Download or read book Elvis in Texas written by Stanley Oberst and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2001 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exciting never before seen photos, interviews, and memorabilia of Elvis' tours of Texas.
Download or read book Elvis In Texas written by Stanley Oberst and published by Taylor Trade Publishing. This book was released on 2001-11-19 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Elvis Presley written by Stanley Oberst and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book concentrates on Elvis' career in texas, from late 1954 until his final appearance in Texas in 1977.
Download or read book Live from Aggieland written by Rob Clark and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 2017-03-29 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Believe it or not, Aggieland has witnessed a parade of musical icons over the years, each with an intriguing story attached. Picture a young Elvis Presley entertaining the Corps of Cadets at G. Rollie White Coliseum. Flash forward to the “Committee for Johnny Cash,” originated by students after the country singer’s post-Bonfire concert was canceled by the A&M administration amid controversy; despite official disapproval, the students brought him to perform off-campus. Revisit the sunbaked Texas World Speedway in the summer of 1974 and Willie Nelson’s rowdy Fourth of July Picnic, complete with sex, drugs, and a grassfire that torched the car of a young Robert Earl Keen (who would later strike up a long-lasting friendship with fellow A&M student Lyle Lovett). Rewind to Garth Brooks landing at A&M to end an enormous 1998 world tour with three sold-out shows in the newly completed Reed Arena. And many other musical legends have produced memorable moments in the area, including Nat King Cole, R.E.M., and the Ramones. Live from Aggieland explores these stories, including photography and first-hand accounts of the shows and events. The book demonstrates how popular music has enhanced the cultural perspective of Bryan–College Station and has provided students, graduates, and residents with lasting musical memories.
Download or read book Elvis Day by Day written by Peter Guralnick and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Elvis's definitive chronicler and Ernst Jorgensen, the premier archivist and reissue producer of Elvis's recordings, comes a unique portrait of Presley's life and music. 300+ photos.
Download or read book Dancing with Elvis written by Lynda Stephenson and published by Eerdmans Young Readers. This book was released on 2006-09 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ever since she and her mother rescued Angel from her parents, Frankilee Baxter has been miserable. In addition to being more pretty and talented than Frankilee, Angel begins dating the boy Frankilee likes. Frankilee devises a plan to get rid of Angel, but, what she doesn't bargain for is getting involved in a burglary, a kidnapping and a shooting.
Download or read book Dark Star written by Ellis Amburn and published by Diversion Books. This book was released on 2023-06-06 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This biography reveals the rock music legend’s dramatic life story, from his Texas youth and rise to stardom to his personal tragedies and untimely death. A true legend of American popular music, Roy Orbison perfected the soulful rock ballad, recording such perennial hits as “Only the Lonely” and “Crying.” In Dark Star, biographer Ellis Amburn reveals the stories behind his achingly beautiful sound. Amburn explores Orbison’s rockabilly roots, his first deal with Sun Records, and his numerous Billboard Top 40 hits. Amburn then delves into the personal tragedies, including the sudden deaths of his wife and two of his children, that led to his obscurity. His return to stardom is also covered in detail, including his work with the supergroup The Traveling Wilburys and his posthumous hit single “You got It.”
Download or read book Elvis Presley Boulevard written by Mark Winegardner and published by Open Road + Grove/Atlantic. This book was released on 2012-02-27 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A memoir of a cross-country road trip, the tourist experience, and the cultural touchstones that bring Americans together: “A great story” (Publishers Weekly). As a boy in Ohio, Mark Winegardner spent the formative summers of his wonder years touring the States with his family in a succession of recreational vehicles. Much later, only months before his wedding, he undertakes another transcontinental odyssey—this time without benefit of license-plate games with his sister or parental warnings to get his feet out of the car window. He arms himself with only the bare essentials: a Styrofoam cooler; a Hawaiian shirt; enough cash for gas, blue plate specials, and the occasional knickknack; a buddy; and the buddy’s ailing ’68 Chevy Impala. Determined to extract full value from every scenic overlook, these two set out to discover America. They visit Xanadu, Foam House of Tomorrow, in Gatlinburg, Tennessee; and Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, the only community named after a game show. They play the Easter Island Hole at Magic Carpet Golf in Tucson. They marvel at the fourteen peacocks strolling Graceland’s lawn and at the vastness of the prairie states, “where no one speaks French or pays to park.” They collect 3-D glasses. They eat Devil Dogs. They take the amazing Miracle Photo. They discover themselves. Most amazing of all, they discover an unbroken chain of Elvis tapestries, Elvis ashtrays, Elvis T-shirt wearers, and Elvis imitators that unites this land as surely as Route 66 divides it.
Download or read book Elvis Plays Texas written by John Michael Ritchey and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 382 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the novel Elvis Plays Texas, which is my Thesis project to meet the requirements for a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing/Fiction, a little town in far, far West Texas and its people are having a very difficult time and facing what promises to be a bleak future- a long, long drought has exhausted their water supply, oil has peaked and turned down, "fracking" threatens their way of life, friends and family and neighbors are loading up and leaving town. Then, Elvis Presley shows up. It's the 40th anniversary of the day he died, August 16, 1977, and he, spiritually though appearing in every way to be flesh and blood, is visiting those who've continued believing in him and to whom he had been particularly important during their younger lives. My own long history in that part of the country has played its considerable role in informing the setting, the tone, the atmosphere. These are the kinds of characters- strange birds all- I grew up with. The country is the southwestern desert, hot, dry, empty, big sky- the kind of neighborhood that lends itself to oddities like Elvis throwing a benefit concert to help them out of the economic ditch.
