Elvis Presley Brings Us More Christmas Music, This Time In A CD Featuring Duets With Comtemporary Country Music Stars
Sony BMG has a program which you can use to record your voice and send a short Christmas eCard to your family and friends. The song they chose is the hugely popular duet between Elvis and Martina McBride. Your voice will be entered in the sections that Martina sings. You can read all about how to record your duet with Elvis at Sing With Elvis Presley and Record Your Song As A Christmas eCard.
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- Elvis Presley Continues to Break and Make Records!
- Track List for Elvis Presley Christmas Duets
- Shouldn't Elvis have a say about who he sings with?
- People thought the Elvis Presley Christmas Duets album would top the Billboard Album Chart at Christmas in 2008.
- Order Elvis Presley Christmas Duets From Amazon Now!
- The Making of Elvis Presley Christmas Duets
- Sara Evans and Elvis Presley Sing Silent Night
- If You Are In The Market For Elvis Christmas Music, The Following CDs Are Available, New and Used, From Amazon
- Elvis Presley Christmas Duets Ringtones
- Celine Dion and Elvis Presley 'If I Can Dream' Duet on American Idol
- If You Are Curious, Learn How They Did the Elvis and Celine Duet
- ORIGINAL Elvis Presley Music Recordings
- Elvis Presley Memorabilia
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- Reviews of Elvis Presley Christmas Duets
- Blogs About Elvis Presley Can Be An Interesting Source Of Further Information
- Download Elvis Presley Christmas Duets Now From Amazon
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Elvis Presley Continues to Break and Make Records!
This time with a highly unusual Christmas recording called Elvis Presley Christmas Duets
On October 14th, 2008, Sony BMG Music Entertainment and Elvis Presley Enterprises Inc., released a new Elvis Presley Christmas album called Elvis Presley Christmas Duets. It was the very first duet album for Elvis and also the first CD of its type ever produced. That is, the first duets album ever created and released posthumously!Duets include a virtual who's who from today's entertainment world including country recording artists Carrie Underwood, Martina McBride, Gretchen Wilson, Sarah Evans, Wynonna and LeAnn Rimes, females from Little Big Town (Karen Fairchild and Kimberly Schlapman) all performing holiday songs with Elvis.
The Jordanaires, who sang back-up on the early recordings, re-did their parts. "It's done in very good taste," the group's Gordon Stoker said. "We're doing the same background we did originally on the recordings in 1957."
Elvis fans will love these classics - the artists who participated were very excited. "There has been tremendous excitement from the many artists contributing their voices to these Elvis Christmas classics," says Joe Galante, Chairman of Sony BMG.
To create these musical duets, Sony had to use some pretty advanced technology. The songs that are on the recording were originally one track mono recordings done by Elvis in 1957 and 1971 and include I'll Be Home For Christmas, Santa Claus Is Back In Town, Silver Bells and of course, Blue Christmas. The songs are now recorded on multi-track with Elvis on one track and his voice dropped to allow room for the new voice. The recording was made in the famous RCA Studio B in Nashville where Elvis recorded the 1971 Christmas session.
This results in a brand-new recording for Elvis fans but also manages to record and preserve more of his great music for all time.
Elvis is amongst the biggest-selling artists of holiday music every year, having sold over 25 million copies in the U.S., even though he only recorded about 20 Christmas songs. His Christmas albums show up on the holiday charts every year and his 1957 album, called Elvis' Christmas Album, is the top-selling holiday album ever with 9 million copies sold.
"We are so pleased that these accomplished artists are collaborating with Elvis in this unique way to make exciting new versions of his Christmas songs. I am sure Elvis would be proud to have worked with them." -- Priscilla Presley
Track List for Elvis Presley Christmas Duets
"It's amazing what they can do," Stoker said. "Elvis sounds great. The recordings sound as if they were done yesterday." -- Gordon Stoker of The Jordanaires.
Shouldn't Elvis have a say about who he sings with?
Are you wary when they fiddle with original recordings? Fans tend to be of two minds. Some think they should leave the original recordings alone while others think that a song and an artist can be enhanced by revision and renewed popularity.
In Elvis' case, remember when they redid the little known song 'A Little Less Conversation?' Now it is well recognized everywhere you go.
What do you think? Are they messing with a good thing?
Fetching blurbs now... please stand byYes, they are messing with a good thing and they should leave the original recordings alone.
Carla Marie says:
Looks to me like Priscilla is still trying to get all of that 10% she can get!She's no better than the Colonel. They both ran Elvis straight into the grave!
Posted December 21, 2008
aj2008 says:
Seems to me there's no such thing as Rest In Peace these days!
Posted December 17, 2008
Mike Downing (UK) says:
This has nothing to do with artistic endeavour or merit. Like so many other examples since the man died, it is all about money. I cannot see that any of these recordings add anything to the memory of a truly great singer. I also believe that Presley always vetted his musical releases. I doubt he would authorise this undisguised exercise in greed.
Posted December 12, 2008
No, I think there is something to be gained by renewing a recording.
Charlyjl says:
I think experimenting is a great idea - but you have to be prepared for it to crash and not work.
Posted January 19, 2009
Frankie P says:
Give me a break, are you going to hold a seance? I think his estate does a very good job of protecting his memory and honoring his music.
Posted December 14, 2008
TcKlMe says:
It's fun to hear. I'm a big Elvis fan, and actually bought the CD yesterday, and wasn't that impressed by the music. Only a few of the ladies really sounded that good with the awesome voice of EP! I don't know if it's attracting anyone new to Elvis' music, but I say it's ok with me -- I love all of his music, even the remixes.
