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garydt
post May 2 2012, 11:57 AM
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"I Am An Elvis Fan" Campaign Launched To Compile Ultimate Fan Collection
FANS VOTE FOR THEIR TOP 3 SONGS IN 7 GENRES: '50s, '60s, COUNTRY, MOVIES, LOVE SONGS, GOSPEL, AND IN CONCERT
VOTING TO TAKE PLACE ONLINE FROM MAY 1st TO MAY 12th, WITH TOP 21 SONG RESULTS TO BE ANNOUNCED ON JUNE 15th
21-song album available everywhere July 31, 2012, through RCA/Legacy
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NEW YORK, May 1, 2012

NEW YORK, May 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Legacy Recordings in conjunction with Elvis Presley Enterprises (EPE) announces the launch of "I AM AN ELVIS FAN ," a new campaign which encourages fans, from die-hards to casuals, to vote for their favorite recordings by Elvis from seven musical genres to be provided by Legacy. The top-scoring songs will determine the tracklist for I AM AN ELVIS FAN , a new 21-song collection that will be available starting July 31st through RCA/Legacy, a division of SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT.

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20060130/LEGACYLOGO)

The seven categories are '50s, '60s, Country, Movies, Love Songs, Gospel, and In Concert. The categories and tracks (all listed below) will be posted at www.iamanelvisfan.com where fans will be able to select their three top choices per genre. Facebook and Twitter users will be provided with links to share and spread the experience.

Voting begins today and all votes must be received by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on May 12th. The results will be announced on June 15th. For a limited time, and as a bonus, those who pre-order the I AM AN ELVIS FAN album within the voting period (May 1 - May 12) will have their names included in the package, as space permits. Fans can pre-order the album and submit their name for inclusion in the package at www.iamanelvisfan.com.

The comprehensive "I AM AN ELVIS FAN" campaign, which can be experienced at www.Elvis.com/ElvisFan, encourages fans to "Create, Upload and Wear." In addition to the creation of the album, fans can also upload a photo of themselves to be used in an Elvis photo mosaic by EPE licensee Fan Mosaics. Those thousands of images in the fan mosaic will also be used on the I AM AN ELVIS FAN album cover. Photos can be uploaded now through June 1st. The cover art and song results will be revealed on June 15th. EPE will also create a limited edition "I AM AN ELVIS FAN" t-shirt which will be available for purchase at www.Elvis.com/ElvisFan beginning today.

"I AM AN ELVIS FAN" – MUSICAL CATEGORIES

'50s – Selections: 1. That's All Right * 2. Good Rockin' Tonight * 3. Baby Let's Play House * 4. I Got A Woman * 5. Hound Dog * 6. Don't Be Cruel * 7. Mystery Train * 8. Blue Suede Shoes * 9. Money Honey * 10. Heartbreak Hotel * 11. Shake, Rattle & Roll * 12. All Shook Up • 13. Lawdy, Miss Clawdy.

'60s – Selections: 1. In The Ghetto * 2. Suspicious Minds * 3. Gentle On My Mind * 4. Don't Cry Daddy * 5. Surrender * 6. Good Luck Charm * 7. Devil In Disguise * 8. She's Not You * 9. Suspicion * 10. The Girl Of My Best Friend * 11. His Latest Flame * 12. Love Letters * 13. Memories.

GOSPEL – Selections: 1. Peace in the Valley * 2. Crying in the Chapel * 3. How Great Thou Art * 4. If I Can Dream * 5. Amazing Grace * 6. Swing Down Sweet Chariot * 7. Joshua Fit The Battle * 8. Take My Hand Precious Lord * 9. Lead Me, Guide Me * 10. He Touched Me * 11. Milky White Way * 12. You'll Never Walk Alone * 13. Where Could I Go But To The Lord.

LOVE SONGS – Selections: 1. I Want You, I Need You, I Love You * 2. Any Way You Want Me * 3. You Don't Have To Say You Love Me * 4. One Night * 5. Can't Help Falling In Love * 6. Love Me Tender * 7. Always On My Mind * 8. Are You Lonesome Tonight? * 9. Unchained Melody * 10. Loving You * 11. You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling * 12. It's Now Or Never * 13. The Wonder Of You.

