…an extraordinary souvenir and a lesson about what it once meant to be a collector in Poland By Mariusz Ogieglo Elvis Presley left an indelible mark on the history of popular music. His songs, the way they were interpreted, and…
IT’S ONLY LOVE – THE SOUND OF YOUR CRY EDITED 20-SEP-1971 SINGLE, STUDIO B RCA NASHVILLE Reference:48-1017 Side A: It’s Only LoveRecorded: May 20, 1971 RCA Studio B, Nashville, TennesseeAuthor: Mark James & Steve Tyrell Side B: The Sound Of…
I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry By Rosa García Mora “Hear that lonesome winter birdHe sounds too blue to flyThe midnight train is whining lowI’m so lonesome, I could cry Did you ever see a robin weepWhen leaves began to…
ELVIS RECORDS AT THE AMERICAN SOUND STUDIOS Elvis has been doing virtually all of his recording work in Nashville or Hollywood since signing with RCA. Now, however, he records in Memphis again for the first time since 1955. He performs…
FLAMING STAR – a demanding role for Presley (Part 1) By Mariusz Ogieglo Billboards promoting the spring 1960 comedy “GIBlues” encouraged viewers to come to the theaters to see “a whole new Elvis.” Meanwhile, his ambitions to become a serious…
ON THE DOOR OF CLOSING A STAGE On August 7, 1968, Elvis records the song and begins filming his 29th movie, “Charro!”, a spaghetti western that was very popular at the time. Elvis is initially very happy with the project…
GOING HOME By Rosa García Mora In this song, Elvis gives us a beautiful ode to his longing for home, where the purple mountains rise to the highest point, wanting to touch the sky. The man who returns home, never…
WITH “IF I CAN DREAM” ELVIS MAKES A PROMISE NOT TO RECORD A SONG HE DOESN’T BELIEVE IN AGAIN Towards the end of the special, Elvis appears in a long production number that includes singing, dancing, karate and various situations.…
THE OTHER SIDES – ELVIS WORLDWIDE GOLD AWARD HITS VOL. 2 EDITED 31-JUL-1971 ALBUM, 20TH CENTURY STUDIO – STUDIO B RCA NASHVILLE – RADIO RECORDERS “The Other Sides – Elvis Worldwide Gold Awards Hits Vol. 2” was released in August…
Special to ELVIS: Promised Land, a conversation with the author of “Operation Gratitude. Kill Colonel Parker” By Mariusz Ogieglo A few days ago, a book entitled “Operation Gratitude. Kill Colonel Parker” was released. It is a novel in which the…
ELVIS RETURNS TO RECOVER HIS THRONE Beginning on June 3, Elvis rehearses for the taping of his television special. A press conference is initially held on June 25. Tapings take place on June 27, 28, 29, and 30. Known as…
C’MON EVERYBODY EDITED 30-JUN-1971 ALBUM, STUDIO B RCA NASHVILLE – RADIO RECORDERS C’Mon Everybody was an LP released in July 1971 by the Camden label (RCA). By 1971 the Camden label had specialized in releasing “concept” albums with songs from…
