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And it is for the same reasons that Carlos entrusted me with the privileged task of reviewing the book, a job that I did from beginning to end with complete satisfaction. This work is the result of a meticulous research and compilation of information that he carried out over many years, something that is truly admirable. I really enjoyed reading it, I became aware of events in Elvis' life that I was not aware of, I colloborated others that I did know, I learned and above all I confirmed the humble, generous and enthusiastic nature of Elvis Presley.

This book is a valuable piece, a jewel for all Elvis fans, as well as a curious and interesting work for experts and lovers of aviation. I thank Carlos for trusting me to do the review and for his patience during the process. Julian Tomkiewicz February 26, The Elvis Files is the first to present an insight look into Carlos Varrenti's upcoming book: Elvis in Aviation. With much detailed and technical information and many photos from the aircrafts Elvis traveled on.

Since my first visit to Graceland, back in , I have been extremely intrigued by Elvis' history with his aircraft and his link to aeronautics in general. Observing the imposing flying machines exhibited at Graceland as testimonies to the greatness of the Artist of the Century, led me to think at the time that there was more behind his story. And there is! It was like this that, for several years now, every little detail, every short paragraph in a book, every video, every photograph, every little note or information related to Elvis and his planes, was always marked and kept in my personal archive.

After several years of accumulating material, I have decided to entrust myself to this company, putting into words what I was able to compile of my two great passions:. Elvis Presley and Aeronautics. This humble research work is intended for any fan of the King who wants to learn more about this hidden and enigmatic aeronautical facet of Elvis; as well as, for any aviation lover who is intrigued by the singer's bond with the exciting world of aeronautics.

Carlos Varrenti December Elvis at the Indianapolis Airport on June 26, On March 2, , with the presence of Priscilla Ann Beaulieu, a year-old girl whom Elvis met during his stay in Germany and who, as we all know, would end up being his only wife years later, Sergeant Elvis Presley said goodbye to his German media and fans, boarding a United States Air Force Douglas DC-6 at Frankfurt Airport also known as Rhein-Main-Flughafen to return home to civilian life.

On April 7, Elvis would visit the islands again on PanAm flight Delivered to Pan American on Dec 12, The aircraft then went through a series of operators, until it was finally acquired in April by General Air Services, which stored it until it was scrapped in Miami in January It was also rented for some seasons in Las Vegas to make the same trip, since Sinatra's residence was also in Palm Springs and he made the same flight very often.

In addition to the famous photos, after the brief ceremony in Las Vegas, I am only aware of the existence of a photograph of the aircraft being used by Elvis, and the singer is not seen in it. It was garbage then and still is now although I did buy the book when it came out. Wake up EPE. Robban wrote on March 13, I personally found this DVD very interesting and if you are an open minded person, maybe you find it interesting too. Maybe Jesus was here with us, or maybe not.

Who knows for sure? Elvisy wrote on October 10, I have this casette now on DVD ofcourse,I made a real good story. As far as I'm concerned this a load of cooked up stuff and money making.

If only fans would realize that Elvis WAS dead and his internal organs are at the Baptist Memorial Hospital, then they would'nt be taken for a ride. It was like this that, for several years now, every little detail, every short paragraph in a book, every video, every photograph, every little note or information related to Elvis and his planes, was always marked and kept in my personal archive.

After several years of accumulating material, I have decided to entrust myself to this company, putting into words what I was able to compile of my two great passions: Elvis Presley and Aeronautics. This humble research work is intended for any fan of the King who wants to learn more about this hidden and enigmatic aeronautical facet of Elvis; as well as, for any aviation lover who is intrigued by the singer's bond with the exciting world of aeronautics.

Carlos Varrenti December 17, This fantastic reference book is now available in English. The original had pages and has grown BIG to a good Hundreds of pages of information about Elvis and his planes. The book, characterized by many technical details of the planes that Elvis has flown supported by many fascinating stories and anecdotes from Elvis' fellow musicians, his inner circle, friends and family.

Many photos have never appeared in print before, a real treat for the collectors. This topic has never been covered before and is unique in its appearance. Thousands of books have been published about Elvis Presley, the phenomenon, but no one has touched upon the subject of airplanes.

A gem that belongs on every self-respecting Presley fan's bookshelf. The book is a guide for every Elvis fan. With hundreds of photos and anecdotes you will be flown into the aviation world of Elvis as you have never experienced it before. An A to Z trip with all the flight dates that Elvis has flown in his 22 year adult career. A complete technical overview of all the aircrafts, personal ones and rented. Take a seat, buckle up and come fly with us.

