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POSTSCRIPTS TO EARLIER ELVISBLOG COLUMNS -- 4
Original at ELVISBLOG
• Sat, Jan 30
By Phil Arnold Elvis Birthday Cakes: Three weeks ago, we looked at Elvis birthday cakes, including the one presented to him on the set of King Creole when he turned 23 in 1958. Elvis was also filming a movie on January 8, 1961, when he turned 26. Here is Elvis and the cake, along with costar Hope Lang, durin...
Full Details: On Stage: Legacy Edition By Elvis Presley
Original at Elvis Australia
• Tue, Jan 26
On Stage: Legacy Edition By Elvis Presley. Now four decades later, those two albums - with multiple bonus tracks on each - have been coupled together for the first time. On Stage: Legacy Edition pays tribute to Elvis in one of the most outstanding performance periods in his career. The specia...
A Minnesota Minute Hardcover Book from MRS - Released February 15
Original at Elvis Australia
• Mon, Jan 25
MRS will publish its first standalone book; A Minnesota Minute on 15th February. This book will only be limited to 1500 copies worldwide. The 9" (23cm) x 11" (28cm) hardcover book contains 100 pages in full color gloss print, featuring the completely unreleased photographic works of Tim H...
75 REASONS WE (STILL) LOVE ELVIS
Original at ELVISBLOG
• Sat, Jan 23
By Phil Arnold 74 Nickname: “The Memphis Flash 71 Shaking hands with Nixon 68 Vernon and Gladys 67 Scotty Moore and Bill Black, hanging on for dear life 60 The “Jailhouse Rock” dance 49 The American Eagle cape 43 Graceland 25 The Elvis stamp 18 “Elvis In Concert” 8 “Elvis: That’s The Way It Is”
WHAT ELVIS WOULD LOOK LIKE AT 75
Original at ELVISBLOG
• Sun, Jan 17
By Phil Arnold The last two old Elvises are interesting because they show the original “before” Elvis picture alongside the altered “old” Elvis picture. Elvis, Elvis Presley, and Graceland are registered trademarks of Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc.
Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll Turns 75
Original at Elvis Australia
• Sat, Jan 9
Teenagers in the 1950s and '60s turned Elvis Presley into an icon. His shaking hips and curled lips sent rock 'n' roll shockwaves reverberating around the world and challenged prevailing notions about sex, race and class. On January 8, 2010 as we celebrated what would have been his 75th bir...
Merry Christmas Memphis Mafia Updated by Jeff Schrembs
Original at American Profile
• Sun, Dec 20
I have also been an Elvis Presley Advocate, focusing on FACTS good or bad, and contribute to various Elvis Presley Websites that are (a) factually correct ... Elvis in 1956 (photo from Jeff Schrembs Collection-all rights reserved)American Profile all 2 news articles »
Opinion: Elvis Presley Estate Gearing Up For 'the King's' 75th Birthday
Original at CJBK
• Mon, Dec 14
Los Angeles Times 2010 is shaping up to be one of the biggest years for Elvis Presley Enterprises (EPE), as January ushers in what would have been "The King's" 75th birthday. ... Viva Elvis' aims to restore king to his Vegas throneLas Vegas Review - Journal all 9 news articles »
'Viva Elvis' aims to restore king to his Vegas throne - Las Vegas Review
Original at Las Vegas Review-Journal
• Mon, Dec 14
Viva Elvis' aims to restore king to his Vegas throne Las Vegas Review - Journal Viva Elvis" cast members dance to "Bossa Nova Baby," a song that Elvis Presley performed in the movie "Fun in Acapulco. ... and more »
THE TINY ELVIS-HEAD CHALLENGE
Original at ELVISBLOG
• Sat, Dec 12
By Phil Arnold The last three bobbleheads were “Jailhouse Rock Elvis,” “Elvis Wacky Wobbler Bobble Car,” and “Aloha from Hawaii Elvis.” It’s time to start over on “Viva Las Vegas Elvis,” but the other two aren’t too bad. Say, how come there is no Jailhouse Rock Christmas ornament? Maybe next year.
