Elvis aaron presley january 8, 1935 august 16, 1977 was an american singer and actor. The tambourine contains that very blue ink inscription and signature on the top center side. Presley was born in tupelo, mississippi, and relocated to memphis, tennessee, with his family when he. Buy speedway dvd 1968 by elvis presley from amazons movies store. In speedway, elvis presley plays a stock car driver who squares off over taxes and romance with irs agent nancy sinatra in a musicalcomedy featuring vintage.
Steve grayson elvis presley is a swinging racecar driver whose manager kenny bill bixby has bet his money on the horses. Elvis presley movies full list of all elvis hollywood movies elvis made 31 hollywood movies. I hadnt seen an elvis movie since last summers easy come, easy go, and after a week of war movies mexican, second and vietnam the idea of a nice. Jul 10, 2014 how much is an elvis presley speedway lp worth. You may not believe this, but i was inspired to see elvis presleys speedway because of this weeks essay in time magazine. The book features hundreds of movie and behind the scenes previously unpublished images. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Elvis speedway movie cotton owens dodge on speedway u. Elvis presley speedway 2 panels original movie poster japan b2x2 1968.
Spinout is a 1966 american musical film and comedy starring elvis presley as the lead singer of a band and part. I usually celebrate elvis birthday by watching his movies, but one year i celebrated by watching all 31 of his movies in chronological order for three days only breaking for sleep. Speedway is a 1968 american musical action film starring elvis presley as a racecar driver and nancy sinatra as his romantic interest. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Lot detail prop tambourine from the movie speedway. Hepworth william schallert abel esterlake victoria paige meyerink ellie esterlake ross hagen paul dado richard petty richard petty buddy baker buddy baker. Released in june 1968, speedway holds a prominent place in the elvis presley lore and literature not because of any virtues of the film but because of the juncture it represents in his career.
Just when you thought elvis files erik lorentzen might be retiring he has announced a brand new book a double features special on speedway and stay away joe. The value of an unused elvis presley postage stamp would depend on the year it was released and the demand for it. You may not believe this, but i was inspired to see elvis presley s speedway because of this weeks essay in time magazine. Elvis speedway 2 cd set ftd classic movie album series. Nancy sinatra welcomes elvis home sinatra welcomes elvis home from germany 1960nancy sandra sinatra born june 8, 1940 singer, actress and daughter of frank sinatra, and is best known for her 1966 signature hit these boots are made for walkin. Speedway elvis presley jacket for salewell is there anyone who would be able to say that elvis presley is not his or her favorite. Nancy sinatra your groovy self speedway 68 youtube. Nancy sinatra elvis presleys leading lady in speedway.
Various presley outlets through the years have reported that nancy sinatra was not mgms first choice to play opposite elvis in his 1968 film speedway. We are thrilled to join in celebrating the charlotte motor speedways 60th anniversary, stated jack soden, ceo of elvis presley enterprises. Ulasan speedway oleh jeff rosado di digitallyobsessed. However, steves manager kenny donford, a compulsive gambler, had been mismanaging steves winnings to support.
The mono vinyl version is a true elvis collectable and the mono master is released here for the first time on a bonus second cd. He personalized it for me with the message, to jack from elvis presley. Band singerrace driver mike mccoy must choose between marrying a beautiful rich girl and driving her fathers car in a prestigious race. Follow that dream ftd release of soundtrack the album speedway, a 2cd in the deluxe 7 digpack packaging format in the classic movie album series. Elvis presley, nancy sinatra and bill bixby costar in a musical comedy that features elvis as stockcar champion steve grayson, a generous soul who is always sharing his winnings with people in need.
The value of an unused elvis presley postage stamp would depend on the year it. Speedway band, a scottish band who entered the uk charts in 2003. Elvis drove this 1967 dodge charger prepared by cotton owens in the 1968 film speedway. Elvis presley again plays a successful racer see spinout, below in this, his 27th film. Special bonus, for a limited time only, full color photo of elvis. Elvis twentyseventh movie was the 1968 mgm car racing film speedway. Allegedly the role was first offered to british singer petula clark, who turned it down. The hangout also features carshaped booths, as shown on u. Steve grayson elvis is a generous nascar race car driver who feels compelled to bail friends and acquaintances out of financial hardship. Speedway full movie hd quality elvis presley movies. Well it would be hard to come across a person like this and even harder to come across someone who would not like elvis speedway jacket, right. Elvis presley sings his way around the race circuit as successful speedway driver steve grayson.
One in particular was a racing film called speedway. Speedway cinemasterpieces original elvis presley movie. Elvis presley speedway 1968 full movie addeddate 20190905 09. Mgm shot speedway before stay away, joe but released it. By the time the film hit theaters in the summer of 1968, hollywood producers had already decided to start experimenting with the star. Elvis presley movies next elvis photo pages speedway. Alongside nancy sinatra, presley starred in the 1968 movie speedway, which was filmed at charlotte motor speedway. How much is an elvis presley speedway lp worth answers. The latest starring elvis presley podcast is all about elvis 27th film, the musical comedy speedway, also starring nancy sinatra and bill bixby. With elvis presley, nancy sinatra, bill bixby, gale gordon. All 31 elvis movies in chronological order watched non. Elvis presley films a list of 31 titles created 30 dec 2018 elvis presley. Speedway cinemasterpiec es original elvis presley movie poster 1968. Elvis movies were how i discovered elvis, how i fell in love with elvis.
