are you limited like me ?

[lvs2day]

for years i have bin criticised for being an ELVIS,fan and for being limited because he is all i listen, watch, read or even care about for me its 24/7 and has bin , when you have seen this guy in the flesh 38 times and folllowed his may tour of 77 and being 17 at the time i was captivated and his spirit never ceased from me , so its hard to explain to others why i can't think of a day without him on my cd deck or my library etc.. what about you do you feel limited?

[SleepyJack]

Don`t think that being an Elvis fan ever made me feel "limited", although it has sometimes lead to other people suggesting to me that I was,usually people who are followers of whatever is "cool" at the time or who buy music on the strength of music magazines etc. If anything,being an Elvis fan lead me to more different types of music than I would ever have come across otherwise...from gospel to country and bluegrass...in a lot of ways being an Elvis fan has given me a much broader appreciation of a lot of different music styles....and much more.
At the end of the day most people have their own little obsessions,whether it`s stamp-collecting or trainspotting..or whatever. Don`t worry about anyone giving you a hard time over it..... you chose well!!(y)(y)(y)(y)

[Pacerstar]

Don`t think that being an Elvis fan ever made me feel "limited", although it has sometimes lead to other people suggesting to me that I was,usually people who are followers of whatever is "cool" at the time or who buy music on the strength of music magazines etc. If anything,being an Elvis fan lead me to more different types of music than I would ever have come across otherwise...from gospel to country and bluegrass...in a lot of ways being an Elvis fan has given me a much broader appreciation of a lot of different music styles....and much more.
At the end of the day most people have their own little obsessions,whether it`s stamp-collecting or trainspotting..or whatever. Don`t worry about anyone giving you a hard time over it..... you chose well!!(y)(y)(y)(y)

I agree. It doesn't really matter to me what others think about me being
an Elvis fan. I know what I like and I like Elvis' music, films tv specials and
all to the other areas of being an Elvis fan. I feel sorry for those people who
refuse to allow themselves to experience Elvis because they thing others
will criticize them. They are missing out!:D:D:D:D:D:D

[Donut]

I've always thought I was very cool for being an Elvis fan :king::lol:. Like SJ it led me to listen to other types of music that maybe I wouldn't have otherwise.

[debtdbruno]

He's the coolest, sexiest,Man, with the best voice ever..............and I refuse to apologise to anyone for loving Elvis.

Deb

[david72]

When I tell people that I am a Elvis Fan i get made fun of because people i know Like the beatles, MJ, rap and all other type of music. But I don't care what people think I will always be an Elvis Fan forever. Every day i listen to his music. Elvis is the best entertainer No one will ever come Close!!!

[debtdbruno]

Elvis is a true Icon.............they use the word too loosely for todays 'singers'.

He has nothing to prove to anyone, he's still the greatest

[john carpenter]

I get this all the time from my nephews "Elvis is old & out of date":harhar: Or "it is something Grandma used to listen to in 1950's:doh:I really don't care what people think about my "Elvis Obsession" I enjoy him(y)

[GIORGIA]

ABSOLUTELY NO!

[kathy parkinson]

I'm not limited at all, i enjoy lots of music, but, Elvis is at the top, and there he will remain,

[Diane]

Don`t think that being an Elvis fan ever made me feel "limited", although it has sometimes lead to other people suggesting to me that I was,usually people who are followers of whatever is "cool" at the time or who buy music on the strength of music magazines etc. If anything,being an Elvis fan lead me to more different types of music than I would ever have come across otherwise...from gospel to country and bluegrass...in a lot of ways being an Elvis fan has given me a much broader appreciation of a lot of different music styles....and much more.
At the end of the day most people have their own little obsessions,whether it`s stamp-collecting or trainspotting..or whatever. Don`t worry about anyone giving you a hard time over it..... you chose well!!(y)(y)(y)(y)


This says it all for me too(y)(y)(y)

Diane

[Tommy]

There is no limit for me, I love other kinds of music, plenty really. Elvis is and always will be #One for me, no one comes close. My family doesn't make fun of me, my little nephews and nieces like Elvis.

