Posted April 25, 201312 yr Shiver, the factual arm of ITV Studios UK, has been commissioned by ITV to produce The Nation's Favourite Elvis Song, a 90-minute prime-time special focused on the top 20 songs by the King of Rock 'n' Roll. The production, which will air later in the year, features commentary from Priscilla Presley as well as a number of producers and musicians. Mark Robinson, the creative director of Shiver, commented: "Our Nation's Favourite… format has celebrated some of the greatest acts in popular music, but none bigger than the King of Rock 'n' Roll himself. This special tells the fascinating stories behind Elvis' best known songs, in the words of the people who knew him best, climaxing with the revelation of The Nation's Favourite Elvis Song." Phil Savill, the director of marketing for CMG/Sony Music, added: "I am delighted that ITV have chosen to celebrate the marvellous music of Elvis Presley with The Nation's Favourite Elvis Song ITV special. He is arguably still the Nation's Favourite recording artist and we are delighted that ITV will be counting down through his 20 most popular tunes to reveal The Nation's Favourite Elvis Song." This is good news indeed for Elvis in the UK. A similar programme featuring the Bee Gees proved very successful chartwise. No date has yet been given. Brian :yahoo:
April 28, 201312 yr Shiver, the factual arm of ITV Studios UK, has been commissioned by ITV to produce The Nation's Favourite Elvis Song, a 90-minute prime-time special focused on the top 20 songs by the King of Rock 'n' Roll. The production, which will air later in the year, features commentary from Priscilla Presley as well as a number of producers and musicians. Mark Robinson, the creative director of Shiver, commented: "Our Nation's Favourite… format has celebrated some of the greatest acts in popular music, but none bigger than the King of Rock 'n' Roll himself. This special tells the fascinating stories behind Elvis' best known songs, in the words of the people who knew him best, climaxing with the revelation of The Nation's Favourite Elvis Song." Phil Savill, the director of marketing for CMG/Sony Music, added: "I am delighted that ITV have chosen to celebrate the marvellous music of Elvis Presley with The Nation's Favourite Elvis Song ITV special. He is arguably still the Nation's Favourite recording artist and we are delighted that ITV will be counting down through his 20 most popular tunes to reveal The Nation's Favourite Elvis Song." This is good news indeed for Elvis in the UK. A similar programme featuring the Bee Gees proved very successful chartwise. No date has yet been given. Brian :yahoo: That is fantastic news, Brian! Can't wait to see Elvis on prime time TV :dance:
May 13, 201312 yr That is fantastic news, Brian! Can't wait to see Elvis on prime time TV :dance: It sure is fantastic news. :dance: :cheer:
May 27, 201312 yr Author When is this happening? June? No date has yet been given. I suspect it will be around the 16th August Anniversary or alternatively September or October. Brian
August 17, 201311 yr Author To coincide with the ITV Programme (date not yet set) SONY(UK) will release single and double CD versions of the album entitled 'The Nations Favourite Elvis Songs' on 11th November, 2013 as follows. The single disc will retail at £10.94 and the double CD will retail at £11.74. Here's the track listing for the single disc edition 1. Suspicious Minds 2. Always on My Mind 3. Love Me Tender 4. In the Ghetto 5. Viva Las Vegas 6. Jailhouse Rock 7. Hound Dog 8. Blue Suede Shoes 9. All Shook Up 10. Are You Lonesome Tonight? 11. The Wonder of You 12. It's Now or Never 13. Don't Be Cruel 14. Heartbreak Hotel 15. If I Can Dream 16. An American Trilogy 17. King Creole 18. Return to Sender 19. A Little Less Conversation - Elvis vs JXL 20. Can't Help Falling in Love And here it is for the 2CD set Disc 1: same as the single disc edition Disc 2: 1. (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear 2. (Now and Then There's) A Fool Such as I 3. Hard Headed Woman 4. Burning Love 5. She's Not You 6. (You're The) Devil in Disguise 7. Good Luck Charm 8. (Marie's the Name of) His Latest Flame 9. Wooden Heart 10. Way Down 11. Surrender 12. Stuck on You 13. A Big Hunk O' Love 14. One Night 15. Crying in the Chapel 16. Don't 17. I Just Can't Help Believin' 18. Too Much 19. Promised Land 20. Guitar Man 21. Rubberneckin' 22. Suspicious Minds 23. Are You Lonesome Tonight? I'm suspect the final track on CD2 is the laughing version. Brian :dance:
August 19, 201311 yr Author The latest News Item on this subject from EPE: http://www.elvis.com/news/detail.aspx?id=7192 Brian B-)
August 20, 201311 yr Author I checked with the Official Charts Company today and they confirmed sales of both versions of the album will be added together for the charts. Brian :D
August 31, 201311 yr Author Any news when it will be aired on TV, Brian? Tilly, Around 9th November or thereabouts. SONY (UK) are going to give this a big push and are hoping for a Top 10. I hope all Elvis fans buy a few copies of this, especially as it is near Christmas and would make excellent presents. Brian
September 29, 201311 yr Author The release date for 'The Nations Favourite Elvis Songs' album has been brought forward to 4th November. This could mean that the actual TV programme has also been brought forward to Saturday, 2nd November. I will try and find out the reason and the actual date of the TV Programme. Brian
October 8, 201311 yr The release date for 'The Nations Favourite Elvis Songs' album has been brought forward to 4th November. This could mean that the actual TV programme has also been brought forward to Saturday, 2nd November. I will try and find out the reason and the actual date of the TV Programme. Brian If that date is confirmed, it's not long now! Can't wait to see it :dance:
October 22, 201311 yr Author For full details of the Programme please go to the following URL: http://www.itv.com/presscentre/ep1week45/n...ng#.UmahDDZwZ9A Brian B-)
October 23, 201311 yr Author Sony will be: TV advertising from Fri 8th - £100k+ from 8th – 15th November Utilising posters (Rail 6 sheets and ASDA 6 sheets) from the 4th Utilising Press ads (The Sun and Express on Sat 9th) Organising Press – reviews and features - all being confirmed at the moment. Making album available in all supermarkets including BHS plus HMV etc. Digital marketing (bingo and gambling plus facebook) Featuring 60” radio ads on Absolute Radio 60s, Magic 105.4 and Total Smooth Radio from 8th Having a karaoke roadshow (being announced next week) but going to Blackpool, Birmingham, London and Cardiff. Brian B-)
October 28, 201311 yr Author Want to win a copy of the album: http://www.music-news.com/showcompetition....petitionID=3335 Brian :)
October 31, 201311 yr Author KAROAKE ROADSHOW TO VISIT: BLACKPOOL – 6/11 at Coral Island (3pm – 6pm) BIRMINGHAM – 7/11 at Rotunda Square (5pm – 8pm) LONDON – 8/11 at Westfield White City (4pm – 7pm) CARDIFF – 9/11 at Queen St/ Churchill Way (1pm – 4pm) It’s Now or Never as Elvis fans across the country get the chance to belt out their favourite song by The King in a one-off special Karaoke Roadshow, launched to celebrate the release of the definitive Elvis Presley collection, The Nation’s Favourite Elvis Songs. The album is released via Sony Music on 4 November and available on CD, deluxe double CD and download. The first of its kind, The Nation’s Favourite Elvis Songs Roadshow Karaoke! will take to the road in Blackpool on Wednesday 6 November, before visiting Birmingham, London and finishing in Cardiff on Saturday 9 November. Featuring 20 songs taken from the album, Elvis fans have the chance to show the UK what they‘ve got by singing ‘Suspicious Minds’, ‘Love Me Tender’, ‘In The Ghetto’, ‘The Wonder Of You’, Jailhouse Rock’ and many more. But will they get crowds ‘All Shook Up’ or end up in the ‘Heartbreak Hotel’? Fans also have the opportunity to enter an amazing competition to win a trip for two to Graceland in Memphis, home of The King. Full details will be at facebook.com/FavouriteElvisSongs from 4th November. Elvis Presley forever changed the world both musically and culturally and is one of the single most important figures in 20th century popular music. He holds the record for Most Hit Singles on The US Chart, Most Top 10 Albums On The UK Chart and still holds the record for the Most No. 1 Singles in the UK with 21 hits. His legacy and unforgettable style continues to shine and influence generations. The Nation’s Favourite Elvis Songs – a 20 track collection - features some of the biggest hits and finest songs ever recorded and performed by the king of Rock ‘n’ Roll. The album is released to coincide with ITV1’s The Nation’s Favourite Elvis Song, a countdown of 20 of The King’s best tracks as voted for by the public. The show airs on Friday 8 November at 9pm. Source: The OEPFC of Great Britain / Updated: Oct 31, 2013 Brian
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