September 22 -New Releases

Due for release from the Dol label is the vinyl album “Live at the Louisiana Hayride”.

Due for release from the Bellaphon (K-tel International Switzerland) on October 2, 2015 is the CD “Christmas”. 

(Source: Amazon)

September 19 - Released!

The import-release "Elvis Recorded At Graceland’s Jungle Room – 3764 Elvis Presley Blvd., Memphis, Tenn. 38116" has been released by an unknown label. It contains out-takes from the February and October 1976 Jungle Room sessions at Graceland. Nothing new on this release.

The Impulsis / Amalfi International  label double budget compilation "Greatest Gospel & Christmas Songs" has been released. 

(Source: Elvis On CD / Elvis Aktuell)

September 18 - Burning Hot Vinyl From Onondaga

The Straight Arrow import release “Elvis - Burning Hot Tonight”, containing an audiendce-recording of the August 24, 1972 Dinner Show performance at the Hilton Hotel Las Vegas and the “Onondaga Nights” containing an audience-recording of the July 27 and 27 1976 Evening show at the Syracuse / New York, Onondaga War Memorial, have been released. 

If I Can Dream Single

The track “If I Can Dream / Bridge Over Troubled Water” will be released on October 20, 2015 in Germany. Contrary to the “wrinkled” paper cover for the UK single this cover is “new”.

Russian Tsar

Elvis' famous double headed eagle "Russian Tsar" crest claw ring. This unique ring has incredible history and impeccable provenance, with well over 100 photographs of it being worn by Elvis.
The ring originally belonged to Elvis' father, Vernon Presley, who wore it often in 1972 and 1973. The earliest photo of Elvis wearing it are from his opening performance at the Las Vegas Hilton on 26th January 1972. During the early part of 1974 Elvis 'borrowed' the ring again to wear on stage and wore it many times thereafter.

Some two weeks before Elvis was due to perform in Mobile Alabama on August 29th 1976, local man Tommy Milham was first in line to buy tickets at the Municipal Auditorium, where he took his place early in the evening and stayed in line all night until the doors opened in the morning. The same evening the staff from the Mobile press came out and interviewed him for the newspaper reporting how he waited in line with hot drinks, lunch and a portable chair to sleep on. Mr Milham sat in the front row for the concert and when Elvis spotted him waving the newspaper with the headline 'First In Line With Patience' , Elvis approached him and took the newspaper. He read the headline, and thanked the fan by asking if he'd like a scarf. Mr Milham pointed at the huge ring Elvis was wearing and shouted "No, I want that ring!" Elvis told him that he couldn't give his ring away and handed him a scarf instead. Mr Milham shouted again, demanding the ring. Elvis finally shrugged his shoulders and with an embarrassed look he slipped the ring from his finger and handed it to Mr Milham.


The incredible gesture made the New York Times and some television coverage too. Years later the story appeared in Becky Yancey's book My Life With Elvis

The current owner recalls... "Being an avid Elvis collector, I've had some nice pieces of his jewellery in the past, but most weren't pieces that Elvis would have remembered. The items simply weren't close enough to Elvis for me and I wanted to own something that was very meaningful to him, something that he loved and something he knew extremely well.

On August 9th 2003, whilst surfing the internet, I came across this ring for sale. The reserve price of $70,000 (£39,600) was not met and I immediately contacted Mr Milham and made him an offer, but it was refused. Months passed by and I kept in contact with Mr Milham, who refused to drop the price. In February 2004 he finally backed down and accepted my offer. On March 19th 2004 I headed for the USA on a short three day visit to pick up the ring in person. I met Mr Milham at his bank, where he had kept the ring in a vault for 28 years. I handed him the funds and he gave me the ring, and I was back in England the following day. To document the trip I've kept the flight ticket, bankers draft receipt, my hotel receipt and travel agent details. I even made sure I got a photograph of Mr Milham and myself during the transaction.

