Everything posted by Brian Quinn
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'An Afternoon In The Garden' Returns To the Billboard Charts
'An Afternoon In The Garden' drops from 123 to 140 on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart for w/e 26th November, 2011. 'It's Christmas Time' rises from 94 to 82 on the Top 200 Album Chart and drops from 8 to 11 on the Catalog Album Chart. It also drops from 11 to 16 on the Holiday Album Chart. 'Elvis Christmas' re-enters the Top 200 Album Chart at 109, re-enters the Catalog Album Chart at 17 and rises from 29 to 19 on the Holiday Album Chart. Brian B-)
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Billboard Magazine Downgrades Elvis
The following response comes from EPE after speaking with Billboard Magazine: "The confusion seems to come from the fact that these stats in the article are ONLY based on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, which launched in 1958, after Elvis’ landmark years of 1956 and 1957. Since 11 of Elvis’ number ones were on various Billboard pop charts over a “rapid-fire span” of three years, three months and three weeks, all which happened prior to the Hot 100's Aug. 4, 1958 inception, he would not be on that particular list. They said that prior to the Hot 100, Billboard printed various pop charts based either solely on airplay, sales or juke box plays. This includes the Top 100, which was a sales-based chart. Elvis’ number ones on those pre-1958 charts have been counted by some sources in conjunction with the Hot 100 when considered among number one songs in the rock ‘n’ roll era. So Billboard is in no way changing their system to reflect less number ones for Elvis and they were very much wanting to make sure we let the fans know." Personally, I still think it is a stupid decision by Billboard and will no doubt create the wrong impression with many of their readers and lead to the situation where such statistics will be quoted in musical journals throughout the world. Brian
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Whitney Houston On Meeting Elvis
Please go to the following URL: http://www.examiner.com/contemporary-art-i...t-elvis-presley Brian :D
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When Steve Martin Met Elvis
From the Late Show with David Letterman: http://www.cbs.com/late_night/late_show/vi...s=Default&p lay=true Brian B-)
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'Elvis Country' Legacy Release 2012
Looks like 'Elvis Country' will have a Legacy release in 2012. http://www.amazon.com/Elvis-Country-Presle...8457&sr=1-1 Brian B-)
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Elvis And Cirque Top Poll
Please go to the following URL and scroll down: http://www.forbes.com/sites/investor/2011/...-since-january/ Brian B-)
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New Elvis Themed Album From Jose Feliciano
At 66, Feliciano stays busy, currently working on a new album, Elvis Presley by Jose Feliciano, executive produced by George Klein, Elvis’s best man and producer of the SiriusXM radio’s Elvis Presley program. Info. courtesy of www.miamiherald.com Brian B-)
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'An Afternoon In The Garden' Returns To the Billboard Charts
'An Afternoon In The Garden' rises from 124 to 123 on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart and rises from 18 to 17 on the Catalog Album Chart for w/e 19th November, 2011. 'It's Christmas Time' re-enters the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart at 94 and re-enters the Catalog Album Chart at 8. It also rises from 21 to 11 on the Holiday Album Chart. Brian B-)
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Billboard Magazine Downgrades Elvis
November 08th 2011 BILLBOARD DUMPS ELVIS OFF TOP - Elvis pretty much started what we have today in the music world, he was the original Rock and Pop King and he re-wrote the American Charts, became the All American Hero and paved the way for all to follow. Instead of being hailed by the official music charts of his own country, Elvis Presley is having his historic achievements removed from the official stats. The Billboard Hot 100 was first launched on August 4th 1958, but Elvis has always had his hits counted due to them reaching #1 on the main charts of the period....Until now! E.E.R listener Randell Simpson has sent in this information about how Billboard charts have wiped 11 of Elvis' American #1s. From Billboard: With the ascension of "Love," Rihanna becomes just the seventh artist to notch at least 11 Hot 100 No. 1s, joining the following acts 01. The Beatles (20) 02. Mariah Carey (18) 04. Michael Jackson (13) 05. Madonna (12) 06. The Supremes (12) 07. Whitney Houston and Rihanna both with (11) Elvis should be sitting in the second place but he is no longer even in the top 10. Elvis has dropped from a total of 18 U.S. #1s to just SEVEN in his home country. 01. A Big Hunk O' Love 02. Stuck On You 03. It's Now Or Never 04. Are You Lonesome Tonight 05. Surrender 06. Good Luck Charm 07. Suspicious Minds The following are no longer officially U.S. Billboard chart toppers: 1. Heartbreak Hotel 2. I Want You, I Need You, I Love You 3. Don't Be Cruel 4. Hound Dog 5. Love Me Tender 6. Too Much 7. All Shook Up 8. Teddy Bear 9. Jailhouse Rock 10. Don't 11. Hard Headed Woman What next? Will we see Elvis' chart topping albums removed as Billboard decide to change the rules again? Or will they just decide to that anyone with the initials EAP no longer has any U.S. Chart Toppers????? The above news story is courtesy of www.elvis-express.com Brian :angry:
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Elvis Mural In Milan
http://pursuitist.com/travel/48-hours-milan/ Brian :)
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'An Afternoon In The Garden' Returns To the Billboard Charts
'An Afternoon In The Garden' remains at 124 on the Billboard Top 200 Album Charts and drops from 15 to 18 on the Catalog Album Charts for w/e 12th November, 2011. 'It's Christmas Time' rises from 26 to 21 and 'Elvis Christmas' from 27 to 25 on the Holiday Albums Chart. Brian B-)
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Sir Jimmy Savile Dies
http://web.orange.co.uk/article/news/sir_j...ome_sky_sources Very sad news indeed. I met Jimmy once and we talked extensively about Elvis whom he met on several occasions. He was a genuine fan. R.I.P. Jimmy. Brian :(
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'An Afternoon In The Garden' Returns To the Billboard Charts
'An Afternoon In The Garden' drops one place from 123 to 124 on the Billboard Top 200 Album Charts and remains at 15 on the Catalog Album Charts for w/e 5th November, 2011. Brian :)
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'Elvis In Concert' 2012 - More Dates Added
'ElvisMatters' is proud to announce more shows for ELVIS THE CONCERT, featuring the TCB Band, Joe Guercio and the Imperials. It looks like France is on the list for the 28th of March, as the closing show for the first 2012 tour. Also, a stop in Copenhagen/Stockholm on the 24th is "very likely". In May (14-24) of 2012 the Video show will be playing in South America (Brazil and Chile) for 3 or 4 shows. Brian :dance:
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'Elvis In Concert' 2013
Looks like 'Elvis In Concert' will continue touring throughout 2013. Please go to the following URL and scroll down to the bottom of the page. http://www.segevents.com/pages/currentshows.html Brian B-)
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Elvis Is Subject Of Legal Seminar
Elvis is topic of Chattanooga legal seminar By JOE EDWARDS - Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Turns out Elvis the King of Rock and Roll spawned Elvis the lawsuit - a whole lotta lawsuits. It'll be a hunka hunka review of Elvis' legal cases Tuesday, in Chattanooga, Tenn. Legal Aid of East Tennessee is sponsoring a three-hour continuing legal education session. It's billed as "Elvis Law. The state and federal cases dealing with the late king of rock 'n' roll." The presentation is free. Attorneys attending get three hours toward a required 15 hours of continuing education each year. To attract attention in an email announcing the session, the legal aid group showed a famous 1970 photo of Elvis and then-President Richard Nixon. A 10-foot cardboard cutout of Elvis will greet attendees. And a little Elvis music may be played as they mingle before the presentation starts. "We're approaching it in a light-hearted way," said Charlie McDaniel, pro bono project director. Around three dozen attorneys from southeast Tennessee are expected to attend. The speaker won't be in a white jumpsuit a la Elvis. After all, it is a serious topic worth reviewing. "Elvis was fascinating," said Russell Fowler, the group's associate director who will lead the presentation. "He was not litigious, never sued anybody. He'd fire someone and then give them $50,000 to be nice. But when he died, litigation sprang from everywhere." He said topics will include ownership of Elvis' name, likeness and image; media access to his autopsy records; disputes over what happened to concert tickets sold before Elvis died, and others. "We're amazed at how many different type cases there were," Fowler said. "This relates to his popularity and fame." However, the presentation probably will not interest Elvis fans - even those with a burning love for him. "I think they would get a kick out of knowing it's taking place, but it's a hard look at law to keep attorneys up to date," said McDaniel. He'll speak during the presentation, encouraging the attorneys to do pro bono work. "It'll be bait and switch," he said. "We'll tell them about Elvis, and then try to get them to represent poor people in this area." Elvis Presley Enterprises did not return an email request for comment on the session. Elvis died at his Graceland residence in Memphis in 1977 following a 20-year career. Fowler is from Memphis and grew up in Elvis' neighborhood. "I'd see him driving around the grounds (of Graceland), and talked to him, just "Hi, how are you?" One time he had a new big truck, and he had apparently broken a bumper." Brian
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New RIAA Album Awards/Upgrades For Elvis
Joint EPE/Sony Press Release: http://www.elvis.com/news/detail.aspx?id=5822 Brian
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'An Afternoon In The Garden' Returns To the Billboard Charts
'An Afternoon In The Garden' drops from 143 to 154 on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart and drops from 17 to 20 on the Catalog Abum Chart for the week ended 8th October, 2011. Soundscan Sales-figures from this week's Billboard charts (sales to September 25, 2011) Top Catalog Albums #19 An Afternoon In The Garden 339,535 #44 The Very Best Of Love (2007 re-issue) 168,913 #140 An Evening Prayer 97,486 #151 Elvis Rock 109,412 #174 Elvis 30 #1 Hits 4,766,326. Information kindly supplied by Mael. Brian :)
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New RIAA Album Awards/Upgrades For Elvis
PRESLEY, ELVIS SINGS FOR KIDS/CHILDREN AND GROWN UPS TOO January 01, 1978 September 15, 2011 RCA GOLD ALBUM SOLO PRESLEY, ELVIS MAHALO FROM ELVIS January 01, 1978 September 15, 2011 RCA GOLD ALBUM SOLO PRESLEY, ELVIS THE VERY BEST OF LOVE January 01, 2001 September 15, 2011 RCA GOLD ALBUM SOLO PRESLEY, ELVIS ELVIS IN PERSON November 01, 1970 September 15, 2011 RCA PLATINUM ALBUM SOLO PRESLEY, ELVIS I GOT LUCKY January 01, 1971 September 15, 2011 RCA RECORDS PLATINUM ALBUM SOLO PRESLEY, ELVIS ELVIS' CHRISTMAS ALBUM November 01, 1970 September 09, 2011 RCA 10.00x MULTI PLATINUM ALBUM SOLO. These latest awards bring Elvis' overall total of album sales in the U.S.A. to 133 million. Breaking this down he has 89 GOLD albums, 50 PLATINUM albums, 25 MULTI-PLATINUM Albums and 1 DIAMOND album. Brian :yahoo:
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Elvis' Message To UK Fans + Sings Johnny Cash
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Elvis Fan Attended 81 Concerts
You will recall this fan from the TV Documentary 'Elvis In Concert'. http://palmharbor.patch.com/articles/hardc...-elvis-concerts The mind boggles - seeing Elvis 81 times in concert. Most of us would have loved to see him just once!!! Brian B-)
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'An Afternoon In The Garden' Returns To the Billboard Charts
'An Afternoon In The Garden' drops from 136 to 143 on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart and rises from 18 to 17 on the Catalog Abum Chart for the week ended 1st October, 2011. Brian :D
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'An Afternoon In The Garden' Returns To the Billboard Charts
'An Afternoon In The Garden' rises from 144 to 136 on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart and rises from 19 to 18 on the Catalog Abum Chart for the week ended 24September, 2011. Brian B-)
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Norbert Putnam Reflects On The King
http://www.clarionledger.com/article/20110...text%7CHome%7Cp Brian B-)
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'America The Beautiful' Among Soundscan's Top 200 Singles
When Nielsen SoundScan released its year-end sales charts for 2001, eight 9/11-boosted songs ranked among the year's 200 best-selling singles. Three placed in the top 50: Houston's "The Star Spangled Banner," Greenwood's "God Bless The USA" and Tippin's "Where The Stars And Stripes And The Eagle Fly." Further down the list were Enya's "Only Time," Elvis Presley's "America The Beautiful," Randy Travis' "America Will Always Stand," LeAnn Rimes' "God Bless America" and Daniel Rodriguez's "God Bless America." Information supplied by Paul Grein of Chartwatch. Brian B-)