James Reyne To Sing Elvis Presley
Original at Undercover Music News
• Tue, Dec 8
Tampa Tribune James Reyne is about to cover the King, Elvis Presley. The next James Reyne album will be a collection of Elvis songs and ... Elvis 75: Good Rockin' TonightPitchfork Media all 5 news articles »
IN SEARCH OF HISTORIC ELVIS
Original at ELVISBLOG
• Sat, Dec 5
By Phil Arnold Once I zeroed the search in to straight Elvis stories, I needed to decide which one to read first. I like writing about anniversaries of Elvis events, and I needed a new topic for the next blog. So, I thought I’d see if they had a story published in December 1969, which would be worthy of a 40th a...
A gift guide to musical boxed sets
Original at California Chronicle
• Wed, Dec 2
• 9 related articles
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Opinion: WHAT HAPPENED TO ELVIS PRESLEY'S CASINO
Original at ELVISBLOG
• Sun, Nov 29
By Phil Arnold I'm not terribly sad about the prospects of no Elvis Presley Hotel/Casino in Las Vegas. As I told Holly, I would be quite happy if some smaller Elvis attractions opened up. My complete answer was: It certainly would have been the destination of choice for fans coming to Las Vegas intending...
FBI INVESTIGATES THE STRANGE ELVIS PIMPLE SCAM
Original at ELVISBLOG
• Sat, Nov 7
By Phil Arnold My research was prompted by a realization that next year we will experience celebrations of many 50th anniversaries of major events in Elvis’ life. 1960 was full of them: Elvis’ homecoming from the Army; his first recording session after returning; appearing on the Frank Sinatra TV sh...
Album Review : From Elvis In Memphis
Original at Rolling Stone
• Mon, Aug 3
Artist: Elvis Presley Album: From Elvis In Memphis Review: After a decade of putting Hollywood glitz above his Memphis roots, Elvis Presley staged a musical comeback on TV in 1968 and then returned home for two extraordinary albums: From Elvis in Memphis and Back in Memphis. The first was...
Review - Elvis: Vegas '69 Hardcover Book
Original at Elvis Australia
• Fri, Jul 31
Elvis: Vegas '69 is without doubt the best book on Elvis Presley produced to-date And it is something altogether new .... It is not a photo book ... It is not an information book ... It is not an interview book. Yes it has all three elements - and in abundance - but the way it is formatted -- presented -- is com...
Opinion: ELVIS RETURNS TO LIVE CONCERTS
Original at ELVISBLOG
• Sat, Jul 18
By Phil Arnold International Hotel, Las Vegas, During Elvis’ 1969 Run Elvis rolled into Las Vegas in July 1969 on top of his game. The ’68 Comeback Special had recharged his career, as did “In The Ghetto,” his huge Top 10 hit in early 1969. But, the Sun’s reviewers still wanted to cut Elvis down a bit.
ELVIS WILL NEVER LEAVE THE BUILDING
Original at ELVISBLOG
• Sat, Jul 11
By Phil Arnold An old high school buddy of mine is also an Elvis fan. He lives in Indiana and has a background in history education. So, it was a pleasant surprise when he sent me a copy of the Spring 2008 issue of Traces, the publication of the Indiana Historical Society, with this cover story: “The King’s L...
ELVIS PRESLEY vs MICHAEL JACKSON: WHO WON THE AUCTION?
Original at ELVISBLOG
• Sun, Jul 5
By Phil Arnold The auction was called Julien’s Summer Sale, and it originated from the Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas. It featured hundreds of Hollywood and entertainment collectibles, including about three dozen Elvis items and about a dozen Michael Jackson goodies.
Review : From Elvis In Memphis
Original at Elvis Australia
• Tue, Jun 23
Patrick Trevellyan, rock music critic for The Examiner offers his take on Elvis' iconic album, From Elvis In Memphis, ahead of its 40th anniversary commemmorative release. From Elvis in Memphis was released to wide critical acclaim and has since gone on to be known as one of, if not the bes...