The limit comes when other folks have not heard the man "Elvis Presley" they are limiting their selves IMO.

"Long Live The King of Rock & Roll".

[Getlo]

for years i have bin criticised for being an ELVIS,fan and for being limited because he is all i listen, watch, read or even care about for me its 24/7

If Elvis is all you ever listen to, then yes, you are limited. Very much so.

There is a rich history of music out there, both before and after Elvis, and you are missing out on a lot.

You can't fully understand Elvis and his musicianship without exploring the music which influenced him: early country, blues, pop, spirituals etc.

You can't understand his influence and accomplishments without exploring those who came after him: The Beatles, The Stones, the Elvis-types of the 50s, even 60s folk to a lesser extent.

You can't undertand why his music is timeless without exploring (to a limited extent) today's music, even the Top 40 crap.

You can't understand rock'n'roll or the 50s unless you explore what it gave rise to: the psychedelic 60s.

Or what it replaced: the swing and Big Bands of the 40s and early 50s.

You can't understand variety unless you listen to something or someone else.

You can't understand music itself unless you explore beyond Elvis.

[kathy parkinson]

If Elvis is all you ever listen to, then yes, you are limited. Very much so.

There is a rich history of music out there, both before and after Elvis, and you are missing out on a lot.

You can't fully understand Elvis and his musicianship without exploring the music which influenced him: early country, blues, pop, spirituals etc.

You can't understand his influence and accomplishments without exploring those who came after him: The Beatles, The Stones, the Elvis-types of the 50s, even 60s folk to a lesser extent.

You can't undertand why his music is timeless without exploring (to a limited extent) today's music, even the Top 40 crap.

You can't understand rock'n'roll or the 50s unless you explore what it gave rise to: the psychedelic 60s.

Or what it replaced: the swing and Big Bands of the 40s and early 50s.

You can't undertand variety unless you listen to something or someone else.

You can't understand music itself unless you explore beyond Elvis. (y)(y)(y)(y)(y)(y)(y)(y)(y)(y)

[FB-JC-474]

for years i have bin criticised for being an ELVIS,fan and for being limited because he is all i listen, watch, read or even care about for me its 24/7 and has bin , when you have seen this guy in the flesh 38 times and folllowed his may tour of 77 and being 17 at the time i was captivated and his spirit never ceased from me , so its hard to explain to others why i can't think of a day without him on my cd deck or my library etc.. what about you do you feel limited?

I don't feel limited at all being an Elvis-Fan. Through Elvis' music I found lots of nice music I otherwise wouldn't even have recognized. I'd never have bought an Arthur Crudup-CD without being an Elvis-Fan and I'd never come across Country music e.g.

For Elvis-Fans my other musical interests might be quite strange. I also like digital hardcore an when 11 years ago Alec Empire came out with "you ain't nothing" I could proudly tell my "Alec-Empire/Atarie Teenage Riot"-friends, that it was an Elvis song and Elvis videos that Alec used. Their comment was:"He must be as strange as you are....:D"

[Jumpsuit Junkie]

I like a wide variety of music, I don't limit myself to just Elvis because I would ultimately dilute what effect he has on me. Variety is the spice of life. When I listen to a an Elvis record I haven't heard for some time it can spark a memory or reaction that ignites the passion I felt when I first became a fan.

My taste in music is so varied that it is hard to define a category e.g.

Clasical, Kiss, Aerosmith, Guns & Roses, Rolling Stones, The Beatles :blush: U2, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Oasis, Blur, Queen, Tom Jones, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Nat King Cole, The Ting Tings, Duffy, The Stereophonics, Killing Joke, Abba, B52's, Brian Adams, Cold Play, The Verve, Manic Street Preachers, Travis, The Silencers, Nirvana, Foo Fighters, Jamiroquai, The Police, Duran Duran, Talking Heads, The Smiths, David Bowie, The Stone Roses, The Clash, Madness, Richard Marx, Michael Jackson, Green Day, Beyoncé Knowles, The Killers, Snow Patrol, Maroon 5, Kings Of Leon

and so on.... I'm sure I could add at least another 50 to that list :blink: however I always come back to Elvis :lol:

[Lisarose]

I like a wide variety of music, I don't limit myself to just Elvis because I would ultimately dilute what effect he has on me. Variety is the spice of life. When I listen to a an Elvis record I haven't heard for some time it can spark a memory or reaction that ignites the passion I felt when I first became a fan.

