New FTD - MAKING OF G.I. BLUES

[John]

“The release date for ‘me’ is when I receive the goods.”

How about buying a record later on which is still a few years on the market. What's your "release date" now?


colonel snow

Someone has already asked this. I am talking about pre-ordered items that have an imminent shipping date but where there is no obvious release date and dealers may receive their stock at different times dependant on their location, and not something that I may buy in two years time that was released four years ago. I could have said that the release date for me is the date my dealer informs me the pre-order has been sent, but sometimes, that info is not sent. It was only meant as a lighthearted comment that just works for me. But what would be the release date for you of say the new Good Times vinyl album.

Never, because I'm not buying it and so it will never be delivered to me.

[FanFrom'61]

“The release date for ‘me’ is when I receive the goods.”

How about buying a record later on which is still a few years on the market. What's your "release date" now?


colonel snow

Someone has already asked this. I am talking about pre-ordered items that have an imminent shipping date but where there is no obvious release date and dealers may receive their stock at different times dependant on their location, and not something that I may buy in two years time that was released four years ago. I could have said that the release date for me is the date my dealer informs me the pre-order has been sent, but sometimes, that info is not sent. It was only meant as a lighthearted comment that just works for me. But what would be the release date for you of say the new Good Times vinyl album.

Never, because I'm not buying it and so it will never be delivered to me.

So you wouldn’t have pre-ordered it.

[John]

“The release date for ‘me’ is when I receive the goods.”

How about buying a record later on which is still a few years on the market. What's your "release date" now?


colonel snow

Someone has already asked this. I am talking about pre-ordered items that have an imminent shipping date but where there is no obvious release date and dealers may receive their stock at different times dependant on their location, and not something that I may buy in two years time that was released four years ago. I could have said that the release date for me is the date my dealer informs me the pre-order has been sent, but sometimes, that info is not sent. It was only meant as a lighthearted comment that just works for me. But what would be the release date for you of say the new Good Times vinyl album.

Never, because I'm not buying it and so it will never be delivered to me.

So you wouldn’t have pre-ordered it.

No.

[DarylR]

Any news on what the next FTD releases are after "Good Times" vinyl reissue and "The Making of G. I. Blues"? Any idea what the next FTD "The Making of..." is going to be? I presume that it will either be "Loving You" or "Love Me Tender."

As for the sessions releases, I would think that "Frankie and Johnny" and "Paradise, Hawaiian Style" are next, along with the stand alone CD version of the "G. I. Blues" sessions.

As for soundboards, I wouldn't mind seeing "The Last Tours Vol. 4" featuring both shows from Chicago and the Saginaw, Michigan show from May 1-3, 1977 along with a CD or two featuring all the multi-track recordings made between March and May 1977 that are complete recordings / performances.

Other ideas for soundboards would include the 4 concerts from March 16 and 17, 1974 in Memphis.

4 CD set of 4 concerts from March 1976 tour. Ernst Jørgensen was at one of the shows in Johnson City, Tennessee and he could provide some liner notes and insights about the concert along with photos. FTD has only released one concert recording from this tour (St. Louis, Missouri).

4 CD set featuring the October 1976 South Bend, Indiana show, the November 25 and 27, 1976 shows in Eugene, Oregon, and the December 7, 1976 Las Vegas soundboard.

Daryl R.

[FanFrom'61]

Any news on what the next FTD releases are after "Good Times" vinyl reissue and "The Making of G. I. Blues"? Any idea what the next FTD "The Making of..." is going to be? I presume that it will either be "Loving You" or "Love Me Tender."

As for the sessions releases, I would think that "Frankie and Johnny" and "Paradise, Hawaiian Style" are next, along with the stand alone CD version of the "G. I. Blues" sessions.

As for soundboards, I wouldn't mind seeing "The Last Tours Vol. 4" featuring both shows from Chicago and the Saginaw, Michigan show from May 1-3, 1977 along with a CD or two featuring all the multi-track recordings made between March and May 1977 that are complete recordings / performances.

Other ideas for soundboards would include the 4 concerts from March 16 and 17, 1974 in Memphis.

4 CD set of 4 concerts from March 1976 tour. Ernst Jørgensen was at one of the shows in Johnson City, Tennessee and he could provide some liner notes and insights about the concert along with photos. FTD has only released one concert recording from this tour (St. Louis, Missouri).

4 CD set featuring the October 1976 South Bend, Indiana show, the November 25 and 27, 1976 shows in Eugene, Oregon, and the December 7, 1976 Las Vegas soundboard.

Daryl R.

The “Making of…” is dependant on whether the respective movie company offers them access to their vaults etc. If Loving You material is still under Paramount, then I guess that would be the most likely one, based on the access Paramount have given them. Sessions as you say is most likely to be F&J or PHS but I’m sure they’ll go with F&J first.

I’ve heard that they are working on another Memorabilia book that covers the last five movies.

I’m sure there will be a Vol 4 in the Last Tour series, but it’s anyone’s guess as to when these things will come out.

