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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Stranger in my own hometown | 10/9/2011 |
| Q: Do you know who the backing orchestra was on this song that Elvis covered in 1969? Thanks Dan A: Elvis recorded "Stranger In My Own Hometown" at the American Sound Studio in Memphis on February 17, ... | |
| elvis's '56 masters | 9/30/2011 |
| Q: Who was Elvis's main guitarist on the sessions for the '56 masters? A: Scotty Moore was lead guitar on all RCA studio sessions throughout 1956. Elvis also played guitar ... | |
| Elvis Song Welcome to my world | 5/18/2011 |
| Q: Hope you can maybe share a light on this but to my knowledge, the song Welcome to my world was never ... A: Yes, that was the only recording of that song made. But it was not unusual for Elvis to do that. ... | |
| going crazy | 2/1/2011 |
| Q: Hope you can help. It's a movie Elvis is not in it , but it is about a dying girl who writes to ... A: I think that you are probably referring to the 1980 film "Touched By Love", which starred Diane Lane ... | |
| Elvis movie songs | 1/17/2011 |
| Q: I have seen all of Elvis's movies and am wondering how many, and which, songs from his movies he ... A: As far as I am aware, virtually all of Elvis' movie songs were recorded either in a recording studio ... | |
| Aloha From Hawaii | 10/24/2010 |
| Q: How many was in the audience at Aloha From Hawaii :) A: The live audience at the "Aloha From Hawaii" concert would have been in the region of 8,800. The ... | |
| Did Elvis ever pass out during a concert? | 10/8/2010 |
| Q: Did Elvis ever pass out during a concert? I have heard many stories over the years that Elvis did ... A: There were some occasions where he may have been taken ill or was suffering from a cold and had to ... | |
| elvis presley tattoo | 10/7/2010 |
| Q: priddle, can you please tell me if elvis had any tattoos,if he did,what and where.i`ve seen photos ... A: As far as I am aware, Elvis did not have any tattoos. I have seen it said that he had a small ... | |
| Las Vegas Concerts | 9/23/2010 |
| Q: Greetings Mel, I hope all is well with you. I am interested in learning more about Elvis' Las Vegas ... A: This is such a big question that I think the best thing to do is to point you in the direction of a ... | |
| Elvis Presley Collection via Jeffrey Schrembs | 9/10/2010 |
| Q: According to Jeff Schrembs, Elvis Presley Historian, Elvis Presley never reocrded the Dolly Parton ... A: Very interesting. Dolly Parton has been quoted as saying, "Elvis loved 'I Will Always Love You' and ... | |
| Elvis Presley Collection via Jeffrey Schrembs | 9/9/2010 |
| Q: According to Jeff Schrembs, Elvis Presley Historian, Elvis Presley never reocrded the Dolly Parton ... A: There were many songs that Elvis never recorded because the Presley camp wanted a portion of the ... | |
| Elvis and animals | 4/18/2010 |
| Q: What animals did Elvis have trough his life?:) did he have cats:)? A: Apart from a dozen or so dogs, Elvis had many pets over the years. These included: Bear, a ... | |
| Elvis Live At Eagles Hall March 1955 | 4/16/2010 |
| Q: Good Morning Mel Hope yer great and things are going well. Last summer I bought an album at Amoeba ... A: This album was originally issued in the UK as KING 1, a non-RCA label. As the ownership of Elvis' ... | |
| Elvis Album With Overdubbed Rhythm | 4/10/2010 |
| Q: Sometime in the 1970s, RCA released an album of classic Elvis songs, including "I Was The One," "My ... A: Yes, you're right, this album does seem to have been forgotten about. But I still have my copy. The ... | |
| Elvis LPM 1382 "Old Shep" | 4/4/2010 |
| Q: Good Afternoon Mel I'll stop bugging you after this lol Okay, so about five months ago I am in a ... A: Elvis recorded "Old Shep" at Radio Recorders in Hollywood on September 2nd 1956. He produced the ... | |
| Pearl Harbor Concert 1961 | 4/4/2010 |
| Q: Do you know where the tape came from for the Pearl Harbor concert 1961? Did one of the boys record ... A: A good question and, I must confess, something I've never really thought too much about before. It's ... | |
| Biggest selling record | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: Greetings Mel, I hope all is well with you. My question, what was Elvis' largest selling record. ... A: Yes, "It's Now Or Never" is his biggest selling record worldwide, notching up sales in excess of 20 ... | |
| Elvis devil in disguise | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: You know in the beginning of Devil In Disguise when Elvis is singing soft and sweet but it's not ... A: I would think that the six songs on Side 1 of the album "Something For Everybody" would fall within ... | |
| maxi million 7 | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: in the 70s 3 maxi million 7' released what where the titles A: The three records in the Maximillion series were: Heartbreak Hotel / Hound Dog / Don’t Be Cruel” ... | |
| Help in Tana´s question - how many recordings? | 5/2/2009 |
| Q: Elvis recorded almost 700 songs (go on the net and put in "Elvis Presley songs alfabethicaly" or ... A: I'm not really certain what question I'm being asked here, as it looks as someone has already ... | |
| Song Lyric | 3/22/2009 |
| Q: A few years ago I heard a record that I believe was titled :The King Of Country Music" and was ... A: I'm afraid that I can't be of much help to you on this one. I can come up with a couple more lines ... | |
| elvis movies | 12/3/2008 |
| Q: I'm a HUGE Elvis fan. I've seen only a couple of his movies, I know there are over 30, I was ... A: Well, I can only really tell what my personal favourites are, but I do think they are among his ... | |
| The Camden Christmas album | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: Mel... okay, of all the Christmas albums, my favorite is the Camden version... where Elvis wears the ... A: I'm afraid I have no idea who painted the backdrop......I suspect that it was just a stock picture ... | |
| how many actual recordings did Elvis do in his lifetime | 11/14/2008 |
| Q: I have been a fan since I was 7yrs old.........I am now 42. When his 30 year anniversary hit last ... A: This is a very difficult question to answer. For, in addition to the songs recorded for the Sun and ... | |
