Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry will join Toby Keith onstage Friday (Aug. 24) in Buffalo, N.Y., to tape a performance for an upcoming ABC News special commemorating the 30th anniversary of Elvis Presley's death. The footage from Keith's Big Dog Daddy tour will be featured in Elvis: Viva Las Vegas, a two-hour program analyzing Presley's connection to the gambling mecca. Keith is among several contemporary artists who will perform Presley classics in the special airing on Sept. 18.

 

The Boss's Lady meets The King in 'Looking For Elvis':

As featured on MTV Patti Scialfa's (aka Mrs. Bruce Springsteen) new video clip will delight all Elvis fans. The video features Patti Scialfa, Bruce Springsteen as well as a brief clip of Elvis. 'Looking For Elvis' is a track from her new album 'Play It As It Lays' which will be released next month.

 

http://www.ifilm.com/profile/mtvmusicvideo...deos&page=1

 

(News, Source; MTV/EIN)

 

Of course, Bruce is a huge Elvis fan, so well done to his wife :dance:

 

 

 

 

When Tom Petty met Elvis Presley in 1961 :dance:

 

http://www.elvis.com.au/presley/elvis_tom_petty.shtml

 

Dave Gilmour Inspired By Elvis B)

 

Pink Floyd star Dave Gilmour was inspired to become a guitarist after watching Elvis Presley's Jailhouse Rock. Gilmour was just 11 when the rock classic was released, but it had a huge impact on him. Speaking at the launch of his new DVD Remember That Night - Live At The Royal Albert Hall, the 61-year-old says, "It was Elvis' Jailhouse Rock that made me first pick up a guitar and say, 'I've got to do a bit of that.'"

 

Source: Contact Music / Updated: Sep 7, 2007

 

Don’t

 

 

Press Release Viva Las Vegas SpecialMonday, September 10, 2007

 

Thirty years after Elvis Presley's death, an ABC two-hour TV event in High Definition will examine how the King of Rock-and-Roll reinvented Las Vegas -- and how it reinvented him. Hosted by ABC News' "20/20" anchor Elizabeth Vargas, the special, produced in cooperation with Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc., will incorporate rarely seen footage of Elvis performing in Las Vegas, revealing interviews with those closest to him, and special performances from some of today's top recording stars singing Elvis' Vegas classics. "Elvis: Viva Las Vegas" airs Tuesday, September 18 (9:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

 

The program celebrates his triumph in Las Vegas and artistic legacy that continues through contemporary artists today. The special will feature unique duets from Toby Keith and Aerosmith's Joe Perry performing "Mystery Train," and Chris Isaak with hot new artist Brandi Carlile performing "Love Me Tender" (filmed on the former site of the Aladdin Hotel, where Elvis and Priscilla were married). Some musical artists talk about the influence Elvis had on them, and others perform covers of their favorite Elvis songs. Artists include 50 Cent, Beyoncé, Daughtry, Celine Dion, Faith Hill, Norah Jones and The Little Willies, Miranda Lambert, Paul McCartney, Willie Nelson, "The Rock," Patti Scialfa and Oscar winners Three-6-Mafia.

 

The two-hour special will include exclusive interviews with Elvis' former wife, Priscilla Presley, and will chronicle different aspects of Elvis' life during the Las Vegas concert years. Elvis was able to reinvent himself in Las Vegas and make a comeback at a time when critics didn't think he had a chance. Viewers will see how his combination of soul and showbiz, electric rock and sex appeal became the template for performances today. His astonishing success started the practice of the long-running Vegas "residency" that Celine Dion, Prince, Cirque du Soleil and Elton John partake in today.

 

Elvis' Las Vegas years proved to be a time of a remarkable revival and inner conflict. When he first arrived, he basked in audience adoration powerful enough to transform the city. "Las Vegas needed a shot in the arm, and Elvis was the potion," friend, co-star and fellow Las Vegas performer Nancy Sinatra tells ABC. "He got the young people in. And the young people helped to build a new Vegas." But as time went on and Elvis performed the same songs show after show, night after night, Priscilla Presley tells Vargas that he was "like a stallion caged in a tiny stall."

 

Frustrated by a lack of new creative challenges, Elvis reportedly told one of his backup singers that he thought no one would ever remember him. "That's incredible," says three-time Oscar nominee, film director David Lynch. "Elvis swims in our minds, and in the emotions all through time." And Matchbox 20 lead singer Rob Thomas adds: "Elvis set the world on fire... if you're a rock and roll musician, the music you're making, you wouldn't be making it if Elvis wasn't there to open those doors, and not just open -- kick them open."

