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« on: June 03, 2017, 01:59:08 AM »

Well, August 16th marks the 40th anniversary of Elvis' death and so you can expect that there will be some interesting things going on and some not-so-interesting. I try to put here the interesting stuff which of course is highly subjective, so you might want to fill it up with things you think are missing.






The first release is something I was hoping would happen! A couple of years back there was a special FTD release called "A boy from Tupelo" (see this thread) which came only in a limited edition. It looks like Sony/Legacy will release that set including (!!) the never before released live version of "I forgot to remember to forget" which surfaced only shortly before the original "A boy from Tupelo" came out.
Here is the story of how the recording was found:
https://www.elvispresley.news/new-elvis-presley-recording-discovered.shtml


There's no official word yet but a.o. amazon India lists the set:

http://www.amazon.in/dp/B072LMWGVQ?tag=cuelinkss2979-21&ascsubtag=10067CL9255Xj3gds6cxni0027jz02yui

A BOY FROM TUPELO: THE COMPLETE 1953-1955 RECORDINGS is the definitive collection of Elvis' Sun-era recordings in one comprehensive package.

A BOY FROM TUPELO: THE COMPLETE 1953-1955 RECORDINGS includes on 3 CDs every surviving Elvis Presley Sun master and outtake, plus two private records Elvis paid with his own money to record, as well as all known radio- and concert performances from the period. Many of these recordings are rare demos, session takes, and live performances including a newly discovered and previously unreleased recording of "I Forgot to Remember to Forget" from a 1955 Louisiana Hayride performance.

The accompanying 120-page book compiled by Elvis authority Ernst Mikael Jørgensen and is, in essence, a fully-illustrated travelogue. It details the birth of Elvis' career through facts, anecdotes, documentation, many rare photos, and a succinct narrative. Independence Day 1954 is when this uniquely American saga begins, less than 24 hours before his first professional recording session, and it ends in December 1955, when the rights to Elvis' Sun tapes officially expire and the singer leaves Sam Phillips and Sun Records to record for RCA Victor.

This is the story of Elvis Presley before he becomes world-famous, and how this amazing young man readies himself for stardom, achieving success on a level that no one could have dreamed possible.






Also in the works is a 3 hour HBO documentary about Elvis. I started a thread about that a while back but will continue to post new information in this one here.
Here's one of the articles:

Career-Spanning Elvis Presley Documentary Heading to HBO

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/career-spanning-elvis-presley-documentary-heading-to-hbo-w450434



From what I heard and read in the FECC-forum, work ist still going on. One user who sold some of his footage to the team posted this:

"I happen to know for certain, than the Filmmakers who make that Elvis Documentary for HBO finishing up that documentary! I also happen to know that as far as rare Elvis footage is concerned, this will be a Rare Footage Extravaganza!!!

Of course the documentary will not recreate entire shows and songs of fan filmed concerts, the filmmakers could, considering the amount and content of footage they could choose from, but thats not their goal.

Anyways, this documentary will be stuffed up with rare and unseen footage in brilliant quality. Its not going to be an Elvis Anthology like the Beatles Anthology was, but it certainly will be an eye catcher for anyone who digs rare and unseen footage in great quality!"





We know of some (officialy) unreleased footage that was acquired by the makers:

4-19-1956 (concerts, Oklahoma City)   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Qw2C_xrZSE
4-19-1960 (on train, Dallas)  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJCVvZOkre4


1-30-1961 (Memphis Municipal Airport)
2-25-1961 (Hotel Claridge luncheon and press conference, Memphis)





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« Reply #1 on: June 05, 2017, 06:23:34 AM »

Well, to start a little something, here are a couple of interviews with legendary bassplayer Norbert Putnam about his work with Elvis. I hope that some of this kind of stuff will be featured in the HBO documentary which will focus on Elvis' work.
These interviews originally came up for the "Elvis at Stax" Legacy release so they might not be new to everyone.


