"Actor: Elvis"

• All You Need Is Love : The Story Of Popular Music - Tony Palmer's Classic Series (5 Discs - Region 0) | DVD | (05/05/2008) from £56.35   |  Saving you £17.64 (31.30%)   |  RRP £73.99

  Available to own for the first time!!!!! All You Need Is Love makes it DVD debut as a lavish boxed set containing all 17 episodes of this groundbreaking documentary spread across 5 discs. The series covers the ""Story OF Popular Music"" encompassing ragtime blues jazz vaudeville musicals folk swing country and rock n'roll and features some of the major names from the past 50+ years including John Lennon Paul McCartney Elvis Jerry Lee Lewis Hendrix Bing Crosby Dizzy Gillespie Muddy Waters Frank Zappa Mike Oldfield Tina Turner Eric Clapton Bill Wyman and many more!! Frequently described as ""THE definitive music documentary"" and regarded as much ""cult"" viewing today as it was upon original broadcast 30 years ago. It was in the mid 70's at the suggestion of John Lennon that celebrated journalist and film maker TONY PALMER decided to document the ""Story Of Popular Music"" and set about interviewing all the major players past and present at the time. Even in the 70's this was a monumental task but despite the undertaking the finished project was one that aspiring film makers would look to for inspiration even today. The program was originally broadcast between 1976 and 1981 but since that time it has neither been commercially released or repeated.

• Elvis Presley - Elvis - The Final Chapter | DVD | (05/08/2002) from £19.79   |  Saving you £-4.80 (N/A%)   |  RRP £14.99

  The story of the last years of Elvis Presley's life - as told by the people who were there with him 24 hours a day... Sheila Ryan Elvis' long term lover speaks about her years with the star in Las Vegas on tour and at Graceland as Presley entered a destructive spiral of substance abuse. Elvis' friend and personal assistant Joe Esposito talks about the star's obsession with guns karate his extreme generosity and the women in his life. Don Wilson one of Elvis' boyhood pals talks

• Elvis - The Journey | DVD | (21/04/2003) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £10.99

  A fascinating insight into the rise of the world's first pop superstar Elvis Aaron Presley. The Journey (DVD): This programme takes an in-depth look at the boy and the man who was born to be a legend. It was as a teenager that the Elvis bandwagon began to roll although the passage of time proved to be rockier than anticipated. Together with rare unseen footage we chart his progress from his poor beginnings through his teenage years to the eventual meteoric rise of a star. Here you can see the events unfold in his life which were to colour and shape his career including his call up and the later battle with his weight to the sudden and unbelievable end of the rock 'n' roll legend. In His Own Words (CD): In his own words Elvis provides a rare insight into the personality that was the man. Here he tells of how he became the legend we know and the start of his march to stardom but also to introduce to the world's teenagers a reason to rock and the government a reason to be concerned. 32 Page Colour Booklet: The writers have composed a Booklet that illustrates in colour and black and white photographs a truely compelling and informative account of the life of Elvis Presley the legend and the individual. In it you will read rare accounts and insights of a man that was to tragically arrive too soon at the final chapter.

• It Happened at the World's Fair | Blu Ray | (22/06/2021) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

• Elvis Costello - The Right Spectacle: The Very Best Of Elvis Costello - The Videos | DVD | (05/09/2005) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

  This is a unique collection of the visual works of Elvis Costello captured for the first time on DVD. From his first video for Radar Records through to his last with Warner Brothers this collection showcases 27 videos ; featuring material rarely seen since the release of the singles they supported. Costello has recorded a witty and lively commentary full of incredible insights for the fans ; there is also a host of other special features. Tracklisting : 1.(I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea 2.Pump It Up 3.Radio Radio 4.(What's So Funny `Bout) Peace Love and Understanding 5.Oliver's Army 6.Accidents Will Happen 7.I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down 8.High Fidelity 9.Love For Tender 10.Possession 11.New Amsterdam 12.Clubland 13.New Lace Sleeves 14.Good Year For The Roses 15.Sweet Dreams 16.You Little Fool 17.Everyday I Write The Book 18.Let Them All Talk 19.The Only Flame In Town 20.I Wanna Be Loved 21.Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood 22.Veronica 23.This Town 24.The Other Side Of Summer 25.So Like Candy 26.Sulky Girl 27.13 Steps Lead Down

• Elvis Presley - Elvis Presley | DVD | (27/02/2006) from £12.95   |  Saving you £-0.96 (-8.00%)   |  RRP £11.99

  This is the album that started it all. The ultimate candidate for the term classic. Featuring the talents of DJ Fontana on drums the legendary Scotty Moore on guitar and the celebrated Jordanaires on backing vocals. The album 'Elvis Presley' was the first LP to be recorded by Elvis and represents the undisputed defining moment of the rock'n'roll era . This is the independent and uncensored review of an all time classic which includes immortal tracks such as Blue Suede Shoes Money

• Jazz - A Film By Ken Burns | DVD | (08/10/2001) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £79.99

