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First-time winner for Elvis Trivialities #11

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Congratulations to David, who sprinted to victory earlier today in Elvis Trivialities #11.

And the answer is…

Almost In Love is the Elvis album from his lifetime that featured two mistakenly-released cuts.

Almost In Love (1970)As first released in October 1970, Almost In Love included “escapes” of two alternate versions released by mistake: Take 17 of “Stay Away, Joe” and Take 10 of “A Little Less Conversation.” A 1973 reissue of the album corrected one of the errors by replacing the “Stay Away, Joe” alternate with “Stay Away” (“Greensleeves”).

Thanks to Thomas for providing a challenging question. First-time winner David not only gets Elvis bragging rights, but also becomes a member of The Mystery Train’s Night Riders. A special honorable mention goes to John this time for giving the correct answer while David’s earlier comment was still being held in the moderation queue.

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The Mystery Train’s Night Riders

  • October 9, 2012: David (14:38) | Honorable Mention: John (22:06)
  • February 4, 2012: Thomas (13:52)
  • February 3, 2012: Thomas (2:18)
  • December 21, 2011: Wellsy (2:37)
  • October 31, 2011: Thomas (17:32)
  • October 1, 2011: Jimmy Cool (1:01)
  • September 9, 2011: Steve Brogdon (0:17) <— Record time
  • August 6, 2011: Thomas (2:26)
  • July 9, 2011: Thomas (5:26)
  • June 23, 2011: Fred Wolfe (0:18)
  • June 22, 2011: Ty stumps the train (no winner)

Elvis Trivialities #11

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Today, it’s a special edition of Elvis Trivialities! This time, your question comes from five-time winner Thomas. He asks the following:

Which Elvis album from his lifetime featured two mistakenly-released cuts?

If you’re the first person to post the correct answer in the comments below, you’ll win a brand new, deluxe set of bragging rights. Remember, the answer is the name of the album.

Good luck!

Is Thomas unbeatable? Elvis Today Blogger takes ET#10, stuns the train

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Steve M gave it a good try, but Thomas (Elvis Today) has won Elvis Trivialities yet again. This marks two wins in a row for Thomas.

And the answer is…

Dennis Linde said the following:

“I remember hearing it on the radio for the first time. It’s the kind of thing you can’t describe. It was wonderful. […] It was a kick that an Elvis album was named after my song. The whole thing was just a blur, just one more thing I couldn’t believe and didn’t expect. It was one more fantasy coming true. Of course you’d never expect that.”

Source: Writing For The King: The Stories Of The Songwriters by Ken Sharp, FTD Books, Denmark, 2006.

Burning Love And Hits From His Movies, Volume 2Linde wrote Elvis’ 1972 hit “Burning Love,” which also appeared on the album Burning Love And Hits From His Movies (Volume 2). Elvis went on to record two other Linde compositions, “I Got A Feelin’ In My Body” (1973) and the exquisite “For The Heart” (1976).

Thomas has won an astounding five out of the ten challenges posed to date. In fact, there have only been four winners besides him. Talk about bragging rights. The trivia master maintains his position of honor among The Mystery Train’s Night Riders.

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The Mystery Train’s Night Riders

  • February 4, 2012: Thomas (Elvis Today) (13:52)
  • February 3, 2012: Thomas (Elvis Today) (2:18)
  • December 21, 2011: Wellsy (2:37)
  • October 31, 2011: Thomas (Elvis Today) (17:32)
  • October 1, 2011: Anton Jeldres Tiselj (Jimmy Cool) (1:01)
  • September 9, 2011: Steve Brogdon (0:17) <— Record time
  • August 6, 2011: Thomas (Elvis Today) (2:26)
  • July 9, 2011: Thomas (Elvis Today) (5:26)
  • June 23, 2011: Fred Wolfe (0:18)
  • June 22, 2011: Ty stumps the train (no winner)

Elvis Trivialities #10

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Elvis Trivialities On TheMysteryTrainBlog.comSurprise, it’s another edition of Elvis Trivialities! Your question is:
Who said the following?