The blog of Vance Lauderdale
Original at Memphis Flyer
• Tue, Jun 16
TN A reader from Lowell, Massachusetts, recently sent me a letter and wondered if I could solve a "mini-mystery" involving Elvis Presley. Here's a portion of his query: "It is 1956 and Elvis travels to New York to tape The Steve Allen Show. ...
How Ed Sullivan Brought Culture To America
Original at NPR
• Sun, May 10
HANSEN: Elvis Presley was paid to be on, right? Mr. ILSON: Well, Elvis Presley actually got the biggest salary because he had a wonderful negotiator in the colonel. And he got $50000 to be on the show. HANSEN: Colonel Tom Parker really was a great ...
Opinion: STRANGE GOOGLE SEARCHES THAT BROUGHT PEOPLE TO ELVISBLOG
Original at ELVISBLOG
• Sat, Apr 25
By Phil Arnold “black midget Elvis”: Apparently there is no such thing. Many sites, including ElvisBlog, made reference to both Black Elvis and Midget Elvis, but apparently no enterprising black midget has tried to become an Elvis Tribute Artist. Will someone please step forward and fill this gapi...
Victoria cans Elvis musical
Original at Dayton Daily News
• Fri, Apr 17
OH By Terry Morris | Friday, April 17, 2009, 05:22 PM The Victoria Theatre Association has replaced the musical “All Shook Up” on its 2009-10 Broadway series because producers have cancelled the tour of the show based on Elvis Presley songs. ...
HOWARD'S COUNTDOWN
Original at The Morning Journal
• Fri, Apr 17
OH This time, he comes by way of the national touring ELVIS PRESLEY tribute “ONE NIGHT WITH YOU!” set for the Norwalk High School Performing Arts Center at 8 pm tomorrow. “Elvis” is actually Walt Sanders, backed up by The Cadillac Band and the Cadillettes ...
Rocky Road: Pop music's original punks get a highway named after them. Sort of.
Original at Memphis Flyer
• Tue, Apr 14
By Chris Davis According to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, rockabilly — “a style of rock 'n' roll mixed with rowdy country music” — is making “an encore performance.” In less garbled terms, Gov. Mike Beebe signed legislation transforming the stretch of U.S. 67 from Newport to Pocahontas into "Rock 'N' Ro...
Review : From Nashville To Memphis: The Essential 60's Masters 5 CD Box
Original at Elvis Australia
• Mon, Mar 30
During the 1960's Elvis Presley produced a lot of good material, but some not so good as well. From Nashville To Memphis: The Essential 60's Masters, which covers 5 CD's and 130 tracks, gathers most of his superior material and fortunately ignores a great deal of the inferior. His best album...
How To: Guitar lesson Hound Dog by Elvis Presley - cover chords beginner lessons tutorialOriginal at YouTube
• Wed, Mar 25
By rss@youtube.com (yourguitarsage) Keywords: how to play Hound Dog by Elvis Presley guitar lessons acoustic lesson instruction instructional chords beginner guitars electric free tutorial tutorials rock folk blues country advanced intermediate music songs easy yourguitarsage strumming teach learn cover
Opinion: El goes El Paso #3Original at YouTube
• Sat, Feb 28
By rss@youtube.com (marco310768) New clip. Elvis as recorded live in El Paso, Texas. June 2, 1976. 8:30 P.M. Civic Center Coliseum (attendance 7050). It's a soundboard recording unreleased officially but available on "EL GOES EL PASO" 2005' bootleg CD released by "Madison" label. Here is the tracklist: Also Sprach Zarathustr...
