April 04th
GRACELAND GATES DAMAGED - Brian Quinn tells us that at around 2.30 a.m. on
Friday morning a black SUV drove through the Graceland Gates, in Memphis, Tennessee,
damaging them. The occupant(s) then drove up to the mansion, shouted something to a
famale Security Guard and then drove off back out of the gates and on to Elvis Presley
Boulevard. Alarmingly the guard who was on duty was the ONLY guard on duty, which in such
a high risk area and when you consider the historic & monetary value of Graceland & the
items inside is idiotic to know only ONE guard is protecting them. More cut backs from EPE
maybe?
According to reports, it took the Memphis Police some 30 minutes to respond to this incident
which is another worrying incident. Now, of course the police could well have been busy with
more life threatening situations, but it is a worry that no Police arrived sooner to such a high
profile location.
The damage to the gates are not as bad as one would first think, but some repair work does
need to be carried out. There is no official word from EPE, once again showing the last place
fans go for up to the minute news on Elvis Presley and his home is the official web site.
To see photo's of the gates after the ramming
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April 02nd
THE ELVIS REQUEST SHOW ONLINE - The Latest Edition of the Elvis Request Show
[#636] is now online. The show is available to download until 8am [UK Time] 09th April 2010.
Join Lee & Joe for the latest Request Show on E.E.R as they play all the songs you love to
hear from Elvis and they read out your messages and opinions on the goings on in the Elvis
world. Elvis Express Radio is the place where your opinions are heard and shared. To
download this show simply click on the Request Show banner to the left.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
April 02nd
ASK MARTY - Here's a new question for Marty Lacker to answer regarding the life and
times of Elvis Presley and those around him. Check out these new additions and read back
over past Q & A's by clicking on the ASK MARTY banner to the right.
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April 02nd
OUR BEST TO MR LANSKY - I hate waking up and turning on my computer only to find
an email informing me of someone else in the Elvis World is not doing well? This time it's
dear Bernard Lansky, the man known as the clothier to the King. Mr Lansky has been in
hospital for some time after being hit with pneumonia but the good news is he is starting to
do much better now and is no doubt looking forward to getting back to doing what he loves
doing the most. Being in his beloved store and meeting fans from around the world.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
April 01st
ELVIS ON TOUR: GOLDEN GLOBE WINNING FILM - At long last the long awaited
DVD (& Blu-Ray) release of the 1972 Golden Globe Award Winning movie, 'Elvis On Tour'.
Also being released is a special collection featuring 17 Elvis movies. These new releases
are featured in an article from DVD Town and that is what I have included here for you to have
a read of and to wet your apatite until the films release. Read the article HERE
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
April 01st
FOOL! FOOL! FOOL! - April fool's day is upon us and all over the web there are gags
and japes going on relating to Elvis. One site is offering fans the chance to see colour film of
Elvis performing the laughing version of 'Are You Lonesome Tonight' from 1969, to FTD about
to release a new jam session where Elvis performs Chuck Berry songs for an hour. Another
one sent in to us was that SONY and EPE are in talks to release Elvis' opening show from
July 31st 1969. What a shame none of these tall tales are to come true.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
April 01st (Carried over from March)
ELVIS STATUE FOR SALE - I have admired the Elvisly Yours statue ever since I was a
child when my Nan first took me to the shop in Shoreditch, London when I was about 11
years old. And now that it is for sale I can only hope to win the lottery in the next few days or
weeks because with an asking price of £800,000.00 it’s way beyond my reach at the
moment. While the sale is open worldwide I can only hope & pray that if it sells then it
remains in the UK. Anyone fancy buying me a gift?
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April 01st (Carried over from March)
ELVISLY YOURS LEAVES THE BUILDING - After 10 years of leasing their shop at
233 Baker Street, London NW1. Elvisly Yours were given just 24 hours notice to vacate by
new landlords.
Sid Shaw tells us. “We were informed by our previous landlords that new landlords Airdeny
Ltd (British Virgin Islands) had bought the premises. We never heard a word from them until
their law firm Fladgate LLP served us papers on 24th March 2010 to vacate the premises
25th March 2010 when our lease expired.
That was just 24 hours notice. Elvisly Yours then threatened to get a Court Injunction to delay
or stop the repossession and as a result of this they were given a 1 week extension.
Sid continues; “The new landlords we have been informed are Ali al-Faraj and Yoram
Yossifoff…names sound familiar? Ali al-Faraj was the previous owner of Portsmouth FC until
he defaulted on a loan to buy the club. Yoram Yossifoff was also connected with Portsmouth
FC and apparently was a previous owner of Maccabi Tel Aviv. Having “put a gun to our heads”
with the threat of immediate repossession they then demanded £50,000.00 per year rent.
This is 425% increase in rent on our previous lease. We offered to pay rent well above the
market rate and £10,000.00 per year more than we were paying but the offer was rejected.
You know, nothing has changed since the times of Robin Hood and the Sheriff of Nottingham
as landlords still have ridiculous power. You cannot lease shop space in London without
signing away your rights to Landlords so they can kick you out anytime and charge want they
want in rent. Either you pay the new rate or they have powers to change the locks of your
premises.”
Sid Shaw is throwing a Leaving Party on Thursday April 1st from 12 noon till 2pm at the
ELVISLY YOURS SHOP – 233 Baker Street, London, NW 1.
What of the future of Elvisly Yours? Well, Sid is upbeat and is positive in his outlook, “There
will be a new beginning for Elvisly Yours. Instead of fans coming to us Elvisly Yours will go to
the fans with two major worldwide Elvis Shows that have been planned for the past year with
several partners. From summer 2010 “The 3 Elvises” Show will tour the world and to be
announced in June another massive Elvis Show. Of course, fans will still be able to order our
fantastic Elvis memorabilia online at www.elvisly-yours.com”
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Back to March 2010
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
GRACELAND GATES DAMAGED - Brian Quinn tells us that at around 2.30 a.m. on
Friday morning a black SUV drove through the Graceland Gates, in Memphis, Tennessee,
damaging them. The occupant(s) then drove up to the mansion, shouted something to a
famale Security Guard and then drove off back out of the gates and on to Elvis Presley
Boulevard. Alarmingly the guard who was on duty was the ONLY guard on duty, which in such
a high risk area and when you consider the historic & monetary value of Graceland & the
items inside is idiotic to know only ONE guard is protecting them. More cut backs from EPE
maybe?
According to reports, it took the Memphis Police some 30 minutes to respond to this incident
which is another worrying incident. Now, of course the police could well have been busy with
more life threatening situations, but it is a worry that no Police arrived sooner to such a high
profile location.
The damage to the gates are not as bad as one would first think, but some repair work does
need to be carried out. There is no official word from EPE, once again showing the last place
fans go for up to the minute news on Elvis Presley and his home is the official web site.
To see photo's of the gates after the ramming
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
April 02nd
THE ELVIS REQUEST SHOW ONLINE - The Latest Edition of the Elvis Request Show
[#636] is now online. The show is available to download until 8am [UK Time] 09th April 2010.
Join Lee & Joe for the latest Request Show on E.E.R as they play all the songs you love to
hear from Elvis and they read out your messages and opinions on the goings on in the Elvis
world. Elvis Express Radio is the place where your opinions are heard and shared. To
download this show simply click on the Request Show banner to the left.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
April 02nd
ASK MARTY - Here's a new question for Marty Lacker to answer regarding the life and
times of Elvis Presley and those around him. Check out these new additions and read back
over past Q & A's by clicking on the ASK MARTY banner to the right.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
April 02nd
OUR BEST TO MR LANSKY - I hate waking up and turning on my computer only to find
an email informing me of someone else in the Elvis World is not doing well? This time it's
dear Bernard Lansky, the man known as the clothier to the King. Mr Lansky has been in
hospital for some time after being hit with pneumonia but the good news is he is starting to
do much better now and is no doubt looking forward to getting back to doing what he loves
doing the most. Being in his beloved store and meeting fans from around the world.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
April 01st
ELVIS ON TOUR: GOLDEN GLOBE WINNING FILM - At long last the long awaited
DVD (& Blu-Ray) release of the 1972 Golden Globe Award Winning movie, 'Elvis On Tour'.
Also being released is a special collection featuring 17 Elvis movies. These new releases
are featured in an article from DVD Town and that is what I have included here for you to have
a read of and to wet your apatite until the films release. Read the article HERE
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
April 01st
FOOL! FOOL! FOOL! - April fool's day is upon us and all over the web there are gags
and japes going on relating to Elvis. One site is offering fans the chance to see colour film of
Elvis performing the laughing version of 'Are You Lonesome Tonight' from 1969, to FTD about
to release a new jam session where Elvis performs Chuck Berry songs for an hour. Another
one sent in to us was that SONY and EPE are in talks to release Elvis' opening show from
July 31st 1969. What a shame none of these tall tales are to come true.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
April 01st (Carried over from March)
ELVIS STATUE FOR SALE - I have admired the Elvisly Yours statue ever since I was a
child when my Nan first took me to the shop in Shoreditch, London when I was about 11
years old. And now that it is for sale I can only hope to win the lottery in the next few days or
weeks because with an asking price of £800,000.00 it’s way beyond my reach at the
moment. While the sale is open worldwide I can only hope & pray that if it sells then it
remains in the UK. Anyone fancy buying me a gift?
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
April 01st (Carried over from March)
ELVISLY YOURS LEAVES THE BUILDING - After 10 years of leasing their shop at
233 Baker Street, London NW1. Elvisly Yours were given just 24 hours notice to vacate by
new landlords.
Sid Shaw tells us. “We were informed by our previous landlords that new landlords Airdeny
Ltd (British Virgin Islands) had bought the premises. We never heard a word from them until
their law firm Fladgate LLP served us papers on 24th March 2010 to vacate the premises
25th March 2010 when our lease expired.
That was just 24 hours notice. Elvisly Yours then threatened to get a Court Injunction to delay
or stop the repossession and as a result of this they were given a 1 week extension.
Sid continues; “The new landlords we have been informed are Ali al-Faraj and Yoram
Yossifoff…names sound familiar? Ali al-Faraj was the previous owner of Portsmouth FC until
he defaulted on a loan to buy the club. Yoram Yossifoff was also connected with Portsmouth
FC and apparently was a previous owner of Maccabi Tel Aviv. Having “put a gun to our heads”
with the threat of immediate repossession they then demanded £50,000.00 per year rent.
This is 425% increase in rent on our previous lease. We offered to pay rent well above the
market rate and £10,000.00 per year more than we were paying but the offer was rejected.
You know, nothing has changed since the times of Robin Hood and the Sheriff of Nottingham
as landlords still have ridiculous power. You cannot lease shop space in London without
signing away your rights to Landlords so they can kick you out anytime and charge want they
want in rent. Either you pay the new rate or they have powers to change the locks of your
premises.”
Sid Shaw is throwing a Leaving Party on Thursday April 1st from 12 noon till 2pm at the
ELVISLY YOURS SHOP – 233 Baker Street, London, NW 1.
