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Tony Curtis, Elvis, and Ducktails

Tony Curtis died this past Wednesday, and several Elvis websites noted his passing. The reason they did this is because there are two stories connecting these two great entertainers. In case you haven’t read these other websites, here is the Elvis//Tony Curtis story that gives us a look at Elvis’ sense of humor. Continue reading

More Elvis Auctions Coming — Let's Wrap Up The Last One

Within the next month, three companies will hold auctions containing Elvis items. Heritage Auctioneers has their latest “Music and Entertainment” auction starting October 25. Julien’s has their “LEGENDS Pop Culture Artifacts” auction starting on October 8, and Guernsey’s has their “Iconic Objects and Documents” going on right now. Continue reading

Elvis Talks about Opera, Rock & Roll, and Payola Fifty Years Ago

In May 1960, while he was in Los Angeles filming G.I. Blues, Elvis consented to an interview with New York Times reporter Murray Schumach. It had been two months since Elvis returned from the army, and a lot had changed in the two years he was gone. Continue reading

ELVIS COMMENTARY MINI-NUGGETS — # 13

  Elvis’ Opening Act in Las Vegas:  Comedian Sammy Shore was the opening act for Elvis in Las Vegas from 1969 to 1972.  Shore’s act relied on wacky physical comedy, but he was an old-school comic who kept it clean.  … Continue reading

Elvis And His Buddy, Tom Jones

I would have thought Elvis and Tom Jones were performing artist rivals, but I keep coming across things that say they were buddies. The most recent came from Uncut magazine, and it is so funny. I’ll share it with you, but first, let’s look at Elvis’ history with Tom Jones. Continue reading

ELVISWORLD 2007 — THE YEAR IN REVIEW

Elvisworld was a busy place again in 2007, the 30th Anniversary year.  Let’s take a look at the most significant events and the new offerings of Elvis DVDs, CDs, books and other products.   We Lost Another Elvis Buddy:  Musician … Continue reading

JANUARY 1956

From Elvis International, the Magazine…71st Birthday Tribute, January 2006
A Look Back, 50 Years Later, At What Could Be The Most Significant Month in Elvis’ Career
On January 2, 1956, Elvis performed at a high school in Charleston, Mississippi. It was an event similar to more than a hundred others in 1954 and 1955 when Elvis toured extensively throughout the south and southwest. But things were about to change for Elvis – in a big way. Continue reading