At its widest point the 14ct gold ring measures 25mm and features 52 diamonds on a blue lapis stone. Since the current owner purchased the ring directly from Mr Milham in 2004, he has stored it safely away in his safe for all these years. He has carried out an incredible amount of research and collated a huge amount of paperwork, articles and photographs relating to the ring. The lot includes the numerous newspaper clippings, a vhs tape, dvd and a cd from the 1976 concert, a legal affidavit from Tommy Milhan and further research into the provenance of the ring, including a detailed catalogue of around 100 concerts when the ring was worn in public by 'The King' together with folders of photographs.

(Source: Elvis On CD / Elvis Memories / The Sale Room)

September 17 - Vinyl Impor Charts

Due for release from the Wax-Time label on September 21, 2015 are vinyl re-issues of “Jailhouse Rock” and “For LP Fans Only”. 
Due for release from the Disconforme label on October 12, 2015 is the title “Loving You”. 

Chart

The US Billboard charts for the week ending September 26, 2015. The USPS "Elvis Forever" CD in its fourth week remains at #6 on the Country Album chart, is at #15 on the Rock Albums chart, at #44 on the Album Sales chart, #17 on the Country Catalogue Chart and at #129 on the Billboard 200. 

The DVD-Box "Music Legends: Elvis Presley" dropped off the Irish Music DVD chart. 

The TV CD "The Nation’s Favourite Elvis Songs" climbed to #76 after last week's re-entry on the Official UK Album chart. 

On the Official Scottish Album Chart "The Nations Favourite Elvis Songs" rises from 91 to 84 and 'Elvis: 30 No.1 Hits' drops from 85 to 100.

The 6 DVD-Box "The Elvis Collection" re-entered the Official UK Music video chart at #50.

The 2011 compilation "The Real... Elvis" which was awarded Gold in the UK earlier this month, dropped from #81 to #89 on the Irish Album chart. 

Elvis Unedited: Studio Highlights 1970 - 1976 - Volume 1 & 2

The Von Dynagrave Records import release “Elvis Unedited: Studio Highlights 1970 - 1976 - Volumee 1 and 2” has been released. The CD contains unedited and undubbed master and out-take recordings. 

(Source: FECC / Elvis On CD / Amazon / The King's World)

September 16 - Elvis Anthology From the Von Santa Monica Boulevard

Announced for release by the Elvis One label in the “The Bootleg Series” is the CD “Elvis Anthology Part One”. The CD contains 41 Great tracks with many previously unreleased by Elvis' official record company. Some recordings presented for the first time on CD. Also: the record store day version from 'That's When Your Heartaches Begin' and an uncleaned version from 'My Happiness'.

The 50's
1. That's All Right (original Sun master) 2. Blue Moon Of Kentucky (original Sun master)  3. Lawdy, Miss Clawdy (master with count-in) 4. Don't Be Cruel (stereo mix) 5. Love Me Tender Radio Promo #1 6. Love Me Tender Radio Promo #2 7. (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear (stereo mix) 8. Got A Lot O' Livin' To Do (movie version) 9. Loving You (farm version, with instrumental overdubs) 10. Hot Dog ('Loving You' movie version) 11. One Night (stereo mix) 12. KSHE Radio 'Uncle Buck' Ron Pipe Interview 13. Jailhouse Rock ('Jailhouse Rock' movie version) 14. Steadfast Loyal And True (movie version)

The 60's
15. It's Now Or Never (original single version - mono) 16. Didja' Ever (original stereo album version) 17. Black Star (take 5) 18. A Cane And A High Starched Collar (take 6) 19. Lonely Man (record version, take 9) 20. I Slipped, I Stumbled, I Fell (higher key, take 10) 21. Riding The Rainbow (M4, uncut take 7) 22. King Of The Whole Wide World (original mono master) 23. Suspicion (original Spanish EP version) 24. Elvis' message to his fans in the UK 25. Wild In The Country (1965 album version) 26. Clambake (radio promo) 27. Speedway (radio promo) 28. His Hand In Mine (single master - mono)

