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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


 

 

 


 
~ 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


 

  1. Known as the "King Of Rock"
  2. It is estimated that Elvis Presley has sold over one billion record units worldwide, more than anyone in record industry history. (From elvis.com)
  3. The only tours outside of America were all in Canada.
  4. Elvis has had no less than 149 songs to appear on Billboard’s Hot 100 Pop Chart in America.
  5. He was also a leading artist in the American country, R&B, and gospel fields, and his chart success in other countries was substantial.
  6. 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.
  7. 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."
  8. 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.
  9. Is a direct descendant of Abraham Lincoln's great-great grandfather, Isaiah Harrison.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. More people watched _Elvis: Aloha from Hawaii (1973)_ (live Via Satellite TV special) than watched Neil Armstrong walk on the moon.
  13. 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.

 

Elvis Presley -- His Music
(Click hyperlinks)
Harem Holiday Heartbreak Hotel Polk Salad Annie
I Got Stung One Boy, Two Little Girls Shake, Rattle, and Roll
Viva Las Vegas See See Rider Finders Keepers, Losers Weepers
Long Tall Sally Always On My Mind Return To Sender
Are You Lonesome Tonight Bosom of Abraham Memphis Tennessee
Please Don't Drag That String Around (You're The) Devil In Disguise A Mess Of Blues
Can't Help Falling In Love Old MacDonald An American Trilogy
Joshua Fit The Battle Peace In The Valley There's A Honky Tonk Angel
Thanks To The Rolling Sea Double Trouble Suspicious Minds
America The Beautiful Guadalajara A Little Less Conversation
When It Rains, It Pours Hi Heel Sneakers Vino, Dunero, Y Amor
Lawdy Miss Clawdy Blue Moon Of Kentucky Run On
That's All Right Mama Drums Of The Islands Do The Clam
Loving You What I'd Say By and By
Bossa Nova Baby Swing Down Sweet Chariot Hound Dog
King Of The Whole Wide World Down By The Riverside Witchcraft
Almost Always True Aloha Oe Beach Boy Blues
Didja Ever Do The Vega Don't Be Cruel
Kissin' Cousins GI Blues Gospel Medley
Ito Eats Just For Old Time Sakes King Creole
(Marie's The Name) His Latest Flame Mexico Moonlight Swim
One Night Of Sin Paradise, Hawaiian Style Petunia, The Gardeners Daughter
Blue Hawaii Good Luck Charm Mystery Train
Poor Boy Queen Wahine's Papaya Ready Teddy
Rock A Hula Baby Rubberneckin' Seperate Ways
Shake A Hand Shout It Out Smokey Mountain Boy
T-R-O-U-B-L-E Teddy Bear The Lord's Prayer
Old Rugged Cross Three Corn Patches Jailhouse Rock
Too Much Monkey Business Too Much Walk A Mile In My Shoes
Western Union Wooden Heart You're So Square
Love Letters Milkcow Blues Boogie New Orleans
Plantation Rock Inherit The Wind Hawaiian Wedding Song
KU-U-I-PO (Hawaiian Sweetheart) Slicin Sand In The Ghetto

 

 

 


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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 by MS.BEHAVIN (If it is not right, do not do it; if it is not true, do not say it. Marcus Aurelius)
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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!!)
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To: Fawnn

Yep!
Watcha got?
Ms.B


1,143 posted on 01/08/2005 11:18:43 PM PST by MS.BEHAVIN (If it is not right, do not do it; if it is not true, do not say it. Marcus Aurelius)
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To: Fawnn

Im Still breathing ...Barely...whats the stuff??


1,144 posted on 01/08/2005 11:19:17 PM PST by mylife
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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 by Fawnn (Canteen wOOhOO Consultant and CookingWithPam.com person - Faith makes things possible, not easy.)
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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


1,146 posted on 01/08/2005 11:28:46 PM PST by mylife
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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 by Brad’s Gramma (Proud Patriots dot ORG!!! Operation Valentine's Day!!)
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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 by MS.BEHAVIN (If it is not right, do not do it; if it is not true, do not say it. Marcus Aurelius)
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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 by Fawnn (Canteen wOOhOO Consultant and CookingWithPam.com person - Faith makes things possible, not easy.)
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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 by Fawnn (Canteen wOOhOO Consultant and CookingWithPam.com person - Faith makes things possible, not easy.)
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To: MS.BEHAVIN
All right its late...can I play this? all this and more little girl

Stiv was a nasty boy

1,151 posted on 01/08/2005 11:40:35 PM PST by mylife (The roar of the masses could be farts)
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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 by Brad’s Gramma (Proud Patriots dot ORG!!! Operation Valentine's Day!!)
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To: Fawnn

ME!!! #1150!!!

1,153 posted on 01/08/2005 11:45:13 PM PST by Fawnn (Canteen wOOhOO Consultant and CookingWithPam.com person - Faith makes things possible, not easy.)
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To: Brad's Gramma

Thank you!


1,154 posted on 01/08/2005 11:45:29 PM PST by Fawnn (Canteen wOOhOO Consultant and CookingWithPam.com person - Faith makes things possible, not easy.)
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To: Fawnn

YOU!!! :)

1,155 posted on 01/08/2005 11:48:18 PM PST by Brad’s Gramma (Proud Patriots dot ORG!!! Operation Valentine's Day!!)
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To: Brad's Gramma

LOL Thanks! ;)


1,156 posted on 01/08/2005 11:53:13 PM PST by Fawnn (Canteen wOOhOO Consultant and CookingWithPam.com person - Faith makes things possible, not easy.)
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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 by mylife (The roar of the masses could be farts)
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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 by MS.BEHAVIN (If it is not right, do not do it; if it is not true, do not say it. Marcus Aurelius)
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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 by mylife (The roar of the masses could be farts)
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To: MS.BEHAVIN; Fawnn; All

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1316723/posts


Did everyone go vote? It's painless! It's free! It's NONFAT!


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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