Did Elvis' early death contribute his enormous legacy and reputation??

[ehollier]

Do you think that Elvis' death occurred at a time when it could only help his reputation and legacy or had Elvis lived longer would his legacy, would be somewhat less than what it is 31 years later.

On the anniversary of his death each year, I often wonder about this. Had Elvis lived, I wonder if he would have continued to tour the country (although I do not know how he could have gone one any longer) or would Elvis have sort of faded away while he remained secluded behind the gates of Graceland??

[Unchained Melody]

I think it did yes if you are talking about the actual death and the scene where it happened.. When you talk to people they will say he died on the toliet and such disgusting and disrespectful things that make me wanna rip their tongue out by the roots. But I think we are finally past that sick crap now thank god.

[SweetCaroline]

I have wanted to "rip a few tongues out by the roots" ...over the Elvis years myself. :lol:

I think Elvis would have been amazingly popular either way.
Admitting I am very prejudice on the subject. :king:

[Unchained Melody]

I have wanted to "rip a few tongues out by the roots" ...over the Elvis years myself. :lol:

I think Elvis would have been amazingly popular either way.
Admitting I am very prejudice on the subject. :king:

Agreed, Well said !!(y)

[Getlo]

In terms of out and out popularity (ie number of fans), Elvis dying was the best thing he could have done.

There is no way Elvis would be as popular as he is today if he were still alive.

No way.

[Unchained Melody]

In terms of out and out popularity (ie number of fans), Elvis dying was the best thing he could have done.

There is no way Elvis would be as popular as he is today if he were still alive.

No way.

Guess we will never know the answer to that Getlo. But I can say I don't care even if he was less popular I still would've wished he'd had lived even if he wasn't as popular his work would have always been there!

[Wendy56]

Elvis was popular at 50s, 60s, 70s... Doesn't matter his early death. What about Frank Sinatra then? He died at his 80s and still popular... :hmm: (though for me, Elvis is so much better :blush: ).

[Unchained Melody]

Elvis was popular at 50s, 60s, 70s... Doesn't matter his early death. What about Frank Sinatra then? He died at his 80s and still popular... :hmm: (though for me, Elvis is so much better :blush: ).

Agreed, had he lived I cant imagine elvis being any less popular than today.

[ehollier]

I found this in an article written in some paper and it sums up what I was thinking when I decided to create this thread.

"As it does with the death of a Jedi, the Force only grew stronger with Elvis Presley after his untimely passing on Aug. 15, 1977. Thirty-one years after his death, he's now virtually omnipresent, like Santa, and with just as much ground to cover. Elvis' ghost has been spotted on the steps of Graceland and in the streets of Las Vegas. Movies such as "Mystery Train" and "True Romance" reference the supernatural phenomenon that Elvis has become."

[rickb]

It seems to me most `true' legends died at a young age, leaving great legacies and immortal images, but not declining into any obscurity that comes with age.
Of course Elvis was bigger than Marilyn, James Dean etc

[Unchained Melody]

It seems to me most `true' legends died at a young age, leaving great legacies and immortal images, but not declining into any obscurity that comes with age.
Of course Elvis was bigger than Marilyn, James Dean etc

And the dying at such a young age only makes them more interesting imo!

[Cherokee]

In terms of out and out popularity (ie number of fans), Elvis dying was the best thing he could have done.

There is no way Elvis would be as popular as he is today if he were still alive.

No way.

I totally agree. By the time he died, Elvis had become a bit of a dinosaur in the music business. One might even say that "Moody Blue" was kind of a freak hit, not the type of song you'd hear a lot on the charts by that time. If he'd lived and stayed under management of Parker, he would have remained in the type of music that was being replaced by different styles and would have ended up losing the connection with newer audiences, because he would still be contemporary, but "not with the times".
By dying, he became "history", something to seek out "what's it all about?" and that renewed interest in him.

[buttonhead]

He is indeed more popular after his death than before it does sound kind of sad that his death was some sort of 'blessing in disguise'..

I do too got so upset when some *****s would told me to get over Elvis because he is dead , ... they really dont know what they were missing,...

