Louisiana Hayride Gets Into Music Hall Of Fame

 

The Shreveport-based country music show known as the Louisiana Hayride is set to be inducted into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame.

The show, which ran from 1948 to 1960, hosted such country music greats as Jimmie Davis, Floyd Cramer, Webb Pierce and Faron Young. They were regularly joined by top artists from Texas to Tennessee, including Hank Williams, Kitty Wells, George Jones, Johnny Cash and Elvis Presley.

The Louisiana Hayride will be inducted during a ceremony at the James Burton International Guitar Festival in Shreveport on Saturday.

Burton, who is known for his guitar work with the Elvis Presley and Ricky Nelson bands, is also set to be inducted, along with music businessman Stan Lewis and the late country music singer Johnny Horton.

 

Source: Google / Updated: Aug 21, 2009

 

And speaking of James B)

 

James Burton's Guinness Book of World Records attempt fails: :(

 

Pioneering rockabilly guitarist James Burton led an ensemble of about 800 guitar players Saturday in a celebration of his 70th birthday, but failed in his attempt to make the Guinness Book of World Records.

At the Hirsch Memorial Coliseum in Shreveport, roughly 30 miles west of his hometown of Minden, Burton led a battalion of pickers through the Elvis Presley hits "That's All Right, Mama" and "Hound Dog."

Guinness lists the world's largest guitar ensemble as 1,802 participants led by Andreas Vockrodt in Germany in 2007. Burton, who is known for working with the Elvis Presley and Ricky Nelson bands, celebrated his birthday Friday. James Burton:

 

http://www.jamesburtonmusic.com

 

(News, Source: Christine Bamford)

 

 

FTD announces 6 new FTD releases for 2009: :cheer:

 

FTD has announced the plans to the end of this year. It promises to be a series of very interesting releases.

 

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y48/elvis1959/ftd_2009.jpg

 

Here is the list:

 

SEPTEMBER: 2 releases

 

Jailhouse Rock - 2CD - 7"..........JAILHOUSE ROCK is a 2-disc set in the classic album series. DISC 1 features one disc of masters, alternate masters, movie masters and a few bonus cuts in mono. DISC 2 consists of session takes – all in binaural. The package features the 7” inch digipack format with 12-page booklet.

 

There is no IN AND OUTTAKES section to the booklet, as FTD will be releasing JAILHOUSE ROCK VOL. 2 next year, and it will make more sense to have this section when the entire intended repertoire content is released.

 

From Sunset to Vegas - 2CD - 5".........FROM SUNSET TO VEGAS is a 2-disc set in FTD’S 5 “ digipack format. The main body of the release is the rehearsal recorded at RCA’s studio on Sunset Blvd on August 16, 1974. There is a bonus section on Disc 2 with 10 live recordings from Elvis’ Las Vegas engagement in August/September 1974.

 

 

OCTOBER: 4 releases

 

Good Times - 2CD - 7"............GOOD TIMES is a 2-disc set in the classic album series. Originally released in 1974, this great album featured the legendary “Good Time Charlie’s Got The Blues”, “My Boy” and “I’ve Got A Thing About You Baby”. In addition to the masters, it will contain many great outtakes from the Stax Sessions of 1973. The package features the 7” inch digipack format with 12-page booklet.

 

Rockin' Across Texas' - 2CD - 5" ...........ROCKIN’ ACROSS TEXAS will be released as a 2-CD set without the book that is now deleted. The 2 disc set features Elvis live in Amarillo, Texas at The Civic Center, June 19, 1974 and in Fort Worth, Texas at Tarrant County Convention Center, Recorded July 3, 1976.

 

Soundboard - 5"..........................................Details to be announced

 

The Jungle Room Sessions - 2Disc - Vinyl...................................FTD Vinyl next release is a limited edition 2-Disc vinyl set of THE JUNGLE ROOM SESSIONS. Supplied in a new gatefold sleeve featuring additional Graceland images, it will be pressed on 180-gram vinyl and DMM Copper mastered at Abbey Road Studios, London.

