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Elvis: That’s The Way It Was
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An Introduction to “Elvis: That’s The Way It Was”
An Introduction to “Elvis: That’s The Way It Was”
a publication about Elvis Presley on records, in movies, and in concert
Neal Umphred
Nov 18, 2019
Me and Joan Deary and Elvis Bootlegs
Me and Joan Deary and Elvis Bootlegs
My meeting with Ms. Deary, challenging her statements, and becoming phone-pals
Neal Umphred
Aug 8
A Few Observations About the New “Elvis/Memphis” Boxed Set
A Few Observations About the New “Elvis/Memphis” Boxed Set
What’s in this 5-disc, 111-track box (and what’s not)
Neal Umphred
Jul 28
“Elvis Sails”: Is Yours Real or Is It Fake?
“Elvis Sails”: Is Yours Real or Is It Fake?
The original “Elvis Sails” EP album is 65 years old; the original fake “Elvis Sails” EP album is 45 years old!
Neal Umphred
Jul 17
Elton John Used to Collect Elvis Bootleg Albums!
Elton John Used to Collect Elvis Bootleg Albums!
UK pop singer was an avid record collector who donated his vast collection to an AIDS fundraiser
Neal Umphred
Mar 16, 2023
A Few Things About the Export-Only “My Boy”
A Few Things About the Export-Only “My Boy”
When “My Boy” was released in the UK in 1974, RCA had to import specially manufactured copies of the record from the US
Neal Umphred
Mar 7, 2023
No More Storm, No More Grace
No More Storm, No More Grace
Sheila O’Malley on Lisa Marie Presley
Neal Umphred
Jan 16, 2023
Elvis Presley, “Suspicious Minds,” and Retro-Gaslighting
Elvis Presley, “Suspicious Minds,” and Retro-Gaslighting
Did Mark James write “Suspicious Minds” as a Gaslighting Song?
Neal Umphred
Nov 17, 2022
Elvis Didn’t “Steal” a Darn Thing from Arthur Crudup!
Elvis Didn’t “Steal” a Darn Thing from Arthur Crudup!
But he certainly owed the old bluesman a debt or two
Neal Umphred
Aug 12, 2022
Did Elvis Really Help Write Some of His Biggest Hits?
Did Elvis Really Help Write Some of His Biggest Hits?
Does Presley’s name belong as co-writer of such hits as “Heartbreak Hotel” and “All Shook Up”?
Neal Umphred
Jul 11, 2022
A Review of Baz Luhrman’s Biopic “Elvis” With No Hyperbole and No Spoilers
A Review of Baz Luhrman’s Biopic “Elvis” With No Hyperbole and No Spoilers
Once Austin Butler strides onto the stage as Elvis and starts singing, it’s a rollercoaster ride of thrills!
Neal Umphred
Jul 9, 2022
An Unusually Articulate Troll Looking to “Own” a Libtard?
An Unusually Articulate Troll Looking to “Own” a Libtard?
If so, then I have fallen for his manipulations . . .
Neal Umphred
Jan 24, 2022
Elvis’ “My Happiness” Single Is Not a Rare Album
Elvis’ “My Happiness” Single Is Not a Rare Album
Addressing a poorly conceived article about five records that Yahoo’s “expert” says are among the most rare and valuable albums.
Neal Umphred
Dec 20, 2021
John Walker Ross, R.I.P.
John Walker Ross, R.I.P.
“Elvis: That’s The Way It Was” co-author now hanging out with Elvis and Johnny Burnette and Chips Moman
Neal Umphred
Mar 4, 2021
Surprise — Elvis Outselling Everyone but the Beatles!
Surprise — Elvis Outselling Everyone but the Beatles!
Okay, he’s outselling every one of his contemporaries from the ’50s, the ’60s, and the ’70s but the Fab Four
Neal Umphred
Nov 6, 2020
What Happened to Elvis’ “Steamroller Blues” on the Record World chart?
What Happened to Elvis’ “Steamroller Blues” on the Record World chart?
A look at a pair of egregious errors about Elvis’ biggest hit on 1973 on Wikipedia
Neal Umphred
Nov 3, 2020
Meeting Elvis and Yeti on Mount Ranier
Meeting Elvis and Yeti on Mount Ranier
How Elvis talked me into writing an article about the Mac Davis songs that Elvis recorded in 1968–1969
Neal Umphred
Oct 14, 2020
Elvis Presley and “A Touch of Marble”
Elvis Presley and “A Touch of Marble”
Unusual “new” picture sleeve pops up for sale on the internet
Neal Umphred
Jul 18, 2020
What Was the First Elvis Record to Reach #1 in England?
What Was the First Elvis Record to Reach #1 in England?
There are two “correct” answers to this question
Neal Umphred
Jul 11, 2020
What Are Some Facts About Elvis That You Won’t Find on Wikipedia?
What Are Some Facts About Elvis That You Won’t Find on Wikipedia?
50,000,000 Wikipedia contributors can’t be wrong (hah!)
Neal Umphred
Mar 4, 2020
So, Neal, Just How Many Elvis Albums Are There?
So, Neal, Just How Many Elvis Albums Are There?
There are a lot more titles than you think and they sold a lot more copies than you believe
Neal Umphred
Dec 26, 2019
Wikipedia Got the Facts All Shook Up with Elvis’s Second Album!
Wikipedia Got the Facts All Shook Up with Elvis’s Second Album!
If you have looked up the ELVIS album (RCA Victor LPM-1382) on Wikipedia, you might want to read this next.
Neal Umphred
Dec 13, 2019
We Can’t Go on Together with Suspicious Minds
We Can’t Go on Together with Suspicious Minds
Just how good can one record be?
Neal Umphred
Dec 3, 2019
An Alternative Version of the “Elvis Back In Memphis” Album
An Alternative Version of the “Elvis Back In Memphis” Album
a good album that could have been an excellent album
Neal Umphred
Nov 18, 2019
Elvis’ Double-Sided Hits on the Billboard Hot 100 (1969–1977)
Elvis’ Double-Sided Hits on the Billboard Hot 100 (1969–1977)
Were Elvis’ double-sided hits of the ’70s actually two hits or just one?
Neal Umphred
Oct 13, 2019
Did Elvis Have the Most Double-Sided Hit Records of All-Time?
Did Elvis Have the Most Double-Sided Hit Records of All-Time?
Of course, he did—and no one else comes close!
Neal Umphred
Oct 3, 2019
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