Elvis: A King Forever
This lucrative sideline to Sam Phillips ' Sun Studios had the motto " We Record Anything — Anywhere — Anytime . ” Marion Keisker was running the studio that day . Elvis told her that he wanted to record two songs as a birthday present ...
"Here is the story of the private Elvis and how he escaped the isolation of super-stardom by creating his own strange world of nighttime pleasures."--Page 4 of cover.
Elvis: Portrait of a Friend
An oversize biography covers each period of Elvis Presley's life while providing full-color, rare photographs and a final examination of the Elvis phenomenon that continues years after his death. Original.
Featuring a wealth of first-hand interviews, Elvis combines Jerry Hopkins's two previous classic bestselling Elvis biographies - Elvis: A Biography and Elvis: The Final Years - with all-new material to give the definitive detailed account ...
Every major event in Elvis' amazing life is highlighted in this remarkable book: his music breakthrough in 1955 (with 'Mystery Train'); his first number 1 hit ('Heartbreak Hotel') and first movie ('Love Me Tender') in 1956; his Army service ...
Levensbeschrijving in woord en veel zwart-wit en gekleurde beelden van de Amerikaanse popzanger (1935-1977).
A photographic celebration of the King of Rock 'n Roll traces his life from his early recording days, through the Hollywood years, to his return to the stage
As Alfred Wertheimer photographed Elvis during 1956, he created classic images that are spontaneous, unrehearsed and without artifice.
He was truly a legend. The book is accompanied by a fabulous CD showcasing Elvis’ legendary Sun Sessions—including his first recorded single, “That's All Right”. Elvis may have left the building but his music will forever live on.
19 April ( 1916 ) Vernon Elvis Presley is born in Fulton , Mississippi . When Vernon turned seventeen years - old , he married twenty - one - year - old Gladys Love Smith . In 1935 the couple became parents to twin boys Elvis Aaron and ...
When in June 1968, clad in black leather, a nervous Elvis Presley made his now legendary '68 Comeback Special, Alan Fortas was one of the five friends asked to be on stage with him.
This book is fact.' JERRY LEE LEWIS 'George Klein is something else. Through the years, George has been right there. He's got the great stories and he's always talked about Elvis and presented him with great dignity.' TOM PETTY
Documents the three-decade friendship shared by the author and the rock-and-roll legend, tracing the author's career as a nationally recognized DJ and television host who witnessed first-hand Elvis's meteoric rise and the impact of his ...
Includes numerous reproductions in pockets on individual pages.
I had my little tape recorder, and I asked him, “Al, could you do the phrase 'Elvis has left the building,' except put my name in?” I thought he might say, “No, I can't do it except only at Elvis functions,” but he said it was something ...
Forty years after their romance and twenty years after his death, this fresh, intriguing memoir offers previously unpublished photographs of the King and his first true love, and furnishes a glimpse into the heart of an Elvis on the verge ...
This book goes beyond the music to explore Elvis's background, family, ambition, and the relationships that made him an icon. It is not just for Elvis fans - it's a fascinating story of a talented man who has touched all of our lives.
A visual introduction to the early years and musical debut of Elvis Presley describes his shy nature and childhood musical experiences before recording a song for his mother's birthday that prompted his discovery and launch into fame.