Elvis Presley Forever! Newsletter September 2011

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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 Presley Forever
6) Sponsored Resources
7) Elvis Trivia
8) Editor’s Notes & Fun stuff

1) Elvis Presley Quotes:

“Man, I was tame compared to what they do now. Are you kidding? I didn’t do anything but just jiggle.” -famous quote by Elvis from the press conference prior to his record-breaking Madison Square Garden shows in New York City, 1972.

“...the image is one thing and the human being is another...it’s very hard to live up to an image.”

Elvis Presley

Lisa Marie Quotes

Demented. My sense of humor is only based on irony and insanity. Something completely nosequitor will make me die laughing.

Lisa Marie Presley

Facing the press is endlessly daunting for me. But I am learning to use it to my advantage. If the tabloids come up with the latest ridiculous lie about me - and they always do - then now I can rectify it the following week in a proper interview with a serious newspaper. That's a novelty.

Lisa Marie Presley

2) Elvis Presley & other Legends

It was Presley's attempt at making a mature romantic comedy, but around this time, moviegoers were already tired of The King's movie antics.

Greg Nolan is a newspaper photographer who lives a fun and carefree life. That is, until he meets a headcase named Bernice, who assumes different names and personalities whenever the mood hits her.

She manages to lose his job and apartment after drugging him. However, she manages to find him another apartment, and he wants to pay her back. So he gets two photographer jobs: one at a Playboy-like magazine and the other at a very conservative magazine.

He now has to manage balancing the two jobs along with dealing with Bernice and her odd ways.

“Live A Little, Love A Little – Move Starring Elvis Presley:

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3) This month’s top Fan Survey Responses:

Elvis Presley Biography fan’s survey results: Dawn Horenstein From: United States 1. How and when did you first hear about Elvis Presley? : Started before I was Born. My mother Sherry Dyer, Told me before you were Born. I would play Elvis music with headphones on my belly! 2. What was it that got you hooked on Elvis? : What me hooked was First Time I heard his voice., after I heard his voice. I had no Idea what he look like., My other Mother Rhonda Roberts, told me she saw Elvis in 1974 in Rhode Island! Rhonda also had few LPs. that how I remember the First time, I heard his voice. she had these pictures on the wall one of them had wearing a white suit! Its wasn't to few years later that I reconnected with my Dad RP(Bob)Horenstein My Dad had a few of his Movies that where I new what he look like,its was his 68 TV special that I notice suits! 3. If Elvis were alive, what would you like to say to him or ask him? "My Message to Elvis": I say Hi Elvis, Elvis say what your name, I'll say my name is Dawn Horenstein, I'll say Your home is so beauitful. Elvis Can You show me round your house!? 4. WHICH is your favourite Elvis Presley song or movie? And why is it your favourite? : I Love all of His Songs and My Favourite movie is Blue Hawaii I loved the songs in it. 5. Which is your favourite SUIT that Elvis wore on stage? : My Favourite suit is Eagle suit I love the red white and blue! Alaha from Hawaii Show! 6. Who do you think Elvis loved most in his life, his greatest love? : Elvis Loved most in His Life, Greatest Love was his Mother Glady, Music Home Graceland, his Family,Pricilla, Lisa and Friends, All of His Fans! 7. Where were you and what were you doing when you heard that Elvis had died? : That the Sad thing is I don't know what my mother was doing when Elvis Died. I wasn't even Born Yet! 8. Why do you think Elvis still attracts new fans every year, even long after his death? : Graceland is Beauitful House to visit Fans that Never had the chance to see and meet him get the chance of a Life time to see where Elvis Lived and visit his Grave! Have you been to Graceland?...If so, would you like to share your experence or feelings on this site? : Yes I been to Graceland July 2 to 8,1997 My Dad told me were taking a another vacation. I said Dad where are we giong!? I was packing up for the trip Dad called me back on the phone, and said guess what the street the hotel is on? I said I don't know, Elvis Presley BLD, I said Are We going to Memphis to see Graceland. Dad said yes,We Flew in a plane that landed in the same airport that Elvis Landed his plane Lisa Marie., Airport taxi drove us to the hotel. The weather was Hot,Muggy!The hotel had Two painted pictures of Elvis on both side of the front Desk! me and Dad went up to our room one room with two bed in it Room was great AC, two sinks huge conter to put our bath stuff on. We went out to find some place to have a snack it was middle of the afternoon I Don't remember what Time we got there. All I Heard was Elvis Music over the Load Speakers that Was cool! There it was The Look on My Face was Speechless Looking across the Steet The Wall, Music Gates, Look over the wall and saw Graceland with my own two eyes Can't Help Beleaving it I here Looking at it, and gonna walk through it with my Dad! July 3,1997 I Never forget for the rest of my Life Me and Dad Toured Graceland, The look on my Face Priceless. Graceland Was so Beauitful! Now I can see how much Elvis Loved His Home Graceland! One Vacation I'll Never Forget! 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? : 68 comeback t.v. doco & live concerts 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 :: Would you like to tell us a little bit more about yourself to share on your own Elvis Presley Fan page?: My name is Dawn Horenstein I was Born November 25,1977 at 7:00am at Walthem Hosiptal! I am 5'7, I have brown sholder Lengh Hair, Brown eyes, Beauitful smile! Do you collect Elvis music or memorabilia? : Music, Posters, Books, Ceramics, Figurines, Souveneir items, other 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?: Hello Dawn Thank you for your comments on our survey, also for sharing your treasured memories with us. I hope to one day visit his home, I live in Australia. Blue Hawaii and his eagle suit are also a favorite of mine. Elvis is truly loved world wide! He had a heart of gold, a very gentle natured man. Who was also very generous to those around him, he took great pleasure in making others happy. His generosity and kindness will never be forgotten. Elvis Presley’s music is timeless and that’s why he is and will always be the KING. Elvis has left an unforgettable impression; he has touched the hearts of so many with his talent, looks, charm, & personality. Dawn it was lovely to hear from you. Take care.

