The King And Colonel Parker – From Trailer Park To Graceland

FROM TRAILER PARK TO GRACELAND

Back in 2022, the film „Elvis“ was released in cinemas. An event that fans worldwide have been eagerly awaiting since the project was

first announced in 2014. The film tells the fairytale story of the young Elvis Presley, who rises from bitterly poor cir-

cumstances to become the superstar of the 20th century. At the center is the relationship between Elvis and his ma-

nager Colonel Tom Parker, played by Oscar winner Tom Hanks. This toxic but most successful partnership in music

history also sets the stage for the album The King And Colonel Parker. It includes Elvis‘ first songs from Sun Records

and all the big hits, of the King‘s first career, after Colonel Tom Parker had negotiated a gigantic contract with the

RCA label and Elvis was bought out of his ongoing contract. Colonel Parker was also the first music manager to have

the idea of marketing singles specifically through motion pictures. So Love Me Tender as a single for the first Elvis

movie of the same name became not only one of the biggest successes and evergreens, but also the blueprint for

Elvis‘ career. The Colonel was also a pioneer in merchandise. Even in the young King‘s first year of success (1956), an

unbelievable 22 million dollars was earned with Elvis merchandise.

Tracklist:

Side A.
That‘s All Right Baby, Let‘s Play House
I Forgot To Remember To Forget
Heartbreak Hotel
Hound Dog
Don‘t Be Cruel
Love Me Tender
All Shook Up
(Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear
Jailhouse Rock

Side B.
A Big Hunk O‘ Love
Stuck On You
It‘s Now Or Never
Are You Lonesome Tonight
Wooden Heart
Surrender
Good Luck Charm
Return To Sender
Can‘t Help Falling In Love