  The BBC, sceptical about the British appetite for extended documentary programmes, edited Ken Burns' epic 17-hour history Jazz back to around 12 hours. That's what's presented in this box set of the series, and while the flow of the original is preserved, so are its idiosyncrasies. The film dwells at length on early jazz, particularly on its origins in New Orleans, and there's a good deal of absorbing history here. On the other hand, in suggesting that the important work of jazz was done by 1975, Burns gives us cause to question how much of his earlier research is awry too. There isn't much here to reflect the brimming vitality of post-1960s jazz, and many listeners and musicians have been enraged by Burns' neglect of such pivotal figures as Joe Zawinul, Keith Jarrett, Jan Garbarek, Pat Metheny and Michael Brecker--all players whose work responds vigorously to the question that Burns thinks nobody can answer: "Where are the modern equivalents of Armstrong, Ellington, Parker and Coltrane?" Armstrong and Ellington are the touchstones of Burns' film, providing the narrative thread around which the stories of other major figures turn, among them Bechet, Basie, Goodman, Parker, Miles Davis and Coltrane. Burns also finds populist mileage in the politicisation of jazz, making dramatic capital out of racial divides that most jazz players, black and white, have ignored. The fact is that almost all jazz players, regardless of race, have felt like outsiders. Despite such distractions, Jazz is the longest jazz documentary yet produced, and it's rich in musical examples and classic, rare and unseen footage. Even when working with simple stills, Burns uses seductive camera work and Keith David's epigrammatic narration to maximum effect. There's plenty to enjoy here, but viewers should be aware, as Joshua Redman points out in Musicians' Views in our Ken Burns' Jazz shop, that Burns' film is an often compelling perspective on jazz, not a definitive study. --Mark Gilbert

• Rock 'n' Roll Forever | DVD | (27/10/2003) from £25.90   |  Saving you £-5.91 (-29.60%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Rock 'n' roll will last forever as each new generation discovers the raw excitement that music generates. As well as rare footage of Gene Vincent Billy Fury Eddie Cochran Bill Haley and The Comets Cliff Richard and Tommy Steele this unique programme documents the fans celebrating the music and lifestyle that has continued to influence each generation for over 50 years!

• Elvis Costello And The Imposters - Live In Memphis | DVD | (31/08/2009) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £4.99

  Elvis Costello & The Imposters: Club Date - Live In Memphis

• You Must Be Joking - The Complete Series | DVD | (25/06/2012) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  In 1973, a one-off Magpie film looked at London's streets and markets through the eyes of children attending Islington's Anna Scher Children s Theatre. Showing how the children interpreted daily life in their drama classes, Kids About Town caught the eye of producer Roger Price (The Tomorrow People), who suggested the Anna Sher kids be given their own series. You must be joking! replied the controller of children's programming; That s what we ll call it, suggested Roger...A wry, energetic and irreverent comedy show of a kind never previously seen and certainly not one for the easily offended! You Must Be Joking duly launched an unknown bunch of kids onto the TV screen. Led by writer-performers Ray Burdis and John Blundell, and featuring future BAFTA winner (and drama academy founder) Pauline Quirke, the talented teenagers were 'supervised' by comedian and long-suffering lone adult Jim Bowen. In between topical and satirical sketches, Elvis Payne took a cynical look at the week's news, and live music came from youthful popsters Flintlock, led by the multi-talented Michael Holoway. Many of the show's stars would go on to enjoy successful careers in television.

• The Stormriders Trilogy | DVD | (03/11/2003) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  A triple bill of Hong Kong action classics from director Andrew Lau (Wai Keung Lau). The Stormriders: The most eagerly awaited Hong Kong movie event boasting Hong Kong's highest ever production budget and box office take. It is a visually stunning epic blend of swordplay explosive martial arts and breathtaking special effects to create the ultimate final fantasy. A Man Called Hero: Based on the comic book series by Ma Wing Shing 'A Man Called Hero' is a spectacular

• Elvis Presley-Destination Vega | DVD | (13/08/2007) from £13.41   |  Saving you £-7.42 (N/A%)   |  RRP £5.99

  To mark the 30th anniversary of the death of Elvis Presley Wienerworld are proud to present a brand new in-house production: Elvis - Destination Vegas. This unauthorised critical review uses previously unseen private footage of Elvis Presley and classic original songs to tell the story of the King of Rock 'n' Roll. Using previously unseen and unknown private footage we peel away from the facade of the formal camera to explore a defining yet controversial chapter in Elvis' life w

• Elvis-Best Friend Remembers | DVD | (09/12/2002) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Own a piece of the King! This once in a lifetime DVD lets you experience the legacy of the immortal Elvis Presley as never before! Join 'Diamond Joe' Esposito Elvis' closest friend and trusted confidant of almost 20 years as he shares his most intimate memories and incredible stories of life with the King of Rock and Roll!

