Will Elvis be making a comeback?

Subject: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Arturo
Date: 09 Jan 05 - 09:37 PM

Because of the new sales promotion in the UK and the resulting number 1 hit Jailhouse Rock does anyone think it likely that The King will be cloned and put to the task of the long awaited world tour he failed in his lifetime to achieve? Please give your views on how likely this event is and be as creative or lateral as you like.

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: Little Hawk
Date: 09 Jan 05 - 09:43 PM

By all means, let's hope it happens. Chongo Chimp has been working on mastering his Elvis Impersonator act, and is ready in the wings to take on just such a tour...if the cloning does not succeed.

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: Bill the Collie
Date: 09 Jan 05 - 09:46 PM

My sister-in-law served Elvis a coffee at Prestwick Airport but she was too shy to ask for an autograph or a photie; so, when he does come back, could you ask him on her behalf?

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: Peace
Date: 09 Jan 05 - 09:52 PM

G A W D. I enjoyed three of his songs. Glad someone finally admits he's dead.

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: Clinton Hammond
Date: 09 Jan 05 - 09:57 PM

*singing*

"And his momma cries...."

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: hilda fish
Date: 09 Jan 05 - 10:42 PM

Whadya mean, comback? Come back? I don't think so. Elvis lives. He has his morning coffee regularly in Charlie's Cafe here in Woolloomooloo, Sydney, Australia, every morning after his walk around the Gardens. If he is in a good mood and the coffee is the right temperature he does a damn fine rendition of "Love Me Tender" (although I do like Jimmy Little's version a lot more). I thought he did it for me because he liked me but I am beginning to think he does it because he wants me to pay for his coffee. So come back music wise? I hope so. He needs the money.

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: JohnInKansas
Date: 10 Jan 05 - 01:16 AM

My newspaper this morning said that they're having a birthday party for him soon, right downtown.

And I believe it 'cause I read it in the Wichita Beagle.

John

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,SHOCKED
Date: 10 Jan 05 - 01:52 AM

He's DEAD? When? Heartless hinds, the lot of you.

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: open mike
Date: 10 Jan 05 - 01:59 AM

yesterday would have bben his 70th birthday.
a local d.j. played his music all night long.
some was aout of the ordinary
some was in the ordinary.
the best was
him and Carl perkins and Jerry lee lewis and one other
later-to-become well-known performer doing
I ain't a-gonna study war no more..
a r4eal rockin' version of
down by teh river side
i'm gonna lay down my sword and shield

i think he called them the million dollar quartet

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: Roger the Skiffler
Date: 10 Jan 05 - 03:26 AM

Will he be able to fit in new appearance committments around his shifts at the chip shop?

RtS
(Uh Huh)

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: Sttaw Legend
Date: 10 Jan 05 - 10:37 AM

They've found him alive and kicking on Mars

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST
Date: 10 Jan 05 - 10:48 AM

What did John Lennon say?

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: Rapparee
Date: 10 Jan 05 - 11:27 AM

According to the papers, Elvis would have been 70 years old this past weekend (Saturday?).

Just think...

70 years old, and he's still dead.

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: Strollin' Johnny
Date: 10 Jan 05 - 12:08 PM

He never went away.

Will the likes of Pretty-Boy-Pinko-Westlife and Rapper-Grope-My-Own-Bollocks still be charting 27 years after their deaths? Don't think so.

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Phil "T" Habetz
Date: 10 Jan 05 - 12:21 PM

I will still be charting long after Elvis has faded like a fart in the wind. I am Phil T, and I ROCK! Know'm sayin'?

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: Strollin' Johnny
Date: 10 Jan 05 - 12:25 PM

Dream on, sunshine! (LOL!)

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: Bill D
Date: 10 Jan 05 - 01:13 PM

he came back once....was reincarnated as Andy Kaufman, and then died AGAIN...isn't there a limit? (I hope)

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: burntstump
Date: 10 Jan 05 - 01:40 PM

according to Jack Hudsons latest cd Elvis is Alive and Well, a great song by a great singer song writer.

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: Compton
Date: 10 Jan 05 - 03:18 PM

Have I not seen him tonight on my telly advertising Warburton's Bread??

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: skarpi
Date: 10 Jan 05 - 03:39 PM

Wll who says Elvis is dead ? not me he´s alive and well , In my
memory anyway, A song called Forget me never he sang that once
and i do to.
All the best Skarpi Iceland.

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Arturo
Date: 11 Jan 05 - 08:16 PM

Some quirky and very nice postings but does nobody have any recollections of seeing the great man in the flesh in any of his heydays (50s/60s70s). I have seen the videos and to see him playing Hound Dog on the Milton Berle Show is amazing, to see his 68 Comeback is electrifying (the greatest TV performance of all time?) and "That's The Way It Is" was there ever a better concert film about a single performer? The Voice, The Charisma, The Entertainer of the Century surely! Will he be back? I think it is a matter of time, just a matter of time.

