Wednesday, April 02, 2025

April 02 - Vinyl Happy Rocker

The Danish Memphis Mansion record label announced the release of 'Elvis The Rocker - Revisited'. This new version of the 1984 compilation features the 12 tracks of the original compilation and two bonus tracks in newly created Stereo Mixes by Anthony Stuchbury. 

The re-issue album comes on clear gold colored vinyl, and is limited to 300 copies. 


Tracks side A: Jailhouse Rock / Blue Suede Shoes / Tutti Frutti / Lawdy Miss Clawdy / Money Honey / Party (Bonus Track).

Side B: Ready Teddy / Rip It Up / Shake, Rattle And Roll / (You're So Square) Baby I Don't Care / Hound Dog / My Baby Left Me (Bonus Song). 

You can pre-order the LP at the >>> Memphis Mansion webshop





Girl Happy Vinyl

The Follow That Dream collector's label announced the late April 2025 release of a Limited Edition 2-LP edition of the 'Girl Happy' soundtrack.

Publicity stated: This unique companion edition is based on the original UK release and features the red dot RCA Victor label. The double album includes original soundtrack masters, studio outtakes, extended versions and bonus track outtakes of 'You'll Be Gone'.

Disc 1 – Side 1
01. Girl Happy (take 13 plus ending take 4/M) 
02. Fort Lauderdale Chamber Of Commerce (take 7 – vocal overdub 2/M) 
03. Cross My Heart And Hope To Die (master) 
04. Wolf Call* (take 8 - unedited version) 
05. Puppet On A String (takes 4-7
06. Startin' Tonight (master) 
07. I've Got To Find My Baby (master) 
08. *You'll Be Gone (take 1)

Side 2
01. Do The Clam ((take 5 – vocal overdub take 2) 
02. Spring Fever (take 21) 
03. Do Not Disturb (take 28
04. The Meanest Girl In Town (take 6) 
05. The Meanest Girl In Town (takes7-9) 
06. Girl Happy (take 4) 
07 Startin' Tonight (unedited version)

Disc 2 – Side 1
01 Cross My Heart And Hope To Die (take 6) 
02 Spring Fever (takes 15-16) 
03 I've Got To Find My Baby (unedited version) 
04 Puppet On A String (take 11/M) 
05 Wolf Call (unedited - with the Jordanaires) 
06 Do The Clam (unedited version)
07. Do Not Disturb (take 36/M) (2:13)
08 You'll Be Gone (take 4 – alternate master)

Side 2
01. Girl Happy (master) 
02 Spring Fever (take 22-23) 
03 Spring Fever (take 24) 
04. Startin' Tonight (take 3- vocal overdub 4 ) 
05. Puppet On A String (takes 8-10) 
06. The Meanest Girl In Town (takes 12-13) 
07. Wolf Call (spliced master – vocal overdub take 5)
08 *You'll Be Gone (take 4 – alternate master)

(Source: Your Favourite ELVIS CD, LP, DVD & Book Facebook Group)

Tuesday, April 01, 2025

April 01 - Catching a Colored Falling Star

The German Fernsehjuwelen announced the June 12, 2025 re-issue of the Elvis' classic movie 'Loving You' as 'Gold aus heißer Kehle'. 

Description
: Deke Rivers loves Rock 'n' Roll and, in his free time, travels around the country with his band. When press agent Glenda meets him, she recognizes Deke's potential and signs him for Tex Warner's band. The singer soon becomes a favorite among American teenagers. Glenda begins to take an interest in Deke, just like Susan, who sings in Tex's band ...

As a bonus this DVD features a double sided cover and a digital booklet (available on-line). 


Troy Seals Died

Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame member Troy Seals has died. He was 86. He died on March 6, 2025, but new only broke today.

During his illustrious career, Seals co-wrote more than 75 charted singles, including 30 top 10 hits and 11 No. 1 records. Among his classics are 'Pieces of My Life' and 'There's a Honky Tonk Angel (Who'll Take Me Back In)'.

