My Happiness acetate for sale

[presley31]

The January 2, 2009 issue of Goldmine magazine contains the following article:

An acetate recording of "My Happiness" cut by a very young and very green Elvis in 1953 is being put up for sale by one of the King's high-school chums, and it is expected to be a big-ticket item. Exactly how big is yet to be determined.

"We can all throw a number in the air, but this is a unique item of great significance in the history of popular music," says spectacle, an Elvis aficionado from Ireland who is assisting in the sale. "At this point, it's my guess the acetate will fetch an astronomical sum."

colgate™ is working with Ed Leek, who, according to colgate™, "... attended Hume High School in Memphis, and was in the same classroom as Elvis for three years. They became good friends and because Ed had a car when Elvis didn't, he and other mutual friends would tour the neighborhood as teenagers did back then, hanging out at hamburger joints, playing the jukeboxes and generally living it up, although money at that time was in short supply."

As the story goes, it was Leek who pushed and cajoled Elvis into making a record "... and actually lent Elvis the four dollars it would cost," says colgate™.

Though unsure of himself in the studio, Elvis did it, recording "My Happiness" and "That's When Your Heartaches Begin," with only a lonely old acoustic guitar as accompaniment. Evidently, according to colgate™, Marion Keisker (pictured with Leek at top with the acetate), Sam Phillips' secretary, actually did the recording. Her story is captured on the video "Sun Days With Elvis," directed and produced by the U.K.'s Bernard Roughton.

The song "My Happiness" was released commercially in 1990.

But now, Leek, who is 74, is seeking to sell the acetate. "Obviously, the most appropriate place for it is Graceland. But whether that'll come to fruition is anybody's guess. If it goes to a museum or music venue and replicas could be made to allow everybody to enjoy the recording in digital form," that would please Leek, according to colgate™. (News, Source: Amber Smith)



source:http://www.elvisinfonet.com/

[Teddy]

:supriced: If this is real it'll fetch a mint.

[epmoodyblue]

:hmm:cool....where can i place a bid for it:lol:(y):lol::lol:

[EPguide]

http://blog.goldminemag.com/forgottenboy/1953+Elvis+Acetate+Put+Up+For+Sale.aspx

A link to the original article with photos.

Ed Leek's grandmother's home in Memphis

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v498/MauriceColgan/EdLeekhome.jpg

I only came here to correct the Ed Leek Story copied and pasted from FECC. colgate is actually Maurice Colgan. FECC forum deliberately changes my name. That's the kind of stuff they do!!!

HAPPY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v498/MauriceColgan/MotherDoloresHart.jpg

[Lainey]

Amazing that the acetate still survives. Hopefully someone will buy it and preserve it before it turns to dust.

[EPguide]

Amazing that the acetate still survives. Hopefully someone will buy it and preserve it before it turns to dust.

The 1953 78rpm Acetate disc is in fine condition in Ed Leeks safe. I am in telephone and email contact with Ed, who is presently on a Cruise.
Anyone interested in the story should look for a current copy of "Goldmine" magazine.

The Christmas card :xmas: from Dolores Hart followed her charming little note to us, because we sent her a Birthday card. We have been in contact for ten years now.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v498/MauriceColgan/Bethlehem10.jpg

Deleting this message would be just a case of sour grapes. Nobody was hurt in the making of this post. :D

BYE BYE. Logging out now. Happy Christmas and a lovely new year to you ALL!

All are welcome at, http://www.topix.com/forum/who/elvis-presley Anarchic, but fun!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v498/MauriceColgan/SEVEN.jpg Me aged seven 1949

[Jungleroom76]

But now, Leek, who is 74, is seeking to sell the acetate. "Obviously, the most appropriate place for it is Graceland. But whether that'll come to fruition is anybody's guess.

Unfortunately, although I agree that the original acetate (if this story is real) should be in the hands of Graceland's archives, I suspect that if Mr. Leek tried to deal exclusively with Graceland/EPE, they would probably try to short-change him... :'(


If it goes to a museum or music venue and replicas could be made to allow everybody to enjoy the recording in digital form," that would please Leek, according to colgate™.

