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1) Famous Elvis Quotes
2) About Elvis Presley & other Legends
3) Elvis Fan's Survey Responses
4) Favourite Elvis song lyrics
5) Elvis Karate
6) Sponsored Resources
7) Elvis Trivia
8) Editor’s Notes & Fun stuff

1) Elvis Presley Quotes:

Lisa Marie Quotes

I had no interest in hanging out with other celebrity kids, and I was certainly no cheerleader, so I started mixing with outsiders. I was very into all kinds of experimentation.

2) Elvis Presley & other Legends

Elvis Presley - Blue Moon

Cover of sheet music for Blue Moon arranged by Jeff Funk, scored by SATB choir, and published by Alfred Publishing Co., Inc.

"Blue Moon" is a classic popular song. It was written by Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart in 1934, and has become a standard ballad.

Lyrics

The lyrics are presumed to refer to an English idiomatic expression: a blue moon is the third full moon when four full moons occur in one season of the year, which is a somewhat rare occurrence. If something happens "once in a blue moon" it happens almost never. The narrator of the song is relating a stroke of luck so unlikely that it must have taken place under a blue moon.

(There is a popular belief that a blue moon is the second full moon to happen in a calendar month. This appears to be incorrect:)

History

Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart were contracted to MGM in May 1933. They were soon commissioned to write the songs for Hollywood Party, a film that was to star many of the studio's top artists. Richard Rodgers later recalled "One of our ideas was to include a scene in which Jean Harlow is shown as an innocent young girl saying - or rather singing - her prayers. How the sequence fitted into the movie I haven't the foggiest notion, but the purpose was to express Jean's overwhelming ambition to become a movie star ('Oh Lord, if you're not busy up there,/I ask for help with a prayer/So please don't give me the air...')." The song was not even recorded and MGM Song #225 "Prayer ((Oh Lord, make me a movie star)" dated June 14, 1933 was registered for copyright as an unpublished work on July 10, 1933.

Lorenz Hart wrote new lyrics for the tune to create a title song for the 1934 film Manhattan Melodrama: "Act One:/You gulp your coffee and run;/Into the subway you crowd./Don’t breathe, it isn’t allowed". The song, which was also titled It's Just That Kind Of Play, was cut from the film before release, and registered for copyright as an unpublished work on March 30, 1934. The studio then asked for a nightclub number for the film. Rodgers still liked the melody so Hart wrote a third lyric: The Bad In Every Man, (Oh, Lord …/I could be good to a lover,/But then I always discover/The bad in ev’ry man), which was sung by Shirley Ross made up in blackface. The song, which was also released as sheet music was not a hit.

After the film was released by MGM, Jack Robbins—the head of the studio's publishing company—decided that the tune was suited to commercial release but needed more romantic lyrics and a punchier title. Hart was initially reluctant to write yet another lyric but he was persuaded. The result was "Blue moon/you saw me standing alone/without a dream in my heart/without a love of my own".

Robbins licensed the song to Hollywood Hotel, a radio program that used it as the theme. On January 15, 1934, Connee Boswell recorded it for Columbia Records. It subsequently featured in at least seven more MGM films including Marx Brothers at the Circus and Viva Las Vegas.

Since 1934, the song has been recorded by many of the great performers of the last seventy years: Billie Holiday, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Tony Bennett, with Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, Dizzy Gillespie, and Django Reinhardt pitching in with the most famous jazz versions. The first crossover recording to Rock and Roll came from Elvis Presley, but the version that really stirred things up came from The Marcels, a doo-wop group. In 1961, they shocked the purists (and the composers) with a new version that began with the bass going, "bomp-baba-bomp" and "dip-da-dip". Still, the record sold a million copies and is featured in The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll.

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3) This month’s top Fan Survey Responses:

