Elvis Is Back -The Ultimate Post Army Book

Elvis Is Back -The Ultimate Post Army Book

Elvis Is Back is a box set with vinyl single, DVD, post cards and certificate. Focuses on Elvis' return to the music scene in 1960. This year was bittersweet for Elvis. He was being discharged from the Army. Music had changed in 2 years and he was a little insecure about his music career. Yet he enters the sessions with such ambition and determination. He delivers a new mature diverse voice. It's Now Or Never and Surrender are truly challenging for Elvis. He proofs himself to be a truly talented singer and not just a flash in the pan. These recording sessions will forever stand out in Elvis history. It's almost as if Elvis hit the ground running upon his return. The Colonel had been busy preparing for Elvis' return for a very long time. Not only were the recording sessions lined up, an appearance on the ABC televised Frank Sinatra Special and the filming for G.I. Blues were immediately following.
His appearance on the Sinatra Special is warmly received by the public. Elvis innocently steals the show from Sinatra. Yet the repertoire between the two performers is very apparent. G.I. Blues is a very successful film for Elvis although Elvis hates being in uniform again. During this year, Elvis is also experiencing many changes in his personal life. Elvis has met Priscilla while in Germany. But he returns to his long-time girlfriend Anita Wood. They continue their relationship where it left off before Elvis left for Germany. Vernon marries Dee, which is hard on Elvis because of the loss of his mother. Elvis also brings many of his friends from Germany home and the Memphis Mafia is formed. But still the most important thing during the year 1960 is the amazing recording sessions. We have two incredible albums from this year, Elvis Is Back and His Hand In Mine. Elvis truly proves his ability as a performer. He conquers every challenge he is faced with & proves Elvis is back!It includes never before seen pictures!

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