Elvis Presley - Norbert Putnam on recording with Elvis

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvyzEvJ007g


Elvis Presley - Norbert Putnam on Elvis as a record producer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSxPgvU18tA


Elvis Presley - Norbert Putnam on Elvis picking songs to record

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucssp2ItWts


Elvis Presley - Norbert on playing with Elvis at Stax

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHQE9XFREvg


Elvis Presley - Norbert Putnam on his start, playing with Elvis and publishing

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbWMvACaqhg





Also here are some other worthwhile interviews with other stars about Elvis, that are not just the usual stuff but actually show some depth:


Martin Sheen on Elvis Presley

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqqoK3AT8As


Jay Leno on Elvis Presley's "Loving You" (Paramount 1957)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qn1Z_F_toQ4


Eddie Murphy On Elvis

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTKYzoN63zM


Sam Phillips talks about Elvis Presley

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YH7GdLE-KhQ


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« Reply #2 on: June 05, 2017, 01:51:40 PM »

Here's an article on Elvis' movies by Tim Lucas. You don't have to agree with it but it is a thoughtful piece and therefor sticks out of the usual trash.


Mama’s Little Baby Loves Elvis, Elvis

http://thenewbev.com/blog/2017/04/mamas-little-baby-loves-elvis-elvis/
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« Reply #3 on: June 07, 2017, 08:35:21 AM »

"A boy from Tupelo" is now also up on amazon.com. And here's the official press release:


http://www.elvisthemusic.com/elvis-presley-boy-tupelo-complete-1953-1955-recordings-coming-july-28/





RCA/Legacy Set to Release Elvis Presley – A Boy From Tupelo: The Complete 1953-1955 Recordings on Friday, July 28

Most Comprehensive Early Elvis Library Ever Assembled, 3CD (Physical or Digital) Set Includes Every Known Sun Records Master and Outtake, Live Performances, Radio Recordings, Elvis’ Self-Financed First Acetates, A Newly Discovered Previously Unreleased Recording and More

Deluxe Package Includes 120-page Book Featuring Many Rare Photos & Memorabilia, Detailed Calendar and Essays Tracking Elvis in 1954-1955

A Boy From Tupelo – The Complete 1953-55 Recordings is produced, researched and written by Ernst Mikael Jørgensen.

Elvis Presley – A Boy From Tupelo: The Sun Masters To Be Released on 12″ Vinyl Single Disc

Legacy Recordings, the catalog division of Sony Music Entertainment, and RCA Records will release Elvis Presley – A Boy From Tupelo – The Complete 1953-1955 Recordings on Friday, July 28.

Available as a 3CD deluxe box set and a digital collection, A Boy From Tupelo – The Complete 1953-1955 Recordings is the most comprehensive collection of early Elvis recordings ever assembled, with many tracks becoming available for the first time as part of this package and one performance–a newly discovered recording of “I Forgot To Remember To Forget” (from the Louisiana Hayride, Shreveport, Louisiana, October 29, 1955)–being officially released for the first time ever.

A Boy From Tupelo – The Complete 1953-1955 Recordings includes–for the first time in one collection–every known Elvis Presley Sun Records master and outtake, plus the mythical Memphis Recording Service Acetates–“My Happiness”/”That’s When Your Heartaches Begin” (recorded July 1953) and “I’ll Never Stand in Your Way”/”It Wouldn’t Be the Same (Without You)” (recorded January 4, 1954)–the four songs Elvis paid his own money to record before signing with Sun. A Boy From Tupelo – The Complete 1953-1955 Recordings includes every Elvis live performance and radio recording known to exist from the period.

Essential to the understanding and appreciation of Elvis and his explosive impact on pop music and culture, A Boy From Tupelo – The Complete 1953-55 Recordings presents–in the best possible sound– every known Presley recording from his early career, when the world’s first atomic singer fused blues, pop and hillbilly country swing to create an electrifying new music that changed the world.

A Boy From Tupelo – The Complete 1953-1955 Recordings also includes a 120-page book formatted as an illustrated travelogue and datebook chronicling the genesis of Elvis’ early career via facts, anecdotes, memorabilia and many rare photos. Independence Day 1954 is when this unique American saga begins, less than 24 hours before his first professional recording session, and it ends in December 1955, when the singer leaves Sun Records to record for RCA. The material is organized by calendar entries. During the months July through October 1954, the majority of the calendar is empty, as Elvis had his daytime job with Crown Electric, and music making was confined to the weekends and evening hours. This is Elvis Presley before he becomes world-famous, and an account of how this amazing young man readies himself for stardom, a young man on the pinnacle of an unprecedented level of success. “A boy from Tupelo” would become much more than a world-famous superstar, he would become ELVIS!

