Elvis: Still Taking Care of Business

 

Elvis: Still Taking Care of Business by Sonny West will be released in May.

 

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The deal was inked on June 1, 2006, and is set for a 2007 release to coincide with the 30th anniversary of Presley’s death.

 

West, who was Presley’s bodyguard from 1960 to 1976, said he’s extremely happy his long-awaited book has the backing of one of the world’s largest and best-known publishers

 

http://www.elvis.com.au/presley/books/_boo..._business.shtml

 

Elvis fans are divided where the West cousins are concerned – some see them as okay guys, others as villains. Personally, I read Elvis –What Happened and I will read this book, although I appreciate there are others who won’t want anything to do with this project. :)

 

 

'The Gospel Side of Elvis' by Joe Moscheo of the Imperials will be released in August. This book takes a look at Elvis' roots and the role of gospel in his foundational years, as well as the comfort, solace, and strength it offered him in the years of his meteoric rise in popularity.

 

http://www.elvis.com.au/presley/books/book..._of_elvis.shtml

 

Joe Guercio Book

Joe Guercio, the legendary 'musical director' for the Hilton Hotel in Las Vegas, and of course Elvis Presley’s conductor, has begun working on a biography. However, the book will not focus on Elvis. Elvis will only feature in 'one chapter', as Joe has worked with lots of other celebrities, including. Barbara Streisand, Liberace and Natalie Cole. The book is planned for 2008 at the earliest.

 

By: Elvis Australia - March 5, 2007

Source: For Elvis Fans Only

 

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The final book, well all I can say is Yawn time :rolleyes:

It wouldn’t happen to be a big year for Elvis, would it? ;) Yeah, we believe you, no photos, no letters, no proof!!! This is one book to miss :angry:

 

http://www.elvisinfonet.com/interview_minanda.html

 

 

 

 

The final book, well all I can say is Yawn time :rolleyes:

It wouldn’t happen to be a big year for Elvis, would it? ;) Yeah, we believe you, no photos, no letters, no proof!!! This is one book to miss :angry:

 

http://www.elvisinfonet.com/interview_minanda.html

 

 

I agree, i wouldn't buy that one. :blink:

 

Yet another Elvis book - it's gonna be a bumper year :dance:

 

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New Jerry Hopkins book released: Jerry Hopkins, the original Elvis biographer, has had his latest book, Aloha Elvis, released this week. It is a follow up to Hopkins earlier book, Elvis In Hawaii.

 

(News, Source: ElvisBookResearch)

 

 

Better start saving my pennies

Excerpt from Sonny West’s upcoming book ‘Still Taking Care Of Business’

 

http://www.elvisinfonet.com/sonnywestexcerpt1.html

 

Sonny West on UK radio this weekend: Sonny West will be doing a radio interview on the British Elvis Hour on Original 106 on Sunday, 22 April from 5pm (GMT).

 

Elvis: A King In The Making book release:

 

In August the book Elvis '56 - In The Beginning by Alfred Wertheimer will be re-issued with the title "Elvis: The King In The Making". Foreword is written by Peter Guralnick.

From the publisher Carlton Books Ltd: "In 1956, a 21-year-old singer called Elvis Presley was at the beginning of his career. Alfred Wertheimer, a young New York freelance photojournalist, was asked by Elvis' new label, RCA Victor, to photograph the rising star. In the course of this one-day assignment, Wertheimer was so struck by the charisma of this stunningly photogenic performer, that, whenever time and budget permitted, he felt compelled to continue to document Elvis and the everyday moments in his life during that crucial year. Wertheimer's unobtrusive photographs of Elvis in performance, with his fans, and in the recording studio, as well as at home with his family, were the first and last unguarded look at the King of Rock 'n' Roll, and present a uniquely intimate portrait of one of the world's most famous cultural figures." Released as a hardback with 224 pages. ISBN: 1844421228.

 

(News, Source: Carlton Books Ltd / Amazon /A Life In Books)

 

Wertheimers' photographs of Elvis are fantastic :wub:

A couple of excerpts from Joe Esposito's new book - "Elvis Straight Up!" B)

 

http://www.elvisinfonet.com/bookexcerpt_straightup.html

Yet another book about Elvis to be released in this 30th anniversary year ;)

 

Elvis, Linda and Me, Jeanne by LeMay Dumas

 

From the EIN website

 

'While millions of Elvis fans fantasized what it would be like to know "The King", Jeanne LeMay Dumas lived that dream. As Miss Rhode Island, Dumas met Miss Tennessee - Linda Thompson - at the end of the 1972 Miss USA Pageant. The two formed an instant and lasting friendship...one which saw Jeanne become a regular part of Elvis' inner sanctum as she experienced an unforgettable four and a half year odyssey!'

 

For a review of this book

 

http://www.elvisinfonet.com/bookreview_dumas.html

 

Jeanne LeMay Dumas - author of "Elvis, Linda and Me", talks to EIN

 

http://www.elvisinfonet.com/interview_dumas.html

 

The Gospel Side Of Elvis by Joe Moscheo

 

 

New Book Marks 30th Anniversary of Elvis’ Death with Rare View of Entertainer’s First Love: Gospel Music 7/16/2007

Elvis’ Back-Up Singer and Long-Time Friend Reveals Never-Before-Seen Details, Stories of Life with Elvis

 

Biographical Account Fully Supported by Elvis Presley Enterprises - Foreword by Priscilla Presley

 

“When he left the building, most nights, Elvis wanted nothing more than to go somewhere with a few friends and a piano, a place they could gather to sing and listen to the gospel music that nourished the heart and soul of this American musical and cultural icon.” --Joe Moscheo, from the introduction

