Tuesday, January 09, 2024

January 09 - Home Is Where The Vinyl Is

The Vinyl Passion record label announced the February 14, 2024 re-release of the LP 'Elvis Presley - Where The Heart Is: Selected Ballads' on Solid gold and purple mixed vinyl. This LP was previously released in 2019.

Publicity stated: This is a Valentine collection of twenty-two of Elvis' heartfelt ballads recorded in the fifties dealing with love.

From the very early 'Love Me Tender' to the 'Kid Galahad’ movie ballad 'Home Is Where The Heart Is', this whole collection just shines. No one could sing a romantic song as The King.

There are some rarer songs here that are really great like 'Doin’ The Best I Can', 'Young And Beautiful' and of course the Top Ten hits 'I Want You, I Need You, I Love You', 'Love Me', 'Don't' and 'Can't Help Falling in Love', as well as such Presley standards as 'Are You Lonesome Tonight?'. 

Side A: Love Me Tender - Suspicion - Are You Lonesome Tonight - Blue Moon - That's Someone You Never Forget - I Want You, I Need You, I Love You - Doin' The Best I Can - That's When Your Heartaches Begin - Fame And Fortune - Love Me - Loving You.

Side B: There's Always Me - Can't Help Falling In Love - Don't - Something Blue - No More - As Long As I Have You - I Was The One - Summer Kisses, Winter Tears - Any Way You Want Me (that's How I Will Be) - Young And Beautiful - Home Is Where The Heart Is.

Home Is In London

The 'Direct from Graceland: Elvis' exhibition, located in the heart of London Bridge City, has officially been extended until April 14, 2024. 

After a 10-week run at Arches London Bridge the promoter announced on Elvis' Birthday that the show will continue to April 14, 2024. The decision was announced via livestream at Elvis' 89th birthday proclamation at Graceland.

EPE's Angie Marchese said, “We are thrilled with the overwhelming success of the Direct from Graceland: Elvis exhibit’s run at Arches London Bridge and excited to announce the exhibition’s extension. Elvis is a true icon. He is still as relevant today as he was nearly 70 years ago when he shook up the world with his first commercial release, That’s All Right. Being able to share the stories, rare artifacts, and items from the Graceland Archives with the fans in the U.K. is beyond special.”

This extension offers an additional six weeks for visitors to immerse themselves in Elvis' musical history, captivating life, and lasting impact of global icon Elvis Presley.

For tickets and more information visit the link below:


Priscilla Vinyl

The ABKCO record label announced the March1, 2024 release of the vinyl edition of the 'Priscilla' soundtrack album. The LP includes 17 of 51 musical selections used in the film.

Description
: The soundtrack for Sofia Coppola’s latest feature film Priscilla, based on Priscilla Presley’s memoir 'Elvis and Me', is already available on digital platforms. 

This eclectic soundtrack is both a reflection of the times chronicled in the film and underscores the personalities who portray the most famous married couple in 20th century American history. Features tracks by Ramones, Tommy James & The Shondells, Alice Coltrane, and an instrumental orchestral cover by Sons Of Raphael of Phoenix’s song 'My Elixir.'

Tracks: Track Listing:
1. Going Home – Alice Coltrane
2. Baby, I Love You – Ramones
3. Venus – Frankie Avalon
4. Crimson & Clover – Tommy James & The Shondells
5. How You Satisfy Me – Spectrum
6. Country – Porches
7. The Crystal Cat – Dan Deacon
8. Forever – The Little Dippers
9. Goin’ Places – The Orlons
10. Stratus – Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith
11. Rippling Waters – Speedy West
12. My Elixir – Sons Of Raphael

The LP is available for pre-order from >>> Amazon (Associate Link)


Elvis Presley Untold Story

Nicky Hensley published his106-page biography 'Elvis Presley Untold Story: From Humble Beginnings to Rock Royalty - A Journey Beyond the Velvet Ropes'.

Description
: Step into the beat-mixed excursion of a social symbol — the King of Rock 'n' Roll, Elvis Presley. In this arresting memoir, experience the enchantment of a daily existence that unfurled like an ensemble of disobedience, energy, and immortal hits.

From the unassuming starting points in Tupelo, Mississippi, to the sparkling phases of Las Vegas, follow Elvis' fleeting ascent as he reshapes the actual quintessence of music. Feel the energizing energy of "Jailhouse Rock," the heartbreaking melodies of "Can't Help Falling in Love," and the uplifting performances that made Elvis a worldwide sensation.

Be that as it may, this memoir isn't simply a behind-the-stage pass to the famous shows and outline beating records. It's a cozy disclosure of the confidential Elvis — the one who cherished, lost, and wrestled with the intricacies of distinction. Disentangle the secrets away from plain view, investigating the untold accounts of sentiment, misfortune, and the persevering effect of a legend.

As the pages turn, witness the Vegas fabulousness, the '68 Comeback Special, and the frightful magnificence of Elvis' last exhibitions. Find the social peculiarity that reaches out past the music — the design, the persona, and the journey to Graceland that keeps the Lord alive in the hearts of fans around the world.

This life story is a fantastic view of a period-characterizing venture, an investigation of a man whose impact reverberates through the hallways of time. Prepare yourself for a vivid encounter where each note, each hip shake, and each confidential disclosure wakes up, guaranteeing that this isn't simply a book - it's a remarkable odyssey into the unprecedented life and tradition of Elvis Presley.

Note: An AI generated book. 

(Source: Elvis Club Berlin / EPE / ABKCO / Amazon)