Tag: Elvis Presley

Elvis Little Sister Story

Elvis Little Sister StoryHis Latest Flame c/w Little SisterHis Latest Flame – a Del Shannon CoverLittle Sister – generated an answer song LaVern Baker’s Hey Memphis was the “little sister”‘s answer song to the Elvis hit single – Elvis Little Sister story His Latest Flame c/w Little Sister In 1961 Elvis had a double-sided hit…


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…


Bob Neal before Col Parker

Elvis Presley Unravelled #25Bob Neal before Col Parker Elvis was managed by Bob Neal before Col Parker. It might well be the Colonel’s name in the history books but Bob Neal gave Elvis his start. 22 to 28 April – Bob Neal before Col Parkerguest feature on the Mop Tops and The King show Steve…


What’d I Say cover

Elvis Presley Unravelled #23What’d I Say cover Ray Charles improvised the song when he ran out of material at a gig. Elvis subsequently covered it in his 15th movie, Viva Las Vegas – What’d I Say cover 25 to 31 Marchguest feature on the Mop Tops and The King show Steve Chelmsford presents the Mop…


Elvis with Scotty Bill and DJ

Elvis Presley Unravelled #21Elvis with Scotty Bill and DJ All of Elvis’s five singles at Sun Records received a label credit for Scotty and Bill. Then came DJ Fontana – Elvis with Scotty Bill and DJ. That’s guitarist Scotty Moore, upright bass player Bill Black and drummer DJ Fontana. 25 February to 3 March…guest feature…


Elvis Presley RocknRoll Years Podcast

Rock’n’Roll Unravelled ShowElvis Presley: RocknRoll Years podcast From his first talent contest in 1945 – to joining the US Army in 1958 – Elvis Presley RocknRoll Years podcast. LISTEN AGAIN… This is the original radio show and contains all the music played on the show. Original broadcast Access North West 4 November 2019. PLAYLIST 1 Arthur…


Only Appearance at the Grand Ole Opry

Elvis Presley Unravelled #19Elvis’s Only Appearance at the Grand Ole Opry Elvis’s only appearance at the Grand Ole Opry on 2 October 1954 did not go well and he was advised backstage to stick to truck driving. 28 January to 3 February guest feature on the Mop Tops and The King show Steve Chelmsford presents…


RocknRoll Across the 1950s

RocknRoll Across the 1950s The story of rock’n’roll from the early 1950 to the tragic death of Buddy Holly in a plane crash in 1959 – rocknroll across the 1950s. Derek Shelmerdine, author of Rock’n’Roll Unravelled is one of the guests on Tony Higginson’s Book Club. Live on Facebook and ZoomFacebook – Beyond Books Media…