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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: uncleshag
L0L you are my "there are a Million great performers out there" Buddy!
381
posted on
01/07/2005 11:31:50 PM PST
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mylife
To: uncleshag
What're you doing still up, ol' man?! Thought you crashed hours ago...I'm crashing now...see you en la manana...MUD
382
posted on
01/07/2005 11:33:51 PM PST
by
Mudboy Slim
(RE-IMPEACH Osama bil Clinton!!)
To: uncleshag
I met Mojo early in his Career, He in turn introduced me to wonderful guys like Country Dick Montana, Jerry Raney,Gary Heffern
383
posted on
01/07/2005 11:36:11 PM PST
by
mylife
To: mylife
I had it and had never heard it.
It would take the rest of my life to hear them all.
Then again, what else have I to do?
Thanks, mylife.
384
posted on
01/07/2005 11:36:40 PM PST
by
uncleshag
(__What would YOU like to hear__)
To: SevenofNine; tomkow6
Well there is report off UK Times hey beer drinkers some good news now this moderation but report is beer is good for your bloodWell, ya better tell this to Tom! He's gonna have to start donating blood! LOL
To: mylife; Kathy in Alaska; All
Goodnight Canteeners and Troops!
God Bless and keep you....
Ms.B
386
posted on
01/07/2005 11:39:21 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)
To: Mudboy Slim
Take care MUD, relaxing in the Lazy Boy, eating a huge baked potato with the works sweetened iced tea big ol'gramma quilt covering my turkey legs...
Life is good while lurking.
387
posted on
01/07/2005 11:39:51 PM PST
by
uncleshag
(__What would YOU like to hear__)
To: uncleshag
Mojo is a nut
Got any Rosie Flores?
Dick Montana introduced me to her "bandera highway" is on of my faves
388
posted on
01/07/2005 11:40:20 PM PST
by
mylife
To: MS.BEHAVIN
389
posted on
01/07/2005 11:41:09 PM PST
by
mylife
To: Ernest_at_the_Beach
I want the UN to be broken........they are worthless.
390
posted on
01/07/2005 11:41:28 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
(Support Our Troops! Operation Valentine's Day ~ www.proudpatriots.org)
To: AZamericonnie
(Rubbing hands together)
Yeah,you tell him that!
Ms.B
391
posted on
01/07/2005 11:42:04 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)
To: mylife
I have met so many down to earth musicians and singers.
Alice Cooper was from Scottsdale when we met at a golf event in Myrtle beach. He's one good dude. To most, it's just a job.
392
posted on
01/07/2005 11:42:37 PM PST
by
uncleshag
(__What would YOU like to hear__)
To: uncleshag
393
posted on
01/07/2005 11:43:31 PM PST
by
mylife
To: Mudboy Slim
Well, that explains it...I love the name.
To: Kathy in Alaska
Kathy, you sound like my grandfather in the 60's when Khrushchev was banging his shoe on the table at the UN.
The more things change...
395
posted on
01/07/2005 11:45:18 PM PST
by
uncleshag
(__What would YOU like to hear__)
To: MS.BEHAVIN
396
posted on
01/07/2005 11:45:55 PM PST
by
uncleshag
(__What would YOU like to hear__)
To: don-o
Ping! Ping! Ping! Ping!
397
posted on
01/07/2005 11:46:45 PM PST
by
Brad’s Gramma
(Proud Patriots dot ORG!!! Operation Valentine's Day!!)
To: Kathy in Alaska; All
Hi ma, and all...for some reason...on the song "you were always on my mind" I only got 44 seconds of music. Anybody else having the same problem?
398
posted on
01/07/2005 11:47:24 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: uncleshag
Of course, I never painted you both with the same brush, but thanks for reminding me of him tonight.
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posted on
01/07/2005 11:47:47 PM PST
by
uncleshag
(__What would YOU like to hear__)
To: All
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posted on
01/07/2005 11:48:06 PM PST
by
trussell
(I Never Frown, even when I am sad, because I never know who is falling in love with my Smile!!!)
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