Officially sanctioned documentary called “Elvis The Searcher” video trailer April 14, 2018

Courtesy of EPE, Graceland, and Lisa Marie Presley this collaboration with HBO should have exceptional production qualities.

 

 

Here are the facts:

‘Elvis Presley – The Searcher,’ Documentary Exploring His Creative Journey, Debuts April 14

 The HBO documentary ELVIS PRESLEY: THE SEARCHER debuts SATURDAY, APRIL 14 (8:00–11:00 p.m. ET/PT) on HBO.

This three-hour, two-film presentation focuses on Elvis Presley the musical artist, taking the audience on a comprehensive creative journey from his childhood through the final 1976 Jungle Room recording sessions. The films include stunning atmospheric shots taken inside Graceland, Elvis’ iconic home, and feature more than 20 new, primary source interviews with session players, producers, engineers, directors and other artists who knew him or who were profoundly influenced by him. The documentary also features never-before-seen photos and footage from private collections worldwide, and includes an original musical score composed by Pearl Jam lead guitarist Mike McCready.

As previously announced by SXSW, Priscilla Presley, David Porter (legendary Memphis music writer and producer), Thom Zimny (director), Jon Landau (producer) and moderator John Jackson (SVP A&R, Sony Music) will discuss the film, the cultural impact of Elvis’ music and how that impact became the embodiment of rock’n’roll at the 2018 SXSW Festival in March. The panel is expected to cover:

• how Elvis found inspiration in black and white gospel music of Tupelo
• his early experience with the great African-American blues and r’n’b of Memphis
• his evolution as an artist with Sam Phillips
• the creative impact of his time serving in the U.S. Army in Germany
• the creative highs and lows of his career in the 1960s, culminating in the triumphant ’68 special
• an assessment of Elvis as a performing artist in the early ’70s, featuring a discussion of Jon Landau‘s seminal 1971 review of Elvis in concert
• a discussion of the interviews conducted for the film, including insights into the conversations with Scotty Moore, Red West, Bruce Springsteen and Tom Petty, among others
• insight into the creation of the film’s score by Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready
• an inquiry into the artistic and personal struggles that preceded his death in 1977

RCA/Legacy Recordings, a division of Sony Music Entertainment, will release “Elvis Presley: The Searcher,” the musical companion to the HBO/Sony Pictures documentary, on Friday, April 6. It will be available in digital and physical configurations.

ELVIS PRESLEY: THE SEARCHER is an HBO Documentary Films Presentation in association with Sony Pictures Television; executive producers, Glen Zipper, Priscilla Presley, Jerry Schilling, Andrew Solt, Alan Gasmer and Jamie Salter (chairman and CEO, Authentic Brands Group); producers, Jon Landau and Kary Antholis; directed and produced by Thom Zimny.

 

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Elvis Presley in the United States Army (audio)

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Linda Thompson and Elvis Presley (by Jeffrey Schrembs)

posted with the permission of Mr Jeffery Schrewmbs March 2017 all rights reserved

 

   Linda Thompson, her story including her time with Elvis, is well known to many. However, I have always believed that one should go directly to the source(s) as much as one can. Fortunately, Linda Thompson has; made videos, been a part of many documentaries, given many interviews, released rare personal effects including exceptional recordings of Elvis “in private moments” at his homes singing which he loved doing, and much more.

Recently I wrote a brief review of her autobiography entitled “A little thing called life” which includes some of her life with Elvis. Inasmuch as I enjoyed, and support, all of Linda Thompsons professional endeavors (and one of the hit songs she wrote entitled “my grown up Christmas wish”became an instant classic which I enjoy listening to year round) she is a woman with a unique life story as well as being; an exceptional person, a great woman, a great mother, a wonderful daughter/sister/grandmother, a woman with a loving/caring heart, and so many other countless positive adjectives. I say this not because Elvis and she loved and dated each other but I believe in facts hence the name of this WordPress blog aka “Elvis Presley facts”.