[john carpenter]

He is indeed more popular after his death than before it does sound kind of sad that his death was some sort of 'blessing in disguise'..

I do too got so upset when some *****s would told me to get over Elvis because he is dead , ... they really dont know what they were missing,...I agree totally with you buttonhead. I get the exact same crap.."Get over Elvis already he's dead! Or why are you still obsessed with a dead man? And i really can't say how his popularity would've been if he were alive. Look at the people who have visited Graceland since 1982, his fans wouldn't be any less if he were still entertaining.:king:

[Teddy]

We all know an untimely death is the primary ingredient in a recipe for legend. The examples are too numerous to mention but in Elvis' case, I often think a little too much is made of it.

If we're discussing contributions to his "legacy and reputation", then it's his extraordinary talent and the artistic success which he did have in his lifetime which figures most highly (and of course his tragic demise did nothing to assist that).

Elvis's posthumous success is phenomenal, of course, but you can't get a dead guy to sell records (or mugs and shirts, for that matter) if he achieved nothing of any merit in his lifetime.
Although his popularity was dwindling towards the end, he still enjoyed a legendary status- even among those who acknowledged that his time had passed; his detractors were often inclined to yield a grudging respect for his pioneering contribution.
His death mainly served to galvanize a legend which already existed.

[utmom2008]

We all know an untimely death is the primary ingredient in a recipe for legend. The examples are too numerous to mention but in Elvis' case, I often think a little too much is made of it.

If we're discussing contributions to his "legacy and reputation", then it's his extraordinary talent and the artistic success which he did have in his lifetime which figures most highly (and of course his tragic demise did nothing to assist that).

Elvis's posthumous success is phenomenal, of course, but you can't get a dead guy to sell records (or mugs and shirts, for that matter) if he achieved nothing of any merit in his lifetime.
Although his popularity was dwindling towards the end, he still enjoyed a legendary status- even among those who acknowledged that his time had passed; his detractors were often inclined to yield a grudging respect for his pioneering contribution.
His death mainly served to galvanize a legend which already existed.
Great post Teddy!(y)(y)

[presley31]

I agree totally with you buttonhead. I get the exact same crap.."Get over Elvis already he's dead! Or why are you still obsessed with a dead man? And i really can't say how his popularity would've been if he were alive. Look at the people who have visited Graceland since 1982, his fans wouldn't be any less if he were still entertaining.:king:

I agree..I had lots of people ask me why l like elvis and why don't l have a idol who is alive, but l just tell them that they don't know what there missing when it comes to elvis, there is so much about the man that you find youself lost in exploring all aspects of elvis life.

[Unchained Melody]

We all know an untimely death is the primary ingredient in a recipe for legend. The examples are too numerous to mention but in Elvis' case, I often think a little too much is made of it.

If we're discussing contributions to his "legacy and reputation", then it's his extraordinary talent and the artistic success which he did have in his lifetime which figures most highly (and of course his tragic demise did nothing to assist that).

Elvis's posthumous success is phenomenal, of course, but you can't get a dead guy to sell records (or mugs and shirts, for that matter) if he achieved nothing of any merit in his lifetime.
Although his popularity was dwindling towards the end, he still enjoyed a legendary status- even among those who acknowledged that his time had passed; his detractors were often inclined to yield a grudging respect for his pioneering contribution.
His death mainly served to galvanize a legend which already existed.

Well said!!(y)(y)

[Unchained Melody]

Get over Elvis already he's dead!


I hate hearing crap like that. I haven't gotten over it and I don't ever want to.

[KPM]

This is a question full of 31 years of "ifs" so there is no way of knowing.
He was one of a kind-that has to stand for something. He had a way of resurrecting his career-so if he had done so again who knows how popular he would be. Then again if his career had stayed as it was at the end for 31 years-little change, little recording- that would make it a different story.

[Unchained Melody]

This is a question full of 31 years of "ifs" so there is no way of knowing.
He was one of a kind-that has to stand for something. He had a way of resurrecting his career-so if he had done so again who knows how popular he would be. Then again if his career had stayed as it was at the end for 31 years-little change, little recording- that would make it a different story.

