You asked for rare Elvis Presley Army photos. Well you got 'em Jack

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Elvis Presley and Billboard chart/album/single/genres

COURTESY of Billboard as of January 8 2015 (and January 8th was the date Elvis was born on in 1935)

                                 Funny clip of Elvis in 1972 backstage with giant scarf


Elvis Presley wasn't just the King of Rock & Roll. He remains Billboard chart royalty. On the anniversary of the Jan. 8, 1935 birthday of the late icon, who passed away on Aug. 16, 1977, here's a look back at five of his most impressive chart records.

- 108 Billboard Hot 100 hits, the most among rock artists in the chart's history. Among all acts, only the Glee cast (207) and Lil Wayne (123) have inked more charted hits. Presley's career, however, predates the Hot 100's 1958 inception; he charted more than 30 song entries on surveys that chronicled popular music beginning in 1956. Notably, Presley's 104th Hot 100 hit, "Way Down," originally peaked at No. 31 the weeks of Aug. 6 and 13, 1977. After dipping to No. 53, following Presley's death, the song roared 35-24-21-18, marking his last top 20 track.

- 80 top 40 Hot 100 hits, the most such showings in the tally's archives. Drake ranks second with 67, followed by Elton John (57). On the first Hot 100, dated Aug. 4, 1958, Presley ranked at No. 4 with "Hard Headed Woman" and at No. 34 with "Don't Ask Me Why," each featuring his longtime gospel backing band, the Jordanaires.

- 129 Billboard 200 charted albums, the highest total in the chart's 58-year history. (Frank Sinatra ranks second with 82 entries.) Ten of those sets reached No. 1, beginning with Elvis Presley, which ruled for 10 weeks in 1956. His most recent reign came courtesy of Elv1s: 30 #1 Hits in 2002 (nearly a half-century after his first No. 1).

- 67 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, the most time spent at the top for a solo act. Garth Brooks follows with 52 frames (or, an entire year) in charge, one week ahead of Michael Jackson (51). Presley's longest reign? The Blue Hawaii soundtrack totaled 20 weeks at No. 1, beginning in December 1961.

- Presley became the first rock artist to make two trips to the Hot 100 summit, as "Stuck on You" began a four-week command April 30, 1960. That song, recorded shortly after Presley's discharge from the Army, followed "A Big Hunk O' Love," which led the Aug. 15, 1959, chart. Presley last perched atop the Hot 100 with "Suspicious Minds" the week of Nov. 1, 1969. (In another sign of how much Presley and Billboard charts have been linked, that date doubles as Billboard's birthday; the magazine first published the week of Nov. 1, 1894 - This date of 1894 has to be an error as Billboard did not become a magazine until 1956).

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Wishing Paul Litcher a HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Written by Mr. Jeff Schrembs. Autoset publish with permissions.

In the Elvis Presley collector world there are those who have been instrumental in providing fans, collectors, etc. with; facts, insights. opinions, content, photographs, videos, audio files etc. that are not only interesting by critical in learning more about the man, onstage and off, being Elvis Presley.

These names include but are not limited to; Alanna Nash, Sandie Kaye Stevens, Sandi Pichon, Russ Howe, Jerry Schilling, Phil Arnold, Larry Geller, Alan Hanson, and Paul Litcher (note: for additional information please visit our site www.ElvisCollector for more great detail, content, etc. along with this page that gives more detail about these individuals
http://www.elviscollector.info/Pages/ElvisLinks.aspx

I first became aware of Paul Litcher in the early 1970's. Remarkably I still have many of the voluminous books similar to encyclopedias about Elvis' records, their estimated value, their rarity, when they were recorded, etc. Reading the first Paul Litcher book, which literally is two inches thick, allowed me to cross reference the items I had. The items I wanted. The items I saved money for. I treasure these books.

On this day, the 24th of September 2017, I want to wish Paul Litcher a HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

May God bless you and yours on this special day as well as the other 364 days of the year.

