November 16 - A Presidential Blue Christmas At Stax

Elvis Presley was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom today in a special ceremony at the White House. The posthumous award bestowed by the President is — along with the Congressional Gold Medal — the highest civilian award in the United States. It recognizes those people who have made "an especially meritorious contribution to the security or national interests of the United States, world peace, cultural or other significant public or private endeavors." The medal was established by President Truman in 1945 to recognize notable service in the war. In 1963, President Kennedy reintroduced it as an honor for distinguished civilian service in peacetime.

According to a statement from the White House: “Elvis Presley defined American culture to billions of adoring fans around the world. Elvis fused gospel, country, and rhythm and blues to create a sound all his own, selling more than a billion records. Elvis also served nearly 6 years in the United States Army, humbly accepting the call to serve despite his fame.  He later starred in 31 films, drew record-breaking audiences to his shows, sent television ratings soaring, and earned 14 GRAMMY Award nominations.  He ultimately won 3 GRAMMY Awards for his gospel music.  Elvis Presley remains an enduring American icon 4 decades after his death.”

Jack Soden, CEO of Elvis Presley Enterprises and Graceland accepted the award. “On behalf of the Presley family, Elvis’ friends and millions of fans, it will be a great honor to accept this award. Elvis loved his country, served proudly in the U.S. Army and would no doubt consider this one of the great honors of his life,” stated Soden. “We look forward to displaying it proudly at Graceland so the millions of visitors from around the world will be able to see it up close."

The badge of the Presidential Medal of Freedom is in the form of a golden star with white enamel, with a red enamel pentagon behind it; the central disc bears thirteen gold stars on a blue enamel background (taken from the Great Seal of the United States) within a golden ring. Golden American bald eagles with spread wings stand between the points of the star. It is worn around the neck on a blue ribbon with white edge stripes.

Priscilla wasn't at the White House ceremony, instead she was with Michael Bublé as he feted at the unveiling of his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The Canadian crooner was introduced by two of his close industry friends, Priscilla Presley and record producer David Foster - and the emotional day saw him tear up as he accepted the honour.

Priscilla was on hand to witness Buble receive the 2,650th star along the iconic strip in Los Angeles. Fans will recall the 43-year-old singer actually released a duet with the “King of Rock and Roll” in 2015. A rework of Elvis 1960 classic ‘Fever’ was described by Buble at the time as the highlight of his career. Meanwhile, Presley said her late ex-husband would have loved Buble’s voice and music.

Billy Smith, Elvis’ first cousin, on the recent Presidential Medal of Freedom Ceremony. 

I been thinking for hours if I wanted to say anything or not about the President’s Medal of Freedom to Elvis. Well the more I thought about it the more pissed off I got. I remember how proud he was of the Ten Outstanding Men of the Year Award he got and his Federal badge. If Elvis were here to receive this honor it would have been the most cherished of all to him. I don't think it was appropriate that Jack Soden who, as far as I know never knew Elvis, was sent to accept the award on his behalf.

"It seems to me that this was more important than all the ribbon cutting events, birthday celebrations, and on and on events that his daughter and his grandchildren or his ex-wife are always able to attend. I find it very, very, disrespectful that none of them could find the time to attend this great honor for Elvis. In my opinion, there is no excuse! If this offends anyone so be it, I just had to speak my mind.
Billy Smith"

To those who are unfamiliar with Billy, he grew up with Elvis in Tupelo, Mississippi and along with the Presley’s, moved to Memphis in 1948. Billy was there from the beginning of Elvis’ meteoric rise to fame in 1956 and played racquetball with him on August 16, 1977, the day Elvis died. During the last two years of Elvis’ life, no one spent more time with or was closer to him than his cousin Billy.

