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Return of the King
Gillian G. Gaar
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Paperback. Parker's plan to re-establish Elvis Presley as a star after he left the army in 1960 had been successful at first, with the success of films like "G I Blues" and "Blue Hawaii" and their soundtracks. This book shows how Presley reclaimed his crown, making an extraordinary transition from fading MoR balladeer to engaged, vital artist. Num Pages: 270 pages, 20 Colour and Black and White. BIC Classification: AVGP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 153 x 25. Weight in Grams: 656.
On January 1, 1967, a new contract between 'Colonel' Tom Parker and his sole client, Elvis Presley, gave Parker a 50 per cent cut of royalties and profits that Presely generated. It was an unashamed grab for a bigger piece of a pie that had actually been shrinking for some time. Parker's plan to re-establish Presley as a star after he left the army in 1960 had been successful at first, with the success of films like "G.I. Blues" and "Blue Hawaii" and their soundtracks. But as the decade progressed the films became formulaic, the music bland, and sales declined. ... Read more
On January 1, 1967, a new contract between 'Colonel' Tom Parker and his sole client, Elvis Presley, gave Parker a 50 per cent cut of royalties and profits that Presely generated. It was an unashamed grab for a bigger piece of a pie that had actually been shrinking for some time. Parker's plan to re-establish Presley as a star after he left the army in 1960 had been successful at first, with the success of films like "G.I. Blues" and "Blue Hawaii" and their soundtracks. But as the decade progressed the films became formulaic, the music bland, and sales declined. ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Outline Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
270
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
Number of Pages
272
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781906002282
SKU
V9781906002282
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About Gillian G. Gaar
Gillian G. Gaar is the author of several books about music, including She's A Rebel: The History of Women in Rock and Roll, Green Day: Rebels With A Cause and The Rough Guide To Nirvana. She has also written for Mojo, Rolling Stone, Record Collector, Goldmine, and the Experience Music Project museum, among others.
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