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The King is Back on the Charts!

2010-11-26T15:24:00.000-08:00

INTERNATIONAL MOMENTUM BUILDS AS VIVA ELVIS - THE ALBUM BREAKS INTO THE BILLBOARD 200

Legacy Recordings Celebrates Elvis' 75th Birthday Year with a Groundbreaking New Studio Work Inspired by Viva ELVIS by Cirque du Soleil in Las Vegas

-- Viva ELVIS - The Album, a 21st century celebration of Elvis and his music featuring the voice of the King in a whole new soundscape, is gathering worldwide momentum in the wake of its recent release through Legacy Recordings, in cooperation with Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. and Viva ELVIS by Cirque du Soleil at ARIA Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Released stateside on November 9, Viva ELVIS - The Album has debuted in the upper half of the Billboard 200.

Conceptualized and realized by producer/arranger Erich Van Tourneau, Viva ELVIS - The Album is a multi-faceted audio extravaganza creating a larger-than-life musical portrait of Elvis through newly re-imagined versions of "Blue Suede Shoes," "That's All Right," "Heartbreak Hotel," "Love Me Tender," "King Creole," "Bossa Nova Baby," "Burning Love," "Can't Help Falling In Love" and "Suspicious Minds" as well as instrumental interludes based on "Memories" and "You'll Never Walk Alone" (piano interlude).
Three of the tracks on Viva ELVIS - The Album including "Suspicious Minds," the album's first single, were mixed by Grammy Award winning producer Brendan O'Brien (Pearl Jam, Bruce Springsteen). Four of the album's tracks were mixed by Serban Ghenea with the remaining five mixed by Robert Meunier & Erich Van Tourneau.
"Suspicious Minds," the first single from Viva ELVIS - The Album, impacted radio in late October and is a bonus track on NOW 36, the latest installment in the best-selling chart-topping Now That's What I Call Music anthology series of contemporary Top 40 smash hits.
USA Today selected "Suspicious Minds" as a Pick of The Week noting that the new version "...dispenses with its signature guitar pattern, starting like a cross between a gospel hymn and 'Everlasting Love' before transforming into something like a U2 anthem."
Overwhelming international response to Viva ELVIS - The Album led to the creation of special regional editions of the album showcasing popular local artists "dueting" with Elvis on "Love Me Tender." Regional artists participating on non-US editions of the album include Anna Puu (Finland), Lisa Lois (Netherlands), Amel Bent (France), Russian Red (Spain), Thalia (Latin America), Jessica Mauboy (Australia), Dani Klein (Belgium), Marie-Mai (Canada) and Aurea (Portugal).
Viva ELVIS - The Album is already charting round-the-world, going Top 40 or better in Canada, Sweden, the Netherlands, the UK, Belgium, Norway, Switzerland, Denmark and France while climbing the charts in Spain, Australia and Germany.
Music critics and other cognoscenti have rallied behind Viva ELVIS - The Album, basking in the record's celebratory delights:

Billboard
""It's all inventive and invigorating, offering proof that Presley's music can handle being all shook up"

FORBES.COM
"'Viva Elvis – the Album' a multi-faceted audio extravaganza creating a larger-than-life musical portrait of Elvis"

MSN MUSIC
"You've never heard these tunes like this before… ear-popping collages"

ASSOCIATED PRESS
"A new take on the King"… "'Suspicious Minds' opens with Elvis' soulful, echoing voice and prominent piano notes, then shifts into a guitar introduction that evokes memories of U2's classic anthem 'Bad.' The song has a strong drum and guitar component without losing the sing-along quality of the original."

BLOOMBERG NEWS
"A radical mix of his hits"

BLOGCRITICS
"And we're off to the races as *Viva ELVIS - The Album* turns up the heat and the velocity as it dashes through a representative sampling of The King's mastery of genres from Delta blues, gospel and Southern folk to movie soundtracks and Vegas pop"

"You won't be able to help falling in love (with The King) again. Some things were just meant to be!"

RECORD COLLECTOR
"I loved it. A great mash up of Elvis, early, middle and late in his career. Great fun!"

VIRGINIAN- PILOT
"Elvis for the iPod age."

Musicians on Viva ELVIS include Elvis Presley (vocals); Erich Van Tourneau (bass, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, piano and keyboards); Dea Norberg, Jennlee Shallow, Sherry St-Germain, Stacie Tabb (guest singers); Patrick Lavergne and JS "The Flash" Chouinard (basses); Mike Plant, Steve Nadeau, Martin Bachand and Paul Deslauriers (electric guitars); Olivier Goulet (acoustic guitar); Guy Belanger (harmonica); DJ Pocket (scratch). The album's horn section includes Jean-Francois Thibeault (trombone), Bruno Dumont (saxophone), David Perrico (trumpet), Jean-Francois Gagnon (flugel horn).
When working on the music for the Cirque du Soleil production "Viva ELVIS," Van Tourneau spent more than 3,000 hours reviewing countless albums, films, concert recordings, interviews and home recordings of Elvis. More than 17,000 samples of Elvis' songs – the raw material for the show – were made during the process.
Working with tens of thousands of samples of Elvis' voice, Van Tourneau often wove several sequences and sounds into the same songs, sometimes changing details such as the key and tempo. In creating Viva ELVIS - The Album, Van Tourneau was looking to accentuate and boost the emotional charge of the songs with the incorporation of ragga, punk or hip-hop elements into classic recordings. In all cases, however, the goal was to respect and understand the essence of the original recordings.
"I would like to acknowledge all of the incredible composers, musicians and technicians responsible for making this music with Elvis originally," said Erich Van Tourneau. "The album Viva ELVIS would not be what it is today if not for their remarkable contributions."
The postmodern studio masterwork invokes the spirit and essence of Elvis from a contemporary perspective while furthering the revolutionary impulses of Elvis' sound. Viva ELVIS - The Album re-imagines the king's own vocal performances in a broad variety of new musical settings. This new sound echoes Elvis' own versatility and ability to master all music genres, from Delta blues to rockabilly, from raw soul to gospel, from Southern folk to Vegas pop, while incorporating elements of garage rock, punk, urban and hip-hop.
In celebration of all eras of Elvis' musical genius, Viva ELVIS - The Album includes songs from Elvis' rise to fame in the '50s, his movie soundtracks, his triumphant return to the stage in the "'68 Special," and his ground-breaking appearances in Las Vegas.
Viva ELVIS by Cirque du Soleil, a harmonious fusion of dance, acrobatics and live music, opened earlier this year in a specially designed 1,800 seat theater at ARIA Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. A tribute to the life and music of Elvis Presley, Viva ELVIS focuses on the essential humanity of the one superstar whose name will forever be linked with the history of Las Vegas: Elvis Presley. Significant moments in his life – intimate, playful and grandiose – blend with timeless songs that remain as relevant today as when they first hit the top of the charts.
Elvis lives on Viva ELVIS - The Album, a 21st century venue for rock's first and biggest superstar.
Viva ELVIS - The Album - produced and arranged by Erich Van Tourneau

1. (Opening)	(mixed by Robert Meunier & Erich Van Tourneau)
2. Blue Suede Shoes	(mixed by Serban Ghenea)
3. That's All Right	(mixed by Brendan O'Brien)
4. Heartbreak Hotel	(mixed by Brendan O'Brien)
5. Love Me Tender	(mixed by Robert Meunier & Erich Van Tourneau)
6. King Creole	(mixed by Robert Meunier & Erich Van Tourneau)
7. Bossa Nova Baby	(mixed by Serban Ghenea)
8. Burning Love	(mixed by Serban Ghenea)
9. (Memories)	(mixed by Robert Meunier & Erich Van Tourneau)
10. Can't Help Falling In Love	(mixed by Serban Ghenea)
11. (You'll Never Walk Alone) (piano interlude)	(mixed by Robert Meunier & Erich Van Tourneau)
12. Suspicious Minds	(mixed by Brendan O'Brien)

Elvis Presley – Viva Elvis The Album (2010)

2010-11-14T11:41:00.001-08:00

Elvis Presley Viva Elvis

Track List:
01. Opening 02:11
02. Blue Suede Shoes 03:12
03. That’s All Right 04:41
04. Heartbreak Hotel 04:55
05. Love Me Tender 04:13
06. King Creole 04:27
07. Bossa Nova Baby 03:07
08. Burning Love 04:16
09. Memories 00:55
10. Can’t Help Falling In Love 04:40
11. You’ll Never Walk Alone (Piano Interlude) 01:28
12. Suspicious Minds 04:25
13. Love Me Tender (Duet With Marie-Mai) 04:15

INTERVIEW:JERRY SCHILLING (THE DAY ELVIS CRIED)

2010-09-06T16:07:00.001-07:00

"My worst memory, and the worst day of my life has to be the day Priscilla took Lisa Marie away from Graceland," says Schilling. "To this day, that image still haunts me..."

On October 9, 1973, after 5 years of marriage Elvis and Priscilla were divorced. It was Elvis who filed for the divorce, as token gesture to save Priscilla the embarrassment as she was the mother of his daughter, Lisa Marie, who only 4 years old at the time.

,"It was I very sad day for all of us," says Schilling. "I remember how Elvis just stood in Lisa's bedroom and watched in silence as Alberta (Graceland's cook) helped Priscilla pack Lisa's clothes and toys into several suitcases... Elvis said nothing, but I could see the pain in his eyes," recalls Schilling.

"Suddenly, he yelled out to me and Joe (Esposito) to help Priscilla put the baggage into the car. Elvis just couldn't bring himself to carry the bags out to the car, himself," whispers Schilling.

Unaware of the happening between her parents in her bedroom, Lisa Marie played happily with her nanny outside the grounds of Graceland.

In an aim to spare Lisa the sorry of their separation, Elvis and Priscilla had told her that she was going away on a vacation with her mother to Los Angeles, where she was going to attend school. "It broke my heart to see Elvis, a man who had everything, suddenly be lose the most important person in his life - his daughter."

"Lisa was more important than life itself to Elvis." Now she was being taken away from him," says Schilling.

Although, the court ruled Priscilla gets custody of Lisa Marie, Elvis believed his daughter would be far better off raised with small town of values in Memphis, just like he was, than in a big city like Los Angeles.

"Elvis just stood watching as we load up Priscilla's blue Mercedes.

Until that finally moment, Elvis was still composed, but when it was time to bid farewell to his daughter, Elvis broke down and cried as he swooped his beloved Lisa into his arms. Elvis held Lisa tight for a very long time. "Be a good girl, Button-head," whispered Elvis. (Button-head was Elvis' pet name for Lisa) "You come and visit often, you hear," said Elvis trying to hold back the tears. Then out of sheer desperation Elvis insisted, "Get mummy to teach you how to use the phone, so you can call me everyday, okay."

As Schilling recalls, "Lisa Marie, was always a very perceptive child. She realised this was not the usual way her daddy said goodbye. Normally, Elvis would says, 'Button-head I'm off to work. What do you want daddy to bring you back, this time?'"

"This day was strange, and Lisa knew it. She looked into her daddy's eyes and asked him, 'Are you crying, daddy?"

At the point, Elvis flashed Priscilla a look that could kill, then delivered Lisa into her mother's awaiting arms, turned on his heels, walked back into the house, without looking back.

"I'd seen that look before in Elvis eyes," says Schilling. "It a look that still sends a chill went down my spine, when I think of it... It's was a look of pain, anger, desperation and hurt."

"For the rest of that day, till about 4 am that night, Elvis closed himself up in his bedroom. He wouldn't eat or take our calls."

"We got very worried. We thought maybe he had knocked myself out with a whole lot of sleeping pills."

"From time to time, Joe and I would sneak up to his bedroom and listen at the door. Once I heard him cursing. Another times I heard him screaming. But mostly we heard Elvis just sobbing."

Finally, Schilling admitted, "I now know, that day was the beginning of the end for the Elvis I had met."

Palm Spring home today

2010-08-29T15:56:00.000-07:00

Try on the Celebrity Life in Palm Springs

Palm Springs is famous for its glittery past as a Hollywood haven but many people don’t realize that it’s possible to bring a suitcase, hang up your toothbrush and spend a few nights in some of the storied pied a terres.

Here are some homes of the rich and famous that you can call your own—albeit on a rental basis.

One of the most well-known is Elvis Presley’s Honeymoon Hideaway. Located in Old Las Palmas, the home boasts a jutting prow of living-room windows and lily-pad steps ascending to the front door. Built by the father-son Alexanders—builders of the city’s iconic mid-century homes—the home was first occupied by son Robert Alexander until he, his family and father perished in a 1965 airplane crash.

Not long after, Elvis signed a one-year lease for $21,000, carrying his new bride, Priscilla, over the threshold on May 1, 1967. He puportedly sang The Hawaiian Wedding Song as he did so; daughter Lisa Marie was born exactly nine months later. This was also the venue in which he shot out his TV upon seeing Robert Goulet on the screen.

The 5,200 square-foot home has been faithfully restored to its ’60s glory, complete with customized 64-foot curved sofa on which the newlyweds were photographed. Photos of the compelling couple in the home dot the interior.

He and Priscilla soon moved to a home around the corner since he felt this one lacked privacy.

Cost to rent: $1500 to $1800 a night. www.ElvisHoneymoon.com

Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz’s 1930s hacienda was across the street from the swinging El Mirador Hotel —now Desert Regional Medical Center—and was the first private Palm Springs’ residence to have its very own pool.

Lucy and Desi frequently visited their desert home in the late ‘40s and early ‘50s. The four-bedroom home includes a guest casita.

Cost to rent: $2,080 per week in the summer; $3500 during high season

Ol' Blue Eyes' Twin Palms Estate is located in the heart of the Old Movie Colony. The 4,500 square-foot home is a spectacular example of mid-century contemporary architecture that has been oft used in commercials, from Coca-Cola to Mercedes Benz.