What of the future of Elvisly Yours? Well, Sid is upbeat and is positive in his outlook, “There
will be a new beginning for Elvisly Yours. Instead of fans coming to us Elvisly Yours will go to
the fans with two major worldwide Elvis Shows that have been planned for the past year with
several partners. From summer 2010 “The 3 Elvises” Show will tour the world and to be
announced in June another massive Elvis Show. Of course, fans will still be able to order our
fantastic Elvis memorabilia online at www.elvisly-yours.com”
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Back to March 2010
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April 04th
ELVIS SINGS THE BRITISH SONG BOOK - Set for a UK
only release on May 24th this year is a new 2 CD compilation
called, 'Elvis Presley Sings The Great British Song Book'.
Released by SONY UK in association with the UK fan club, this
new album is to get a healthy push to make the UK public more
aware and to hopefully get Elvis another smash hit album here
in Britain. For more detailed information including the full track
list just click on the link HERE
ELVIS SINGS THE BRITISH SONG BOOK - Set for a UK
only release on May 24th this year is a new 2 CD compilation
called, 'Elvis Presley Sings The Great British Song Book'.
Released by SONY UK in association with the UK fan club, this
new album is to get a healthy push to make the UK public more
aware and to hopefully get Elvis another smash hit album here
in Britain. For more detailed information including the full track
list just click on the link HERE
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April 08th
GRACELAND GATES ARE BACK - Good news is in that the icon Graceland gates are
back as good looking as ever after being damaged after they were rammed by a black SUV a
few days ago.
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April 07th
THE TCB SHOW ONLINE - This week the TCB show brings you the great Rhythm &
Blues sounds of Elvis. To listen to this weeks edition click on the TCB show banner left
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April 06th
ASK MARTY - Here's a new question for Marty Lacker to answer regarding the life and
times of Elvis Presley and those around him. Check out these new additions and read back
over past Q & A's by clicking on the ASK MARTY banner to the right.
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April 05th
THE ELVIS LOVE SHOW ONLINE - The Elvis Love Show kicks off the week of Elvis
entertainment with the love songs of the King as brought to you by Lana. Lana plays your love
song requests and reads your messages in this 60 minute show of great Elvis music. To
enjoy this weeks edition just click on the Elvis Love Show banner to the left.
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April 05th
NEW PHOTO OF THE WEEK - This week we have a great candid snap of the young
Elvis looking cool. To have a look at this new picture and previous weeks, Go Here
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April 04th
MORE ROCKWELL COLOURS - On Friday’s Request Show, I told you about the new
picture disc from Rockwell Records and that I was sure it would not be to long before we saw
the newest title re-issued in various colours. Now less that a week since it’s first release,
Rockwell have re-issued ‘Steadfast, Loyal & True’ TWICE...In both clear vinyl and blue & gold
vinyl. These new edition are numbered and limited to just 150 worldwide so grab a copy now
before even more new colours arrive in the continuing bombardment of Rockwell’s spectrum
overload. More Details Here
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GRACELAND GATES ARE BACK - Good news is in that the icon Graceland gates are
back as good looking as ever after being damaged after they were rammed by a black SUV a
few days ago.
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April 07th
THE TCB SHOW ONLINE - This week the TCB show brings you the great Rhythm &
Blues sounds of Elvis. To listen to this weeks edition click on the TCB show banner left
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April 06th
ASK MARTY - Here's a new question for Marty Lacker to answer regarding the life and
times of Elvis Presley and those around him. Check out these new additions and read back
over past Q & A's by clicking on the ASK MARTY banner to the right.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
April 05th
THE ELVIS LOVE SHOW ONLINE - The Elvis Love Show kicks off the week of Elvis
entertainment with the love songs of the King as brought to you by Lana. Lana plays your love
song requests and reads your messages in this 60 minute show of great Elvis music. To
enjoy this weeks edition just click on the Elvis Love Show banner to the left.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
April 05th
NEW PHOTO OF THE WEEK - This week we have a great candid snap of the young
Elvis looking cool. To have a look at this new picture and previous weeks, Go Here
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April 04th
MORE ROCKWELL COLOURS - On Friday’s Request Show, I told you about the new
picture disc from Rockwell Records and that I was sure it would not be to long before we saw
the newest title re-issued in various colours. Now less that a week since it’s first release,
Rockwell have re-issued ‘Steadfast, Loyal & True’ TWICE...In both clear vinyl and blue & gold
vinyl. These new edition are numbered and limited to just 150 worldwide so grab a copy now
before even more new colours arrive in the continuing bombardment of Rockwell’s spectrum
overload. More Details Here
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April 08th
RARE FILM OF TURBAN ELVIS - Sent in to me by E.E.R's good
friend Arjan Deelen is this amazing rare footage of Elvis Presley
dressed in a white turban while he attended Dave Hebler's Karate
studio in California back in 1972. In the footage we see Elvis sitting
with some kids & adults, signing a few autographs while being
surrounded. The rare footage of the rather oddly dressed Elvis can be
seen on you tube. To see a few stills from the footage and a link to the
film, just click HERE
RARE FILM OF TURBAN ELVIS - Sent in to me by E.E.R's good
friend Arjan Deelen is this amazing rare footage of Elvis Presley
dressed in a white turban while he attended Dave Hebler's Karate
studio in California back in 1972. In the footage we see Elvis sitting
with some kids & adults, signing a few autographs while being
surrounded. The rare footage of the rather oddly dressed Elvis can be
seen on you tube. To see a few stills from the footage and a link to the
film, just click HERE
April 14th
ELVIS ON IDOL – This week’s American Idol is all about the music of Elvis. Each
contestant will bring his favourite Elvis song. Viewers in the UK can see the episode on
Thursday and repeated on Saturdays. The song selections from the acts are; ‘Lawdy Miss
Clawdy’, ‘Saved’, ‘Baby, What You Want Me To Do’, ‘Can't Help Falling In Love’, ‘Hound Dog’,
‘Blue Suede Shoes’, ‘Suspicious Minds’, ‘A Little Less Conversation’ and ‘In The Ghetto’.
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April 14th
NEWS ON SHERRILL NIELSEN – Brenda Nielsen wrote in to The King's World site and
informed our fellow fans of how Sherrill is doing: “Sherrill is still undergoing a very rigorous
schedule of treatments. He has daily radiation treatments (he refers to these as being
barbecued), then he has weekly chemo therapy (5 hours) and weekly erbitux therapy (4
hours). ... We met with his cancer doctor on Thursday, but the doctor says it is too soon to
give us any type of prognosis. He wants Sherrill to have the full 2 months of agressive daily
treatments (this should be around the middle of May) ... and then they should be able to see
where we are. ...
We have a dear friend in Belgium (Jerry Deewood) who was able to send Sherrill a
prescription for a 'miracle' cough pill. One of the biggest problems that he has had was
constant non-stop dry cough being produced from the cancer and pneumonia. This has
made him so extremely week. He, for the first time, has been able to sleep throughout the
nightwithout coughing. Thank you Jesus!! ...
Thank you all for your continued prayers on his behalf. He has enjoyed reading and receiving
the many e-mails from his fans throughout the world. I guess that is when you stop and
realize all the many lives you have touched. Keep the prayers coming. We know that we serve
anawesome God. ...
I know that Sherrill would love to pick up the phone and talk to each of you personally, but
right now he is too weak to do this.
We love you all
Brenda and Sherrill
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April 14th
ANOTHER FTD DELETED – The 31st FTD release, ‘So High’ is to be deleted from the
FTD catalogue as soon as the current stock is sold out. The album features outtakes from
the 1966-1968 Nashville recording sessions.
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April 12th
MORE REQUEST ZONE ALBUMS - Even more albums are now added to the request
zone. New additions are:
The 2 CD release, 'Get Down And Dirty [July 15, 1970]', A fun compilation of some great 60's
tracks on 'Western Union – The Swinging Sixties', A live fix with the 2 CD compilation album,
'Elvis In Person On Stage' and volumes 1 & 2 of 'Rejects'. To select songs from these new
albums, just get on over to the request zone by clicking the yellow banner over to the right.
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April 12th
THE ELVIS LOVE SHOW ONLINE - The Elvis Love Show kicks off the week of Elvis
entertainment with the love songs of the King as brought to you by Lana. Lana plays your love
song requests and reads your messages in this 60 minute show of great Elvis music. To
enjoy this weeks edition just click on the Elvis Love Show banner to the left.
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April 12th
REQUEST ZONE ALBUMS - Now added to the request zone is the latest FTD offering,
the classic series release of 'Elvis Now' and the 2 newest Dr K releases, 'Promised Land'
and 'Made For The Movies'. To select songs from these new albums, just get on over to the
request zone by clicking the yellow banner over to the right.
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April 12th
NEW PHOTO OF THE WEEK - This week we have a great candid of Elvis in the early
70's looking great and in a happy mood while this was taken. To have a look at this new
picture and previous weeks, Go Here
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April 12th
ELVIS MUSIC HELPS WITH A HEALTHY HEART - It seems that we hear at E.E.R are
helping our listeners keep a healthy heart.
A new study has discovered that playing your favourite records can increase your blood
circulation and give you the same feel-good factor as going to the gym.
Listening to songs people considered ‘joyful’ widened the blood vessels and encouraged
healthy bloodflow. The opposite happened when music they didn’t like was played.
The positive effect of the blood vessels widening was so great the report said it was similar
to that ‘previously observed with aerobic activity or statin therapy’. Statins are used to reduce
cholesterol.
Dr Mike Miller, a cardiologist at the University of Maryland Medical Centre in the US, who
conducted the research, said: ‘We know that stress can cause blood vessels to tighten, but
we wanted to see if they would open up when music people enjoyed was played.
‘We thought we would see an increase in bloodflow in the volunteers, but we didn’t think it
would be so high.’ The implications of the results are that enjoyable music can promote
higher blood flow, which could lead to lower cholesterol, reduced inflammation and lessen
the risk of blood clots.
The results also revealed that nitric oxide - a chemical endorphin related to feelings of
happiness - was released when the enjoyable music was played.
Musicians most liked included Sheryl Crow and Elvis Presley, while rock band System Of A
Down, and rapper Tupac were disliked.
The British Heart Foundation’s Judy O’Sullivan welcomed the results. ‘Relaxation is an
important part of a healthy lifestyle" she said.
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April 12th
GRACELAND AWARDED $4 MILLION - Brian Quinn sends us this article that tells us
Sen. Bill Stone and Consultant Gary Anderson, last Monday, briefed the Marshall County
Board of Supervisors the state legislature has approved the funding of a new tourism
program this year, particularly for museums.
The Ida B. Wells-Barnett Museum in Holly Springs will receive $150,000 to help promote
tourism in the city, and Tunica County will receive $2 million for a blues museum, as well as
Lee County, $4 million, for the Elvis Presley promotion. He said money is still available for
those counties that have not received funds, if they apply.
