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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: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub

Good morning Mr.Tonkin!
How are you today?
*HUGS*


621 posted on 01/08/2005 8:48:11 AM PST by MoJo2001 (Operation Valentine's Day ---Begins January 1st - January 21st..www.proudpatriots.org)
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To: Arrowhead1952
Good Morning Arrowhead!


622 posted on 01/08/2005 8:48:42 AM PST by darkwing104 (Let's get dangerous)
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To: MoJo2001

Lounging in shorts, whoa Diva, I had not had shorts on since 2002! LOL

Ma was wearing shorts around the house when I was visiting her. LOL I was bundled up like a baby. LOL


623 posted on 01/08/2005 8:49:02 AM PST by Soaring Feather
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To: bentfeather

Ma's goofy! I could told ya that! LOL!


624 posted on 01/08/2005 8:50:37 AM PST by MoJo2001 (Operation Valentine's Day ---Begins January 1st - January 21st..www.proudpatriots.org)
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To: MoJo2001

The was a light snowfall here last night.

And thunder and lightning.

WEIRD!

*HUG*


625 posted on 01/08/2005 8:50:59 AM PST by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub (Have you said Thank You to a service man or woman today?)
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To: Diva Betsy Ross

Will get the feet up here shortly Diva, have to have something to eat.

I have not tried FReeping from the manse plush sofa yet, think I should?? LOL


626 posted on 01/08/2005 8:51:25 AM PST by Soaring Feather
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To: darkwing104

Back @ U. Just working away at drill and waiting for chow. I am soooooooooo hungry today.


627 posted on 01/08/2005 8:51:26 AM PST by Arrowhead1952 (Jan. 20, 2005 - - - - The biggest nightmare for the MSM and DU.)
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To: All

Proud Patriots -
Sending care packages,
e-mails, and snail mail
to US Military worldwide.

http://www.proudpatriots.com

FR Canteen Post Office
Established Nov 30 2001

http://www.localsloveamerica.com/brian/postoffice.html


628 posted on 01/08/2005 8:52:11 AM PST by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub (Have you said Thank You to a service man or woman today?)
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To: gracex7
US Male

Thank you for your request!

629 posted on 01/08/2005 8:53:04 AM PST by MoJo2001 (Operation Valentine's Day ---Begins January 1st - January 21st..www.proudpatriots.org)
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To: Arrowhead1952

Hello there!
How've you been?
Did you have a great break?
*HUGS*


630 posted on 01/08/2005 8:53:40 AM PST by MoJo2001 (Operation Valentine's Day ---Begins January 1st - January 21st..www.proudpatriots.org)
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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub

Yikes! You can keep your snow!
I'll send Mr.Sun when you need to see him. Hehe!


631 posted on 01/08/2005 8:54:29 AM PST by MoJo2001 (Operation Valentine's Day ---Begins January 1st - January 21st..www.proudpatriots.org)
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To: MoJo2001

THANK YOU!!!!!


632 posted on 01/08/2005 9:00:01 AM PST by gracex7 (The LORD is not slack concerning His promise....but is longsuffering to us-ward. 2 Peter 3:9)
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To: gracex7

Our pleasure!


633 posted on 01/08/2005 9:00:45 AM PST by MoJo2001 (Operation Valentine's Day ---Begins January 1st - January 21st..www.proudpatriots.org)
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To: bentfeather
YES! I think it is the proper setting for a queen of your important standing!

LOOK HERE FOR INSPIRITATION!

634 posted on 01/08/2005 9:06:12 AM PST by Diva Betsy Ross (Just say no to the ACLU!)
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To: Diva Betsy Ross

ROFLOL!!


Where's the rose water foot bath?? LOL


635 posted on 01/08/2005 9:08:28 AM PST by Soaring Feather
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To: All
Would you mind playing my music requests?
--- Jan (via email)

Thank you for your requests!
Here they are:
Bill Monroe -- Blue Moon Of Kentucky
Johnny Horton -- Battle Of New Orleans
Bob Wills -- Roly Poly

636 posted on 01/08/2005 9:08:51 AM PST by MoJo2001 (Operation Valentine's Day ---Begins January 1st - January 21st..www.proudpatriots.org)
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To: Diva Betsy Ross

LOL
637 posted on 01/08/2005 9:10:39 AM PST by Soaring Feather
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To: Arrowhead1952; darkwing104; MikeinIraq

Remember this song?

LISTEN HERE!!


638 posted on 01/08/2005 9:14:26 AM PST by Diva Betsy Ross (Just say no to the ACLU!)
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To: darkwing104


Ice hockey rinks are 61 metres long.

61 is a prime number.

The international telephone dialling code for Australia is 61.

The longest canal in the world is the Grand Canal in China which is 1000 miles long and 61 miles wide at its widest point.

The Caledonian canal in Scotland is 61 miles long.

The album Highway 61 Revisited, 1965, marked the start of Bob Dylan's more individualistic rock style.

639 posted on 01/08/2005 9:18:38 AM PST by Lady Jag (All I want is a kind word, a warm bed, and unlimited power)
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To: darkwing104; All
Sixty-one? Coincidence or what?


640 posted on 01/08/2005 9:23:37 AM PST by Lady Jag (All I want is a kind word, a warm bed, and unlimited power)
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