Designed in 1947 by legendary architect Stewart Williams for Frank and his first wife, Nancy, the property was named for the pair of towering palm trees above the piano-shaped pool.

Sinatra hosted lavishly—the A-list included Joan Crawford, Bob Hope, George and Gracie, Lana Turner, even the reclusive Greta Garbo. After his first marriage collapsed, he later spent tumultuous years in the home with second wife, Ava Gardner, before finally selling it in 1953 for $85,000.

Cost to rent: $2600 a night (3-night minimum) with concierge service Link

Perched below Bob Hope’s own iconic John Lautner-designed mushroom home in south Palm Springs sits Howard Hughes' mini estate. The 2,100 square-foot home is multi-layered and offers 220-degree views of the valley below. Other notable owners of the home include Green Acres' Eva Gabor and producer Paul Keyes.

Features preserved from the fascinating aviator and inventor’s time include the kitchen, step-on light switches and a hotplate Hughes installed in one of the bathrooms.

Cost to rent: $450 per night (3-night minimum)

Hughes designed this next home for his friend Howard Hawks, the writer/director/producer of films spanning 60 years, from His Girl Friday to Scarface.

Located close to Elvis’s honeymoon house, Hawks named his 5,600 square-foot hacienda Casa de Plata (House of Silver). The home is hidden behind high walls in Old Las Palmas and retains many of the original features, including Mexican hacienda-style fireplaces in each of the five bedrooms.

Cost to rent: $1,200 per night (4-night minimum)

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The On Tour Interviews Volume I and II Promo CDs

2010-08-03T07:13:00.001-07:00

The On Tour Interviews Volume I and II Promo CDs are talking only albums with interviews during the filming of Elvis On Tour, 1972.

Elvis talks to Piere Aldridge and Robert Able (Hollywood, Ca.) / Elvis talks about his childhood / Elvis talks about his early years, his movies, his JC Award and musicians / Conversations with Mayor Roy Webber (Roanoke Airport, VA.) / Backstage conversations (Macon, GA.) / Conversations with crew and gang (Jacksonville, FL.) / Conversations with his entourage (Little Rock, AK.)/ Conversations with his entourage (San Antonio, TX.).

Volume two continues with the following tracks...

Elvis Presley autopsy auction cancelled

2010-08-01T15:14:00.001-07:00

An auction of instruments allegedly used in Elvis Presley's autopsy has been cancelled. "Due to questions of ownership," the retired embalmer behind the sale will instead "donate" the tools to an unknown party.

Last week, a Chicago auction house announced that it would be selling a grisly collection of music memorabilia, including rubber gloves, lip brushes, needle injectors, forceps and aneurysm hooks used in the singer's postmortem examination. An embalmer in Memphis had apparently stored the tools since 1977, but now hoped to let fans "own a piece of the celebrity themselves".

Officials at Leslie Hindman Auctioneers have now withdrawn the lot, reportedly at the request of the owner and his son. The objects will instead be turned over to the funeral home that originally administered the autopsy, or at least its parent company, "with the intention of donation". It is not clear whether Graceland or another Elvis museum is interested in the tools.

According to the Memphis Commercial Appeal, the president of the Memphis Funeral Home, EC Davies, kept Presley's embalming report in his desk. He later donated it to a funeral service museum in Houston, but the Presley family has never granted permission for it to be displayed. Last week, Davies questioned the authenticity of the auction items. "Anybody could fake something like this," he said. "It's ridiculous."

2010-07-22T07:18:00.000-07:00

Elvis Presley autopsy kit up for auction

Instruments used in Elvis Presley's autopsy and embalming are going up for auction in Chicago, including the "John Doe" toe tag used after the original was stolen amid the chaos at the hospital following his death.

The items were saved by the senior embalmer at the Memphis Funeral Home, which prepared the singer's body Photo: REUTERS

Leslie Hindman Auctioneers will hold the auction Aug. 12, four days before the 33rd anniversary of Presley's death.

The auction house said that all of the items used in the autopsy and funeral preparations will be available, from rubber gloves and forceps to a comb and eye liner. Even the coffin invoice and the hanger used to hold Presley's burial suit will be sold.

The items were saved by the senior embalmer at the Memphis Funeral Home, which prepared the singer's body.

The items will be auctioned in two sets valued at up to $6,000 (£3,900) and $8,000 (£5,200).

Presley died at the age of 42 after years of abuse of prescription drugs. He was found on the bathroom floor in his home at Graceland, Memphis, and attempts to revive him failed.

His post mortem stated that he had died a heart attack. His autopsy results will not be made public until 2027, 50 years after his death.

Interview wiht Elvis Presley in July 31, at August 01of 1969 (Las Vegas)

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Why have you waited so long to perform live again?
We had to finish up the movie commitments before I could start on this.

How did it feel being back in front of a live audience after so many years?
Fantastic. I really missed it. I love the live contact with an audience. It was getting harder and harder to perform to a movie camera all day long. The inspiration wasn’t there. I’m tired of playing a guy singing to the guy he’s beating up.

Did you enjoy performing live again?
Yes! This has been one of the most exciting nights of my life.

Did you feel nervous during the show?
For the first three songs or so, before I loosened up. Then I thought, “What the heck. Get with it, man, or you might be out of a job tomorrow.”

Were you a little afraid onstage tonight?
Yes, I was at first, until I got going, and then I felt okay. I was nervous and didn’t feel relaxed until Love Me Tender.

How did you choose the songs for your show?
I just sang my favourites, that’s all.

Do you want to do more live shows?
I want to… I would like to play all over the world. I chose Las Vegas to play first because it is a place people come to from all over.

Did you like leather jackets like the one you wore on your TV specials?
No. I hate wearing leather jackets because they are too hot to work in.

Why did you choose a Negro backing group (The Sweet Inspirations)?
Because they help to give me my feel, my soul.

Where did you get the idea for your stage outfit?
I got the idea from a karate gi I once had.

Do you dye your hair?
Sure, because I’ve always done it for the movies.

Why do you dye your hair?
Because it’s gray.

Why do you choose to record message type songs like In The Ghetto? Are you trying to change your image?
No. Ghetto was such a great song. I just couldn’t pass it up after I’d heard it. There are a lot of new records out now that have the same sound I started but they’re better. I mean, you can’t compare a song like Yesterday with Hound Dog, can you?

How do you feel about the Hollywood social scene?
I just don’t go for it. I have nothing against it but I just don’t enjoy it.

Why have you led such a secluded life all these years?
It’s not secluded, honey, I’m just sneaky.

How long did you rehearse for these shows?
I practiced for nearly three months. Today I went through three complete dress rehearsals. This was the fourth time I did that show today. I’m really beat.

Can you remember the first time you were in Las Vegas?
Sure, I was 19 years old. Nobody knew me. “Where you from, boy?” they’d ask.
(Note: Elvis was 21 and not 19 when he first performed in Las Vegas, on 23 April 1956, at the New Frontier Hotel).

Will you be back in Las Vegas soon?
Absolutely. I love Las Vegas because it attracts people from all over the world.

Do you have a share in the International Hotel?
No, I have not.

Are you tired of your present type of movies?
Yes. I want to change the type of scripts I have been doing.

What kind of scripts do you like?
Something with meaning. I’m going after more serious material. I couldn’t dig always playing the guy who’d get into a fight, beat the guy up, and in the next shot sing to him.

Do you feel it was a mistake to do so many soundtrack albums?
I think so. When you do ten songs in a movie, they can’t all be good songs.

Will you be doing any more movies?
I don’t know. I kinda got tired of beating up guys and then having to sing a song to them, or maybe their horses.

Mr. Presley, I’ve been sent here by Lord Stutch Enterprises to offer you one million pounds sterling to make two appearances at the Wembley Empire Stadium in England. This price will include a documentary that will be filmed during and after the shows. It will only take 24 hours.
You’ll have to ask him about that. (Elvis points to Colonel Parker). Colonel Parker: Make an offer! Cash, not pounds! Just put down the deposit.

How much do you get paid for these performances?
Colonel Parker: We are pleased with the deal. I am glad he is here.

Would you like to appear in England?
I definitely would like to appear in England as we have had so many requests. And it will be soon, as we are now doing live concerts again.

Is there any truth to the rumour that you are getting a slice of the hotel as part of the fee?
Colonel Parker: Certainly not. The only thing we got free were crickets in the room.

Have you still got about 10 cars?
I never had that many, only four or five at the most.

After all this time you look so young.
I guess I’m just lucky. I really don’t know. I guess one of these days it will catch up with me and I’ll probably fall apart.

Have you ever seen England’s top pop singer Cliff Richard?
Yes, I met him in Germany a long time ago.
(Note: Cliff Richard indeed traveled all the way to Germany to meet Elvis, but he was out on maneuvers on that day and Vernon welcomed him instead. Perhaps Elvis was confused when he answered this, because he actually met an impersonator while in Germany).

How does it feel to be a father?
Great. I love it!

Do you and Priscilla plan to add to your family?
We’ll have to wait and see.

How does Priscilla feel about you being such a great sex symbol?
I don’t know… you would have to ask her.

Are you planning to have any more kids?
Yes, we are planning to add to our family. Thank you very much.

Is there any other individual you would rather be?
Are you kidding?

What’s it like to be the Grandfather of rock and roll?
(laughs). I didn’t know that I was.

Are you doing shows because of the recent success of Tom Jones in cabaret?
No, that’s not the reason. Although I admire Tom Jones very much, and think he’s a great talent. I guess I felt it was time to do live shows because I missed doing them.

I noticed in your repertoire you did some Beatles songs. What do you think of the Beatles and their material?
I admire the Beatles and think they are very good. The lyrics of pop songs are getting better all the time, they have more meaning.

When you met the Beatles, why was there no press allowed?
I guess it was because we could relax and talk friendly to each other.

Did anyone influence you in your career?
Yes, people like him. (Elvis introduces Fats Domino). This is one of my influences from way back, Fats Domino. Just look at those rings and that diamond watch, aren’t they fabulous?

Interview with Elvis Presley + Review of Elvis in concert July 31, 1969

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This is the review of Elvis' first concert at the International Hotel on July 31, 1969.

It was written by Ray Connelly and originally published in the London Evening Standard August 2, 1969. Included with the review is an exciting interview with The King, again by Ray Connelly.

Review of Elvis In Concert - July 31, 1969

For a reputed fee of £225,000 the god of rock and roll returned to the

stage in a blaze of advertising at the brand new International Hotel in this hot and lunatic town of Las Vegas. I've already seen the show three times and I can tell you he is sensational - better than any of us could ever have im

agined.

Elvis Presley July 31, 1969 International Hotel, Las Vegas

Twice nightly for 28 days he will be appearing for the rich and their womenfolk. 'It is, 'he says, 'the most exciting thing

I've done in years'. But it was th

e first appearance on the first night that had all the drama.

He was out of this world, better by far than I - always the greatest Presley fan in world - could possibly have hoped for, and a lesson in himself to the entertainment media of our generation.

For a full hour he wor

ked and sweated, gyr

ated and shuddered, warbled and sang, and grunted and groaned his way through 20 songs. It was a sensational comeback.

Looking as slim as a ramrod, and not a day over 23 (he's actually 34 now), he ambled back on to the stage after a n

ine year absence l

ike a sheepish young lad going to meet his girl friend's parents for the first time. Hardly daring to look or acknowledge the audience,which was composed mainly of over-30's, since young people could never normally afford the price, h

e went straight into Blue Suede Shoes, and had completed I Got A Women and That's All Right Mama before finding it necessary to begin any chatting.

For over an hour he flogged himself to n

ear exhaustion moving wildly and sexily around the stage all the time, and now and again reaching for a handkerchief or a glove from the ecstatic and many-splendoured ladies in the front row. Although his early fans are grown up and mothers themselves now, Elvis has remained the boy from the South - awkward, shy, full of evil promise and a dynamic performer.

As backing, a group of girl

singers, the Sweet Inspirations, joined with the Imperials to add strength to an outstanding six-man group on electric piano, drums, bass and three guitars.

Elvis Presley 1969 International Hotel, Las Vegas

The balancing of combo was perfect, and there was little need for the full 30-piece orchestra which helped out occasionally on some of the ballads like Love Me Tender and Can't Help Falling In Love (With You) and Yesterday.

It is difficult to describe the exact ap

peal of the man. True he is a great and rhythmic singer, but there's something more. His perfect looks and style add a charisma that is magnetic.

Having seen his show it is easier now to understand how became the legend that he is in pop music.

Surprisingly the biggest applause of the n

ight, and it was generous always, came of a brand-new song called Suspicious Minds - his next record and almost certainly 51st million seller.

While his act is co

ncentrated mainly on a selection of his own many hits he also found time to include some great versions of Ray Charles's I Can't Stop Loving You and Chuck Berry's Johnny B. Goode.

It was indeed a m

emorable night. The night when Elvis Presley, the founder of much of modern day pop music, discovered that he is still one of greatest performers and went back to doing what he always did best.

Interview with Elvis Presley - July 31, 1969

Getting to intervie

w Elvis was a much m

ore complex task than getting to see him - since the International Hotel anxious for lots of publicity during its first few weeks of business was being particularly generous to journalists who had flocked from all parts of world to see if Presley was as exciting as his memory.

Immediately after hi

s first show he gave a Press conference, guarded carefully by the Colonel, and during which he was only once thrown when someone asked him why he always dyed his hair ('I guess it's something I've always done . . . I guess', he said). But after three days and nights of refusing to let me see his star, the Colonel finally changed his mind (as I'd been told he would) and gave

me five minutes to ge

t ready.

We were in between shows and suddenly I was ushered backstage past the guards and into his dressing room. I'd ha

ve to make it quick, said the Colonel. An hour later I was back in my room telephoning this article over for the first edition of my paper the following morning.