| did Elvis sing a song with this line | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: Did Elvis sing a song with the line "I'm sorry" in it? I have a dim memory that he did, but can't ... A: Bill, Six Elvis songs come to mind that contain the words "I'm Sorry" ........... "I MET HER ... | |
| Elvis Concert Music | 10/25/2008 |
| Q: I'm trying to locate the music that was played at Elvis concerts. I know 2001 was always played, ... A: AS far as I am aware, the piece of music that followed "Also Sprach Zarathustra" was always referred ... | |
| Elvis | 10/20/2008 |
| Q: my mother and I are both adored fans of Elvis Presley. May he rest in Eternal Peace. I have one ... A: Elvis' last concert took place in Indianapolis on June 26th 1977. During the concert he introduced ... | |
| back up singers | 10/5/2008 |
| Q: who were the back up singers on "Can't help falling in Love?". sounds like a hawaiian group. thanks A: The backing singers on Elvis' original 1961 recording were The Surfers (Pat Sylva, Clay Naluai, Pat ... | |
| Pink Cadillac | 9/10/2008 |
| Q: I have a music track that I downloaded and listed as "Pink Cadillac" by Elvis Presley. It sounds ... A: A few points to answer your question....... 1. Elvis bought a Pink Cadillac in 1955. 2. He NEVER ... | |
| Madison FTD Releases | 8/24/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering if you have any suggestions for purchasing the many Elvis CD releases from the ... A: Madison is one of the many labels that release Elvis bootleg albums. I'm afraid that AllExperts ... | |
| To Elvis With Love | 7/27/2008 |
| Q: Mel do you know if the movie is on tape or dvd and where it can be purchased? Thanks A: "Touched By Love" (aka "To Elvis With Love") is not currently available in either DVD or VHS ... | |
| Need some guidance | 7/12/2008 |
| Q: I've searched everywhere and hope you can help guide me relating to Elvis. In 1968 I began a career ... A: I've always found that the best person to go to for this kind of information is Jerry Osborne. His ... | |
| Elvis and Jerry Lee | 7/3/2008 |
| Q: Did Elvis ever record "Sweet Little Sixteen" with Jerry Lee Lewis? A: Well, that's an easy one to answer...........No! The only time Elvis ever recorded with Jerry Lee ... | |
| 1955 elvis | 5/20/2008 |
| Q: Who did Elvis and Bill and Scott share the bill with at the May 10, 1955 show in Ocala, Florida? ... A: Well, it's difficult after all this time to be 100% definite in these things, and I suppose it's ... | |
| 1955 elvis | 5/19/2008 |
| Q: Who did Elvis and Bill and Scott share the bill with at the May 10, 1955 show in Ocala, Florida? ... A: The Ocala show on May 10th 1955 was part of a three week tour of "Hank Snow's All Star Jamboree". ... | |
| Elvis' Softly As I Leave You | 5/3/2008 |
| Q: Is there anyway I could buy that song? I believe he did the sang in concerts between 1973 through ... A: The concert on December 27th 1976 has not yet been released in any form that I am aware of. The ... | |
| Elvis and Joe Esposito | 4/30/2008 |
| Q: Greetings Mel, I hope all is well with you. Recently I met Joe Esposito and he autographed his book ... A: Elvis met Joe when they were both in the Army and they became firm friends. Joe was Elvis' number ... | |
| Elvis singing Memphis, Tennessee | 4/27/2008 |
| Q: Can you help to find a song Elvis in the 70s called Memphis, Tennessee. It's up beat song and it's a ... A: Elvis made his recording of the Chuck Berry song "Memphis, Tennessee" in 1963. It first appeared on ... | |
| Elvis' Softly As I Leave You | 4/27/2008 |
| Q: Is there anyway I could buy that song? I believe he did the sang in concerts between 1973 through ... A: "Softly As I Leave You" was one of those songs that Elvis never recorded in a studio, but only sang ... | |
| Elvis and a paternity test | 4/22/2008 |
| Q: I was recently at a website NNDB and it stated that Elvis took a paternity test. That is all it ... A: As my expertise is in the area of Elvis' films and recordings, that's not really something that I ... | |
| pets | 4/5/2008 |
| Q: can you tell me what other pets did elvis have apart from dogs.my niece was told he had a monkey i ... A: Apart from a dozen or so dogs, Elvis had many pets over the years. These included: Bear, a ... | |
| elvis presley | 4/4/2008 |
| Q: do u know how many songs elivs released an sung an made plz thank you A: I saw this question in the 'Answer Pool' at AllExperts and thought I would try to answer it for you. ... | |
| records | 3/18/2008 |
| Q: i have 6 45 records of elvis in paper cover that says tell me pretty baby. 1954 recording ec.5478 ... A: My information on this particular recording is that it was claimed to be Elvis' first ever ... | |
| Elvis questions | 3/6/2008 |
| Q: My name is Kristine and I have just gotten hired by American Royal Arts. We have the exclusive ... A: Three random facts straight off the top of my head......... Roy Orbison's first big hit record, ... | |
| info about my king | 2/27/2008 |
| Q: how tall was Elvis and how many records did he record or tracks? cheers Terry A: (1) Elvis was 6'0½" (1.84 M). (2) This is a very difficult question to answer. For, in addition to ... | |
| Lyric question... | 2/15/2008 |
| Q: I am trying to figure out what the secondary back up singers are saying in the song "A Little Less ... A: Well, I've taken my time and given this song a good few listens and, apart from some ... | |
| The song "Love Me" | 2/13/2008 |
| Q: Mel, I heard many years ago that "Love Me" was the only song to ever reach #1 (or maybe it was sell ... A: Yes, "Love Me" has the distinction of of being the only Elvis song to make the Top 10 singles chart ... | |
| an Elvis movie song | 2/11/2008 |
| Q: I told my husband "you aint so big, you just tall, that's all". He laughed and wanted to know where ... A: That's a line from the song "Big Boss Man". Elvis never sang it in a movie, but part of the song did ... | |
| songs | 1/18/2008 |
| Q: .. I'm Jaydan and i was wondering if Elvis ever did any of these songs... and if so, how can i get a ... A: The quick answer to all three songs is "NO". The only one that he did sing in full was "Only You", ... | |
