Presley had another attack of nerves during the first set, which drew a muted reaction. Elvis presley at louisiana hayride show, fair grounds. Elvis presley at the hayride live 19541965 turquoise. The set also includes a 100page hard back book with informative text and many rare and new photographs of elvis at the hayride. Nov 02, 2006 although the 150 pictures are all black and white the book gives a color impression through the design and use of memorabilia. Elvis presley the beginning years elvis presley live at. The famous rock n roller got his start at the louisiana hayride in shreveport and returned after finding fame. Official elvis presley shop we have, elvis cds, the official collectors label. Apr 16, 2016 the set contains the complete archival live recordings of the louisiana hayride performances by elvis presley. Elvis presley on the louisiana hayride show 16 oct 1954 youtube. All in all, elvis on the hayride was a big event in several respects and a good time was had by all, maybe elvis more than anybody else. Is there enough material for a second book in the near future. Elvis presley the complete louisiana hayride archives 1954. The music covers his appearances on this radio show in 1954, 1955 and 1956.
Next to the content of the book, which is described above, there is of course. The cd contains for the first time ever, the complete archival live recordings of the louisiana hayride performances by elvis presley. Elvis performs on the louisiana hayride in the evening, this is almost certainly the first time either of them see elvis presley perform, and the colonel takes steps to forge a link with elvis. From hank williams to elvis presley, cradle of the stars is the story of the first american idols and their rise to fame and fortune on the kwkh louisiana hayride. The book its self is really more of a scrap book featuring fan photos, elviss hayride contracts, concert posters, live shots and some elvis hand written letters to fans. The complete louisiana hayride archives mrs cdbook. The contract stated that presley would perform on the program for 52 consecutive saturdays beginning on november 12, 1955.
I grew up in east texas, and listening to country music during the late 40s and 50s,along with rock and roll. Joey kent is an expert on the louisiana hayride, with critically acclaimed books, cds and articles to his credit. In addition to all photos there is a lot of memorabilia. Memories of the louisiana hayride come to life in new book. The louisiana hayride years 19541956 elvis presley. Texas posts a combined corporate tax rate of 21 percent, tied for lowest in u. The louisiana hayride radio program premieres on kwkham. Because most of the talented country artists who got. Elvis first trip to the louisiana hayride in shreveport was memorable. Aug 12, 2005 singersongwriter maxine brown first laid approving eyes on young elvis presley backstage at the louisiana hayride in 1954. Complete collection of all tracks elvis recorded for the louisiana hayride radio show between 1954 to 1956. There is one song hearts of stone id not heard by elvis before. Books about elvis presley fiction and nonfiction 92 books.
Kent is the son of hayride owner david kent, and he was present for many of the events described in the book. Louisiana hayride was a radio and later television country music show broadcast from the shreveport municipal memorial auditorium in shreveport, louisiana, that during its heyday from 1948 to 1960 helped to launch the careers of some of the greatest names in american country and western music. The complete louisana hayride archives 1954 1956 elvis on cd. Elvis the louisiana hayride years 195456 welcome to the.
Abramus digital, latinautor peermusic, bmi broadcast music inc. The complete louisiana hayride archives elvis presley ezine. Author to discuss book on louisiana hayride east jefferson. Well, id like to say how happy we are to be out here. He lectures on hayride history and is a popular interview subject.
Langston mceachern back then, anytime someone said something in the newspaper, huey could get on the radio and instantly respond. He left memphis on a friday night, october 15, 1954, after a gig at the eagles nest, driving all night with sam phillips, scotty moore and bill black. Above all the hayride archive is very well documented, i think nothing more can be said about elvis appearances there and this book cd. In november 1954, presley performed on louisiana hayridethe opry s chief, and more adventurous, rival. Shopelvis official store shop elvis presley merchandise. She and her brother, jim ed, were already members of the hayride, having. Elvis presley signed louisiana hayride contract current. Your book also includes a bonus cd titled elvis presley at the hayride tonight. July 6, 1954 book except, a boy from tupelo elvis presley. Content this book is part of a book, 2cd and dvd set and offers a glimpse into the early and formative years of elvis presley on the historic louisiana hayride radio program. The shreveportbased show was broadcast to 198 radio stations in 28 states. We would listen to the radio and the louisiana hayride was one of several saturday night music programs that we listened to.
