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Random Thoughts on Encore’s The Elvis Collection
Elvis fans ought to be happy this month. Cable channel Encore is showing an Elvis movie, commercial free, at 8 PM every night in May. Encore labels it The Elvis Collection, and their promo pitch is Whole Lotta Elvis. Six … Continue reading
Remembering Gordon Stoker
I’m usually thankful when something shows up in the news that inspires an ElvisBlog article. The exception is when the news is about the death of another Elvis buddy or bandmate or anyone else from Elvis’ world. In the past … Continue reading
Posted in CONCERTS, ELVIS and OTHER STARS, Main Page
Tagged Darwin Lamm, Elvis Week, Gordon Stoker, Jordanaires
So, How Much is an Elvis Autograph Worth? – Pt. 3
The two ElvisBlog posts that generate the most comments are Part 1 and Part 2 of the continuing series So, How much is an Elvis Autograph Worth? If anyone in possession of a signed photo, record album, or anything else … Continue reading
The First Elvis Impersonator?
Ninety-four Elvis collectible items will be up for sale on December 14 at the Entertainment & Music Memorabilia Signature Auction presented by Heritage Auctioneers. I love looking through the items on their website, because many provide the spark for an … Continue reading
Top 10 Elvis Songs — A Contrarian View
A few years ago, my friend Alan Hanson listed Elvis Presley’s 20 Greatest Recordings on his Elvis-History-Blog. This past August, another Elvis-blogger-buddy Troy Yeary presented his picks for the top 100 Elvis songs on his Mystery Train Elvis blog. I … Continue reading
Posted in CDs / RECORDS, LISTS, Main Page
Tagged Aloha from Hawaii, Boots Randolph, Comeback Special, Elvis on Tour, Elvis Top 10, Jerry Reed, Top Elvis Songs
Sorry, TCB Band — No Call from the RockHall, Again
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Posted in ELVIS and OTHER SINGERS, Main Page
Tagged Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, TCB Band
“There's So Many Funny Things About That Meeting”
The above quote was made by Jerry Schilling, Elvis’ long time buddy. The meeting he referred to was when Elvis met President Nixon in the Oval Office on December 21, 1970. Schilling made the quote while participating last year in a panel discussion presented by the National Archives Administration. It was titled “We Were There When Nixon Met Elvis.” Continue reading
The Evolution of Elvis Tribute — Part 3
Reference books state that Elvis gave performances in 79 cities in 1956. How many cities do you think hosted Elvis Tribute Artists in 2011? My guess is that it could be ten times that number. Continue reading
Posted in Main Page, TRIBUTE ARTISTS
The Movie Theater: One Building Elvis Will Never Leave — Part 4
Every August I enjoy going to GoMemphis.com and reading John Beifuss’ annual report on movies that contain something, anything, about Elvis in them. For example, it could be Elvis jumpsuits, or his iconic sunglasses, or anything else associated with him. It can be an Elvis song, a picture of him, or a character trying to sound like him. And sometimes, his name is used in the dialog of the movie. Continue reading
ElvisBlog Mini-Nuggets #17
Elvis Beer Cans: In 2004, Miller Brewing Co. released a set of eight commemorative beer cans celebrating 50 years of rock music. Doing the math, that would mark the start of rock and roll in 1954, and we all know … Continue reading →
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Posted in ELVIS COMMENTARY MINI-NUGGETS, Main Page
Tagged astrology, Gladys, Vegas