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DOMINIC DONCHA THINK IT S TIME DON T DON T ASK ME WHY DON T BE CRUEL
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Elizabeth Taylor and Elvis -- NOT!
When Elizabeth Taylor died at age 79, I knew there wasn't much history between her and Elvis, but I recalled there was one picture of the two stars in my files. It came off the internet somewhere.
ElvisBlog News -- 4/28/11
Since I started ElvisBlog back in 2005, I have tried to consistently post a new article each weekend. Blog tutorials all declared that a regular schedule was necessary to keep readers happy and coming back. During the first six years, the only time I missed a post was when my wife had open-heart surgery in 2009. Well, now it has happened twice.
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I MET HER TODAY I MISS YOU I NEED SOMEBODY TO LEAN ON I NEED YOU SO I NEED YOUR LOVE TONIGHT
Monday, May 30, 2011
Elizabeth Taylor and Elvis -- NOT!
When Elizabeth Taylor died at age 79, I knew there wasn't much history between her and Elvis, but I recalled there was one picture of the two stars in my files. It came off the internet somewhere.
Source: http://www.elvisblog.net/blog/_archives/2011/3/23/4778088.html
IN MY WAY IN THE GARDEN IN THE GHETTO IN YOUR ARMS INDESCRIBABLY BLUE
Why Elvis Fans Continue to Feel the Frenzy
Theresea Hughes asked: Elvis’ fans span the whole world. They can be found in all places from China to Czechoslovakia. Elvis fan clubs are estimated to number around five hundred, represented in all but six states in the US and forty-five countries around the world.With the sheer number of Elvis’ fans, there is no denying [...]
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LEAD ME GUIDE ME LET IT BE ME JE T APPARTIENS LET ME LET ME BE THERE LET US PRAY
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Saturday, May 28, 2011
What?s in a Name? Tips on Avoiding Probate
Robin S. Davis, CFP� asked: Most of us remember when Elvis Presley, “The King:, died in 1977. At that time his estate was worth an estimated 10 million dollars. Unfortunately, due to probate fees, legal fees, and estate taxes the amount was reduced to a paltry $3 minnion. This could have been avoided with the [...]
Source: http://gatewaypacificincorporated.com/?p=186
ONE NIGHT ONE NIGHT OF SIN see ONE NIGHT ONE SIDED LOVE AFFAIR ONE TRACK HEART ONLY BELIEVE
Friday, May 27, 2011
What?s in a Name? Tips on Avoiding Probate
Robin S. Davis, CFP� asked: Most of us remember when Elvis Presley, “The King:, died in 1977. At that time his estate was worth an estimated 10 million dollars. Unfortunately, due to probate fees, legal fees, and estate taxes the amount was reduced to a paltry $3 minnion. This could have been avoided with the [...]
Source: http://gatewaypacificincorporated.com/?p=186
ALL SHOOK UP ALL THAT I AM ALLA EN EL RANCHO GRANDE ALMOST ALMOST ALWAYS TRUE
Thursday, May 26, 2011
More Interesting Items at the Last Elvis Auction
Two weeks ago, we took at look at Elvis? personal and movie clothing that sold at the recent Gotta Have It auction. There were also a number of rings up for bid, as there have been at almost every Elvis auction the past few years. Soon they all will be combined for an Elvisblog pictorial feature on Elvis rings. However, the last Elvis auction contained more than just clothing and rings, so here is a look at several other interesting items.
The Coolest Collectible and the Biggest Bust:
These leopard spotted mohair shoes had a minimum bid of $12,000 and an estimated winning bid of $45,000 ? 50,000. The reason for the rosy projection was the fact that Elvis wore them on stage in 1954. According to the auction description, these shoes may well be the earliest known piece of stage clothing worn by Elvis Presley, and they are in very good condition.
In spite of this, the leopard shoes failed to get a single bid. There are two possible reasons for this: the hefty minimum bid and the question of authenticity. Apparently there is no known photo of Elvis wearing the shoes. They do come with a letter of authenticity from a man named Edgar Lundberg, which can be roughly paraphrased like this.
?My mother was Mary Joyce, a good friend of Dixie Locke, Elvis? girlfriend in late 1954. After Elvis wore these leopard shoes on stage, he gave them to my mother. She kept them for over fifty years, and told me the story about Elvis. I don?t have any picture of Elvis wearing the shoes, but it?s the truth.?
Boy, what a shame Mary didn?t get a photo of Elvis wearing his leopard shoes. If she had, her son might have gotten his fifty thousand. If you ask me, these leopard shoes are about as cool an Elvis collectibles as you can get, so we will see them again at a more modest price ? and they will sell. I?d love to have them.
Vince Everett 45 Record Sleeves:
These sure look like they should be Elvis records, but the name on them is Vince Everett. You will probably remember that as the name of Elvis? character in the movie Jailhouse Rock. With the help of Peggy Van Alden (Judy Tyler), Vince became a recording star. He and Peggy founded and Laurel Records, and these picture sleeves represent some of the records Vince released during the movie. They topped out at $150 and $100 respectively. It would be interesting to see if the Laurel Records sleeve of ?Treat Me Nice? ever comes up at auction. It was Vince Everett?s first release on Laurel, and the records actually had significant screen time in the movie.
A Toy That Lets You Punch Elvis:
This is the large red balloon showing an Elvis head and a headless-body with boxing trucks and gloves. You blow up the balloon, push the end through a slit in the base, and tie a knot to hold in the air. Then it supposedly stands upright and makes a good toy for a young child. Good, that is, if you want your kid to punch Elvis.
Because it was in very good condition, it did bring $84.