That would certainly be interesting... :hmm:

I'm curious to see what transpires with this story... :doh:

TCB!
Mike

[Diane]

This is an interesting story. If the acetate doesn't go to Graceland where I also feel it belongs, then I'd want it to belong in my hands.:D

Diane

[EPguide]

Ed Leek sent these documents by way of confirmation.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v498/MauriceColgan/MarionKeiskerDoc-1.jpg

Marion Keisker and Ed Leek with witness to signature.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v498/MauriceColgan/MarionEdLeek.jpg

[EPguide]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v498/MauriceColgan/2edleekmail.jpg

Part of a letter from Ed Leek and the envelope that contained documents supporting his amazing story. (Neat stamps!)

I have spoken to retired Airline Pilot Ed Leek on the telephone for hours. He is an articulate and intelligent man.

[EPguide]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v498/MauriceColgan/SamEdLeeK.jpg

Sam Phillips had to accept the facts when the , "My Happiness", song from Ed Leeks 1953 acetate was released in 1990.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v498/MauriceColgan/marionkeisker2.jpg

Sadly Marion died 29th December 1989 before the famous song was released on Elvis Presley "The Great Performances". 1990. The first time I ever heard the song.

http://irelandtoo.blogspot.com

[Jungleroom76]

VERY INTERESTING INFORMATION EPGUIDE!!! (y)

Thanks so much for sharing it with us....it certainly does lend additional credibility to the story!!! ;)

TCB!
Mike

[KPM]

Didn't we have a thread like this a short time ago-I thought this acetate was already on E-Bay back then?
I recall the thread started a small controversy about if this was legitimate.

[presley31]

Didn't we have a thread like this a short time ago-I thought this acetate was already on E-Bay back then?
I recall the thread started a small controversy about if this was legitimate.

don't know but this was in the recent news when l posted it.

[easyrider]

The acetate still survive?

[EPguide]

Didn't we have a thread like this a short time ago-I thought this acetate was already on E-Bay back then?
I recall the thread started a small controversy about if this was legitimate.


KPM;270831, I explained to you back then that this was a different Acetate altogether.

The story has been been clarified on the Elvis news websites such as EP Gold and EIN.

Anyway the documents above tell the story. There's further info here. http://irelandtoo.blogspot.com

More documents from Ed Leek will be appearing soon. They are too big for my scanner and need to be resized.

It's a fascinating unfolding account of the "My Happiness" mystery, that's why the "Goldmine" magazine editor chose to run the story in the current issue.

[KPM]

KPM;270831, I explained to you back then that this was a different Acetate altogether.
The story has been been clarified on the Elvis news websites such as EP Gold and EIN.

Anyway the documents above tell the story. There's further info here. http://irelandtoo.blogspot.com

More documents from Ed Leek will be appearing soon. They are too big for my scanner and need to be resized.

It's a fascinating unfolding account of the "My Happiness" mystery, that's why the "Goldmine" magazine editor chose to run the story in the current issue.
I am confused- on the other thread I spoke of-entitled "Elvis's First Record for sale" Elvisverity"(Maurice) was who started the thread and did the explaining-is that who you are?
I mean no disrespect on this subject but Hoaxes and frauds happen all the time-documents are forged, or copied from public records, dates changed etc.....I have no idea what is true and what is false especially in the computer age. Remember the Hitler Diaries a few years back-In April 1983, the German news magazine Stern published extracts from what purported to be the diaries of Adolf Hitler, known as the Hitler Diaries (German: Hitler-Tagebücher), which were subsequently revealed to be forgeries. The magazine had paid 10 million German marks for the sixty small books as well as two "special issues" about Rudolf Hess's flight to the United Kingdom, covering the period from 1932 to 1945.
At a press conference on April 25, 1983, the diaries were declared by these experts to be authentic. ........
This scam almost worked and it fooled many noted experts, publishers, and scholars- but it was proven a total hoax and forgery.
I just take things like this with a grain of salt-if it true then it will be proven and if its a scam that will (hopefully) also come out.

[EPguide]

I am confused- on the other thread I spoke of-entitled "Elvis's First Record for sale" Elvisverity"(Maurice) was who started the thread and did the explaining-is that who you are?
I mean no disrespect on this subject but Hoaxes and frauds happen all the time-documents are forged, or copied from public records, dates changed etc.....I have no idea what is true and what is false especially in the computer age. Remember the Hitler Diaries a few years back-In April 1983, the German news magazine Stern published extracts from what purported to be the diaries of Adolf Hitler, known as the Hitler Diaries (German: Hitler-Tagebücher), which were subsequently revealed to be forgeries. The magazine had paid 10 million German marks for the sixty small books as well as two "special issues" about Rudolf Hess's flight to the United Kingdom, covering the period from 1932 to 1945.
At a press conference on April 25, 1983, the diaries were declared by these experts to be authentic. ........
This scam almost worked and it fooled many noted experts, publishers, and scholars- but it was proven a total hoax and forgery.
I just take things like this with a grain of salt-if it true then it will be proven and if its a scam that will (hopefully) also come out.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hitler_Diaries

The story of the "Hitler Diaries" reveals the forgeries were discoverd within a very short space of time. Because they were written on modern paper and with modern ink! :D

It didn't take much of an "expert" to expose them.

