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Do you think that Elvis' death occurred at a time when it could only help his reputation and legacy or had Elvis lived longer would his legacy, would be somewhat less than what it is 31 years later.
On the anniversary of his death each year, I often wonder about this. Had Elvis lived, I wonder if he would have continued to tour the country (although I do not know how he could have gone one any longer) or would Elvis have sort of faded away while he remained secluded behind the gates of Graceland??
"More people today should see him not simply as a performer, but as an artist with a great soul."
John Bakke, professor emeritus
University of Memphis
I think it did yes if you are talking about the actual death and the scene where it happened.. When you talk to people they will say he died on the toliet and such disgusting and disrespectful things that make me wanna rip their tongue out by the roots. But I think we are finally past that sick crap now thank god.
"How do I get placed in situations like this? Ah hell, I guess it's all part of showbusiness "~ Elvis in his limo on his way to perform in Omaha, NE on June 19th 1977
I have wanted to "rip a few tongues out by the roots" ...over the Elvis years myself.
I think Elvis would have been amazingly popular either way.
Admitting I am very prejudice on the subject.
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Agreed, Well said !!Originally Posted by SweetCaroline
I have wanted to "rip a few tongues out by the roots" ...over the Elvis years myself.
I think Elvis would have been amazingly popular either way.
Admitting I am very prejudice on the subject.
"How do I get placed in situations like this? Ah hell, I guess it's all part of showbusiness "~ Elvis in his limo on his way to perform in Omaha, NE on June 19th 1977
In terms of out and out popularity (ie number of fans), Elvis dying was the best thing he could have done.
There is no way Elvis would be as popular as he is today if he were still alive.
No way.
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Guess we will never know the answer to that Getlo. But I can say I don't care even if he was less popular I still would've wished he'd had lived even if he wasn't as popular his work would have always been there!
"How do I get placed in situations like this? Ah hell, I guess it's all part of showbusiness "~ Elvis in his limo on his way to perform in Omaha, NE on June 19th 1977
Elvis was popular at 50s, 60s, 70s... Doesn't matter his early death. What about Frank Sinatra then? He died at his 80s and still popular...(though for me, Elvis is so much better
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Agreed, had he lived I cant imagine elvis being any less popular than today.Elvis was popular at 50s, 60s, 70s... Doesn't matter his early death. What about Frank Sinatra then? He died at his 80s and still popular...
"How do I get placed in situations like this? Ah hell, I guess it's all part of showbusiness "~ Elvis in his limo on his way to perform in Omaha, NE on June 19th 1977
I found this in an article written in some paper and it sums up what I was thinking when I decided to create this thread.
"As it does with the death of a Jedi, the Force only grew stronger with Elvis Presley after his untimely passing on Aug. 15, 1977. Thirty-one years after his death, he's now virtually omnipresent, like Santa, and with just as much ground to cover. Elvis' ghost has been spotted on the steps of Graceland and in the streets of Las Vegas. Movies such as "Mystery Train" and "True Romance" reference the supernatural phenomenon that Elvis has become."
"More people today should see him not simply as a performer, but as an artist with a great soul."
John Bakke, professor emeritus
University of Memphis
It seems to me most `true' legends died at a young age, leaving great legacies and immortal images, but not declining into any obscurity that comes with age.
Of course Elvis was bigger than Marilyn, James Dean etc
And the dying at such a young age only makes them more interesting imo!
"How do I get placed in situations like this? Ah hell, I guess it's all part of showbusiness "~ Elvis in his limo on his way to perform in Omaha, NE on June 19th 1977
I totally agree. By the time he died, Elvis had become a bit of a dinosaur in the music business. One might even say that "Moody Blue" was kind of a freak hit, not the type of song you'd hear a lot on the charts by that time. If he'd lived and stayed under management of Parker, he would have remained in the type of music that was being replaced by different styles and would have ended up losing the connection with newer audiences, because he would still be contemporary, but "not with the times".
By dying, he became "history", something to seek out "what's it all about?" and that renewed interest in him.
He is indeed more popular after his death than before it does sound kind of sad that his death was some sort of 'blessing in disguise'..
I do too got so upset when some *****s would told me to get over Elvis because he is dead , ... they really dont know what they were missing,...
I agree totally with you buttonhead. I get the exact same crap.."Get over Elvis already he's dead! Or why are you still obsessed with a dead man? And i really can't say how his popularity would've been if he were alive. Look at the people who have visited Graceland since 1982, his fans wouldn't be any less if he were still entertaining.
We all know an untimely death is the primary ingredient in a recipe for legend. The examples are too numerous to mention but in Elvis' case, I often think a little too much is made of it.
If we're discussing contributions to his "legacy and reputation", then it's his extraordinary talent and the artistic success which he did have in his lifetime which figures most highly (and of course his tragic demise did nothing to assist that).
Elvis's posthumous success is phenomenal, of course, but you can't get a dead guy to sell records (or mugs and shirts, for that matter) if he achieved nothing of any merit in his lifetime.
Although his popularity was dwindling towards the end, he still enjoyed a legendary status- even among those who acknowledged that his time had passed; his detractors were often inclined to yield a grudging respect for his pioneering contribution.
His death mainly served to galvanize a legend which already existed.
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Great post Teddy!
I agree..I had lots of people ask me why l like elvis and why don't l have a idol who is alive, but l just tell them that they don't know what there missing when it comes to elvis, there is so much about the man that you find youself lost in exploring all aspects of elvis life.I agree totally with you buttonhead. I get the exact same crap.."Get over Elvis already he's dead! Or why are you still obsessed with a dead man? And i really can't say how his popularity would've been if he were alive. Look at the people who have visited Graceland since 1982, his fans wouldn't be any less if he were still entertaining.
Well said!!
"How do I get placed in situations like this? Ah hell, I guess it's all part of showbusiness "~ Elvis in his limo on his way to perform in Omaha, NE on June 19th 1977
I hate hearing crap like that. I haven't gotten over it and I don't ever want to.
"How do I get placed in situations like this? Ah hell, I guess it's all part of showbusiness "~ Elvis in his limo on his way to perform in Omaha, NE on June 19th 1977
This is a question full of 31 years of "ifs" so there is no way of knowing.
He was one of a kind-that has to stand for something. He had a way of resurrecting his career-so if he had done so again who knows how popular he would be. Then again if his career had stayed as it was at the end for 31 years-little change, little recording- that would make it a different story.
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