April 04 - Lonely Blue Boy

On May 10, 2025 Dutch fans will organize an Elvis Night with movies, music, a fifties exposition, a fan shop from Its Elvis Time and more. 

To make the screening of 'King Creole' in color extra special, visitors will receive a reproduction of the original Belgian movie poster for the movie and a special CD, released on the Satnin Music record label titled 'Lonely Blue Boy'. 

Tracks on the CD: 1. Danny (From an Original Acetate, With Count-In) / 2. Turtles, Berries And Gumbo (Full Version, Blanche Thomas On “Turtles”) / King Creole (Main Title - Instrumental With Orchestra) / Crawfish (Elvis And Kitty White - Full Version Without Fadeout /Alternative Mix) / 3. Hard Headed Woman (Slate / Take 10 – Master) / 4. Trouble (Slate / Take 5 – Master) / 5. New Orleans (Slate / Take 5 – Master) / 6. King Creole (Slate / Take 18 – First Version) / 7. Dixieland Rock (Slate / Take 14 – Master) / 8. King Creole (Slate / Take 13 – Revised Version) / 9. Lover Doll (Take 7 - Undubbed / Unedited Master) / 10. As Long As I Have You (Take 10 - Master) / 11. Young Dreams (Take 8 - Master) / 12. Don’t Ask Me Why (Take 12 - Master) / 13. Steadfast Loyal And True (Slate / Take 16).

Bonus Songs: 14. Danny (Demo) / 15. Lonely Blue Boy (Performed By Conway Twitty) / 16. Danny (Performed By Saint Louis) / 17. Teenage Radio Spot.

(Source: Jaap Melessen)

For more information on the event, click on the banner to enlarge. You can make your reservation at >>> theelvisexperience@rtvnof.nl.

April 03 - Black Mamba on Display

Elvis Presley’s 1975 Ferrari Dino 308GT4 Coupe made its way from Graceland in Memphis to Charlotte Motor Speedway, for the April 3 to 5 2025. The sleek, black-on-black, Italian-made masterpiece nicknamed "Black Mamba" will be on display all weekend, giving fans an up-close look at one of the king’s prized rides.

“In the entertainment world, there is no bigger name than Elvis Presley,” said Greg Walter, president and general manager of Charlotte Motor Speedway. “To be able to showcase a piece of his personal car collection at AutoFair is to relive an iconic era of music history and pay tribute to his legendary life and career. We can’t wait to welcome fans to reconnect with Elvis through this rare piece of history.”

Unlike most of his personal collection – which Presley bought new – he made an exception for this Ferrari, which he purchased for US$21,000 in October 1976, simply because he loved the way it handled on the road.

The story of Presley’s Ferrari Dino is almost as iconic as the singer himself. After being named an honorary captain of the Memphis Police Department in 1976, he equipped the Ferrari with dashboard police lights. Staying true to his larger-than-life persona, instead of pulling people over to issue tickets, he was known to tell them to slow down and leave them with an autograph as opposed to a fine.

"We are excited to be working with the team at Charlotte Motor Speedway to bring Elvis back to AutoFair,” said Angie Marchese, Vice President of Graceland Archives and Exhibits. “Elvis was such a car guy and being able to showcase one of his cars at this prestigious track is always special. Elvis’ 1975 Ferrari has traveled the world, and we are thrilled to be able to bring it to North Carolina to share with car enthusiasts.”

Officials from Elvis Presley’s Graceland will also be on site at Charlotte Motor Speedway throughout the AutoFair weekend to share history of the King, the car and other special artifacts from the legendary crooner’s career. AutoFair guests will also have the opportunity to learn about exclusive tour opportunities at Graceland.

For more about the AutoFair visit the >>> Charlotte Motorway Speedway website. 

Delayed Reality

Layered Reality has announced that the highly anticipated opening of Elvis Evolution, the immersive experience centered around the life and music of Elvis Presley, has been postponed to July 18, 2025. The delay is due to the bankruptcy of a third-party supplier, which has led to unforeseen complications.

According to the organization, the decision was made with great care. “We have mobilized a global team to complete the specialized work. This decision was not taken lightly, but was necessary to deliver a world-class show – one that does justice to the legend of Elvis,” Layered Reality said.

Fans who bought a ticket received this message: Dear Elvis fans, we are so deeply sorry to have to move the opening date of Elvis Evolution. This is due to unforeseen delays caused by an outside vendor going into administration. By adjusting the opening date of the experience to 18 July 2025, we will ensure we deliver the world class experience that Elvis' legacy deserves.

We've spent the past few weeks mobilising a team across the globe to finalise this highly specialised work. Please know that this decision has not been taken lightly, and we are doing everything we can to minimise the disruption and, most of all, ensure we deliver a show fit for the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Your tickets are still valid and you can select a new date and time by visiting: 
https://elvisevolution.seetickets.com/CustomerService

We really do sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused...

