Elvis Presley - Three Part Series

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Three one-hour episodes detail distinct periods of Elvis Presley's life and music

Joyride Media presents three one-hour episodes detail distinct periods of Elvis Presley's life and music.

Please consider scheduling this programs around August 16 - the 30th Anniversary of Elvis Presley's death.

Stations can air these programs as a as individual one-hour specials, or as a three-part, three-hour Elvis Presley radio series.

Short program descriptions are below. Click on the "Pieces" link above to download and preview audio of each episode.

THE EARLY YEARS

Elvis grows from his childhood in Tupelo and Memphis to become, at various times, the King of Rock & Roll, a threat to America's youth, an honorable soldier serving his country, and one of Hollywood's biggest film stars. Close friends (Jerry Schilling, Patty Parry) and historians (Pete Guralnick, Ernst Jorgensen) detail his earliest influences, struggles and successes, alongside Presley's own words and some of his best known recordings. As his popularity grew, he consistently earned more respect from those who initially objected. By the 1960s, Elvis was the ultimate symbol of goodness, thanks to his two years in the army and his dizzying production schedule of 31 movies in eight years.

VIVA LAS VEGAS

Elvis Presley's electrifying live performances ended with the lucrative movie deals with schedules left no time for concerts. Unhappy with Hollywood, he returned to the stage with the ?1968 Comeback TV Special? and a legendary string of Las Vegas concerts that succeeded on many levels. These events were both large and intimate, and allowed Elvis to explore a unique, diverse repertoire. They also revolutionized the casino concert business, leading to the spectacles that are common today. Unfortunately, the 24-hour casino culture took a toll on Elvis and his growing demons. Bill Medley of the Righteous Brothers and Presley's backup singer, Cissy Houston, join Schilling, Parry, Guralnick and Jorgensen with insightful comments on Elvis and the impact of his Las Vegas years.

HE TOUCHED ME: ELVIS' GOSPEL MUSIC

MANY OF THE CLASSIC IMAGES OF ELVIS PRESLEY INVOLVE SOME SORT OF HIP SHAKING AND KNEE WOBBLING. AFTER ALL, HE WAS THE KING OF ROCK AND ROLL, AND WHAT HE ACCOMPLISHED IN HIS SHORT LIFE CHANGED MUSIC FOREVER. BUT ALL THROUGH HIS CAREER, THERE WAS A SECOND TRACK. ELVIS WON THREE GRAMMYS IN HIS LIFE, AND NONE OF THEM FOR ROCK AND ROLL. ALL THREE WERE FOR RELIGIOUS RECORDINGS. ELVIS SANG A LOT OF GOSPEL MUSIC, AND IN THE NEXT HOUR, WE'RE GOING TO HEAR HOW DEEP THOSE GOSPEL ROOTS RAN. WE'RE JOINED BY LIFELONG FRIEND AND ASSOCIATE JERRY SCHILLING, JOE MOSCHEO OF THE IMPERIALS QUARTET AND GORDON STOKER OF THE JORDANAIRES.
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Joyride Media presents three one-hour episodes detail distinct periods of Elvis Presley's life and music.

Please consider scheduling this programs around August 16 - the 30th Anniversary of Elvis Presley's death.

Stations can air these programs as a as individual one-hour specials, or as a three-part, three-hour Elvis Presley radio series.

Short program descriptions are below. Click on the "Pieces" link above to download and preview audio of each episode.

THE EARLY YEARS

Elvis grows from his childhood in Tupelo and Memphis to become, at various times, the King of Rock & Roll, a threat to America's youth, an honorable soldier serving his country, and one of Hollywood's biggest film stars. Close friends (Jerry Schilling, Patty Parry) and historians (Pete Guralnick, Ernst Jorgensen)... Show full description


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