Elvis: Vegas '69 a new 200-page hardback book, packed with over 150 stunning full color and B&W images, that commemorates the 40th anniversary of Elvis' historic return to live performance is to released. Written by Ken Sharp, author of the critically acclaimed FTD book, Writing For The King, the book tells the remarkable story of Elvis' return to the concert stage told through first-hand accounts by those lucky enough to be on hand to witness Elvis' miraculous artistic and creative rebirth.
Culling 100 new interviews, the 60,000 word text offers a gripping account of this seminal event told by the people who were there including Priscilla Presley, Elvis' TCB bandmates, the Sweet Inspirations, the Imperials, the Memphis Mafia, celebrities in attendance, International hotel personnel including owner Kirk Kerkorian, hotel President Alex Shoofey, publicity and showroom staff, security, international media and much more.
Learn the backstory behind what led to Elvis' triumphant return to live performance. You'll go behind closed doors with Elvis and the band in pre-show rehearsals and revel in the excitement and anticipation of opening night. We'll also exhaustively chronicle the opening show on July 31, 1969 through the eyes of the people that were there, press conference, after show celebration and more.
Packed with over 150 stunning full color and B&W images, many culled from the Graceland archives, vintage Vegas/Elvis concert memorabilia, a '69 show index and much more, the book will transport the reader back to the Strip for one of the most electrifying moments in Elvis' monumental career.
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Elvis : Vegas '69 -- July 31, 1969 marks a historic milestone in Elvis' career. Bolstered by the runaway success of the '68 Comeback show and energized by productive recording sessions at American Sound Studios, which would spawn such timeless hits as 'Suspicious Minds', In The Ghetto' and 'Don't Cry Daddy', Elvis launched his return to live performance at Las Vegas's International Hotel in the summer of 1969.
Elvis: Vegas ' 69 é um de 200 páginas. É um lindo livro de capa dura que acumula mais de 150 fotos. Foi lançado em comemoração ao 40º aniversário de Elvis'. Escrito por Ken Sharp, o autor do FTD criticamente aclamado. O livro conta a história notável do retorno de Elvis' à fase de concertos.
100 novas entrevistas foram selecionadas, incluindo pessoas que estiveram presentes, como Priscilla Presley, Elvis' TCB bandmates, the Sweet Inspirations, the Imperials, the Memphis Mafia, celebridades, pessoal do International Hotel, pessoal de sala de exposição, segurança, mídia internacionais e muito mais.
Conhecendo o livro ficamos à portas fechadas com Elvis nos ensaios de pre-espetáculo e nos divertimos na excitação e antecipação da noite de estreia. Nós também vemos tudo do espetáculo de abertura no dia 31 de julho de 1969 pelos olhos das pessoas que estavam lá, entrevista coletiva, depois de celebração de espetáculo e mais.
O livro nos transporta para um dos momentos mais eletrizantes da carreira de Elvis' carreira monumental.
Com o livro acompanhamos tudo no assento da fila da frente... As fotos são fascinantes.
