Is it a book for the fan that has more than a handful of picture books covering elvis life, probably not. Something for everybody by elvis presley on amazon music. This is a store banner used to promote a great new elvis album. Something for everybody is the sixth studio album by american singer and musician elvis presley, released on rca victor in mono and stereo, lpmlsp 2370, in june 1961. Elvis presley something for everybody lyrics and tracklist. But his real gift, reflected in this book, is asking the extra question that takes us deeper into the stories that matter to all of us while making us laugh the entire time. The alternate takes and bonus tracks singles sound as great as elvis is back. By including the 4 classic 1961 single sides, ftd releases a very fine exploration of these 16 brilliant pop songs.
Jun 16, 2008 due for release later this year is the book, elvis. The hard cover pages glossy book spans span the entire career of elvis in rare and unique images. As an added bonus, the book comes with a cd containing the mono version of something for everybody plus recordings of elvis press conference, held at the hotel claridge in memphis on february 25, 1961, and of the presentation of honours at the tennessee state capitol just 11 days later. Elvis presleys third nonsoundtrack, postarmy album is, in many ways, his most interesting from those years, though nowhere near his best. Elvis was at his peak when he recorded these albums.
Listen free to elvis presley something for everybody theres always me, give me the right and more. Something for everybody books elvis presley news magazine. The first eleven tracks that make up the album something for everybody were recorded in a single twelve hour session in march 1961, with the album rounded off by the inclusion of i slipped i stumbled i fell which had appeared in the film wild in the country but not commercially released. This hard cover page book will span elvis entire career in rare and unique images according to the press release. The books concept began as an account of 60s las vegas show culture, an unexamined aspect. Recording sessions took place on november 8, 1960, at radio recorders in hollywood, and on march 12, 1961 at rca studio b in nashville, tennessee. In the united states, it peaked at number 1 on billboard s top pop lps chart. Elvis charged me with this responsibility, empowering me and inspiring me to write this book when he said, the world knows elvis presley all right, but they dont know me. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures.
Nov 06, 2008 it is a nice picture book, browsing the pages each page is a new surprise so it is definitely something for everybody. Something for the girls by pal granlund and david english released by ftd follow that dream, sony musics official elvis presley collectors label. Something for everybody is a 2disc reissue and comes with the content of the original 1961 release along with a. I have two of the original lps, one opened and one on the shelf like brand new, the area where im from in toronto seemed like almost everybody had this album, it has a good variety of songs on this as all elvis fans know but i think the newer elvis fans would benefit from this if only from the great ballads alone which i play all the time, i highly recommend this cd to everyone. Elvis presley something for everybody vinyl records, lp. The text provides us useful information, and the design. The dvd contains recently discovered unreleased film of elvis performing 6 songs, including heartbreak hotel and dont be cruel, live in tupelo mississippi 1956. It comes with a 7 gatefold cover and a 12page booklet. It originally appreared on the lp pot luck with elvis. Something for everybody is a brandnew hardcover book of walltowall rare and unique images spanning the career of elvis presley. Never before have we seen an elvis presley concert from the 1950s with sound.
Aug 14, 2015 for 38 years, letetia henley kirk kept silent about her years with elvis presley but now, days before the anniversary of presleys death on aug. An elvis cole and joe pike novel series robert crais private detective elvis cole may be named after the king, but he shares more in common with his partner, former marine joe pike, than with his namesake. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Due for release later this year is the book, elvis. Lets say it in the words of one of elvis sixties album title. On this lp, though, presley balanced the two styles evenly for the first time. Something for everybody is the sixth studio album by american singer and musician elvis presley, released on rca victor in mono and stereo, lpmlsp 2370. As reissued on cd, however, something for everybody is an altogether different and starrier collection, effectively anthologizing the kings 1961 nonmovie work and proving decisively what a riveting and gifted performer the postarmy elvis was.
Intriguingly, a new book titled elvis in vegas, by richard zoglin, argues that elvis return to vegas 50 years ago has been falsely described by pop historians. Elvis presleys something for everybody sound quality. This collection is certainly one of my favourite cds. Matrix numbers from the collection of shawn ogrady. In its original form, something for everybody wouldnt qualify as one of elvis greatest albums. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the.
