Elvis presley in new york hotel, age 21 alfred wertheimer photographs his last private moments before enrolling in the army looking out the window of his warwick hotel new york hotel room. Alfred wertheimer alfred wertheimer, elvis, art edition. About the book in 1956, a twentyoneyearold elvis presley was at the beginning of his remarkable and unparalleled career and photographer alfred wertheimer was asked by presleys new label, rca victor, to photograph the rising star. Photographer alfred wertheimer, who was in the studio that day, detailed the session in his 1979 photojournal, elvis 56.
According to wertheimer, after about two hours and 30 takes of hound dog, the musicians listened to playbacks of the takes that were candidates for. In 1956, a twentyoneyearold elvis presley was at the beginning of his remarkable and unparalleled career and photographer alfred wertheimer was asked by presleys new label, rca victor, to photograph the rising star. They included a trip to memphis and elvis s home at the time, 1034 audubon drive. I said i was available and asked what she wanted me to photograph. Featuring black and white images of elvis presley from the collection of photographer al wertheimer. Elvis at 21, photographs by alfred wertheimer will be at the national portrait gallery in washington, d. He put down tracks for dont be cruel and hound dog that day. Use these notes and chords to play along with hound dog.
Alfred wertheimer s photographs of elvis presley are a national treasure. Do your part to slow the spread of covid19 and other viruses by using this unique elvis inspired face. Soon, elvis was coming to see freddie and his bellboys every night, and yes, every time they sang hound dog, elvis would crack up hysterically. A i got a call from ann fulchino with rca victor in march of 1956. Hound dog is a twelvebar blues song written by jerry leiber and mike stoller. Apr 17, 2012 although that are not too many unpublished wertheimer photographs in this book, what there are helps make this a worthwhile purchase. Although that are not too many unpublished wertheimer photographs in this book, what there are helps make this a worthwhile purchase. Taken 50 years ago, wertheimers photographs document a 21 yearold elvis at the pivotal moment of his explosive entrance into the cultural landscape. Elvis and the birth of rock and roll elvis presley. For maximum benefit i suggest you ensure you have both books. Tv host steve allen featured the 21yearold elvis as the guest star on his television program the steve allen show. Jan 17, 2010 elvis presley would have been 75 this month, and all over the world, from memphis to sydney, denver to london, the kings fans have been celebrating his legacy. Wertheimer s intimate photos of elvis are featured in this collectible calendar. Elvis will never be photographed or documented in such a manner in his life time.
With unimpeded access to the young performer, wertheimer was able to. Oct 27, 2010 alfred wertheimer was a twentysixyearold freelance photographer when he was asked to take pictures of a relatively unknown singer from memphis. New york to memphis and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. For sale on 1stdibs alfred wertheimer, elvis, art edition a, silver gelatin print by alfred wertheimer.
Just a month after he shot elvis recording the dont be cruelhound dog. It was elvis presley, a name the 26yearold wertheimer did not. It was just a few hours later that he would enter the restroom with the book about the christian savior. He is the author of nearly a dozen books and a contributor to magazines such as rolling stone. In 1956, alfred wertheimer had the unique opportunity to photograph elvis, just as the young musician was gaining popularity. Posted on march 21, 2010 by phil arnold leave a comment if you were asked to guess what elvis ten biggest hits were, would you have hound dog on your list. Q how did you get the job photographing elvis presley. He was born on january 8 1935 in mississippi in 1948 his family moved to memphis tennessee, where he graduated high school from humes high school. Tv host steve allen featured the 21 yearold elvis as the guest star on his television program the steve allen show. Graceland may remove elvis presleys airplanes hollywood. It really doesnt matter whether i know what the hell is going on or not. Michener art museum in doylestown, penn 21911 to 51511, the william j.