Elvis Presley recorded 'Pieces of My Life' in 1975 for his album 'Today', and released as a single (with 'Bringing It Back') on September 20, 1975, the song reached number 33 on the Billboard country chart .

In 1975 Elvis also released 'There's a Honky Tonk Angel (Who'll Take Me Back In)' on his 'Promised Land' album. It was released as the B-side of the posthumous single 'I Got a Feelin' in My Body' in 1979, which peaked at number 6 on the Hot Country Singles chart. The track was recorded at Stax Records, 15 December 1973.


Catching a Falling Star

The VV records import record label has released  'Catching a Falling Star' on smoked yellow and on silver colored vinyl edition. 

Description from the original press release: ‘Catching A Falling Star’ focuses on Elvis’ November 1976 tour, featuring a show from November 30, 1976, previously unreleased on vinyl.
 
This November concert has previously been released on CD, but this is the first time on vinyl format with an incredibly superior sound. The vinyl will be accompanied by a CD compilation that combines the best of four shows from the tour, giving us a completely new ideal fantasy show, including some previously unreleased material. All the audio for the LP and CD has been digitally restored and remastered. A must-have!

VV records wants to present Elvis at his peak, and Elvis’ final Anaheim's concert from the November 1976 tour is undoubtedly one of the best moments by Elvis from this year. The performances are very good, and the show is surely the best one from the tour.
 
Elvis is very active on the stage and delivers a dynamic show, showcasing the best songs from his repertoire from the previous years, including the last 1976 single ‘Hurt’, and we hear him playing guitar on the classic ‘Blue Christmas’ and his first single ‘That’s all Right Mama’, combining all genres as only he could. The show includes oldies ‘Love Me’ and ‘Jailhouse Rock’, power pop with ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’, the tender ‘Hawaiian Wedding Song’, the autobiographical ‘You Gave Me a Mountain’ before ending with the magnificent ‘Polk Salad Annie’. The enthusiasm that shines through is undeniable, a woman screaming “Here He Comes” at the beginning of ‘See See Rider’ on the Bonus CD is worth the price of the ticket alone!

This new double LP comes housed in a Deluxe 300 Gr. gatefold sleeve that also holds the CD. 

To make it a collectable, the 500 copies of this set will come on two colors vinyl; a Limited Edition of 400 copies on smoked silver colored vinyl with a 30 x 30 cm art-card and a Deluxe Edition of 100 copies on smoked yellow colored vinyl with a 30 x 30 art-cart and other bonus items. 

LP 1 - Side A:  See See Rider - I Got A Woman / Amen - Love Me - If You Love Me - You Gave Me A Mountain

Side B: Jailhouse Rock - It’s Now Or Never - All Shook Up - And I Love You So -  Teddy Bear / Don’t Be Cruel - Fever - Bridge Over Troubled Water

LP 2 - Side C: Polk Salad Annie - Introductions - Love Letters - School Day - Hurt

Side D: Hound Dog - Hawaiian Wedding Song - Blue Christmas - That’s All Right - Can’t Help Falling Love - Closing Vamp