 

(News, Source: Elvis Matters)

Sad news :(

 

Kitty White Died

 

Kitty White, who sang "Crawfish" as a duet with Elvis Presley in the 1958 film “King Creole” died. Professionally known as Kitty White, the performer died of complications from a stroke on Aug. 11 at Palm Springs Health Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was 86 years old.

 

 

The news was released by The Desert Sun, Palm Springs California. During White's career she recorded songs for Capitol, Emarcy and Mercury records. She performed and recorded with jazz artists Laurindo Almeida, Red Callendar, Buddy Collette and Ben Webster. And her music was featured on the soundtracks of 1950s films including “Kiss Me Deadly” and “Night of the Hunter,” in addition to the Presley film.

 

“Mother said he (Presley) was a really nice young man,” said Bonnie White-Mitchell, White's eldest child. “She had a true love of music and a genuine love of people,” Stagg said. But White's biggest love was right in her home. She was there when her children came home from school and cooked dinner for them, Stagg said.

 

“My mom always loved to perform but it was a means to an end,” she said. “She wasn't interested in becoming famous. She loved to perform but she loved her family more.” Services for White took place Aug. 18 at the Palm Springs Seventh Day Adventist Church. She was preceded in death by her ex-husband Edward White and second husband, Richard Henry Lee. She is survived by five children, all of whom live in Southern California: Bonnie White- Mitchell, Edward White Jr., Lisa White, Loret Stagg and Richard Lee; 11 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

 

Source: ElvisMatters / Updated: Aug 29, 2009

 

Awww thats sad. R.I.P Kitty :(

I was disappointed to hear that the lovely Jerry Scheff won't be taking part in Elvis - The Concert this time, but he explains why in the following article, and for that, I respect his decision :)

 

Message from Jerry Scheff

 

Jerry Scheff wrote a message to the fans regarding his absence during the upcoming 2010 video concert tour. The message was published by the official TCB Band Fanclub.

 

"Hello. I would just like to thank the many, many people who have taken the time to write expressing their love and consideration. I am deeply humbled by your concern. I am healthy and happy so please don't worry about me for one moment. I am just not playing the Stig Edgren show.

 

It is so very good to hear from you all, Elvis' true family. You know who you are... and so do I.

 

My wish is that Elvis might finally be allowed to leave the building with the dignity he deserves, and I wouldn't mind a little dignity myself. I hope you can understand how I feel.

 

Much love to you, Jerry."

 

Published: September 2nd 2009 10:00 AM.

Source: TCB Band Fanclub / Published by: ElvisMatters

 

Elvis Returns to the Shell :yahoo:

 

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On July 30th, 1954, a young Elvis Presley played what is considered his first real public concert at the Overton Park Shell. Elvis' first single for Sun Records, the now-legendary "That's All Right (Mama)," had just been released, and Presley was a relatively unknown opening act on a multi-artist bill headlined by country singer Slim Whitman.

 

 

 

Elvis would perform several shows at the shell over the next year, before becoming the biggest star rock-and-roll would ever know. This fall, the King returns, in a way, to the venue that launched him when Elvis, the 1968 NBC television special now popularly known as "The '68 Comeback Special," will be screened in the park as part of the 12th Indie Memphis Film Festival.

 

 

 

The screening will take place at 7 p.m., Friday, October 9th, at the recently refurbished and renamed Levitt Shell. The screening is being presented by Elvis Presley Enterprises and co-presented by the Levitt Shell and the Memphis Flyer. It will be free and open to the public.

 

 

 

"Elvis changed the world with his performance of 'That's All Right' at the Overton Park Shell 55 years ago. It's exciting that a whole new generation of Memphians will be able to experience that song and many others in the same venue in 2009," Scott Williams, vice president of marketing for Elvis Presley Enterprises, said in a release announcing the event.

 

Published: September 3rd 2009 01:13 PM.

Source: Memphis Flyer / Published by: ElvisMatters

 

Graceland Featured on NBC's The Today Show:

 

All eyes were on Graceland this morning at NBC’s The Today Show broadcast live from Elvis Presley’s famous Memphis mansion.

As part of the inaugural “Where are we TODAY?” segment, a production team from The Today Show arrived at Graceland Wednesday afternoon to scout possible locations for video clues to be aired during the show.