| elvis first rca album | 1/16/2008 |
| Q: I have the original 1956 elvis presley 1'st rca album I snatched from my father. It has the local 50 ... A: I'm not quite certain what you have there. It certainly sounds like the 1956 original LPM-1254 (The ... | |
| Elvis Last Concert | 1/10/2008 |
| Q: Want concert do l have does anybody know out there. l went to Graceland in 1987. l purchased , what ... A: David, Yes they are both concerts, and they are both from the same series of concerts that Elvis ... | |
| Elvis Last Concert | 1/9/2008 |
| Q: Want concert do l have does anybody know out there. l went to Graceland in 1987. l purchased , what ... A: What you have there is not the "last" concert that Elvis gave, but is the CBS TV show "Elvis In ... | |
| Records | 12/28/2007 |
| Q: Greetings Mel, I hope all is well with you. I have recently developed a new hobby and I hope you ... A: I don't know what the percentage would be, but I would say that the majority of his recordings were ... | |
| Suggestions | 12/2/2007 |
| Q: I am from Memphis, Tn. I have never really like Elvis; mainly, because my dad is a huge Elvis fan. ... A: Yours is an interesting question, although I have something of a problem with the choices as musical ... | |
| Words and history of song | 11/29/2007 |
| Q: What is the name of the song that Elvis sang toward the end of his life of a man dying and saying ... A: I just found your question in the "Answer Pool" section, so in case no one has provided you with an ... | |
| Music recording | 11/10/2007 |
| Q: Mel, I have a recording that was given to me on CD with just one song I didn't recognize, and wonder ... A: Sorry, but it's not Elvis. This was a song issued around 1990/91 in Texas, apparantly by a record ... | |
| Elvis's tape recorder | 10/22/2007 |
| Q: My friend purchased an Ampex console tape recorder from an older gentleman in Ojai, CA. The man was ... A: This is not a question I can give you a definite answer on. My instinct tells me that it may ... | |
| 'Suspiciuos Minds' track volume | 10/20/2007 |
| Q: Hope you can help me out with a small question regarding the Elvis hit "Suspicious Minds'. I've ... A: This was intentional. Elvis' producer at the time, Felton Jarvis, took the master, added horns and ... | |
| Elvis' concerts. | 10/7/2007 |
| Q: I would just like to know since Elvis gave 1000 or more live concerts why the heck dont we get to ... A: To answer your question "why", I suppose that the logistics of moving camera crews and setting up ... | |
| Elvis' concerts. | 10/7/2007 |
| Q: I would just like to know since Elvis gave 1000 or more live concerts why the heck dont we get to ... A: Your question pre-supposes that many of these concerts were professionally filmed. And that's just ... | |
| elvis on tour 1972 | 10/5/2007 |
| Q: I wonder if you could tell me if there are any plans to digitally remaster the elvis on tour video ... A: I couldn't agree more....it's certainly about time that we had a re-vamped version of "Elvis On ... | |
| did Elvis compose any song? | 10/3/2007 |
| Q: did Elvis compose any song throughout his life?if no,why?if yes, what is the title of the song? ... A: Elvis was very simply a 'singer' (the greatest that ever lived in my opinion)! He was not, and never ... | |
| An Elvis song question | 10/2/2007 |
| Q: I am a rather new Elvis fan. I love the music, and heard just yesterday a song I'd never heard ... A: That's the theme song from Elvis' 1960 20th Century Fox film "Flaming Star". Here are the full ... | |
| Favorite and least favorite songs | 9/14/2007 |
| Q: I hope all is well with you. I was asked a question the other day and I did not know the answer. I ... A: Elvis was known to be fond of the songs "How Great Thou Art", "Trying To Get To You" (his Dad's ... | |
| elvis song | 8/7/2007 |
| Q: Elvis recorded a song that sounded as though he was singing to a dying man in a hospital, i would ... A: I think you are probably referring to "Softly As I Leave You". It was one of those songs that Elvis ... | |
| elvis presley song. | 7/30/2007 |
| Q: could you please tell me if elvis made a record called 'How Do You Think I Feel' I remember the ... A: Yes, that album is available as a CD. You can purchase it online from www.amazon.co.uk or the ... | |
| elvis presley song. | 7/30/2007 |
| Q: could you please tell me if elvis made a record called 'How Do You Think I Feel' I remember the ... A: Yes, Elvis recorded "How Do You Think I Feel" on September 1st 1956 and it appeared on the EP album ... | |
| ELVIS | 7/29/2007 |
| Q: HOW MANY SONGS DID ELVIS SING DURING HIS SHORT LIVED CAREER? HE IS VERY MUCH MISSED. A: This is a very difficult question to answer. For, in addition to the songs recorded for the Sun and ... | |
| Recording dates on 6 songs | 7/27/2007 |
| Q: Mel please help me, Im trying to help my husband he loves elvis, and has become a tribute artist in ... A: No problem........ "Don't Be Cruel" was recorded on July 2nd 1956 in New York. "Love Me" was ... | |
| Elvis Song search | 7/25/2007 |
| Q: Mel you wrote about Elvis singing this song: However, he was known on one occasion to dedicate "The ... A: Elvis' studio recording of this song can be found on the box set "Walk A Mile In My Shoes — The ... | |
| /Elvis-"softly as I leave you" | 6/22/2007 |
| Q: Quite a few years ago the local C&W station had a country music month. During the month the played ... A: There are a few copies of the song available on ebay.com at the moment. It's the 45rpm single, ... | |
| elvis | 6/20/2007 |
| Q: i have a 45 with milkcow blues boogie on it can you give me some info cant find any A: Elvis' third single on the Sun label, "Milkcow Blues Boogie" (Sun 215) was released on January 8th ... | |
| Backing Singers | 5/25/2007 |
| Q: Just listened to Suspicious minds. There is a *terrific* male voice singing backing on parts of this ... A: It really depends on which recording of the song you are listening to. And, even then, it would be ... | |
| laughing version Are you lonesome tonight | 5/24/2007 |
