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Elvis: Vegas '69 - 200 page hardback book

Elvis: Vegas '69

Elvis: Vegas '69 a new 200-page hardback book, packed with over 150 stunning full color and B&W images, that commemorates the 40th anniversary of Elvis' historic return to live performance is to released. Written by Ken Sharp, author of the critically acclaimed FTD book, Writing For The King, the book tells the remarkable story of Elvis' return to the concert stage told through first-hand accounts by those lucky enough to be on hand to witness Elvis' miraculous artistic and creative rebirth.

Culling 100 new interviews, the 60,000 word text offers a gripping account of this seminal event told by the people who were there including Priscilla Presley, Elvis' TCB bandmates, the Sweet Inspirations, the Imperials, the Memphis Mafia, celebrities in attendance, International hotel personnel including owner Kirk Kerkorian, hotel President Alex Shoofey, publicity and showroom staff, security, international media and much more.

Learn the backstory behind what led to Elvis' triumphant return to live performance. You'll go behind closed doors with Elvis and the band in pre-show rehearsals and revel in the excitement and anticipation of opening night. We'll also exhaustively chronicle the opening show on July 31, 1969 through the eyes of the people that were there, press conference, after show celebration and more.

Packed with over 150 stunning full color and B&W images, many culled from the Graceland archives, vintage Vegas/Elvis concert memorabilia, a '69 show index and much more, the book will transport the reader back to the Strip for one of the most electrifying moments in Elvis' monumental career.

Join us for a front row seat ...

Elvis : Vegas '69 -- July 31, 1969 marks a historic milestone in Elvis' career. Bolstered by the runaway success of the '68 Comeback show and energized by productive recording sessions at American Sound Studios, which would spawn such timeless hits as 'Suspicious Minds', In The Ghetto' and 'Don't Cry Daddy', Elvis launched his return to live performance at Las Vegas's International Hotel in the summer of 1969.

Due for release in August.