Early Thursday morning a “video clue” aired showcasing the “mystery location” with a LIVE picture focused on the phone sitting on a table next to the couch in the Jungle Room at Graceland. Viewers were then asked to go to TheTodayShow.com to send in their guess as to the location of the LIVE satellite video feed.

Friday morning the Today Show team returned for the LIVE reveal that showed viewers unable to identify the location as Graceland in Memphis, TN.

 

Click here to watch the video clip of Graceland’s “Where are we TODAY?” segment on the Today Show website.

 

http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/vp/32688778#32688778

 

(News, Source;EPE)

Elvis Presley Re:Mixes CD - New Spankox Remix Album

 

A new DJ Spankox Re Mix album, Elvis Presley Re:Mixes is to be released. This new album contains 14 remixes and 1 video, the first edition will be a limited edition Vinyl/CD in a deluxe digipack with a 24 page booklet.

 

http://www.elvis.com.au/presley/cd/elvis_p...nyl_album.shtml

 

Elvis CD News, Elvis News September 10, 2009

First, some good news :cheer:

 

James Burton to build recording studio for kids

 

The August concert by James Burton in Shreveport Louisiana was a huge success, and because of that, James and his wife Louise are going to install a recording studio in the Foundation Office for the kids to record free. The James Burton International Guitar Festival was created to help raise funds for the James Burton Foundation. The Foundation is dedicated to raising money to provide technical training, music lessons and free guitars to young musicians.

 

James was fortunate that his parents sacrificed to purchase his first Fender guitar. Through his humble beginnings, James learned that a quality instrument is very important. It's been James' dream to give back to the community by helping young musicians realize their potential. Your participation in the James Burton International Guitar Festival and donation to the James Burton Foundation enables future generations of musicians to keep the music alive!

 

Published: August 30th 2009 06:28 AM.

Source: ElvisMatters / Published by: ElvisMatters

 

Now some sad news :(

 

Poplar Tunes Closed

 

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It's the end of another era. The record shop that's boosted the careers of legends like Elvis Presley and B.B. King is closed for good. Poplar Tunes shut its doors Thursday, posting a sign on the door thanking customers for decades of business.

The King of Rock and Roll released his first record at the downtown store.

Longtime Memphis music legend George Klein knew Presley personally. He remembers hanging out at Pop Tunes with him back in the day.

"More often than not, Elvis Presley would walk in, because there was nothing happening in Memphis after 10 in those days," said Klein.

Memphis' original record shop is now sealed up. Doors locked. Customers walked away Friday, disappointed.

"I did not know they were closed," said customer Jimmy Johnson. He would occassionally shop for music here after work.

"A lot of people like myself would want the original copy instead of something off the internet," said customer Eddie Blevins.

The sign posted on the door says the store just couldn't compete with big-box retailers and the internet. Add to that the high cost of operation and it was reduced to quote "road kill with a slight pulse."

"Nationwide I think it was regarded as one of the last great record stores," said longtime Memphis DJ Steve Conley.

Callers on his morning show shared memories today.

"I had a story on the air today, the caller said 'When I was 6 years old, my dad took me to Pop Tunes and I bought a needle for my Mickey Mouse record player," he said.

He says the internet has dramatically changed the landscape of the music business.

"The days of the old record stores as we know it, I guess are gone," he said.

Mom and Pop shop record stores, even with a history as rich as this one are finding it impossible to keep up.

 

Source: Various / Updated: Sep 11, 2009

 

I am so sorry to hear that another special location in Elvis ‘history’ has gone. I was lucky enough to visit Poplar Tunes in October 2005 and I even bought a record there. :(

 

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Brilliant news on the kids studio, that will be amazing. :cheer:

 

 

Sad news to hear about another closure. :( Wish i could have been lucky enough to visit it, like you did Carole. :cheer:

Brilliant news on the kids studio, that will be amazing. :cheer:

Sad news to hear about another closure. :( Wish i could have been lucky enough to visit it, like you did Carole. :cheer:

I sure was lucky, but what would be even better would be if we could both visit Memphis together :cheer: Now that would be fab :yahoo:

I sure was lucky, but what would be even better would be if we could both visit Memphis together :cheer: Now that would be fab :yahoo:

 

 

Well, i am sure we will both get their together Carole, one of these days :cheer: :wub:

Sad news :(

 

Freddy Bienstock Died

 

After a long illness, Freddy Bienstock, a music publishing industry legend and founder of Carlin Music, died September 21, 2009 at his Manhattan home. He was 86.