• Elvis Presley - Elvis - The Great Performances - Vol. 1 | DVD | (24/06/2002) from £6.98   |  Saving you £13.01 (186.39%)   |  RRP £19.99

  This unique collection captures the essence of Elvis the greatest singer of his and perhaps any generation with his most memorable performances including 'Money Honey' 'Hound Dog' 'Blue Suede Shoes' 'Love Me Tender' and 'Suspicious Minds'. It also includes rare archive footage including perhaps the first ever motion picture of a young Elvis as captured with Johnny Cash Buddy Holly (before the Crickets) and Carl Perkins backstage at a high school gig by a fan in 1955. Other rare highlights include an original Paramount Pictures screen test of the Elvis performance of Blue Suede Shoes that earned him a three picture deal plus footage of one of the few press conferences he ever gave and a moving rendition of Unchained Melody as recorded at his last televised concert in 1977.

• Elvis Costello And The Imposters - Live In Memphis | DVD | (02/05/2005) from £14.45   |  Saving you £-1.46 (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Recorded in autumn 2004 the concert was filmed in Hi-Definition and features songs from across Costello's glittering career from Waiting For The End Of The World from his debut album through to The Delivery Man the title track of his most recent. It includes hits such as Radio Radio Alison Peace Love And Understanding and Pump It Up alongside classic album tracks and new songs. Highlights include two duets with the great Emmylou Harris on I Still Miss Someone and Heart Shaped Br

• Brian Wilson - Smile | DVD | (13/06/2005) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £24.99

  Smile? In 1966, the legendary abandoned Beach Boys' album and "teenage symphony to God" left its visionary, Brian Wilson, with the devil to pay. Disc One of this double DVD set offers David Leaf's glorious documentary "Beautiful Dreamer", interviewing all those involved with the project's development (save, bizarrely, any of the surviving Beach Boys, least of all Smile's most trenchant naysayer Mike Love) and charting Brian Wilson's ascendancy to the cusp of creative immortality and subsequent crash-and-burn to a bedridden, burnt-out recluse. In the South Pole-style "production race" with The Beatles for popular music's brave new frontier (a contest more self-justificatingly important to Wilson than to Lennon/McCartney) it was to be The Beatles who planted the flag and Wilson who perished in the snow; Smile was to be Brian Wilson's nemesis. The albums' eventual completion and re-recording (hats off to Brian Wilson's musical sidekicks The Wondermints) in 2003 was the happiest and unlikeliest conclusion to pop music's most fascinating and infuriating chapter. The entire live performance of Smile in Los Angeles - beautifully filmed on Disc 2 - is a fitting happy ending. The work - especially the waxing and waning chorales of the "Child Is Father Of The Man" section - is a marvel; beautiful, bold, coherent and deft enough to leave the myth - the great "what if?" of 20th Century music history - intact. --Kevin Maidment

• Spectacle: Elvis Costello With... (Season 1) | Blu Ray | (11/01/2010) from £56.25   |  Saving you £3.74 (6.65%)   |  RRP £59.99

  Elvis Costello is joined by fellow legends such as Elton John The Police and James Taylor in this music-driven series. New York's Apollo Theatre and 30 Rockefeller Plaza play host to the icons as they cover favorite songs and chat about their craft. This release includes 13 episodes.

• Elvis Presley The Gold Collection Triple DVD Box Set Containing The True Story of Elvis Presley, Elvis - The Milton Berle Show Special and The Sinatra Show Welcome Home Elvis Special | DVD | (08/08/2011) from £15.89   |  Saving you £4.10 (25.80%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Elvis: The True Story of Elvis Presley: 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. Elvis: The Milton Berle Show Special: Recorded on the deck of the USS Hancock in 1956 this special edition of the Milton Berle show features Elvis Presley performing some of this most famous hits. Elvis blows the audience away with renditions of Shake Rattle and Roll Heartbreak Hotel and Blue Suede Shoes. Elvis: Sinatra Show Wlecome Home Elvis Special: Join Sinatra in the ' Welcome Home Elvis' (from National Service) TV special. Rare archive footage captures two of the Twentieth Century's most recognisable icons whilst they share the stage in this enchanting piece of television entertainment history. The show also features Sammy Davis Jr and Nancy Sinatra .

• Flaming Star | DVD | (14/02/2005) from £15.58   |  Saving you £-5.59 (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  In the years following the Civil War Western Texas has become an uneasy meeting ground of two cultures; one white the other Native American. Elvis stars as Pacer Burton the son of a white rancher andihis beautiful Kiowan wife (Dolores Del Rio). When fighting breaks out between the settlers and natives despite his peacemaking efforts Pacer is pulled into the deadly violence.

• Love Me Tender | DVD | (14/02/2005) from £8.64   |  Saving you £1.35 (15.62%)   |  RRP £9.99

  In his film debut singing idol Elvis Presley stars in this action filled romance set in the aftermath of the Civil War. After hearing his older brother (Richard Egan) has been killed in combat a young Texas farmer (Presley) marries the man's sweetheart (Debra Paget). But his brother returns sparking a bitter sibling rivalry and tragic confrontations with Union soldiers... Featuring four Presley hits on the film's soundtrack including the title track.