A summary of Elvis’ and Linda’s relationship is that Linda was invited to watch a movie in the local movie theatre that Elvis went to late a night(s) and rented out the entire theatre concession stations. Linda was, as is has remained, a very attractive woman with a distinct personality and was outgoing. Elvis, during the movie, asked Linda to sit beside him and Elvis enjoyed her presence and they began dating shortly thereafter.

Elvis had been separated from, and was going through a divorce with, Priscilla circa 1972 when he met Linda. Needless to say, this was a time in Elvis life when his life was drastically changing and examples were; the end of his relationship with his wife, worrying about how this would adversely effect his beloved daughter Lisa Marie then and in her future, weight gain, medical issues (i.e. physically, emotionally, mentally, etc.), constant live concert appearances which began almost non-stop since 1969, questioning about the choices he had made in his life, remorse about the loss of his greatest love…Gladys Love (Smith) Presley his mother who had died on August 14, 1958 and Elvis had mourned her loss 24/7, acute awareness that he was growing older, and much more. And since I have always believed in facts, AND context, Elvis was growing ever dependent on his medically prescribed medications both in quantity and shorter times between intake/dosages.

Elvis and Linda fell in love and Linda moved into Graceland. Being a young woman, and a southern woman (who Gladys had always encouraged Elvis to date and, of course, to wed) and a native of Tennessee, Linda ignited a love – healing – renewed outlook on life – laughter – new way of looking at things and each member of Elvis’ entrusted entourage aka the “Memphis Mafia” accepted/respected/admired Linda and saw firsthand the positive effects she had on Elvis.

Elvis routine, for anyone let alone a young woman, was abnormal to say the least. Elvis, since childhood, had chronic insomnia. He slept walk which required someone to be around Elvis when he slept as he put himself in life threatening situations unknowingly. He had sleep apnea meaning he stopped breathing at times during his sleep. He had his days and nights crossed. Elvis would wake up in the afternoon – have breakfast – and stayed up until the early morning hours and more often than not went to bed around the time the sun was rising.

Everyone around Elvis was attuned to Elvis’ moods. His plans for the day including wanting to do things at the last moment. If Elvis was in a good mood everyone else was. If he has in a bad mood everyone stayed clear lest they became the emphasis of his temper. It was an all consuming 24/7 lifestyle that required almost total dedication and YES there were benefits, personally – monetarily – professionally – spiritually – historically – etc., but man it took it’s tolls.

Elvis had a great sense of humor. A caring and loving charitable heart. A plethora of talents. He loved risks, speed, and action. He rode horses and loved it. He rode motorcycles sometimes at dizzying speeds. He had customized three wheeled motorcycles. He owned luxury cars, bus, airplanes, and boats. At the time he met Linda he owned an expensive sports car being a Panetta with its’ beautiful lines and head turning profile.

Elvis, being let lose from his movie contractual obligations (i.e. circa 1960-1969), was able to let loose with a renewed love for recording and most of all performing in front of a live audience (beginning in 1969 in Las Vegas).

In 1969 and 1970 Elvis had, for the first time in almost a decade, been exposed/offered better music to record. The days of Elvis settling for, to be kind songs that were lacking in quality, was over. Elvis’ voice was in incredible condition and his spectacular four and a half octave range, and his unbridled love/knowledge of music of all types, allowed him to turn an average song into a good one and a good song into a…great one. Amazingly, when he sang the songs before a live audience they sounded as good if not better than the recordings released for sale to the public. This was NOT the case pertaining to 99% of “singers” then and sadly…now.

Elvis and Linda opened up to each other in ways of extreme trust.

TO BE CONTINUED….

 

Jeff Schrembs               March 2017

NOTE – We encourage everyone to seek out, support, and let others know via social media, Linda Thompsons book “A little thing called life” as well as all other professional endeavors current or not.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5 under rated Elvis Presley love songs

Courtesy of YouTube here are 5 songs sung by Elvis Presley that many people are unaware of but I have always appreciated and have listened to for decades.

