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on 21 June 1971 “I’m Leavin'”, which Elvis recorded in Nashville
Elvis recorded in Nashville on 21 June 1971, and despite being issued as a single was never released on an album in Elvis’ lifetime. Indeed, as was far too often the case, received next to no publicity from his record label, probably on the assumption that Elvis’ name alone would sell records, and whilst to […] More
Elvis with Tom Hewlett and his daughter, Tina, backstage on April 29th 1973 before his evening show in Seattle Washington.
Elvis with Tom Hewlett and his daughter, Tina, backstage on April 29th 1973 before his evening show in Seattle Washington. More
January 7, 2019 – Elvis Presley’s step-brother Rick Stanley died at age 65 after suffering from liver cancer.
JANUARY 7, 2019 – Elvis Presley’s step-brother RICK STANLEY (b. December 13, 1953 in Huntsville, Alabama) died at age 65 after suffering from liver cancer. Stanley, who grew up in Graceland with a famous older step-sibling, became an evangelist who visited more than 4,000 churches worldwide. Stanley’s mother married Elvis’ father, Vernon, following her divorce from his father and […] More
February 3 1976 – Elvis gets his Memphis Police Reserve Captain I.D
February 3 1976 – Elvis gets his Memphis Police Reserve Captain I.D. picture taken during the recording sessions at Graceland More
Philadelphia Airport June 29, 1976 – Elvis Presley
Elvis is wearing what was known as the Penguin Suit, in August 1975. Elvis was wearing this suit in a meeting with guests backstage at the Hilton, which went longer than planned. So, with no time to change into the jumpsuit chosen for the show that night, he just wore the outfit he was already […] More
Elvis recorded ‘Hawaiian Wedding Song’ on 22 March 1961
Elvis recorded ‘Hawaiian Wedding Song’ on 22 March 1961 in Hollywood, California at Radio Recorders, and was the first track recorded that day.Originally recorded for inclusion in Elvis’ 1961 movie ‘Blue Hawaii’, ‘Hawaiian Wedding Song’ was first sang live by Elvis on 6 November 1971, at both of his shows in Cleveland, Ohio and for […] More
Elvis Presley – Thanks To The Rolling Sea
“Thanks To The Rolling Sea” is far from the best, an honour which beyond doubt belongs to “Return To Sender”, nor the worst song contained within Elvis’ 1962 movie “Girls! Girls! Girls!”, but it does have the curiosity factor and charm of hearing Elvis sing acapella.The song was the last of the three recorded on […] More
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From Ed Parker’s book Inside Elvis
Ed shares the other fear that Elvis had besides losing his voice was when Lisa was born. Highlights Ed shares, “When Lisa was born, Elvis felt fulfilled as a man. Now he was a success, a husband and a father. At first he showed Lisa off with the pride of any new daddy. He was […] More