Elvis, The Beauty Queen & Me - Volume 1

Forth-coming DVD to include UNSEEN Elvis footage

It's been a year in the making, but we are almost ready to release the first volume of Elvis, The Beauty Queen & Me, with Jeanne LeMay. The majority of this DVD was filmed during Jeanne's trip to the UK last year. She was captured talking candidly about her time with Elvis at Graceland, on tour and in Vegas. She openly discusses how she was able to enjoy a close relationship with Elvis through her friendship with Linda Thompson, how she became a secretary at Graceland and what went on during those years. Her memories of those times are funny, fascinating and extremely riveting. Jeanne is a great talker and her warmth comes across beautifully in this 80-minute programme.


Over the past few months we have been lucky enough to have tracked down and acquired some STUNNING new 1974 cini film of Elvis, still on the original reels!!! The team has been working hard on having the reels digitally transferred and restored. The speed has now been expertly corrected, the picture quality has been enhanced and the brightness and colour has been re-worked enabling us to offer the footage in virtually perfect quality.   

We are sure that this will be amongst the best quality amateur footage that you've ever seen of Elvis on stage. 

For the first time you'll get to see 1974 Vegas footage captured during Elvis' August 29th 1974 midnight show, September 1st dinner show and the infamous September 2nd closing show (wearing the beautiful Man Tiger jumpsuit). There's lots of karate on these clips with Red West coming on stage at one point to help Elvis with his belt and karate gi. Elvis even knocks poor Charlie Hodge on his backside during a length kata... Amazing stuff!

There is also be some 1973 footage shot at Graceland. This includes a glimpse the gates, the grounds, the mansion itself and the pool area. This is NOT the poor quality Dutch footage that has been doing the rounds for years, but brand new footage taken from the reels and restored by us. This is TV quality material.

We are also extremely excited to tell you that we have been restoring some SUPERB footage (running for a staggering 13 minutes) of Elvis in Kansas City, Missouri on the evening of June 29th 1974. This is the most beautiful clear, close-up footage that we've seen in a long, long time with Elvis wearing the fantastic Embroidered Eagle jumpsuit.

This 100% legal DVD is a great price (compared to other similar DVDs released over the last few years) and will be officially released late August.  This is a factory pressed CD (not DVD-R) with a professionally printed colour cover & insert and each DVD will arrive individually shrink-wrapped.

NTSC - Region free

source: Essential Elvis UK - August 14, 2009



New JAT Special Product

JAT Special Product will release a new CD in 10 days from now. All the details are available on the above flyer.

source: JAT Productions - August 8, 2009



Elvis : Sessions IV

Coming in 2010 from JAT Productions....Elvis : Sessions IV.....more information soon.

source: JAT Productions - August 1, 2009



Elvis In Gold

We received our copies yesterday of JAT Productions's latest release Elvis In Gold. We are quite pleased with the finished product as it has the same quality of their latest books but this time center on the '50s. The photographs are not all previously unpublished such as the Ottawa shots, but many throughout the book never looked that good. There are still several unseen pictures such as the rare ones from the St.Louis concert along with numerous ones from Tacoma, Seattle and LA. It features as well publicity photos with the gold lame suit and from the different 1957 tours/ press conferences with an introductory text on each tour from our own FECC member Mike Eder. The front cover itself is a beauty and  must add Jimmy Carpenter made a great design on this project.

About a week ago JAT Publishing was nearly sold out on this title so hurry up if you want to order a copy directly from them. We only have 5 copies left for sale ( only for shipping in Canada & USA ) and anyone interested can inquire directly from FECC . There are many dealers in Europe carrying this product too.

source : FECC Team - July 31, 2009


Coming Soon from Elvis Unlimited Productions!

Elvis Unlimited is proud to announce our next project, Inside Jailhouse Rock - The Sequel Why the sequel, you ask? Well, Inside Jailhouse has already been done by the legendary Ger Rijff. The "Inside" series was also created by Ger Rijff. His "Inside" titles include Inside King Creole, Inside Loving You and Inside Jailhouse Rock. Therefore, an "Inside" book is incomplete without it's creator, Ger Rijff. So in cooperation with Ger Rijff, we have decided to do the sequel to Inside Jailhouse Rock. Inside Jailhouse Rock - The Sequel will follow the typical format of our Inside series which will be a limited edition box set including a book, DVD, vinyl record, and much more. Inside Jailhouse Rock – The Sequel is an Elvis Unlimited Productions written by Megan Murphy, concept by Ger Rijff, published by Henrik Knudsen.
Highly notable Elvis collectors including Sherif Hanna, one of the world's top Elvis collectors and historians, Ger Rijff, creator of the "Inside" series, Todd Slaughter, president of The Official Elvis Presley Fan club Of Great Britain, Chris Giles, publisher of Inside Loving You & owner of The Elvis Shop, Hubert Vindevogel, President of the oldest fan club in Belgium, The United Elvis Presley Society which has been in existence since the early 60's; Carlos Ares, President of the fan club in Argentina and Expert on Elvis vinyl, Bob Klein and countless more have contributed incredible material for this project.

For exclusive news and updates on Inside Jailhouse Rock - The Sequel, check out www.elvisunlimited.com for news you will only read here first! If you have any Jailhouse Rock material or memorabilia you think would be great for this project, email us at
marketing@elvispresley.dk
Source: E-mail - July 29, 2009


Elvis In Gold Out Now

Elvis In Gold book is out now and will be sold out soon at JAT Productions. They have started the shippings today ( July 24th ). JAT Productions would like to thank everyone who individually bought a copy and to our many dealers, including some new ones in the U.S. who made this one of our fastest sellers. When sold out, you can of course order your copy from your favorite dealer.

source : JAT Productions - July 25, 2009



Elvis Vegas '69 Out Now

The new book from Ken Sharp ( author of Writing For The King FTD book ) is out now. We were lucky to receive our copies very fast and have no doubts most Elvis fans will enjoy this new book on Elvis' historical return to the stage in 1969. There are lots of texts, but lots of pictures too and lay out gives you the feeling of almost having a photobook although it isn't essentially one. There are some before seen photographs ( some only if you are a huge picture collector ) but many unpublished and gorgeous ones as well. The book is also of excellent quality ( paper, photo reproduction ) and can't imagine fans not being happy to own a copy or even disappointed after they have got a copy for that matter.

source : FECC - July 24, 2009



Elvis : Hot Shots And Cool Clips Volume 5

Coming in late Fall...Elvis Hot Shots And Cool Clips Volume 5 featuring one hour of unreleased Elvis footage. Highlights includes : Las Vegas, NV. July 31, 1969 VIP show. A short but fascinating look of Elvis on stage at the end of this historic performance with the curtain going down and the crowd on its feet, plus interviews with celebrity guests. Elvis performing in 1956 at the Armory in Louisville, KY on November 25th. All unreleased behind the scenes footage at the filming of '' It Happened At The World's Fair '' in 1962. An unreleased army interview caught off guard in his bunk. A special unreleased vignette of '' Paradise Hawaiian Style ''. This DVD will also include much, much more. JAT Productions.

source: JAT Productions - July 20, 2009




Coming Soon from JAT Productions !

Next project from JAT Productions after Elvis In Gold will be a book about Jailhouse Rock. Look for our special Jailhouse Rock photo gallery that will appear exclusively on the FECC News site.

source : JAT Productions - July 18, 2009



Elvis In Gold

The latest book from JAT Publishing titled Elvis In Gold will be release next week. If you want to order this book directly from JAT Publishing then this your last chance as Elvis In Gold is nearly sold out on pre-orders only. Obviously it will be possible to order this from your favorite dealer afterwards when they get sold out.

source: JAT Publishing - July 16, 2009



Elvis - Vegas '69 Press Release

Join us for a front row seat...ELVIS: VEGAS '69  

July 31, 1969 marks an historic milestone in Elvis's career. Bolstered by the runaway success of the '68 Comeback show and energized by productive recording sessions at American Sound Studios, which would spawn such timeless hits as " Suspicious Minds", "In The Ghetto" and "Don't Cry Daddy," Elvis launched his return to live performance at Las Vegas' International Hotel in the summer of 1969.    

Elvis: Vegas '69 is a new 200-page hardback book that commemorates the 40th anniversary of Elvis’s historic return to live performance. Written by Ken Sharp, author of the critically acclaimed FTD book, Writing For The King, the book tells the remarkable story of Elvis's return to the concert stage told through first-hand accounts by those lucky enough to be on hand to witness Elvis's miraculous artistic and creative rebirth. 

Culling 100 new interviews, the 60,000 word text offers a gripping account of this seminal event told by the people who were there including Priscilla Presley, Elvis's TCB band mates, the Sweet Inspirations, the Imperials, the Memphis Mafia, celebrities in attendance, International hotel personnel including owner Kirk Kerkorian, hotel President Alex Shoofey, publicity and showroom staff, security, international media and much more.  

Learn the back story behind what led to Elvis's triumphant return to live performance. You'll go behind closed doors with Elvis and the band in pre-show rehearsals and revel in the excitement and anticipation of opening night. We'll also exhaustively chronicle the opening show on July 31, 1969 through the eyes of the people that were there, press conference, after show celebration and more. 

Packed with over 150 stunning full color and B&W images, many culled from the Graceland archives, vintage Vegas/Elvis concert memorabilia, a '69 show index and much more, the book will transport the reader back to the Strip for one of the most electrifying moments in Elvis's monumental career.

Slated for publication in August, the book will retail for $50.00 USD .

source : Ken Sharp - July 16, 2009


Elvis In Gold Trailer

The latest project from JAT Publishing is scheduled for release in about 4 weeks. This is still possible to pre-order Elvis In Gold this new book from JAT Publishing. There's a trailer available on YouTube for this project.

source: JAT Publishing - June 26, 2009


The Winners Of The Finnish Promo Competition

Here we have the 5 winners of the Finnish promo CD that was given away for free at the ‘Original Elvis Tribute 2009’ shows at Klubi in Tampere and Turku on May 15 & 16 (see www.myspace.com/theoriginalelvistribute2009 ).
Randi Solberg (Norway)
Marc Rioux (Canada)
Luuk Bonthond (Holland)
Bill Waters (USA)
Peter Dawson (Australia)

Thanks to The Original Elvis Tribute for the free copies.
June 2, 2009


Elvis - Vegas '69 Press Release

Join us for a front row seat...ELVIS: VEGAS '69  

July 31, 1969 marks an historic milestone in Elvis's career. Bolstered by the runaway success of the '68 Comeback show and energized by productive recording sessions at American Sound Studios, which would spawn such timeless hits as " Suspicious Minds", "In The Ghetto" and "Don't Cry Daddy," Elvis launched his return to live performance at Las Vegas' International Hotel in the summer of 1969.    

Elvis: Vegas '69 is a new 200-page hardback book that commemorates the 40th anniversary of Elvis’s historic return to live performance. Written by Ken Sharp, author of the critically acclaimed FTD book, Writing For The King, the book tells the remarkable story of Elvis's return to the concert stage told through first-hand accounts by those lucky enough to be on hand to witness Elvis's miraculous artistic and creative rebirth. 

Culling 100 new interviews, the 60,000 word text offers a gripping account of this seminal event told by the people who were there including Priscilla Presley, Elvis's TCB band mates, the Sweet Inspirations, the Imperials, the Memphis Mafia, celebrities in attendance, International hotel personnel including owner Kirk Kerkorian, hotel President Alex Shoofey, publicity and showroom staff, security, international media and much more.  

Learn the back story behind what led to Elvis's triumphant return to live performance. You'll go behind closed doors with Elvis and the band in pre-show rehearsals and revel in the excitement and anticipation of opening night. We'll also exhaustively chronicle the opening show on July 31, 1969 through the eyes of the people that were there, press conference, after show celebration and more. 

Packed with over 150 stunning full color and B&W images, many culled from the Graceland archives, vintage Vegas/Elvis concert memorabilia, a '69 show index and much more, the book will transport the reader back to the Strip for one of the most electrifying moments in Elvis's monumental career.

