September 14 - Four Wild Budget Tigers

The MFX import label announced the release of volume 4 in their "Elvis: Wild Tiger At The Hilton" CD series. This volume contains the complete and previously unreleased January 28, 1974 Dinner Show.

From the press release:
The MxF label will release soon the fourth volume of “Wild Tiger at the Hilton'' featuring the complete and unreleased Las Vegas January 28, 1974 Dinner Show.
After almost five months of rest, Elvis back to the Hilton in better shape and stronger respect the previous season. The early season show here presented is without doubt better as quality respect the one included in the volume 3. Elvis appears concentrate and his performance is superb , He deliveries a long show, practically 60 minutes….respect the classic 45.00 min. of the rest of the Season. Elvis was very energetic on stage, full of enthusiasm he sang with power and sensitivity, delivering a solid and heartfelt repertoire like the “new” songs “Spanish Eyes, Help me and Let Me Be There recent hit from Olivia Newton-John” and the classic “Trying to Get To You” sang terrifically. At the same time he introduce the oldie “My Baby Left me” without forget the classic early 70’ songs like You’ve Lost Than Loving Feeling, Polk Salad Annie and Sweet Caroline. As you can see from the track list the number of the classic oldies in the show are significant reduced. This season will be the first with the new agreement , Elvis signed two years of contract performed twice at year, but only two weeks at the time rather than the previous four. 

Best song: If You Love Me The Love from Elvis for the song cannot be denied, He able to make the own song.. delivering an original version with a full reprise. The show is unreleased and complete, Here we present the show directly from a first generation copy of a privately-recorded 60-minute cassette. The sound was painstakingly restored for your listening pleasure. The sound quality here is incredible good, considering it was taped from the audience. Elvis’ voice is loud and clear, the band sounds very powerful in very good balanced mix with some great James Burton’ guitar solos, the audience is never too intrusive giving instead the real feeling of the concert.
Like its predecessors, this new release will be presented in a beautiful four panel digipack with a collection of photos taken during the Season. The recording excellent quality and the superb show give to Wild Tiger At The Hilton vol.4 the status of unique. 
Don’t miss it!

Tracklisting:
Intro - C. C. Rider - I Got A Woman - Love Me - My Baby Left Me - You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling - Sweet Caroline - Love Me Tender - Trying To Get To You - Rock Medley - Fever - Polk Salad Annie - Killing Me Softly (The Voice) - Spanish Eyes - Why Me Lord? (The Stamps) - Suspicious Minds - Introduction - I Can’t Stop Loving You - Help Me - An American Trilogy - If You Love Me (Wiht Reprise) - Can’t Help Falling In Love - Closing Vamp

Budget Releases

Amazon Canada has the Sony Gernre compilations "Elvis R&B" and "Elvis Movies" listed for release on October 9, 2012, and the compilations "Christmas Peace" and "ELV1S 30 #1 Hits" on November 06, 2012.

The French Fremeaux & Associes label announced the re-release of the 3 CD set "Elvis Presley & The American Music Heritage 1956-1957" on October 12, 2012

The Columbia label announced the release of the CD "Flashback International" on October 23. 2012

The Hoo Doo burgetlabel announced the release of the original albums "Elvis' Christmas Album" and "His Hand In Mine" coupled on one disc. This release is due November 20, 2012.

Charts

The French "La Collection RTL" dropped from #11 to #32 on the album chart in the Wallonian part of Belgium. 

Play Along

Volume 21 in the "Guitar Play Along: Elvis Presley" will be reeled October 03, 2012 on DVD. Tracks include "Blue Suede Shoes", "Don't Be Cruel", Jailhouse Rock, "Hound Dog" and four more.


Graceland At 30 - Better Than Ever

A leading source in business news and financial information calls "Graceland at 30 - Better Than Ever." In a new article on Forbes.com, the high-profile magazine looks at the many advantages of adding Graceland to your bucket list and how music lovers will get their money's worth on a day spent at the king's home.

"While devoted Elvis fans might spend an entire day examining the many exhibits, the average visitor can easily do Graceland well in three hours or less on a normal day, and as tourist attractions go, it is three hours very well spent," says Forbes contributor Larry Olmsted.

Olmsted compares his trip to Graceland to his first time visiting Elvis' home in 1990. He looks at the many exhibits on display and how the expansion of Graceland has grown tremendously over the years, all while continuing to preserve the legacy of the King of Rock 'n' Roll.

"Graceland is a very interesting – and extremely well run – attraction that is a seminal part of American culture and speaks volumes to music, celebrity, and yes, history. But admittedly, most of all to Elvis."

