Monday, August 16, 2010

August 16 - 75 And 33 Years Ago

August 16 2010 marked the 75th anniversary of Elvis Presley. It was 33 years ago,  on August 16 1977, that the undisputed King of Rock 'n' Roll left the building at the age of 42. 


Awards For Elvis



Several RIAA updates were presented to the Elvis Presley Estate:


DVD:
Aloha  From Hawaii (deluxe edition) - 4x Platinum -
68' Comeback Special (special  edition) - 4x Platinum -


Albums:
50  Greatest Love Songs (2D) - Gold
Essential Elvis (2CD) - Gold
Blue Christmas - Platinum



Follow That Dream News


At the Memphis gathering today Follow that Dream producer Roger Semon announced the dates of the new Elvis releases; "Jailhouse Rock volume 2" and a double pack with two 1976 Chicago soundboard releases. Also due October is the Mail-order only set "Elvis Masters" 30 CD set on the Legacy label. 


Before that, September 2010 brings us "Elvis (Fool) - Classic Album 2CD" and "Boston Garden 1971" a (Live Soundboard).