Elvis The Sun Years
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Elvis The Sun Years
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Author : Howard A. DeWitt
language : en
Publisher: Popular Culture Ink
Release Date : 1993
Elvis The Sun Years written by Howard A. DeWitt and has been published by Popular Culture Ink this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Early Elvis
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Author : Bill E. Burk
language : en
Publisher: Propwash Pub
Release Date : 1997
Early Elvis written by Bill E. Burk and has been published by Propwash Pub this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Rock musicians categories.
The Next Elvis
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Author : Barbara Barnes Sims
language : en
Publisher: LSU Press
Release Date : 2024-03-20
The Next Elvis written by Barbara Barnes Sims and has been published by LSU Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-03-20 with Music categories.
An American institution, Sun Records has a history with many chapters -- its Memphis origins with visionary Sam Phillips, the breakthrough recordings of Elvis Presley, and the studio's immense influence on the sound of popular music. But behind the company's chart toppers and legendary musicians there exists another story, told by Barbara Barnes Sims. In the male-dominated workforce of the 1950s, 24-year-old Sims found herself thriving in the demanding roles of publicist and sales promotion coordinator at Sun Records. Sims's job placed her in the studio with Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis, Charlie Rich, Carl Perkins, and other Sun entertainers, as well as the unforgettable Phillips, whose work made the music that defined an era. The Next Elvis: Searching for Stardom at Sun Records chronicles Sims's career at the studio, a pivotal time at this recording mecca, as she darted from disc jockeys to distributors. Sims not only entertains with personal stories of big personalities, but also brings humor to the challenges of a young woman working in a fast and tough industry. Her disarming narrative ranges from descriptions of a disgraced Jerry Lee Lewis to the remarkable impact and tragic fall of DJ Daddy-O Dewey to the frenzied Memphis homecoming of Elvis after his military service. Collectively, these vignettes offer a rare and intimate look at the people, the city, and the studio that permanently shifted the trajectory of rock 'n' roll.
Elvis The Sun Years
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Author : Howard A. DeWitt
language : en
Publisher: Popular Culture Ink
Release Date : 1993
Elvis The Sun Years written by Howard A. DeWitt and has been published by Popular Culture Ink this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Last Train To Memphis
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Author : Peter Guralnick
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2012-12-20
Last Train To Memphis written by Peter Guralnick and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-12-20 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Written with grace, humor, and affection, Last Train to Memphis has been hailed as the definitive biography of Elvis Presley. It is the first to set aside the myths and focus on Elvis' humanity in a way that has yet to be duplicated. A New York Times Notable BookWinner of the Ralph J. Gleason Music Book Award "Elvis steps from the pages. You can feel him breathe. This book cancels out all others." --Bob Dylan From the moment that he first shook up the world in the mid 1950s, Elvis Presley has been one of the most vivid and enduring myths of American culture. Last Train to Memphis: The Rise of Elvis Presley is the first biography to go past that myth and present an Elvis beyond the legend. Based on hundreds of interviews and nearly a decade of research, it traces the evolution not just of the man but of the music and of the culture he left utterly transformed, creating a completely fresh portrait of Elvis and his world. This volume tracks the first twenty-four years of Elvis' life, covering his childhood, the stunning first recordings at Sun Records ("That's All Right," "Mystery Train"), and the early RCA hits ("Heartbreak Hotel," "Hound Dog," "Don't Be Cruel"). These were the years of his improbable self-invention and unprecedented triumphs, when it seemed that everything that Elvis tried succeeded wildly. There was scarcely a cloud in sight through this period until, in 1958, he was drafted into the army and his mother died shortly thereafter. The book closes on that somber and poignant note. Last Train to Memphis takes us deep inside Elvis' life, exploring his lifelong passion for music of every sort (from blues and gospel to Bing Crosby and Mario Lanza), his compelling affection for his family, and his intimate relationships with girlfriends, mentors, band members, professional associates, and friends. It shows us the loneliness, the trustfulness, the voracious appetite for experience, and above all the unshakable, almost mystical faith that Elvis had in himself and his music. Drawing frequently on Elvis' own words and on the recollections of those closest to him, the book offers an emotional, complex portrait of young Elvis Presley with a depth and dimension that for the first time allow his extraordinary accomplishments to ring true. Peter Guralnick has given us a previously unseen world, a rich panoply of people and events that illuminate an achievement, a place, and a time as never revealed before.
