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    Elvis is on the buliding! 36-foot-tall Elvis unveiled in Times Square



    PHOTO IS BY FAMOUS PHOTOGRAPHER GEORGE KALINSKY WHO ALSO RECENTLY DISCOVERED MANY NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN ELVIS PHOTOS

    IMAGES ARE FROM 1972 PERFORMANCE AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN.
    EXHIBIT OF THE “LOST PHOTOS” WILL OPEN AT GRACELAND IN MAY.

    Right in the heart of Times Square is one of the world’s most iconic rock ‘n roll stars looking over one of New York’s most iconic locations. At 36-foot by 76-foot, a newly unveiled three-story billboard of Elvis Presley greets the more than 1.5 million people who visit Times Square each day. The image on the billboard was captured by award winning photographer, George Kalinsky, who also recently discovered several photos of Elvis that have never been seen publicly.

    As the official photographer of Madison Square Garden and Radio City Music Hall and the special photographer for the New York Mets, Kalinsky has created some of the most celebrated images of famous people. World renowned, he has captured some of the greatest moments in the history of sports, entertainment, and politics. In 2002, the photo industry honored him with the International Photographer of the Year award.

    The recently discovered “Lost Photos” were created by Kalinsky while he was photographing Elvis’ second-night performance in Madison Square Garden in 1972. He recently came across them and realized they had never been seen by the general public. “It’s a treasure trove of photos,” commented Kalinsky. “When I discovered them I contacted the folks at Graceland, who were thrilled.”

    The collection of never before published photos will be displayed at Graceland in May as part of “Elvis Jumpsuits: All Access,” a fashion exhibit featuring more than 50 of Elvis’ famous stage wear jumpsuits. A grand opening for the Kalinsky photo exhibit is scheduled for Memorial Day weekend at Graceland. The billboard is part of the “Great Moments in New York” campaign.

    source: www.elvis.com

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    International Level SeeSeeRider777's Avatar
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    Now that is what I am talking about! That is nice! I have to go by there later on.
    "When I was a child, ladies and gentlemen, I was a dreamer. I read comic books, and I was a hero in the movie. So every dream that I ever dreamed has come true a hundred times. I learned very early in life that without a song, the day would never end; without a song, a man ain't got a friend; without a song, the road would never bend; without a song. So I keep singing a song." - Elvis Presley

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    WOW! That be awesome!

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    that's too cool, how much more of elvis is stashed away.?
    ''Baby I dun told you, after the show"

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    Very cool! What a great discovery! This image makes a fine wallpaper too, BTW.
    ...you won't forget me when I go.

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    Elvis On Times Square

    It looks fantastic! But did they really have to wait for a never before seen photo to decide to do this? I mean, if King Kong can be on the Empire State Building, or Godzilla can make a home out of Madison Square Garden, then surely Elvis deserves to be on Times Square! It's about time!!!!!!!!!!

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    Rosanne,
    Weren't you just telling me a few minutes ago "YOU'VE ALWAYS WANTED TO GO TO NEW YORK"????? Well, I think it may be time!!!!!!!

    Forever Best Friends

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    That is FANTASTIC!!!!!!!
    Love that picture of our guy!!! YAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    And to think ELVIS told Jerry Weintraub that he didn't think they would accept him in N.Y.


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    Last edited by SweetCaroline; 03-31-2008 at 05:27 PM. Reason: typo

    I will never forget you Rosanne.
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    Thanks so much, GREAT

    I dream a world where man no other man
    will scorn. Where LOVE will bless the earth
    and peace its paths adorn...

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    That looks so cool! Great pic of Elvis!
    Thanks, Jen!

    franny

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    fantastic pic of elvis and good to see him get a billboard that big there should be one in every state

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    Cool cool !

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    wow thats well cool!!! Anyone wanna buy me a flight out there? *silence* ..... didn't think so!
    I've got those hup, two, three, four, occupation G.I. Blues, From my G.I. hair to the heels of my G.I. shoes

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    It shows Elvis is not forgotten
    They should put it on the White House next time
    (Nixon would have approve)
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