Rita Haley From: South Africa 1. How and when did you first hear about Elvis Presley? : Well Elvis was part of every household we ever knew, all the kids' parents loved Elvis and the kids grown into that. We loved Elvis just as much as our parents. It was fun knowing about him. Learning everything from them. 2. What was it that got you hooked on Elvis? : Elvis was interessting. He just had everything a woman ever could want. But besides the IMAGE, he had a charming voice. Every song he sung felt as if he was singing it just for you. It made everyone feel special. His songs had so much compassion, I don't think that anyone else singing his songs can quite measure up to the real thing.... 3. If Elvis were alive, what would you like to say to him or ask him? "My Message to Elvis": You have so much you want to ask and say, but when a question like that comes a long you're speechless. I would like to know what he would've thought of the world today, the changes. And how he would've fit in here. But one thing I would've wanted to see the most is the pride on his face when he saw Lisa and his grandchildren. If I could just have seen that, i think that would have been a prescious sight. 4. WHICH is your favourite Elvis Presley song or movie? And why is it your favourite? : Oh that's hard because I just love them all. I think GI Blues and Jailhouse Rock was my favourites.... Songs, wow I love the spiritual ones. But I'm a sucker for From a Jack to a King. The way he uses his voice gives me goosebumps. 5. Which is your favourite SUIT that Elvis wore on stage? : Comeback Special 1968...I bet you get that a lot. But that was Elvis's best look ever!!!!! Sexy and daring but at the same time very mature. 6. Who do you think Elvis loved most in his life, his greatest love? : Gladys... I don't think anyone could fill the emptyness he felt when he lost her. But then Lisa came a long.... So I think Gladys and Lisa! 7. Where were you and what were you doing when you heard that Elvis had died? : Lol I was still a thought and not even born yet! But as I grew up, Elvis being part of our household, I remember not wanting to believe that he died. When I realized it was true I cried my eyes out. 8. Why do you think Elvis still attracts new fans every year, even long after his death? : Elvis was the beginning of change in the world. No-one could ever overlook something as big as he was. He created SEXY .... and everyone loves SEXY!!!! Have you been to Graceland?...If so, would you like to share your experence or feelings on this site? : Unfortunately never had the chance of leaving the country, but I have a dream to go there someday. Elvis was a trend leader and constantly "transformed" himself in his career, like Madonna & music stars are famous for doing nowdays. Which are your favourite "Elvis eras" in his career? : Young raw musician, Do you have a personal Letter to Elvis or Poem about or for Elvis that you would like to share on this site? This may be included in our next book "Messages to Elvis". Add it here :: Elvis Living up to an IMAGE as big as yours should have been hard for you... We cannot even imagine something so big... But I'm sure you made your parents proud. I just wish you could know that there was no need for that, just by being ELVIS you did enough for your fans. They loved you anyway, no matter what you did ... no mistake you could ever make, would've made them love you less. You were a natural born star...blessed by our good Lord. You've done enough!!!!! Would you like to tell us a little bit more about yourself to share on your own Elvis Presley Fan page?: Do you collect Elvis music or memorabilia? : Music, Posters, Books How would you rate our Elvis Presley Biography site? : Excellent Do you have any suggestions on how we can improve this site for Elvis's fans? : You're site is exciting!!!! Don't change it at all. We love it.... Thank you for the time you took by putting all this together for us to enjoy. You've done a great job! Hello Rita Thank you very much for your kind comments. Elvis certainly sang with compassion, you could see he felt every word, the emotions where deep, his music was the only way he could release or express his feelings. He touch every one of us through his music, I agree with you about how he made you feel like he was singing only to you; he had the power to make you feel so beautiful. Elvis was one very special person! I am also hoping to one day visit his home, I live in Australia. Rita, you are right about his fans and Elvis wearing his black leather in his 68 comeback concert, he was just sooo gorgeous! His black leather is the most popular among his fans. Rita, it was lovely hearing from you, take care. PS: Hope you have that chance to visit our king’s home.

Cindy Pierce From: United States 1. How and when did you first hear about Elvis Presley? : my mamaw told me,and i have seen his posters,pictures,have ALL of his songs on CD. 2. What was it that got you hooked on Elvis? : he is just awesome. 3. If Elvis were alive, what would you like to say to him or ask him? "My Message to Elvis": hi! i'm cindy,i would like to ask "how does it feel,you know, being who you are?" and "what do you,personly,think would have happened if your twin was alive?" 4. WHICH is your favourite Elvis Presley song or movie? And why is it your favourite? : SONG= BURNING LOVE BECAUSE I LIKE THE WAY IT GOES!!! 5. Which is your favourite SUIT that Elvis wore on stage? : WHITE AND GOLD,BABY,WHITE AND GOLD 6. Who do you think Elvis loved most in his life, his greatest love? : I HAVE NO CLUE!! 7. Where were you and what were you doing when you heard that Elvis had died? : I WASN'T THOUGHT OF,MY MOM WAS BORN THAT YEAR!! 8. Why do you think Elvis still attracts new fans every year, even long after his death? : BECAUSE, MORE AND MORE PEOPLE ARE LEARNING ABOUT HIM!!! Have you been to Graceland?...If so, would you like to share your experence or feelings on this site? : I HAVEN'T BEEN,BUT I PLAN ON GOING SOME TIME!!! Elvis was a trend leader and constantly "transformed" himself in his career, like Madonna & music stars are famous for doing nowdays. Which are your favourite "Elvis eras" in his career? : King of rock & roll recording star Do you have a personal Letter to Elvis or Poem about or for Elvis that you would like to share on this site? This may be included in our next book "Messages to Elvis". Add it here:: Elvis I would like to say...I LOVE YOU,AND I'M YOUR TRUEST,BIGGEST,MOST LOVING FAN!!!! Would you like to tell us a little bit more about yourself to share on your own Elvis Presley Fan page? : I'M 10 I PLAY SOCCER AND I LOVE ELVIS!!! Do you collect Elvis music or memorabilia? : Music, Movies, Posters, Books, Ceramics, Figurines, Personal items, Souveneir items How would you rate our Elvis Presley Biography site? : Excellent Do you have any suggestions on how we can improve this site for Elvis's fans? : NO,IT IS EXCELLENT!!! Hello Cindy Thank you for your comments and sharing your feeling on our survey Cindy. I love to hear from Elvis Presley’s young fans! Elvis was an amazing man, he left us much to honor! The King will live forever in our hearts. Elvis looked great in white & gold, I loved him in his black leather & jumpsuits, on stage he was certainly a showman he loved to perform & please his audience. He sang some really great stuff. Treasured Memories and feeling on our King Elvis Presley remains in our hearts. His fans have the power, to cherish and honor him forever!

