As part of its ongoing live on tour series, FTD is pleased to announce the release of 'Elvis: The Last Tours Vol. 1'. Released as a 4-CD 5-inch digi-pack, this set features great shows from 1977 - West Palm Beach (February 13), St. Petersburg (Feb 14), Montgomery (February 16), Columbia (February 18), Johnson City (February 19) and Charlotte (February 20/21).
The concerts feature all of the songs that were recorded by the engineer during the February 1977 tour. Recorded in mono.
CD 1 West Palm Beach, Florida February 13 1977: Little Sister - You Gave Me A Mountain - Blue Suede Shoes - O Sole Mio / It’s Now Or Never - My Way - All Shook Up - Teddy Bear / Don’t Be Cruel - And I Love You So - Fever - Blueberry Hill - Hurt - Hound Dog - Jailhouse Rock - Can’t Help Falling In Love - Closing Vamp.
St. Petersburg, Florida February 14 1977: If You Love Let Me Know (Late Start) - You Gave Me A Mountain - O Sole Mio / It’s Now Or Never - All Shook Up - Teddy Bear / Don’t Be Cruel - And I Love You So - Fever - My Way - Blueberry Hill - Love Letters - School Day - Hurt - Hound Dog - Can’t Help Falling In Love - Closing Vamp.
CD 2 Montgomery, Alabama February 16 1977: You Gave Me A Mountain - O Sole Mio / It’s Now Or Never - Little Sister - Teddy Bear / Don’t Be Cruel - My Way - Polk Salad Annie - Hurt - Hound Dog - Where No One Stands Alone - Unchained Melody - Can’t Help Falling In Love - Closing Vamp.
Columbia, South Carolina February 18 1977: Fairytale - You Gave Me A Mountain - Jailhouse Rock - O Sole Mio / It’s Now Or Never - Trying To Get To You - Little Sister - Teddy Bear / Don’t Be Cruel - Are You Lonesome Tonight - That’s All Right - My Way - Release Me - Can’t Help Falling In Love - Closing Vamp.
CD 3 Johnson City, Tennessee, February 19 1977: If You Love Let Me Know (Late Start) - You Gave Me A Mountain - Jailhouse Rock - O Sole Mio / It’s Now Or Never - Little Sister - Teddy Bear / Don’t Be Cruel - My Way - Hurt (Late Start) - Polk Salad Annie - Can’t Help Falling In Love - Closing Vamp.
Charlotte, North Carolina February 20 1977: Love Me - Fairytale - You Gave Me A Mountain - Jailhouse Rock - O Sole Mio / It’s Now Or Never - Little Sister - Teddy Bear / Don’t Be Cruel - My Way - How Great Thou Art - Hurt - Hound Dog - Unchained Melody - Can’t Help Falling In Love - Closing Vamp.
CD 4 Charlotte, North Carolina, February 21 1977: Are You Lonesome Tonight (Late Start) - Reconsider Baby - Love Me - Moody Blue - You Gave Me A Mountain - Jailhouse Rock - O Sole Mio / It’s Now Or Never - Little Sister - Teddy Bear / Don’t Be Cruel - My Way - Release Me - Hurt - Why Me Lord - Can’t Help Falling In Love - Closing Vamp.
With the exception of 'Release Me' and 'Trying To Get To You' all from the February 18 and the tracks from February 19 are previously unreleased as soundboard recordings. The FTD collectors label previously released February 20th on 'Unchained Melody'. The shows from February 13th and 16th can be found on the boot 'Coming On Strong'. The February 18 performance has seen a previous release the bootleg 'Release Me', but the sound of that album was not so good.
The concerts from February 14 and 18 have been released as good sounding audience recording on the Straight Arrow CD 'Hot Love In a Long, Cold winter'. The Boxcar 'Final Curtain' multi CD / DVD set featured material also featured most of the material from February 13, 14, 16, 18 (2 songs), 20 (4 songs) and 21 1977.
In October 1966, an MGM UK representative announced that 'California Holiday' would have its world premiere in London, and that the original US title, 'Spinout', was changed because it was felt that would have more appeal to British and overseas audiences. 'Spinout' was only used in the US and Canada.
This unique FTD limited edition is based on the original UK release and features the red dot RCA Victor label. The double album includes the original soundtrack masters, studio outtakes and bonus tracks.
The Danish Memphis Mansion announced that it will release an exclusive bonus promo featuring a radio commercial for the movie on a vinyl 45 RPM for fans ordering the LP at Memphis Mansion, click >>> here to visit the shop.
Side 1: I'll Be Back - Smorgasboard - Am I Ready (Take 1) - Beach Shake (Take 1 - 3) - Adam And Evil (Take 1, 14 & 16) - I'll Remember You
Side B: Down In The Alley - All That I Am - Stop, Look And Listen (Take 1 - 3) Spinout - Never Say Yes - Tomorrow Is A Long Time
Side C: Beach Shake - Adam And Evil - Smorgasboard (Take 1)- Am I Ready (Take 3 & 4) - Stop, Look And Listen (Take 6) - Never Say Yes (Take 1 & 2) - Spinout (Take & 2)
Side D: Stop, Look And Listen - Never Say Yes (Take 4 & 5) - Am I Ready - Smorgasboard (Take 5) - Love Letters (Take 9 / Master) - Down In The Alley (Take 1) - I'll Remember You (Unedited Version - Vocal Overdub 2)
Fantasy Femmes of Sixties
Fantasy Femmes of Sixties Cinema: Interviews with 20 Actresses from Biker, Beach, and Elvis Movies: Tom Lisanti is an award-winning film historian who specializes in 1960s-70s film and TV. His name is probably not known to many Elvis fans as he has never written a book solely about Elvis. However, his series of books about 1960s films, particularly those focusing on beach and drive-in movies, are filled with interviews and information about Elvis from numerous of his (female) co-stars.