MOVIES – Selections: 1. King Creole * 2. Jailhouse Rock * 3. Trouble * 4. Return To Sender * 5. A Little Less Conversation * 6. Viva Las Vegas * 7. G.I Blues * 8. Follow That Dream * 9. Bossa Nova Baby * 10. Rubberneckin' * 11. Blue Hawaii * 12. Loving You * 13. Teddy Bear.

COUNTRY – Selections: 1. I Washed My Hands In Muddy Water * 2. Kentucky Rain * 3. For The Good Times * 4. Guitar Man * 5. Blue Moon of Kentucky * 6. Just Because * 7. Long Black Limousine * 8. I'll Hold You In My Heart (Until I Can Hold You in My Arms) * 9. She Thinks I Still Care * 10. I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry * 11. Welcome to My World * 12. Funny How Time Slips Away * 13. There Goes My Everything.

IN CONCERT – Selections: 1. Polk Salad Annie * 2. Suspicious Minds * 3. Just Pretend * 4. You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling * 5. Bridge Over Troubled Water * 6. See See Rider * 7. Walk A Mile In My Shoes * 8. I Can't Stop Loving You * 9. You Gave Me A Mountain * 10. An American Trilogy * 11. Burning Love * 12. My Way * 13. A Big Hunk of Love.
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post May 2 2012, 12:00 PM
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I voted for:-
Baby lets play house
Mystery Train
Lawdy Miss Clawdy
Gentle On My mind
Love Letters
Memories
How Great Thou Art
You'll Never walk Alone
He Touched me
Anyway You Want Me
You Don't Have to Sa yoou Love me
Unchained Melody
Trouble
Bossa Nova Baby
Rubberneckin'
Long Black Limousine
Kentucky Rain
For The Good TImes
You've Lost That Loving Feelin'
Bride Over Troubld Waters
Walk A Mile in my Shoes

I Can't find the R&B category but they've listed it as one. This is where some of his best songs would come under.

It was very hard just to pick 3 songs from each category but, as you can see, i didn't choose any of his hits so it wouldn't be the usual compliaton album. I picked his big covers like BOTW, Unchained Melody, YLTLF because maybe non fans may want to hear his versions, Who knows?

It's a nice idea but the title of the album would be off putting to non fans and it needs to appeal to them to make it a success. It could be called something like 'Could You Become an Elvis Fan?'

Why are they releasing the album 2 weeks before the anniversary? is this when the mass pubilicity will start?
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post May 4 2012, 01:36 PM
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I voted and ordered CD this afternoon;
This was my choice but I wish they picked different songs and not the usual singles.

50's

That's All Right
Don't Be Cruel
Shake, Rattle and Roll

60's

The Girl of My Best Friend
Suspicion
Suspicious Minds

Gospels

Milky White Way
Swing Down, Sweet Chariot
If I Can Dream

Love Songs

Can't Help Falling in Love
The Wonder of You
You've Lost that Lovin Feelin

Movies

Teddy Bear
King Creole
GI Blues

Country

Blue Moon of Kentucky
There goes My Everything
Welcome To My World

In Concert

Just Pretend
My Way
Polk Salad Annie


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post May 5 2012, 02:24 PM
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I voted today, but was sorry that What Now My Love or Promised Lane were not included, but at least Long Black Limousine was there..... I also sent a picture but did not order a copy of the mosaic as the price was very high.


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post May 5 2012, 05:58 PM
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QUOTE (Josephine @ May 5 2012, 03:24 PM) *
I voted today, but was sorry that What Now My Love or Promised Lane were not included, but at least Long Black Limousine was there..... I also sent a picture but did not order a copy of the mosaic as the price was very high.



I just asked for my name on the album and that cost me £13.98 including postage.
I did not send my photo.
I would be happy to see my name in print on this album.


