Elvis Presley's Mansion, officially opened for public tours 32 years ago, on June 7, 1982. 3,024 Graceland tour tickets were sold on that first day, June 7, 1982. On the opening day Elvis Aunt, and, CEO of, cut the ribbon to officially open Graceland to the public. There were tour guides in each room equipped with knowledge of Graceland Mansion. The Kitchen was not added to the Graceland tour until 1993. During the tours Aunt Delta, continued to live at Graceland with her dog Edmond, until her.
' I realized as it was going on that there really wasn't any money that could support Graceland or any of the people that worked for Elvis that were still there,' said. ' I had a decision to make to somehow save Graceland.' ' We had no idea whether 30 people were coming, or 300, or 3,000 that first day, Fortunately, it was the latter,' said Jack Soden, CEO of, who helped Priscilla Presley with her plan. To augment the $500,000 investment, Graceland pre-sold tickets, generating enough money to buy uniforms for the tour guides. The first month was such a success that they made back the half-million dollars in about 38 days, Soden said. Elvis purchased Graceland in March of 1957 for around $100,00 dollars. Graceland is a large white-columned mansion and 13.8-acre estate. It was built in 1939 by Dr.
Thomas Moore and his wife Ruth Brown Moore. The mansion is constructed of limestone and consists of twenty-three rooms, including eight bedrooms and bathrooms. Graceland is located at 3764 Elvis Presley Boulevard. Graceland welcomes over 600,000 visitors each year, is one of the five most visited home tours in the United States, and is the most famous home in America after The White House. On November 7, 1991, Graceland was placed on the National Register of Historic Places, and declared a National Historic Landmark on March 27, 2006.
Sources: Wikipedia.com. Following an extensive reconstruction period scheduled to begin next year, the famed on the island of will reopen under the brand in early 2017. Coco Palms Resort, was the main filming location for Elvis Presley's 1961 film, '.' Coco Palms, opened its doors to guests on January 25th, 1953. Numerous celebrities have vacationed at Coco Palms. Unfortunately, the Coco Palms has been closed since being hit by in September of 1992.
The hotel and property grounds are in serious dilapidated condition. Following its closure after Iniki’s devastating toll, the hotel continued to attract visitors happy to pay for a tour of the damaged property and enjoy a look at the bungalow where Elvis stayed, or pass a few moments near the famous lagoon location of the “ Blue Hawaii” wedding scene, which has remained a popular wedding venue for couples even in recent years. Chad Waters and Tyler Green, are the local investors who had the dream and plans of rebuilding, Coco Palms.
The builders to fulfill the dream are Craig Kawakami Builders. Once rebuilding starts, ' Construction on the 363-room hotel, according to Coco Palms Hui, LLC and Hyatt officials, is slated to begin in early 2015.' The resort’s redevelopment plan, according to Hyatt officials, will preserve the original footprint of the property and signature lagoon but require the rebuilding of about 331 guest rooms, 32 bungalows, multiple restaurants, lounges and swimming pools.
Coco Palms will be rebuilt with the existing square footage, under the guidance of what is allowed by the Iniki Ordinance. The three main buildings will be stripped down to their concrete structure. All wooden buildings will be rebuilt just the way they were before the hurricane. “ Our endeavor to revitalize the grounds and rebuild, all while preserving the soul of the iconic resort, is an ambitious project,” Coco Palms Hui, LLC Principal Tyler Greene said in a statement released Wednesday. “ Hyatt is the perfect leader to steer a thoughtful, honorable and rejuvenated guest experience at The Coco Palms Resort.” “ The iconic Coco Palms resort embodied hospitality with a commitment to the Hawaiian culture,” Executive Director Sue Kanoho wrote in an email.
“ We are excited to hear the Hyatt will be responsible for the brand of the new Coco Palms Resort and look forward to the return of the popular resort for all to enjoy.” When completed, the Coco Palms Resort will become the second hotel on Kauai to hold the Hyatt brand name. In Poipu, which opened in 1991, was the first hotel on the island to be operated by the global hospitality company. “ We look forward to welcoming a new generation of visitors to The Coco Palms Resort along with our owners Coco Palms Hui, LLC., all the while recognizing and honoring the spirit and history of the resort,” said Jordan Meisner, senior vice president of operations for Hyatt.
Has a NEW and extraordinary display. On display at Sun Studio is a replica of ' studio at WHBQ Radio, where he hosted his nightly ' ' radio show from 9 till Midnight. The tiles on the wall, the turntables, the audio board and microphone are from the original WHBQ studio on the mezzanine floor of the in downtown Memphis. The Chisca Hotel is currently under a. It was in this studio that Sun Records founder Sam Phillips walked in one evening in July, 1954 and handed Dewey an acetate pressing of Elvis Presley's ' ' to introduce on the air. Caroline Pratt, President of Elvis Presley Fans of Nashville, had the pleasure of seeing the display back in the month of April. ' The replica display exhibit of Dewey Phillips' WHBQ Radio Studio, is very nice and well put together.