Elvis Presley Biography fan’s survey results: Lisa Helton From: United States 1. How and when did you first hear about Elvis Presley? : WELL, ONE OF MY UNCLES IS A BIGG FAN, DRESS,SING,HAIR,VISIT GRACELAND ALL THE TIME, AND EVEN NAMED HIS SON ELVIS AARON. SO, BEING AROUND THAT WHEN I WAS YOUNG, GOT ME INTERESTED. 2. What was it that got you hooked on Elvis? : HIS LOOK,MOVES,ACTS,BEAUTY,AND THE FAMILY. 3. If Elvis were alive, what would you like to say to him or ask him? "My Message to Elvis": IM IN LONE LOVE WITH YOUR DAUGHTER. I WISH I COULD SEE BOTH OF YOU SING TOGETHER. 4. WHICH is your favourite Elvis Presley song or movie? : LITTLE LESS CONVERSATION,POLK SALAD. MOVIE, GIRLS,GIRLS,GIRLS. 5. WHY is it your favourite? : THE BEAT OF THE SONGS ARE AWESOME. I THINK HE LOOKS GREAT IN THIS MOVIE. 6. Who do you think Elvis loved most in his life, his greatest love? : MOTHER,AND LISA 7. Where were you and what were you doing when you heard that Elvis had died? : I WAS ONLY 5 THEN, I DONT KNOW. 8. Why do you think Elvis still attracts new fans every year, even long after his death? : BECAUSE, HE STILL LIVES 9. Do you collect Elvis music or memorabilia? : Yes, Music, Figurines 10. How would you rate our Elvis Presley Biography site? : Excellent 11. Do you have any suggestions on how we can improve this site for Elvis's fans?: Hi Lisa Thank you for taking part in our survey. Elvis was a very handsome man, his looks, music, sense of humor and love for his fans were present in his concerts. His generosity to his family, friends and donations to others will always be a trade mark of his nature. Elvis was truly an amazing person, long live his memory.

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4) Favourite Elvis song Lyrics for
Funny How Time Slips Away

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

LYRICS:

Well hello there,
my it`s been a long long time
How am I doin`,
oh well I guess I`m doin` fine
It`s been so long now and it seems that
It was only yesterday
Mmm, ain`t it funny how time slips away
How`s your new love,
I hope that he`s doin` fine
Heard you told him, yes baby
That you`d love him till the end of time
Well you know, that`s the same thing
that you told me
Well it seems like just the other day
Mmm, ain`t it funny how time slips away
Gotta go now,
guess I`ll see you hanging round
Don`t know when though, oh
Never know when I`ll be back in town
But I remember what I told you
That in time your gonna pay
Well ain`t it surprisin` how time slips away
Yeah, ain`t it surprisin` how time slips away

5) Elvis Presley Forever:

Memphis Mafia

The Memphis Mafia was a group of friends and associates who were employed by Elvis Presley from 1956 until he died.

