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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: tomkow6
Morning Tom!

COUNTRY ROADS-JOHN DENVER

LED ZEPLIN-TRAVELING RIVERSIDE BLUES

581 posted on 01/08/2005 6:51:15 AM PST by Diva Betsy Ross (Just say no to the ACLU!)
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To: Howlin
Heehee! Have a good day!

KID ROCK AND HANK WILLIAMS!

582 posted on 01/08/2005 6:56:44 AM PST by Diva Betsy Ross (Just say no to the ACLU!)
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To: Howlin

Opps.. that is not Midnight rider.. but it is Kid rock! I hope you are not disappointed! Sorry! Would you like some more Kid rock?


583 posted on 01/08/2005 7:00:07 AM PST by Diva Betsy Ross (Just say no to the ACLU!)
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To: tomkow6

Mornin' Tom,
Thanks for posting Candye yesterday. She's my favorite singer. A bit of a lefty, but she's a great singer.


584 posted on 01/08/2005 7:01:05 AM PST by acad1228
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To: WakeUpAndVote
Oh, Thank You, WakeUp, for Old Sarge news update!!! :-)

WOO HOO

585 posted on 01/08/2005 7:08:13 AM PST by Soaring Feather
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To: yall
PAVED PARADISE-PUT UP A PARKING LOT

ANGEL IS THE CENTERFOLD

ELVIS AND JERRY LEE LEWIS

This song is not for sensitive ears.. not for very serious folks- not for children!! It is however a message to Mrs. Barbara Boxer! By Request!( from me and some crazy Irish guy!!!) You have been warned- click here at your own risk! Hehee!

ROCK ON EVERYONE! HAVE A GREAT DAY and GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS AND THEIR FAMILIES!!!

586 posted on 01/08/2005 7:18:32 AM PST by Diva Betsy Ross (Just say no to the ACLU!)
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To: weegee
"Elvis is Everywhere" Mojo Nixon
587 posted on 01/08/2005 7:20:27 AM PST by mylife
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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub

Music Dedication ~ Hot drinks and chow with Tonk ~ Bump!


588 posted on 01/08/2005 7:27:52 AM PST by blackie (Be Well~Be Armed~Be Safe~Molon Labe!)
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To: HopeandGlory

Don't you step on my Blue Swede Shoes.


What the heck are swede shoes?


589 posted on 01/08/2005 7:32:38 AM PST by Figment (Ich bin ein Jesuslander)
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To: uncleshag

What was Elvis's twin brother's name?

His twin brother's name was Jesse Garron


590 posted on 01/08/2005 7:40:44 AM PST by Elvis_TCB (Elvis has left the building, but not our hearts)
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To: Figment
Ooooop's

Would that be suede perchance??? . . . ;-)


591 posted on 01/08/2005 8:00:22 AM PST by HopeandGlory (Hey, Liberals . . . PC died on 9/11 . . . GET USED TO IT!!!)
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To: All
Good morning Troops and Canteeners!
How's everyone today?
MoJo gets to "mop" the floors today. WooHoo!
That's what happens when you have Pergo type flooring.
Anyways, I hope everyone has a fabulous day!
*HUGS*

592 posted on 01/08/2005 8:17:20 AM PST by MoJo2001 (Operation Valentine's Day ---Begins January 1st - January 21st..www.proudpatriots.org)
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To: Mudboy Slim

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


593 posted on 01/08/2005 8:28:21 AM PST by stand watie ( being a damnyankee is no better than being a racist. it is a LEARNED prejudice against dixie.)
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To: HopeandGlory; All
Blue Suede Shoes
594 posted on 01/08/2005 8:30:49 AM PST by MoJo2001 (Operation Valentine's Day ---Begins January 1st - January 21st..www.proudpatriots.org)
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To: Elvis_TCB

Thank you for all your Elvis information!! We hope you are enjoying the thread!! Have a wonderful day!


595 posted on 01/08/2005 8:31:47 AM PST by MoJo2001 (Operation Valentine's Day ---Begins January 1st - January 21st..www.proudpatriots.org)
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To: mylife

Mojo Nixon! WooHoo!
Thanks sweetness!
*HUGS*


596 posted on 01/08/2005 8:32:14 AM PST by MoJo2001 (Operation Valentine's Day ---Begins January 1st - January 21st..www.proudpatriots.org)
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To: Figment

Hey now!! I knew exactly what she was talking about. Why? I was educated in public schools. LMAO!
Have a wonderful day!!


597 posted on 01/08/2005 8:32:53 AM PST by MoJo2001 (Operation Valentine's Day ---Begins January 1st - January 21st..www.proudpatriots.org)
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To: blackie

Good morning blackie! How are you today?
*HUGS* to you and your Diva!!
Hello Miss Barb!


598 posted on 01/08/2005 8:33:32 AM PST by MoJo2001 (Operation Valentine's Day ---Begins January 1st - January 21st..www.proudpatriots.org)
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To: Diva Betsy Ross

WooHoo! Awesome tunes DBR!
How are you and the boys today?
Anything fun planned for today?
*HUGS*
Have a wonderful day!


599 posted on 01/08/2005 8:34:15 AM PST by MoJo2001 (Operation Valentine's Day ---Begins January 1st - January 21st..www.proudpatriots.org)
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To: All; weegee; uncleshag; mylife; bentfeather; StarCMC; Kathy in Alaska; tomkow6; TexasCowboy
Hey Weegee! Welcome to the Canteen! Here is a little tune just for the music crew here! Hope you all like it!

GOLD HERE!

600 posted on 01/08/2005 8:34:41 AM PST by Diva Betsy Ross (Just say no to the ACLU!)
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