Bonus CD. All the tracks were digitally restored and remastered (running-time 68 minutes): Beethoven's Fifth (Joe Guercio & The Hilton Horns - 25.11.1976 Eugene, OR) - Comedy Act (Jackie Kahane - Incomplete - 25.11.1976 Eugene, OR) - Sweet Inspiration (The Sweet inspirations - 25.11.1976 Eugene, OR) - If You Leave Me Now (The Sweet Inspirations - 25.11.1976 Eugene, OR) - See See Rider (25.11.1976 Eugene, OR) - I Got A Woman (26.11.196 Portland, OH) / Amen (25.11.1976 Eugene, OR) - Love Me (27.11.1976 Eugene, OR - Incomplete) - If You Love Let Me Know (26.11.1976 Portland, OH) - You Gave Me A Mountain (26.11.1976 Portland, OH) - Jailhouse Rock (26.11.1976 Portland, OH) - It’s Now Or Never (25.11.1976 Eugene, OR) - America (25.11.1976 Eugene, OR) - Steamroller Blues (27.11.1976 Eugene, OR) - Bridge Over Troubled Water (29.11.1976 San Francisco, CA) - Polk Salad Annie (28.11.1976 San Francisco, CA) - Piano & Electric Piano Solo (25.11.1976 Eugene, OR - Incomplete) - Hurt (25.11.1976 Eugene, OR) - Hound Dog (29.11.1976 San Francisco, CA) - Funny How Times Slip Away (26.11.976 Portland, OH) - Hawaii wedding Song (25.11.1976 Eugene, OR) - Blue Christmas (26.11.1976 Portland, OH) - That’s All Right (26.11.1976 Portland, OH) - Mystery Train / Tiger Man (25.11.1976 Eugene, OR) - Can’t help Falling In Love (25.11.1976 Eugene, OR)

Note: The unreleased audience recorded material appears to be taken from the CD-R release 'Kings and Ducks' and the other audience recorded material from the Memory release 'Rockin' The Nortwest' (2005).

(Source: Pascal Matteo / Elvis Club Berlin / Fernsehjuwelen)

Sunday, March 30, 2025

March 30 - It's Elvis Time

The latest edition of the Dutch Its Elvis Time magazine ((#310) dropped on the doormat. 

Next te thoughtful reviews of 'The Making of King Creole', 'The Girls Happy Sessions' and FTD's 'The Last Tours Vol. 2' this colorful magazine features interesting reads on being Elvis' girlfriend, Elvis and his mother, revisiting Elvis in Nashville in the summer of 1970 with highlights such as 'Twenty Days and Twenty Nights' and 'I've Lost You' and his 1956 television appearances. 

Added to that is a special card from graphic artist Sabine van Haren. Enough to get you through the weekend.

For more information on the magazine and the fan club, visit the >>> It's Elvis Time website.

(Source: It's Elvis Time)

Saturday, March 29, 2025

Review Elvis UK Compact Vol 2

How do you review volume 2 in a book trilogy when you have already reviewed volume 1 and the original digital flipbook edition, and the conclusion on the quality of the research, encyclopedic presentation, and eye for completeness and detail is that it offers everything collectors (or should I say 'nerds'?) could ever dream of?

If you have read the previous reviews of the original digital flipbook edition and the first softbound physical re-issue, you know exactly what to expect from the Elvis U.K. team.




Design

The design is exactly the same as the first volume, so you get a text-heavy book with plenty of functional illustrations. It is crammed with functional and detailed background information - in part provided by those who were originally involved, and all cross-referenced with other versions - more than a normal person can absorb. So for me, a few more graphical pages would have made this encyclopedia a little more appealing. I would have loved to see some more original advertisements printed full-page, as this book is a trip down memory lane for a fan like me who grew up in the CD era.

This book is volume 2 in a trilogy that covers the years 1983 up to 2005. In this volume, we get all the CDs released between May 1997 and December 2004.

It starts with page 476, so the index presented in volume 1 remains the starting point for this and the upcoming third volume. Duplication of the index would have been helpful when reading just this volume, but I can follow the author's perspective to present this as a trilogy. It does mean that it isn’t a stand-alone book, you need all volumes to enjoy all the functionality of the original digital flipbook.

Content

Reading the book, it is nice to see that the authors treat these silver discs almost the same as they do vinyl releases. But there are differences. Where vinyl releases with variations in text, design, tax code, or pressings are presented as variations, many CDs with small differences are presented as different releases, with their own place in the Elvis CD catalog. So there is a difference in collecting vinyl and CDs according to these authors. In a way I agree, a first pressing of a vinyl or CD release doesn't feel the same. 