The Ed Leek recording was used to bring,"My Happiness", to the world. We can actually hear it is Elvis singing.

I'm as skeptical ( if not more so) than the average bear, but I tend to give honest people the benifit of the doubt. Especially when they furnish me with documentary evidence, which is then examined by many thousands on webpages all over the world.

Be assured KPM, I proceed with caution.......... and an open mind.

More printed material covering the Ed Leek disc will appear here very soon.

[EPguide]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v498/MauriceColgan/DISCOVERIES.jpg

Part of page one of four, sized A3.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v498/MauriceColgan/DISC2.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v498/MauriceColgan/DISC3.jpg

[KPM]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hitler_Diaries

The story of the "Hitler Diaries" reveals the forgeries were discoverd within a very short space of time. Because they were written on modern paper and with modern ink! :D

It didn't take much of an "expert" to expose them.

The Ed Leek recording was used to bring,"My Happiness", to the world. We can actually hear it is Elvis singing.

I'm as skeptical ( if not more so) than the average bear, but I tend to give honest people the benifit of the doubt. Especially when they furnish me with documentary evidence, which is then examined by many thousands on webpages all over the world.

Be assured KPM, I proceed with caution.......... and an open mind.

More printed material covering the Ed Leek disc will appear here very soon.
Regardless of how quick the diaries were discovered to be fake-it only took a small amount of time to make a pretty good sum of money and to convince many people of its, supposed, authenticity.
I am also of an open mind-if this is on the level-it will come totally full circle to that conclusion-and hopefully if its a scam that will come out.
I have no intention of bidding on this item and I'm sure most here are not contemplating doing so-time will give this an answer.
You seem very interested in this one subject.

[EPguide]

Regardless of how quick the diaries were discovered to be fake-it only took a small amount of time to make a pretty good sum of money and to convince many people of its, supposed, authenticity.
I am also of an open mind-if this is on the level-it will come totally full circle to that conclusion-and hopefully if its a scam that will come out.
I have no intention of bidding on this item and I'm sure most here are not contemplating doing so-time will give this an answer.
You seem very interested in this one subject.

I'm actually interested in a great many subjects. :D

The reason I'm involved in this particular one is because I was asked by Ed Leeks Irish friends to help publicise it.
So far the story has gone around the world thanks to Elvis News Websites like EP Gold in Holland, EIN in Australia, and many others. Also newspaper and magazine coverage.

We never know who reads these Elvis Forums. Maybe there is a very wealthy Elvis fan looking in, or even Graceland staff. ;)

Since the story broke a month or so ago a few fools made false claims and ended up deleting whole threads on other message boards because their insinuations had backfired on them.

I'm just the messenger. A very willing messenger because it's such a neat Elvis related story, and kinda historic at that!
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[KPM]

EPGuide Are you assisting the seller in trying to find a buyer? ;)
I found a quote by Maurice P. Colgan concerning this very subject:
http://www.myelvisworld.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=400

.......Yours truly was invited to help publicise this info and even, if possible, find a suitable purchaser. Preferably a huge, and of course, wealthy Elvis fan......

[EPguide]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v498/MauriceColgan/DISCOVERIES5.jpg

KPM, A lot of people are helping Ed Leek to find a good home for his 1953 Elvis Acetate. Maybe even a Documentary maker in Florida?

Maurice P Colgan is quite well known in these parts. He makes no secret of his whereabouts. :D


http://irelandtoo.blogspot.com

Maurice_Colgan@yahoo.com (Spam protected!)