The 70's
29. That's The Way It Is (radio promo) 30. Sweet Caroline (rehearsal) 31. Love Me Tender (rehearsal) 32. Reading Telegrams - Opening Night (rehearsal) 33. Madison Square Garden 'Elvis' Radio Promo 34. Softly As I Leave You (spoken live version) 35. Young At Heart / Let Me Be The One (homerecording) 36. WCCO Radio Report, August 16, 1977 37. This Is Elvis (radio promo)

Private Demo Recordings
38. My Happiness (uncleaned version) 39. That's When Your Heartaches Begin (record store day version) 40. I'll Never Stand In Your Way 41. It Wouldn't Be The Same Without You

Elvis: Von Santa Monica Boulevard Los Angeles, California

Announced for release by the Elvis One label in the “The Bootleg Series” is the CD “Elvis: Von Santa Monica Boulevard Los Angeles, California”. The CD contains 43 tracks, including alternate takes, movie versions and original radio spots, many previously unreleased by Elvis record company. Also including is a 12 pages booklet. Also includes all of the songs Ann-Margret recorded for 'Viva Las Vegas'.

Studio Outtakes & Movie Versions
01. What'd I Say* (take 3) 02. C'mon Everybody* (composite movie version with Blues ending) 03. Little Egypt* (overdubbed movie version) 04. Bossa Nova Baby (take 4 & 5) 05. Hard Knocks* (movie version, vocal overdub) 06. Roustabout* (movie version, edited/overdubbed take 9) 07. I Need Somebody To Lean On* (movie version, longer fade with prominent saxophone) 08. Cross My Heart And Hope To Die* (take 8) 09. Spring Fever (take 1, 2 & 3) 10. There's A Brand New Day On The Horizon* (acetate, undubbed movie version) 11. There's A Brand New Day On The Horizon* (movie final) 12. Marguerita* (take 7) 13. Vino, Dinero Y Amor (take 1) 14. I Think I'm Gonna Like It Here (remake, take 15) 15. The Bullfighter Was A Lady (take 10) 16. The Meanest Girl In Town (take 4, 5 & 6) 17. Roustabout* (acetate, take 13) 18. Girl Happy* (acetate, original composite) 19. I've Got To Find My Baby (acetate, unedited vocal overdub take 1) 20. Girl Happy* (movie version, end title)

Bonus Tracks
21. My Rival (sung by Ann-Margret ) 22. Appreciation* (sung by Ann-Margret) 23. The Climb* (take 3, sung by George McFadden) 24. It's A Wonderful World* (take 17) 25. Fort Lauderdale Chamber Of Commerce* (acetate, unused alternate master track, take 5) 26. Fort Lauderdale Chamber Of Commerce* (acetate, master track, take 7) 27. Today, Tomorrow And Forever* (acetate, master track, take 4) 28. I've Got To Find My Baby* (unused alternate master track, take 1)

Radio Spots
29. Viva Las Vegas 30-33. Girl Happy #1* #2* #3* #4 34-43. Roustabout #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 #9 #10

(Source: Elvis Australia / Elvis Aktuell)

September 15 - 30 #1 Gold Records On Vinyl

Sony Music has announced a re-release of the 2002 collection ELV1S - 30 #1 Hits on vinyl. This time with a slightly different cover. Due for release on October 10.

Th classic “50,000,000 Elvis Fans Can't Be Wrong (Elvis' Gold Records - Volume 2)” will be released in a limited edition gold vinyl pressing exclusively for the “Elvis At The 02 Arena” exhibition in London.  

Description: 
50,000,000 Elvis Fans Can't Be Wrong (Elvis' Gold Records - Volume 2) was originally released back in 1959. In the two years that Elvis had by then spent in the army, the world of Rock'n'Roll had changed dramatically; Buddy Holly and Richie Valens had died in a plane crash, Little Richard had quit, Jerry Lee Lewis and Chuck Berry had fallen from grace and Jimi Hendrix bought his first electric guitar. 

