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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: HopeandGlory
Good evening HopeandGlory!
How are you tonight?
Thank you for the Pledge Of Allegiance!
*HUGS*

41 posted on 01/07/2005 8:45:04 PM PST by MoJo2001 (Operation Valentine's Day ---Begins January 1st - January 21st..www.proudpatriots.org)
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To: Diva Betsy Ross

Thanks mylife.

The Boxer and Homeward Bound
are the best of S&G, imho.


42 posted on 01/07/2005 8:45:29 PM PST by uncleshag (__What would YOU like to hear__)
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To: MoJo2001

Talofa, Mojo! Glad you're there to cheer another Friday night.


43 posted on 01/07/2005 8:45:32 PM PST by BIGLOOK (I once opposed keelhauling but have recently come to my senses.)
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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub
*HUGS*
Hi Mr.Tonkin!
Let me guess the correct answer: Is it Mojo? Hehe!

44 posted on 01/07/2005 8:45:58 PM PST by MoJo2001 (Operation Valentine's Day ---Begins January 1st - January 21st..www.proudpatriots.org)
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To: MoJo2001

Woo-Hoo!! Thanks, MoJo's Mom!!


45 posted on 01/07/2005 8:46:41 PM PST by HiJinx (www .ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Valentine's Day ~ 1/1/05 to 1/21/05)
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To: MoJo2001
Things are going well over here.

Glad to hear it! What movie did ya watch?

46 posted on 01/07/2005 8:46:43 PM PST by AZamericonnie
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To: uncleshag
From the files of Interesting Segues:

STAND BY YOUR MAN

LADY MARMALADE

HEHEE!

47 posted on 01/07/2005 8:47:49 PM PST by Diva Betsy Ross (Just say no to the ACLU!)
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To: Diva Betsy Ross

MINE??


48 posted on 01/07/2005 8:50:56 PM PST by Diva Betsy Ross (Just say no to the ACLU!)
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To: AZamericonnie
LOL!
Van Helsing was the movie of choice tonight.
The boys crashed early. WooHoo!

49 posted on 01/07/2005 8:51:01 PM PST by MoJo2001 (Operation Valentine's Day ---Begins January 1st - January 21st..www.proudpatriots.org)
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To: Diva Betsy Ross

MINE!


50 posted on 01/07/2005 8:51:08 PM PST by Diva Betsy Ross (Just say no to the ACLU!)
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To: HiJinx

*HUGS*
Hi Jinxie!


51 posted on 01/07/2005 8:51:19 PM PST by MoJo2001 (Operation Valentine's Day ---Begins January 1st - January 21st..www.proudpatriots.org)
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To: MoJo2001
I'm doing great Miss MoJo .. . It's them other silly wotzits you've got to watch out for . . . LOL!!!


52 posted on 01/07/2005 8:51:21 PM PST by HopeandGlory (Hey, Liberals . . . PC died on 9/11 . . . GET USED TO IT!!!)
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To: BIGLOOK
Aloha, BIGLOOK!
How are you this fine evening?
*HUGS*

53 posted on 01/07/2005 8:51:51 PM PST by MoJo2001 (Operation Valentine's Day ---Begins January 1st - January 21st..www.proudpatriots.org)
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To: andie74

Thanks for the Elvis story and Welcome to the Canteen.


54 posted on 01/07/2005 8:52:24 PM PST by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub (Have you said Thank You to a service man or woman today?)
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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub
Good evening, Tonk! Saw Steve Gardner on O'Reilly tonight and his last word was gratitude to those who rallied to his need. He's a good man. GM
55 posted on 01/07/2005 8:52:40 PM PST by BIGLOOK (I once opposed keelhauling but have recently come to my senses.)
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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub

Every thing is looking so good, Tonkin.

Thanks for the ping.


56 posted on 01/07/2005 8:52:41 PM PST by uncleshag (__What would YOU like to hear__)
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To: uncleshag
Excellent choice uncleshag!
Thank you for the tunes!
Have a fabulous weekend!
*HUGS*

57 posted on 01/07/2005 8:53:04 PM PST by MoJo2001 (Operation Valentine's Day ---Begins January 1st - January 21st..www.proudpatriots.org)
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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub

Thanks, Tonk! Love your pings!


58 posted on 01/07/2005 8:53:20 PM PST by andie74 (Proud Resident of Fly-Over Country)
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To: MoJo2001

lil MoJo takes after his namesake!


59 posted on 01/07/2005 8:53:51 PM PST by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub (Have you said Thank You to a service man or woman today?)
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To: andie74
WooHoo! Awesome story! THank you so much for sharing it with all of us and any Elvis fans lurking right now!
*HUGS*
 

60 posted on 01/07/2005 8:54:10 PM PST by MoJo2001 (Operation Valentine's Day ---Begins January 1st - January 21st..www.proudpatriots.org)
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