[EPguide]

Ed Leek kindly sent me these old 1957 newspaper clippings about the purchase of Graceland by Elvis Presley
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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v498/MauriceColgan/DISCOVERIES7.jpg

Looks like Elvis added quite a number of trees.

http://www.poetry.com/dotnet/P1812095/999/3/display.aspx

[EPguide]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v498/MauriceColgan/DISCOVERIES8.jpg

Ed Leek retired from flying for Airlines in 1988 aged 53. He and his wife have visited just about every country in the world. Including Ireland. That's why his friends here contacted me in the first place. That and my ability to get things done in the press....... and Tupelo. ;)

Humes High School is now all changed, even has a different name. I was in Elvis's classroom there, in 2002 thanks to a very nice lady working at Humes as a receptionist.

[KPM]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v498/MauriceColgan/DISCOVERIES8.jpg

Ed Leek retired from flying for Airlines in 1988 aged 53. He and his wife have visited just about every country in the world. Including Ireland. That's why his friends here contacted me in the first place. That and my ability to get things done in the press....... and Tupelo. ;)

Humes High School is now all changed, even has a different name. I was in Elvis's classroom there, in 2002 thanks to a very nice lady working at Humes as a receptionist.
Why does Mr Leek not just put it up for auction at a big name auction house such as Sothebys?
He could set a minimum price and if its not met -there is no sale. Naturally they would want some proof of who he is and some proof of the item to be auctioned-but the publicity that is generated by the house itself is worth it and it helps get top dollar (sometimes if bidding is good way above expectations). They of course get a cut if it is sold-but they get very wealthy people into their auction house. It would seem to be the smarter way to go. IMO.

[EPguide]

Why does Mr Leek not just put it up for auction at a big name auction house such as Sothebys?
He could set a minimum price and if its not met -there is no sale. Naturally they would want some proof of who he is and some proof of the item to be auctioned-but the publicity that is generated by the house itself is worth it and it helps get top dollar (sometimes if bidding is good way above expectations). They of course get a cut if it is sold-but they get very wealthy people into their auction house. It would seem to be the smarter way to go. IMO.

KPM, Ed Leek, is a very shrewd guy and I am sure he has carefully considered all his options.
Not everyone keeps up with the many Elvis memorabilia auctions. Many "potential" buyers would be quite unaware of the sale unless it is publicised world-wide, over a certain period of time.

Not too long a time! After all Ed is 74 and eager to benifit from the sale.

An Elvis owned jet plane went for 700,000 dollars. Is that more important than Elvis's very first recording?

"The Holy Grail of Rock 'n' Roll". Is surely far more important.

Who knows what the disc is worth?

[KPM]

KPM, Ed Leek, is a very shrewd guy and I am sure he has carefully considered all his options.
Not everyone keeps up with the many Elvis memorabilia auctions. Many "potential" buyers would be quite unaware of the sale unless it is publicised world-wide, over a certain period of time.

Not too long a time! After all Ed is 74 and eager to benifit from the sale.

An Elvis owned jet plane went for 700,000 dollars. Is that more important than Elvis's very first recording?

"The Holy Grail of Rock 'n' Roll". Is surely far more important.Who knows what the disc is worth?
That was my point actually-why not go to the biggest and best auction houses for something this important? It makes sense, when these really very important items are put up for sale-usually places like Sothebys are involved and they do get worldwide attention. I recall many Elvis, John Lennon, Beatles, Clapton items which have been auctioned for big bucks-and places such as this take any suspicion of the items out of the equation. It just seems to me that "the Holy Grail of Rock n Roll" would warrant such attention from a place like Sothebys. I have to be honest- I seriously doubt that anyone on the Elvis forums, such as here, have the kind of money it seems is wanted for this item. Sothebys, or some other "worldwide recognised auction house", seems (IMO) the way to insure the best price.
But like I said previously time will tell all the way around.

[EPguide]

That was my point actually-why not go to the biggest and best auction houses for something this important? It makes sense, when these really very important items are put up for sale-usually places like Sothebys are involved and they do get worldwide attention. I recall many Elvis, John Lennon, Beatles, Clapton items which have been auctioned for big bucks-and places such as this take any suspicion of the items out of the equation. It just seems to me that "the Holy Grail of Rock n Roll" would warrant such attention from a place like Sothebys. I have to be honest- I seriously doubt that anyone on the Elvis forums, such as here, have the kind of money it seems is wanted for this item. Sothebys, or some other "worldwide recognised auction house", seems (IMO) the way to insure the best price.
But like I said previously time will tell all the way around.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v498/MauriceColgan/1988Document.jpg

KPM, Suspicion torments your heart. :-)

Sothebys, and other respected auction houses of course, would be a VERY obvious route to take.