Download or read book Handbook of Texas Music written by Laurie E. Jasinski and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 2012-02-22 with total page 2008 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The musical voice of Texas presents itself as vast and diverse as the Lone Star State’s landscape. According to Casey Monahan, “To travel Texas with music as your guide is a year-round opportunity to experience first-hand this amazing cultural force….Texas music offers a vibrant and enjoyable experience through which to understand and enjoy Texas culture.” Building on the work of The Handbook of Texas Music that was published in 2003 and in partnership with the Texas Music Office and the Center for Texas Music History (Texas State University-San Marcos), The Handbook of Texas Music, Second Edition, offers completely updated entries and features new and expanded coverage of the musicians, ensembles, dance halls, festivals, businesses, orchestras, organizations, and genres that have helped define the state’s musical legacy. · More than 850 articles, including almost 400 new entries· 255 images, including more than 170 new photos, sheet music art, and posters that lavishly illustrate the text· Appendix with a stage name listing for musicians Supported by an outstanding team of music advisors from across the state, The Handbook of Texas Music, Second Edition, furnishes new articles on the music festivals, museums, and halls of fame in Texas, as well as the many honky-tonks, concert halls, and clubs big and small, that invite readers to explore their own musical journeys. Scholarship on many of the state’s pioneering groups and the recording industry and professionals who helped produce and promote their music provides fresh insight into the history of Texas music and its influence far beyond the state’s borders. Celebrate the musical tapestry of Texas from A to Z!
Download or read book Sergeant Presley written by Rex Mansfield and published by ECW Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rex Mansfield and Elisabeth Mansfield live in Tennessee. Marshall Terrill is the author of Steve McQueen: Portrait of an American Rebel and Flight of the Hawk: The Aaron Pryor Story. Zoe Terrill is a pop culture historian. They live in Mesa, Arizona.
Download or read book Elvis Plays Texas written by and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 382 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the novel Elvis Plays Texas, which is my Thesis project to meet the requirements for a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing/Fiction, a little town in far, far West Texas and its people are having a very difficult time and facing what promises to be a bleak future- a long, long drought has exhausted their water supply, oil has peaked and turned down, "fracking" threatens their way of life, friends and family and neighbors are loading up and leaving town. Then, Elvis Presley shows up. It's the 40th anniversary of the day he died, August 16, 1977, and he, spiritually though appearing in every way to be flesh and blood, is visiting those who've continued believing in him and to whom he had been particularly important during their younger lives. My own long history in that part of the country has played its considerable role in informing the setting, the tone, the atmosphere. These are the kinds of characters- strange birds all- I grew up with. The country is the southwestern desert, hot, dry, empty, big sky- the kind of neighborhood that lends itself to oddities like Elvis throwing a benefit concert to help them out of the economic ditch.
Download or read book Elvis Takes a Back Seat written by Leanna Ellis and published by B&H Publishing Group. This book was released on 2008 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Three troubled women learn more about themselves and God than expected when they take a road trip to Memphis to return a three-foot bust of Elvis to its rightful owner.
Download or read book History with Elvis written by Bradford E. Loker and published by Dog Ear Publishing. This book was released on 2011-12 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Elvis Book written by Elvis Presley and published by Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation. This book was released on 2001-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Easy Guitar). 100 songs from The King's career, all arranged for easy guitar without tab. Includes: All Shook Up * An American Trilogy * Are You Lonesome Tonight? * Blue Hawaii * Blue Suede Shoes * Burning Love * Can't Help Falling in Love * Don't Be Cruel (To a Heart That's True) * G.I. Blues * Good Luck Charm * Heartbreak Hotel * Hound Dog * It's Now or Never * Jailhouse Rock * Love Me Tender * Memories * Return to Sender * (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear * Treat Me Nice * Viva Las Vegas * and more.
Download or read book Fit For A King written by Elizabeth McKeon and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2001-04-05 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kitty Dolan recalls a visit with Elvis in Killeen, Texas, right after his mother's death. "We drove in Elvis's white Cadillac to the house they had rented from Judge Crawford. . . .That night we sat down to dinner, with Elvis at one end of the table and his father at the other. Then his grandmother. There was a big platter of white bread for sandwich makings and a big platter of southern baked beans. Theat was topped off with a delicious pie his Grandmammy had baked. Elvis looked at me with a shy, little smile and said, 'I hope you like our southern cooking.'" Elvis Presley liked traditional southern cooking. In Fit for a KingTM are more then 300 recipes for the foods Elvis enjoyed, including many from his longtime cook Alvena Roy. Also included are menus for meals served at Graceland, for Elvis and Priscilla's wedding reception, for the Beatles' visit, and for Christmas in Memphis. The memories Elvis's friends have of mealtimes with him at Graceland depict him as a thoughtful, considerate, and fun-loving person. Many of the seventy photographs are published here for the first time.
Download or read book Real Life Rock written by Greil Marcus and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2015-01-01 with total page 599 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Washington Post hails Greil Marcus as our greatest cultural critic. Writing in the London Review of Books, D. D. Guttenplan calls him probably the most astute critic of American popular culture since Edmund Wilson. For nearly thirty years, he has written a remarkable column that has migrated from the Village Voice to Artforum, Salon, City Pages, Interview, and The Believer and currently appears in the Barnes & Noble Review. It has been a laboratory where Marcus has fearlessly explored and wittily dissected an enormous variety of cultural artifacts, from songs to books to movies to advertisements, teasing out from the welter of everyday objects what amounts to a de facto theory of cultural transmission. Published to complement the paperback edition of The History of Rock & Roll in Ten Songs, Real Life Rock reveals the critic in full: direct, erudite, funny, fierce, vivid, astute, uninhibited, and possessing an unerring instinct for art and fraud. The result is an indispensable volume packed with startling arguments and casual brilliance.
