"It's rare when an artist's talent can touch an entire generation of people. It's even rarer when that same influence affects several generations. Elvis made an imprint on the world of pop music unequaled by any other single performer."
When American television and radio personality Dick Clark spoke these words, he couldn't have imagined they would still ring true so many years later. The foreword was kindly written by Paul Sweeney. The book itself should be available in the half of November 2025.
The book can be pre-ordered through the >>> Poplar Tunes webshop. The book will also be released through >>> Amazon.
Watch a 3 minute preview, and revisit 2017.
This yearbook series returns to the 40th anniversary year of Elvis's death, to preserve his enduring legacy. 2017 saw countless book, movie and music releases, perhaps too many for fans to easily distinguish what's truly worthwhile. Fans enjoyed numerous CD and vinyl releases, spanning Elvis' entire career, from the early SUN Records material on 'A Boy From Tupelo' to the 40th Anniversary Edition of 'Moody Blue'. In between there were themed compilations, Classic Album re-issues on the Follow That Dream collectors label, Mono to Stereo mixes, and numerous concert releases. Many of Elvis' movies were re-issued on DVD or upgraded to Blu-ray.
New books covered virtually every facet of Elvis' life. Music-focused titles ranged from individual songs to complete annotated overviews of his recordings. Film enthusiasts found new books about his movies and documentaries. Authors examined his impact on culture, his relationship with racism and spirituality and places Elvis visited from Germany to Hawaii. Other titles explored his famous Canadian (1957) and Madison Square Garden (1972) performances, his TCB band, his Graceland Mansion, his horses, his iconic jumpsuits and much more.
Beyond these publications, 2017 also saw the opening of the 'Elvis Presley's Memphis' entertainment complex, concert tours and the 'Elvis On Tour' exhibition at London's O2 Arena.
This yearbook preserves all the day-by-day information about every relevant Elvis release, event and milestone from 2017. Every publication is listed, and 55 in-depth reviews by Elvis writers, experts and fans add thoughtful insights from a 2017 perspective. This book comes with a warning: while browsing these pages, you may discover what you missed, and what you want to add to your collection! The expert reviews will offer food for thought, and guide you toward essential additions, while steering you away from disappointing ones. This makes it a must-have book for serious Elvis fans and collectors.
The book can be pre-ordered through the >>> Poplar Tunes webshop.
The voice-over was kindly provided by Ger Koedam. For more information, visit his website >>> Voice On Demand.