Elvis Presley at Stax+ How Atlantic took away Stax’s back catalogue Elvis recorded three albums at Stax in 1973. Also, a look at how Atlantic Records took over the Stax back catalogue – Elvis Presley at Stax. Podcast Elvis, Stax and that deal with Atlantic Records Radio Show – Mop Tops & The King Author…
Elvis and James Burton
Elvis and James Burton“Play it James” Guitarist James Burton worked with Elvis Presley throughout the 1970s, he is also a prolific session musician – Elvis and James Burton. Podcast James Burton For all Derek Shelmerdine’s Podcasts Radio Show – Mop Tops & The King Author of the book Rock’n’Roll Unravelled, Derek Shelmerdine, is a fortnightly…
Leiber & Stoller and Elvis
Elvis Presley Unravelled #41Leiber & Stoller – and Elvis Elvis loved them but Colonel Parker hated them because they tended to deal directly with Elvis – Leiber & Stoller and Elvis. Podcast Elvis and songwriters Leiber and Stoller – a doomed relationship Author of the book Rock’n’Roll Unravelled, Derek Shelmerdine, is a fortnightly guest on…
The Blue Moon Boys
Elvis Presley Unravelled #39The Blue Moon Boys…where it all started for Elvis This is where it all started for Elvis. He teamed up with guitarist Scotty Moore, upright bassist Bill Black and slightly later drummer DJ Fontana – The Blue Moon Boys. Podcast Elvis’s first backing band Author of the book Rock’n’Roll Unravelled, Derek Shelmerdine,…
Are You Lonesome Tonight
Are You Lonesome Tonight?The story behind the song… The story behind Elvis’s 1960 hit, links to William Shakespeare and Al Jolson and the “laughing version” – Are You Lonesome Tonight? Podcasts The story behind Elvis’s song Are You Lonesome tonight… Mop Tops and The King podcast The story behind – Are You Lonesome Tonight? Author…
Little Sister Story podcast
Elvis Presley Unravelled #35Little Sister and answer song Hey Memphis podcast Little Sister inspired the Phil Spector produced answer song Hey Memphis from LaVern Baker – The Little Sister story. As a result, Hey Memphis takes a look at the story from the little sister’s point of view… 9 to 15 September: Little Sister Storyguest…
Elvis the Final Tour
Elvis Unravelled #33Elvis the Final Tour In June 1977 Elvis hit the road for the very last time. Two shows were recorded by CBS and screened as a TV Special – Elvis the final tour. 12 to 18 August: Elvis the Final Tourguest feature on the Mop Tops and The King show To Listen to…
Elvis Was Nearly a Gospel Star
Elvis Presley Unravelled #31Elvis was nearly a gospel star Just as he was starting out on his rock’n’roll career, Elvis unsuccessfully auditioned for the Songfellows – Elvis was nearly a gospel star. 15 to 21 July – Elvis was nearly a gospel starguest feature on the Mop Tops and The King show Steve Chelmsford presents…
1970 Tour First Since 1957
Elvis Presley Unravelled #291970 Tour first since 1957 Elvis Presley was back on the road after an absence of over 12 years. His November 1970 tour first since 1957. 17 to 23 June – 1970 Tour first since 1957guest feature on the Mop Tops and The King show Steve Chelmsford presents the Mop Tops and…
Elvis has left the building!
Elvis Presley Unravelled #27“Elvis has left the building!” When Elvis gave his final performance at the Louisiana Hayride, host Horace Logan announced those immortal words for the very first time, “Elvis has left the building!” 20 to 26 May – “Elvis has left the building!”guest feature on the Mop Tops and The King show Steve…
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