Slated for publication in August, the book will retail for $50.00 USD .

source : Ken Sharp - May 27, 2009



Elvis In Gold Press Release

J.A.T. Publishing has taken you on Elvis’ final tours in 1977…we went further back to show you The King being beamed via satellite in 1973… we followed Elvis on his electrifying tours of 1970…we witnessed his 1969 triumph in Las Vegas…and marveled at the 1968 comeback. Now J.A.T. Publishing proudly travels back to 1957 to present ELVIS IN GOLD! 

ELVIS IN GOLD is a hardcover photo journal focusing on Elvis’ gold lamé tuxedo. Over 100 glorious back and white images (many never before made public) illustrate Elvis wearing his golden outfit or jacket on stage and in the studio. From the iconic photo session that gave us the best LP cover of Elvis’ career, to Presley’s three masterful 1957 tours. From the Mississippi-Alabama fair in 1957, to Honolulu in 1961, ELVIS IN GOLD takes you to the era where Elvis changed our culture forever. 

Along with photos of Elvis at his most vibrant and handsome, you get the stories behind the gold. Find out how and when Elvis got his suit. Discover the ways in which the gold suit image was successfully marketed. Take a look at every single concert Elvis wore his suit or jacket at. ELVIS IN GOLD has it all. 

The imagery of the young Elvis is inexorably tied to his gold lamé suit. It didn’t just symbolize the fifties it WAS the fifties. As the first publication to celebrate this epitome of an unforgettable era, this book is a must for anyone that loves Elvis at his most vital. After all was anything cooler then ELVIS IN GOLD?

Available August 1st...retail price $59.95 USD

source : JAT Publishing - May 26, 2009



The 40th Anniversary Commemorative Menu Released

All orders retail and wholesale for the Commemorative '69 Menu & CD are out today. There are only a handful left, and today is the last day ( May 12th ) for ordering these directly from us at JAT Productions. We are proud to announce that the Elvis Commemorative '69 Menu & CD was selected and nominated by Triangle Productions for the 2009 printers/concept award, which will be announced later this year.

More details soon on our website www.jatpublishing.com .

source : Joe Tunzi - May 12, 2009



The 40th Anniversary Commemorative Menu Trailer

JAT Productions will ship out this coming Tuesday ( May 12 ) their latest product, the 40th Anniversary Commemorative July 31, 1969 Menu with the bonus CD After Midnight. This is also the last chance you have for ordering the commemorative menu directly from them since they expect to be sold out shortly after the release date. You watch a trailer on YouTube featuring photographs of the event and snippets of the bonus CD After Midnight .

source : JAT Productions - May 5, 2009



Elvis Exhibition in Sussex - Next week-end

Please do not forget to join the Essential Elvis UK team at Coopers Jewellers in Hove next Saturday. You'll be welcome to enjoy the impressive Elvis exhibition, browse the beautiful jewellery and gifts in store and meet Simon Cooper himself. Simon is a highly trained craftsman and can design and handmake that special piece of Elvis Jewellery.  

Hove is a great place with terrific restaurants and superb shopping. It's right on the coast so why not make a day of it? It's an easy, direct train ride from central London (not much more than an hour), and it's a simple journey from the Portsmouth / Southampton area.  We will all hope for a warm and sunny day!

Elvis items on display will include several of his shirts, jewellery, sunglasses and other genuine items that once belonged to the King (including his famous yachting cap, seen above). 

Enquiries to: enquiries@essentialelvis.com

source : Andrew Hearn - May 3, 2009


FECC FINNISH PROMO COMPETITION

We’ve had some feedback with regards to the Finnish promo CD that will be given away for free at the ‘Original Elvis Tribute 2009’ shows at Klubi in Tampere and Turku on May 15 & 16 (see www.myspace.com/theoriginalelvistribute2009 ) . The venue has now provided us with five copies of this promotional release, for a special competition on FECC. In order to win a copy of this CD, you will have to answer the following question: What’s the title of the 1974 Elvis live album which also features Duke Bardwell on bass? Please send your answers to us at: fecc@elvis-collectors.com We will select five winners from all the mails received within the next five days, so send us your mail a.s.a.p.!

click on the pic above for a larger view

FREE UNIQUE DVD AT ELVIS HAPPENING IN TILBURG

’The Original Elvis Tribute 2009’ is fast becoming the show that everybody is talking about. After years constantly getting the same acts and the same songs, we believe that Elvis fans are ready for a fresh, exciting new experience – and ‘The Original Elvis Tribute 2009’ is just that. Featuring the talents of original Elvis bassplayer Duke Bardwell (181 shows with The King), Elvis-songwriter Michael Jarrett (a.o. I’m Leavin’), Award-winning Elvis-vocalist Ted Roddy, Hollywood-drummer Marc Singer (a.o. Star Wars), guitarist supreme Thierry LeCoz and backing singers Vikki Lee and Michele Jarrett, this is a show that will knock you off your feet! Many fanclub-presidents and dealers have already expressed great interest in this remarkable production, and even other Elvis-acts like Dennis Jale have already stated that they don’t want to miss this show. And with 9 shows in 6 countries in just over a week, this is also one of the most successful Elvis shows in recent years to hit Europe. No mean feat, especially when you take the worldwide economical crisis into account.

The Dutch fanclub ‘Elvis For Everyone’ will have a special surprise for the visitors to the concert in Tilburg on May 24th, a specially-produced free DVD containing a new Elvis-documentary featuring Duke Bardwell. In this programme, Duke talks freely about his association with Elvis, and even performs the beautiful ‘You And I’, a song that Elvis really loved and which Duke will perform on the May tour. As a special bonus, the DVD also contains excerpts from the last-ever television interview that Charlie Hodge did in the Benelux. A truly interesting DVD, exclusively as a free gift for those coming to the show in Tilburg. For more info, please go to: www.elvismagazine.nl
Source:
www.elvisnews.dk - April 30, 2009

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Elvis In Gold & 1969 Opening night Menu

The next two projects from JAT Productions can be pre-order now on their website. The 40th anniversary commemorative 1969 Opening Night menu with bonus CD will be available in late May 2009 and the book Elvis In Gold for August 2009.

source: JAT Productions - April 21, 2009 


Finnish ” I’m Leavin’ ” Promo CD

This special promo CD is a free gift to the first 600 visitors of the “Original Elvis Tribute 2009” shows at Klubi in Tampere and Turku on May 15th and 16th. This Finnish promo was made especially for these two shows and will not be available anywhere else. For more info, please go to: www.elvisnews.dk or www.myspace.com/theoriginalelvistribute2009 . The design is a salute to the ‘Heartbreak Hotel’ EP from ’56; same man, same pose… 20 years later almost to the day.
source: Arjan Deelen - April 20, 2009

Elvis In Paris 50th Anniversary

France Pays Tribute To The King

After the strong lobbying of Elvis My Happiness, the official French Fan Club, the French Postal Service Agency ( La Poste ) will finally release an ELVIS STAMP, authorized by EPE. Two different objects will be published to honour the main artist of the 20th Century: a postal stamp and a prepaid envelope, both with 2 specific usual bearing Elvis face. These are genuine and official products released by the French Postal Service Agency, and not unofficial “stamps” as those issued in other countries (Congo, Guinée, Guyana...).Elvis My Happiness will launch a priority subscription for collectors worldwide and more information will be available very soon regarding all details: release date - probably October 4th 2009, visuals, price, etc..We’ll keep you posted.

source: Elvis My Happiness - April 9, 2009



Elvis : Hot Shots and Cool Clips Volume 5 & After Midnight CD

Available Fall 2009 - Elvis Hot Shots and Cool Clips Volume 5. 

Available June 1 - the 40th Anniversary commemorative July 31, 1969 Las Vegas Menu with the bonus CD "After Midnight," containing many interesting celebrity interviews recorded after the much-celebrated July 31 V.I.P. Show. The CD will also include radio spots and commentary featuring Elvis in Las Vegas. The disc will be included inside the menu, which will be reproduced in its original format of 8 1/2 x 17. More information available soon!

source : JAT Productions - April 6, 2009



Elvis Convention in Montreal

This is the last reminder for the first meeting of the year in Montreal.

The Elvis Presley Convention in Montreal will be held on April 4, 2009 from 11:00 to 16:00 ( most likely open up to 17:00 ). The St-Gilbert Hall is located at 5415 Jean-Talon East in Montreal, near the St. Michel metro station ( bus 141 ). Dealers and collectors from Canada will be on hand to buy, sell, and trade Elvis memorabilia of all kinds; LP’s, CD’s, DVD's, photographs ,videos, and everything from Elvis dolls to Elvis stamps. 

Door prizes will be handed out all day long. There will be some live entertainment at 13:00 and 15:00.

The second convention will be held on November 7, 2009 at the same location.

Admission: $5.00

source: For infos contact Michel at :  Michel@elvispassion.com -  March 31, 2009


REVISITING THE MEMPHIS ’74 LIVE ALBUM WITH DUKE BARDWELL

It’s now 35 years ago that the March 20, 1974 Memphis concert was recorded, so I decided to ask bass player Duke Bardwell a couple of questions exclusively for FECC. Duke will be coming to Europe in May as part of ‘The Original Elvis Tribute 2009’, and they will be doing shows in Holland, Belgium, Poland, Norway, Sweden and Finland (see www.elvisnews.dk for more info). To prepare Duke for the interview, I sent him a copy of the FTD release ‘Recorded Live On Stage In Memphis’. On to the short questions & answers session with Duke… Have you listened to this show recently? Any observations? I listened to it this past Saturday, coming back with my trio from playing out of town….. They had never heard it before. I thought for a live recording that it was very well done….played well and mixed well….had good energy…

How did everybody in the band feel about this album? Was it a good representation of what Elvis was doing live at the time? I really don’t recall hearing from any band members after it was released with any opinions or criticisms of the album. I do think that overall, everyone was pleased to have been a part of it. I certainly know that I was. The song selection was simply and exactly what he was doing at that time….same show in Vegas…with very little variation.

Was there any criticism back then that the album cover featured a photo of Elvis’ house, and not ONE from the show? I never heard of any such criticism…..

Do people still mention the Elvis-comment from the album to you? (“Anyhow, Duke. Not talking to you personally, Duke...”) I almost never hear anything about it. In fact, if it wasn’t for you folks in Europe making something of it, I don’t know if it would ever come up again. I know EP has lots of ageing fans here in the US, but I don’t think they dial in to the archival snippits and sound bites like they do overseas…..The fans in Europe are so dedicated that they seem to be interested in any information they can get a hold of, no matter how trivial it may appear to someone else…….They still love the man, his music and everything about him.

Did you receive the special edition of this album that I sent you? Any comments? Yes I did Arjan, and thank you very much for it. That actually is the copy we listened to on the road. I was very impressed with the way it was packaged…the booklet was well done and I was very pleased to have been included in one of the photos. I thought the audio quality was excellent.
Source Arjan Deelen - March 28, 2009



Elvis In Gold

Elvis In Gold...a new book from JAT Productions coming in August 2009.

source : JAT Productions - March 23, 2009



Elvis Convention in Montreal

A reminder for this first annual meeting with Elvis fans in Montreal and others from all over Quebec, Ontario and even from the USA occasionally . If you are from the surrounding areas and see this ad, feel free to pass the information to your family and friends.

The next Elvis Presley Convention in Montreal will be held on April 4, 2009 from 11:00 to 16:00. The St-Gilbert Hall is located at 5415 Jean-Talon East in Montreal, near the St. Michel metro station ( bus 141 ). Dealers and collectors from Canada will be on hand to buy, sell, and trade Elvis memorabilia of all kinds; LP’s, CD’s, DVD's, photographs ,videos, and everything from Elvis dolls to Elvis stamps. 

Door prizes will be handed out all day long. There will be some live entertainment at 13:00 and 15:00, details to be given at a later date.

The second convention will be held on November 7, 2009 at the same location.

Admission: $5.00

source: For infos contact Michel at :  Michel@elvispassion.com -  March 17, 2009  



Hot Shots And Cool Clips Vol. 4 & Aloha '73- Ho'i Hou'' Out Now

Both the DVD and CD are being shipped out and sold out as well. There are no copies available for wholesale and retail. You can get them from your favorite dealer though.

