ANIMAL INSTINCT ANY DAY NOW ANYWAY YOU WANT ME THAT S HOW I WILL BE ANYONE COULD FALL IN LOVE WITH YOU ANYPLACE IS PARADISE
Friday, December 31, 2010
Thursday, December 30, 2010
50th Anniversary Movie Pictorials: Flaming Star - 1960
Last October, we started a new series of pictorial essays celebrating the 50th anniversaries of Elvis? movies. Number two in the series is Flaming star, which opened in December 1960. It was Elvis?s second western, and like Love Me Tender, his character died in it. Thankfully, that never happened again.
Flaming Star was exactly opposite the popular notion that all Elvis? movies were fun, musical romps. It is a story of distrust, hate and killing, as neighbors and friends turn on Elvis? half-breed character Pacer Burton and his Kiowa mother. This serious theme allowed Elvis to sink his teeth into a meaty role, and he did a great job with the part.
Movie Posters:
Belgian Poster
German Poster Swedish Poster
Lobby Cards:
Soundtrack Album Cover:
There were only two songs in the movie, the title song that played over the opening credits and one Elvis sang early in the movie before all the bad stuff started. Somehow, they made a Flaming Star album using seven other songs dug out of the vaults.
Actual Album Gay Stirical Album
Scenes from the Film:
Playing Guitar Early in the Movie Guarding the Homestead Later On
The Burton Family plus Roz (Barbara Eden)
Pacer Burton (Elvis) Laying Awake Worrying Buffalo Horn, Kiowa Chief
Shots On Set:
What Are They Doing to Elvis' Foot? Director Don Siegel
Wardrobe Test
Something Is Wrong Here:
Here are three publicity stills and one Australian DVD cover that have Elvis and Barbara Eden looking very close-up and lovey-dovey. Well, she was certainly an attractive co-star who later achieved her own star status on the TV show, I Dream of Jeannie. The problem is that she wasn?t paired up with Elvis in Flaming Star. She played the sweetheart of the Clint Burton (played by Steve Forrest), the white half-brother of Elvis? character. At no point in the movie did Elvis even touch Barbara Eden?s hand, let alone get cheek-to-cheek or in deep embrace.
Trivia:
This is a publicity shot of Elvis in Flaming Star. Legend has it that Andy Warhol saw this picture on a German postcard, and it inspired him to create a series on silkscreened images.
They don?t seem like art to me, but they added to the Warhol mystic and made him lots of money.
In June, we will continue the 50th Anniversary Movie Pictorials with Elvis? first movie from 1961, Wild In The Country.
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Elvis, Elvis Presley, and Graceland are registered trademarks of Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc.
MY DESERT SERENADE MY HAPPINESS MY HEART CRIES FOR YOU MY LITTLE FRIEND MY WAY
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
It?s That Time Again ? Elvis We Miss You
Here it is August 16th again. This year marks the 33rd anniversary of the death of Elvis. It is amazing how other famous people come and go, pass into the sunset and after a bit of time are forgotten. But not Elvis. Never Elvis. Some cynics may say that?s because Elvis Presley Enterprises has a [...]
It’s That Time Again – Elvis We Miss You is a post from: My Elvis Presley Blog
GIVE ME THE RIGHT GO EAST YOUNG MAN GOIN HOME GOLDEN COINS GONNA GET BACK HOME SOMEHOW
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
My Elvis Presley Blog Returns!
Hello Again Faithful Readers. I say faithful because if you?re reading this after waiting for nearly 5 months for new content, you must be completely faithful. I?ve been away. Not from my computer or home or any physical location but away from this blog about my fascination with the love affair I am having with [...]
My Elvis Presley Blog Returns! is a post from: My Elvis Presley Blog
MEN WITH BROKEN HEART short poem MERRY CHRISTMAS BABY MEXICO MILKCOW BLUES BOOGIE MILKY WHITE WAY
Monday, December 27, 2010
It?s That Time Again ? Elvis We Miss You
Here it is August 16th again. This year marks the 33rd anniversary of the death of Elvis. It is amazing how other famous people come and go, pass into the sunset and after a bit of time are forgotten. But not Elvis. Never Elvis. Some cynics may say that?s because Elvis Presley Enterprises has a [...]
It’s That Time Again – Elvis We Miss You is a post from: My Elvis Presley Blog
FIVE SLEEPY HEADS FLAMING STAR FLIP FLOP AND FLY FOLLOW THAT DREAM FOOL
Sunday, December 26, 2010
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Unusual Christmas Gifts at Find-me-a-gift
Find-me-a-gift asked: At Find-Me-A-Gift, we pride ourselves on having the most incredible range of Unusual Christmas Gifts known to man! Whether you?re looking for an Unusual Christmas Gift for your mum, an Unusual Christmas Gift for your brother, an Unusual Christmas Gift for your friend or an Unusual Christmas Gift for a girlfriend, Find-Me-A-Gift can [...]
