What kind of Elvis Fan Are You?

[spanish eyes]

Elvis has so many fans and others see us as being the same "crazed" kind of people whereas we are all individuals, so my question to you all is how would you describe yourself as being an Elvis "fan", how do you see/feel about him?

This is me and my own opinion which represents only me:

I don't class myself as being a "fan" cos to me that includes being interested in Elvis the image too and I'm not. I would call myself an appreciator of his voice cos that's what drew me to him in the first place. If I had been able to go see him live in concert I would be in the front row totally lost in his voice, no screaming or fainting from this woman. If he offered me a scarf I would smile at him and say "can I have a hug instead please".

I'm not interested in his private life more his charactertics and the person he is on the inside.

If I could list 4 things I love about him they would be this:-

1. His voice (cos without that I never would have known about him)
2. His characteristics (all of them cos that's what makes him, him)
3. His sense of humour (what a great one it is too lol)
4. His looks (this is number 4 cos I see past his looks, to me he's beautiful
not only on the outside but the inside too and to me that's what counts
more)

To me Elvis was a human being with the most incredible voice that touched your heart, a very talented person, but a human being all the same with feelings the same as the rest of us. I wish people had that thought in their heads before they wrote about him.

[memphis69]

Good Post

For me it is all about the music. I am also not interested in stories about his personal life i just admire and respect his talent and gifted entertainer he was. His voice truley touches me every time i listen to a song. And his was a very kind loving and generous human being. If i went to a concert i would be very excited but i would just be happy to sit there and admire his voice and enjoy him performing and be entertained.

[spanish eyes]

Good Post

For me it is all about the music. I am also not interested in stories about his personal life i just admire and respect his talent and gifted entertainer he was. His voice truley touches me every time i listen to a song. And his was a very kind loving and generous human being. If i went to a concert i would be very excited but i would just be happy to sit there and admire his voice and enjoy him performing and be entertained.


Thanks memphis69 I enjoyed reading your post :)

[TotallyInsane]

I hope we don't have any Wild Old Elvis Fans like this:
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[kathy parkinson]

Always been about the music for me since the beginning everything else is irrelevent

[elvislady]

His talent with how he uses his voice and his music, and him as a kind human being he was.:D
elvislady:D

[Diane]

Everything about Elvis always attracted me and nothing I've heard or read has or will ever change that.

Diane

[KPM]

I am a constant fan.

[spanish eyes]

thanks for the great replies guys, please keep them coming :D

[Burning_Love]

I think he was an incredible human. I appreciate him as an entertainer and as a person. He's my idol.

[elvisfan92]

I would call my self a true fan not one raised by parents but one raised by themselves or my the very "image" of elvis in wich i mean his escence of who he is and was.
i love his voice
his personality (who he was)
and just just him (not in a sexual way but in a spiritual way)

[Merry]

but in a spiritual way)



Yes, well put.

[shelley.m.]

To me,Elvis had it all! The voice,the looks etc...I think that memphis69 sums it up best.

[midnight]

There is really no words to describe the type of fan I am. Elvis has been with me all my life! He is almost like a family member. I love so many things about him. He was a big part of my childhood, he sang at my wedding, I played his songs on my belly when I was pregnant, he has been with me through the most difficult times in my life and in the best times of my life. He continues to work his magic by blessing me with friends that I never thought possible! His place in my life is beyond words! God bless you Elvis.....I just hope he has found the same happiness he has given me!

[TotallyInsane]

There is really no words to describe the type of fan I am. Elvis has been with me all my life! He is almost like a family member. I love so many things about him. He was a big part of my childhood, he sang at my wedding, I played his songs on my belly when I was pregnant, he has been with me through the most difficult times in my life and in the best times of my life. He continues to work his magic by blessing me with friends that I never thought possible! His place in my life is beyond words! God bless you Elvis.....I just hope he has found the same happiness he has given me!

WOW!!! Great post Kim!! Sounds very familiar!!

[midnight]

WOW!!! Great post Kim!! Sounds very familiar!!

