TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan Podcast

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Blue Suede Reviews: Raised on Rock (1973) to Moody Blue (1977) Jun 28, 2020

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In this final collection of reviews covering the last 10 discs from the RCA Albums Collection from 2016, Justin examines Elvis' shift further towards the country genre leading up to the end of his life. The final 3 discs of the 10 showcase rare recordings ranging from amateur demos and home recordings to long-lost studio cuts and jam sessions, allowing Justin to make the case that these may be the most essential tracks to filling in the blanks of Elvis' musical development.

Finally, Justin wraps up the 6 days of discussion with a heartfelt look back at the undertaking of the project and what he learned.

Later this season, Justin will be reviving the Blue Suede Reviews album reviews to take a closer look at the albums left off this collection, including various compilations released within Elvis' lifetime, as well as a handful of unique, non-compilation albums released posthumously, such as Elvis in Concert, Guitar Man, The Complete Million Dollar Quartet and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra releases.

Blue Suede Reviews: Elvis Country (1971) to Elvis (1973) Jun 27, 2020

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We're nearing the home stretch of Justin's reviews of the RCA Albums Collection box set from 2016. This episode may reflect the the most "bottom of the barrel" releases put out during Elvis' lifetime, with budget movie compilations like I Got Lucky pushing right up against the erroneously titled Elvis Now. But there are a few bright spots, especially in the live albums. If you haven't heard these reviews before, or not in a while, this series will help get you up to speed on Justin's thoughts on most of Elvis' albums.

Tomorrow's episode will cover the final 7 albums included in the set from within Elvis' lifetime, plus three discs jam-packed with rarities.

Blue Suede Reviews: Gold Records Vol. 4 (1968) to That's The Way It Is (1970) Jun 26, 2020

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Ten remarkable albums cover only a two year span in Elvis' career between 1968-1970 (11 if you count the double LP). These ten albums manage to encompass Elvis' biggest mid-60s pop hits, some of his finest movie soundtrack material, a milestone television special, three full albums worth of Elvis' most artistically mature studio material, and two vastly different live-on-stage experiences. Yeah, Justin's reviews of these 10 albums from the RCA Albums Collection box set from 2016 run long.

If you haven't heard these reviews before, or not in a while, this series will help get you up to speed on Justin's thoughts on most of Elvis' albums.

Tomorrow's episode will cover albums from 1971-1973.

Blue Suede Reviews: Roustabout (1964) to Clambake (1967) Jun 25, 2020

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On day three of his review of the the RCA Albums Collection box set from 2016... between utterly baffling "Elvis for Everyone" and the gamut of movie soundtracks... well, let's just say Justin isn't looking forward to revisiting "Double Trouble" anytime soon. But there's light at the end of the tunnel as bonus tracks on "Spinout" and the "How Great Thou Art" album let Elvis fans in on a secret: he's on his way to a comeback.

If you haven't heard these reviews before, or not in a while, this series will help get you up to speed on Justin's thoughts on most of Elvis' albums.

Tomorrow's episode will cover albums from 1968-1970, including arguably some of the best and most artistically satisfying of Elvis' career!

Blue Suede Reviews: G.I. Blues (1960) to Kissin' Cousins (1964) Jun 24, 2020

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As Justin continues his reviews of the RCA Albums Collection box set from 2016, with one bonus episode per day for six days, he examines the push and pull between albums accompanying movies starring Elvis, and Elvis' non-soundtrack material. Does Justin agree that the early '60s indeed hold "Something for Everybody" or do albums like "Kissin' Cousins" make him say "Once is Enough"?

If you haven't heard these reviews before, or not in a while, this series will help get you up to speed on Justin's thoughts on most of Elvis' albums.

Tomorrow's episode will cover albums from 1964-1967!

Blue Suede Reviews: Elvis Presley (1956) to Elvis is Back (1960) Jun 23, 2020

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Gurdip's off for Father's Day, but at his suggestion, Justin revisits his old reviews of the RCA Albums Collection box set from 2016, with one bonus episode per day for six days. From Elvis' debut album through his first album back after returning from the Army, this first episode covers some of Elvis' most game-changing material.

If you haven't heard them before, or not in a while, this series will help get you up to speed on Justin's thoughts on most of Elvis' albums. Plus, will Blue Suede Reviews be making a comeback?

We'll be returning next week with a close look at the 1980 "Guitar Man" sessions, the FTD "Too Much Monkey Business, and the recently rediscovered lost tracks from those sessions.

TCBCast 121: The Guitar Man's Encore - Billboard Country, March 14, 1981 Jun 16, 2020

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Professor Ladhar takes off his tweed jacket and hands the class over to the country mouse as the guys look at the musical landscape in which Elvis landed his final US #1 single on any chart - the remix of "Guitar Man." Although Justin is right at home, will the twang be too much for Gurdip? Then, for Song of the Week, Justin highlights a transformed Roy Hamilton B-side that Elvis started working on as early as 1954, and Gurdip "Gently" recommends listeners to check out an underrated ballad off the "Something for Everybody" album.

Featured Songs of the Week:

Justin: I'm Gonna Sit Right and Cry (Over You)

Gurdip: Gently

TCBCast 120: Doo-Wop and Elvis Jun 09, 2020

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In this episode (wah-wah-wah-wah)

Both of our hosts (wah-wah-wah-wah)

Look at the doo-wop (ah-oo-wah-oo)

Elvis loved most (whoa-hoooooah!)

Then for Song of the Week, while Gurdip takes a break from Elvis to celebrate "One Summer Night," Justin tries to figure out how to shake a chicken in the middle of the room... it's "Party" from 1957's "Loving You"!

Featured Songs of the Week

Gurdip: One Summer Night (By the Danleers)

Justin: (Let's Have A) Party

TCBCast 119: The 1966 Challenge Jun 02, 2020

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Justin's back this week and the first thing the guys tackle is a listener challenge to compile a solid album from the 3 albums and 8 singles released by Elvis in the US in 1966 - a year usually considered bereft of quality content in his catalogue. Which album will win out? Justin's "Elvis: Long Lonely Highway" or Gurdip's "Elvis Sings Come What May"? It's up to listeners to decide!

Then, for Song of the Week, Gurdip picks the lesser-known fifties rocker "One-Sided Love Affair" while Justin cops out and picks the title track from his own aforementioned 1966 fantasy album... but points out that "Long Lonely Highway" has a darker side not often recognized by fans.

Featured Songs of the Week:

Justin: (It's A) Long Lonely Highway

Gurdip: One-Sided Love Affair

TCBCast 118: Adventures in Gurdip-sitting feat. Jaime Kay and Ashley Drew May 26, 2020

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Jaime Kay from The Jungle Room Podcast and Ashley Drew from the Ashley Drew Adventures YouTube channel join Gurdip for a great discussion this week on some of their most interesting Elvis discoveries! But before that - which of the two ladies will prevail in this week's trivia challenge?

Then, for Song of the Week, Ashley highlights the doo-wop-esque 1956 ballad "Is It So Strange." Jaime Kay sheds a light on "Tomorrow Is A Long Time," the 1966 track songwriter Bob Dylan called "the one recording I treasure the most" and Gurdip finishes off the episode with a dip back into the doo-wop well with the haunting 1956 jukebox weeper "First in Line."

Featured Songs of the Week:

Gurdip: First in Line

Jaime Kay: Tomorrow Is A Long Time

Ashley Drew: Is It So Strange

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