Elvis Music Faq
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Author : Mike Eder
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2013-09-01
Elvis Music Faq written by Mike Eder and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-09-01 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Why is Elvis Presley's body of recorded work still so relevant nearly 60 years after he began recording? ÊElvis Music FAQÊ is for anyone who has been inspired by an Elvis Presley record. Following in the tradition of the FAQ series in ÊElvis Music FAQÊ a lot of rare information is woven together in one concise entertaining package. There are chapters about every year of Elvis's career including a look at his pioneering original record label Sun; insight on his management; the continued importance of television in his career; a summation of each Presley concert tour; the inside scoop about the role Elvis's band members and songwriters played in his sound; stories about the amusing musical oddities created by those trying to ride on the Elvis success train; details about the contentious role drugs played in his career; and finally a full review of every record the King ever issued. One might say that the only truths about Elvis Presley can be found in the grooves of his records where his natural talent and passion for music comes through always. ÊElvis Music FAQÊ aims to be the one essential companion that explains the reason why the voice heard over the speakers still carries such resonance. Dozens of rare images accompany this engaging text.
Early Elvis
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Author : Bill E. Burk
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1990-01-01
Early Elvis written by Bill E. Burk and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990-01-01 with Rock musicians categories.
Last Train To Memphis Enhanced Edition
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Author : Peter Guralnick
language : en
Publisher: Little, Brown
Release Date : 2014-12-30
Last Train To Memphis Enhanced Edition written by Peter Guralnick and has been published by Little, Brown this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-12-30 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Written with grace, humor, and affection, Last Train to Memphis has been hailed as the definitive biography of Elvis Presley. It is the first to set aside the myths and focus on Elvis' humanity in a way that has yet to be duplicated. A New York Times Notable BookWinner of the Ralph J. Gleason Music Book Award "Elvis steps from the pages. You can feel him breathe. This book cancels out all others." --Bob Dylan From the moment that he first shook up the world in the mid 1950s, Elvis Presley has been one of the most vivid and enduring myths of American culture. Last Train to Memphis: The Rise of Elvis Presley is the first biography to go past that myth and present an Elvis beyond the legend. Based on hundreds of interviews and nearly a decade of research, it traces the evolution not just of the man but of the music and of the culture he left utterly transformed, creating a completely fresh portrait of Elvis and his world. This volume tracks the first twenty-four years of Elvis' life, covering his childhood, the stunning first recordings at Sun Records ("That's All Right," "Mystery Train"), and the early RCA hits ("Heartbreak Hotel," "Hound Dog," "Don't Be Cruel"). These were the years of his improbable self-invention and unprecedented triumphs, when it seemed that everything that Elvis tried succeeded wildly. There was scarcely a cloud in sight through this period until, in 1958, he was drafted into the army and his mother died shortly thereafter. The book closes on that somber and poignant note. Last Train to Memphis takes us deep inside Elvis' life, exploring his lifelong passion for music of every sort (from blues and gospel to Bing Crosby and Mario Lanza), his compelling affection for his family, and his intimate relationships with girlfriends, mentors, band members, professional associates, and friends. It shows us the loneliness, the trustfulness, the voracious appetite for experience, and above all the unshakable, almost mystical faith that Elvis had in himself and his music. Drawing frequently on Elvis' own words and on the recollections of those closest to him, the book offers an emotional, complex portrait of young Elvis Presley with a depth and dimension that for the first time allow his extraordinary accomplishments to ring true. Peter Guralnick has given us a previously unseen world, a rich panoply of people and events that illuminate an achievement, a place, and a time as never revealed before.
Elvis By The Presleys
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Author : The Presleys
language : en
Publisher: Random House
Release Date : 2012-07-31
Elvis By The Presleys written by The Presleys and has been published by Random House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-07-31 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
The Number One Sunday Times Bestseller Forty years after his death, Elvis Presley remains one of the world's most beloved and iconic figures. There has been an impressive array of bestselling Elvis books over the years, but there has never been a book like this. Now, for the first time, Elvis, the man, husband father and artist, is remembered intimately and honestly by his ex wife Priscilla, daughter Lisa Marie and other close family members. Including deeply personal documents and previously unseen family photographs, this sensational book also features new interviews with family and friends. From personal diary entries to unearthed artefacts, Elvis by the Presleys is a publishing phenomenon and comes closer than any other book in revealing the private dreams and truths of the extraordinary and complex man, who became the king of Rock and Roll.