Thank You All.

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: cool hand Tom
Date: 11 Jan 05 - 09:14 PM

Oh well i am upset.I really thought he worked on Torquay beach hiring out deckchairs.Alas must be a lookalike.

       Regards Tom..

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Arturo
Date: 11 Jan 05 - 09:38 PM

Next time you see him why don't you ask him Tom?

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: Peace
Date: 12 Jan 05 - 01:09 AM

Maybe Tom's got his own deckchair.

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Flintlock
Date: 12 Jan 05 - 07:39 AM

Demmed pillicock!

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Sidewinder
Date: 12 Jan 05 - 07:47 PM

If Elvis does come back from Mars, or wherever he is, do you think he could cheer his daughter up a bit? Considering she is worth squillions of dollars she never seems particularly happy and her music is woeful. What she needs is that slip of the hip, and the leer, and twinkle in the eye.But she should avoid the Rhinestone Combat Suits and guns and hamburgers.

God Love Ya!

Sidewinder.

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Arturo
Date: 12 Jan 05 - 08:44 PM

I think his daughter is fit though you're right she is a bit of a misery when you see her on telly!

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST
Date: 13 Jan 05 - 05:11 AM

No. He's dead.

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: Capo da Monty
Date: 13 Jan 05 - 11:53 AM

Amen to that Brother Burntstump!!
God Bless to all disciples of Elvis and Jack Hudson

CdM

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: Sir Roger de Beverley
Date: 13 Jan 05 - 02:48 PM

He's playing in the Sun Inn, Beverley on Friday - see the separate tsunami fundraiser thread

R

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,sandra in sydney
Date: 14 Jan 05 - 06:55 AM

Elvis in Parkes, Oz
...........................
The Central NSW town of Parkes, Australia comes alive each January to the sounds of hip-swivelling Elvis impersonators and fans alike.

2005 will mark the 13th Anniversary of the unique 'ClubsNSW Parkes Elvis Festival', and is set to be another huge success.

The weekend includes markets; look-a-like, sound-a-like, and move-a-like contests; a talent quest; rock 'n' roll concerts; memorabilia displays; an Elvis gospel church service; a major street parade and much more!

There is definitely something for everyone
...........................

Well, there was as the Festival was last weekend!!

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Bill the Collie
Date: 14 Jan 05 - 09:10 AM

He's not brown bread as I saw him last year in Las Vegas - he was in yon great big hotel; the one the size of a small town, with no directions home.

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Arturo
Date: 15 Jan 05 - 03:34 AM

What about the cloning issue? Would it be ethical or against the laws of humanity to recreate one distinguished human being for financial and/or commercial purposes? Or do you think it would be a wonderful boost to the entertainment world?

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Arturo
Date: 16 Jan 05 - 01:32 AM

I hope "One Night" reaches the top of the UK Charts as it is by far the greatest Rhythm and Blues song sung by a white artist.

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST
Date: 16 Jan 05 - 01:34 AM

You have neglected the rhythm and blues of Barry Manilow.

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST
Date: 16 Jan 05 - 01:47 AM

Elvis will be making a comeback. This time he will be a singer.

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Arturo
Date: 16 Jan 05 - 02:46 AM

Very amusing Guest I feel you have missed your vocation as a raconteur and bonviveur and settled for clown status. The King Lives On and unfortunately Barry Sucks!And you my friend should listen to every Elvis album and discover the most amazing voice to ever have graced the universe.50,000,000 Fans Can't Be Wrong.

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: Peace
Date: 16 Jan 05 - 02:50 AM

Why not? That many Americans were in the recent election, IMO.

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: Peace
Date: 16 Jan 05 - 02:57 AM

I gotta admit that Fools Rush In was beautiful. But In the Ghetto? GAWD

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: hilda fish
Date: 16 Jan 05 - 06:57 PM

Elvis's comeback is based on a seeking of redemption. "In the Ghetto" is an ongoing curse which I'm not sure can be redeemed and the greater problem of an American voting public that continually gets it wrong is the bigger problem in terms of redemption thus ensuring that Elvis's continuing comebacks may well be a form of living purgatory? Lordy Lordy, Elvis and his ma would be proud of me for this one.

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: Little Hawk
Date: 16 Jan 05 - 06:58 PM

Elvis was a rather naive fellow, I think, basically a nice guy...and he did what his handlers advised him to do. This led to some pretty dreadful movies and some pretty dreadful songs along the way. Nonetheless, he was a truly great singer and performer. Footage of him performing in the early days is still riveting, in my opinion.

