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Post by deke on Nov 11, 2010 17:49:20 GMT 1
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Post by deke on Nov 9, 2010 19:22:59 GMT 1
Please go to the following URL: www.elvis.com/news/detail.aspx?id=5021I wonder if SONY will use this to promote the 'Viva Elvis' album in the UK? Personally I think this is Elvis' greatest album since he died. Amazing remixes and sound. Deke
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Post by deke on Sept 26, 2010 22:22:06 GMT 1
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Post by deke on Sept 16, 2010 17:03:39 GMT 1
The first official airing of the new 'Suspicious Minds' remix single in the UK will be on Smooth Radio at 8.15 a.m. tomorrow morning (Friday 16th). It's a knockout. Deke
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Post by deke on Sept 11, 2010 17:16:32 GMT 1
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Post by deke on Sept 9, 2010 23:50:33 GMT 1
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Post by deke on Sept 9, 2010 18:58:24 GMT 1
Priscilla Presley will be on 'The One Show' on Friday (10th) - BBC 1 at 7 p.m. and Tom Jones will be on the 'Paul O'Grady Show' at 9 p.m. ITV on the same evening. Both will no doubt be talking about Elvis and the Hyde Park Tribute Concert on Sunday. Deke
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Post by deke on Sept 6, 2010 15:34:11 GMT 1
Official Press Release From BBC Radio 2.
Date: 06.09.2010 Category: Radio 2
BBC Radio 2 is proud to announce that Sir Tom Jones will be leading the dazzling roster of musicians at Elvis Forever, a concert celebrating the music of Elvis Presley, with Radio 2 Breakfast host Chris Evans and Priscilla Presley, in London's Hyde Park on Sunday 12 September 2010.
The line-up of this unique tribute to the king of rock 'n' roll in the year that he would have turned 75 includes KT Tunstall, Scouting For Girls, Imelda May, Fyfe Dangerfield, Jon Allen, Michael Ball, Mica Paris, Tony Christie, The Magnets, Fran Healy (from Travis), Craig David, Tony Hadley and Marti Pellow.
These musicians will be accompanied by the TCB Band (Takin' Care of Business), the group who provided the rhythm section to Elvis's band from 1969 until 1977.
The evening, which will be broadcast live on Radio 2, will be full of surprise presenters and will culminate in a spectacular firework finale.
"I am delighted that Sir Tom can join us to celebrate the music of Elvis Presley, for a night that promises to be very special," comments Lewis Carnie, Radio 2 and 6 Music Head of Programmes.
So it looks as though the TCB Band will back most, if not all, of the artists appearing and there will be some surprise guest presenters.
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Post by deke on Sept 6, 2010 0:34:52 GMT 1
Apparently the BBC has confirmed that Tom Jones will be the star at the 'Forever Elvis' Concert in Hyde Park. From Tom's point of view it is a shrewd move. His latest album is a gospel one and he is just about to release a single from it - 'Run On' - the Elvis track. His audience, being mainy an Elvis one, will favour gospel and it could do him a lot of good chartwise. Of course he was a friend of Elvis' and knew Priscilla well so I suspect he will look forward to appearing. The TCB Band were at the BBC this week-end going through the final details. Could be interesting if they back Jones. He is also appearing at 'The Concert For Heroes' at Twickenham on the same day. Perhaps he will bring Robbie Williams with him. I only hope that the weather is kind to us!! Brian
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Post by deke on Sept 3, 2010 14:08:39 GMT 1
Study Elvis The University of Amsterdam, Faculty American Studies, presents a bachelor course this fall on "Elvis Presley: from King to Contemporary Saint", starting September 10, 2010.
Goals are:
1) Introducing students to Elvis Presley as an icon of American culture 2) Focusing on the religious or spiritual meaning of American icons as Elvis in the US and in the Netherlands
Content: In the course we will analyze the life of Elvis Presley (1935-1977) and his posthumous career. The rise of Elvis in the mid-fifties marked the start of pop music and youth culture in the United States and abroad. "Before Elvis, there was nothing" said John Lennon. Although Elvis was considered a threat to the moral and religious establishment when he started, he was quite religious himself. Elvis was the first of many idols to come. After his untimely death his musical inheritance and his mansion Graceland gained a sacred status. What is the religious or spiritual meaning of Elvis as a cultural phenomenon anno 2010 in the United States, Europe and especially the Netherlands?
Professor Ruud Janssens of American Studies has asked Fred Omvlee, chaplain and aspiring to obtain a PhD on the religious meaning of the cultural phenomenon Elvis Presley, to present this course. Literature that will be used in this course is:
Erika A. Doss, "Rock and Roll Pilgrims: Reflections on Ritual, Religiosity, and Race at Graceland" in Peter Jan Margry, Shrines and Pilgrimage in the Modern World (Amsterdam University Press 2008) Erika A. Doss, Elvis Culture, Fans, Faith and Image, (University Press of Kansas 1999) Peter Guralnick. Last Train to Memphis. The Rise of Elvis Presley. (London, Abacus, 1994-2003) Peter Guralnick. Careless Love. The Unmaking of Elvis Presley. (Little, Brown and Company, 1999) Kees 't Hart & John Schoorl, Wees niet wreed. Gedichten voor Elvis Presley, (Amsterdam, Nijgh & Van Ditmar 2008) (Dutch) Greil Marcus,"Elvis: Presliad" in Mystery Train. Images of America in Rock 'n' Roll Music, (London, Faber and Faber, 5th edition 2000) Gregory L. Reece, Elvis Religion, The cult of the King, ( London and New York, I.B. Tauris 2006) Gilbert B. Rodman, Elvis after Elvis, the posthumous career of a living legend, (London and New York, Routledge 1996) Rob van Scheers, Elvis in Nederland, (Meulenhoff 2010 or earlier editions) (Dutch)
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Post by deke on Sept 1, 2010 17:01:24 GMT 1
The line-up of stars performing as of 1st September includes:
Scouting For Girls Imelda May Fyfe Dangerfield Jon Allen KT Tunstall Michael Ball Mica Paris Tony Christie The Magnets Fran Healy (from Travis) Craig David Tony Hadley Marti Pellow Nell Bryden Suzi Quatro
Elio Pace and his band
TCB Band - Glen Hardin (piano) James Burton (Gtr) Jerry Scheff (Bass gtr) Ronnie Tutt (dms)
BBC Concert Orchestra (60 piece) Conductor Mike Dixon Capital Voices
Firework finale
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Post by deke on Aug 28, 2010 18:39:47 GMT 1
The latest line-up as of 28th August for the 'Forever Elvis' Tribute Concert: Scouting For Girls Imelda May Fyfe Dangerfield Jon Allen Russell Watson The Magnets Fran Healy (from Travis) Craig David Tony Hadley Marti Pellow Nell Bryden Suzi Quatro TCB Band - Glen Hardin (piano) James Burton (Gtr) Jerry Scheff (Bass gtr) Ronnie Tutt (dms) BBC Concert Orchestra (60 piece) Conductor Mike Dixon Capital Voices Firework finale. More artists to be added. Deke
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Post by deke on Aug 25, 2010 16:17:07 GMT 1
BBC Radio 2 will be bringing together some of the biggest names in music to pay tribute to the music of Elvis in a special concert hosted by Chris Evans . Priscilla Presley will be making a special guest appearance. The cast of the show will also be joined by the TCB Band (Jerry, Ronnie, Glen D and James), who will perform a number of songs both with the artists and Elvis on the big screen. The proceedings will be led by Chris Evans plus other guest presenters who are all great Elvis fans, culminating in a spectacular firework finale.
According to DJ Chris Evans over 40,000 tickets have already been sold for the Concert and we do not yet know the names of the really big stars who will attend.
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Post by deke on Aug 22, 2010 23:58:32 GMT 1
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Post by deke on Aug 20, 2010 16:03:43 GMT 1
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Post by deke on Aug 13, 2010 23:35:52 GMT 1
The DVD's for Saturday (14th) and Sunday (15th) will be in the plastic supplement cover with the paper. From Monday (16th) onwards they will be obtained by token.
For information.
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Post by deke on Aug 11, 2010 22:58:38 GMT 1
Nice article by Alan K. Stout - Music Columnist at The Weekender. Remember 'The King' with music Wednesday August 11, 2010 | 04:20 PM If Elvis Presley were alive today, he would be 75 years old. And though he would certainly be in his golden years, there is a chance that he still might be giving concerts, and that his golden voice - the best rock music has ever heard - would still be booming through arenas. Perhaps he would still even be recording new music, which people like Sinatra did well into their seventies. In fact, Sinatra celebrated his 75th year with a national tour. It was 33 years ago this week, however, that the undisputed King of Rock 'n' Roll left the building at the tender age of 42. And he is, without a doubt, missed just as much today as he was on the hot August afternoon when we first learned of his passing. A lot of rock-music writers like to use the word "derivative"' when they talk about music. Sometimes they use it as a compliment, sometimes as an insult. All it really means is that an artist has been influenced by another. Everything in pop music - everything - is a Presley derivative. I've written columns in the past on the anniversary of Elvis' death, where I've shared my thoughts on Presley's importance to the history of rock music and his unparalleled significance in pop culture. Today, I'm sharing some of those same thoughts once again. And that's because everything you read about pop music in our paper or magazine is reflective of Presley. The club listings. The concert listings. The album reviews and the interviews with the local bands and the big stars. It all goes back to Presley. It all goes back to the poor kid from Mississippi who came out of nowhere and, in 1956, helped kick open the door to a new and exciting sound. It all goes back to the man whose early recordings such as "That's All Right,'' "Mystery Train'' and "Lawdy Miss Clawdy'' remain classics, and whose big '50s hits such as "Heartbreak Hotel,'' "Don't Be Cruel'' and "Jailhouse Rock'' set the table for the musical explosion known as rock 'n' roll. It all goes back to the guy whose early '60s songs such as "His Latest Flame,'' "Little Sister'' and "Are You Lonesome Tonight'' sound just as great today as they ever did, and the man whose voice was better than it ever was on his later recordings such as "Kentucky Rain'' and "Always On My Mind.'' It all goes back to the man whose remarkable covers of "Bridge Over Troubled Water'' and "You've Lost That Loving Feeling'' seem to surpass the quality of the originals, and the man who, just weeks before his death, was still nailing challenging songs such as "Unchained Melody'' and "My Way'' in concert. Elvis' health, due to his own vices, failed him. His voice never did. This week, on the anniversary of his death, remember the good things about Elvis. Forget about the tacky wall murals, lamps and porcelain plates and rumors of "sightings.'' Forget about the unwarranted mockery sometimes aimed at him by people without half his talent or character. Remember the man who, even after his burst of fame, still referred to people as "ma'am'' and "sir,'' and who even won over an initially hesitant and skeptical Ed Sullivan with his kindness and humility. Remember the man who, at the height of career, went off to Germany to serve his country in the Army. Remember the man who, while there, asked for no special treatment and quickly befriended the men in his unit. Remember the man who loved to share his wealth - a man who would buy friends and even strangers automobiles, and who, if you admired a piece of jewelry he was wearing, would often take it off and give it to you. Remember the man who was always quick to give credit to the unheard-of black artists from whom he borrowed much of his early sound. Remember the man who, with his remarkable "'68 Comeback Special,'' actually laid the groundwork for MTV's popular "Unplugged'' series. If you're out on the town this week, ask your favorite band to play a little Presley. The good ones - the ones that know a little about the linkage of rock 'n' roll - will be happy to. Artists such as Bruce Springsteen, Robert Plant and Billy Joel have all covered Presley's songs. Plant, according to one story, was actually able to meet Elvis and sing a few bars of "Love Me'' with The King. In 1975, Bruce Springsteen, a star himself at the time, tried to scale the gates of Graceland hoping to meet his idol. KISS, on Aug. 16, 1977 - the day Elvis died - dedicated "Rock and Roll All Nite" to The King. The members of U2, in the rock documentary "Rattle and Hum,'' are shown visiting Presley's grave at Graceland. It is one of the most poignant scenes in the film. And in 1997, on the 20th anniversary of Elvis' death, The Badlees, playing right here in Wilkes-Barre, offered a soulful cover of "Suspicious Minds.'' If you're a fan of rock 'n' roll, take just a minute or two today to show him some of the same respect. Call your favorite radio station and request one of his songs, play one on the jukebox at your favorite hangout or just hum one of his tunes in your head. Elvis Presley should still be here at age 75. And though he left us long ago, he is still with us in many ways. He is with us in pop radio, rock concerts and magazines, MTV and VH1 and so many things we encounter in everyday life. He is with us, now and forever, in music. Deke
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Post by deke on Aug 11, 2010 18:34:48 GMT 1
Free classic Elvis DVD film collection for every reader! Simply buy the Daily Mail on Saturday August 14 to pick up the first DVD in our amazing seven part series of classic Elvis films. Buy the Daily Mail on Saturday August 14 to claim your free Elvis DVD! The first of our Elvis DVDs is the classic, GI BLUES. The year was 1960. A payola scandal shocks the music world. Movie fans are introduced to glorious Smell-O-Vision and the 50-star flag is adopted. In G.I. Blues, Elvis adopts an on-screen persona he knows well in real life–a singin’ G.I. in West Germany. Eager to open a stateside nightclub after his hitch in khakis, he takes part in a wager to raise the dough he needs. The bet: he can melt the iceberg heart of a willowy dancer (Juliet Prowse). But all bets may be off when real love intervenes… This fantastic seven part series of classic Elvis films will delight Elvis fans everywhere. So don't forget to buy the Daily Mail and The Mail on Sunday every day from Saturday August 14 to get your seven part series of classic Elvis DVDs. How To Claim A Voucher will be printed in the Daily Mail and The Mail on Sunday every day from Saturday August 14 right up to Friday August 20. Simply cut out the Voucher printed each day and take it to your nearest Tesco, WHSmith or Eason store* and you will be given that day's DVD. Or you can collect SEVEN differently dated tokens and send them to an address we will publish later, with a cheque for £6.99, and we will send you the entire collection of seven DVDs to you by post. The first token will be printed in the paper on Saturday Augsut 14, 2010. We will also give you the chance to apply for a fabulous presentation case to keep your DVDs safe next week, watch out for more information. *Excludes airport and outlet centre stores. Not available in ROI. Deke
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Post by deke on Aug 10, 2010 13:30:09 GMT 1
Date: 10.08.2010 Category: Radio 2 BBC Radio 2 today announces that Priscilla Presley is set to appear at Elvis Forever, a concert celebrating the music of Elvis Presley, with Radio 2 Breakfast host Chris Evans, in London's Hyde Park on Sunday 12 September 2010. The initial wave of confirmed singing stars for the concert, all of whom are fans of Elvis, includes Craig David, Marti Pellow, Tony Hadley, Suzi Quatro, Scouting for Girls, Rick Astley, Imelda May, Nell Bryden and Fran Healy. The full line-up will be announced shortly. Priscilla Presley says: "I am delighted to be appearing at Elvis Forever which I know will be a memorable celebration of Elvis' life and career. "He has many fans throughout the UK and we are all looking forward to this celebration at Hyde Park in London. I know Elvis would have been very pleased." In the year that the King of Rock 'n' Roll would have turned 75, Radio 2 brings together a fantastic and varied line-up to perform Elvis' best loved and most popular songs. Marti Pellow, lead singer of Wet Wet Wet, is excited to be a part of this celebratory concert: "Elvis, like the city of Memphis, was and is a huge part of my reason for singing... he is a singer's singer and he is known as the King of Rock 'n' Roll. Well, that kinda says it all... if it's cool with Elvis then it's cool with me." Rock legend Suzi Quatro says: "I first saw Elvis on television when I was six years old, living in Detroit. From that moment on, I decided I would be just like him. It didn't occur to me that he was a guy! He definitely got me All Shook Up and I have loved him ever since. There is not, and never will be, anyone like him in this world again." Roy Stride, lead singer of Scouting for Girls, adds: "We are so excited to be part of Elvis Presley's 75th birthday celebrations, and feel very privileged to be asked to play Radio 2's Elvis Forever in Hyde Park. Elvis has always had a very special place in our hearts. We love him so much, we dedicated a song to him on our first album called Elvis Ain't Dead. We'll be playing our two favourite Elvis tunes, Hound Dog and Blue Suede Shoes. We Love Elvis!" Elvis Forever will be broadcast live on Radio 2, hosted by Chris Evans with a special appearance by Priscilla Presley, and culminating in a spectacular firework finale. Over the following week, listeners will also be able to hear highlights from the concert across the station's daytime shows. The Radio 2 website – bbc.co.uk/radio2 – will feature exclusive backstage footage and interviews from the event. Radio 2's Elvis Forever concert follows the smash success of last year's event, Thank You For The Music... A Celebration Of The Music Of Abba, which featured Kylie Minogue, Jamie Cullum, Lulu, Chaka Khan, The Feeling, and a host of other stars performing their own take on some of Abba's biggest hits, alongside original members Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus. Further highlights of Radio 2's summer of live music will include Paolo Nutini playing live in his hometown of Paisley this month and Scissor Sisters performing live from London for Radio 2 in concert later this year. Notes to Editors Event Information: Elvis Forever Sunday 12 September 2010 Hyde Park, London Gates open 5pm; entertainment on stage from 6.30pm Tickets cost £30.00 plus booking fees. For full ticketing information, go to www.bbc.co.uk/radio2. Deke
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Post by deke on Aug 8, 2010 19:10:20 GMT 1
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