Are you contended and appreciative for what is going now for Elvis?

[ricardo b. prospero]

I personally believe there are lot more things that needs to be done by those concerned, for he deserves more besides the money he generates. Related to one of my threads I posted, Elvis needs more positive media exposure to compensate for the bad effects of the drug issue on him. I believe it should start with us fans the obligation to educate non-Elvis fans even not to convert them to become one but at least let them know Elvis is not really that bad.

[Lisarose]

I think there is a lot more we can do, just haven't figured out how to do it. Perhaps it is just because of the 30th anniversary of Elvis' death, but there has been a lot of Elvis references. Maybe it's due to EPE's marketing. For example, last Christmas when his Christmas albums were re-released, I began to hear a lot of Elvis Christmas songs piped into our muzak system at work. The Las Vegas tv series had an Elvis themed Christmas show, American Idol went to Graceland, Oprah visited Graceland, The Japanese Prime Minister visited, etc, you get my drift. And while there are still people out there who jump on the bad side of Elvis, more & more people appear to drop that side & concentrate on his music & what his music has done for new generations.

[LORRIELOVESELVIS]

I personally believe there are lot more things that needs to be done by those concerned, for he deserves more besides the money he generates. Related to one of my threads I posted, Elvis needs more positive media exposure to compensate for the bad effects of the drug issue on him. I believe it should start with us fans the obligation to educate non-Elvis fans even not to convert them to become one but at least let them know Elvis is not really that bad.

You are so right! - People I talk to really like hearing some of the great an sweet things that Elvis Presley did in his life, Not the drugs or how bad he look at the end of his life.I also wish that the city he help bring back to life would DO SOMETHING! AN THAT WOULD BE ---LAS VEGAS NV.!!!!!!!..LOL LORRIE

[cameron]

...I believe it should start with us fans the obligation to educate non-Elvis fans even not to convert them to become one but at least let them know Elvis is not really that bad.

I agree. There were only a few that started the "trashing of Elvis. "
It only takes a few to reverse it.
Be prepared . People have had 30 years to build on the BS.
I'm afraid it will take at least 30 years to clean up his name.

Good luck and God bless.

[Merry]

I agree. There were only a few that started the "trashing of Elvis. "
It only takes a few to reverse it.
Be prepared . People have had 30 years to build on the BS.
I'm afraid it will take at least 30 years to clean up his name.

Good luck and God bless.

Hi Cam,

A lot of people think outside the square, they just don't want to get involved in the arguments on the sites. In my opinion, they far outweigh the others.

I think Ricardo's suggestion is a very good one, and I've read two others saying the same thing, recently (please correct me if I'm wrong).

Perhaps the Fan Club Presidents should be contacted to throw some ideas around?

Who is in contact with some Fan Club Presidents, here?

Alternatively, if anyone has any further ideas, lets discuss them?



Kim

[Latte]

Ricardo i love this thread!

I've made it a small personal mission for myself and without knowing.
I have really gone out of my way to spread the word.
Especially since i have some black friends that thought the worst of him till i schooled them.
I loved the last ABC special with 50cent, Beyonce etc..Im not fans of theirs but it cut some of the racism sterotype that some people still have because they are ignorant about Elvis. That ABC special let me exhale a bit on that note.

[jak]

Elvis' place in musical history is secure no matter what.There is not much point in worrying about the other stuff.It's only the fans who care anyway.After being gone 30 years Elvis is not in the forefront for most people.Elvis is not that important in the lives of most people.We fans tend to think everyone cares as much as we do,but that's not the case.
Jak

[Merry]

Elvis' place in musical history is secure no matter what.There is not much point in worrying about the other stuff.It's only the fans who care anyway.After being gone 30 years Elvis is not in the forefront for most people.Elvis is not that important in the lives of most people.We fans tend to think everyone cares as much as we do,but that's not the case.
Jak

Weeeeeeell, you know, Elvis' name is mentioned just about every day, through different forms of media, in Australia, anyway. Comedies, Movies, Series', other musicians, people trying to bring their career to the fore again, the list goes on, endless, as I hear his name, constantly.

I'll be in a Department Store, and there is a photo of Elvis on gift cards.

Nahh, have to disagree with you.

Kim

[jak]

Weeeeeeell, you know, Elvis' name is mentioned just about every day, through different forms of media, in Australia, anyway. Comedies, Movies, Series', other musicians, people trying to bring their career to the fore again, the list goes on, endless, as I hear his name, constantly.

I'll be in a Department Store, and there is a photo of Elvis on gift cards.

Nahh, have to disagree with you.

Kim

Elvis is marketed to the fans because it means money.Elvis has lots of fans but we are the minority.The fans exaggerate his importance to the general public.Most people just dont care that much.That's especially true for younger people.They dont care about Elvis' image or about him for the most part.Elvis does not play a major role in the lives of most people.
Jak

[cameron]

......Elvis does not play a major role in the lives of most people. Jak

I agree with you on this.
However; the name Elvis is known world wide. I've never had anyone ask " Elvis who?"

Even my 2 year old grandson makes me get EP on YouTube when he
comes over. He loves "Polk Salad Annie " .

