Elvis 30th anniversary!

MUMMIBOO · 16-08-2007, 10:09

Well its the 30th Anniversary of the death of Elvis today i was born the day he died we celebrate together! lol

What are your thoughts on the king of rock and roll 30 years after his death is he still as popular today as he was in his day?

garinda · 16-08-2007, 10:35

Both my parents loved Elvis, and growing up his music was part of my life. Driving up to the Lakes every weekend to water-ski, was spent listening to all his concerts, and I still know every word to all his songs.

I was twelve, and in Yorkshire, the day he died, and it felt like losing a member of the family.

It maybe thirty years since Elvis died, but his music will live on forever.

MargaretR · 16-08-2007, 10:36

He was my teen hearthrob in the 50's, but when I grew up, and he got drug bloated, I went right off him.

My next door neighbour's cat is named Elvis

MUMMIBOO · 16-08-2007, 10:37

I too had to listen to the music as a child mum was elvis mad! i dont mind though his music was good and he was soo good looking when he was younger.

grannyclaret · 16-08-2007, 12:07

That man was just magic,,,I loved all that he sang
Ballads ,his heart and soul were in his songs
Pop ,he had you dancing,and tapping your feet
Religous ,he could make you believe in his song ,what ever your religion
.................
His humour was second to none, and he was so kind, never forgot his humble beginnings
Oh and his looks were out of this world
"LONG MAY HIS MEMORY LIVE ON"

cherokee · 16-08-2007, 12:51

well im just watchin the second of todays elvis movies on bbc2 .. viva las vagas .. great medcine lol

West Ender · 16-08-2007, 12:54

He was the best.

He still is.

BERNADETTE · 16-08-2007, 12:56

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Originally Posted by cherokee

well im just watchin the second of todays elvis movies on bbc2 .. viva las vagas .. great medcine lol

Not really my first choice but you enjoy and take it easy

katex · 16-08-2007, 22:33

Don't think really appreciated him when I was in my teens, never been a pop groupie, however, later in life listening to his voice with its clarity, rich and velvity tones .. no one else has ever matched them, and instantly recognisable; this is the best asset any singer can give.

Watched a programme tonight 'Elvis in colour' and how his career grew in a business like fashion, but,yes, he changed music into a more commercial market.

Used to like Marty Wilde, but seeing him on this programme with what I am sure was a toupee intact .. he looked a right plonker ....

Doug · 16-08-2007, 22:41

Grew up with his music, I was never a lover of the films apart from Loving you and GI Blues. I did enjoy his spiritual side and favoured the majority of his music. A sad and needless loss to the world, but would we care as deeply had he lived. Good bless and keep the music alive.

katex · 16-08-2007, 23:02

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Originally Posted by Doug

would we care as deeply had he lived.

Thought that myself Doug ... if he had carried on going downhill in his behaviour and obvious overweight body mass, he would have been vilified from many quarters. Course do feel, he would have pulled himself back and grown older in a way in which we all respect.

Have not a lot of patience for people who idolise (not just appreciate) singers, footballers and actors, however, they have a large influence on the youth of today and a responsibility to them, and do feel Elvis would have turned around should he have survived the damage he did to his own body. Very sad.

cashman · 16-08-2007, 23:10

i think what elvis gave the world was the crossover from solely "black music" in fact in his early days many thought he was,n the way america was in the 50s that was a great gift. theres been many great artists but Elvis broke the mold.his music will live forever,we had the good fortune to meet a couple of people who knew him growing up both were black americans n both said he was just one of the lads n mixed with them n everybody.

SPUGGIE J · 16-08-2007, 23:13

I am not a fan but do know a few and aint seen them today so they must be reminissing a bit. He was better when younger in my opinion and slip as he got older a tad though still popular. Died too young in my opinion the same as all the greats.

cashman · 16-08-2007, 23:17

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Originally Posted by grannyclaret

That man was just magic,,,I loved all that he sang
Ballads ,his heart and soul were in his songs
Pop ,he had you dancing,and tapping your feet
Religous ,he could make you believe in his song ,what ever your religion
.................
His humour was second to none, and he was so kind, never forgot his humble beginnings
Oh and his looks were out of this world
"LONG MAY HIS MEMORY LIVE ON"

am i to take it you liked him granny?

grannyclaret · 16-08-2007, 23:22

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Originally Posted by cashman

am i to take it you liked him granny?

.........I DIDENT LIKE ELVIS...........

.......I LOVED HIM ........