A good example is the 'Original Elvis Presley Collection' from 1997 that opens the book. The discs in that 50-CD set were sold as a set, but some titles were sold separately (with their own barcode or catalogue number), while others had the same design but contained more tracks. The 'Loving You' CD in the box had 12 tracks, while a later version with the same design contained 20 tracks. Reading all the investigative work by these two experts on the individual discs in this set, it appears that almost none of the discs was released as originally intended.

Another fun observation that illustrates the eye for detail: the authors spotted a different number of "Elvises" on the '50,000,000 Elvis Fans Can’t Be Wrong' CD as released in 1997 and in 2013. Reading the book, you will find many more in-depth observations from these two experts.

And while we fans normally mainly focus on the official catalog, the authors also added the official (mechanical rights paid) CDs released in the United Kingdom. I was surprised to see the Follow That Dream releases (the label started in 1999), as they originate from Denmark and were only released through fan clubs. Does that qualify as an official U.K. release?

And if those releases qualify for a place in the book, I did miss the promotional CDs that were kind of a rage among the Nordic fan clubs in the timeframe of this second volume.

Conclusion

The conclusion for this second volume is the same as for volume 1: this is the definitive record - or "ultimate guide" as the authors stated on the cover - on Elvis U.K. CD releases. I would love to read Ernst Jorgensen’s reaction to this compendium of part of his work, I think that John and Gordon may have uncovered more details on his work than he is aware of.

My personal conclusion, leafing through the book and looking at the CD covers, is that apparently, I am an avid (U.K.) CD collector, as I heard myself thinking, "I have that one" or "I must play that one again; it has been years since I took it off the shelf" over and over again. I didn’t have that insight browsing through the original digital edition. 

This illustrates the value of the physical product for me; you take in the content much better. So, John and Gordon, thanks for doing a physical edition, it made me look at some of the CDs in my collection again, while learning a lot reading the background of those albums.

When the third volume will be added, this will be one helluva reference! 

The book is available online from the authors' webshop for the reasonable price of 50GBP at the >>> ELVIS UK Books webshop

You can read the reviews of >>> volume 1 and the >>> flipbook edition here.

March 29 - The Black Roots of Elvis Presley

The U.K. based Jasmine Records budget label announced the April 11, 2025 release of the CD ‘The Black Roots of Elvis Presley’. 

 

Publicity stated: Elvis’ original influences have been scrutinised and examined over the decades, and he was always quick to namecheck his main sources and inspirations. Let’s face it, had it not been for Presley, how many of us would have ever heard of Arthur “Big Boy” Crudup? 

At the outset of his career there were few suitable original songs being submitted by music publishers, so it was inevitable that he would reach back and revive old favourites. This compilation presents thirty examples, exploring Elvis’ Black music roots and featuring some of the memorable Blues, Gospel, R&B and Doo Wop numbers that he recorded. 

 

Other featured artists include Wynonie Harris, The Clovers, Little Junior Parker, Clyde McPhatter & The Drifters, Roy Hamilton, Lloyd Price, Little Richard, Smiley Lewis, Ivory Joe Hunter, Chuck Willis, The Coasters, and more.

 

Track CD:That's When Your Heartaches Begin (Billy Bunn & His Buddies) - That's All Right Mama (Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup) - Good Rockin' Tonight (Wynonie Harris) - Fool, Fool, Fool (The Clovers) - Baby Let's Play House (Arthur Gunter) - Mystery Train (Little Junior's Blue Flames) - Tryin' To Get To You (The Eagles) - My Baby Left Me (Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup) - Money Honey (Clyde Mcphatter & The Drifters) - I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Cry Over You (Roy Hamilton) - So Glad You're Mine (Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup) - Lawdy Miss Clawdy (Lloyd Price) - Love Me (Willy & Ruth) - Long Tall Sally (Little Richard) - Too Much (Bernard Hardison) - Rip It Up (Little Richard) - Tell Me Why (Marie Knight) - Peace In The Valley (Flying Clouds Of Detroit) - One Night (Smiley Lewis) - I Need You So (Ivory Joe Hunter) - (Now And Then There's) A Fool Such As I (The Robins) - Like A Baby (Vikki Nelson) - Such A Night (Clyde Mcphatter & The Drifters) - Reconsider Baby (Lowell Fulson) - I Feel So Bad (Chuck Willis) - Girls! Girls! Girls! (The Coasters) - Bossa Nova Baby (Tippy & The Clovers) - Little Egypt (The Coasters) - Love Letters (Ketty Lester) - Rags To Riches (Billy Ward & His Dominoes).