Agreed Kemp, no one knows had elvis lived and made another comeback special like he did in 68 and got things together and could've been bigger than ever again, but like you say it best the what if's are endless.

[beckelvis]

I Hate Hearing Crap Like That,

[Unchained Melody]

I Hate Hearing Crap Like That,

"Crap" like what ? :hmm:

[Brian]

I think Elvis early death did contribute to his enormous popularity today.
I think if Elvis lived and got into shape I could see him making a comeback he was going in a more country direction as evident by his success on the country charts and the sound of his recordings. Country music was becoming real popular in the mid 70's and by the the early 80's I could see Elvis on the Nashville network making music video's getting songs by Nashville's best writers. given Elvis crossover appeal I could see him doing Video's for MTV as well and getting songs from people like Desmond Child, Terry Bitten, Billy Steinberg. I could see Elvis setting attendance records with his concerts and getting a lucrative financial deal to play in Vegas in the 90's.
I think had Elvis lived you would see Elvis go to the rock n' roll, country and gospel, hall of fame induction ceremonies and be awarded the Kennedy center honors, Congressional medal of honor and the Presidential medal of freedom by President Bill Clinton. I see Elvis being like Paul McCartney someone that is respected and appreciated for his body of work and his past achievements but isn't doing anything groundbreaking or important anymore.
For some reason I see Elvis dating women a lot younger than he is like Frank Sinatra did with Mia Farrow and Victoria Principal or Cary Grant with Dyan Cannon.
I could see Elvis doing a lot of things because he was only 42 when he died but he wouldn't be as popular as he is today just like Marilyn Monroe, James Dean or Jim Morrison wouldn't be if they were still alive.

[shelley.m.]

I agree..I had lots of people ask me why l like elvis and why don't l have a idol who is alive, but l just tell them that they don't know what there missing when it comes to elvis, there is so much about the man that you find youself lost in exploring all aspects of elvis life.

How True,How True.I totally agree with you presley31.I was and still am teased about liking Elvis.That's my choice if I want to listen to Elvis' music or watch any of his movies.Today recording stars just don't have it and Elvis had it! He had the voice,the looks,the whole package.Maybe that's why he's still the one and only true King of Rock'n'Roll.

[Unchained Melody]

I think Elvis early death did contribute to his enormous popularity today.
I think if Elvis lived and got into shape I could see him making a comeback he was going in a more country direction as evident by his success on the country charts and the sound of his recordings. Country music was becoming real popular in the mid 70's and by the the early 80's I could see Elvis on the Nashville network making music video's getting songs by Nashville's best writers. given Elvis crossover appeal I could see him doing Video's for MTV as well and getting songs from people like Desmond Child, Terry Bitten, Billy Steinberg. I could see Elvis setting attendance records with his concerts and getting a lucrative financial deal to play in Vegas in the 90's.
I think had Elvis lived you would see Elvis go to the rock n' roll, country and gospel, hall of fame induction ceremonies and be awarded the Kennedy center honors, Congressional medal of honor and the Presidential medal of freedom by President Bill Clinton. I see Elvis being like Paul McCartney someone that is respected and appreciated for his body of work and his past achievements but isn't doing anything groundbreaking or important anymore.
For some reason I see Elvis dating women a lot younger than he is like Frank Sinatra did with Mia Farrow and Victoria Principal or Cary Grant with Dyan Cannon.
I could see Elvis doing a lot of things because he was only 42 when he died but he wouldn't be as popular as he is today just like Marilyn Monroe, James Dean or Jim Morrison wouldn't be if they were still alive.

Exxcellent post Brian. Reading through it made me real sad at the things Elvis could've done, had he stopped touring made a meaningful dramatic film, went into the country music scene, which is where he was headed imo, gotten nominated for an oscar or anything like that. But like i've said before, the boy did alright.:blush:

[Unchained Melody]

How True,How True.I totally agree with you presley31.I was and still am teased about liking Elvis.That's my choice if I want to listen to Elvis' music or watch any of his movies.Today recording stars just don't have it and Elvis had it! He had the voice,the looks,the whole package.Maybe that's why he's still the one and only true King of Rock'n'Roll.