How to play:Jailhouse Rock by Elvis PresleyOriginal at YouTube
• Thu, Feb 26
By rss@youtube.com (RyanHames97) This video shows you how to play Jailhouse rock, a classic rock song... Author: RyanHames97 Keywords: elvis presley jailhouse rock jail house electric guitar Added: February 26, 2009
How To: Reverse Ponny Tail - very very simple & quickOriginal at YouTube
• Tue, Jan 27
By rss@youtube.com (ALMETYLOWY) Song: Elvis Presley - Too Much Author: ALMETYLOWY Keywords: reverse ponny tail simple quick tutorial hair almetylowy Added: January 27, 2009
How To: Sephora BlueOriginal at YouTube
• Thu, Jan 15
By rss@youtube.com (ALMETYLOWY) I use: Dream Matte Mousse by Maybelline, Palette jean attitude 02 by Sephora, black eye shadow by Inglot, Blush 03 by Bourjois, iridescent cream shadow by Sephora, Dip eye liner black by BeYu, Mineral powders J01 & J05 by Joko Song : Elvis Presley - Too Much
How To: ELVIS WOULD HAVE LOVED TWINKIES YUMMY EATING AFTER COOKING THEM IN PAN!Original at YouTube
• Sun, Jan 4
By rss@youtube.com (politicsreign) Elvis Presley would have loved fried twinkies so try this at home Twinkies fried in the pan with a bit of oil, and then eat them. Twinkies are fantastic! Author: politicsreign Keywords: Elvis twinkies treat food cooking dessert how to make Added: January 4, 2009
Opinion: Elvis Presley’s Strangest ChristmasesOriginal at 10 Zen Monkeys
• Mon, Dec 22
By Destiny But maybe Elvis had already gotten the ultimate revenge in 1971. Five years before his death, Elvis gathered his posse into his den, according to a gossip item Guralnick quotes in Careless Love. Each hanger-on remembered the previous year, when Elvis had given out several new Mercedes — an...
Elvis Presley and Carrie Underwood - “I’ll Be Home For Christmas”
Original at the9513.com
• Sat, Dec 20
By Karlie Justus Of course, the “duet with a dead person” stunt isn’t new, especially for the Elvis estate. Both Lisa Marie Presley and Celine Dion paired up posthumously with The King, as have Natalie Cole, Shooter Jennings and Hank Williams Jr. with their parents.
Opinion: Elvis Debuts Songs On Charts Two Weeks In a Row With Help From Country Ladies
Original at the9513.com
• Fri, Dec 12
By Brody Vercher It’s been ten years since Elvis Presley appeared on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart, but he logged his second entry in two weeks with the No. 43 debut of Martina McBride’s duet on “Blue Christmas.” That follows last week’s No. 60 bow of “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” with Carrie Underwood. It...
Podcast: Gravelands
Original at homercat (Blogspot)
• Thu, Dec 11
By noreply@blogger.com (homercat) Imagine what a world it would be like If Elvis Presley hadn't died, weaned himself of drugs, got back in shape and went on to keep recording. Well, Jimmy the King is one Elvis Imitator that dares to dream of this scenario and make it come true as well.
Podcast: The Calico Sessions - R&B 2323Original at adfundum (WordPress)
• Tue, Oct 21
By adfundum 1. Elvis - A Little Less Conversation 2. Gadjo - So Many Times 3. De La Soul - Say No Go 4. Jackson 5 - I Want You Back 5. LL Cool J - Phenomenon 6. Indeep - Last Night A DJ Saved My Life 7. Mariah Carey - Last Night A DJ Saved My life 8. Sugarhill Gang - Rapper's Delight 9. Cypress Hill - When The Shit Goes Down
Opinion: A LOOK AT MORE ELVIS WEBSITES, CIRCA 1997
Original at ELVISBLOG
• Sun, Sep 21
By Phil Arnold The Doghaus Collection / The Hillbilly Cat and Me: This was actually two websites, but neither exists today. The Washington Post article summarized them as “Fun stuff for collectors. Everything from the Elvis Presley Board Game to Love Me Tender Conditioning Shampoo.” Oh well, you ca...
