BLUE HAWAII – A postcard production and… the beginning of the Presley formula Angela Lansbury (or rather Angela Brigid Lansbury, because that was her full name) was feeling completely different emotions. The London-born, distinguished film, stage and television actress who…
“A Night of Royalty: Elvis Presley’s Unforgettable Reign at Madison Square Garden” Introduction Elvis Presley, the King of Rock and Roll, had a career filled with iconic moments. However, his series of concerts at Madison Square Garden in New York…
The Global Recognition of Elvis Presley The Global Recognition of Elvis Presley: known as “The King of Rock and Roll,” is one of the most influential and recognized musical figures in history. His impact on music and popular culture transcended…
ELVIS PRESLEY AND THE BLUES “Elvis and the Blues”… Elvis Presley revolutionized popular music by blending the Blues he first heard as a young man in Tupelo with Country & Western, Pop and Gospel. Many of the early songs Elvis…
ELVIS PRESLEY – BLUE HAWAII– A postcard production and… the beginning of the Presley formula- “Elvis Presley Blue Hawaii”… The film was originally supposed to be made as part of an agreement with Paramount Pictures that had been in effect…
KING CREOLE. DIRECTION AND PHOTOGRAPHY KING CREOLE. DIRECTION AND PHOTOGRAPHY…. Directed by Michael Curtiz and produced by Hal B. Wallis. The story was adapted from Harold Robbins’ 1952 novel A Stone for Danny Fisher. It was Elvis’ most critically acclaimed…
ELVIS AND SCOTTY’S GUITAR ELVIS AND SCOTTY’S GUITAR … Singer Presents… “Elvis” (usually called “68 Comeback Special”) was the television special that marked the return of Elvis to his audience on television. As you know, it was broadcast on NBC…
ELVIS PRESLEY, JANUARY 1964 Elvis Presley, January 1964… Elvis Presley’s career has always been defined by numbers, big numbers. In a January 15, 1964 article, ‘Variety’ used some big numbers to evaluate Elvis’ career up to that point. The article…
ELVIS PRESLEY THE SCANDALIZER Elvis, The Scandalizer ….When he made his first appearance on a Phoenix stage, a sold-out concert at the Arizona State Fairgrounds, Elvis Presley was the most popular rockabilly singer on the planet. It was June 9,…
HOW GREAT THOU ART The album “How Great Thou Art” was recorded by Elvis Presley at RCA Studio B in Nashville between May 25 and 28, 1966 and released in February 1967. Not only was it Elvis’ first non-film session…
BLUE HAWAII– A postcard production and… the beginning of the Presley formula- Elvis Presley “Blue Hawaii”… “If Elvis only gets the right script and director to work with, he could become a really great dramatic actor ,” said Hope Lange, Presley’s…
ELVIS PRESLEY APRIL 2, 1957 On April 2, 1957, Elvis Presley performed twice at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, Canada. He spoke to reporters and fans before his first show at the Gardens: JOURNALIST: Do you have any matchmaking plans? ELVIS…
