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Elvis’ very first movie was called ‘LOVE ME TENDER’, originally the movie was going to be called ‘ THE RENO BROTHERS’ but it was finally decided that sticking to LOVE ME TENDER, would be more appropriate.
This movie was a western, and was based around the life of two brothers, who fell in love with the same girl, named Kathy. Kathy was played by (Debra Paget). Elvis played ‘Clint Reno’ While Richard Egan played the older brother Vance Reno.
Vance Reno, has been fighting in the war, and was gone for about 4 years. After hearing a rumour that Vance had died, and Clint being in love with Kathy – decides to marry her. Meanwhile over the years that Vance was missing, he was actually involved in robbing the Army payroll, with good intentions to return it, but instead decided to split the money with the other boys.
At the other end – Clint and Kathy find out that Vance was alive, and when he finally returns home, he finds out that the girl he left behind and was deeply in love with him, had in fact married his brother, Clint. Vance has always been in love with Kathy but never had the courage to confront her about it. At the same time, Kathy also had feelings for Vance.
The army found out about the theft that Vance and the boys had done, and are hunting them down. This is a very touching tale of brotherly love, and a great Western. it does have a sad ending, as Elvis does die, but at the same time, it is the first movie that introduces Elvis to the world.
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There are many books on Elvis Presley out there: I would say there are probably hundreds or even thousands of them. Most of them cover every aspect of Elvis’ life, and some of them contain just pictures and graphics, or even lyrics to his songs. Gosh, even books on his many movies – and how much of a good actor he was, or what a big flop the movie turned out to be. For the record, I loved all of his movies.
The same old story is repeated over and over again in most books, covering information from his birth all the way to his death, and the in between bits: like the drug problems that Elvis had, and how obese he was. Not to mention the crap that was written in some of them, which not only myself, but many Elvis fans out there, who believe that the books are completely wrong and totally untrue.. If Elvis was alive, he would be very hurt and upset reading this about himself.
Some Authors are out there using Elvis’ name to make a ton of money, on the load of garbage that they are publishing, and to this day, there is only a very few books to be taken seriously, that don’t contain any bullshit by the Author.. I really despise with a passion, going into a bookstore, spending my money on what appears to look like a good book to read – only to find out it is a load of crap from beginning to end.
Now, I am not out in any way to criticize any particular person or persons, but please know that this is only a discussion, and my personal thoughts on this matter. I must also mention that I am not any kind of Dramatic or Biography judge. But I do know what a good book can be, and what a bad book can be, when it comes to my favourite idol, Elvis, I do have every right to stick up for him. You know, it really breaks my heart and makes me extremely mad, when people write hurtful things about Elvis, and make him out to be the person he never was...These people should really do their research, to find the facts.
So with all this in mind, I would like to tell you what is my favourite Elvis book to read, and what I believe to be the most truthful and honest account of Elvis Presley. A Biography called: ‘IF I CAN DREAM’ ELVIS OWN STORY. This book was written by a man named Larry Geller. Before I get into details about this book, I would firstly like to mention a little about Larry the Author. Larry met Elvis way back, and became his hairdresser and later on in time Larry became Elvis’ confidante and Spiritual adviser. During his time with Elvis, Larry wrote down every account on Elvis, from what he did, to what he ate, also, what he said. Larry actually wrote all this down in his diary, step-by-step, day to day. This was done on Elvis’ instructions, as Elvis actually wanted all this to be made into a book. It is very straight forward and easy to understand, with some really nice pictures throughout the book..
IF I CAN DREAM, ELVIS OWN STORY..
I have read this book a couple of times, and noticed how Elvis and Larry just bonded together and how their friendship and their trust for one another just grew stronger. It starts from when Elvis and Larry first met, and as time progressed, so did their friendship. Larry gave Elvis many books, as Larry had great knowledge on many aspects of Spirituality. Because of this, many of Elvis’ friend started to hate and despise Larry. They thought that if Elvis kept reading these books; it would lead him along the wrong path in life.
If I can dream, also mentions how Elvis felt about the people around him: Colonel Tom Parker his manager, the Memphis Mafia, his many other friends, and his lovers – including his last girlfriend, Ginger Alden. Priscilla Presley and his love for his only daughter, Lisa Marie.
Elvis was a deeply religious man, and an avid reader, who used to spend countless hours reading mostly Spiritual books. He also used to Meditate and pray quite a lot, so I guess, Elvis was on a Spiritual journey or a quest to find the true meaning of life.
ELVIS WITH A ROSE, FOR SOMEONE SPECIAL
Larry gives a great account on his point of view about Elvis, and mentions the finer and more in depth personal details on Elvis. Or you can call lt.’THE OTHER SIDE’ a side that not many people knew about, or for that matter, Elvis had. Furthermore, the books also states how Elvis dealt with his everyday frustrations, and expectations, even the pressure has was under. After all, he was considered by many, ‘the kind of Rock N Roll’...So he had to make everyone happy, he did not want to disappoint anyone.
