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FReeper Canteen ~ Music Dedication: Tribute To Elvis Presley ~ 08 JAN 2005
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Posted on 01/07/2005 8:04:37 PM PST by MoJo2001
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~ Saturday Night Jukebox ~ Theme: Tribute To Elvis Presley |
The FR Canteen Saturday Night Jukebox Proudly Presents: A Tribute To The King of Rock N Roll -- Elvis Presley! Today (January 8th) would have marked Elvis' 70th birthday. In tribute to him, we are going to take a short journey through his life and music! If you would like to join the fun, please post anything Elvis today. If you would prefer to hear other music, please post all the requests on the thread, via FReepmail, or email us at canteenusa@canteenusa.com with "Music Request" in the subject line.
As always, please remember that the Canteen Music Dedication has always been about the Troops and their families. |
Elvis Aaron Presley Born: January 8th, 1935 in Tupelo, Mississippi Parents: Gladys and Vernon Presley Siblings: Jesse Presley (died at birth) Children: Lisa Marie Presley born February 1, 1968 Died: August 16, 1977 in Memphis, Tennessee Cause of Death: cardiac arrhythmia
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- Known as the "King Of Rock"
- It is estimated that Elvis Presley has sold over one billion record units worldwide, more than anyone in record industry history. (From elvis.com)
- The only tours outside of America were all in Canada.
- Elvis has had no less than 149 songs to appear on Billboards Hot 100 Pop Chart in America.
- He was also a leading artist in the American country, R&B, and gospel fields, and his chart success in other countries was substantial.
- In 1961, Elvis gave a benefit concert at Bloch Arena in Hawaii that raised over $65,000 toward the building of the U.S.S. Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor.
- The 1984 W.C. Handy Award from the Blues Foundation in Memphis recognized Elvis for "keeping the blues alive in his music - rock and roll."
- In 1986, Elvis was inducted into the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame. His presenters were none other than Sean and Julian Lennon--the sons of John Lennon.
- Is a direct descendant of Abraham Lincoln's great-great grandfather, Isaiah Harrison.
- One of only a handful of artists inducted into both The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame and The Country Music Hall of Fame. Others include Johnny Cash and Hank Williams.
- The Beatles were admirers of his work and although John Lennon said they enjoyed his company very much, Elvis himself, ironically, thought that the Beatles were a bad influence on America's youth.
- More people watched _Elvis: Aloha from Hawaii (1973)_ (live Via Satellite TV special) than watched Neil Armstrong walk on the moon.
- In 1975 he purchased a poor black East Memphis woman an electric wheel chair and picked her up and personally sat her in it. The woman's teenage daughter told Elvis she liked his car. He gave it to her and even gave her boyfriend a job.
More info about Elvis will be posted throughout the music dedication. Also, all the information can be found at www.elvis.com and www.imdb.com . There are hundreds of other places with Elvis info and pictures. |
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To: Brad's Gramma; Ms.Poohbear
Now you're in trouble Pooh!
Gramma's flying her broom...
(Um, I mean, Jet!)
Ms.B
1,141
posted on
01/08/2005 11:17:14 PM PST
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MS.BEHAVIN
(If it is not right, do not do it; if it is not true, do not say it. Marcus Aurelius)
To: MS.BEHAVIN; Ms.Poohbear
Varrrrrrrooooooooommmmmmm!!!!!!
1,142
posted on
01/08/2005 11:17:52 PM PST
by
Brad’s Gramma
(Proud Patriots dot ORG!!! Operation Valentine's Day!!)
To: Fawnn
1,143
posted on
01/08/2005 11:18:43 PM PST
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MS.BEHAVIN
(If it is not right, do not do it; if it is not true, do not say it. Marcus Aurelius)
To: Fawnn
Im Still breathing ...Barely...whats the stuff??
To: mylife; MS.BEHAVIN
One of my next projects is :::drumroll::: co-writing the revised edition of a book about :::another drumroll::: STARTING YOUR OWN RESTAURANT!!! (As far as I know, the book is scheduled to be out in November.) ;)
1,145
posted on
01/08/2005 11:22:10 PM PST
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Fawnn
(Canteen wOOhOO Consultant and CookingWithPam.com person - Faith makes things possible, not easy.)