From 1957 Young & Beautiful

From 1958 As long as I love you

From 1968 Memories

From 1970 The wonder of you

From 1971 If I were you

Elvis Presley’s spiritual quest PART 1

Elvis was first exposed to music while attending church at every opportunity. Church gave the Presley’s, who were bitterly poor, a place to share their love and teachings about God – to share meals – to study – and even to listen to the gospel singers (black and white) who passed through town.

Elvis, from around the age of 2, would get off his mothers knee and dance, clap, stomp his feet, move to the rhythm. But most of all Elvis sang the words he recalled, and he was a quick study as he has a photographic memory – perfect pitch – and four and one half octave range.

It was said by “everyone” (i.e. The Presley’s,  neighbors, church elders, teachers, relatives, friends, loved ones, etc.) that Elvis felt the music and could not stop moving around singing. While his mother and father were more stoic, and very shy in church, they reveled in the praise, ttention, and support that Elvis often received when it came to music.

Worth noting is that Elvis and Gladys, starting when Elvis was a child around 1 years old, would hum or sing as Elvis clung to Gladys neck as she picked cotton in the burning hot Mississippi sun.

The Presley’s also sang together on the front porch of their home. At relatives homes. At friends houses. Music, whether it came through via the Grand Ole Opry or a duet comprised of Gladys Presley and her only child…Elvis Aron Presley.

From a child there wasn’t a time that Elvis did not have a bible. He would carry it with him and underline words, or paragraphs, that he didn’t grasp with the intent of asking questions to get a full understanding.

Elvis was a vicarious reader and had a great respect for Gospel groups, singers, etc. He looked up to them and bought their records playing them over and over, while trying to mimic some aspect of the song. He loved being challenged not only in gospel music but in; Opera, Country, Rhythm and Blues, Rock, Hillbilly, and Rock – A – Billy.

TO BE CONTINUED

January 23, 2016 – ALL RIGHTS RESERVED by Jeff Schrembs

 

 

Elvis Presley facts January 2016 edition

 Self image edition January 2016

Elvis thought his neck was too long and skinny

Elvis thought his calves were too skinny

Elvis, before he had a slight nose job, thought his nose was too broad

Elvis’ natural hair color was blonde and there are many photographs of Elvis in the US Army when it wasn’t died black. Hence, Elvis’ hair was blonde not only as a child but as an adult.

Elvis thought the pores in his nose and face were too large. He underwent skin treatment for this a few times in is life.

Elvis had one leg slightly shorter than the other one and also were lifts in his shoes so that he appeared to be well over 6 foot when his US Army measurements for height show five foot eleven

 

Cool Elvis Presley moving GIFs

Elvis Presley & Marilyn Monroe facts

Elvis Presley never met Marilyn Monroe.

The “photographs” that come up on many search engines about Elvis and Marilyn have been altered as they never were photographed together.

Did Elvis ever want to meet Marilyn Monroe? Yeah.

Was Elvis interested in a dating relationship with Marilyn Monroe? No.

Elvis, with a few exceptions, never wanted to have a serious/sustained relationship with a woman who had a career in show business. Elvis had, as his mother Gladys had voiced as well, certain characteristics he looked for in women.

Elvis repeated a quote of “you can date blondes but you marry brunettes”. Elvis also said of redheads “man, they are either extremely beautiful or not and I’ll take extremely beautiful anytime”.

Elvis was involved with many women of quality, and beauty, throughout his life. He had, starting in 1954 until his death (sadly) in 1077, the ability to date almost any woman in the world. Many threw themselves at Elvis and he accepted their affection.

Alanna Nash has written several extraordinary books about Elvis including the women in Elvis’ life. Sandie Kay Stevens has been part of several books, videos, documentaries, etc. about Elvis and the women who loved him. Also, Sandi Pichon and Kathy Westmoreland have written about their relationship with Elvis and what they observed. We highly recommend that you seek out, purchase, support, etc. the endeavors of these talented women including facts about Elvis the man…and the entertainer.

Take care and may God bless you.

Jeff Schrembs (posted with permission of Mr. Schrembs 2015 ALL Rights Reserved)

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