During his career Bienstock worked with such songwriters and music business executives as Leiber & Stoller, Cliff Richards, Bobby Darin, Ray Davies, U2, John Sebastian, Tim Hardin, Eric Burdon, James Brown, Peter Allen, William Bolcom, Ernesto Lucuona, Norman Dello Joio, Carol Bayer Sager, Kander & Ebb, Koppleman & Rubin, Marvin Hamlish, Stephen Sondheim and, Elvis Presley. According to his company bio, Bienstock worked closely with Presley, who often relied on the publisher to choose the songs he recorded.

 

After emigrating to the U.S. before the start of World War II, Bienstock began his career in the stock room of publisher Chappell and Company, later becoming its chairman. Bienstock, who served on the National Music Publishers Assn.'s board of directors for nearly 20 years, founded Carlin Music in 1966 by acquiring the Belinda Music catalog and built it into a catalog with more than 100,000 songs.

 

"More than an icon and leader in the music publishing industry, Freddy was a cherished friend and colleague," said NMPA chairman Irwin Robinson. NMPA president and CEO David Israelite, added, "Freddy's passion for music and commitment to artists and songwriters made him a giant in our industry, and his legacy will not soon be forgotten."

Today, the Carlin catalog has an extensive catalog of classical, country, classic pop and standards as well as being a leading Broadway musical publisher.

 

Bienstock is survived by his wife Miriam, who co-founded Atlantic Records; his daughter Caroline, who is COO at the company; Caroline's husband Douglas Rodriguez; his son Robert, who is senior VP of business at Carlin, and his wife Ellen; and five grandchildren.

 

Services will be held, at 11:45 a.m. Wednesday (Sept. 23) at Riverside Chapel, 333 Amsterdam Ave. in New York. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Bienstock's memory to: Children's Rights; 330 Seventh Avenue; 4th Floor, New York, NY 10001.

 

Source: Elvis Unlimited / Updated: Sep 22, 2009

Some happier news B)

 

Indie Memphis Film Festival to screen Elvis: '68 Special at Overton Park's Historic Shell:

 

Elvis is returning to one of the places where it all started. More information about the "'68 Special" showing has been added to the festival Web site where you can find out more about the other films in the festival. As part of the 12th annual Indie Memphis Film Festival, which takes place from October 8 to 15, Indie Memphis is bringing the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll back to the Levitt Shell in Overton Park with a free outdoor screening of the concert film, "Elvis: ‘68 Special," at 7 pm, Friday, October 9. In the event of rain, the screening will be held the following Friday.

 

"This is certainly a highlight of this year’s Indie Memphis Film Festival and a great way to say thank you to the community that has supported us for all these years," said Erik Jambor, Executive Director of Indie Memphis. "Seeing Elvis perform on a 20-foot screen with the amazing sound system of the Levitt Shell promises to be an experience not to be missed."

"Elvis changed the world with his performance of ‘That’s All Right’ at the Overton Park Shell 55 years ago," said Scott Williams, vice president of marketing at EPE, "It’s exciting that a whole new generation of Memphians will be able to experience that song and many others in the same venue in 2009."

 

Elvis Presley led the rock ‘n’ roll revolution in music and pop culture in the 1950s. Then in the 1960s he concentrated mainly on his movie career. By 1968, it had been more than seven years since he had appeared on stage in front of a live audience. In his first television special, clad in his now-iconic black leather suit, Presley performed classic hits both alone and, in sequences generally regarded as the forerunner of today’s popular "unplugged" jam sessions, with friends and the original members of his band. The program also included splashy production numbers.

 

The Indie Memphis Film Festival, recently named one of the world’s 25 "Coolest Film Festivals" by MovieMaker magazine, presents a program of feature films, documentaries, short films, animation and student work, highlighting regional filmmaking from all corners of the country while continuing its twelve-year tradition of showcasing Southern films and filmmakers.

