Wednesday, September 02, 2026

September 02 - I Found My Thrill In Vegas and NY

The Panther Records import record label announced the release of the double CD 'I Found My Thrill In Vegas'.

Publicity stated
: The autumn of 1973 was a difficult time for Elvis. Health issues, likely exacerbated by his divorce from Priscilla, which was particularly painful for him, played a role in this. It is all the more remarkable, then, that he delivered such fantastic recording sessions at Memphis’s Stax Studio in December 1973.

This positive momentum continued during his Las Vegas residency in January and February 1974. Elvis’ shows during this period were characterized by high spirits and a genuine enthusiasm for performing. 


While there was somewhat less interaction with the audience between songs, this did not detract from the overall great quality of the concerts. Two truly outstanding performances took place on February 7, the Dinner and Midnight Shows. 

Although the dinner show appeared on CD seventeen years ago, the midnight show has never before been released on CD. We are therefore offering a previously unreleased show on this new double-CD set. As always with Panther Records, the recordings have been remastered using state-of-the-art technology and feature excellent, clear audience-sourced audio. 

Disc 1 – Dinner ShowSee See Rider - I Got A Woman / Amen - Love Me - Trying To Get To You - Sweet Caroline - Love Me Tender - Johnny B. Goode - Hound Dog - Fever - Polk Salad Annie - Killing Me Softly (The Voice) - Spanish Eyes - Why Me Lord* - Suspicious Minds** - Band Introductions - Blueberry Hill / I Can’t Stop Loving You - Help Me - An American Trilogy - Let Me Be There (With Reprise) - Can’t Help Falling In Love (
*Taken from February 8th, 1974 M.S. / **Spliced with February 8th, 1974 M.S.)
 
Disc 2 – Midnight Show: Also Sprach Zarathustra* - See See Rider** - I Got A Woman / Amen - Love Me - Trying To Get To You - Sweet Caroline - Love Me Tender - Johnny B. Goode - Hound Dog - Fever - Polk Salad Annie - Killing Me Softly (The Voice) - Spanish Eyes** - Why Me Lord** - Suspicious Minds - Introductions - I Can’t Stop Loving You - Help Me - An American Trilogy - Let Me Be There - Can’t Help Falling In Love - Closing Vamp


New York City First Night

The VV import record label announced the late September 2026 release of the vinyl set 'New York City First Night'.

Publicity stated: 'New York City First Night' is an ambitious project that highlights Elvis' legendary performance at Madison Square Garden. This new VV Records set features the complete concert of the first night, June 09, 1972 8,30 PM show.

This double vinyl set features a high-quality ambient recording that was previously released on CD. It is now available in vinyl and has been remastered from the original source with a very good sound. The set will be packaged in a glossy gatefold, and as a bonus, we have included a special collector's card. This is a must-have for any fan!

The VV label is thrilled to be part of this significant event, showcasing Elvis at the peak of his performance. The June 1972 tour marked a high point in Elvis' career, with the first show exemplifying this pinnacle. Despite experiencing some natural nervousness, the performances at Madison Square Garden became a highlight of his career. The opening night on June 9, 1972, was particularly memorable, as he delivered intense and powerful sets featuring a diverse selection of songs that reflected the repertoire from his previous tour.
 
June 1972: Elvis finally at centre of world with four sold-out shows. RCA planned to record the opening for an LP release, but due to technical reasons, they recorded both shows of the second day. Here’s your opportunity to experience an incredible sound on opening night. The ambient recording captures the live atmosphere of the show, allowing listeners to relive the experience as if they were truly present.

This previously unreleased-on-vinyl concert is presented at 45 RPM. The RPM allows for finer groove detail and improved fidelity, particularly in capturing nuances and high-frequency content. This makes 45 RPM records ideal for audiophile-grade recordings where clarity and dynamic range are prioritized.

This new VV Special Product will be housed in a deluxe 300-gram sleeve that includes the double 150-gram vinyl plus a Bonus 30x30 cm special collector card.  
 
To create a special collector’s item, the 360 copies will be presented with three different hand numbered vinyl color variations. 