 

source : JAT Productions - March 12, 2009 



Hot Shots And Cool Clips Volume 4

JAT Productions informed us their latest DVD release Hot Shots And Cool Clips Volume 4 will be shipped out this coming Tuesday. This is your last chance to order a copy at retail directly from them as it's almost sold out.

source: JAT Productions - March 5, 2009



Elvis Convention In Montreal

The next Elvis Presley Convention in Montreal will be held on April 4, 2009 from 11:00 to 16:00. The St-Gilbert Hall is located at 5415 Jean-Talon East in Montreal, near the St. Michel metro station ( bus 141 ). Dealers and collectors from Canada will be on hand to buy, sell, and trade Elvis memorabilia of all kinds; LP’s, CD’s, DVD's, photographs ,videos, and everything from Elvis dolls to Elvis stamps. 

Door prizes will be handed out all day long. There will be some live entertainment at 13:00 and 15:00, details to be given at a later date.

The second convention will be held on November 7, 2009 at the same location.

Admission: $5.00

source: For infos contact Michel at :  Michel@elvispassion.com -  March 4, 2009


Interview With Sandi Miller

The Elvis In Brasil site made an interview with Sandi Miller. You can read the English version on their site at http://www.elvisbrasil.com.br/epbrasil/sandimillerenglish.htm .

source: Sergio Biston - March 4, 2009



Elvis In Gold

For August 2009  JAT Productions announces  Elvis In Gold, a photo journal exclusively capturing Elvis in the fifties. This will be a hardback edition with over 125 photos ( many unpublished and rare ), a book that will convey all the excitement of Elvis in the fifties....also COMING SOON....Elvis-Atlanta In Black and White...a book about the seventies..
source: JAT Productions - March 1, 2009



Hot Shots And Cool Clips Vol. 4 Trailer

Coming in early March...you can watch a trailer for this DVD on YouTube.

 

source: JAT Publishing - February 26, 2009


Elvis - Ho'I Hou

New CD  from JAT Records ( formatted 7'' x 7'' design ) coming along with the DVD Hot Shots And Cool Clips volume 4. Only a few copies of the DVD are still AVAILABLE for retail. Both will be released on March 3rd.

source: JAT Publishing - February 10, 2009


Elvis Sessions IV

Our work on Elvis Sessions IV book is already in progress although it will take awhile before its release. There are a lot of discussion about the Standing Room Only project on different sites/forums  and here's a quote from an interview done in 1993 with the late Joan Deary for Sessions II that will be featured in Elvis Sessions IV : '' Standing Room Only was never intended to include the selections recorded in Las Vegas in February or the single material that was cut in March. The final project was scrapped but my intent all along with RCA and The Colonel was to release a live album based on the best of the four shows recorded in April on tour. I even went as far as compiling my own track listing from these shows, our goal was to increase single sales and it worked. This is how it was going to be no matter what anyone else says ''....

source: JAT Productions - January 16, 2009



Hot Shots And Cool Clips Post Card

The post cards announcing the DVD Hot Shots And Cool Clips Volume 4 will be sent out shortly. Fans interested to order directly from JAT Productions and receive a post card can write to them at jatpublishing@aol.com .

source: JAT Productions - January 9, 2009



Hot Shots And Cool Clips - Volume 4 News Update

Coming in early Spring...will begin our 21st year of JAT Productions with Elvis Hot Shots And Cool Clips - Volume 4...Our film will include...1955 in Texas ( unedited )...1956 Hy Gardner Calling....1956 Curtain Call On Milton Berle....1960...Last interview before returning home from the army...1962...It Happened At The World's Fair...1969...American Sound Studio...1972 Buffalo,NY....1972 Chicago, IL....1976 Dayton, OH....and the end...August 18th, 1977....DVD will also include much more unreleased footage with many extras including a historic filmed interview with Marion Keisker and vintage commercial of Elvis Presley's first RCA album...in the years to come...JAT Productions will continue to produce DVDs, Books, CDs and Special Products....'' As The Best Is Yet To Come ''....

source : JAT Productions - January 5, 2009



Elvis Presley - Joulutunnelmissa

This CD titled Joulutunnelmissa was released in Finland for the Holiday Season. It features only material from 1957.

source: Barry McLean - December 21, 2008 



Teenager's Hero Out Now

The new book Teenager's Hero is out now and you can see preview on their website. They will start to ship their books Monday ( Dec. 22 ).

The Teenager's hero Publishing is happy and proud to present The Book, TEENAGERS'HERO. This is the definitive book-documentary of Elvis' live performances in early 1956. With more than 400 pages, sized 30x21 and featuring 445 photos mostly unpublished and never put in the right context. The book has high quality design (soft cover 300 g, cloth binding, and 150 glossy pages), 1000 copies printed, each copy numbered. In the beginning the book was thought to be one volume only about the 1956, but due to the great quantity of material that we were able to find during in this period and also the different aspects of Elvis activity during the same year, we decided to give life to two different volumes. The first volume, has as its focus Elvis' live activity in the first six months of 1956. The author Steve Rino spent two years of research to give life to a day by day photo journal where together with a scientific approach of the day, has been put together a professional layout with relative photos taken from newspapers, magazines and his personal collection. In trying to bring to the reader a feeling of the time through images, newspaper & magazines clips we give life, we hope, to something unique and new in the landscape of books about Elvis. We are proud of the in-depth research of every detail of every one of the 180 days listed, trying to putting in the right order all information, news, photo and tales coming from this difficult research.

Inside the web-site you can have access through the links to a lot a more details about the book's contents, quality and price. The book will be available, we hope, in December. A pre-order can be made using the web shop section of this website or by the usual dealer. More info on www.teenagershero.com and e-mail teenagershero@live.it

source: Teenager's Hero Publishing - December 20, 2008



Hot Shots And Cool Clips - Volume 4

Coming next from JAT Productions the DVD Hot Shots And Cool Clips - Volume 4. This is scheduled for release in early 2009. Watch our Elvis News section for details in 2009 !

source : JAT Productions - December 15, 2008



Elvis vs Spankox Re: Versions

This is the Canadian version ( same as the US ) of the Remix CD Elvis vs Spankox . It features 11 remix tracks and Spankox video clip of Baby Let's Play House and a nice booklet as well.  The music of Elvis Presley is license to SPG Music for this release.

source : Barry McLean - December 11, 2008 



Elvis Concerts Sold Out

Joe Tunzi informed us his latest book Elvis Concerts is sold out. Everything has been distributed so anyone interested with a copy can ask to their favorite dealers without going through JAT Publishing.

source : Joe Tunzi - December 10, 2008


Images - A Photo Documentary

A new photobook will be out next week with pictures from the collection of Dutch collector Patrick Janssen. The book will also include a bonus DVD with candid footage from Huntsville 75 + newsreels and a bonusphoto.
Source: Patrick Janssen - December 1, 2008


Teenage Hero Preview

Here we have a preview of the upcoming book "Teenage Hero". You can click on the picture to see it enlarge.
Source: E-mail - November 30, 2008

DUKE BARDWELL & MICHAEL JARRETT

Elvis’ mid-70s bassplayer DUKE BARDWELL and songwriter MICHAEL JARRETT (I’m Leavin’, I’ll Be Home On Christmas Day) now have a new website up, in order to promote the shows that they will be doing in Europe in May ’09 (Promoters are welcome to contact us now). The url is www.elvisnews.dk and it features fascinating and insightful interviews with both Bardwell and Jarrett, a host of rare shots of Duke & Elvis, an overview of the Elvis releases that Duke plays on, rare audio (including Jarrett’s original recording of ‘I’m Leavin’’, as well as a neat message that he recorded a few days ago for all Elvis fans), a column that Jarrett will do regularly for the website (with Christmas being just around the corner, Michael decided that the first one should be about ‘I’ll Be Home On Christmas Day’). Any suggestions, additions and corrections to the website are welcome. Duke is always looking from pics from his period with Elvis, so if you can help with that, then please drop us a line… See you in May!
Source: Arjan Deelen - November 24

Teenage Hero

The Teenagershero Publishing is happy and proud to present The Book, TEENAGERS'HERO. This is the definitive book-documentary of Elvis' live performances in early 1956. With more than 400 pages, sized 30x21 and featuring 445 photos mostly unpublished and never put in the right context. The book has high quality design (soft cover 300 g, cloth binding, and 150 glossy pages), 1000 copies printed, each copy numbered. In the beginning the book was thought to be one volume only about the 1956, but due to the great quantity of material that we were able to find during in this period and also the different aspects of Elvis activity during the same year, we decided to give life to two different volumes. The first volume, has as its focus Elvis' live activity in the first six months of 1956. The author Steve Rino spent two years of research to give life to a day by day photo journal where together with a scientific approach of the day, has been put together a professional layout with relative photos taken from newspapers, magazines and his personal collection. In trying to bring to the reader a feeling of the time through images, newspaper & magazines clips we give life, we hope, to something unique and new in the landscape of books about Elvis. We are proud of the in-depth research of every detail of every one of the 180 days listed, trying to putting in the right order all information, news, photo and tales coming from this difficult research.

Inside the web-site you can have access through the links to a lot a more details about the book's contents, quality and price. The book will be available, we hope, in December. A pre-order can be made using the web shop section of this website or by the usual dealer. More info on www.teenagershero.com and e-mail teenagershero@live.it
Source: e-mail - November 22, 2008


 

Atlanta In Black And White

The next hardcover book from JAT Publishing will be Atlanta In Black And White featuring photographs taken at the Omni on June 29, 1973 and April 30, 1975. This book and the DVD Hot Shots And Cool Clips Volume4 will be released simultaneously in the first quarter of 2009.

source : JAT Publishing - November 16, 2008



Elvis Concerts Released Today

The book Elvis Concerts from JAT Publishing is out now. You can see above two sample pages from this new book, done pretty much in the same vein as Portraits.

source: JAT Publishing - November 14, 2008



Elvis Concerts

The latest JAT Productions Elvis Concerts was originally scheduled for late October but now will be released next week on November 14th. This limited edition will be only available for a short time.

source: JAT Publishing - November 8, 2008


Elvis China CD

This Double Picture Disc CD from China is entitled: ELVIS PRESLEY The Best Music featuring 50 songs from That's All Right, Heartbreak Hotel, Blue suede Shoes to Burning Love, Moody Blue, Way Down.
Source: HT Long - October 30, 2008


Elvis : Aloha '73 - Ho'i Hou & Hot Shots And Cool Clips, Volume 4

Coming Next Year From JAT : Elvis : Aloha '73 - Ho'i Hou & Hot Shots And Cool Clips, Volume 4 . The image shown above for the Aloha '73 book isn't the actual cover but just a promotional ad for it.

source: JAT Productions - October 30, 2008


Elvis & The Beatles CD from Hong Kong

This very interesting CD entitled The Very Best of Elvis Presley & the Beatles features 16 Elvis songs and 12 Beatles songs. Songs includes Get Back, Something, Yesterday, Lady Madonna, Hey Jude, Jailhouse Rock, Hound Dog, Don't Be Cruel, One Night, The Wonder Of You, In The Ghetto etc
Source: HT Long - October 28, 2008



Essential Elvis "Birthday Week  2009" Memphis City Tour on January 8th with special guest - Barbara Leigh

Andrew Hearn at Essential Elvis in the UK is planning an exciting tour for Birthday Week in Memphis.  A detailed coach tour of the ciry will commence at around 10:30am from behind the ticket office at Graceland (where the Sun Studio shuttle picks up and drops off) after the proclamation on the lawn of Graceland on the morning of January 8th 2009.

The luxury coach will immediately head out to Elvis' Circle G Ranch in Mississippi where fans will have the opportunity to stroll around the ranch house and take photographs of the famous bridge and cross, which Elvis loved so much.

The tour will then make its way back towards Memphis taking in many of the sights connected with Elvis around the Whitehaven area, including restaurants, stores, homes Elvis bought for friends and places he played football. At around lunchtime it'll stop at Collettas Restaurant where Elvis loved to eat. Andrew has arranged Elvis' favourite dish, a delicious BBQ pizza, for everyone to try, and owner Jerry Colletta (who personally served Elvis many times) will be on hand to greet the fans and tell a few stories.