Even Broken Elvis Sunglasses Go for Big Bucks:
Elvis wore these Neo-Nautic 14 KT gold sunglasses during his concert at the Las Vegas Hilton on July 22, 1974. Between songs, he gave a karate demonstration, and somehow he broke the glasses. Now they have been framed in a shadow box display with a descriptive plaque (and accompanied by photos of Elvis wearing them on stage), and they brought in $6,853. A good example of how presentation and authentication can add to the value of an Elvis collectible.
What Kind of Elvis Picture Is This?:
How do you like this crazy image? A giant Elvis forehead on top of a smaller Elvis body. Actually it is the juxtaposition of two Elvis pictures on what is known as a ?Flickr? button. It was part of a set of two (the other was positioned to show just one image), and they sold for $60, a little over the minimum.
Engraved Microphone from That?s The Way It Is:
Only one person bid on this microphone, but he was willing to pay $4,800 to get it. It is a Shure SM-58 mic with Elvis? name engraved on the barrel. Elvis often had his name engraved on the microphones he liked so that no-one else would use them. This one was used during the rehearsals of his MGM film, That?s The Way It Is, and it came with letter of provenance from Elvis? friend and musical director Charlie Hodge.
?Pink Cadillac? Painting is Turning into a White Elephant:
This is a truly unique painting by a world famous artist, but it failed to get even one person to make the minimum bid of $5,000. The artist is Ralph Wolfe Cowan, who, according to several websites, is considered the number one portrait painter in the world. He has been recognized for painting more reigning monarchs and world leaders than any other painter in history. His work includes portraits of four US Presidents: Kennedy, Johnson, Carter and Reagan. His painting ?Loving Elvis? is displayed at the Smithsonian Institution in the National Portrait Gallery?s ?Bravo? exhibition.
If you have visited Graceland, you have seen his full-length masterpiece ?Heavenly Elvis? embellishing the main wall in the Trophy Room. It was the only portrait Elvis ever allowed to hang in his home. Cowan has painted other Elvis portraits that have brought as much as $45,000 at past auctions, so what is wrong with ?Pink Cadillac??
Perhaps the problem is that it is just too weird. The painting is in the shape of an automobile window, but it is ?framed? by a real car door painted pink. Unfortunately, Cowan used a Ford Falcon door, not one from a Cadillac. In March 2009, ?Pink Cadillac? went up for Auction with a minimum bid of $25,000 and an estimated bid range of $35-45,000. It failed to receive any bids. In November 2010, it was again at auction with the minimum bid lowered to $15,000. Again, no bids. Finally, in March 2011, it appeared again, this time with a minimum bid of just $5,000. I?m really surprised it had no takers, but it will probably show up again and maybe somebody will bite.
� 2011 Philip R Arnold, Original Elvis Blogmeister All Rights Reserved www.ElvisBlog.net
Elvis, Elvis Presley, and Graceland are registered trademarks of Elvis Presley Enterprises
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JESUS WALKED THAT LONESOME VALLEY JOHNNY B GOODE JOSHUA FIT THE BATTLE JUDY JUST A LITTLE BIT
ElvisBlog News -- 4/28/11
Since I started ElvisBlog back in 2005, I have tried to consistently post a new article each weekend. Blog tutorials all declared that a regular schedule was necessary to keep readers happy and coming back. During the first six years, the only time I missed a post was when my wife had open-heart surgery in 2009. Well, now it has happened twice.
Source: http://www.elvisblog.net/blog/_archives/2011/4/28/4805134.html
THERE GOES MY EVERYTHING THERE IS NO GOD BUT GOD THERE IS SO MUCH WORLD TO SEE THERE S A BRAND NEW DAY ON THE HORIZON THERE S A HONKY TONK ANGEL
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
History Of Rock Music
Rajeev Rampersad asked: Rock music, where did it all begin? Believe it or not a black man who played black music, originally founded rock music in the mid 50s, this man was Chuck Berry. Rock became popular almost over night, and was accepted with open arms by the younger generations. This was largely due to [...]
Source: http://gatewaypacificincorporated.com/?p=200
BLACK STAR BLESSED JESUS HOLD MY HAND BLOWIN IN THE WIND BLUE CHRISTMAS BLUE EYES CRYING IN THE RAIN
Monday, May 23, 2011
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Elvis Presley and His Music From the Heart
Gen Wright asked: When Elvis began putting together his collection of music for his comeback, he was able to reflect on many years of a great range of popular American music, including his own and that of other people.Elvis was blessed with a natural talent to sing just about anything, but he also needed to [...]
Source: http://gatewaypacificincorporated.com/?p=116
Girl Happy Tickle Me Harum Scarum Frankie And Johnny Paradise Hawaiian Style
An Elvis Spin on Some Recent News Items
Leave it to ElvisBlog to see ways to connect three recent topics in the news with Elvis.
Superman Turns His Back on the USA:
Don?t be concerned. We have inside information that his won?t happen.
?It?s all BS. I would never give up my US citizenship.?
?Me neither.?
President Obama Ends Birth Certificate Controversy:
What?s so hard about coming up with a birth certificate? There are several floating around for Elvis.
The Royal Princes Show Off Their Uniforms at the Wedding of William and Kate:
Prince William Prince Harry
Prince Philip Prince Charles
Of course, Elvis is known as a king, not a prince, but he beats them all with this royal outfit.
� 2011 Philip R Arnold, Original Elvis Blogmeister All Rights Reserved www.ElvisBlog.net
Elvis, Elvis Presley, and Graceland are registered trademarks of Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc.
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RELAX RELEASE ME AND LET ME LOVE AGAIN RETURN TO SENDER RIDING THE RAINBOW RIP IT UP
Saturday, May 21, 2011
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