I have to admit i do have a soft spot for basset hounds. Jul 02, 2014 the lisa marie and hound dog ii may be gone from the memphis tourist attraction by april 2015. Elvis and the birth of rock and roll image 1 alfred wertheimer. According to the british society for the turin shroud issue no. Elvis at 21 is a collection of photographs by alfred wertheimer, who happened to be in the right place at the right time. Elvis and the dearly departed is a wonderful first novel to a series i am going to continue reading, i enjoyed this one that much i have the second one waiting to be read now. You dont get that anymore, being able to have the window open on a upper floor elvis presley. Alfred wertheimers photographs of elvis presley are unique visual recorsd of the most exciting and influential performer of our time. By some account, probably urban legend, he was clutching the book in the bathroom when he died. Elvis at 21 alfred wertheimer exhibition 20 an ein spotlight elvis information network. Elvis presley hound dog rapid city june 21, 1977 youtube. Elvis at 21 limited edition book by alfred wertheimer. Alfred wertheimer, a young new york photojournalist, was asked by elvis s new label, rca victor, to photograph their new artist. Wertheimer s photographs, which first gained national attention after elvis presley died on august 16, 1977, capture the metamorphosis of pop music and the cultural transformation of america.
In the course of his oneday assignment for rca, wertheimer was struck by the stunningly photogenic performer and felt compelled to continue documenting the everyday moments in elvis s life during that crucial year. Almost 30 years after his death, elvis presley remains one of the most influential performers and recognized pop culture icons the world over. Elvis presley would have been 75 this month, and all over the world, from memphis to sydney, denver to london, the kings fans have been celebrating his legacy. New york to memphis by wertheimer, alfred abebooks. On june 5, 1956, the king of rock and roll, elvis presley, introduced what would become his top selling hit, hound dog, on the milton berle show, an early television favorite. Elvis at 21, photographs by alfred wertheimer was developed collaboratively by the smithsonians national portrait gallery, the smithsonian institution traveling exhibition service, and govinda gallery, and is sponsored by history. Oct 21, 2012 soon, elvis was coming to see freddie and his bellboys every night, and yes, every time they sang hound dog, elvis would crack up hysterically. Elvis at 21 alfred wertheimer exhibition 20 an ein spotlight. Elvis and the birth of rock and roll alfred wertheimer bear family records to be able to use bear family records in full range, we recommend activating javascript in your browser. Alfred wertheimer alfred wertheimer, elvis, art edition a.
Alfred wertheimer, early photographer of elvis presley. He is co curator of the smithsonian institutions exhibition elvis at 21 and is. Wertheimer photographed elvis recording dont be cruel and hound dog for rca in new. Little did wertheimer know that this would be the job of his life. People think it the photo stint was all year long, but it wasnt. Photographer alfred wertheimer was a special guest at this years elvis week conversations on elvis. Elvis presley 1958 alfred wertheimer original silver. Elviss performance included exaggerated gyrations that drove the girls in the audience wild, and enraged parents and prudes across the country. Elvis presley in 1956 by alfred wertheimer photos old pics archives. Information about the key that hound dog by elvis presley uses. Interview with photographer alfred wertheimer elvis interviews.
Wertheimer described a few of those moments he spent with elvis back in 1956 to the crowd but of course the main topic of discussion was the recent discovery and confirmation of the woman belonging to the famous elvis kiss photograph. Aug 30, 2008 elvis and the dearly departed is a wonderful first novel to a series i am going to continue reading, i enjoyed this one that much i have the second one waiting to be read now. Alfred wertheimer elvis 1956 an ein spotlight elvis. Just a picture of elvis with his sophisticated best friend. Tribute to alfred wertheimer posted on october 21, 2014 by anne it is with great sadness that we learned about the death of alfred wertheimer on october 20, best known for his iconic black and white photographs of the young elvis in 1956. Wertheimer s travels with elvis covered about 10 days at different times during 1956. Mar 04, 2012 alfred wertheimer 19292014 artwork prices, pictures and values. On april 26, posted a surprisingly brief news item. They are a unique visual record of the most exciting and influential performer of our time. Alfred wertheimer 19292014 artwork prices, pictures and values. According to wertheimer, after about two hours and 30 takes of hound dog, the musicians listened to playbacks of the takes that were candidates for the hound dog master. This rare image was taken by world famous photographer alfred wertheimer in brooklyn, new york, 1958 of elvis presley on a troop ship with other new recruitments and dependents leaving for germany.