Posted December 12, 2008
Elvis Trivia
In the Leiber-Stoller song, `Santa Claus Is Back in Town,' what does Elvis Presley say he will be riding instead of reindeer?
RCA purchased Elvis Presley's contract for $35,000 when it included just a group of five singles and a few outtakes from Sam Phillips. Who would have guessed that the deal would change American music?
People thought the Elvis Presley Christmas Duets album would top the Billboard Album Chart at Christmas in 2008.
The poll, taken in 2008, looked as follows:
Elvis Trivia
What Christmas song has been recorded by Elvis Presley, Otis Redding, Chuck Berry and Bruce Springsteen and who originally recorded it?
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The Making of Elvis Presley Christmas Duets
A video hosted by Priscilla Presley and featuring many of the artists involved in this project.
Elvis Presley Christmas Duets 2008
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Sara Evans and Elvis Presley Sing Silent Night
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Elvis Presley Christmas Duets Video With LeAnn Rimes Singing 'Here Comes Santa Claus'
An interesting selection of Elvis video clips set to the new version of Here Comes Santa Claus.
New Elvis Presley & LeAnn Rimes- Here Comes Santa Claus
If You Are In The Market For Elvis Christmas Music, The Following CDs Are Available, New and Used, From Amazon
You can buy any one of these Elvis CDs by clicking on the link.
Click here to buy the Elvis Christmas CD From Amazon
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Elvis Presley's Blue Suede Shoes Collection Box Set
This set would be one heck of a Christmas present! What a great gift for an avid Elvis Presley fan!
$991.96
Not for just anybody, this box set contains 30 CDs packed with music for the Elvis fans. The price tag is high starting at $898 for a used set and going to just over $1,000 for a new set but inside you will find a whole lot of Elvis going on. Some of these CDs are hard to find, particularly the interview and essential series CDs.
This set was released by RCA and has been criticized by fans as a money making opportunity. While that may be true, it can also be said that this set was very well put together, unlike some of the items produced in Elvis' own time. If your budget is unlimited, this would make an impressive gift for an Elvis Presley fan.
Elvis Presley Christmas Music Live on eBay
These Elvis Christmas records are for sale at auction on eBay right now so do not delay for when the bidding is done, they will be gone!
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Elvis Presley Christmas Duets Ringtones
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Celine Dion and Elvis Presley
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ORIGINAL Elvis Presley Music Recordings
There are plenty of Elvis' records on eBay -- 45s, 78s, and more check them out here!
Yes, Elvis hails from the day when music was recorded on records -- 45s, 78s and the like. Definitely very popular and sought after, take a peek here at what records are available at auction on eBay today.
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eBay is certainly the place to find it!
Elvis Presley is still HOT and items listed on eBay often command top dollar. Here is a selection of collectible Elvis items listed on eBay today. Sometimes you will find Elvis Presley's very own personal items like clothing and books. Usually there is concert merchandise like shirts, hats, concert tickets and backstage passes. Add to that an endless variety of miscellaneous items...any of which would be perfect gifts for an Elvis Presley fan!
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You can sing with the King of Rock'n'roll!
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Sing With Elvis Presley and Record Your Song As A Christmas eCard!
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I could not believe it either! You can record your own voice (or the voice of you and your family) singing Martina McBride's parts on the Elvis Presley Christmas Duets recording of Blue Christmas! Too much fun! What will they think of next? How abou...
For More Information About Elvis Presley, Just Follow These Links
- Elvis Week 2008
- For more information on the happenings during Elvis Presley Week this year, follow this link.
- The Official Site of the King of Rock and Roll
- Discover Elvis Presley, visit Graceland, shop Elvis. You can do it all at this, the official site.
- People Magazine
- This is a link to the short article discussing the upcoming release of Elvis Presley Christmas Duets. Features a photo of Carrie Underwood and LeAnn Rimes.
Reviews of Elvis Presley Christmas Duets
- Music Review: Elvis Presley - Christmas Duets
- Christmas Duets presents some classic Elvis in a new and creative way. It is a good and fun holiday listen. Merry Christmas to all fans of the true king of rock 'n' roll!
- Billboard.com
- Elvis Presley never recorded duets, but that didn't stop RCA from compiling an album of duets for the 2008 Christmas season -- all with the help of the latest studio technology and ten willing duet partners.
- Times & Transcript
- It's a cute marketing scheme, and surely there's no doubting the talent of all the singers involved, but do the "duets" stand up? If you ask Moncton's own Elvis impersonator, the record does indeed stand up.
Blogs About Elvis Presley Can Be An Interesting Source Of Further Information
In this case, they are about Elvis' Christmas Duets album.
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Who would have guessed it? Thirty-one years after he is gone, Elvis is still releasing new music!
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Charlyjl wrote...
This is a great lens. Now I have to get the CD to listen to it. 5*!
Posted January 19, 2009
Snozzle wrote...
Hadn't heard of Elvis' duets before. Must check if it's available here in the UK. I have reservations about this though and prefer to hear Elvis in original recordings. I guess it's all about money, which is a shame really. A 5 star lens though.
Mike.
Posted January 01, 2009
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Posted January 01, 2009
Marelisa wrote...
What a great lens; now I want to go out and get an Elvis Christmas CD :-) Have a great holiday!
Posted December 20, 2008
Elvis Trivia Answers...
What was the one Christmas song that has been recorded by Elvis Presley, Otis Redding, Chuck Berry and Bruce Springsteen, and who originally recorded it?Charles Brown, not Elvis Presley, first recorded Merry Christmas Baby in 1947
In the Leiber-Stoller song, `Santa Claus Is Back in Town,' what does Elvis Presley say he will be riding instead of reindeer?
A big, black Cadillac.
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