LP 1 - side A: 2001 Theme - That’s All Right - Proud Mary - Never Been To Spain - Until It’s Time For You To Go - You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me

Side B: You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling - Polk Salad Annie - Love Me - All Shook Up - Heartbreak Hotel - Teddy Bear / Don’t Be Cruel

LP 2 - side C: Love Me Tender - Blue Suede Shoes - Hound Dog - Bridge Over Troubled Water - Suspicious Minds

Side D: For The Good Times - An American Trilogy - Funny How Time Slips Away - Can’t Help Falling In Love - Closing Vamp

(Source: Elvis Shop London / Pascal Matteo)

Tuesday, September 01, 2026

September 01 - Irish Songs of the Heart

Due from the Danish Memphis Mansion is the vinyl 45 RPM single 'Irish Songs of the Heart'. It couples 'Danny Boy' with 'I'll Take You Home Again, Kathleen'. More information when available. 

(Source: Memphis Mansion)

Sunday, August 30, 2026

August 30 - Live At Dell Webb's Sahara Tahoe 1974 - The Final Shows

The Webb Records import record label announced the release of 
new the 7-CD-set 'Live At Dell Webb's Sahara Tahoe 1974 - The Final Shows'.

Publicity statedA superb 7-CD collector’s box set featuring Elvis Presley live at the High Sierra Room, Sahara Tahoe, Lake Tahoe, Nevada, during his May and October 1974 engagements. 'Sahara Tahoe 1974 - The Final Shows' brings together seven complete performances, including the famous 3:00 AM Closing Show from May 27, 1974.

The collection features a mixture of original Mono Soundboard Recordings and Audience Recordings, providing an extensive document of Elvis’ 1974 appearances at the Sahara Tahoe. 

Across the seven discs are Elvis favourites including 'See See Rider', 'Love Me', 'Trying To Get To You', 'All Shook Up', 'Love Me Tender', 'Hound Dog', 'Fever', 'Polk Salad Annie', 'Suspicious Minds', 'Bridge Over Troubled Water', 'An American Trilogy', 'Let Me Be There', 'Big Boss Man', 'Heartbreak Hotel', 'It’s Midnight' and many more. The set is limited to 200 copies.

CD 1 – May 25, 1974 Dinner Show - Original mono soundboard recording
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 – Johnny B. Goode
09 – Hound Dog
10 – Fever
11 – Polk Salad Annie
12 – Why Me Lord
13 – Suspicious Minds
14 – Introductions
15 – I Can’t Stop Loving You
16 – Help Me
17 – An American Trilogy
18 – Let Me Be There
19 – I’ll Remember You
20 – Big Boss Man
21 – Heartbreak Hotel
22 – Can’t Help Falling In Love
23 – Closing Vamp
24 – Announcement
25 – Closing Vamp / Announcements

CD 2 – May 25, 1974 Midnight Show - Original mono soundboard recording
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 – Johnny B. Goode
09 – Hound Dog
10 – Fever
11 – Polk Salad Annie
12 – Why Me Lord
13 – You Gave Me A Mountain
14 – Suspicious Minds
15 – Introductions
16 – I Can’t Stop Loving You
17 – I’m Leavin’
18 – Bridge Over Troubled Water
19 – Let Me Be There
20 – The Wonder Of You
21 – Big Boss Man
22 – Heartbreak Hotel
23 – Funny How Time Slips Away

CD 3 – May 26, 1974 Dinner Show - Original mono soundboard recording
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 – You Gave Me A Mountain
13 – Suspicious Minds
14 – Introductions
15 – I Can’t Stop Loving You
16 – Help Me Make It Through The Night
17 – Bridge Over Troubled Water
18 – Let Me Be There
19 – Big Boss Man
20 – Can’t Help Falling In Love
21 – Closing Vamp
22 – Announcement

CD 4 – May 26, 1974 Midnight Show - Audience recording
01 – Also Sprach Zarathustra
02 – See See Rider
03 – I Got A Woman / Amen
04 – Love Me
05 – Trying To Get To You
06 – All Shook Up
07 – Hound Dog
08 – Fever
09 – Polk Salad Annie
10 – Why Me Lord
11 – Suspicious Minds
12 – Introductions
13 – I Can’t Stop Loving You
14 – Help Me
15 – Bridge Over Troubled Water
16 – Let Me Be There
17 – Big Boss Man
18 – The Wonder Of You
19 – Can’t Help Falling In Love
20 – Closing Vamp