Tupelo Mayor Reflects On Elvis Medal Of Freedom: 

The music of Tupelo’s most famous son Elvis Presley filled the White House as President Donald Trump awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to the singer. The posthumous award recognized Elvis for contributions he made to the United States and was presented at a ceremony last Friday.
Tupelo Mayor Jason Shelton attended the ceremony representing Elvis Presley’s hometown. “Such a tremendous honor and I was proud to be able, as mayor of Tupelo to be there at the White House on such a special occasion. That was a special moment and something Elvis fans all around the world can celebrate,” Mayor Shelton said.

Blue Hawaii

Due for release on June 21, 2019 from the Waxtime In Color label is a vinyl re-issue of the "Blue Hawaii" soundtrack. 

Stax Power

The CMT import-label announced the release of "Stax Power". The label stays close to their "Spliced Take" concept on this new release, although this is an album which stands on its own.

While editing this album they have made all songs "blending in" so you will get the feeling as if you are in the actual session with no pauses. All tracks from the "Stax Sessions" have been included in this double CD set.

One of the highlights is a breathtaking version of "Sweet Angeline" which has a longer intro and an instrumental break featuring Kathy Westmoreland, 
Other must haves are longer intro's for "Just A Little Bit" and "I Got A Feeling in My Body" and a new ending for "It's Midnight". Rehearsals go straight into the songs, and there are some funny portions mixed in.

CD1: July 1973: You Don’t Come Back (Spliced takes 1, 2 & 5) / It’s Different Now (Rehearsal) / Three Corn Patches (Spliced takes 5, 6 &10) / Take Good Care of Her (FS Take 3a) / Find Out What’s Happening (Spliced take 1, 2, 4 & 5) / I’ve Got A Thing About You Baby (Spliced takes 6, 7, 11, 14 & 11) / Just A Little Bit (Spliced takes 1 & 2) / Raised On Rock (Take 10 – rough mix) / For Ole Time Sake (Spliced takes 6 & 4) / Girl of Mine (Spliced take 1 & 6) / Sweet Angeline (Alternate Master) / I Miss You (Spliced takes 12 & 10) / Are You Sincere (Spliced takes 2 & 1). September 1973: Good, Bad But Beautiful (Instrumental track) / Colour My Rainbow (Instrumental track) / The Wonders You Perform (Instrumental track)

CD2: December 1973: I’ve Got A Feeling in My Body (Spliced takes 1 & 4) / It’s Midnight (Spliced takes 7, 11, 9 & 9) / You Asked Me To (Spliced takes 1, 2A, 3B, 2A & 3B) / If You Talk In Your Sleep (Spliced takes 5 & 6) / Mr. Songman (Spliced takes 3, 5 & 2) / Thinking About You (Spliced take 4 / rehearsal) / Love Song Of The Year (Spliced takes 6 & 7) / Help Me (FS Take 1) / My Boy (Spliced takes 1 & 2) / Loving Arms (Spliced take 2 / rehearsal) / Good Time Charlie’s Got The Blues (Spliced takes 4 & 6) / Talk About The Good Times (Spliced takes 1, 2 & 3) / Promised Land (Spliced takes 3, 4 & 5) / Your Love’s Been A Long Time Coming (Spliced takes 8 & 10) / There’s A Honky Tonk Angel (Spliced takes 5, 3 & 8) / If That Isn’t Love (Spliced takes 6 & 7) / Spanish Eyes Spliced takes 3 & 2) / She Wears My Ring (Spliced funny portions / Take 8 )

Winter Wonderland

A second new CMT import-release, in cooperation with the Star label is "Winter Wonderland". This spliced take special is another release in this series and needs no further introduction.

One thing the label wants to mention is the newly created "harmony" version of "The Wonderful World of Christmas", although there are no outtakes available the CMT team managed to make a very different sounding track, where
even the vocal ending is far different to the master take. Also just listen to the newly overdubbed version of "Merry Christmas Baby" which has been re-created from three different overdub versions.