This album was meant as a pacifier for Elvis' fans in the two year hiatus he would be unable to record any new songs. It worked; after Elvis' return he was more popular than ever, which proved that all his fans had, indeed, been right all along. 

This release also contains a number of songs Elvis recorded for his Christmas album and a number of in-demand movie songs, totalling ten extra songs on this 180 gram audiophile vinyl! 

Side A
1. Big Hunk O' Love
2. My Wish Came True 
3. (Now And Then There's) A Fool Such As I 
4. I Need Your Love Tonight 
5. Don't 
6. I Beg Of You 
7. Santa Bring My Baby Back (To Me) 
8. Santa Claus Is Back In Town 
9. (Let's Have A) Party 
10 Paralyzed

Side B
1. One Night 
2. I Got Stung 
3. King Creole 
4. Wear My Ring Around Your Neck 
5. Doncha' Think It's Time 
6. Mean Woman Blues 
7. Playing For Keeps 
8. Hard Headed Woman 
9. Got A Lot O' Livin' To Do! 
10. (There'll Be) Peace In The Valley (For Me)

(Source: FECC / Elvis At The 02 Arena)

September 14 - Fever

Here is a link to the new Elvis Presley and Michael Buble duet-version of the classic "Fever". The track is featured on Presley's upcoming posthumous album, "If I Can Dream", due October 30, 2015.



(Source: People)

September 13 - If I Can Dream About Promo's

Here is a promotional CD for the upcoming “If I Can Dream” CD by Elvis Presley and The Philharmonic Orchestra. It sold on eBay UK for over 100 UK Pound.  

(Source: FECC / eBay)

September 12 - It's A Sin At Fayetteville

The UK based Rockwell Music announced the release of  a clear yellow edition of the "It's A Sin" compilation containing tracks from 1961. The set is limited to 150 copies. The previous version of this compilation was released on clear white vinyl.

Side One: Feel So Bad / Its A Sin / Give Me The Right / There's Always Me / In Your Arms / I'm Comin' Home / Gently / I Want You With Me

Side Two:Starting Today / Sentimental Me / Judy / Put The Blame On Me / No More / Aloha-Oe / Ku-U-I-Po / Hawaiian Sunset / Slicin Sand

Next Stop Fayetteville


The Graceland Records import 3 CD release “Next Stop Fayetteville” has been released. It  contains the August 3, 4 and 5 1976 8.30 PM shows as recorded at the Cumberland County Memorial Fayetteville, NC. This special summer set is presented in 3CD-digipack, in slipcase, with great 44-page booklet filled with many rare photos (some are presented for the very first time) of Elvis on stage in Fayetteville.

(Source: Rockwell Music / Amazon / Elvis Aktuell)

September 11 - Tracks Live A Little, Love A Little

Here is the track listing for the Follow That Dream re-issue of the "Live A Little, Love A Little" soundtrack. 

As speculation on the various boards have suggested, we did manage to find the session tapes for this movie, and we believe we have a very attractive release here.  The search also revealed that what the “clever people” thought, and that will definitely include me (Ernst), was wrong. The vocal for A Little Less Conversation on the version used for the re-mix single, was not recorded for the TV special – it’s actually take 2 of the song with the ending repaired. You can always learn something new!

Unfortunately, these tapes were the only ones we found from the MGM movies, and whereas proving something exists, is easy, it’s not easy to do the opposite. At this time we have exhausted our options to find these tapes – they would be in private hands if they survived. Meanwhile, here’s something to look forward to

Tracks Live A Little, Love A Little:

01 Wonderful World (2:15) (Guy Fletcher/Doug Flett) 
02 Edge Of Reality (3:19) (Bill Giant/Bernie Baum/Florence Kaye) 
03 A Little Less Conversation (2:18) (Billy Strange/Scott “Mac” Davis) 
04 Almost In Love (3:08) (Luiz Bonfa/Randy Starr) 
05 Wonderful World – take 1 3:02 06 A Little Less Conversation – takes 1, 2 2:40 07 Edge Of Reality – takes 1, 2 4:18 08 Almost In Love (2005) – takes 1, 4-6 5:45 09 Wonderful World – takes 2, 3 2:54 10 Edge Of Reality – take 3 3:52 11 A Little Less Conversation – takes 4-9 5:16 12 A Little Less Conversation – take 10 (album master) 2:28 13 Almost In Love – high key version instrumental track, rehearsal 3:23 14 Wonderful World¬ - take 7 (movie master) 2:35 15 Edge Of Reality – takes 5, 6 4:38 16 Almost In Love high key version – 2007 take and vocal overdub 2011 take 4 3:16 17 Wonderful World – takes 14, 15 3:16 18 A Little Less Conversation – takes 11, 12, 16 (single master) 5:27 19 Edge Of Reality – take 8 (master) 3:59 20 Almost In Love – track 2006 take 4 and vocal overdubs 2012 takes 2, 3 (master) 5:52 21 Wonderful World – takes 16, 17 (master) 3:18

Recorded for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer’s Live A Little, Love A Little on March 7, 1968 at Western Recorders (Studio 1), Hollywood

Session hours: 7PM-3AM
Elvis’ vocal overdubs possibly recorded March 11, 1968
Arranger/session leader: Billy Strange
Engineer: Chuck Britz
Musicians: Joseph Gibbons, Neil Levang, Charles Britz, Alvin Casey: guitar; Larry Knechtal, Charles Berghofer: bass; Hal Blaine, Gary Coleman: drums; Don Randi: piano; B.J. Baker, Sally Stevens, Bob Tebow, John Bahler: vocals Lou Raderman, Sidney Sharp, Leonard Malarsky, Ralph Schaeffer, William Kurasch, Tibor Zelig, Jerome Reisler, James Getzoff, Harry Bluestone, Arnold Belnick, Bernard Kundell, Stanley Plummer: violin; Harry Hyams, Joseph Di Fiore, Leonard Selic, Louis Kievman, Gareth Nuttycombe, David Burk: viola; Jesse Ehrlich, Armand Kaproff, Joseph Di Tullio, Victor Sazer, Frederick Seykora, Harold Bemko: cello; Lew Mc Creary, Thomas Shepard, Richard Leith, Dick Hyde: trombone; Roy Caton, Oliver Mitchell: trumpet; James Horn: sax

Album produced and art directed by Ernst Mikael Jørgensen & Roger Semon Mastered by Sebastian Jeansson and Vic Anesini 

Charts

With the "Forever Elvis" CD sold out it should be no surprise it has had a big fall on Billboard's 200 Albums chart, and it is this week at #56 in its third week. On the Album Sales chart it dropped from #13 to #22. On the Rock Album chart it dropped from #5 to #6. On the Country Album chart it dropped from #3 to #6. 

• The vinyl re-issues of “Elvis Presley” and “ELV1S 30 #1 Hits” which entered the UK Vinyl Album chart last week dropped off the last after only one week. 
• The CD version of the “ELV1S 30 #1 Hits” also dropped out off the Official UK Album chart after it’s re-entry last week. 
• The compilation “The Nation’s Favourite Elvis Songs“ re-entered the chart at #94.
• The 2007 “The Essential Elvis Presley“ compilation dropped off the Beilag Mid-price Album Chart from last week’s listing at #45.
• The 2011er CD “The Real... Elvis" climbed from #88 to #81 on the Irish Album chart. 
• The DVD-Set “Music Legends: Elvis Presley” dropped from #2 to #3 on the Irish Music DVD chart.
• The 6-DVD-Box "The Elvis Collection" dropped off the UK Music Video chart.
• The CD "The Essential Elvis Presley" dropped off the Australian Catalogue Album charts.

Gold For Elvis!

Another UK Gold Album award for Elvis. The Sony Music Compilation “The Real … Elvis” was certified Gold. 

(Source: FECC / Elvis Australia)