CD 5 – May 27, 1974 3:00 AM Closing Show - Original mono soundboard recording
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 Wonder Of You
19 – Big Boss Man
20 – The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
21 – An American Trilogy
22 – It’s Now Or Never
23 – Can’t Help Falling In Love
24 – Closing Vamp

CD 6 – October 13, 1974 Dinner Show - Audience recording
01 – Also Sprach Zarathustra
02 – See See Rider
03 – I Got A Woman / Amen
04 – Good Evening
05 – Love Me
06 – All Shook Up
07 – Teddy Bear
08 – Heartbreak Hotel
09 – If You Love Me (Let Me Know)
10 – Fever
11 – Big Boss Man
12 – It’s Midnight
13 – Hound Dog
14 – Talking To The Audience
15 – Introductions
16 – Lawdy Miss Clawdy
17 – Introductions
18 – Why Me Lord
19 – I’m Leavin’
20 – Johnny B. Goode
21 – Hawaiian Wedding Song
22 – Let Me Be There (With Reprise)
23 – Can’t Help Falling In Love / Closing Vamp

CD 7 – October 13, 1974 Midnight Show - Audience recording
01 – Also Sprach Zarathustra
02 – See See Rider
03 – I Got A Woman / Amen
04 – Love Me
05 – All Shook Up
06 – Teddy Bear
07 – Heartbreak Hotel
08 – If You Love Me (Let Me Know)
09 – Fever
10 – Big Boss Man
11 – It’s Midnight
12 – Hound Dog
13 – Introductions
14 – Lawdy Miss Clawdy
15 – Introductions
16 – Bridge Over Troubled Water
17 – Johnny B. Goode
18 – Hawaiian Wedding Song
19 – Let Me Be There (With Reprise)
20 – Can’t Help Falling In Love
21 – Closing Vamp

A fantastic limited-edition collection documenting Elvis at Lake Tahoe in 1974 – strictly limited to just 200 copies worldwide.

NoteAll shows have been taken from previous official and bootleg releases. This is the follow up to the 'Live At Dell Webb's Sahara Tahoe 1974 - The First Shows' 8-CD-set that was released earlier this year. 

Saturday, August 29, 2026

August 29 - Charts August 2026 - Week 5 - Updated

A surprise on the Official U.K. and Scottish charts this week. 

U.K. charts

The 'Love Songs' triple CD compilation from the Not Now Records budget label re-entered the Official Sales Album chart at No. 53 on the Physical Album Sales chart at No. 49 and on the Independent Album charts at No. 17. 

Hugh McIntyre wrote for >>> Forbes: "When an artist has released as much music as Elvis Presley, both during his lifetime and in the decades since his passing, sometimes new offerings can fly under the radar, even when the talent is as beloved as he is to this day. 

The music industry occasionally returns to the idea of budget releases, those that are typically not bolstered by huge PR and advertising campaigns, but which appeal largely to superfans of a certain act. These kinds of projects were popular in the ’60s and then fell out of fashion for a while, though there is still a place for them, even if they are not as huge as they once were.

Presley returns to the charts in the United Kingdom this week with the 2015 budget offering titled 'Love Songs'. The three-CD set, which is also available on vinyl, features many of the Rock and Roll pioneer’s biggest hits – all centered around love, of course – and it immediately becomes another bestseller for the late superstar.

'Love Songs' is Presley’s second title to debut on both the Official Albums Sales and Official Physical Albums charts this year."

The 'EPiC' soundtrack lost one spot and fell to No. 22 on the Official U.K. Soundtrack Album chart.

The DVD edition of 'EPiC' fell from No. 9 to No. 22 on the DVD charts, while the Blu-ray edition plummeted 48 places, from No. 38 to No. 86, on the Blu-ray chart.  

The movie lost 16 spots on Video chart and fell to No. 32. It remained steady at No. 1 on the Official U.K. Music Video chart for the 11th week in a row.

Scottish charts

The 'Love Songs' budget compilation re-entered the Official Scottish Album chart at No. 59. 

Irish charts

After 10 weeks at No. 1 on the Irish Irma Music Video chart, Elvis' former son in law Michael Jackson bumped Elvis' 'EPiC' DVD / Blu-ray to No. 2 on the chart. The movie rocketed up the Irish Video chart from No. 59 to No. 26.