Behind the making of A Boy From Tupelo – The Complete 1953-55 Recordings lie more than 1,500 hours of restoration work and nearly 200 hours of additional studio time devoted to the painstaking remastering of the material. The results are stunning.

A Boy From Tupelo – The Complete 1953-55 Recordings is produced, researched and written by Ernst Mikael Jørgensen.

Disc one of A Boy From Tupelo – The Complete 1953-1955 Recordings covers the masters Elvis recorded for Sun Records, some variations, and the four sides he paid for himself. Disc two covers all known outtakes, even just the smallest surviving fragments. Disc three covers all the live and radio recordings known to exist.

On July 28th, Legacy Recordings will also release A Boy From Tupelo: The Sun Masters, a single disc 12″ vinyl package that chronicles the rise of Elvis Presley before he became The King of Rock and Roll. Recorded with producer Sam Phillips, guitarist Scotty Moore and bassist Bill Black during his first incredible year as a professional recording artist (July 1954-July 1955), this collection includes Elvis’ complete single A and B-sides for Sun Records, plus additional songs recorded at Sun Studio and released on his landmark self-titled debut album in 1956.

A Boy From Tupelo – The Complete 1953-1955 Recordings and A Boy From Tupelo: The Sun Masters are available for pre-order now.

A Boy From Tupelo – The Complete 1953-1955 Recordings: https://Elvis.lnk.to/tupelo
A Boy From Tupelo: The Sun Masters: https://Elvis.lnk.to/tupelo/amazonvinyl





Disc: 1
1. My Happiness
2. That's When Your Heartaches Begin
3. I'll Never Stand In Your Way
4. It Wouldn't Be the Same Without You
5. Harbor Lights
6. I Love You Because
7. That's All Right
8. Blue Moon of Kentucky
9. Blue Moon
10. Tomorrow Night
11. I'll Never Let You Go (Little Darlin')
12. I Don't Care If the Sun Don't Shine
13. Just Because
14. Good Rockin' Tonight
15. Milkcow Blues Boogie
16. You're a Heartbreaker
17. I'm Left, You're Right, She's Gone
18. Baby, Let's Play House
19. I'm Left, You're Right, She's Gone
20. I Forgot to Remember to Forget
21. Mystery Train
22. Trying to Get to You
23. When It Rains, It Really Pours
24. That's All Right
25. Blue Moon of Kentucky
26. I Love You Because
27. Tomorrow Night

Disc: 2
1. Harbor Lights (Takes 1 - 2, 3/M)
2. Harbor Lights (Take 4)
3. Harbor Lights (Takes 5 - 8 )
4. I Love You Because (Takes 1 - 2)
5. I Love You Because (Take 3)
6. I Love You Because (Takes 4 - 5)
7. That's All Right (Takes 1 - 3)
8. Blue Moon of Kentucky
9. Blue Moon (Takes 1 - 4)
10. Blue Moon (Take 5)
11. Blue Moon (Takes 6 - 8 )
12. Blue Moon
13. Dialogue (Fragment before "Tomorrow Night")
14. I'll Never Let You Go (Little Darlin') [Incomplete Take]
15. Good Rockin' Tonight (Fragment from Vocal Slapback Tape)
16. I Don't Care if the Sun Don't Shine (Takes 1 - 3/M)
17. I'm Left, You're Right, She's Gone (Slow Version, Take 1)
18. I'm Left, You're Right, She's Gone (Slow Version, Take 2)
19. I'm Left, You're Right, She's Gone (Slow Version, Take 3)
20. I'm Left, You're Right, She's Gone (Slow Version, Takes 4 - 5)
21. I'm Left, You're Right, She's Gone (Slow Version, Takes 6 - 7)
22. How Do You Think I Feel (Guitar Slapback Tape, Rehearsals + Take 1)
23. When It Rains It Pours (Vocal Slapback Tape, Take 1)
24. When It Rains It Pours (Vocal Slapback Tape, Take 2 - Rehearsal 1
25. When It Rains It Pours (Vocal Slapback Tape, Take 5/M)
26. When It Rains It Pours (Vocal Slapback Tape, Takes 6 - 8 )

