Elvis fans will love this collection of reflections about the King. Join a few of his family, friends, and fans, including Pat Boone and Ronnie McDowell, as they describe their personal experiences with Elvis Presley through anecdotes, photographs, and paintings.
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"The coupling of Ronnie McDowell's great paintings with an insider's delightful stories about Elvis makes The Genuine Elvis a magic combination." --Dick Clark, American Bandstand
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Untold stories and personal memories from those who knew Elvis best fill the pages of this ultimate tribute to the King of Rock 'n' Roll. Including original artwork from country music star and Elvis devotee Ronnie McDowell and a set of remarkable photographs from Al Wertheimer, this unique collection casts the King in a personal and private light. Revealing and intimate, these anecdotes feature contributions from such individuals as Jerry Schilling, Elvis's best friend; Louise Smith, widow of Elvis's cousin; and George Klein, Elvis's longtime friend. Pat Boone describes the legend's special connection to gospel music, and Gordon Stoker recalls the night he played with Elvis on the Ed Sullivan Show. Compiled by entertainment industry insiders, this book is a must-have for any and every Elvis aficionado.
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An Elvis book that lives up to its title!,
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This review is from: Genuine Elvis, The: Photos and Untold Stories about the King (Hardcover)
Released in July, this new book release is a surprise which lives up to its title.
The stories and recollections come from a diverse group of family, friends and peers. Apart from the authors, the reader is treated to many great stories by names we immediately recognise such as Pat Boone, Jerry Schilling, Ray Walker (Jordanaires) and Alfred Wertheimer (photographer), to those we are not familiar with including Howard Hite (Tupelo Hardware Company), Judy Spencer Nelon (the Judy Spencer Nelon Group), Jimmy Angel (friend/performer) and Charles Watt (disc jockey). All have something interesting and informative to convey. Jerry Schilling reflects on Christmas with Elvis in 1975; Pat Boone talks about he and Elvis were both essentially "good ole boys"; Judy Spencer Nelon reflects on the importance of gospel music to Elvis and Howard Hite recalls the day Gladys and Elvis came into the store with Elvis wanting a rifle but Gladys wanting him to buy a guitar (and we all know the outcome); while Charles Watts recalls the fans, National Guard, state troopers and local police when Elvis returned to Tupelo for his legendary concert in 1956. These and many more stories keep the reader enthralled. The text is nicely balanced by a mix of photos, archival material and artworks. There are numerous visuals you probably haven't seen before including Elvis in Sheffield, Alabama during a train stop in the 1950s, Elvis and cousin Gene Smith, Elvis surrounded by black and white fans as he leaves the Hudson Theater in 1956 and a still from the set of Loving You with Elvis, family and cast at lunch. The real highlight (for me) was Ronnie McDowell's sublime Elvis artworks. These need to be seen to be appreciated but it is clear Ronnie would have a very successful other career should he ever decide to give up his day job. They resonate with rich, vibrant color and each scene depicts an important part of the Elvis story. You will marvel at (Elvis outside the) Roxy Theater; Lonely Street (Elvis and James Dean); A Tale of Two Kings (Elvis and Clark Gable in Hollywood); Reflection of a King, Elvis and Friends and to name just a few. My favourite is The World's Greatest Rock and Roll Band: The Rising Sun Edition which is a joy to behold. McDowell's prowess with the paint brush is prodigious and will be a revelation to many. The Genuine Elvis: Photos and Untold Stories about the King is a smallish book with a correspondingly small price. The book and page design is strong. Overall, it represents very good value for money! Verdict: A welcome addition to the bourgeoning Elvis library. Great stories are complemented by some very rare photos and absolutely stunning artworks by the multi-talented McDowell. Nigel Patterson, Elvis Information Network ([...])
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The Genuine Elvis,
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I was very pleased with my purchase. I ordered the book mainly for the photos and most of them are very good. The condition of the book and the time in shipping was good as well. Thank you.
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Over a big disappointment.
The book was a lot smaller and thinner than I expected. many of the quotes (it's overly generous to call them stories when they mostly don't go over a small page) weren't from people who knew Elvis - they were often by people who just a meet or a wanted to meet Elvis. No rare or new photos - and yes, there are new photos of Elvis surfacing all the time. I couldn't help but think that this was more about Ronnie and his paintings than Elvis. If you're a super hardcore collector, this is for you, I suppose As a mere hardcore collector myself, this isn't something I would have put on my shelf if I had seen it in the store first.
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