Brian Quinn

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Very sad news indeed. Super UK Elvis Fan Rex Martin has been found dead at his home in Blackpool. Rex was responsible for producing the Elvis News Service Bulletins during the late 60's and 70's. Rex and I go back a long way and he was a true gent in every sense of the word and a loyal fan who saw many Elvis Concerts and filmed/recorded quite a few. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. His website was one of the best and can be viewed here: elvismomentsintime.freeforums.org/index.php R.I.P. Rex. Brian :(

Elvis had no albums on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart for w/e 16th February, 2013. The following appeared on the Catalog Album Chart: 'The Very Best Of Elvis' rises from 102 to 86 selling some 1850 units. Total sales to date: 333,803 units. 'Heart And Soul' rises from 181 to 119 selling some 1584 units. Total sales to date: 616,570 units. 'An Afternoon In The Garden' rises from 143 to 122 selling some 1574 units. Total sales to date: 523,340 units. 'Elvis Inspirational' (Compilation) rises from 184 to 151 selling some 1444 units. Total sales to date: 133,829 units. 'Elvis Country' (Compilation) rises from 200 to 166 selling some 1373 units. Total sales to date: 158,786 units. The following appeared on the Physical Album Chart: 'Elvis Uncovered' rises from 148 to 142 selling some 1755 units. Total physical sales to date: 65,749 units. 'Heart And Soul' rises from 182 to 162 selling some 1583 units. Total physical sales to date: 616,019 units. 'An Afternoon In The Garden' drops from 162 to 165 selling some 1572 units. Total physical sales to date: 522,370 units. 'Elvis Inspirational' (Compilation) remains at 197 selling some 1436 units. Total physical sales to date: 131,246 units. 'Elvis Country' (Compilation) rose on the Top Country Album Chart from 72 to 65 selling some 1373 units. Total sales to date: 158,786 units. 'Viva Las Vegas' rose from 39 to 36 on the Top Soundtrack Album Chart selling some 702 units. Total sales to date: 50,456 units. Brian

Please go to the following URL to vote: http://www.lovesongs.com/vote-for-favorite.html I have voted for 'The Wonder of You' in next month's nominations. We may stand a better chance of being listed if we all vote for the same song. Brian :D

EPE show Elvis as having 90 Albums that have achieved either Gold, Platinum, Multi-Platinum or Diamond with the Recording Industry Association Of America. Out of that 90 only 45 (half) are currently available on CD from Amazon.com (and presumably other retailers) that could possibly help Elvis further increase his Awards. Some of those not available on CD are available on MP3 and some from private sellers but very few. The RIAA ruling is that if an original album is re-released with more than four additional tracks then it is given a new Catalog Number and sales cannot be added to the original. This is what has been happening to many of Elvis' original albums with the Legacy Releases and others. Further, two soundtracks or two different albums on one disc are again treated as a new release whose sales cannot be added to the originals. Whilst SONY are doing the fans and general public proud with these new releases by giving them better value for money they are also depriving Elvis from increasing his RIAA tally. From SONY's perspective such awards are not important as they do not increase record sales but from the fan's perspective many want Elvis to get his due. Suffice it to say that the following albums (in their ORIGINAL format) are not now generally available on CD: Elvis Presley Elvis Loving You King Creole Elvis' Golden Records (Vol.1 Elvis Is Back Something For Everybody Blue Hawaii Elvis' Gold Records (Vol.4) From Elvis In Memphis Elvis - From Memphis To Vegas - From Vegas To Memphis Elvis' Christmas Album (1970 Package) Elvis, That's The Way It Is Elvis Country Elvis: The Other Sides - 50 Gold Award Hits (Vol.2) Elvis Sings The Wonderful World Of Christmas Aloha From Hawaii Elvis: A Legendary Performer (Vol.1) Elvis Recorded Live On Stage In Memphis Pure Gold Elvis: A Legendary Performer (Vol.2) Welcome To My World Moody Blue He Walks Beside Me Elvis: A Legendary Performer (Vol.3) Our Memories Of Elvis This Is Elvis Elvis Aron Presley Memories Of Christmas Elvis: The King Of Rock 'n' Roll - The Complete 50's Masters Elvis: His Greatest Hits (Readers Digest Compilation) Amazing Grace Elvis: Walk A Mile In My Shoes: The Essential 70's Masters 50 Years - 50 Hits The Elvis Presley Story Elvis Gospel Treasury The Complete Sun Sessions The Rock 'n' Roll Era The Legend Lives On Double Dynamite Love Me Tender (1987 Compilation) C'mon Everybody Elvis In Hollywood Elvis - Brookville Marketing (1973) Mahalo From Elvis. Some fans will say that the Awards do not really matter and that SONY's policy of giving value for money is paramount. Others will disagree and wish Elvis to get his due from the RIAA. It is strongly rumoured that the CD format will disappear within the next few years and give way to downloading. This may then provide the opportunity for all of Elvis' albums to be re-released in their original format, albeit digitally, as well as the new formats. In this way Elvis could increase his RIAA Award tally. Of course I feel that SONY, in such a scenario, should have a major digital launch of the Presley back catalog, which in my opinion is well overdue. Brian

Having checked the original footage from the film it appears there is nothing new. I suspect the confusion arose because of the following: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kunqaSzjyOw Brian

The Elvis 'Poor Boy' segment from 'Love Me Tender' was originally screened not showing the lower part of Elvis' legs and feet. We have all wondered what Elvis was doing below the knee - now we know. Of course Elvis also stood on his toes singing 'Jailhouse Rock' from the film of the same name. Eat your heart out Michael Jackson. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90MFBZMBSPM Brian B-)

Having read this book what comes across very strongly is the negative effect that the Catholic Religion had on Elvis' music. His records were banned and many of his movies had scenes deleted as they were considered too raunchy for an Irish audience. Secondly, the Irish radio stations would not play rock 'n' roll records and young people had to listen to Radio Luxembourg or alternatively Irish folk music, jazz or opera. Showbands became popular in the late 50's and 1960's and this also detracted Elvis from achieving the fame he got elsewhere as they were performing the hits of the day including his. This situation continued well into the 1960's and many of Elvis' records never got an Irish release until the recent re-releases during the last decade. The book is a good read and gives a comprehensive history of the different eras of Elvis' music and how they were received in Ireland. For me, the negative part of the book is the listing of the many Irish artists who covered Elvis' music as I had never heard of 90% of them. Brian

Please go to the following URL's: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbZdZYvWwP4...eature=youtu.be Absolutely amazing Concert and crowd reaction. I had never heard this before. Brian :yahoo: B-) :yahoo:

Please go to the following URL: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/michael-sigm..._b_2467976.html Also check out the URL for the new Doc Pomus film. Brian B-)

According to a report on the Web, there will be 5 'new' songs on the October Brazilian Tour of 'Elvis In Concert' including 'Love Me'; 'Little Sister' and 'Always On My Mind'. "Sweet Caroline", "Lawdy Miss Clawdy" (On Tour), and "Mystery Train/Tigerman" will also be featured this time around in Brazil. However, 'Love Me' was featured on the 2005 European Tour. According to Jack Soden, " currently , the Facebook page Elvis , South America ranks third in the number of international fans , behind only the United Kingdom and Mexico, and this allows us to share the life of Elvis and his legacy with them ." Bearing this in mind, could the concert tour Mexico next? Brian B-)

Elvis has no albums on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart for w/e 26th January, 2013. 'An Afternoon In The Garden' rises from 116 to 103 on the Catalog Album Chart selling some 1,594 units. Total sales to date: 518,846 units. It also rises from 174 to 145 on the Physical Album Chart selling some 1,591 units. Total physical sales to date: 517,880 units. 'Elvis Inspirational' (Compilation) drops from 99 to 104 on the Catalog Album Chart selling some 1,589 units. Total sales to date: 129,682 units. It also rises from 164 to 147 on the Physical Album Chart selling some 1,580 units. Total physical sales to date: 127,119 units. 'Essential Elvis' (Double Album) re-enters the Catalog Album Chart at 106 selling some 1,576 units. Total sales to date: 487,526 units. Under RIAA rules it has now sold 975,052 units. It also re-enters the Country Album Chart at 48. 'Heart And Soul' rises from 149 to 127 on the Catalog Album Chart selling some 1,488 units. Total sales to date: 612,615 units. It also rises from 199 to 162 on the Physical Album Chart selling some 1,487 units. Total physical sales to date: 612,065 units. 'Elvis' 30 No.1 Hits' re-enters the Catalog Album Chart at 150 selling some 1,386 units. Total sales to date: 4,844,066 units. It also re-enters the Country Album Chart at 55. 'Elvis Country' (Compilation) drops from 140 to 156 on the Catalog Album Chart selling some 1,336 units. Total sales to date: 154,981 units. It also rises from 191 to 189 on the Physical Album Chart selling some 1,330 units. Total physical sales to date: 153,996 units. It also rises from 61 to 60 on the Country Album Chart. 'Elvis Gospel'/An Evening Prayer' (Compilation) drops from 183 to 183 to 184 on the Catalog Album Chart selling some 1,257 units. Total sales to date: 191,739 units. 'Elvis Uncovered' rises from 153 to 134 on the Physical Album Chart selling some 1,700 units. Total sales to date: 60,878 units. It also enters the Top Current Album Chart at 203. 'Best Of Love' rises from 189 to 160 on the Physical Album Chart selling some 1,497 units. Total sales to date: 328,594 units. 'Viva Las Vegas' rises from 56 to 49 on the Top Soundtrack Album Chart selling some 676 units. Total sales to date: 48,463 units. Elvis: 'He Touched Me'/'An Evening Prayer' (Vol.1) rises from 20 to 15 on the Top Music Video Chart selling some 436 units. Total sales to date: 216,868 units. Brian B-)

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Please go to the following URL: http://www.elvis.com/news/detail.aspx?id=6850 Brian :yahoo:

Very sad news indeed. John Wilkinson, Elvis' rhythm guitarist for many years, lost his battle with cancer yesterday. Our loss is Heaven's gain. R.I.P. John. Brian :(

Elvis has no albums on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart for w/e 19th January, 2013. 'Elvis Inspirational' (Compilation) rises from 143 to 99 on the Catalog Album Chart selling some 1,895 units. Total sales to date: 128,093 units. It also enters the Physical Album Chart at 164 selling some 1,883 units. Total physical sales to date: 125, 539 units. 'An Afternoon In The Garden' rises from 129 to 116 on the Catalog Album Chart selling some 1,770 units. Total sales to date: 517,252 units. It also enters the Physical Album Chart at 174 selling some 1,766 units. Total physical sales to date: 516,289 units. 'Best Of Love' drops from 84 to 138 on the Catalog Album Chart selling some 1,647 units. Total sales to date: 327,097 units. 'Elvis Country' (Compilation) rises from 180 to 140 on the Catalog Album Chart selling some 1,636 units. Total sales to date: 153,645 units. It also enters at 191 on the Physical Album Chart selling some 1,631 units. Total physical sales to date: 152,666 units. It also re-enters the Country Album Chart at 61. 'Heart And Soul' drops from 140 to 149 on the Catalog Album Chart selling some 1,597 units. Total sales to date: 611,127 units. It also enters the Physical Album Chart at 199 selling some 1,596 units. Total physical sales to date: 610,578 units. 'Elvis Gospel'/An Evening Prayer' (Compilation) rises from 190 to 183 on the Catalog Album Chart selling some 1,441 units. Total sales to date: 190,483 units. 'Elvis Uncovered' remains at 153 on the Physical Album Chart selling some 1,942 units. Total sales to date: 59,178 units. 'Viva Las Vegas' rises from 68 to 56 on the Top Soundtrack Album Chart selling some 809 units. Total sales to date: 47,787 units. 'Original Album Classics' drops from 90 to 98 on the Soundtrack Album Chart selling some 445 units. Total sales to date: 3,652 units. Elvis: 'He Touched Me'/'An Evening Prayer' (VOL.1) re-enters the Top Music Video Chart at 20 selling some 468 units. Total sales to date: 216,432 units. Brian

Not the usual tribute show and not an impersonator in sight: http://cabaret.broadwayworld.com/article/P...W-YORK-20130109 Brian B-)

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Please go to the following URL: http://blog.fora.tv/2013/01/donald-rumsfel...happy-birthday/ Brian :D

OH MAH BOY!!!!!!!!!!! Can we have another 45 minutes of this please!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=playe...p;v=hfVP2DS1wwk Brian :yahoo:

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Please go to the following URL: http://www.npr.org/2013/01/06/168747077/wh...e-world-watched Brian :D

Elvis has no albums on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart for w/e 12th January, 2013. 'It's Christmas Time' drops from 12 to 82 on the Catalog Album Chart selling some 3,865 units. Total sales to date: 1,494,490 units. It also drops from 63 to 135 on the Physical Album Chart and from 19 to 31 on the Seasonal Album Chart. 'Best Of Love' rises from 92 to 84 on the Catalog Album Chart selling some 3,847 units. Total sales to date: 325,450 units. It also rises from 81 to 75 on the SMEI Album Chart. 'Elvis Uncovered' enters the Physical Album Chart at 153 selling some 3,591 units. Total sales to date: 57,236 units. It also rises from 92 to 82 on the SMEI Album Chart. 'Elvis Christmas' drops from 52 to 55 on the Seasonal Album Chart selling some 2,261 units. Total sales to date: 633, 238 units. 'Elvis Classic Christmas Album' drops from 55 to 60 on the Seasonal Album Chart selling some 2,116 units. Total sales to date: 43,767 units. 'Elvis Christmas Duets' rises from 110 to 104 on the Seasonal Album Chart selling some 1,383 units. Total sales to date: 510,085 units. 'Blue Christmas' (Album) drops from 98 to 118 on the Seasonal Album Chart selling some 1,143 units. Total sales to date: 772,483 units. 'Viva Las Vegas' drops from 51 to 68 on the Top Soundtrack Album Chart selling some 973 units. Total sales to date: 46,978 units. 'Original Album Classics' drops from 54 to 90 on the Soundtrack Album Chart selling some 714 units. Total sales to date: 3,207 units. Brian

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