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: hilda fish
Date: 16 Jan 05 - 09:12 PM

Agree. Perhaps the redemtive process is related to his handlers and is actually a curse (to them)?

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: JennieG
Date: 16 Jan 05 - 11:56 PM

I found a book some time ago at my local library that was written by a woman who was supposed to have given birth to Elvis' lurve child, a daughter, when they were both about 21 (Elvis and this woman, not the daughter). In the photos the daughter did look like him, but the book wasn't well written so I didn't bother finishing it.

Elvis has left the room......

Cheers
JennieG

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Arturo
Date: 17 Jan 05 - 04:05 AM

One Night is Number 1 on the UK Chart and listed as the 1000th number 1 in history for all time.

I cannot believe that intelligent people cannot appreciate a beautiful song of social awareness like In The Ghetto (The Vicious Circle). Please do yourself a favour and listen to it again without prejudice.

Elvis is the American Dream personified to many people around the world. However, the tragedy of the end of his life still inspires debate and conjecture to this day and will forever be played out in Theatres and on TV as a warning to anyone who dreams of superstardom. "Be careful what you wish for, it just might come true".

As for his movies he made a fortune for doing them and fans loved to see him and were happy to pay the admission. Isn't that a fair trade off? "Silly movies" most may have been but good old fashioned down home entertainment without smut, graphic sex and violence was what was required from him and Elvis gave his audience something the whole family could enjoy without trying to be pretentious and self indulgent in vying for critical acclaim above pleasing an audience as most so called actors of the day did.Some still knock him for a bad film, a poor album or for getting older and fatter but the fact remains he is still The King - who the f**k are you?

If you need more convincing simply watch The 68 COMEBACK SPECIAL there has never been a better performance by anyone and probably never will.

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Sidewinder
Date: 17 Jan 05 - 11:29 AM

Here, here! I thought Jailhouse Rock was a terrific film and must admit I quite like "In The Ghetto" but do prefer his Sun Recordings and pre Army period to the rest of his output. The Special he did gives a real insight into his talent as a performer and even today stands up as top drawer entertainment especially when he sits and plays guitar with his buddies.

Best Wishes.

Sidewinder.

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 17 Jan 05 - 01:39 PM

In the Ghetto is without doubt the best of his later commercial recordings, it was the only song he recorded that 'said' anything.
Giok

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: Tannywheeler
Date: 17 Jan 05 - 02:01 PM

EEEYUCK -- Please, God, not again.   Tw

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 17 Jan 05 - 03:19 PM

Did he ever go away? that is the question ;~)
Giok

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Arturo
Date: 18 Jan 05 - 02:08 AM

He lives on in the charts and the hearts and minds of music lovers around the world.

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Sidewinder
Date: 19 Jan 05 - 01:48 AM

Anybody collecting the new single releases having trouble getting copies? According to BMG they are releasing a further 5000 copies of each one. I wonder if they'll end up on Ebay also.

Regards.

Sidewinder.

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: hilda fish
Date: 19 Jan 05 - 07:06 PM

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Arturo
Date: 19 Jan 05 - 08:57 PM

I got all of my records so far!

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Sidewinder
Date: 20 Jan 05 - 07:53 AM

Nice One!

Regards

Sidewinder.

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Arturo
Date: 21 Jan 05 - 03:43 AM

Top of the Pops has turned to the star of Elvis Presley musical Jailhouse Rock after the late rock legend scooped the UK's 1,000th number one single.
Mario Kombou, who plays the Presley role on stage, will sing One Night on Friday's BBC One show as producers are unable to use Presley video footage.

It is his second number one in a row. The show used Presley photos last week.

Presley will feature in the charts for several more months as all 18 of his original UK chart-toppers are reissued.

Tribute

A Top of the Pops spokesperson said: "It's a very special number one as it's the UK's 1,000th.

"We wanted to pay tribute to Elvis in the best way we knew how, so we thought getting a professional would be the best way for Top of the Pops to do that."

Kombou is likely to appear on the show again next week as the next Presley re-release, A Fool Such As I, is on course to give him his third number one in three weeks.

Kombou plays Vince Everett in Jailhouse Rock - the same role Presley played in the 1957 film of the same name.