For 30 years, tourists from around the world have paid money to get a look at two. The wertheimer collection is considered on of rock historys most esteemed collections. Elvis at 21 alfred wertheimer photographer 1956 youtube. His thenunprecedented musical stylea fusion of blues, country, pop, bluegrass, and gospelushered in. Graceland is pleased that an agreement has been reached for elvis two airplanes, the lisa marie and hound dog ii to remain at elvis presleys graceland in memphis permanently. Elvis presley click through for rare elvis photographs. Funnily enough the pictures here go better with the text of wertheimers 1979 book elvis 56 in the beginning, than they do with elvis one on one. I love mysteries and crime novels and this one sounded to good to resist. Mar 21, 2010 so, was hound dog a number 1 hit, or not. She asked me if i was available for a shoot on march 17 at studio 50, which was one of the cbs studios. What we have here are images of the man who fell to earth. Alfred wertheimer captured images of a young man on the verge of stardom when an rca records publicist called alfred wertheimer to ask him to photograph the studios new recording star in 1956, wertheimer said, elvis who. The lisa marie and hound dog ii may be gone from the memphis tourist attraction by april 2015. Hearing him for the first time was like busting out of jail.
See more ideas about elvis presley, rock and roll and graceland. The accent is still on the backbeat and an electric guitar continues to provide the primary counterpoint to the vocal melody. Jun 24, 2017 elvis presley hound dog rapid city june 21, 1977 elvis presley hound dog rapid city june 21, 1977 skip navigation sign in. His photos are in a new book and traveling exhibition. Steve was trying to tame the reckless rock and roll. Alfred wertheimer elvis a king in the making, p 21. Hound dog and dont be cruel elviss biggest twosided hit. The book elvis 56, published in 1979, is a remarkable collection of wertheimers pictures that, as one critic noted, had the intimacy of a diary and the authority of a historical document. Photographs by alfred wertheimer was a great vehicle for.
Apr 30, 2011 interview with photographer alfred wertheimer. For 30 years, tourists from around the world have paid money to get a. Autumn lucianos decadent cheesecake w phantom, rocker. Jun 05, 2016 on june 5, 1956, the king of rock and roll, elvis presley, introduced what would become his top selling hit, hound dog, on the milton berle show, an early television favorite. Oct 31, 2006 elvis at 21 is a collection of photographs by alfred wertheimer, who happened to be in the right place at the right time. Alfred wertheimer, hound dog, elvis at 21 gelatin silver print elvis presley sings the song you aint nothing but a hound dog to a live hound dog, 1956 elvis debuted hound dog and hip gyrations 56 years ago today ed sullivan show. See details of how to buy this fabulous book below. Aug 17, 2011 but it is also the anniversary of the death of elvis presley and as the story goes, he was reading a book about the shroud when he died. Hound dog ii airplane elvisblog original elvis blogmeister. Wertheimers photographs, which first gained national attention after elvis presley died on august 16, 1977, capture the metamorphosis of pop music and the cultural transformation of america. Elvis presley hound dog rapid city june 21, 1977 elvis presley hound dog rapid city june 21, 1977 skip navigation sign in. He still is the king of rock and roll even in death. Wertheimers intimate photos of elvis are featured in this collectible calendar. Larry told us that he was in fact the person who gave the book to elvis to read, the very same day he passed, august 16th 1977.
Interview with photographer alfred wertheimer elvis. Alfred wertheimer was a twentysixyearold freelance photographer when he was asked to take pictures of a relatively unknown singer from memphis. N authentic alfred wertheimer 8 x 10 silver gelatin photograph, a reprint produced in 1979 from the original negative. He is the deity supreme of rock and roll religion as it exists in todays form. Elvis at 21, new york to memphis by alfred wertheimer. Elvis at 21, as the wertheimer exhibition is called is touring the usa for the next few years. This fluffy mutt has big puppy eyes, long floppy ears and a red ribbon collar that is accented with a pvc elvis signature dog tag. Alfred wertheimer 19292014 was born in germany, emigrated to america and settled in brooklyn as a young boy. Art market estimated value about alfred wertheimer works of art. Elvis presley elvis presley was a legend in rock and roll in life. Photographer alfred wertheimer was a special guest at this years elvis week. Jefferson hotel, king elvis presley, jerry lee lewis, young elvis, king of kings, the book, my idol.
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