Reply With QuoteWhat a cool story!! I'm gonna have to borrow that little poem - haven't done much with my life but heck "Elvis kissed me"!!Originally Posted by Donut
Tina Lewis Rowe
http://tinalewisrowe.com/2008/05/A Kiss From Elvis
I mention in my bio that I was kissed by Elvis–passionately. Actually, it was more like deeply and warmly. But it was nice! It was 1971 or so, and Elvis had just given Denver Chief of Police Arthur Dill a check for $800 to fully equip a gym in honor of slain officer Merle Nading. That was a lot of money! Elvis wasn’t wearing a tie with his open collared shirt, so when Chief Dill gave him a tie tack that looked like little handcuffs, Elvis borrowed someone’s tie so he could wear the tie tack for a few photos. (That style shirt–or the actual shirt–is seen in a lot of photos of Elvis in that era, so he must have liked the look!)
I was in a nearby office when Sgt. Bill Smith, the police photographer, called me and told me to come over and get my photo taken with Elvis. I said I didn’t want to, but Sgt. Smith told me to get over there. Someone introduced me and Elvis was very, very nice about the whole thing. He said, “What about you let me get a nice photo with you, Honey?” I said OK and Sgt. Smith took the picture.
Then, he told Sgt. Smith, “You should get one that is more friendly.” That’s when he gave me the kiss. I expected a quick little peck on the lips, but what I got was a lengthy, warm, rather extensive kiss! I was so embarrassed I almost couldn’t think of anything to say. What I did say was, “If you’re very lucky, I’ll give you my autograph.” He smiled and chuckled a bit. I asked him about his baby and he showed me two photos of Lisa Marie, which he had in a little plastic photo holder.
Bill was laughing through all of this and still getting his camera and flash set up (isn’t that the way it always is??) I would give a lot to have a photo of the kiss!
Let me assure you, Elvis was not impressed or enthralled with me particularly, he was just very gentlemanly, and I think he figured I’d like saying I was kissed by Elvis. Well, heck, I DO like saying it!
When I was the United States Marshal for Colorado I had the photo on my memorabilia wall, and every foreign visitor was much more impressed with the Elvis photo than with anything else. Several got their own photos taken next to it! Isn’t it amazing how a legend like Elvis Presley can live on in that way?
You will likely never be so memorable that people will pose next to a photo of you decades after you are gone. However, many people may remember you during their lifetimes. Several people will remember you and think of you often. A least one or two will continue to talk about you throughout their lives. Your goal can be to have good things said by all of them, and to have made such a positive difference in the lives of many that some part of you lives on in them.
There was a poem written by James Leigh Hunt in the early 1800s, called Jenny Kissed Me. It’s a sweet poem about how a man felt after a young woman who he admired kissed him impulsively. I could paraphrase the last few lines to describe my experience years ago:
……..Say I’m weary, say I’m sad,
Say that health and wealth have missed me,
Say I’m growing old, but add,
Elvis kissed me!
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What a cool story!! I'm gonna have to borrow that little poem - haven't done much with my life but heck "Elvis kissed me"!!
Forever Best Friends
I'm gonna have to borrow that little poem - haven't done much with my life but heck "Elvis kissed me"!!
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Wow I love that, wish I could say that, but if wishful dreaming counts, it could be my poem too
Thanks Donut, that was a lovely read. I also loved that little poem at the end.
Diane
Wow, what a great story. Lucky girl. I would hate for anyone else to touch my lips after that kiss!Thanks Donut.
I love how easily Elvis gave kisses to all the girls. They didn't even have to ask
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Wonderful post; wonderful experience and, I dare say, wonderful kiss!
Thanks for sharing. I do recall hearing the poem you mention.
What a cool story!! I'm gonna have to borrow that little poem - haven't done much with my life but heck "Elvis kissed me"!!
Likewise, for reassurance in troubled times, I like to remind myself of fondling Priscilla at the linen-signing session.
'Taking Care of Beaulieu'.
Great story not heard this one before...elvis sure looks rugged in this pic! for some of you who dont kno what i mean (rough and ready) is another word for it...lol
elvislady
Likewise, for reassurance in troubled times, I like to remind myself of fondling Priscilla at the linen-signing session.
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I bet she remembers it well!Likewise, for reassurance in troubled times, I like to remind myself of fondling Priscilla at the linen-signing session.
I obviously requested permission firstI bet she remembers it well!
I'm a 'gentlebear'
Wow, lucky lady...........I wouldn't wash my face ever again........LOL
Deb
"NO-ONE, BUT NO-ONE,IS HIS EQUAL, OR EVER WILL BE. HE WAS, AND IS SUPREME".Mick Jagger
It wasn't in the face
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Cool story
"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
What a great story - you lucky lady
I envy her
Aww shucks, thanks!
I doubt if Cilla even remembers.Although I was the only bear in line, so maybe ...
*sorry, couldn't resist*
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