After lunch the group will continue towards downtown, looking at many of the lesser-known places where Elvis once worshipped, shopped, played, recorded, performed and hung out with friends. Once the tour arrives in downtown Memphis the group will take a look at various homes, places of work and enjoy a tour the Memphian Theatre - a placed Elvis visited a great deal over many years.

Depending on time spent at the Circle G Ranch, Collettas and the Memphian, Andrew aims to show fans the whereabouts of the following places...

American Sound Studio / Arcade Restaurant / Army Draft Board / Baptist Memorial Hospital / Beef And Liberty / Bell-Air Nightclub / Blue Light Studio / Burke’s Florists / Chanaults Restaurant / Circle G Ranch / Coletta’s Restaurant / Crown Electric / Crump Stadium / Dave Wells Community Centre / Donald Furniture / Dr. Nick’s Office / East Trigg Baptist Church / Ellis Auditorium / Fire Station 29 / First Assembly of God Church / Forest Hill Funeral Home / Former Home of Gary Pepper / Former Home of Linda Thompson / Former Home of Sam Thompson / Former Home of the Thompsons / Three Former Homes of Vernon Presley / Three Former Karate Schools / Graceland Elementary School / Gridiron Restaurant / Hickory Log / Holiday Inn, Rivermont / Home on Audubon Drive / Home on Alabama Avenue / Home on Poplar Avenue / Home on Saffarans Avenue / Home on Winchester Avenue (Lauderdale Courts) / Hotel Chisca - WHBQ / Howard Johnson Travel Lodge / Humes High School / Jim’s Barbershop / Lansky Bros. Men’s Shop / Leonard’s Barbecue / Liberty Bowl Stadium / Libertyland / Loew’s State Theatre / Madison Cadillac / McDonald Brothers Co. / Memphian Theatre / Memphis Funeral Home / Methodist Hospital / Mid-South Coliseum / National Bank of Commerce / Orpheum Theatre / Overton Park / Overton Park Shell / Peabody Hotel / Piccadilly Cafeteria / Poplar Tunes / Rendezvous / Russwood Park / Schilling Motors / Southland Mall / Stax Studio / St. Josephs Hospital / St. Jude Hospital / St. Mary’s Catholic Church / Sun Studio / Supercycles / Taylor’s Cafe / Tennessee Karate Institute / The Foot Specialist / The Prescription House / Thunderbird Lounge / Trinity Baptist Church / Vicker’s Service Station / Whitehaven School / Whitehaven Shopping Centre.

So, there you have it, a very thorough and quite intense day of sight seeing in Memphis, wrapping up at around 6pm with two drop-offs in downtown Memphis and back at Graceland.

Oh, and don't forget that the gorgeous Barbara Leigh will be the guest on the tour.

You can book the tour quickly and safely on the "Events" page at www.essentialelvis.com

source : Andrew Hearn - October 26, 2008



Gospelconcert - Casino Knokke (november 11)

Announcement: (You can click on the photo above to see the flyer enlarged)
Gospelconcert - Casino Knokke (november 11)
With: Members of the Stamps, Sherrill Nielsen, Brenda Nielsen, Kent Lundberg, EP Band & Quartet
Order your tickets now (39-45 Euro)
Source: Hubert Vindevogel - October 20, 2008


Something For Everybody

The much touted debut photo book ELVIS-SOMETHING FOR EVERYBODY released last month from THAT'S ALL RIGHT PUBLISHING has now been made available from AMAZON. Fans worldwide can order this "unique anthology of images of Elvis Presley" directly from either www.thatsallrightpublishing.com or www.amazon.com Once these remaining copies are sold, it will make way for the next T.A.R Publishing Elvis book project which will be announced HERE. If you haven't seen or purchased ELVIS-SOMETHING FOR EVERYBODY yet, we suggest you check it out while supplies last-you WON'T be disappointed!

source : That's All Right Publishing - October 18, 2008



Elvis - Concerts

The book Elvis - Concerts from JAT Productions will be out at the end of October.

source : Joe Tunzi - October 7, 2008



Elvis - Concerts

The latest project from JAT Productions titled Elvis - Concerts should be ready earlier than originally scheduled. All the books will come with a free pocket calendar ( shown above ).

source: JAT Publishing - September 29, 2008


 

“Elvis Presley – The Patriot: A Man’s Love Of God And Country. The Summit ‘76: A Triumph Of The Human Spirit”

“Elvis Presley – The Patriot: A Man’s Love Of God And Country. The Summit ‘76: A Triumph Of The Human Spirit” is a forthcoming A5 format soft cover that features the stunning artwork of Night Rider Design’s Chris Middleton and photographs from Bob Heis, George Hill (courtesy of Derek Phillips & “Images In Concert”), Keith Alverson and Elvis World’s Phil Gelormine. In addition, the project includes one of the most incredible photographs of Elvis ever captured on film. World class photographer Manuel M. Chavez was assigned by the Houston Post to shoot The Elvis Presley Show’s sold-out matinee at the Summit on 28th August 1976 and Lord have mercy did he evermore do his job when he caught Elvis in ass kickin’ mode! If you are interested in more information about this soft cover dedicated to Lisa Marie and written in honor of a lovely grandmother from Houston (whose memories will touch the hearts of the Presley family), please visit the author’s website at www.elvisdrugmyths.com.
Source: Darrin Lee - September 13, 2008

ELVIS EXHIBITION COMES TO SUSSEX

Essential Elvis UK has joined forces with Coopers Jewellers in order to offer a unique six-week exhibition showing a number of impressive items once owned by the King himself, Elvis Presley. The exhibition will be seen at Coopers Jewellers in Hove, East Sussex from September 20th (next Saturday) and will include twenty artefacts consisting of clothing, jewellery, items from Graceland and various paperwork.
Simon Cooper, owner of Coopers Jewellers, is delighted to give us fans and music aficionados the opportunity to view such incredible items in his store under safe and secure conditions - completely free of charge. Items on display will include...
Elvis worn "Girl Happy” shirt
Elvis’ Racquetball Racket
Elvis’ US Army Belt
A Personally Signed Cheque
Elvis’ Kenpo Karate Pin
Various Police Badges
A White Concert Scarf
Elvis’ Gold Sunglasses
A Genuine TCB Necklace
Andrew Hearn, editor & publisher of Essential Elvis magazine will be at the store every Saturday during the exhibition to meet fans wishing to attend. Please show your support for this terrific venture. For information call Andrew Hearn - 01903 525917 / Simon Cooper - 01273 739000
Source: Andrew Hearn - September 13, 2008

Elvis Presley – Desert Storm: The Shattering Of A Myth!

“Elvis Presley – Desert Storm: The Shattering Of A Myth! College Park: The Revelation Of A Hoax!” has been released. This A5 format, 220-page soft cover features the beautiful artwork of Night Rider Design’s Chris Middleton. If you are interested in more information about this soft cover written in honor of The OEPFC of Great Britain’s Anne E. Nixon and dedicated to Lisa Marie Presley, please visit the author’s website at www.ElvisConcertMyths.com. Keith Alverson, whose images grace the front cover, will have a limited number of signed copies at Elvis Expo 2008 (along with a wide array of his beautiful photos) so be sure and stop by to see him.
Source: Darrin Lee - August 14, 2008

Inside Love Me Tender Has Finally Been Released

Elvis Unlimited's new box-set in the "Inside" series has finally been released now. "Inside Love Me Tender" is a deluxe box-set that contains a book, dvd, postcard, vinyl single and a certificate that proves that you're one of the only 2000 fans who have this box-set. The book itself is a 152 page full color book featuring a lot of unknown stories about Elvis' first movie, many rare and unpublished pictures of Elvis during the filming, at the photo sessions, in the recording studio, at various meetings that was held during the filming etc. The "Inside Love Me Tender" book does also contain a lot of beautiful memorabilia from all over the word. The very informative text about the movie in the book has been written by Megan Murphy. And the foreword is written by Ger Rijff. The DVD contains some rare footage from the movie set and of course the original trailer. The special 45 rpm. vinyl single is a replica of the original The Truth About Me single, that was recorded at the Love Me Tender set.
Source: Elvis Unlimited - August 8, 2008

'68 At 40 - Retrospective Sold Out

JAT Publishing has distributed all their copies of their latest book by Producer Director Steve Binder. You can not order this book from their website anymore or through standard mail either. Obviously all dealers are not sold out on this title so ask to you favorite dealer for a copy, copies will also be available from E.P.E. during Elvis Week 2008.

source: JAT Publishing - August 7, 2008


Hot Shots And Cool Clips Volume 4

Coming in late 2008 - Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of JAT Productions. Hot Shots And Cool Clips Volume 4 will include unseen footage from the '50s, '60s and '70s. Approx. running time 60 minutes.
source: JAT Productions - August 5, 2008


Something For Everybody

For those fans visiting Memphis in August, the new book  ELVIS-SOMETHING FOR EVERYBODY '' a unique,visual anthology of Elvis Presley " will debut at the ELVIS EXPO at Cook Convention Center during Elvis Week (Aug.13/14). You may puchase your copy in-person at the show (limited quantity) or order directly from www.thatsallrightpublishing.com There is a 10% discount for orders received online before August 16, order more than one and you can save on shipping (everyone knows someone who loves Elvis)-- PAYPAL is accepted. (online orders will ship at the end of August).

ELVIS-SOMETHING FOR EVERYBODY is a hardcover, 9''x11'', stitch-sewn, high-quality book of rare photographs, color and black, and white spanning ELVIS' entire career. Candids, portraits, concerts, movies sets are all represented here is stunning quality. A few sample pages can be viewed at www.thatsallrightpublishing.com, but you won't get the full impact of this amazing volume until you SEE IT IN PERSON! Order yours today! 

source: Joe Russo & Steve Barile - July 31, 2008


'68 At 40 : Retrospective Out Now

The latest project from JAT Productions ' 68 At 40 : Retrospective with a text by Steve Binder is out now. We received our copies this morning and this is definitely a keeper. The book is divided in 8 chapters filled with great photographs of Elvis during the taping of this special, production notes, session notes,etc.. The text is easy to read, right to the point and very informative. This book is a real delight and hats off to Joe Tunzi and Steve Binder for having done the ultimate book on this subject.

Fecc note : The book Elvis : Frame by Frame mentioned below and written by Bill Bram ( he wrote the text in Elvis In Tickle Me from JAT Publishing ) is also a keeper. This is extremely well researched and a real pleasure to read as well.

source: FECC Team - July 30, 2008


Elvis : Frame By Frame

 About The Book

Hundreds of books have been published since Elvis Presleys death yet none have seriously documented the making of his films. Elvis spent more than half of his career making films, yet this critical time period has been essentially ignored by most biographers. This book investigates the making of nine of his films, in the words of those that worked on and co-starred in them. The author spared no expense to locate and interview hundreds of people who worked on Elvis's films, including co-stars, movie crew members, dancers, extras and stuntmen. Anecdotes and fascinating behind the scene accounts is the central focus. A large portion of the book consists of direct quotations from the interviewees, edited to create an interesting narrative of each film. It is a running commentary on Elviss films. In addition the book contains information obtained directly from the movie files. Decades old questions regarding particular scenes and songs, believed to have been filmed, will be addressed and answered. Readers will find chapters on King Creole, Kid Galahad, Roustabout, Easy Come Easy Go, Double Trouble, Clambake, Live A Little, Love A Little, The Trouble With Girls and Change Of Habit. The book concludes with a fascinating chapter on the Elvis movie that should have been: A Star Is Born.

Ten pages of rare black and white photographs or movie documentation will be interspersed through out the book, never published, and obtained by the author. In addition, the author scouted and found many locations, in and around Los Angeles, used in Elviss films. Several location photos will be included in the book as well. Elvis: Frame By Frame will be the first book to present a detailed account into the making of Elviss films. Most importantly, the book offers a new perspective and understanding of the most fascinating entertainer of our time.

You can buy the book directly from the website Elvis : Frame By Frame 

source: Bill Bram - July 26, 2008


ELVIS - THE JUMPSUITOLOGY VOL. 1 - 1969 - 1972

Dedicated to Bill Belew. 