My taste in music is so varied that it is hard to define a category e.g.

Clasical, Kiss, Aerosmith, Guns & Roses, Rolling Stones, The Beatles :blush: U2, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Oasis, Blur, Queen, Tom Jones, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Nat King Cole, The Ting Tings, Duffy, The Stereophonics, Killing Joke, Abba, B52's, Brian Adams, Cold Play, The Verve, Manic Street Preachers, Travis, The Silencers, Nirvana, Foo Fighters, Jamiroquai, The Police, Duran Duran, Talking Heads, The Smiths, David Bowie, The Stone Roses, The Clash, Madness, Richard Marx, Michael Jackson, Green Day, Beyoncé Knowles, The Killers, Snow Patrol, Maroon 5, Kings Of Leon

and so on.... I'm sure I could add at least another 50 to that list :blink: however I always come back to Elvis :lol:

Excellent post. I couldn't agree more but to my list add Rosemary Clooney, Dean Martin, Natalie Cole, Emmy Lou Harris, George Jones, Patsy Cline, Jerry Reed, Wayne Newton, and so on. . .

[CRITTERGITTER]

For years I have endured limitless teasing and criticism about my love for Elvis.It seems like when you say you love Elvis, people feel they can say whatever they want and you are supposed to take it. So I have made my feelings about Elvis my secret shared only with my Elvis friends. It's a special world for me I know longer care to share with just anyone.

I do regret that my family never understood. Most didn't try. It always seemed to be a him or me choice. My Mother would cry and say I loved Elvis more than her. Times I went to Memphis was a nightmare because the fighting would start 1 week before and last for weeks after. One thing that made me happy was I found out years after my Grandmother passed away that she bought Priscilla's book and read it. My sister told me she was trying to understand why I loved him so much. I wished she would have asked me, there was so much more I could have showed her.

If Elvis is what you want to listen to, you do it. You are not harming anyone. You are not doing drugs or drinking, they should be grateful that's what you do. Me, I keep Elvis in my heart and in my head. He'll never go away, whether anyone likes it or not.

[Jimmy1966]

not too bothered what other people think bout my choice of music to be truthful,
i listen to a lot of different music,
but always come back to presley everyday.

[Nicole Presley]

for years i have bin criticised for being an ELVIS,fan and for being limited because he is all i listen, watch, read or even care about for me its 24/7 and has bin , when you have seen this guy in the flesh 38 times and folllowed his may tour of 77 and being 17 at the time i was captivated and his spirit never ceased from me , so its hard to explain to others why i can't think of a day without him on my cd deck or my library etc.. what about you do you feel limited?

Elvis is all I listen to, too. But It´s enough for me. :)

[elvislady]

for years i have bin criticised for being an ELVIS,fan and for being limited because he is all i listen, watch, read or even care about for me its 24/7 and has bin , when you have seen this guy in the flesh 38 times and folllowed his may tour of 77 and being 17 at the time i was captivated and his spirit never ceased from me , so its hard to explain to others why i can't think of a day without him on my cd deck or my library etc.. what about you do you feel limited?

I dont critisize you for just listening to elvis...i couldnt imagine not having other artists to listen to though...i have a wide range of music in my collection, like jj i couldnt put mine into any category. i agree elvis influanced lots of artists over the years.

elvislady:D

[Raised on Rock]

If Elvis is all you ever listen to, then yes, you are limited. Very much so.

There is a rich history of music out there, both before and after Elvis, and you are missing out on a lot.

You can't fully understand Elvis and his musicianship without exploring the music which influenced him: early country, blues, pop, spirituals etc.