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4) Favourite Elvis song Lyrics for
Edge of reality

This new feature of our ezine is for karaoke superstars & the fans that just like to sing-along with the King.

I walk along a thin line darling
Dark shadows follow me
Here`s where life`s dream lies disillusioned
The edge of reality
Oh I can hear strange voices echo
Laughing with mockery
The border line of doom I`m facing
The edge of reality
On the edge of reality she sits there tormenting me
The girl with the nameless face
On the edge of reality where she overpowers me
With fears that I can`t explain
She drove me to the point of madness
The brink of misery
If she`s not real then I`m condemned to
The edge of reality
On the edge of reality she sits there tormenting me
The girl with the nameless face
On the edge of reality where she overpowers me
With fears that I can`t explain
She drove me to the point of madness
The brink of misery
If she`s not real then I`m condemned to
The edge of reality
Reality, reality, reality, reality,
Reality, reality, reality, reality

5) Elvis Karate:

Over the years of his karate lessons, along the way improving he enjoyed the impact and controlled movements with the full on concentration involved.

There were extra benefits for Elvis knowing these moves, and using them in his on stage performances his karate lessons became a helpful tool on stage with utilizing his energy and breath control while singing as he continued to use his karate movements in his live performance.

One form of karate style Elvis studied was, Tae Kwon Do, which was an aggressive form of street fighting, involving the use of feet and legs for more aggressive kicking.

Elvis then got into the Kem Po style, which is a wider spread form of the art.

Elvis worked out everyday until the down hill slide of his life was having control leading up to the end of his life.

Karate was of great interest to Elvis, being a subject he was always willing to drop whatever he was doing to share in discussions on the subject.

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7) Elvis Presley Trivia:

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8) Editor’s Notes & Fun Stuff:

Some humour to put a smile on your face!

Great Truths That Little Children Have Learned: 1. No matter how hard you try, you can't baptise cats. 2. When your Mum is mad at your Dad, don't let her brush your hair. 3. If your sister hits you, don't hit her back. They always catch the second person. 4. Never ask your 3-year old brother to hold a tomato. 5. You can't trust dogs to watch your food. 6. Don't sneeze when someone is cutting your hair. 7. Never hold a Dust-Buster and a cat at the same time. 8. You can't hide a piece of broccoli in a glass of milk. 9. Don't wear polka-dot underwear under white shorts. 10. The best place to be when you're sad is Grandpa's lap. Great Truths That Adults Have Learned: 1. Raising teenagers is like nailing jelly to a tree. 2. Wrinkles don't hurt. 3. Families are like fudge...mostly sweet, with a few nuts. 4. Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground. 5. Laughing is good exercise. It's like jogging on the inside. 6. Middle age is when you choose your cereal for the fibre, not the toy. Great Truths About Growing Old: 1. Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional. 2. Forget the health food. I need all the preservatives I can get. 3. When you fall down, you wonder what else you can do while you're down there. 4. You're getting old when you get the same sensation from a rocking chair that you once got from a roller coaster. 5. It's frustrating when you know all the answers but nobody bothers to ask you the questions. 6. Time may be a great healer, but it's a lousy beautician. 7. Wisdom comes with age, but sometimes age comes alone. Great truths about the Four Stages Of Life: 1. You believe in Santa Claus. 2. You don't believe in Santa Claus. 3. You are Santa Claus. 4. You look like Santa Claus. Great truths about success... and The Wheel of Life 1. At age 4 success is . . . . not piddling in your pants. 2. At age 12 success is . . . having friends. 3. At age 17 success is . . . having a drivers licence. 4. At age 35 success is . . . having money. 5. At age 50 success is . . . having money. 6. At age 70 success is . . . having a drivers licence. 7. At age 75 success is . . . having friends. 8. At age 80 success is . . . not piddling in your pants.

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