One of his books, 'Fantasy Femmes of Sixties Cinema: Interviews with 20 Actresses from Biker, Beach, and Elvis Movies', is being reissued in softcover (322 pages; illustrated - b&w) on August 30 (it was originally published in 2003).
The actresses interviewed for this book (including Celeste Yarnall (cover image), Lana Wood, Linda Harrison, Pamela Tiffin, Deanna Lund, Diane McBain, Judy Pace, and Chris Noel) all made their mark in these genres. These fantastic femmes could be found either twisting on the shores of Malibu, careening down the highway on a chopper, being serenaded by Elvis, or taking on the establishment as hip coeds.
As cult figures, they contributed greatly to that period of filmmaking aimed at the teenage audience who frequented the drive-ins of America. They frolicked, screamed, and danced their way into B-movie history in such diverse films as 'Eve', 'Teenage Millionaire', 'The Girls on the Beach', 'Dr. Goldfoot' and the Bikini Machine', 'Three in the Attic', 'Wild in the Streets', and 'Paradise, Hawaiian Style'.
This book is a celebration of the actresses' careers. They have for the most part been overlooked in other publications documenting the history of film. 'Fantasy Femmes' addresses their film and television careers, focusing on their view of the above genres, their candid comments and anecdotes about their films, the people they worked with, and their feelings in general regarding their lives and the choices they made. The book is well illuminated and contains a complete list of film and television credits.
Other Lisanti titles worth investigating for information about Elvis include 'Drive-In Dream Girls: A Galaxy of B-Movie Starlets of the Sixties' and 'Talking Sixties: Drive-In Movies'.
The book can be ordered from >>> Amazon (associate link).
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During the recently held auction by Gotta Have Rock 'n' Roll, several unique items from Elvis Presley's life were the main attractions. Despite the expected high earnings, the final sale prices were disappointing.
The lower return could possibly be due to a lack of serious bids or decreased interest from collectors at that time. In addition to the guitar, there were several pieces of jewelry op for grabs. Furthermore, several original movie posters brought in only $75 each.
Although these items are undeniably valuable to Elvis fans and collectors, the final sale prices demonstrate that not every memorabilia event guarantees high returns. Whether it's due to a temporary drop in interest or simply bad luck during the auction, it's clear that the market for Elvis Presley memorabilia can be complex and unpredictable.
Details of some of the rings for sale:
Elvis Presley Owned and Used Gibson 1957 L48 Sunburst Hollow Body Guitar.
Description: This 1957 Gibson L48 sunnburst hollow body acoustic guitar was owned, played and used by Elvis Presley extensively when he received it in late 1956. According to the letter from Alan Fortas that accompanies the guitar, when Elvis received his draft notice for the U.S. Army, he gave the guitar to him. Later, when Elvis was released from the army, Fortas brought the guitar back to Graceland one day when Elvis was having a party, and he left the guitar there, tellling Elvis that he hadn't played it much. Fortas said he thinks it was one of the first times anyone every returned a gift to Elvis, and that Elvis got a big laugh out of it. In addition to the letter from Fortas, the guitar is also accompanied by a letter from Charlie Hodge, who states that after the guitar was returned, Elvis would often play it when they played together at the house.
Alan Fortas was a close friend, employee, and "Memphis Mafia" inner-circle member. Fortas was Elvis's ranch foreman at the Circle G range, appeared with Elvis in many films as an extra and was with Elvis in the concert in the round segment for the famed 1968 NBC "Comeback" special. Elvis Presley first met Charlie Hodge when he was with a group called the Foggy Mountain River Boys, and then the two met again when both were called to Germany in service in the U.S. Army. They became good friends and Elvis converted a space at Graceland for Charlie to live in, which he lived in until Elvis's tragic passing. He was Elvis's stage director, sang harmony and played guitar on stage with him, handed Elvis his scarves, and helped with the set lists for the shows. Charlie also appeared as an extra in many of Elvis's films.
Sold for US$10,000 with an estimate of US$30,000 - US$40,000.
Elvis Presley Owned & Worn Diamond Cross Pendant.
Sold for US$5,000 with an estimate of US$2,000 - US$4,000.
Elvis Presley owned and worn 14kt gold and black onyx ring.
With the "14kt" gold stamp on the inside of the ring.
Among the vast number of entertainers that he came in contact with, worked with, and knew, was Elvis Presley and his manager Colonel Tom Parker.
Sold for US$4,000 with an estimate of US$10,000 - US$20,000.
Elvis Presley Owned & Worn 14kt Gold & Diamond Guitar Pick and EP Initial Pinky Ring
Elvis, known for his generosity with his friends, family and associates, gave this ring to George Klein. George was Elvis' classmate and life-long friend who was best known as a famed Memphis DJ and was an important rock and roll icon in his own right. Elvis was George's best man at his wedding and he was a pallbearer at Elvis' funeral. According to George's letter that accompanies the ring, Elvis often wore this ring, and one day when he was passing out jewelry he gave it to George, knowing he had often admired it.
Sold for US13,000 with an estimate of US$10,000 - US$15,000.
Elvis Presley Owned & Worn 14kt Yellow and White Gold Diamond "EP" Guitar Ring.
Description: Presented here is Elvis Presley's owned and worn 14kt yellow and white gold guitar ring with his "EP" initials.
Sold for US13,000 with an estimate of US$15,000 - US$25,000.
(Source: Follow That Dream / Nigel Patterson / UEPS / ElvisMatters / Gotta Have Rock and Roll)