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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: Kathy in Alaska
Yes, I have been working. But, the shelters are not heated so it's cold. But, we have the proper attire and portable heaters, if needed.
To: Kathy in Alaska
((KathyinAlaska))) Better late than never!
To: StarCMC; txradioguy; MS.BEHAVIN; Jet Jaguar; mylife; Fawnn; All
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posted on
01/09/2005 1:32:02 AM PST
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Kathy in Alaska
(Support Our Troops! Operation Valentine's Day ~ www.proudpatriots.org)
To: MS.BEHAVIN
Your polar bears are cute! I'm just having trouble catching up and jumping all over the place and trying to find songs and is that enough excuses.
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posted on
01/09/2005 1:33:44 AM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
(Support Our Troops! Operation Valentine's Day ~ www.proudpatriots.org)
To: Kathy in Alaska; txradioguy
Kathy in Alaska!!!
#1200!!!
My power was out fewer than 3 hours, so it got a bit nippy, but overall I've stayed warm today. (My daughter's power went out again; didn't hear back from her, so I don't know if it's on again or not.)
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posted on
01/09/2005 1:36:45 AM PST
by
Fawnn
(Canteen wOOhOO Consultant and CookingWithPam.com person - Faith makes things possible, not easy.)
To: Fawnn
ROTFLMAO!!! Too cute. Do you have a back up plan if your power stays out very long.....like go to bed with lots of blankets, mittens, ski hat, hoody sweatshirt?
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posted on
01/09/2005 1:39:56 AM PST
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Kathy in Alaska
(Support Our Troops! Operation Valentine's Day ~ www.proudpatriots.org)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Either your plan or go to my brother's house and hang out in front of the fireplace. ;)
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posted on
01/09/2005 1:42:56 AM PST
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Fawnn
(Canteen wOOhOO Consultant and CookingWithPam.com person - Faith makes things possible, not easy.)
To: Jet Jaguar
OK, I'm having a problem picturing using nuts and bolts with gloves on. Stay safe and warm.
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posted on
01/09/2005 1:43:00 AM PST
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Kathy in Alaska
(Support Our Troops! Operation Valentine's Day ~ www.proudpatriots.org)
To: Fawnn
Sounds like a plan except for the ice. I almost fell going to my car on Thursday after work.
1,209
posted on
01/09/2005 1:44:40 AM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
(Support Our Troops! Operation Valentine's Day ~ www.proudpatriots.org)
To: SirLurkedalot
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posted on
01/09/2005 1:46:21 AM PST
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Kathy in Alaska
(Support Our Troops! Operation Valentine's Day ~ www.proudpatriots.org)
To: Kathy in Alaska
The plan of going to my brother's pretty much depends on somebody coming to pick me up.
I'd prefer to stick it out at home as long as I can.
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posted on
01/09/2005 1:47:21 AM PST
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Fawnn
(Canteen wOOhOO Consultant and CookingWithPam.com person - Faith makes things possible, not easy.)
To: GummyIII
*sniff* What a story, Gummy......God works in mysterious ways.
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posted on
01/09/2005 1:50:53 AM PST
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Kathy in Alaska
(Support Our Troops! Operation Valentine's Day ~ www.proudpatriots.org)
To: Ms.Poohbear
Ms Poohbear....I'm sorry I missed you. I'm really glad you rested. Someone else can clean for awhile!!
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posted on
01/09/2005 3:54:58 AM PST
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Kathy in Alaska
(Support Our Troops! Operation Valentine's Day ~ www.proudpatriots.org)
To: txradioguy
My daughter always looks at me when that song plays to see if my eyes are getting tearyOur daughters must be related - LOL!! Mine sort of rolls her eyes at me cause on some days I cry at the drop of a hat! LOL!
One day, though, my 8yo son and I were in the car and heard a song (that I still NEED a copy of) that had the words "all they want for Christmas is a soldier coming home" which of course followed closely on the heels of American Soldier and I was a basket case - he he he!! My SON was even teary eyed!
We love you guys (and gals.) Thank you!
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posted on
01/09/2005 6:10:20 AM PST
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StarCMC
(It's God's job to forgive Bin Laden; it's our job to arrange the meeting.)
To: Radioactive
you poor thing......Im so sad for you....I hope your life takes a turn for the good so you will stop being so sour in your soul and jealous of good folks......
By the way, how do YOU know Elvis is NOT in heaven?? His lifestyle indicated he wasnt?? how do you know that?? did you see anything with your own eyes? No, of course you didnt, so stop telling lies....its gonna send you to hell.. I sure feel sorry for you...
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01/09/2005 6:52:19 AM PST
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SuthrnGirl
("... with you my brown eyed girl...")
To: Kathy in Alaska
Thanks Kathy, good stuff!
Dizzy is the reason I gave up playing trumpet as a teenager and became a listener ~ I just didn't have the chops. :):)
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posted on
01/09/2005 7:50:51 AM PST
by
blackie
(Be Well~Be Armed~Be Safe~Molon Labe!)
To: MoJo2001
MIDI - DEVIL IN DISGUISE (I've been warning you...I've been warning you)
She looks like shes evil
acts like shes evil
talks like shes evil
Come on, get wise
shes the devil with big thighs
Thats Hillary-y
devil with big thighs
oh, yeah
I have called her Satans Daughter
that should be clear to all
One more person agrees with me
ask Mary Sheila Gall
She looks like shes evil
acts like shes evil
talks like shes evil
Come on, get wise
shes the devil with big thighs
Thats Hillary-y
devil with big thighs
oh, yeah
If shes given much more power
our nations gonna fail
Shell be laughing right in your face...showing her horns and tail
She looks like shes evil
acts like shes evil
talks like shes evil
Come on, get wise
shes the devil with big thighs
Thats Hillary-y
devil with big thighs
oh, yeah
Devil with big thi-ighs
oh, yes, she is
Devil with big thi-ighs
oh, yes, she is
Devil with big thi-ighs
oh, yes, she is
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posted on
01/09/2005 9:32:00 AM PST
by
doug from upland
(THE RED STATES - celebrate a great American tradition)
To: MoJo2001
From the archives. The old MIDI link didn't work so I hope this MIDI will track reasonably well.
MIDI - RETURN TO SENDER
Return the sofa
return the sofa
The day for which we all had waited
there came the moving van
All the workers got lectured
to pack up all they can
They heard from Ashcroft
Return the sofa
return the lamps
Scumbag Clintons
trailer tramps
Without excuses
I dont care how
I aint no Janet Reno
things will be different now
The Clintons had a looting party
and they cleaned out the place
They have proven theyre lowlifes
with eight years of disgrace
They heard from Ashcroft
Return the sofa
return the lamps
Scumbag Clintons
trailer tramps
Weve known it for a very long time and we have been warning you
Theyve always believed the laws not for them
theres nothing they wont do
They heard from Ashcroft
Return the sofa
return the lamps
Scumbag Clintons
trailer tramps
Without excuses
I dont care how
You will find things
different now
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posted on
01/09/2005 9:40:38 AM PST
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doug from upland
(THE RED STATES - celebrate a great American tradition)
To: mylife
Thanks! Great Sunday morning tune!
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posted on
01/09/2005 9:45:50 AM PST
by
ozaukeemom
(Nuke the ACLU and their snivel rights!)
To: mylife
Moxie??? Uncle Russ loves that stuff! He actually orders it shipped to Nevada. lol And, Zach likes it too.
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posted on
01/09/2005 9:49:25 AM PST
by
ozaukeemom
(Nuke the ACLU and their snivel rights!)
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