"Elvis - The Jumpsuitology" is the anthology of Elvis' stage outfits used during all the 1145 live appearances from 1969 to 1977. It is first ever comprehensive DVD project highlighting this aspect of Elvis career. The producers spent several months on research and obtaining materials, and then spent more than 250 hours in a professional studio for restoration and putting the DVD together. 

The first volume of the DVD focuses on the years 1969 - 1972. Theres brief, but relevant information on each concert tour, as well as the Las Vegas or Lake Tahoe engagements, all followed by specially assorted good quality photos of the jumpsuits used for each tour or engagement. There are more than 250 photos (some rare) of all the 110 versions of the suits, including the first "Herringbone" and "Cisco Kid" suits, the August '72 "Two - Piece" suits and all others.  

The video section contains more than 30 rare clips (mostly 8 mm amateur footage) of Elvis on stage in different suits. Every piece of film was carefully selected, edited and professionally restored in a studio and every effort has been made to achieve the highest possible picture quality, nevertheless in few cases producers decided to use substandard quality material in order to maintain the integrity of the project. 

Musical background on DVD is by fine U.K. tribute artist Heath Ashton. Special thanks to Todd Slaughter, the president of OEPFC Great Britain.  
NTSC region free.
Approximate running time: 68 min.

source: e-mail - July 20, 2008


Elvis By The Presleys

This is a CD issued in 2008 by Virgin Records Vietnam. It features 24 tracks and picture label looks like the US release although the contents is quite different.

source: Barry McLean - July 16, 2008


A Rockin' Good Night

( click on the flyer above for a larger version )

There's now just a few days to go to the big Summer event staged by Essential Elvis in the UK.  There are some tickets left, so if you'd like to enjoy a great show, with several famous guests, then please book online (www.essentialelvis.com) or by calling 01903 525917.  The event, with Jeanne LeMay, is on July 19th in Hove (near Brighton).
source: Essential Elvis UK - July 10, 2008


Elvis Concerts

Next JAT Productions project after '68 At 40 : Retrospective will be Elvis Concerts and due out in December 2008.

source: JAT Publishing - July 9, 2008


'68 At 40 : Retrospective Press Release

68 at 40: Retrospective 

STEVE BINDER PENS BOOK

 ON THE MAKING OF THE 1968 ELVIS PRESLEY SPECIAL  

This will be the definitive book on the making of the 1968 ELVIS PRESLEY television special. 

JAT publishing is proud to present their latest book, 68 at 40: Retrospective, the definitive story on the making of the 1968 Elvis Presley TV Special, written by its director and producer Steve Binder.    

At more than 125 pages, 68 at 40 will feature approximately 100 never before seen photos from the private collection of Timothy Mulrenan and Robert Brower along with rare documents and artifacts from Binders personal collection.    

With its informative text and magnificent photo selection and reproduction, 68 at 40 captures in great detail the essence and magic of ELVIS.  

68 at 40 is due out on August 6th and will be limited to 1968 hard-cover copies and will include an 8"x 10" photo not used in the book and signed by Binder.  

With of the 40th Anniversary of the 1968 special approaching, Binder felt it was time to pen his own book, having read so much on the special that didnt feel right with its director.  And when it came time to find a publisher, JAT was Binders only choice.  

Steve explained, "Knowing Joe Tunzi personally and his JAT publishing company makes me very comfortable that I'm in good hands. I have found Joe to be a man of integrity and passion in keeping the Elvis legend alive."  

Publisher Joe Tunzi offered these comments, Being able to publish a book by Steve Binder about the legendary 1968 ELVIS T.V. Special was a dream come true.  

Tunzi continued, This is guaranteed to be one of the greatest books in our vast catalog.  Steve is without question brilliant in every sense of the word and one of the most talented and creative minds I ever had the good fortune to work with.  Not to mention a true gentleman.  

Binder will kick-off the promotional tour for the book with a special appearance in Memphis during Elvis Week 2008.

For additional information visit www.elvis68book.com and media inquiries contact : jeff@jonaspr.com

source : Jeff Abraham / JAT Publishing - July 8, 2008


Inside Love Me Tender Preview

Here is a pre-view of some pages from the upcoming Elvis Unlimited Production book Inside Love Me Tender.

The book will be on 152 pages filled with rare pictures, information and lots of memorabilia. All connected to Elvis first movie from 1956 Love Me Tender  

Inside Love Me Tender should be ready in the middle of July.  

You can pre-order your copy from Elvis Unlimited today.

source: Elvis Unlimited - July 8, 2008


45 RPM EP's

This is a series produce by Music Ages in Spain and features 4 EPs on one CD and the one for Elvis states vol.1 on the back cover.

source: Barry McLean - July 7, 2008


Inside Love Me Tender

Elvis Unlimited next big  project Inside Love Me Tender is getting closer and closer to being ready for release. We hope to have it ready by mid July.

This deluxe box-set will contain a book, DVD, postcard, vinyl single and a certificate that proves that you're one of the only 2000 fans who have this box-set.

The book itself will be a 152 page full colour book featuring a lot of unknown stories about Elvis' first movie, many rare and unpublished pictures of Elvis during the filming, at the photo sessions, in the recording studio, at various meetings that was held during the filming etc.

The Inside Love Me Tender book will also contain a lot of beautiful memorabilia from all over the word. The very informative text about the movie that you will find in the book has been written by Megan Murphy and the foreword is written by Ger Rijff.

The DVD will contain some rare footages from the movie set and of course the original trailer.

The special 45 rpm. vinyl single will be a replica of the original The Truth About Me single, that was recorded at the Love Me Tender set.

We will make a drawing among all the orders received by July 13th, 2008. The winner will receive a white labeled test pressing of the single The Truth About Me. Only five of these have been made.

source: Elvis Unlimited - June 30, 2008


Super Rare CD from Kalimantan

This super nice CD from the Southern Indonesian Island of Borneo is now quite hard to find. So, Happy Hunting!
Source: HT Long - 19 June 2008


Something For Everybody Book

ELVIS:SOMETHING FOR EVERYBODY is a brand-new hardcover book of rare and unique images spanning the career of ELVIS PRESLEY. It's high quality, glossy pages are filled with dozens of stunning color and black&white photographs, most of which have never been seen. It features private,candid,concert,studio portrait and movie-set photos,spanning the 50's through the 70's, that will delight and impress even the most ardent fans and collectors. Authors JOE RUSSO ("Elvis-Straight Up" (w/Joe Esposito), "Our Memories Of Elvis" (with Dr.George Nichopoulos)) and noted Elvis archivist STEVE BARILE have assembled an amazing volume that fans throughout the world are sure to consider one of the finest Elvis photo books ever published! 

A message from the authors....

We are both life-long fans and afficianados of Elvis Presley. What this book represents is a finely honed presentation of some of the most extraordinary, rare and stunning images we have discovered and collected over the last thirty-plus years. This project is not something that has been hastily gathered, but literally the result of decades of personal aquisition and research. It was our commitment to Elvis's legacy that we wait until just the right time to finally display our idea in book form, this very special volume now being offered, titled ELVIS-SOMETHING FOR EVERYBODY 

Joe Russo & Steve Barile 

Size-9" x 11" Style-Hardcover Pages-130 List Price: $54.99 

10% discount for pre-orders before August 16 

Please visit www.thatsallrightpublishing.com at the end of JUNE...pre-orders can be made at that time
source: Joe Russo - June 17, 2008


Elvis Memories of The 68 Comeback Show

Elvis Memories of The 68 Comeback Show A Radio Promo With Steve Binder & DJ Fontana.
Packaging Elvis Presley for the "small screen" after ten years of Hollywood treatment was no easy task, The Colonel wanted "more of the same", the sponsor wanted "holly leaves and Christmas trees", and all Elvis wanted was the freedom to take care of business. A young director Steve Binder had enjoyed considerable success with a Pet Clark special, and a TV series featuring soul legends Chuck Berry, Marvin Gaye, and James Brown. Elvis loved the show and warmed towards Binder's approach. His partner was former Radio Recorders engineer Bones Howe, so the chemistry was perfect. NBC Network Chief Bob Finkle gave the two young Turks a free hand, which resulted in the Colonel being stone-walled, and a sexy burlesque presentation, packed with sincerity, lust, and compassion. The 1968 Elvis Presley Christmas Special, when broadcast on 3rd December gave the network its biggest ratings victory for the year, and captured a record breaking 42% of the American viewing public. Elvis was back! Hear Steve Binder recapture this iconic time recorded exclusively in Rotterdam, Holland on November 26, 2006.
Running time: 70 minutes.
CD 2008 IET
A Talking Album Only
Interested? Mail itselvistime@planet.nl
Source: IET - June 14, 2008


Elvis '68 At 40 '' Vinyl 45 '' Sold Out

The forthcoming vinyl 45 release  Elvis '68 At 40 is already sold out at JAT Productions based on pre-orders only. Obviously, you can obtain your copy(ies) from your favorite dealer or any other carrying this product. It will be released on July 4, 2008 and followed a month later or so by Steve Binder book Elvis - '68 At 40 Retrospective .

source: JAT Publishing - June 4, 2008


Elvis '68 At 40 '' Vinyl 45 ''

Celebrating the  40th Anniversary of the 1968 T.V. Special JAT Productions will release on July 4, 2008 a '' Vinyl 45 '' featuring four never released commercials. 

source: JAT Publishing - May 19, 2008


The Tupelo Mississippi Flash

The Proper Box label released in England a 4 CD box-set with a 52 page booklet, each CD are picture disc and comes in a separate sleeve.

Disc One : The live Performances ; Disc Two : From Sun To RCA ; Disc Three : Rip It Up ; Disc Four : Young And Beautiful

source: Barry McLean - May 16, 2008


Elvis Presley

This is a new double CD set featuring 40 tracks ( all from the fifties ) from Time Music International Limited. Both CD inside are picture discs.

source: Barry McLean - May 6, 2008


'68 At 40- Retrospective

This new book from JAT Publishing written by Steve Binder ( Special's producer/director ) , and with exclusive never before seen color photos from the collection of Timothy Mulrenan and Robert Brower will be available on August 6, 2008. There will be only 2000 hardcover books available that will include a 8'' x 10''not used in the book and signed by Steve Binder. This will be the definitive book on the making of the 1968 Elvis Presley television special.

source: JAT Publishing - May 2, 2008


Portraits

JAT Productions is sold out on their new book Portraits, and therefore not possible to order a copy directly from them. Please refer to your favorite dealer for a copy. Thank you all for your continued support as it makes it worthwhile.

source: JAT Productions - April 18, 2008


Portraits

JAT Productions just informed us their latest book Portraits is in stock, and all the orders will be shipped out during the next few days. There aren't much copies available and everything should be sold out within a week. JAT Productions would like to thank everyone for their support and making this new book a huge success. Last copies can be ordered directly from JAT Productions or from your favorite dealer.

source: Joe Tunzi - April 11, 2008


Portraits Free Bonus Gift

The book Portraits will come with a bonus gift post-card ( shown above ) . Portraits should be available soon and you can order a copy directly from their website. The back of the card advertise another book project coming from JAT Productions later this year.

source: JAT Productions - March 23, 2008



(Click on the picture to see the flyer enlarged)

ELVIS THE KING - HITS IN CONCERT

With ELVIS PRESLEY'S DRUMMER D.J. FONTANA (USA) + Mr. and Mrs. Rock 'n Roll Ren Shuman & Angel-Eye + band. SUNDAY, MAY 25 2008, CONCERTHAL EFFENAAR, EINDHOVEN.
For more details you can send e-mail to Elvis For Everyone.
Update March 22, 2008


Portraits on YouTube

It is now possible to see a preview trailer for next JAT Production's Portraits on YouTube.