O Come, All Ye Faithful (Spliced take 2 – Alternate edit) / The First Noel (Spliced dubbed / Overdubbed) / On A Snowy Christmas Night (Spliced dubbed / Overdubbed / Winter Wonderland (Alternate Master) / The Wonderful World of Christmas (Spliced ‘Harmony’ master) / It Won’t Seem Like Christmas (Spliced takes 4, 5, 6 & 5) / I’ll Be Home on Christmas Day (Spliced takes 2 & 3) / If I Get Home On Christmas Day (FS Spliced takes 1, 3, 1 & 3) / Holly Leaves And Christmas Trees (Spliced takes 6, 8 & 3) / Merry Christmas, Baby (Spliced overdubbed master) / Silver Bells (Spliced Rehearsal / Take 1) / I’ll Be Home on Christmas Day (Remake – Spliced takes 1, 1 & 2)

(Source: Amazon / FECC / Graceland / AP)

November 13 - No Award for Movie Soundtrack Vinyl (Updated)

The My Generation Music label released the LP "Elvis Presley - Three Original Soundtracks" containing songs from the movies "Wild In The Country", "Follow That Dream" and "Kid Galahad".

Side A: Wild In The Country - I Slipped, I Stumbled, I Fell - Follow That Dream - Angel - What A Wonderful Life - I'm Not The Marrying Kind
Side B: King Of The Whole Wide World - This Is Living - Riding The Rainbow - Home Is Where The Heart Is - I Got Lucky - A Whistling Tune

The label also released the soundtrack LP of the “Girls! Girls! Girls!” movie last June. 

Side A: Girls! Girls! Girls! - I Don’t Wanna Be Tied - Where Do You Come From - I Don’t Want To - We’ll Be Together - A Boy Like Me, A Girl Like You - Earth Boy
Side B: Return To Sender - Because Of Love - Thanks To The Rolling Sea - Song Of The Shrimp - The Walls Have Ears - We’re Coming in Loaded

No Music Critics Award for The Searcher

The “Elvis: The Searcher” documentary was nominated in two categories for the Third Annual Critics Choice Documentary Awards ! It's been nominated for “Best Limited Documentary Series” and for “”Best Musical Documentary. Unfortunately the documentary didn’t win. Award for the “Best Limited Documentary Series” went to “The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling” (HBO Documentary Films) and the “Best Music Documentary” went to “Quincy” (Netflix).

(Source: Elvis Club Berlin / FECC)

November 12 - 45 SUN's

As posted last August, the five singles Elvis Presley recorded for the SUN label will be re-issued. Following the successful re-issue of these singles on 78 RPM this batch will contain the same singles on 45 RPM. This is a strictly low limited number of only 250 sets being released and is available this month.

Each of the 5 Sun 45rpm replicas have the original etched numbers included with the appropriate song sides and is by far the most original Sun replicas made to date. Not only are all the labels perfect (as the original in size, color and accuracy), the sound quality is excellent with the original Sun sound (including That's All Right) pressed on heavy stock vinyl. The singles come in the same type brown paper sleeves as sold with the original releases.

1) That's All Right / Blue Moon of Kentucky
2) Good Rockin' Tonight / I Don't Care If The Sun Don't Shine
3) Milkcow Blues Boogie / You're A Heartbreaker
4) Baby Let's Play House / I'm Left, You're Right, She's Gone

5) I Forgot To Remember To Forget / Mystery Train

(Source: UEPS / Various)

November 10 - Presidential Award

Elvis Presley is among the seven “distinguished individuals” that will receive a Presidential Medal of Freedom from Donald Trump.

“Elvis Presley defined American culture to billions of adoring fans around the world. Elvis fused gospel, country, and rhythm and blues to create a sound all his own, selling more than a billion records,” The White House said of the honor.

“Elvis also served nearly 2 years in the United States Army, humbly accepting the call to serve despite his fame. He later starred in 31 films, drew record-breaking audiences to his shows, sent television ratings soaring, and earned 14 Grammy Award nominations. He ultimately won 3 Grammy Awards for his gospel music. Elvis Presley remains an enduring American icon four decades after his death.”

