Join Martina McBride, Pricilla Presley, Carrie Underwood, Sara Evans and others as they discuss what it was like to sing with Elvis on the new holiday album.
For more information on Elvis Presley and Christmas Duets check out: ElvisTheMusic.com
Elvis Christmas Duets - Part 2
On December - 16 - 2008
Join Martina McBride, Pricilla Presley, Carrie Underwood, Sara Evans and others as they discuss what it was like to sing with Elvis on the new holiday album.
For more information on Elvis Presley and Christmas Duets check out: ElvisTheMusic.com
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Elvis Christmas Duets - Part 1
On December - 9 - 2008
Join Martina McBride, Pricilla Presley, Carrie Underwood, Sara Evans and others as they discuss what it was like to sing with Elvis on the new holiday album.
For more information on Elvis Presley and Christmas Duets check out: ElvisTheMusic.com
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The Elvis Presley Podcast - The ‘68 Comeback Special (Part 3)
On October - 8 - 2008
Elvis’ original guitarist, Scotty Moore, and drummer, DJ Fontana, rejoined Elvis to be part of the 68 Comeback Special band. Scotty and TV director Steve Binder recall how the spontaneous acoustic jam segment came together as organically as it looks.
The “sit down” set wasn’t even part of the original plan, but Binder knew he had to add this to the special once he stumbled on a backstage jam session. Although the broadcast only included less than 20 minutes of it, both full “sit down” concert tapings are included in the Complete 68 Comeback box set.
Many fans and critics agree that these “unplugged” sessions feature some of Elvis Presley’s finest recorded live performances. After seeing a screening earlier this year, LA Times TV writer Robert Lloyd wrote, “Elvis sweats real sweat as he sings the old songs with new energy…as raw and real as any performance I’ve ever seen.”
Elvis Presley - The Complete ‘68 Comeback Special: 40th Anniversary Edition 4-CD box set
The Elvis Presley Podcast - The ‘68 Comeback Special (Part 2)
On September - 30 - 2008
When you think about any of Elvis Presley’s live TV appearances, there are always a bunch of young, screaming girls anytime Elvis moves any part of his body. Forty years ago, Kathy Eskenazi Handl was one such excited teen in the audience when the 68 Comeback Special was taped at NBC studios in June 1968.
In this episode, she details her whole experience, from how she begged a network suit for tickets, through the show, to when she even got to hold his guitar.
Elvis Presley - The Complete ‘68 Comeback Special: 40th Anniversary Edition 4-CD box set
The Elvis Presley Podcast - The ‘68 Comeback Special (Part 1)
On August - 11 - 2008
Both Elvis and The Elvis Presley Podcast triumphantly return in this first episode of the ‘68 Comeback Special podcast, released in conjunction with the new 4-disc special box set, hosted by Laura Cantrell and featuring new interviews with director Steve Binder, guitarist Scotty Moore and more.
Categories: Elvis Presley | Tags: Joyride
The Elvis Presley Podcast Special - Billy Bob’s Elvis Playlist
On October - 12 - 2007
On this special podcast episode, Academy-award winning actor/screenwriter, and GRAMMY winning musician, Billy Bob Thornton shares his Elvis Presley playlist.
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The Essential Elvis Presley
(Very special thanks to Billy, Lisa Roy and JD Andrew)
(This podcast episode produced by Vella Interactive)
The Elvis Presley Podcast - Ultimate Gospel (Part 3)
On October - 1 - 2007
On the final installment of the gospel podcast episodes, Elvis’ close friend Jerry Schilling talks candidly about watching Elvis sing gospel music at Graceland and also describes watching Elvis record spirituals in the studio.
RECOMMENDED - Ultimate Gospel
This is one of the finest albums for early sunday morning listening especially while sipping freshly brewed hot coffee.
For all things Elvis visit: Elvis The Music
Producer: Joyride Media
The Elvis Presley Podcast - Ultimate Gospel (Part 2)
On September - 21 - 2007
On the second of three podcast episodes focused on the Gospel side of Elvis, author Joe Moscheo (The Gospel Side of Elvis) talks about how much Elvis enjoyed singing in the church and reflects on his the link between song and faith.
RECOMMENDED - Ultimate Gospel
This is one of the finest albums for early sunday morning listening especially while sipping freshly brewed hot coffee.
For all things Elvis visit: Elvis The Music
Producer: Joyride Media
Elvis: Viva Las Vegas TV Special Airing Sept. 18th
On September - 11 - 2007
“ELVIS: VIVA LAS VEGAS”: TWO HOUR SPECIAL DOCUMENTS PRESLEY’S LAS VEGAS YEARS,
AIRS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 ON ABC
Features Appearances by Paul McCartney, 50 Cent, Beyonce and Celine Dion
Thirty years after Elvis Presley’s death, an ABC two-hour TV event in High Definition will examine how the King of Rock-and-Roll reinvented Las Vegas - and how it reinvented him. Hosted by ABC News’ “20/20” anchor Elizabeth Vargas, the special, produced in cooperation with Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc., will incorporate rarely seen footage of Elvis performing in Las Vegas, revealing interviews with those closest to him, and special performances from some of today’s top recording stars singing Elvis’ Vegas classics. “Elvis: Viva Las Vegas” will air on Tuesday, September 18 (9:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.
The program celebrates his triumph in Las Vegas and artistic legacy that continues through contemporary artists today. The special will feature unique duets from Toby Keith and Aerosmith’s Joe Perry performing “Mystery Train” and Chris Isaak with the hot new artist Brandi Carlile performing “Love Me Tender” (filmed on the former site of the Aladdin Hotel, where Elvis and Priscilla were married). Some musical artists talk about the influence Elvis had on them and others perform covers of their favorite Elvis songs. Artists include: 50 Cent, Beyonce, Daughtry, Celine Dion, Faith Hill, Miranda Lambert, Paul McCartney, Willie Nelson, “The Rock,” Patti Scialfa and Oscar winners Three-6-Mafia.
The two-hour special will include exclusive interviews with Elvis’ former wife Priscilla Presley and will chronicle different aspects of Elvis’s life during the Las Vegas concert years. Elvis was able to reinvent himself in Las Vegas and make a comeback at a time when critics didn’t think he had a chance. Viewers will see how his combination of soul and showbiz, electric rock and sex appeal — became the template for performances today. His astonishing success started the practice of the long-running Vegas “residency” that Celine Dion, Prince, Cirque du Soleil and Elton John partake in today.
Elvis’ Las Vegas years proved to be a time of a remarkable revival and inner conflict. When he first arrived, Elvis basked in audience adoration powerful enough to transform the city. “Las Vegas needed a shot in the arm, and Elvis was the potion,” friend, co-star and fellow Las Vegas performer Nancy Sinatra tells ABC. “He got the young people in. And the young people helped to build a new Vegas.” But as time went on and Elvis performed the same songs show after show, night after night, Priscilla Presley tells Vargas that he was “like a stallion caged in a tiny stall.”
Frustrated by a lack of new creative challenges, Elvis reportedly told one of his backup singers that he thought no one would ever remember him. “That’s incredible,” says three-time Oscar nominee, film director David Lynch. “Elvis swims in our minds, and in the emotions all through time.” And Matchbox 20 lead singer Rob Thomas adds; “Elvis set the world on fire…if you’re a rock and roll musician, the music you’re making you wouldn’t be making it if Elvis wasn’t there to open those doors, and not just open - kick them open.”
RECOMMENDED - Viva Las Vegas
Elvis, Vegas, sweat, an audience - this just rocks!
For all things Elvis visit: Elvis The Music
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