Elvis recorded “King of the Whole Wide World” in Hollywood at Radio Recorders’ Studio B on 27 October 1962 and the final take, number 4, was chosen as the master although Elvis had attempted a mammoth thirty one takes the previous day without achieving a satisfactory take although the final take was subsequently classified as […] More
1960, 20th Century-Fox Flaming Star production still.The Uptown, neighborhood deluxer at 2323 North 49th St. in Milwaukee operated by the L. F. Gran circuit, was selected for the first run of “The Flaming Star.” A giant 40×60 postcard was displayed in the lobby well in advance. Addressed to Presley c/o 20th Century-Fox Studio, Hollywood, Calif., […] More
There were some great locationscenes in one of Elvis’ most popular movies. Everything about this musical was perfect. Elvis looked more than perfect! Ann Margret took E to another level and one could sense the electricity in the air. There was a certain of sexual tension that made the whole thing just right! The songs […] More
Normally Elvis didn’t like to parties where other celebrities were present but tgis tim he made an exception! It was his own party after all. You can see Elvis with Sammy Davis Jr. & Carry Grant. Some video footage of this party is available on the new dvd/Blu ray version of “That’s The way It […] More
Elvis live on stage in Greensboro, April 14 1972… Elvis is wearing his “Royal Blue Fireworks Suit” aka “Owl Suit”, maybe one his more elaborate jumpsuits from that year. In the past we had many discussions about the color of the suit but to make a long story short… It was blue! Elvis looked quite […] More
This is the inedited and uncropped version of this shot. It is nice to see the audience and a part of the Showroom Internationale. This was the only engagement during wich Elvis got to walk through the audience to greet his fans. He shook hands, kissed some (female) fans and waved to the ones up […] More
On August 14 1958 Gladys Love Smith Presley passed away at the age of 46… Here are some great pictures of Vernon & Gladys at The Speer Studio in Memphis in July 1955… The second and third picture are new to me. Elvis is still looking great. A year later, when her son became a […] More
Everything about the movie was right to make it a great one! Elvis looked great, the costars were nicely picked, some of the songs were amazing but some of the situation songs were quite ridiculous! The plot behind the whole story quite interesting the the way the whole thing was directed and put into a […] More
Gladys & Elvis in 1953… This before Elvis’ mother got depressed, addicted & sick. Both were still carefree and Elvis’ big succes hadn’t set in yet. She didn’t have to start worrying yet. They almost could live the life they had in Tupelo without the screaming fans and without the colonel Gladys never trusted. Gladys […] More
August 9, 1973• .▪︎Reiko Yukawa and her husband married in Las Vegas and had requested Elvis to be a witness at their private wedding. She explained that this request was rejected by Colonel Parker, but they were allowed to meet him backstage. When they met, she personally asked Elvis the same thing and Elvis accepted […] More
Elvis Presley’s aunt Delta. Maybe the last of the clan to live in Graceland.. In 1982 she opened the door to Graceland. (official opening) So the Fans could look inside the. Mansion. Apart from upstairs (the Presley’s book stated that aunt Delta carried a small revolver.) maybe for protection.. TCB More
Pictures1&2▪︎Elvis in his dressing room, after the Dinner Show, meeting four french fans.Pictures 3,4 & 5 ▪︎Elvis meeting fans, after the Dinner Show.. ▪︎Four French Elvis fans, traveled all the way to Las Vegas to see “The King’s Return to Stage”. They attended seven shows between August 12 and August 25. On August 12, after […] More