I am glad to see Dewey's studio at Sun Studio, as it wouldn't make sense to be on exhibit anywhere else. You can definitely see the replica as a great fitting representation of Dewey's studio. Thankfully, these Dewey Phillips' WHBQ artifacts have been saved and preserved from the Chisca Hotel. Its wonderful!'
Tour tickets are $12. Sources: Elvis Presley Fans of Nashvile - Fan Club President, Elvis Historian and operator of Mike's Memphis Tours -, and.
Elvis Presley Enterprises voluntarily dismissed its civil lawsuit against the gun company on May 29, 2014. Written in the court document closing the case is a one-sentence explanation: “ Elvis Presley Enterprises Inc gives notice that it dismisses this action with prejudice because the dispute giving rise to the filing of a civil action has been settled.” No word yet how the case was settled.
Reached out to the estate’s attorney, but no word yet how the case was settled. The estate filed the lawsuit against Fabbrica d’Armi Pietro Beretta S.pA.
In April 2014, claiming that the Italian gun company used the Elvis Presley’s likeness to promote new shotguns in an advertising campaign. The ads launched late 2012 and shows what appears to be Elvis wearing his rhinestone-studded jumpsuit, a shooting vest and ear protection while wielding dual finger guns, and is accompanied by the caption, “ The new legend in clay shooting Highest-level performance to shoot like a star.” Additionally, at press events Beretta had Elvis impersonators appear, perform and greet gun enthusiasts, and in some cases the company had the impersonators pose with weapons. Tupelo city officials have received two bids for a project to build a pathway from downtown Tupelo to the. The bids will next be reviewed by the Major Thoroughfare Committee, the City Council and the. The bids were by for $12.3 million and for $11.5 million.
Presley's former home in Tupelo is one of the main points of interest on the Elvis Presley Birthplace Trail. Officials are hoping for a decision by July. The project includes construction of overlay, roadway and bridge widening, curb, sidewalk, striping along 9,341 feet and traffic signalization from Green Street in downtown Tupelo to the. A well-known local Vancouver collector is attracting international attention by auctioning off some big treasures. The collection of will be auctioned off June 7th and 8th.
The auction will take place. The address is 1055 Vernon Drive, Vancouver, BC. One of the bigger pieces in the auction is fit for a King: the King of Rock and Roll. Filmed just over the border in Seattle, ' ' included a scene with Elvis riding in a Rickshaw. It's in amazing condition. We've got pictures of Elvis sitting in it. It's really a beautiful piece and one of a kind of course.
Source: Elvis Presley Fans of Nashville, is currently working on finding the auction result of Elvis' Rickshaw. Documentary on Elvis' Polk Theater Performance Planned THE LEDGER Published: Saturday, June 7, 2014 The will host an open house July 15 in connection with a planned documentary about Elvis Presley's concerts at the theater in 1956.
Makers of the documentary invite anyone with direct or indirect memories of Presley's performances on Aug. 6, 1956, to attend the gathering. The filmmakers are seeking interview subjects for the project.
The free event begins at 6 p.m. At the Polk Theatre, 121 S. In a recent article rockabilly guitarist told the story of seeing Elvis perform live for the first time. The Newport, Louisiana, native worked with legendary artists such as Elvis, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison and Conway Twitty, among many others. While Burgess' career spans 50 years, playing for millions of fans with hundreds of musicians and bands, one artist stands out the most. The nightclub in Jackson County was filled with anticipation. Even a seasoned musician like Sonny Burgess knew the vibe in the club was different that night.
' Elvis Presley stepped onto the stage. The band started to play. His hips began to move. He sang 'Good Rockin' Tonight' and before he was done, the crowd was whirled into a frenzy. Boy, Elvis was different, as soon as he walked into the building you could feel his energy. He had the looks, the songs and the charisma. Whatever a star has, he had it - more than anyone else.'
Burgess and his bandmates formed the Moonlighters, and they opened for Elvis at least four times. The band expanded and became The Pacers in 1955. At the behest of Elvis, the group went to Memphis and recorded several songs, including ' Red Headed Woman,' for famed producer Sam Phillips. Through the years Burgess has been inducted into numerous musical hall of fames and played in venues all over the world. The Pacers re-formed and play together often. Burgess still plays to large crowds to this day. He recently returned from a gig in Las Vegas and will play at a number of festivals and events this summer, he said.
In the fall he’ll return to Europe, he said. ' I love to play,' he said. ' I’m going to do it until I can’t.' Washington Post Reflects on Elvis' Photo Featured in 'American Cool' Exhibit JUNE 10, 2014 Elvis is 'American Cool' and the National Portrait Gallery in Washington D.C.