 

Click here for more info about Indie Memphis and its 12th annual festival go here http://www.indiememphis.com/

 

Go here for EIN's spotlight on the Comeback Special 40th Anniversary LA celebration.

 

http://www.elvisinfonet.com/spotlight_68sp...nniversary.html

 

(News, Source;EIN/EPE)

 

 

Some happier news B)

 

Indie Memphis Film Festival to screen Elvis: '68 Special at Overton Park's Historic Shell:

 

Elvis is returning to one of the places where it all started. More information about the "'68 Special" showing has been added to the festival Web site where you can find out more about the other films in the festival. As part of the 12th annual Indie Memphis Film Festival, which takes place from October 8 to 15, Indie Memphis is bringing the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll back to the Levitt Shell in Overton Park with a free outdoor screening of the concert film, "Elvis: ‘68 Special," at 7 pm, Friday, October 9. In the event of rain, the screening will be held the following Friday.

 

"This is certainly a highlight of this year’s Indie Memphis Film Festival and a great way to say thank you to the community that has supported us for all these years," said Erik Jambor, Executive Director of Indie Memphis. "Seeing Elvis perform on a 20-foot screen with the amazing sound system of the Levitt Shell promises to be an experience not to be missed."

"Elvis changed the world with his performance of ‘That’s All Right’ at the Overton Park Shell 55 years ago," said Scott Williams, vice president of marketing at EPE, "It’s exciting that a whole new generation of Memphians will be able to experience that song and many others in the same venue in 2009."

 

Elvis Presley led the rock ‘n’ roll revolution in music and pop culture in the 1950s. Then in the 1960s he concentrated mainly on his movie career. By 1968, it had been more than seven years since he had appeared on stage in front of a live audience. In his first television special, clad in his now-iconic black leather suit, Presley performed classic hits both alone and, in sequences generally regarded as the forerunner of today’s popular "unplugged" jam sessions, with friends and the original members of his band. The program also included splashy production numbers.

 

The Indie Memphis Film Festival, recently named one of the world’s 25 "Coolest Film Festivals" by MovieMaker magazine, presents a program of feature films, documentaries, short films, animation and student work, highlighting regional filmmaking from all corners of the country while continuing its twelve-year tradition of showcasing Southern films and filmmakers.

 

Click here for more info about Indie Memphis and its 12th annual festival go here http://www.indiememphis.com/

 

Go here for EIN's spotlight on the Comeback Special 40th Anniversary LA celebration.

 

http://www.elvisinfonet.com/spotlight_68sp...nniversary.html

 

(News, Source;EIN/EPE)

 

 

Now that does sound good :cheer:

Some sad news again about an Elvis related site :(

 

Circle G ranch for sale

 

You could own a piece of pop culture, but it'll cost you a pretty penny.

 

Elvis Presley’s old ranch in Horn Lake, known as the Circle G is now up for sale.

 

Prudential Realty put up ‘for sale’ signs yesterday. The asking price for the King of Rock n' Roll's old ranch is 6.5 million dollars. For that amount, you'll get 154.5 acres of land. Desoto County records show Elvis Presley bought the property back in 1972. It was sold in 1977-- the year of his death.

 

The family that now owns the land purchased it in 1980. Since then, there have been a few attempts to sell it. Seven years ago, it appeared the old ranch would be the site of a Circle G resort- complete with shops, golf courses and hotels. That deal-- and another one to turn it into a Stars resort-- both eventually fell through. “We tried to get it sold two times. Stars was the last one, but the money never came through. We got it through the Planning Commission, but the money didn't show” says Prudential Realtor Rodger Motz. Now, once again, a piece of Elvis' past is up for sale. The property just went on the market last month. So far, Prudential says they haven't heard from any potential buyers. The old Elvis ranch sits at the corner of Highway 301 and Goodman Road in Horn Lake.

 

Published: September 23rd 2009 10:59 AM.

Source: eyewitnessnews / Published by: ElvisMatters

 

When I was last in Memphis, I was lucky enough to actually go the Circle G ranch and then, I was so disappointed to find the site was uncared for. It is so sad that no one is interested in 'doing it up' for Elvis fans in the future to visit :( Now, if I could just win the lottery this weekend.............................. :yahoo:

 

Here are a couple of pics I took of the ranch in 2007

 

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http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y48/elvis1959/17-08-2007-11.jpg

 

 

Some sad news again about an Elvis related site :(

 

Circle G ranch for sale

 

You could own a piece of pop culture, but it'll cost you a pretty penny.