Springtime Tours '76-'77

As recorded live from the mixing desk in Johnson City, TN, March 17th, 1976 tour opening, Charlotte, NC, March 20th, 1976 Evening show and in various locations, March-May, 1977.The Audionics label will soon release the 2-CD set "Springtime Tours '76 - '77" containing previously unreleased stereo soundboard recording of the Johnson City, TN, March 17th, 1976 show, the original binaural version of Charlotte, NC, March 20th, 1976 evening performance and selection of stereo tracks recorded "on the road" from March to May, 1977.Unfortunately both the March 17th and March 20th, 1976, 8:30 p.m. concerts were not captured in entirety. These tapes were recorded in binaural with the lead-guitar almost isolated in the right channel, probably due to an expected change of lead guitar-player. The March 17th, 1976 recording was mixed down to stereo and two songs were added in original binaural sound as a bonus. The March 20th, 1976 8:30 p.m. show (previously released as "RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT") is presented in excellent quality in its genuine binaural form.These shows are fascinating to listen to, as Elvis’ band sounds totally different thanks to the new additions Larry Londin on drums and Shane Keister on keyboards, breathing new life into Elvis’ repertoire at the time. All 1977 tracks are stereo recordings made by Felton Jarvis, using an 8-track tape recorder.Among the Johnson City concert highlights are a rare "Until It's Time For You To Go", the first live rendition of "Hurt" and a tremendous "Tryin' To Get To You". Unreleased 1977 highlights: "My Way" from Chicago, May 2, "That's All Right" from Abilene, March 27th, and finally another "My Way" - again from Abilene - including a beautifully recited spoken part!This is a truly sensational version, and the spoken part will no doubt give you goosebumps. A remarkable find, and certainly one of the most interesting discoveries in recent years! Note: some previously released 1977 tracks are included, because they are taken from the original source and containing bits of unheard dialogues before & after each song.This new Audionics production will be presented in double digipack with a 16-page booklet. All accompanying photographs were taken on March 17-18, 1976, in Johnson City, TN, March 20, 1976 in Charlotte, NC, evening show and on tour in March - May, 1977. This 2-CD set is expected at the end of January. No doubt this is one of the most interesting releases in ages...Tracks:CD 1:01. Introduction: Also Sprach Zarathustra
02. C. C. Rider
03. I Got A Woman / Amen
04. Love Me
05. You Gave Me A Mountain
06. Tryin' To Get To You
07. All Shook Up
08. Teddy Bear / Don't Be Cruel
09. Until It's Time For You To Go
10. Hurt (first live version)
11. Polk Salad Annie (incomplete)
12. Introductions by Elvis of vocalists, band
13. What'd I Say (James Burton, instrumental)
14. What'd I Say (reprise, James Burton, instrumental)
15. Drum solo (Larry Londin)
16. Bass solo (Jerry Scheff)
17. What'd I Say (Shane Keister)
18. Electric Piano & Clavinet solo (David Briggs)
19. School Day (Joe Guercio Orchestra)
20. And I Love You So (with break)
21. Fairytale (Chicago, May 2, 1977)
22. My Way (Chicago, May 2, 1977 - previously unreleased)
24. Love Me Tender (Norman, March 26, 1977 - previously unreleased)
25. Polk Salad Annie (Milwaukee, April 27, 1977)
26. Bridge Over Troubled Water (Duluth, April 29, 1977)
27. Big Boss Man (Duluth, April 29, 1977)
28. Trying To Get To You (Abilene, March 27, 1977)
29. That's All Right (Abilene, March 27, 1977 - previously unreleased)
30. Lawdy, Miss Clawdy (Abilene, March 27, 1977)
31. My Way (Abilene, March 27, 1977 - previously unreleased)CD 2:01. Amen
02. Love Me
03. Let Me Be There
04. You Gave Me A Mountain
05. Steamroller Blues
06. All Shook Up
07. Teddy Bear / Don't Be Cruel
08. Hound Dog
09. Heartbreak Hotel
10. Polk Salad Annie
11. Introductions by Elvis of vocalists, band
12. What'd I Say (James Burton)
13. Drum solo (Larry Londin)
14. Bass solo (Jerry Scheff)
15. Piano solo (Shane Keister)
16. Electric Piano & Clavinet solo (David Briggs)
17. Introduction of Charlie Hodge
18. And I Love You So
19. Hurt
20. Burning Love
21. America The Beautiful
22. Funny How Time Slips Away
23. Fairytale
24. How Great Thou Art
25. Can't Help Falling In Love
26. Closing Vamp
27. Trying To Get To You (Johnson City, March 17, 1976 - original binaural)
28. Hurt (Johnson City, March 17, 1976 - original binaural)
29. Are You Lonesome Tonight (Norman, March 26, 1977)
30. Blue Christmas (Norman, March 26, 1977)
31. Heartbreak Hotel (Saginaw, April 25, 1977)
32. Mystery Train / Tiger Man (Saginaw, May 3, 1977)
33. Can't Help Falling In Love (incomplete, Saginaw, May 3, 1977)
34. My Way (Toledo, April 23, 1977)

Elvis in January

January 13, 1969
Elvis starts a four day recording session in Memphis at American Studios. On this evening the recording session lasted six hours. Elvis recorded " Long Black Limousine and " This Is The Story"
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January 18, 1969
Elvis takes a break from recording at American Studios and rests at Graceland.. __________________
January 19, 1970

Elvis traveles to Las Vegas to rehearse for his approaching second engagement at the International Hotel.
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January 20, 1970

Elvis returns to American Studios for a recording session
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January 11, 1974

Elvis visits his Dentist and has dental work performed __________________

January 12, 1974

Elvis travels to Los Angeles.

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January 10, 1976

While finishing his vacation in Denver with Linda and his staff, Elvis has Dr. Nick join them in Aspen where he rented a house. The next day Elvis returned to Memphis. __________________
January 14, 1976
Elvis purchases three Cadillac's and two Lincolns for friends. He spends over $70,000.
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January 15, 1976
Elvis purchases furniture and equipment for his new Racquetball Court at Graceland.
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January 16, 1976
Construction is completed on the Racqutball Courts at Graceland. Elvis has his equipment and furniture delivered.
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January 17, 1976
Elvis and his staff play racquetball all afternoon at the new courts in Graceland.

