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Elvis Presley and his two faithful sidekicks tore up Texas highways, crisscrossing the state, always late for their next high school hop, car dealership opening, or Lion’s Club fund raiser. As they dodged tumbleweeds at 110 mph, scores of abused cars and unwary rattlesnakes sacrificed their lives so that one day Elvis could tell a Dallas newspaper reporter, “I owe a lot to Texas. They’re the ones who put me over the top.”


About the Author

As a QA Manager, author Lori Torrance enjoys breaking software for a living in Dallas. She also wrote Tea for Texas: A Guide to Tearooms in the State.

Stanley Oberst teaches high school Social Studies in Plano and is an amateur archaeologist, environmentalist, and animal and music lover.


Product Details

  • Paperback: 232 pages
  • Publisher: Republic of Texas (November 25, 2001)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1556228872
  • ISBN-13: 978-1556228872
  • Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.6 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #986,073 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Worth a look, May 25, 2004
This a very nice book. There are some great pictures in here. I own a lot of Elvis books and there are some pictures in here I haven't seen before. The text is a bit gossipy but okay. It's not an in depth study of the King but good coffee table fodder. According to this, he really did sow his wild oats in Texas - I wonder how many little Elvi are going about?

It's interesting to see Elvis the boy at the beginning, looking full of life and looking to the future and then look at pictures of him toward the end. Was all the success worth it? Perhaps not.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Elvis in Texas, August 7, 2008
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This is a really neat book for anyone who is crazy about Elvis and wants to know his roots. Also, for anyone living in East Texas where these events took place.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Great photos! Frustrating read & sometimes inaccurate text., August 22, 2002
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Scotty Moore, Elvis' original guitar player and manager, recently said he thought he had seen every photo from that era until he saw this book. That's why I bought it. The photos, mostly performance snapshots, are great. Unfortunately the text is not. At best the writing gets in the way, and at worst it is just plain wrong (which Scotty warned me about). Still, this rare glimpse of one of the greatest American bands merits its recommendation.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Sarcastic author sounds unprofessional
I bought this book because I'm writing Faron Young's biography and needed information on dates Faron and Elvis worked together. Read more
Published on July 19, 2003 by Diane Diekman

3.0 out of 5 stars Photos are great! Text gets in the way.
Scotty Moore, Elvis' original guitar player and manager, told me he thought he had already seen every photo from that era until he saw this book. That's why I bought it. Read more
Published on August 22, 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars ELVIS-Texas sure helped your career!!!!
Great Book... The chapter on "Devil In A Pink Dress" was really good.. A 'must have' for any true Elvis fan..
Published on January 29, 2002 by ANNA

5.0 out of 5 stars a brilliant read!
An extremely fascinating and witty gathering of Elvis history unknown (at least to myself!) until now. Read more
Published on January 14, 2002 by David from Dallas

5.0 out of 5 stars A must read
Elvis in Texas is a fresh new look at the King starting out on a shoestring. It is well written in a light but informative style that makes reading it very enjoyable and hard to... Read more
Published on January 7, 2002 by railbaron

4.0 out of 5 stars What a great book!
What a fun look at the early Elvis. This book full of wonderful pictures is saved from becoming a boring bit of "tour listing" and teen memoirs by the sparkling text of... Read more
Published on December 28, 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars Now, wait just a minute...
I picked up a copy of Elvis in Texas in November 2001, at the Annual Literacy Book Festival, where I had the pleasure of meeting author, Lori Torrance, as well as researcher,... Read more
Published on December 28, 2001 by Lynette

5.0 out of 5 stars Another Star in the Lone Star State
Lori Torrence brings the King alive recounting his early days in our beloved Texas. Her wonderful tidbits of little-known information make this book a MUST HAVE for all Elvis... Read more
Published on December 28, 2001 by Caryl McAdoo

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Writing
Lori Torrance has a flare for writing. She has a great sense of humor and can really capture the attention of everyone, even non-Elvis fans. The pictures were nice, too.
Published on December 28, 2001

4.0 out of 5 stars A real treat, if only for the pictures!
This is a great new piece of research by Dallas high school teacher Stanley Oberst, who traveled all over Texas for many years collecting stories and photos from fans who actually... Read more
Published on December 22, 2001 by David B. Dennard

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