An unforgettable flight through the skies. She has met Elvis multiple times and was the direct link between America and England Europe. She maintained contacts and ensured that the latest releases of LPs and 45s found their way overseas. She not only had contact with Elvis but with everyone close to him including Priscilla, Col. Parker's office and RCA.

There are so many fun-to-read stories its incredible. Many personal stories summarized in a beautiful book with many high resolution photos, personal candids etc.

Erik's photo collection is known worldwide and sky high. Elaine translated her mother's journey into writing, so many beautiful stories brought together in one book. Anyone who reads The Elvis Files magazine will be familiar the way Virginia remembered Elvis and penned her memories. TEF team goes a step further. The standard KJ Consulting format in the quality you are used to. Hundreds of unseen photos in superb quality in every book. Printed on high-gloss paper, as always.

Here you see an almost complete TV show or concert in pictures. Always Elvis on our minds. The return of Elvis to TV in with photos that failed the sponsor's approval. Too offensive for puritan America!

He helped bring the pop world from illusion to reality. He was the catalyst for making youth pop into a medium alive with sexuality and urgency. Many fans know this series of photos from the interweb but here you will see previously unpublished shots of Elvis on stage. He performed at the International in a 2,seat room and every show was a sell-out.

He was a bigger smash than any other high powered Las Vegas attraction. Elvis on and off stage in super quality. It was very exciting. I think anybody would be excited. And there's prestige involved, which gives you a good feeling.

You have never seen such high quality photos before. Elvis Presley walked on stage. A huge cheer arose from the audience. Here was the King of Rock and Roll. The crowd ate this up. He actually looked like a king. Every picture tells a story. Elvis had lost quite a bit of weight for this tour and the photos show this. His mood was good and so were the shows. A lot of interaction with the audience beautifully captured in this book.

All photographs and text accompanied by Elaine Christan. You can order these magnificent books separately. Use the "buy now" button for all five booklets. So he told me, you should make up your mind about either playing guitar or being an electrician.

I never saw a guitar player that was worth a damn. Many previously unpublished. Who else but Erik Lorentzen, in collaboration with Jerry Luckenbach, can start something like this! Weeks have already passed to put all the possible material in this series of biopsies. The April, June and November concerts are extensively presented with lots, lots of text to accompany the shows that Elvis performed. No other publisher can beat this, never done before.

Hard cover, glossy paper, weighs 9 kgs and is for pre-order NOW. Little money for such an extensive publication. It provided a behind-the-scenes perspective on Elvis on a city U.

Dates, times, places, producers, musicians, footnotes. A 3-book publication, over pages with more than unseen photos. This is Elvis extravaganza. Some people tap their feet.

Some people snap their fingers. On the brink of becoming an artistic phenomenon:. Elvis Presley. On July 5, , Elvis Presley, chock full of nerves and not exactly sure of what would transpire, ventured inside Sun Studio for his first official recording session with producer Sam Phillips, guitarist Scotty Moore and bassist Bill Black.

Subscribe to our widely acclaimed magazine. YES, world-wide! Renew your subscription today. Be up-to-date with the best photos and in-depth stories. Elvis is visiting after a invitation from the Shelby County state delegation.

The Tennessean staff photographer Jack Corn, left, follows the singing star. ELVIS through the years. Experienced showmen such as Ed Sullivan weren't sure the world was ready for such wild moves as the slick Elvis Presley was offering, but when Elvis proved too popular not to book, Sullivan scheduled him. Elvis' pelvic gyrations during his appearances on these other shows had caused much discussion and concern about the suitability of airing such provocative and sensual movements on television.

Although at first Ed Sullivan said he would never want Elvis on his show, Sullivan changed his mind when The Steve Allen Show with Elvis as a guest had about twice as many viewers as Sullivan's show that night they were competing for the same audience since they were in the same time slot. In his place, Oscar-winning actor Charles Laughton hosted the show. Laughton hosted from New York and then when it came time for Elvis' appearance, Laughton introduced him and then cut to the stage in Hollywood with Elvis.

Elvis appeared on a stage with large, artistic guitars as decoration. Wearing a plaid jacket and holding his guitar, Elvis thanked Mr. Laughton and the audience and then said, "This is probably the greatest honor that I've ever had in my life. There's not much I can say except that hope it makes you feel good and we want to thank you from the bottom of our heart.

Elvis then sang, "Don't Be Cruel" with his four back-up singers the Jordanaires followed by "Love Me Tender," which was the not-yet-released title track from his new movie. Elvis appeared to enjoy himself, frequently smiling or even laughing, which made him seem friendly, sweet, and hunky — depending on who was watching. During Elvis' first performance on The Ed Sullivan Show, the cameras stayed mostly from the waist up during the first half of Elvis' appearance, but during the second time he appeared that night, the camera widened out and the TV audience was able to see Elvis' gyrations.