Find the perfect speedway 1968 film elvis presley stock photo. All is fine and dandy until the tax return submitted by a wisecracking bill bixby as steves manager is scrutinised by the irs. Speedway 1968 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Recording sessions took place at metrogoldwynmayer studios in hollywood, california, on june 20 and 21, 1967. Elvis presley speedway 1968 movie soundtrack lp vg. The big problem is that the songs are not very good at all. It is a real original movie poster issued by the studio when the film was released and meant for theatrical display. In business speedway is a pleasant enough film and elviss still loyal legion of fans should like it.
Two documentaries and several biopic nixon and elvis. Speedway 1968 18500 elvis presley movies, elvis presley. Elvis presley, nancy sinatra and bill bixby costar in a musical. The film features guest appearances by several of the top stockcar better known now as nascar drivers of the day. A race car driver tries to outrun the beautiful tax auditor out to settle his account. Released 1968, speedway stars elvis presley, nancy sinatra, bill bixby, gale gordon the g movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 32 min, and received a score of out of 100 on metacritic, which. Mar 10, 2020 elvis presley was a superstar known for taking risks in his art, and not least when he was performing his own stunts in his rollicking movies. Insert color 8 x 10 elvis circa 1962 photo, signed sincerely, elvis presley.
Elvis presley was a superstar known for taking risks in his art, and not least when he was performing his own stunts in his rollicking movies. Inner sleeves to identify the inner sleeve that is most appropriate for each release, look at the inner sleeves page on this site. Elvis presley movies full list of all elvis hollywood movies. Elvis looks sleek and cool in speedway, a decided improvement over the pasty indifference he displayed in his middleera range of pictures. Speedway elvis presley official web site elvis the music. Uss speedway sp407, a united states navy patrol boat in commission from 1917 to 1919. Elvis presley enterprises savannah faircloth and sheena barnett discuss movie trivia and share reactions from elvis fans on this episode. The movie itself is standard presley formula, with the king again playing a racecar driver, this time in trouble with an irs agent nancy sinatra over his taxes. Filmen, hvis manuskript blev skrevet af philip shuken, handler om et par racerkorere med rod i pengesagerne, som ans. It would be the last in a long line of light, songfilled, musicalcomedies featuring presley.
Elvis presley and nancy sinatra star in the 1968 movie, speedway. With elvis presley, shelley fabares, diane mcbain, dodie marshall. Take a ton of bolt and steel a whole lotta sweat, a set of wheels on the speedway the flag is down. Steve grayson is a generous nascar race car driver with a heart of gold who feels. Speedway was released the month that elvis began work on the 68 comeback special, which became a creative high point for the singer and spearheaded his return to the concert stage. I recently discovered how cool this little 1968 mgm movie by elvis costarring nancy sinatra and bill bixby really is. One in particular was a racing film called speedway alongside somethin stupid and bang bang hitmaker nancy sinatra. The session speedway was the last elvis album to be released as an lp in the choice of stereo or mono as monaural was being phased out. Mgm shot speedway before stay away, joe but released it afterwards. Movie, speedway movie,speedway trailer,speedway 1968, norman. Regarded as one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century, he is often referred to as the king of rock and roll or simply the king. Elvis presley steve grayson nancy sinatra susan jacks bill bixby kenny donford gale gordon r.
Elvis presley and nancy sinatra 14 rock n roll couples you might have totally forgotten about nancy sinatra looking up at elvis presley in a scene from the film speedway, get premium, high resolution news photos at getty images. Listen free to elvis presley speedway speedway, there aint nothing like a song and more. Speedway is the seventeenth soundtrack album by american singer and musician elvis presley, released by rca victor in mono and stereo, lpmlsp 3989, in mid 1968. Speedway is a movie and album where elvis looks gook and sings good. See more ideas about elvis presley movies, elvis presley and nancy sinatra. Presley is nice guy who gives most of his stock car winnings away while still managing to sustain an.
On such release is the last elvis presley album printed in dual formats, the rare monaural pressing of speedway with catalog number lpm3989. He did not get top billing and he does not appear until 20 minutes into the film. Speedway wraps up elvis presleys sevenyear streak of soundtrack albums with a whimper, not a bang. I hadnt seen an elvis movie since last summers easy come, easy go, and after a week of war movies mexican, second and. Elvis presley and nancy sinatra aint nothing like a song. Speedway was elvis presley s 27th movie in order of release but actually his 26th to be filmed. Speedway adalah sebuah film aksi musikal amerika tahun 1968 yang dibintangi oleh elvis presley sebagai pengemudi mobil balap dan nancy sinatra sebagai kekasihnya. It serves as the soundtrack album for the 1968 film speedway starring presley.
Speedway is a 1968 action film musical film starring elvis presley as a racecar driver and nancy sinatra as his love interest scenes were shot at the lowes motor speedway in concord, north carolina. I saw speedway on tv when i was about 10 years old, so i had only vague memories of the movie when a couple of months ago i read about it in the 2009 book elvis presley in the movies with dvd by timothy knight. Speedway, a film starring elvis presley and nancy sinatra speedway, 1968 speedway song, a song by elvis presley. Neither the best nor worst of his soundtracks, speedway does contain its share of ignominious moments worst of these is hes your uncle, not your dad, a mangled piece of patriotism and theyre not confined to the songs from the film, either. Speedway was elvis presleys 27th movie in order of release but actually his 26th to be filmed.
Bill bixby, elvis presley, gale gordon, nancy sinatra, william. Elvis presley speedway mgm 1968 elvis presley photos. This personalized film prop from speedway given to an extra in the picture makes for a fun musical movie collectible. From the movie speedway also starring nancy sinatra. Since knight made glowing comments about the film such as.
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