Source: BBC / updated: January 20, 2005        

[] []patrikw wrote on January 21, 2005:        report abuse         
this is just appalling. One Night is one of Elvis' finest vocal performances and to have it parodied by some impersonator is just a criminal act. Can EPE not have some influence here and ban these perfomances also? EPE have a lot to answer for. For the sake of letting the BBC use footage from the 68 tv show for probably 3 minutes showing Elvis in his prime - they are letting an impersonator take over. A valuable opportunity of promoting Elvis is lost here. Instead of that we have to be subjected to the usual drivel of some clown in a wig curling his lip.William S. Burroughs wrote on January 21, 2005:        report abuse         

What a load of shit! better if they just don´t show anything, I mean, Im 24 years old, Im an Elvis Fan since I was seven, I have almost every C.D. released by RCA/BMG and a few F.T.D. (I would like to have them all to, but you know Im not a rich guy) But you see Im a music fan, before an Elvis Fan, though it is because of Elvis that I learned to appreciate all kinds of music, from classic blues artist as Robert Johnson, to country singers as Cash or Willie Nelson, from Ma Rainey and Billie to Holiday John Coltrane and Miles Davis, from Beatles, Rolling Stones, and Dylan to Radiohead or Björk or... no, not Lisa Marie haha, but I will not insult her as other people. From Elvis to even classical.

My love toward music is so big that I rather chose to be blind or to be In a wheel chair than to be deaf. But Im very very in debt with Elvis cause I learned and discover what wonderfull treasure music is at the same time I discover the wonderfull artist Elvis was; I just can´t understand people saying that they only buy Elvis rescords, I respect that, but for me is the other way, Elvis gave me the key to discover what a deep expression art is, and my life is richer because of that.

So for me, well I want to puke when its cames about Elvis impersonactors and Britney Spear dressed like Elvis, and Elvis himself in those lousy soundtracks (well not really himself).

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: Tannywheeler
Date: 21 Jan 05 - 10:39 AM

Well, Arturo, if Elvis did that for you, then I take back the EEEEYUCK, and all the other disparaging words I've ever said about him. He did A Good Thing. (Also, the movie with Carolyn Jones, as I remember it, wasn't as bad as most of his others -- and maybe the Love Me Tender movie.)    Tw

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Arturo
Date: 21 Jan 05 - 01:19 PM

The previous posting was taken from an Elvis News website and not my words but I would echo what the author said about Elvis opening up a whole world of Blues and Country and Soul Music for me. Because Elvis' influences were the unsung heros of the thirties and forties i.e Arthur Crudup, Eddy Arnold, Memphis Slim, Billy Eckstine, Clyde McPhatter,Jake Hess, Roy Hamilton etc. and his amalgamation of all of these styles really did enthuse and inspire a generation. Not a bad legacy for a boy from Tupelo.

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Sidewinder
Date: 22 Jan 05 - 04:39 AM

I watched Top of The Pops last night for the first time in probably ten years and could not believe what an insult to the memory of a truly great artist they televised. An impersonator singing "One Night" on the historic 1000th number 1 show! I would not be surprised if the viewing figures sink even further after the worst TOTP since it started back in the early sixties!

Regards.

Sidewinder.

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST
Date: 22 Jan 05 - 10:39 AM

This just in: Franscisco Franco Is Still Dead

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Arturo
Date: 23 Jan 05 - 02:47 AM

I will never watch Top Of The Flops ever again!!!

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Jim
Date: 24 Jan 05 - 12:31 PM

"One Night" will be featured on Wednesday night at my local folk club - I hope the ladies don't throw their knickers at me

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Arturo
Date: 24 Jan 05 - 12:49 PM

If they do let me know; I am always in need of new parachutes!

Good Luck Jim.

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Truro
Date: 26 Jan 05 - 04:50 AM

Reference Jim Semple comments ....couldn't agree more with you regarding your "past caring" comment. It seems you've got more chance of locating a top class elvis impersonator than actually finding a record or cd in the shops ! ( i.e no chance) I've been a fairly active buyer on e-bay for Elvis stuff over the past couple of years but am disgusted at the profiteering going on and would call upon all fans to do exactly what I intend to do which is refuse to buy the stuff from them. As long as there are desperate fans prepared to pay silly money (and I can fully understand why) these characters will carry on and all we're doing if we buy off them is encouraging it. I guess I'm being unduly optimistic but given the outpouring of negative comments from fans on various sites I think action will be taken. I did see a suggestion on one site yesterday that BMG had been in contact with e-bay regarding this matter. It would be great to see these sellers stopped and some sanity restored...here's hoping

Glenny boy wrote on January 25, 2005: report abuse
Even so pop pickers i bet we never thought that 28 years later our boy would still be riding the charts and causing queues at record shops hey!!!! Still we'd all give it up to have him back here.

Jim Semple wrote on January 25, 2005: report abuse
Anybody daft enough to cure up at 5.30am, can only be hardcore Ebay sellers.

Shaky wrote on January 25, 2005: report abuse
With 35,000 copies available we should not be getting this chaotic situation again this week???

