ELVIS PRESLEY The Essential Elvis (2009 UK 4-disc DVD set - A
great, comprehensive four DVD & book set on the career & music of
the King of rock & roll. Disc one ['The Early Years'], tells the story
behind the creation of such classics as 'Hound Dog', 'Love Me Tender'
etc and features drummer DJ Fontana, the Jordanaires & other
insiders. Disc two ['The Rock & Roll Years'], features amazing TV film
footage, radio archive material and rare radio interviews with Elvis.
'The Later Yerars'continues the story and features musicians Bill Baiz,
Larry Strickland & Ronnie Tutt as well as Joe Esposito, Loanne Parker
& others. Disc four ['Aloha from Hawaii'], is the well-known Hawaii
concert from 1973 and includes many of his classic tracks. Complete
with an illustrated book covering the life, times & music of the King,
with a track-by-track analysis of his studio albums!).
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Elvis Presley The Essential Elvis UK DVD
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DVD 1 - The Early Years:
Legendary Elvis guitarist Scotty Moore, Elvis' long time drummer DJ Fontana and Elvis' loyal backing vocal quartet the Jordanaires come together for the first time to unveil the events behind the scenes during the creation of classics like 'Hound Dog', 'Heartbreak Hotel' and 'Love Me Tender'. These are the leading musicians who actually worked with Elvis and shared the long term friendship and trust of the King. Also featured are rare interviews with Elvis himself.
DVD 2 - The Rock 'n' Roll Years:
This is the inside story of the music which changed the face of rock 'n' roll forever. The priceless first hand insights of Scotty Moore, DJ Fontana, Gordon Stoker and Ray Walker from the Jordanaires are combined with amazing footage from television and radio archives of the King himself. Also featured are the reflections of a leading team of music critics and working musicians capped off by rare radio interviews given by Elvis himself ...essential viewing for every Elvis fan.
DVD 3 - The Later Years:
This is the insider's story of The King and his music as told first-hand by the people who knew Elvis best. Featuring live concert footage from Hawaii in 1973, alongside the first hand reflections of those who knew and worked with The King personally, including musicians Bill Baiz, Larry Strickland and Ronnie Tutt from Elvis' band, Joe Guercio [Elvis's musical director], Loanne Parker the Colonel's secretary, road manager Joe Esposito and Sam Thompson, Elvis' bodyguard.
DVD 4 - Aloha from Hawaii:
Elvis live in concert from Hawaii in 1973, featuring 'See See Rider', 'Burning Love', 'You Gave Me A Mountain', 'Steamroller Blues', 'My Way', 'Johnny B. Goode', 'Blue Suede Shoes', 'I Can't Stop Loving You', 'Hound Dog', 'Fever', 'Suspicious Minds', 'Long Tall Sally', 'Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On' and more...
THE BOOK:
The illustrated book features the life, times and music of the King, plus a track-by-track analysis of his studio albums.
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| Year of Release: |
2009 |
| Artist: |
Elvis Presley (click here for complete listing) |
| Title: |
The Essential Elvis (click here for more of the same title) |
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| Format: |
DVD |
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| Record Label: |
Classic Rock |
| Catalogue No: |
CRP3135 |
| Country of Origin: |
UK
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| Language: |
Regardless of country of origin all tracks are sung in English, unless otherwise stated in our description. |
| EIL.COM Ref No |
ELVDDTH479342 (quote this reference in any e-mails, letters, faxes or phone calls to help identify this item) |
| Genres: |
50's Artists / Rock & Roll
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| Related Artists: |
Ace Cannon, Art Stillman, Bill Black's Combo, Billy Strange, Hank Garland, Jimmy Dobro, Johnny Earle & The Jordanaires, Lisa Marie Presley, Orion (Elvis), Scotty Moore, Solomon King, The Imperials (Gospel), The Jordanaires |
| Complete Stock List: |
Elvis Presley |
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| Alternative Names: |
ELVIS PRESELY,ELVIS PRESELEY, ELVIS
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