The CD is available from >>> Amazon (associate link)

March 29 - Charts March 2025 - Week 5 (Updated)

Elvis Presley's physical sales and digital streams in the U.S. are still not high enough for any title to hit the charts, that leaves us the Official U.K. charts.

In the U.K. his sales make more impact on the charts. On the Official Album chart, the 'ELV1S 30 #1 Hits' selection rose 8 more spots on the chart, climbing to No. 47. The album gained another 4 spots on the nation's Streaming Album chart and climbed to No. 41.

The 'Elvis at the Movies' DVD set re-entered the Music Video chart once again at No. 34.

Despite declining sales in the U.S. Elvis still made it to the No. 1 spot on MSN's "Greatest Musician of All Time" list, with The Beatles at No. 2 and Elvis former 'son-in-law' Michael Jackson at No. 3. 

MSN noted: Elvis Presley is often hailed as the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, a title he earned through his unique ability to blend various musical genres, including blues, country, and gospel. His electrifying stage presence and signature dance moves captivated audiences worldwide, making him a cultural icon. Songs like "Hound Dog' and 'Jailhouse Rock' not only topped charts but also defined an era in music history. 

The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) lists Elvis as one of the best-selling solo artists of all time, with over 146.5 million certified units sold in the U.S. alone. His influence on music and pop culture is undeniable, paving the way for future rock artists and remaining a symbol of the genre.

Elvis' charisma and groundbreaking approach to music continue to resonate with fans and artists alike.

The remaining artist in the Top 10 were: 4. Whitney Houston, 5. Freddie Mercury, 6. Bob Dylan, 7. Aretha Franklin, 8. Prince, 9. Beyoncé and 10. Johnny Cash.

(Source: Billboard / Official Chart Company / UK Mix Forum / MSN / Elvis Information Network) 

Friday, March 28, 2025

March 28 - Elvis Video News Report

Emiel Maier added the April 2025 Elvis Video News report to his YouTube channel. This new edition looks back on the main news from March 2025, featuring the ‘Dressed to Rock’ exhibit at Graceland, the first stage setting images of the Elvis hologram show, the new book 'The Lisa-Marie: The King’s flying Graceland', images of a  new mural at Elvis’s birthplace in Tupelo, an update on the  con woman who put Graceland up for sale last year and much more news items. 


Lilo & Elvis

The score for the real-live version of Disney's 'Lolo and Stich' movie was scored by Dan Romer. The film's soundtrack will also feature songs from the original film, including Elvis Presley's '(You're the) Devil in Disguise', which was also featured in the trailer. The theatrical release for the movie is May 23, 2025 in the United States.


(Source: Emile Maier / Disney)

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

March 26 - Piger Piger Piger at Del Webb' Sahara Tahoe Hotel

The Millbranch Music import record label announced the May 23, 2025 release of the LP ‘Del Webb Presents Elvis Presley’ featuring Elvis’ Dinner Show performance as recorded on May 23, 1974 at the Sahara Tahoe Hotel, Nevada. 

Publicity stated
: Millbranch Music continues with its high quality vinyl releases, made for the real fan and limited as usual: 200 copies made on black vinyl and on blue transparent vinyl.

Del Webb Presents Elvis Presley is a 2-LP set with printed inner-sleeves containing intensive liner notes, containing the legendary Dinner Show from May 23, 1974 at the Sahara Tahoe Hotel, Nevada!