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January 1, 1977

Elvis celebrated New Years Day quietly at Graceland with Ginger and Lisa Marie.
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January 2, 1977
Elvis returns Lisa Marie to Priscillia in Los Angeles.
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January 3, 1977
Elvis, Ginger and his staff fly to Harrison Arkansas to attend the Funeral of Ginger's grandfather. In The evening they returned to Graceland.
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January 4, 1977
Elvis is seen riding his motor cycle around Memphis.
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January 4, 1977
Elvis remains at Graceland and calls his flight crew to prepare the" Lisa Marie" for a flight to Palm Springs.__________________
January 5, 1977
Elvis flies to Palm Springs for a short vacation with Ginger and his staff.__________________
January 7, 1977
Elvis relaxes in his Palm Springs home with Ginger and his staff.
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January 8, 1977
Elvis celebrates his forty-second Birthday with Lisa Marie as his house guests at his Palm Springs Home.
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January 9, 1977
While still vacationing in Palm Springs, Elvis urges his dentist, Max Shapiro, to marry his Fiance. Elvis has Larry Geller perform the cermony on the spot. Elvis takes this opportunity to speak aloud about the possibility of him marrying Ginger in the future.
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PRESLEY WAS ALMOST BLIND WHEN HE DIED, SAYS FORMER DOCTOR

ELVIS PRESLEY suffered eye disease glaucoma and was almost blind when he died, according to the late King of Rock's personal physician.
Dr. George Nichopoulos earned notoriety when, three years after Presley's 1977 death, he was indicted on 14 counts of over-supplying drugs to Presley and other patients, including rocker Jerry Lee Lewis.
He was acquitted on all counts, but the accusations earned him the nickname The Man Who Killed Elvis, among the star's angry fans.
Thirty years on, Nichopoulos is hitting back in a new tell-all book, in which he claims Presley was a physical wreck at the time of his death and suffered from numerous ailments that could have killed him.
The doctor alleges Presley suffered from glaucoma, arthritis, a fatty liver, an enlarged heart and a colon swollen to twice its normal size. He also allegedly suffered from gout, migraines and constipation.
The singer died at his Graceland home in Memphis, Tennessee, after suffering a cardiac arrhythmia, aged 42.

Original link: http://www.contactmusic.com/news.nsf/story/presley-was-almost-blind-when-he-died-says-former-doctor_1128815

Elvis sings Burning Love and hits from his movies

1. BURNING LOVE

2. TENDER FEELING

3. AM I READY

4. TONIGHT IS SO RIGHT FOR LOVE

5. GUADALAJARA

6. IT'S A MATTER OF TIME

7. NO MORE

8. SANTA LUCIA

9. WE'LL BE TOGETHER

10. I LOVE ONLY ONE GIRL

Elvis as Recorded at Madison Square Garden

1. ALSO SPRACH ZARATHUSTRA

2. THAT'S ALL RIGHT

3. PROUD MARY

4. NEVER BEEN TO SPAIN

5. YOU DON'T HAVE TO SAY YOU LOVE ME

6. YOU'VE LOST THAT LOVIN' FEELIN'

7. POLK SALAD ANNIE

8. LOVE ME

9. ALL SHOOK UP

10. HEARTBREAK HOTEL

11. (LET ME BE YOUR) TEDDY BEAR

12. DON'T BE CRUEL

13. LOVE ME TENDER

14. THE IMPOSSIBLE DREAM (THE QUEST)

15. HOUND DOG

16. SUSPICIOUS MINDS

17. FOR THE GOOD TIMES

18. AN AMERICAN TRILOGY

19. FUNNY HOW TIME SLIPS AWAY

20. I CAN'T STOP LOVING YOU

21. CAN'T HELP FALLING IN LOVE

Elvis Sings the Wonderful World of Cristhimas

1. O COME, ALL YE FAITHFUL

2. THE FIRST NOEL

3. ON A SNOWY CHRISTMAS NIGHT

4. WINTER WONDERLAND

5. THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF CHRISTMAS

6. IT WON'T SEEM LIKE CHRISTMAS

7. I'II BE HOME ON CHRISTMAS DAY

8. IF I GET HOME ON CHRISTMAS DAY

9. HOLLY LEAVES AND CHRISTMAS TREES

10. MERRY CHRISTMAS BABY

11. SILVER BELLS

I Got Lucky (1971)

I GOT LUCKY WHAT A WONDERFUL LIFE I NEED SOMEBODY TO LEAN ON YOGA IS AS YOGA DOES RIDING THE RAINBOW FOOLS FALL IN LOVE THE LOVE MACHINE HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS YOU GOTTA STOP IF YOU THINK I DON'T NEED YOU