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Thursday 16th August 2007
The above date marked the thirtieth anniversary of the untimely death of Elvis Presley, The King of Rock'n'Roll. He was 42 years old. Since that time, he has continued to be remembered, appreciated and adored by countless millions of fans around the entire surface of the globe.
This work is offered in humble tribute to quite possibly (and certainly in my eyes) the greatest entertainer of all time...
Site Contents
- Tuesday 16th August 1977
- The Last Farewell
- Guitar Man
- That's Alright Mama
- The Definitive Bargain Shopping Experience
- Heartbreak Hotel
- Elvis on eBay
- Shake, Rattle and Roll
- King of the Whole Wide World
- Elvis Movies on DVD
- Elvis Presley Blog Posts from Google
- How Great Thou Art
- Elvis Sings Gospel
- US Male
- Own Your Copy of this Classic and Historical Concert!
- How many Elvis Hits do you have on your iPod?
- Viva Las Vegas!
- The 70's Collection
- Blue Hawaii
- Which Elvis is your favourite?
- My Way
- Find out more...
- Take My Hand, Precious Lord
- The traditional finale...
- Guestbook
- Some other works on Squidoo which may be of interest...
- Some Other Sites of Interest
- Elvis Souvenirs
Tuesday 16th August 1977
A poem by Gordon Hamilton
A lovely evening, warm and bright,
The TV news, it brought a chill,
Of shock and horror, time stood still.
How I recall my mother's tears,
And my confusion, childish fears,
I couldn't believe how much she cried,
Because some foreign man had died.
At home in Graceland, far away,
The King had died, that very day,
The world it mourned, so much was lost,
One man had died, at so much cost.
He was a man of special fame,
The crown of music, he did claim,
I learned fast, I learned well,
I heard the tales my mum did tell.
I heard the music, felt the beat,
I knew it was a special treat,
To hear his voice, to hear him sing,
Was bliss itself, a special thing.
I'd found a hero, become a fan,
Of this unique and special man,
Now thirty years have come and gone,
The King is Dead, The King Lives On!
Copyright, Gordon Hamilton 2007
The poem above accurately conveys to some extent my experiences of that fateful day. I was only eight years old at the time but I vividly remember the newsreader on the BBC, Robert Dougal, announcing to Great Britain that The King was dead. I also recall my mother's reaction.
It is to my great chagrin that this is the first time I recall hearing the name Elvis Presley. I know that I must have heard him singing prior to that, and seen many of his movies, my mother being such a fan, but I suppose that at the age I was, I had much more "important" things on my mind. It was therefore only following his death that I consciously began to discover the details of the remarkable life and works of this great man and truly become a fan...
The Last Farewell
Footage from the funeral of Elvis Presley
Guitar Man
That's Alright Mama
In the beginning...
When the proprietor himself allegedly later heard the tape, he was impressed. The first public recording/release soon followed...
To play the video, click on the arrow in the centre of the screen.
The Definitive Bargain Shopping Experience
Online Amazon Stores
I have been a customer of Amazon for several years now. In that time, I have purchased from them chiefly books, CD's and DVD's - more than a few of them featuring Elvis - often making incredible savings without having to leave the comfort of my own home, but there are a whole host of other products available to buy in the same way.
As a company unburdened by the considerable overheads of maintaining High Street or Mall premises and all the expenses associated with same, Amazon are able to pass such savings on to us, their customers.
Don't believe me?
Click here to see for yourself...
Heartbreak Hotel
The big breakthrough...
To play the video, click on the arrow in the centre of the screen.
Elvis on eBay
As eBay seems to have everything known to man available for purchase, it is no surprise that it is awash with Elvis related items.
Here is a sample of current auctions...
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Shake, Rattle and Roll
Some of the classics which first created the legend...
Elvis Presley, Hound Dog
elvis presley
I'm Left, You're Right, She's Gone - Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley You're a Heartbreaker
Elvis Presley: Don't Be Cruel
Elvis Presley - 09-26-56 - I Was The One
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King of the Whole Wide World
The Hollywood Years
Click on the picture to open the video in a new window.
Elvis Presley - Teddy Bear.
