coupla times a year I pull out some old Elvis classics and it blows me away every time.
this time i'm all over 'Elvis is Back!' from 1960:
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such a fun album, his voice sounds amazing and the harmonies... oh yeah.
also watched the 1972 documentary 'Elvis On Tour' for the 1st time and loved it. it's sad and beautiful at the same time. he doesn't look that good anymore but his presence is breahtaking. especially loved the backstage gospel jam. goosebumps.
Great thread CC, great thread!!!
I don't have Elvis Is Back but I have From Nashville To Memphis: The Essential 60's Masters, which has all of the tracks featured on that album.
I just ordered The Definitive Elvis from amazon.co.uk, a 5 disc documentary that is supposed to be much better than the usual unofficial crap that you get on DVD.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000GALHII/026-4531306-1862035?v=glance&n=283926&v=glance
I'll let you know if it's worth buying once I've watched it...
Quoteespecially loved the backstage gospel jam. goosebumps.
Do you have either of these? Both are must have:
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000002WQF/sr=1-3/qid=1156308812/ref=pd_bbs_3/104-2436674-8452753?ie=UTF8&s=music
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007DBJHS/sr=1-1/qid=1156308886/ref=pd_bbs_1/104-2436674-8452753?ie=UTF8&s=dvd
cool, do let me know.
saw 'The Ultimate Collection' not too long ago but wasn't that good:
mostly just friends and friends of friends talking about elvis
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I did enjoy 'Elvis By The Presleys', really cool footage in that.
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don't have those gospel releases yet.
yeah, must have...
Elvis By The Presleys was great. Believe it or not, the US copy had Japanese subtitles so my wife could enjoy it too.
I bought the book also, some nice pictures but not as good as the DVD.
I've read quite a few Elvis books, Peter Guralnick's Last Train To Memphis & Careless Love are still the best.
What about his Movies? I love them.
They're crap, I know, & I wouldn't sit through 5minutes of any them if Elvis wasn't in them but I really do love them, just because it's Elvis.
I know a lot of people say he should never made the movies that he did but that's what I love about Elvis, the fact that he wasn't perfect.
I think Viva Las Vegas, Kid Galahad & Jailhouse Rock are my favs.
on the front cover of the age newspaper here on monday:
"as the 29th anniversary of elvis presley's death passes, a $US3 million reward is being offered to anyone who finds him alive. US writer and actor adam muskiewicz says he and a friend set up the www.elviswanted.com website to get the public involved in a documentary exploring the myth that presley is still alive"
You guys know he had a twin that died at birth. There can only be one King. Isn't that bizarre?
QuoteUS writer and actor adam muskiewicz says he and a friend set up the www.elviswanted.com website to get the public involved in a documentary exploring the myth that presley is still alive"
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"Bill Beeny is the founder of the Elvis is Alive Museum near St. Louis, MO. Bill also wrote the book DNA Proves Elvis is Alive."
Good man Bill, good man ::)
QuoteWhat about his Movies? I love them.
They're crap, I know, & I wouldn't sit through 5minutes of any them if Elvis wasn't in them but I really do love them, just because it's Elvis.
I know a lot of people say he should never made the movies that he did but that's what I love about Elvis, the fact that he wasn't perfect.
I think Viva Las Vegas, Kid Galahad & Jailhouse Rock are my favs.
Is Viva Las Vegas the one in which he is a race driver? That was fun. Speaking of fun, you gotta love Fun In Acapulco. Elvis goes diving! But oh wait, is that also the one where he is a traumatized trapeze artist? Help me out here Dragonboy.
Heh Chills! You were right on both counts.
Elvis was indeed a racing car driver in VLV (with the lovely Ann-Margret), he was also a racing car driver in Speedway (with the lovely Nancy Sinatra) haha.
Like you said, he was a traumatised trapeze artist in Fun In Acapulco (with the lovely Ursula Andress).
If you do like his movies check out Kid Galahad (with the lovely..er, Charles Bronson!)