Has an entire gallery featuring Americans who embody the 'cool' factor. In a recent article on, freelance writer Ann Greer sits down with the museum's Elvis expert and talks about the king as the 'all-American.' The photo featured in the National Portrait Gallery exhibit is of Elvis performing in 1957 at the now-infamous Tupelo fairgrounds - the same place where at 10 years old he won a youth talent show and $5.00 in fair ride tickets. Elvis expert and Memphis native E. Warren Perry Jr. Describes the shot 'as a moment of magic.'
'Elvis had the ability to be playful and seductive at the same time, bringing out the primal side of those around him,' states Perry. 'Elvis elicited devotion from fans across generations and musical styles because he was all-American.' The 'American Cool' exhibit is currently on display at the National Portrait Gallery, in Washington, D.C. Until September 7, 2014. Included in the exhibit are the likes of jazz musicians such as Miles Davis and Billie Holiday, actors such as James Dean and Johnny Depp, and singers like the king. Learn more about the new 'American Cool' exhibit by visiting.
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The 1927 Bristol Sessions Revisited with New Museum and Recording Contest Announced JUNE 10, 2014 The rise of country music throughout the 1920s had a monumental effect on Elvis. His mix of rhythm and blues, along with the traditional country sound, led to birth of rock 'n' roll and changed music forever.
Tourism and music industry representatives gathered today for a special press conference to officially announce the August 2 grand opening of in Bristol, TN/VA and the creation of “Orthophonic Joy: The 1927 Bristol Sessions Revisited.” It was further announced that a national search is underway for a new band to perform the last track on the “Orthophonic Joy” recording project, produced by multi-Grammy Award-winner Carl Jackson. Famed Opry host Eddie Stubbs emceed the event with special remarks and musical performances by country music celebrity Marty Stuart, as well as The Church Sisters, The Shotgun Rubies, The Chuck Wagon Gang and Carl Jackson. Commissioner Susan Whitaker, Tennessee Department of Tourist Development and Chris Canfield, Virginia Tourism Corporation, also brought remarks. The event was fittingly held at The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Pictured above is Elvis along with Minnie Pearl and historic WOPI radio announcer Ernie Ford in Bristol, TN. Elvis would often listen to the music coming out of Bristol, TN and later incorporated this into his own style. This Smithsonian Institution-affiliated Birthplace of Country Music Museum is dedicated to preserve the legacy of the 1927 Bristol Sessions and their lasting influence on American popular music.
Johnny Cash referred to the famous Sessions as “The single most important event in the history of country music.” Also known as the “Big Bang of Country Music,” the legendary recordings by Ralph Peer took country music to a new level and produced pioneers of the genre and major influences on Elvis, such as Jimmie Rodgers and the Carter Family. Set to be released in October, “Orthophonic Joy: The 1927 Bristol Sessions Revisited,” features entertainment legend Dolly Parton, as well as country music stars Vince Gill, Emmylou Harris, Marty Stuart, Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers and Ashley Monroe. The recording project includes 16 of the original songs from the Bristol Sessions. The idea to recreate the Bristol Sessions had been discussed within the Birthplace of Country Music organization for years, but the serendipitous connection between board member John Rainero, veteran songwriter Rusty Morrell and producer Carl Jackson helped bring “Orthophonic Joy: The 1927 Bristol Sessions Revisited” to life. “My dear friend Rusty Morrell approached me with the idea to produce a project honoring the original 1927 Bristol Sessions,” Jackson said.
“He was very aware and fond of a couple of other multi-artist ‘tribute’ projects I had produced and felt I was the guy who could bring his vision to life. In my opinion, the importance of those ’27 recordings cannot be overstated, and I am truly honored that Rusty asked me to shine a new and loving light on some of those classic works.” In the spirit of Ralph Peer, Jackson and the Birthplace of Country Music organization is launching a nationwide search for a new artist to record the final track on the album. Emerging and independent artists may submit one of the following selected Bristol Sessions songs: “The Storms Are On the Ocean,” “Darling Cora,” “Bury Me Under the Weeping Willow,” or “I Am Bound For The Promised Land.” Deadline to receive submissions is July 10. Four artists will be selected for Jackson and a panel of judges to review. For a complete list of contest rules, visit.
“The 1927 Bristol Sessions have often been honored for their impact on the world’s music,” said Leah Ross, executive director, Birthplace of Country Music. “With the opening of the Museum, the release of ‘Orthophonic Joy,’ and the nationwide search for new talent, BCM and the team of irreplaceable partners who are part of these endeavors are ensuring the legacy of the 1927 Bristol Sessions lives on for generations to come.” Today’s event was hosted by the Birthplace of Country Music, Bristol TN/VA Convention and Visitors Bureau, Tennessee Department of Tourist Development and Virginia Tourism Corporation. For more information on the Birthplace of Country Music, visit. FTD is pleased to announce its new June 2014 releases. 'The Return To Vegas' - This is the official release of the soundboard recording that Joan Deary planned as a double album release back in the late seventies.