Everyone knows I love Elvis Aaron Presley and i don't care if people think its retarded or anything for that matter some just are really immature about things and never will understand how special of a person E was .:supriced:

[LtCarman]

There is no possible way we can know this. All we can do is speculate.

[Teddy]

I was and still am teased about liking Elvis.
You should try admiring his ex-wife around here! :lol:

[utmom2008]

You should try admiring his ex-wife around here! :lol:

Bless you Teddy...you are a good sport!(y)

:lmfao: :lmfao: :lmfao: :lmfao: :lmfao:

[Teddy]

Bless you Teddy...you are a good sport!(y)

:lmfao: :lmfao: :lmfao: :lmfao: :lmfao:

I must admit, I'm becoming curiously fond of you, despite your penchant for cold-blooded Cilla-baiting. :)

[TotallyInsane]

I must admit, I'm becoming curiously fond of you, despite your penchant for cold-blooded Cilla-baiting. :)


Teddy -
Just remember - Only The Strong Survive!!!

[Teddy]

Ain't that the truth. :)

[utmom2008]

I must admit, I'm becoming curiously fond of you, despite your penchant for cold-blooded Cilla-baiting. :)

I feel the same way about you Teddy!(y) After all...even "Morticia" needs someone to love her.:hug::D

[utmom2008]

For some reason I see Elvis dating women a lot younger than he is like Frank Sinatra did with Mia Farrow and Victoria Principal or Cary Grant with Dyan Cannon.


"For some reason"??? :lmfao::lmfao: Brian...look at the age he was dating when he died!! I'm betting that by now he would be "hitting" on all of Riley's friends.:lmfao: I can hear those girls now...."what's up with Riley's Grandpa?":lmfao::lmfao:

[midnight]

Oh Rosanne that is so sad!! :'( You mean Elvis would not want us!! We are too OLD !!:angry:

[Brian]

"For some reason"??? :lmfao::lmfao: Brian...look at the age he was dating when he died!! I'm betting that by now he would be "hitting" on all of Riley's friends.:lmfao: I can hear those girls now...."what's up with Riley's Grandpa?":lmfao::lmfao:

Hi Roseanne

yes I know that's why I see it happening, after he broke up with Linda he started dating Ginger who was a college girl and 6 years and some months younger than Linda. Ginger sure was pretty but I've read that him and her had problems because when he wanted her to do something like go on tour or to a recording session she refused he didn't have that problem with any of his previous girlfriends, she also wanted her family around all the time and Elvis was mad at her and had another girl ready to go on the tour ''that never was'' with him. I've read the name of that girl was Alicia a 19 year old woman who worked in a bank. I had heard she died in a car accident several years ago which is very sad.

p.s. I could definately see Elvis dating Shania Twain and a bunch of Supermodels and continuing to date beauty queens had he lived.

[utmom2008]

Oh Rosanne that is so sad!! :'( You mean Elvis would not want us!! We are too OLD !!:angry:

I may live to be 100, but for some reason I always think that when I see Elvis again....he will still be older than me.:blush::P:blink:

[midnight]

Oh boy, when we get to heaven Elvis will be one busy spirit!!:lmfao::lmfao::lmfao:

[presley31]

Elvis loved his woman young and he wouldn't change that for anybody. Maybe that tempest storm must of scared him silly when they were dating.:lmfao::lmfao:

[utmom2008]

Oh boy, when we get to heaven Elvis will be one busy spirit!!:lmfao::lmfao::lmfao:

Yes, he will! And I'll go on record now and say I'm going prepared ahead of time, and I'll take some Viagra along with me....just in case he needs it.:D:D:lol:

[midnight]

Nah Rosanne he won't need it!! You will not be long lifting his SPIRITs UP !! :lmfao::lmfao::lmfao:

[ehollier]

You should try admiring his ex-wife around here! :lol:

"Admiring" Teddy???? Try again!!!! :P:P:P

[ehollier]

Elvis loved his woman young and he wouldn't change that for anybody. Maybe that tempest storm must of scared him silly when they were dating.:lmfao::lmfao:

I'm betting that this was just as innocent a relationship as was all of the other relationships he had....:'(:'(:'(

[ehollier]

Yes, he will! And I'll go on record now and say I'm going prepared ahead of time, and I'll take some Viagra along with me....just in case he needs it.:D:D:lol:

I've often wondered, had Elvis lived long enough, would he have also requested some 'big blues' or would have just gone along living a celibate lifestyle.....:blink::blink::blink:

[presley31]

I'm betting that this was just as innocent a relationship as was all of the other relationships he had....:'(:'(:'(

Not to sure about that since she was a stripper so me thinks there was more going than a innocent relationship.