Source: JAT Productions - March 11, 2008


Elvis - That's All Right 

Another budget release ( picture disc ) issue from Legacy in the UK. it contains live recordings ( from the 50s apparently ) and a bonus track with a so-called '' rare interview ''.

source: Barry McLean - March 4, 2008


Elvis Presley - The King

This is a new double CD set from K-Tel International. Disc one is '' Rockin' With Elvis '' while the second disc is '' Lovin' With Elvis ''. There are a few tracks from 1957 but the vast majority of the tracks are from 1955-1956.

source: Barry McLean - February 24, 2007


Love Me Tender DVD from Argentina

Argentina has just released LOVE ME TENDER DVD (title in Spanish: LA MUJER ROBADA). An instant collector's item featuring rare original memorabilia unavailable in ANY OTHER WORLDWIDE RELEASE including SIX different 78 rpm releases, RCA Victor record store's ad, original One-Sheet poster, newspaper ads, etc., etc.

source : Carlos R. Ares - February 17, 2008


Portraits

JAT Publishing is now accepting the orders for their full color very limited hardback edition of  Portraits. This new project from JAT Productions will be released in Spring 2008.

source: JAT Publishing - February 6, 2008


Elvis By The Presley from Vietnam

ELVIS By the Presley is being re-issued in Vietnam with nicer new cover sleeve and picture disc. Happy Hunting
Source: HT Long - February 1, 2008


Portraits

We have added a few days ago the final art cover of next JAT Productions project titled Portraits, and now adding the back cover as well. Celebrating twenty years of JAT Productions this special project will be a hardback ALL COLOR BOOK . This new book is scheduled for the first quarter of 2008.

source: JAT Productions / January 29, 2008


Portraits

This is the final art cover of next JAT Productions project titled Portraits . Celebrating twenty years of JAT Productions this special project will be a hardback ALL COLOR BOOK . This new book is scheduled for the first quarter of 2008.

source: JAT Productions / January 24, 2008


Words The Complete Lyrics Vol. 10

The 10th and last volume in the Words The Complete Lyrics series will be released on February 4, 2008. This volume will contain the lyrics and stories behind each title between WHA and Y. The 10 volumes in the Words series feature more than 800 songs. All recorded or sung by Elvis Presley.
Source: Elvis Unlimited - January 21, 2008


Interview With Sonny West

The site Elvis Brasil has a new interview with Sonny West. You can reach their site at www.elvisbrasil.com or access the interview directly at http://www.elvisbrasil.com/epbrasil/Sonnywest.htm

source: Sergio Luiz - January 20, 2008


Rare Elvis Presley Footage on eBay

The iSold It Sherman Oaks location has been selected to manage the eBay listing for rare, never before seen, backstage footage of Elvis Presley. The eBay listing will begin on Saturday, January 12th 2008 at http://www.isolditso.com The listing is for 4 1/2 hours of black and white original unedited video and audio of Elvis Presley's last two recorded live concerts in Omaha, Nebraska, June 19, 1977, and Rapid City, South Dakota, on June 21, 1977. It includes intimate backstage scenes, candid dressing room footage and hallway shots of Elvis, his girlfriend, Ginger Alden, and his father, Vernon Presley. It also includes the presentation of the Full Circle Medallion of Life from the Sioux Indian Reservation. The concerts are unedited and contain the original audio mix and camera shots. The electricity and excitement is utterly phenomenal. The two concerts include approximately 27 different songs sung by Elvis. At that time, no one dreamed Elvis would die six weeks later. This unedited footage was a direct feed into the recording/audio engineer's truck. The Presley Estate has given the engineer's widow their consent to sell this unique one-of-kind package as a collector's treasure only. The Estate will not give its consent for reproduction. More information about these special events can be found on numerous places on the internet including the official Elvis website: http://www.elvis.com.
Source: Centredaily - January 9, 2008


Farewell To Bill Belew

Bill Belew, who headed the design team for Elvis Presley's stagewear and much of his personal wardrobe from 1969 to 1977, died of cardiac arrest yesterday after a prolonged illness. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that donations be made to any of a number of Bill's favorite charities per his wishes. A list of those charities and other details will be posted here as soon the family provides the information. Bill Belew and his design team made an outstanding contribution to the definition of Elvis Presley's personal style on stage and off. Belew designed the now iconic black leather suit Elvis wore for the key components of his all important 1968 "comeback" television special, along with his other outfits for the show. The collaboration continued through the 1970s, including the famous jumpsuits Elvis wore on stage, most notably the American Eagle jumpsuit made for the global television concert event Elvis: Aloha from Hawaii, via Satellite. "You could be daring as a designer and put anything on Elvis and he could make it work. And the simplest outfits that didn't seem particularly remarkable on the rack transformed into something spectacular when Elvis put them on. He was that beautiful and powerful a presence. As a wardrobe designer Bob Mackie had a perfect muse and a perfect canvas in Cher. I got to have that in Elvis." - Bill Belew Bill Belew played a special role in Elvis history and was a beloved friend to all of us at Elvis Presley Enterprises. We will miss him.
Source: EPE - January 9, 2007


Interview with Joe Moscheo 

The site Elvis Brasil has an interview with Joe Moscheo of the Imperials Quartet. You can reach their site at www.elvisbrasil.com or access the interview directly at http://www.elvisbrasil.com/epbrasil/joemoscheointerview.htm

source: Sergio Luiz - January 3, 2008


Elvis : Hot Shots And Cool Clips - Volume 4

Coming in late Spring  ......Hot Shots and Cool Clips Volume 4 featuring over 50 minutes of unreleased footage...from the 50s, 60s, and 70s. Everybody Come Along and celebrate 20 years of JAT PRODUCTIONS with this ultimate DVD. Stay tuned as more productions will be coming on this 20th Anniversary year long Celebration.
source: JAT Productions - December 25, 2007


Birthday Week 2008 Event In Memphis

Essential Elvis, the UK's largest Elvis Presley organisation, is planning a wonderful party to commemorate what would've been Elvis' 73rd birthday, and the venue is as exciting as what's on offer.  Join other fans at Vernon Presley's former home on Dolan Drive, just yards from Graceland, to enjoy some great music, film and delicious birthday cake on the evening of January 8th, beginning at 6pm. 

You'll be able to mingle with Elvis' friends, associates and colleagues.  The EE:UK team are currently finalising details with some very exciting guests, but this year they have a very unique theme - In The Beat Of The Night.  Yes, they've tracked down some of Elvis' old police buddies, including ex-Memphis cop Tom Morgan and retired Shelby County Sheriff Gene Barksdale.  You'll also get to meet ex-Sheriff and Mayor Bill Morris, and even the current Sheriff, Mark Luttrell, has had an open invite. 

Jeanne LeMay, Linda Thompson friend and Elvis' Graceland secretary, will also be there to meet the fans and to sign copies of her new book, Elvis, Linda and Me.  Along with others yet to confirm, Mike Freeman will be signing copies of his new DVD, Elvis' Memphis.  There will also be some interesting police paraphernalia on display including badges that once belonged to Elvis.

The entrance fee will be just $20.00 (that's just 10.00, if you're from the UK) per person, and you can pay on the door. 

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A Unique City Tour For Birthday Week 2008 

Due to the success of their city tour in August, Essential Elvis is planning another all-day tour of Memphis on January 8th.  Bigger and better than anything offered before, the team aim to show fans a huge number of Elvis-related sights in and around the city - and all in the comfort and warmth of a luxury coach.

In August, a hundred excited fans were shown a total of 80 Elvis-related places over a period of 8 hours, and everyone had so much fun.  Andrew Hearn is personally organising and conducting the tour, and will be providing the commentary along the way.  You may know that Andrew recently released a book entitled Follow Me To Tennessee (
www.followmetotennessee.com) in which fans can learn about 125 Elvis sights in Memphis, along with accurate facts and stories by people who experienced those places with Elvis first hand.

The tour will leave, at 10:30am, from behind the ticket office on the plaza once the birthday proclamation on the lawn has finished.  The first stop will be at Elvis' Circle G Ranch in Mississippi, and then they'll progress towards downtown Memphis.  There will be a lunch stop downtown early afternoon and the tour will finish back at Graceland at approximately 5pm.  

There's more exciting news - EE:UK have enlisted the help of a surprise guest, who will be coming along for the ride.  This person was a personal friend of Elvis' and rode around the city with him over many years in the 1970s.  So, you'll be guaranteed some first-hand tales of life with the King - making this particular tour very special.

Cost is just $40.00 (just 20.00) per person.  Please reserve your places as soon as possible as seats are limited, and the tour is expected to be very popular.  Email Andrew Hearn with any questions, concerns or suggestions at enquiries@essentialelvis.com. 

The Essential Elvis team would be pleased to hear from you if you are considering joining them for either event.  It'd be helpful to have some idea of numbers, so booking in advance would be good.

source: Andrew Hearn - December 23, 2007


Elvis in Tickle Me

The last news about Elvis in Tickle Me book stated that JAT Publishing was sold out, and confirmed to us they are not taking any website orders for this title. We still have a few copies left for sale ( only 5 copies ) so you can write to us if you are looking for a copy at fecc@elvis-collectors.com or contact your favorite distributor.

For those interested there's a trailer up on You Tube for this book. For those interested with concert pictures, there's a bonus CD enhanced feature with photographs from the New Year's Eve Pontiac show.

source: JAT Publishing / FECC - December 13, 2007


MY BABY LEFT ME' TO ENTER INTO GUINNESS BOOK OF WORLD RECORDS

Joseph pirzada received a call today informing that the UK MRS CD Single release of My Baby Left Me RELEASED IN August 2007 only through HMV Stores is to enter into the 2009 Edition of Guinness Book of World Records. This is on basis that it took nearly 52 years from the time it was recorded, to be a hit. This is the longest time it took for a track to become a hit. The MRS single release of My Baby Left Me entered the UK chart at #19 and has since sold over 20,000 copies.
Source: Joe Pizarda - December 11, 2007


Interview with Joe Esposito

The site Elvis Brasil has an interview with Joe Esposito. You can reach their site at www.elvisbrasil.com or access the interview directly at www.elvisbrasil.com/epbrasil/JOEESPOSITOINTERVIEW.htm .

source: Sergio Luiz - December 10, 2007


Inside Graceland Released

Elvis Unlimiteds new book Inside Graceland has now been released. Like we mentioned yesterday was the book not planned before Monday, but because of the great demand and of course the Christmas sale did we decide release it three days earlier. Inside Graceland is a 112 page full colour photo book made from pictures from the world's top Elvis collector and historian Sherif Hanna. Among the photos in the book Inside Graceland are stunning photos of Elvis' personal items and wardrobe taken before the mansion opened to the public. You get a very rare and intimate look Inside Graceland when it was still a home and before it was a museum. What you see is the red carpet and very different furniture that Elvis had in the 1970s. The Elvis Unlimited team, Sherif Hanna and the writer Megan Murphy are proud of the book and hope that every Elvis fan will enjoy it. You can order Inside Graceland from Elvis Unlimited for $ 50.00.
Source: Elvis-Unlimited - Update December 7, 2007


Elvis in Tickle Me & Elvis Portraits

All Elvis in Tickle Me books/cds/and calendars have been distributed.Thanks to everyone for making this book one of our fastest sellouts again. Please contact your favorite Elvis distributor for your copy!!! ELVIS PORTRAITS coming soon with over 100 FULL COLOR (approximate 9'' X 10 '') PHOTOGRAPHS ..THE BOOK you only dreamed of will soon be reality. 

source: JAT Productions - December 2, 2007


Elvis Presley Leads the Early Voting for the Greatest Rock n' Roll Artist of All-Time

With a little over five weeks remaining to vote, Elvis Presley has an impressive lead in RockinTown.com's annual poll of the Greatest Rock n' Roll Artist of All-Time. The King leads Led Zeppelin and Evanescence, who are virtually tied for 2nd and 3rd, in the most recent tally. Last year's winner, Pearl Jam, is fourth while the 2005 winner, Nirvana, sits at 7th. Fans have until New Year's Eve to vote for their favorite artist.

"The 30th anniversary of Presley's death was this year," said RockinTown editor Mark Clinton. "Elvis has been gone a long time. So it's pretty amazing he still has a hold on a sizable audience." Led Zeppelin has consistently placed in the survey's Top 5 while Evanescence is the most current band to land in the Top 10.