My Local area:

Virgin had people cue-ing up since 5.30am in Walsall

Woolworths in Dudley had 9 copies - sold out in first 5 mins

HMV had 20 copies - all pre-ordered

ASDA in Oldbury had 4 Copies - all reserved!

How can we get Elvis back to No.1 again if everyone you talk to is not getting the single because they CAN'T find it on the shelves.

stu wrote on January 25, 2005: report abuse
DEREKD I went into my local Woolies for AFSAI. When asked for the single, they too could not find the sleeve!! What sort of scam are these retailers up to?

Glenny boy wrote on January 25, 2005: report abuse
Jim Semple youve hit the nail on the head ive driven miles and taken days off what a farce, 40 years a fan and still BMG just dont care .Release them again I say, follow me people lets go get them, BMG i mean not the singles!! SORT IT OUT BMG please

MauriceinIreland wrote on January 25, 2005: report abuse
"It's Now or Never", was a Milestone release back in 1960 it was a huge hit which won over a lot of Elvis's critics. I remember all the old people buying it! I was eighteen:-)
A press release website based in India is keeping a positive Elvis story at the top of google Elvis news. Please help keep it there. When you have read every page on this excellent website of course. Meanwhile. Business is taking care of Elvis.

Pedro Nuno wrote on January 25, 2005: report abuse
Fantastic Cover! What a picture!

joemin wrote on January 25, 2005: report abuse
Don't give up!! There are 35,000 copies of It's Now or Never cd single, that is 15,000 more than origonally planned. How many fans are there?? Do we need 40,000?? Do we need 50,000?? Everyone email BMG and let them know. Also email BBC and any media people you know to make a big deal about this. The extra singles will reduce the price on EBAY, and the retailers will stop scamming. Once the price on EBAY tapers off, later singles will not be hi-jacked.

data wrote on January 25, 2005: report abuse
Flying, could be:at great speed nobody has seen them.


elizabeth wrote on January 25, 2005: report abuse
I am in total agreement with Rita, i too had no hope of getting Its now or never yesterday, like she said what about those of us who can't get to the stores til after lunch because of work and children, it is totally unfair.....i couldn't get the CD or the vinyl yesterday and last week came away empty handed too...i am so disappointed, i was looking forward to collecting this set but there is just no hope!I feel that Sony/BMG are totally unfair to us fans by not providing enough copies.

garry kerr wrote on January 25, 2005:
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Jim Semple wrote on January 25, 2005: report abuse
I'll probably get shot for saying this, but I've gone past caring now ! I feel mentally drained driving miles, searching stores and what for at the end of the day ! Im continually empty handed like virtually everyone else. Plus, no radio play, no footage, think I'll stick to my own collection from now on. BMG / Sony / EPE, should be ashamed of this pitiful performance. I can understand a shortfall for Jailhouse Rock, being the very first one, but have lessons been learnt since - have they f**k !!.

Rita wrote on January 25, 2005: report abuse

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Sidewinder
Date: 26 Jan 05 - 12:02 PM

A Real Posse of disgruntled Elvis fans there Truro. I guess all is not well in Elvisland at the moment.

Regards.

Sidewinder.

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Truro
Date: 26 Jan 05 - 06:25 PM

Too Right Amigo!

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: hilda fish
Date: 26 Jan 05 - 06:26 PM

Went to see some friends perform the other night, Margueritas; they do folk/country whatever accoustic. They did a fabulously slow version of "Viva Los Vegas" which determined me that I would start reworking some of those songs to please myself. Of course its been done before - I love Holmes Bros "Mystery Train" among others. I'm now on the journey of songs Elvis has done and artists who've re-interpreted them since, not before (Elvis did 'em). I suppose he'll be forever making a comeback if the songs that he did become referential to him when other people do them. Come on, start the list of Elvis songs that others do, and why you like 'em?

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Sidewinder
Date: 26 Jan 05 - 07:57 PM

I personally like;