| Q: Was Elvis really laughing at a dinner guest , that his wife pulled his wig off to have E sign it? ... A: Elvis would often change the lyrics to songs slightly if he was in a humorous mood. At this ... | |
| elvis | 5/24/2007 |
| Q: , first of all I am really happy to have found this site and you Mel. I am an Elvis fan have been ... A: There has been much speculation over the years, and many books written on the subject, about ... | |
| ELVIS | 5/24/2007 |
| Q: who was the singer in the 80s.that sounded liked him and where can i get a copy?what album sold the ... A: QUESTION 1 Ronnie McDowell and Jimmy Ellis (aka Orion) were two very successful singers who both ... | |
| How many musicians? | 5/15/2007 |
| Q: Its been a while since I have asked you anything about my all time favorite performer. I hope all ... A: Rich, I believe the breakdown for the "Aloha" show was as follows: Elvis' Band: James Burton, John ... | |
| softly I leave you | 5/12/2007 |
| Q: I heard a few times on the radio the "Softly" sung by elvis. However he did a recitation during ... A: "Softly As I Leave You" was one of those songs that Elvis never recorded in a studio, but only sang ... | |
| what Elvis song is this? | 4/22/2007 |
| Q: We were listening to XM 50's yesterday and heard a beautiful Elvis song singing about an angel, or ... A: You probably mean "Angel", which was one of the songs in the film "Follow That Dream". Angel, ... | |
| elvis | 4/17/2007 |
| Q: who is the best elvis soundalike ever and did he ever meet the country singer jim reeves A: Elvis met Jim Reeves in 1955 when appearing at a concert in in Texas. There is a photo of them, ... | |
| song for Lisa Marie | 4/14/2007 |
| Q: What song did Elvis write and sing for Lisa Marie? A: Elvis did not write and sing any song specially for Lisa Marie. His songwriting eforts were minimal ... | |
| elvis song | 4/12/2007 |
| Q: Could you please tell me if Elvis ever sang a song called "Daddy's Little Girl"? If so, when and ... A: No, Elvis never sang "Daddy's Little Girl". He did record a song called "Don't Cry Daddy", which may ... | |
| Beyond The Reef | 4/11/2007 |
| Q: "Beyond The Reef". I was reading your answers and noticed that I was wrong. I'm sorry. Thanks for ... A: The confusuion may have been caused by the fact that Red and Charlie had practiced the song with ... | |
| SONG: "Blue Guitar" | 4/8/2007 |
| Q: Mel. I am trying to find a recording of "Blue Guitar" which is included in the songbook "Elvis ... A: The only recordings of this song that I know of are Sheb Wooley's, which appeared on the MGM album ... | |
| SONG: "Beyond the Reef" | 4/8/2007 |
| Q: I have the song "Beyond the Reef". It seems as though it may have originally been a movie sountrack ... A: "Beyond The Reef" was a hit for Bing Crosby in 1950. Elvis must have liked the song, as he used to ... | |
| lyrics | 3/28/2007 |
| Q: I can not find the lyrics of "down in mississipi" writing from ITALY. TANK YOU ANSWER: Hello Flavio, ... A: Two things: (1) I do not like giving out my e-mail address on sites like this one that are viewed ... | |
| lyrics | 3/27/2007 |
| Q: I can not find the lyrics of "down in mississipi" writing from ITALY. TANK YOU A: You have me a little confused with your question. You have asked it in the Elvis Presley section, ... | |
| vkwaters@ptd.net | 3/22/2007 |
| Q: Did Elvis paint or draw anything? I have a friend who has been told that Elvis was an artist/painter ... A: I have never had any reason to believe that Elvis was involved in painting an any way whatsoever. ... | |
| elvis song search | 3/19/2007 |
| Q: on viewing an elvis lyrics site i came accross a song called dominic. could you tell me where i ... A: The Dominic of the song is a prize bull that Elvis sings to in the 1968 film "Stay Away Joe", in an ... | |
| child costars | 3/12/2007 |
| Q: A particular costar, played little girl "Jan" in the movie "Paradise Hawaiian Style" -- she was a ... A: That was Donna Butterworth. Her career, which consisted of appearing in Jerry Lewis' "The Family ... | |
| Elvis and his movie songs | 3/7/2007 |
| Q: I've always wondered......There are some Elvis movie songs that I like, including these: "Home Is ... A: Yes, you are right. There were some very good songs recorded by Elvis for his movies. It goes ... | |
| elvis | 2/15/2007 |
| Q: can you tell me what album the laughing version of are you lonesome tonight is on please A: The "live" laughing version of "ARE YOU LONESOME TONIGHT", recorded at the International Hotel in ... | |
| Cheaters | 2/9/2007 |
| Q: NOW it makes sense. I have recieved two questions from this "Fiona" woman and I will not answer any ... A: With regard to Fiona, I don't want to give the impression that she is doing anything wrong. She ... | |
| Elvis' personal life | 2/8/2007 |
| Q: Did elvis ever meet marilyn monroe. If so, under what circumstances and if not, were they kept apart ... A: I don't normally involve myself with questions concerning Elvis' personal life, particularly as the ... | |
| "Yes, You Know Me" | 2/1/2007 |
| Q: Paul Simpson writes about Elvis practicing the song "Yes, You Know Me" in his book The Rough Guide ... A: I think there might be some confusion here between the two songs "You Don't Know Me" and "Yes, You ... | |
| Elvis | 2/1/2007 |
| Q: Good Evening. I would love to know where to get the song Black Limousine. I had it once but ... A: The coreect title of the song is called "Long Black Limousine" and can be found on the following ... | |
| Elvis & Duke Bardwell | 1/31/2007 |
| Q: My name is James Warner. I am a fellow Elvis Expert on allexperts.com and I would like to tell you ... A: It's always nice to be appreciated, especially by another Elvis fan. As to your question, I'm ... | |
| Elvis song | 1/31/2007 |
| Q: My great - grandmother just passed away and her favorite song had the lyrics "vios con dios my ... A: That song was called "VAYA CON DIOS". It has been recorded by many singers, but it was never ... | |
| Back Up singers | 1/31/2007 |
| Q: Hope all is well with you. I have a couple questions about Elvis' backup singers. JD Sumner and ... A: Frank Stamps was a bass singer in the 1920's/30's who inspired J.D. Sumner to want to become a ... | |
| Elvis / JD Sumner and the Stamps | 1/29/2007 |