Senator Stone informed the board the Legislature also approved an $8 million bond bill for
the construction of an overpass on Highway 72. He added the WIN job center that will serve
both Marshal and Benton Counties was finally authorized.
On this note, the vice president of Rust College, Dr. Ishmell Edwards, voiced their support for
the job center. Edwards delivered a letter to the board from Dr. David. L. Beckley, president of
Rust College, in which he specified that Rust is willing to offer the vacant Mississippi
Industrial College campus as a possible site for the center if the board will consider it.
At the meeting, the chancery clerk, C.W. Thomas, revealed the claims docket for the end of
March was $447,704. He said cautionary measures must now be taken as expenses are
becoming close to going over the cash balance.
Thomas mentioned how the cash balance and the beginning of this fiscal year was not that
great as in recent years to serve as emergency withdrawal.
The next Board of Supervisors meeting will be held Monday, April 12.
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April 12th
THE RETURN OF THE KING - Viva Elvis, the new Cirque de Soleil production hosted at
the Aria Hotel and Resort, brings a new world of modern technology and elite artistry to the
earthy, primal music of The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll.
Overseen by Cirque’s artistic guides, Guy Laliberte and Gilles Ste-Croix, the $100-million
production was written and directed by Vincent Paterson. It follows Elvis Presley’s life and
music, from his poverty-stricken childhood in Tupelo, Mississippi, to his record-breaking run
on the Las Vegas Strip. Read More Here
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April 09th
THE ELVIS REQUEST SHOW ONLINE - The Latest Edition of the Elvis Request Show
[#639] is now online. The show is available to download until 8am [UK Time] 16th April 2010.
Join Lee & Joe for the latest Request Show on E.E.R as they play all the songs you love to
hear from Elvis and they read out your messages and opinions on the goings on in the Elvis
world. Elvis Express Radio is the place where your opinions are heard and shared. To
download this show simply click on the Request Show banner to the left.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
April 09th
LACKER ON KINARDS TCB BUS - As a result of yesterdays epic continuation of our
investigation into the claims of the Elvis connection of J.D Sumners former tour bus and other
alleged items, Elvis' long time friend, co-best man and Memphis Mafia member Marty Lacker
gives his view on the claims about the old bus.
Lee, Read your report and Kinard's explanation.
Let me state unequivocally, if the bus in those pictures is the bus in question then that is not
the bus Elvis owned in the 60's and he owned no bus in the 70's. The bus shown is a
different make than Elvis', we did not have TCB written on the side or back. The fact is there
was nothing written on the outside of the bus that would give anyone a clue as to who's bus it
was or that Elvis might be on it. Elvis' bus was also an old Greyhound Double Decker and it
was a Flex.
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April 09th
ASK MARTY - Here's FOUR new questions for Marty Lacker to answer regarding the life
and times of Elvis Presley and those around him. Check out these new additions and read
back over past Q & A's by clicking on the ASK MARTY banner to the right.
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April 08th
BILL KINARD SPEAK OUT! - Bill Kinard has sent in a detailed letter sharing his side of
the story about how he became involved with the items that we have focused on and also the
people behind the story with a few eye openers along the way.
Even though Bill KInard has had his say on things, our expose continues as E.E.R battles on
to help stop fans from being cheated and from Elvis being used.
We hear how Elvis' former Doctor, George Nichopoulos and son Dean have given their seal
of guarantee that the items we question are actual personal Elvis items. Are they right or are
they talking a load of poppy cock? Come along for some real eye openers and head shaking
information as the saga of that bus continues.....HERE
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ELVIS ON IDOL – This week’s American Idol is all about the music of Elvis. Each
contestant will bring his favourite Elvis song. Viewers in the UK can see the episode on
Thursday and repeated on Saturdays. The song selections from the acts are; ‘Lawdy Miss
Clawdy’, ‘Saved’, ‘Baby, What You Want Me To Do’, ‘Can't Help Falling In Love’, ‘Hound Dog’,
‘Blue Suede Shoes’, ‘Suspicious Minds’, ‘A Little Less Conversation’ and ‘In The Ghetto’.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
April 14th
NEWS ON SHERRILL NIELSEN – Brenda Nielsen wrote in to The King's World site and
informed our fellow fans of how Sherrill is doing: “Sherrill is still undergoing a very rigorous
schedule of treatments. He has daily radiation treatments (he refers to these as being
barbecued), then he has weekly chemo therapy (5 hours) and weekly erbitux therapy (4
hours). ... We met with his cancer doctor on Thursday, but the doctor says it is too soon to
give us any type of prognosis. He wants Sherrill to have the full 2 months of agressive daily
treatments (this should be around the middle of May) ... and then they should be able to see
where we are. ...
We have a dear friend in Belgium (Jerry Deewood) who was able to send Sherrill a
prescription for a 'miracle' cough pill. One of the biggest problems that he has had was
constant non-stop dry cough being produced from the cancer and pneumonia. This has
made him so extremely week. He, for the first time, has been able to sleep throughout the
nightwithout coughing. Thank you Jesus!! ...
Thank you all for your continued prayers on his behalf. He has enjoyed reading and receiving
the many e-mails from his fans throughout the world. I guess that is when you stop and
realize all the many lives you have touched. Keep the prayers coming. We know that we serve
anawesome God. ...
I know that Sherrill would love to pick up the phone and talk to each of you personally, but
right now he is too weak to do this.
We love you all
Brenda and Sherrill
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
April 14th
ANOTHER FTD DELETED – The 31st FTD release, ‘So High’ is to be deleted from the
FTD catalogue as soon as the current stock is sold out. The album features outtakes from
the 1966-1968 Nashville recording sessions.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
April 12th
MORE REQUEST ZONE ALBUMS - Even more albums are now added to the request
zone. New additions are:
The 2 CD release, 'Get Down And Dirty [July 15, 1970]', A fun compilation of some great 60's
tracks on 'Western Union – The Swinging Sixties', A live fix with the 2 CD compilation album,
'Elvis In Person On Stage' and volumes 1 & 2 of 'Rejects'. To select songs from these new
albums, just get on over to the request zone by clicking the yellow banner over to the right.
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April 12th
THE ELVIS LOVE SHOW ONLINE - The Elvis Love Show kicks off the week of Elvis
entertainment with the love songs of the King as brought to you by Lana. Lana plays your love
song requests and reads your messages in this 60 minute show of great Elvis music. To
enjoy this weeks edition just click on the Elvis Love Show banner to the left.
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April 12th
REQUEST ZONE ALBUMS - Now added to the request zone is the latest FTD offering,
the classic series release of 'Elvis Now' and the 2 newest Dr K releases, 'Promised Land'
and 'Made For The Movies'. To select songs from these new albums, just get on over to the
request zone by clicking the yellow banner over to the right.
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April 12th
NEW PHOTO OF THE WEEK - This week we have a great candid of Elvis in the early
70's looking great and in a happy mood while this was taken. To have a look at this new
picture and previous weeks, Go Here
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April 12th
ELVIS MUSIC HELPS WITH A HEALTHY HEART - It seems that we hear at E.E.R are
helping our listeners keep a healthy heart.
A new study has discovered that playing your favourite records can increase your blood
circulation and give you the same feel-good factor as going to the gym.
Listening to songs people considered ‘joyful’ widened the blood vessels and encouraged
healthy bloodflow. The opposite happened when music they didn’t like was played.
The positive effect of the blood vessels widening was so great the report said it was similar
to that ‘previously observed with aerobic activity or statin therapy’. Statins are used to reduce
cholesterol.
Dr Mike Miller, a cardiologist at the University of Maryland Medical Centre in the US, who
conducted the research, said: ‘We know that stress can cause blood vessels to tighten, but
we wanted to see if they would open up when music people enjoyed was played.
‘We thought we would see an increase in bloodflow in the volunteers, but we didn’t think it
would be so high.’ The implications of the results are that enjoyable music can promote
higher blood flow, which could lead to lower cholesterol, reduced inflammation and lessen
the risk of blood clots.
The results also revealed that nitric oxide - a chemical endorphin related to feelings of
happiness - was released when the enjoyable music was played.
Musicians most liked included Sheryl Crow and Elvis Presley, while rock band System Of A
Down, and rapper Tupac were disliked.
The British Heart Foundation’s Judy O’Sullivan welcomed the results. ‘Relaxation is an
important part of a healthy lifestyle" she said.
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April 12th
GRACELAND AWARDED $4 MILLION - Brian Quinn sends us this article that tells us
Sen. Bill Stone and Consultant Gary Anderson, last Monday, briefed the Marshall County
Board of Supervisors the state legislature has approved the funding of a new tourism
program this year, particularly for museums.
The Ida B. Wells-Barnett Museum in Holly Springs will receive $150,000 to help promote
tourism in the city, and Tunica County will receive $2 million for a blues museum, as well as
Lee County, $4 million, for the Elvis Presley promotion. He said money is still available for
those counties that have not received funds, if they apply.
Senator Stone informed the board the Legislature also approved an $8 million bond bill for
the construction of an overpass on Highway 72. He added the WIN job center that will serve
both Marshal and Benton Counties was finally authorized.
On this note, the vice president of Rust College, Dr. Ishmell Edwards, voiced their support for
the job center. Edwards delivered a letter to the board from Dr. David. L. Beckley, president of
Rust College, in which he specified that Rust is willing to offer the vacant Mississippi
Industrial College campus as a possible site for the center if the board will consider it.
At the meeting, the chancery clerk, C.W. Thomas, revealed the claims docket for the end of
March was $447,704. He said cautionary measures must now be taken as expenses are
becoming close to going over the cash balance.
Thomas mentioned how the cash balance and the beginning of this fiscal year was not that
great as in recent years to serve as emergency withdrawal.
The next Board of Supervisors meeting will be held Monday, April 12.
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April 12th
THE RETURN OF THE KING - Viva Elvis, the new Cirque de Soleil production hosted at
the Aria Hotel and Resort, brings a new world of modern technology and elite artistry to the
earthy, primal music of The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll.
Overseen by Cirque’s artistic guides, Guy Laliberte and Gilles Ste-Croix, the $100-million
production was written and directed by Vincent Paterson. It follows Elvis Presley’s life and
music, from his poverty-stricken childhood in Tupelo, Mississippi, to his record-breaking run
on the Las Vegas Strip. Read More Here
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April 09th
THE ELVIS REQUEST SHOW ONLINE - The Latest Edition of the Elvis Request Show
[#639] is now online. The show is available to download until 8am [UK Time] 16th April 2010.
Join Lee & Joe for the latest Request Show on E.E.R as they play all the songs you love to
hear from Elvis and they read out your messages and opinions on the goings on in the Elvis
world. Elvis Express Radio is the place where your opinions are heard and shared. To
download this show simply click on the Request Show banner to the left.
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April 09th
LACKER ON KINARDS TCB BUS - As a result of yesterdays epic continuation of our
investigation into the claims of the Elvis connection of J.D Sumners former tour bus and other
alleged items, Elvis' long time friend, co-best man and Memphis Mafia member Marty Lacker
gives his view on the claims about the old bus.