Jeff Schrembs
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Incredible sources for all things Elvis (Presley)

In these (approximately) six decades I've come across the entire spectrum of people, documents, photographs, videos, audio files, records, films, tv appearances, personal life, friends of, family of, etc. pertaining to Elvis Presley onstage and off.

I have had the honor of knowing so many people who were close to Elvis throughout his life. I found out early on that each of these individuals held honorable qualities and thus earned Elvis' love and friendship.

There are so many falsehoods, half-truths, erroneous statements, etc. about Elvis and unless you are able to truly source (i.e. to be able to go to the firsthand individuals who were there - who witnessed - who documented - who remembered) and/or seek out quality individuals/websites/blogs/authors/etc. that you can easily be overwhelmed with manushya.

Here are some of the individuals, websites, etc. that I HIGHLY RECOMMEND and that is saying a lot for when it comes to Elvis, and his unique life story, I put a premium on facts and context all the while embracing Elvis' faults along with every other aspect of his personality, life, accomplishments, etc.

From our affiliated Elvis Presley website, www.ElvisCollector.info, we are pleased to share with you the following (please click on this link and it will open up in a new window for your convenience)

http://www.elviscollector.info/Pages/ElvisLinks.aspx

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www.ElvisCollectorWorldwide.freeforums.org content update July 8, 2016

Our Elvis Presley fan forum www.ElvisCollectorWorldwide.freeforums.org, PLEASE bookmark it as I don't want you to get carpal tunnel syndrome, has added even more cool - rare - unique - exciting - etc. content.

This site is 100% to join. To post, To share. To enjoy.

No ads. No pop-ups. No selling. Just Elvis Presley onstage and off.

The most recent updates to the forum include:

COLLECTING ELVIS & MORE:

Upcoming Elvis Presley official auction including Elvis and Ali auction.

ELVIS PHOTO & FAMILY:

INCREDIBLY rare photograph of Elvis as a child standing with Vernon and Gladys.

One of the rarest candid photographs of Elvis with Vernon and Gladys in 1956.

Rare copy of the newspaper article about Gladys Presley.  

ELVIS NEWS & POLLS:

Elvis’ week 2016 at Graceland official schedule.

ELVIS YOUTUBE & AUDO:

Elvis “cut me and I bleed”.

ELVIS TV, ONSTAGE & MOVIES

Elvis Presley video via YouTube of six of Elvis’ TV appearances.

MEMPHIS MAFIA:

Article written by Jeff Schrembs about (sadly) the death of Scotty Moore Elvis ‘legendary guitarist.

ELVIS PRESLEY FAN FORUM

Video (audio only) of one of Elvis’ favorite songs that is not well known by Elvis Presley fans. This video is of two different takes of “mine”. Enjoy.

FROM JEFF SCHREMBS

Some cool Elvis Presley related items (7) of them along with a personal message from Jeff Schrembs. 

Please visit our forum, and our site www.ElvisCollector.info, and share via social media.

Take care and may God bless you always.

Jeff Schrembs

Incredible Elvis Presley related photo montage video

Thank you for visiting our blog and please let others know about this site, and the others listed below. via social media.

We are first and foremost Elvis Presley fans and that includes putting Elvis' life, onstage and off, into context. 

We do not shy away from Elvis' flaws, and/or shortcomings, as we all have as humans. Nor do we shortchange Elvis' successes and three decades of excellence. 

While we strive to put forward rare, unique, and cool content we also encourage Elvis Presely fans worldwide to seek out - purchase - add to their collection - read - support - etc. the works of those who knew Elvis the best throughout his life and exceptional authors such as Alanna Nash. These individuals include, but are not limited to, the following; Marty Lacker, Sandi Pichon, Red West, Sonny West, Billy Smith, Sandie Kaye Stevens, Jerry Schilling, and Joe Esposito.

