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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: trussell

Oh, I hope she has a very happy birthday. With Mom's home made cake, she has to have a good time.


521 posted on 01/08/2005 3:03:21 AM PST by BykrBayb (5 minutes of prayer for Terri, every day at 11 am EDT, until she's safe. http://www.terrisfight.org)
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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub

A very pleasant good morning to everyone at the Canteen and to all our military at home and abroad. Thanks for your contuined service to our country.


522 posted on 01/08/2005 3:04:36 AM PST by E.G.C.
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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub

Good morning Tonk. How's it going?


523 posted on 01/08/2005 3:05:01 AM PST by E.G.C.
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To: MoJo2001

((HUGS))Good morning, MoJo. How's it going?


524 posted on 01/08/2005 3:05:29 AM PST by E.G.C.
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To: LaDivaLoca; 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub; Kathy in Alaska; Fawnn; MoJo2001; bentfeather; beachn4fun; ...
Good Morning Canteen FReepers! There is way too much sleeping going on...Crank up the jukebox!

61 days left on active duty

P-61 Black Widow


525 posted on 01/08/2005 3:06:46 AM PST by darkwing104 (Let's get dangerous)
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To: BykrBayb

Thanks...I hope I can make it good on so little sleep!! LOL


526 posted on 01/08/2005 3:08:33 AM 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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To: Kathy in Alaska
13 degrees there. B-r-r-r-r!!


527 posted on 01/08/2005 3:13:04 AM PST by MeekOneGOP (There is only one GOOD 'RAT: one that has been voted OUT of POWER !! Straight ticket GOP!)
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To: MoJo2001

I miss ya, Elvis - you're still the King! Say hello to Buddy Holly and Bill Haley for me, will you?


528 posted on 01/08/2005 3:23:13 AM PST by GodBlessRonaldReagan (Count Petofi will not be denied!)
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To: MoJo2001; 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; 2LT Radix jr; Radix; LaDivaLoca; Severa; Bethbg79; ...

 

SALUTE!

 


529 posted on 01/08/2005 3:52:10 AM PST by tomkow6 (.........As the sun warms my buns...you warm my burka...moonshine helps the magic...)
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To: MoJo2001; 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; 2LT Radix jr; Radix; LaDivaLoca; Severa; Bethbg79; ...

Good morning, Canteen DJ's!! Good morning, Canteen Crew! Good morning, EVERYBODY!

GOOD
 

MORNING

TROOPS!



530 posted on 01/08/2005 3:52:46 AM PST by tomkow6 (.........As the sun warms my buns...you warm my burka...moonshine helps the magic...)
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To: tomkow6

Good Morning Tom!


531 posted on 01/08/2005 3:53:52 AM PST by Jet Jaguar
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To: MoJo2001; 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; 2LT Radix jr; Radix; LaDivaLoca; Severa; Bethbg79; ...

 

Today's FEEBLE

YOKE :


ELVIS VERSUS GODZILLA -- SEPARATED AT BIRTH?

Could Godzilla, the King of Monsters and Elvis, The King, 
be one and the same? You be the judge.

Nickname
Godzilla: King of Monsters
Elvis: King of Rock

Year Career Started
Godzilla: 1954
Elvis: 1954

Species
Godzilla: Giant lizard
Elvis: Giant lounge lizard

Social Order
Godzilla: Hangs with freaks
Elvis: Had Michael Jackson for son-in-law

Famous Bug Battles
Godzilla: Fought giant caterpillar Mothra
Elvis: Outlasted the Beatles

Vocal Quirks
Godzilla: Terrible dubbing of his movies
Elvis: Never could lip-synch

Eating Habits
Godzilla: Would eat anything
Elvis: Would eat anything fried

Attire
Godzilla: Played by fat man in rubber suit
Elvis: Was fat man in polyester suit

Alien Encounters
Godzilla: Travelled past Jupiter for Godzilla vs. Monster Zero
Elvis: Was believed to be aboard alien spacecraft on
Independence Day

Crusades
Godzilla: Fought pollution in Godzilla vs. Smog Monster
Elvis: Absorbed all forms of pollution into his own body

Farewell
Godzilla: Has eaten the building
Elvis: Has eaten everything in the building

532 posted on 01/08/2005 3:54:12 AM PST by tomkow6 (.........As the sun warms my buns...you warm my burka...moonshine helps the magic...)
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Chicagoland Weather

January 08, 2005
Chicago, IL
Sunrise 7:18 AM (CST)
Sunset 4:36 PM (CST)
Hrs. of Daylight 9 Hrs., 18 Mins
Currently    
26°  
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Cloudy
      Hi: 29
      Lo: 24
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5 Day Forecast

SUN MON TUE WED THU
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Mostly Cloudy
High: 39
Low: 31
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Mostly Cloudy
High: 35
Low: 27
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Wintry Mix
High: 34
Low: 32
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Rain/Thunder
High: 51
Low: 21
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Flurries/Wind
High: 24
Low: 0

533 posted on 01/08/2005 3:54:52 AM PST by tomkow6 (.........As the sun warms my buns...you warm my burka...moonshine helps the magic...)
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To: Jet Jaguar

Morning all. Wow, there's a lot of posts already for it not yet being 6:00 AM.


534 posted on 01/08/2005 3:54:52 AM PST by Pusterfuss (You know, doing what is right is easy. The problem is knowing what is right. LBJ)
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To: trussell

Mornin', Trussell!


535 posted on 01/08/2005 3:56:52 AM PST by tomkow6 (.........As the sun warms my buns...you warm my burka...moonshine helps the magic...)
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To: BykrBayb

Mornin', BykrBayb!


536 posted on 01/08/2005 3:57:20 AM PST by tomkow6 (.........As the sun warms my buns...you warm my burka...moonshine helps the magic...)
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To: E.G.C.

Mornin', E.G.C.!


537 posted on 01/08/2005 3:57:41 AM PST by tomkow6 (.........As the sun warms my buns...you warm my burka...moonshine helps the magic...)
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To: darkwing104

Mornin', Short Timer!


538 posted on 01/08/2005 3:58:02 AM PST by tomkow6 (.........As the sun warms my buns...you warm my burka...moonshine helps the magic...)
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To: MeekOneGOP

Mornin', Meekie!


539 posted on 01/08/2005 3:58:22 AM PST by tomkow6 (.........As the sun warms my buns...you warm my burka...moonshine helps the magic...)
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To: GodBlessRonaldReagan

Mornin', GBRR!


540 posted on 01/08/2005 3:58:46 AM PST by tomkow6 (.........As the sun warms my buns...you warm my burka...moonshine helps the magic...)
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