first glance, Roustabout is formulaic enough to understand why, in 1964, the New York Times flatly refused to review it. Many critics lamented the way this musical comedy 'totally wasted' the talents of Barbara Stanwyck, the acclaimed star of such classics as 'Ball Of Fire' and 'Cattle Queen Of Montana' (a performance that especially impressed Elvis). Yet despite a clichéd plot - hard-hearted business types try to shut down struggling carnival - and some below par songs - Roustabout has, if anything, improved with age.
Elvis: 'Summer Festival 1970 | The Rehearsals' 3CD Deluxe set from MRS
MRS will release a 3CD Deluxe set titled 'Summer Festival 1970 – The Rehearsals' on 12th March 2021. The CD's contain rehearsal highlights from one of the most memorable periods in Elvis' career - his captivating performances at The International Hotel Las Vegas in the summer of 1970. These truly historical recordings remastered and restored capture the raw and early development of songs that were performed weeks later in Las Vegas. The accompanying 40-page booklet includes rare photographs taken at some of these rehearsal sessions. As usual MRS has spared no expense in our remastering techniques. For the first time ever all, the tracks listed have had repairs and restorations having now the same mastering techniques, used on such recent MRS releases such as 'Made in Germany' and 'Such a Night in Pearl Harbor'. A sample sound of this will be available soon.
Released | Elvis: From Memphis to Taipeh Hardcover Book
From Memphis to Taipeh has been released. This is the last chance to pre-order as a re-order is unlikely. This book is a reference guide to the colorful magic of Elvis' Asian vinyl. This is the very first book about Elvis' Asian vinyl records. The hardcover book measures 28cm x 28cm, lists 500+ different records on 500+ pages and contains almost 2,500 pictures. Covers and labels are reproduced with great care so you can enjoy the many mistakes on said covers and labels, they are sometimes hilarious and often tell a lot about how and why these records were made. And such things will also be explained throughout the book.
Interview with Jerry Weintraub | Elvis' Concert Promoter
I started to call Tom Parker who was Elvis' manager every morning at 8:30 in the morning. 'Good morning, Colonel, this is Jerry Weintraub. I want to take Elvis on tour'. Finally, one morning he said to me, 'You still want to take my boy on tour'. I said, 'Yes'. He said, 'Okay, you be in Vegas tomorrow at 11:00 o'clock with a million dollars and we'll talk a deal' .... I said, 'Okay I'll get it and I'll be there'.
'Elvis On Stage' LP Record 2500 copies limited edition
Music on Vinyl will release a limited edition of 2500 individually numbered copies on transparent red vinyl of 'Elvis On Stage' with printed inner sleeve and including a poster of Elvis.
Elvis: A Valentine Gift For You - Volume I & II CDs
A Valentine Gift For You - Volume I & II is a great way to celebrate Valentine's day! Two limited edition cd releases with some of Elvis' best love songs - for Valentine's Day! Including the original masters, alternate takes and home recordings. All tracks on these 2 albums are newly remastered/remixed (no overdubs) with some real surprises. You'll enjoy the 50's and 60's masters with more focus on Elvis' voice! And of course the home recordings which never sounded better... enjoy great versions of 'Her Hand In Mine', 'Earth Angel', 'Are You Lonesome Tonight?' and a short version of 'Return To Me'. A great gift for yourself or your loved one...
Elvis Presley Sings Flaming Star CD
Elvis Presley Sings Flaming Star is a special edition release from the Elvis One label with 38 tracks from the movie FLAMING STAR and includes 'Flaming Star' and 'Summer Kisses, Winter Tears' (mono and stereo masters), the unedited master of 'Flaming Star', many alternate takes, seven original radio spots from the movie, the acetate recording of the composite master of 'Black Star', and more! All tracks in the best possible sound.
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Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley DVD
Never before have we seen an Elvis Presley concert from the 1950's with sound. Until Now! The DVD Contains recently discovered unreleased film of Elvis performing 6 songs, including Heartbreak Hotel and Don't Be Cruel, live in Tupelo Mississippi 1956. Included we see a live performance of the elusive Long Tall Sally seen here for the first time ever. + Plus Bonus DVD Audio.
This is an excellent release no fan should be without it.
The 'parade' footage is good to see as it puts you in the right context with color and b&w footage. The interviews of Elvis' Parents are well worth hearing too. The afternoon show footage is wonderful and electrifying : Here is Elvis in his prime rocking and rolling in front of 11.000 people. Highly recommended.
Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley DVD Video with Sound.