The group began with Elvis' first cousins Junior and Gene Smith (Gladys Presley's sister Levalle's children) who accompanied Elvis everywhere, along with Elvis' high school friend Red West and rockabilly singer Cliff Gleaves.

Around 1960, the media dubbed the employee entourage "The Memphis Mafia." This nickname originated as an ironic reference to their image.

According to one account, a crowd of people in front of the Riviera Hotel watched as two big black limousines arrived. Elvis and his friends got out of the two cars and someone in the crowd yelled, "Who are they, the Mafia?" and a newspaper reporter picked up the story.

The Memphis Mafia members themselves say on their website that Elvis liked the name and it stuck.

However, in her 1985 book Elvis and Me Presley's former wife Priscilla wrote that Presley didn't like the name because of a frightening Mafia connotation which the general public was then unaware of. Priscilla wrote that members of organized crime had attempted to take over Presley's career, something reported as having happened earlier to singer Frank Sinatra.

Presley and his employees adopted the acronym TCB which meant "Taking Care of Business", officially named his band the TCB Band, had the tail of his private jet painted with the initials "TCB" and a lightning bolt and gave away TCB gold chain necklaces as gifts.

When Presley emerged as a major celebrity in 1956 he was constantly besieged by adoring fans and the press, making a normal lifestyle impossible.

He would pay the cost of renting a movie theatre to watch a film or rent an entire Memphis amusement park to ride a roller coaster. At the time professional handlers and celebrity security experts hadn't yet evolved.

Presley faced repeated threats of physical violence from outraged moral extremists and death threats from fanatics (as would later happen when he performed in Las Vegas). These threats were kept out of the press for fear of triggering even more (the danger of crazed stalkers and the like later entered public consciousness in 1980 when Mark David Chapman murdered John Lennon).

For both his security needs and touring support Presley hired people chosen from among those he could trust and depend on to manage his public appearances.

This entourage (the Memphis Mafia) included first cousins and several of Presley's friends from his boyhood in a poor Memphis housing project plus junior and senior high school friends and early employees from Memphis such as Alan Fortas, nephew of U.S. Supreme Court Justice, Abe Fortas.

Many people were employed with the group through the years but some of the more prominent members were Joe Esposito, Lamar Fike, Alan Fortas, Larry Geller, Charlie Hodge, George Klein, Marty Lacker, Bitsy Mott, Jerry Schilling, Billy Smith, Gene Smith, Red West, Sonny West and Patty Perry (the only female member).

Each employee had specific duties and reported to road manager Joe Esposito. Sonny West was responsible for security at Presley concerts. Red West was one of Presley's earliest friends from their school days and in 1954 had acted as a driver for Elvis, Scotty Moore and Bill Black when they first toured the American South performing as the "Blue Moon Boys."

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7) Elvis Presley Trivia:

• From 1956 to 1962, Elvis set the record with 24 consecutive top 5 hit singles (singles listed with B-side songs and original U.S.A. release dates), each of which sold in excess of one million copies. Since 1962, the closest anyone has come to matching this was Madonna in the late 1980s and early 1990s, with 19 consecutive top 5 hits.

• Also, on the official United Kingdom Top 40 chart, "It's Now Or Never" reached number one in the week of Sunday January 30, 2005, 27 years after Presley's death.

8) Editor’s Notes & Fun Stuff:

Some humour to put a smile on your face!

Painful Puns

These have been around a long time, but they're pretty good and as always, they made me laugh.

Caution: some of these are very, very painful! Read at your own risk!

1. A bicycle can't stand on its own because it is two-tired.

2. What's the definition of a will? (It's a dead giveaway).

3. Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.

4. A backwards poet writes inverse.

5. Acupuncture is a jab well done.

6. She had a boyfriend with a wooden leg, but broke it off.

7. A chicken crossing the road is poultry in motion.

8. If you don't pay your exorcist you get repossessed.

9. With her marriage she got a new name and a dress.

10. Santa's helpers are subordinate clauses.

11. When a clock is hungry, it goes back four seconds.

12. The man who fell into an upholstery machine is fully recovered.

13. You feel stuck with your debt if you can't budge it.

14. Local Area Network in Australia: the LAN down under.

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Wishing you all the very best for the month ahead, and thank you again for contributing your stories on our Elvis Presley biography Survey of his fans!

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