| Q: Recently I was able to get a picture of Elvis and JD Sumner and the Stampa. The picture was taken in ... A: The Stamps Quartet during 1972 consisted of Ed Enoch, Bill Baize, Richard Sterben and Donnie Sumner. ... | |
| a song in "Viva Las Vegas" | 1/28/2007 |
| Q: There’s a band singing « Cheek to cheek… » while Ann Margret and Elvis danse together in the movie ... A: That song is called "The Climb". It was written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, and was originally ... | |
| album | 1/25/2007 |
| Q: i have 'double'lp-meaning each side different recordings.It is on black belt records label.the cover ... A: Yes, it's a bootleg album of some Louisiana Hayride shows that Elvis did during those early years. ... | |
| elvis song | 1/21/2007 |
| Q: Did Elvis ever sing a song titled Kung Fu Fighting? A friend and I was discussing this and he said ... A: The simple answer is "No". That song, as sung by Carl Douglas, was used in the documentary film ... | |
| Elvis concert - Philadelphia 1977 | 1/18/2007 |
| Q: When I was just 10 yrs. old I went to the Elvis concert in May of 1977 at the Philadelphia Spectrum ... A: The concert in Philadelphia on May 28th 1977, in front of a crowd of 18,850 people, has never been ... | |
| Elvis songs | 1/8/2007 |
| Q: Mel! I have been trying to find a recording of Elvis singing "Old Shep"...the one he recorded in ... A: "Old Shep" is available on the following Elvis CDs...... "Elvis" (1956 album re-issued in 2005) ... | |
| elvis recordings | 12/17/2006 |
| Q: what is the number of elvis recordings to date? A: This is a very difficult question to answer. For, in addition to the songs recorded for the Sun and ... | |
| Photo | 12/3/2006 |
| Q: Greetings again Mel, are there any photos of the upstairs of Graceland? Specifically his bedroom or ... A: As you are probably aware, photos of the upstairs at Graceland are pretty much non-existant. But ... | |
| Song "Confidence" [Clambake] | 10/25/2006 |
| Q: I am directing a pantomime in January and one of the suggested songs is the above. can you let me ... A: First let me say that song publishing and sheet music is not a part of my area of expertise, so I ... | |
| Elvis Comment | 10/20/2006 |
| Q: I am getting hooked on this site. I must admit you know your stuff. My question, during one of ... A: Yes, Elvis was always quite self-deprecating about his guitar playing, and in truth he wasn't ever ... | |
| Last Song | 10/17/2006 |
| Q: What was the last song recorded by Elvis? A: The last studio recording made by Elvis was in the early hours of 31st October 1976 at the studio ... | |
| Elvis Music | 10/17/2006 |
| Q: Hey i was just woundering how many songs did elvis record during his entire life A: This is a very difficult question to answer. For, in addition to the songs recorded for the Sun and ... | |
| Songs | 10/13/2006 |
| Q: My hsuband is an elvis tribute on the costa blanca spain and is looking for a list of songs written ... A: Elvis was not really a songwriter, so there are very few songs that he is credited with having ... | |
| neckless | 10/13/2006 |
| Q: my name is lisa and my mum told me about a story about elvis and i dont no if its true. she told me ... A: This story first appeared in a book called "Why Won't They Leave You Alone", written by May Mann. ... | |
| 447-series | 8/13/2006 |
| Q: Good day Mel. I know for sure the numbers 447-0605.447-0607 and 447-0609,10,11,12,13,14 and 15 was ... A: This is not really my area of expertise, but I've had a look at the following site and, from what ... | |
| Suspicious Minds | 8/12/2006 |
| Q: When listening to Suspicious Minds, there's a part where it sounds like Cher is singing. Is this ... A: The simple answer is NO! Female backing vocals for the studio recording (January 23rd 1969) were ... | |
| about a movie song | 6/9/2006 |
| Q: what was the song he sang to a dying girl in a movie because it is for my dying auntie A: I'm sorry, but there were no films starring Elvis, that I can think of, in which he sang to a dying ... | |
| Suspicious minds | 6/2/2006 |
| Q: on a number of live recordings of Suspicious minds I hear Elvis making funny or naughty comments, ... A: I can really only answer this by giving my personal opinion. And that is that Elvis was a very ... | |
| Speedway Album | 6/1/2006 |
| Q: I am not looking for a value, but information on the Speedway album. It was my understanding that ... A: The only difference in covers that I am aware of is that on the Mono release (LPM 3989) the album ... | |
| Were any Elvis recording sessions filmed? | 5/31/2006 |
| Q: I've been an Elvis fan since 1956 and at one time had every record and sleeve he made. Now that I'm ... A: As far as I am aware, apart from the sources you mention, here are the ones that I know of......... ... | |
| elvis | 5/27/2006 |
| Q: did elvis ever set foot on english soil A: No, he never did. The closest he came was on Wednesday March 2nd 1960 when the military transport ... | |
| black velvet | 5/19/2006 |
| Q: I know that Alannah Myles sang the rock version of Black Velvet, but right before it came out on ... A: It's a shame you left AllExperts till last. You should have tried us first....... The Country ... | |
| Hound Dog Lyrics | 5/13/2006 |
| Q: I am doing a music project on Elvis's Hound Dog song and need some info on the meaning of the ... A: I don't usually go in for analysing songs too much. I just like to listen to them for their ... | |
| An Elvis song | 5/10/2006 |
| Q: Mel, Some years ago, I owned a copy of the "Elvis in Concert" album (I believe that was the title). ... A: This was a regular part of Elvis' stage act in the 1970s and was always sung early in the concerts, ... | |
| Rare song | 4/21/2006 |
| Q: I just heard this song tonight called "Yes You Know Me" and I thought it sounded remarkably like ... A: Sorry, but it's not Elvis. I believe this to be the song issued by a record producer called Bill ... | |
| alternative take of | 4/5/2006 |
| Q: I´ve heard there should be an alternate take of the US "old shep" and wonder what´s the difference? ... A: Yes, I think my old brain may have remembered it wrongly. The word probably is "and", and not "the". ... | |