(Source: FECC / Amazon / The King's World / Elvis Club Berlin / EPE)

September 13 - Coverart From Another Planet

Amazon showed the cover-art for the "Prince From Another Planet" double CD / DVD package, and it appears to have some colour (in contrary to previous outings for this release).


From the press release:

Elvis Presley's only NYC concert appearances now in a 3-disc deluxe set! Comes with a 48-page booklet features brand new essays by Lenny Kaye, historic articles & clippings, and many rare & some previously unseen photos. Includes unique George Kalinsky photos + rare shots by Dagmar.

• Elvis performs four sold out shows on June 9, 10 & 11, 1972 at Madison Square Garden – the first artist to sell out 4 consecutive MSG shows!
• RCA recorded both June 10th shows in preparation for releasing a live album just eight days after Elvis departs New York. The album was eventually drawn from his 8:30 p.m. performance and was titled "Elvis As Recorded Live at Madison Square Garden"
• Elvis' engagement at MSG marked the first time Elvis performed in front of a live audience in New York since appearances in 1956 and 1957 on the Dorsey Brothers, Steven Allen and Ed Sullivan shows.
• The MSG box office success from Elvis' appearance is further proof that the public had long awaited his return to New York - a fourth show was added on Sunday, June 11, due to the first three shows instantly selling out.
• John Lennon, George Harrison, Bob Dylan, David Bowie, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel were all in attendance.
• "Like A Prince From Another Planet" was an NY Times headline following the show

(Source: Amazon)

September 12 - Greatest Hits

The next Memphis Recording Service, in association with JAT Productions, announced the release of the ‘Greatest Live Hits of the 50s’ compilation which will be released officially on October 22, 2012.

From the press-release:
For the first time on General Release, it has 8 new live tracks that have all been re-mastered and are now significantly and noticeably improved, than before. Additionally, the CD also contains for the first time, an unreleased live version of ‘I Forgot to Remember to Forget’ from October 1955. Sound samples for entire CD will start appearing very soon. 

Tracklisting:
01. Good Rockin' Tonight - Eagles’ Hall, Houston, Texas, March 19, 1955. 
02. Baby Let's Play House - Eagles’ Hall, Houston, Texas, March 19, 1955.
03. That's All Right - Meridian, Mississippi, May 26, 1955. 
04. Little Mama - Louisiana Hayride, Shreveport, Louisiana, March 5, 1955
05. You’re a Heartbreaker - Louisiana Hayride, Shreveport, Louisiana, March 5, 1955
06. Tweedle Dee - Louisiana Hayride, Shreveport, Louisiana, March 5, 1955
07. I Don't Care If the Sun Don't Shine - Louisiana Hayride, Shreveport, Louisiana, January 22, 1955
08. Hearts of Stone - Louisiana Hayride, Shreveport, Louisiana, March 5, 1955
09. Blue Moon of Kentucky - Louisiana Hayride, Shreveport, Louisiana, October 16, 1954
10. I Got A Woman - Eagles’ Hall, Houston, Texas, March 19, 1955
11. Maybelline - Louisiana Hayride, Shreveport, Louisiana, August 20, 1955
12. I'm Left You're Right She's Gone - Louisiana Hayride, Shreveport, Louisiana, July 2, 1955
13. I' Forgot To Remember to Forget - Louisiana Hayride, Shreveport, Louisiana, October, 1955 
14. Shake Rattle & Roll - WJOI Radio, Florence, Alabama January 19, 1955
15. Heartbreak Hotel - Robinson Memorial Auditorium, Little Rock, Arkansas, May 16 1956
16. Long Tall Sally - Robinson Memorial Auditorium, Little Rock, Arkansas, May 16 1956
17. Money Honey - Robinson Memorial Auditorium, Little Rock, Arkansas, May 16 1956
18. I Was the One - Mississippi Alabama Fair & Dairy Show, Tupelo, Mississippi, Afternoon Show, September 26th 1956
19. Blue Suede Shoes - Mississippi Alabama Fair & Dairy Show, Tupelo, Mississippi, Evening Show, September 26th 1956
20. Paralyzed - Louisiana Hayride, Shreveport, Louisiana, December 15, 1955
21. Don't Be Cruel - Louisiana Hayride, Shreveport, Louisiana, December 15, 1955
22. Hound Dog - Mississippi Alabama Fair & Dairy Show, Tupelo, Mississippi, Evening Show September 26th 1956

Bonus Tracks:
23. Money Honey - Louisiana Hayride, Shreveport, Louisiana, March 5, 1955
24. Shake, Rattle & Roll - Louisiana Hayride, Shreveport, Louisiana, March 5, 1955

(Source: MRS)

September 10 - Lance LeGault Died

Lance LeGault, a veteran character actor whose 50-year Hollywood career included work as a stunt double for Elvis Presley and appearances in television programs such as “Magnum P.I.” and “The A-Team” and movies such as “Stripes” and “Coma” died Monday at his home in Los Angeles, according to his daughter, Mary. He was 75.
His early credits include stunt double for Presley in “Viva Las Vegas,” “Kissin’ Cousins” and “Roustabout,” he also appeared in the famous "1968 Comeback Special". His voice was also used for time as the narrator of the tour audiotape at Presely’s Graceland mansion.