I feel the need for an Elvis movie tonight! My poor wife ;D
I watched GI Blues last night...er, yes...great movie!
Lemonaaaade. That cool refreshing drink.
QuoteLike you said, he was a traumatised trapeze artist in Fun In Acapulco (with the lovely Ursula Andress).
If you do like his movies check out Kid Galahad (with the lovely..er, Charles Bronson!)
:D
Elvis and the lovely Charles Bronson.
Sounds like a must-see!
I've never been a big Elvis fan, but I love some of his songs. And I read Bobbie Ann Mason's bio of elvis - it's good.
My son, though, at 2 years old, is Elvis' biggest fan. I'm not really sure where he picked it up.
QuoteI just ordered The Definitive Elvis from amazon.co.uk, a 5 disc documentary that is supposed to be much better than the usual unofficial crap that you get on DVD.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000GALHII/026-4531306-1862035?v=glance&n=283926&v=glance
I'll let you know if it's worth buying once I've watched it...
This arrived this afternoon, 13hours over five disks, released by Universal Studios. Here's hoping it's the real-deal!
Just my opinion but I think Presley was way overrated...to me the real king was Elvis Costello...he actually writes his own songs.
Quotecool, do let me know.
Have watched the first 2 episodes now, both were excellent.
The first episode (The Memphis Years) was mostly photgraphs & interviews. Those interviewed include Sam Philips, Dixie Lock, Anita Wood & DJ Fontana.
The second episode (The Television Years) had lengthy clips from all of his famous performances (Ed Sullivan, singing to a hound dog on The Steve Allen Show etc) + lots I'd never seen before (fooling about on the USS Hancock on The Milton Berle Show, dueting with Sinatra etc)
Great stuff so far!
this looks like a good deal
Peace in the Valley: the Complete Gospel Recordings [Box set]
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Peace-Valley-Complete-Gospel-Recordings/dp/B00004WJEC/
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87 tracks? wow...
Yer that's def the one to go for. I have Amazing Grace but that only has 52 tracks. I might have to look out for that when I home in a couple of weeks (seeing The Jacket!)
bagged it!
through amazon marketplace it was only £14 incl. delivery.
yay :)
That's 14pounds well spent Sir! (my keyboard doesn't have a pound sign?!! What gives?)
Thankyouthankyouverymuch!
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"Bill Beeny is the founder of the Elvis is Alive Museum near St. Louis, MO. Bill also wrote the book DNA Proves Elvis is Alive."
Good man Bill, good man ::)
That dude looks like he could be E's older brother! Hey db, you like "Wild at Heart" w/ Nic Cage and Laura Dern? Cage does some cool E covers in that one (plus it's David Lynch so ya can't go wrong...)
I saw it years ago, I guess when it first came out. I hardly remember it...cheers for the heads up Fanatic, I'll see if I can't find it at the DVD store & watch it again :)
for what it's worth:
Franz Govaerts, a 30 year old man from Antwerp, was crowned "best Elvis Imitator" during the World Championships in Memphis.
He was chosen out of 30 candidats and won a prize of 800 $.
He dedicated his victory to his father, who died a year ago.
(I'm not kidding, this was in a well respected newspaper in Belgium a while ago. I do wonder how many 'best Elvis impersonators' there actually are ...?)
QuoteI do wonder how many 'best Elvis impersonators' there actually are ...?
Me, me mate Phil, me mate Paul (but he's a bit shit) that guy from Norwich who calls himself TCB, Ted from Southhampton (who's a little bit over the hill but still gives it his best, bless 'im) & that bloke from the Dog & Duck :)
When drunk, I do a mighty fine Elvis myself too :D
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QuoteWhen drunk, I do a might fine Elvis myself too :D
I usually give my best impersonation when I'm full of pills & peanutbutter&bacon sandwiches!