Lee, Read your report and Kinard's explanation.
Let me state unequivocally, if the bus in those pictures is the bus in question then that is not
the bus Elvis owned in the 60's and he owned no bus in the 70's. The bus shown is a
different make than Elvis', we did not have TCB written on the side or back. The fact is there
was nothing written on the outside of the bus that would give anyone a clue as to who's bus it
was or that Elvis might be on it. Elvis' bus was also an old Greyhound Double Decker and it
was a Flex.
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April 09th
ASK MARTY - Here's FOUR new questions for Marty Lacker to answer regarding the life
and times of Elvis Presley and those around him. Check out these new additions and read
back over past Q & A's by clicking on the ASK MARTY banner to the right.
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April 08th
BILL KINARD SPEAK OUT! - Bill Kinard has sent in a detailed letter sharing his side of
the story about how he became involved with the items that we have focused on and also the
people behind the story with a few eye openers along the way.
Even though Bill KInard has had his say on things, our expose continues as E.E.R battles on
to help stop fans from being cheated and from Elvis being used.
We hear how Elvis' former Doctor, George Nichopoulos and son Dean have given their seal
of guarantee that the items we question are actual personal Elvis items. Are they right or are
they talking a load of poppy cock? Come along for some real eye openers and head shaking
information as the saga of that bus continues.....HERE
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April 14th
WIN BOOKS & VINYL - Once again, Elvis Express Radio brings you
the chance to win some great Elvis goodies.
Keep tuned to editions of the Elvis Request Show where listeners will
be able to win the new UK paperback edition of Alanna Nash’s
controversial book ‘Baby, Let's Play House: The Life Of Elvis Presley
Through The Women Who Loved Him’.
E.E.R will also be giving away copies of the new picture disc from
Rockwell Records. ‘Steadfast, Loyal & True’ features 18 classic
Elvis songs from 1957 & 1958 including ‘My Wish Came True’,
‘Don't’, ‘Trouble’, ‘New Orleans’ and of course the title track ‘Steadfast
Loyal & True’.
WIN BOOKS & VINYL - Once again, Elvis Express Radio brings you
the chance to win some great Elvis goodies.
Keep tuned to editions of the Elvis Request Show where listeners will
be able to win the new UK paperback edition of Alanna Nash’s
controversial book ‘Baby, Let's Play House: The Life Of Elvis Presley
Through The Women Who Loved Him’.
E.E.R will also be giving away copies of the new picture disc from
Rockwell Records. ‘Steadfast, Loyal & True’ features 18 classic
Elvis songs from 1957 & 1958 including ‘My Wish Came True’,
‘Don't’, ‘Trouble’, ‘New Orleans’ and of course the title track ‘Steadfast
Loyal & True’.
April 14th
LIVE BONANZA FROM FTD – In early May, FTD are to release to new albums featuring
THREE concert performances from 1974 and 1976. 'High Sierra' features Elvis’ show from
May 21, 1974 at the Sahara Tahoe Hotel with additional highlights from other shows that
month.
The other title is 'Showtime! Birmingham/Dallas '76', a new double FTD that has Elvis in top
form from 2 great December 1976 shows! In an arse about face way, FTD has chosen to
have the Birmingham show from December 29th 1976 as disc ONE, while on disc TWO is
the Dallas show from the previous day, December 28th 1976.
Here are the tracklistings for both albums:
LIVE BONANZA FROM FTD – In early May, FTD are to release to new albums featuring
THREE concert performances from 1974 and 1976. 'High Sierra' features Elvis’ show from
May 21, 1974 at the Sahara Tahoe Hotel with additional highlights from other shows that
month.
The other title is 'Showtime! Birmingham/Dallas '76', a new double FTD that has Elvis in top
form from 2 great December 1976 shows! In an arse about face way, FTD has chosen to
have the Birmingham show from December 29th 1976 as disc ONE, while on disc TWO is
the Dallas show from the previous day, December 28th 1976.
Here are the tracklistings for both albums:
HIGH SIERRA – LIVE AT SAHARA TAHOE – MAY 21, 1974:
01 See See Rider
02 I Got A Woman / Amen
03 Love Me
04 Trying To Get To You
05 All Shook Up
06 Love Me Tender
07 You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me
08 Hound Dog
09 Fever
10 Polk Salad Annie
11 Why Me Lord
12 Suspicious Minds
13 Introductions
14 I Can’t Stop Loving You
15 Help Me
16 Bridge Over Troubled Water
17 Let Me Be There
18 The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
19 Big Boss Man
20 Can’t Help Falling In Love
21 Closing Vamp
BONUS SONGS
22 Johnny B. Goode
23 Steamroller Blues
24 Spanish Eyes
25 How Great Thou Art
26 It's Now Or Never
27 I’m Leavin’
28 Introducing Billy Eckstine
Tracks 22 & 27 recorded May 25, 1974 at the midnight show
Tracks 23, 24 & 25 recorded May 19, 1974 at the dinner show
Track 26 recorded May 23, 1974 at the dinner show
Track 28 recorded May 27, 1974 at the 3:00 a.m. show
SHOWTIME! BIRMINGHAM/DALLAS '76
Disc 1 – BIRMINGHAM – December 29, 1976
01) Also Sprach Zarathustra
02) See See Rider
03) I Got A Woman / Amen
04) Love Me
05) Fairytale
06) You Gave Me A Mountain
07) Jailhouse Rock
08) It's Now Or Never
09) Trying To Get To You
10) My Way
11) Polk Salad Annie
12) Introductions / Early Mornin’ Rain
13) What’d I Say / Johnny B. Goode
14) Love Letters
15) School Days
16) Funny How Time Slips Away
17) Hurt
18) Hound Dog
19) For The Good Times
20) The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
21) Unchained Melody
22) Mystery Train/Tiger Man
23) Can’t Help Falling In Love
24) Closing vamp
Disc 2 – DALLAS – December 28, 1976
01) Also Sprach Zarathustra
02) See See Rider
03) I Got A Woman / Amen
04) Love Me
05) Fairytale
06) You Gave Me A Mountain
07) Jailhouse Rock
08) It's Now Or Never
09) Trying To Get To You
10) Blue Suede Shoes
11) My Way
12) Polk Salad Annie
13) Introductions/Early Mornin’ Rain
14) What’d I Say / Johnny B. Goode
15) Love Letters
16) School Days
17) Hurt
18) ?? Hound Dog ??
19) Unchained Melody
20) Can’t Help Falling In Love
21) Closing vamp
Note: The original source tape for Dallas is damaged. We have chosen to keep track 6 & 7 on
this release for historical reasons in spite of the damage. However 'Hound Dog', performed
between 'Hurt' and 'Unchained Melody' was beyond any element of repair and has
consequently been left out.
01 See See Rider
02 I Got A Woman / Amen
03 Love Me
04 Trying To Get To You
05 All Shook Up
06 Love Me Tender
07 You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me
08 Hound Dog
09 Fever
10 Polk Salad Annie
11 Why Me Lord
12 Suspicious Minds
13 Introductions
14 I Can’t Stop Loving You
15 Help Me
16 Bridge Over Troubled Water
17 Let Me Be There
18 The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
19 Big Boss Man
20 Can’t Help Falling In Love
21 Closing Vamp
BONUS SONGS
22 Johnny B. Goode
23 Steamroller Blues
24 Spanish Eyes
25 How Great Thou Art
26 It's Now Or Never
27 I’m Leavin’
28 Introducing Billy Eckstine
Tracks 22 & 27 recorded May 25, 1974 at the midnight show
Tracks 23, 24 & 25 recorded May 19, 1974 at the dinner show
Track 26 recorded May 23, 1974 at the dinner show
Track 28 recorded May 27, 1974 at the 3:00 a.m. show
SHOWTIME! BIRMINGHAM/DALLAS '76
Disc 1 – BIRMINGHAM – December 29, 1976
01) Also Sprach Zarathustra
02) See See Rider
03) I Got A Woman / Amen
04) Love Me
05) Fairytale
06) You Gave Me A Mountain
07) Jailhouse Rock
08) It's Now Or Never
09) Trying To Get To You
10) My Way
11) Polk Salad Annie
12) Introductions / Early Mornin’ Rain
13) What’d I Say / Johnny B. Goode
14) Love Letters
15) School Days
16) Funny How Time Slips Away
17) Hurt
18) Hound Dog
19) For The Good Times
20) The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
21) Unchained Melody
22) Mystery Train/Tiger Man
23) Can’t Help Falling In Love
24) Closing vamp
Disc 2 – DALLAS – December 28, 1976
01) Also Sprach Zarathustra
02) See See Rider
03) I Got A Woman / Amen
04) Love Me
05) Fairytale
06) You Gave Me A Mountain
07) Jailhouse Rock
08) It's Now Or Never
09) Trying To Get To You
10) Blue Suede Shoes
11) My Way
12) Polk Salad Annie
13) Introductions/Early Mornin’ Rain
14) What’d I Say / Johnny B. Goode
15) Love Letters
16) School Days
17) Hurt
18) ?? Hound Dog ??
19) Unchained Melody
20) Can’t Help Falling In Love
21) Closing vamp
Note: The original source tape for Dallas is damaged. We have chosen to keep track 6 & 7 on
this release for historical reasons in spite of the damage. However 'Hound Dog', performed
between 'Hurt' and 'Unchained Melody' was beyond any element of repair and has
consequently been left out.
April 14th
ASK MARTY – Here are two new questions for Marty Lacker to answer regarding the life
and times of Elvis Presley and those around him. Check out these new additions and read
back over past Q & A's by clicking on the ASK MARTY banner to the right.
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ASK MARTY – Here are two new questions for Marty Lacker to answer regarding the life
and times of Elvis Presley and those around him. Check out these new additions and read
back over past Q & A's by clicking on the ASK MARTY banner to the right.
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April 14th
THE TCB SHOW ONLINE - This week the TCB show brings you the 14th FTD album
release, 'Silver Screen Stereo' as Lee plays some great outtakes from 'Loving You',
'Jailhouse Rock', 'Blue Hawaii', 'Viva Las Vegas' and many more. To listen to this weeks
edition click on the TCB show banner left.
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THE TCB SHOW ONLINE - This week the TCB show brings you the 14th FTD album
release, 'Silver Screen Stereo' as Lee plays some great outtakes from 'Loving You',
'Jailhouse Rock', 'Blue Hawaii', 'Viva Las Vegas' and many more. To listen to this weeks
edition click on the TCB show banner left.
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April 14th
I'M LEAVIN' 40 YEARS ON - It's funny that a couple of
weeks ago, Joe launched a debate about this great song
by saying most Elvis fans would not know it and I along
with many other E.E.R listeners disputed that claim. Well
now the song is in the spotlight thanks to the latest FTD
release of 'Elvis Now' which features previously unheard
takes of the song.