Something for everybody is the thirteenth album by elvis presley, released on rca victor in june 1961. Not bad, certainly, but very much an album geared toward the elvis enthusiast. Something for everybody is a 2disc reissue and comes with the content of the original 1961 release along with a ton of additional material from the recording sessions. Music go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals. Rather than launching him into a druggedout downward spiral, his vegas shows in fact actually saved elvis, while elvis, in turn, effectively saved a thenfading vegas. Something for everybody is one of those elvis presley albums that just glides under the radar. Something for everybody featuring 12 great selections in living stereo and regular l.
The something for everybody sessions doppel lp elvis. Elvis is back something for everybody legacy edition. Private nurse pens book about life with elvis presley. His death, only two weeks after the books publication in july 1977, made it highly topical and helped boost its sales to over 3 million. Something for everybody is a brandnew hardcover book of wall towall rare and unique images spanning the career of elvis presley. This intimate story was written by one of the women who knew elvis best his former wife priscilla presley. We are both lifelong fans and afficianados of elvis presley.
It is a nice picture book, browsing the pages each page is a new surprise so it is definitely something for everybody. The new mrs set contains 6cds of essential 19601962 master recordings, plus rare alternate outtakes including plenty of officially unreleased material and all of the personal home recordings elvis made during the 1960s. Once he takes the stage, everybody else falls away. Then i listened to the something for everybody ftd set, recorded at the same place and engineered by the same guy. Elvis presley something for everybody releases discogs. While a solid enough package of songs overall, the 1961.
In just one sunday night, march 12th 1961, elvis recorded the 12 tracks for his new studio album something for everybody in under 11 hours. Until something for everybody, elviss music had always weighed more heavily toward rhythm numbers over ballads. The elvis files is a great anthology from eric lorentzen. Because it is not a soundtrack, the overall quality of. Included we see a live performance of the elusive long tall sally seen here for the first time ever. Something for everybodycontinues follow that dreams program of reissuing classic elvis albums that are no longer part of the mainstream elvis catalog. Rca victor lpm2370 something for everybody lp artist. Language english publisher ballantine books date may 1977 uk july 1977 usa pages 332 pp elvis. Buy elvis something for everybody and get the best deals. Elvis has a liver more powerful than a sewage treatment facility and a heart that pours joy into everybody blessed to meet him. Listen to your favorite songs from something for everybody by elvis presley now. Regarded as one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century, he is often referred to as the king of rock and roll, or simply, the king.
Elvis presley something for everybody 1971, vinyl discogs. The book, which is based on the personal accounts of three of elvis former bodyguards. Elvis presley cd albums, vinyl records as lps or singles at 45rpm bear family offers a huge number of various elvis presley cds, vinyllps and 45rpm singles, vinyl and cd box sets, books and mags, dvds, unique and extraordinairy memorabilia. Cassette 1969 issue rca pk 17 paper label tape paper labels show some ageing and light wear not much yellowing made in usa rca crc c 1964 i upgrade to first class mail when you choose standard postage. Something for everybody by joe russo and elvis archivist steve barile. Of the six ballads on side a, theres always me, sentimental me, and starting today are among the most expressive love songs. The final part of the volume includes details relating to the recording sessions held on march 12 and, 1961 that provided most of the tracks for the classic lp, something for everybody. Something for everybody by joe russo elvis straight up with joe esposito and our memories of elvis with dr.
For 38 years, letetia henley kirk kept silent about her years with elvis presley but now, days before the anniversary of presleys death on aug. The book, which is based on the personal accounts of three of elvis former bodyguards, went into detail on the singers dangerous drugdependence. Something for everybody by joe russo elvisstraight up with joe esposito and our memories of elvis with dr. Something for everybody offers a tamer body of songs than elvis is back. Pal granlund and his people have produced an unbelievably beautiful book filled to the brim with classic and previously unreleased photos from the making of loving you. Something special for everybody import news elvis presley. George nichopoulos and elvis archivist steve barile. As an added bonus, the book comes with a cd containing the mono version of something for everybody plus recordings of elvis press conference.