July 12 - New Fragrances, Releases and Charts (Update July 15)

The Authentic Brands Group, who owns the Elvis brand, has partnered with Bellevue Brands to launch a fragrance line inspired by Elvis Presley. "Elvis has an incredible ability to excite and captivate audiences," says a representative for Bellevue Brands. "We're thrilled to develop a new collection with ABG that embodies Elvis' undeniable charm and honors the legendary music and style that made him a household name."The collection includes:

• Legend for Him–a mix of musky notes of pink pepper, grapefruit zest, lavender Provence, wild sage and a base of oakmoss, amber, benzoin Siam and cedarwood. 
• Legend for Her–a blend of floral notes of hibiscus water, lavender buds, orange flower, rose and pink freesia with a base of warm amber, cottony musk and cedarwood.
• Forever for Him–a combination of spicy notes of black pepper, fresh aldehydes, sparkling yuzu and gin & tonic accord with a base of vetiver, amber, musk, incense and fir balsam.
• Forever for Her–a vibrant medley of mandarin, apple blossom, pink pepper and jasmine with fluffy musk, ebony woods and crystal amber base notes.

Elvis' brand continues to be leveraged for consumer products around the world. ABG partnered with a Better Choice Company to launch a line of CBD-infused dog treats inspired by the King's song "Hound Dog."

New Releases

The U.S. based Barnes and Noble released an exclusive translucent red vinyl edition of the “Good Times” album on their Barnes Noble Consign label. 

Description: 
No one could have known it at the time, but Elvis Presley had only a handful of studio albums left ahead of him when Good Times showed up in the late winter of 1974. Recorded in the summer and fall of the previous year at Stax Studios in Memphis, this ten-song album caught the artist near his late-career peak -- he still had better, greater records left to do, but there's nothing here that mars the image or the legend. Whether trading in rock & roll or soul sounds or accompanied by a full-blown gospel choir on "If That Isn't Love," he's in great voice, and with the likes of James Burton and Norbert Putnam playing with him, it's hard to find any fault with Good Times, except perhaps its brevity. It wasn't necessarily what longtime fans or potential listeners among younger audiences were looking for, but the album has more than stood the test of time, even if it isn't his best work of this period.

Tracks: Take Good Care of Her \ Loving Arms  \ I Got a Feelin' in My Body \ If That Isn't Love \ She Wears My Ring \ I've Got a Thing About You Baby \ My Boy \ Spanish Eyes \ Talk About the Good Times.

Due for release from the Glamourama label on August 30, 2019 is a vinyl re-issue of Elvis Presley’s 1956 self titled debut album "Elvis Presley". The LP comes with an additional 7 inch bonus single on colored vinyl. 

Tracks LP: Blue Suede Shoes \ I'm Counting On You \ I Got A Woman \ One-Sided Love Affair \ I Love You Because \ Just Because \ Tutti Frutti \ Trying To Get To You \ I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Cry (Over You) \ I'll Never Let You Go (Little Darlin') \ Blue Moon \ Money Honey.

Tracks bonus single: Hound Dog \ Don't Be Cruel \ I Want You, I Need You, I Love You \ Heartbreak Hotel. 

Due for release from the New Continent label on August 30, 2019 is the 3 CD set “At The Movies (1956-62) Film Soundtrack Collection”

Due for release from the RCA Victor / Legacy label on September 30, 2019 is the 4 CD set “De Elvis 100”.

Charts

The weekly Elvis Presley chart update. With Elvis Week 2019 one month away Elvis Presley is hanging on to the charts with some titles climbing and some dropping (off) the charts. 

US Billboard charts:

• US Billboard Top Country Album chart: “The Essential Elvis Presley” dropped from #36 to #37. 
• US Billboard Country Album chart: “The Best Of The '68 Comeback Special (Soundtrack)” climbed from #42 to #35.
• US Billboard Country Catalog Album chart: “Heart and Soul” dropped from #17 to #22.
• US Billboard Country Catalog Album chart: “The Essential Elvis Presley” dropped from #23 to #25.
• US Billboard Country Catalog Album chart: “Elvis: Ultimate Gospel” dropped off the chart.
• US Billboard Top Christian Album chart: “Elvis: Ultimate Gospel” climbed from #35 to #34. 
• US Billboard Christian Album Sales chart: “Where No One Stands Alone” climbed from #45 to #29.

Official UK charts:

• Official UK Streaming Album chart: "The 50 Greatest Hits" remained steady at #82. 
• Official Christian and Gospel Album chart: "Where No One Stands Alone" dropped from #9 to #13.
• Official UK Music DVD chart: "Elvis - The Searcher" climbed from #18 to #16.
• Official UK Music DVD chart: "Elvis Lives - Live From Memphis" climbed from #47 to #31.

Official Scottish Album chart:

• Official Scottish Album chart: "Elvis at the Movies - 60 Essential Recordings" dropped from #73 to #78.

Irish IRMA charts:

• Official Irish IRMA Music DVD chart: “Elvis - The Searcher” dropped from #2 to #3.

Australian ARIA charts:

• Australian ARIA Music DVD chart: "'68 Comeback Special (50th Anniversary Edition)" dropped from #6 to #7. 

(Source: Licence Global / Elvis Club Berlin /  / Amazon / Fan / UK Mix / Billboard / Official Chart Company)