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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: Ernest_at_the_Beach
I've never seen one eat a fish for real, just tv, but very interesting.
361
posted on
01/07/2005 11:13:37 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
(Support Our Troops! Operation Valentine's Day ~ www.proudpatriots.org)
To: StarCMC
Whatchoo doin' here so late, Diva?
All is well?
Ms.B
362
posted on
01/07/2005 11:14:52 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)
To: StarCMC
Hey what are you doing up?
Jake giving you the buisiness?
363
posted on
01/07/2005 11:15:09 PM PST
by
mylife
To: MoJo2001
That "Are you lonesome tonight" song is wonderful!! His laughter is among the most beautiful I have ever heard!!
364
posted on
01/07/2005 11:15:50 PM PST
by
trussell
(I Never Frown, even when I am sad, because I never know who is falling in love with my Smile!!!)
To: StarCMC
Good evening morning, Star. Did you have fun scrapbooking? How is your weather?
365
posted on
01/07/2005 11:18:12 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
(Support Our Troops! Operation Valentine's Day ~ www.proudpatriots.org)
To: Diva Betsy Ross
That is just fine Lady Diva.
Pre-Fried era?
366
posted on
01/07/2005 11:18:45 PM PST
by
uncleshag
(__What would YOU like to hear__)
To: StarCMC; Kathy in Alaska; MS.BEHAVIN; uncleshag; MoJo2001
367
posted on
01/07/2005 11:19:18 PM PST
by
mylife
To: MS.BEHAVIN; mylife; Kathy in Alaska
Jusy got home from scrapbooking and wanted to say hello!!
Also wanted to let everone knoe I heard from Sarge....after a tearful goodbye from families they made it safe and sound on the ground in Hattiesburg! He said to tell ya'll howdy!
368
posted on
01/07/2005 11:20:10 PM PST
by
StarCMC
(It's God's job to forgive Bin Laden; it's our job to arrange the meeting.)
To: SevenofNine
369
posted on
01/07/2005 11:21:11 PM PST
by
mylife
To: mylife
"...he's a yodellin' foool ;^)" Deep down, ain't we all?!
LOL...MUD
370
posted on
01/07/2005 11:21:30 PM PST
by
Mudboy Slim
(RE-IMPEACH Osama bil Clinton!!)
To: mylife
Hobo pie irons...
Same 'ting on both sides, eh?
OUI!!
Ms.B
371
posted on
01/07/2005 11:21:41 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)
To: StarCMC
Sent hellos back if you get the chance. ;^)
372
posted on
01/07/2005 11:22:17 PM PST
by
mylife
To: Mudboy Slim
373
posted on
01/07/2005 11:23:33 PM PST
by
mylife
To: Kathy in Alaska
We got about an inch of snow on the grass - trees are beautiful! But it's 32 degrees so the streets are just wet. Perfect! And now - I know this was short - but I'm headed for bed. I'll see ya;ll tomorrow afternoon - Shorty's got a birthday party to attend in the morning!! HUGS to all of you!!! I am missing the Canteen today!!
374
posted on
01/07/2005 11:24:21 PM PST
by
StarCMC
(It's God's job to forgive Bin Laden; it's our job to arrange the meeting.)
To: mylife
If I hear from him again I'll pass it on!! :o)
See ya later!! HUGS!
375
posted on
01/07/2005 11:25:24 PM PST
by
StarCMC
(It's God's job to forgive Bin Laden; it's our job to arrange the meeting.)
To: StarCMC
Thanks, Star, for the update. What an emotional day for them all. And tomorrow it begins. God bless them all.
376
posted on
01/07/2005 11:25:56 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
(Support Our Troops! Operation Valentine's Day ~ www.proudpatriots.org)
To: StarCMC
Good night and sleep well, Star. Have fun at the little peoples' party.
377
posted on
01/07/2005 11:27:20 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
(Support Our Troops! Operation Valentine's Day ~ www.proudpatriots.org)
To: MS.BEHAVIN
OUI
Same on both sides special in the middle
378
posted on
01/07/2005 11:28:08 PM PST
by
mylife
To: StarCMC
379
posted on
01/07/2005 11:28:40 PM PST
by
mylife
To: mylife
380
posted on
01/07/2005 11:29:40 PM PST
by
uncleshag
(__What would YOU like to hear__)
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