The following is a list of interviews dealing with Elvis.
(Each interview was conducted by Sonny Starr and is available to you Free!)

	Gordon Stocker of the Jordanairs. He shares his wonderful story. He joined the group in 1949. They started recording with Elvis in 1956 and preformed with him through 1970. They appeared with Elvis in film, on television, in concert, and on all of his recordings. Wonderful musical journey. 2007
	Ray Walker sang bass with the Jordanairs. He takes us on a wonderful journey through his many years with Elvis. He was the one who urged Elvis to record "How Great Thou Art." Every Elvis fan will want a copy of this program for their Collection. 2007
	Ace Collins shares stories from his wonderful book, "Untold Gold, the stories behind Elvis' #1 hits." Ace was able to talk with many of the Men and Woman who wrote the music for Elvis. It is an interesting journey. The interview is a three part program. It Covers the 50s, 60s and 70s. Great Music included. 2005.
	Rick Stanley, Elvis' step-brother shares his memories of Elvis. He moved into Graceland in 1960. Over the years he became very close to Elvis. As he said, "Elvis was my life." He was at Graceland the night Before Elvis passed away. He spoke with him just hours before his death. 1992
	Dean Jones shares his wonderful career in Hollywood. He starred in a string of Disney films. The "Love Bug", That Darn Cat", and "The Shaggy D.A." Just to name a few. He Also starred along side Elvis in "Jailhouse Rock." Dean shared some interesting insight into that film. This is a Fun program. 2006
	Interview with James Drury who played Elvis’ brother, Ray Reno in “Love Me Tender”. James shared some wonderful insights into that film as well as his work on the classic television series, “The Virginian”. Interview is full of sound clips and music. 2008
	A wonderful Talk with Elvis' love interest in Girls! Girls! Girls! (Stella Stevens). Stella shared some fascinating stories surrounding the making of this film. This is a great visit with wonderful sound clips and of course great music!!!
	Jimmy Hawkins is best known as James Stewarts youngest son in "It's A Wonderful Life". However he also starred in a couple of films with Elvis. Mr. Hawkins talked about his close relationship with Elvis during the making of "Spinout" and "Girl Happy". The interview is full of sound clips and great music.

Each interview makes a wonderful gift for any Elvis fan. If you would like a copy, simply send $3.50 for S&H to: Sun Star Studios, 2205 Debra Drive Springfield Oregon, 97477. Check, Money order or cash excepted. Remember to indicate which program you desire. Questions? Please use the contact link. For a limited time, Each interview will come with a bonus track featuring legendary Paramount pictures executive, A.C. Lyles. It's a clip from an interview with Sonny that touched on his relationship with Elvis. It's a wonderful conversation.

Your Feedback

Original still from the film, "It Happened At The Worlds Fair."

Maurice, Swords Ireland 9/6/08

In 1956 things were quite different in Ireland and the UK.
We 14 year olds did not see or hear Elvis on tv. Those who stayed in and listened to radio Luxemburg on Sunday nights would have. I didn't.

In 1956 Bill Haley and his Comets were dominating the music charts in Ireland and the UK. The movie "Rock Around the Clock" was causing a sensation.
Then early in 1957 on the way to school I popped into a cafe to play the jukebox and spotted that very curious name, Elvis Presley.
ELVIS?
Didn't a school friend in 1956 mention "Blue Suade Shoes" to me? He even sang a few lines of the song.

Curious to hear this Elvis, I put a coin in the slot and selected him singing "I'm Playing for Keeps". A Ballad!

I stood there transfixed by that extraordinary, versatile and beautiful voice! Then I Played the other side of the disc, "Too Much" and that was me, hooked for life!

Having spent my bus fare on Elvis I would be walking the 3 miles to school and back home again!:-)

I would walk many more miles, even when I was employed, in order to buy Elvis Albums.
That's just the bare bones of the story. It really would take volumes!

-Maurice

-R.P. 2/13/08

He had such a winning combination - talent, charm, looks, passion for what he was doing, and charisma. Lots of people could sing well but did not have the same kind of success that he did. I think if pressed, I might be tempted to say that his charisma did a lot for him - it really drew people to him (and still does) and helps magnify all of his other talents.
-R.P.

-G.Z. 2/15/08

what was the source of that charisma? That's what I find fascinating.
To me he was the complete audio/visual package. Plus he just absolutely exuded a kind of barely reined in energy that was/is so compelling. Ultimately it comes down to (in Elaine Dundy's words) 'the grain of his voice', the way he looked, and the way he moved. Words don't do him justice.
-G.Z.

-C.S. Oregon

"I was never a fan of Elvis. I grew up knowing who he was but I never got into it. After listing to your interview, I must say I have changed my thinking. I really can see why he was so loved. For the first time I really listened to his music. He really is a wonderful singer. I am going down right now to buy some of his CD's. I also want to say I love Ray Walker. He has a super voice. He seems like a warm person. He really is a legend. Thanks again for a very entertaining interview."
-C.S.

