The new multi-part documentary Elvis Presley: The Searcher, directed by Thom Zimny and airing on HBO on April 14, pushes past the larger-than-life image of The King of Rock and Roll, portraying him instead as a man and an artist "who wanted to heal, to find that thing that was always felt to be missing, and to do it through the music." The 3CD deluxe edition box set offers an expanded 55-track overview of Elvis' career as heard in the film including familiar hit recordings ("Heartbreak Hotel," "Are You Lonesome Tonight?"), powerful vocal performances ("That's All Right," "Tomorrow Is a Long Ti... [Read More]
Long before Elvis was heralded as the king of rock ‘n’ roll, he was a faithful fan of gospel music. Although it was instrumental in shaping his spiritual life as well as his career, no documentary has truly chronicled this facet of his life…until now. He Touched Me: The Gospel Music Of Elvis Presley features more than 30 of Elvis’ gospel recordings and never-before-seen footage. This 3-hour collection, filled with personal stories by those who knew him well, goes behind the scene of Elvis’ career. Discover how Elvis was dramatically influenced by two of southern gospel music’s prem... [Read More]
Years before he meets Priscilla, 21-year-old Elvis Presley is in love with a small-town girl, June Juanico, from Biloxi, Mississippi. Elvis had picked June out of the crowd at one of his concerts. After a chance meeting a year later, they started dating in May 1956. "Heartbreak Hotel," Elvis' first national #1 hit is peaking at the top of the charts. He is yet to film his first Hollywood movie, and the legendary appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show are still months away. Most people, in fact, outside of a growing number of American teenagers, do not know the name Elvis Presley. The truly specia... [Read More]
Elvis Presley performs in Honolulu Hawaii in this 1973 concert. Among the 25 titles included are "Blue Suede Shoes" "Suspicious Minds" and "C.C. Rider." Elvis made television and entertainment history as this was the first-ever live concert broadcast over satellite reaching in excess of one billion people worldwide.Note: Elvis' performances of I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry I Can't Stop Loving You and Johnny B. Goode in the Aloha From Hawaii concert have been deleted from the newly re-released DVD/VHS editions of this program. Music publishing clearance from the songs' owners was up for renewal a... [Read More]
Music lovers will be astonished at the influence The Wrecking Crew wielded over rock and pop music in the 1960s and early 1970s. These unsung instrumentalists were the de-facto backing band on hit records by The Beach Boys, Phil Spector, Frank Sinatra, Nancy Sinatra, Sonny & Cher, Elvis, The Monkees and many more. These dedicated musicians brought the flair and musicianship that made the American West Coast Sound a dominant cultural force around the world.
No one had a better eye for talent than Ed Sullivan. That simple fact was confirmed by the broad range of incredible talent he brought to his Broadway stage between 1948 and 1971. In the second installment of The Very Best of the Ed Sullivan Show, Burt Reynolds introduces another stellar cast of performers from the greatest variety show in the history of television. Over 10,000 performers and celebrities appeared on his stage including the most spectacular ensemble of stars from the worlds of entertainment, sports, and politics. From over 1,000 hours of these classic performances, this second... [Read More]
This exclusive Blu-ray disc contains the following tracks: Faith Hill - "Peace in the Valley" Paul McCartney - "Heartbreak Hotel" Miranda Lambert - "Jailhouse Rock" Chris Isaak & Brandi Carlile - "Love Me Tender" and "Don't Be Cruel" Three Six Mafia- "In the Ghetto" Daughtry - "Suspicious Minds" Toby Keith with Joe Perry - "Mystery Train" The Little Willies featuring Lee Alexander, James Campilongo, Norah Jones, Richard Julian, and Dan Rieser - "Love Me" Patti Sciafia with Nils Lofgren, Steve Jordan, Willie Weeks, and Bruce Springsteen - "Looking for Elvis" Celine Dion - "Can't Hel... [Read More]
This DVD, featuring some very early footage of Elvis during his college days, is a must for all Elvis fans. Packed with many of the songs that would later become worldwide hits.
The CLASSIC ALBUMS series continues with this in-depth look at the making of Elvis' immortal debut record, which includes such classic hits as "Blue Suede Shoes," "Heartbreak Hotel," and "Shake, Rattle and Roll." Featuring archival footage and interviews with Sun Records founder Sam Phillips, session musicians Scotty Moore and D.J. Fontana, and Elvis' then-girlfriend Dixie Locke, the documentary offers a revealing glimpse into the making of a legend.
The Beatles defined music and popular culture like no other band ever will - but how did they make the journey from Merseyside teenagers to international pop stars in the 1960s? The Beatles: Made on Merseyside recounts how American rock 'n roll and rhythm and blues dragged post-war Liverpool into one of the most vibrant music cities ever with the Mersey Sound. Featuring unique archive and revealing interviews from those involved in the early years of The Beatles in Liverpool and Hamburg, we discover the story of The Beatles previous band formations and why it took so long for them to achieve s... [Read More]
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