Elvis Is Back (1969 article)

[The fool]

Elvis Is Back
by Chris Hodenfield
Go Magazine, September 19, 1969

[karlos]

tyvm The Fool for this piece of history
Elvis was surely back after his '68 comeback special
Vegas was a great venue to bring in the crowds to witness his shows
Many thanks for this.

There's Only 1 King Of Rock and Roll and he's smiling down on us all from heaven.
Taking Care Of Elvis Forever!

[drjohncarpenter]

Elvis Is Back
by Chris Hodenfield
Go Magazine, September 19, 1969

Thank you for another very interesting share. The article oddly refers to the Elvis TV Special LP as "just released" by RCA, but at least the music there is rightly praised.

The playing is real good rhythm and blues rockabilly stuff, and is, again, very good rock. I mean, real ROCK.

The writer is not as big on Elvis' Las Vegas return, or some of the American Sound singles, but does sum up in grand fashion:

His music ... gives feeling of power. A feeling that Iron Butterfly or Tommy Roe will just never cut.

Thanks again.

P.S. Any chance you can do a full scan of the cover? I want to see all the detail.


BONUS WMCA GO MAGAZINE INFORMATION

WMCA is an AM radio station in New York, this must be some kind of weekly paper they published at the time.

Chris Hodenfield is a long-time critic and author, primarily covering music, and he was at one time a staff member at Rolling Stone.

https://us.macmillan.com/author/chrishodenfield/
http://www.rollingstone.com/contributor/chris-hodenfield

He contributed this article to the magazine's all-Elvis memorial issue, dated 9-22-1977:

Elvis Presley: Shake, Rattle and Roll 'Em
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/features/shake-rattle-and-roll-em-19770922

It's a superb summation of his Hollywood career, one which certain forum members should take the time to read, and gain clarity in the process.

[The fool]

P.S. Any chance you can do a full scan of the cover? I want to see all the detail.

The cover is too big for my scanner. But here is the cover in two parts.

[drjohncarpenter]

Thank you so much. Here are both pages, put back together again:

690919_WCMA Go magazine_01.jpg

690919_WCMA Go magazine_02.jpg

[James27]

Thanks, Johnny !

[drjohncarpenter]

Thanks, Johnny !

The fool merits 99% of your appreciation, it was his share. But I'll happily accept the 1%.

[James27]

ok, thank you, The fool, and I apologize for not noticing earlier !