Reply With QuoteThe music, Lisa of course. But I think a legacy of the rags to riches story, about a man who never forgot his beginnings.
I think the good things that came out from elvis life is..
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The music, Lisa of course. But I think a legacy of the rags to riches story, about a man who never forgot his beginnings.
The main good thing that came out of his life was the hapiness he brought to so many people.Not many can claim to have affected so many people in a good way.
Jak
I agree with you. He gave and gives happiness and hope to many many people in more than one way. He will be forever remembered for a positive thing in history without even pretending it.
Good work Elvis.
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It's gotta be all of the above .
But, so much more that most never knew about. I liked the way he helped
anyone when he saw them in need {many times anonymous }
IMO, he was trying to do as he was raised and believed so strongly.
In spite of what others may think; I don't believe he wasted a thing.
Everything he had he shared with others .
IMO, that is the makings of a great man; not the fame or riches.
Well, done Elvis...
"I have learned never to ridicule any man's opinion, however strange it may seem."
Music and Lisa
TCB, baby!
I think the best things that came out of his life are the TCB-World threads on Priscilla, Lisa, the Memphis Mafia and expanding Graceland, for the way that they always stay on course and the good will that is spread by all those who contribute to them.Sometimes you have to laugh at this stuff or you go insane.
Other than that, I would have to agree with Jak's answer: the happiness he has brought out in people through his music primarily but other ways as well. Making people happy was a professed goal of his and he continues to do an incredible job of it.
...That and his contribution to culture in America and throughout the world. In the fifties he sent out a shockwave that is still being felt. Part of that cultural contribution was his embracing black music, not just the songs but the artists as well. He was a uniter; look how he has brought all these TCBers from all over the world together. We get on alright most of the time.
...you won't forget me when I go.
ditto!Originally Posted by jak
I think the best things that came out of his life are the TCB-World threads on Priscilla, Lisa, the Memphis Mafia and expanding Graceland, for the way that they always stay on course and the good will that is spread by all those who contribute to them.I'd call that Tactics.Other than that, I would have to agree with Jak's answer: the happiness he has brought out in people through his music primarily but other ways as well. Making people happy was a professed goal of his and he continues to do an incredible job of it.
...That and his contribution to culture in America and throughout the world. In the fifties he sent out a shockwave that is still being felt. Part of that cultural contribution was his embracing black music, not just the songs but the artists as well. He was a uniter; look how he has brought all these TCBers from all over the world together. We get on alright most of the time.
Which Elvis could be known to use as well.
In his last years; not so much.
Congrats on your sense of humour . Laughter is what I remember the most about Elvis ; next to his music.
"I have learned never to ridicule any man's opinion, however strange it may seem."
I think the best things that came out of his life are the TCB-World threads on Priscilla, Lisa, the Memphis Mafia and expanding Graceland, for the way that they always stay on course and the good will that is spread by all those who contribute to them.
Other than that, I would have to agree with Jak's answer: the happiness he has brought out in people through his music primarily but other ways as well. Making people happy was a professed goal of his and he continues to do an incredible job of it.
...That and his contribution to culture in America and throughout the world. In the fifties he sent out a shockwave that is still being felt. Part of that cultural contribution was his embracing black music, not just the songs but the artists as well. He was a uniter; look how he has brought all these TCBers from all over the world together. We get on alright most of the time.
good point, if it wasn't for elvis we wouldn't have a forum to discuss all areas of elvis life.I think the best things that came out of his life are the TCB-World threads on Priscilla, Lisa, the Memphis Mafia and expanding Graceland, for the way that they always stay on course and the good will that is spread by all those who contribute to them.
Other than that, I would have to agree with Jak's answer: the happiness he has brought out in people through his music primarily but other ways as well. Making people happy was a professed goal of his and he continues to do an incredible job of it.
...That and his contribution to culture in America and throughout the world. In the fifties he sent out a shockwave that is still being felt. Part of that cultural contribution was his embracing black music, not just the songs but the artists as well. He was a uniter; look how he has brought all these TCBers from all over the world together. We get on alright most of the time.
Thank you Jak and Lonnie. Between the two of you you covered it all.
Diane
I agree absolutely.
I will never forget you Rosanne.
R.I.P. 4-27-59~7-22-09
Lisa
His incredible talent
Leaving a legacy that is unparralleled (sp?lol)
He affected so many people in such a good and positive way.
The rags to riches story, making an entire generation (and beyond) believe that they to could pull themselves out of whatever situation they faced, he was an inspiration.
The way he always made time for the fans, even allowing them to enter the grounds of Graceland, I can't think of a single star or celeb who would even ENTERTAIN the thought of doing that.
His beautiful heart, generousity, just everything about him and his treatment of his fellow man (for the most part).
quote Suzana
Lisa
His incredible talent
Leaving a legacy that is unparralleled (sp?lol)
He affected so many people in such a good and positive way.
The rags to riches story, making an entire generation (and beyond) believe that they to could pull themselves out of whatever situation they faced, he was an inspiration.
The way he always made time for the fans, even allowing them to enter the grounds of Graceland, I can't think of a single star or celeb who would even ENTERTAIN the thought of doing that.
His beautiful heart, generousity, just everything about him and his treatment of his fellow man (for the most part).
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You said it all Suzana
It's hard NOT to imagine Elvis as perfect; how else could someone be THAT good looking, THAT talented, THAT generous & THAT charismatic
Thank you.quote Suzana
Lisa
His incredible talent
Leaving a legacy that is unparralleled (sp?lol)
He affected so many people in such a good and positive way.
The rags to riches story, making an entire generation (and beyond) believe that they to could pull themselves out of whatever situation they faced, he was an inspiration.
The way he always made time for the fans, even allowing them to enter the grounds of Graceland, I can't think of a single star or celeb who would even ENTERTAIN the thought of doing that.
His beautiful heart, generousity, just everything about him and his treatment of his fellow man (for the most part).
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You said it all Suzana
I can't really say anything that hasn't already been said, but I feel like I can't leave this thread w/o commenting.
I don't know that there has ever existed a more physically beautiful human being EVER!
I am sure that I've never heard another voice like his.
That talent - I mean, was there any sort of music he couldn't do? I haven't found any so far. And for Heaven's sake, he knew just about every song out there!
Generosity, that he so often practiced anonymously. I'm positive that there are things he did that no one will ever know about.
He died before I was born, yet some of his songs I feel he's singing just for me. I don't know how he knew people would need to hear him sing.
I don't mean to sound like a fruitcake nor make him look like a saint. He's not and neither is anyone else. But there was something special about him, and he gave so much to this world.
"...You never stood in that man's shoes, or saw things through his eyes, or stood and watched with helpless hands, while the heart inside you dies. So help your brother along the way, no matter where he starts. For the same God that made you made him too...these men with broken hearts." Hank Williams, Sr, as quoted by
His MUSIC and LEGACY. Amen
His music and his charm and the reminder that the world can be a happy place where dreams can come true.I was only about six years old when he died but right up to this minute he is my friend.
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