| Some people are cheating on our EIN Mega Quiz | 4/4/2006 |
| Q: You have done very well so far! YES, Fiona is cheating in asking you all my annual "EIN Elvis MEGA ... A: I don't know if you got my seperate e-mail, but I just wanted to say that I forgot to include the ... | |
| alternative take of "old chep" | 3/29/2006 |
| Q: I´ve heard there should be an alternate take of the US "old shep" and wonder what´s the difference? ... A: Elvis recorded "Old Shep" at Radio Recorders in Hollywood on September 2nd 1956. He delivered the ... | |
| Song release | 3/19/2006 |
| Q: Could you possibly tell me what was the last song Elvis released before his death? Thanks in ... A: Elvis' last single release prior to his death was "Way Down" / "Pledging My Love", which was ... | |
| judy | 3/15/2006 |
| Q: I wonder if Judy released on a single from 1967 is recorded in his early days? Do you happens to ... A: "Judy" was recorded on March 12th 1961 in RCA's Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee. Other songs that ... | |
| Elvis | 3/13/2006 |
| Q: I am doing a school project. My name is Joseph Maio and I am thirteen. I go to Londonderry Middle ... A: As you don't have much time, I'll make my answers short..... 1. Originally he drove a truck for an ... | |
| white christmas | 3/13/2006 |
| Q: I wonder if you happens to know if this song on single was released for markets other than the ... A: Elvis' 1957 recording of "White Christmas" was only issued on an EP (RCA EPA 4340) and an LP (RCA ... | |
| always on my mind | 3/12/2006 |
| Q: i'm doing a research project on elvis and we have to choose one song to teach to the class and i ... A: Written by Mark James, Johnny Christopher and Wayne Carson, "Always On My Mind" was the type of ... | |
| tell me why | 3/6/2006 |
| Q: There´s an elvis single called blue river and the reverse is tell me why. I wonder if there´s about ... A: I would class "Tell Me Why" as a slow blues ballad. This song was first recorded in 1956 by Marie ... | |
| tell me why | 3/6/2006 |
| Q: There´s an elvis single called blue river and the reverse is tell me why. I wonder if there´s about ... A: Well spotted, Bjorn. The difference is actually nearly six and a half years. "Tell Me Why" was ... | |
| Hi. Thanks for answer. Do... | 3/3/2006 |
| Q: Do you know may be similar songs of Presley to this one about ghetto? thanks Followup To Question ... A: Elvis was not really a singer who was into songs about social conscience and injustice. "In The ... | |
| Hi Elvis sang the song... | 3/2/2006 |
| Q: Elvis sang the song "In the ghetto" Which ghetto was he talking about? Do you know that may be? ... A: I'm sorry, but I've just realised that I missed out the most important part of my reply to your ... | |
| blue moon | 2/19/2006 |
| Q: I´ve a question for you and I´ll appreciate your help. Is the track aboved recorded in the SUN or ... A: RCA's master tape of "Blue Moon" was copied from Sun tape box number 7. "Tomorrow Night" and "I'll ... | |
| blue moon | 2/19/2006 |
| Q: I´ve a question for you and I´ll appreciate your help. Is the track aboved recorded in the SUN or ... A: Yes, you are correct in thinking that "Blue Moon" was a Sun Stusio recording. It was taped on ... | |
| elvis presley | 2/17/2006 |
| Q: Only a couple of questions to go!!!! When did Elvis say, "There are too many people that depend on ... A: Where are all these questions coming from? Is it a quiz or something? Elvis made this statement to ... | |
| elvis presley | 2/16/2006 |
| Q: Me again. The 'iconic' Elvis photo that adorned the LP cover of 'As Recorded At Madison Square ... A: Now, I'm not really an expert on Elvis' jumpsuits, but I believe the one he was wearing on the cover ... | |
| Backing musican on "Alway on my mind" | 2/16/2006 |
| Q: who played trombone on "alway on my mind" A: Sorry, but there was no trombone used on the original March 1972 recording of "Always On My Mind". ... | |
| elvis presley | 2/15/2006 |
| Q: Where was Elvis when he said, "These are the type of people who care. They're dedicated. You realize ... A: Elvis spoke those words on January 16, 1971, after he was given what he considered to be the ... | |
| rockabilly rebel | 12/1/2005 |
| Q: Can you please tell me if Elvis ever recorded ROCKABILLY REBEL and if so which album will can it be ... A: No, Elvis never recorded this track. There were three Elvis bootleg albums issued in the late 70's ... | |
| Elvis lyrics | 10/14/2005 |
| Q: I need your help on a question. I have extra credit for my english class in high school. Im not a ... A: I think this must be a reference to the Shakespeare line "the world's a stage and each must play a ... | |
| music | 10/7/2005 |
| Q: I am a line dancer and have run across a song dubbed "Elvis Rumba" which seems to exist nowhere ... A: Sorry, but I do not know this song myself. It certainly does not feature the voice of Elvis and has ... | |
| 50 cd collection | 9/5/2005 |
| Q: i have been given a dvd disk with 50 cd collection on it.would you know the titles and or the ... A: Below is the list of album titles that make up your 50 CD collection. Sorry, but it would take far ... | |
| vocals | 8/25/2005 |
| Q: My question is, about Elvis's voice. Was Elvis really a natural vocalist or did he take some ... A: As far as I am aware, Elvis was a completely natural singer and never had a professional voice ... | |
| elvis song | 7/7/2005 |
| Q: I've heard a hymn played on the piano that has the same tune as one of Elvis's songs but I can't ... A: Elvis recorded around 800 different songs. Many of these were hymns, gospels or other types of ... | |
| Question re: Tour Date? | 6/18/2005 |
| Q: I am a hugh Elvis Presley fan and I have been recommend to email because of your respected knowledge ... A: Sorry, but I can find no record of Elvis appearing in Chicago on this date. Indeed, throughout ... | |
| elvis presley | 2/16/2005 |
| Q: Can you help with this one? Who said, "Somebody pulled out a music paper, and there was an advert ... A: That was PAUL McCARTNEY. "I remember being in the assembly hall at school one day - it was a free ... | |
| song | 2/15/2005 |