E.E.R friend Arjan Deelen sent us this cool little story about
sharing the takes with the songs writer and fellow E.E.R
friend, Michael Jarrett...."As I was listening & enjoying the
various versions of I’m Leavin’ on the new ‘Elvis Now’ FTD
release, I decided to call songwriter Michael Jarrett and
play him these previously unreleased outtakes of his song.
Here are some of his observations upon listening to them:
“Amazing to hear these things some 40 years later. I used
I'M LEAVIN' 40 YEARS ON - It's funny that a couple of
weeks ago, Joe launched a debate about this great song
by saying most Elvis fans would not know it and I along
with many other E.E.R listeners disputed that claim. Well
now the song is in the spotlight thanks to the latest FTD
release of 'Elvis Now' which features previously unheard
takes of the song.
E.E.R friend Arjan Deelen sent us this cool little story about
sharing the takes with the songs writer and fellow E.E.R
friend, Michael Jarrett...."As I was listening & enjoying the
various versions of I’m Leavin’ on the new ‘Elvis Now’ FTD
release, I decided to call songwriter Michael Jarrett and
play him these previously unreleased outtakes of his song.
Here are some of his observations upon listening to them:
“Amazing to hear these things some 40 years later. I used
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my nylon string guitar to make the original demo that was sent to Elvis. I'm glad they liked that
guitar sound and James eventually got the "intro" the way I composed it, which is now a
'signature' part of the song. Hearing how things evolved is so cool. Wonderful to hear Charlie
singing the high harmonies, it was his voice coupled with E's that gave it that haunting
sound. They always blended so beautifully together. I believe it was the nylon string guitar
that was the key element that made this song so different and unusual at that time in E's
career, although it threw a lot of his fans for a loop in accepting such a change of musical
style for Elvis during that period I believe. I used my nylon string guitar to write the Christmas
song as well. I always played my nylon string and took it with me on the road… I still have it
and play it occasionally”.
Michael will be performing both I’m Leavin’ and I’ll Be Home On Christmas Day while on tour
in Europe next month as part of ‘The Original Elvis Tribute 2010’.
Please go to: www.elvisnews.dk for more info.
The song I'm Leavin' was recorded by Elvis on May 20, 1970 and was selected to be the first
single from the material laid down during the March, May & June sessions.
Elvis, the musicians and producer Felton Jarvis all believed in the song and while it should
have been a big hit for Elvis, the song proved to be too complex for the mass market and it
only reached #36 on the U.S Billboard charts but did a little better in the UK peaking at #23.
Sadly, because it did not do well as a single, RCA decided to drop the song from the new LP
'Elvis Now'.
guitar sound and James eventually got the "intro" the way I composed it, which is now a
'signature' part of the song. Hearing how things evolved is so cool. Wonderful to hear Charlie
singing the high harmonies, it was his voice coupled with E's that gave it that haunting
sound. They always blended so beautifully together. I believe it was the nylon string guitar
that was the key element that made this song so different and unusual at that time in E's
career, although it threw a lot of his fans for a loop in accepting such a change of musical
style for Elvis during that period I believe. I used my nylon string guitar to write the Christmas
song as well. I always played my nylon string and took it with me on the road… I still have it
and play it occasionally”.
Michael will be performing both I’m Leavin’ and I’ll Be Home On Christmas Day while on tour
in Europe next month as part of ‘The Original Elvis Tribute 2010’.
Please go to: www.elvisnews.dk for more info.
The song I'm Leavin' was recorded by Elvis on May 20, 1970 and was selected to be the first
single from the material laid down during the March, May & June sessions.
Elvis, the musicians and producer Felton Jarvis all believed in the song and while it should
have been a big hit for Elvis, the song proved to be too complex for the mass market and it
only reached #36 on the U.S Billboard charts but did a little better in the UK peaking at #23.
Sadly, because it did not do well as a single, RCA decided to drop the song from the new LP
'Elvis Now'.
April 16th
THE ELVIS REQUEST SHOW ONLINE - The Latest Edition of the Elvis Request Show
[#642] is now online. The show is available to download until 8am [UK Time] 23rd April 2010.
Join Lee & Joe for the latest Request Show on E.E.R as they play all the songs you love to
hear from Elvis and they read out your messages and opinions on the goings on in the Elvis
world. Elvis Express Radio is the place where your opinions are heard and shared. To
download this show simply click on the Request Show banner to the left.
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April 16th
ON STAGE IN THE ZONE - Now online in the request zone is the album 'On Stage'. I
have listed the new 40th Anniversary legacy edition and the 1999 remastered edition for you
to enjoy and request on our future shows. Check out the request zone here
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April 16th
ASK MARTY - Here are two new questions for Marty Lacker to answer regarding the life
and times of Elvis Presley and those around him. Check out these new additions and read
back over past Q & A's by clicking on the ASK MARTY banner to the right.
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April 15th
MILLIONS WATCH ELVIS WEEK - This weeks episode of American Idol which was all
Elvis with the remaining acts performing some of the King's songs was a hit with the viewers
as it was watched by 20.639 million people. Let's hope it does some good for Elvis and a few
of those viewers find new enjoyment in the main man's music.
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April 15th
SILLERMAN COMMITTED TO REDEVELOPMENT - Graceland's corporate owner
came to Memphis on Wednesday bearing assurances that he's committed to a massive
redevelopment of the area surrounding Elvis Presley's iconic home.
Emerging from a City Hall meeting with City Council, Greater Memphis Chamber and
Graceland officials, Robert F.X. Sillerman, chairman and CEO of CKx Inc., had some advice
for Memphians:
"They should get out of their chairs and go to Graceland five or six times now and five or six
times again during the year so they can say they remember it before we turned it into the
spectacular that it is going to be."
Sillerman, whose entertainment company added Graceland to its portfolio in 2004, and his
legal team met with council chairman Harold Collins, chamber president John Moore and
Elvis Presley Enterprises CEO Jack Soden.
Collins said discussion included the status of plans to improve Elvis Presley Boulevard and
importance of a top-quality redevelopment for residents of long-established Whitehaven
neighborhoods that border the site. Public improvements and the creation of a tourist-
development zone are among incentives that city government has put on the table. "There
was some discussion about timetables, but there was nothing definite except for Mr.
Sillerman making a commitment that they were willing to do the development," Collins said.
"This is a project that's going to be a massive undertaking. It's important that before it's
unveiled, the community gets to share in the presentation of the project," Collins added. "It's
important that Mr. Sillerman understands this is a high level of people he's going to be talking
to when he unveils his plan."
City engineers have scheduled a meeting to present preliminary information about the road
project and get residents' input from 6 to 8 p.m. April 26 at Whitehaven Community Center,
4318 Graceland.
The revamp of Whitehaven's main street will start at the Brooks Road intersection and extend
perhaps as far south as Shelby Drive, with state of Tennessee approval necessary since it's
also U.S. 51.
Collins said Sillerman didn't give details of the development master plan, which CKx said in
its annual report last month was being reconfigured after original designs were discarded.
"He did not talk specifics of what the design would be or what it would look like, and I did not
press him on that," Collins said. Chamber officials wouldn't comment, citing confidentiality of
pending development matters.
CKx confirmed sale rumors last month after The Wall Street Journal reported that the
company might be sold to a private-equity division of JP Morgan Chase.
CKx spokesman Ed Tagliaferri said Wednesday that there was nothing new on the potential
sale. Thanks to Brian Quinn.
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April 15th
THE F.B.E.I ARE BACK - We've been away a while but the F.B.E.I are back with two new
items to highlight that things are not always what they appear to be, and that sadly, Elvis fans
are still being robbed by fake items and false stories. Check out the F.B.E.I and check out the
list of over 200 fake Elvis artifacts all starting HERE
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April 15th
WILL ERNST DELIVER WITH ON TOUR - Back in 2002 Ernst Jorgensen told our
friends at the Elvis Information Network "The reason why we haven’t put out 'On Tour' on
either FTD or RCA at this time is that we would ideally like to do it with the DVD release. So
we are giving them (Warners) a little more time, but eventually if they don’t come around, we
will release the material that we have which is pretty substantial. Nothing that you can’t guess
what it is". Well Ernst, the time has come, Warner Bros are set to release this long awaited
movie on to DVD. So where are the announcements that FTD or RCA are to release some
exciting new titles to tie in with the DVD release of the 1972 award winning ‘Elvis On Tour’?
I agree with EIN that now is the best time to release a 3 CD ‘Elvis In Tour – Special Edition’
(just like the TTWII one) containing the outstanding Hampton Roads concert, the best of
Elvis’ Greensboro and Richmond concerts and finally a disc with the best of the mock studio
sessions from March 30th and 31st 1972.
Time is running out for Ernst and SONY to cash in on the long awaited DVD release of ‘Elvis
On Tour’ and as Warner are giving us no bonus material on the DVD, I am sure fans around
the world will jump at the chance of getting an audio release as a companion to the movie
release. Or will we be watching opportunity sail away as SONY miss the boat once again?
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THE ELVIS REQUEST SHOW ONLINE - The Latest Edition of the Elvis Request Show
[#642] is now online. The show is available to download until 8am [UK Time] 23rd April 2010.
Join Lee & Joe for the latest Request Show on E.E.R as they play all the songs you love to
hear from Elvis and they read out your messages and opinions on the goings on in the Elvis
world. Elvis Express Radio is the place where your opinions are heard and shared. To
download this show simply click on the Request Show banner to the left.
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April 16th
ON STAGE IN THE ZONE - Now online in the request zone is the album 'On Stage'. I
have listed the new 40th Anniversary legacy edition and the 1999 remastered edition for you
to enjoy and request on our future shows. Check out the request zone here
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April 16th
ASK MARTY - Here are two new questions for Marty Lacker to answer regarding the life
and times of Elvis Presley and those around him. Check out these new additions and read
back over past Q & A's by clicking on the ASK MARTY banner to the right.
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April 15th
MILLIONS WATCH ELVIS WEEK - This weeks episode of American Idol which was all
Elvis with the remaining acts performing some of the King's songs was a hit with the viewers
as it was watched by 20.639 million people. Let's hope it does some good for Elvis and a few
of those viewers find new enjoyment in the main man's music.
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April 15th
SILLERMAN COMMITTED TO REDEVELOPMENT - Graceland's corporate owner
came to Memphis on Wednesday bearing assurances that he's committed to a massive
redevelopment of the area surrounding Elvis Presley's iconic home.
Emerging from a City Hall meeting with City Council, Greater Memphis Chamber and
Graceland officials, Robert F.X. Sillerman, chairman and CEO of CKx Inc., had some advice
for Memphians:
"They should get out of their chairs and go to Graceland five or six times now and five or six
times again during the year so they can say they remember it before we turned it into the
spectacular that it is going to be."
Sillerman, whose entertainment company added Graceland to its portfolio in 2004, and his
legal team met with council chairman Harold Collins, chamber president John Moore and
Elvis Presley Enterprises CEO Jack Soden.