;D
Quotethis looks like a good deal
Peace in the Valley: the Complete Gospel Recordings [Box set]
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Peace-Valley-Complete-Gospel-Recordings/dp/B00004WJEC/
(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B00004WJEC.01._SCMZZZZZZZ_V65982620_.jpg)
holy smokes. got this the other day and it's truly divine.
this is gonna be my favourite elvis album from now on.
Haha, you just drew me away from Z ;D
'Well I'm working on a building, it's a true foundation...'
I recently categorised all of my CDs for the first time in years (having had half my collection in boxes here there & everywhere) Elvis sits next to the Jacket in the top slot, high praise for both the dead & the living.
Being from Mississippi, this stuff is old hat. Not sure if you guys know about it, but if you come to Graceland, don't forget about Graceland Too in Holly Springs, Miss. about 40 minutes east of Memphis.
http://www.roadsideamerica.com/attract/MSHOLgracelandtoo.html
http://www.howlinwolf.com/mark/places/graceland_two/gracelandtwo1.htm
Thanks Tracy, I had no idea.
I'm hoping to make it to Graceland again one day, much to my wife's disdain ;)
QuoteThanks Tracy, I had no idea.
I'm hoping to make it to Graceland again one day, much to my wife's disdain ;)
My wife and I have lived in Nashville since 99 and have made it a tradition to drive by Graceland when we go home to Mississippi for Christmas. It's always at night and all the Christmas lights are up. Very sweet.
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Happy Birthday Dad!!!
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Happy Birthday King!
Sincerely,
Paul
QuoteSincerely,
Paul
You met my Dad once, right? How was that?
Thought I'd bump this so you can all pay your respects.
30 years gone this Thursday. We miss you Dad! :'(
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& on that note I'm off to the airport. Elvis (& DB) have left the building ;)
i hosted an elvis tribute show on my oldies station today. it went over well, and it was really cool to hear all of the stories listeners shared. it's strange how much of an effect one person can have on so many lives.
Get ya Elvis karaoke here: http://www.elviscollectibletins.com/index.shtml :D
"Now you can be king of your living room with the Elvis Karaoke collection. This 3CD set can be played on virtually any karaoke machine for hours of classic music that'll have everyone All Shook Up!"
A sad, sad day :'(
http://www.imdb.com/news/wenn/2007-11-07/
Garth Brooks has overtaken Elvis Presley to become the best-selling solo artist in history. The country star, who shot to fame with 1990's No Fences album, has sold 123 million units in his career, compared to Presley's 118.5 million. The Recording Industry Association Of America awarded Brooks two Diamond Awards for his albums Seven and Garth Brooks on Monday, in recognition of each albums' sales, which have exceeded 10 million. The singer, who is married to fellow country star Trisha Yearwood, accepted the awards at his star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame. He says, "This award reflects the magnitude of the country audience and what they can accomplish when they act together."
QuoteA sad, sad day :'(
http://www.imdb.com/news/wenn/2007-11-07/
Garth Brooks has overtaken Elvis Presley to become the best-selling solo artist in history. The country star, who shot to fame with 1990's No Fences album, has sold 123 million units in his career, compared to Presley's 118.5 million. The Recording Industry Association Of America awarded Brooks two Diamond Awards for his albums Seven and Garth Brooks on Monday, in recognition of each albums' sales, which have exceeded 10 million. The singer, who is married to fellow country star Trisha Yearwood, accepted the awards at his star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame. He says, "This award reflects the magnitude of the country audience and what they can accomplish when they act together."
That is sad!
This is like the Day the Music Died Part VI! :(
I found a great 60s style diner in Hawaii that had lots of very cool Elvis memorabilia & some of his fav dishes on the menu. I bought some bits & pieces and our fridge is now covered with postcards & magnets. No Elvis pictures on the walls yet but I'm still working on it...
I've been playing a lot of Elvis recently (more than usual) & am seriously thinking of going back to Graceland again this summer. Now if I can just convince Jim & the boys to play Memphis sometime between June 24th ~ July 4th (hint hint!)
Happy Birthday Dad!!! Love live the King! :'(
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Happy Birthday Dad, see you in August :)
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