Elvis Presley - Wooden Heart
Rock A Hula Baby ELVIS PRESLEY from Blue Hawaii
Follow That Dream
King of the Whole Wide World Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley - Fun in Acapulco
Elvis Movies on DVD
Are those old VHS tapes getting past their best?
Jailhouse Rock (Deluxe Edition)
Amazon Price: $17.99 (as of 07/19/2008)
List Price: $19.98
G.I. Blues (Widescreen)
Amazon Price: $6.99 (as of 07/19/2008)
List Price: $9.98
Blue Hawaii
Amazon Price: $6.99 (as of 07/19/2008)
List Price: $9.98
Viva Las Vegas (Deluxe Edition)
Amazon Price: $13.99 (as of 07/19/2008)
List Price: $19.98
Kissin' Cousins
Amazon Price: $11.99 (as of 07/19/2008)
List Price: $12.98
Elvis Presley Blog Posts from Google
What people are saying around the Web about The King
- Music Review: Elvis Presley - That's The Way It Is
- Elvis Presley returned in November of 1970 with another superb album release. That's The Way It Is was a somewhat mislabeled title as it purported to be the soundtrack from the documentary of the same name. This album only contained ...
- Early Morning Rain — Elvis Presley.
- A personal favourite ? the singer and song.
- Elvis Presley's Sad Anniversary
- That Elvis Presley was some'um, as my grandma used to say. I was living on Elvis Presley Boulevard on August 16, 1977, the day Elvis died. I lived about a block from Graceland, as a matter of fact. If you have ever been to the famous ...
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- For 27 years, Butch Polston of B & K Enterprises in Charlestown, Indiana, has made custom Elvis Presley suits for fans and tribute artists across the world. Find out what it takes to dress like the King of Rock. ...
How Great Thou Art
The Spiritual Side of Elvis
Here are but a few...
Click on the picture to open the video in a new window.
Elvis Presley - Amazing Grace
Elvis Presley - How Great Thou Art
Elvis Sings Gospel
Peace in the Valley: The Complete Gospel Recordings
Amazon Price: $29.97 (as of 07/19/2008)
List Price: $49.98
Elvis: Ultimate Gospel
Amazon Price: $10.97 (as of 07/19/2008)
List Price: $18.97
Amazing Grace: His Greatest Sacred Performances
Amazon Price: $29.98 (as of 07/19/2008)
List Price: $29.98
How Great Thou Art
Amazon Price: (as of 07/19/2008)
List Price: $11.98
Take My Hand: Gospel Favourites
Amazon Price: $11.99 (as of 07/19/2008)
List Price: $11.99
US Male
The Return to Live Performing
To play the video, click on the arrow in the centre of the screen and then on the small one at the bottom left.
Own Your Copy of this Classic and Historical Concert!
'68 Comeback Special
Amazon Price: $12.99 (as of 07/19/2008)
List Price: $19.98
Elvis - The '68 Comeback Special: Deluxe Edition (3DVD)
Amazon Price: $40.99 (as of 07/19/2008)
List Price: $49.98
How many Elvis Hits do you have on your iPod?
Why not listen to The King on the move?
Viva Las Vegas!
On the road again...
Click on the picture to open the video in a new window.
Elvis Presley - In The Ghetto...
elvis presley - always on my mind
Elvis - Suspicious Minds
Elvis Presley - I just can't help believing
Elvis Presley - I´ve lost you
elvis presley There goes my everything
The 70's Collection
Elvis as Recorded at Madison Square Garden
Amazon Price: $11.98 (as of 07/19/2008)
List Price: $11.98
Moody Blue
Amazon Price: $18.97 (as of 07/19/2008)
List Price: $18.97
On Stage February, 1970
Amazon Price: $18.97 (as of 07/19/2008)
List Price: $18.97
Promised Land
Amazon Price: $12.98 (as of 07/19/2008)
List Price: $12.98
That's the Way It Is
Amazon Price: (as of 07/19/2008)
List Price: $16.99
Blue Hawaii
Elvis - That's the Way It Is (Two-Disc Special Edition)
Amazon Price: $18.99 (as of 07/19/2008)
List Price: $20.98
Aloha from Hawaii Via Satellite
Amazon Price: $14.99 (as of 07/19/2008)
List Price: $19.98
Elvis: The Final Chapter
Amazon Price: (as of 07/19/2008)
List Price: $9.98
Memories of the King
Amazon Price: $12.99 (as of 07/19/2008)
List Price: $14.99
Elvis Presley - Special Documentary 1977 DVD
Amazon Price: (as of 07/19/2008)
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Which Elvis is your favourite?
