Will it makes any big difference if Elvis only child was a boy?

[ricardo b. prospero]

I must admit I have too much prejudice against Liza Marie as Elvis only child.
I was really looking forward for a boy as his child to answer my dream for an Elvis Jr. to immortalize the legend. Elvis Jr. could have in some ways eased the pain and our longing for Elvis after his dead, I can't help but imagine a little boy who is an exact replica of his dad with all the inherent talents performing in the stage. A little boy who will not refuse to sing his dad's songs and relive his fame and glory. Sad to say it will remain a dream and that is the way it will be forever.

[Suzan]

Good question...I would have to say yes that it would have made a great difference, I however, would have felt even worse for the boy then I do for the girl. I mean jeez look @ all Lisa has had to endure, the comparisons, all of that, can u imagine if she had been a male? I think it would have been very very tough.
I think another good question would be if Elvis had had 2 children would it made things different for Lisa and all that went with being labeled his only child?
Thank you for this question, I enjoyed it.

[ricardo b. prospero]

Thanks susan for you comment. I just could not understand the direction Liza Marie is heading to. I have listen to her recordings and find nothing outstanding about them except she is the daughter of Elvis and most of those who kindly patronized her out of respect are his father's fans.
Without being Elvis daughter I don't think people will ever notice her. My point is if Liza Marie is a boy I am sure there is a great chance he will follow his father's foot steps and relive his glory. I find Liza Marie a big hypocrite pretending to stay away from the shadow of his father. Lucky for her, she bears the name Presley a good excuse for her lack luster talent.

[Getlo]

Elvis Jr. could have in some ways eased the pain and our longing for Elvis after his dead, I can't help but imagine a little boy who is an exact replica of his dad with all the inherent talents performing in the stage. A little boy who will not refuse to sing his dad's songs and relive his fame and glory. Sad to say it will remain a dream and that is the way it will be forever.

An Elvis Junior "reliving" his father's work and life? You're joking ... right?

Firstly, a son galavanting around on stage wouldn't have eased anyone's pain at losing their idol. To that, I have two words for you: Julian Lennon.

Second, why would he be an exact replica? He may have looked like Cilla, or whichever woman with whom Elvis had had another child.

Finally, contrary to what some believe, musical talent is not genetic in any way. Again, two words: Lisa Marie.

Personally, I find the very concept of Elvis' "son" up on stage doing his daddy's works ... bizarre, to say the least.

[desiree]

[QUOTE=Suzan;138640]Good question...I would have to say yes that it would have made a great difference, I however, would have felt even worse for the boy then I do for the girl. I mean jeez look @ all Lisa has had to endure, the comparisons, all of that, can u imagine if she had been a male? I think it would have been very very tough.QUOTE]

Well said Suzan. Somehow it seems that females are much better in coping with tough situations than males. It's not meant to be an insult for males, it is only my opinion of what I've seen.

[Diane]

In my opinion it would have been much much harder on a boy as he would have been expected to be a clone of his father.

Diane

[marijaep]

In my opinion it would have been much much harder on a boy as he would have been expected to be a clone of his father.

Diane

Yep...I think so too Diane

[GirlHappy19]

I Agree Diane

[Suzan]

Thanks Desiree Yes I agree w/ur statement as well...
VERY EXCELLENT point's Getlo...though I have to disagree I do think Lisa has talent, not her daddy's talent but she does have talent, if nothing else her song writing abilities should @ least be acknowledged.
I also think that irregardless, if Lisa had been male, lets say, that child would have prob. been raised the exact same way Pris raised Lisa, hence who's to know if he to would not have shunned speaking about his dad.
One other thing I"d like to say, though I hugely admire Lisa and I do feel for her for she has not had it easy, money aside....she was raised to not disucss him, she said almost as much on this last Oprah interview and she raised her kids the same way, Pris has in many many interviews I have, both print and tv, said that Elvis was not discussed...and when he was brougth up it was not deep talk. She spoke to Lisa only about his drug habits, etc..I doubt she told her any of the good. JMO in what I've been able to gather from those that know her, knew her and from what Pris herself has said throughout the years and the changing of her stories.

Yes Diane I'd have to say that I agree w/ur statement wholeheartedly as well.

[presley31]

In my opinion it would have been much much harder on a boy as he would have been expected to be a clone of his father.

Diane

l agree diane

[presley31]

Thanks Desiree Yes I agree w/ur statement as well...
VERY EXCELLENT point's Getlo...though I have to disagree I do think Lisa has talent, not her daddy's talent but she does have talent, if nothing else her song writing abilities should @ least be acknowledged.
I also think that irregardless, if Lisa had been male, lets say, that child would have prob. been raised the exact same way Pris raised Lisa, hence who's to know if he to would not have shunned speaking about his dad.
One other thing I"d like to say, though I hugely admire Lisa and I do feel for her for she has not had it easy, money aside....she was raised to not disucss him, she said almost as much on this last Oprah interview and she raised her kids the same way, Pris has in many many interviews I have, both print and tv, said that Elvis was not discussed...and when he was brougth up it was not deep talk. She spoke to Lisa only about his drug habits, etc..I doubt she told her any of the good. JMO in what I've been able to gather from those that know her, knew her and from what Pris herself has said throughout the years and the changing of her stories.

Yes Diane I'd have to say that I agree w/ur statement wholeheartedly as well.

I don't think priscilla did that bad of a job raising lisa, but thats my two cents.

[Suzan]

I didn't say she did bad job but she didn't do a great job either, I think it's thanks to Lisa and the good head on her shoulders that she is the way she is...do u not read or listen to Lisa's interviews or Pris' for that matter? I'm not trying to be mean, just asking as you don't seem to have anything to back your remarks...did you not hear what Lisa said about her mom? And Pris throwing her out of the house, or Pris talking about them not getting along? Granted all mom's and daughter's go thru things, myself included, but there was a lot of bad things between these 2 women by Lisa's own acct. they only recently mended their relationship...why is that do u suppose if she was such a great parent to her?
By majority of accts. including Pris's, she left Lisa either w/the household help, a married couple, at her Beverly Hills home, or her sister, or her parents or Lisa was in Memphis, tell me you think this makes a good parent?

[presley31]

I think pris and lisa are on better terms then they were, good to see l think anyway.

[Suzan]

Yes it is good, but again you've nothing to back or address my ?...
I'm just curious for curiousities sake as to how u formulated your opinions? I like a good debate...not trying to start anything, am truly interested as to what makes you say some stuff u say?

[Suzan]

I hope my ? above makes sense, it sounds different in my head.lol

[presley31]

Yes it is good, but again you've nothing to back or address my ?...
I'm just curious for curiousities sake as to how u formulated your opinions? I like a good debate...not trying to start anything, am truly interested as to what makes you say some stuff u say?

we have different views on priscilla, l like the woman sorry that offends people, l guess l'am the one who wears rose coloured glasses.

[Suzan]

I didn't say I didn't like some stuff she's done, I don't think the woman is all bad, I don't however, wear rose colored glasses, as I used to, where she is concerned. I think you'd be surprised as to how much I do defend her on some issues.

[SeeSeeRider777]

Singing is not genetic. Look at Bing Crosby's kids.

[Suzan]

Singing is not genetic. Look at Bing Crosby's kids.

LOL omg I just love your comebacks!

I dunno I do think Lisa is talented, but I have personal reasons for liking her so much too, so maybe I should just not respond to this topic? lol

[Getlo]

Singing is not genetic. Look at Bing Crosby's kids.

Oh, come on. Gary Crosby rocked in Girl Happy. It almost looked like he could actually play that guitar!!!