Presley is the only 1950's star to make the survey's Top 50. 1960's legends The Beatles and Rolling Stones are at #12 and #22, respectively. "Whether you are talking about his '50s rock or legendary comeback, Presley's music and image obviously has enormous staying power," added Clinton.

There might also be another reason. The 1950s are seen as a peaceful and optimistic era (even though that's not entirely true). "And after the tumultuous '60s, the '70s were practically docile, or as close to the '50s as we'd ever get," said Clinton. "Elvis reached iconic status in the '70s performing sold-out shows in Vegas when he wasn't touring. So he's directly associated with two of the better decades - at least in memory. When times are uncertain, people get nostalgic." A complete list of the Greatest Rock n' Roll Artists is available at www.rockintown.com.
update November 27, 2007


Inside Graceland

As a special addition to the Inside series from Elvis Unlimited will a book titled Inside Graceland be release in early December 2007. Inside Graceland is the book that every Elvis fan has been waiting for. Inside Graceland bring you on a pictorial journey back to the time when Elvis Presley - the biggest entertainer in the history of popular music lived in the mansion. What you can find on the 112 pages of never before seen pictures is that the foyer, the living room, the dining room and even the jungle room has changed a lot since Elvis died.

What you will see here for the fist time in print is the red Ludwig XV style rooms that were installed in 1974. More than half of the pictures were shot in 1975. Elvis girlfriend from 1972-75 Linda Thompson takes the photographer on a tour through the house. The rest of the pictures were shot after August 1977, with several of them right after Elvis died and around the time of the opening of Graceland. Apart from the unique pictures the book is also filled with quotes from the people who were there in the 1970s.
The pictures in the book are from the collection of the mega Elvis collector Sherif Hanna. The well informative text in the book has been written by Megan Murphy. You will also find quotes from well know persons like Linda Thompson, Sandi Miller, Nobert Putnam and others. Dont miss this unique chance to travel back in time and visit Elvis home in the 1970s.
Welcome inside Graceland!

Release date December 10, 2007.
source: Elvis Unlimited / November 23, 2007


Elvis Unlimited #35

We just receievd the latest magazine of Elvis Unlimited, and the lay-out of the magazine is getting better with every issue. The scoop in this issue is an interesting interview with mega-collector Sherif Hanna. Also we'll find lot of indepth review of BMG and import CD's, several pages about Elvis 30th anniversary and more news. For more information you can go to Elvis Unlimited website.
Update November 21, 2007


Elvis in Tickle Me

JAT Productions informed us their latest book Elvis in Tickle Me with bonus CD & pocket calendar will be shipping early next week. This is the last chance to order directly from them at jatpublishing.com as the book is nearly sold out on pre-sales only.

source: Joe Tunzi / November 20, 2007


Elvis - Portraits

The art cover published on our site yesterday wasn't the correct one. The new one above may still be a mock up cover for this project as they might decide later on for something different. As mentioned yesterday, Elvis - Portraits is for celebrating twenty years of JAT Productions and this special project will be a hardback ALL COLOR BOOK. This new book is scheduled for the first quarter of 2008.

source : JAT Productions / November 12, 2007


Elvis - Portraits

JAT Productions next project right after Elvis In Tickle Me will be a book titled Elvis - Portraits. Celebrating twenty years of JAT Productions this special project will be a hardback ALL COLOR BOOK . This new book is scheduled for the first quarter of 2008.

source: JAT Productions / November 11, 2007


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Elvis In Tickle Me Ad

The book Elvis In Tickle Me from JAT Publishing will come with a bonus CD and 2008 pocket calendar. Coming soon from JAT Publishing a new book for their 20th Anniversary an ALL COLOR BOOK titled Elvis Portraits Of Our Love.

source: JAT Publishing / October 14, 2007


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ELVIS PRESLEY: NEW YORK RCA STUDIO 1
THE COMPLETE SESSIONS

This next installment from UK Memphis Recording Service is released 12th November. This Audio Visual CD release is remastered in high quality sound by Real Bouwman and is by far the best versions ever released. This production is in full cooperation with special thanks to Alfred Wertheimer for rare and some newly discovered photographs for the accompaniment.
CD contains 39 newly restored and remastered classic recordings including: Blue Suede Shoes, Hound Dog, My Baby Left Me, Session recordings, Interview, Previously Unreleased Material and 3 Bonus tracks.
Bonus Disc: DVD-AUDIO 5.1/Dolby Digital The DVD-A version is remastered in high quality 24 bit 96 kHz sound. Experience these recordings in high quality sound for the first time ever. All tracks are accompanied by rare photographs.
Bonus Book contains full written notes on the all the NY sessions and is accompanied by many photographs including a stunning collection of rare and unpublished shots by Alfred Wertheimer.
MASTER TRACKS
01. BLUE SUEDE SHOES / 02. MY BABY LEFT ME / 03. ONE SIDED LOVE AFFAIR / 04. SO GLAD YOURE MINE / 05. IM GONNA SIT RIGHT DOWN AND CRY (OVER YOU) / 06. TUTTI FRUTTI / 07. LAWDY, MISS CLAWDY / 08. SHAKE RATTLE AND ROLL / 09. HOUND DOG / 10. DON'T BE CRUEL / 11. ANYWAY YOU WANT ME (THAT'S HOW I WILL BE) / 12. DON DAVIS INTERVIEWS ELVIS

SESSION TRACKS
LAWDY MISS CLAWDY
13. take 1 & incomplete take 2 2.40 / 14. take 3 2.19 / 15. take 4 2.18 / 16. take 5 2.20 / 17. take 6 2.20 / 18. take 7 1.51 / 19. take 8 0.59 / 20. take 9 2.15 / 21. take 10 2.29 / 22. take 11 0.12 / 23. take 12 2.20

SHAKE RATTLE AND ROLL
24. take 1 0.37 / 25. take 2 2.35 / 26. take 3 0.19 / 27. take 5 0.47 (take 4, not called) / 28. take 6 0.34 / 29. take 7 2.38 / 30. take 8 2.36 / 31. take 9 0.21 / 32. take 10 0.11 / 33. take 11 0.14 / 34. take 12 1.41 / 35. take 12 2.34 (Unedited Undubbed Master) / 36. take 12 2.26 (Edit Undubbed Master)
* Previously Unreleased
BONUS TRACKS (ON CD ONLY)

Previous Artist Versions.
37. MY BABY LEFT ME - Performed by Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup / 38. HOUND DOG - Performed by Freddie Bell and the Bell Boys / 39. SO GLAD YOURE MINE - Performed by Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup
Source: Joseph Pirzarda - Update October 12, 2007

Elvis : Hot Shots and Cool Clips - Volume 3

Joe Tunzi informed us he was sold out on his most recent project Hot Shots and Cool Clips - Volume 3. If you are looking for a copy of this then go to your favorite dealer !!!

source: Joe Tunzi - September 19, 2007


Our Memories of Elvis

Available Now- OUR MEMORIES OF ELVIS by Dr.George & Nichopoulos with Joe Russo.
 
High quality, color 20-page souvenir book filled with rare and interesting photos, memories and personal memorabilia. Not sold in stores! Available only from the official Dr. Nick website:  www.elvisdoctor.com

source: Joe Russo - September 14, 2007


Elvis in Tickle Me

Next project Elvis in Tickle Me from JAT Productions will be release in December. There's no definite date yet but should be out before the Christmas Holidays. The book will come with a bonus CD. The book will be available at your favorite dealer or directly from JAT Productions.

source: JAT Production - September 12, 2007


Elvis : Hot Shots and Cool Clips - Volume 3 Out Now

Joe Tunzi informed us his new DVD is out now and in the process of shipping them out. There are not too many copies left for retail and the last few days to order before it goes sold out. You can get all the details for ordering on JAT Publishing website.

source: Joe Tunzi / August 3, 2007


Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley Out Now

The DVD only version of Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley is out now. You can go at the Memphis Recording Service for more details.

source: Joseph Pirzada / August 1, 2007


Elvis : Hot Shots and Cool Clips - Volume 3 available soon

Joe Tunzi informed us his latest DVD project Hot Shots and Cool Clips - Volume 3 will be out on July 31st and all  shipments will be done during the following days. The number of copies available through him is very low so don't wait if you wish to order the DVD directly from JAT Productions.

source: Joe Tunzi / July 28, 2007


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Elvis Presley - My Baby Left Me

An exclusive joint venture with MRS and HMV UK release a 30th Anniversary Enhanced CD Single and 10 Vinyl Limited Edition Special using original 1956 HMV artwork inner labels and sleeves. All units are individually numbered. 

My Baby Left Me, a classic rock anthem very much neglected by BMG, is released as an A side for the first time backed with One-Sided Love Affair on August 20th 2007. The CD will also include a live video of Elvis performing Dont Be Cruel in Tupelo Mississippi. 

This release is ONLY available to purchase on the HMV website and Stores only on the week of release. 

The CD and 10 vinyl tracks are from newly sourced masters. We are proud that the master we have for One-Sided Love Affair will noticeably take the lead in sound quality on anything that has previously been released. The full take version can be heard on a forthcoming MRS released later this year.  

The CD single is packaged with a completely black CD (both sides) and will have the original HMV standard label GOLD PRINT ON PURPLE in a vinyl effect record. This is then housed in a smart HMV 45 wallet replicated from the original 1956 sleeve which in turn is then placed into the picture CD cover. The stickers will be on the shrink wrap not on the artwork. Only 15,000 copies are made of these and all are individually numbered.  

The 10 vinyl is packaged in high grade stock cover, again replicated to the original HMV sleeve and the labels will be replicated to the original HMV EXPORT version of the original. GOLD PRINT ON PURPLE print. Only 10,000 are made of these and all are individually numbered.  

The tracks will also be available for download from all good download stores including HMV and Itunes. 

The Tracks are: 

CD SINGLE: 15,000 NUMBERED COPIES 

  1. MY BABY LEFT ME
  2. ONE-SIDED LOVE AFFAIR 

BONUS VIDEO TRACK 

  1. DONT BE CRUEL (LIVE AFTERNOON SHOW TUPELO 1956) 

THE CD SINGLE IS ENHANCED CD (to play on computers) CONTAINING THE VIDEO CLIP, PHOTOGRAPHS AND MORE FOOTAGE 

10 VINYL: 10,000 NUMBERED COPIES   

1. MY BABY LEFT ME

2A.ONE-SIDED LOVE AFFAIR

2B.DONT BE CRUEL (LIVE EVENING SHOW TUPELO 1956) 

There will be a very special in store price but in the meantime, the online price for CD single is 3.99 and 4.99 for the 10 vinyl all with FREE DELIVERY.  

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There will be no extra copies made and the limited numbers are final.

source: Joseph Pirzada / July 27, 2007


Sam Thompson To Join Essential Elvis event in Memphis

The team at Essential Elvis in the UK has just announced that Sam Thompson will be joining the impressive list of guests at their event on Dolan Drive in Memphis.  Sam will be joining Nr. Nick, Dean Nichopoulos, Billy & Jo Smith, Marty & Patsy Lacker, Jeanne LeMay Dumas, Joe Tunzi and Susan Henning on the evening of August 15th at Vernon Presley's former home.