 

NASHVILLE, TENN—“Adored by millions, but known only to a few,” writes Elvis friend and Imperials member Joe Moscheo in his new book The Gospel Side of Elvis (Center Street, August 2007) on the true Elvis Presley. First meeting Elvis backstage at a gospel concert at which he was playing with his group The Harmoneers, Moscheo was stunned to find the star was acquainted with his work. Later, with the group The Imperials, Moscheo became part of Elvis’ vocal back-up band for a time and remained a friend until the artist’s death. Sharing a rarely known side of Elvis glimpsed only by close friends, Moscheo highlights the icon’s near-addiction to gospel and how it influenced his music as well as his life. Breaking his silence now, after thirty years, Moscheo shares the story of the Elvis he knew because, as he writes, “ …you can’t love the man as he really was until you’ve seen the gospel side of Elvis.”

 

Of the over 1,000 books written about Elvis, none explore in depth the legend’s inspiration from, and devotion to, gospel music. In The Gospel Side of Elvis, Moscheo reveals intimate, never-before-published details of Elvis’ life—including a host of documents and photos—allowing readers to experience the artist from inside the inner realm of friends with whom Elvis encircled himself. Rather than repeat well-known stories or dwell on Elvis’ failings, Moscheo instead focuses on the singer’s positive traits including intimate moments and occurrences known only to a few which makes this book a must-have for fans. Moscheo’s view of Elvis begins, and ends, with the influence of gospel on the King and his transference of the medium to millions of fans worldwide—a number which grows every year even though the artist himself is gone.

 

Elvis’ life-long desire to be a gospel singer prompted him to audition for a spot with gospel group The Songfellows in 1954. Destiny intervened, propelled by his first recording at Sun Records, which instead launched his solo career. Despite Elvis’ global success through his signature-style of rock music which today, 30 years after his death, surpasses most other recording acts in earnings, the star never forgot the gospel music which inspired him, and gospel never forgot him. He was inducted posthumously into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 1999.

 

Throughout his life, Elvis stayed faithful to the gospel music he loved, even to the irritation of tv studios, movie producers, and record executives. Defying the all-powerful Ed Sullivan, Elvis performed “Peace in the Valley” instead of a non-gospel number during his last appearance. During rehearsals for “Jailhouse Rock,” Elvis would spend time by gathering the Jordainaires and signing gospel songs that were certainly not in the script—and walked out when studio executives tried to refocus him. RCA records at times urged Elvis to record something more mainstream but the entertainer insisted on recording the gospel music he loved.

 

Describing Elvis’ affection for gospel as an “addiction,” Moscheo says the fondness also directly affected all the other band members who, he says, “discovered that performing for two audiences per night—starting at eight o’clock and midnight—was only one part of our job description.” “ ‘We did two shows a night for five weeks,’ Elvis once recalled in an interview,” writes the author. ‘Lots of times, we’d go upstairs and sing until daylight—gospel songs…’ Indeed, most nights, at some point, Elvis would make it a point to ask us if we were coming to his suite after the midnight show.” Moscheo and Elvis’ other chosen few never turned down the King’s requests, knowing how much comfort their friend derived from the sessions.

 

Moscheo details Elvis’ deep faith and personal convictions in the book, including two spiritual experiences which profoundly affected the star. First, upon hearing of a band member’s cancer, Elvis stopped everything and summoned everyone to pray for her. Amazingly, the next day the doctors could find no sign of the malignancy. Second, Elvis’ favorite minister, Rex Humbard, visited the performer during a performance in Alabama in 1975 and prayed with Elvis which elicited a ground-shaking response from the singer, outwardly transforming him—if only for a short time.

 

Of discerning Elvis’ true beliefs, Moscheo writes, “Of all the records by Elvis Presley, the only three Grammy awards he ever won were for gospel music. He recorded more gospel and inspirational songs than any pop performer before or since. Could these details possibly be due to mere coincidence, or is there a deeper reason, one that tells us something about the deepest motivations and interests of the man beneath the legend?”

 

Moscheo contends that Elvis the performer was just one facet of Elvis the man, and the man he knew—failings and all—was an admired and trusted friend. Through his words, Moscheo writes that he hopes readers “may come to see, as I did, that there was more than one side to this man who was adored by millions but known by only a few…Let me try and reveal to you the gospel side of Elvis.”

 

Source: www.elvis.com

 

'Elvis: The Biography' 2007 reissue:

 

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Jerry Hopkins' book 'Elvis: The Biography' will be republished in September. The publicity notes, "Elvis Presley is the biggest single entertainment personality in the history of American popular culture. Thirty years after his death in August 1977, he remains the undisputed King of Rock'n'Roll. His talent, charisma, and good humour endeared him to millions. Known the world over by his first name alone, he remains the foremost iconic figure in popular music. Jerry Hopkins has interviewed all those who were close to Elvis; from high school teachers, classmates, old girlfriends, movie directors, agents, recording engineers and disc jockeys; to close friends, bodyguards, sidemen, karate instructors, his doctor, dentist and personal jeweller, to present a comprehensive portrait of this iconic super-celebrity. "Elvis: The Biography" recounts the complete story of Elvis' rise, fall and posthumous legacy; from his poverty-stricken childhood in Tupelo, Mississippi, through his musical development and emergence as the first pop superstar, to his ultimate ascension to the throne of rock'n'roll. This work explores Elvis' unique appeal, his massive influence on contemporary popular culture and recounts many anecdotes and events that combine to provide a matchless impression of an artist who was - and remains - a genuine legend."

(News, Source;Amazon)