Friday, March 20, 2020

March 20 - Vinyl Art From EP Boulevard

The Wagram / Indigo label released a picture disc in their new “Vinyl Art - The Premium Picture Disc Collection” series.  

Side A: That's All Right / Blue Moon / Blue Suede Shoes / Love Me / When My Blue Moon Turn's To Gold Again / Loving You / Mean Woman Blues / Crawfish / King Creole.

Side B: It's Now Or Never / Fever / Pocketful Of Rainbows / I Believe In The Man In The Sky / Jailhouse Rock / One Night / Surrender / Can't Help Falling In Love.

From Elvis Presley Boulevard, Memphis Tennessee

Friday Music re-issued the “From Elvis Presley Boulevard, Memphis Tennessee”. This re-issue comes on 180 Gram burgundy colored audiophile vinyl, housed a gatefold cover which includes the original 1976 artwork elements and a rare picture sleeve art in the inside gatefold is included for a limited time. F

Product description:
Throughout the 1970?s, Elvis Presley would release many fantastic hit albums, smash singles and movies. Ever proving that he was indeed on top of his game, The King of Rock & Roll delivered to his fans one of his finest albums yet “From Elvis Presley Boulevard, Memphis, Tennessee”. Featuring a treasure trove of his most familiar hit singles like his huge worldwide smash hit “Hurt” and the great Neil Sedaka composition “Solitaire”, “From Elvis Presley Boulevard, Memphis, Tennessee” went on to achieve gold status and beyond, while becoming one of his last studio albums that he would record before his untimely passing. It also went #1 in the country charts, and achieved numerous chart placings in the various Top 40, Adult Contemporary and Country charts …plus a ton of airplay! 

Thanks to more smashes like “If You Talk In Your Sleep”, “Songman” and his landmark soul crooner “Help Me”, this collection of Elvis Presley’s recordings were just what the fans were screaming for, as the entire album was built around the framework of his rocking trademark Memphis sound. Stellar balladry abounds as well with his classic rendition of his good friend Tom Jones’ hit “I’ll Never Fall In Love Again” and the beautiful Roger Whitaker standard “The Last Farewell.” 

The 1976 album was truly a continuing story of success for The King proving once again that his career was unlike any other in music history. In honor of the Man, the Music, the Legend, the King Of Rock And Roll, Friday Music is very pleased to announce the limited Anniversary Edition 180 Gram Audiophile Vinyl release of the RCA Victor classic “From Elvis Presley Boulevard, Memphis, Tennessee”. The LP is mastered impeccably by Joe Reagoso at Friday Music Studios and manufactured for a very limited time on beautiful burgundy Vinyl at R.T.I.

To further enhance your Elvis Presley listening experience, we are including a striking gatefold artwork presentation, which includes the original 1976 artwork elements and rare picture sleeve art in the inside gatefold is included for a limited time. Let’s celebrate with The King Of Rock & Roll this year with his classic album “From Elvis Presley Boulevard, Memphis, Tennessee” First time 180 Gram Burgundy Audiophile Vinyl …Exclusively from your friends at Friday Music!

Tracks:
Side A: Hurt / Never Again / Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain / Danny Boy / The Last Farewell
Side B: For the Heart / Bitter They Are, Harder They Fall / Solitaire / Love Coming Down / I'll Never Fall in Love Again.

Platinum Award

Elvis Presley was awarded a Platinum Award for the single 'Can't Help Falling In Love' by the British Phonographic Industry (B.P.I.). The single, released January 20, 2005, sold over  600,000 copies sold (streams plus digital downloads plus physical sales).

      

Gotta Have Elvis

Gotta have Rock and Roll auctions organized the “The Rock & Roll Pop Culture Auction March 2020”. It features several Elvis Presley items. Guitars used in the movies “Girls! Girls! Girls!” And “Viva Las Vegas”, clothing from the movie “Stay Away, Joe” and personal clothing, jewelry, microphones, rare (promotional) records and more. 

Elvis Biopic Postponed

The Australian director tweeted that now is "not the moment to be resuming production on the film" after star Tom Hanks tested positive for COVID-19.


Production on Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis biopic in Australia has been suspended indefinitely after the Warner Bros. project was hit by star Tom Hanks' positive test for the coronavirus last week. In a statement posted to his personal Twitter account, Luhrmann confirmed that the project had been halted and that now "is not the moment to be resuming production on the film.


Graceland Update on COVID-19

Graceland announced that it will be temporarily closed beginning March 21 through April 3 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  

In line with Federal and CDC guidance and with the absolute best interest of our Guests and Staff in mind, Graceland will be temporarily closed beginning March 21 through April 3 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  We will vigilantly monitor the situation and remain in regular contact with the appropriate officials and health experts. Please continue to check this page and our social media for updates.

Graceland tour tickets for March 21 to April 3, 2020 will be automatically extended to use any date within one year of the original tour date. 

Elvis' Return to the Big Screen Cancelled

The Kings critically acclaimed Concert Rockumentary, 'Elvis: That's The Way It Is' which was set to be re-screened on cinemas around the World on April 22nd has now been cancelled due to the closing of Cinemas Worldwide thanks to Coronavirus.

(Source: Amazon / UEPS / Gotta have Rock and Roll / Graceland / Billboard / Elvis Express / Elvis Phoenix Forum)