Discography correction: Hollywood High e.p. is Sam 90.
Attraction Steve born Steve Young.
"I Wrote This Song" on 50 Million bootleg is in fact "The Roadette Song."
Rick Howell writes from the U.S.A. that both original and bootleg copies of El Mocambo have hand-scratched matrix. Also original covers are light-weight with white inside, boots are heavier, inside grey or brown. Original back covers in cream old newspaper effect. I should add that my copy has white inside and back?
Rock on Tyne gig included "Goody Miss 2 Shoes," "Man Out of Time," "Tears Before Bedtime" "Human Hands," "Long Honeymoon," "Town Crier," "Town Where Time Stood Still."
Rumours suggest El may knock touring on the head and stick to selected gigs.
NME's Dancin' Master cassette includes "Big Sister," a funky new tune to the lyrics of "Clothes" from the Trust sessions — nice but not remarkable.
P. Horsted writes that his "Clubland" 45 has A-side label both sides.
You will have seen that L.W.T. brought the T.V. show forward by a week — sorry.
Many queries re "Red Shoes." The special reverse telephone-directory design is technically a pic sleeve.
The twin girls used in the "Roses" promo film at Meldrum House were recruited, along with a violin, from the local music school.
Almost Blue cover comes in various shades including blue, lilac and yellow. Also now appearing with a new sticker "Includes the hit singles 'Good Year For the Roses' and 'Sweet Dreams,' a good choice for the next single, I predict it will outchart "Roses."
Promo copies of the album, signed by Elvis and the Attractions, in a numbered limited edition, with special sleeve, with El introducing the songs, changing hands for anything from £30-50.
The Albert Hall gig on January 7 to be filmed and recorded live — should be a great show — see you there!
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