Elvis Presley 1969 - Backstage The International Hotel, Las Vegas

'Sometimes when I walk into a room at home and see all those gold records hanging around the walls I think t

hey must belong to another person. Not me. I ju

st can't believe it's me' - Elvis Presley.

This is the legend himself talking. The man who virtually started the rock and roll group as we know it today. The man who changed the course of pop music, and in so doing helped to change the course of social history.

Because that, and exactly that, has been the influence of Elvis Presley - the boy from Tupelo, Mississippi, who has probably had more hit records than anyone else in the world. (At the last count it was well

over 70 - with 50 of those selling more than a million copies.)

Getting through to Presley is practically impossible. security guards with guns and walkie-talkie sets shadow him day and night, and it took an interminable amount dealing with his extremely canny manager, Colonel Tom Parker, to be given the VIP treatment and meet the man they created into a lege

nd.

And when one gets through how does one speak to a legend?

Elvis Presley 1969 - Backstage The International Hotel, Las Vegas

He's sprawling on a red Spanish settee in the sitting room of his back-stage suite, sipping a soft drink from

a bottle. The walls are plastered with telegrams (including one from the Beatles).

He's wearing the black karate-style suit designed for his season at the hotel, and his hair, dyed pitch-black as always, is swept back off his face in the style he created 14 years ago. His sideboards are now very long and spiked again, and are also jet-black.

He is incredibly handsome, with possibly the best film profile since Rudolph Valentino. Fittingly enough, he would pass for a stereotyped Las Vegas gambler in a movie. But, he says, he never gambles himself.

Still the Southern gentleman, he rises to greet me with an almost athletic enthusiasm, then rubs his great wide rings which are virtually clustered with diamonds against a silver wrist bracelet bearing his name. he looks ever so slightly nervous. The room is scattered with aides and friends. There are no women present. Priscilla Presley, the Memphis girl Elvis married two years ago, is up in the 30th floor penthouse suite. Baby Lisa, 18 months old, is at one of their homes in California.

The Colonel watches his creation like a benign mother, only interrupting when money arises. There is a story, it may be a myth, that says he takes 50 per cent of what Elvis earns. If that is true, he must be a multi-multi-millionaire by now and worth every penny of it to Presley.

'We didn't decide to come back here for the money, I'll tell you that', laughed Elvis, at such an absurd prospect, for after all, what's another £225,000 to him? 'I've always wanted to perform on the stage again for the last nine years, and it's been building up inside of me since 1965 until the strain became intolerable. I got all hyped up about it, and I don't think I could have left it much longer'. 'The time is just right. The money - I have no idea at all about that. I just don't want to know. You can stuff it'.

He laughs, and throws his head back, showing all those perfectly-kept teeth, and striking me with the smallness of his eyes and the exaggerated length of his eyelashes.

'Can we just say this', says the Colonel, all homespun, folksy humour. 'The Colonel has nothing to do with Mr. Presley's finances. That's all done for him by his father, Mr. Vernon Presley, and his accountant'.

Mr. Presley, Snr., a fatter and greyer version of his son, if ever saw one, nods at the formal third person way of speaking and takes another beer from the bar. 'He can flush all his money away if he wants to. I won't care', the Colonel adds. the humour easy, and good-natured - country style, if you like.

'We've now completed all the deals I made when I came out of the army in 1960', he says, almost apologetically. 'And from now on, I'm going to play more serious parts and make fewer films.

'I wouldn't be being honest with you if I said I wasn't ashamed of some of the movies, and the songs I've had to sing in them. I would like to say they were good, but I can't. I've been extremely unhappy with that side of my career for some time. But how can you find 12 good songs for every film when you're making three films a year? I knew a lot of them were bad songs and they used to bother the heck out of me.

But I had to do them. They fitted the situation'.

'I get more pleasure out of performing to an audience like tonight, than any of the film songs have given me. How can you enjoy it when you have to sing songs to the guy you've just punched up?'

And there's more laughter - the black calf-high cowboy boots he wears being swiveled up and around on to the table in front of him. 'How do you combine marriage and show business?' I asked. He pauses and smiles: 'Very carefully - just very carefully'. 'Did your wife object to you returning to being a sex symbol?'

'No. We plan a big family. When you're married you become aware of realities.

Becoming a father made me realise a great deal more about life'.

But marriage hadn't reduced the sexiness of his act. His left knee still trembles when he sings, his guitar still becomes a sort of phallic tommy-gun, while with the microphone he appears to simulate an act of rape.

And then there are his off-the-cuff on-stage comments which are full of ambiguities.

'Don't pull my cord, lady', he asks, as a fan reaches for the microphone lead.

On the first night of his performance a woman in the audience began stripping, overcome by the excitement.

Another took off her panties to mop the sweat from his brow.

He gratefully accepted them, his face in the frills and tossed them back. After the show young women climbed up on to stage to neck with their idol as the curtains fell.

It was this threat of sexuality which 14 years ago prompted clergymen to call for his banning and imprisonment, and won him title of Elvis the Pelvis. In those days his hip-jerking was considered total obscenity. His clothes were of gold, like his Cadillacs, and his image was one of unchained anti-respectful youth.

If you want to go any way at all towards understanding the music and corresponding sub-cultures of the under-30s, you have to know about Elvis Presley. He was the beginning of the rock generation. And after the startling impact he made in 1956, nothing could ever be the same again.

In England the fans have been particularly avid. 'I don't know why they've been so loyal', he says. 'They've really been fantastic to me. I still can't believe all the letters that come in after all this time'.

'I know I've been saying for years that I must visit Britain, and I will, I promise. But at the moment there are personal reasons why I can't. I shall be doing more shows in America now, though. I'm very satisfied with the reaction I've had here. It's been tremendously satisfying. That's what the business is all about for me. There will be films, too, but of a more serious nature. And I'll be making another television show for NBC'.

He's thinner now than he's been for years and the workout he does every night on stage is bringing his weight down even more. He looks like a man in his early twenties.

'I don't understand it', he said, in his slow deep drawl. 'People keep telling me I look young. I don't know how I do it, either. I got very heavy at one time when I was in all those movies, but I lose it quickly, you know'.

He is unbelievably friendly and unaffected. Once the barrier is broken down you won't find a legend, just an ordinary, helpful, warm and co-operative young man. He tries hard to answer the questions, but is floored when I asked him to name someone he'd rather be.

'I can't', he says.

He's also a shy man. He has few friends in show business - Tom Jones being the closest to him by a mile.

'I guess I'm just a boy from the South and I've never been connected with show people.

I have my own friends'.

But he remembers well the meeting he had with the Beatles during Beatle mania, and particularly their road manager, Mal Evans. 'I've recorded Hey Jude', he says. 'They're are so interesting and so experimental. But I liked them particularly when they used to sing She Was Just Seventeen. You Know What I Mean' - and he sings, and plays an imaginary guitar, Lennon-style.

'Did you see the telegram they sent me?' You can see Elvis Presley is very proud.

The pop world has changed overnight with the reappearance of the man they know the King. Mark my words - He's going to be immense all over again'.

By Ray Connelly and originally published in the London Evening Standard August the 2. 1969

Elvis: Vegas '69 - 200 page hardback book

Elvis: Vegas '69

Elvis: Vegas '69 a new 200-page hardback book, packed with over 150 stunning full color and B&W images, that commemorates the 40th anniversary of Elvis' historic return to live performance is to released. Written by Ken Sharp, author of the critically acclaimed FTD book, Writing For The King, the book tells the remarkable story of Elvis' return to the concert stage told through first-hand accounts by those lucky enough to be on hand to witness Elvis' miraculous artistic and creative rebirth.

Culling 100 new interviews, the 60,000 word text offers a gripping account of this seminal event told by the people who were there including Priscilla Presley, Elvis' TCB bandmates, the Sweet Inspirations, the Imperials, the Memphis Mafia, celebrities in attendance, International hotel personnel including owner Kirk Kerkorian, hotel President Alex Shoofey, publicity and showroom staff, security, international media and much more.

Learn the backstory behind what led to Elvis' triumphant return to live performance. You'll go behind closed doors with Elvis and the band in pre-show rehearsals and revel in the excitement and anticipation of opening night. We'll also exhaustively chronicle the opening show on July 31, 1969 through the eyes of the people that were there, press conference, after show celebration and more.

Packed with over 150 stunning full color and B&W images, many culled from the Graceland archives, vintage Vegas/Elvis concert memorabilia, a '69 show index and much more, the book will transport the reader back to the Strip for one of the most electrifying moments in Elvis' monumental career.

Join us for a front row seat ...

Elvis : Vegas '69 -- July 31, 1969 marks a historic milestone in Elvis' career. Bolstered by the runaway success of the '68 Comeback show and energized by productive recording sessions at American Sound Studios, which would spawn such timeless hits as 'Suspicious Minds', In The Ghetto' and 'Don't Cry Daddy', Elvis launched his return to live performance at Las Vegas's International Hotel in the summer of 1969.

Due for release in August.

Elvis 75th Birthday Collection

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Love him tender? This collection has a few films that fit the bill. Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment and MGM Home Entertainment announced the "Elvis 75th Birthday Collection," arriving on DVD on June 1, "just in time for Father's Day."

Well, I'm not sure that Elvis ranks high on a lot of dads' lists, but this seven-movie set is bargain-priced and it gives newcomers to Elvis a good idea of The King's films and the way he was marketed.

Like historical/period films and the chip-on-his-shoulder Elvis? Included in this set is "Love Me Tender" (1956), set immediately after the Civil War; "Flaming Star" (1960), one of Elvis' better-acted films, in which he plays a half-breed torn between cultures; and "Frankie and Johnny" (1966), taken from the song and set on a Mississippi riverboat in the late 19th century.

Like the sensitive, naive Elvis? "Wild in the Country" (1961) features The King as an introverted country boy whose writing talent is encouraged, and "Follow That Dream" (1962) has him bashful around women in a film in which he plays the oldest son of a stubborn Florida homesteader who fights City Hall.

Prefer the cool Elvis? Then "Kid Galahad" (1962) and "Clambake" are more your style, with Elvis playing a boxer and the son of a Texas oilman who pretends to be a pauper to see if he can still get the girl.

All seven titles are included in the set. The collection also showcases some of Elvis´ most exuberant musicals, including the beach blanket romp "Clambake." Featuring appearances from stars such as Academy Award-nominated Tuesday Weld (Best Supporting Actress, "Looking For Mr. Goodbar"), Barbara Eden ("I Dream Of Jeannie"), Charles Bronson ("The Great Escape"), Shelley Fabares ("Coach"), and Donna Douglas ("The Beverly Hillbillies"), the seven films in the Elvis 75th Birthday Collection celebrate the consummate performer that was Elvis Presley. He was a better actor than many gave him credit for, and did his best despite being pigeon-holed in roles that took him farther from the serious drama he craved. This collection spans the years and gives a pretty good cross-section of The King's acting talents, which range from almost laughable to surprisingly good.

To Elvis fans, and fans of Elvis movies (I confess, I'm one of them), they're all worth watching. Most are light entertainment, and people who went to the movies knew that when they bought their tickets. But they were well-done light entertainment, however formula the movies became.

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By James Plath
First published May 16, 2010

Elvis Presley Died from Chronic Constipation - His Doctor Tells ALL

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Elvis Presley fans have long believed that their "King of Rock n' Roll" died from an irregular heartbeat aka cardiac arrhythmia and that that condition was caused from Presley's obesity, drug dependency and weak heart.

However, Dr. George “Nick” Nichopoulos, Presley's doctor and friend has finally come forward and written down what he thinks killed Presley and Nichopoulos' findings are not pretty... Nichopoulos believes chronic constipation was the cause.

For more than the last decade, “Dr. Nick” was by Presley’s side and was the one who tried to resuscitate him when he died. Nichopoulos also just released a book titled, “The King and Dr. Nick" about what he believes caused Elvis Presley's death and the time they shared together.

“Dr. Nick” told POP TARTS that “After he died we weren’t sure (of the exact cause of death) so I continued to do some research and I had some doctors call me from different places and different med schools that were doing research on constipation and different problems you can get into with it. I just want to get the story straight – it all made sense with the new research that was done...
We didn’t realize until the autopsy that his constipation was as bad – we knew it was bad because it was hard for us to treat, but we didn’t realize what it had done. We just assumed that the constipation was secondary to the meds that he was taking for his arthritic pain and for his insomnia."

The autopsy showed that Presley’s colon was 8 to 9 feet in length as compared to the normal 4 to 5 feet long and was 5 to 6 inches in diameter as compared to the normal2 to 3 inches.

Back in the 70's, a colostomy which is surgery to remove part of the colon was the primary treatment for chronic constipation but Presley’s “ego” wouldn't allow him to follow through with it.

Nichopoulos said, “[Elvis] would get embarrassed, he’d have accidents onstage. He’d have to change clothes and come back because of the way we were trying to treat his constipation. So if they had done the colostomy then, he’d probably still be here. But it wasn’t acceptable treatment at that time. Now the treatment is short.”

The most shocking claim comes as Nichopoulos states that Presley’s obesity may have been caused by his severe constipation and not overeating.

MAN!!! That's just embarrassing! I certainly hope that if I die, all my embarrassing gastrointestinal colon issues die with me, never to be spoken or written about. No one but my doctor and my doctor alone needs to know I can't poop properly or the size of my poop hole or anything pertaining to that area.

Book Elvis: My best man

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Chapter Excerpt From 'Elvis: My Best Man'

Published by Crown, a division of Random House, Inc.

'Elvis: My Best Man' by George Klein with Chuck Crisafulli

• Introduction: All the Way from Memphis

"GK, my man."

Elvis was in a good mood. And when Elvis was in a good mood, everybody around Elvis was in a good mood.

"Hey, Elvis. Hey, everybody," I answered.

"Get over here, GK," he said. "Sit down and stay a while."