The Judds -For The Heart.
Jeff Healey- Down in The Alley.
Merle Haggard- Are You Lonesome Tonight?
Buddy Holly and Joni Mitchells versions of -Baby I Don't Care.
Wanda Jackson - Let's Have A Party.
Billy Joel -All Shook Up.
John Cale -Heartbreak Hotel.
Bruce Springsteen- Follow That Dream.
Willie Nelson - Always on my Mind & Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain.
Billy Lee Riley - I've Got A Thing About You, Baby.
Tony Joe White - For Ol' Times Sake.
The Crammps -Do The Clam.
U2 & Lick The Tins- Can't Help Falling In Love.
Ray Charles - I Got A Woman & You Don't Know Me.
Smiley Lewis & Marc Almonds versions of-One Night Of Sin.
Lloyd Price -Lawdy Miss Clawdy.
Waylon Jennings - Suspicious Minds.
Gordon Lightfoot -Early Morning Rain.
Jerry Butler - Only The Strong Survive.
Kokomo Arnold -Milkcow Blues.
The Band -Mystery Train.
Golden Gate Quartet - I Will Be Home Again.
Joe Turner - Shake, Rattle and Roll.
Lonnie Johnson -Tomorrow Night.
Dean Martin - Gentle On My Mind.
Tom Jones - Without Love.
Alison Moyet - Love Letters.
Clyde McPhatter - Come What May.
Linda Rondstadt - Love Me Tender.
Jerry Lee Lewis -Don't Be Cruel.
The Drifters - Money Honey.
Roy Orbison -Mean Woman Blues.
Patsy Cline & Leann Rimes versions of - Faded Love.
Three Dog Night -Never Been To Spain.
Z Z Top - Viva Las Vegas.
Jimmy Reed -Baby What You Want Me To Do.
Brenda Lee -Bringing It Back.
Peggy Lee -Fever.
Everly Bros. -Let It Be Me.
Charles Moore- Merry Christmas Baby.
James Taylor- Steamroller Blues.
Olivia Newton John -Let Me Be There.
Little Richard- Hound Dog.
Carl Perkins -Blue Suede Shoes.
Peter, Paul & Mary -For Lovin' Me.
Bob Dylan -A Fool Such As I.
Glen Campbell - Mary in The Morning.
B.J.Thomas -It's Only Love.
Nona Hendryx -Way Down.
Johnny Ace -Pledging My Love.
George Jones -She Thinks That I Still Care.
Larry Gatlin - Help Me.
Kris Kristofferson -Help Me Make It Through The Night.
Johnny Cash -A Thing Called Love.
Jerry Reed - Guitar Man.
Roberta Flack -First Time Ever I Saw Your Face.
Jackie Wilson -Danny Boy.
Julee Cruise -Summer Kisses, Winter Tears.
John Lennon-My Baby Left Me.

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: hilda fish
Date: 27 Jan 05 - 12:39 AM

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! A true and disciplined genius! Friend just gave me a list equally as long! If I'd just thrown my mind around a bit more instead of being lazy and letting others do the work I know all of 'em. Can we bring the list up to 1000 do you think? C'mon, the will elvis make a comeback olympics!

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Sidewinder
Date: 27 Jan 05 - 03:47 PM

Rod Stewart -Jailhouse Rock.
Aaron Neville-Young and Beautiful.
Jimmy Reed -Big Boss Man.
Candi Staton -Suspicious Minds.
Terry Stafford-Suspicion.
Bill Haley & Comets -Rip It Up.
Marty Robbins- That's Allright Mama.
Neil Diamond -Sweet Caroline / And The Grass Won't Pay No Mind.
Chuck Jackson -Anyday Now.
Vivian Stanshall -There's No Room To Rhumba in A Sportscar.
Matt Monroe -Softly As I Leave You.
Frank Sinatra /Sid Vicious/Dorothy Squires-My Way.
Pavarotti-Santa Lucia.
Charlie Rich- Pieces of My Life.
Cliff Richard-There's A Honky Tonk Angel....
The Doors -Heartbreak Hotel/ Mystery Train.
Led Zeppelin/ Status Quo- Mess of The Blues.
Robert Plant/ Ry Cooder- Little Sister.
Timi Yuro -Hurt.
Statler Bros.-Susan When She Tried.
Loggins & Messina/Poison- Your Mama Don't Dance.
Van Morrison-I Can't Stop Loving You.
Simon & Garfunkel -Maybelline/Bridge Over Troubled Water.
The Beatles - That's Allright Mama/I Got A Woman.
Tom Jones & James Dean Bradfield -I'm Left,You're Right, She's Gone.
Don Maclean -And I Love You So.
Perry Como -It's Impossible.
Madonna -Fever.
Hank Snow-I'm Moving On.
Bill Monroe -Blue Moon Of Kentucky/Little Cabin On A Hill.
Flatt & Scruggs -A Hundred Years From Now.
The Imperial Quartet -The Lord's Prayer.
The Blackwood Brothers- How Great Thou Art.
Jake Hess - It Is No Secret What God Can Do.
Arthur Alexander-Burning Love.
Johnny Ray -Such A Night.
Ricky Nelson -Cindy,Cindy.
Neil Young -Baby,What You Want Me To Do.
Jesus & Mary Chain -Crawfish.
Gillan -Trouble.
Johnny Rivers -Memphis,Tennessee.
Gerry & The Pacemakers-You'll Never Walk Alone.
Bobby Darin -I'll Be There.
The Marcels/Chris Isaak -Blue Moon.
Paul McCartney -Good Rocking Tonight/Just Because.
Queen -Tutti Frutti/ Baby I Don't Care.
Mickey Newbury/Meatloaf -An American Trilogy.
Sandford Clark -The Fool.
Stonewall Jackson-I Washed My Hands In Muddy Water.
Roy Orbison-It Ain't No Big Thing.
Fats Domino -One Night.
Beats International -In The Ghetto.
Seal -All Shook Up.
Pet Shop Boys -Always On My Mind.
Creedence Clearwater Revival/Ike & Tina -Proud Mary.
The Righteous Brothers -Unchained Melody/You've Lost That Loving Feeling.
Mahalia Jackson -Up Above My Head.
Laverne Baker -Saved.
The Fourmost -Girls,Girls,Girls.
Little Willie John- My Babe.
Moby -Run On.
The Clovers -Little Egypt.
Barry Manilow -If I Can Dream.
Tony Bennett-Love Me Tender.
Elton John & Kiki Dee -True Love.
Johnny Burnette/Ral Donner -The Girl Of My Best Friend.
Eric Clapton -Hound Dog.
Suzi Quatro -All Shook Up.
Mud-One Night.
Andy Williams/The Stylistics -Can't Help Falling In Love.
Bing Crosby-Blue Hawaii/White Christmas.
Al Martino-Spanish Eyes.
Norah Jones-Are You Lonesome Tonight?
Dean Martin -I Don't Care If The Sun Don't Shine.
Jim Reeves-I Love You Because/He'll Have To Go.
Ray Peterson -The Wonder Of You.
Wet,Wet,Wet- It's Now Or Never.

