KING CREOLE – Elvis’s best movie role – (Part 5) By Mariusz Ogieg?o Danny Fisher, portrayed by Presley, was an extremely complex character. Emotionally torn between three women – his sister who does everything to reconcile him with his father,…
OPINIONS ABOUT ELVIS.. “…Elvis is the greatest cultural force of the 20th Century. He introduced the beat to everything, to music, to language, to clothing, it is a true new social revolution – the 60’s come from there” Leonard Bernstein…
NOVEMBER 21, 1955 “Signing of the Contract between Elvis and RCA VICTOR” Finally, on August 15, Elvis signs a management contract with Hank Snow Atractions, which is owned equally by Hank Snow and Colonel Tom Parker. Bob Neal continues to…
ELVIS TODAY: “The beauty of fractures” By Mahnuel Muñoz Kintsugi or Kintsukuroi is a Japanese art, dating back to the 15th century, consisting of fixing fractures in ceramics with resin varnish, mixed with gold, silver or platinum powder. It is…
HIS HAND IN MINE – HOW GREAT THOU ART EDITED FEBRUARY 24, 1969 SINGLE, RCA STUDIO NASHVILLE 1. HIS HAND IN MINE 2. HOW GREAT THOU ART Reference: 74-0130 Side A: His Hand In Mine Recorded: October 30, 1960, RCA…
KING CREOLE – Elvis’s best movie role – (Part 4) By Mariusz Ogieg?o Shooting was officially scheduled to begin on January 20, 1958. Hal Wallis always made sure that in his latest film the stars shine not only on one…
ELVIS ON TOUR “NEW APPEARANCES ON THE SOUTHERN CIRCUITS” Elvis, Scotty and Bill continue their performance schedule, this time, alongside country stars including Hayride artists. Colonel Parker was already involved in these tours which included the presence of Hank Snow. Meanwhile,…
Elvis – January 21 1941 Mac Davis, who wrote Memories, In the Ghetto, and Don’t Cry Daddy for Elvis, was born. 1955 In Pink Jacket and Pink Pants, Elvis performed (8:00 PM) at the National Guard Armory, Sikeston, Missouri. J.E…
MEMORIES – CHARRO EDITED FEBRUARY 24, 1969 SINGLE, WESTERN RECORDERS Reference: 47-9731 Side A: Memories Recorded: June 23, 1968, Western Recorders studios in Los Angeles, California Author: Billy Strange & Scoot “Mac” Davis Side B: Charro Recorded: October 15 and…
1969 Las Vegas: Elvis and the AC/DC drummer By Alfredo Ayul Photo includes Chris Ellis (Tom’s personal assistant) and Chris Slade (Tom’s drummer). The photo was taken by Peter C. Borsari. Slade went on to play drums with Manfred Mann’s…
ELVIS – “Four Hands, Two Minds, One Heart: The NBC TV SPECIAL” By Rosa García Mora and Mahnuel Muñoz June 1968. Bill Bellew was in charge of immortalizing in our retinas the image of an Elvis of captivating sexuality, so…
NEW CONTRACTS AND NEW MANAGERS ** COLONEL TOM PARKER ENTERS THE SCENE ** On January 1, 1955, Elvis signs a contract with Bob Neal, who becomes his manager. A publicity photo is taken of the signing of the contract, in…