[Teddy]

"Admiring" Teddy???? Try again!!!! :P:P:P

Is this the Understatement Alarm going off in my ears? :blush:

[Teddy]

..even "Morticia" needs someone to love her.:hug::D
Okay watch it- enough of the "Morticia"! :angry:
Grrrrr! :mad:

[utmom2008]

I've often wondered, had Elvis lived long enough, would he have also requested some 'big blues' or would have just gone along living a celibate lifestyle.....:blink::blink::blink:

BIG BLUES!!!!!!!!

Okay watch it- enough of the "Morticia"! :angry:
Grrrrr! :mad:

Relax Teddy....relax..:D:D:lol::lol:

[utmom2008]

Nah Rosanne he won't need it!! You will not be long lifting his SPIRITs UP !! :lmfao::lmfao::lmfao:

You better believe it!!!(y)(y)(y)(y)

[TotallyInsane]

You better believe it!!!(y)(y)(y)(y)

Hey Rosanne,
Remember the sign we saw on the highway coming back from Memphis??? I think we got our answer there so you better cool it!!!

[midnight]

Gail , you didn`t think you were going to get away with that post that easy!!!!;);) What sign did you see?? Remember if you are not going to share , say nothing at all!:):):)

[TotallyInsane]

Gail , you didn`t think you were going to get away with that post that easy!!!!;);) What sign did you see?? Remember if you are not going to share , say nothing at all!:):):)


:lmfao::lmfao::lmfao::lmfao::lmfao::lmfao:

[shelley.m.]

You should try admiring his ex-wife around here! :lol:

OUCH!!!!!! Good Thing I Don't Admiring Priscilla.

[ehollier]

BIG BLUES!!!!!!!!





My father-in-law is a pharmacist and this is what the layman's term for Viagra is "big blue"......which I think is apropos for Elvis, don't you think??? :P:P:P

[midnight]

Oh I guess the pills are big and blue. I was getting a visual of something else getting big and blue! I knew it got big but the blue part was throwing me off!!!

[utmom2008]

Oh I guess the pills are big and blue. I was getting a visual of something else getting big and blue! I knew it got big but the blue part was throwing me off!!!

OMG....if your students could just hear you!:lmfao: :lmfao: :lmfao: :lmfao: :lmfao: :lmfao: :lmfao:

Don't try teaching "sex education". :lol::lol:

[utmom2008]

My father-in-law is a pharmacist and this is what the layman's term for Viagra is "big blue"......which I think is apropos for Elvis, don't you think??? :P:P:P

Perfect!! To go along with those Big Blue Peepers!!(y)(y)(y)

[Teddy]

Gail , you didn`t think you were going to get away with that post that easy!!!!;);) What sign did you see?? Remember if you are not going to share , say nothing at all!:):):)
Yes, I need to know what was on the sign too. :lol:

[LianaKaralivanou]

Will somebody tell us what was on the sign, for God's sake??? Gail? Rosanne? :D

[loneguitar]

Elvis would have remained and continued to gain more and more fame had he lived.
His talent and personality and sheer charisma is why he is still loved the world over today, An entertainer such as Elvis will never be seen again, these are just a few of the contributing factors why he soooo popular 31 years after his death, IMO - lone

[beckelvis]

I belive,what his music change all history,(your never walk alone)

[Getlo]

Elvis would have remained and continued to gain more and more fame had he lived.

There is nothing whatever to suggest that.

By 1977, he was no longer a truly relevant musical force, largely forgotten by the charts and the music world.

He was touring regularly, but he made no real impact on the news, gossip columns or music charts etc at the time.

He'd become part of the furniture, someone whom people took for granted.