While its common for musicians to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom – honorees during the Obama administration included Bob Dylan, Stevie Wonder, Gloria Estefan, Diana Ross, Loretta Lynn and Bruce Springsteen – Presley is only the third musician to receive the honor posthumously, following bandleader Meredith Willson and jazz great Count Basie during the Reagan administration.

Sold!

A 14K gold TCB necklace that Elvis once donated to his bodyguard Sonny West was offered for sale at Julien's 'Icons and Idols: Rock'n'Roll' auction in New York yesterday. In addition to this necklace, there were jewelry and clothing from Elvis, and a whole series of personal items from Elvis' doctor Nick Nichopoulos. 

The final buyer will also receive a handwritten letter (on the stationary from Taking Care of Business) from Sonny West, stating that the necklace was donated to him by a 1970 jeweler in Beverly Hills. The value of this necklace is estimated at 30000-50000 dollar. The highest bidder with $ 38,400 may call itself the new owner. For a lot of lots around Dr. Nick was little to no interest and did not change ownership.

(Source: Rolling Stone / Elvis Matters)

November 09 - British Awards and Charts (Updated)

Two new U.K. B.P.I Awards for Elvis Presley. A Silver Single Award for the single “Always On My Mind” that was released November 14, 2004. It as certified on October 26, 2018 for selling over 200.000 copies sold (streams plus digital downloads plus physical sales).
A Gold Video Award for “The Elvis Collection” which was released September 29, 2011 and certified on November 09, 2018 for selling over 25,000 copies since the day of release.

Charts

The weekly chart update:

US Charts

• The "The Classic Christmas Album" dropped from #14 to #19 on the US Billboard Holiday Album chart. 
• The "It's Christmas Time" Album  re-entered the US Billboard Holiday Album chart at #46. 
• The "ELV1S 30 #1 Hits" compilation climbed from #48 to #44 on the US Billboard Rock Album chart. 
• The "ELV1S 30 #1 Hits" compilation climbed from #28 t0 #26 on the US Billboard Country Album chart. 
• The "Elvis: Ultimate Gospel" compilation remained steady at #25 on the US Billboard Christian Album chart.  

European Charts

• The "ELV1S 30 #1 Hits" compilation dropped off the Irish Album chart after last week's re-entry at #94.
• The "Christmas Peace" compilation is a re-entry at #72 on the Scottish Album chart.
• On the Greek IFPI Charts the "ELV1S 30 #1 Hits" compilation dropped from #64 to #74.
• The "Where No ne Stands Alone" album remained steady at #2 on the Official UK Christian and Gospel Albums chart.

Australian Charts

• The "The King Of Rock’n’Roll" DVD climbed from #28 to #17 on the Australian Aria Music DVD chart. 

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

November 08 - Elvis: The Official Collector's Edition

Volume 15 in the "Elvis: The Official Collector's Edition" series has been released. 

The Official Elvis Presley Collector's Edition is proud to present Volume 15 in its ongoing coverage of the life and legacy of the King of Rock & Roll. Examining each of his films in depth, this 100-page commemorative issue is a must-have for any fan of Elvis's on-screen work. Featuring exclusive photos, behind the scenes content and an introduction by Priscilla Presley, this issue is available now.

(Source: On Newsstands Now)

November 07 - New Vinyl (Updated)

Due for release from the Wax Love (Cargo Records) label on November 30, 2018 is “Elvis' Christmas Album” on vinyl. 