I VE GOT A THING ABOUT YOU BABY I VE GOT CONFIDENCE I VE GOT TO FIND MY BABY I VE LOST YOU JAILHOUSE ROCK
Merry Christmas, Elvis
If you cruise the internet looking for Elvis photos to save, like I do, you can run into Elvis Christmas pictures at any time of the year. Then, at the end of each year, it?s nice to have a wonderful collection of new ones to share with you. So here is my 2010 Christmas salute to Elvis. Let?s call it ?Christmas with the King.?
This came from the Elvis Italian Collectors Club website, and I think it was created by a woman named Katia. I don?t know Italian, so I can?t be sure, but you did a nice job, Katia.
This shot of the Presley family and Anita Wood around the tree opening presents is one I had never seen before this year. It was probably Christmas 1957, because Anita and Elvis were very involved before he went into the Army in March 1058.
Here?s a little Christmas Elvis humor for you. I love the look on the faces of those two elves.
Here?s a nice message in a card sent out in1965. I like it much better than those earlier cards with Christmas wishes from Elvis and the Colonel.
Of course, you already knew that Santa has a picture of Elvis on the side of his sleigh.
If you want more proof that Santa is an Elvis fan, here he is wearing an Elvis-style jumpsuit and signature sunglasses.
And Elvis was a big Santa fan. Here he is looking spiffy wearing a Santa hat.
There was no information on the website where I found this. At first, I thought it was something to do with the ?68 Comeback Special. However, the fine print on this cover says ?December 3 and 10, 1967. At the very bottom is more small print with a different message: ?Give Elvis for Christmas.? I like that.
This is the second new family Christmas photo I discovered this year. Look at cute little Lisa Marie between Elvis and the tree.
How about this - a Blue Christmas one million dollar bill with Elvis in a Santa hat on the front and a snowy Graceland scene on the back. But what?s up with the violin? Shouldn?t that be a guitar?
Here?s another one from the Elvis Italian Collectors Club website. It is very pretty, but I wish the message was Merry Christmas, not Happy Holidays. I?ll bet Elvis never wished anyone ?Happy Holidays.?
Elvis got it right on this autograph dated December 23, 1956.
And? Merry Christmas to you, Elvis.
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Elvis, Elvis Presley, and Graceland are registered trademarks of Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc.
THIS IS MY HEAVEN THIS IS OUR DANCE THIS IS A STORY THIS TIME THREE CORN PATCHES
Friday, December 24, 2010
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Priscilla Presleys Plastic Surgery - Is She Plastic Too?
Sheila Clinch asked: Living in a town where there is a constant struggle to look good, Hollywood stars would not mind if they have to shell out their living just to pay a cosmetic surgeon to maintain their look. Or this is what they think. There are numbers of celebrities that turned out to be [...]
IT S MIDNIGHT IT S NO FUN BEING LONELY IT S NOW OR NEVER IT S ONLY LOVE IT S OVER
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Elvis Mr. Potato Head, Part 2 and 3
Most Elvis websites and blogs noted the announcement of Elvis Mr. Potato Head back in June. Some were actually hostile to the idea, but I liked it and said so. I may be old, but I like my Elvis toys, and this is a good one.
BEACH SHACK BECAUSE OF LOVE BEGINNER S LUCK BEYOND THE BEND BEYOND THE REEF
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
What?s in a Name? Tips on Avoiding Probate
Robin S. Davis, CFP� asked: Most of us remember when Elvis Presley, “The King:, died in 1977. At that time his estate was worth an estimated 10 million dollars. Unfortunately, due to probate fees, legal fees, and estate taxes the amount was reduced to a paltry $3 minnion. This could have been avoided with the [...]
POCKETFUL OF RAINBOWS POISON IVY LEAGUE POLK SALAD ANNIE POOR BOY POOR MAN S GOLD
Monday, December 20, 2010
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Elvis: The Early Years
This is the front cover of the latest book of Elvis photographs by Alfred Wertheimer. His iconic 1956 photos of Elvis have appeared in several other books, DVDs, calendars, and more products than you can count. I had the good fortune to be selected by Al Wertheimer to write the forward for Elvis: The Early Years.
SUMMERTIME IS PAST AND GONE SUPPOSE SURRENDER SUSAN WHEN SHE TRIED SUSPICION
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Friday, December 17, 2010
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Before They Were Famous: Top 10 Celebrity Lorry Drivers
Luke Humble asked: Actors, athletes and mass murderers - it takes all sorts to drive lorries. With brief details of their involvement in the trade and subsequent celebrity, here is a countdown of the top 10 stars who worked as lorry drivers before they were famous, with varying degrees of success.# 10 Chris Tarrant:This radio [...]
