December 03 - Back By Popular Request

Just released is the 7-CD-set 'Elvis - Back By Popular Request Vol. I'. 

Publicity stated: We’re excited to announce the release of the brand-new LP-sized 7-CD box set, 'Elvis - Back By Popular Request', celebrating Elvis’ second Las Vegas engagement in January - February 1970.

 

This set, along with the upcoming Volume II, will feature all available recordings, both professionally recorded and audience captures, from this iconic period. This box set proudly debuts two brand-new, previously uncirculated audience recordings of the February 17, 1970 Midnight Show and the February 18, 1970 Dinner Show performances. All tracks have been carefully remastered to deliver the highest possible sound quality. 

Included are:  

1. CD 1: January 26, 1970 (Opening Show)
2. CD 2: February 3, 1970 (Dinner Show)
3. CD 3: February 5, 1970 (Dinner Show)
4. CD 4: February 15, 1970 (Midnight Show) / February 16, 1970 (Dinner Show)
5. CD 5: February 16, 1970 (Midnight Show) / February 17, 1970 (Dinner Show) / February 17, 1970 (Midnight Show) / February 18, 1970 (Dinner Show)
6. CD 6: February 17, 1970 (Midnight Show)
7. CD 7: February 18, 1970 (Dinner Show) / February 18, 1970 (Afternoon Rehearsal)

Note: This looks like a release from the Tupelo Productions import record label, but this has to be confirmed. 

EIN Noted: Six tracks of both the Feb 17 Midnight Show and Feb 18 Dinner Show have been released by RCA / FTD ex multi-tracks.

The bootleg'Rebooked at the International' also featured 4CDs of multitracks

Do You Remember Elvis Presley?

Blue River Pr. published the 160-page paperback 'Do You Remember Elvis Presley?: The Life and Times of the King of Rock & Roll' by Chris Edwards.

Publicity stated: The King of Rock and Roll shook up the music industry with his hip-swiveling dancing and soulful voice. But Elvis Presley wasn't always the King. Growing up, the Presley family struggled. Elvis moved from city to city and eventually landed in Memphis, Tennessee. There, Presley made a connection with the owner of Sun Records where he sang a few tunes that would later become nation-wide sensations. Growing in fame, Presley partnered with Colonel Tom Parker and appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show. Soon after, Elvis Presley was a household name and his records were in high demand. 

The fame was new to Presley and changed his life forever. Created for the reminiscent reader, the Do You Remember...? Series takes you back to the good ol' days. Share in the history of beloved icons and learn more about their rise to fame.

The book is available from >>> Amazon (associate link).

Finally!

With almost a 6 month delay, KJ Consulting published the 400-page hardcover book 'Portraits 50's'. According to the publicity, this hardcover photo-book captures the best and most beautiful moments of Elvis in the fifties, the selected photos are extremely beautiful, many of them are unseen images of Presley at his best.

(Source: FECC / Elvis Files / Elvis Australia)