Elvis' career can be largely split in to three sections, defined by the three decades it spanned. Now that we have briefly touched upon them all, let's see which is the most popular.
Although I am a huge fan of all three, I have to state that my favourite period is unquestionably the 70's.
What about you?
#1
60's Elvis
The Movie Star1 point
#2
70's Elvis
The Jump Suits and Ballads1 point
#3
50's Elvis
The Rock'n'Roll Rebel0 points
My Way
And now, the end is near...
Find out more...
Here is some further potential reading material for you.
Elvis by the Presleys
Amazon Price: $16.47 (as of 07/19/2008)
List Price: $24.95
Me and a Guy Named Elvis: My Lifelong Friendship with Elvis Presley
Amazon Price: $18.98 (as of 07/19/2008)
List Price: $26.00
Elvis: Still Taking Care of Business
Amazon Price: $18.94 (as of 07/19/2008)
List Price: $25.95
Elvis Presley: The Man. The Life. The Legend.
Amazon Price: $25.55 (as of 07/19/2008)
List Price: $35.00
Inside Graceland
Amazon Price: $18.89 (as of 07/19/2008)
List Price: $20.99
Click Here!
Take My Hand, Precious Lord
Click on the picture to open the video in a new window.
Elvis Presley - Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain
Take my hand precious lord
Elvis Presley - Unchained Melody - Live 1977
The traditional finale...
Guestbook
I very much hope you have enjoyed reading through - and particularly listening to - what I have pieced together here.
Feel free to leave your own tribute to Elvis below...
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LauraMarie
Great lens for a legend!! 5 stars Posted July 13, 2008 |
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greggers
Nice arrangement of Elvis stuff, I especially like the choice of videos! Posted June 22, 2008 |
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GypsyPirate
You've done a great job with your information here and the way you chose to present it. Thanks also for including the videos of "How Great Thou Art"! Love it! Posted September 02, 2007 |
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Oosquid
As John Lennon said Without Elvis there wouldn't be anything. In the fifties he was dynamite. Excellent lens 5 stars Posted August 20, 2007 |
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JOEs-CDs
Nice tribute to Elvis on 30th anniversary of his death. Posted August 17, 2007 |
Some other works on Squidoo which may be of interest...
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Elvis Movies
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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! Starting out with James Dean and Marlon Brando as his movie idols the fledgling actor's pr...
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Give me Memphis!
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Welcome to Memphis "Home of the Blues; Birthplace of Rock & Roll". In addition to our legendary music and BBQ, there's much more here to explore. You'll find true Southern hospitality, delectable foods, and more things to do than y...
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Elvis in Concert
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From 31st July 1969 to 26th of June 1977 Elvis Presley performed a staggering 1,156 shows over 52 tours. The concert documentaries That's The Way It Is and Elvis on Tour with the addition of the recently restored TV special Aloha from Hawaii bear test...
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Elvis Presley Trivia
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Elvis Trivia, quizzes and other information that is of interest to the Elvis fan. Please sign my guestbook and share any thoughts you might have about Elvis.
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Elvis Presley
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This is a musical tribute! Turn your speakers on high for this one!
Some Other Sites of Interest
More about The King...
There are also more Websites and Blogs devoted to Elvis Presley, his life and his music than any of us could ever hope to find, never mind read.
The following are a mere drop in a mighty ocean.
Elvis Australia - Official Elvis Presley Fan Club
Elvis Presley infrormation, news, reviews, intervi more...0 points
Celebrity homes - celebrity houses - Graceland
For the ultimate Elvis experience, you'll want to more...0 points
ElvisNews.com: Elvis Presley E-zine - By Fans For Fans
Elvis Presley related official internet fanclub ma more...0 points
Elvis Presley in Concert
Welcome to the world of Elvis Presley concerts! Wh more...0 points
Elvis Souvenirs