There are fans and then there are FANS!!!(y) I never got to see him like you and Rosanne did but when I say I am an Elvis fan, I really, really,mean it!

[TotallyInsane]

There are fans and then there are FANS!!!(y) I never got to see him like you and Rosanne did but when I say I am an Elvis fan, I really, really,mean it!

We know that!

[utmom2008]

There is really no words to describe the type of fan I am. Elvis has been with me all my life! He is almost like a family member. I love so many things about him. He was a big part of my childhood, he sang at my wedding, I played his songs on my belly when I was pregnant, he has been with me through the most difficult times in my life and in the best times of my life. He continues to work his magic by blessing me with friends that I never thought possible! His place in my life is beyond words! God bless you Elvis.....I just hope he has found the same happiness he has given me!

Fabulous!!(y)(y)(y)(y)
I remember my Mom and Dad always kidding about it and saying "he's practically a member of this family." I would reply with "well, he will be for sure when he becomes your son-n-law"!!:lol::lol:

[ehollier]

I remember when Elvis died. As soon as my aunt and grandmother heard the news, they jumped in the car and drove the 6 hours to Memphis (without a clue as to where they would stay) because, as my uncle would recall, "Uncle Elvis died and they to the funeral." I also found out that my grandmother was on the evening news that evening of the funeral as they were standing at the gates of the area where they buried him and watched the procession into the graveyard.

[TotallyInsane]

Is being put in a mausoleum referred to as being buried?

[ehollier]

Is being put in a mausoleum referred to as being buried?

Yes, I think so. But my aunt said they watched as the funeral filed into the gravesite while they watched as "Uncle Elvis" and "Uncle Vernon" went by.

[TotallyInsane]

Yeah, cousin Gail was there too.

[ehollier]

Yeah, cousin Gail was there too.

Well, I was thinking of you when I heard the story. :P

[TotallyInsane]

Well, I was thinking of you when I heard the story. :P

Who knows - I may have met your aunt and grandmother!! We were all very tight those couple of days!!

[ehollier]

Who knows - I may have met your aunt and grandmother!! We were all very tight those couple of days!!

That's a very real possibility. You probably attended the same concerts and Vegas shows that they attended because they did go to Houston as well as the shows here in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama. They also made their trips to Vegas (a minimum of 4 per year!) and took in his shows. I bet you have met them and didn't realize it.

[TotallyInsane]

Why did they go 4 times a year??

[ehollier]

But Gail, you're one up on them. They never met him, personally. And once he passed away, its like they stayed in 1977 and never did the annual pilgramage to Graceland, etc. and didn't want to hear about the fallout after his death. It was always 1977 to them....

[TotallyInsane]

Hang on - I've got to get up and go change the t.v. station.

[ehollier]

Why did they go 4 times a year??

Because they loved Vegas, because they could and because they loved to gamble and see the shows. When they would go to Vegas when Elvis wasn't there, they saw many other performers. They really loved the whole day is night/night is day thing, my grandfather loved to play blackjack and when they didn't go to see Elvis, they usually stayed at the Queen's down on Fairmont, but when Elvis was playing they stayed at Caesars or the Hilton.

[utmom2008]

Is being put in a mausoleum referred to as being buried?

No, "buried" literally means put into the ground. "Entomb" is the word normally used for placement in a mausoleum.:blush:

[SleepyJack]

For me it has always been about the voice and the music above all else.and the feeling of being connected to him while he sings... He has been a constant in my life since I was a child...and...well.....yeah...y`all know what I`m sayin`!!!....I just "get" him.

[desiree]

Elvis has so many fans and others see us as being the same "crazed" kind of people whereas we are all individuals, so my question to you all is how would you describe yourself as being an Elvis "fan", how do you see/feel about him?

This is me and my own opinion which represents only me:

I don't class myself as being a "fan" cos to me that includes being interested in Elvis the image too and I'm not. I would call myself an appreciator of his voice cos that's what drew me to him in the first place. If I had been able to go see him live in concert I would be in the front row totally lost in his voice, no screaming or fainting from this woman. If he offered me a scarf I would smile at him and say "can I have a hug instead please".

