'The quality of Elvis' two-piece suits in general seemed not as good as you 'd expect. Things such as the promotional aspect that helped build up the Las Vegas Season excitement beforehand lead nicely into the rest of the book.Įven with Elvis’ weekly pay increase Davis calculates that the Hilton Hotel “with no difficulty at all was grossing in excess of $5 million every season Elvis appeared”.Įlvis’ temporary transition from jumpsuits to the more sophisticated two-piece suits is discussed.

Once again author Kieran Davis has chosen a specific Las Vegas season and examined it in all its minutiae including lots of detailed text, concert reviews and even personal diaries from the time.ĭavis’ introduction helps set the scene and adds some fascinating details that usually get missed from other previous publications. With the book now being reprinted, it seems the right time to have a look at this delightful publication. I was lucky enough to spend some time reading this fascinating book during a Mediterranean pool-side holiday and while I made multiple notes at the time I never got round to finishing my review. It nicely followed on from his earlier books 'Elvis: Live At The International' and Elvis November Tour 1971 book. Kieran Davis’ 160 page hard-back book ‘Elvis ‘72 Summer Festival’ was first published back in 2019. With so many books and releases surrounding Elvis' live seasons in Las Vegas fans must wonder whether they can be anything new to discover or say.

This book contains 160 pages describing in meticulous detail exactly what it was like to see Elvis at the Hilton at his 1972 summer season.įirst published in 2019 it is being re-printed for 2021.ĮIN's Piers Beagley spent some quality time by-the-pool discovering some amazingly detailed stories about our hero that are featured in this delightful book. It includes stories from fans that attended the concerts including a chapter by Peggy Elzea that she wrote for her diary in 1972, photographs, memorabilia and reviews. 'ELVIS: '72 Summer Festival' By Kieran Davis Book Review by Piers Beagley - November 2021įrom Kieran Davis - author of the excellent 'Elvis On Tour- November 1971' - now comes 'ELVIS '72 Summer Festival' which covers Elvis' engagement at the Las Vegas Hilton during the months of August / September of 1972.

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