It’s the earliest known professional recording from Elvis’ 1969 engagement in Las Vegas. The original tape box has 'opening night' written on the back, but that’s not the real date. Some experts believe it’s from August 3, but we have no information what so ever to suggest a certain date. However, the arrangements seem to suggest that this show is definitely several days earlier than the shows RCA recorded from August 20 and onwards. Why Joan Deary edited and mastered this for release is another mystery, since she of course had all the shows RCA recorded on 8-track tape with audio in substantially better quality. This release comes in a 7' digi-pack with a 12-pages booklet,featuring great photos from the collections of Steve Barile & Jim Patino, and a foreword by Ken Sharp.
Blue Suede Shoes 2. I Got A Woman 3. All Shook Up 4. Love Me Tender 5.
Jailhouse Rock / Don't Be Cruel 6. Heartbreak Hotel 7. Mystery Train / Tiger Man 10. Monologue 11.
Baby, What You Want Me To Do 12. Are You Lonesome Tonight?
Yesterday / Hey Jude 14. Introductions 15. In The Ghetto 16. Suspicious Minds 17. What’d I Say 18. Can’t Help Falling In Love. 'Memphis To Nashville '61' FTD Book/CD: FTD Books and Flaming Star, in association with EPE, will release a new book – 'Memphis To Nashville ’61' – in late June.
This will give a comprehensive account of the two Memphis charity shows that Elvis performed at the Ellis Auditorium on a cold day in February 1961. The book includes accounts of that day and the events leading up to it. It features accounts from Elvis’ musicians, friends and fans, magazine- and newspaper articles from the time, and many rare and newly-discovered photographs. The collection of over 100 unpublished photographs, most of them in black and white, have been collected from many different sources; some are from original negatives whilst others are from original prints. Also included in the book is a section on Elvis’ visit to Nashville on March 8, 1961, less than two weeks after the benefit shows of February 25, to receive an honorary colonelship from the Governor of Tennessee, Buford Ellington.
Furthermore, the final part of the volume includes information and details relating to the recording sessions held on March 12 and 13, 1961 that provided most of the tracks for the classic LP, 'Something For Everybody'. As an added bonus, the book comes with a CD containing the mono version of 'Something For Everybody' plus recordings of Elvis’ press conference, held at the Hotel Claridge in Memphis on February 25, 1961, and of the presentation of honours at the Tennessee State Capitol just 11 days later.
The 'Memphis To Nashville '61' Book includes a bonus CD. Both 'The Return To Vegas' and 'Nashville To Memphis '61' will be shipped last week of June.
Elvis' 1970 Album & Concert Documentary 'Elvis: That's The Way It Is' Presented Together for the First Time Ever in a Deluxe Box Set JUNE 04, 2014 In 1970, Elvis Presley fans were thrilled by the arrival of two cultural milestones: one an album, the other a full-length concert/documentary and each of them called 'Elvis: That’s The Way It Is.' Since then, aficionados of Elvis have been clamoring for a package that included both the album and the film. The new deluxe edition combination set is now available for pre-order on. On Tuesday, August 5, 2014, Legacy Recordings, the catalog division of Sony Music Entertainment, will release 'Elvis: That’s The Way It Is' (Deluxe Edition), the most ambitious Elvis Presley restoration package ever created, bringing together - for the first time ever - the album, the theatrical and home video versions of the film, six full-length concerts (featuring previously unreleased performances), rehearsal highlights and other rare recordings in one astounding and essential package.
The result of an historic partnership between Sony Music and Warner Brothers Home Video, the deluxe set combines the video and audio assets of 'Elvis: That’s The Way It Is' with unique and previously unreleased material. In addition, Elvis fans can see the world premiere of 'Elvis: That's The Way It Is - Special Screening' on August 16 at the historic Memphis Orpheum Theatre. Fans in town for will be treated not only to the newly-remastered film, but also some outtakes that have never-before-been-seen on the big screen. Fans will be treated to a special performance by Elvis’ Imperials members Joe Moscheo and Terry Blackwood, along with Darrell Toney and Lynn Royce Taylor. Tickets for this event are available through, by calling Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000, at any Ticketmaster outlet or at the Orpheum box office.