“I remember hearing it on the radio for the first time. It’s the kind of thing you can’t describe. It was wonderful.”

If you’re the first person to post the correct answer in the comments below, you’ll be able to blast bragging rights through your radio.

Best of luck!

Thomas walks away with Elvis Trivialities #9

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Thomas (Elvis Today) has won Elvis Trivialities #9. And the answer is…

Copies of the Elvis album On Stage-February 1970 are being thrown into the audience during the Elvis Presley Appreciation Society convention footage featured in the movie That’s The Way It Is.

On Stage Giveaway At Elvis Convention, Luxembourg, 1970

On Stage Giveaway At Elvis Convention, Luxembourg, 1970

Congratulations to Thomas!

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The Mystery Train’s Night Riders

  • February 3, 2012: Thomas (Elvis Today) (2:18)
  • December 21, 2011: Wellsy (2:37)
  • October 31, 2011: Thomas (Elvis Today) (17:32)
  • October 1, 2011: Anton Jeldres Tiselj (Jimmy Cool) (1:01)
  • September 9, 2011: Steve Brogdon (0:17) <— Record time
  • August 6, 2011: Thomas (Elvis Today) (2:26)
  • July 9, 2011: Thomas (Elvis Today) (5:26)
  • June 23, 2011: Fred Wolfe (0:18)
  • June 22, 2011: Ty stumps the train (no winner)

Elvis Trivialities #9

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Welcome to Elvis Trivialities. Your question is:

Copies of what album are being thrown into the audience during the Elvis Presley Appreciation Society convention footage featured in the movie That’s The Way It Is?

Elvis Presley Appreciation Society Convention, Luxembourg, 1970

Elvis Presley Appreciation Society Convention, Luxembourg, 1970

Get this one right by being the first person to post the correct answer in the comments below, and I’ll throw you a shrink-wrapped set of bragging rights.

Good luck!

“BAM!” Wellsy unscrambles the Christmas spirit in Elvis Trivialities

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Elvis' Christmas AlbumFirst-time winner Wellsy has proven victorious in the Christmas edition of Elvis Trivialities.

Wellsy receives a stocking full of bragging rights, just in time for Christmas.

Plus, he becomes a member of The Mystery Train’s Night Riders.

And the answer is…

1.) “Santa Bring My Baby Back”
2.) “Peace In The Valley”
3.) “White Christmas”
4.) “Take My Hand, Precious Lord”
5.) “I’ll Be Home For Christmas”
6.) “It Is No Secret”
7.) “Here Comes Santa Claus”
8.) “I Believe”
9.) “O Little Town Of Bethlehem”
10.) “Silent Night”
11.) “Santa Claus Is Back In Town”
12.) “Blue Christmas”

are the Elvis songs represented by the following scrambled letters:

1.) YAANIAGBBABYKBCRTNSM
2.) TYEEEENLAVAIHCLP
3.) TREHSWHMCIITAS
4.) OETLRDODINMEAURPKSHCAY
5.) ISIORMRLAHEFOMSHCTLEB
6.) SEIONCITTRES
7.) EOAAMCTCASNLSEUHRSE
8.) BVLIEIEE
9.) OOMENLLBTHEETFTOIWTLEH
10.) IGTSHLNIENT
11.) USSCAWNNLISATAONTCAKBI
12.) LASRUCSETBMIH

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The Mystery Train’s Night Riders

  • December 21, 2011: Wellsy (2:37)
  • October 31, 2011: Thomas (Elvis Today) (17:32)
  • October 1, 2011: Anton Jeldres Tiselj (Jimmy Cool) (1:01)
  • September 9, 2011: Steve Brogdon (0:17) <— Record time
  • August 6, 2011: Thomas (Elvis Today) (2:26)
  • July 9, 2011: Thomas (Elvis Today) (5:26)
  • June 23, 2011: Fred Wolfe (0:18)
  • June 22, 2011: Ty stumps the train (no winner)