L'itinéraire Hors Du Commun Du King Of Rock 'n' Roll 

Parragon Books announced the release of the 64 pages book "L'itinéraire Hors Du Commun Du King Of Rock 'n' Roll" by Chantal Mitjaville. 

(Source: Various / Elvis Club Berlin)

September 08 - Charts And Auction Results

In it's third week on the Australian Album Charts, the "Elvis By Request: The Australian Edition" CD has dropped from #9. to #14.

In New Zealand the "I'm An Elvisfan" compilation compiled by New Zealand fans dropped from #7 to #9.

Auction Results

The holy book, given to Presley on his first Christmas in Graceland in 1957, was expected to raise around £25,000, but went for more than double the price.

The bible was used by Presley throughout his life until his death on August 16 1977. It contains his handwritten notes, thoughts, annotations and underlining throughout. Poignantly, one of the many lines emphasised by the troubled entertainer states: "What is a man advantaged if he gain the whole world and lose himself or be cast away."
Karen Fairweather, sales room manager at Omega Auctions, said: "It was a really exciting atmosphere in the room, we had 300 people and there was bidding online and on the telephone across the world. You could hear a pin drop when it sold for that price.

"There were three rival bidders on the phone and once it got over £20,000 each bid was taking a while, because they each had a price in mind for the bible and they were thinking about it. There was a round of applause when the hammer went down. It was incredible."
The winning telephone bidder, who did not want to be identified, was an American man based in the UK
A movie contract signed by Elvis for the 1962 film, Follow That Dream, went for £6,000 and a pair of shoes made by Black Flagg Brothers, owned and worn by Elvis, sold for £6,500.
However, a pair of The King's briefs, unwashed and still soiled, went unsold. Bids for the light-blue underpants worn underneath his famous white jumpsuit during a 1977 concert performance, reached £5,000, failing to meet the £7,000 reserve price.
The entire Elvis collection, owned by a single British collector, sold for just over £100,000 at the sale at Omega Auctions in Stockport, Cheshire.



Night On The Town Released

The Touchdown import label released their CD 'Night On The Town' with the March 29, 1975 MS, as recorded from the audience. The same concert was released a few weeks ago on a 2-CD set by Straight Arrow called 'Amore, Elvis !'.

(Source: Elvis Australia / UK Journal / Cisco Corner)

September 07 - Love My Aloha Vinyl

Love Me Tender ranked #78 on list of Top 100 Country Love Songs: Since its release in 1956, ‘Love Me Tender’ has been one of Elvis Presley‘s most popular songs — and one of the most recognizable love songs of all time. Lyrics like, “Love me tender/Love me sweet/Never let me go” are so simple, yet poignant, that they have made this addition to the Top 100 Country Love Songs countdown a ballad for lovers and for parents and their children, too.
Presley performed ‘Love Me Tender’ on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ one week before releasing the song. The next day, RCA received one million pre-orders for the tune. It went gold before it was even released, and it continues to be one of the King’s most popular. 

Aloha On Vinyl

The Friday Music label announced the release of "Aloha From Hawaii" on vinyl. The set is due October 30, 2012. 


Christmas Vinyl 

The Vinyl Passion (Cargo Records) budgetlabel will release the "Songs for Christmas" compilation on vinyl on October 12, 2012.


Elvis Presley - In The Movies

Due for re-release on November 20, 2012 is the DVD "Elvis At The Movies".

Charts

The French fan compilation "La Collection RTL" climbed on the Wallonian part of Belgium from #15 to #11 on the Album Chart. 
The Sony compilation "The Real ... Elvis" dropped from #17 to #32 on the Irisch Album chart. 
In Italy the "ELV1S 30 #1 Hits" compilation dropped from #68 to #89. 
The 20-CD-Box "20 Original Albums" fell from the Dutch and Swedish album chart. 

#1 Music Legend

Readers of the Belgian Stentor newspaper and website could vote for their #1 Musical Legend. Elvis Presley was voted #1 with 43 percent of the votes. #2 was Michael Jackson, #3 Paul McCartney, #4 Bob Dylan and Bob Marley is listed at #5.

Suspicious Minds

The song "Suspicious Minds" was voted the #2 most explosive song on the Belgian Top 1000 Most Explosive Songs list from the Radio 2 station. Hits by Queen, Bryan Adams, Abba en Bruce Springsteen were listed in the first four spots. 

