However it's been interesting to read the sites since Elvis Australia (Troedson) started the rumour. The way I read them is that many fans think we are "greedy bastards" if we make some of the older releases into new 2 CD packages, and they will have to buy them again. I certainly understand the viewpoint, but I'm also sure there are people of other opinions. The label is aimed at giving fans what they want - FTD's problem is to understand what the majority of the collectors want. - Ernst Jørgensen"
He Touched Me And Guitar Man Tracklist Details:
The 2-CD Classic Album version of the 'He Touched Me' album will contain both the masters and outtakes from the May 1971 sessions and will be packed in a deluxe, fold-out format sleeve (7" EP size) with a booklet featuring photos and memorabilia.
- Masters: He Touched Me / I've Got Confidence / Amazing Grace / Seeing Is Believing / He Is My Everything / Bosom Of Abraham / An Evening Prayer / Lead Me, Guide Me / There Is No God But God / A Thing Called Love / I, John / Reach Out To Jesus
- Outtakes: Amazing Grace (Takes 1, 2 & 5) / The Lord's Prayer / Lead Me, Guide Me / He Touched Me (Takes 2, 3 & 4) / Johnny B. Goode / I've Got Confidence (Takes I & 2) / An Evening Prayer (Takes 3, 5, 7, 8 & 10) / Seeing Is Believing (Takes 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 & 14) / A Thing Called Love (Takes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 9) / Reach Out To Jesus (Takes 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9 & 10) / He Is My Everything (Takes 2 & 4) / There Is No God But God (Takes 2, 3, 4 & 5) / I, John (Take 2) / Bosom Of Abraham (Takes 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7)
The tracklisting for the new FTD double-vinyl album edition of the 'Elvis Sings Guitar Man' CD. As always this will be Re-mastered from original tapes, Vinyl cutting by Abbey Road Studios, 180 grams heavyweight vinyl and strictly limited pressing.
- Side One: Guitar Man (takes 11, 12) / Big Boss Man (takes 7,9) / Love Letters (take 8) / Just Call Me Lonesome (takes 5,6) / Come What May (take 6) / Mine (original master) / Fools Fall In Love (original master)
- Side Two: I'll Remember You (vocal overdub, unedited master) / High Heel Sneakers (take 7, unedited master) / Down In The Alley (take 6) / Indescribably Blue (vocal overdub, take 1) / Tomorrow Is A Long Time (takes 1,2)
- Side Three: Big Boss Man (take 2) / Just Call Me Lonesome (takes 3,4) / Down In The Alley (takes 2,3,4) / Come What May (takes 3,4) / We Call On Him (take 8) / Singing Tree (remake, takes 1,2,3) / Guitar Man (take 10)
- Side Four: Love Letters (take 2) / Fools Fall In Love (takes 1,4) / Singing Tree (takes 10,13) / You Don't Know Me (take 2) / Come What May (take 7) / High Heel Sneakers (take 5)
New Elvis Movie Names Director
The King of Rock 'n' Roll is getting the big screen treatment. Writer-director John Scheinfeld has been tapped by RLF Victor Productions to direct Fame & Fortune, an adaptation of Elvis: Still Taking Care of Business, the 2007 biography by former Presley bodyguard Sonny West and biographer Marshall Terrill. Acclaimed writer/director John Scheinfeld has tackled many icons in his illustrious career, including numerous feature documentaries and retrospectives of John Lennon, Harry Nilsson, Frank Sinatra, Bette Midler, and Nat King Cole amongst others - but none perhaps as big as the first-ever feature film biopic on "The King of Rock 'n' Roll," Elvis Presley.
'Fame & Fortune' is slated for theatrical release in 2012 to coincide with the 35th anniversary of Presley's death. "It is a great honor to direct the first feature film about Elvis, arguably the most influential, beloved and popular entertainer of the 20th century," Scheinfeld said. "I’m very excited to work with the RLF Victor team to bring this compelling and deeply emotional story to the big screen."
Scheinfeld directed, wrote and produced the acclaimed documentaries Who Is Harry Nilsson (And Why Is Everybody Talkin’ About Him)? and The U.S. vs. John Lennon, which premiered at the Venice International Film Festival and will helm the Presley theatrical biopic based on a script written by RLF Victor Productions president Cindy Friedlander with Michael Schlau and Sonny West.
"John Scheinfeld is the premier director of popular culture bios on music icons," said Ricki Landers Friedlander, CEO of RLF Victor Productions. "Elvis Presley and Sonny West’s story, which requires great sensitivity and understanding, couldn't be in more capable hands."
Never before has Elvis "behind the scenes" been as intimately revealed. Sonny West, Presley's bodyguard and best friend from 1960 to 1976, was an integral member of the famed singer's "Memphis Mafia," and provides a unique "fly on the wall" perspective on his relationship with Elvis through his rocket ride to fame, professional ups and downs, mercurial temper, generous spirit, loves and losses. Through this journey the panorama of calamitous events that precipitated Presley's tragic decline will finally be told.
Trailer "Elvis: The Young Man With The Big BeatThe Sony Legacy label released a promotional trailer for the upcoming "Elvis The Young Man With The Big Beat" 5 CD set. It is a super deluxe set celebrating Elvis Presley's explosive 1956 RCA debut that changed the world of music forever. The set features 5 CDs with complete RCA master recordings, live performances, outtakes and rare interviews. Via SONY you can pay extra but get an exclusive replica 7” vinyl of Elvis’ very first RCA EP.
(Source: Elvis Information Network / Elvis The Man And His Music)