November 15 - Teaser Elvis Biopic

Filmmaker Baz Luhrmann posted the first small teaser for the upcoming Elvis film on his Instagram account. He wrote "Made a little something to let you good people know we are taking care of business on June 24, 2022." 

Watch the teaser on >>> Instagram.

Elvis was originally supposed to release on June 3rd, 2022, but thanks to Luhrmann's tweet, it's been confirmed the film has been pushed back to June 24th, 2022. Luhrmann's latest film will be released only in theaters and not in a hybrid fashion. 

The Moulin Rouge! and Australia director has penned the script with longtime collaborator Craig Pearce, along with Sam Bromell. The film also boasts an impressive cast that includes Tom Hanks, David Wenham and Olivia DeJonge.

Luhrmann dips back into his musical roots as he tells the life story of Presley (Butler), as seen through the complicated relationship that Presley had with his enigmatic manager Colonel Tom Parker (Hanks). The story spans over 20 years, diving into the complexities of Presley and Parker's relationship, highlighting his rise to fame, setting it against the backdrop of the cultural landscape shifting in America and the country discovering they were no longer so innocent. At the core of Presley's journey will be the most significant and influential person in his life - Priscilla Presley (DeJonge).

(Source: Baz Luhrmann / Collider)

November 13 - Ugly Things Review

Bill Shute reviewed ‘Elvis Day By Day 2018’ for the November 2021 edition of the U.S. based Ugly Things magazine (you got to love that name!). 

Shute considered the Day By Day blog as “an invaluable resource documenting everything that happens which is Elvis-related on a daily basis” and found the ‘Day By Day’ books “to be an invaluable resource”. Also great to read is that he valued the contributions of all the guest-writers without whom I couldn't have created these books.

On the 2018 volume he noted: “if you are looking for a book that includes exhaustive analysis of significant new Elvis releases … and new discoveries and new archival projects, Elvis Day By Day 2018 should be an essential purchase” and “I don’t care who The King dated or what he ate, but I do care about his music, and the Elvis Day By Day series of books treats that work with the care, respect, accuracy, and knowledge that it deserves”. 

Thanks you for these kind words Bill!

The complete review is featured in the November 2021 edition of Ugly Things magazine and available from the magazine's >>> website.

For more information on the book go to the >>> Day By Day 2018 page.

Bill Shute's own publications van be found at >>> Kendra Steiner Editions website.

November 13 - Charts November 2021 - Week 2 (Updated)

The weekly global Elvis Presley chart updates. Elvis makes two (re-)appearances on the Billboard charts.

U.S. Billboard charts:

• Billboard Top Holiday Album chart: 'The Classic Christmas Album' re-entry #21.
• Billboard Top Rock Album chart: 'ELV1S 30 #1 Hits' re-entry at #50.
• Billboard Top Country Album chart: 'ELV1S 30 #1 Hits' climbed from #32 to #26. 

Official U.K. charts:

• Official Album Top 100 chart: 'The 50 Greatest Hits' dropped from #75 to #85
• Official Streaming Album Top 100 chart: 'The 50 Greatest Hits' dropped from #48 to #58. 
• Official Country Compilations chart: 'From Elvis In Nashville' climbed from #11 to #10. 

Official Greek IFPI Charts

• IFPI Top-75 Combined Albums Sales Chart: 'Essential Elvis Presley' dropped from #3 to #7. 

(Source: Official Chart Company / U.K. Mix Forum / IRMA / IFPI)

November 12 - That's Allright

The Reel To Reel Record label released the 7-inch single 'That's Allright Mama' on white colored vinyl and as a picture disc. The sets are limited to 500 copies. 

Side A: Elvis Presley - That's All Right Mama (taken from the SUN 209 single)

Side B: The Beatles - That's All Right Mama (taken from 'Pop Go The Beatles')

Back In Nashville

Sony Legacy officially released the 'Back in Nashville' 4-De and 2-LP-sets. 

Description: What turned out to be Elvis Presley’s final Nashville session brought music that was originally overlooked. The original recordings found their way on the holiday themed 'Elvis Sings the Wonderful World of Christmas '(1971), the gospel 'He Touched Me' (1972), 'Elvis Now' (1972) and 'Elvis' (1973). 

Yet, to hear this music, a half century after it was recorded - now wiped of overdubs - reveals some of the most compelling singing of Presley’s career. There may not be a better set of tracks in his catalog that benefits more from un-dubbing the masters. No longer weighted down, Elvis shines.

(Source: Elvis Club Berlin / Discogs / Sony Legacy)

    

November 11 - Vintage Rock and Roll

The Vintage Rock magazine published volume 2 in their 'Rock and Roll Years' series. This second volume covers the years 1955 - 1959.

Description: The new Vintage Rock special continues its history of rock’n’roll with a look at the years 1955-1959.

