Cargo Records

Elvis Is Back Box Set

The book that comes in this package is thicker and the DVD is longer than in the two previous Elvis boxes on Elvis Unlimited.

Elvis Is Back is about Elvis' return to the music scene in 1960. This year was a bittersweet one for Elvis. He was being discharged from the Army. Music had changed in two years and he was a little insecure about his music career. Yet he enters the sessions with such ambition and determination. He delivers a new mature diverse voice. "It's Now Or Never" and "Surrender" are truly challenging for Elvis. He prooves himself to be a truly talented singer and not just a flash in the pan. These recording sessions will forever stand out in Elvis' history. It's almost as if Elvis hit the ground running upon his return. The Colonel had been busy preparing for Elvis' return for a very long time. Not only were the recording sessions lined up, an appearance on the ABC televised Frank Sinatra Special and the filming for "G.I. Blues" were immediately following. His appearance on the Sinatra Special is warmly received by the public. Elvis innocently steals the show from Sinatra. Yet the repertoire between the two performers is very apparent. "G.I. Blues" is a very successful film for Elvis although he hates being in uniform again. During this year, Elvis also experienced many changes in his personal life. Elvis met Priscilla while in Germany, but then returned to his long time girlfriend Anita Wood. Vernon marries Dee, which is hard on Elvis because of the loss of his mother. Elvis also brings many of his friends from Germany home and the Memphis Mafia is formed.

But still the most important thing during the year 1960 is the amazing recording sessions. With two incredible albums from this year, "Elvis Is Back" and "His Hand In Mine." Elvis truly proves his ability as a performer. He conquers every challenge he is faced with and proves Elvis is back! Elvis Is Back will include many never before seen pictures from this period. There will even be some very interesting ones from the filming of G.I. Blues. Those were not used in the Inside G.I. Blues book.