Furthermore there are several individuals who have given of their time, money, efforts, insights, opinions, etc. about Elvis' life that we highly recommend and respect. They are including but not limited to; Russ Howe, Paul Litcher, Phil Arnold, Steve Binder, June Janico, Kathy Westmoreland, Anita Wood, and many others that we have listed on our site www.ElvisCollector.info.

Elvis Presley related photo montage courtesy of the private Elvis Presley collection of Mr. Jeff Schrembs.

Mr. Schrembs is the primary contributor of the award winning Elvis Presley webiste www.ElvisCollector.info.

Mr. Schrembs is also affiliated with www.ElvisCollectorWorldwide.freeforums.orgthe 100% free Elvis Presley fan forum.

Mr. Schrembs has been collecting anything/everything of quality about Elvis Presley for six decades.

Mr. Jeff Schrembs is a worldwide reknowned Elvis Presley historian, collector, expert and author.

Mr. Jeff Schrembs has painstakingly undertaken efforts to preserve rare, personal, professional, candid, onstage, historical, etc. photographs of Elvis Presley as well as significate documents - audio files - video files - autographs - signatures - notes - etc.

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Rare video of Elvis Presley meeting Liberace circa 1956 in Las Vegas

Elvis Presley and the women he dated

Alanna Nash, the esteemed author who has written several exceptional books about Elvis' life onstage and off, wrote "Baby, Let's Play House Elvis Presley and the women who loved him.

The story, facts, insights, firsthand accounts, etc. that are contained in the book Alanna Nash wrote should be the "go to book" concerning Elvis and the women he dated.

A summary, and availability, of this book is found in the Amazon link http://www.amazon.com/Baby-Lets-Play-House-Presley/dp/0061699853 http://www.amazon.com/Baby-Lets-Play-House-Presley/dp/0061699853

Many of the women who Elvis dated have written their own books, stories, etc. and/or provided their personal stories to authors such as Alanna Nash. They include but are not limited to Dixie Locke, June Juanico, Barbara Hearn, Anita Wood, Margit Buergin, Elisabeth Stefaniak, and Joan Blackman, Also Elvis dated, and by all accounts loved, Ann Margret, and Linda Thompson.

There are varying accounts pertaining to Elvis' relationship with Ginger Alden but the facts are; they dated, she lived with Elvis at Graceland, Elvis interacted with her and her family members, Ginger went "on the road" with Elvis for his live concert appearances, Ginger went with Elvis on his last vacation, and that Ginger Alden accompanied Elvis, and participated in, the signing/execution of his last will. Priscilla, who Elvis married, of course dated Elvis.

I would be remiss if I didn't include the relationships Elvis had with Sandie Kaye Stevens (who first met Elvis at the age of 13 and is a great asset to the "Elvis Presley community worldwide" as well as a wonderful human being), Patti Perry (who was thought of as part of Elvis' Memphis Mafia) , and Kathy Westmoreland (who has an incredible voice along and toured with Elvis for years).

Each of these women were beautiful. They were witty. They had feelings. They were with Elvis during exciting times in his life as well as the "downs" in his life. They warranted Elvis' affections. They each have a story that is uniquely their own.

I encourage Elvis Presley fans worldwide to seek out these women, pertaining to their lives with Elvis and otherwise, and support their personal and professional endeavors. They were firsthand witnesses to history...literally. To buy, and read, books concerning these women one gains insights into the "person" named Elvis Presley that can't be duplicated.

Take care and may God bless you.


Jeff Schrembs
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Elvis Presley cool and rare photographs February 2016 edition

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Elvis Aron Presley was "lighting in a bottle" by Jeff Schrembs

Like many of the “baby boomers”, talk about an oxymoron because I feel anything other than babyish man age is a …., Elvis Presley made new records – toured throughout the United States – had movies that first ran in theatres and then on TV (yes we had THREE total TV stations growing up and everyone of them cut off at 11pm – those were the days) – and his music played on radio stations.

