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Elvis In The Beginning: 2 Editions?

November 13, 2005 | Video
We previously mentioned a book / 2 DVD release entitled "Elvis In The Beginning". This package which was released October 24, 2005. We also found a single DVD edition (disk 2) which will be released November 28, 2005. The content of this DVD is exactly the same as the "Elvis Golden Greats" released eralier this year.

Synopsis:

Authorised by Scotty Moore, DJ Fontana, and the Jordanaires Legendary Elvis guitarist Scotty Moore , Elvis' long time drummer DJ Fontana and Elvis' loyal backing vocal quartet the Jordanaires come together for the first time to unveil the true story of what went on behind the scenes during the creation of all time classics like Hound Dog, Heartbreak Hotel and Love Me Tender, just three of the most famous numbers recorded by Elvis at the dawn of an unforgettable career!

This is the inside story of the rise of Elvis Presley told in their own words by the men who were closest to him .Here are the priceless recollections of the leading musicians who actually performed on all of the classic the records, played live with the King on stage and appeared in the ground breaking television shows.

Featuring extensive archive footage of Elvis in performance , this is the powerful first hand account of how the music of Elvis was created on the road and shaped in the studio by the men who really mattered most to Elvis .These were the loyal servants who brought the King's music to life and who shared his long term friendship and trust.

Disc One

The inside story of the making of the Elvis legend with Scotty Moore, DJ Fontana, Gordon Stoker and Ray Walker including vintage performances of Heartbreak Hotel, Shake Rattle and Roll, Love Me Tender, Peace in The Valley and more

Disc Two
Elvis The Golden Greats .All the thrills and excitement of Elvis live on stage in this superb collection of the greatest live performances spanning his entire career from Shake Rattle and Roll to the majesty of American Trilogy.

Features:

Shake, Rattle and Roll / Burning Love / Ready Teddy / Long Tall Sally / Whole Lotta shakin' Goin' On / Hound Dog / Steamroller Baby / Too Much / Johnny B Goode / Don't Be Cruel / You Gave Me a Mountain / Love Me Tender / A Big Hunk O Love / Money Honey / I Can't stop Loving You / Baby Let's Play House / I'm so Lonesome I Could Cry / Heartbreak Hotel / What Now My Love / Blue Suede Shoes / Welcome To My World / Tutti Frutti / Fever / When My Blue Moon Turns To Gold Again / Suspicious Minds / Peace In The Valley / An American Trilogy.

The film was made with complete independence and editorial control .It is not approved, associated or endorsed by the Elvis Presley estate .This is the most candid, honest and independent view of the making of a legend. Essential viewing for Elvis fans everywhere.
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