The highly-collectible 8CD/2DVD box set, marks the first time the 1970 documentary and album have been available in a single package, with bonuses including unreleased material, remixed and remastered audio and a new 80-page book detailing the entire event with facts, songwriter and musician interviews, and photos in a deluxe 8CD/2DVD box set. A 2-CD Legacy Edition of 'Elvis: That's The Way It Is' will also be available. Originally released on RCA Records in November 1970, 'Elvis: That's The Way It Is' combined eight studio tracks, recorded in Nashville, and four live concert performances recorded in Las Vegas during Presley's 1970 'Summer Festival' season at The International Hotel in Las Vegas to create what the All Music Guide has called 'one of his best' and 'essential listening for Elvis fans, both die-hard and casual.' Though never considered a soundtrack album, Elvis: That's The Way It Is was initially released to accompany the first theatrical run of 'Elvis: That's The Way It Is,' a 1970 documentary feature, directed by Denis Sanders, which combined on-stage, off-stage and behind-the-scenes footage in Presley's first non-dramatic film since his 1956 Hollywood movie debut. In the documentary, Sanders captured and illuminated a pivotal moment in Elvis' transformation from teen idol to consummate showman, Memphis meets Vegas via Hollywood, the King's return to full concert performances after years of film stardom. Elvis Presley had made a dramatic comeback two years prior to these shows in a transcendent NBC-TV special, which aired in December 1968. The International Hotel, then-newly-built and the largest live venue in Las Vegas, booked Presley for an unprecedented 57 show run in July 1969, a four-week-long residency that would raise the bar and set the standard for superstar entertainment in Vegas and beyond.
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'There are several unbelievable things about Elvis, but the most incredible is his staying power in a world where meteoric careers fade like shooting stars,” Newsweek wrote of his incredible new approach to live performance at the time, while Rolling Stonelauded Elvis as “supernatural-his own resurrection.” Early in 1970, Elvis returned to Vegas for a second engagement at the International, with RCA recording songs for the then forthcoming 'On Stage, February 1970.' Elvis was on a roll and making big plans - including a feature film - surrounding what would be his third Las Vegas engagement, scheduled for the summer of 1970.
On June 4, 1970, Elvis arrived at RCA's Studio B in Nashville, where producer Felton Jarvis had assembled a hot new session band featuring Elvis' on-stage guitar legend James Burton. Five nights of recording generated material for no less than three future albums and four singles, including 'Elvis: That's The Way It Is' and the essential 'Elvis Country' album. On July 14, rehearsals for the movie and live shows commenced at the MGM lot in Culver City, California. The Hollywood cameras rolled for five different rehearsals prior to the opening night on August 10, including augmentation run-throughs with the singers and the orchestra at the hotel. Unquestionably, Elvis was keen to broaden his repertoire for the film, as more than 60 songs were attempted during the period, far more than the usual average of 20 to 25 that would normally be chosen. Over the four nights filmed by MGM, Elvis and his band worked tirelessly, trying out a broad variety of musical styles, emphasizing his desire to share the wide range of music he loved with his audience.
Director Denis Sanders captured the end result magnificently, providing fans throughout the world with their first glimpse of the new contemporary Elvis performing at the peak of his vocal prowess both in rehearsal and on the stage. Centers on the six complete shows recorded and partially filmed by MGM. Two of the shows are released for the first time in their entirety; two more have only been available through the mail-order Elvis fan-club network. The original RCA album is expanded with the four single sides from the period, and a selection of “fly-on-the-wall” outtakes from the June Nashville sessions that produced the majority of tracks for the album. Completing the audio section, a separate disc of insightful rehearsal highlights, featuring unusual song selections showcases both the hard work and the playful atmosphere that governed Elvis’ relationship with his musicians. The original 'Elvis: That's The Way It Is' includes fiery renditions of “You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me,” previously a hit for Dusty Springfield; “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin',” made famous by The Righteous Brothers, and a show-stopping rendition of Simon & Garfunkel’s “Bridge Over Troubled Water.” The original album and singles will fill Disc One of the new edition with six CDs worth of concert performances and one of rehearsal takes from the Summer of '70 International Hotel residency.
'Elvis: That's The Way It Is' (Deluxe Edition) puts the original RCA album and the 1970 MGM documentary feature together in a single package for the first time. It includes both the original theatrical DVD version (1970) and the re-edited and extended DVD version from 2000. CD 1 The Original Album 1. I Just Can’t Help Believin’ 2. Twenty Days And Twenty Nights 3.
How The Web Was Woven 4. Patch It Up 5. Mary In The Morning 6. You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me 7. You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’ 8. I’ve Lost You 9.
Just Pretend 10. Stranger In The Crowd 11.
The Next Step Is Love 12. Bridge Over Troubled Water The Original Singles 13.
I’ve Lost You (single version) 14. The Next Step Is Love (single version) 15.
You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me (single version) 16. Patch It Up (single version) The Outtakes 17. How The Web Was Woven (take 1) 18. I’ve Lost You (take 1) 19. You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me (take 2) 20. Patch It Up (take 1) 21. Bridge Over Troubled Water (take 1) CD 2 August 10 – Opening Night 1.
That's All Right 2. Medley: Mystery Train/Tiger Man 3. I Can't Stop Loving You 4.
