Elvis Australia

Review - That's The Way It Is FTD CD

Thu, 22 May 2008 13:42:08 PST

Though That's The Way It Is eventually became my favorite album, it had to grow on me over the years. Though often overlooked, That's The Way It Is contains some of the best songs and performances of his entire career ... this 2008 re-issue turns out to be a must-have for serious fans ... This is the definitive look at the That's The Way It Is portions of the June 1970 Nashville sessions.

Elvis '68 Comeback Special - Elvis Gold Framed Records

Wed, 21 May 2008 12:51:39 PST

Elvis '68 Comeback Special - Elvis Gold Framed Records. This special release commemorates the 40 years jubilee of the 68 Comeback Special and is available in a limited edition of 2008 copies. The singles are 'Guitar Man' and 'If I Can Dream'. The frame measures approx 40 x 50cm (15.5" x 19.5") Free Postage!

Elvis '68 At 40 On Vinyl

Tue, 20 May 2008 13:27:26 PST

Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the 1968 TV Special JAT Productions will release a 500 copies only limited edition Vinyl 45 68 at 40 on July 4, 2008 featuring four never released commercials related to the speciial.

'68 Comeback - 40th Anniversary Special CD Box Set From Sony BMG

Tue, 20 May 2008 11:13:56 PST

Sony BMG Australia have confirmed they will release 'Elvis Presley '68 Comeback - 40th Anniversary Special Box Set' containing 4 CDs in 'mini jackets' on August 8. In July they will release 'The Greatest Hits' Tin-Box possibly consisting of three early Elvis albums along with the five CD set 'Original Album Classics'. The set will contain the following albums; Elvis Presley, Elvis, Loving You, Elvis Is Back and G.I. Blues. In September there will be another Tin box set, this time with three CDs and another as yet unannounced release.

Released - Opening Night - January 1970 CD - Madison

Mon, 19 May 2008 18:45:01 PST

Madison's Opening Night - January 1970 has been released. It ain't perfect but NOW, and for the FIRST TIME you will be able to enjoy this GREAT concert in its entirety. This excellent new source has been greatly improved into a surprisingly fuller, dynamic and warmer sound, and without any doubts the best-ever sound fidelity attained on this amazing opening show of January 1970. You can listen to a sound sample of 'True Love Travels on a Gravel Road' from the new Opening Night - January 1970 CD at Elvis Presley Music.

Elvis On Indiana Jones Kingdom of the Crystal Skull Soundtrack

Mon, 19 May 2008 18:23:17 PST

The new Indiana Jones movie 'Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull' contains an Elvis song, 'Hound Dog'. The first 3 movies were set in the 40s. Now, Indiana Jones, played by Harrison Ford, has aged and the movie is set in the 50s. As an aspiring star Harrison Ford says 'I was sent to the studio barber, they sent me with a picture of Elvis Presley and told me to come back with my hair looking like that.

Eyewitness To History - Scotty Moore Recalls

Sun, 18 May 2008 19:17:45 PST

Scotty Moore recalls the day Elvis recorded 'That's All Right' He could have been a Starlite Wrangler. If history had played out differently, Elvis Presley might have been just a singer in a local country & western group. That's how Wrangler guitarist Scotty Moore pictured him when he first heard the unproven vocalist.

Tony Curtis and Elvis Presley

Sun, 18 May 2008 15:56:35 PST

Elvis said, 'Mr Curtis, I want you to know what a fan I am. I used to watch your movies in Tennessee'. And I said, 'Please, don't call me Mr Curtis'. And this handsome kid looks at me and said, 'So what do you want me to call you?' And I said, 'Just call me Tony'. And I said, 'So what do I call you?' And he said, 'Mr Presley'.

Elvis In Concert DVD - 1977 CBS TV Special

Sun, 18 May 2008 10:35:00 PST

The legendary Elvis In Concert 1977 CBS TV Special filmed on Elvis Presley's last concert tour has been released on bootleg DVD.

Reversions - The CD Album

Sun, 18 May 2008 00:06:25 PST

Following the Baby Let's Play House remix a full CD album of remixes is to be released. The Reversions album is actually much more than a remix album: all the songs have been carefully reworked and rearranged using the latest technology but keeping intact the original feel of Elvis' music. This album is a special limited edition and aproved by Elvis Presley Enterprises.

July FTD Releases - 3 CDs including - Love letters From Elvis

Thu, 15 May 2008 09:06:15 PST

Follow That Dream will release the following CDs in July; 'America', a soundboard release from April 1976, with the body of the recordings being from the Omaha show along with 'Memphis Tennessee (The Lost Album)' a 2 CD version in the Classic Album Series and 'Love Letters From Elvis' a 2 CD Special Edition again in the Classic Album Series (7 inch digipack with booklet).

Interview with Barbara Leigh

Thu, 15 May 2008 09:06:14 PST

In this interview, Barbara speaks candidly about her time with Elvis. As an actress, Barbara has appeared in numerous TV series and on the big screen with major stars including Rock Hudson and Steve McQueen. In 1970 Barbara was introduced to Elvis and that meeting began a torrid, two year affair.