 

A companion soundtrack from SONY BMG Music Entertainment, "Elvis: Viva Las Vegas," is currently in stores and features music from and inspired by the ABC television special.

 

"Elvis: Viva Las Vegas" is produced by ABC's Lincoln Square Productions and Elvis Viva LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. Rudy Bednar is co-executive producer for Lincoln Square Productions. David Saltz is co-executive producer for Elvis Viva LLC.

 

Source: Google / Updated: Sep 11, 2007

 

Looks good

Couple of interesting articles B)

The Black Family Fiddles – great story about how Bill Black’ musical education started with a violin.

Scotty Moore recounted the story about Blue Moon Of Kentucky at the Last Man Standing show I attended in August :cheer:

 

http://scottymoore.net/blackfiddles.html

 

Chuck Norris talks about Elvis, Priscilla, martial arts and me

 

http://www.wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=57122

 

Elvis helped Suzi find her voice:

 

"WOMEN needed to find a voice in rock'n'roll," says Suzi Quatro. "Someone had to do it, and I was given that task, and I did it."

Forty-three years, 50 million album sales and 22 tours of Australia later, the diminutive bass guitar-wielding rocker is back for a sell-out tour and to promote her autobiography, Unzipped.

Quatro, born Susan Kay Quatro in Detroit 57 years ago, was one of the first women rockers to top the charts when Can the Can went to No. 1 in Britain in 1973. America took a few more years to warm to her, but she became a household name after scoring the role as the sassy bad girl Leather Tuscadero in US sitcom Happy Days.

Quatro decided to commit herself to rock'n'roll — in a figure-hugging leather jumpsuit — after watching Elvis Presley's comeback special on TV. But when her hero called years later to invite her to visit Graceland, she declined.

"I wasn't ready to meet him," she said. "I only had about three hits at the time."

 

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y48/elvis1959/suziq.jpg

 

The sight of her in Happy Days matching it with the Fonz and belting out songs such as Devil Gate Drive inspired young women from Joan Jett to the Runaways, the riot girls of the 1990s and PJ Harvey, to start bands.

"I like women to be real, not to be gyrating in those skimpy costumes. That's not what I did this for," she said. Her strict Catholic upbringing helped prepare her for the world of rock'n'roll.

"My father instilled a professional attitude in me, that this is a job, so I'm able to leave it all up there and come off the stage and be normal," she said. "This is what a lot of people get wrong. You don't need to live the rock star life off-stage, it's boring. Leave it where it belongs and be normal."

Quatro is at the Crown Casino on September 19 and the Palais Theatre on September 21.

 

(News, Source: Patrick Donovan, The Age)

View Video interviews with Priscilla, Jerry Schilling, Chris Issak, 'The Rock' and Beyonce from the forthcoming Viva Las Vegas ABC TV special.

 

+ Priscilla Presley Talks About Life With the King

In an intimate interview with ABC's Elizabeth Vargas, Elvis' ex-wife Priscilla Presley reflects upon her years spent with Elvis and reveals some exclusive anecdotes about the man behind the pomp

 

http://www.elvis.com.au/presley/pricilla_t...ith_elvis.shtml

 

ABC website ELVIS special - interviews and videos: Complementing their 'Viva Las Vegas' TV program last night, ABC News have their own webpage dedicated to Elvis. The following stories and interviews are featured, so it is well-worth checking out.

 

- Elvis: The Original American Idol; Priscilla talks about Elvis' universal appeal.

- Something Incredible on the Scene; Priscilla remembers the first time she met Elvis.

- The Allure of Sin City; Jerry Schilling about why Elvis loved Vegas.

- Elvis: The Babe Ruth of Rock and Roll; Chris Isaak explains why Elvis is his idol.

- Faith Hill recalls her first Elvis concert at the age of eight.

- Beyonce Knowles says Elvis' effortless soul is timeless.

- Elvis Rocked the Garden; The Rock says Elvis set a benchmark for success in show biz.

- Elvis Is Everywhere; Chris Daughtry knows Elvis well, though he never met him.