Working directly from the original Scotch C-120 cassette tape (Side A: The Dinner Show - DD-0012-218 T0059) which was used for the very first release of this show in 1998 on Fort Baxter's CD “And The King For Dessert” gave us a major advantage. We were able to create a brand-new digital transfer that captures far more detail and depth than was ever possible back in the 1990's. Fully remastered for the first time in stunning Digitally Extracted Stereo (DES) means this is not fake stereo - it’s a carefully restored, channel-by-channel remix that enhances clarity, depth, and energy, while staying true to the original sound. Handling the original source is a joy in itself - and you can truly hear the difference.

As we all know, Soundboard recordings were never meant for public release, and many musicians disliked them for that reason. But thanks to today’s technology - and our dedication to preserving Elvis’ live legacy - we’ve transformed this into a vibrant, immersive listening experience.

The show is something special. It is more intimate than Elvis’ Las Vegas performances, it reveals a different side of the King. Elvis is focused on his singing. He’s in strong voice, delivering heartfelt renditions of songs like “Trying to Get to You” and “Help Me”, with a depth and sincerity that shines through in this beautifully restored mix. Unlike the more explosive Midnight Shows, this particular show is intimate, vocally focused, and emotionally rich. The pacing is smooth, the mood is reflective, and moments like “An American Trilogy” hit with quiet power. It’s Elvis the artist - not just the showman - and that makes this performance all the more captivating. 

Two rare bonus tracks from May 19, 1974 round out this set — songs that were not regulars during the engagement and make this release even more special.

Tracks side A: See See Rider / I Got A Woman – Amen / Love Me / Trying To Get To You / All Shook Up / Love Me Tender / You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me.

Side B: Hound Dog / Fever /Polk Salad Annie / Why Me Lord / Suspicious Minds / Introductions.

Side C: I Can’t Stop Loving You / Help Me / An American Trilogy / Let Me Be There (Incomplete) / Funny How Time Slips Away (Incomplete – with reprise) / Big Boss Man.

Side D: It’s Now Or Never / Can’t Help Falling In Love - Closing Vamp 
Bonus tracks: Steamroller Blues (May 19, 1974 - Dinner Show) / How Great Thou Art (May 19, 1974 – Dinner Show).

You can pre-order the LP from the >>> Bennies Fifties webshop


Piger! Piger! Piger

The Memphis Mansion released their updated reproduction of the Danish version of Elvis' 'Girls! Girls! Girls!' soundtrack album, titled 'Piger! Piger! Piger'.

Publicity stated: The King of Rock 'n' Roll is back - and now in Remixed Stereo! Elvis Presley's beloved soundtrack to the 1962 film 'Girls! Girls! Girls!' gets new life in a spectacular reissue that will be released in April 2025 on pink vinyl with red splatter - now in a Danish version.

The legendary soundtrack, which includes hits like 'Return to Sender' and 'Girls! Girls! Girls!', has been meticulously remixed for True Stereo by Anthony Stuchbury. 

With respect for the original recordings, a completely new listening experience has been created that brings out Elvis' timeless voice and the musicians' virtuoso playing in previously unheard clarity. He also corrected the backing vocal placement on the song ‘We’ll Be Together”. If you have ever listened closely to the stereo album you may have noticed they’re on the left channel, but on the right channel on every other tune on the album.

Søren Karstensen's updated artwork pays homage to the film's original aesthetic while adding a modern twist that perfectly matches this renewed version of a classic.

The pink vinyl with red splatter is not just a visual treat - it's a collector's item that pays tribute to both Elvis' musical legacy and the film's colorful universe. With an edition of only 300, numbered, worldwide, this is a must-have for Elvis fans and vinyl enthusiasts alike.

The record also comes with a replica of the Danish film poster for 'Girls! Girls! Girls!', carefully recreated with respect for the smallest detail. If you do not want this, the record is also sold at a slightly reduced price.

You can order the album from the >>> Memphis Mansion webshop.

Side A: Girls! Girls! Girls! / I Don't Wanna Be Tied / Where Do You Come From / I Don't Want To / We'll Be Together / A Boy Like Me, A Girl Like You / Earth Boy.

