Elvis Vegas 69

ISBN13: 978-0-615-29951-8

Condition: New old stock , not sealed

July 31, 1969 marks an historic milestone in Elvis' career. Bolstered by the runaway success of the '68 Comeback show and energized by productive recording sessions at American Sound Studios, which would spawn such timeless hits as "Suspicious Minds," "In The Ghetto" and "Don't Cry Daddy," Elvis launched his return to live performance at Las Vegas' International Hotel in the summer of 1969. Elvis: Vegas '69 is an all new 208-page hardback book that commemorates the 40th anniversary of Elvis’ historic return to live performance. Written by Ken Sharp, author of the critically acclaimed FTD book, Writing For The King, the book tells the remarkable story of Elvis' return to the concert stage told through first-hand accounts by those lucky enough to be on hand to witness his miraculous artistic and creative rebirth. With Sharp's latest book, you'll learn the back story behind what led to Elvis' triumphant return to live performance. You'll go behind closed doors with Elvis and the band in pre-show rehearsals and revel in the excitement and anticipation of opening night. The actual opening show is then chronicled through the eyes of the people that were there along with the press conference, after show celebration and more. Packed with over 175 stunning full color and B&W images, many culled from the Graceland archives, vintage Vegas/Elvis concert memorabilia, a '69 show index and much more, the book will transport the reader back to "the Strip" for one of the most electrifying moments in Elvis' monumental career.