(Source: Taste Of Country / Elvis Infonet / Amazon / ElvisMatters / The King's World)

September 05 - No German Vinyl For God And Country

The re-release of the album "Elvis As Recorded At Madison Square Garden" will also be released on a double vinyl album. 

From the press-release:

Elvis performs four sold out shows on June 9, 10 & 11, 1972 at Madison Square Garden – the first artist to sell out 4 consecutive MSG shows! RCA recorded both June 10th shows in preparation for releasing a live album just eight days after Elvis departs New York. The album was eventually drawn from his 8:30 p.m. performance and was titled "Elvis As Recorded Live at Madison Square Garden"

Elvis' engagement at MSG marked the first time Elvis performed in front of a live audience in New York since appearances in 1956 and 1957 on the Dorsey Brothers, Steven Allen and Ed Sullivan shows.

The MSG box office success from Elvis' appearance is further proof that the public had long awaited his return to New York - a fourth show was added on Sunday, June 11, due to the first three shows instantly selling out.

John Lennon, George Harrison, Bob Dylan, David Bowie, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel were all in attendance. "Like A Prince From Another Planet" was an NY Times headline following the show.

Elvis Sammlung #18

Volume 18 in the German "Elvis Sammlung" was released by De'Agostini and EPE in Germany. This volume contain s the DVD "Clambake", a magazine, memorabilia reproductions and a mini-poster for the classic movie "Loving You". 

Not For God And Country

The Dutch import label 3764 BLVD Publishing, (formally Gravel Road Music) announced the release of "For God And Country" containing the 1961 concert. The set was due in various versions, on CD, vinyl and with additional memorabilia (reproductions). 


Joe South Died

Songwriter and Performer Joe South died, he was 72. Elvis Presley recorded his song "Walk A Mile In My Shoes“. His 1971 composition "Rose Garden“, as performed by Lynn Anderson was his biggest hit. Joe South has won several Grammy-awards and is a member of the Songwriters Hall Of Fame and the Georgia Music Hall Of Fame.

(Source: EPE / The King's World / ElvisMatters)

September 04 - CD Collage

Artists Mirco Pagano and Moreno De Turco are celebrating the king's music with a new collage made up of Elvis' classic album covers. According to the Daily Mail, the pair pieced together 6,500 Elvis CD covers to create the iconic image of the rock 'n' roll legend. 
The artists created an entire collection of legendary musicians to highlight the damage caused by music piracy. The duo's piracy collection was on display in an exhibition in Milan.
"Piracy, like a virus, infects and destroys the music from the inside and prevents the artists from succeeding and become idols like they did in the past," said De Turco. 

(Source: EPE)

September 02 - Charts From The Seventies

After last week's new entry at #4 the Australian fan compilation "Elvis By Request" droppped to #9 on the Australian Album chart. 

The CD is available from >> Elvis Australia.

In the U.S. no album made enough sales to enter one of the many sales or airplay chart from Billboard.
The French fan compilation "Elvis - La Collection RTL" climbed from last week's new entry at #98 to #15 this week in the Wallonian part of Belgium. 
The 20-CD box set "20 Original Albums" is a new entry on the album charts at #54 in the Netherlands. In Sweden this box entered the Album Charts #43.
In Germany that box-set fell off the charts (last week it was listed at #84). The RCA budget compilation "The Real ... Elvis" climbed from #25 to #17 in Ireland.

Hits Of The 70's?

The latest edition of the UK - usually well informed - magazine The Man And His Music reports that the Follow that Dream collector's label is planning to release an expanded revised version of the 1974 UK only release "Hits Of the Seventies". The original 12 track LP included many songs only available in the 
UK on singles (I'm Leavin', Rags To Riches", "Always On My Mind, etc). The album only charted at #30 in 1977, after Elvis' death but in 1974 it failed to chart.

(Source: Elvis Australia / The King's World / Elvis Express)

September 01 - It's Not As Good As It Gets Today

Smith & Co announced the release of the double CD 'Rock 'n Roll Only: Just About As Good As It Gets!' with September 28, 2012 as the release-date.


Hal David Died

American songwriter Hal David has passed at age 91. He was blessed with a great career as the man penned hits such as "What The World Needs Now (Is Love, Sweet Love)" and "Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head". Elvis recorded 2 of his compositions, "Home Is Where The Heart Is" and "A Whistling Tune".

Another One From Wertheimer

The German publisher Taschen announced the release of the Alfred Wertheimer book "Alfred Wertheimer, Elvis And The Birth Of Rock And Roll".

(Source: Elvis Club Berlin / ElvisMatters)