MARK JAMES IS DEAD…
Mark James is dead… By Mariusz Ogieglo The author of Elvis Presley’s unforgettable hits has died On June 8 this year, Mark James (actually Francis Rodney Zambon) died at the age of 83 – an American composer and lyricist whose…
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ELVIS PRESLEY BIOGRAPHY (1964-1967) CHAPTER 4: “ELVIS RETURNS TO HAWAII: PARADISE HAWAIIAN STYLE”
PRIVATE MEETING WITH THE BEATLES On August 2, 1965, Elvis recorded the soundtrack for his 21st film under the title, “Paradise, Hawaiian Style” and then went to Hawaii for location filming. It was a new film for Paramount Pictures and…
THE MYSTERY OF SUPPOSE
THE MYSTERY OF SUPPOSE By Rosa García Mora The song Suppose was composed by Sylvia Dee and George Goehring and officially recorded by Elvis on March 20, 1967 and was released on the album “From Nashville to Memphis.” On June…
ELVIS PRESLEY DISCOGRAPHY (1971): “YOU’LL NEVER WALK ALONE”
YOU’LL NEVER WALK ALONE EDITED 21-MAR-1971 ALBUM, STUDIO B RCA NASHVILLE – DECCA STUDIOS – AMERICAN SOUND STUDIOS – RADIO RECORDERS Information Released in March 1971, “You’ll Never Walk Alone” was a new LP from the Camden (RCA) series. Recently…
ELVIS’ BIBLE SOLD
ELVIS’ BIBLE SOLD FOR USD 120,000 The Bible that was on Elvis Presley’s bedroom nightstand the night he died at Graceland has been sold at auction. It sold for $120,000 at Kruse GWS Auctions over Memorial Day weekend. He received…
ELVIS PRESLEY BIOGRAPHY (1964-1967) CHAPTER 3: “ELVIS TURNS 30”
FILMING CONTINUES: HARUM SCARUM – FRANKY AND JOHNNY On January 8, 1965, Elvis celebrated his 30th birthday. Elvis continues his film career full time. He practically no longer makes recordings for albums that are not related to his films. On…
GI BLUES – SEE THE NEW ELVIS (Part 11, last)
GIBlues-Come see the new Elvis! –(Part 11, last) By Mariusz Ogieglo GI Blues Filmed in the spring of 1960, Presley’s fifth film was first shown in Dallas at the Majestic Theater there. The preview took place on Thursday, August 18,…
ELVIS PRESLEY DISCOGRAPHY (1971): “RAGS TO RICHES – WHERE DID THEY GO, LORD”
RAGS TO RICHES – WHERE DID THEY GO, LORD EDITED 22-FEB-1971. SINGLE, STUDIO B RCA NASHVILLE Reference:47-9980 Side A: Rags To RichesRecorded: September 22, 1970, RCA Studio B, Nashville, TennesseeAuthor: Alder & Ross Side B: Where Did They Go, LordRecorded:…
ELVIS AND THE NBC-TV SPECIAL OF 1968
ELVIS AND THE NBC-TV SPECIAL OF 1968 Even though this Special received outstanding ratings, it did not change things immediately for Elvis. Contrary to popular belief, Presley did not immediately abandon movies and began the next phase of his career…
ELVIS PRESLEY BIOGRAPHY (1964-1967) CHAPTER 2: “GIRL HAPPY – TICKLE ME”
MOVIES, MOVIES AND MORE MOVIES Elvis records the soundtrack for his 17th film, titled “Girl Happy“, which features Shelley Fabares and former Miss United States, Mary Ann Mobley, as main co-stars. “Viva Las Vegas” opens nationwide on June 17, 1964…
ELVIS ON TOUR IN MAY 1956
Elvis on tour in May 1956 By Rosa García Mora On May 27, 1956 Elvis, Scotty Moore, Bill Black and DJ Fontana performed two shows at the University of Fieldhouse. Dayton, Ohio. It was the last stop on a Midwest…
ELVIS PRESLEY DISCOGRAPHY (1971): “ELVIS COUNTRY (I’M 10,000 YEARS OLD)”
ELVIS COUNTRY (I’M 10,000 YEARS OLD) EDITED JAN 1, 1971. ALBUM, STUDIO B RCA NASHVILLE Released in January 1971, “Elvis Country” is perhaps the closest Elvis has ever come to recording a concept album. The recording sessions took place between…
