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Posted: 24 Apr 2005, 06:38
by Black Biscuit
Young Elvis (pre-sideburns!) in sharp 1950s suits. Not the later Liberace-style Elvis of popular caricature.
The many 'Fat Elvis era' (the Las Vegas years) caricatures, and all those supposed sightings of Elvis (invariably either pumping gas, eating fried chicken or buying cheeseburgers), are a disrespect to this great man's life.
Posted: 24 Apr 2005, 06:44
by Black Biscuit
In terms of business suss, Colonel Tom Parker had it.
Upon hearing of Elvis's death, he said (words to the effect of) "He isn't dead - only his body is".
Judging by the on-going record sales, Parker is right. The Presley legend has lived on.
Aah, Elvis is The King - and I'm glad that someone who started out dirt poor became so wealthy.
Posted: 24 Apr 2005, 07:26
by Black Biscuit
Elvis Forever! But remember: the candle that burns twice as bright burns half as long.
Posted: 24 Apr 2005, 13:07
by rian
None of them.
My parents played Elvis when I was a kid, but I never liked him.
I did like Beach Boys and Doctor Hook though
Posted: 24 Apr 2005, 17:27
by vicus
Francis wrote:Elvis might have had all the best moves, but how many songs did he write?
He wrote "Love Me Tender"...
Posted: 24 Apr 2005, 17:37
by canon docre
The Beatles. Solely for "While my guitar gently weeps".
Posted: 24 Apr 2005, 19:53
by James Blast
I really like "It's All Too Much" (another George Harrison tune) but I prefer the Steve Hillage version on L
Posted: 25 Apr 2005, 07:58
by Zuma
vicus wrote:Francis wrote:Elvis might have had all the best moves, but how many songs did he write?
He wrote "Love Me Tender"...
He performed it -
Love Me Tender - Elvis Presley
Written by Ken Darby (credited to Darby's wife, Vera Matson, and Elvis). Melody based on Aura Lee, a ballad written in 1861 by W.W. Fosdick and Geo R. Poulton (unless it's actually an older folk song).
Posted: 07 May 2005, 01:57
by dead stars
I'm nothing but a hound dog.
And I don't like the Beatles.
Posted: 07 May 2005, 21:47
by Black Alice
Black Biscuit wrote:In terms of business suss, Colonel Tom Parker had it.
Upon hearing of Elvis's death, he said (words to the effect of) "He isn't dead - only his body is".
Judging by the on-going record sales, Parker is right. The Presley legend has lived on.
Aah, Elvis is The King - and I'm glad that someone who started out dirt poor became so wealthy.
Theres an article in Burn magazine (I know, I know
I also read Kerrang
) which says that on the night that Elvis died Parker bought a plane ticket to New York in order to licence Elvis' name - now thats love!!
Posted: 07 May 2005, 21:50
by Black Alice
I also have a soft spot for Elvis - but thats because my Dad is a real fan. My Mum bought a holiday to Mississippi and Gracelands for his 60th birthday and when she gave him the tickets he cried - the first time I've ever seen that.
He was a teddy boy when younger and I have very early memories of him with quiff and d.a - so Elvis it is
Posted: 07 May 2005, 22:25
by James Blast
well, someone had to...