In Volume II, we remember John Lennon’s pre-Beatles skiffle outfit The Quarrymen, and look back at the beginnings of Elvis’ career. We talk to the family of Johnny and Dorsey Burnette (aka The Rock’n’Roll Trio) and profile some of the rock and roll greats, including Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, Billy Lee Riley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Buddy Holly, Eddie Cochran, Chuck Berry and Little Richard.

We also examine some of the era-defining movies of the time, including The Girl Can’t Help It and Cliff Richard vehicle Expresso Bongo. Not only that, but we have features on the women of rock’n’roll, Top 20 tracks from ‘55-’59 and The Day The Music Died. All this and more in the second part of our definitive history of rock and roll."

(Source: Vintage Rock / Elvis Club Berlin)

November 10 - Day By Day 2021

The fourth volume in the 'Elvis Day By Day - The Year In Review' yearbook series will be released January 2022 by Poplar Tunes Publishing and Memphis Mansion Publishing. 

Like the previous volumes on 2018, 2019 and 2020, it will cover everything Elvis Presley from this year on 350 pages. 

All the news as it happened and when it happened with over 60 in-depth reviews on the important music, movie and book releases by Elvis fans, Elvis-experts and Elvis-authors from around the world, making this volume a real 'international edition'. 

Contributions by Carlos R. Ares (Argentina), Piers Beagley, Nigel Patterson and Geoffrey McDonnell (Australia), Andy Pendl (Austria), Robert Gilbert (Canada), Michael Sander and Thomas D. Weiß (Germany), Giuseppe Castiglia (Italy), Rogier van Luyken (The Netherlands), Phil Gelormine and Trina Young (United States) for your advice and inspiring contributions to this "International Fan Edition.

The foreword was written by Elvis Songwriter Michael Jarrett. You can listen to two of his compositions on the new 'Elvis Back In Nashville' box-set.

The book is available for pre-orders and wholesale from Elvis Day By Day at >>> by mail and the >>> Memphis Mansion webshop.

November 08 - Back In Nashville Out Early, FTD Vinyl Delayed

Following the release of the new 'Elvis Back In Nashville' LP which some fans snapped up last week, now the 4-CD-set is out through the first stores. Officially the LP and CD sets are due November 12, 2021. 

Lucky fans can already pick up their copies at the Danish Memphis Mansion, the Norwegian Flaming Star showed the new CD-set on Facebook too. 

FTD Vinyl Delayed

Roger Semon informed dealers that due to a manufacturing delay, the 'Raised On Rock' vinyl will now be issued with the label's mid-December release which should be announced soon. 

The 'Pot Luck Sessions' and 'South Bound' CD-sets should be dispatched later this week as planned.

(Source: Memphis Mansion / Flaming Star on Facebook)

    

November 06 - Charts November 2021 - Week 1

The weekly Elvis Presley global chart update. Overall Elvis managed to climb on most charts this week and hit the Top 3 in Greece as a new entry!

U.S. Billboard charts:

• Billboard Top Holiday Album chart: 'Merry Christmas Baby' re-entry #18.
• Billboard Top Holiday Album chart: 'Elvis: Ultimate Christmas' dropped from #18 to #41.
• Billboard Top Country Album chart: 'ELV1S 30 #1 Hits' climbed from #36 to #32.

Official U.K. charts:

• Official Album Top 100 chart: 'The 50 Greatest Hits' climbed from #79 to #75. 
• Official Album Top 100 chart: 'The 50 Greatest Hits' climbed from #57 to #48. 
• Official Country Compilation chart: 'From Elvis In Nashville' dropped from #10 to #11.

Irish Irma charts:

• IRMA Music DVD chart: 'The Elvis Collection' new entry at #3.

Official Greek IFPI Charts

• IFPI Top-75 Combined Albums Sales Chart: 'Essential Elvis Presley' remained steady at #3.

(Source: Official Chart Company / U.K. Mix Forum / IRMA / IFPI)

November 05 - (P)Review of Elvis Back In Nashville Set

The Uncut Magazine featured the first review of the 'Elvis Back In Nashville' 4-CD / 2-LP set, which is due November 12, 2021. 

Uncut Review: "The King's final recordings in the country music capital"

Elvis Presley was more ambitious than his late career output might suggest. During his 1971 sessions in Nashville, he cut tracks for his dream project: a folk-rock record featuring songs by Buffy Sainte-Marie, Kris Kristofferson and others. Sadly, it never saw the light of day, and tracks from those sessions were scattered across cookie-cutter collections throughout the'70s.

'Elvis Back In Nashville' collects those recordings in one place, showcasing his stylistic range (gospel, carols, standards... you name it) and offering a glimpse of what might have been.

Despite being sold as a nostalgia act, Elvis was absolutely devoted to whatever he song he was singing. He immersed himself in the story and invested each line with nuance and character, whether it's the casually funky "Put Your Hand In The Hand" or the delicate "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" (recorded while he had the flu).

Box-Set rates 8/10. 

Extras: 6/10. Archival photos and liner notes by David Cantwell.

