Elvis Presley Musical Tribute

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A Musical Tribute to The King of Rock n' Roll

This is a musical tribute! Turn your speakers on high for this one!

Elvis is the only performer to have been inducted into four music 'Halls of Fame: the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (1986), the Rockabilly Hall of Fame (1997), the Country Music Hall of Fame (1998), and the Gospel Music Hall of Fame (2001).

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The Dawn 

1956

Elvis was born in a two-room house in Tupelo, Mississippi, on January 8, 1935. His family later moved to Memphis.

Before his first hit, he played the small towns around Tupelo and Memphis. I was a bit young to be following rock & roll bands, but I sometimes heard that Elvis was in town. There were always rumors of fights...lots of jealous boyfriends.

Once Evis appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show, that all changed, as did (it seems) everything else in the world.

"Before Elvis, there was nothing.
~~John Lennon"

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Elvis & Bowie Born On The Same Day In The Year Of The Pig!

Elvis & Bowie 

Elvis Aron Presley (January 8, 1935 - August 16, 1977),
David Bowie (born David Robert Jones on 8 January 1947)

Years of the Pig
1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007

PIG: Pigs are tolerant and generous, virtuous and peaceful. They are well liked for their honesty and warm natures. They aim to find the best in people and allow others plenty of freedom of expression. They are often imbued with the energy of wealth and the support of others though they are not concerned with accumulating wealth. They can be content with modest means. They rarely criticise others and are not vengeful and thus have few enemies. The Pig accepts the existing richness of life and doesn't demand more. They enjoy simple and earthy pleasures. In relationships they give love and affection and trust that they will receive the same. They possess considerable determination and if they set their minds on something will pursue it and attain it. Good careers are in music, food, writing, social work, gardening and looking after others.
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English singer, songwriter, actor, multi-instrumentalist, producer, arranger and audio engineer.
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It's Still Early 

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It's a beautiful day!

68 Comeback Special
I think this was the first time anybody had ever played on TV in a black leather outfit.

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High Noon 

Live From Hawaii

The first ever Satelitte broadcast heard 'round the world!

1.5 billion viewers tuned into Elvis' 'Aloha From Hawaii' concert.

Elvis' Suspicious Minds (live Hawaii)
As he slowly, skillfully eases down into a "snake creeps down" position showing his amazing physical agility and martial arts black-belt training, never missing a beat--
Elvis changed the lyrics to
"hope this suit don't tear up baby!"

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Elvis--Martial Artist 

You can see it in his films, you can see when he performs onstage. He's always promoting his martial arts training.

"It's not just self defense, it's about...self control, body discipline, and mind discipline...and breath techniques. It involves yoga. It involves meditation. It's an art, not a sport." ~~Elvis Presley.

"August 1974 - Elvis gave an explanation of karate in a Vegas show...

"There are a lot of people who know that I have been involved in the art of Karate for some time.

Kung Fu and Karate are the same thing. There's no difference, it's just ah, the Chinese terminology is Kung Fu and Japanese is Ka-ra-te. Kara means open, Te means hand,...Ka-ra-ate.

See, I've been doing this for 16 years. I started when I was in the army, in 1959. I've been doing it every day of my life ever since...for at least two or six hours a day."

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His Passion for Martial Arts 

"He who hesitates meditates horizontally" ~Elvis

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Elvis The Martial Artist
Elvis was perhaps one of biggest promoters of the martial arts during their big rise in the United States. Through his fight scenes in his movies, or his on-stage kata-inspired dance routines, Elvis introduced millions to the martial arts.

Tiger Man 

'Tiger' was Elvis' Pasa Ryu karate nickname, the name Kang Rhee had given him (famous golfer Tiger Woods is named in honor of Elvis' karate name).

"Even more than his "waist up" appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show, the "sit down" segment of Elvis's 1968 comeback special was by far his most powerful appearance on television. Proof that Elvis could still rock, it was also only his third live performance since 1957. This seminal rock & roll moment, with Elvis surrounded by Scotty Moore and DJ Fontana, was actually two separate sessions taped two hours apart. The first session, along with rehearsals, appears on Memories: The `68 Comeback Special. However, it's always been the second session, the 8 p.m. show, unreleased in its entirety until the appearance now of Tiger Man, that's lived in popular legend as one of the great undiscovered treasures of his oeuvre. An again confident Elvis really cuts loose here, launching into scorching versions of early classics. "That's All Right," "Heartbreak Hotel" (where he has to stop to catch his breath and remember the lyrics), and "Blue Suede Shoes" have all the fire that first made him such an arresting phenomenon." --Robert Baird

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"But it's the title cut, which was spliced into the TV special's second showing in August 1969, that is the showstopper. This disc instantly becomes one of the cornerstones of any Elvis collection."
~~Robert Baird

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Late Afternoon 

Long shadows across the lawn

Priscilla has gone, and the light is going out. He can't remember his words and he seems not to care. But the voice never goes.........