Had he continued on his 70s rut (long-time touring), nothing would have changed that. And there is nothing to suggest he'd change his ways.

Dying increased his popularity exponentially. Were he still alive, there is absolutely no way his fan base would be as large as it is today.

[utmom2008]

Dying increased his popularity exponentially. Were he still alive, there is absolutely no way his fan base would be as large as it is today.

Sad, but true. There is a woman that lives here in my little town, she is in her late 50's. She is completely nuts over Elvis, her office is decorated floor to ceiling and she even has a life-size standup Elvis in the office. When did she become a fan???:doh::doh: August 16, 1977!! She says she doesn't know why...but she just never cared for him while he was living. Keep in mind, she is plenty old enough to have seen him in person many times before August of '77. Needless to say.........I don't have alot of patience with this woman.:blink::blink::blink::blink::blink:

[Sonny]

Getlo is part right.

It's just too bad Elvis did not get a chance to prove it to the world.

When you listen to his last recordings: Moody Blue f.i.

I hate to say it :D but it does have a certain ABBA feel to it, hit potential song for sure, for that period in time.

Way Down showed his rock songs sounded diff'rent, more up to date.

Him continuing his touring would have been no good. The man needed a break, that's for sure.

But his latest songs kinda showed he adjusted to what what was in the hit parade at the time.

It's true that his legendary status now, would probably not have been so worldwide huge as it is now, if he would have lived.

[Brian]

Getlo is part right.

It's just too bad Elvis did not get a chance to prove it to the world.

When you listen to his last recordings: Moody Blue f.i.

I hate to say it :D but it does have a certain ABBA feel to it, hit potential song for sure, for that period in time.

Way Down showed his rock songs sounded diff'rent, more up to date.

Him continuing his touring would have been no good. The man needed a break, that's for sure.

But his latest songs kinda showed he adjusted to what what was in the hit parade at the time.

It's true that his legendary status now, would probably not have been so worldwide huge as it is now, if he would have lived.


I thought Elvis was going in the pop country sound judging by Moody Blue I can hear a little bit of a disco beat in the drums but I wouldn't call it pure disco or disco country as i've heard many fans call it over the years. I see Elvis continuing his success on the country and easy listening charts as he was very successful on them in the 70's. Elvis was suppose to go to Nashville in early 77 to complete the Moody blue album which would give them album an uptempo country pop sound and would have been a much better album imo
Moody Blue made it into the top 30 and was still climbing when Elvis died and was his highest charting album since Aloha so I think it would have done better if he completed the album. I never really liked Way down I think it would have been much better if Elvis recorded Jerry Scheff's Fire down below and Springsteen's Fire in 1977, can you imagine Elvis with those two songs on the radio against Debby Boone's ''You light up my life''. I also see Elvis selling out the tour he was suppose to go on even though he was in really bad shape and his set list was boring and he needed to add new songs to his shows imo.

[Brian]

Sad, but true. There is a woman that lives here in my little town, she is in her late 50's. She is completely nuts over Elvis, her office is decorated floor to ceiling and she even has a life-size standup Elvis in the office. When did she become a fan???:doh::doh: August 16, 1977!! She says she doesn't know why...but she just never cared for him while he was living. Keep in mind, she is plenty old enough to have seen him in person many times before August of '77. Needless to say.........I don't have alot of patience with this woman.:blink::blink::blink::blink::blink:

Hi Roseanne

What kind of music did she like before?

[WMarkJ]

I first learned of Elvis when TV and radio was ablaze because of his death.

[Unchained Melody]

You should try admiring his ex-wife around here! :lol:

They should have a mb for her so we don't have to listen to it.

[utmom2008]

Hi Roseanne

What kind of music did she like before?

Great question Brian...I will find out and let you know.(y)

[Brian]

There is nothing whatever to suggest that.

By 1977, he was no longer a truly relevant musical force, largely forgotten by the charts and the music world.

He was touring regularly, but he made no real impact on the news, gossip columns or music charts etc at the time.

He'd become part of the furniture, someone whom people took for granted.

Had he continued on his 70s rut (long-time touring), nothing would have changed that. And there is nothing to suggest he'd change his ways.

