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Happy Birthday Elvis; 75 Today
TheCypressTimes.com ^ | 01/08/2010 | John G. Winder

Posted on 01/08/2010 5:48:37 AM PST by Patriot1259

Elvis Presley, the King of Rock and Roll would have been 75 years old today. A gyrating young truck driver, who blended “Hillbilly” and “Blues” turned the world of music upside down when he burst onto the national scene in 1956. Music would never be the same. America would never be the same. The world would never be the same.

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TOPICS: History; Music/Entertainment; Society
KEYWORDS: elvis; elvisbirthday; graceland; happybirthday; rockandroll

1 posted on 01/08/2010 5:48:39 AM PST by Patriot1259
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To: Patriot1259

“..a hunka ???????.... what was that agin?”


2 posted on 01/08/2010 5:52:36 AM PST by Doogle (USAF.68-73..8th TFW Ubon Thailand..never store a threat you should have eliminated))
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To: Patriot1259
I had a friend who was an Elvis impersonator. He didn't sing or act or anything. He just sat naked on the toilet taking quaaludes.

Happy Birthday Elvis, you old nut!

3 posted on 01/08/2010 5:54:17 AM PST by dead (I've got my eye out for Mullah Omar.)
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To: Patriot1259

I was an Elvis nut. What impressed me as I grew older was how he treated his Mom. It was sad to see how his life ended.


4 posted on 01/08/2010 5:59:32 AM PST by Sacajaweau
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To: Patriot1259

I found a pair of white suede shoes at a Salvation army center...50 cents. I was so proud...They weren’t blue...but they meant Elvis!!


5 posted on 01/08/2010 6:01:21 AM PST by Sacajaweau
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To: Patriot1259

The man could sing some gospel. Love listening to Elvis. It is sad the way he ruined his life.


6 posted on 01/08/2010 6:03:05 AM PST by GUNGAGALUNGA (Democratus Suckus Teatus is the Latin root for Democrat and it means to tax)
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To: Patriot1259

Elvis b-day = BFD


7 posted on 01/08/2010 6:04:00 AM PST by matginzac
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To: Patriot1259

75? That’s it?

Wow, he really did die young.


8 posted on 01/08/2010 6:06:11 AM PST by VanDeKoik (Iran doesnt have a 2nd admendment. Ya see how that turned out?)
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To: GUNGAGALUNGA

Some of his best came from old time gospel.


9 posted on 01/08/2010 6:09:01 AM PST by Eric in the Ozarks (Impeachment !)
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To: Patriot1259

But more importantly, it’s my birthday!


10 posted on 01/08/2010 6:11:15 AM PST by airborne (God save America!)
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To: Patriot1259
"aaahh sure could go fer summ peanutbutternnBnanna samiches, mang..."
11 posted on 01/08/2010 6:17:44 AM PST by J40000
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To: Patriot1259

Deride and mock The King all you want, but name one entertainer today that personifies the American dream of rags to riches and gives his country all the credit. Can you? Name a celebrity today that served in the armed forces proudly? Give me the name of today’s star that donated vast amounts of his income to charity, particularly to military and law enforcement. Just tell me one person from Hollywood that treated his fans and his country with the respect Elivs did?

I’m waiting.


12 posted on 01/08/2010 6:45:19 AM PST by AnnGora (Let 'er rip, Tater Chip!)
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To: Patriot1259

Deride and mock The King all you want, but name one entertainer today that personifies the American dream of rags to riches and gives his country all the credit. Can you? Name a celebrity today that served in the armed forces proudly? Give me the name of today’s star that donated vast amounts of his income to charity, particularly to military and law enforcement. Just tell me one person from Hollywood that treated his fans and his country with the respect Elivs did?

I’m waiting.


13 posted on 01/08/2010 6:45:29 AM PST by AnnGora (Let 'er rip, Tater Chip!)
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To: AnnGora

Elvis was given a true, rare gift from God, and that was his voice. There will never be another Elvis, and, IMO, no one before or after can equal his talent.

Sure, he got messed up with pills, and, what a shame it was. However, I believe he made his peace with God and is in heaven.


14 posted on 01/08/2010 6:57:38 AM PST by Catsrus
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To: devolve; All; Patriot1259
♫♪   HAPPY 75th BIRTHDAY ELVIS !   ♫♪

  Last year;

Celebrate Elvis Presley's birthday with peanut butter!

 

15 posted on 01/08/2010 5:36:41 PM PST by potlatch
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