-C.P. USA 2/29/08

One year at my birthday party a friend gave me the Flaming Star album. I think it was my 16th Bth Dy. Anyway that song hit me for some reason and I went on to buy MANY more Elvis albums. Today however I do not own a turn table so can't hear many of them as they are not on CDs. I am also trying to get all his movies on DVD now. I have a good start but again, some I shall never be able to get some I am sure.
-C.P.

Linda, Eugene Oregon. 8/26/07

I became a Elvis fan from day one. I was 9 years old When I heard hound dog on the radio he had me and when I saw him on TV for the first time he was so good looking. He still has the same effect on me 30 years after his death.
-Linda

Carman, Junction City Oregon. 8/29/07

My fondest memories of Elvis were when I was a child. I remember watching his movies on TV and I loved them. My favorite movie was "It Happened At The Worlds Fair" and my favorite songs were "Jailhouse Rock" and "In the Ghetto". There was something about Elvis that was amazing; he just seemed so cool to me as a child. even though it was quite a few years after his time. As an adult my family and I were able to travel to Tupelo, Mississippi and see the tiny house that he was born in. It was great to see that a man, who rose to such greatness, has such humble beginnings. I was 8 years old when Elvis died and I still remember how sad I felt. God created something special when he created Elvis.
-Carman

evolutionVScreation' USA 9/2/07

Basically, I grew up listening to Elvis, because my parents (especially my Mom) listened to his LPs all the time lol. I guess my curiosity arose from there. Elvis and Neil Diamond (who is sometimes called 'the Jewish Elvis') are my two favorite male singers. I'm American. 
-evolutionVScreation

Arnold, Southern California. 9/6/07  

Magazine from 1956

Original One sheet Poster

Quotes From the King

"I don't like being called Elvis The Pelvis. That's gotta be one of the most childish expressions I've ever heard coming from an adult."

"Some people tap their feet, some people snap their fingers, and some people sway back and forth. I just sorta do 'em all together, I guess."

"I just fell into it really. My daddy and I were laughing about it the other day. He looked at me and said, 'What happened, El? The last thing I remember is I was working in a can factory and you were driving a truck'. We all feel the same way about it. Still it just caught us up."

"I am not the King. Jesus Christ is the King. I'm just an entertainer."

"I want to entertain people. That's my whole life. To my last breath."

"The image is one thing and the human being is another, it's very hard to live up to an image."

"I've never gotten over what they call stage fright. I go through it every show. I'm pretty concerned, I'm pretty much thinking about the show. I never get completely comfortable with it, and I don't let the people around me get comfortable with it, in that I remind them that it's a new crowd out there, it's a new audience, and they haven't seen us before. So it's got to be like the first time we go on."

"A live concert to me is exciting because of all the electricity that is generated in the crowd and on stage. It's my favorite part of the business - live concerts."

"Since I was two years old, all I knew was gospel music. That music became such a part of my life it was as natural as dancing. A way to escape from my problems, an my way of release."

I don't sound like nobody."

"God has blessed me... and he's given me a lot of things that a lot of other people would like to have...I mean I would like other to see other people have. In other words, I wish that everybody could have luxuries in life.... But I guess that's impossible."

"I'm a true believer of God. I believe all good things come from God."

Original recording, "I got Stung."

Original EP. Don't Be Cruel/Hound Dog & more

Elvis' (complete) list of #1 Hits

Here it is! The following is a list of #1 songs by Elvis. It also includes his #1 albums. Most charts only touch on his pop singles. They tend to overlook the complete list of #1 records. Elvis sold 1 billion records by 1973 according to the Guinness Book of world records. No other artist has even sold half that number. Today Elvis is quickly closing in on 2 billion. One came truly say he will never be equaled.

1) I Forgot To Remember To Forget #1 1955. ( C )
2) Heartbreak Hotel #1 1956. ( P, C, R )
3) I Want You, I Need You, I Love You #1 1956. ( P, C, R )
4) Don't Be Cruel #1 1956. ( P,C,R )
5) Hound Dog #1 1956. ( P, C, R )
6) Love Me Tender #1 1956. ( P )
7) Elvis Presley #1 1956. ( Album)
8) Elvis #1 1956. ( Album )
9) Too Much #1 1957. ( P )
10) All Shook Up #1 1957. ( P, C, R, U)
11) Teddy Bear #1 1957. ( P, C, R )
12) Jailhouse Rock #1 1957. ( P, C, R ,U )
13) Don't #1 1957. ( P )
14) Elvis Christmas Album #1 1957. ( Album )
15) Loving You #1 1957. ( Album )
16) Peace In The valley #1 1957. ( G )
17) Blue Christmas #1 1957. ( CC )
18) Just for You #1 1957. ( Album )
19) Wear My Ring Around Your Neck #1 1958. ( R )
20) Hard Headed Woman #1 1958. ( P )
21) One Night #1 1958. ( U )
22) I Got Stung #1 1958. ( U )
23) Now and Then (There's a Fool Such As I) #1 1959. ( U )
24) I Need Your Love Tonight #1 1959. ( U )
25) A Big Hunk O' Love #1 1959. ( P )
26) Stuck On You #1 1960. ( P )
27) It's Now or Never #1 1960 ( P, U )
28) Are You Lonesome Tonight #1 1960. ( P, U )
29) GI Blues #1 1960. ( Album )
30) Surrender #1 1961. ( P, U )