Love Me Tender 5. The Next Step Is Love 6. I Just Can't Help Believin’ 8. Sweet Caroline 10.
You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' 11. You Don't Have To Say You Love Me 12.
Polk Salad Annie 13. Introductions 14.
I've Lost You 15. Bridge Over Troubled Water 16.
Patch It Up 17. Can't Help Falling In Love CD 3 August 11 – Dinner Show 1. That's All Right 2.
I Got A Woman. 3.
Heartbreak Hotel 5. Love Me Tender. 6. I've Lost You 7. I Just Can't Help Believin’ 8. I Can't Stop Loving You. 10.
Sweet Caroline. 11. You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' 12. Polk Salad Annie. 13.
Introductions. 14. Bridge Over Troubled Water 15.
Suspicious Minds. 16. Can't Help Falling In Love.
CD 4 August 11 – Midnight Show 1. That's All Right 2. I Got A Woman 3. Love Me Tender 5. There Goes My Everything 6. Just Pretend 7. I Just Can't Help Believin’ 8.
Men With Broken Hearts 10. Walk A Mile In My Shoes 11. You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’ 12. Polk Salad Annie 13. One Night 14. Don’t Be Cruel 15.
Instrumental Vamp 17. Heartbreak Hotel 18. Introductions 19.
Bridge Over Troubled Water 20. Suspicious Minds 21. Can't Help Falling In Love CD 5 August 12 – Dinner Show 1. That's All Right. 2.
I Got A Woman. 3. Hound Dog. 4. Heartbreak Hotel.
5. Love Me Tender. 6. I've Lost You. 7.
I Just Can't Help Believin’. 8. Patch It Up 9. Twenty Days And Twenty Nights 10. You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'. 11. Polk Salad Annie.
12. Introductions. 13. Blue Suede Shoes. 14.
You Don't Have To Say You Love Me 15. Bridge Over Troubled Water 16.
Suspicious Minds. 17. Can't Help Falling In Love. CD 6 August 12 – Midnight Show 1. That's All Right 2. Medley: Mystery Train/Tiger Man 3. Love Me Tender 5.
Just Pretend 6. Walk A Mile In My Shoes 7.
There Goes My Everything 8. Sweet Caroline 10. You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' 11. Polk Salad Annie 12. Introductions 13. Heartbreak Hotel 14.
One Night 15. Blue Suede Shoes 16. All Shook Up 17. Medley: Little Sister/Get Back 18.
I Was The One 19. Are You Lonesome Tonight?
Bridge Over Troubled Water 22. Suspicious Minds 23. Can't Help Falling In Love CD 7 August 13 – Dinner Show 1. That's All Right 2. I Got A Woman 3. Love Me Tender 5.
Don't Cry Daddy 6. In The Ghetto 7. I Just Can't Help Believin’ 8. Stranger In The Crowd 9. Make The World Go Away 10. Sweet Caroline 11.
You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' 12. Polk Salad Annie 13. Introductions 14. The Wonder Of You 15. Heartbreak Hotel 16. Blue Suede Shoes 17. One Night 18.
All Shook Up 19. Bridge Over Troubled Water 20. Suspicious Minds 21.
Can’t Help Falling In Love CD 8 The Rehearsals 1. Alla En Al Rancho Grande 2. Ghost Riders In The Sky 3. Cotton Fields 4.
Froggy Went A-Courtin’ 5. Baby Let’s Play House 6.
I Was The One 7. Money Honey 8. (Now And Then There’s) A Fool Such As I 10. Such A Night 11. It’s Now Or Never 12. What'd I Say 13.
Yesterday 14. Medley: Little Sister/Get Back 15. Don’t It Make You Wanna Go Home 16. I Washed My Hands In Muddy Water 17.
Stranger In My Own Home Town 18. Farther Along 19. Santa Claus Is Back In Town 20. Oh Happy Day. Previously unreleasedDVD 1 The first disc features the following highlights:. 2001 Special Edition Restoration Featurette Patch It Up: The Restoration of 'Elvis – That’s The Way It Is'.
Presley Career Highlights. Director / Restorer Filmographies. Theatrical Trailer Scene Selections 1. Mystery Train/Tiger Man 2.
In The Studio 3. That’s All Right 4. Little Sister/Get Back 5. Twenty Days And Twenty Nights 7.
Cattle Call; Chime Bells 9. Words; You Can’t Say That 10. Mary In The Morning 11.
Countdown To Showtime 12. That’s All Right 13. I Got A Woman 14.
Hound Dog 15. Heartbreak Hotel 16. Love Me Tender 17. I Can’t Stop Loving You 18. Just Pretend 19. The Wonder Of You 20. In The Ghetto 21.
Patch It Up 22. You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’ 23. Polk Salad Annie 24. One Night 25. Don’t Be Cruel 26. Blue Suede Shoes 27.
