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Rebel With A Cause '56
Book/CD by Flaming Star/ FTD following Elvis between August 16 and September 30, 1956.
Reluctant Rebel
"Before Elvis there was nothing," John Lennon famously said. Few performers have been as influential as the man whose sexy voice, good looks, and gyrating hips redefined rock 'n roll. Although he made many poor choices and died far too young, Elvis Presley lives on for legions of fans and generations of musicians.
Remember Elvis
Remembering Elvis - 30 Years Later
Return Of The King
On January 1, 1967, a new contract between 'Colonel' Tom Parker and his sole client, Elvis Presley, gave Parker a 50 per cent cut of royalties and profits that Presely generated. It was an unashamed grab for a bigger piece of a pie that had actually been shrinking for some time. Parker's plan to re-establish Presley as a star after he left the army in 1960 had been successful at first, with the success of films like "G.I. Blues" and "Blue Hawaii" and their soundtracks. But as the decade progressed the films became formulaic, the music bland, and sales declined. By 1967 Presley's singles struggled to break the top 20, and he hadn't had a number one for six years. Yet by the end of 1968 he was artistically revitalized, re-emerging in a TV comeback special of December that year slimmed down for the now iconic black leather suit, playing country-soul influenced rock like he meant it and loved it. It was the pivotal moment of the second great period of Presley's career, which lasted through to the end of 1970, during which he recorded some of his most enduring records, including "Suspicious Minds" and "In The Ghetto". In "Return Of The King" author Gillian Gaar shows how Presley reclaimed his crown, making an extraordinary transition from fading MoR balladeer to engaged, vital artist.
About the Author
Gillian G. Gaar is the author of several books bout music, including She's A Rebel: The History of Women in Roc
Rock Around The Bloch
FTD/Flaming Star production by David English on Elvis' charity performance in Hawaii, 1961
Rock'n'Roll At 50: A History In Pictures
Rough Guide To Elvis
Sammy Shore Is The Man Who Made Elvis Laugh
Las Vegas, Nevada - 1969: Two forces collide that change the entertainment world forever. Elvis Presley is launching a comeback career that reignites Rock 'N' Roll, and stand-up comic Sammy Shore is firing up audiences in breathless anticipation of "The King." What brought these unique talents together, not only in laughter and friendship, but also in the loneliness and insecurity that fame can bring? Sammy Shore reveals it all, as only he can, in this hilariously funny and highly p
Sergeant Presley: Our Untold Story Of Elvis' Missing Years
Shot By Bonja
Something For Everybody
Something For The Girls
A Flaming Star book distributed by FTD on Elvis' second movie, Loving You.
Storie Behind The Songs, Volume 2
Matt Shepherd continues his series on Elvis' songs.
Stories Behind His Songs
Journalist/ Elvis fan Matt Shepherd started a series of eBooks on Elvis' songs.
Stories Behind The Songs, Volume 1
Matt Shepherd has presented several shows over the years for BBC Local Radio on Elvis Presley, including more than 50 with his good friend Freddy Zapp on BBC Radio Cornwall. Matt has been an Elvis fan for more than 30 years and has amassed a huge collection of hundreds of records and Elvis information over the years. He has written Elvis related articles for the BBC News website and Elvis publications.
Such Vicious Minds
Summer Of '61
Book incl CD dedicated to the making of Follow That Dream.
Taking Care Of Business - In A Flash
Another Flaming Star/ FTD cooperation handling Elvis in late 1970, written by David English, Pal Granlund and Paul Richardson.
Ten Little Elvis
That's The Way It Is - 50th Anniversary Edition
Another co-issue by FTD and Flaming Star. Two coffee table books and 8 CDs, containing the complete rehearsals.
The Best Of British
The Best Of The British - The HMV Years 1956-1958. 440 page hardcover incl. 2CDs.
The Best Of British – The RCA Years 1957-1959
Another Flaming Star/FTD production, the follow up to the first volume
The Colonel: The True Story Of Colonel Tom Parker And Elvis Presley
The Elvis Archives