He was looking relaxed, happy, and cool as could be sitting at the head of the table in the Graceland dining room. He gestured to the empty chair next to him on his right, so that's where I took my seat, saying my hellos to some of the other folks at the table: Priscilla, Joe Esposito, Charlie Hodge, Richard Davis. It was a couple of days into the new year of 1969, and Joe, Charlie, and Richard were all working for Elvis -- familiar members of our so-called "Memphis Mafia"—so it was no surprise to see them at this informal, post-holiday dinner. There were a few faces down at the other end of the table that weren't seen as often at Graceland, faces that represented more of the business side of Elvis's world: record producer Felton Jarvis, who'd become a trusted musical ally after working some of Elvis's Nashville sessions a few years before; Freddy Bienstock, liaison to the Hill and Range Publishing company that supplied and administered almost all of the songs Elvis recorded; and Tom Diskin, the right-hand man to Elvis's longtime manager, Colonel Tom Parker.

Elvis had been making me a welcome guest at Graceland since he'd bought the place back in 1957. In fact, I'd been with him when he looked at the property before he purchased it. I was comfortable enough at Graceland that, like most of us close to Elvis, I didn't really think of it as Graceland — it was simply "the house." But as many times as I'd been welcomed in, there was still something especially wonderful about being in Elvis's home during the holiday season.

This year, Elvis had gotten back to Memphis just before Christmas, having finished work on one of his Hollywood films, and I'd been happy to spend as much time with him as I could through the holidays. As always, Elvis and Priscilla had turned the Graceland grounds into a kind of winter wonderland, with sparkling lights strung up all through the property's magnificent oak trees, and a beautiful Christmas tree set up in the dining room. He loved the season, and this Christmas had been a particularly sweet one — it was his first as a father. On Christmas Eve a few of us had gathered at the house for a very warm and happy holiday party (with Elvis's father, Vernon, dressing up to play Santa Claus for the benefit of ten-month-old Lisa Marie). In the week between Christmas and New Year's we'd enjoyed several nights of private movie screenings at the Memphian Theater (Elvis liked the crazy comedy Candy with Marlon Brando), and we all rang in 1969 with a private party at the Thunderbird Lounge in midtown Memphis.

In the days after New Year's, Graceland returned to its natural rhythms — Elvis would come downstairs to have his dinner around ten p.m., and whoever was around was more than welcome to sit down and join him. This night, the table was laid out with some of his Southern favorites — meat loaf, greens, mashed potatoes, cornbread. I'd learned years before that midnight meat loaf did not sit very well with me, so I'd gotten in the habit of eating before I came over, and then just nursing a Pepsi or having a little dessert when I sat with Elvis for his late supper. This night, I wasn't thinking about the meal at all, though. When I'd heard that Felton and Tom and Freddy were coming over, I knew business was going to be discussed. And I wanted to be a part of that conversation. I wasn't sure yet how I was going to say what I wanted to say, but I knew it had to be said. Elvis was still feeling extremely proud and pleased with the Elvis TV special that had just aired on NBC at the beginning of December. After years of feeling stuck in mediocre films and stuck with mediocre material to sing, he had fought hard to make the kind of television show he'd wanted to make. He'd shaken off the advice of the not-so-easily-shaken Colonel Parker, who wanted his star client to make something along the lines of an hour of cozy Christmas carols.

Instead, Elvis had put together an incredibly exciting hour that paid tribute to his real rock 'n' roll roots while also showing himself to be an artist and entertainer still in his fighting prime: Elvis looking lean and mean in black leather. Elvis strapping on a guitar to jam with old bandmates Scotty Moore and D. J. Fontana. Elvis looking dangerous and powerful and relevant all over again. Elvis putting his heart into his performances and truly enjoying himself. That's the Elvis that so many of us around him had wanted to see again for so long, and that's what he gave us in that TV special. Apparently a good portion of the country had been feeling the way we did about Elvis, because his show was watched by almost half the nation's TV viewers the night it aired and wound up with some of the year's highest ratings for any kind of program.

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Elvis had gotten some rave reviews in the press, too, and the only thing that bothered him about the response to the show was that some people referred to it as a "Comeback Special." He felt he'd never stopped working hard at what he was doing, and even if the movies and soundtrack albums he'd put his energies into weren't always inspired, he didn't consider that he'd gone anywhere that he had to "come back" from. Still, he knew he'd done some exceptional work, and I was thrilled that this good friend of mine, the most talented man I knew, had really put those talents to use again, rocking and rolling like only he could.

There was more good rockin' to come in the new year, too. The Colonel had just worked out a tremendous deal for Elvis to make his return to live concert performances, with a month's run of shows at Las Vegas's brand new International Hotel scheduled for the summer. Elvis was excited about getting in front of audiences again, and he liked to joke that the hotel and its showroom were being built just for him. For the first time in a long time, Elvis was feeling energized and optimistic about the path his career was taking.

On this particular night, when the group in the Graceland dining room had just about finished eating, Elvis pulled a small Hav-a-Tampa cigarillo from his shirt pocket. He'd become very fond of the thin, sweet, wooden-tipped cigars, though more often than not he'd just hold a cigar without lighting it up. The conversation slowly shifted from talk of the TV special to talk about the recent movies we'd seen and then toward some actual business. Felton mentioned that it was about time to start putting together Elvis's next recording session for an RCA album.

"Yeah, I know it," said Elvis, rolling the cigar through his fingers. "We'll get it worked out."

The session was supposed to happen soon at the RCA studios in either Nashville or Los Angeles, and Felton started going over which session players would be available in the upcoming weeks. Elvis always wanted to work with a strong rhythm section, and there was a bit of concern that L.A.'s top session drummer, Hal Blaine, was booked up and wouldn't be available for the recording dates. Felton had a few suggestions about suitable replacements, and went on to discuss other players who were or weren't available. Freddy Bienstock said that Hill and Range had plenty of new material to present to Elvis.

I sensed a dip in Elvis's happy mood. For all that had been going well recently, it'd been a long time since he'd had a real hit record, and at that point the thought of going to work in a recording studio probably seemed like just that — going to work. The more the session plans were discussed, the more that happy holiday mood seemed to be slipping away. Elvis had done so well with the TV special and was so excited about the upcoming concerts, it just seemed a crying shame that making great records couldn't be a part of his newfound satisfaction as well.

To me, it was not a question of ability or desire. Elvis had just shown us he was in top form, and though we didn't talk about it much, I knew he'd like nothing more than to be at the top of the charts again. I'd come to believe that getting there was simply a matter of where he recorded and what he recorded. He could certainly make any studio his own—he'd done that right from the start, cutting his first Sun records with Sam Phillips at the small, cozy Memphis Recording Service studio. But he'd never really enjoyed the bigger, fancier studios he'd worked in. It didn't matter how new the recording gear was or how expensive-looking the facilities were, Elvis worked by feel, and it'd been a while since he'd recorded in a place that had the right feel. On top of that, Elvis had a terrific ear for selecting great material to perform, but there'd been too many sessions lately where there just wasn't anything great for him to pick from what Freddy Bienstock and Hill and Range presented him with.

I knew exactly where he could find the feel and the material he was after. But I also knew very well that it wasn't wise to come at him with some big career-related suggestion in front of a lot of other people, especially a mix of business associates and Memphis Mafia guys. As open and generous as Elvis was, he had a strong sense of pride, and you didn't ever want to do anything to embarrass him. That was a surefire way to find yourself permanently standing on the wrong side of the Graceland gates. If you had something important to say to him, especially about his work, the smart thing to do was to ask him if you could speak in private, and then soft-sell him on whatever suggestion you were making. You had to keep things subtle enough so that he could feel he was making his own decisions. He never tried to make the rest of us feel small, but the fact was that he was the superstar, not us.

You had to keep in mind that as much as Elvis loved and respected his friends, he didn't want to be pushed around by them either. I knew all that, but maybe I was feeling a little cocky at the table that night because my own career was bringing me everything I'd ever wanted from a life in broadcasting. I was the red-hot, number-one rock 'n' roll disc jockey in Memphis, and I had a popular TV show called Talent Party that was Memphis's answer to American Bandstand and Shindig! I made my living maintaining a feel for the pulse of what was going on in music, and I knew that Elvis appreciated that. When it came to rock 'n' roll, I had a damn good ear for what was hot and what wasn't.

Now I was sitting as close to Elvis as I could possibly be, with our chairs just about six inches apart. As Felton and Tom and Freddy talked up the plans for the upcoming session, I watched Elvis flip his cigar around in his fingers with nervous energy, his face tighter and his expression darker than it had been before. I knew the smart way to approach Elvis, but I decided not to be so smart.

I raised my hand and said softly, "Elvis, can I say something?"

The table quieted. Elvis looked over at me with a slightly puzzled expression. "Yeah, GK. Say whatever you want."

So I said it.

"Elvis, you are the greatest star who ever lived. You define what a superstar is. Your popularity is worldwide and you've got more star power and more talent than anybody. You're the most versatile singer I've ever heard. You can sing anything."

Just out of the corner of my eye I saw Elvis raise his eyebrow a bit, wondering what I was getting at. He was smart enough to know I didn't raise my hand just to tell him how great he was.

"Elvis, you know you can sing anything. But it just makes me sick that you are getting nothing but B-side material to work with. You're the greatest singer in the world, you could have the greatest writers writing for you, but you're only getting lousy B-side crap material because writers are being told they have to give up a part of the publishing and ownership of the songs to get anything through to you. The top writers today aren't going to go for that anymore, Elvis. They won't give it up, and they shouldn't. Elvis, you can't be at your greatest if you're not getting great material. And it's a shame, because if you got your hands on some great songs, you'd have number-one records."

I paused a moment to get my breath. Elvis was still and quiet, and there was dead silence at the table. I figured I might as well go all the way now.

"Elvis, getting good material is just half of it. You're sitting here, a superstar, being told which musicians you can or can't get and being told when and where you should record. Elvis, just ten miles north of here is American Sound Studios, where they're cutting the greatest hits in the world right now. It's in North Memphis, a mile and a half from our old Humes High, near the corner of Thomas and Chelsea. It's a small funky studio with the kind of feeling I know you like. It's not fancy, it's not state-of-the-art, but they're cutting fantastic records there. 'The Letter' by the Box Tops. B. J. Thomas's 'Hooked on a Feeling.' 'Angel of the Morning' by Merrilee Rush. All hits. Wilson Pickett's recorded there, so has Neil Diamond. Dusty Springfield just cut 'Son of a Preacher Man' at American — she came all the way from England to record right there in North Memphis, Elvis. And it would be a dream come true for the guys at American if you'd record over there. With some great songs to work with at American, I know you'd have yourself some hit records, Elvis. It's what you deserve."

I don't know if it's possible to get deader than dead silence, but it was awful quiet around that table.

For the first time, I got real nervous. I'd seen people get close to Elvis and then get shut out because they crossed a line with him. It would be so easy for him now to pretend that nothing had just happened, to make some kind of joke to the rest of the table and then shut me out. The thought of not being welcome in Elvis's home was terrifying. I loved this guy more than any friend I'd ever had, and I couldn't imagine anything much worse than losing my friendship with him. But it truly felt worth the gamble to try to do everything I could to help him get back on top.

There still wasn't a damn sound at the table, though I was sure everyone could hear my heart pounding through my chest.

Elvis slowly flipped that little cigar around in his fingers, then his eyes went up and he kind of squinted like he was looking at something beyond the ceiling. He turned to me, looked at me hard, and pointed an index finger right at me.

"GK's right," he said. He turned to the others at the table. "George is right."

Those sounded like just about the sweetest words I'd ever heard, and I was overcome by such a mixture of happiness and relief that it took me a moment to register another sound I was hearing: Priscilla and the guys around the table were cheering. Charlie Hodge reached over to high-five me, and Felton jumped out of his seat with a whoop. "I can get you into American, Elvis. I can get you songs by Jerry Reed, Mac Davis — whatever
you want. We can make it happen."
"I've got a line to Neil Diamond," I told Elvis. "I know for a fact he'd be honored to write something for you."

Elvis nodded, then put the cigar in his mouth and bit hard on it. "I don't give a damn where the material comes from," he said. "I don't care about publishing or percentages or what the writers get or what we have to pay for. I just want some great goddamn songs."

Everyone around the table whooped again. Well, almost everyone. While I'd been speaking my piece I'd been very careful not to make any eye contact with Tom Diskin or Freddy Bienstock. I didn't dislike either of them personally, but both of them represented a way of doing business that treated Elvis like a product rather than a true entertainer — like an act to be hyped rather than an artist to be supported. Now, with a couple glances in their direction, I could tell from their tight smiles that they were not happy with the turn the evening had taken. And I knew they'd be reporting every word that had been said back to the Colonel just as soon as they could get to a hotel phone.

I knew it wasn't smart to get on the wrong side of the Colonel, but this night I didn't care. I felt I had done right by my friend Elvis. I got a nudge from Elvis's elbow and turned to look at him. He looked back at me for just a beat and then gave me a wink. That said everything I needed to hear.

We all got up from the table and started to move to the back den off the kitchen, everyone still talking excitedly about what might happen when Elvis got his hands on some great songs. Marty Lacker, another Memphis Mafia member, was in the den, and he was equally excited by the news. He'd done some work for American Studios and also thought it would be a perfect spot for Elvis. Felton Jarvis came up to me with a huge smile on his face and before I could say a word he grabbed me and gave me a bear hug. "George, I've been thinking exactly what you were saying, but I could never say it. I always feel I'm between a rock and a hard place trying to please Elvis and the Colonel and RCA. I always figured if I spoke up, I'd lose my job. But you said it, man, you said it."

I barely had time to thank him for the support when he called over my shoulder. "Elvis, I can call American right now. We can really make this happen."

"Well, make the call," said Elvis. "The sooner the better."

Felton left to use the phone in the kitchen, and I went over to stand by Elvis. He looked at me, with that hint of smile creeping on his face again.