[JoeyCoco]

Any news on what the next FTD releases are after "Good Times" vinyl reissue and "The Making of G. I. Blues"? Any idea what the next FTD "The Making of..." is going to be? I presume that it will either be "Loving You" or "Love Me Tender."

As for the sessions releases, I would think that "Frankie and Johnny" and "Paradise, Hawaiian Style" are next, along with the stand alone CD version of the "G. I. Blues" sessions.

As for soundboards, I wouldn't mind seeing "The Last Tours Vol. 4" featuring both shows from Chicago and the Saginaw, Michigan show from May 1-3, 1977 along with a CD or two featuring all the multi-track recordings made between March and May 1977 that are complete recordings / performances.

Other ideas for soundboards would include the 4 concerts from March 16 and 17, 1974 in Memphis.

4 CD set of 4 concerts from March 1976 tour. Ernst Jørgensen was at one of the shows in Johnson City, Tennessee and he could provide some liner notes and insights about the concert along with photos. FTD has only released one concert recording from this tour (St. Louis, Missouri).

4 CD set featuring the October 1976 South Bend, Indiana show, the November 25 and 27, 1976 shows in Eugene, Oregon, and the December 7, 1976 Las Vegas soundboard.

Daryl R.

“The Making Of…” is a long-term project that is worked on throughout the year and usually released toward the end of the year. “Blue Hawaii” was an exception, as it was released in May 2023. The release timing depends on how much photo material is available, or whether new material has recently been found or acquired. Although audio is a secondary focus, not all films have surviving unreleased audio material, that is erased or lost.

[Jans]

The packaging of the cd's is not that nice as previous boxsets.
See example Jailhouse Rock / G.I.Blues
Looks cheap.

[FanFrom'61]

The packaging of the cd's is not that nice as previous boxsets.
See example Jailhouse Rock / G.I.Blues
Looks cheap.

Are the CDs housed in plastic sleeves ?

[Jans]

Are the CDs housed in plastic sleeves ?

Yes they are.

[John]

The packaging of the cd's is not that nice as previous boxsets.
See example Jailhouse Rock / G.I.Blues
Looks cheap.

I think it's better. The CDs are better protected and slide out easily against the plastic backing.

[FanFrom'61]

The packaging of the cd's is not that nice as previous boxsets.
See example Jailhouse Rock / G.I.Blues
Looks cheap.

I think it's better. The CDs are better protected and slide out easily against the plastic backing.

As long as they aren’t the nasty ones that cause some kind of chemical reaction that can take place over time.

[FanFrom'61]

The packaging of the cd's is not that nice as previous boxsets.
See example Jailhouse Rock / G.I.Blues
Looks cheap.

I think it's better. The CDs are better protected and slide out easily against the plastic backing.

As long as they are the new kind of Polypropylene (PP) sleeves and aren’t the nasty PVC ones that cause some kind of chemical reaction that can take place over time.

[John]

The packaging of the cd's is not that nice as previous boxsets.
See example Jailhouse Rock / G.I.Blues
Looks cheap.

I think it's better. The CDs are better protected and slide out easily against the plastic backing.

As long as they are the new kind of Polypropylene (PP) sleeves and aren’t the nasty PVC ones that cause some kind of chemical reaction that can take place over time.

Let's keep our fingers crossed.

[Bilbobaggins]

The packaging of the cd's is not that nice as previous boxsets.
See example Jailhouse Rock / G.I.Blues
Looks cheap.

I think it's better. The CDs are better protected and slide out easily against the plastic backing.

As long as they are the new kind of Polypropylene (PP) sleeves and aren’t the nasty PVC ones that cause some kind of chemical reaction that can take place over time.

Let's keep our fingers crossed.

I had a bad experience once with one of the CD's in such a sleeve in an FTD book. The CD surface was all foggy/brownish. Luckily it still played well. But since then I always take the CD's out of these kind of bags asap and store them, outside the box, in regular CD cases or in paper sleeves. Better safe than sorry...

[Keith]

“The Making Of…” is a long-term project that is worked on throughout the year and usually released toward the end of the year. “Blue Hawaii” was an exception, as it was released in May 2023. The release timing depends on how much photo material is available, or whether new material has recently been found or acquired. Although audio is a secondary focus, not all films have surviving unreleased audio material, that is erased or lost.

Sorry, but that is bullshit.
I worked on the G.I.Blues book with David before he started the King Creole book, but the King Creole set came out first. The same happened with Jailhouse Rock and Blue Hawaii.
These sorts of sets take a lot of time to put together, years in fact, and the research is second to none, and I can state that for a fact.
David is like a bloodhound, finding facts out of the smallest of clues.
Seriously, these sets are expensive, without doubt, but most people don't have any idea what goes in the background producing them.
I, for one, get paid by getting a free set, and I'm more than happy with that, believe me. Just seeing these sets in print after seeing them on my computer screen for so long in is incredible for me, and very satisfying.
These sets are a labour of love by those who help with them, and everyone involved, and long may they continue.

Keith

[dougkapp]

“The Making Of…” is a long-term project that is worked on throughout the year and usually released toward the end of the year. “Blue Hawaii” was an exception, as it was released in May 2023. The release timing depends on how much photo material is available, or whether new material has recently been found or acquired. Although audio is a secondary focus, not all films have surviving unreleased audio material, that is erased or lost.