Disc: 3
1. That's All Right (Live from the Louisiana Hayride, Shreveport, Louisiana)
2. Blue Moon of Kentucky
3. Shake, Rattle And Roll
4. Fool, Fool, Fool
5. Hearts of Stone
6. That's All Right (Live from the Louisiana Hayride, Shreveport, Louisiana)
7. Tweedlee Dee (Live from the Louisiana Hayride, Shreveport, Louisiana)
8. Shake, Rattle and Roll
9. KSIJ Radio commercial with DJ Tom Perryman
10. Money Honey
11. Blue Moon of Kentucky
12. I Don't Care If the Sun Don't Shine
13. That's All Right (Louisiana Hayride, Shreveport, Louisiana)
14. Tweedlee Dee
15. Money Honey
16. Hearts of Stone
17. Shake, Rattle and Roll
18. Little Mama
19. You're a Heartbreaker
20. Good Rockin' Tonight
21. Baby, Let's Play House
22. Blue Moon of Kentucky
23. I Got a Woman
24. That's All Right
25. Tweedlee Dee
26. That's All Right
27. I'm Left, You're Right, She's Gone
28. Baby, Let's Play House
29. Maybellene
30. That's All Right (Live from the Louisiana Hayride, Shreveport, Louisiana)
31. Bob Neal Radio Promotion Spot
32. I Forgot to Remember to Forget




It seems like they replaced the '55 interview with Mae Boren Axton and included "I forgot to remember to forget". If you want to hear the interview, you can do so here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPv6jmsM-Jk
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« Reply #4 on: June 07, 2017, 01:39:27 PM »

Here's the trailer for "A boy from Tupelo" (I heard it also works if you are not registered on facebook):


https://www.facebook.com/Elvisthemusic/videos/10155386050839153/




And this:


Elvis Presley: 'A Boy From Tupelo' Set Collects Every Early Recording
Three-disc collection boasts newly discovered live recording of "I Forgot To Remember To Forget" plus other previously unreleased material

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/elvis-presley-box-set-collects-every-early-recording-w485835
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« Reply #5 on: June 08, 2017, 06:28:23 AM »

In case you haven't seen it, there's for whatever reason also some ugly merchandise available.

http://www.shopelvis.com/Dept.aspx?cp=796_84291



Here is the complete deluxe set:





I don't think the artwork is anything special and therefor I can't understand how anybody would want this on a T-Shirt. There are probably much better pictures in the book. Oh well...
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« Reply #6 on: June 09, 2017, 08:57:04 AM »

The "A boy from Tupelo" trailer is now also up on youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAt5-rbVAOw
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« Reply #7 on: June 09, 2017, 09:37:27 AM »

oh what a brilliant looking set! ahh nice pre RCA versions of 'that's all right' and 'blue moon
of kentucky' too. 
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« Reply #8 on: June 10, 2017, 10:44:45 AM »

oh what a brilliant looking set! ahh nice pre RCA versions of 'that's all right' and 'blue moon
of kentucky' too. 


Yeah, the RCA echo is kinda strange. But I really like it on "Good rockin' tonight".





RCA/Legacy Set to Release Elvis Presley - A Boy From Tupelo: The Complete 1953-1955 Recordings on Friday, July 28

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/rcalegacy-set-to-release-elvis-presley---a-boy-from-tupelo-the-complete-1953-1955-recordings-on-friday-july-28-300470169.html


The article includes this picture from the set (open it in a new window to see it full size):



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« Reply #9 on: June 10, 2017, 03:50:17 PM »

There's a new Uber ad featuring "You're the boss" by Elvis and Ann-Margret which was recorded for but then cut from 1964s "Viva Las Vegas"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zc_M8y2_o6Y
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« Reply #10 on: June 26, 2017, 01:32:18 PM »

40 years ago today Elvis gave his last show. Of course that isn't very much a reason for celebration and neither was the show itself.
Here's an article I just saw, that features comments from newspaper reviews from back then.

