|
|
|
31st July 1969 to the 26th of June 1977 - 1,156 shows from 52 tours.
|
|
I was training to be an electrician. I suppose I got wired the wrong way round somewhere along the line.
|
|
|
On Tour' SONY/BMG Autumn 2010 CD Box-set ?: With the 'On Tour' DVD finally being released (sadly without any extras) 2010 must at last be the year we see an official release of Elvis' Hampton Roads 'On Tour' concert. Back in 2002 Ernst Jorgensen told EIN "The reason why we haven’t put out 'On Tour' on either FTD or RCA at this time is that we would ideally like to do it with the DVD release. So we are giving them (Warners) a little more time but eventually if they don’t come around, we will release the material that we have which is pretty substantial. Nothing that you can’t guess what it is".
One can only hope for a 2CD Legacy version, or even better a 3CD box-set similar to the great 'TTWII' BMG release. The first disc has to be Elvis' sensational 'Hampton Roads' concert. It is noteworthy that FTD/RCA have also not yet released anything from Elvis' Greensboro or Richmond concerts. A second CD of the "best" of these concerts combined with a third CD of studio rehearsals would be a fitting tribute.
Last week Ernst Jorgensen also said that, "Another Presley reissue is likely in the fall". With the 'On Tour' DVD being released in August 2010, the matching 'On Tour' CD release would make perfect sense.
|
 |
|
|
|
|
| 18/06/2010 18:47:16 |
'On Tour' European Premiere In Belgium With Jerry Schilling
Elvis fans are waiting now for years on the release of the digital remastered en restored version of ‘Elvis On Tour’. August 2010 will mark the long awaited release! ElvisMatters put together a special program to celebrate this event the best way possible. They received the exclusive screening rights from Warner Bros for the official and exclusive European premiere. The Blu-Ray version will be played in the best image- and audio quality you can dream of in the largest theater of Utopolis Turnhout (B).
Experience this premiere in real Hollywood style when no one less then Jerry Schilling arrives on the red carpet. Jerry was a long-time friend of Elvis and still lives in the house that The King gave him as a present. He was very closely involved as an advisor, producer and editor for ‘Elvis On Tour’. Without a doubt, Jerry is the best placed person to tell the fans how things went on in those days.
It will be the first time ever that Jerry will come to the Benelux, so you don’t want to miss this extra premiere. Mark Sunday August 15 in your schedule and make it a nice ‘Elvis on Tour’ day in Turnhout, starting with the free expo in the ElvisMatters shop and ending with a little chat with jerry Schilling who will be pleased to sign your ‘Elvis on Tour Items’.
|
|
|
|
|
'Elvis On Tour' DVD + BluRay releases:
According to the pre-order information on the EPE website the new version of 'Elvis On Tour' DVD is Region 1 (U.S.A. and Canada Only) whereas the Blu-Ray Edition is Region Free.
EIN has been told an Australian (Region 4) DVD will be released after the US version. Warners have mentioned a delayed October release in Australia. This is to be confirmed, although an earlier Sydney 'On Tour' special cinema event and promotion for July was cancelled by Warners.
| 9/02/2011 17:24:59 |
| Elvis - the June 1973 tour |
| |
A new book, set for release in March, puts the focus on Elvis's 16 concerts in June 1973. The hardcover full colour book with 186 pages and over 240 rare photos of Elvis on stage comes with a preface by Sandy Pinoch, author of two great books like "Raised on Elvis!" and "Elvis on Tour 1975". Authors are Steve Rino and Bob Rush.
| |
|
|
|
|
31st July 1969 to the 26th of June 1977 - 1,156 shows from 52 tours.
  