Change Of Habit Elvis That s the Way It Is Elvis On Tour The Rainmaker A BIG HUNK O LOVE
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Monday, December 13, 2010
Special ElvisBlog Content This Week
Elvis music was the soundtrack for my teen years. Because of that, I can really appreciate a story written by one of my writer friends about a thirteen-year-old boy in 1958 who loved Elvis. The author is Bob Strother, an extremely talented writer of short stories, who will soon release his second book, titled Scattered, Smothered, and Covered. Bob?s book contains the story I mentioned. It is titled ?Baby, Don?t Say Don?t,? and you alert fans will recognize that as the familiar repeated line from Elvis? hit song ?Don?t."
I SHALL BE RELEASED I SHALL NOT BE MOVED I SLIPPED I STUMBLED I FELL I THINK I M GONNA LIKE IT HERE I UNDERSTAND JUST HOW YOU FEEL
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Picture Disc Rarities
Back in the heyday of vinyl LP albums, the picture disc was a unique variation highly sought by some collectors. Instead of a plain old black disc, you get a record with a picture of the singer in vibrant color. I have several picture discs in my record collection, but I?ve never played them. I want to keep the images as pristine as possible.
Of course, with Elvis Presley, things often went to extremes, and such is the case with three of his picture discs. Would you believe there exists an Elvis picture disc with songs on it by KC and the Sunshine Band? Or, how about a Dolly Parton picture disc with songs on it by Elvis? Here is the story on these strange items.
This is the front and back of a picture disc with Dolly Parton showing a big smile and a lot of leg, but partially covering up her other big assets. Back in 1979, at the RCA pressing plant in Indianapolis, Indiana, workers were experimenting. They pressed the songs from Elvis -- A Legendary Performance Vol. 3 on to several different discs. One was plain yellow, another had the picture of a pretty model from an Avon catalog, and another had the picture of an Elvis LP cover. Then they got creative and pressed the Elvis songs on a Dolly Parton picture disc. Can you imagine putting this album on the turntable and hearing these songs?
This is the back cover of Elvis ? A Legendary Performer, Vol. 3. It was part of a series released after his death, foreshadowing the relentless effort to offer previously unreleased alternate versions of Elvis songs on CDs.
This the Elvis album the songs came from. Although this looks like a picture disc, it is not. There is no hole in the middle of Elvis? face, because it is printed on the cover. However, there was a limited edition of Elvis ? A Legendary Performer, Vol. 3 on picture disc that used a larger uncropped version of the same picture. This was the second commercially-issued Elvis picture disc, but there were many more to follow.
I did a little research to see if the Dolly Parton images on the picture disc above had ever been used on one of her own picture discs. Although she has had several, I could not find one with either of the two images. However, I did find this one which definitely shows those big assets we were talking about.
Take a look at this next picture disc (inside the cover sleeve). To Elvis: Love Still Burning features a reasonably accurate painting of Elvis, but look closely at the top of the sleeve. Inside a box it says KC & The Sunshine Band. That?s because the music is from their album KC & The Sunshine Band ? Part 3, which came out in 1976.
So, we have an Elvis picture disc that plays songs by KC & The Sunshine Band. How weird is that? It is probably another case of the workers messing around in the record pressing plant, but they even went to the trouble to print a special cover for this one-of-a-kind item..
The cover they modified was actually designed for an Elvis tribute album with eleven songs by various artists. After Elvis? death, many artists wrote and recorded their own tributes to the King of Rock & Roll. The songs were sought out and assembled by Jerry Osborne, the famous writer, collector, and Elvis expert, I am not aware of any other collection of Elvis tribute songs on one album, so this is a special compilation.
In addition to the standard black cover, there was a rarer white cover edition.
To Elvis: Love Still Burning is significant historically, because it was the first commercially issued picture disc LP. Who but Elvis would be featured on the first album to have a full color image of the artist on the record?
Here is the back cover showing the song list and the eleven singers paying tribute to Elvis almost immediately after his death.
On the back cover is a message to the fans from Jerry Osborne, who conceived and produced the album. Of all the words written about Elvis after his death, I think this is the most special praise I have ever read. Here is Jerry?s message:
To Elvis: Love Still BurningThe brightest star on earth has now become the brightest star in Heaven, and left us with a love? still burning.
Elvis actually drew his love from us, his fans and friends. But then he turned right around and let that love flow like a waterfall, back to us, through his music and his personal appearance. In fact, through his mere presence, we felt more love and magic than words can describe.
Jerry Osborne
Nice sentiment, Jerry. You folks out there who had a chance to experience Elvis? presence know it is true.
� 2010 Philip R Arnold, Original Elvis Blogmeister All Rights Reserved www.ElvisBlog.net
Elvis, Elvis Presley, and Graceland are registered trademarks of Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc.
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