ELVISBLOG NEWS -- 8/20/08
Original at ELVISBLOG
• Wed, Aug 20
By Phil Arnold All these new categories require a format change. ElvisBlog will be going to 3-column in a few weeks. In the right column will be links to ElvisBlog News, Elvis Commentary Mini-Nuggets, Odd Elvis websites, and, someday, “Elvis Claus, the Book.” Phil Arnold Original Elvis Blogmeister
Opinion: VIVA LAS STAR WARS
Original at ELVISBLOG
• Sun, Jul 6
By Phil Arnold I'm a huge Elvis fan, so I'm not sure why it took me so long to figure out why the race seemed so familiar. It didn't hit me until I was watching 1964's Viva Las Vegas, Elvis' fifteenth movie, one day last year. Though some of these connections are admittedly a stretch, several of the similaritie...
The Catfight Report: Elvis Presley was a Catfight and Female Wrestling Fan!
Original at catfightreport.com
• Sat, May 17
Some call it perverse, but to fans of this genre, I guess you could say......... we don't give a damn! It's always nice to have someone to identify with, and Elvis Presley was indeed a lover of females in combat. My source comes from a Rolling Stone article dubbed: The Party Years (You can read this excel...
Party Like the King: $2,000 Could Buy You Elvis Presley's Drugs
Original at The Tennessean
• Tue, Jun 12
If you're the winning bidder for Lot 284 at a Beverly Hills, California, auction on Saturday, you could spend the rest of the weekend partying like the King. The item up for auction during Julien's Summer Sale at the Beverly Hilton hotel is an undated bottle for the antihistamine drug Nalde...
Ken Emerson: Remembering Ben Weisman
Original at Huffington Post
• Fri, Jun 8
By Ken Emerson Heinz met its match in Ben Weisman, who wrote with a variety of lyricists an astounding 57 songs recorded by Elvis Presley and died on May 20 at the age of 85. Although "Clambake," "Rock-A-Hula Baby" and "He's Your Uncle, Not Your Dad" can't hold a candle to the quality of Jerry Leiber and Mike...
Podcast: Retro Redux: Johnnie Ray - The Prince Of WailsOriginal at Blogcritics
• Sat, Jun 2
By Big Geez He grew up in rural Oregon, but as an aspiring young singer his path led him to Detroit, where he began working in R&B clubs -- sometimes as the only white singer. He began to get noticed, and his distinctive style that foreshadowed rock and roll helped him get a recording contract with R&...
Podcast: Lecture: Guralnick speaks at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum about 'I Got a Woman'
Original at Vanderbilt University News
• Thu, Apr 19
By news@vanderbilt.edu (Vanderbilt News Service) Listen to Peter Guralnick, the 2007 Gertrude and Harold S. Vanderbilt Visiting Writer at Vanderbilt and author of definitive biographies of Elvis Presley and Sam Cooke, as he lectures on the origins and impact of Ray Charles' record "I Got a Woman" at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Muse...
Jack White To Do Cameo As Elvis in 'Walk Hard'
Original at Cinematical
• Mon, Mar 26
By Patrick Walsh Walk Hard, a mock biopic spoofing the likes of Walk The Line and Ray, has John C. Reilly playing Dewey Cox, a fictional musician with shades of Roy Orbison and Johnny Cash. Over the course of Cox's life, he crosses a lot of real-life music legends, and now we know who will be playing the role of th...
DVD Review: Elvis Presley - The Ed Sullivan Shows
Original at Blogcritics
• Thu, Jan 18
By Brandon Daviet These days it’s often contested, especially by the hip-hop community, if Presley deserves his long-standing title of “The King,” but there is no denying that in the late '50s Presley’s popularity made the success of American Idol look like boring reruns of C-SPAN Senate hearings.Music...
Podcast: Minehead Elvis-Part 1
Original at Boing Boing
• Sun, Feb 26
Believing that he met Elvis Presley in a UFO above the Bristol Channel, Clive Tagish AKA “Minehead Elvis” contacts ‘The Paranormalists’ with an intriguing proposition.