Elvis Presley’s last feature films that weren’t concert films were released in 1969. Some people probably think I’ve seen a lot of Elvis movies in theaters. I only remember going to the theater once to see any of these films. I don’t remember exactly when this happened, but my Aunt Della took me and her… Continue reading Elvis Double Feature
Category: Elvis Stuff
Elvis Christmas Music
A friend requested a post about the top Elvis Christmas songs. During his lifetime, Elvis recorded two Christmas albums and only 19 Christmas songs. The first, Elvis’ Christmas Album, was released on October 15, 1957. Side one has 6 secular Christmas songs while side two has two Christmas carols and four hymns that don’t have… Continue reading Elvis Christmas Music
Elvis Movie
Because of my repeated various connections to Elvis, people are naturally interested in my reaction to the new Elvis movie. As a fan of the Elvis phenomenon as well as a fan of Baz Luhrmann films, I had high expectations for this film. It didn’t disappoint. I also continue to purchase movies that I like… Continue reading Elvis Movie
Elvis Stuff – Karate Picture
A few months ago, I was preparing to play bass guitar at a worship service at church. Right before the service started, a man brought be a grocery sack containing a picture frame. The service was just moments away from starting but I took time to peek at the contents of the bag. Inside I… Continue reading Elvis Stuff – Karate Picture
Elvis Stuff – Letter from Impersonator
I’m surprised that I haven’t shared this story from my 2008 trip to the Elvis Week Candlelight Vigil. This was the last year that I went on this trip by myself. I didn’t take the tour. I didn’t take many pictures. I remember not being that enthusiastic about the trip. I was talking to interesting… Continue reading Elvis Stuff – Letter from Impersonator
Elvis Stuff – Program from Vegas
A few years ago, my cousin Glenda sent me a message on Facebook asking for my address. I gave it to her and a few days later, I received a large envelope from her in the mail. The envelope contained a large 20-page souvenir photo album from an Elvis concert. Glenda went to an Elvis… Continue reading Elvis Stuff – Program from Vegas
Elvis Stuff – Christmas Ornaments
Since I have been going to the Candlelight Vigil at Elvis Week every year since 2002, people have identified me more and more with Elvis. I get occasional-Elvis related gifts for birthday and holidays. Some people just see an inexpensive, unique Elvis related item and pick it up for me. I have received Elvis books,… Continue reading Elvis Stuff – Christmas Ornaments