Collins said discussion included the status of plans to improve Elvis Presley Boulevard and
importance of a top-quality redevelopment for residents of long-established Whitehaven
neighborhoods that border the site. Public improvements and the creation of a tourist-
development zone are among incentives that city government has put on the table. "There
was some discussion about timetables, but there was nothing definite except for Mr.
Sillerman making a commitment that they were willing to do the development," Collins said.
"This is a project that's going to be a massive undertaking. It's important that before it's
unveiled, the community gets to share in the presentation of the project," Collins added. "It's
important that Mr. Sillerman understands this is a high level of people he's going to be talking
to when he unveils his plan."
City engineers have scheduled a meeting to present preliminary information about the road
project and get residents' input from 6 to 8 p.m. April 26 at Whitehaven Community Center,
4318 Graceland.
The revamp of Whitehaven's main street will start at the Brooks Road intersection and extend
perhaps as far south as Shelby Drive, with state of Tennessee approval necessary since it's
also U.S. 51.
Collins said Sillerman didn't give details of the development master plan, which CKx said in
its annual report last month was being reconfigured after original designs were discarded.
"He did not talk specifics of what the design would be or what it would look like, and I did not
press him on that," Collins said. Chamber officials wouldn't comment, citing confidentiality of
pending development matters.
CKx confirmed sale rumors last month after The Wall Street Journal reported that the
company might be sold to a private-equity division of JP Morgan Chase.
CKx spokesman Ed Tagliaferri said Wednesday that there was nothing new on the potential
sale. Thanks to Brian Quinn.
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April 15th
THE F.B.E.I ARE BACK - We've been away a while but the F.B.E.I are back with two new
items to highlight that things are not always what they appear to be, and that sadly, Elvis fans
are still being robbed by fake items and false stories. Check out the F.B.E.I and check out the
list of over 200 fake Elvis artifacts all starting HERE
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April 15th
WILL ERNST DELIVER WITH ON TOUR - Back in 2002 Ernst Jorgensen told our
friends at the Elvis Information Network "The reason why we haven’t put out 'On Tour' on
either FTD or RCA at this time is that we would ideally like to do it with the DVD release. So
we are giving them (Warners) a little more time, but eventually if they don’t come around, we
will release the material that we have which is pretty substantial. Nothing that you can’t guess
what it is". Well Ernst, the time has come, Warner Bros are set to release this long awaited
movie on to DVD. So where are the announcements that FTD or RCA are to release some
exciting new titles to tie in with the DVD release of the 1972 award winning ‘Elvis On Tour’?
I agree with EIN that now is the best time to release a 3 CD ‘Elvis In Tour – Special Edition’
(just like the TTWII one) containing the outstanding Hampton Roads concert, the best of
Elvis’ Greensboro and Richmond concerts and finally a disc with the best of the mock studio
sessions from March 30th and 31st 1972.
Time is running out for Ernst and SONY to cash in on the long awaited DVD release of ‘Elvis
On Tour’ and as Warner are giving us no bonus material on the DVD, I am sure fans around
the world will jump at the chance of getting an audio release as a companion to the movie
release. Or will we be watching opportunity sail away as SONY miss the boat once again?
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April 17th
FOR ONE DAY ONLY IN THE USA - Now here is
one thing I would love to add to my collection. This new
Elvis single is available for TODAY ONLY (17th) in the USA.
Thats All Right / Blue Moon Of Kentucky is released by
SONY & features the original 7" label art in a new picture
sleeve. It also includes an mp3 download of both tracks!
This is bound to become a real collectors item and again
is only available from record stores TODAY (17th). USA
fans should count themselves very lucky indeed and pick
up a copy or 2 because I know I would be first in line if we
had this being released here in the UK.
To find out more about Record Store Day, click HERE
FOR ONE DAY ONLY IN THE USA - Now here is
one thing I would love to add to my collection. This new
Elvis single is available for TODAY ONLY (17th) in the USA.
Thats All Right / Blue Moon Of Kentucky is released by
SONY & features the original 7" label art in a new picture
sleeve. It also includes an mp3 download of both tracks!
This is bound to become a real collectors item and again
is only available from record stores TODAY (17th). USA
fans should count themselves very lucky indeed and pick
up a copy or 2 because I know I would be first in line if we
had this being released here in the UK.
To find out more about Record Store Day, click HERE
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April 17th
ELVIS LIVE! LIVE! LIVE! - Captain Video will re-release the
Messiah Productions DVD simply titled ‘Elvis Live Live Live’ in May
2010. The original DVD was released on a DVD-R back in January
but this time will be a factory pressed commercial DVD and will
contain even more unreleased footage than before.
The extra bonus footage highlights will include for the first time
ever, the complete ‘Always on my mind’ rehearsal from ‘Elvis on
Tour’. This was only ever seen before in part, on the movie ‘This Is
Elvis’.
The factory pressed DVD will also include the “Rock n’ Roll Medley”
rehearsal from Hollywood in 1972 in exceptional quality plus much
ELVIS LIVE! LIVE! LIVE! - Captain Video will re-release the
Messiah Productions DVD simply titled ‘Elvis Live Live Live’ in May
2010. The original DVD was released on a DVD-R back in January
but this time will be a factory pressed commercial DVD and will
contain even more unreleased footage than before.
The extra bonus footage highlights will include for the first time
ever, the complete ‘Always on my mind’ rehearsal from ‘Elvis on
Tour’. This was only ever seen before in part, on the movie ‘This Is
Elvis’.
The factory pressed DVD will also include the “Rock n’ Roll Medley”
rehearsal from Hollywood in 1972 in exceptional quality plus much
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more. Other highlights include all of the ‘Charro’ nude scenes, Elvis live at ‘Madison Square
Gardens’ in 1972 with the complete Press Conference, the complete documentary on the
1971 Jaycees Awards and, the complete 1970 Houston Press Conference.
The factory pressed DVD has only a Limited Edition run of only 1000 copies and is available
during the month of May through your favourite Elvis dealer. Clips will be made available
soon.
Gardens’ in 1972 with the complete Press Conference, the complete documentary on the
1971 Jaycees Awards and, the complete 1970 Houston Press Conference.
The factory pressed DVD has only a Limited Edition run of only 1000 copies and is available
during the month of May through your favourite Elvis dealer. Clips will be made available
soon.
April 18th
THAT'S ALL RIGHT – As reported yesterday, for one day only in the USA, SONY released
a single of the SUN record 'That's All Right' & 'Blue Moon Of Kentucky'. Thanks to Tonly King
we can bring you the images of the front and back covers and along with the vinyl single with
it's SUN label. See Images HERE
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April 17th
ASK MARTY – Here's a new question for Marty Lacker to answer regarding the life and
times of Elvis Presley and those around him. Check out this new addition and read back over
past Q & A's by clicking on the ASK MARTY banner to the right.
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THAT'S ALL RIGHT – As reported yesterday, for one day only in the USA, SONY released
a single of the SUN record 'That's All Right' & 'Blue Moon Of Kentucky'. Thanks to Tonly King
we can bring you the images of the front and back covers and along with the vinyl single with
it's SUN label. See Images HERE
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April 17th
ASK MARTY – Here's a new question for Marty Lacker to answer regarding the life and
times of Elvis Presley and those around him. Check out this new addition and read back over
past Q & A's by clicking on the ASK MARTY banner to the right.
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April 18th
ELVIS SMOKES - You are not seeing things....these are indeed
Elvis Presley cigarettes from the late 70's / early 80's.
Joe told us about these on this weeks Elvis Request show and as I
promised, here they are for you to take a peep at.
But if you want to add them to your collection then be prepared to pay
a little more than your average pack of smokes.
To see more images of the Elvis ciggies...Go HERE
ELVIS SMOKES - You are not seeing things....these are indeed
Elvis Presley cigarettes from the late 70's / early 80's.
Joe told us about these on this weeks Elvis Request show and as I
promised, here they are for you to take a peep at.
But if you want to add them to your collection then be prepared to pay
a little more than your average pack of smokes.
To see more images of the Elvis ciggies...Go HERE
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April 19th
IF I CAN DREAM FOR ENGLAND - The World Cup is fast approaching and once again
Elvis could cash in on the hype. Back in 2002, A Little Less Conversation became the anthem
of the World Cup and now in 2010 he could have the song for the England Team.
In a stonking new ad from the Sun newspaper, former England manager Terry Venables is
seen singing the Elvis hit 'If I Can Dream' while an electronic England badge is unveiled with
two stars above our famous crest.
Surely, SONY need to be hot off the stalls and set up a deal where the ad incorporates the
release of Elvis' heartfelt rendition of the song along with El Tel and the Sun paper and make
the song the unofficial single for England fans to buy and to show their support for the boys.
See the Sun ad HERE
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April 19th
NEW PHOTO OF THE WEEK - This week we have a great photo of Elvis with Welsh
songster, Tom Jones. To have a look at this new picture and previous weeks, Go Here
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IF I CAN DREAM FOR ENGLAND - The World Cup is fast approaching and once again
Elvis could cash in on the hype. Back in 2002, A Little Less Conversation became the anthem
of the World Cup and now in 2010 he could have the song for the England Team.
In a stonking new ad from the Sun newspaper, former England manager Terry Venables is
seen singing the Elvis hit 'If I Can Dream' while an electronic England badge is unveiled with
two stars above our famous crest.
Surely, SONY need to be hot off the stalls and set up a deal where the ad incorporates the
release of Elvis' heartfelt rendition of the song along with El Tel and the Sun paper and make
the song the unofficial single for England fans to buy and to show their support for the boys.
See the Sun ad HERE
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April 19th
NEW PHOTO OF THE WEEK - This week we have a great photo of Elvis with Welsh
songster, Tom Jones. To have a look at this new picture and previous weeks, Go Here
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April 21st
ASK MARTY - Here's another question for Marty Lacker to answer regarding the life and
times of Elvis Presley and those around him. Check out this new addition and read back over
past Q & A's by clicking on the ASK MARTY banner to the right.
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April 20th
SATURDAY FOR THE REQUEST SHOW - In a change to the usual day, this weeks
Elvis Request Show will be coming to you 24 hours later this week on Saturday 24th.
So don't forget to catch the next edition of the Elvis Request Show this Saturday from 6pm UK
time when Lee and Joe will bring you all your Elvis tunes and your views & opinions.
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April 20th
RAPPER JUST DIGS ELVIS - In a recent interview, Rap music star, F. Stokes, which is
pronounced F-Dot-Stokes has told of his respect for Elvis. When asked about who he looks
to as an inspiration, Stokes answered, "I was just watching YouTube clips last night of Elvis.
He’s one of the greatest peformers ever, just the way he takes over the stage. And I mean
beyond music. His charisma and his charm and his intimacy with the crowd is just
unparalleled." To read the whole interview just go here
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April 20th
ASK MARTY - Here's two more question for Marty Lacker to answer regarding the life and
times of Elvis Presley and those around him. Check out these new addition and read back
over past Q & A's by clicking on the ASK MARTY banner to the right.
