A Musical Tribute to The King of Rock n' Roll
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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Elvis 2009 Wall Calendar
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Music From The Early Years
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Memories: The '68 Comeback Special
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Elvis - The '68 Comeback Special: Deluxe Edition (3DVD)
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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"
(Elvis Birthday is January 8, 2010)
Elvis & Bowie Born On The Same Day In The Year Of The Pig!
Elvis & Bowie
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.
- David Bowie
- English singer, songwriter, actor, multi-instrumentalist, producer, arranger and audio engineer.
- Chinese Astrology
- Chinese Astrology-What is it?
It's Still Early
The 60's and Rock & Roll
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.
Check at the end of this lens to see the unedited 68 Comeback Special.
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!"
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."
His Passion for Martial Arts
"He who hesitates meditates horizontally" ~Elvis
- 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
"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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~~Robert Baird
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.........
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.
He Touched Me
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The Memphis 1969 Anthology: Suspicious Minds
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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.
Thank You and Goodnight
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...
Posted April 17, 2009
spirituality wrote...
Great lens. thanks for the great video's. Will start listening when I'm done with David Bowie :)
Posted 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...) :>
Posted August 02, 2008
ey_jay wrote...
The King, been an inspiration to most musicians. Great lens, you're definitely his no.1 fan!
Posted 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
Posted 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.
Posted August 17, 2007
kab wrote...
I wasn't alive yet...but I love Elvis. Gret lens; you have it all here.
Posted 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.
Posted August 16, 2007
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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Elvis - Aloha from Hawaii (Deluxe Edition DVD)
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Aloha from Hawaii Via Satellite
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Elvis Presley - The Signature Collection (It Happened at the World's Fair / Speedway / Spinout / Harum Scarum / Jailhouse Rock / Viva Las Vegas)
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G.I. Blues (Widescreen)
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The Legacy
~~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.
- Lisa Marie Presley
- Official Website
- 30 Coolest Things About Elvis Presley - AOL Music
- To commemorate the 30th anniversary of Elvis Presley's death, Spinner counts down the 30 coolest facts about The King of Rock 'N' Roll, presented alongside a photo gallery of iconic photos of Elvis.
- Elvis Radio
- Aol Radio
- Elvis Presley - Official web site for Elvis Presley
- 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
- An in-depth look at the Elvis : '68 Comeback Special
- In honor of the 36th anniversary of the filming of Elvis' 1968 TV special and the much anticipated release
And the Beat Goes On!
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Live '68 Elvis Presley Comeback Special Unedited
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Gordon_Hamilton wrote...
Always great to see a tribute to The King from a fellow fan. Well done.
Posted September 24, 2007
CardLady wrote...
I had never heard of Graceland Too. What a great writeup. I'll have to plan a visit!
Posted 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
Stop by Organize YHB sometime! Great lens. *****
Posted September 22, 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.
Posted 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.
Posted August 18, 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!
Posted August 16, 2007
jackclee wrote...
A great tribute on the 30th anniversary of his death.
Long live his music.
Posted August 16, 2007
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