Omnivore Recordings announced the Record Store Day release 'Viva Doc Pomus: Songs For Elvis (The Demos)' on a double LP on opaque orange colored vinyl,
Pomus / Shuman were the names on the sheet music for many a remarkable Elvis recording. 'Viva Las Vegas', '(Marie’s The Name) His Latest Flame', 'She’s Not You', all classics. So, where do all those songs start? The demos.
Painstakingly transferred, restored and mastered from the original acetates with full approval and cooperation of the Pomus estate, 'Viva Doc Pomus: Songs For Elvis (The Demos)' explores the recordings submitted to Presley for his consideration to record. Some (the afore mentioned hits and more) were recorded and released by Elvis, while others fell by the wayside for reasons lost to time, or recorded by other artists, and we’re left to imagine what might have been had The King recorded and released them.
Available on a double opaque orange-colored LP for Record Sore Day, the origins of Rock and Roll are in full force on 'Viva Doc Pomus: Songs For Elvis (The Demos)'. Hear what Elvis heard for yourself and wonder what could have been! Viva Doc Pomus indeed!
Side 1:
1. Turn Me Loose 2:16
2. A Mess Of Blues 2:53
3. (Marie’s The Name) His Latest Flame 2:14
4. Kiss Me Quick 2:51
5. She’s Not You 1:39
6. Gonna Get Back Home Somehow 2:30
7. Suspicion 2:34
8. Pot Luck (Pomus/Shuman Version) 2:34
Side 2:
1. Viva Las Vegas 2:34
2. Lady Luck 1:46
3. (It’s A) Long Lonely Highway 2:23
4. Kissin’ Cousins 2:25
5. I Need Somebody To Lean On 3:17
6. Girl Happy 2:04
7. One Way Ticket To The Blues 1:56
8. Pot Luck (Pomus/Spector Version) 1:46
Side 3:
1. Kissin’ Fool 2:14
2. I Walk The Muddy Road To Love 2:08
3. What Every Woman Lives For 2:36
4. I Wish I Were In His Shoes 2:27
5. I’m A Man 0:30
6. Clambake (Version 1) 2:41
7. Double Trouble (Version 1) 3:11
8. Pot Luck (Pomus/Jeffreys Version) 2:03
Side 4:
1. Havin’ A Ball 2:12
2. Double Trouble (Version 2) 2:12
3. Clambake (Version 2) 1:58
4. Bring My Poor Heart Back To Me 2:45
5. Headin’ For A Heartache 2:00
6. Easy Come Easy Go 2:20
7. ... Presley Liked Them 2:05
Publicity stated: The album 'Just For Old Time Sake' highlights the collaboration between Elvis Presley and the songwriting duo Sid Tepper and Roy C. Bennett. These authors wrote 42 songs for the King, mainly for his films, which although sometimes considered minor, have marked generations. This album brings together Alternative Takes of songs recorded between 1957 and 1962, including several from 'Blue Hawaii'. This best-of compilation showcases the impact of Elvis' cinema and the importance of these songs in his musical and film career.
Side B: Angel (Take 6) - For The Millionth And The Last Time (Take 1) - Just For Old Time Sake (Take 1) - The Walls Have Ears (Take 12, Master) - Song Of The Shrimp (Take 6, Master) - A Boy Like Me, A Girl Like You (Take 2) - Earth Boy (Take 9, Master) - Take Me To The Fair (Take 7) - Relax (Take 7)
And it’s true that Elvis knew how to sing everything! This triple album offers 54 tracks, the vast majority of which are Alternative versions A unique compilation, never made, exceptional in every way,illustrating the many different facets of the artist Elvis Presley.