U.S. Billboard charts
 
The 'ELV1S 30 #1 Hits' compilation won back the spot it lost last week and returned to No. 43 on Billboard's Country Album chart. 

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

Friday, August 28, 2026

August 28 - Elvis News Report

The September 2026 Elvis Video News Report, looking back at the main news from August 2026, has been posted. It contains news on the Video Screen Concert Tour in Brazil, the first details about Elvis Hologram show, new releases by FTD, the 'Moody Blue Between the Lines' documentary movie, auction results, the battle of the Elvis Fashion books and more. 



Thursday, August 27, 2026

August 27 - Christmas Single

The Official U.K. Elvis Presley Fan Club announced the October 2026 release of their festive vinyl single 'If Every Day Was Like Christmas' coupled with 'Silent Night'. 


Publicity stated: Whether you’re adding to your own Elvis collection or looking for the perfect Christmas gift for an Elvis fan, this gorgeous green vinyl is a real festive must-have and a Fan Club limited edition.

Don’t leave it until Christmas… get yours while stocks are available and make sure there’s a little Elvis under the tree this year!




Roy Turner Temporarily Stepping Back

Executive Director of the Elvis Presley Birthplace, Roy Turner, is taking some time away from the Birthplace to focus on his health and recovery. We wish him a speedy recovery!

The Birthplace posted online: We’ve had so many people checking in and asking about our Executive Director, Roy Turner, and we want you to know how much that means to all of us. Roy is taking some time away from the Birthplace to focus on his health and recovery, and we hope you’ll continue to keep him in your prayers.

Here at the Birthplace, it’s business as usual. Our doors are open, our events and programs are moving forward, and our team is taking good care of the place Roy loves so much.

If you’d like to send Roy a card or a note of encouragement, please send it to:
Roy Turner
Elvis Presley Birthplace
P.O. Box 1339
Tupelo, MS 38802

Roy Turner wrote the foreword for 'Elvis Day By Day 2025'. 

(Source: Official U.K. Elvis Presley Fan Club / Elvis Presley Birthplace)

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

August 25 - New Rockwell Vinyl

The U.K. based Rockwell record label re-issued three titles with a new design: 'All Shook Up' on yellow colored vinyl, 'Tender Love - 16 Tender Love Songs' on pewter vinyl and 'Any Way You Want Me' on black vinyl. These albums were originally released in 2011, 2010 and 2016 respectively.

'All Shook Up' features part 1 of Elvis Presley in 1957. Tracks side A: All Shook Up / I BelieveThat's When Your Heartaches Begin / (There'll Be) Peace In The Valley / Take My Hand, Precious Lord / Mean Woman Blues / Got A Lot O' Livin' To Do!

Side Two: (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear / Lonesome Cowboy / It Is No Secret (What God Can Do) / Have I Told You Lately That I Love You / Blueberry Hill / Is It So Strange / Hot Dog / Party.


'Any Way You Want Me' featuring more of The King’s studio recordings from 1956. Tracks side A: I’m Counting On You / Trying To Get To You / Blue Suede Shoes / One-Sided Love Affair / My Baby Left Me / So Glad You’re Mine.

Side B: Lawdy, Miss Clawdy / Shake, Rattle And Roll / I Want You, I Need You, I Love You / Hound Dog / Don’t Be Cruel / Any Way You Want Me (That’s How It Will Be) / Love Me Tender / We’re Gonna Move.


'Tender Love' has "a gentle pace and relaxing compilation of some of Elvis’s greatest love songs" according to the publicity.  

Tracks side A: Young Dreams / True Love / Playing For Keeps / Have I Told You Lately That I Love You / My Wish Came True / Let Me / Trying To Get To You / Love Me Tender

Side B: I’m Counting On You / Any Way You Want Me  (That’s How I Will Be) / First In Line / I Want You, I Need You, I Love You / Loving You / Young And Beautiful / As Long As I Have You / Wear My Ring Around Your Neck.

The albums are available from the >>> Rockwell webshop. 


Dolly Parton Died

Country music legend, singer, actress, business woman, philanthropist and Hall of Famer Dolly Parton died, she was 80. 

With a distinguished career that lasted decades, Parton is the best-selling female country music artist of all time, having sold more than 160 million albums worldwide since 1967.