Dying increased his popularity exponentially. Were he still alive, there is absolutely no way his fan base would be as large as it is today.

Hi Getlo

you know I was thinking had Elvis accepted the role in A star is born it would have put him back in the gossip pages. I disagree with others that say it would have gave Elvis respect as an actor but I can see it now: ''Elvis fights Barbara Streisand and her hairdresser boyfriend Jon Peters on the set of A Star is Born get the latest scoop right here''

[fillaelvis]

Hi Getlo

you know I was thinking had Elvis accepted the role in A star is born it would have put him back in the gossip pages. I disagree with others that say it would have gave Elvis respect as an actor but I can see it now: ''Elvis fights Barbara Streisand and her hairdresser boyfriend Jon Peters on the set of A Star is Born get the latest scoop right here''

Of course he accepted his faith. He knew he was a star, and he lived up to it. ALL the TIME!

[Teddy]

They should have a mb for her so we don't have to listen to it.
There's no need to seek safety in numbers, CJB.
I was only mean to Getlo because I thought he could handle it. ;)

[Brian]

Of course he accepted his faith. He knew he was a star, and he lived up to it. ALL the TIME!


What?, I'm talking about the movie

[utmom2008]

What?, I'm talking about the movie

:lmfao::lmfao::lmfao:

[Unchained Melody]

Of course he accepted his faith. He knew he was a star, and he lived up to it. ALL the TIME!

You should focus on the topic at hand instead of trying to get post counts up. (y);)

[Unchained Melody]

There's no need to seek safety in numbers, CJB.
I was only mean to Getlo because I thought he could handle it. ;)

I'm sure he's fine. :king:

[Teddy]

I'm sure he's fine. :king:

With your attention to his wounds the guy is golden! ;)

[utmom2008]

You should focus on the topic at hand instead of trying to get post counts up. (y);)

Bradley!!!!!!!!! Remember what we talked about?????????

[Teddy]

"Remember, Bradley- I told you to pretend that Teddy isn't here.
Hopefully he'll go away if we keep it up".

[Unchained Melody]

"Remember, Bradley- I told you to pretend that Teddy isn't here.
Hopefully he'll go away if we keep it up".

Funny, til i Seen my name mentioned in a random post such as yours I hadn't even noticed you had return...:blush::blush::blush: My terrible mistake. ;);)

[Diane]

Hopefully............;)

Diane

[Teddy]

Funny, til i Seen my name mentioned in a random post such as yours I hadn't even noticed you had return...:blush::blush::blush: My terrible mistake. ;);)
Are you kidding? You can't leave me alone! :lol:

[Unchained Melody]

Are you kidding? You can't leave me alone! :lol:

Did I say I was kidding, No I did not. Ok then. Next round or are we still in third grade here ?

[Kentucky Rain]

I'm not sure how to answer the topic thread question, so I didn't vote.

I didn't listen to Elvis when he was alive (other than the songs that came on a car radio) because I didn't like that "genre", I suppose. I started listening to him CLOSELY a few years back, because of his voice (a song on the radio).
It matters none to me if he had been alive or not a few years ago, as it matters not at all how popular or unpopular an artist is/was..if I like the artist I "just do".

I determined (for myself only)..Elvis has no particular labeled "genre"..very few artists can make that claim. He had the ability to "do all the genres" known in his time.

[renapap05]

I think that Elvis' early death didn't destroy but made his legacy and popularity bigger.:blink:

[MissyM]

I think his early death is just one peice of the puzzle, so to speak. His life is a facinating story in and of itself. The early demise just puts a bit more intrigue on it.

[utmom2008]

I think his early death is just one peice of the puzzle, so to speak. His life is a facinating story in and of itself. The early demise just puts a bit more intrigue on it.

Great post Missy...I agree with you as well!(y)

[KPM]

I think his early death is just one peice of the puzzle, so to speak. His life is a facinating story in and of itself. The early demise just puts a bit more intrigue on it.
I think this is a great thought.
Elvis Presley is many many things which sometimes are total opposites and all of these combined make him so remembered and loved. His album title
"Something for Everybody" not only applies to his music-but his life and times.