In September 1956—sixty years ago—Elvis performed two shows in downtown Tupelo, just diagonally across from the Tupelo Hardware Store, where Gladys bought his first guitar. The shows were part of the Mississippi-Alabama Fair and Dairy Show. The day began with a small reception attended by the mayor, followed by a parade through the city center, and later included a $10,000 donation to the local government.

As fans of Erik Lorentzen’s work know, and particularly his most recent releases, this book is another meticulously crafted collection of photos and information. True to The Elvis Files series, it is a collector’s dream. The series consists of eight volumes, each containing over 460 pages filled with more than 1,200 images—many previously unpublished—along with interviews and concert reviews.

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Read about Elvis’ years touring across the USA, performing in Las Vegas and Lake Tahoe, leading up to the historic Aloha from Hawaii broadcast—and continuing through his final STAX sessions in 1973.

Covers the period 1971–1973.

500 pages and 1,600 photos!

Written by Norwegian author and Elvis fan Erik Lorentzen.

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The book spans hundreds of pages packed with information and insights about the Florida tour, complemented by a large collection of stunning photographs. It also illustrates just how enormous Elvis’ impact on American society was during this period.

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