[jak]

I agree with you on this.
However; the name Elvis is known world wide. I've never had anyone ask " Elvis who?"

Even my 2 year old grandson makes me get EP on YouTube when he
comes over. He loves "Polk Salad Annie " .

My goodness.We agreed on a point and the world kept on turning.Elvis will always be remembered.Im sure 100 years from now people will still think of him.Time just has a way of diminishing a person's influence and impact over the years.Once all of us original fans have passed it will be really different in the Elvis world.There wont be anybody left to tell their memories.That's when you will see things really quiet down in a matter of speaking.
Jak

[ksimms2]

I think that Elvis is known more for his wonderful music, than for his drug problem these days. You only hear about the drug thing when they interview Priscilla or Joe E. pretty much. I think EPE could do more to publicize Elvis - releasing more unseen footage if it's available, concerts, etc. I would certainly buy it up! But also remember - if you push him on the public too much - people will get tired of seeing and hearing it more quickly - not us of course - because we are Elvis fanatics!

[ricardo b. prospero]

Jak, I certainly agree with what your are saying but if you believe you count yourself as a fan you must admit we are obligated to protect, preserve and project the better side of Elvis inspite of the prevailing unhealthy atmosphere being exploited by a lot of people. It is not our objective to covert all the people of this planet to become an Elvis fan. Let us organize ourselves and rally behind something beneficial and productive for Elvis, forget our differences, what we think and believe and stand as one. We maybe out numbered but like I always believe "There is power in quality than quantity" I supposed the most ideal way to start is to tap the resources of all the active Elvis Fans Club worldwide.

[Merry]

Elvis is marketed to the fans because it means money.Elvis has lots of fans but we are the minority.The fans exaggerate his importance to the general public.Most people just dont care that much.That's especially true for younger people.They dont care about Elvis' image or about him for the most part.Elvis does not play a major role in the lives of most people.
Jak

Each to their own opinion, Jak.

By the way, there is a very large majority of younger people on this Forum.

I've found, lol, that a lot of people only care about themselves

Kim

[jak]

Each to their own opinion, Jak.

By the way, there is a very large majority of younger people on this Forum.

I've found, lol, that a lot of people only care about themselves

Kim

The people that visit an Elvis forum do not represent the general public.Obviously you have many more people that do not call themselves fans.Just turn on mtv or read rolling stone or your favorite radio station.This will tell you how how Elvis is viewed by the people who deal in marketing.Elvis in nowhere to be found.Of course he has young fans but he is not what the kids are listening to as they say.
Jak

[elvisgal824]

Elvis in nowhere to be found.Of course he has young fans but he is not what the kids are listening to as they say.
Jak

I don't know if that's completely true. I'm 22 and I am a major Elvis fan. He is still relevant and not just to me. I think I try to take on the task that Ricardo is talking about and I really believe that most people understand the importance of Elvis Presley. I'm in college and nearly everyone that I talk to about Elvis seems to at least appreciate what he has done for music and popular culture. Elvis has more appeal than some might think. I also think young people are open minded and really interested in learning more about him.

[jak]

I don't know if that's completely true. I'm 22 and I am a major Elvis fan. He is still relevant and not just to me. I think I try to take on the task that Ricardo is talking about and I really believe that most people understand the importance of Elvis Presley. I'm in college and nearly everyone that I talk to about Elvis seems to at least appreciate what he has done for music and popular culture. Elvis has more appeal than some might think. I also think young people are open minded and really interested in learning more about him.

Youre missing my point.I know Elvis has younger fans like you.But dont you think an Elvis forum is where you might find Elvis fans?Just because youre here on an Elvis forum doesnt mean most young people are fans.They are not.Elvis in not current.When is the last time you heard Elvis on mtv or current radio.You havent and I havent either.He's in the oldie section.
Jak

[elvisgal824]

No, I do get your point. I am saying that more young people on the ground are actually listening and talking about Elvis and they have no idea what tcb-world is. Most of my friends have an Elvis Presley song or two on their iPods and I think most people at least respect him as an entertainer. Elvis or not-MTV or pop radio really isn't the best source to find out what young people really like to listen to.

[presley31]

I think that Elvis is known more for his wonderful music, than for his drug problem these days. You only hear about the drug thing when they interview Priscilla or Joe E. pretty much. I think EPE could do more to publicize Elvis - releasing more unseen footage if it's available, concerts, etc. I would certainly buy it up! But also remember - if you push him on the public too much - people will get tired of seeing and hearing it more quickly - not us of course - because we are Elvis fanatics!

l disgree with you about that, its not just priscilla and the joe talking about elvis drug problem the who circle of friends talked about it.

[jak]

No, I do get your point. I am saying that more young people on the ground are actually listening and talking about Elvis and they have no idea what tcb-world is. Most of my friends have an Elvis Presley song or two on their iPods and I think most people at least respect him as an entertainer. Elvis or not-MTV or pop radio really isn't the best source to find out what young people really like to listen to.

Im glad you know some young people that at least respect Elvis.Having said that though Im sure you dont think Elvis is considered relevant among the majority of today's youth or culture?His music is far removed from today's scene.
Jak