All Shook Up 28. You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me 29. Suspicious Minds 30. Can’t Help Falling In Love DVD 2 1970 Original Theatrical Version Outtakes Scene Selections 1.
Good Morning, Hollywood Camera 3. Bonafide Fans Of Elvis 4.
I Just Can’t Help Believin’ 5. Elvis’ Summer Festival 6. You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’ (rehearsal) 7. A Romantic Wedding 8.
Opening Night Jitters 9. That’s All Right 10. I’ve Lost You 11.
Patch It Up 12. When I First Started 13. Love Me Tender 14.
You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’ 15. Sweet Caroline 16. I Just Can’t Help Believin’ 17. Presley Fans In Vegas 18. Elvis Impersonators 19. Bridge Over Troubled Water 20. Heartbreak Hotel 21.
One Night 22. Blue Suede Shoes 23. All Shook Up 24. Polk Salad Annie 25.
Audience Mingling 26. Suspicious Minds” 27. Can’t Help Falling In Love source. Graceland Podcast Talks'Elvis: That's The Way It Is' Deluxe Box Set and More JUNE 06, 2014 In this week's Graceland podcast, Elvis Presley Enterprises' Alicia Dean and Kevin Kern talk about all of the latest Elvis news here at Graceland and around the world.
With only 63 day until, there is so much to talk about including the newly announced guests that have been added to the schedule. Newly announced guests include Chips Moman (Elvis Insiders Event), The Memphis Boys - Bobby Woods, Gene Chrisman and Reggie Young (Elvis Insiders Event, Memphis Boys Salute), Lowell Hays (Elvis Insiders Event), Joe Petruccio (Elvis Insiders Event) and Linda Deutsch (Fan Club Presidents' Event). They also briefly speak about life-long Elvis fan, Bruno Mars, recent visit while in Memphis to perform a concert.
Lastly you will hear about the, which will be released on August 5, 2014. This project brings together the album, the theatrical and home video versions of the film, six full-length concerts (featuring previously unreleased performances), rehearsal highlights and other rare recordings in one astounding and essential package. Today in Elvis History: Four Sold-Out Shows at Madison Square Garden JUNE 09, 2014 On June 9, 1972, Elvis held a press conference before performing his first of four concerts in New York City. Singing to more than 80,000 people at the Madison Square Garden, Elvis made history by becoming the first entertainer to sell out four consecutive shows at that venue. Elvis' engagement at Madison Square Garden marked the first time Elvis performed in front of a live audience in New York since appearances in 1956 and 1957 on the Dorsey Brothers, Steven Allen and Ed Sullivan shows. The Madison Square Garden box office success from Elvis' appearance was further proof that the public had long awaited his return to New York and a fourth show was added on Sunday, June 11, due to the first three shows instantly selling out. George Harrison, Bob Dylan, David Bowie and Art Garfunkel were among the music stars spotted at the shows.
Nine days later, RCA released a live album from one of the shows, “Elvis as Recorded at Madison Square Garden.” source. New Guests Announced for Elvis Week 2014 Events JUNE 03, 2014 We are excited to announced more guests have now been added to the Elvis Week schedule.
Fans can learn more about the recently added guests below or check out the complete schedule of events, featured entertainment, Elvis Week partners and much more by visiting. For the August 2014 Elvis Presley Fan Club Presidents’ Event, we will have two featured special guest speaker segments, both hosted by Elvis Radio DJ Argo. In addition to our already announced guest Jimmy Snow, we also will welcome Linda Deutsch, who has been with The Associated Press for almost 50 years, but started her writing career off at the age of 12 when she launched an Elvis Presley Fan Club and published a fan newspaper that went to 300 members around the world.
Also, we are excited to announce some additional guests for the Official Elvis Insiders Event - including The Memphis Boys’ members Bobby Wood, Gene Chrisman and Reggie Young along with special guest American Studio Sound producer Chips Moman, Elvis artist and fellow Insider Joe Petruccio and Elvis’ jeweler Lowell Hays. Be sure to continue to watch Graceland.com for more updates and announcements as they become available. RECENTLY ANNOUNCED GUESTS Chips Moman Official Elvis Insiders Event As the legendary American Sound Studio founder and producer, Chips Moman is known for recording legendary artists such as Elvis Presley, Bobby Womack, Aretha Franklin, James Carr, Waylon Jennings and B. During the late '60s and early '70s, Moman's studio experienced an unprecedented run of hits in the music industry, producing more than 120 charting singles by pop, soul, country and rock 'n' roll artists. Moman produced Elvis' 1969 album 'From Elvis in Memphis' which included hits such as 'Suspicious Minds,' 'In The Ghetto' and 'Kentucky Rain.
'The Memphis Boys - Bobby Woods, Gene Chrisman and Reggie Young Official Elvis Insiders Event, Memphis Boys Salute The Memphis Boys are a self-named rhythm section whose professional careers began in and around Memphis in the early sixties. In the earlier stages of their career, they boast about having played on more hit recordings during a six month period than any other studio rhythm section in history (Billboard Magazine).