Nevertheless bearing in mind the percentages involved, it may be far more prudent to make a private deal and cut out the middlemen. The likes of Graceland/EPE and Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland I am sure would prefer not to pay additional monies to auction houses.

We still have this growing interest on the World Wide Web where news of Ed Leek's, "Holy Grail of Rock 'n' Roll", is producing web pages by the day.

Remember this historic record bestows, instant immortality, on the purchaser!

Maybe a syndicate of wealthy Elvis fans could be formed like those businessmen that aquire racehorses? :xmas:

[KPM]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v498/MauriceColgan/1988Document.jpg

KPM, Suspicion torments your heart. :-)

Sothebys, and other respected auction houses of course, would be a VERY obvious route to take.

Nevertheless bearing in mind the percentages involved, it may be far more prudent to make a private deal and cut out the middlemen. The likes of Graceland/EPE and Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland I am sure would prefer not to pay additional monies to auction houses.

We still have this growing interest on the World Wide Web where news of Ed Leek's, "Holy Grail of Rock 'n' Roll", is producing web pages by the day.

Remember this historic record bestows, instant immortality, on the purchaser!
Maybe a syndicate of wealthy Elvis fans could be formed like those businessmen that aquire racehorses? :xmas:
If the world were a perfect place-and everyone was always honest, above board in all their dealings and never lied people would not be suspicious of anyone nor anything. You and I both know-this is not the case. The world is full of scammers and people are naturally suspicious of things. If you can explain to me how my observation is not correct or that I am wrong my assessment please do so-I will listen. In the computer driven society we live scams are rampant-people steal the look of other legit web pages for practically every business imaginable then try to scam people with fake e-mails or offers.
Please do not take this wrong -You produce documents on this thread-it really does not prove the case to many.
Given enough time you can recreate, or fabricate anything in the computer age. You can copy an original of almost anything from public records for a small fee. This is why some are suspicious of things like this (and will continue to be so)
I mention Sothebys because it would defray much of that suspicion in the minds of many-suspicion keeps good offers from being made.
This is my last post on this Maurice I am just making a suggestion to whoever is selling this item.
If this "might" end up being a scam-the buyer could also look like a fool and be out a lot of money to boot my friend. IMO a place like Sothebys would help insure that all is legit and help send up the price.
Sometimes in order to get the best price-you have to go a route which does involve a middleman.

[EPguide]

If the world were a perfect place-and everyone was always honest, above board in all their dealings and never lied people would not be suspicious of anyone nor anything. You and I both know-this is not the case. The world is full of scammers and people are naturally suspicious of things. If you can explain to me how my observation is not correct or that I am wrong my assessment please do so-I will listen. In the computer driven society we live scams are rampant-people steal the look of other legit web pages for practically every business imaginable then try to scam people with fake e-mails or offers.
Please do not take this wrong -You produce documents on this thread-it really does not prove the case to many.
Given enough time you can recreate, or fabricate anything in the computer age. You can copy an original of almost anything from public records for a small fee. This is why some are suspicious of things like this (and will continue to be so)
I mention Sothebys because it would defray much of that suspicion in the minds of many-suspicion keeps good offers from being made.
This is my last post on this Maurice I am just making a suggestion to whoever is selling this item.
If this "might" end up being a scam-the buyer could also look like a fool and be out a lot of money to boot my friend. IMO a place like Sothebys would help insure that all is legit and help send up the price.
Sometimes in order to get the best price-you have to go a route which does involve a middleman.

KPM, So far nobody has any suspicions, but you, because there is nothing to be suspicious about.

The story of "My Happiness" is very well known indeed. Now there's a link from FECC to TCB-World here.

Ed is 74 and I'm 66. Neither of us are naive, so stating the obvious time and again gets us nowhere.

Here's a book I bought today, just for the cover :-)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v498/MauriceColgan/lovemetender.jpg

[Cliff]

I wonder if this is the same Max Cryer who lives in my country,New Zealand?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v498/MauriceColgan/lovemetender.jpg

[EPguide]

Cliff, yes he is.

Max Cryer - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Max Cryer MBE is a New Zealand television producer, broadcaster, ... Max Cryer at Speakers New Zealand. Love me Tender on stories behind the songs (book) ...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Cryer - Cached

[EPguide]

Update.

http://www.jacquielawson.com/viewcard.asp?code=1688864354823&source=jl999

Christmas card from Sue and Ed Leek.

Happy Christmas to All Elvis Presley fans... and the less fortunate.