Elvis Presley - Page 2

golddustwoman77 · #16 08-16-2007, 01:47 PM

My mother is from Tupelo, MS, and my grandmother graduated high school with his father, Vernon. Mother saw live the famous fairground footage of him in his gold suit. My uncle (on my father's side) sold him cars in Memphis, and my uncle and father have been to Christmas parties at Graceland.

Having said all that, I haven't known a life without Elvis-----stories, music, etc.
I think he deserves the credit that he receives. He was a pioneer in popular music. He has influenced EVERYONE that has gone after him----The Beatles, Bob Dylan, etc. Without an Elvis, it is possible that there wouldn't have been any of these other wonderful musicians, and they give Elvis the credit as well---time after time. Elvis was amazing on stage----what a performer!!!!!!!! But what I think is most special about Elvis is that amazingly beautiful voice. It is one of the best of all time, IMO.

May he be resting in peace, on this day of his passing---30 years ago. He is still missed and loved.

gldstwmn · #17 08-16-2007, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Richard B

I thought I was your favorite Capricorn. But then so is Bowie.

I say that to all the guys.

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I also will never tire of 'Suspicious Minds,' It's Now or Never.'

Nor will I. They are two great EP songs.

gldstwmn · #18 08-16-2007, 02:34 PM

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I stayed at the Hilton when I saw Stevie in Vegas last March, and really, I think he was there too.

Do they still have that bronze, life size statue of him in the lobby?

SNLB · #19 08-16-2007, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by golddustwoman77

But what I think is most special about Elvis is that amazingly beautiful voice. It is one of the best of all time, IMO.

May he be resting in peace, on this day of his passing---30 years ago. He is still missed and loved.

I agree about his voice, only for me, it IS the best of all time.

Great stories. Thanks for sharing them!

skcin · #20 08-16-2007, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Miss Vicky

I think Elvis as a musician is highly overrated. He did record some incredible songs, but much of his work was not his own original material. However, he did completely change the look and sound of popular music and paved the way for much of what we listen to now, so for that he deserves his legendary status.

I don't consider him a musician at all. He didn't write any songs that I'm aware of, and he freely admitted he only knew a few guitar chords. I think as a performer, he was phenomenal. And that voice.....

My mom's the crazed fan in my family, I used to roll my eyes at her (OK, I still do.) But when I hear Elvis singing "Dixieland/Glory Glory Hallelujiah" I tear up. Yeah, I know, cuz I'm so religious & everything.

Seriously, though, I do. It's the emotion in his voice.

danax6 · #21 08-16-2007, 06:01 PM

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& the piece of grass i have from his grave from 20 yrs ago is still green~

What happens if you try to smoke it?

trackaghost · #22 08-16-2007, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by skcin

I don't consider him a musician at all. He didn't write any songs that I'm aware of, and he freely admitted he only knew a few guitar chords. I think as a performer, he was phenomenal. And that voice.....

I agree, I don't think many people do consider him a musician, he was a singer and entertainer. I absolutely love Elvis.

GypsySorcerer · #23 08-16-2007, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by skcin

I don't consider him a musician at all. He didn't write any songs that I'm aware of, and he freely admitted he only knew a few guitar chords. I think as a performer, he was phenomenal. And that voice.....

My mom's the crazed fan in my family, I used to roll my eyes at her (OK, I still do.) But when I hear Elvis singing "Dixieland/Glory Glory Hallelujiah" I tear up. Yeah, I know, cuz I'm so religious & everything.

Seriously, though, I do. It's the emotion in his voice.

Get outta my head, Paula.

I love to hear Elvis sing gospel, and normally, I do not enjoy that type of music. I love his version of "Peace in the Valley."

Macfanforever · #24 08-16-2007, 06:57 PM

Yea I remember that dreadful day, also I remember where I was that day, Me and my dad were coming home from work and heard the sad news on the truck radio.my sister went nuts about the sad news when we got home, Elvis was her idol," like me with Stevie" and she had tickets for a upcoming concert that year too.As of now my sister has front row seats in gods arena with an chorus of angels is enjoying that Elvis concert up in heaven now,I hope she having an awesome time. I cant wait for the results when I make my journey up there.

RIP Elvis I'd missed you........

BlackWidow · #25 08-18-2007, 04:43 PM

It was just announced that Elvis & daughter, Lisa Marie will be doing a duet together. The two will do "In The Ghetto" produced by David Foster who created the Natalie Cole/Nat King Cole "Unforgettable" duet.

DeeGeMe · #26 08-18-2007, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by golddustwoman77

My mother is from Tupelo, MS, and my grandmother graduated high school with his father, Vernon. Mother saw live the famous fairground footage of him in his gold suit. My uncle (on my father's side) sold him cars in Memphis, and my uncle and father have been to Christmas parties at Graceland.

Having said all that, I haven't known a life without Elvis-----stories, music, etc.
I think he deserves the credit that he receives. He was a pioneer in popular music. He has influenced EVERYONE that has gone after him----The Beatles, Bob Dylan, etc. Without an Elvis, it is possible that there wouldn't have been any of these other wonderful musicians, and they give Elvis the credit as well---time after time. Elvis was amazing on stage----what a performer!!!!!!!! But what I think is most special about Elvis is that amazingly beautiful voice. It is one of the best of all time, IMO.

May he be resting in peace, on this day of his passing---30 years ago. He is still missed and loved.

Wow what great stories!!!! You were touched by Elvis greatness! LOL. I loves me some Elvis. My Mom was/is a fan and I grew up listening to Elvis music. At Christmas time the music we play are the Elvis Christmas albums. He was the original American Idol. No, he didn't write music but that voice--nothing like it before or since. Forget about the white jumpsuits and the Vegas era and all of that. Just listen to the voice. Simply Amazing.

Does anyone remember the Rock & Roll documentaries that were aired (I think it was like 6 or 7 parts)? It's been running on Vh1 Classics lately. Anyway, there's an entire sequence in there where they ask any number of famous musicians who their biggest influence was. One after another they say simply, "Elvis".

GODDESS6 · #27 08-19-2007, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by danax6

What happens if you try to smoke it?

man this really made me laugh all alone here, so loud~ i never thought of that

~ did anyone hear his & lisa's "in the ghetto"?, it made me cry, to see her sing w/ her daddy~ i loved that lisa showed her nursery on GMA~ & let me give you guys this tidbit. lisa marie is only a few months older than me, & my mom wanted to name me that so bad, my dad wanted to name me aretha bernice, oh **** that is a whole other story, but my mom was so pissed that someone she knew named their girl lisa marie, so i was named jill

~

darklinensuit · #28 08-19-2007, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackWidow

It was just announced that Elvis & daughter, Lisa Marie will be doing a duet together. The two will do "In The Ghetto" produced by David Foster who created the Natalie Cole/Nat King Cole "Unforgettable" duet.

Somebody sent me a video version. IMO Lisa over-sings in parts, but I don't think it's that bad overall. To be honest I much prefer it to the Cole father/daughter version of "Unforgettable".

- Jake