I'm not interested in his private life more his charactertics and the person he is on the inside.

If I could list 4 things I love about him they would be this:-

1. His voice (cos without that I never would have known about him)
2. His characteristics (all of them cos that's what makes him, him)
3. His sense of humour (what a great one it is too lol)
4. His looks (this is number 4 cos I see past his looks, to me he's beautiful
not only on the outside but the inside too and me that's what counts
more)

To me Elvis was a human being with the most incredible voice that touched your heart, a very talented person, but a human being all the same with feelings the same as the rest of us. I wish people had that thought in their heads before they wrote about him.

I go with you, Maria(y)

[Vegas King]

Put all those things together and that's how kind of Elvis fans we are

[beau stewart]

Im all about the music and the man he did start it all and dont forget the (y)jewelery


TCB:king:

[Patricia Fonseca]

Elvis for my is all his music,look,sensuality,tenderness,talent. Also me interest his life private my honest opinion.

[john carpenter]

When Elvis died i was curious why someone so young died. And i read the Newspaper like everyone else, and started liking his music/voice. I read everything i could about his life. It always fasinated me how someone who IMO had it all could spiral down so quickly.And to me no other entertainer can compair to him.(excuse my spelling):blush:

[Diane]

Elvis has been with me so long and felt like someone dear and close from the beginning so I have to say it was all of him, the man and the music that got to me and that I've been a constant fan throughout his life and will always be.

Diane

[EPguide]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v498/MauriceColgan/Elbbbow.jpg

Elvis Presley's, voice followed more than a decade of our grandparents, parents, hollywood and radio's favourite voices. We were absolutely steeped in popular music well before Elvis hit us.

Therefore for me it was/is always his voice that interests me most.

Awhile ago my 48 year old son John had me listen to "Elvis is Back" on his new state of the art audio system. Wow! I heard a brand new Elvis!

My 1960 music player was an automatic dansette for playing 78, 45, and 33RPM vinyl!

That's the way it is with us steam age Elvis fans, we grew up with the changing technology and just marvel at the amazing possibilities unfolding.



Mid 60s when Elvis was making rather silly movies, I discovered Beethoven.

It could be said, I'm a Born Again Elvis fan. For 30 years or more it was the magnificent world of classical music that had my attention. Then in 1997, Elvis was back!!! Since then he has taken up an inordinate amount of my time. A very rewarding time to say the least.

http://goldmine.coverleaf.com/goldmine/20090102/?pg=8

[tony70]

I would call my self a true fan not one raised by parents but one raised by themselves or my the very "image" of elvis in wich i mean his escence of who he is and was.
i love his voice
his personality (who he was)
and just just him (not in a sexual way but in a spiritual way)

VERY WELL PUT I AGREE 100 % COULD NOT OF SAID IT ANYBETTER THANKS

[spanish eyes]

I go with you, Maria(y)

:D D :hug:

[dj_ethan]

To me,Elvis had it all! The voice,the looks etc...I think that memphis69 sums it up best.

I Agree Absolutely

[WHITETIGERMAN]

I'm a fanatic...............it's just everything about Elvis.Nothing will ever change my mind about how I feel about him.It will always be Elvis 24/7 for me.....who don't like it can get over it and leave me alone.This man is the greatest and you can't tell me different.

