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a publication about all things Elvis—records, movies & more
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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
Sayin’ Somethin’ Dumb and Stupid about Elvis
Sayin’ Somethin’ Dumb and Stupid about Elvis
Announcing John Ross’s smart new series “Stupid about Elvis”
Neal Umphred
Jan 15, 2019
“Devil in Disguise” (Counterfeit and Bootleg Elvis Records)
“Devil in Disguise” (Counterfeit and Bootleg Elvis Records)
An introduction to and explanation of Elvis counterfeits, bootlegs, reproductions, and pirates
Neal Umphred
Sep 12
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
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