Elvis Presley provoked cheers, jeers at final concert
http://www.indystar.com/story/entertainment/music/2017/06/26/elvis-presley-drew-cheers-jeers-1977-concert/426828001/
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« Reply #11 on: June 27, 2017, 08:22:39 AM »

Sounds interesting:


Elvis Presley Manager Biopic ‘The Colonel’ in Development (EXCLUSIVE)

http://variety.com/2017/film/news/elvis-presley-manager-biopic-the-colonel-1202478118/
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« Reply #12 on: July 03, 2017, 08:24:14 AM »

Smithsonian Channel to Present the Story of the U.S. in AMERICA IN COLOR; Liev Schreiber Narrates

The expansive series takes viewers on a visually stunning journey through American history - including fascinating footage of illegal drinking in speakeasies during the 1920s, rare home movies of President Franklin D. Roosevelt during the Great Depression, scenes of the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, Elvis Presley's television debut on the Ed Sullivan Show, and the Nixon-Kennedy debate. Using revolutionary methods in footage restoration and colorization, AMERICA IN COLOR accurately restores and colorizes archival black-and-white visuals from the early part of the 20th century up through the '60's. Filmmakers meticulously researched original colors to confirm the correct tones from each era and used source materials from obscure archives and forgotten family vaults.


http://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwtv/article/Smithsonian-Channel-to-Present-the-Story-of-the-US-in-AMERICA-IN-COLOR-Liev-Schreiber-Narrates-20170630


I wonder if this will be Elvis' first appearance on Ed Sullivan's show or his actual debut on TV which happened on the Dorsey Bros. Stage Show.




It's a decade many consider to be America's glory years, despite fearful conflicts at home and abroad. Join us as we revisit the 1950s, when families reaped unprecedented riches, teens discovered rock 'n' roll, and a nation found itself in the throes of civil unrest and on the losing end of the Space Race. Through digital colorization, we present the most significant moments of this incredible decade like they've never been shown before, including the Korean War, the Little Rock Nine, Elvis Presley, and more.


https://www.smithsonianchannel.com/tv-schedule?tvScheduleDate=20170723
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« Reply #13 on: July 05, 2017, 12:33:20 PM »

Sony has uploaded a video for the "A boy from Tupelo"-set featuring two takes of "Harbor lights" which was a pre-"That's allright" recording


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttIiBVPzICY
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« Reply #14 on: July 14, 2017, 08:40:52 AM »

Hear Elvis Presley's Loose 'When It Rains It Pours' Outtakes
Producer Sam Phillips instructs guitarist Scotty Moore, "Don't make it too damn complicated" on track from upcoming box set 'A Boy From Tupelo'


http://www.rollingstone.com/music/premieres/hear-elvis-presleys-loose-when-it-rains-it-pours-outtakes-w491551


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« Reply #15 on: July 14, 2017, 09:45:03 AM »

The complete Boy From Tupelo is a must!
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« Reply #16 on: July 14, 2017, 12:29:12 PM »

Not to say it isn't a nice package but for people like you and I who already own most of the material the question again becomes "do I really need this?" For me the answer is no.
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« Reply #17 on: July 14, 2017, 12:36:48 PM »

I'm always on the lookout for something new but I often feel like I'm just paying for packaging. Like I bought the stax collection and it was nice but I already had the lps on which the compilation was based-so in the age of I-tunes I could just as easily have made my own compilation without spending any money. I think my future purchases on Elvis will probably be limited to occasionally buying an individual download of a song I'm missing-if there are any left! I think I own everything worth having
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« Reply #18 on: July 14, 2017, 12:48:36 PM »

It's a bit different with someone like George jones, whose catalog was a mess up till recently. The bear family boxes have a lot of material I never heard and most of it is quite good. With Elvis Ernst Jorgensen and then follow that dream did such an expert job already that the recent packages are just window dressing
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« Reply #19 on: July 14, 2017, 01:16:54 PM »

It's a bit different with someone like George jones, whose catalog was a mess up till recently. The bear family boxes have a lot of material I never heard and most of it is quite good. With Elvis Ernst Jorgensen and then follow that dream did such an expert job already that the recent packages are just window dressing


I certainly agree.
With "A boy from Tupelo" the focus was from the beginning on the book. Ernst put years of work into that and when it was originally released it had twice as much pages as this new release I believe. So in that sense the idea behind the product has changed. The never before released "I forgot to remember to forget" of course is a very welcomed addition. But yeah, if you go by the music, there's probably not a lot that you don't already own.

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« Reply #20 on: July 14, 2017, 03:47:21 PM »

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!
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« Reply #21 on: July 15, 2017, 02:59:40 AM »

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.
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« Reply #22 on: July 19, 2017, 09:01:39 AM »

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
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« Reply #23 on: July 20, 2017, 10:40:11 AM »

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
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« Reply #24 on: July 23, 2017, 02:24:28 AM »

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





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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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