[lindamemphis]

I have been an Elvis fan since I was a little girl, so for me, the way I've seen him/appreciated him has changed throughout the years. Initially he was very much a perfect sort of idol to me: beautiful voice, so handsome, and perfect in every way. As I got more and more into his music, my love for that really began to deepen; and then later still as I began to get more life experience behind me, I was able to truly appreciate what a beautiful human being he was - and was able to understand that no, he wasn't perfect, but that even flawed, I adored who he was and what he stood for. So yeah, for me, I love everything about the guy!!! :)

[utmom2008]

I have been an Elvis fan since I was a little girl, so for me, the way I've seen him/appreciated him has changed throughout the years. Initially he was very much a perfect sort of idol to me: beautiful voice, so handsome, and perfect in every way. As I got more and more into his music, my love for that really began to deepen; and then later still as I began to get more life experience behind me, I was able to truly appreciate what a beautiful human being he was - and was able to understand that no, he wasn't perfect, but that even flawed, I adored who he was and what he stood for. So yeah, for me, I love everything about the guy!!! :)

Great post!!(y)(y)(y)(y)

[GIORGIA]

I'm a fan of Elvis for All!I'm like All Elvis,Everything of Elvis!!!!!!!!I love him from my deep hurt!!!!!!!!!!!Always!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:blush::wub: :wub::wub:

[JerryNodak]

I've been an Elvis fan ever since I saw him on Ed Sullivan back in '56. Yeah it's a little fuzzy, but it made a BIG impression. After that my dad bought me all the releases until I was old enough to buy them. Back in the days of vinyl I had all the original releases. Now I'm very selective. Collecting CDs doesn't hold the same allure.

For me it's all about the music. Yes, this includes the movie music, too.
If you wanna talk music, fine. If you wanna talk about his lifestyle, The Colonel, Priscilla, the pills, the Memphis Mafia, etc. I'm not interested.

[TCBGIRL]

When you say:"ELVIS PRESLEY,YOU SAID IT ALL"

[beckelvis]

FOR MY ELVIS SHE ITIS QUITE,HIS MUSIC,HIS VOICE,HIS PERSON,HIS TELENT,SIMPLY I LOVE IT

[elvispresleytheking]

I admit, I am crazed.

[U.S. Male]

I'm just a fine that enjoys all of his music and films, plus reading about his life story, and those flashy jumpsuits from the 70's :king:

[Lisarose]

Some days I feel just over the top - like I can't get enough of him thru books, music, movies. Some days, the music is all I need.
Actually the music is always more than enough. It seems like every song takes me to a different memory and the scene plays out in my mind. He had such a way with lyric and his voice was magical.

[elvislina]

That´s your opinion. but be careful to hurt Elvis true fans feelings. everyone see things in different way. Elvis was the man he showed to be on everywhere. you cant hide another personality in 23 years.
True fans follow every news about Elvis and everything. the man he was around his mother will always be the same Elvis. the Elvis he was with his mother is the Elvis you will always follow and if we don´t follow this about him in everything. then people have easier to playing around with us .
yeah Elvis might have his own life. but i don´t think his friends lying about his real life.
knowone of us know Elvis in person so we can´t say how he really was. I´m very sensitive when things coming about Elvis. i will always like the man he was. in your eyes he might be a image. but in my eyes he will be both of it because i think he was the same person in private too. but he just needed his private life. if you watch Kurt russel movie about Elvis 1979 you will see how Elvis really was. he was truly the same man and when all Tv people visit him he become angry because they follow his private life. if you just have watched those movies you would truly know the real Elvis. as people telling me. the way Elvis treat his mother will he always treating you and us too. I am very sensitive when it coming to Elvis because i will never let anyone changed the way i see Elvis because he was someone some really mean a lot to me. since i was born he mean so much to me a long way. he become a big part of my life some where so bad. so if someone ever try to changed this way i got upset. something this sounds so silly when you speak the way about Elvis. because he loved his fans so much so i think he don´t care if you screaming out or whatever. he truly loved everyone. this is my opinion. but i have read much about Elvis in my school and everything. i still reading about his death now too from all his docs words about his death. the way he talk out about that he really regret the way he treated Priscilla too. he knew he was to tough with her. he was honest.
you would coming Elvis closer if you follow everything about the movies about his life. because you begin understand what he have been through in his life. the people some don´t follow it and meeting Elvis in real if he didn´t die they would never be close to him.