Parton released a slew of hits, including 'I Will Always Love You' which Elvis wanted to record. Dolly Parton said "no" when the Colonel demanded half of the publishing rights. "I said, ‘I’m sorry, but I can’t give you the publishing.’ I wanted to hear Elvis sing it, and it broke my heart, I cried all night," Parton said, “but I had to keep that copyright in my pocket. You have to take care of your business.”

Nevertheless, Elvis had a powerful connection to Parton’s song. She told BBC Radio, "Elvis loved the song. In fact, I talked to Priscilla not very long ago. She said to me, ‘You know, Elvis sang that song to me when we walked down the courthouse steps when we got divorced. He was singing to me ‘I Will Always Love You.’"

More than four decades after Elvis’ death, Parton paid tribute to him and this moment in musical history with a song on her album 'Rockstar' with the song 'I Dreamed About Elvis'. 

Graceland posted: Everyone is a Dolly fan.  Our hearts go out to Dolly’s family, friends and fans.

This copy of Dolly Parton’s 1970 album “A Real Live Dolly” was part of Elvis’ personal record collection at Graceland.

Priscilla posted on social media her sadness at the passing of Dolly Parton.

She noted, "Her music touched all of us, but it was Dolly's warmth, humor and enormous heart that made her truly one of a kind"


Priscilla then repeated the story about Elvis singing 'I will always love you' to her as they left the courthouse after their 1973 divorce. 

Note: Of course Elvis could have said those words - but one day someone must explain to Priscilla (Dolly Parton) that the song was first released on March 18, 1974 while Elvis' courthouse divorce settlement was on October 9, 1973. 



(Source: Rockwell Records / People / Biography / Elvis Information Network)

Monday, August 24, 2026

August 24 - Golden Boy Elvis

The third issue of the 2026 volume of the Golden Boy Elvis magazine will be published in mid-September 206.
 
Publicity for this new volume stated
: The petition launched to have Elvis Presley declared an ‘Ehrenbürger Of Bad Nauheim’ this August was a success, read what happened. In what is now the eleventh instalment of the successful series ‘Authentic Elvis - The Style Of A King’, the magazine explores Elvis’s time in the army and the tragic death of his beloved mother.
 
Also included are detailed analysis of the Follow that Dream releases ‘The Paradise, Hawaiian Style Sessions’ and ‘Summer Nights - June 1974’. Aside from a few technical errors, he has once again compiled all the details worth mentioning. ‘EPiC’, a revelation for us fans, has been released on three disc formats (DVD, Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray). The magazine has not only taken care of the technical details of the three formats, but also provide a meticulous ‘EPiC Timeline’. Every audio snippet from the film is assigned to the correct recording date and location. You’ll be amazed!
 
Elvis was a huge fan of the Western series ‘Bonanza’, in this magazine you read the story with interesting facts and photos of Dan Blocker (‘Hoss’) and Lorne Green (‘Pa’) on film sets with Elvis. The magazine also mourns the loss of Joan Blackman and Shelley Fabares.

The Rillen-Revue Remake focuses on the single ‘Ain’t That Loving You Baby’ / ‘Ask Me’ while the series Songs From A To Z continues with the letter ‘F’, featuring ‘Fever’, ‘Find Out What’s Happening’ and ‘Finders Keepers, Losers Weepers’. The magazine closes with a fan report of a trip to the United states, ‘USA: ‘From Memphis To Texas’ earlier this year.

This will keep you engrossed through the weekend! If you're interested in this magazine, visit the magazine's website at >>> www.golden-boy-elvis.de or contact the editors by email at >>> service@golden-boy-elvis.de.

Live at Dell Webb's Sahara Tahoe


A no-label bootleg company released the release of the 8-CD-set 'Live at Dell Webb's Sahara Tahoe 1974 - The First Shows'.

Publicity stated: Relive one of Elvis Presley’s finest live engagements with this outstanding 8CD Limited Edition box set, capturing the first shows from his celebrated May 1974 Sahara Tahoe season. Featuring performances recorded at the High Sierra Room, Sahara Tahoe, Lake Tahoe, Nevada, this collection documents Elvis at the peak of his live powers, delivering passionate performances to enthusiastic audiences.