| Q: could you please answer this question. What was the most successful Elvis Presley song not to go to ... A: This is a difficult one to answer as it depends on your definition of "successful". A song could ... | |
| elvis presley | 2/15/2005 |
| Q: Can you tell me if 'Hound Dog/Don't Be Cruel' was Elvis' first number one in Australia? Did 'Blue ... A: Elvis' first #1 in Australia was "A Fool Such As I / I Need Your Love Tonight" which hit the top ... | |
| elvis record | 1/19/2005 |
| Q: could you tell me any thing on a record wich is called ACUFF ROSE MUSIC LIMITED PRESEANTS ELVIS i ... A: This is a rare promotional LP album that was never issued for sale to the public. It was pressed by ... | |
| Elvis Vegas Guitar | 12/23/2004 |
| Q: I recently went to a guitar workshop by finger picking legend Doyle Dykes. During one of his songs ... A: After the success of his 1968 TV "comeback" special, Elvis decided to stop making movies and to go ... | |
| elvis song | 12/21/2004 |
| Q: Did Elvis record "Who am I?" more than once? In the original tape (1972) that I have, I hear a lot ... A: Elvis recorded "Who Am I?" between 9.00pm and midnight on February 22nd, 1969. This was the only ... | |
| Song of Elvis Presley | 11/6/2004 |
| Q: In a book called Elvis Presley, written probably in the 1980s, it says that in October, 1968, Elvis ... A: This was the soundtrack session for the MGM film "The Trouble With Girls (And How To Get Into It)". ... | |
| Elvis recording song "If That Isn't Love. | 10/29/2004 |
| Q: How did Elvis come to find and record the great Gospel song "If That Isn't Love." When was it first ... A: From day one, Elvis' great love was Gospel music and he possessed a vast personal knowledge of the ... | |
| Elvis, music | 10/26/2004 |
| Q: I would like to know where I can find Elvis singing Earth Angel. It was on a list of his songs in ... A: Hill, Elvis never "officially" recorded the song "Earth Angel". The version that you read about is ... | |
| Elvis Presley | 10/17/2004 |
| Q: How many songs did Elvis Presley record during his entire career? A: This is a very difficult question to answer. For, in addition to the songs recorded at Sun and RCA ... | |
| memorabilia | 9/9/2004 |
| Q: I have a limited edition Elvis Presley interview picture disc collection, manufactured in England by ... A: The best place that I know of for valuations of Elvis memoroabilia is Jerry Osborne's website. You ... | |
| First Record He Paid to Have made | 8/31/2004 |
| Q: I have a record here with a cover jacket that tells the history of the record and that it is a ... A: Sometime during the Summer of 1953 (no one is certain of the exact date), 18-year-old Elvis went ... | |
| elvis liner notes | 8/23/2004 |
| Q: mel:could you PLEASE help me? I just bought the new Elvis at sun lp version. there are no liner ... A: I'm sorry, but it would appear that you have to purchase the CD version to be able to get the liner ... | |
| 1954 recording | 8/16/2004 |
| Q: Mel, I'm sorry about the "Red Hots", and the year. 1977, Right after Elvis' death, Pete came to me, ... A: Notwishstanding everything you say, and it is certainly all very interesting, at the end of the day ... | |
| 1954 recording | 8/15/2004 |
| Q: In 1979, my girlfriends' father, Pete Falco, played a tape for me that he purported to be Elvis ... A: My information on this particular recording is that it was claimed to be Elvis' first ever ... | |
| Elvis albums | 8/13/2004 |
| Q: I have been left a selection of Elvis albums, and am not really sure if any of them are original, ... A: The best person I know of in the area of Elvis valuations / memorabilia / collectables etc. is a man ... | |
| Elvis records | 8/10/2004 |
| Q: Is there any place I can buy Elvis records now. I am looking to purchase some of the older stuff of ... A: Two points first. One, you don't say where you are posting from; and two, you don't say whether you ... | |
| Elvis records | 8/10/2004 |
| Q: Is there any place I can buy Elvis records now. I am looking to purchase some of the older stuff of ... A: This is the second time I have been asked this question today. So, it makes it easy for me to ... | |
| scottish songs sung by presley | 8/9/2004 |
| Q: can you tell me if elvis sang any old scottish songs,either offical or unofficial,if so do you know ... A: The only one that comes to mind is "Danny Boy". Although this is generally thought of as an Irish ... | |
| possible repeat question...sorry | 7/25/2004 |
| Q: I am not sure if I asked you this question before or not. I lost my hard drive over this weekend ... A: Yes, I did answer this before for you, but I'm happy to give you the answer again............. The ... | |
| Elvis in Las Vegas | 7/18/2004 |
| Q: My Name is Patrick and i'm the publisher of a swiss style magazine called "FACES". Its a free ... A: In all honesty, I am not the best person to ask your question of. My area of expertise centres ... | |
| elvis question....kind of... | 6/29/2004 |
| Q: .. I hope you can answer this question. In 1988 a video was released called "Elvis Presleys ... A: Sorry it's taken a couple of days to get back to you, but I've had computer problems and my e-mails ... | |
| elvis question...kind of... | 6/29/2004 |
| Q: .. I hope you can answer this question. In 1988 a video was released called "Elvis Presleys ... A: Sorry it's taken a couple of days to get back to you, but I've had computer problems and my e-mails ... | |
| Song Title | 6/24/2004 |
| Q: Need the name of a song Elvis sang with the lyrics reminds me to much of you. Thanks for your ... A: I think you must mean this one from the 1963 MGM film "It Happened At The World's Fair". "They ... | |
| cd's | 6/11/2004 |
| Q: where whould i find elvis's frist record ever it's for my dad for fathers day A: The good news is that the nineteen recordings that Elvis made at Sun Studios between 1954 and 1956 ... | |
| Buona Sera Signorina | 6/7/2004 |
| Q: Has Elvis ever sung this song? At the beginning of the eighties I heard this song several times on ... A: The quick answer is NO, Elvis never recorded this song. Nor did he ever sing it live in concert. ... | |
| Elvis movie trivia | 6/3/2004 |
