Publicity stated: Netflix’s new documentary “Return of the King: The Fall and Rise of Elvis Presley” delves into the extraordinary journey of Elvis Presley, from his meteoric rise to becoming the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, through the challenges and personal struggles that followed his peak fame and finally to his triumphant 1968 comeback.
He had one chance to show the world he was still the King of Rock 'n' Roll. Discover the story behind Elvis Presley's triumphant '68 Comeback Special. Elvis explains, "I didn't know what to do.I just felt I was obligated to things that I didn't fully believe in. They couldn't have paid me no amount of money in the world to make me feel any satisfaction inside."
The documentary includes interviews with Priscilla Presley, Jerry Schilling, Baz Lurhmann, Darleen Love and Bruce Springsteen and others. Out November 13th on Netflix. Watch the trailer now and relive the moment that changed music history.
In March backing vocalist Darlene Love posted on her Facebook account: "Forgot to mention that I was invited by Priscilla Presley a few months ago to participate in a documentary series about Elvis Presley that will air on Netflix in the coming months. I’ll keep you all posted once an air date is confirmed."
In August, ‘The Last Dance’ Director Jason Hehir shared he was working on an Elvis Presley documentary for Netflix. Production on the documentary has been ongoing since early 2023.
Hehir said: "The documentary will focus on the legendary singer and actor using an abundance of archival footage detailing the life and career of the artist, who ultimately passed away at the age of 42".
Speaking briefly about the upcoming documentary, Hehir said, “I’ve been fascinated with that guy my whole life because I know there’s a human being underneath that two-dimensional facade we see culturally. It’s always been an interest of mine.”
Note: the preview made a lot of fans remember the 'Reinventing Elvis' documentary from 2023.
The first fake Blu-rays were already up for sale on eBay.
Rock 'n' Roll King
Publicity stated: Superb vinyl record album from the king of rock n´roll ELVIS PRESLEY, recorded live in 1974 and 1976. The LP, pressed on clear transparent wax, features the songs 'Love Me Tender', 'Steamroller Blues', 'Teddy Bear', 'Don't Be Cruel' and many more.
Side A: 1974: All Shook Up / Why Me Lord / Love Me Tender / Hound Dog / Fever / Suspicious Minds / I Cant Stop Loving You / Bridge Over Troubled Water.
Side B: 1976: C.C. Rider / Can't Help Falling In Love / Teddy Bear - Don't Be Cruel / Big Boss Man / You Gave Me A Mountain / Trying To Get To You / Hurt / Steamroller Blues.
Note: All recordings are supposed to be "Live Radio Broadcast" recordings, but that is only an attempt to use a loophole in the European Public Domain legislation.
Civic Center To Be Demolished
Elvis photographer Keith Alverson posted on Facebook that the 60-year-old Civic Center in Mobile, Alabama will be demolished to make way for a more modern building. The Theater has been completely demolished, and its footprint is currently being prepared for the new arena construction. The process of demolishing the current Arena has begun and is expected to be completed on schedule in February 2025.
Elvis performed there seven times to packed houses on September 14, 1970, June 20, 1973, June 2, 1975 (two shows), August 29, 1976 (two shows), and June 2, 1977.
Happy Birthday
Ginger Alden, Elvis' last girlfriend, celebrated her 68th birthday, congrats!
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Made In Germany - Private Recordings
Publicity stated: This is a ‘best of’ one CD version compiled from the original 3-CD version of ‘The Complete Private Recordings’ MRS deluxe Book / CD combo originally released in 2019.
The CD features personal recordings taken from a tape made by Elvis while stationed with the US army in Germany in January 1959. They also include early renditions of songs Elvis would record formally years later. Release comes with a small booklet.
Tracks from the Guitar Reel: I’m Beginning To Forget You - Mona Lisa - I Can’t Help It / Guitar - Danny Boy (Complete And LSF) - Loving You - He Knows Just What I Need (FS / Complete) - Cool Water - Like A Baby - His Hand In Mine (Complete / Ending) - Her Hand In Mine - Return To Me / Her Hand In Mine (Rehearsing Ending) - Her Hand In Mine (Complete 2) - Just A Closer Walk With Thee / If I Didn’t Care / Are You Sincere - Are You Lonesome Tonight? - Oh Lonesome Me
Tracks from the Piano Reel: Soldier Boy - Piano / Earth Angel - I’ll Take You Home Again Kathleen (Fast) - I’ll Take You Home Again Kathleen (Slow) - Apron Strings - It’s Been So Long Darling - I Will Be True - There’s No Tomorrow - I Asked The Lord - The Titles Will Tell - At The Hop / Give Me My Oil Lamp / Que Sera / Hound Dog / Piano - Send Me Some Lovin’ - The Fool
(Source: Plastic Head / Netflix / Plastic Head / Elvis Shop / UEPS / Keith Alverson)