While many have felt that Elvis was censored by only showing him from the waist up on The Ed Sullivan Show, that really only happened during Elvis' third appearance, on January 6, For some still unknown reason although there are a lot of rumors as to why , Sullivan allowed Elvis to only be shown from the waist up during that third and final show.

Elvis' appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show was a major success. Over 60 million people, both young and old, watched the show and many people believe it helped bridge the generation gap for Elvis' acceptance into the mainstream.

That's what www. But they buy my records and they pay me to sing. For the present at least, Elvis would seem to have little to worry about. Observers generally credited Gleason with a shrewd move. On one-night stands over a good part of the country, Elvis plays to very excited and well-packed-in throngs. What does this kid Presley have? A couple of particularly cubey squares were asking. Like Johnny Ray, to whom he has been compared, he writhes and contorts and suffers through a song, and the kids love it.

For instance. He wears his hair long, with sideburns yet. His more enthusiastic admirers say he looks like a cross between Marlon Brando and the late James Dean. In a way, he does at that. On the street that is.

On stage, I want to stand out. The louder my clothes the better. He went to the closet and returned smiling, with a jacket that almost become his trademark. It was a flaming, screaming fire-engine red. A turquoise model is another favorite. Vernon Presley, of Memphis. Presley may have had in mind his two Cadillacs, a pink one and a yellow one, back home in Memphis. He travels to his personal appearances in a standard, inconspicuous Plymouth.

I mentioned this. You see, I care too much about living. Who Is Elvis Presley? THAT rocket blazing a fiery trail across the musical sky these days and nights is no rocket. It's 21 year old Elvis Presley, Memphis's contribution to the world of music. Presley's rise to fame has been little short of fantastic.

Sun Record Company liked Presley's style and signed him to a contract. He recorded "Heartbreak Hotel". His unique style clicked at once. Now this record is a cinch to pass the million mark any day. He is in great demand for personal appearances and TV shows. More of his songs are being released.

His head is in a whirl but Elvis is taking it all in stride. He appreciates his good fortune and is determined not to let it change him. How does Elvis rate cover position in the Enthusiast? He is a Harley-Davidson rider and is shown on his third motorcycle. He started out as the owner of a and at present rides the "KH.

His new life makes great demands on him but, he still finds time to roll up some miles on his "KH". Good Luck for your future, Elvis. Elvis meet the press in the Saddle and Sirloin Club - March 28, The idea had come from the gold cutaway that Liberace wore in Las Vegas, and the Colonel had Nudie Cohen, Hollywood tailor to the stars or perhaps a certain kind of star, including all the bespangled country and western luminaries , come out to the movie set in his steer—horn-decorated Cadillac to measure him for it.

Before opening night of his tour at the International Amphitheatre, Elvis Presley held a news conference in the Saddle and Sirloin Club, a nearby ritzy hangout for cattle executives visiting the Union Stockyards.

Flanked by a hound dog and a gaggle of reporters ahead of his first-ever Chicago stop — the first concert after his waist-up "Ed Sullivan Show" appearance — the year-old Presley unveiled golden shoes, part of the custom-designed gold suit that he'd debut that night and that would become iconic.

Then came the song, minute performance, attended by some 13, rabid fans who rendered "the King" and his backing Jordanaires inaudible with their screams. Newspaper accounts detail the pandemonium: Grown women were reduced to tears.

Dozens of girls fainted. An usher from Bridgeport was cold-cocked by the purse of a fan trying to rush the stage at the arena, located at 42nd and Halsted streets. From his rollicking rhythm and blues roots to the grandiose stage shows at now-shuttered arenas, the relationship of "The King of Rock 'n' Roll" with the city was special. They needed that beacon of energy for their generation and certainly Elvis was it," said Cory Cooper, a Nevada-based "Elvis expert.

Like most major cities in the United States, Chicago was a familiar and frequent spot for Presley, where he played both the Amphitheater and Chicago Stadium. But Presley's legacy here took a macabre turn in The American of Chicago produced a series of high quality posters with blank spines except for two notations and a number on each, which have been printed on newspaper, so that they can be folded and show no ink leaks.

In preparation for this special Elvis Presley poster which was to be inserted in Chicago's America issue in , the poster offered announced this upcoming release. Due to the fragile nature of newspapers, few of these inserted posters have survived.

Given Elvis' popularity, advertising the pending insert was a smart tactic to elicit interest and, in turn, sell more of this edition. What fan could resist to such a dazzling image of the singer in action to hang on his wall? We've had Vol. And that's a promise!