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April 19th
A MASS OF FAKE ELVIS ALBUMS - Thanks to one of our listeners we have been
made aware of one online autograph dealer who has many Elvis albums, all of which are
ruined by a fake autograph scribbled across the front. To see examples and to find out more
then get on over to the F.B.E.I
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April 19th
THE ELVIS LOVE SHOW ONLINE - The Elvis Love Show kicks off the week of Elvis
entertainment with the love songs of the King as brought to you by Lana. Lana plays your love
song requests and reads your messages in this 60 minute show of great Elvis music. To
enjoy this weeks edition just click on the Elvis Love Show banner to the left.
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April 19th
THE ONE DAY THAT'S ALL RIGHTS - On July 5th 2004, to mark the 50th Anniversary of
the recording of ‘That’s All Right’, BMG/RCA produced 5000 copies of a 10” vinyl single of
Elvis’ first single ‘That’s All Right’ / ‘Blue Moon Of Kentucky’ complete with SUN label and
plain brown sleeve.
The record was only available through HMV stores and went on sale at 8am. By 10am, most
stores around the UK had sold out and the edition was deleted by BMG/RCA at the end of
trading that day.
‘That’s All Right’ / ‘Blue Moon Of Kentucky’ 10” Vinyl UK Edition (82876 619211)
Original Price: £3.99 (2004) Current Value: £70.00 (Record Collector Price)
On April 17th 2010 World Record Store Day and in an attempt to help combat online
ordering, record labels around the world issues one day only editions of 7” & 10” singles, 7”
& 10” EP’s and 12” LP’s to be made available in store only.
For this special day, SONY (USA) issued a 7” vinyl single of Elvis’ first SUN single with the
SUN label and a new picture cover sleeve. Sadly the idea of Record Store Day was abused
by many stores as they held back copies of the singles in order to put online via auction sites
for much higher than the $7.99 price tag in store. Even UK dealers obtained several copies
each and put them online for inflated prices meaning many fans will have lost out in the
States thanks to the greed once again of a few people, most notably the very record stores
that the day was intended to help out.
‘That’s All Right’ / ‘Blue Moon Of Kentucky’ 7” Vinyl USA Edition (88697673597)
Original Price: $7.99 (April 17, 2010) Current Value: $40.00
Pictured below are both the one day That's All Right vinyl releases from the U.K. & the U.S.A.
ASK MARTY - Here's another question for Marty Lacker to answer regarding the life and
times of Elvis Presley and those around him. Check out this new addition and read back over
past Q & A's by clicking on the ASK MARTY banner to the right.
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April 20th
SATURDAY FOR THE REQUEST SHOW - In a change to the usual day, this weeks
Elvis Request Show will be coming to you 24 hours later this week on Saturday 24th.
So don't forget to catch the next edition of the Elvis Request Show this Saturday from 6pm UK
time when Lee and Joe will bring you all your Elvis tunes and your views & opinions.
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April 20th
RAPPER JUST DIGS ELVIS - In a recent interview, Rap music star, F. Stokes, which is
pronounced F-Dot-Stokes has told of his respect for Elvis. When asked about who he looks
to as an inspiration, Stokes answered, "I was just watching YouTube clips last night of Elvis.
He’s one of the greatest peformers ever, just the way he takes over the stage. And I mean
beyond music. His charisma and his charm and his intimacy with the crowd is just
unparalleled." To read the whole interview just go here
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April 20th
ASK MARTY - Here's two more question for Marty Lacker to answer regarding the life and
times of Elvis Presley and those around him. Check out these new addition and read back
over past Q & A's by clicking on the ASK MARTY banner to the right.
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April 19th
A MASS OF FAKE ELVIS ALBUMS - Thanks to one of our listeners we have been
made aware of one online autograph dealer who has many Elvis albums, all of which are
ruined by a fake autograph scribbled across the front. To see examples and to find out more
then get on over to the F.B.E.I
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April 19th
THE ELVIS LOVE SHOW ONLINE - The Elvis Love Show kicks off the week of Elvis
entertainment with the love songs of the King as brought to you by Lana. Lana plays your love
song requests and reads your messages in this 60 minute show of great Elvis music. To
enjoy this weeks edition just click on the Elvis Love Show banner to the left.
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April 19th
THE ONE DAY THAT'S ALL RIGHTS - On July 5th 2004, to mark the 50th Anniversary of
the recording of ‘That’s All Right’, BMG/RCA produced 5000 copies of a 10” vinyl single of
Elvis’ first single ‘That’s All Right’ / ‘Blue Moon Of Kentucky’ complete with SUN label and
plain brown sleeve.
The record was only available through HMV stores and went on sale at 8am. By 10am, most
stores around the UK had sold out and the edition was deleted by BMG/RCA at the end of
trading that day.
‘That’s All Right’ / ‘Blue Moon Of Kentucky’ 10” Vinyl UK Edition (82876 619211)
Original Price: £3.99 (2004) Current Value: £70.00 (Record Collector Price)
On April 17th 2010 World Record Store Day and in an attempt to help combat online
ordering, record labels around the world issues one day only editions of 7” & 10” singles, 7”
& 10” EP’s and 12” LP’s to be made available in store only.
For this special day, SONY (USA) issued a 7” vinyl single of Elvis’ first SUN single with the
SUN label and a new picture cover sleeve. Sadly the idea of Record Store Day was abused
by many stores as they held back copies of the singles in order to put online via auction sites
for much higher than the $7.99 price tag in store. Even UK dealers obtained several copies
each and put them online for inflated prices meaning many fans will have lost out in the
States thanks to the greed once again of a few people, most notably the very record stores
that the day was intended to help out.
‘That’s All Right’ / ‘Blue Moon Of Kentucky’ 7” Vinyl USA Edition (88697673597)
Original Price: $7.99 (April 17, 2010) Current Value: $40.00
Pictured below are both the one day That's All Right vinyl releases from the U.K. & the U.S.A.
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April 21st
COLOUR OR NOT? - We here at E.E.R are fully
behind the upcoming UK only album release 'Elvis
Presley Sings The Great British Songbook' and will
be pushing for a chart triumph. But we now ask why
the choice of B/W cover art after being sent through
this cool looking mock up colour cover from Tony
King.
I do agree that the actual cover does stand out with
the B/W photo and the coloured text, but the full
colour image does kind of grab you.
The album is set for it's release on May 24th and is
produced in association with the Elvis Presley Fan
Club of Great Britain.
An advertising push is expected for this album and
we hope that Elvis will once again ride high in the UK
charts. The 2 CD compilation features 35 great Elvis
recordings including 'You Don't Have To Say You
Love Me', 'Wonderful World', 'The Fairs Moving On',
'Yesterday', 'Hey Jude', This Is The Story' and many
more....To find out more and to see a full track listing
of this great upcoming album plus make an advance
order just click HERE
COLOUR OR NOT? - We here at E.E.R are fully
behind the upcoming UK only album release 'Elvis
Presley Sings The Great British Songbook' and will
be pushing for a chart triumph. But we now ask why
the choice of B/W cover art after being sent through
this cool looking mock up colour cover from Tony
King.
I do agree that the actual cover does stand out with
the B/W photo and the coloured text, but the full
colour image does kind of grab you.
The album is set for it's release on May 24th and is
produced in association with the Elvis Presley Fan
Club of Great Britain.
An advertising push is expected for this album and
we hope that Elvis will once again ride high in the UK
charts. The 2 CD compilation features 35 great Elvis
recordings including 'You Don't Have To Say You
Love Me', 'Wonderful World', 'The Fairs Moving On',
'Yesterday', 'Hey Jude', This Is The Story' and many
more....To find out more and to see a full track listing
of this great upcoming album plus make an advance
order just click HERE
April 23rd
REMEMBER, REQUEST SHOW TOMORROW - It seems that some listeners think
the request show is not on at all this week.....WRONG! So, I just wanted to remind our
listeners that the Elvis Request Show will be online TOMORROW (24th) from around 6pm UK
time. Thanks for your continuing support of the shows
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April 22nd
SUSPICIOUS MINDS GETS DIGITAL PUSH - When I reported the news of the viewing
figures for the Elvis Week of American Idol, I said "Let's hope it does some good for Elvis and
a few of those viewers find new enjoyment in the main man's music." Well it seems that it did
as Brian Quinn informs us that as a result of 'Suspicious Minds' being featured on the TV
talent show, the Elvis version achieved 4000 downloads which is a massive 207% increase
over the previous week making a total of 515,000 downloads for it to date according to the
Information from Soundscan's Top Digital Tracks Chart.
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April 21st
THE TCB SHOW ONLINE - This week the TCB show see' the start of a new series called
'Elvis - The RCA Years - The 50's Part 1'. Join Lee as he plays all the outtakes, masters, live
performances and the interviews starting at January 10th 1956 with 'I Got A Woman'.
To listen to this weeks edition click on the TCB show banner left
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REMEMBER, REQUEST SHOW TOMORROW - It seems that some listeners think
the request show is not on at all this week.....WRONG! So, I just wanted to remind our
listeners that the Elvis Request Show will be online TOMORROW (24th) from around 6pm UK
time. Thanks for your continuing support of the shows
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April 22nd
SUSPICIOUS MINDS GETS DIGITAL PUSH - When I reported the news of the viewing
figures for the Elvis Week of American Idol, I said "Let's hope it does some good for Elvis and
a few of those viewers find new enjoyment in the main man's music." Well it seems that it did
as Brian Quinn informs us that as a result of 'Suspicious Minds' being featured on the TV
talent show, the Elvis version achieved 4000 downloads which is a massive 207% increase
over the previous week making a total of 515,000 downloads for it to date according to the
Information from Soundscan's Top Digital Tracks Chart.
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April 21st
THE TCB SHOW ONLINE - This week the TCB show see' the start of a new series called
'Elvis - The RCA Years - The 50's Part 1'. Join Lee as he plays all the outtakes, masters, live
performances and the interviews starting at January 10th 1956 with 'I Got A Woman'.
To listen to this weeks edition click on the TCB show banner left
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| Note: Colour cover is a mock up |
April 23rd
WIN RECORD DAY ELVIS SINGLE - This week, only
on the 'Elvis Request Show' here on 'Elvis Express Radio'
one lucky listener will win the collectors item 45rpm 7" vinyl
release of 'That's All Right' & 'Blue Moon Of Kentucky' which
was issued for one day only on April 17th as a USA only
release as part of 'Record Store Day'.
Everyone and their aunt seem to be selling this collectors
item but here on E.E.R we are GIVING IT AWAY FREE. Just
listen to this weeks Elvis Request Show from this Saturday
and be in with a chance of winning.
WIN RECORD DAY ELVIS SINGLE - This week, only
on the 'Elvis Request Show' here on 'Elvis Express Radio'
one lucky listener will win the collectors item 45rpm 7" vinyl
release of 'That's All Right' & 'Blue Moon Of Kentucky' which
was issued for one day only on April 17th as a USA only
release as part of 'Record Store Day'.