Inasmuch as I have a great knowledge, and affinity, for Elvis Presley the person (disclaimer – as much as you can learn from studying something for 6 decades with an emphasis on first had sources) Elvis was “lightning in a bottle” onstage.

Man he didn’t sound like nobody. He didn’t move like anybody. He didn’t walk like anybody. He didn’t look like anybody. He didn’t sing like anybody. He wasn’t raised like anybody. He was Elvis and he was wholly unique.

Throughout Elvis’ school years he went to dances/proms but never danced. He told his dates “I don’t like to dance and/or I can’t dance”. Since he was Elvis, even then,  I think he could have said anything and the dance/prom would have been thrilling/enjoyable for his dates. And yet onstage he moved with passion. With rhythm With grace, With melody. He moved and his voice sounded as good if not better live than his recordings. Another rare charistic.

This day is Elvis’ 81st birthday. My prayers go out to Lisa Marie, Graceland, Marty Lacker, Billy Smith, Red West, Sonny West, Sandie Kaye Stevens, Sandi Pichon, Joe Esposito, Jerry Schilling, and all of his loved ones and relatives for they shared their lives with Elvis as well as hopes and dreams. They, as did their families, rode the waves of Elvis’ greatest successes – his setbacks – his mood swings – his fears, etc. There is a true sacrifice, on many levels that last a lifetime, even when it comes to Elvis Presley.

My prayers go out to the loved ones, friends of, relatives of, those who knew Elvis and have (sadly) passed away. Out of respect we have honored them by name on our site http://www.ElvisCollector.info but their contribution to Elvis’ life, and that of his fans, is as alive today as it was when Elvis breathed upon this earth.

If you want to know about Elvis you can watch many of his candid interviews, concerts, TV appearances, etc. One of my favorites is Elvis That’s The Way It Is followed by Elvis’ 1968 Singer TV Special entitled “Elvis”.

If you want to learn about the complicated and multi talented man I highly recommend seeking out, and supporting, these people: Marty Lacker, Billy Smith, Red West, Sonny West, Sandi Pichon, Sandie Kaye Stevens, Joe Esposito, Jerry Schilling, and the author of several exemplary books about Elvis by Alanna Nash. There are also some great Elvis Presley websites, many are listed on our site http://www.ElvisCollector.info under the “links” page, and include Phil Arnold at http://www.Elvisblog.net and Russ Howe who knew Elvis personally and has been apart of many successful endeavors about Elvis.

As I end this post I am thankful to everyone who takes the time to visit this blog and our affiliated sites as well as our Officially recognized by Graceland Elvis Presley Fan Club of Elvis Collector Worldwide Fan Club.

As much as I know about Elvis it is nothing compared to the multi-talented and diametrical strong presence named Elvis Presley onstage and off. But I have enjoyed his music since I was a child and I share my insights herein.

Jeff Schrembs

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Remembering those who had died who; worked with, was related, etc. to Elvis Presley

* Posted with the expressed permission of Mr. Jeffery Schrembs



On this day and every other our prayers go out to those who worked with, or loved, Elvis Presley.

We have listed the names of many on our website www.ElvisCollector.info on the "about us" page/tab.

Take care and may God bless you...always.



Jeff Schrembs
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Interesting photos relating to Elvis Presley - August 16, 2015 Edition

Elvis with Colonel Parker circa 1967

Contract between Elvis and Colonel Parker

Elvis with his father Vernon circa 1960

Elvis beloved mother Gladys Presley circa 1956

Elvis in 1956 at his yard in, and home at, Graceland.

Elvis with his friend Alan Fortas who worked for Elvis from 1956 until 1968.

Enjoy.

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Elvis Presley song outtakes courtesy of YouTube June 2015

Here is a link to some of the Elvis Presley song outtakes.

Enjoy:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MORR3PXmIPk&list=PL0C902BBD66CC32EB

Elvis rehearsal video March 31, 1972 courtesy of YouTube

Thanks YouTube