[TheTiger77]

I love all levels of ELVIS, from the Las Vegas myth to the humble man from Tupelo. I believe everybody has many levels that make up who they are, and in Elvis' case, he seemed mixed up and entangled at times. Lost between who he was as a man, who he was expected to be for the world, and his stage persona. It seems ultra talented people struggle with that, and i guess that would be normal. To me, it feels as if there are many Elvis' walking around- the servant of God, the entertainer, the healer, the father, and the list goes on. I love them all, and for different reasons. ;)

Trish

[spanish eyes]

Thanks for your replies guys I can't believe I started this thread almost 3 years ago man how the time flies

Anna as you replied to my post I want to reply to yours :) you said in your post.......... True fans follow every news about Elvis and everything
The following is a quote from Elvis............ “The image is one thing and the human being is another. It's very hard to live up to an image, put it that way. ”

I've watched clips of Elvis including this one where he gets upset and the more upset he gets the more angry he gets cos he's a human being with feelings. Even though Elvis had a temper it doesn't change the fact that he was a warm, loving, caring human being with a big heart.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXH95kHlj7A


Anna you also said.......... everyone see things in different way........... that's right I see him differently to you but even though our opinions are different the only opinion that counts is from Elvis himself cos he's the only one who knows himself inside and out

[GeoElvis]

I am and always will be a fan, since I was a child, I was eight yrs. Old when he past and I'll never forget that horrible day. His music and his voice has gotten me thru some hard times, and when my mother and father passed away, How Great Thou Art was the song I chose for there funerals. Cannot to this day listen to Mama liked the roses without weeping! I miss my parents very much, and I miss Elvis too, his voice has touched the world and given happiness to a heavy heart. Thank you my friend! May you rest in peace, we all miss U! Long Live Elvis!! TCB!!!

[Tommy]

Please don't get personal, let's keep things nice my friends. (y)

[elvislina]

I gonna stop fight here Tommy. but i just tell the truth about her and everything.

[Tommy]

Please now my friends, keep your personal opinions to yourself, thank you very much. (y) I do not what to close this thread, this is an interesting topic, and everyone has a right to say how they feel about Elvis.

Please stick to the topic thank you. (y)

[Sonny]

I deleted the rather insulting comments made by elvislina. You can tell the truth, but this is uncalled for.

[Jimmy1966]

Very Well Said, I Agree with Everything You Said Here..(y)
Good Post

For me it is all about the music. I am also not interested in stories about his personal life i just admire and respect his talent and gifted entertainer he was. His voice truley touches me every time i listen to a song. And his was a very kind loving and generous human being. If i went to a concert i would be very excited but i would just be happy to sit there and admire his voice and enjoy him performing and be entertained.

[spanish eyes]

Please now my friends, keep your personal opinions to yourself, thank you very much. (y) I do not what to close this thread, this is an interesting topic, and everyone has a right to say how they feel about Elvis.

Please stick to the topic thank you. (y)

Yes Tommy you are right everyone has a right to say how they feel about Elvis, I said it was my own opinion that I think of Elvis as as human being with an amazing voice.

[spanish eyes]

I deleted the rather insulting comments made by elvislina. You can tell the truth, but this is uncalled for.

Thanks Rene I think it was uncalled for too. It wasn't the truth but that has nothing to do with this thread, cos I asked how everyone feels about Elvis, I asked people for their own opinion of themselves towards Elvis.

[ambkad]

There is really no words to describe the type of fan I am. Elvis has been with me all my life! He is almost like a family member. I love so many things about him. He was a big part of my childhood, he sang at my wedding, I played his songs on my belly when I was pregnant, he has been with me through the most difficult times in my life and in the best times of my life. He continues to work his magic by blessing me with friends that I never thought possible! His place in my life is beyond words! God bless you Elvis.....I just hope he has found the same happiness he has given me!

I could have written this post myself......This is exaclty how I feel, but, you beat me to it.

[TotallyInsane]

Fabulous!!(y)(y)(y)(y)
I remember my Mom and Dad always kidding about it and saying "he's practically a member of this family." I would reply with "well, he will be for sure when he becomes your son-n-law"!!:lol::lol:

So cute!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!