THE DAY ELVIS COULD HAVE LOST HIS VOICE FOREVER In May 1957, Elvis had to be hospitalized because he suffered a serious accident that could have cost him his career as a singer. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});…
THE PRESIDENTIAL MEDAL OF FREEDOM “…remains an enduring American icon 4 decades after his death.” Elvis Presley is among seven “distinguished individuals” to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom at a ceremony on November 16, 2018. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle…
FOR LP FANS ONLY EDITED 05-FEB-1959 ALBUM, SUN STUDIOS – RCA STUDIOS NASHVILLE – VARIOUS STUDIOS 1. POOR BOY 2 MYSTERY TRAIN 3. I WAS THE ONE 4. MY BABY LEFT ME 5. THAT’S ALL RIGHT 6. LAWDY MISS CLAWDY…
A photo of Elvis Presley and Roy Orbison found after 65 years! The first joint photo of two popular music legends Elvis Presley and Roy Orbison were friends. When years ago I had the opportunity to exchange a few…
THE PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE SOUL Because our vision of Elvis, of the legend, of the myth, of the boy who was afraid to wake up from the dream he was living, would never have been the same, without what…
ELVIS SAILS EDITED 17-NOV-1958 EXTENDED PLAY, INTERVIEW 1. ELVIS SAILS INFORMATION Released in November 1958, the “Elvis Sails” EP was a new way to keep Elvis‘ name on the record market while he was serving in the military. We are…
MARCH 8, 1960 Elvis went to Forrest Hill Cemetery to see for the first time the stone grave and angels that had been placed at his mother’s grave. From the time of his burial until his body was moved…
Elvis and Nancy Sinatra, in the movie “Speedway”. Directed by Norman Taurog, for the Metro Goldwyn Mayer . Although filming took place in June 1967, ”Speedway” was released in Charlotte, North Carolina, on June 12, 1968. It ranked 40th…
THE AGREEMENT The deal that would forever change American popular culture did not happen overnight. The seeds were sown months in advance due to the rise of Elvis Presley‘s success, Colonel Tom Parker‘s ambition, and Sam Phillips‘ desperation. On…
ONE NIGHT – I GOT STUNG EDITED 20-OCT-1958 SINGLE, RADIO RECORDERS 1. ONE NIGHT 2. I GOT STUNG Reference: 20/47-7410 Side A: One Night Recording: January 23, 1957, Radio Recorders studios in Hollywood, California Author: Dave Bartholomew , Earl…
ELVIS AND HIS GENEROSITY HIS CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION TO “MARCH OF DIMES”. On Wednesday, January 8, 1958, Elvis celebrated his birthday party at Graceland. It was his 23rd birthday. That same day Elvis had a date with Maria Kosloski. Maria…
ELVIS’ FIRST VISIT TO HAWAII. THE BEGINNING OF HIS LOVE FOR THE ISLANDS. Elvis‘ first visit to his beloved Hawaiian Islands was in 1957. On November 5, 1957, Elvis set sail for Honolulu, Hawaii, on the USS Matsonia, arriving…