(Source: Graceland / Charlotte Motorway Speedway / Layered Reality / UEPS / ElvisMatters)

April 02 - Happy Vinyl Rocker

The Danish Memphis Mansion record label announced the release of 'Elvis The Rocker - Revisited'. This new version of the 1984 compilation features the 12 tracks of the original compilation and two bonus tracks in newly created Stereo Mixes by Anthony Stuchbury. 

The re-issue album comes on clear gold colored vinyl, and is limited to 300 copies. 

Tracks side A: Jailhouse Rock / Blue Suede Shoes / Tutti Frutti / Lawdy Miss Clawdy / Money Honey / Party (Bonus Track).

Side B: Ready Teddy / Rip It Up / Shake, Rattle And Roll / (You're So Square) Baby I Don't Care / Hound Dog / My Baby Left Me (Bonus Song). 

You can pre-order the LP at the >>> Memphis Mansion webshop. 

Girl Happy Vinyl

The Follow That Dream collector's label announced the late April 2025 release of a Limited Edition 2-LP edition of the 'Girl Happy' soundtrack.

Publicity stated: This unique companion edition is based on the original UK release and features the red dot RCA Victor label. The double album includes original soundtrack masters, studio outtakes, extended versions and bonus track outtakes of 'You'll Be Gone'.

Disc 1 – Side 1

01. Girl Happy (take 13 plus ending take 4/M) 

02. Fort Lauderdale Chamber Of Commerce (take 7 – vocal overdub 2/M) 

03. Cross My Heart And Hope To Die (master) 

04. Wolf Call* (take 8 - unedited version) 

05. Puppet On A String (takes 4-7

06. Startin' Tonight (master) 

07. I've Got To Find My Baby (master) 

08. *You'll Be Gone (take 1)

Side 2

01. Do The Clam ((take 5 – vocal overdub take 2) 

02. Spring Fever (take 21) 

03. Do Not Disturb (take 28

04. The Meanest Girl In Town (take 6) 

05. The Meanest Girl In Town (takes7-9) 

06. Girl Happy (take 4) 

07 Startin' Tonight (unedited version)

Disc 2 – Side 1

01 Cross My Heart And Hope To Die (take 6) 

02 Spring Fever (takes 15-16) 

03 I've Got To Find My Baby (unedited version) 

04 Puppet On A String (take 11/M) 

05 Wolf Call (unedited - with the Jordanaires) 

06 Do The Clam (unedited version)

07. Do Not Disturb (take 36/M) (2:13)

08 You'll Be Gone (take 4 – alternate master)

Side 2

01. Girl Happy (master) 

02 Spring Fever (take 22-23) 

03 Spring Fever (take 24) 

04. Startin' Tonight (take 3- vocal overdub 4 ) 

05. Puppet On A String (takes 8-10) 

06. The Meanest Girl In Town (takes 12-13) 

07. Wolf Call (spliced master – vocal overdub take 5)

08 *You'll Be Gone (take 4 – alternate master)

The 2-LP is available from the >>> ElvisMatters webshop.

(Source: Your Favourite ELVIS CD, LP, DVD & Book Facebook Group)

April 01 - Catching a Colored Falling Star

The German Fernsehjuwelen announced the June 12, 2025 re-issue of the Elvis' classic movie 'Loving You' as 'Gold aus heißer Kehle'. 

Description: Deke Rivers loves Rock 'n' Roll and, in his free time, travels around the country with his band. When press agent Glenda meets him, she recognizes Deke's potential and signs him for Tex Warner's band. The singer soon becomes a favorite among American teenagers. Glenda begins to take an interest in Deke, just like Susan, who sings in Tex's band ...

As a bonus this DVD features a double sided cover and a digital booklet (available on-line). 

Troy Seals Died

Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame member Troy Seals has died. He was 86. He died on March 6, 2025, but new only broke today.

During his illustrious career, Seals co-wrote more than 75 charted singles, including 30 top 10 hits and 11 No. 1 records. Among his classics are 'Pieces of My Life' and 'There's a Honky Tonk Angel (Who'll Take Me Back In)'.

Elvis Presley recorded 'Pieces of My Life' in 1975 for his album 'Today', and released as a single (with 'Bringing It Back') on September 20, 1975, the song reached number 33 on the Billboard country chart .

In 1975 Elvis also released 'There's a Honky Tonk Angel (Who'll Take Me Back In)' on his 'Promised Land' album. It was released as the B-side of the posthumous single 'I Got a Feelin' in My Body' in 1979, which peaked at number 6 on the Hot Country Singles chart. The track was recorded at Stax Records, 15 December 1973.

While at STAX Elvis also attempted to record  Seals' 'We Had It All' (co-written with Donnie Fritts and released in 1973 by Waylon Jennings) but gave up after feeling he couldn't do it justice. Sadly no tape of this has ever been found.

Johnny Tillotson Died

Johnny Tillotson, the chart-topping singer behind the Sixties hit 'Poetry in Motion' died. He was 86.