31) Wooden Heart #1 1961. ( U )
32) Marie's the Name) His Latest Flame #1 1961. ( U )
33) Little Sister #1 1961. ( U )
34) Can't Help Falling in Love With You #1 1961. ( AC, U )
35) Rock-A-Hula Baby #1 1961. ( U )
36) Something for Everybody #1 1961. ( Album )
37) Blue Hawaii #1 1961. ( album )
38) Good Luck Charm #1 1962. ( P, U )
39) Anything That's Part Of You #1 1962. ( U )
40) She's Not You #1 1962. ( U )
41) Return To Sender #1 1962. ( U )
42) (You're the) Devil in Disguise #1 1963. ( U )
43) Roustabout #1 1964. ( Album )
44) Crying In the Chapel #1 1965. ( U, AC, G )
45) (Such An) Easy Question #1 1965. ( AC )
46) I'm Yours #1 1965. ( AC )
47) In The Ghetto #1 1969. ( U, AC, CB )
48) Suspicious Minds #1 1969 ( P )
49) The Wonder Of you #1 1970. ( U, AC )
50) You Don't Have to Say You Love Me #1 1970. ( AC )
51) Burning Love #1 1972. ( CB ) .....Was number two in record sells for the entire year!
52) Elvis - Aloha from Hawaii, via Satellite #1 1973. ( Album )
53) My Boy #1 1975. ( AC )
54) Moody Blue #1 1977. ( C )
55) Way Down #1 1977. ( C, U ) ...... Elvis' last #1 hit before his death.
56) Guitar Man #1 1981. ( C )
57) A Little Less Conversation #1 2002 ( U, SSC, DL ) ......Was number one in over 30 countries.
58) ELVIS 30 #1 Hits #1 2002. ( Album ) .....Top selling album of the year.
59) Rubberneckin' #1 2003. ( SSC )
60) That's All Right (Mama) #1 2004. ( SSC )
61) Jailhouse Rock #1 2005. ( U )
62) One Night #1 2005. ( U )
63) It's Now Or Never #1 2005 ( U )
64) Heartbreak Hotel #1 2006. ( SSC )
65) In the Ghetto (Duet with Lisa Marie) #1 2007. ( U, DL )
66) If I can Dream (duet with Celine Dion) #1 2007. (DL)
67) Viva Las Vegas #1 2008. (DSC)

Elvis Trivia

Time for some fun! Each month we will ask you a trivia question regarding Elvis. The first person to answer the question correctly will win a great prize!!!!! Simply e-mail your answer by using the contact page.

You are playing for a copy of an interview with Elvis' step brother Rick Stanley. The interview was conducted in 1992 to commemorate the 15th anniversary of Elvis' passing. It comes with a bonus track featuring legendary Paramount pictures executive, A. C. Lyles. No postage Charge. It will come with a collectable cover, not available to anyone Else.

Question: Of all the movie's Elvis made, his favorite was "King Creole". What was his least favorite?

Sonny's first Elvis LP given to him by his aunt Sharon

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Elvis In Hollywood

Ann Margret appeared with Elvis in 'Viva Las Vegas.'  (From Sonny's private collection)	Stella Stevens appeared with Elvis in 'Girls Girls Girls.' (From Sonny's private collection)

 

The following is a complete list of Elvis' feature films. They are listed in the order of their release date. All are now available to the public. Check with your favorite Video store or on line shop.

1) Love Me tender-1956 2) Loving You-1957 3) Jailhouse Rock-1957 4) King Creole-1958 5) G.I. Blues-1960

6) Flaming Star-1960 7) Wild In The Country-1961 8) Blue Hawaii-1961 9) Follow That Dream-1962 10) Kid Galahad-1962

Jailhouse Rock	Girls Girls Girls

11) Girls Girls Girls-1962 12) It Happened At the Worlds Fair-1963 13) Fun In Acapulco-1963 14) Kissin' Cousins-1964 15) Viva Las Vegas-1964

16) Roustabout-1964 17) Girl Happy-1965 18) Tickle Me-1965 19) Harum Scarum-1965 20) Frankie and Johnny-1966

26) Stay Away, Joe-1968 27) Speedway-1968 28) Live a Little, Love a Little-1968 29) Charro-1969 30) The Trouble With Girls-1969 31) Change Of Habit-1969

 

Documentary's / Concerts

Original Elvis dog tag bracelet from 1956

32) That's the way It is-1970 33) Elvis On Tour-1972 34) Aloha From Hawaii-1973

 

Original bubble gum card from 1956

Original bubble gum card from 1956

 

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To my aunt Sharon: Thanks for introducing me to Elvis. All My best, Sonny.

   

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