Side A: Santa Claus Is Back In Town / White Christmas / Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane) / I'll Be Home For Christmas / Blue Christmas

Side B: Santa Bring My Baby Back (To Me) / Oh Little Town Of Bethlehem / Silent Night / (There'll Be) Peace In The Valley (For Me) / I Believe / Take My Hand, Precious Lord / It Is No Secret (What God Can Do)

Due for release from the Friday Music label on January 04, 2019 is a re-issue of the “G.I. Blues” soundtrack. It comes on 180 Gr. gold and blue swirl colored vinyl packed in a gatefold cover.  


Due for release on January 18, 2018 from the Wax Love label is "Elvis Golden Records".

Due for release on January 04, 2019 from the Friday Music label is a Limited Anniversary Edition of the "King Creole" soundtrack. This version comes on translucent red audiophile vinyl. Mastered by Joe Reagoso.

Side A: King Creole - As Long As I Have You - Hard Headed Woman - Trouble - Dixieland Rock

Side B: Don't Ask Me Why - Lover Doll - Crawfish - Young Dreams - Steadfest, Loyal And True - New Orleans



(Source: Amazon)

November 06 - For Elvis Holiday Fans Only (Updated)

The follow That Dream collector’s label announced the release of the classic “For Elvis Fans Only” album in an expanded ediution and “Elvis: Holiday Season In Vegas (Hilton Hotel ’75)”, a double CD set featuring Elvis in great form from the Hilton Holiday Season shows in December 1975 Las Vegas.

Following up from the excellent "Rebel With A Cause" earlier this year, "The Wild One ’56" by David English and Pål Granlund consists of 228 pages and features great photographs, including 60 recently discovered shots taken from the original negatives. A bonus CD is included that features The 2nd ED Sullivan Show and The evening Tupelo Fair performance.

At last! The classic “For Elvis Fans Only” album Finally gets the full FTD Classic Album upgrade! This legendary album released in 1959 while Elvis was serving his time for the US Army in Germany, now features bonus tracks including RADIO and TV performances from the ‘50s and the quality highlights from the recently discovered Bad Nauheim German home recordings. Great performances from the Milton Berle Show, Stage Show and the Steve Allen Show are complemented by intimate recordings of Are You Lonesome Tonight, His Hand In Mine and He Knows What I Need. Released in 7 inch gatefold format it also contains a 16-page booklet. FOR LP FANS ONLY was nominated for best album art of 1959

Disc 1 The Original Album 
Side 1 : 01 That’s All Right 2:00 02 Lawdy, Miss Clawdy 2:10 03 Mystery Train 2:30 04 Playing For Keeps 2:55 05 Poor Boy 2:16 
Side 2: 06 My Baby Left Me 2:15 07 I Was The One 2:35 08 Shake, Rattle And Roll 2:30 09 I’m Left, You’re Right, She’s Gone 2:39 10 You’re A Heartbreaker 2:15 

Bonus Tracks 
11 That’s All Right (Takes 1-3) 2:17 12 Harbor Lights (Take 7) 2:25 13 I’m Left, You’re Right, She’s Gone (Slow Version Takes 4 & 5/M) 2:53 14 When It Rains, It Really Pours 2:06 