"Shoot, GK — you look a mess. You got your nerves in the dirt."

"Phew, Elvis. I took a hell of a chance. But you know it was from the heart."

"I know it, George," he said. "You were right, though. And when you're right, you're right."

I stood there, breathing a little easier now, as the rest of the guys talked and kidded with each other. Then Felton stepped back into the room.

"Hey, Elvis. We're booked into American Studios. Next Monday night."

Another cheer went up. Elvis was heading back to North Memphis.

Back to our old neighborhood. Back to where it all began ...

Elvis in January

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January 13, 1969

Elvis starts a four day recording session in Memphis at American Studios. On this evening the recording session lasted six hours. Elvis recorded " Long Black Limousine and " This Is The Story"

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January 18, 1969

Elvis takes a break from recording at American Studios and rests at Graceland.. __________________

January 19, 1970Elvis traveles to Las Vegas to rehearse for his approaching second engagement at the International Hotel.

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January 20, 1970
Elvis returns to American Studios for a recording session

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January 11, 1974Elvis visits his Dentist and has dental work performed __________________
January 12, 1974Elvis travels to Los Angeles. __________________

January 10, 1976
While finishing his vacation in Denver with Linda and his staff, Elvis has Dr. Nick join them in Aspen where he rented a house. The next day Elvis returned to Memphis. __________________

January 14, 1976

Elvis purchases three Cadillac's and two Lincolns for friends. He spends over $70,000.

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January 15, 1976

Elvis purchases furniture and equipment for his new Racquetball Court at Graceland.

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January 16, 1976

Construction is completed on the Racqutball Courts at Graceland. Elvis has his equipment and furniture delivered.

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January 17, 1976

Elvis and his staff play racquetball all afternoon at the new courts in Graceland.
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January 1, 1977Elvis celebrated New Years Day quietly at Graceland with Ginger and Lisa Marie.

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January 2, 1977

Elvis returns Lisa Marie to Priscillia in Los Angeles.

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January 3, 1977

Elvis, Ginger and his staff fly to Harrison Arkansas to attend the Funeral of Ginger's grandfather. In The evening they returned to Graceland.

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January 4, 1977

Elvis is seen riding his motor cycle around Memphis.

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January 4, 1977

Elvis remains at Graceland and calls his flight crew to prepare the" Lisa Marie" for a flight to Palm Springs.
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January 5, 1977

Elvis flies to Palm Springs for a short vacation with Ginger and his staff.
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January 7, 1977

Elvis relaxes in his Palm Springs home with Ginger and his staff.

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January 8, 1977

Elvis celebrates his forty-second Birthday with Lisa Marie as his house guests at his Palm Springs Home.

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January 9, 1977

While still vacationing in Palm Springs, Elvis urges his dentist, Max Shapiro, to marry his Fiance. Elvis has Larry Geller perform the cermony on the spot. Elvis takes this opportunity to speak aloud about the possibility of him marrying Ginger in the future.

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Springtime Tours '76-'77

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As recorded live from the mixing desk in Johnson City, TN, March 17th, 1976 tour opening, Charlotte, NC, March 20th, 1976 Evening show and in various locations, March-May, 1977.
The Audionics label will soon release the 2-CD set "Springtime Tours '76 - '77" containing previously unreleased stereo soundboard recording of the Johnson City, TN, March 17th, 1976 show, the original binaural version of Charlotte, NC, March 20th, 1976 evening performance and selection of stereo tracks recorded "on the road" from March to May, 1977.
Unfortunately both the March 17th and March 20th, 1976, 8:30 p.m. concerts were not captured in entirety. These tapes were recorded in binaural with the lead-guitar almost isolated in the right channel, probably due to an expected change of lead guitar-player. The March 17th, 1976 recording was mixed down to stereo and two songs were added in original binaural sound as a bonus. The March 20th, 1976 8:30 p.m. show (previously released as "RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT") is presented in excellent quality in its genuine binaural form.
These shows are fascinating to listen to, as Elvis’ band sounds totally different thanks to the new additions Larry Londin on drums and Shane Keister on keyboards, breathing new life into Elvis’ repertoire at the time. All 1977 tracks are stereo recordings made by Felton Jarvis, using an 8-track tape recorder.
Among the Johnson City concert highlights are a rare "Until It's Time For You To Go", the first live rendition of "Hurt" and a tremendous "Tryin' To Get To You". Unreleased 1977 highlights: "My Way" from Chicago, May 2, "That's All Right" from Abilene, March 27th, and finally another "My Way" - again from Abilene - including a beautifully recited spoken part!
This is a truly sensational version, and the spoken part will no doubt give you goosebumps. A remarkable find, and certainly one of the most interesting discoveries in recent years! Note: some previously released 1977 tracks are included, because they are taken from the original source and containing bits of unheard dialogues before & after each song.
This new Audionics production will be presented in double digipack with a 16-page booklet. All accompanying photographs were taken on March 17-18, 1976, in Johnson City, TN, March 20, 1976 in Charlotte, NC, evening show and on tour in March - May, 1977. This 2-CD set is expected at the end of January. No doubt this is one of the most interesting releases in ages...
Tracks:
CD 1:
01. Introduction: Also Sprach Zarathustra

02. C. C. Rider

03. I Got A Woman / Amen

04. Love Me

05. You Gave Me A Mountain

06. Tryin' To Get To You

07. All Shook Up

08. Teddy Bear / Don't Be Cruel

09. Until It's Time For You To Go

10. Hurt (first live version)

11. Polk Salad Annie (incomplete)

12. Introductions by Elvis of vocalists, band

13. What'd I Say (James Burton, instrumental)

14. What'd I Say (reprise, James Burton, instrumental)

15. Drum solo (Larry Londin)

16. Bass solo (Jerry Scheff)

17. What'd I Say (Shane Keister)

18. Electric Piano & Clavinet solo (David Briggs)

19. School Day (Joe Guercio Orchestra)

20. And I Love You So (with break)

21. Fairytale (Chicago, May 2, 1977)

22. My Way (Chicago, May 2, 1977 - previously unreleased)

24. Love Me Tender (Norman, March 26, 1977 - previously unreleased)

25. Polk Salad Annie (Milwaukee, April 27, 1977)

26. Bridge Over Troubled Water (Duluth, April 29, 1977)

27. Big Boss Man (Duluth, April 29, 1977)

28. Trying To Get To You (Abilene, March 27, 1977)

29. That's All Right (Abilene, March 27, 1977 - previously unreleased)

30. Lawdy, Miss Clawdy (Abilene, March 27, 1977)

31. My Way (Abilene, March 27, 1977 - previously unreleased)
CD 2:
01. Amen

02. Love Me

03. Let Me Be There

04. You Gave Me A Mountain

05. Steamroller Blues

06. All Shook Up

07. Teddy Bear / Don't Be Cruel

08. Hound Dog

09. Heartbreak Hotel

10. Polk Salad Annie

11. Introductions by Elvis of vocalists, band

12. What'd I Say (James Burton)

13. Drum solo (Larry Londin)

14. Bass solo (Jerry Scheff)

15. Piano solo (Shane Keister)

16. Electric Piano & Clavinet solo (David Briggs)

17. Introduction of Charlie Hodge

18. And I Love You So

19. Hurt

20. Burning Love

21. America The Beautiful

22. Funny How Time Slips Away

23. Fairytale

24. How Great Thou Art

25. Can't Help Falling In Love

26. Closing Vamp

27. Trying To Get To You (Johnson City, March 17, 1976 - original binaural)

28. Hurt (Johnson City, March 17, 1976 - original binaural)

29. Are You Lonesome Tonight (Norman, March 26, 1977)

30. Blue Christmas (Norman, March 26, 1977)

31. Heartbreak Hotel (Saginaw, April 25, 1977)

32. Mystery Train / Tiger Man (Saginaw, May 3, 1977)

33. Can't Help Falling In Love (incomplete, Saginaw, May 3, 1977)

34. My Way (Toledo, April 23, 1977)

PRESLEY WAS ALMOST BLIND WHEN HE DIED, SAYS FORMER DOCTOR

2010-01-17T14:07:00.001-08:00

ELVIS PRESLEY suffered eye disease glaucoma and was almost blind when he died, according to the late King of Rock's personal physician.
Dr. George Nichopoulos earned notoriety when, three years after Presley's 1977 death, he was indicted on 14 counts of over-supplying drugs to Presley and other patients, including rocker Jerry Lee Lewis.
He was acquitted on all counts, but the accusations earned him the nickname The Man Who Killed Elvis, among the star's angry fans.
Thirty years on, Nichopoulos is hitting back in a new tell-all book, in which he claims Presley was a physical wreck at the time of his death and suffered from numerous ailments that could have killed him.
The doctor alleges Presley suffered from glaucoma, arthritis, a fatty liver, an enlarged heart and a colon swollen to twice its normal size. He also allegedly suffered from gout, migraines and constipation.
The singer died at his Graceland home in Memphis, Tennessee, after suffering a cardiac arrhythmia, aged 42.

Elvis Golden Records.2 - 1959

2009-09-20T16:24:00.000-07:00

I NEED YOUR LOVE TONIGHT
DON'T
WEAR MY RING AROUND YOUR NECK
MY WISH CAME TRUE
I GOT STUNG
ONE NIGHT
A BIG HUNK O' LOVE
I BEG OF YOU
(NOW AND THEN THERE'S) A FOOL SUCH AS I
DONCHA' THINK IT'S TIME

For LP Fans Only - 1959

2009-09-20T16:21:00.000-07:00

King Creole - 1958

2009-09-20T16:19:00.000-07:00

Elvis Golden Records - 1958

2009-09-20T16:10:00.000-07:00

HOUND DOG
LOVING YOU
ALL SHOOK UP
HEARTBREAK HOTEL
JAILHOUSE ROCK
LOVE ME
TOO MUCH
DON'T BE CRUEL
THAT'S WHEN YOUR HEARTACHES BEGIN
(LET ME BE YOUR) TEDDY BEAR
LOVE ME TENDER
TREAT ME NICE
ANYWAY YOU WANT ME (THAT'S HOW I WILL BE)
I WANT YOU, I NEED YOU, I LOVE YOU

Elvis Christmas Album - 1957

2009-09-20T16:07:00.000-07:00

SANTA CLAUS IS BACK IN TOWN
WHITE CHRISTMAS
HERE COMES SANTA CLAUS
I'LL BE HOME FOR CHRISTMAS
BLUE CHRISTMAS
SANTA BRING MY BABY BACK (TO ME)
OH LITTLE TOWN OF BETHLEHEM
SILENT NIGHT
(THERE'LL BE) PEACE IN THE VALLEY (FOR ME)
I BELIEVE
TAKE MY HAND, PRECIOUS LORD
IT IS NO SECRET (WHAT GOD CAN DO)

Loving You - 1957

2009-09-20T16:03:00.000-07:00

MEAN WOMAN BLUES
TEDDY BEAR
LOVING YOU
GOT A LOT O'LIVIN TO DO
LONESOME COWBOY
HOT DOG
PARTY
BLUEBERRY HILL
TRUE LOVE
DON'T LEAVE ME NOW
HAVE I TOLD YOU LATELY THAT I LOVE YOU
I NEED YOU SO

Second album - Elvis (1956/1957)

2009-09-20T15:58:00.000-07:00

RIP IT UP
LOVE ME
WHEN MY BLUE MOON TURNS TO GOLD AGAIN
LONG TALL SALLY
FIRST IN LINE
PARALYZED
SO GLAD, YOU'RE MINE
OLD SHEP
READY TEDDY
ANYPLACE IS PARADISE
HOW'S THE WORLD TREATING YOU
HOW DO YOU THINK I FEEL

First album - Elvis Presley (1956)

2009-09-20T15:53:00.000-07:00

Elvis Presley

1. BLUE SUEDE SHOES
2. I GOT A WOMAN
3. ONE-SIDED LOVE AFFAIR
4. I LOVE YOU BECAUSE
5. JUST BECAUSE
6. TUTTI FRUTTI
7. TRYIN' TO GET TO YOU
8. I'M GONNA SIT RIGHT DOWN AND CRY (OVER YOU)
9. I'LL NEVER LET YOU GO (LITTLE DARLIN')
10. BLUE MOON
11. MONEY HONEY

Don't

2009-09-07T11:45:00.001-07:00

Elvis Presley

Don't, don't, that's what you say
Each time that I hold you this way,
When I feel like this and I want to hold you,
baby, don't say don't.

Don't, don't leave my embrace
For here in my arms is your place
When the night grows cold and I want to hold you,
baby, don't say don't.

If you think that this is just a game
I'm playing
If you think that I don't mean
ev'ry word I'm saying
Don't, don't, don't, don't,
Don't feel that way
I'm your love and yours I will stay

This you can believe
I will never leave you
Heave knows I won't
Baby, don't say don't

After Loving You

2009-09-07T11:42:00.000-07:00

Elvis Presley

But now after loving you, what else is there to do
For honey, all the rest is just gonna have to be second best
I know I'll go through life comparing her to you
That's 'cause I'm no good, I'm no good to anyone after loving you

Your precious love cannot be erased by just another woman with a pretty face
And your memory, you know it will remain for it cannot beerased
Other loves may come along, they can't live up to you
That's 'cause I'm no good, I'm no good to anyone after loving you

Your precious love cannot be erased by just another woman with apretty face
And your memory, you know it will remain for it cannot beerased
Other loves may come along, they can't live up to you
That's 'cause I'm no good, I'm no good to anyone after loving you

I said I'm no good, I'm no good to anyone after loving you
I said I'm no good, I'm no good, I'm no good to anyone
To anyone, to anyone, to anyone after loving you
That's 'cause I'm no good, I'm no good to anyone after loving you

Wallpapers for you

2009-09-04T14:18:00.000-07:00

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2009-08-25T13:44:00.000-07:00

The Elvis Week 2009 was a big success as always. Click to see and visit elvis.com to more.