Side B: Return To Sender / Because Of Love / Thanks To The Rolling Sea / Song Of The Shrimp  / The Walls have Ears / We're Coming In Loaded. 


Elvis Sold Out


The Brazilian Elvis Presley fan club published two new volumes in their 'Elvis Sold Out' series, covering Elvis' concert tours. 



Both full color 52-page volumes
detail the November 1971 tours and the first tour of 1977. 

(Source: Dorthe Bach Richter Larsen) 

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

March 25 - Elvis UK Compact 2 Unboxing

Ahead of the review of the newly released 'Elvis UK Compact Vol.2' book, here is a nice unboxing video from Sean at 'Sincerely Elvis Presley' YouTube channel.



Publicity stated: 'Elvis UK Compact Volume 2' is the second volume of this major series of books (comprising three soft-backed print volumes) continuis the story from where the already successful and widely acclaimed Volume 1 left off.  

Volume 2 opens with CD 170 and concludes with CD 422. As with Volume 1, apart from minor changes to the layout and revised cover artwork, the print copy edition will contain exactly the same content as the downloadable, digital flip book version (entitled Elvis UK3 The Ultimate Guide To Elvis Presley’s British CD Releases 1983-2005), first issued in early 2021.  Nothing has been added; nothing omitted. 

This trilogy of books represents the first major attempt by anyone to chronicle in exhaustive and painstaking detail the rise of Elvis’s compact disc releases from 1983 onwards – cross-referenced, where relevant, with vinyl versions. And while focused on UK releases, there is a huge amount of overlap with other territories – especially Europe - which makes it of major interest to Elvis collectors throughout the world.  

On buying the three volumes, each buyer will receive a complimentary copy of the 23-track CD entitled Beyond The Legend, completely free of charge.     

Priced at £50 (which, for U.K. collectors, includes p&p costs) this book will only be available to buy via the website >>> Elvis Books U.K.

Please note that the stock levels on some of the other volumes in the Elvis UK series are now running low.



Tony Brown inducted to the Country Music Hall of Fame

Elvis' former keyboard player and record producer Tony Brown was inducted into the  Country Music Hall of Fame in the non-performer category during the 2025 inductee announcement ceremony at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, Tennessee.

Throughout his over 50-year country music career, Brown played keys for J.D. Sumner and The Stamps Quartet and The Oak Ridge Boys, later joining Elvis Presley’s band until his death in 1977. After his time on the road, Brown joined RCA Records and worked as an A&R representative in Los Angeles, where he signed Alabama.

Brown has produced iconic records by George Strait, Vince Gill, Reba McEntire, Wynonna Judd, Steve Earle, Nanci Griffith, Lyle Lovett and many more.

Congratulations to Tony Brown, former Elvis sideman and music row legend!

Tony Brown posted on Facebook: "I am beyond grateful to be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum alongside Kenny Chesney and June Carter Cash. This honor is greater than any award, any accolade, it’s truly priceless. Thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey!"

June Carter Cash, who toured with Elvis in the early days of his career, was inducted into the Veterans Era category. This induction was long overdue.

(Source: Sincerely Elvis Presley / Knox News)

Saturday, March 22, 2025

March 22 - Charts March 2025 - Week 4

Last week Elvis Presley's 'ELV1S 30 #1 Hits' compilation dropped off the U.S. Billboard chart, unfortunately the King hasn't returned to the charts yet. 

That leaves us the Official U.K. charts.

On the Official U.K. Album chart, the 'ELV1S 30 #1 Hits' selection found its way up again and climbed 4 places, from No. 59 to No. 55 while it gained 3 spots on the nation's Streaming Album chart and climbed to No. 45 this week.

The '68 Comeback Special' DVD, which made a surprise return to the Music Video chart at No. 50 last week, dropped off the chart again. 

(Source: Billboard / Official Chart Company / UK Mix Forum)