You can't understand his influence and accomplishments without exploring those who came after him: The Beatles, The Stones, the Elvis-types of the 50s, even 60s folk to a lesser extent.

You can't undertand why his music is timeless without exploring (to a limited extent) today's music, even the Top 40 crap.

You can't understand rock'n'roll or the 50s unless you explore what it gave rise to: the psychedelic 60s.

Or what it replaced: the swing and Big Bands of the 40s and early 50s.

You can't undertand variety unless you listen to something or someone else.

You can't understand music itself unless you explore beyond Elvis.

Perfectly said.

What does freak me out the most is when people say Elvis is the only thing they even read about! Beyond music, no need to guess what they are missing.

[elvislady]

What does freak me out the most is when people say Elvis is the only thing they even read about! Beyond music, no need to guess what they are missing.

Thats unbelievable... how can you not read any thing else other than elvis!

elvislady :supriced:

[Raised on Rock]

Thats unbelievable... how can you not read any thing else other than elvis!

elvislady :supriced:

Ask lvs2day not me.

Anyhow, no disrespect to lvs2day, I think its wonderful you get touch by Elvis in that way after seeing the man live.

But to just close your mind to anything but Elvis its not the way to go at all, if there is a lesson I've learn from Elvis the musician, is an ever growing interest in all kinds of music. That, as Getlo well put it, won't take away from your love and interest on Elvis but totally the other way.

Ok maybe not everybody got to be interested in music at all, so one or two artists will do for them, but when you refer also to your readings and in fact about not caring about anything else, I must tell it like it is: there is something wrong and harmful to your self on that attitude, lvs2day.

[elvislady]

keep your knickers on...i was not having a attack on you just answering what your comment said!


raised on rock

Thats unbelievable... how can you not read any thing else other than elvis!

elvislady :doh::doh:

[Raised on Rock]

keep your knickers on...i was not having a attack on you just answering what your comment said!:

I know you weren't.

Never thought you where attacking me at all, neither I was attacking you back. What happened then?

I was just following your train of thought, the: "its unbelievable" part on your post, which I do completely agree.

When I said ask someone else not me, it was just a way to say neither I get it at all, it meant agreement with you, sorry if it looked like an attack, guess those things happens when your not having a conversation face to face.

And before go any further just like to say, I'm neither attacking on lvs2day, but just expressing an opinion on what I believe it is not the most constructive attitude from them all.

[shelley.m.]

I try to broaden my musical tastes but I'll always listen to Elvis no matter what.

[Tommy]

Keep it nice folks.

[Tommy]

I try to broaden my musical tastes but I'll always listen to Elvis no matter what.

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[Silenz]

Well i listen to all types of music ecxept opera. However Elvis is the King för me and i dont care what other thinks.
The Magical aura around Elvis is just amazing. He HAD carisma and more than all the people on earth togheter.

[elvislady]

I know you weren't.

Never thought you where attacking me at all, neither I was attacking you back. What happened then?

I was just following your train of thought, the: "its unbelievable" part on your post, which I do completely agree.

When I said ask someone else not me, it was just a way to say neither I get it at all, it meant agreement with you, sorry if it looked like an attack, guess those things happens when your not having a conversation face to face.

And before go any further just like to say, I'm neither attacking on lvs2day, but just expressing an opinion on what I believe it is not the most constructive attitude from them all.

Sorry i took your comment the wrong way...lol forgive me.

elvislady :D

[KPM]

There is nothing wrong in listening to other artists-its not somehow being "unfaithful";):D
I listen to Chuck Berry, Dean Martin, Beatles, Moody Blues, Roy Orbison, Johnny Cash, Dave Mathews, actually I listen to a lot of varied music.
My vinyl collection is about 3000 albums and singles and my cd collection is pretty large also.
Elvis is the greatest singer I have ever heard IMO-but many other people have great voices and styles.