32 years of goodbye

2009-08-16T16:19:00.000-07:00

Directions To Graceland

2009-08-02T14:52:00.000-07:00

FROM I-55 SOUTH / JACKSON, MS
Take Interstate 55 North to exit 5 (Brooks R.d. & Elvis Presley). At the light, turn left onto Brooks Road going west. At the next light (Elvis Presley Blvd.) you will turn left and go south. Parking will be at the 3rd light on the right.

FROM HWY 72 / POPLAR / GERMANTOWN
Take Interstate 240 South to Interstate 55 South (Jackson, MS). Off of I-55, take exit 5B(Elvis Presley Blvd). Continue south on Elvis Presley Blvd. Parking will be at the 4th light on the right.

FROM HWY 51 / MILLINGTON
Take Interstate 240 South to Interstate 55 South. Off of I-55 South (Jackson, MS), take exit 5 B (Elvis Presley Blvd). Continue south on Elvis Presley Blvd. Parking will be at the 4th light on the right.

FROM I-40 / NASHVILLE, TN
Take Interstate 40 West to Interstate 240 West. Then take I-240 West to Interstate 55 South (Jackson, MS). Off of I-55, take exit 5B (Elvis Presley Blvd). Continue south on Elvis Presley Blvd. Parking will be at the 4th light on the right.

FROM I-40 / LITTLE ROCK, AR
Take Interstate 40 East to Interstate 55 South. You will cross the Mississippi River on I-55 South. Once in Memphis, Off I-55 (Jackson, MS), take exit 5B(Elvis Presley Blvd). Continue south on Elvis Presley Blvd. Parking will be at the 4th light on the right.

FROM HWY 78 / TUPELO, MS
Take Hwy 78 West o Interstate 240 West. Take 1-240 West to Interstate 55 South (Jackson, MS). Off of I-55, take exit 5B (Elvis Presley Blvd.) Continue south on Elvis Presley Blvd. Parking will be at the 4th light on the right.

FROM I-55 / ST. LOUIS, MO
Take Interstate 55 South into Memphis. Once in Memphis, off-I-55 South (Jackson, MS), take exit 5B (Elvis Presley Blvd). Continue south on Elvis Presley Blvd. Parking will be at the 4th light.

2009-08-02T14:46:00.000-07:00

Wallpaper - 1969

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2009-08-02T14:12:00.000-07:00

It's Midnight

Elvis Presley

Maybe it's too late.
Sometimes I even hate myself for loving you
Trying to be strong then night time comes along
and I start loving you
Wanting you. Where is all my self control I'm burning way down in my soul
And needing you, and wishing I could be the man, I try to
Hating me for wanting you to be with you
knowing you don't love me like you used to
But it's midnight, Ohh and I miss you
It's getting late and I know that's when I am weak
Funny how things have a way of looking so much brighter in the day light
I ought to go to bed to try and straighten out my head and just forget you
Oh but it's midnight yes and I miss you
It's getting late and I know that's when I am weak
Funny how things have a way of looking so much brighter in theday light
I ought to go to bed to try and straighten out my head and just forget you
Oh but it's midnight yes and I miss you
It's midnight and I miss you

2009-08-02T13:53:00.000-07:00

(Do You Know) Who I Am?

Elvis Presley

Composição: Russell

Do you know who I am
Have you have any idea who I am

Yes it's been quite a while

And it's so good to see you again

It's so dark in this place

That I can't see your face

May believe Oh I see

Does he know who I am

And what once was between you and me

Do you know how I tried

Have you any idea how I tried

Not to keep you in sight

Do you know darling how much I cried

I remember you said

That you had to forget about me, and be free

Do you know who I am or have you forgot about me

Você sabe quem eu sou ou esqueceu de mim
Do you think there's a chance

You and I could start over again

Is there a prayer you still pray

Or has it just been too long and we're through

Well, what about you and him

Oh he's only a friend

Well I see there's still a chance for me

Well maybe some other time, in some other place

With our love in your heart and a smile on your face

You will know who I am

When that time comes you'll know who I am

Tiger man

2009-07-19T14:05:00.000-07:00

That's the way it is. Elvis Presley is simply too much.

Joe Jackson with Lisa Marie Presley and Priscilla Presley

2009-07-19T13:12:00.000-07:00

Late singer Michael Jackson’s father, Joe, has sought out the help of Priscilla Presley and her daughter Lisa Marie Presley, Jacko’s ex-wife, to turn Neverland into something like Elvis Presley’s former home Graceland.

Joe Jackson, 79, is keen to turn the ‘Thriller’ singer’s former home into an attraction for fans, and he believes that Neverland could be as successful as Graceland.“Joe secretly set about soliciting advice from ex in-laws Lisa Marie Presley and hard-nosed mom Priscilla Presley on how to turn the ranch into a perpetual money-machine, like Graceland - which has netted the Presleys hundreds of millions!” Contactmusic quoted the National Enquirer magazine as reporting.Joe is said to be amazed at the amount of money Priscilla and her family have made from Graceland.He is keen to buy the Neverland ranch, which Michael moved out of in 2005 following his acquittal of child abuse charges, from the mortgage company currently in charge of it.

2009-06-29T15:37:00.000-07:00

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Know Danielle Riley Keough Presley - granddaughter of Elvis Presley

2009-06-29T15:34:00.000-07:00

Riley was only 15 when, along with her mother and grandmother, she appeared on the cover of Vogue Magazine. In February 2004, she made her runway debut for Dolce & Gabbana in Milan. Since thenn, Riley has appeared in ads for Christian Dior’s Miss Doir Cherie Purfume and has also modeled for Victoria’s Secret.
First Name: Danielle Riley
Last Name: Keough Presley
Nationality: American
Ethnicity: American
Hair Color: Blonde
Eye Color: Blue
Date of Birth: May 29, 1989
Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, USA
Height: 5’5" ; 166cm

Return of the King - 1969

2009-06-28T14:17:00.000-07:00

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Elvis Week 2009 - Sunday, August 16

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Events to TBA

Multiple Date Events Morning and Evening Walk-ups for Meditation Garden

Daily throughout the year, there is a special period of time for free admission walk-up visits to the Meditation Garden at Graceland. Elvis Week morning walk-ups will be from 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. on August 8-15. Morning walk-ups will not be available on August 16 due to Candlelight Vigil. Elvis Week evening walk-ups will be 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. on August 8-14 and on August 16. Evening walk-ups will not be available on August 15 due to the Candlelight Vigil.

Last Chance Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest at the Memphis Hard Rock CafeAugust 8-10. Times TBD. Memphis Hard Rock Cafe, 315 Beale Street, Memphis. Elvis tribute artists will have the chance to compete for one final spot in the semifinal round of the 2009 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest. More details to come.

Elvis Week Entertainment Tent at Graceland Crossing

August 8-16. Continuous presentation of Elvis music performed live by various singers and bands, plus other activities. Children and youth karaoke also featured. Free admission.

Kids Karaoke

August 8: 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m and August 13: 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Elvis Week Entertainment Tent, Graceland Crossing. Children and youth ages 2 to 17 are invited to perform karaoke Elvis songs. Free admission to perform and to be in the audience.

Children's Activities

Dates and times to be announced soon. Graceland Ticket Pavilion. Craft activities for children ages 2 to 12. Free.

Elvis Week Art Contest & Exhibit

August 9-15. Ticket office pavilion in Graceland Plaza. Free admission to view this exhibition of Elvis-themed artwork from amateur and professional artists from around the world.

Elvis Bingo

Location and dates/times TBA. Play bingo for great Elvis prizes. Admission is FREE, but you need a ticket. Free tickets are available at least 30 minutes before the games start. Available on a first come, first serve basis. Our Town II: Eyes on Graceland Art ExhibitAugust 4-31. Memphis Botanic Garden, 750 Cherry Road, Memphis, TN 38117. Original paintings created by The River City Artists to commemorate Graceland’s 70th Anniversary, on display and available for purchase in the Visitors Center Gallery. This group of artists experienced the unique opportunity to spend two days in and around Graceland, gathering ideas and inspiration for this special project. Open to public, free admission. Monday through Saturday: 9 a.m.-6 p.m./Sunday: 11a.m.-6 p.m. Call 901-636-4100 for information.

**All events and details above are subject to change.

Elvis Week 2009 - Saturday, August 15

2009-06-28T13:52:00.000-07:00

27th Annual Elvis Presley Run, Walk, Rock & Roll benefiting United Cerebral Palsy of the Mid-South

8:00 a.m. Starts at the Graceland gates. Join thousands of Elvis fans in front of Graceland for the 27th Annual Elvis Presley Run, Walk, Rock & Roll benefiting United Cerebral Palsy of the Mid-South. Over 2000 entrants from around the world will join in the family fun and raise money for UCP. To register to walk or run in the Elvis Presley Run, Walk, Rock & Roll on August 15th, contact Jordyn Matthews at 901-761-4277 or visit the official run website at http://www.elvispresleyrunandwalk.com/.

D&N’s Elvis Spirit Runners for Elvis and United Cerebral Palsy of the Mid-SouthNot able to be in Memphis for the Elvis Presley Run, Walk, Rock & Roll for UCP? Please join D&N’s Elvis Presley Fan Club “in Elvis’ spirit” at the 27th Annual Elvis Run, Walk, Rock and Roll! For $20, you may become an Elvis Spirit Runner and receive your commemorative race shirt to wear on August 15, 2009, just like those of us running, walking, rocking and rolling at the gates of Graceland. This is for everyone who would love to be in Memphis honoring Elvis’ spirit of giving, but can’t make it this year. For more details, contact Jordyn Matthews at 901-761-4277 or visit the official run website at http://www.elvispresleyrunandwalk.com/.

Conversations on Elvis - Session 1American Studio Session

Session 1:

10:00 a.m. Cannon Center for the Performing Arts, 255 North Main Street, downtown Memphis. Hear from Elvis' friends and associates as they share their stories and memories of Elvis. Special host will be Tom Brown of Turner Classic Movies. Session 1 will feature The Memphis Boys, joined by Ernst Jorgensen, who will be on stage to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of their historic American Studio session with Elvis that resulted in "Suspicious Minds," "In the Ghetto" and "Kentucky Rain" among many others. Along with photos, videos and music, host Tom Brown will find out what went on during this amazing session. Tickets for each individual session are $19 or you may purchase a ticket to both sessions for $35. Tickets are available by calling Graceland Reservations at 800-238-2000 or 901-332-3322.

Conversations on Elvis - Session 2

Elvis In Vegas 1969Session 2: 1:00 p.m. Cannon Center for the Performing Arts, 255 North Main Street, downtown Memphis. Hear from Elvis' friends and associates as they share their stories and memories of Elvis. Special host will be Tom Brown of Turner Classic Movies. Session 2 will feature guests who were at the opening engagement in Las Vegas: Joe Moscheo of The Imperials, James Burton of the TCB Band, singer Millie Kirkham and journalist Gloria Greer. Tickets for each individual session are $19 or you may purchase a ticket to both sessions for $35.Tickets are available by calling Graceland Reservations at 800-238-2000 or 901-332-3322 .

Elvis Plaque Presentation from Sony Music

5:00 p.m. The Plaza Green at Graceland. Join executives from Sony Music, EPE and fans from around the world for a presentation of plaques that honor Elvis’ recent worldwide gold, silver and platinum achievements.Candlelight Vigil 8:30 p.m. Gates of Graceland Mansion. After an opening ceremony at the gates of the Graceland Mansion property, fans are invited to walk up the driveway to Elvis’s gravesite and back down carrying a candle in quiet remembrance. Free admission. No tickets or reservations. Gates remain open until all who wish to participate in the procession have done so, which typically takes until the early morning hours of August 16, the anniversary date of Elvis’s passing. Free secured parking at the Graceland visitor center complex after 6:00 p.m.

Elvis Week 2009 - Friday, August 14

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The Official Elvis Insiders 2009 Elvis Week Event Shake, Rattle and Bowl Party

10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Strike Zone Bowling Alley, 3330 Pine Tar Alley, Southaven, Mississippi. Elvis Insiders are invited to shake, rattle and bowl as you meet new Insiders and have fun with old friends during a special event filled with lots of great Elvis-themed fun. This special Elvis Week party is for Elvis Insiders members plus one guest. Elvis Insiders are taking over this premier party space, just 15 minutes from Graceland, for the three-hour event. Activities will include bowling, billiards, an Elvis trivia contest, Elvis karaoke and lots of fun surprises. Elvis clips and music will be playing throughout the entire facility. Special guests The TCB Band, The Sweet Inspirations, The Imperials, Millie Kirkham and Joe Guercio will also be stopping by for an autograph session. Attendees will also enjoy lunch and a cash bar. Tickets are $49. Tickets are available by calling Graceland Reservations at 800-238-2000 or 901-332-3322 .

The Genuine Elvis Book Launch and Autograph Signing

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Everything Elvis Store, Graceland Crossing. Join the authors - country music star Ronnie McDowell, tv personality Edie Hand, and manager and producer Joe Meador - for an autographing event celebrating the launch of this new must-have book for Elvis fans and collectors. The Genuine Elvis includes original paintings from Ronnie McDowell, dozens of remarkable pictures by photography legend Al Wertheimer and the never-before-told story of the exclusive 1956 inteview disc jockey Charles Watts recorded with Elvis and his parents.