|
|
Elvis arrived in Hawaii on January 9, 1973
 and begun rehearsals at the Hawaiian Village Hotel while the Aloha set was being constructed.
These rehearsals lasted almost up to the first concert (The Alternate Aloha) on Friday January 12. The following night, at 12.30 a.m. January 14, Elvis took to the stage for the 'main event', Aloha From Hawaii, which was beamed via satellite around the world and seen in more than 40 countries by an estimated 1.5 billion people. More than $75,000 was raised for the Kui Lee Cancer Fund from voluntary donations on admission to each concert.
The magnitude of the event demanded Elvis step up to a new level and he did just that, performing at his vocal best with a power and feeling rarely matched in any other performance, or for that matter any other artist!
Aloha From Hawaii (the first live concert performance via satellite) was broadcast live to Asia and Australia, then on the following night to Europe. Aloha was not shown in the USA until April 4, when an expanded version was aired on NBC attracting 51% of the viewing audience.
The resulting RCA double LP, released in February, was the first quadraphonic release to top the charts. It was certified double platinum and spent a total of 52 weeks on the charts. Aloha From Hawaii uncut cd
Now 31 years after the event we are treated to the ultimate 'Aloha From Hawaii' DVD release containing not only the historic January 14 concert but also the rehearsal concert recorded on January 12.
Also included is the post concert 'insert song' session where Elvis recorded five songs ('No More' was not used) that were added to the expanded American TV broadcast. The original American broadcast version complete with the original bonus songs has been included for historical purposes.
|
|
 
Director Robert Abel and producer Pierre Adidge present a marvelous look at Elvis in this documentary, using concert, rehearsal and backstage footage, as well as clips from the early days of his career, and a montage of him kissing his co-stars while "Love Me Tender" is performed. Excellent use of split-screen techniques are used, and the cinematography is always interesting.
Elvis looks in great shape from the neck down, quite trim and with the athletic flexibility to do deep leg lunges, and delivering each song with enormous emotional and physical energy. His face shows much dissipation however, and tells another story; the feeling one gets from this film is of a desperately sad man, a hurting soul, putting a brave mask on for the world. There is also not even a flicker of ego...we see only a hard-working guy, with not a shred of arrogance. He wears his flashy clothes with grace, style and humility, and sings his heart out, and it's a beautiful thing to see.
His voice is occasionally wobbly (and the sound quality also has its variables), but for the most part he shines, particularly in the songs with a spiritual theme. "Bosom of Abraham," "I John," and especially "American Trilogy" and "You Gave Me a Mountain" are very moving, and terrific listening.
His band is wonderful, and his back-up singers, The Sweet Inspirations and J.D.Sumner and the Stamps Quartet, an added delight.
Song list:
"Johnny B. Goode" (film titles)
"See See Rider"
"Polk Salad Annie"
"Separate Ways" (recording studio)
"Proud Mary"
"Never Been to Spain"
"Burning Love"
"Don't be Cruel" (over early stills and clips)
"Ready Teddy" (Ed Sullivan Show)
"That's All Right"
"Lead Me, Guide Me" (rehearsal)
"Bosom of Abraham" (rehearsal)
"Love Me Tender"
"Until it's Time for You to Go"
"I John" (rehearsal)
"Bridge Over Troubled Water"
"Funny How Time Slips Away"
"An American Trilogy"
"Mystery Train" (at an airport)
"Suspicious Minds"
"I Got a Woman"
"Amen"
"A Big Hunk of Love"
"You Gave Me a Mountain"
"Sweet, Sweet Spirit" (exquisitely sung by J.D. Sumner and the Stamps)
"Lawdy Miss Clawdy"
"Can't Help Falling in Love"
"Memories" (final credits)
You don't have to be an Elvis fan to enjoy this film, but you're guaranteed to have a deeper appreciation of his talent, and understand why he was "The King" after seeing it.
This is one of the best music documentaries I've seen, up there with Martin Scorsese's "The Last Waltz," who incidentally, is listed as Montage Supervisor in the credits of this film.
   
|
|
Houston Astrodome : March 3, 1974
The Houston Astrodome was chosen by Colonel Parker to be the first venue for Elvis to perform outside Las Vegas. These photos are from March 3, 1974 when he returned to the Houston Astrodome.
Elvis set a one-day attendance record with his two shows on this day.
|
|
|
.
.
 |
|
|
|