LP 1 - Side A: Make Me Know It (Take 9 - 11) - Soldier Boy (Take 2 - 3 & 7) - Stuck On You (Take 1) - Fame And Fortune (Take 4 - 5) - A Mess Of Blues (Take 2 - 3) - It Feels So Right (Take 4 & 3) - Fever (Take 1) - Like A Baby (Take 3 - 4) - It’s Now Or Never (Take 2)
Side B: The Girl Of My Best Friend (Take 2 & 4 - 6) - Dirty, Dirty Feeling (Take 1) - Thrill Of Your Love (Take 1 - 2) - I Gotta Know (Take 1) - Such A Night (Take 1) - Are You Lonesome Tonight (Take 1 - 2) - The Girl Next Door (Went A’Walking) (Take 1 - 3) - I Will Be Home Again - Reconsider Baby
LP 2 - Side C: Shoppin’ Around (Version 1, Take 5) - Didja’ Ever (Take 1) - Doin’ The Best I Can (Take 1 - 3) - G. I. Blues (Take 1) - Frankfort Special (Remake, Take 6 - 8) - Tonight Is So Right For Love (Take 4) - Big Boots (Slow Version, Take 2 & 3) - What’s She Really Like (Take 12 & 13) - Blue Suede Shoes - Wooden Heart (Take 1)
Side D: Pocketful Of Rainbows (Version 1, Take 10) - Tonight Is All Right For Love (Take 1) - Black Star (Take 5) - Summer Kisses, Winter Tears (Take 10, 12, 14) - Britches (1’41) - A Cane And A High Starched Collar (Take 6 & Insert Take 1, 5, 6) - Flaming Star (Take 2) - Black Star (End Title Version - 1, 2, 4, 5) - Flaming Star (End Title Version - Take 1, 3, 4) - Milky White Way (Take 1 - 2) - I Believe In The Man In The Sky (Take 1) - His Hand In Mine (Take 4)
LP 3 - Side E: He Knows Just What I Need (Take 5 - 7) - Surrender (Take 8 - 9) - Mansion Over The Hilltop (Take 2 & 1) - In My Father’s House (Take 7) - Joshua Fit The Battle (Take 2) - Swing Down Sweet Chariot (Take 2 - 3) - I’m Gonna Walk Dem Golden Stairs (Take 2 - 3) - If We Never Meet Again - Known Only To Him (Take 1 - 2) - Crying In The Chapel (Take 2 - 3) - Working On The Building (Take 3 - 4)
Bonus Songs: Stuck On You (26.03.1960) - Fame And Fortune (26.03.1960) - Witchcraft & Love Me Tender (26.03.1960 - Frank Sinatra) - Love Me Tender (Reprise - 26.03.1960 - Frank Sinatra) - I Wonder I Wonder I Wonder - Sweet Leilani - Beyond The Reef - When The Swallows - Come Back To Capistrano - He Hands Off
Vintage Rock published the magazine 'The Ultimate 1950s Rock’n’Roll Companion', "your essential guide to the decade that changed everything!" according to the announcement.
Publicity further stated: In this special issue, we profile the era’s most seismic artists – from Elvis Presley to Buddy Holly, Eddie Cochran to Chuck Berry to Little Richard – and we celebrate the decade’s most revolutionary albums and singles. Also in this special edition, we profile many of the 1950s’ most revolutionary artists – Johnny and Dorsey Burnette of The Rock’n’Roll Trio, Bo Diddley, Gene Vincent, Billy Lee Riley, Carl Perkins and more!
The Elvis Information Network noted: Elvis fans will be shocked that only 9 of the 132 pages actually feature Elvis! And Elvis does not get into the top five of the "Top 100 rock'n'roll singles of the 50s"- Elvis' highest position is Jailhouse Rock at #6. The editors of EIN will be writing to the editor!
Elvis scarf expert Robert Foley published his book 'Elvis In Minnesota'.

Description: This 133-page full color chronicles all nine of Elvis Presley’s appearances in the State of Minnesota from 1956 to 1977, just months before he passed. I show the venues, Elvis, the band, the scarves at seven of the nine shows, his plane, the hotels he stayed at and even the CDs that were released from these concerts and ticket stubs.
Because I am a Minnesota native and saw Elvis in concert in Minnesota, this book was especially fun for me to do. I have ordered a quantity of them and they are currently in print. I have made arrangements with the printing company to go to the printing center before they are shrink wrapped so that I can individually sign each one of the books in the initial order, as Ed Hess from the Kings Court Fan Club asked me to. Being he is a great friend, as are his parents, I want to make this a pleasant experience for all of us. So, I am hoping you would like one of these books as it is 133 pages of full color and I spent extra money to make sure every page looks and feels like you are holding an expensive 8 X 10 glossy photo of Elvis and the crew.
Happy Birthday
Jerry shilling celebrated his 83rd birthday, congratulations!
Elvis Presley - Rock 'n' Roll King 1974 and 1976
The IDS record label released the LP 'Elvis Presley - Rock 'n' Roll King 1974 and 1976' as a Limited Edition on clear vinyl, two weeks before the original release date.
Side 1 - 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 2 - 1976: CC Rider / Cant 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.
(Source: Pascal Matteo / Martin St. Pierre / Record Store Day / Vintage Rock / Elvis Artifacts Authentication Services)