Elvis 1969 - A Celebration Concert

8:00 p.m. Cannon Center for the Performing Arts, 255 North Main Street, downtown Memphis. 40 years after Elvis Presley triumphantly returned to the stage at the International Hotel in Las Vegas, Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. will reunite many of the original cast for an Elvis Week 2009 concert celebration. Live musical performances along with video and audio will create a magical music experience that will be almost as exciting as being there in the summer of 1969. Performers currently scheduled to participate include; Joe Guercio, Elvis’ orchestra conductor for many of his Vegas performances; The TCB Band members James Burton, Ronnie Tutt, Jerry Scheff and Glen D Hardin; Elvis’ back up singers The Imperials, including Joe Moscheo, Terry Blackwood, Sherman Andrus and Gus Gaches, The Sweet Inspirations, including Myrna Smith, Estelle Brown, Portia Griffin, and Millie Kirkham. Additional vocals will be provided by Terry Mike Jeffrey and Andy Childs. Other artists will be announced as their appearance is confirmed. Tickets for the event are $125, $79 & $59 and will be available through Ticketmaster. The $125 VIP tickets are now SOLD OUT. ($125 tickets include a cocktail party following the event, special collectible Elvis International concert item and access to concert rehearsal on August 13 from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.) To purchase tickets, call Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000 or 901-525-1515, visit the Cannon Center Box Office or any

Elvis Week 2009 - Thursday, August 13

2009-06-28T13:42:00.000-07:00

Fan Club Presidents’ Event
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Fogelman Executive Conference Center, University of Memphis. Elvis fans are invited to celebrate the work of Elvis Presley fan clubs during this special event. In addition to celebrating and recognizing the work of fan clubs, the event will feature a program of EPE company updates and special announcements. Also, attendees to the event will enjoy a feature segment with a special guest. Special guest will be Michael Hoey, who wrote the screenplays for two Elvis Presley films –– Stay Away, Joe and Live a Little, Love a Little, and was a contributing writer on four more Presley films (Tickle Me, Spinout, Speedway and Double Trouble), as well as an Associate Producer on two of them. . Official Elvis Presley Fan Club presidents will receive an invitation and registration form via mail to reserve their tickets for the event. Tickets are also available to fan club members and the general public for $10. Tickets are available by calling Graceland Reservations at 800-238-2000 or 901-332-3322.
Graceland Scavenger Hunt - Bears on Tour
5:00 p.m. Starting at the Graceland Ticket Office. Guests are invited to tour Graceland Mansion (no audio tour) and the Elvis Presley Automobile Museum while simultaneously participating in a trivia scavenger hunt. All participants receive a collectible, limited-edition bear. Adult and junior versions of the scavenger hunt will be available. Prizes for both adult and junior versions to be announced. Tickets are $29.00 for adults and $14.00 children 7-12. Tickets are available by calling Graceland Reservations at 800-238-2000 or 901-332-3322 .
Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Finals
7:00 p.m. Cannon Center for the Performing Arts, 255 North Main Street, downtown Memphis. The finals of the 2009 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest. The top finalists from semifinal round on August 12 will compete for the title of Elvis Tribute Artist of 2009. Elvis Tribute Artists will receive their chance to showcase their talents and why they should be named Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist of 2009. Two-day tickets are $139 and $69 (includes both semifinal and final round). The $139 ticket also includes front of the house seating plus access to the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Meet 'n' Greet. A one-day ticket to just final round is also available for $49.

Elvis Week 2009 - Wednesday, August 12

2009-06-28T13:35:00.000-07:00

Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Meet ‘n’ Greet

11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Memphis Hard Rock Cafe, 315 Beale Street, Memphis. Private event reserved for those who have purchased a special ticket package for the 2009 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest. See ticket purchase information for the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest events on August 12 & 13.

Elvis Meet Up at Marlowe's

4:00 p.m. 4381 Elvis Presley Blvd.
Benefiting the Shelby County Humane Society.

Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Semifinal Round

7:00 p.m. Cannon Center for the Performing Arts, 255 North Main Street, downtown Memphis. Semifinal round of competition for the 2009 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest. Attendees to the show will see the best Elvis tribute artists from around the world performing and competing on stage for their chance to move onto the finals round on August 13. Elvis Tribute Artists will receive their chance to showcase their talents and why they should be named Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist of 2009. Both two-day and single day tickets will be available. Two-day tickets are $139 and $69 (includes both semifinal and final round). The $139 ticket also includes front of the house seating plus access to the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Meet 'n' Greet. A one-day ticket to just the semifinal round is also available for $25.

Elvis Week 2009 - Tuesday, August 11

2009-06-28T13:31:00.000-07:00

Malco Theatre’s Elvis Film Fest 6Studio on the Square, 2105 Court Avenue, Memphis. This year’s film fest will be rockin’ and rollin’ with the debut of Fun in Acapulco and Roustabout. Fan faves Jailhouse Rock and King Creole round out the festivities. Showtimes are as follows:
Screen 1
10:00 a.m. - Jailhouse Rock
12:00 noon - Fun in Acapulco
2:00 p.m. - Roustabout
4:10 p.m. - Jailhouse Rock
Screen 2:
10:15 a.m. - Roustabout
12:30 p.m. - King Creole
3:00 p.m. - Fun in Acapulco
Shawn Klush in Concert Featuring The Sweet Inspirations7:00 p.m. Cannon Center for the Performing Arts, 255 North Main Street, downtown Memphis. Enjoy a concert event featuring 2007 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist winner Shawn Klush along with The Sweet Inspirations. Also making an appearance will be the semifinalists for the 2009 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest.

Elvis Week 2009 - Monday, August 10

2009-06-28T13:26:00.000-07:00

Club Elvis 8:00 p.m. – 12:00 Midnight. Elvis Presley Car Museum, Graceland Plaza. Come hang out and enjoy a private party with your fellow Elvis fans. A disc jockey spins Elvis records for your listening and dancing pleasure. Cash bar featuring adult beverages (ID's checked) and soft drinks. Outdoor smoking area designated – no smoking inside. A wristband ticket allows you to come and go from Club Elvis as much as you like during the evening in order for you to enjoy all the other activities on the property. Tickets are $20. Tickets are available by calling Graceland Reservations at 800-238-2000 or 901-332-3322.

Sunday, August 9

2009-06-28T13:24:00.000-07:00

Gospel Breakfast 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Elvis Presley Car Museum, Graceland Plaza. Enjoy brunch in the Elvis Presley Car Museum while listening to Elvis Gospel music and watching Elvis videos on the drive-in theater movie screen. Tickets are $27. Tickets are available by calling Graceland Reservations at 800-238-2000 or 901-332-3322.
Blue Hawaii at The Orpheum Theatre Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Movie at 6:00 p.m. 203 South Main St., Memphis. Enjoy Blue Hawaii on the big screen during The Orpheum's Summer Movie Series. Tickets are $6 and can only be purchased at The Orpheum Box Office one hour before the show time. Cash only. Seating is general admission. Event includes a trivia contest with prizes from Elvis Presley Enterprises. Call 901-525-3000 for more information.

Elvis Week 2009

2009-06-28T13:19:00.000-07:00

Schedule of Events August 8 – 16, 2009
Saturday, August 8Club Elvis 8:00 p.m. – 12:00 Midnight. Elvis Presley Car Museum, Graceland Plaza. Come hang out and enjoy a private party with your fellow Elvis fans. A disc jockey spins Elvis records for your listening and dancing pleasure. Cash bar featuring adult beverages (ID's checked) and soft drinks. Outdoor smoking area designated – no smoking inside. A wristband ticket allows you to come and go from Club Elvis as much as you like during the evening in order for you to enjoy all the other activities on the property. Tickets are $20. Tickets are available by calling Graceland Reservations at 800-238-2000 or 901-332-3322.

Book Family

2009-06-14T13:54:00.000-07:00

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Auction brings personal objects of Elvis Presley

2009-05-29T15:46:00.000-07:00

Objects of Elvis Presley will go the auction in the 26 and 27 June in Las Vegas, in an event accomplished by the house of auctions Julie's. Among the auctioned items they are a picture of Elvis with the following autograph: " For Dr. Nick, my friend and doctor. Sincerely, Elvis Presley ".
It will also be the sale a flask of the medicine Benadryl, prescribed for Elvis one day before your death, on August 15, 1977.
Besides products of Elvis personal objects of Marilyn Monroe will also be auctioned.

Love Song Of The Year

2009-05-29T15:35:00.000-07:00

Elvis Presley
I used to laugh when I should cry

I used to let these feelings pass me by

But now that I believe them

I got no-one to leave them to me

You see I traded love for what I thought must be free

So I confess my loneliness

And I guess I've lost the best of the year

That I have lost it through my fingers like a golden breath of air

If I cared I wouldn't be singing this love song of the year

I know the time cannot erase the days

Love is past and I've gone away

From now on I'll make it very clear

Cos' I don't want to write

Another love song of the year

It's a lonely song and not too clear

But to me it's very dear

I guess this song can only be

My feelings went out in the sea of love

To me this has got to be the love song of the year

I know the time cannot erase the days

Love is past and I've gone away

From now on I'll make it very clear

Cos' I don't want to write

Another love song of the year

I used to laugh I used to cry

I used to laugh, these feelings passed me by

From now on I'll make it very clear cos' I don't want to write

Another love song of the year

Elvis’revenue 2008

2009-05-22T16:21:00.000-07:00

Elvis is number one, more that some personalities live, like Justin Timbarlake, that made 44 million of dollars and Madonna, that made 40 million of dollars.

The list of the 13 personalities died that more made money in 2008.

1 - Elvis Presley, US$ 52 millions

2 - Charles M. Schulz, cartoonist, US$ 33 millions

3 - Heath Ledger, actor, US$ 20 millions

4 - Albert Einstein, cientist, US$ 18 millions

5 - Aaron Spelling, TV producer, US$ 15 millions

6 - Dr. Seuss (Theodor Geisel) , infantile author, US$ 12 millions

7 - John Lennon, musician, US$ 9 millions

8 - Andy Warhol, plastic artist, US$ 9 millions

9 - Marilyn Monroe, actress, US$ 6,5 millions

10 - Steve McQueen, actor US$ 6 millions

11 - Paul Newman, actor, US$ 5 millions

12 - James Dean, actor, US$ 5 millions

13 - Marvin Gaye, singer, US$ 3,5 millions

2009-05-22T16:08:00.000-07:00

If You Talk In Your Sleep
Elvis Presley

I know you’re a lonely woman and I love you

But someone else is waiting and he owns you

If he should ever wake up, make sure that your story is straight love

If you talk in your sleep don’t mention my name

And if you walk in your sleep forget where you came

Walking every night here in the shadows

So afraid that sometime he may follow

There’s always the chance he’ll find us

I don’t need to remind you

If you talk in your sleep don’t mention my name

If you walk in your sleep forget where you came

Love is so much sweeter when it’s borrowed

I’ll feel a little easier tomorrow

Don’t give our secret away, be careful what you say

If you talk in your sleep don’t mention my name

If you walk in your sleep forget where you came

Forget where you came, now

Forget where you came

Don’t mention my name

Medications

2009-05-22T15:53:00.000-07:00

In him life, specialty in 70’s,Elvis became consuming of medicinal drugs. He detested drugs like cocaine, heroine and marijuana. In him medication diary had drugs to lose of weight and appetite control, together shows and endless recordings. After him death don’t found illegal drugs and official motive him death was heart bankruptcy, and don’t overdose, like some say. Unhappily, the genius’premature death, with just 42 years ago.

Elvis in the Beach

2009-05-11T15:40:00.000-07:00

Movies

2009-05-11T15:35:00.000-07:00

Love me Tender – 1956
Loving You – 1957
Jailhouse Rock – 1957
King Creole – 1958
G.I Blues – 1960
Flaming Star – 1960
Wild in the Country – 1961
Blue Hawaii – 1961
Follow that dream – 1962
Kid Galahad – 1962
Girls, girls, girls – 1962
It Happened at the World’s Fair – 1963
Fun in Acapulco – 1963
Kissin’ Cousins – 1964
Viva Las Vegas – 1964
Roustabout – 1964
Girl Happy – 1965
Tickle Me – 1965
Harum Scarum – 1965
Paradise Hawaiian Style – 1966
Frankie and Johnny – 1966
Spinout – 1968
Easy Come, Easy Go – 1967
Double Trouble – 1967
Clambake – 1967
Stay Away, Joe – 1968
Speedway – 1968
Live a Little, Love a Little – 1968
Charro – 1969
The Trouble With the Girls – 1969
Change of the Habit – 1970
Elvis: That’s the Way It is – 1970
Elvis on Tour – 1973
Elvis in Concert – 1977

This Is The Story

2009-05-10T17:24:00.000-07:00

Elvis Presley
I play the song, it was our own
Your photograph's by my side
I know I can't forget you
So I don't even try
The note you left is in my hand
I read again what you say
You're sorry but you love him
And you've both gone away
This is the story of a man
Whose world has fallen apart
And it's the story
That is breaking my heart
An open fire, our favorite chair
I get a book from the shelf
But the words I am reading
Could apply to myself
This is the story of a man
Whose world has fallen apart
And it's the story
That is breaking my heart
Yes, it's the story that is breaking my heart
Yes, it's the story that is breaking my heart
Yes, it's the story that is breaking my heart

Loving Arms

2009-05-10T17:18:00.000-07:00

If you could see me now

The one who said that he would rather roam

The one who said he'd rather be alone

If you could only see me now

If I could hold you now

Just for a moment, if I could really make you mine

Just for a while turn back the hands of time

If I could only hold you now

'Cause I've been too long in the wind

Too long in the rain

Takin' any comfort that

I canLooking back and longing for the freedom of my chains

And lying in your lovin' arms again

If you could hear me now

Singin' somewhere in the lonely night

Dreaming of the arms that hold me tight

If you could only hear me now

'Cause I've been too long in the wind

Too long in the rain

Takin' any comfort that I can

Looking back and longing for the freedom of my chains

And lying in your lovin' arms again

I can almost feel your lovin' arms again.