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: Scooby Doo
Date: 27 Jan 05 - 04:57 PM

69 and ac dc

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: hilda fish
Date: 27 Jan 05 - 07:15 PM

Sidewinder's winning so far. Come on!

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Arturo
Date: 28 Jan 05 - 05:17 AM

I Think Dwight Yoakam did Mystery Train and Bryan Adams did Hound Dog and don't The Dixie Chicks and Wynonna do a few?

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Sidewinder
Date: 28 Jan 05 - 11:41 AM

I think Phil Ochs did a few at Carnagie Hall also.

Best Wishes.

Sidewinder.

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Arturo
Date: 29 Jan 05 - 04:02 AM

Is There Anybody Who Didn't ?

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Sidewinder
Date: 30 Jan 05 - 02:07 AM

I don't think Aled Jones has done one yet. But I could be wrong.

Regards.

Sidewinder.

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Eggman
Date: 30 Jan 05 - 02:10 PM

Who Is Elvis?

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Arturo
Date: 31 Jan 05 - 11:22 AM

Simply the most successful and popular artist in the history of popular music eggman googoogoojoob!

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Eggman
Date: 31 Jan 05 - 02:55 PM

IT'S NOW OR NEVER LALALA LA!

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Vini Trebello
Date: 31 Jan 05 - 03:42 PM

I bought all Elvis records and I like them all but I don't like Ramalama Ding Dong.

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Sidewinder
Date: 01 Feb 05 - 04:04 AM

You're a card Vini -a true original.

Regards

Sidewinder.

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: Jim Tailor
Date: 01 Feb 05 - 03:55 PM

I haven't read this whole thread, so maybe this has already been addressed, but...

...isn't Elvis dead?

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Arturo
Date: 01 Feb 05 - 06:31 PM

Do you not read the papers or follow the charts? Elvis is more alive than ever now my dear fellow.

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Vini Trebello
Date: 01 Feb 05 - 06:58 PM

Sidewinder why am I a card and a true original? I say what I like I say what I don't like.That is all.

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Arturo
Date: 01 Feb 05 - 07:09 PM

I think he was pulling your legs Vini/ he does that a lot I have seen over time.

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Sidewinder
Date: 02 Feb 05 - 05:50 PM

Ramalama ding dong was not, to my knowledge, recorded by Elvis but an impersonator may have recorded it I suppose.

Regards.

Sidewinder.

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Arturo
Date: 02 Feb 05 - 06:31 PM

No Elvis did not sing that one I am sure of it.

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: Snuffy
Date: 02 Feb 05 - 06:54 PM

He should have recorded White Cliffs of Dover

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Laurie
Date: 03 Feb 05 - 01:30 AM

Did Bill the Collie say Prestwick Airport? I thought Elvis never went to Scotland.
Another impersonator?

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Dominie
Date: 03 Feb 05 - 07:45 AM

Laurie,
I think he did turn up, alive, in Scotland, can't remember why.

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: Snuffy
Date: 03 Feb 05 - 09:01 AM

The plane taking him home from the Army in Germany stopped to refuel at Prestwick.

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Mississippi
Date: 03 Feb 05 - 09:40 AM

Well done Snuff. So, Bill the Collie's sis-in-law could have served up coffee at Prestwick. What's she look like?

