Elvis Presley
Ian:
The truth is that I bought the Jorgensen 1950s box and then the 60s box set and then the 70s walk a mile in my shoes set and then the 60s film songs set and I really felt that I was done collecting Elvis. However then I bought the complete 68 special cds and that's the way it is set and a few follow that dream sets-specifically the home recordings from 76 and the 61 Hawaii shows and the blue Hawaii special edition. Then the stax set. Plus viva Las Vegas soundtrack. I think I'm done!
Rocker:
Well, it's always a question of what you want to own. I am very happy with Elvis' original catalog. So basically outtakes etc. are not that high on my list as they don't represent what Elvis wanted to be released. But on the other hand there's a lot of interesting material. I love to see how a song evolved into the master take for example.
And then there are of course those releases that don't really count as outtakes only but that come with something else to catch the ears. So, regarding the Sun Records material I think if you don't own the "Elvis at Sun" CD or "A boy frm Tupelo" , you should definitely consider getting one of them. Kevan Budd's remastering on "Elvis at Sun" is incredible.* Even my stupid ears can hear the difference instantly. It's like day and night - it is that good
Here's more about Budd's remastering on Elvis At Sun
* I'm not totally sure if "A boy from Tupelo" uses the Budd remasters or if they did new ones. What is clear though, is that the Kevan Budd's remasters set the standard, so they just can't go back to the pre-Elvis at Sun releases.
Rocker:
The german edition of Rolling Stone will have a special vinyl single of "Good rockin' tonight" b/w "Blue moon":
http://elv75.blogspot.de/2017/06/june-29-rolling-stone-collector.html
And here's an interview with Ronnie Milsap by our own Jeremy Roberts:
In a wide-ranging, exclusive interview, Milsap, the dictionary definition of a crossover phenomenon, recalls meeting boyhood idol Elvis Presley and ultimately getting to play on the King of Rock and Roll’s heralded 1969 comeback sessions at American Sound Studios in Memphis.
https://medium.com/@jeremylr/more-thunder-on-the-piano-ronnie-milsap-relives-memphis-days-with-elvis-presley-17803848f24b
Rocker:
NPR lets you listen to a select list of songs, including the live version of "I forgot to remember to forget"
First Listen: Elvis Presley, 'A Boy From Tupelo: The Complete 1953-1955 Recordings'
http://www.npr.org/2017/07/20/537914026/first-listen-elvis-presley-a-boy-from-tupelo-the-complete-1953-1955-recordings
Rocker:
Saw this on the FECC forum
Elementary school stage where Elvis Presley sang renovated
https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/travel/elementary-school-stage-where-elvis-presley-sang-renovated/2017/07/21/c0902f3c-6e23-11e7-abbc-a53480672286_story.html?utm_term=.20fa1804d862
EDIT:
Also this. I'm not sure about the restored quality and how "professional" it is. Haven't had a chance to compare it. But it's always good to see the Stage Show performances again.
"THIS VIDEO IS AVAILABLE FOR ONE DAY ONLY!!!!
This Video has been Professionally Restored by our The Classics Channel Team to achieve the best possible Audio and Video quality.
Heartbreak Hotel (with the Dorsey Bros. orchestra)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtZozb9cwuA
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