Interview with Elvis Presley + Review of Elvis in concert July 31, 1969

Thu, 15 May 2008 09:05:12 PST

This is the review of Elvis' first concert at the International Hotel on July 31, 1969. It was written by Ray Connelly and originally published in the London Evening Standard August 2, 1969. Included with the review is an exciting interview with The King, again by Ray Connelly.

Review - Elvis Ultimate Gospel CD

Thu, 15 May 2008 09:04:47 PST

Ultimate Gospel; Elvis Presley, Music from the King-to-the-Lord, Enjoyed by an Elvis-fan and Believer. It's just a couple of months ago that I purchased another album of his again. It was Elvis Ultimate Gospel. This was released in 2004. It's said that 'To sing once is to pray twice'. Elvis did that and more with his incredible voice. I believe this selection of Gospel music including revival rock, solemn hymns and traditional church numbers is an example of the gifts God gives to particular people in this world. Elvis had the gift to sing. Thankfully it is shared with us on albums such as Ultimate Gospel.

Elvis' Generosity

Mon, 12 May 2008 00:32:30 PST

Elvis Presley was a generous man. Not only to those who worked for him, his family and friends, but often to strangers and regular gifts to charities, both national and local. Christmas time every year Elvis would donate around $100,000 to organized charities.

The twister that made Tupelo famous

Sat, 10 May 2008 12:04:51 PST

A twister brought national attention to Tupelo, Miss., long before its favorite son, Elvis Aron Presley, wiggled his way to fame on the Ed Sullivan Show. In fact, Elvis, born on Jan. 8, 1935, was just barely a toddler when an F-5 tornado roared through his hometown 70 years ago today, claiming the lives of 233 people. It was one of the deadliest tornadoes in U.S. history.

Is The Trouble With Girls Elvis' most underrated movie?

Sat, 10 May 2008 11:39:43 PST

For reasons I cannot entirely fathom, I have been increasingly drawn, in the past year, to The Trouble With Girls on DVD. One of Elvis' late, neglected movies - released in the U.S. on a double bill with a cheesy horror flick called The Green Slime - it was shot when his hopes of being the next James Dean had been virtually extinguished. Yet the King seems more animated than usual on celluloid - certainly more engaged than he is, in, say Paradise Hawaiian Style - and utterly at home in this small town period piece.

Review - He Touched Me: The Gospel Music of Elvis Presley DVD

Fri, 09 May 2008 22:35:17 PST

He Touched Me: The Gospel Music of Elvis Presley. Brilliant, sincere, touching could all be used to describe this two part documentary and no more would need to be said but then again the purpose of a review is to give the reader an in-depth description of what is being reviewed. This two part documentary, narrated by Sander Vanocur, is definitely a labor of love and the sincerity of all involved shines through time and time again.

Review - The Rough Guide To Elvis Book

Fri, 09 May 2008 06:30:05 PST

The Rough Guide To Elvis must surely be destined to become the Elvis fans' Almanac. More than worth its price, a delight to read through or browse in. Do yourself a favour -- I like this book a lot! buy it!

Review : The Jungle Room Sessions CD

Wed, 07 May 2008 15:33:00 PST

'The Jungle Room Sessions', the 4th volume in the Follow That Dream label's releases. And let it be said loud and clear from the start, that it was indeed worth the wait as this is a magnificent album and by far the best Follow That Dream release ... we get the biggest of all surprises: The only surviving, ten seconds long fragment of Elvis trying out 'America' in the studio.

Elvis' 1968 television special - 40 Years

Wed, 07 May 2008 08:33:19 PST

2008 is the 40th anniversary of the first airing Elvis' 1968 television special. This extravagant entertainment special features Elvis in some of his greatest and best-loved moments captured on video. Elvis in black leather and the giant red 'Elvis' letters are just a couple of iconic images that come from this program.

Review : Suspicious Minds : The Memphis 69 Anthology CD

Mon, 05 May 2008 15:26:00 PST

In all but a few, minor matters, I find this release extremely satisfying. It is very nice to have all this material gathered in one release and as the sound is excellent, the packing is almost flawless and you get a whole slew of interesting bonus tracks who could ask for more? This is Elvis at an absolute peak, and Elvis- vise or even music-vise it doesn't come any better.

Elvis : 68 at 40 Book Due August 6, 2008

Sat, 03 May 2008 15:04:59 PST

This new book Elvis : 68 at 40 from JAT Publishing written by Steve Binder (Special's producer/director), and with exclusive never before seen color photos from the collection of Timothy Mulrenan and Robert Brower will be available on August 6, 2008. There will be only 2000 hardcover books available that will include a 8'' x 10'' not used in the book and signed by Steve Binder. This will be the definitive book on the making of the 1968 Elvis Presley television special. Don't miss-out - Pre-order now.

Elvis Australia Re: Version

Thu, 01 May 2008 23:50:27 PST

Welcome to a brand new look for www.elvis.com.au . This is the first change of design in many years. We believe you will find it simpler, quicker and easier to use. For this occasion we have searched and located the earliest known back up snap shot of the front page of the site from December 6, 1998.

Interview with Donna Butterworth

Thu, 01 May 2008 12:27:28 PST

Interview with Donna Butterworth who played Jan Kohana in Paradise Hawaiian Stlye. Donna appeared in the 1965 film 'The Family Jewels' with Jerry Lewis and received Golden Globe nomination for her role. She made only three films before leaving the movie business.