[Diane]

The majority of my record and CD collections are of Elvis but I do listen to others like: Eddie Cochran, Fats Domino, Tina Turner, Little Richard, Buddy Holly, Gene Vincent, Dion, Tom Jones, The Platters, The Drifters, Paul Anka, Roy Orbison, Connie Francis, Bobby Darin, Gene Pitney, Marty Robbins, Johnny Horton, Everly Brothers, Sam Cooke, Mario Lanza, Frankie laine, Dean Martin, Stray Cats and Bob Seger etc.

Diane

[Unchained Melody]

Its good to listen to other music and artist every so often. Keeps you from ever getting burned out on Elvis music.

[beckelvis]

I try to broaden my musical tastes but I'll always listen to Elvis no matter what.

Totally in agreement with you(y)(y)(y)(y)(y)(y)(y):lol:

[LISY]

Excellent post. I couldn't agree more but to my list add Rosemary Clooney, Dean Martin, Natalie Cole, Emmy Lou Harris, George Jones, Patsy Cline, Jerry Reed, Wayne Newton, and so on. . .

I agree....my love of music is many and varied too, and Elvis himself had a eclectic love of music ...soul, country, gospel and rock and roll..

I always come back to Elvis though,because of a deep connection to the way he sang and performed....

[elvisp]

ELVIS TO ME IS THE BEST SINGER THERE EVER WAS AND EVER WILL BE...

[KPM]

The majority of my record and CD collections are of Elvis but I do listen to others like: Eddie Cochran, Fats Domino, Tina Turner, Little Richard, Buddy Holly, Gene Vincent, Dion, Tom Jones, The Platters, The Drifters, Paul Anka, Roy Orbison, Connie Francis, Bobby Darin, Gene Pitney, Marty Robbins, Johnny Horton, Everly Brothers, Sam Cooke, Mario Lanza, Frankie laine, Dean Martin, Stray Cats and Bob Seger etc.

Diane
You reminded me I have some of those also-why I forgot Tom Jones in my original list I don't know.;)

[Diane]

Just a temporary brain freeze there Ken:lol::lol::lol:


Diane

[Neverending]

To be an Elvis Fans sometimes give you a lot of teasing or eyes-rolling. But I don't care.
From my earliest youthoot I love music - but Elvis's songs give me something special.
No matter in what kind of mood I am - happy, sad, thinkfull - I will always find a song which comforted me. He put so much of himself in a song and that's the magic of Elvis.

[TCE]

I'm proud to be an Elvis-fan, because we don't let us lead by people that are short minded or place someone in a "box" just because some one is different, but because we are loyal and take some one for what or who he is. And ofcourse because we're not blinded by critics but see Elvis as he was: A great entertainer and loving, caring and great human being with a huge carisma.


Christel (TCE)

[Pacerstar]

I'm proud to be an Elvis-fan, because we don't let us lead by people that are short minded or place someone in a "box" just because some one is different, but because we are loyal and take some one for what or who he is. And ofcourse because we're not blinded by critics but see Elvis as he was: A great entertainer and loving, caring and great human being with a huge carisma.


Christel (TCE)

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[GIORGIA]

I'm proud to be an Elvis-fan, because we don't let us lead by people that are short minded or place someone in a "box" just because some one is different, but because we are loyal and take some one for what or who he is. And ofcourse because we're not blinded by critics but see Elvis as he was: A great entertainer and loving, caring and great human being with a huge carisma.


Christel (TCE)
I Love your Post:blush:!
True words!
Because I feel the same thing in My Heart for Elvis:blush:!
I Love Elvis So Much:blush:!
And Always Be:blush:!

[GIORGIA]

ELVIS TO ME IS THE BEST SINGER THERE EVER WAS AND EVER WILL BE...
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[debtdbruno]

I'm proud to be an Elvis-fan, because we don't let us lead by people that are short minded or place someone in a "box" just because some one is different, but because we are loyal and take some one for what or who he is. And ofcourse because we're not blinded by critics but see Elvis as he was: A great entertainer and loving, caring and great human being with a huge carisma.


Christel (TCE)

:notworthy:notworthy:notworthy:notworthy:notworthy

[debtdbruno]

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