 

Elvis Presley’s old ranch in Horn Lake, known as the Circle G is now up for sale.

 

Prudential Realty put up ‘for sale’ signs yesterday. The asking price for the King of Rock n' Roll's old ranch is 6.5 million dollars. For that amount, you'll get 154.5 acres of land. Desoto County records show Elvis Presley bought the property back in 1972. It was sold in 1977-- the year of his death.

 

The family that now owns the land purchased it in 1980. Since then, there have been a few attempts to sell it. Seven years ago, it appeared the old ranch would be the site of a Circle G resort- complete with shops, golf courses and hotels. That deal-- and another one to turn it into a Stars resort-- both eventually fell through. “We tried to get it sold two times. Stars was the last one, but the money never came through. We got it through the Planning Commission, but the money didn't show” says Prudential Realtor Rodger Motz. Now, once again, a piece of Elvis' past is up for sale. The property just went on the market last month. So far, Prudential says they haven't heard from any potential buyers. The old Elvis ranch sits at the corner of Highway 301 and Goodman Road in Horn Lake.

 

Published: September 23rd 2009 10:59 AM.

Source: eyewitnessnews / Published by: ElvisMatters

 

When I was last in Memphis, I was lucky enough to actually go the Circle G ranch and then, I was so disappointed to find the site was uncared for. It is so sad that no one is interested in 'doing it up' for Elvis fans in the future to visit :( Now, if I could just win the lottery this weekend.............................. :yahoo:

 

Here are a couple of pics I took of the ranch in 2007

 

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y48/elvis1959/17-08-2007-07.jpg

 

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y48/elvis1959/17-08-2007-11.jpg

Just come across this YouTube clip of the Circle G Ranch B)

 

Elvis vs. the Beatles/Elvis at 21

 

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The debate between Elvis fans and Beatles fans over which rock god/gods were more important or influential has been waging for half a century. "Paul is still making music!" "Elvis shook the establishment!" "Elvis is king!" "Elvis was the hillbilly cat, and the Beatles were a bunch of Brits! Failing to like Elvis is UNAMERICAN!" And on and on and on. It's one of my favorite musical debates because in my experience all parties get incensed. But lucky for each camp, South Florida will be the destination for exhibits celebrating both: Boca Raton Museum of Art welcomes "Elvis at 21" on April 20. The exhibit includes 40 large-format photographs by Alfred Wertheimer, who was hired to shoot the star before he became the rock 'n' roll king. And Old School Square Cultural Center celebrates the 40th anniversary of John Lennon and Yoko Ono's famous Bed-in with the traveling award-winning Gerry Deiter exhibit "Give Peace a Chance: John Lennon and Yoko Ono's Bed-In for Peace." This exhibit makes its Florida debut October 5, runs through October 11, and includes 30 large format photographs by Deiter as well as contributor interviews, music, memorabilia, and screenings of Give Peace a Song, Hard Day's Night, and Let It Be.

 

Published: September 26th 2009 07:59 AM.

Source: ContactMusic.com / Published by: ElvisMatters - Peter Verbruggen . - Photographer: Alfred Wertheimer

 

More info on the upcoming FTDs B)

 

New FTD Releases:

 

A new of set of three FTDs and some re-issues have been announced for late October. Besides the titles 'Rockin Across Texas' (CD) and 'The Jungle Room Sessions' (vinyl), fans can expect the 1976 new soundboard "Newhaven '76".

According to Elvis Matters both the "Blue Hawaii" and "Standing Room Only" vinyl releases will also be back in stock by October 1st but for a limited period only. Both will be officially deleted once this stock is depleted.

And from an update from EU the "Girl Happy" CD should now be in reprint and will soon be available with improved remastered audio with improved and updated graphics!

 

'NEW HAVEN ‘76': Following on from his appearance in Fort Worth, Elvis rocked New Haven, Connecticut on July 30 at the Veterans’ Memorial Coliseum. Featuring photos from Steve Barile’s archives, New Haven ’76 is a 1-CD 5” digipack.