To: Fawnn
Quite the chore LoL,,,,Many frown on my recipies and the rest dont care,, IM trying to get my brother as a greeter
Wh00 h000
Food can be very wonderfully fun
To: Fawnn
Fawnn, that's REALLY good news!!! I'm so happy for you!
1,147
posted on
01/08/2005 11:32:58 PM PST
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Brad’s Gramma
(Proud Patriots dot ORG!!! Operation Valentine's Day!!)
To: Fawnn; mylife
Most way cool, Fawnn!
Congratulations!!
Wish I had a nice WHOO HOO for you!
Now, if I could only get you and mylife to move up here!
Ms.B
1,148
posted on
01/08/2005 11:35:21 PM PST
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MS.BEHAVIN
(If it is not right, do not do it; if it is not true, do not say it. Marcus Aurelius)
To: Brad's Gramma
Thanks!
The author is a consultant who also publishes a restaurant magazine, so I may (please God) be doing regular work for the magazine, too. (Regular work is good!) ;)
I know that to those who don't know me, it sounds like a frivolous request, but I'd really appreciate ongoing prayers that include my finding someone to help me out with household chores.
1,149
posted on
01/08/2005 11:38:28 PM PST
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Fawnn
(Canteen wOOhOO Consultant and CookingWithPam.com person - Faith makes things possible, not easy.)
To: MS.BEHAVIN
You'd have to get mylife, me, and my daughter's family to move up there. (Although, I doubt Maine weather would be any better for my health, but the less expensive access to lobster and other seafood would! LOL)
1,150
posted on
01/08/2005 11:39:52 PM PST
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Fawnn
(Canteen wOOhOO Consultant and CookingWithPam.com person - Faith makes things possible, not easy.)
To: MS.BEHAVIN
1,151
posted on
01/08/2005 11:40:35 PM PST
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mylife
(The roar of the masses could be farts)
To: Fawnn
My friend...I do understand, and yes, you DO have my prayers.
1,152
posted on
01/08/2005 11:42:42 PM PST
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Brad’s Gramma
(Proud Patriots dot ORG!!! Operation Valentine's Day!!)
To: Fawnn
ME!!! #1150!!!
1,153
posted on
01/08/2005 11:45:13 PM PST
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Fawnn
(Canteen wOOhOO Consultant and CookingWithPam.com person - Faith makes things possible, not easy.)
To: Brad's Gramma
1,154
posted on
01/08/2005 11:45:29 PM PST
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Fawnn
(Canteen wOOhOO Consultant and CookingWithPam.com person - Faith makes things possible, not easy.)
To: Fawnn
YOU!!! :)
1,155
posted on
01/08/2005 11:48:18 PM PST
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Brad’s Gramma
(Proud Patriots dot ORG!!! Operation Valentine's Day!!)
To: Brad's Gramma
1,156
posted on
01/08/2005 11:53:13 PM PST
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Fawnn
(Canteen wOOhOO Consultant and CookingWithPam.com person - Faith makes things possible, not easy.)
To: MS.BEHAVIN
Stiv really freaked me out, but he was a great singer L0l Stiv Bators made me re evaluate Rock and Roll
He was a total prig in real life,,,,but close to the truth ... disturbing SOB,,thats what he did best
1,157
posted on
01/08/2005 11:54:09 PM PST
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mylife
(The roar of the masses could be farts)
To: Fawnn; mylife
Hey, Lady Fawnn..
Maine seafood will make you glad you're alive!
It's shrimp season up here..
99 cents a pound..while they last!
Read it and weep!
Summers in Maine, islands to explore, mountians to climb..
Victorian Mansions to explore...
You guys are packing up right now..
Right my?
Ms.B
1,158
posted on
01/08/2005 11:55:22 PM PST
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MS.BEHAVIN
(If it is not right, do not do it; if it is not true, do not say it. Marcus Aurelius)
To: MS.BEHAVIN
Oh Im there,,,Those Victorian Homes are like kids L0L ;^)
1,159
posted on
01/08/2005 11:58:32 PM PST
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mylife
(The roar of the masses could be farts)
To: MS.BEHAVIN; Fawnn; All
1,160
posted on
01/09/2005 12:03:11 AM PST
by
Brad’s Gramma
(Proud Patriots dot ORG!!! Operation Valentine's Day!!)
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