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post May 5 2012, 07:38 PM
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QUOTE (garydt @ May 2 2012, 01:00 PM) *
I voted for:-
Baby lets play house
Mystery Train
Lawdy Miss Clawdy
Gentle On My mind
Love Letters
Memories
How Great Thou Art
You'll Never walk Alone
He Touched me
Anyway You Want Me
You Don't Have to Sa yoou Love me
Unchained Melody
Trouble
Bossa Nova Baby
Rubberneckin'
Long Black Limousine
Kentucky Rain
For The Good TImes
You've Lost That Loving Feelin'
Bride Over Troubld Waters
Walk A Mile in my Shoes

I Can't find the R&B category but they've listed it as one. This is where some of his best songs would come under.

It was very hard just to pick 3 songs from each category but, as you can see, i didn't choose any of his hits so it wouldn't be the usual compliaton album. I picked his big covers like BOTW, Unchained Melody, YLTLF because maybe non fans may want to hear his versions, Who knows?

It's a nice idea but the title of the album would be off putting to non fans and it needs to appeal to them to make it a success. It could be called something like 'Could You Become an Elvis Fan?'

Why are they releasing the album 2 weeks before the anniversary? is this when the mass pubilicity will start?


They are hoping it will chart soon after release.


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post May 6 2012, 09:09 AM
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Iliked your selection. Given the right publicity I am sure this CD will chart. We can only spread the word and get as many fans as possible to contribute to this. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rockon.gif)


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post May 6 2012, 11:27 AM
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I like the idea: Fans that choose their favorites to make an album...
Like "Elvis in demand" at the time...

The songs too choose from however offer no real suprises...
Their are all very good/great tracks, but there is no room voor obscure material to discover by the casual buyer.
So i guess it will be another "greatest hits" compilation.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/undecided.gif)


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post May 7 2012, 11:06 AM
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Just ordered my copy. I hope it gets a good chart position.

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post May 20 2012, 01:33 PM
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Should the 'If I Am An Elvis Fan' release gain a Top 10 placing on the UK Album Charts it will be Elvis' 50th. No other artist or group can claim so many. I have informed SONY(UK).

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post May 21 2012, 07:21 PM
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Check this guys .........

http://www.popmarket.com/i-am-an-elvis-fan...etails/26818500


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post May 27 2012, 02:10 PM
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I completely missed this, I think i Have to hang out over here


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post Jun 18 2012, 12:00 PM
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Now available for purchase from www.amazon.co.uk for a mere £22.58!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sony have got to be joking!!

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post Jun 18 2012, 02:44 PM
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I keep looking at this tracklisting and trying to get excited over it, or even justify it ?

Tracklisting:

Don't Be Cruel
Heartbreak Hotel
All Shook Up
Jailhouse Rock
Blue Hawaii
Viva Las Vegas
In The Ghetto
Suspicious Minds
Memories
Can't Help Falling In Love
The Wonder Of You
Always On My Mind
Welcome To My World
Guitar Man
Kentucky Rain
An American Trilogy (live)
Burning Love (live)
Suspicious Minds (live)
(There’ll Be) Peace In The Valley (For Me)
How Great Thou Art
If I Can Dream

darn it, i just cant, 21 songs, can we do better, im tempted to use that front image and just do my own ?


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post Jun 18 2012, 08:11 PM
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QUOTE (dennyelvis @ Jun 18 2012, 03:44 PM) *
I keep looking at this tracklisting and trying to get excited over it, or even justify it ?

Tracklisting:

Don't Be Cruel
Heartbreak Hotel
All Shook Up
Jailhouse Rock
Blue Hawaii
Viva Las Vegas
In The Ghetto
Suspicious Minds
Memories
Can't Help Falling In Love
The Wonder Of You
Always On My Mind
Welcome To My World
Guitar Man
Kentucky Rain
An American Trilogy (live)
Burning Love (live)
Suspicious Minds (live)
(There’ll Be) Peace In The Valley (For Me)
How Great Thou Art
If I Can Dream

darn it, i just cant, 21 songs, can we do better, im tempted to use that front image and just do my own ?




It's like a greatests hits album. Some live tracks.
I wish they would not include singles for choice.


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post Jul 11 2012, 11:48 AM
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SONY(UK) state that 'I Am An Elvis Fan' will not get a UK release. Rumour has it that a programme similar to the following (but with Elvis) will take place later in the year and this may have influenced Sony's decision not to release IAAEF:

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2149211/

It would certainly give his record sales a boost in the UK.



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