Everyone and their aunt seem to be selling this collectors
item but here on E.E.R we are GIVING IT AWAY FREE. Just
listen to this weeks Elvis Request Show from this Saturday
and be in with a chance of winning.
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April 30th
NEW PLANS FOR TUPELO - The city of Tupelo plan to go ahead with a major plans that
include the birthplace of Elvis. To read all about this go HERE
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April 29th
ELVIS LIVE LIVE LIVE CLIP - The soon to be released DVD title, 'Elvis Live! Live! Live!' by
Captain Video and limited to less than 1000 copies has issued an advance trailer in order to
wet our appetites include clips from the Madison Square Garden shows with sound, outtakes
from Elvis On Tour, Interviews from Houston and New York and much more.....View Here
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April 29th
ASK MARTY - We bring you two new Q & A's in Ask Marty, including one which sheds
some light on the authenticity of the Tupelo birthplace and more. Check out these new
additions and read back over past Q & A's by clicking on the ASK MARTY banner to the right.
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April 28th
THE TCB SHOW ONLINE - This week the TCB show continues it's latest series called
'Elvis - The RCA Years - The 50's' with part 2. Join Lee as he plays all the outtakes, masters,
live performances and the interviews continuing through 1956.
To listen to this weeks edition click on the TCB show banner left
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April 27th
THE TCB BUS SAGA GOES ON - Updated now on page 3 of our in-depth article is an
update from Bill Kinard who seems to have finally seen the light and realised that the stories
that Elvis owned and or used the Stamps TCB tour bus for his concert tours are all fake. After
2 years it looks like we have succeeded in stopping this bus being used to con fans out of
their money. But is the battle over? Read all about the latest developments HERE
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April 27th
ASK MARTY - Here's another question for Marty Lacker to answer regarding the life and
times of Elvis Presley and those around him. Check out this new addition and read back over
past Q & A's by clicking on the ASK MARTY banner to the right.
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April 26th
THE ELVIS LOVE SHOW ONLINE - The Elvis Love Show kicks off the week of Elvis
entertainment with the love songs of the King as brought to you by Lana. Lana plays your love
song requests and reads your messages in this 60 minute show of great Elvis music. To
enjoy this weeks edition just click on the Elvis Love Show banner to the left.
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April 26th
E.E.R PLAYLIST - One of our newest listeners has taken on the task of cataloguing all the
songs played on the shows from show number one. To start with only shows #1,2 & 3 have
been listed but more will be coming in time. Remember that this is a huge task and will take
some time. There is also Facebook page created by this listener which is lists Elvis links and
other information, check out the new E.E.R playlists HERE
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April 26th
ASK MARTY - Here's a new question for Marty Lacker to answer regarding the life and
times of Elvis Presley and those around him. Check out this new addition and read back over
past Q & A's by clicking on the ASK MARTY banner to the right.
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April 26th
PICTURE OF THE WEEK - A new week is here and E.E.R brings you a new picture of our
main man. This week we get to see the actual moment in history when Elvis got confirmation
that Colonel Tom Parker did not have a heart. To have a look at this new picture and previous
weeks, Go Here
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April 24th
THE ELVIS REQUEST SHOW ONLINE - The Latest Edition of the Elvis Request Show
[#645] is now online. The show is available to download until 8am [UK Time] 30th April 2010.
Join Lee & Joe for the latest Request Show on E.E.R as they play all the songs you love to
hear from Elvis and they read out your messages and opinions on the goings on in the Elvis
world. Elvis Express Radio is the place where your opinions are heard and shared.
WIN - a copy of the World Record Store Day Elvis single release only on this week's show
here on E.E.R To download this show simply click on the Request Show banner to the left.
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April 23rd
ELVIS CHARTS & SALES - With the recent prime-time exposure on U.S. TV, Elvis is back
on this week's Billboard Hot 200 Album Chart 'Elvis 75' re-enters at 186 and the smash hit
album 'Elvis 30 No.1s' re-enters at 199.
On the download side of things, 'Essential Elvis' received 1000 downloads, which is an
increase of 50% over the previous week making a total of 324,000 sales, both physical +
downloaded.
Also, 'Elvis 30 No.1s' received 3000 downloads, an increase of 54% over the previous week
making a total of 4.63 million sales, both physical + downloaded. This album has received a
total of 90,000 downloads in all. (Thanks to Brian Quinn)
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April 23rd
ELVIS AND MERLE - Merle Haggard has been a life long fan of Elvis, so much so that he
recorded an entire album in tribute to him upon the Kings death with the self penned and
heartfelt title track 'From Graceland To The Promised Land'. Now signed to Vanguard records
earlier this year, Merle Haggard announces his new release 'I Am What I Am'.
That title pretty much sums up and encapsulates what he presents. It's a very listenable, very
personal and highly introspective album with many musical highlights.
It's Merle at his most talkative and most garrulous, sharing stories about his childhood, other
old memories, about a train that he especially recalls and about his loves and his regrets,
his thoughts about love in general, how love can be reborn, the complexities of married life,
the temptations facing a musician on the road and about relationships in total. His general
disappointment with the general situation in this country today comes in "I've Seen It Go
Away," a weary dismissal of things today: after having seen Elvis Presley and Bob Wills
onstage, he says, "When you've seen the very best/The rest can hardly play." He sums up his
animus for the status quo in this line: "I've seen our greatest leaders break their people's
hearts." (Thanks to Brian Quinn)
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NEW PLANS FOR TUPELO - The city of Tupelo plan to go ahead with a major plans that
include the birthplace of Elvis. To read all about this go HERE
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April 29th
ELVIS LIVE LIVE LIVE CLIP - The soon to be released DVD title, 'Elvis Live! Live! Live!' by
Captain Video and limited to less than 1000 copies has issued an advance trailer in order to
wet our appetites include clips from the Madison Square Garden shows with sound, outtakes
from Elvis On Tour, Interviews from Houston and New York and much more.....View Here
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April 29th
ASK MARTY - We bring you two new Q & A's in Ask Marty, including one which sheds
some light on the authenticity of the Tupelo birthplace and more. Check out these new
additions and read back over past Q & A's by clicking on the ASK MARTY banner to the right.
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April 28th
THE TCB SHOW ONLINE - This week the TCB show continues it's latest series called
'Elvis - The RCA Years - The 50's' with part 2. Join Lee as he plays all the outtakes, masters,
live performances and the interviews continuing through 1956.
To listen to this weeks edition click on the TCB show banner left
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April 27th
THE TCB BUS SAGA GOES ON - Updated now on page 3 of our in-depth article is an
update from Bill Kinard who seems to have finally seen the light and realised that the stories
that Elvis owned and or used the Stamps TCB tour bus for his concert tours are all fake. After
2 years it looks like we have succeeded in stopping this bus being used to con fans out of
their money. But is the battle over? Read all about the latest developments HERE
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April 27th
ASK MARTY - Here's another question for Marty Lacker to answer regarding the life and
times of Elvis Presley and those around him. Check out this new addition and read back over
past Q & A's by clicking on the ASK MARTY banner to the right.
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April 26th
THE ELVIS LOVE SHOW ONLINE - The Elvis Love Show kicks off the week of Elvis
entertainment with the love songs of the King as brought to you by Lana. Lana plays your love
song requests and reads your messages in this 60 minute show of great Elvis music. To
enjoy this weeks edition just click on the Elvis Love Show banner to the left.
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April 26th
E.E.R PLAYLIST - One of our newest listeners has taken on the task of cataloguing all the
songs played on the shows from show number one. To start with only shows #1,2 & 3 have
been listed but more will be coming in time. Remember that this is a huge task and will take
some time. There is also Facebook page created by this listener which is lists Elvis links and
other information, check out the new E.E.R playlists HERE
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April 26th
ASK MARTY - Here's a new question for Marty Lacker to answer regarding the life and
times of Elvis Presley and those around him. Check out this new addition and read back over
past Q & A's by clicking on the ASK MARTY banner to the right.
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April 26th
PICTURE OF THE WEEK - A new week is here and E.E.R brings you a new picture of our
main man. This week we get to see the actual moment in history when Elvis got confirmation
that Colonel Tom Parker did not have a heart. To have a look at this new picture and previous
weeks, Go Here
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April 24th
THE ELVIS REQUEST SHOW ONLINE - The Latest Edition of the Elvis Request Show
[#645] is now online. The show is available to download until 8am [UK Time] 30th April 2010.
Join Lee & Joe for the latest Request Show on E.E.R as they play all the songs you love to
hear from Elvis and they read out your messages and opinions on the goings on in the Elvis
world. Elvis Express Radio is the place where your opinions are heard and shared.
WIN - a copy of the World Record Store Day Elvis single release only on this week's show
here on E.E.R To download this show simply click on the Request Show banner to the left.
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April 23rd
ELVIS CHARTS & SALES - With the recent prime-time exposure on U.S. TV, Elvis is back
on this week's Billboard Hot 200 Album Chart 'Elvis 75' re-enters at 186 and the smash hit
album 'Elvis 30 No.1s' re-enters at 199.
On the download side of things, 'Essential Elvis' received 1000 downloads, which is an
increase of 50% over the previous week making a total of 324,000 sales, both physical +
downloaded.
Also, 'Elvis 30 No.1s' received 3000 downloads, an increase of 54% over the previous week
making a total of 4.63 million sales, both physical + downloaded. This album has received a
total of 90,000 downloads in all. (Thanks to Brian Quinn)
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April 23rd
ELVIS AND MERLE - Merle Haggard has been a life long fan of Elvis, so much so that he
recorded an entire album in tribute to him upon the Kings death with the self penned and
heartfelt title track 'From Graceland To The Promised Land'. Now signed to Vanguard records
earlier this year, Merle Haggard announces his new release 'I Am What I Am'.
That title pretty much sums up and encapsulates what he presents. It's a very listenable, very
personal and highly introspective album with many musical highlights.
It's Merle at his most talkative and most garrulous, sharing stories about his childhood, other
old memories, about a train that he especially recalls and about his loves and his regrets,
his thoughts about love in general, how love can be reborn, the complexities of married life,
the temptations facing a musician on the road and about relationships in total. His general
disappointment with the general situation in this country today comes in "I've Seen It Go
Away," a weary dismissal of things today: after having seen Elvis Presley and Bob Wills
onstage, he says, "When you've seen the very best/The rest can hardly play." He sums up his
animus for the status quo in this line: "I've seen our greatest leaders break their people's
hearts." (Thanks to Brian Quinn)
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April 30th
I'M STILL MIXIN' - On this weeks edition of the 3 hour Elvis
Request Show we will be featuring songs from long awaited new
album mixed by Mr B. 'I'm Still Mixin' features 24 new remixes
covering all genre's of Elvis' career.
I'M STILL MIXIN' - On this weeks edition of the 3 hour Elvis
Request Show we will be featuring songs from long awaited new
album mixed by Mr B. 'I'm Still Mixin' features 24 new remixes
covering all genre's of Elvis' career.