Among these hits are: Elvis' 'Suspicious Minds,' 'In the Ghetto' and 'Kentucky Rain.' Decades later, The Memphis Boys are still entertaining several generations of fans. Lowell Hays Official Elvis Insiders Event Lowell Hays first met Elvis in 1969 at Graceland. By Christmas of 1970, he had become the jeweler to the king. During their years together, Lowell made over 200 pieces of jewelry for Elvis. A few examples include Elvis’ TCB ring, his lion pendant and chain, the 'Aloha from Hawaii' horseshoe ring, his American flag pin, Elvis’ ID bracelet and the big Maltese cross. Hayes continues to make Elvis-inspired pieces including both his fine and fashion lines featuring items made from the original molds of the kings’ jewelry.
Linda Deutsch Fan Club Presidents’ Event At the age of 12 years old, Linda Deutsch launched one of the first Elvis Presley fan clubs and published a fan newspaper that was distributed to 300 members around the world. She learned then what it would be like to be a journalist.
She is now known as the nation’s leading expert in coverage of high profile trials. Before moving into trial coverage full time, Linda covered Presidents Richard M. Nixon and Ronald Reagan. In 2010 she received the American Judicature Society’s Toni House Journalism Award which cited her 45 years of service. Throughout it all, her dedication to Elvis never waned and has become an integral part of her legacy.
Joe Petruccio Official Elvis Insiders Event Bringing the art of portraits to an entirely new level, Joe Petruccio has combined his drawing and painting skills to create a most fascinating and compelling style of his own. Petruccio's ever-growing series of paintings and drawings of Elvis have always been a driving force in his life. Joe is highly respected and collected among many people in the music and entertainment industry. His works hang in the collections of notables such as Dickey Betts (Allman Brothers), Roger Daltrey (The Who), Sylvester Stallone, among many others. First-Ever Auction at Graceland to Take Place During Elvis Week This August MAY 28, 2014 Elvis Presley’s Graceland Launches “Graceland Authentication” to Ensure Artifact Accuracy for Elvis Collectors and FansElvis Presley’s Graceland will be hosting its first-ever auction of Graceland-authenticated Elvis artifacts during in Memphis this August. This unprecedented “Auction at Graceland” will be the first auction of a limited number of Elvis artifacts authenticated by the archivists at Graceland, and the first-ever to take place at Graceland.
The auction is scheduled for Thursday, August 14, 2014, with fans and private collectors from around the world expected to participate onsite and online. Graceland also announced the launch of Graceland Authentication, a new professional service for private Elvis Presley collectors, who can now have their artifacts authenticated and appraised by the highly-experienced archive staff at Graceland.
The Elvis Week auction will feature a number of rare and exceptional artifacts from the collection of Greg Page, founding member of The Wiggles and one of the world’s biggest and well-known Elvis Presley collectors, as well as items from other private collectors. Graceland’s exhaustive authentication process for the auction will set a new “Gold Standard” for pop culture artifact authentication, ensuring that every Elvis item is the real thing. All of the items in the auction will be offered from third-party collectors and none of the items included in the auction will come from the treasured Graceland Archives. The mansion and all artifacts in the Graceland Archives continue to be owned by Lisa Marie Presley and are not for sale.
Graceland Authentication, a new Graceland-owned authentication and appraisal service, will enable the Graceland Archives staff to offer their services to collectors for the first time – not just for auctions, but also to ensure artifact accuracy and the value of privately-owned artifacts. With years of experience in artifact authentication, the Graceland archivists supervise and curate the largest collection of Elvis Presley and Graceland artifacts, memorabilia, clothing, documents and photographs in the world. Graceland Authentication will also be coordinating and authenticating the Elvis Week auction submissions. Graceland recently brought on Louis Bollman, a seasoned expert with tremendous experience in pop culture artifact and collectable auctions, who will be leading Graceland Authentication, working closely with the Graceland staff to ensure the highest quality authentication services and auctions.
“ Graceland Authenticated will establish an entirely new standard of pop culture artifact authentication and appraisal,” stated Jack Soden, CEO. “ Throughout the years, fans and collectors have come to us with amazing Elvis artifacts, asking us to authenticate their items.
We’ve also seen Elvis memorabilia sold at auctions, which were not properly authenticated. We’re pleased that Graceland now has the staffing and infrastructure to evaluate these artifacts, determine if they are, in fact, actual Elvis items, and if so, give them the official Graceland Authenticated seal of approval.” For more information on how to submit items for consideration for authentication services by Graceland Authentication, and for consideration of items to be included in the first-ever Elvis Week auction, please visit and sign up to receive updates via email, along with upcoming details on Graceland Authentication service and auction fees.