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King of Album Sales 

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It doesn't get any better than this!

One hundred forty-eight different Elvis recordings have been certified gold, platinum or multiplatinum. And with more than 1 billion albums sold worldwide, he's the biggest-selling solo artist ever.

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The Sunset 

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Fan Club 

Elvis is the No.1 most impersonated celebrity ever. There are estimated to be over 50,000 people in the world who make a living as Elvis impersonators.

In both a recent CBS television '48 Hours' poll and a CNN/USA Today Gallup Poll, roughly 45 percent of Americans consider themselves Elvis fans.

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Thank You and Goodnight 

Ladies and gentlemen, Elvis has left the building.

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Where were you? 

Do you remember where you were when you heard that The King was dead?

Heather426 wrote...

I'm also including it on my lens: A Few of My Favorite Lenses...

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Heather426 wrote...

love it! 5*

ReplyPosted April 17, 2009

spirituality wrote...

Great lens - you've been blessed by a squidoo angel :)

ReplyPosted April 14, 2009

spirituality wrote...

Great lens. thanks for the great video's. Will start listening when I'm done with David Bowie :)

ReplyPosted December 23, 2008

greggers wrote...

I was watching Gilligan's Island, and they interrupted and announced the news. In some ways it seems like a hundred years ago, rather than just 30! (OK, almost 31 now...) :>

ReplyPosted August 02, 2008

ey_jay wrote...

The King, been an inspiration to most musicians. Great lens, you're definitely his no.1 fan!

ReplyPosted September 25, 2007

riff999 wrote...

What a great tribute to the king! My favorites of Elvis come from the Sun sessions - some great stuff. Enjoyed my stay - good job!
Best wishes! ~Jane

ReplyPosted September 01, 2007

Retired-Cop wrote...

I was in my home town 60 miles south of Memphis Tenn. I heard it on the radio, while driving my car. I was 18 years old. I went home and told my brother and my Dad. My Dad and Elvis grew up together in Tupleo Miss. They were distant cousins. My Dad was 7 years older than Elvis and they looked alike.

ReplyPosted August 17, 2007

kab wrote...

I wasn't alive yet...but I love Elvis. Gret lens; you have it all here.

ReplyPosted August 17, 2007

CardLady wrote...

I was with my family at a guest ranch in the Colorado mountains. We were all in the lodge that evening when we noticed the photos on the tv. Everyone in the lodge stopped what they were doing to watch the news.

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Graceland 

Elvis Presley died at his Memphis home, Graceland, on Aug. 16, 1977, and thousands of fans are in town this week for the 30th anniversary of his death.

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Showtime 

Elvis Movies
Between 1956 when he made his first film Love me Tender and 1969 when he closed his Hollywood career with Change of Habit, Elvis Presley starred in 31 movies!
Elvisology
Welcome to the Official Elvis Presley Web Site, home of the undisputed King of Rock 'n' Roll and his beloved Graceland Mansion in Memphis, Tennessee

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The Legacy 

"Ask anyone. If it hadn't been for Elvis, I don't know where popular music would be. He was the one that started it all off, and he was definitely the start of it for me."
~~Elton John

To mark the 30th anniversary of her father's death, Lisa Marie Presley's voice was added to the original version of her father's hit song from 1969. The video duet also features images of her late father.
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Gordon_Hamilton wrote...

Always great to see a tribute to The King from a fellow fan. Well done.

ReplyPosted September 24, 2007

CardLady wrote...

I had never heard of Graceland Too. What a great writeup. I'll have to plan a visit!

ReplyPosted September 24, 2007

Clutterbugs wrote...

Heard of Graceland Too? It's an over-the-top tribute to Elvis, open 24/7. I went to Ole Miss, and it was like a right of passage to go there as a freshman. Here is a description:
http://www.roadsideamerica.com/attract/MSHOLgracelandtoo.html

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ReplyPosted September 22, 2007

EMichael wrote...

5 star lens, great music history. Classic Rock

ReplyPosted September 02, 2007

giddygabby wrote...

Excellent tribute, Pat, nicely done. Re the leather suit, Jim Morrison wore leather pants, and I believe he wore a leather shirt too, on Ed Sullivan in 1967. The tight leather pants almost got him in as much trouble as singing the real words to Light My Fire.

ReplyPosted August 20, 2007

Signhappy wrote...

Very nice lens. 5 stars for sure! Please visit my lens on The Mercury Retrograde to hear a great new band and four very nice guys.

ReplyPosted August 18, 2007

Barkely wrote...

Thanks for submitting your lens to Fresh Squid.

ReplyPosted August 16, 2007

KCStargazer wrote...

Great stuff, Pat. I had no clue Elvis was into the martial arts. Fascinating! Welcome to the Kaleidoscope Group.
That's all right Mama!

ReplyPosted August 16, 2007

jackclee wrote...

A great tribute on the 30th anniversary of his death.
Long live his music.

ReplyPosted August 16, 2007

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