Elvis The Cat Presley
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Author : Darrin Memmer
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2017-12-25
Elvis The Cat Presley written by Darrin Memmer and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-12-25 with categories.
''Elvis "The Cat" Presley: Unpublished Facts From The Years 1954 And 1955'' is a brand new, 230-page soft cover now available worldwide at a special price ($12.00 * e12.00 * £10.00). How much useful knowledge does Darrin Lee bring ya? During his Overton Park Shell debut, Elvis sang ''I''ll Never Let You Go (Little Darlin'')'', in his words, "especially" for Marion Keisker - per Marion! Nobody, no place else, has revealed this set list nugget. Plus, more of Scotty Moore RE: Elvis in ''54 and ''55 whilst at SUN-unedited, in his own words-than most fans ever dreamed of reading. It is unfair that Marion Keisker has been purposely diminished in the ''Elvis Presley Story''. So, your author is proud to give this pioneer all due respect and a voice. Marion retained clear memories & strongly-held opinions long after leaving SUN, such as: "I, in essence, discovered-well, in fact, discovered-Elvis Presley." This project features the definitive History of: (1) Elvis'' first demo in 1953 - ''My Happiness'' and ''That''s When Your Heartaches Begin'' - a personal gift for his mother. (2) Elvis Aaron Presley, Winfield Scott "Scotty" Moore III, and William Patton "Bill" Black, Jr. in the studio on July 5th 1954 - resulting in Sun 209. (3) The ''Without You'' Demo & James Sweeney. (4) The Shock and Awe of ''That''s All Right'' & ''Blue Moon Of Kentucky'' electrifying Memphis airwaves. (5) The July 30th ''54 Overton Park Shell performance. (6) Elvis'' Grand Ole Opry guest appearance on October 2nd ''54. (7) The Audition on March 23rd ''55 for Arthur Godfrey''s Talent Scouts. (8) The May and July 1955 Jacksonville personal appearances a.k.a. "Rock ''n'' Roll''s First Concert Riots". (9) Why Sun Record Company was so eager to sell the Presley contract and "The Cat" was thrilled to leave in order to sign with RCA VICTOR. (10) Eyewitness accounts of Elvis'' greased lightning fists: "Rumble Outside The Tennessee Hotel In Memphis" and "A Pummeling At The Commodore Perry Hotel In Toledo"; also, the related "Sucker-Punched In Lubbock, 1955". IN MEMORY''Elvis "The Cat" Presley'' is in memory of Mr. Samuel Cornelius Phillips (Jan. 5, 1923 - July 30, 2003). MS. KEISKER: Elvis was a very big success. He was one of the few artists who performed that night who got spontaneous applause. There was no need for the applause signs or the applause signals from the announcers, which are standard procedure at The Opry. The applause came very spontaneously and very naturally and very exciting.....the applause had been great and the response from the [Grand Ole Opry] audience had been terrific. This soft cover boasts fascinating, contemporaneous quotes from Marion Keisker, Scotty Moore, D.J. Fontana, Mae Boren Axton (''Heartbreak Hotel'' co-writer, promoter of 1955/56 Jacksonville personal appearances), Bob Neal, George Klein, Evan "Buzzy" Forbess, Oscar Davis, Pat Medford Booth, James & Gladys Tipler (Crown Electric Co.), Neal Matthews, Gordon Stoker, Ray Walker, James Blackwood, Mrs. Faye Harris and more - in print for the first time! MS. KEISKER: I was always so busy that I, a lot of it, went by me. I mean, you know, I didn''t even sleep for days on an end. I would sleep at my desk because I was also holding down a full-time job down at WREC, too. And not paid for the record company - so it was, it was, uh... (She laughs at the folly of working for Sam for free) Well, wait until I start holding down a three-way job at WREC, WHER, and the record company, too! SCOTTY MOORE: Horace Logan, well, he wasn''t the manager at the time. He was program director for the radio station. The actual manager, or booker, for The Hayride was Pappy Covington. Oh, when Elvis hit ''em that first time, Horace Logan liked to-he did fourteen backflips, you know, and had Sam and Elvis and all of us cornered. Man, they had contracts broke out (Scotty laughs) they was trying to sign! BOOK DEDICATION''Elvis "The Cat" Presley'' is dedicated to Marion Keisker - Ms. Radio of Memphis.