For more information, and important details on how to obtain tickets, please visit www.essentialelvis.com.  You can email direct at enquiries@essentialelvis.com

Source: Andrew Hearn / July 27, 2007


Australian Compilation for Kids

This new Australian compilation for kids titled Hits For Kids 8 may interest some collectors since it contains one track by Elvis. There are 22 tracks from 22 different performers such as : Gwen Stefani, Britney Spears, Boney M, Billy Ocean, Cyndi Lauper, Abba, Olivia Newton-John & John Travolta and many others. The track by Elvis is '' Rubberneckin' ''.

source: Evan Mueller / July 27, 2007


Essential Elvis #53

We just received the new issue of the fanmagazine "Essential Elvis". In this magazine we have some interesting articles such as "The King in Germany", the 50th anniversary of "Peace in The Valley". and "An Interview With Joseph Tunzi" with some tough questions asked.
If you'd like to subscribe: http://www.essentialelvis.com/
Email: ElvisMagazine@aol.com
July 24, 2007


Tupelos Own Elvis Presley New version Official Announcement

The last of the Ltd Edition versions of Tupelos Own Elvis Presley has now been sold and has now been deleted. The new DVD only version released 30th July will come in a smaller designed digipack and comes with a 16 page booklet. The content on the disc is the same as the previous release although there is now, a new menu system making it much easier to view around. This release is available in all good stores in the UK and is available now for pre-order..
http://www.hmv.co.uk/hmvweb/displayProductDetails.do?ctx=280;-1;-1;-1&sku=674711
Source: joseph Pirzada / July 20, 2007


PEZ Elvis Gift Pack

Just came out in the US is this tin can PEZ ELVIS GIFT PACK with a PROMO CD. Here is the complete package, this CD is not available anywhere execpt with this PEZ ELVIS GIFT PACK and it looks like Pez companie is SOLD OUT !!
Source: Ron Lacourse / July 20, 2007


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Back In Memphis

Elvis Unlimited Productions presents the "Back In Memphis" concert at Germantown Performing Arts Center, Memphis,TN, on August 17,2007. BJ Thomas and The Memphis Boys (American Sound Studio Band) will be the headliners, in addition to some VERY SPECIAL guests that you will not want to miss!


Doors open at 7 PM. The show starts at 8 PM and an autograph session to follow. This is your chance to experience this legendary sound live with the very talented 5 time Grammy winning artist BJ Thomas! In the film, That's The Way It Is, Elvis mentions recording BJ Thomas' song, Just Can't Help Believin. BJ Thomas is well known for such hits as Hooked on A Feeling , Raindrops Keep Fallin On My Head, (Hey Won't You Play) Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song, and Just Can't Help Believing which Elvis also recorded. BJ has sold over 70 million records. He has earned 2 platinum records, 11 gold records and 5 Grammy awards.He has 15 top 40 pop/rock hits and 10 top 40 country hits to his credit.


The Memphis Boys created their unique sound which can not be duplicated at The American Studio in Memphis. They played on countless hits including Elvis' 1969 session at American. They played on such Elvis songs as Suspicious Minds, In The Ghetto, Kentucky Rain, and Don't Cry Daddy. The Memphis Boys played on more "hits" in Billboard's top 40 charts during a six-month period than any other rhythm section in history! Here are some other Memphians who have joined Elvis Unlimited's cast: Mark James who wrote Suspicious Minds, Always On My Mind and Raised On Rock which Elvis recorded. He also wrote Hooked On A Feeling recorded by BJ Thomas. And Blue Suede Heaven, a song about Elvis featured in the documentary, Elvis: The Echo Will Never Die.
Dickey Lee, another legendary Memphian has joined the cast of Elvis Unlimited's Back In Memphis show. Dickey's first recording was Dream Boy which was number 2 on the charts in Memphis for 12 weeks with much promotion from Dewey Phillips. In 1958, Dickey recorded and eventually became a producer at Sun Records. He worked with Jack Clement. In 1962, Dickey recorded the song Patches, the first in a series of tragedy songs he recorded. Patches was a million seller on the pop top ten chart. He followed this up with I Saw Linda Yesterday and Laurie ( Strange Things Happen). Both of these were on the pop top 40 chart. In the 1970's, Dickey moved to Nashville and signed with RCA. He recorded Never Ending Song Of love which was on the Country Top Ten Chart and lead to many hits for Dickey. Of the hits, his most successful was Rocky which went to number 1 as a country hit. Dickey wrote the song, She Thinks I Still Care which was recorded and went to number 1 in 1962 by George Jones. Elvis later recorded it in 1977 . Since then Dickey Lee has spent his time as a songwriter. Writing hit songs for such artists as Glen Campbell, Tammy Wynette, and Brenda Lee. In 1995, Dickey was inducted into the Songwriter's Hall Of Fame. Here are some of the songs he has co written. Let's Fall To Pieces Together ( Recorded by George Strait,1984); In A Different Light (recorded by Doug Stone,1991); Keeper Of The Stars ( Recorded by Tracy Byrd,1995); You're The First Time I've Thought About Leaving (Recorded by Reba McEntire,1983); I'll Be Leaving Alone (Recorded by Charley Pride,1977); He Broke Your Memory Last Night ( Recorded by Reba McEntire,1984) He has received 20 BMI Performance Awards, In 1976 he earned a Grammy and CMA nominations for country song of the year, In 1995 he won ACM Song Of The year for Keeper Of the Stars, In 1996 he was nominated for CMA Song Of The Year (Country) For Keeper Of The Stars. Most recently in 2005, he was featured in Jack Clement's movie, Cowboy Jack's Home Movies at the Nashville Film Festival.
Jackie Thomas, an original trombone player in The Memphis Boys rhythm section. He has played on just about every hit song recorded by The Memphis Boys. Jackie has also played with Bob Hope, Danny Thomas, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr, Vickie Carr, Barry Manilow, Neil Diamond, The Temptations, The Four Tops, Issac Hayes, BB King, Al Green, Willie Mitchell, Petula Clark, The Box Tops, Dusty Springfield, Dionne Warwick, Paul Revere and the Raiders among many others. Above all, Jackie played on the sessions with Elvis Presley and The Memphis Boys.
Jim Spake, Saxophonist, a hometown Memphis boy has worked with Levon Helm, Jerry lee Lewis, Brenda Lee, Ray Charles, Tony Bennett, The Four Tops, Chuck Berry, Ben E King, Johnny Mathis, AL Green, Screamin Jay Hawkins, Ike Turner, Lavern Baker, Dan Penn, Rufus and Carla Thomas, Solomon Burke, and Bruce Willis among countless others. ,Jim can be seen in the recently released DVD Elvis Lives, playing with The TCB band for the 25th anniversary concert in Memphis.
Maarten Jansen from Holland will be the second singer beside BJ Thomas. He is a huge Elvis collector and great fan who is not an Elvis impersonator. Maarten is a popular recording artist who has been on the pop charts in Denmark and Holland. He also has recorded at Sun Studio, Memphis,TN for a country album he released in Europe. He is a recording artist under the EMI label in Denmark. Maarten also is the featured singer on the Aloha From Sweden DVD release with the TCB band and the Sweet Inspirations. Elvis Unlimited is proud to welcome Maarten back. We have also added a violin section to perform with the Memphis Boys.
Do not miss out! We will be adding more guests very soon!

This concert will be one that people will be talking about for a very long time!
 
Please do not forget our Free autograph session just after the show! All are welcome!
 
We understand that everyone has spent a lot of money to join in Elvis Week from US fans to international fans. And we want to recognize all fans. So we are offering an evening of great entertainment for a fair price to all.
 
Tickets are 60.00 per person. Tickets can be ordered from Elvis Unlimited at info@elvispresley.dk or www.elvisunlimited.com
Source: Elvis Unlimited / July 18 2007

Elvis Is Back Box-set

The book is made like the two Inside boxes. It comes in a box including a vinyl single, dvd, post cards and a certificate. The book is 152 pages. That is 40 more than the two previous ones. Elvis Is Back is all about Elvis return to the music scene in 1960. This year was a bittersweet one for Elvis. He was being discharged from the Army. Music had changed in two years and he was a little insecure about his music career. Yet he enters the sessions with such ambition and determination. He delivers a new mature diverse voice. It's Now Or Never and Surrender are truly challenging for Elvis. He proofs himself to be a truly talented singer and not just a flash in the pan. These recording sessions will forever stand out in Elvis history.

Its almost as if Elvis hit the ground running upon his return. The Colonel had been busy preparing for Elvis' return for a very long time. Not only were the recording sessions lined up, an appearance on the ABC televised Frank Sinatra Special and the filming for G.I. Blues were immediately following. His appearance on the Sinatra Special is warmly received by the public. Elvis innocently steals the show from Sinatra. Yet the repertoire between the two performers is very apparent. G.I. Blues is a very successful film for Elvis although Elvis hates being in uniform again. During this year, Elvis is also experiencing many changes in his personal life. Elvis has met Priscilla while in Germany. But he returns to his long time girlfriend Anita Wood. They continue their relationship where it left off before Elvis left for Germany. Vernon marries Dee, which is hard on Elvis because of the loss of his mother. Elvis also brings many of his friends from Germany home and the Memphis Mafia is formed.

But still the most important thing during the year 1960 is the amazing recording sessions. We have two incredible albums from this year, Elvis Is Back and His Hand In Mine. Elvis truly proves his ability as a performer. He conquers every challenge he is faced with and proves Elvis is back! Elvis Is Back includes many never before seen pictures from this period. There is even some very interesting ones from the filming of G.I. Blues. Those were not used in the Inside G.I. Blues book.
Source: Elvis Unlimited / July 16, 2007


Elvis : Hot Shots and Cool Clips - Volume 3

Elvis : Hot Shots And Cool Clips - Volume 3 should be available in about two weeks. This DVD is nearly sold out on pre-orders. For those who wished to order this directly from JAT Productions do it very soon. Volume 2 went sold out shortly after being released...and with the advent of the 30th anniversary it seems Volume 3 will sold out prior to the release date.

You can go on YouTube and watch the trailer of Elvis : Hot Shots and Cool Clips-Volume 3...click on the DVD cover and you will go directly to the trailer. if you wish to pre-order the DVD...you can do it directly from JAT Productions site.
source: JAT Productions / July 16, 2007


Elvis Presley No. 2

Elvis second album in the UK ( LPM 1382 in the USA ) was released in April 1957 on the HMV label with a different LP cover. This is now available on CD for the first time with this different cover as a Limited Collectors Edition.

source: Barry McLean / July 14, 2007


Elvis The Early Years

Elvis The Early Years is an unusual new Elvis DVD from China. This is a musical documentary and available all over China and Hong Kong.

source: H.T. Long / July 12, 2007


Elvis in Tickle Me

The book  Elvis in Tickle Me from JAT Productions will be their next project after Elvis: Hot Shots And Cool Clips Volume 3. This book will come with a bonus CD. We will keep you informed as soon as we get more news about this, and of course details will be available on JAT website.

source: JAT Productions / July 9, 2007


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A Unique Meet And Greet Event With Some Of Elvis Closest Friends

Essential Elvis will held a meet and greet at Vernon Presley's house on Doland Drive (beside Graceland) on August 15th at 6.PM. With the exclusive appearances of Billy & Jo Smith, Marty & Patsy Lacker, George Nichopoulos, Jeanne Lemay Dumas and Susan Henning. For more information you can go to Essential Elvis Website.
Source: Andrew Hearn / July 7, 2007


A TRIBUTE TO ELVIS UP NORTH

On August 16, 2007 there will be a great event in a small town up north called "Appingedam". A guy that goes by the name of Willy Weessies has a longlife dream to organize a tribute to his idol. So with the help from 2 fanclubs, there will be a night to remember on august 16 in this small town. It all starts at 20:00, doors will be open at 19:00, with fanclubshops and Elvis on big screen. And there will be 2 great parts of Willy singing his favorite songs from The King (2 parts of almost 50 minutes). And there will be a tombola with great prices. So don´t you dear to miss it. Click below for more info, a sample from Willy and to order your tickets right now.

Click for more info: here
Source: e-mail / July 6, 2007


Elvis : Hot Shots And Cool Clips - Volume 3 Trailer

Elvis: Hot Shots and Cool Clips -Volume 3 captures never before seen footage of classic Elvis Presley moments. Including signing his M.G.M. movie contract in 1962, his 1957 performance in Chicago, arriving for the films Blue Hawaii and Girls! Girls! Girls!, Elvis with Frank Sinatra and Barbara Stanwyck, Elvis in Nashville, complete 1970 Houston Press Conference and Lost Holy Grail Jailhouse Rock Screen test, plus much more.

The Jailhouse Rock Screen test is in full color and never before seen in its entirety until now. This is definitely the highlight of this forthcoming DVD from JAT Productions, and according to the producer it will be one of the best DVD's released this year for celebrating the Elvis' 30th Anniversary.

You can go on YouTube and watch a cool trailer of Elvis : Hot Shots and Cool Clips-Volume 3...just click on the DVD cover and you will go directly to the trailer. Enjoy !!

source: Joe Tunzi-JAT Productions/ July 6, 2007