Monday, May 30, 2011

May 30 - Viva Special Delivery Of #1 Hit Performances

The compilation DVD 'Elvis #1 Hit Performances' will be re-issued in the U.S. once more by RCA. The release-date is July 12, 2011.



Viva Elvis – The DVD

The STAR import label announced the DVD 'Viva Elvis - The DVD''.

From the press-release:



STAR is proud to announce a new viewing experience with Viva Elvis – The DVD.  Many fans wondered if this would get done, most knew that it was just “A Matter Of Time”.  Well, it has happened and it’s out soon!


It’s been quite a while but now STAR is back and this DVD takes editing to the next level. It contains the complete 'Viva Elvis' album on DVD and many bonus clips. Expect the best high tech effects and edits.


It starts off with some great Elvis commercials including a funny battery commercial, a Pizza Hut commercial, the fantastic 2011 C&A commercial, and an historic 1956 commercial for Elvis’ first album. The DVD has all the tracks from the original album and more:


1. Didja Ever/Return To Sender (exclusive performance by the cast)
2. Bossa Nova Baby (exclusive performance by the Viva Elvis cast)
3. One Night (exclusive performance by the Viva Elvis cast)
4. Opening
5. Blue Suede Shoes
6. That’s All Right
7. Heartbreak Hotel
8. Love Me Tender
9. King Creole
10. Bossa Nova Baby
11. Burning Love
12. Memories (Interlude)
13. Can’t Help Falling In Love
14. You’ll Never Walk Alone (Piano Interlude)
15. Suspicious Minds

Bonus clips:

1. Love me Tender (official videoclip)
2. Burning Love (official videoclip)
3. Suspicious Minds (official videoclip)
4. Blue Suede Shoes  (exclusive performance by the Viva Elvis cast)
5. Love Me Tender (French Television)



Special Delivery – The Ultimate Elvis Collector’s Box 

A new box-set entitled '
Special Delivery – The Ultimate Elvis Collector’s Box' was announced.

From the press-release:
Watch out for this incredible limited numbered edition sets coming very soon. It’s going to be very collectable as there is only 1000 of this product being manufactured worldwide. It includes a unique 60-page 'Elvis & Priscilla Wedding Album' and an incredible CD entitled 'Fame And Fortune' which contains a total of 13 previously unreleased studio outtakes, movie versions and a special bonus track ('Fame And Fortune' (take 1) / 'He Knows Just What I Need' (take 9) / 'In My Father’s House' (take 8 ) / 'Surrender' (take 4) / 'Soldier Boy' (take 5) / 'Swing Down, Sweet Chariot' (master take 4) / 'Frankfort Special' (movie version) and many others).


Part of the set is a beautiful ' Special Moments' DVD featuring rare footage of the King.  If that’s not enough, this set includes 6 deluxe photo postcards plus an Elvis sticker with collector’s cards. 


Million Dollar Quartet

The Snapper / Charly budget label re-issued a selection of tracks from the 'Million Dollar Quarted' as recorded on December 4th. 1956.




(Source: Amazon / Essential Elvis)