Friday, September 14, 2018

September 14 - 68 Comeback Special (Updated)

The Elvis World Japan site added a November 2018 release for a "'68 Comeback Special - 50th Anniversary Edition Box Set" 5 CD / 2-Blu-ray set and a double vinyl re-issue. 

Details


Definitive box set chronicles the pivotal NBC-TV special that helped Elvis Presley reclaim the title of "The King Of Rock and Roll" Original Special included spirited "sit-down" performances with Elvis and original band members Scotty Moore and DJ Fontana plus then-new material, including the classic "If I Can Dream" 5CD/2Blu-Ray box set offers all previously released audiovisual material from the special including rare outtakes, plus deluxe book with rare photos and a newly-compiled oral history of the making of the program.

The Christmas Album

Due for release from the v180 label September 2018 is the green vinyl LP "The Christmas Album". This release is limited to 1111 copies and comes on 180 Gr. vinyl in a transparent cover. 

Side A: Santa Claus Is Back In Town / White Christmas / Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane) / I'll Be Home For Christmas / Blue Christmas / Santa Bring My Baby Back (To Me)


Side B: O Little Town Of Bethlehem / Silent Night / (There'll Be) Peace In The Valley (For You) / I Believe / Take My Hand, Precious Lord / It's No Secret (What God Can Do)

Shreveport Photographer Jack Barham Died

He may not be a household name but Shreveport photographer Jack Barham documented some of Elvis' most important moments as he headed for stardom.
Jack Barham, chief photographer for the Shreveport Journal died Friday aged 92.
Often, Barham became personal friends with celebrities after photographing them, and those friendships lasted throughout their lives.
When a young singer named Elvis Presley made several appearances on KWKH’s popular radio show, The Louisiana Hayride, Barham was there to photograph him.

The two became friends, and Jack often would tell stories of the young Elvis to young reporters as he developed photos in his lab at the back of the Shreveport Journal newsroom.

(Source: Elvis World Japan / FECC / Amazon / Elvis Information Network)