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Elvis Presley: Het Volledige Platenverhaal
Wallraf, Rainer ; Plehn, Heinz (1980)

Becht's B.V. , Amsterdam (The Netherlands)
paperback , 120 pages , 29.8 x 29.0 x 0.8 cm , 0.581 kg
ISBN-10: 90-230-0326-8 , ISBN-13: 978-90-230-0326-7

Category: Reference
Language: Dutch
Description: This book is the Dutch edition of the German book 'Elvis Presley: Eine Illustrierte Dokumentation' originally written by Rainer Wallraf and Heinz Plehn. Re-edited and adapted by Lodewijk Rijff and Pim Oets. Tells the story of Elvis based on articles from American magazines, mainly from 'Rolling Stone'. Articles included are: 'After his death, funeral in Memphis' by Chet Flippo, 'Graceland' by Caroline Kennedy, 'Tupelo' by George Klein, 'Blue Hawaii' by Greil Marcus, 'We have lost a friend ...' memories of Elvis' by Roy Orbison, Pat Boone, Mick Fleetwood, Bruce Springsteen, Lindsey Bucklingham, Steve Allen, Paul Simon, Chet Atkins, Steve Cropper, Carl Perkins, Felton Jarvis and Glen Campbell. A chapter 'Elvis his life and music' by Heinz Plehn. Articles 'In the promised land' by Dave Marsh, 'Memories of Elvis' by Lloyd Shearer, 'Big Boss Man' by Robert Palmer and a section 'Elvis what happened?' with a discussion of the book and a transcription of the press conference given by Sonny West and Dave Hebler. All articles are referenced. Included are TV screen-stills from 'Elvis In Concert', and TV screen-stills from the 'Hawaiian Concert'. With a chapter 'Aloha From Hawaii' by Rainer Wallraf from his book 'Elvis Presley: Eine Biographie' and 'Elvis In Hollywood' by Chris Holenfield. Filmography, with film posters (all in color). Discography (single, EP, LP), with covers of some releases (all in color). With color and b&w photos throughout the book. Photos are captioned and referenced.
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