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Felton Jarvis (Elvis’ producer) wrote, “Sherrill was Elvis’ favorite singer. Elvis brought such happiness to so many of us with his music. Sherrill brought such happiness to Elvis with his music. I have spent many, many hours sitting with Elvis at Graceland, on the road, and in recording studios, listening to Sherrill sing for him. I believe this to be some of his happiest times.” It’s not a secret that EP loved the voice of Sherrill Nielsen. During a Las Vegas show, Elvis introduced him as “the greatest tenor in gospel music.” In Elvis’ final years, Sherrill became an integral part of his music both on stage and in the recording studio. For instance, you can hear Sherrill singing harmony with Elvis on “Blue Spanish Eyes,” “Help Me” and the high falsetto ending on “Unchained Melody.” Sherrill is well known to fans for singing “O Solo Mio” as an intro to “It’s Now Or Never” during Elvis’ concerts, and for the unusual “Softly, As I Leave You,” where Sherrill sings and Elvis recites the...

backinmemphis.com has exclusively learned that as of now there is no handicapped seating for Elvis In Concert at Radio City Music Hall for the February 15th show early next year. Calls to Radio City have resulted in they say they will call the promoter and come back with an answer. When I hear more, I will update this news story. UPDATE: The handicapped seating issue has been resolved.

Rockabilly: The Twang Heard 'Round the World: The Illustrated History by Michael Dregni, Contribution by Greil Marcus ,Contribution by Peter Guralnick , Contribution by Luc Sante, Foreword by Sonny Burgess. This item will be available on May 15, 2011. Product Description It was the twang heard 'round the world: Rockabilly was born out of country, bluegrass, jazz, and the blues in the 1950s, becoming rock ’n’ roll and ruling the world. Here’s the story of Elvis Presley’s first Sun records that inspired all. And here’s Carl Perkins, Gene Vincent, Eddie Cochran, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, and many more rockabillies from the golden years of 1955–1959, in a book chock full of photos, collectible memorabilia, movie posters, rare records, fashion, and rebel lifestyle. Includes contributions from noted music journalists Greil Marcus, Peter Guralnick, Luc Sante, Robert Gordon, and more. The story continues today, with a rockabilly revival that began with stars, such ...

Elvis Presley Fan Club CD & Letter From Priscilla & Lisa Marie Yesterday in the mail came the Elvis Presley Fan Club CD and special note from Priscilla & Lisa Marie. I have added their message here for all the fans to see. It's an upbeat and appreciative message! No doubt, Priscilla wrote it herself! Dear Friends, This has been a great year to be a fan of Elvis Presley! The launch of Viva Elvisnby Cirque du Soleil, the new Elvis exhibit at The Newsuem in Wahington, the celebration of "Elvis On Tour", and the recent release of Viva Elvis - The Album have been just a few ways fans around the world have celebrated Elvis' life and legacy. 2011 is certain to be another amazing year. As you know, it is the 55th anniversary of Elvis' first RCA single, first album, first movie and first television appearances. From the new exhibits at Graceland and on Elvis.com to special movie and music releases, there will be many ways for you to celebrate this speci...

A Mercedes-Benz, once owned by ‘the King of Rock and Roll’ Elvis Presley, was sold by Bonhams at Mercedes-Benz World in Surrey for $ 130,000. Restored to a very high standard, this rare piece of Elvis Presley history attracted a great deal of interest and in the end it went to Germany. Two other notable cars at this sale were a 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL ‘Gullwing’ Coupe which sold for £441,500, and a magnificent 1913 Rolls-Royce 45/59hp Silver Ghost Open Drive Limousine that went for £419,500. Motorcars spanning all periods, types and marques went under the hammer, including a Ferrari 550 GTZ, which was one of only five examples of the car bodied by the famous Italian carrozzeria Zagato, and the only right hand drive. This car sold for £353,500. Elvis’s 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600 Saloon Limousine in powder blue was one of only a handful of cars that the singer registered himself, and one of two 600 Mercedes that he owned. Presley owned the car for two years before he gave it to one of h...

On Saturday, New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg declared December 4, 2010 "MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Day" in honor of the 54th anniversary of the real life jam session which brought together Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins together a legendary jam session. The mayoral proclamation was read from the stage of the Nederlander Theatre (208 West 41st Street) by Katherine Oliver, the commissioner of the New York City Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment. Below is an excerpt from the proclamation: The City of New York is proud to join MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET in celebrating the anniversary of the meeting of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins, upon which this musical is based... Tonight's special celebratory performance is a testament to the continuing relevance and vitality of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins, and the overwhelming impact they had on the music community over the cou...