There is also a sad side to all this, and how all these things were slowly destroying Elvis, without him realising it. Each day, and every problem that Elvis had, lead to his devastating death. Larry’s story is quite interesting, but I also like how Elvis had so much trust in him – enough so, to tell of his most personal secrets in detail. Some are shocking, and some are funny, as Elvis did have a sense of humour. When I read this book, l can’t help but get goose bumps reading it..
HUNK O HUNK O BURNING LOVE
As I may have mentioned before, this book is an excellent read, but at the same time it can be quite heartbreaking – knowing how much of a kind, generous and wonderful human being Elvis was, and all that he went through. However, this book also inspires you to keep reading in order to find out what happened next.
So all in all, ‘ IF I CAN DREAM’ is a very touching book, and it makes you want to reach out and give Elvis a big hug just to let him know..’HEY, IT IS OK’’. If only this was possible. I think that this is the best book about Elvis and the most accurate and honest piece that was ever written. It was the peace that Elvis longed and searched for..
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Johnny started impersonating Elvis in his teens, and from then on has basically started the trend, or opened the doors to many Elvis Tribute Artists (ETA’s). He also started doing Elvis tribute long before Elvis has passed away.
WOW WHAT A PICTURE. IS IT ELVIS?
I look at pictures of Johnny and you could swear that Elvis and Johnny look so much alike, that you would think that they could actually be twins, the similarity is just amazing. Some people say that it could be a mirrored image – Elvis looking into a mirror. This is also based on the fact that, many fans have also stated, that Johnny is the closest in resemblance to Elvis. His lips, his eyes, his facial features just to name a few. Everything about Johnny is remarkably close to that of Elvis.
In 1981, Johnny was asked to do a documentary portraying the king in a film called ‘THIS IS ELVIS’. Johnny played Elvis in later years just before his death. May I also state that Johnny did a wonderful job in portraying Elvis in his role, which must have been quite difficult to do? Johnnie’s voice gives out such a natural to that of Elvis, which fans find quite amazing to listen to.
Just a little while after Elvis’ death, Johnny toured all over the world, which must have been such a buzz to be able to travel, but in Dallas Texas, the record for an audience attendance is 20.000 people. Which is a huge amount of fans to pack an Arena. To this day, l think that he could probably have as many fans should he decide to do another concert tour..
Johnny once went to an Elvis concert in Denver Colorado and the fans mistakenly thought that he was Elvis, and off course in natural ‘Elvis fan behaviour’ the man was practically torn, ripped and everything else that fans usually do to anyone that they love. So from then on, Johnny had to hire some personal bodyguards to protect him, from the madness of such fans..
So once again, l would like to say, a big thank you to Mr Johnny Harra, for keeping the memory of Elvis alive, and for being such a fantastic ETA..
‘Keep up the good work’ l always say!
JOHNNY REMARKABLE RESEMBLANCE TO THAT OF THE KING..ELVIS
TCB..
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Elvis made 30 movies that he starred in, and a few concert tour Documentaries.
To add to your collection of these movies, l have decided to list them from the first movie, till the last movie, to make it easier for all the Elvis fans
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Have you ever wandered what are all the songs that Elvis ever recorded?
Have you ever gone into a shop to buy an Elvis Album, only to come home, and find that you already have a copy of it
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The myth of Elvis Presley is forever changing the course of History, but the strange thing is that in death he has become one huge icon to be worshipped. Therefore, since his death, there have been many Tribute Artists. However, today l am going to talk about one named. Jimmy Ellis or better known to many people as simply ‘ORION’.
This story began as a masked fictional character, who according to a writer named Gail Brewer-Giorgio in her book ‘IS ELVIS ALIVE’? Tells the story of a poor handsome young man from the South, who became a very famous Entertainer of that time. I guess, he was a person trapped by his own fame. He also had a drug problem and a bloated body that lead him into major depression
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There is thousands of Elvis tribute Artists all around the world, and they continue to spread the memory of Elvis alive, by keeping his name and image with their shows. Although I must say that most of them are located in the US, particularly in Vegas, which is a little too far, but maybe one day, we can all go over there and watch them.
However, what I found quite annoying, is the fact that US and some other places all over the world seem to host the ‘Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Competition” and to my knowledge, I have never witnessed this event over here, in Australia. Could it be that no one is interested in hosting such a wonderful event? Or perhaps that it’s way too pricey for us to do anything about lt
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THIS IS GOING TO BE THE BEST TRIBUTE TO THE 'KING'.
Never before seen anywhere in the world, The three Elvis Tribute Artists, coming to your nearest town Down Under
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Elvis, who was he? What was he? To many people he was the king of Rock, or just simply –‘ THE KING’ But how can someone who is an ordinary human being, just like all of us, bring so much influence to this place we call earth? Even to this day and age of society, with all the Entertainers, Groups, Bands all kinds of Artists, Elvis the ‘King’ still leaves a huge impact on us.
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Hello to all,
Wow, how exciting this is for me, I really have so much to write, and so little time, oops!! scrap that and reverse it
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on Who can tell me how to load a U tube video onto Orble
As far as l am aware, Orble does not allow any HTML stuff on here, which is a real shame because l too have things i would love to put on here..But just to be on the safe side, please do ask someone in Admin..And who knows, perhaps they may have changed their minds..lol..
Hope this helps..
cheers..