This comprehensive set contains eight complete concerts recorded between 16 to 24 May 1974, presenting a fascinating mix of professionally recorded soundboard tapes in their original mono sound alongside vibrant audience recordings. Together they provide an exceptional overview of Elvis’ opening week at Sahara Tahoe.

Highlights include unforgettable performances of classics such as Trying To Get To You, Love Me Tender, You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me, Polk Salad Annie, Suspicious Minds, An American Trilogy, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Funny How Time Slips Away, Big Boss Man, My Way, Help Me, Spanish Eyes, and Can’t Help Falling In Love.

Beautifully presented in a deluxe slipcase, the collection also includes a full-colour booklet featuring period photographs and detailed information about each performance, making it an essential addition for serious Elvis collectors.

Features:
  • Limited Edition of just 200 copies worldwide
  • 8 CDs featuring eight complete live performances
  • Recordings from 16–24 May 1974
  • Mix of original mono soundboard recordings and high-quality audience recordings
  • Deluxe presentation with full-colour booklet
  • Professionally manufactured collector’s edition
The concerts Included are: 

CD 1: May 16, 1974 Opening Show (A vibrant Audience Recording): Opening Vamp / See See Rider - I Got A Woman / Amen - Love Me - Trying To Get To You - All Shook Up - Teddy Bear / Don't Be Cruel - Love Me Tender - Steamroller Blues - Hound Dog - Fever - Polk Salad Annie - Why Me Lord (With Reprise) - Suspicious Minds - Introductions - I Can't Stop Loving You - Help Me - An American Trilogy - Let Me Be There (With Reprise) - The Wonder Of You - Big Boss Man - Funny How Time Slips Away - Can't Help Falling In Love - Closing Vamp / Announcements

CD 2: May 19, 1974 Dinner Show (Mono Soundboard Recording): See See Rider - I Got A Woman / Amen - Love Me - Trying To Get To You - All Shook Up - Love Me Tender - Steamroller Blues - Hound Dog - Fever - Polk Salad Annie - Why Me Lord - Suspicious Minds - Introductions - I Can't Stop Loving You - Help Me - Spanish Eyes - How Great Thou Art - Let Me Be There - Big Boss Man - Can't Help Falling In Love - Closing Vamp.

CD 3: May 20, 1974 Midnight Show (Mono Soundboard recording): 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 - Hound Dog - Fever - Polk Salad Annie - Why Me Lord - Suspicious Minds - Introductions - I Can't Stop Loving You - Help Me - Bridge Over Troubled Water - Let Me Be There - Big Boss Man - Funny How Time Slips Away - Can't Help Falling In Love - Closing Vamp.

CD 4: May 21, 1974 Midnight Show (Mono Soundboard Recording): 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 - Hound Dog - Fever - Polk Salad Annie - Why Me Lord - Suspicious Minds - Introductions - I Can't Stop Loving You - Help Me - Bridge Over Troubled Water - Let Me Be There - The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face - Big Boss Man - Can't Help Falling In Love - Closing Vamp - Announcements.

CD 5: May 22, 1974 Midnight Show (A vibrant Audience Recording): Also Sprach Zarathustra - 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 - Hound Dog - Fever - Polk Salad Annie - Why Me Lord - Suspicious Minds - Introductions - I Can´t Stop Loving You - Help Me - Bridge Over Troubled Water - Let Me Be There - The Wonder Of You - Big Boss Man - My Way - Can't Help Falling In Love - Closing Vamp.

CD 6: May 23, 1974 Dinner Show (Mono Soundboard Recording): 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 - Hound Dog - Fever - Polk Salad Annie - Why Me Lord - Suspicious Minds - Introductions - I Can't Stop Loving You - Help Me - American Trilogy - Let Me Be There (Incomplete) - Funny How Time Slips Away (Incomplete) - Big Boss Man - It's Now Or Never - Can't Help Falling In Love - Closing Vamp.

CD 7: May 23, 1974 Midnight Show (Mono Soundboard Recording): 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 - Hound Dog - Fever - Polk Salad Annie - Why Me Lord (With Reprise) - Suspicious Minds - Introductions - I Can't Stop Loving You - Help Me - Bridge Over Troubled Water - Let Me Be There (Incomplete) - Spanish Eyes - The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face - Can't Help Falling In Love - Closing Vamp.