For Radio Fans Only Live Performances 1954-1955 
15 That’s All Right 2:52 October 16, 1954, The Louisiana Hayride, Municipal Auditorium, Shreveport 16 Blue Moon Of Kentucky 2:23 October 16, 1954, The Louisiana Hayride, Municipal Auditorium, Shreveport 17 Fool, Fool, Fool 1:58 January 6, 1955, Radio Station KDAV, Lubbock, Tx 18 Hearts Of Stone 2:05 January 15, 1955, The Louisiana Hayride, Municipal Auditorium, Shreveport 19 Shake, Rattle And Roll 2:23 January 19, 1955, Radio Station WJOI, Florence, Al 20 Money Honey 2:45 January 22, 1955, The Louisiana Hayride, Municipal Auditorium, Shreveport 21 I Don’t Care If The Sun Don’t Shine 2:33 January 22, 1955, The Louisiana Hayride, Municipal Auditorium, Shreveport 22 Little Mama 2:02 Likely March 5, 1955, The Louisiana Hayride, Municipal Auditorium, Shreveport 23 You’re A Heartbreaker 2:06 Likely March 5, 1955, The Louisiana Hayride, Municipal Auditorium, Shreveport 24 Good Rockin’ Tonight 2:18 Likely March 19, 1955, Eagles Hall, Houston, Tx 25 I Got A Woman 2:59 Likely March 19, 1955, Eagles Hall, Houston, Tx 26 Tweedlee Dee 2:47 April 30, 1955, The Louisiana Hayride (Remote), Gladewater High School, Gladewater 27 I’m Left, You’re Right, She’s Gone 3:16 July 2, 1955, The Louisiana Hayride, Municipal Auditorium, Shreveport 28 Baby Let’s Play House 2:38 August 20, 1955, The Louisiana Hayride, Municipal Auditorium, Shreveport 29 Maybellene 2:07 August 20, 1955, The Louisiana Hayride, Municipal Auditorium, Shreveport 30 I Forgot To Remember To Forget 3:30 October 29, 1955, The Louisiana Hayride, Municipal Auditorium, Shreveport 

Disc 2 For Tv Fans Only Live Performances 
1956 Stage Show (CBS) (A.K.A. The Dorsey Brothers Show) 
01 Shake, Rattle And Roll/Flip, Flop And Fly 2:45 January 28, 1956, CBS Studio 50, New York 02 I Got A Woman 3:10 January 28, 1956, CBS Studio 50, New York 03 Baby Let’s Play House 2:41 February 4, 1956, CBS Studio 50, New York 04 Tutti Frutti 2:23 February 4, 1956, CBS Studio 50, New York 05 Blue Suede Shoes 2:20 February 11, 1956, CBS Studio 50, New York 06 Heartbreak Hotel 2:52 February 11, 1956, CBS Studio 50, New York 07 Tutti Frutti 2:38 February 18, 1956, CBS Studio 50, New York 08 I Was The One 2:49 February 18, 1956, CBS Studio 50, New York 09 Blue Suede Shoes 2:47 March 17, 1956, CBS Studio 50, New York 10 Heartbreak Hotel 2:11 March 17, 1956, CBS Studio 50, New York 11 Money Honey 2:56 March 24, 1956, CBS Studio 50, New York 12 Heartbreak Hotel 1:43 March 24, 1956, CBS Studio 50, New York 

The Milton Berle Show (NBC-Tv) 13 Shake, Rattle And Roll 1:01 April 3, 1956, The U.S.S. Hancock, Naval Station, San Diego 14 Heartbreak Hotel 2:01 April 3, 1956, The U.S.S. Hancock, Naval Station, San Diego 15 Blue Suede Shoes 2:10 April 3, 1956, The U.S.S. Hancock, Naval Station, San Diego 16 Hound Dog 2:37 June 5, 1956, NBC Color City Studios, Burbank 17 I Want You, I Need You, I Love You 3:30 June 5, 1956, NBC Color City Studios, Burbank 

The Steve Allen Show (NBC-Tv) 18 I Want You, I Need You, I Love You 2:47 July 1, 1956, The Hudson Theatre, New York 19 Hound Dog 1:42 July 1, 1956, The Hudson Theatre, New York German Home Recordings Bad Nauheim, Germany 20 He Knows Just What I Need 2:49 21 Cool Water (Fragments) 2:59 22 Like A Baby (1 Verse) 0:37 23 Return To Me (Fragments) 0:43 24 Her Hand In Mine 1:33 25 His Hand In Mine 1:46 26 Her Hand In Mine 1:33 27 If I Didn’t Care 0:27 28 Are You Sincere 0:28 29 Are You Lonesome Tonight? 3:01 30 Stand By Me (Fragments) 2:54
Holiday Season In Vegas (Hilton Hotel '75)

The FTD label is pleased to announce the release of “ELVIS: Holiday Season In Vegas (Hilton Hotel ’75)”. Released as a 5 inch digipack, this 2-CD set features Elvis in great form from the Hilton Holiday Season shows in December 1975 Las Vegas. The shows are ‘soundboard quality’ and the audio has sonic imperfections. It is on the original source tape. 

Disc 1 Midnight Show – December 13 01 C.C. Rider 4:21 02 I Got A Woman/Amen 7:01 03 Love Me 3:13 04 Trying To Get To You 2:08 05 And I Love You So 3:31 06 All Shook Up 0:59 07 (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear/Don’t Be Cruel 3:01 08 You Gave Me A Mountain 3:27 09 Help Me Make It Through The Night 2:37 10 Polk Salad Annie 4:38 11 Introductions 10:35 12 Just Pretend 3:51 13 How Great Thou Art 4:44 14 Burning Love 3:28 15 Hound Dog 1:58 16 Softly, As I Leave You 3:02 17 America 2:25 18 It’s Now Or Never 2:28 (Aaron Schroeder/Wally Gold) 19 O Solo Mio 1:04 20 Little Darlin’ 2:02 21 Little Sister 2:48 22 Can’t Help Falling In Love 1:56 

Disc 2 December 6 01 C.C. Rider 3:16 02 I Got A Woman/Amen 5:29 03 Love Me 3:25 04 Fairytale 3:32 05 Instrumental 0:30 06 And I Love You So 4:29 07 Trying To Get To You 2:02 08 All Shook Up 1:00 09 (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear/Don’t Be Cruel 2:37 10 One Night 2:05 11 Polk Salad Annie 4:16 12 Introductions 9:12 13 Just Pretend 3:50 14 How Great Thou Art 4:34 15 Burning Love 3:30 16 Softly, As I Leave You 1:46 17 America 2:25 18 Can’t Help Falling In Love 1:20 (last bars missing).

Cafe' Europa Sessions - LP Ltd Edition

The FTD Vinyl label is please to announce the release of “Elvis - Cafe' Europa Sessions   - G.I. Blues Vol. 2” as a limited edition LP. The album contains more great outtakes from the G.I Blues soundtrack sessions. Mastered at Abbey Road Studios, the album is released in 180 gram format. 

Side 1 01 G.I.Blues (take 6) 02 Tonight Is So Right For Love (take 8) 03 What’s She Really Like (takes 14-16) 04 Frankfort Special (remake, takes 9-10/M) 05 Pocketful Of Rainbows (version 1, take 17) 06 Tonight’s All Right For Love (take 6) 07 Wooden Heart (‘Gramafunken version’- instr.) 

Side 2 01 Doin’ The Best I Can (takes 10-12) 02 Shoppin’ Around (takes 1,2) 03 Whistling Blues (instrumental) 04 Pocketful Of Rainbows (version 1, takes 26-28) 05 Tonight’s All Right For Love (takes 7-8) 06 Big Boots (fast version, takes 6,5) 

Side 3 01 What’s She Really Like (takes 17-19/M + insert takes 20-22/M) 02 G.I.Blues (takes 2-4) 03 Tonight Is So Right For Love (take 9) 04 G.I.Blues (take 7/M + pick up takes 8-10/M) 

Side 4 01 Shoppin’ Around (takes 3-5) 02 Big Boots (medium tempo, take 1) 03 Tonight’s All Right For Love (Tales From Vienna Woods, instr.) 04 Frankfort Special (remake, takes 6-8) 05 Tonight’s All Right For Love (takes 14-15) 06 Tonight’s All Right For Love (takes 16-17) 07 Shoppin’ Around (finale version, take 14/M, from acetate).

FTD Sources

Elvis Information Network contributor "Ciscoking" Joachim Bernecker has compared audience recordings from the Dec 6, 1975 Diner and Midnight Shows to reveal how FTD have compiled the second disc of their new 'Holiday Season in Las Vegas 1975'
The CD features the two concerts not edited but instead spliced mid-concert, presumably due to only portions of the shows being recorded or due to tape damage.

C.C. Rider, I Got A Woman/Amen, Love Me, Fairytale, Instrumental, And I Love You So, Trying To Get To You, All Shook Up, Teddy Bear/Don’t Be Cruel, One Night, Polk Salad Annie, Introductions, Just Pretend, How Great Thou Art, Burning Love, Softly, As I Leave You, America, Can’t Help Falling In Love (last bars missing) It is half the Dinner Show followed by half the Midnight Show therefore only dated December 6, 1975. Several songs have been previously released on the 'Live In Las Vegas' box-set CD4. 

(Source: Elvis Shop London / FECC / Elvis Information Network)

November 05 - Charts

The Weekly chart wrap-up:

US Billboard Charts 

• The “ELV1S 30 #1 Hits” compilation climbed from #32 to #28 on the US Billboard Country Album chart.
• The “ELV1S 30 #1 Hits” compilation re-entered the US Billboard Rock Album chart at #48.
• The “Where No One Stands Alone” compilation dropped of the US Billboard Christian Album chart from last weeks #26 spot.
• The “Elvis: Ultimate Gospel” compilation climbed from #36 to #25 on the US Billboard Christian Album chart.
• The “The Classic Christmas Album“ re-entered the US Billboard Holiday Album chart at #14. 

Australia

• The “Elvis – The King Of Rock’n’Roll - 30 Hit Performances And More” DVD climbed from #30 to #28 on the Australian Aria Music DVD chart. 

Greece

• On the Greek IFPI Charts the "ELV1S 30 #1 Hits" compilation is a re-entry at #64.

Ireland

• The “ELV1S 30 #1 Hits” compilation re-entered the Irish Album chart at #94. 

(The King's World / Billboard / Aria)

November 01 - 2nd To MJ (Updated)

Forbes listed "The Highest-Paid Dead Celebrities Of 2018". Michael Jackson again tops the list of the highest-paid dead celebrities list after hauling in $400 million over the past year, mostly from the sale of his EMI Music Publishing stake. 

Behind the King of Pop on our list is another music monarch: Elvis Presley, who takes the No. 2 spot with $40 million over the past year; Arnold Palmer rounds out the top three with $35 million. In all, the dead celebs pulled in $628 million, more than double last year’s $312 million tally—thanks entirely to Jackson’s windfall, which gives him $2.4 billion in earnings in the decade since his death.

On Elvis the magazine says:
2. Elvis Presley
$40 million
Musician, Actor
Died: August 16, 1977
Age: 42
Cause: Heart Attack

He still moves more than 1 million albums every year, but the bulk of the King’s coin comes from tickets to Graceland and a new $45 million entertainment complex called Elvis Presley’s Memphis.

Top Ten Forbes magazine Top-Earning Dead Celebrities 2018.
1. Michael Jackson $400 million
2. Elvis Presley $40 million
3. Arnold Palmer $35 million
4. Charles Schulz ('Peanuts' creator) $34 million. 
5. Bob Marley $23 million
6. Dr. Seuss $16 million
7. Hugh Hefner - $15 million
8. Marilyn Monroe - $14 million
9. Prince - $13 million
10. John Lennon - $12 million

Dave Rowland Died

Dave Rowland, who was the founding member of '70s pop-country trio Dave & Sugar, recently passed away at the age of 74. Rowland passed on November 1, 2018 in Nashville, from complications following a stroke. 
Before forming Dave & Sugar and recording such hits such as "Don't Throw It All Away" and "The Door Is Always Open," Rowland toured alongside Elvis as part of JD Sumner and the Stamps Quartet. Funeral arrangements for Rowland have not been made public, but it seems that his family asks that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Monroe Carrell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt University.

(Source: Forbes / FECC)