The Ultimate Film Collection

2009-05-10T16:07:00.001-07:00

The great new of the Graceland Edition and Elvis Presley Enterpirses is: The Ultimate Film Collection. Available only at Graceland.
There is:
9 movies Dvds:
1 – Viva Las Vegas;
2 – That’s the way it is;
3 – The Trouble with Girls
4 – Spinout
5 – Speedway
6 – It Happened At the World’s Fair
7 - Harum Scarum;
8 – Double Trouble
9 – Jailhouse Rock
Plus a copy of Elvis’script from Jailhouse Rock.
More movie music performances, never before see Elvis home movies, exclusive files from Col. Parker’s Vault, 16 pages collectible booklets! Filled with Elvis Trivia! And much more.
To more view:
www.elvis.com/movies
www.myspace.com/elvis
http://www.elvisboxset.com/

Marriage, family, and the Nancy Sinatra factor

2009-05-03T13:16:00.000-07:00

Priscilla Ann Beaulieu and Elvis Presley were married on May 1, 1967 in Las Vegas, Nevada. She wrote that being called Mrs. Elvis Presley sounded better than live-in Lolita, teen heartthrob or the other labels given her in the past by some of the press. After the wedding ceremony Frank Sinatra's private jet flew them to their Palm Springs, California home. Romantic that he was, Elvis carried his new bride across the threshold singing "The Hawaiian Wedding Song", then carried her straight to the bedroom.
After a second wedding reception at Graceland for friends and Memphis locals, Priscilla and Elvis went to his ranch near Horn Lake, Mississippi where they locked themselves away for several days of much needed privacy. However the press and the curious lined a fence on the property's perimeter and stood on the tops of cars to take photos.
While they planned on having children, they had hoped to wait awhile, and Priscilla was not prepared for her pregnancy. She considered an abortion, in part because Elvis had made derogatory comments in the past about "women using pregnancy as an excuse to let themselves go." Feeling insecure, she dieted to the point that by the time she gave birth, she then weighed less than she had before getting pregnant. During her pregnancy they had made love passionately until she began hearing rumors about Elvis and his co-star on the set of the film Speedway. When Priscilla Presley asked her husband about the stories he dismissed them out of hand, telling her she was being overly sensitive due to her "condition." However, six months into her pregnancy, Nancy Sinatra telephoned Priscilla and said she wanted to give her a baby shower. Priscilla was apprehensive about such a request coming from a woman she hardly knew, but Elvis convinced her to accept the offer. Priscilla went along with it and she and Sinatra got along well together. Everthing seemed fine until a week or so later, when Elvis informed her he needed time to think and wanted a trial separation. Numb, all she could say was: "You've got it. Just tell me when to leave." She lived in agony for days, but he changed his mind without ever saying a thing. Two months later, their daughter Lisa Marie was born in Memphis on February 1, 1968.

Extracted Priscilla'book in the wikepedia

to more see: www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elvis_and_Me

Marriage

2009-05-03T13:08:00.000-07:00

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The nights with Elvis

2009-05-03T12:41:00.000-07:00

Extracted Priscilla'book in the wikepedia

to more see: www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elvis_and_Me

Her descriptions of the nights she spent with Elvis suggest that the star was not overtly sexual towards her. The couple kissed and engaged in petting, but Elvis always stopped the make out sessions before it led to actual intercourse.
While describing a "cleansing period" in Elvis's life, Priscilla claims that "Any sexual temptations were against everything he was striving for, and he did not wish to betray me, the girl waiting for him at home who was preparing to be his wife."
According to her account, Elvis told her that they had to wait until they were married before having intercourse. He said, "I'm not saying we can't do other things. It's just the actual encounter. I want to save it." Priscilla adds, "Fearful of not pleasing him—of destroying my image as his little girl—I resigned myself to the long wait. Instead of consummating our love in the usual way, he began teaching me other means of pleasing him. We had a strong connection, much of it sexual. The two of us created some exciting and wild times."

The Presley and poverty

2009-05-01T15:46:00.000-07:00

The family Presley lived surrounded in the poverty and tragedies. Gladys’ mother died from tuberculosis when Elvis was a little child and him mother worked like worker of sewing machines. She left the work when Elvis born. A hurricane devastated Tupelo (city where they lived) died thousands of people. A time later, Vernon and Travis was arrested by falsifying a check of him boss. Gladys learned her son excellent education that received. She back to work and continued teach her son to be educated and respectful. They are very poor. He always call others people that gentleman and lady – until last him life. Some time he has attacks of fury, fleeing a little of good and calm boy's image.

After marriage

2009-04-26T11:39:00.000-07:00

Marriage May 1, 1967

2009-04-26T10:09:00.000-07:00

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Family

2009-04-21T10:32:00.000-07:00

Rosella Presley, Andrew Presley's daughter, married Obe Smith, a member of the large Caroline family. They had a son named Robert Lee Smith, a happy, calm boy who married his cousin - sister Octávia Lavinia Doll Mansell. They bore five children: Tracy (deaf and mute), Travis and Johnny (alcoholics), Lavelle, and Gladys, who eventually married Vernon Elvis Presley, son of Jessie Presley and Minnie Mae Wood. Gladys bore twins and on January 08, 1935 Elvis Aron Presley was born, but unhappily, his twin died at birth. Elvis Presley married Priscilla Beaulieu on May 01, 1967. Exactly nine months later his only daughter was born, Lisa Marie Presley. Elvis always said that he wanted to have another child, and some have said that his dream was to have a son, but Elvis seemed most concerned that he didn't have an only-child.

Palm Spring Home

2009-04-19T15:59:00.000-07:00

Palm Springs home
The home is located in the foothills of the San Jacinto Mountains in Palm Springs. Elvis lived in the home for almost eight years (he purchased it in 1970) and spent his last birthday there. The approximately 5,000 square foot home has four bedrooms. Architect Albert Frey designed the Spanish-style stucco home which includes Presley's bedroom suite with two complete bathrooms, a sunken black and red tile tub, and dressing area. The living room has a cathedral beamed ceiling and overlooks the pool. The home is being sold with Presley's original kitchen appliances, a separate indoor sauna and steam room, plus his private covered Jacuzzi.The property is approximately two acres and is listed at $17 million.

Elvis'Photos

2009-04-19T10:27:00.000-07:00

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These are some Elvis'pictures that I have and I will publish.

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Love Letters Elvis - Part 1

2009-04-19T10:16:00.000-07:00

Until now these love letters have been kept close to Anita’s heart and private due to the sensitive nature of the content. In which Elvis express his feelings in several handwritten love letters to the girl back home while expressing a deep love and his desire to marry her upon his return. Finally, the two-year separation took it tool on the young couple and was here where their final parting was to be and a new name suddenly entered the headlines Priscilla Beaulieu
Today, five-decade collection of pop memorabilia up for sale at Christie's auction house . Up for auction is a love letter written in 1958 by Elvis Presley to his girlfriend Anita Wood, in which the king of rock 'n' roll states his intention to marry her. From the start of his career Elvis life was constantly under close scrutiny by the press whatever he did or said wherever he went and with whom… was reported. The press is probably the main contributor to the list of girls and Hollywood leading ladies, which Elvis has supposedly dated or has been linked with romantically
We all know Elvis’ first official girlfriend was the lovely and vivacious blonde, Anita Wood. Anita had a lot more in common with Elvis. She like Elvis had moved to Memphis as a teenager from a rural area of Tennessee where she was born. Annie (as Elvis sometimes liked to call her) first meeting was set up by a mutual friend as a blind date. Elvis and Anita spent a lot of time together in Memphis before his career really took off. They would usually spend their time at the cinema, the skating rink or place they both loved, Libertyland. While dating Elvis, Anita got to know Gladys Presley very well. The two got on famously, probably because of their similar background. Anita would recall that Gladys half expected Elvis to marry her because they were so close and that she just couldn’t wait to see their little children walking up the driveway. This letter by Elvis proposing marriage to girlfriend Anita Wood sold at auction for $14,100.00

Love Letters Elvis - Part 2

2009-04-19T10:12:00.000-07:00

My Dearest Darling "Little"

Well here I am. Back out in the field for 30 days again and believe me it's miserable. There is only one consolation, and that is the fact that it's almost over, and I will come home to my career, friends, and most of all you my darling. Anita there are many things I can't tell you over the phone so I will try to tell you now. First of all I don't really know how you feel about me now because after all 2 years is a long time in a young girl's life. But I want you to know that in spite of our being apart I have developed a love for you that cannot be equaled or surpassed by anyone. My every thought is you my darling, every song I hear, every sunset reminds me of the happy and wonderful times we've spent together. I tell you this because I want you to know my feelings

Love Latters Elvis - Part 3

2009-04-19T10:09:00.000-07:00

toward you have not changed, but instead has grown stronger that I ever thought it could. I have hurt you sometimes because I was mad at some of the things you did or I thought you did, but everytime these things happened I thought that maybe you only liked me for what I am, and didn't really love me for myself. These things happen in life baby, misunderstandings, heartbreaks and lonliness, but the fact remains, if it's really love Anita , if we really love each other it will last, and these things will be something of the past, although things will come up in the future that will hurt us both. They are to be expected. I have had feelings that in the last few months something has happened as far as you're concerned, not only because you haven't written but by the sound of your voice when I talk to you. The warmth and love seems to have dimmed.

Love letters Elvis - Part 4

2009-04-19T10:06:00.000-07:00

It may be my imagination but you seem as though you have something to tell me but yet you're not sure. I hope I'm wrong. You know after going through what I have in the last 18 months you sometimes wonder if anyone really cares. Please believe me when I tell you it's you and only you my darling. But I think that you will keep your word, and tell me if you had grown to care for someone else and vice versa. I have been sleeping out on the ground, and I have a fever and tonsillitis again. I am listening to the radio and all the guys are sitting around with sad looks on their faces. Do you remember when you used to bounce for me and I would laugh so hard? Darling I pray that you haven't let your loneliness, passions, and desires make you do something that would hurt me. If you have it is better you tell me now. I can't believe you

Love letters Elvis - Part 5

2009-04-19T09:49:00.000-07:00

have or would. Well we are all counting the days until we come home. The reason I didn't want you there on the first night because in spite of the fact that I love my friends and relatives, when we first lay eyes on each other we will cling to each other like a vine. So I think some other people might get their feelings hurt. So please understand honey. You have surprised me at how understanding you are. So darling if you still feel the same and if you love me and me alone we will have a great life together even though you hear things and read things. Just think as you said, everyone knows how I feel about you. I can't explain to you how I crave you and desire your lips and your body under me darling. I can feel it now. The things we did and the the desire we had for each other's body!!! Remember darling, true love holds its laurels through the ages no matter how loud the clamor of denial. That which deserves to live-lives. Yours alone, EP

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The King is Back on the Charts!

INTERNATIONAL MOMENTUM BUILDS AS VIVA ELVIS - THE ALBUM BREAKS INTO THE BILLBOARD 200Legacy Recordings Celebrates Elvis' 75th Birthday Year with a Groundbreaking New Studio Work Inspired by Viva ELVIS by Cirque du Soleil in Las Vegas

Elvis Presley – Viva Elvis The Album (2010)

INTERVIEW:JERRY SCHILLING (THE DAY ELVIS CRIED)

Palm Spring home today

Try on the Celebrity Life in Palm Springs

The On Tour Interviews Volume I and II Promo CDs

Elvis Presley autopsy auction cancelled

Elvis Presley autopsy kit up for auction

Instruments used in Elvis Presley's autopsy and embalming are going up for auction in Chicago, including the "John Doe" toe tag used after the original was stolen amid the chaos at the hospital following his death.

Interview wiht Elvis Presley in July 31, at August 01of 1969 (Las Vegas)

Interview with Elvis Presley + Review of Elvis in concert July 31, 1969

Review of Elvis In Concert - July 31, 1969

Interview with Elvis Presley - July 31, 1969

Elvis: Vegas '69 - 200 page hardback book

Elvis 75th Birthday Collection

Elvis Presley Died from Chronic Constipation - His Doctor Tells ALL

Book Elvis: My best man

Chapter Excerpt From 'Elvis: My Best Man'

Elvis in January

Springtime Tours '76-'77

PRESLEY WAS ALMOST BLIND WHEN HE DIED, SAYS FORMER DOCTOR

Elvis Golden Records.2 - 1959

For LP Fans Only - 1959

King Creole - 1958

Elvis Golden Records - 1958

Elvis Christmas Album - 1957

Loving You - 1957

Second album - Elvis (1956/1957)

First album - Elvis Presley (1956)

Don't

After Loving You

Wallpapers for you

32 years of goodbye

Directions To Graceland

Wallpaper - 1969

Tiger man

Joe Jackson with Lisa Marie Presley and Priscilla Presley

Know Danielle Riley Keough Presley - granddaughter of Elvis Presley

Return of the King - 1969

Elvis Week 2009 - Sunday, August 16

Elvis Week 2009 - Saturday, August 15

Elvis Week 2009 - Friday, August 14

Elvis Week 2009 - Thursday, August 13

Elvis Week 2009 - Wednesday, August 12

Elvis Week 2009 - Tuesday, August 11

Elvis Week 2009 - Monday, August 10

Sunday, August 9

Elvis Week 2009

Book Family

Auction brings personal objects of Elvis Presley

Love Song Of The Year

Elvis’revenue 2008

Medications

Elvis in the Beach

Movies

This Is The Story

Loving Arms

The Ultimate Film Collection

Marriage, family, and the Nancy Sinatra factor

Marriage

The nights with Elvis

The Presley and poverty

After marriage

Marriage May 1, 1967

Family

Palm Spring Home

Elvis'Photos

Love Letters Elvis - Part 1

Love Letters Elvis - Part 2

Love Latters Elvis - Part 3

Love letters Elvis - Part 4

Love letters Elvis - Part 5

INTERNATIONAL MOMENTUM BUILDS AS VIVA ELVIS - THE ALBUM BREAKS INTO THE BILLBOARD 200

Legacy Recordings Celebrates Elvis' 75th Birthday Year with a Groundbreaking New Studio Work Inspired by Viva ELVIS by Cirque du Soleil in Las Vegas