| Q: Was wondering if you could help solve a question. IN ELVIS PRESLEY FILM WORLD, ARMONDO, PABLO, ... A: These were the names given to the characters played by The Four Amigos in the Elvis film "Fun In ... | |
| lyric | 6/2/2004 |
| Q: What is the name of the 1920's gang of Detroit mentioned in an Elvis song? A: The top criminal gang in 1920's Detroit was the PURPLE GANG. ... | |
| How good of a guitar player... | 5/24/2004 |
| Q: How good of a guitar player was Elvis? A: Not being a musician myself, that's not really a question that I can answer too easily. But from ... | |
| mystery train | 5/11/2004 |
| Q: What is a mystery train? Somewhere I've read or heard that it was referring to a death train. In the ... A: As I understand it, "Mystery Train", which was a re-working of an old black blues song, relates to ... | |
| First Time Ever I Saw Your Face | 5/10/2004 |
| Q: As you were so good last time, here's another one for you! On the import cd ROUGH CUT DIAMONDS, ... A: Elvis twice tried to record this song as a duet. The first time with backing singer Ginger Holladay, ... | |
| Softly As I Leave You | 5/5/2004 |
| Q: Do you know of any recording of 'Softly As I Leave You' that Elvis actually did the full vocal ... A: Sorry, but Elvis only did this song live in concert. So the version you have heard with Elvis ... | |
| uk discography | 4/26/2004 |
| Q: i am looking for a complete uk 45 discography on the net so i can complete my collection, do you ... A: Here are a couple of sites that should provide you with all the information you require: ... | |
| Heartbreak Hotel | 4/22/2004 |
| Q: Can you tell me the meaning behind the song Heartbreak Hotel or direct me to a site that could tell ... A: Personally, I don't see any hidden meaning in this song. To me it is what it is, a ballad about a ... | |
| Elvis' laughing | 2/10/2004 |
| Q: I'm a Swedish girl who has a question about the laughing Elvis. First of all, thank you for ... A: "Are You Lonesome Tonight" was an old song, written in 1926. In 1950 there was a version of the ... | |
| elvis | 2/9/2004 |
| Q: can you help me again -What Christmas song has Lisa Marie recorded that Elvis released? Do you know ... A: With regard to Lisa Marie, I have no knowledge of any Christmas song recorded by Elvis that she may ... | |
| elvis | 2/8/2004 |
| Q: When was Supsicious Minds and It's Now or Never first played live in concert and also the last time ... A: Here is the information you wanted: "IT'S NOW OR NEVER" 25th March 1961, Bloch Arena, Pearl Harbor. ... | |
| Elvis recording of Butterfly | 1/14/2004 |
| Q: I recently discovered this Allexperts possibility and hope you can answer my question. I would like ... A: I can definitely tell you that Elvis never recorded this particular song. The WAV file has obviously ... | |
| Lyrics to song | 11/10/2003 |
| Q: Elvis recorded a song called "Long Black Limousine" that I have on the RCA label CD called Elvis ... A: Here are the lyrics to "Long Black Limousine", one of my favourites also. "Long Black Limousine" ... | |
| Elvis Movie | 5/19/2003 |
| Q: I stumbled into a scene one night on TV, and have been looking for this movie ever since so I could ... A: Elvis worked on a car wearing greasy overalls in two or three films. It could have been "Speedway" ... | |
| Beyond the Reef | 5/10/2003 |
| Q: At which recording session was Beyond The Reef recorded and was it ever released during Elvis' ... A: Right, let's take your questions in order....... 1) "Beyond The Reef" was recorded on 27th May 1966 ... | |
| Song interpretation | 4/20/2003 |
| Q: I'd like to know how Elvis would begin to get into a new song and how he would put his own ... A: Sorry for the delay, I've been away for a couple of days over Easter. Now, Elvis and his songs. ... | |
| Master takes on the "On Stage" album | 3/25/2003 |
| Q: I would really like to know which songs on the album "On Stage" (1970) that finally became the ... A: I'm not sure that I totally understand your question, but, in as much as these were the first time ... | |
| Laughing! | 2/26/2003 |
| Q: I´m a bit curious about the Laughing version of are you lonesome tonight. Are there a video ... A: This version of the song was recorded live at the International Hotel, Las Vegas during the midnight ... | |
| The Kang | 2/18/2003 |
| Q: Mel, I'm a retired Seattle oldies DJ and I collect Elvis outtakes. I have never been able to find ... A: Sorry to have to reply with a negative answer, but I have never been able to find these either. You ... | |
| Dance remix. | 2/18/2003 |
| Q: It's me again, sorry, questions keep popping up in my head now that I found you :) First of all ... A: What a long question. I think you are referring to a private mix of an early 60s Elvis song called ... | |
| CBS Special 1977 | 2/17/2003 |
| Q: Since you've been able to help me in answering my previous question, I'd like to address you one ... A: Difficult! The concerts covered in "Elvis In Concert" are Omaha and Rapid City (both concerts have ... | |
| The Original ELVIS PRESLEY CD Collection | 2/17/2003 |
| Q: My question is short yet not so simple. At least that's what I think. Because I asked my cousin (a ... A: I think you might find that the missing album/cd is "Elvis Now", originally released in 1972. The ... | |
| song question | 2/14/2003 |
| Q: On a Public television program, there was a fantastic Elvis version of a gospel song titled "I Got ... A: Sorry, but there is no Elvis song with a title like that. However you may be thinking of this one, ... | |
| Back musician | 2/13/2003 |
| Q: Have you ever heard of a "Cletus Brown?" A black man with a jazz backround, having something to do ... A: Just a quick follow-up....... Elvis used a black piano player named Dudley Brooks at several ... | |
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For 50 years I have been listening to, buying and searching into the music of Elvis Presley. If you have a question relating to any song that Elvis recorded (officially, unofficially or privately), then I guarantee to give you an answer. Likewise with his movies. Questions relating to Elvis' private life I prefer to leave to others.
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