 

http://abcnews.go.com/entertainment/vivalasvegas

 

This aired last night in the States, but the verdict on the messageboards was rather mixed :) Wonder if we'll get to see it in the UK :unsure:

 

Here's Celine Dion's version of 'Can't Help Falling In Love' from the Viva Las Vegas Special ;) Not really my cup of tea I'm afraid, since I'm not exactly a fan of hers, but at least she didn't try to copy Elvis' style in singing it :) Wonder if any of the other artists' contributions will appear on YouTube :mellow:

 

 

I’m assuming that this is from the ABC Viva Las Vegas special. Good to hear them say great things about our man, but not too sure what to make of Three 6 Mafia rapping along to In The Ghetto :unsure: Sorry, but personally, not a fan of rap at all.

 

Details Elvis: Viva Las Vegas Soundtrack

 

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y48/elvis1959/cd_vlv_soundtrack.jpg

 

These are the cover art and track listing for the ABC "Elvis: Viva Las Vegas" soundtrack. The ABC-TV-Special is nominated for an Emmy Awardand a Golden Globe award in the category "Best Editing For A TV Documentary". The release date is January 2, 2008.

 

Track Listing:

 

Jailhouse Rock - Miranda Lambert

Suspicious Minds - Daughtry

Love Me Tender - Chris Issak / Brandi Carlile

Mystery Train - Toby Keith / Joe Perry

Peace In The Valley - Faith Hill

Love Me - Norah Jones / The Little Willies

Viva Las Vegas - Bruce Springsteen

Mystery Train - Elvis Presley

Love Me Tender - Elvis Presley

Love Me - Elvis Presley

Peace In The Valley - Elvis Presley

Jailhouse Rock - Elvis Presley

Viva Las Vegas - Elvis Presley

Suspicious Minds - Elvis Presley

Looking For Elvis - Patti Scialfa

 

Source: Various / Updated: Dec 4, 2007

 

 

Faith Hill's "That's All Right" To Debut Online

 

Faith Hill is set to premiere her performance of Elvis Presley’s classic “That’s All Right,” on Wednesday, January 30th. After originally recording both “That’s All Right” and “Peace In The Valley” for “Viva Las Vegas,” a 2-hour ABC Network television special honoring the late singer, CMT began airing “Peace In The Valley.” But numerous inquiries were made at faithhill.com requesting “Mama,” and now the Grammy Award winning singer will give the video its online premiere, which can only be seen in its entirety as of 11A.M. EST on www.faithhill.com.

 

“We recorded “Mama” and “Peace In The Valley,” last year in a completely empty arena, in the round and stripped down, said Faith. “It was a blast. We channeled Elvis by setting the stage as if we were back in 1968 (his comeback special). These songs and being a part of the special reminded me of who he was, what he stood for; he defined what it was and is to be an entertainer.”

 

The “Viva Las Vegas” special, produced in cooperation with Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc, originally aired on September 18, 2007. The special honored Elvis Presley’s legacy and contribution to contemporary music, and featured some of music’s most influential and talented artists, including Celine Dion, Aerosmith, and Paul McCartney.

 

Source: EPE / Updated: Jan 29, 2008

SOME GREAT INFO THERE CAROLE, I ENJOYED READING ALL THAT. :cheer:

 

 

oops, sorry about the caps.

Here's Faith Hill's version of That's All Right

 

http://www.faithhill.com/site.php?em2917=1...ews=&em3120

 

Thanks for that Carole, she sings it great :yahoo:

Faith Hill’s version of Peace In The Valley ;)

 

http://www.faithhill.com/site.php?em2917=1...ws=&em3120=

 

For his final appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show, the network didn’t want a gospel song, but Peace In The Valley was one of Gladys Presley’s favourite songs. Elvis said, ‘I told my mother that I was going to do Peace In The Valley for her and I’m going to do it.’ As Joe Moscheo says in his book, The Gospel Side Of Elvis, ’And he did. Backed by the Jordanaires, Elvis delivered a heartfelt performance of this gospel standard to a nationwide audience, a famous, often-viewed segment, even though it was during television’s early black-and-white days.’ Joe goes on to say,’ It is perhaps fitting that Elvis’ love of gospel was first brought to the public’s attention by his wish to honour his mother. There can be no question Gladys Presley loved intensely the image of her treasured son on the television screen, singing one of her favourite songs.’ :wub:

 

 

I love Faith Hill, she is a great singer and sings " Peace In The Valley" fantastically :cheer: