Exposição de fotos raras de Elvis Presley é aberta em Londres

'Elvis at 21' cobre período entre março e julho de 1956.
Forografias mostram momentos íntimos do 'rei do rock'.

Fotografia de Elvis Presley, que faz parte da exposição "Elvis at 21" (Foto: Alfred Wertheimer)
Uma nova exposição de fotos raras e inéditas do cantor Elvis Presley foi aberta no Chelsea Proud Gallery, em Londres, informou o site do semanário musical inglês "New Musical Express".


Batizada de "Elvis at 21", a coleção de fotos tiradas por Alfred Wertheimer traz imagens do cantor à beira do estrelato, pouco depois de assinar contrato com o selo RCA, da lendária gravadora Sun Records.


O fotógrafo Wertheimer aompanhou Elvis em uma turnê pela América do Norte, entre março e julho de 1956, e capturou momentos de intimidade do cantor juntos dos fãs, no estúdio de gravação, e em casa, com a família.


A exposição ficará aberta até 31 de janeiro de 2010.


Fonte:g1.globo.com

Dangerous World Tour




The Dangerous World Tour was the second world concert tour by Michael Jackson as a solo artist, covering Europe, Latin America and Asia from June 27, 1992 to November 11, 1993. The tour, sponsored by Pepsi-Cola, who also sponsored Jackson's previous tour, included 69 concerts to 3.9 million fans. The tour grossed up approximately $100 million and all profits were donated to various charities including the new Heal the World Foundation that was set up by Jackson.

During the tour's second leg in 1993, Jackson decided to end the tour due to, as he announced, illness which ultimately resulted in hospitalization. Jackson had become dependent on painkillers and suffered from dehydration, migraines, back aches, frequent ankle injuries and stress following the child molestation charges made against him.

1992 leg

06/27/92  Munich, Germany - Olympiastadion
06/30/92  Rotterdam, Netherlands - Feijenoord Stadion
07/01/92  Rotterdam, Netherlands - Feijenoord Stadion
07/04/92  Rome, Italy - Stadio Flaminio
07/06/92  Monza, Italy - Stadio Brianteo
07/07/92  Monza, Italy - Stadio Brianteo
07/11/92  Cologne, Germany - Müngersdorfer Stadium
07/15/92  Oslo, Norway - Valle Hovin
07/17/92  Stockholm, Sweden - Stockholms Stadion
07/18/92  Stockholm, Sweden - Stockholms Stadion
07/20/92  Copenhagen, Denmark - Gentofte Stadion
07/22/92  Werchter, Belgium - Werchter Festival Park
07/25/92  Dublin, Ireland - Lansdowne Road
07/30/92  London, England - Wembley Stadium
07/31/92  London, England - Wembley Stadium
08/05/92  Cardiff, Wales - Cardiff Arms Park
08/08/92  Bremen, Germany - Weserstadion
08/10/92  Hamburg, Germany - Volksparkstadion
08/13/92  Hamelin, Germany - Weserberglandstadion
08/16/92  Leeds, England - Roundhay Park
08/18/92  Glasgow, Scotland - Glasgow Green
08/20/92  London, England - Wembley Stadium
08/22/92  London, England - Wembley Stadium
08/23/92  London, England - Wembley Stadium
08/26/92  Vienna, Austria - Praterstadion
08/28/92  Frankfurt, Germany - Waldstadion
08/30/92  Ludwigshafen, Germany - Südweststadion
09/02/92  Bayreuth, Germany - Volkstadion
09/04/92  Berlin, Germany - Friedrich Ludwig Jahn Sportpark
09/08/92  Lausanne, Switzerland - Stade Olympique de la Pontaise
09/13/92  Paris, France - Hippodrome de Vincennes
09/16/92  Toulouse, France - Stade de Toulouse
09/18/92  Barcelona, Spain - Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys
09/21/92  Oviedo, Spain - Estadio Carlos Tartiere
09/22/92  Madrid, Spain - Vicente Calderón Stadium
09/26/92  Lisbon, Portugal - José Alvalade Stadium
10/01/92  Bucharest, Romania - Lia Manoliu Stadium
12/12/92  Tokyo, Japan - Tokyo Dome
12/14/92  Tokyo, Japan - Tokyo Dome
12/17/92  Tokyo, Japan - Tokyo Dome
12/19/92  Tokyo, Japan - Tokyo Dome
12/22/92  Tokyo, Japan - Tokyo Dome
12/24/92  Tokyo, Japan - Tokyo Dome
12/30/92  Tokyo, Japan - Tokyo Dome
12/31/92  Tokyo, Japan - Tokyo Dome

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50 Australlian Top Ten Hits 1956-1977

Released: 2010/01/08 by Sony Music Australia
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Sony Music Entertainment celebrates the 75th anniversary of The King's birthday in style with the release of Elvis Presley: 50 Australian Top Ten Hits 1956-1977 in Australia.


This double CD set is the first ever Elvis Presley Australian hits compilation. Together with the 50 hit songs, an 18 page booklet containing specially written liner notes and images of original RCA releases, and CD label art inspired by his first album release, the set provides a unique insight into Elvis Presley's popularity in Australia, a country where he managed an incredible twenty-year streak of placing hits on the singles charts.
Expect such hits as 'Heartbreak Hotel', his first Top Ten hit which peaked at #3 in July 1956. Others include 'Jailhouse Rock' (November 1957), 'Can't Help Falling In Love' (December 1961), 'In the Ghetto' (July 1969) and 'Suspicious Minds' (October 1969). Although Elvis never travelled to Australia, it was, and remains, one of his most successful territories outside of the United States. He is ranked #1 Solo Male Artist in this territory with the most #1s (1956 to 2009) with 14 #1 singles in this period. He also has the record for the number of years between his first #1 single and his last one - the first was in May 1959 with 'A Fool Such As I', the last in June 2002 with 'A Little Less Conversation'. In this period he had 120 chart topping singles.
Elvis Presley's success is not only measured in sales numbers and #1 hits but a unique combinati


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On March 2, 2010, Experience John Carpenter and Kurt Russell's Ultimate Tribute to The King of Rock 'n' Roll 'ELVIS' on DVD from Shout! Factory
Golden Globe(R) and Multiple Primetime Emmy(R) Nominated Motion Picture


LOS ANGELES, Dec. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Few figures in popular culture have endured in our collective consciousness as has multi-Grammy® Award-winning artist Elvis Presley. Crowned as the King of Rock 'n' Roll, Presley's revolutionary rockabilly music and captivating performances were as much a part of his legend as his uninhibited hip swivels, blue suede shoes, his charm and good looks. There have been motion pictures, television specials and books chronicling the roller-coaster life of Elvis Presley, and one of the most successful of these properties came in the acclaimed 1979 film ELVIS, starring Golden Globe nominee Kurt Russell in the title role, directed by John Carpenter. This highly regarded production captures the essence of The King at a time when his many fans were still mourning his passing. Hailed by audiences as one of the most powerful and moving biographical films, ELVIS garnered a Golden Globe nomination and multiple Emmy® nominations, including one for Kurt Russell as Outstanding Lead Actor for his incandescent performance as the King of Rock 'n' Roll. The film also marked Carpenter and Russell's first collaboration in what would become a legendary pairing.

Timed closely to coincide with the 75th anniversary of Elvis Presley's birth, Shout! Factory, in association with dick clark Productions, present ELVIS on DVD for the first time March 2, 2010. This collectible DVD features the main presentation of the movie restored from the original film elements as it was meant to be seen, as well as an array of bonus features including: "Bringing A Legend To Life," a featurette with archival interviews of Kurt Russell and John Carpenter (1979); commentary by "The Voice Of Elvis," Ronnie McDowell, and author Edie Hand; rare clips and captivating photo gallery. Even 33 years after his passing, Presley continues to burn a powerful image of rock stardom and still conquers new legions of fans through his indelible mark in worldwide pop culture. Available for the first time in the home entertainment marketplace, this long-awaited DVD debut of the film ELVIS is priced to own at $19.97.

Directed by John Carpenter, the biopic of Elvis Presley stars Kurt Russell and features the voice of '70s country music hitmaker Ronnie McDowell re-creating Presley's signature vocals. Tracing Presley's life from his impoverished childhood to his meteoric rise to stardom to his triumphant return to Las Vegas, this film boasts an all-star ensemble including Academy Award® winner Shelley Winters (A Place In The Sun) as Elvis' mother Gladys; Season Hubley (All My Children) as his wife Priscilla; Kurt Russell's real-life father Bing Russell (The Magnificent Seven) as Elvis's father Vernon Presley; Pat Hingle (Batman) as Colonel Tom Parker; Robert Gray (Murder She Wrote) as Red West; Golden Globe nominee Joe Mantegna (Searching for Bobby Fischer) as Memphis mafia member Joe Esposito; and Golden Globe nominee Ed Begley Jr. (St. Elsewhere) as D.J. Fontana.

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Listen to the New Graceland Beat Podcast

On episode 27 of the Graceland beat podcast, hear from Terry Mike Jeffrey as he gives Elvis Radio a preview of what is to come from the Elvis Birthday Pops Concert. Also, Elvis is spotted in Southern Living and Vanity Fair magazines.

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Bringing It All Back Home Out Now

Out now is the 2nd release from the Venus label titled "Bringing It All Back Home" featuring two concerts recorded in Elvis’ hometown Memphis.


From the press-release


The first CD features the matinee performance of March 16, 1974 , his first live appearance in Memphis since 1961. The source used was the first generation soundboard tape for optimum sound quality. The second CD features the only performance of Elvis at the Mid-South Coliseum in 1975. For the first time EVER this concert will be as complete as possible with the inclusion of ‘’ An American Trilogy ‘’ ( ending spliced with version from the previous night ), and you’ll be able to hear this show as recorded that night, without any addition of reverb or any other sound gimmicks. 
This release as our previous set Black Angels In Vegas will come to you in a beautiful full color, hardcover book with many pictures and liner notes, spread over 132 pages. Here is your chance to get both shows in the best sound quality ever, in the ultimate package, so …… bring them all back home for good !!!

Tracklisting


CD- 1: Memphis, TN March 16, 1974 AS 


1- Introduction: Also Sprach Zarathustra ; 2- C.C. Rider ; 3- I Got A Woman / Amen ; 4- Love Me ; 5- Trying To Get To You ; 6- All Shook Up ; 7- Steamroller Blues ; 8- Teddy Bear / Don't Be Cruel ;9- Love Me Tender ; 10- Johnny B. Goode ; 11- Hound Dog ; 12- Fever ; 13- Polk Salad Annie ; 14- Why Me Lord ? ; 15- Suspicious Minds ; 16- Band Introductions ; 17- I Can't Stop Loving You ; 18- Help Me ; 19- An American Trilogy ; 20- Let Me Be There ( with reprise ) ; 21- Funny How Time Slips Away ; 22- Can't Help Falling In Love ; 23- Closing Vamp 


Total running time: 58:10


CD- 2: Memphis, TN June 10, 1975 


1-Introduction: Also Sprach Zarathustra ; 2- C.C. Rider ; 3- I Got A Woman / Amen ; 4- Love Me ; 5- If You Love Me ( Let Me Know ) ; 6- Love Me Tender (with false start ) ; 7- All Shook Up ; 8- Teddy Bear / Don't Be Cruel ; 9- Hound Dog ; 10- Fairytale ; 11- Burning Love ; 12- Band Introduction #1 ; 13- Johnny B. Goode ( featuring James Burton ) ; 14- Drum Solo ( featuring Ron Tutt ) ; 15- Bass solo ( featuring Jerry Scheff ) ; 16- Piano solo ( featuring Glen D. Hardin ) ; 17- Band Introduction #2 ; 18- School Day ( featuring J. Guercio & orchestra ) ; 19- Introduction of Vernon Presley and Dr. Nick ; 20-T-R-O-U-B-L-E ; 21- Why Me Lord ? ; 22- How Great Thou Art ( with reprise ) ; 23- Let Me Be There ; 24- Funny How Time Slips Away ( with reprise ) ; 25- Little Darlin' ; 26- An American Trilogy ( spliced * ) ; 27- Mystery Train / Tiger Man ** ; 28- Can't Help Falling In Love / Closing vamp ** 
Bonus
29- An American Trilogy ( unedited-June 10, 1975 )
* Last 30 seconds from Jackson MS June 9, 1975
** Jackson ,MS June 9, 1975
Total running time: 70:28


Source: elvisnews.com

Michael Jackson This Is It Music Video Official Directed by Spike Lee HQ

Cirque du Soleil unveils Viva ELVIS

Press conference preview presentation at ARIA Resort & Casino at CityCenter


Cirque du Soleil, in partnership with Elvis Presley Enterprises, a CKX, Inc company, was thrilled to unveil today its latest show Viva ELVIS™, at ARIA Resort & Casino™ at CityCenter in Las Vegas. Preview performances for Viva ELVIS will start on December 18, 2009.


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Elvis International 75th Birthday Magazine - elvis.com 


Interview with Priscilla Presley on set of the Cirque du Soleil show - elvis.com.au

O convair CV-880, avião de Elvis Presley (o Lisa Marie), é o mais conservado

Existem  oito aviões do modelo Convair 880 em todo o mundo. Este modelo foi concebido por Howard Hughes, retratado no filme de Scorsese
"O Aviador". Elvis Presley comprou um, que ainda repousa em Graceland.

    O Lisa Marie em vôo, acima

“Muito raro e precioso”


Só restam oito modelos do avião espalhados pelo mundo. O que está em melhor estado de conservação pertenceu a Elvis Presley, que o usou como jato particular, batizando-o com o nome de sua filha “Lisa Marie”. Esta relíquia da aviação está agora estacionada em Graceland, a mansão de Elvis no Tennessee. Os restantes estão nos EUA, Haiti, Venezuela e África do Sul. 


Postado por: elvisemarisa.blogspot.com 





This Video is silent; but powerful as we watch Elvis taking off on The Lisa Marie for yet another concert date
era 76-77.


Source: YouTube phillysfiredwards1 Channel

Cirque du Soleil's 'Viva Elvis' serves the king
The show has a VIP opening tonight. 'It's not a show about Elvis, it's a show with Elvis,' the producer says.

A performer rehearses beside an Elvis statue for Cirque du Soleil's "Viva Elvis," which has a VIP opening performance Tuesday night. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times / December 14, 2009)





"Really, overall that's all he wanted," Ste-Croix said. "He was a great performer and he wanted to entertain the crowd. And that's what he did at the Hilton, that's what he did in the movies and that's what he did all his life."


Today, Cirque du Soleil, which already has six Las Vegas-based shows including "O," "Zumanity" and the Beatles homage "Love," is a brand name that defines Las Vegas much as Presley did in his day.


The Montreal-based company is partnered in its latest enterprise with CKX Inc., a mega-manager-owner of entertainment-related content and intellectual properties, and its subsidiary Elvis Presley Enterprises, the corporate entity created by Presley's trust to manage its assets.


Return of the king


Among those attending tonight's VIP performance will be the best-known guardian of that trust, the king's ex-wife Priscilla Presley. Speaking by phone, Priscilla Presley acknowledged she was feeling a bit, uh, all shook up about the opening, albeit in a positive way.


"I feel like it's the first time that Elvis went on stage," she said. "It's just nerve-racking."


In that regard, Presley could be channeling her ex, who when he performed in Las Vegas grew antsier by the minute as an opening-night audience that included Pat Boone, Cary Grant and Fats Domino filed into the Showroom Internationale. "He didn't want to know who was out there in the crowd," Priscilla Presley said.


Yet his show was an immediate success, drawing tens of thousands of visitors to the gambling mecca. According to Ste-Croix, at one point during Presley's appearances, one out of every two Las Vegas tourists was coming to town specifically to attend his concerts.


"I think he put Vegas on the map in a way that it hadn't been," Priscilla Presley said. Las Vegas returned the favor, she added, by giving her ex-husband a way to relaunch his career as a live performer after a 10-year absence from big stages.


"It brought him back to the forefront and it brought him back to what he loved most. It brought him back in contact with the audience and with his fans," she said.


Given its show's unabashedly celebratory spirit, it's not surprising that Cirque isn't touching those aspects of Elvis' life that have kept conspiracy theorists, tabloid journalists, assistant professors of American studies and schadenfreude mongers in clover for 32 years.


Priscilla Presley said that no preconditions or restrictions were set on what could, or could not, be included in "Viva Elvis." But she clearly seems pleased with Cirque's artistic focus, and suggests that a show about Elvis is better off without scholarly footnotes.


"I think he's been over-analyzed," she said. "I think if he ever heard the stuff, he'd be shaking in his boots. It was all about entertaining, it was all about rapport with your audience and giving them their money's worth."


Her hope, she said, is that "Viva Elvis" could do for Las Vegas today what Elvis' appearances did in a previous era beset by economic hard times.


"I'm hoping this'll renew Vegas again and get people back to work," Priscilla Presley said, adding that in the '70s everyone from waiters to blackjack dealers and limousine drivers felt the impact of the king's return to his court.


"Everybody was happy when Elvis Presley came to town."



Source: latimes.com