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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: AZamericonnie

Nope. Lots of shiny ice all around me (outside). Supposed to get a "wintry mix" tonight.


141 posted on 01/07/2005 9:18:42 PM PST by Fawnn (Canteen wOOhOO Consultant and CookingWithPam.com person - Faith makes things possible, not easy.)
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To: MoJo2001

Heck girl! Git a snack L0L


142 posted on 01/07/2005 9:18:46 PM PST by mylife
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To: MS.BEHAVIN

Hi Ms. B! So what are you going to do with all of your time off?


143 posted on 01/07/2005 9:18:52 PM PST by Diva Betsy Ross (Just say no to the ACLU!)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Good.
Good.
(a little tired but happy.)
Yes.

I have some kin down that
way but they are fine.

It's always something.

How about yourself, have you rested?


144 posted on 01/07/2005 9:19:25 PM PST by uncleshag (__What would YOU like to hear__)
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To: HopeandGlory
Good night and sleep well, Hope.

145 posted on 01/07/2005 9:19:27 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (Support Our Troops! Operation Valentine's Day ~ www.proudpatriots.org)
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To: HiJinx

Bwaahahaaahaaa! Piper is the King baby!


146 posted on 01/07/2005 9:20:01 PM PST by mylife
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To: MS.BEHAVIN

Evening Ms. B~..Glad your load is going to be less! How are you & Mr. B~?


147 posted on 01/07/2005 9:20:15 PM PST by AZamericonnie
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Glad you are home.. did you drive slow?


148 posted on 01/07/2005 9:20:56 PM PST by Diva Betsy Ross (Just say no to the ACLU!)
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To: Diva Betsy Ross

Visit my Dad more...
and try to get this house so's it looks like people live here!
Ms.B


149 posted on 01/07/2005 9:21:04 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: Diva Betsy Ross

MINE!


150 posted on 01/07/2005 9:21:08 PM PST by Diva Betsy Ross (Just say no to the ACLU!)
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To: mylife; timpad; All
Just got an Elvis question via email:
 

Did Elvis do two concerts in Hawaii?

Anyone know the answer to this? I could Google it, but my brain isn't functioning properly at the moment!
Thanks for the help!

151 posted on 01/07/2005 9:21:23 PM PST by MoJo2001 (Operation Valentine's Day ---Begins January 1st - January 21st..www.proudpatriots.org)
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To: AZamericonnie

That is neat! Have you ever seen pelicans up there? We occasionally have them here on post...strong winds carry them here from CA.


152 posted on 01/07/2005 9:22:36 PM PST by HiJinx (www .ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Valentine's Day ~ 1/1/05 to 1/21/05)
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To: MS.BEHAVIN

I hear you Mrs. B... that is what I am going to do. Oh, not the visit Dad thing tho- he is 12 hours from me.. Back in my hometown.. ( Michigan!)I hope you have a nice visit with your Dad!


153 posted on 01/07/2005 9:22:44 PM PST by Diva Betsy Ross (Just say no to the ACLU!)
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To: GummyIII
Good evening morning, Gummy!!
154 posted on 01/07/2005 9:23:17 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (Support Our Troops! Operation Valentine's Day ~ www.proudpatriots.org)
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To: MoJo2001
A quick Hi aback at cha. I'm still lurking here daily and love the comments by all of the "real" Americans that post here. I really appreciate the Canteen as a 1960's vet. It's good to know that the current troops have our support.

I was also outside of America and therefore, the effects of his death weren't known to me.

Mrs Zip and I had been visiting in Mississippi and going back home (Missouri) and got caught the the massive traffic jam around Memphis when Elvis died. It made us realize how much he was loved.

155 posted on 01/07/2005 9:23:30 PM PST by zip (Remember: DimocRat lies told often enough became truth to 48% of Americans)
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To: MoJo2001
I believe he did do two.
156 posted on 01/07/2005 9:23:34 PM PST by Diva Betsy Ross (Just say no to the ACLU!)
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To: GummyIII

About three hours. We still have quite a bit of family in the area up there, so weekend trips are routine.


157 posted on 01/07/2005 9:23:46 PM PST by HiJinx (www .ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Valentine's Day ~ 1/1/05 to 1/21/05)
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To: BIGLOOK

We used to supply Swift Boats in the Mekong Delta when we pulled that duty.

I was on a DD and she could go in the mouth of the Delta.


158 posted on 01/07/2005 9:23:46 PM PST by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub (Have you said Thank You to a service man or woman today?)
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To: Ernest_at_the_Beach

Thank you so much for the Bio, Ernest!!
I love reading biographies.


159 posted on 01/07/2005 9:23:52 PM PST by MoJo2001 (Operation Valentine's Day ---Begins January 1st - January 21st..www.proudpatriots.org)
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To: mylife

:]


160 posted on 01/07/2005 9:24:38 PM PST by Diva Betsy Ross (Just say no to the ACLU!)
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