Elvis Presley The Searcher

The story of Elvis Presley the musical artist, a comprehensive creative journey from his childhood through the final 1976 Jungle Room recording sessions.

Two-part documentary about the life of Elvis Presley featuring interviews with his ex-wife Priscilla Presley, guitarist Scotty Moore, childhood friend Red West and musicians Tom Petty, Bruce Springsteen, Emmylou Harris and Robbie Robertson.

This is the definitive proof of Elvis as a live phenomenon. For these amazing shows there was no safety net, no retakes or the chance to correct a mistake. What you see here is the most honest picture of the most remarkable performer in history. From the excitement of the live broadcasts during the rock ‘n’ roll years to the sheer majesty of the King at his peak in ‘73; this is the confirmation of true greatness. Featuring highlights from: Blue Suede Shoes, Johnny B Goode, Love Me Tender, Heartbreak Hotel, Hound Dog and more...

The most exciting performer of the modern age revealed. Go back to where it all began. How the phenomenal career of Elvis Presley really got started. How Elvis started in show business, rare footage of his early television and 'silver screen' performances and his meteoric rise to fame. This documented history of "The King' has it all. A must for movie buff, . Elvis fans and students of modern culture alike.

Sit down with Elvis' closest friends as they share their memories of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, and discuss what really happened in his final hours.

The two unedited sit-down sessions recorded by Elvis before a small audience for his 1968 NBC comeback special, Elvis.

The death of the King of Rock n Roll shocked the world. How did this happen? The true story of Elvis Presley's last hours on Earth is told by the men who knew him best, his Memphis Mafia. Elvis' closest friends and confidants share their memories and experiences with the King and what really happened during his final hours. Including interviews with Sonny West, Billy Smith, Larry Geller, Joe Esposito, Jerry Schilling, Marty Lacker, and Lamar Fike.

This film features unreleased concert footage of Elvis Presley's afternoon performance at the 'Mississippi-Alabama Fair and Dairy Show' held at the Fairgrounds in Tupelo, Mississippi on September 26, 1956. The professionally filmed black and white newsreel footage was synchronized with an amateur audio recording of the concert that had previously appeared on the 'Elvis Presley: A Golden Celebration' LP/CD box set.

Get to know a different side of the King of Rock 'n' Roll with this collection of rarely seen clips from an era when he was generally out of the spotlight -- during his two-year stint in the Army. Home movies and amateur photography reveal Elvis's induction into the Army, an interview the singer gave during his service in Germany and reminiscences of friends and fellow soldiers.

Over 30 early performances of Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash as they were taking their first steps on the ladder to stardom.

This definitive biography is crammed with rare archive footage of Elvis in action in live performances from throughout his career; from the USS Hancock to his legendary 68 comeback special and capturing his renowned charm and charisma from famous movies. Encompassing his rise to fame, his military service, his turbulent home life, his triumphant return to the stage and finally his tragic death in 1977 at the age of just 42, this programme covers it all in a celebration of everything that Elvis has given us. Elvis Presley arrived with a new sound and style that changed popular culture forever. With his unique mix of musical styles and uninhibited performances that captured a generation s imagination, Elvis rocketed to fame and his musical legacy lives on to this day. This is the tale of how a shy, mild mannered country boy from Mississippi became one of the world s most celebrated musicians.

Uncover Elvis Presley's journey from Tupelo's poverty to worldwide fame. Through highs and lows, witness the rise of the King, a tale of passion, perseverance, and the birth of rock and roll.

A warm, moving and sensitive tribute and a comprehensive and detailed biography of Elvis' life. Utilizing rare footage and photos from the 42 years of his life, the film follows the Presley story from his birth in Tupelo through his rise to superstardom.

A rare look at the phenomenal career of Elvis Presley. How he got started in show business, rare footage of his early television appearances, his meteoric rise to fame, as well as Elvis' remarkable accomplishments in the movies.

Critical review of the music of Elvis Presley featuring footage of the great man in concert and on television, as well as interviews with DJ Fontana, Scotty Moore and Ray Walker from The King's backing vocal group, The Jordanaires.

Long before Elvis was heralded as the king of rock ‘n’ roll, he was a faithful fan of gospel music. Although it was instrumental in shaping his spiritual life as well as his career, no documentary has truly chronicled this facet of his life…until now. He Touched Me: The Gospel Music Of Elvis Presley features more than 30 of Elvis’ gospel recordings and never-before-seen footage. This 3-hour collection, filled with personal stories by those who knew him well, goes behind the scene of Elvis’ career. Discover how Elvis was dramatically influenced by two of southern gospel music’s premiere quartets, the Statesmen and the Blackwood Brothers. Learn the controversy surrounding this performance of "Peace In The Valley" on the Ed Sullivan Show and hear the surprising story behind the recording of his signature hymn, "How Great Thou Art." You’ll see Elvis in a new light as you witness how deeply he was touched by gospel music.

Heartbreak Hotel was not Elvis Presley's first single--songs like That's Alright Mama, Mystery Train and I Forgot To Remember To Forget, his first national chart-topping hit, predated it by a year--but it was destined in many ways to define the Elvis persona and arguably become the first rock 'n' roll record. It was a song of teenage angst. Not the puppy love hand-wringing of later songs of the era but the real end-of-the-line, so-lonely-I-could-die variety that in those early days only Elvis and his rebel stance could make ring with authenticity. It established rock 'n' roll as an attitude -- brash, rebellious and sexually- charged -- as much as a musical style and gave it life as the soundtrack for alienated youth even during American boom times in the '50s. John Lennon once commented that if there had been no Elvis, there would have been no Beatles.