Making musical history on the louisiana hayride as want to read. Ap photo,file standing on the stage at shreveports legendary municipal auditorium, winston hall, a musician and tour guide with a passion for the citys music legacy, pointed to a spot on the floor, right up front in the center. Mar 02, 2020 kent is the son of hayride owner david kent, and he was present for many of the events described in the book. Elvis presley, with darlene franks, left, and tillman franks, peeking over elvis shoulder, at presley s final performance for the louisiana hayride, at hirsch coliseum in shreveport, dec. Making musical history on the louisiana hayride by. All of the 29 tracks therein are remastered using the most sophisticated non commercial technology. The complete louisiana hayride archives 19541956 cd from. The set contains the complete archival live recordings of the louisiana hayride performances by elvis presley. Apr 01, 2020 the louisiana hayride was the brainchild of horace lee logan, who first became a radio host on shreveports kwkham in 1932 at the age of 16. The louisiana hayride was the brainchild of horace lee logan, who first became a radio host on shreveports kwkham in 1932 at the age of 16. This is full of great stories, well written, and a terrific piece of music history. Its a real honor for us to get a chance to appear on the louisiana hayride show and were gonna do a song for you. This is the best book ive found on how many of the music greats including elvis got started on the louisiana hayride.
This book is a nice pictorial display of elviss time on the hayride. Also the first hayride show from 1954 is much clear than ever and the last show from 1956 is now more complete and better than previously released. The complete louisiana hayride archives 19541956 by elvis. Making musical history on the louisiana hayride, in which horace logan with coauthor bill sloan, recounts his days as producer and emcee of the show, which was broadcast over cbs radio. Horace logan, the author, worked the show and knows these stories well.
The complete louisiana hayride archives 19541956 cd. Elvis presley the complete louisiana hayride archives. Elvis presley licensed to youtube by sme on behalf of rcalegacy. Nov 10, 2017 on 6 november 1954, elvis signed a contract to appear on the louisiana hayride every saturday night for a year. Louisiana hayride elvis s first trip to the louisiana hayride in shreveport was memorable. The louisiana hayride show shreveport municipal building. Louisiana hayride, radio commercial, and first television performances.
Paul mccartney on elvis presleys louisiana hayride appearances. Dec 06, 2017 how the louisiana hayride captured the evolution of country and rock a sprawling but satisfying new box set featuring hank williams, elvis presley predicts the direction of modern american music. Langston mceachern back then, anytime someone said something in the newspaper, huey could get. International broadcasting corporation operated radio station kwkh which, broadcast logans radio show, louisiana hayride. The louisiana hayride years 19541956 is a spectacular chronicle of a rising career. Event poster for elvis presleys show at the louisiana hayride. Whether shreveport will ever be the same again remains to be seen.
Elvis presley on the louisiana hayride show 16 oct 1954 duration. Elvis presley the king live the louisiana hayride shows 1955. Jun 04, 2018 elvis sightings in shreveport and bossier city. The complete louisiana hayride archives elvis presley. Elvis presley and the louisiana hayride october 16, 1954. Louisiana hayride tonight revisits a smalltime show. How the louisiana hayride captured the evolution of country and rock a sprawling but satisfying new box set featuring hank williams, elvis presley predicts the.
The louisiana hayride and rock and roll hayride engineer bob sullivan once quipped, that show wasnt produced, it just happened. The complete louisiana hayride archives 19541956 cd 100 page book. In 1954, the freewheeling attitude among hayride producers led to the booking of a young singer named elvis presley, who had already been rejected by the opry. Making musical history on the louisiana hayride, and its a tremendously more accurate title than the abbreviated louisiana hayride years. Is pressed in the 10 format, and this even in two different colors. Gladys and vernon presley came to shreveport to witness the contract because elvis. Follow that dream ftd, classic elvis albums and movie soundtracks, elvis dvds, books, elvis memorabilia and vinyl records.
Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new. Elvis presley at the hayride live 19541965 is the title of the recently released vinyl release on the memphis mansion label. The hayride show helped many stars get their first national exposure. The cd also contains the recent discovery of elvis last performance on the louisiana hayride in december 1956 as released on sonys young man with the big beat. The louisiana hayride show, held in the shreveport municipal auditorium, is arguably one of the most influential stages in music history with musicians like elvis presley, hank williams, kitty wells and more performing on its stage. This was only the second performance contract presley signed in his career. Dec 12, 2019 how the son of a louisiana hayride owner brings that era back to life in a new book.
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