A credible live version of Return To Sender is featured as a bonus track from Hampton Roads Coliseum on August 1, 1976.

NEW HAVEN ’76 tracklist:

1)Also Sprach Zarathustra 2)See See Rider 3)I Got A Woman / Amen 4)Love Me 5)If You Love Me (Let Me Know) 6)You Gave Me A Mountain 7)Help Me 8)All Shook Up 9)(Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear / Don’t Be Cruel 10)And I Love You So 11)America 12)Jailhouse Rock 13)Funny How Time Slips Away 14)Introductions – incomplete

15)Early Mornin’ Rain 16)What’d I Say / Johnny B. Goode 17)Love Letters 18)School Days 19)Hurt 20)Hound Dog 21)Hawaiian Wedding Song 22)Can’t Help Falling In Love 23)Closing vamp BONUS SONG 24) Return To Sender

 

ROCKIN’ ACROSS TEXAS, This will be released in October as a 2-CD 5” set. It features Elvis live in Amarillo, Texas at the Civic Center, June 19, 1974 and Fort Worth, Texas at the Tarrant County Convention Center, Recorded July 3, 1976. This CD only version contains the same content as featured in the acclaimed FTD book that is now deleted.

 

THE JUNGLE ROOM SESSIONS, Vinyl: A Limited Edition – 2 Disc set. It contains all of the tracks featured on the CD edition and several added outtakes from other releases. Supplied in a new gatefold sleeve featuring additional Graceland images, it will be pressed on 180-gram vinyl and DMM Copper mastered at Abbey Road Studios,London.

 

Side 1: 1)MOODY BLUE (takes 7,5) 2)BITTER THEY ARE, HARDER THEY FALL (takes 3, 4, 5) 3)SHE THINKS I STILL CARE (takes 1, 2) 4)PLEDGING MY LOVE (take 3) 5)THE LAST FAREWELL (take 2)

 

Side 2:6) HURT(take 3) 7) DANNY BOY (take 8) 8) LOVE COMING DOWN (take 3) 9) NEVER AGAIN (take 11) 10) FOR THE HEART (take 3) 11) BLUE EYES CRYING IN THE RAIN (take 2) 12) I’LL NEVER FALL IN LOVE AGAIN (take 5)

 

Side 3:13) WAY DOWN (take 2) 14) IT’S EASY FOR YOU (take 1)15) PLEDGING MY LOVE (unedited master) 16) HE’LL HAVE TO GO (rough-mix mst) 17) MOODY BLUE (take 6) 18) SOLITAIRE (take 3)

 

Side 4:19) LOVE COMING DOWN (take 4) 20) FOR THE HEART (take 1) 21) SHE THINKS I STILL CARE (takes 3, 4) 22) BITTER THEY ARE, HARDER THEY FALL (take 1) 23) HURT (take 5) 24) DANNY BOY (take 9) 25) FIRE DOWN BELOW (instru) 26) AMERICA (closing part only)

 

Source - EIN

This is a wee bit technical for me, but sounds impressive :cheer: They're talking about the upcoming FTD release of the Jungle Room Sessions on vinyl B)

 

What is 'DMM Copper Mastering'?

 

FTD is promoting their vinyl releases with the fact that they are manufactured with DMM Copper Mastering. It seems to be that not many people know what this is and why this is so special. Therefor, we are giving you the (rather technical) explenation for it. In short, it means that the audio quality is far more superior then a regular vinyl release. Direct Metal Mastering (or DMM for short) is an analogue audio disc mastering technique jointly developed by two German companies, Telefunken-Decca (TelDec) and Georg Neumann GmbH, towards the end of the 20th century. Neumann was responsible for manufacturing the actual DMM cutting equipment as part of their VMS80 series lathes. Unlike conventional disc mastering, where the mechanical audio modulation is cut onto a lacquer-coated aluminum disc, DMM cuts straight into metal (copper), utilizing a high frequency carrier system and specialized styli.

 

Published: October 1st 2009 02:42 PM.

Source: ElvisMatters / Published by: ElvisMatters - David Hamal