On the >>> Plato on-line store website you can already hear 30 seconds previews of all songs. 

The Danish Memphis Mansion was lucky enough to already receive the album. You can watch an unboxing of the LP on their >>> Facebook page.

Elvis Now

The Dutch Music on Vinyl record label announced the December 12, 2021 re-release of Elvis’ 1972 album ‘Elvis Now’. 

Publicity stated: The legend Elvis Presley recorded his sixteenth album ‘Elvis Now’ during different sessions between 1969 and 1971. The single ‘Until It's Time for You to Go’ / ‘We Can Make The Morning’ reached the charts in the U.S. and U.K., while ‘Sylvia’ became a hit for Elvis in Brazil. His cover of the Beatles hit ‘Hey Jude’ was a leftover from a recording session in Memphis in early 1969. It's a mix of rockers, ballads, and gospel songs. It's a mix of the different music styles which Presley performed during his lifetime.

Side A: Help Me Make It Through The Night / Miracle Of The Rosary / Hey Jude / Put Your Hand In The Hand / Until It's Time For You To Go.

Side B: We Can Make The Morning / Early Morning Rain / Sylvia / Fools Rush In (Where Angels Fear To Tread) / I Was Born About Ten Thousand Years.

Elvis '72 Summer Festival

Elvis author Kieran Davis published a reprint of his 2019 book, 'Elvis ‘72 Summer Festival'. The book includes contributions by Rex Martin, Todd Slaughter and Peggy Elzea. Strong book design and printed on quality paper stock.

Synopsis: Originally released in 2019, The Elvis Information Network recorded a short review of the 154 page book: "Elvis’ Summer Festival at the Las Vegas Hilton was his longest engagement in the desert city, with 64 shows performed during the month. 

He was fit, tanned and healthy. Prolific Elvis photo-journal publisher, Kieran Davis, provides another visually appealing volume rich in detail and archival artifacts. 

A highlight is some terrific color shots of Elvis on stage and a close-up image of the cape accompanying his light blue embroidered suit".

Two more of our books will soon be available in reprint form for those that missed them the first time round. To make both of these books available in the most cost effective manner for a very short print run (50 copies) both books have now been combined under a single cover. If you have both of the old versions of these books you do not need this one as the contents are identical, they have simply been printed in a single volume. If you missed out on either volume now is a chance to reserve a copy.

As the title suggests, the book covers in detail Elvis' tour of October 1976, with a special focus on the show in Champaign, for which there are approximately 100 previously unpublished black and white images.

There are numerous reviews, personal stories, images of memorabilia and Elvis on stage, plus glimpses into the internal workings of the Elvis Presley Show, life in the box office and more. All of which are incorporated into an extensive narrative on  300 pages and hardbound.

This book is currently at the printers, but print times have increased due to the global supply chain delays. We are expecting this book within the next 6 to 8 weeks. 

Fan Vinyl

The Danish Memphis Mansion announced the re-release of the compilation LP 'By The Fans For The Fans', celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Elvis news fan club. The LP comes on black and gold colored vinyl, with a selection of early classics compiled by the fan club's members.

(Source: FECC / Uncut / Plato / UEPS / Music On Viny / Elvis Information Networkl)

    

November 02 - Searching For Elvis

The Dutch Publisher Dato announced the November 21, 2021 release of the 400-page book 'Op Zoek Naar Elvis' ('Searching For Elvis') by Godfried Nevels. 

Synopsis: In Searching for Elvis, Godfried Nevels talks to friends and acquaintances of Elvis Presley to record their personal memories of The King. With beautiful and partly previously unpublished images!

In Searching for Elvis, Godfried Nevels talks to friends and acquaintances of Elvis Presley to record their personal memories of The King. From renowned session musicians, gospel singers, girlfriends, classmates, Hollywood actresses and American celebrities. 

Wink Martindale looks back on Elvis' radio debut in 1954, Larry Geller reports on the historic meeting between Elvis and The Beatles in 1965, Ginger Alden talks about Elvis' last days before his death in 1977, and Cyril Wecht explains why the Elvis' official cause of death can't be right. 

Lesser-known stories are also covered, such as the long journey that Elvis' first guitar has made since 1946, the forgotten first percussionist of Elvis at Sun Records, the fight at a gas station that was ended by Elvis in 1977 and never revealed before. information about the life of Colonel Parker. 

The search for Elvis also puts Godfried in touch with Don McLean, Bill Medley and Tito Jackson, with a sister of Johnny Cash, with bandmates from Chicago and Little River Band and with songwriters of Elvis tribute songs like Black Velvet (Alannah Myles) and Eternal Flame (The Bangles). 

In addition, Dutch artists like Waylon, who also wrote the foreword, Danny Vera, Barry Hay, Leo Blokhuis, George Baker and Evi Hanssen tell how much Elvis and his music mean to them.

(Source: ElvisMatters / Dato / Lecturis)