July 24 - Soldier Boy On Tour

Audio engineer Anthony Stuchbury shared a comparison of the work he did on the audio for the upcoming 'Soldier Boy 53 310 761' box-set, comparing the song 'I Will Be True' from the original release of this song on FTD's 'In A Private Moment' with the new Deluxe box-set. 

The audio has been cleaned, Elvis' voice is more upfront and you can really hear him working these songs. 

If you like what your heard, you can pre-order the 'Soldier Boy 53 310 761' set from the >>> Elvis Matters webshop.

Steve Binder's Memoirs? 

Legendary director and TV Producer Steve Binder - Elvis fans know him the 1968 'Singer Presents Elvis' TV Special - posted on Facebook that had completed writing his memoir on his experiences in TV and rock. Also stating that if he If couldn't get it published by a major, he was thinking of self publishing his memoirs. 

Knock Out Releases

The Knock Out Records import label released the CD 'O Sole Mio Providence' featuring the previously unreleased evening performance from June 26, 1976, available for the very first time on silver disc. The label also announced the release of the double LP 'Del Webb's Sahara Tahoe - The Highlights May 1976'.
 

Publicity for 'O Sole Mio Providence' stated: Captured in good audience-recording quality, this concert finds Elvis in strong vocal form, delivering a spirited and highly enjoyable performance. Highlights include outstanding renditions of "If You Love Me (Let Me Know)," "And I Love You So," "America The Beautiful," two powerful performances of "Hurt," and a magnificent version of "It's Now Or Never."
 
This is another fine addition for every serious Elvis concert collector. 
 
Tracklist
01.   Also Sprach Zarathustra
02.   C.C. Rider
03.   I Got A Woman/Amen
04.   Love Me
05.   If You Love Me (Let Me Know)
06.   You Gave Me A Mountain
07.   All Shook Up
08.   Teddy Bear / Don’t Be Cruel
09.   And I Love You So
10.   Jailhouse Rock
11.   Fever
12.   America The Beautiful
13.   Introductions – Early Morning Rain
14.   What’d I Say
15.   Johnny B. Goode
16.   Drum Solo (By Ronnie Tutt)
17.   Bass Solo (By Jerry Scheff)
18.   Piano Solo (By Tony Brown)
19.   Electric Keyboard Solo (By David Briggs)
20.   Love Letters
21.   School Days
22.   Hurt #1
23.   Hurt #2
24.   It’s Now Or Never
25.   Can’t Help Falling In Love

 

Publicity for 'Webb's Sahara Tahoe - The Highlights May 1976' stated: In early 2026, Knock Out Records was offered brand‑new tapes from Elvis Presley’s final Lake Tahoe engagement. What these reels contained was nothing short of extraordinary.

The complete May 7th, 1976 Midnight Show was discovered in pristine condition. Alongside it sat the surviving second half of the May 7th Dinner Show, captured with the same remarkable clarity.

But the greatest surprise came last: the entire May 9th, 1976 Closing Show, including the previously unreleased pre‑acts by J.D. Sumner & The Stamps Quartet, The Sweet Inspirations, and comedian Jackie Kahane.

The sound quality across all tapes is exceptionally vivid, offering a rare window into the energy of the Sahara Tahoe showroom during Elvis’ final season there.

This new 2‑LP set brings together standout moments from each tape, a curated journey through three nights of music, humor, gospel power, and the unmistakable electricity of Elvis Presley on stage.

Presented in a beautiful gatefold filled with photos, memorabilia, and detailed information, this set will be released in two colors of vinyl: Black and Blue, each accompanied by its own unique 30×30 glossy full‑size photo.
 
Tracklist side 1: May 9, 1976 Closing Show - Opening Acts
1. I Have Been Redeemed*
2. You'll Never Walk Alone*
3. Philadelphia Freedom*
4. Lady Marmalade*
*Previously Unreleased
 
Side B: May 7, 1976 Midnight Show
1. Also Sprach Zarathustra
2. C.C. Rider
3. If You Love Me (Let Me Know)
4. The Wonder Of You
5. That's All Right
6. I'll Remember You
7. My Way
 
Side C May 7, 1976 Dinner Show
1. Hurt
2. Softly As I Leave You
3. Heartbreak Hotel
4. Jailhouse Rock
5. It's Now Or Never
6. How Great Thou Art
7. Can't Help Falling In Love /
Closing Vamp

Side D: May 9, 1976 Closing Show
1. Return To Sender
2. America The Beautiful
3. Polk Salad Annie
4. Burning Love
5. Help Me
6. The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face

Elvis Sold Out

The Brazilian O Mundo de Elvis fan club announced the re-issue of their 'Elvis Sold Out' book volumes 1 and 2 by Waldenir Cecon. 

Publicity stated: Since the release of the first edition of 'Elvis Sold Out' in 2012, a lot of new information has come to light, and hundreds of new CDs featuring Elvis' tour performances have been released. The time has come for fans in Brazil and the Portuguese-speaking world (the books will also be released in Portugal) to get their hands on a fully updated edition of one of our best-selling titles.

The first 420-page volume will be released on August 25, 2026, and covers Elvis's tours from 1970 to 1974, the second, a 520-page volume, covers the tours from 1975 to 1977. Combined, the two volumes will total over 900 pages, 210 pages more than the original book. The books will be available in both color and black-and-white versions (printed on high-quality paper) in a 16 x 23 cm format.

(Source: Anthony Stuchbury / Steve Binder / Mundo de Elvis)