He also wrote 'It Keeps Right On a-Hurtin'' which was a major hit for him in 1962 and earned him a Grammy nomination for Best Country and Western song for 1962. Elvis Presley recorded the song on February 20, 1969 at the American Sound Studio for his 'From Elvis in Memphis' album. 

Elvis famously introduced Johnny Tillotson to the audience during his midnight show in Las Vegas on February 17, 1972 — right after performing You Gave Me A Mountain — a heartfelt public tribute from one legend to another.

Catching a Falling Star

The VV records import record label has released  'Catching a Falling Star' on smoked yellow and on silver colored vinyl edition. 

Description from the original press release: ‘Catching A Falling Star’ focuses on Elvis’ November 1976 tour, featuring a show from November 30, 1976, previously unreleased on vinyl.

 

This November concert has previously been released on CD, but this is the first time on vinyl format with an incredibly superior sound. The vinyl will be accompanied by a CD compilation that combines the best of four shows from the tour, giving us a completely new ideal fantasy show, including some previously unreleased material. All the audio for the LP and CD has been digitally restored and remastered. A must-have!

VV records wants to present Elvis at his peak, and Elvis’ final Anaheim's concert from the November 1976 tour is undoubtedly one of the best moments by Elvis from this year. The performances are very good, and the show is surely the best one from the tour.

 

Elvis is very active on the stage and delivers a dynamic show, showcasing the best songs from his repertoire from the previous years, including the last 1976 single ‘Hurt’, and we hear him playing guitar on the classic ‘Blue Christmas’ and his first single ‘That’s all Right Mama’, combining all genres as only he could. The show includes oldies ‘Love Me’ and ‘Jailhouse Rock’, power pop with ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’, the tender ‘Hawaiian Wedding Song’, the autobiographical ‘You Gave Me a Mountain’ before ending with the magnificent ‘Polk Salad Annie’. The enthusiasm that shines through is undeniable, a woman screaming “Here He Comes” at the beginning of ‘See See Rider’ on the Bonus CD is worth the price of the ticket alone!

This new double LP comes housed in a Deluxe 300 Gr. gatefold sleeve that also holds the CD. 

To make it a collectable, the 500 copies of this set will come on two colors vinyl; a Limited Edition of 400 copies on smoked silver colored vinyl with a 30 x 30 cm art-card and a Deluxe Edition of 100 copies on smoked yellow colored vinyl with a 30 x 30 art-cart and other bonus items. 

LP 1 - Side A:  See See Rider - I Got A Woman / Amen - Love Me - If You Love Me - You Gave Me A Mountain

Side B: Jailhouse Rock - It’s Now Or Never - All Shook Up - And I Love You So -  Teddy Bear / Don’t Be Cruel - Fever - Bridge Over Troubled Water

LP 2 - Side C: Polk Salad Annie - Introductions - Love Letters - School Day - Hurt

Side D: Hound Dog - Hawaiian Wedding Song - Blue Christmas - That’s All Right - Can’t Help Falling Love - Closing Vamp

Bonus CD. All the tracks were digitally restored and remastered (running-time 68 minutes): Beethoven's Fifth (Joe Guercio & The Hilton Horns - 25.11.1976 Eugene, OR) - Comedy Act (Jackie Kahane - Incomplete - 25.11.1976 Eugene, OR) - Sweet Inspiration (The Sweet inspirations - 25.11.1976 Eugene, OR) - If You Leave Me Now (The Sweet Inspirations - 25.11.1976 Eugene, OR) - See See Rider (25.11.1976 Eugene, OR) - I Got A Woman (26.11.196 Portland, OH) / Amen (25.11.1976 Eugene, OR) - Love Me (27.11.1976 Eugene, OR - Incomplete) - If You Love Let Me Know (26.11.1976 Portland, OH) - You Gave Me A Mountain (26.11.1976 Portland, OH) - Jailhouse Rock (26.11.1976 Portland, OH) - It’s Now Or Never (25.11.1976 Eugene, OR) - America (25.11.1976 Eugene, OR) - Steamroller Blues (27.11.1976 Eugene, OR) - Bridge Over Troubled Water (29.11.1976 San Francisco, CA) - Polk Salad Annie (28.11.1976 San Francisco, CA) - Piano & Electric Piano Solo (25.11.1976 Eugene, OR - Incomplete) - Hurt (25.11.1976 Eugene, OR) - Hound Dog (29.11.1976 San Francisco, CA) - Funny How Times Slip Away (26.11.976 Portland, OH) - Hawaii wedding Song (25.11.1976 Eugene, OR) - Blue Christmas (26.11.1976 Portland, OH) - That’s All Right (26.11.1976 Portland, OH) - Mystery Train / Tiger Man (25.11.1976 Eugene, OR) - Can’t help Falling In Love (25.11.1976 Eugene, OR)

Note: The unreleased audience recorded material appears to be taken from the CD-R release 'Kings and Ducks' and the other audience recorded material from the Memory release 'Rockin' The Nortwest' (2005).

(Source: Pascal Matteo / Elvis Club Berlin / Fernsehjuwelen)