CD 8: May 24, 1974 Midnight Show (A vibrant Audience Recording): 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 - Johnny B. Goode - Hound Dog - Fever - Polk Salad Annie - Why Me Lord - Suspicious Minds - I Can´t Stop Loving You - I´m Leavin´ - Bridge Over Troubled Water - Let Me Be There - The Wonder Of You - Big Boss Man - Can´t Help Falling In Love - Closing Vamp.

(Source: Golden Boy Elvis / Facebook)

Saturday, August 22, 2026

August 22 - EPIC Blu-ray Release

The Japanese Happinet Corporation announced the November 22, 2026 release of the 'EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert' on Blu-ray and on DVD. 

Publicity stated: A one-of-a-kind entertainer's unseen footage, revived with cutting-edge technology, brings Elvis "to Japan" for the first time.

Beloved by countless artists including the Beatles, Queen, and Michael Jackson, and known as the King of Rock 'n' Roll, Elvis Presley returns in this film. Director Baz Luhrmann uncovered over 60 hours of never-before-seen footage while making his film "Elvis," then spent more than two years restoring and remastering it into this newly reimagined visual work.

The film features more than 70 songs, including hits like 'Can't Help Falling in Love', 'Hound Dog' and 'Burning Love' plus rare moments such as Elvis casually rehearsing the Beatles' 'Something' with his band. Interview footage from television and radio, in which he speaks candidly about his upbringing and the loneliness and inner conflict of superstardom, adds compelling depth. 

Baz Luhrmann, who also made the movie 'ELVIS' in 2022, a huge fan of Elvis himself, directed the movie and brought meticulous care and playful touches to the way the film syncs footage, music, and Elvis's own words.

The discs come housed in a tri-fold outer case, featuring the theatrical release poster art, along with an included 8-page booklet.


Shelley Fabares Died

Shelley Fabares died. She was 82. On the big screen, Fabares starred opposite Presley, she was the only leading lady to co-star alongside Elvis in three feature films: 'Girl Happy' (1965), 'Spinout' (1966) and Clambake (1967). 

The Emmy-nominated actress was one of Elvis' favourite co-stars and there was a lovely chemistry between them. "I ended up doing three pictures with Elvis, and that was wonderful," she said in a 2024 interview. "We always knew doing the pictures that they weren’t good, but we had a wonderful time doing them. Getting to do three with him was amazing fun ... It's a happy memory for me, they were great fun."


(Source: PR Times / Elvis World Japan / Elvis Information Network / Elvis Australia)

August 22 - Charts August 2026 - Week 4 - Updated

Elvis Week 2026 has ended, unfortunately the charts don't reflect the extra attention in new entries or higher positions of Elvis' music and movies. 

Streaming data does mirror renewed attention for Elvis. As of August 19, 2026, Elvis Presley’s tracks have accumulated roughly 11.7 billion total streams on Spotify, with about 9.9 million plays per day across 1,700-plus tracks. His most-streamed song, 'Can’t Help Falling In Love', lists daily plays of more than 630,000 for 'Can’t Help Falling In Love' alone.

U.K. charts

The 'EPiC' soundtrack bounced back from No. 25 to No. 21 on the Official U.K. Soundtrack Album chart.

The DVD edition of 'EPiC' returned to the Top 10 on the DVD charts after rising four spots to No. 9 while the Blu-ray edition gained eight places this week and climbed to No. 38 on the Blu-ray chart.  

The movie won back three places on the Video chart and climbed to No. 16. It remained steady at No. 1 on the Official U.K. Music Video chart for the 10th week in a row.

Irish charts

The 'EPiC' DVD / Blu-ray remained steady No. 1 on the Irish IRMA Music DVD chart and has led the chart since its debut 10 weeks ago. He kept the other oldies - Michael Jackson, Bob Dylan, Queen and Rod Steward - who completed the Top 5 from the No. 1 spot.

The movie rocketed up the Irish Video chart from No. 59 to No. 26.

U.S. Billboard charts
 
The 'ELV1S 30 #1 Hits' compilation lost one spot and ended this chart week at No. 44 on Billboard's Country Album chart. 

(Source: Billboard / Official Chart Company / UK Mix Forum / Irma / Ad Hoc News / Martin Vandendriessche)