Sorry, but that is bullshit.
I worked on the G.I.Blues book with David before he started the King Creole book, but the King Creole set came out first. The same happened with Jailhouse Rock and Blue Hawaii.
These sorts of sets take a lot of time to put together, years in fact, and the research is second to none, and I can state that for a fact.
David is like a bloodhound, finding facts out of the smallest of clues.
Seriously, these sets are expensive, without doubt, but most people don't have any idea what goes in the background producing them.
I, for one, get paid by getting a free set, and I'm more than happy with that, believe me. Just seeing these sets in print after seeing them on my computer screen for so long in is incredible for me, and very satisfying.
These sets are a labour of love by those who help with them, and everyone involved, and long may they continue.

Keith

Hey Keith, could you tell us a little bit about the work involved in putting together a book like this? Could you share any particular stories? For example, what were the restrictions for the release of Elvis Now In Person 1972? Thank you.

[JoeyCoco]

“The Making Of…” is a long-term project that is worked on throughout the year and usually released toward the end of the year. “Blue Hawaii” was an exception, as it was released in May 2023. The release timing depends on how much photo material is available, or whether new material has recently been found or acquired. Although audio is a secondary focus, not all films have surviving unreleased audio material, that is erased or lost.

Sorry, but that is bullshit.
I worked on the G.I.Blues book with David before he started the King Creole book, but the King Creole set came out first. The same happened with Jailhouse Rock and Blue Hawaii.
These sorts of sets take a lot of time to put together, years in fact, and the research is second to none, and I can state that for a fact.
David is like a bloodhound, finding facts out of the smallest of clues.
Seriously, these sets are expensive, without doubt, but most people don't have any idea what goes in the background producing them.
I, for one, get paid by getting a free set, and I'm more than happy with that, believe me. Just seeing these sets in print after seeing them on my computer screen for so long in is incredible for me, and very satisfying.
These sets are a labour of love by those who help with them, and everyone involved, and long may they continue.

Keith

It’s interesting that you jumped straight to “bullshit” rather than simply asking where my information came from. A question would have taken less energy and looked far less dramatic.

Since you asked — well, actually, you didn’t, but let’s pretend you did — my comments aren’t something I “made up.” Two years ago I purchased two FTD books directly from Pal Granlund and exchanged emails with him. He told me himself that projects like Jailhouse Rock generally take about a year from start to finish. So no, this isn’t some wild fantasy I conjured out of thin air.

That your own experience with David is different doesn’t invalidate mine, nor does it magically transform my statement into “bullshit.” You’re talking about your timeline from your involvement; I’m relaying what the producer himself told me. Both can be true without anyone needing to swing a sledgehammer.

And yes, of course these projects take immense work and dedication — everyone here already knows that. But declaring anything that doesn’t match your personal workflow “bullshit” isn’t exactly the pinnacle of constructive discussion.

A simple “where did you hear that?” would have done the job.

[The Warder]

“The Making Of…” is a long-term project that is worked on throughout the year and usually released toward the end of the year. “Blue Hawaii” was an exception, as it was released in May 2023. The release timing depends on how much photo material is available, or whether new material has recently been found or acquired. Although audio is a secondary focus, not all films have surviving unreleased audio material, that is erased or lost.

Sorry, but that is bullshit.
I worked on the G.I.Blues book with David before he started the King Creole book, but the King Creole set came out first. The same happened with Jailhouse Rock and Blue Hawaii.
These sorts of sets take a lot of time to put together, years in fact, and the research is second to none, and I can state that for a fact.
David is like a bloodhound, finding facts out of the smallest of clues.
Seriously, these sets are expensive, without doubt, but most people don't have any idea what goes in the background producing them.
I, for one, get paid by getting a free set, and I'm more than happy with that, believe me. Just seeing these sets in print after seeing them on my computer screen for so long in is incredible for me, and very satisfying.
These sets are a labour of love by those who help with them, and everyone involved, and long may they continue.

Keith

Thank you Keith,


I couldn’t have said it any better, these books are a labour of love by all involved with them. I was in a fortunate position knowing Trevor Simpson. He used to share information and snippets for his books with me whilst he carried out his hard work, his research and his homework for the FTD books that he wrote.

I know how Trevor felt, from seeing them originally on a pc screen, then eventually inside the printed book was a feeling of great satisfaction and achievement for him.

Re: the CDs getting effected by the wallets.

I take the CDs out and store them in jewel cases. You can print the artwork for the cases here.

https://elvisconcerts.com/elvisdvdcdcovers/index.html

It usually takes a days or so for any new album artwork to get uploaded. Just be patient and they’ll be posted soon.

Take care everyone and I wish you all a very happy and merry Christmas.

[John]

I'm enjoying the hell out of this set while wrapping Christmas presents.

[AfoolSuchAsI.]

A question to Joeycoco, are you a fan of Joe Cocker ?
Youre name is similar?

I waiting for the cd sessions GI Blues in 2026 if it comes out !?