November 23 - The Elvis Connection

The German Bear Family record label announced the release of a 4th volume in their 'The Elvis Presley Connection (Roots And Covers Of Elvis Presley)' CD series. 

Publicity stated: This new volume in the series contains original recordings and cover versions of well-known songs that Elvis Presley recorded between 1967 and 1969.

The full color booklet contains rare photos, memorabilia and liner notes by Helmut Radermacher. On the CD you'll hear songs performed by Vince Chu from Singapore, Tommy Tucker, Jimmy Reed, LaVern Baker, Rufus Thomas, Percy Mayfield, Jerry Butler, Chuck Jackson, Don Gibson, Jerry Reed, Bobby Bare, Vern Stovall, Bob Luman, Fred Mick and The Kingsmen, Charlie Rich, Jimmy 'Orion' Ellis as well as Neil Diamond, Bobby Darin, Mark James, Ray Charles and Andy Williams.

New Footage

Up for sale on at the current Gotta Have Rock and Roll auction is a tape from 1971 with unreleased and unseen home video footage of Elvis, Priscilla and Lisa Marie Presley on Christmas day, shot inside Graceland. The reel is roughly 3 minutes long and comes from the Mike Stone Collection.

Description: Five extraordinary elements make this film extremely rare. Elvis, Priscilla, and Lisa Marie are in Graceland on Christmas morning. This is the last time Elvis, Priscilla and Lisa were together on Christmas day. Regarding the film's content, Elvis attempts to put a new sandal on Lisa’s foot. We see the Christmas tree, and a few people are gathered to watch Elvis. Lisa is also taking her new tricycle through the house on a test ride.

(Source: Elvis Club Berlin / Gotta Have Rock and Roll)