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Sidewinder
Date: 04 Feb 05 - 07:21 AM

Has anyone got photos of Elvis at Prestwick or know where to get them?

Regards.

Sidewinder.

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Arturo
Date: 06 Feb 05 - 02:22 AM

I Wish I could help you but my influence is limited unfortunately.

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Sidewinder.
Date: 06 Feb 05 - 08:22 AM

Thanks Anyway I appreciate your reply Arturo.

Regards.

Sidewinder.

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Arturo
Date: 07 Feb 05 - 02:00 AM

Elvis second to Eminem ? Is There No Justice in the UK Charts?

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: Paco Rabanne
Date: 07 Feb 05 - 03:45 AM

He's a bit too DEAD to make a comeback! Don't any of you remember him falling off his potty full of clay? How embarrassing!

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Sidewinder
Date: 07 Feb 05 - 04:15 PM

Flamenco Ted a bitter sting at the swarm of Elvis fervour buzzing around at the moment.Do I take it you are not enamoured by the most successful entertainer in the history of popular music? Please allow me to educate you on the finer points of why so many people around the world look upon Elvis as a beacon of hope, a guiding light in a world too tempered in darkness to show compassion for the weak, respect for elderly, or even guidance to the young. Back in the austere post war 1950s;money was tight,the outlook was tentatively hopeful and the young looked up to authority with blind faith but no real focus to unite them.Then, like a thunderbolt from above, a movement emerged called Rock and Roll. It was not just music,it was not just fashion and /or style, it was not preaching at anyone or seeking to control anybody. It just said, in no uncertain terms, if it feels good do it! No matter what the "squares" say or do.By luck or divine intervention, or as some say an inherent prodigious talent. A twenty one year old, trainee electrician, from the real definition of abject poverty, took the crazy decision to give up his simple humble safe existence and fire the furnace that within months dominated the sound and vision facilities of the whole wide world.This boy was vilified and despised by the establishment and suffered unspeakable acts of hatred from his fellow god fearing, flag waving, true Americans! But, and here is the point; he didn't give in and move to Mexico he "suffered the slings and arrows" and emerged, in the fickle world of entertainment, "The King" - this was not, as in Michael Jacksons' or Little Richards case, self bestowed. It was an act of respect and admiration (unwanted and mocked by the boy) proclaimed and reitterated by the media for almost 50 years. This act alone leads one to believe; in the face of great adversity, there is always hope. As Elvis once sang, with a fervent passion that other singers could only derive solace from, "If I Can Dream" and for millions around the world it is so much more than a dream it is the feeling of love and humility that took a boy from a two roomed shotgun shack in Tupelo to Graceland and made him a legend. He united a generation and gave it a voice and inspired The Beatles, Dylan, Morrison, etc. etc. etc. and still had time to reflect decades after the goldrush. Unless you are totally bereft of intelligence this "decent,fine,boy" deserves respect and an acknowledgement that not only did he do it first- he did it better than anyone could have predicted. Thank you for your time and patience I will look forward to your more reasoned perspective.

Regards.

Sidewinder.

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Sidewinder
Date: 07 Feb 05 - 06:18 PM

And they say Education is a wonderful thing.

Mmm.

Sidewinder.

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Arturo
Date: 07 Feb 05 - 07:12 PM

It frightens some people I am told.

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Sidewwinder.
Date: 08 Feb 05 - 09:28 AM

I always prefer to have the last word over the numbers.

Regards.

Sidewinder.

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Laurie
Date: 08 Feb 05 - 09:54 AM

Regards is nice last woord

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: Paco Rabanne
Date: 08 Feb 05 - 10:03 AM

The last word in my dictionary is "Zymotic"

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Sidewinder.
Date: 09 Feb 05 - 02:17 AM

Willow Weep For Me.

Sidewinder.

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Arturo
Date: 10 Feb 05 - 02:30 AM

Wooden Heart available at all good stores go out and buy it for your valentine.

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Bill the Collie
Date: 10 Feb 05 - 09:25 AM

"God" is the last word in my New Penguin Thesaurus.
Scary.

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Vini Trebello
Date: 11 Feb 05 - 11:06 AM

I got Wooden Heart today from HMV will wonders ever cease!

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Sidewinder
Date: 11 Feb 05 - 06:45 PM

I bought Wooden Heart from a car boot sale about 20 years ago and I still have it somewhere. Will wonders ever cease?

Regards.

Sidewinder.

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: Snuffy
Date: 12 Feb 05 - 09:09 AM

I got Wooden Heart on the GI Blues LP when it first came out.

BTW - Wonders ceased in the mid-60s

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Sidewinder
Date: 12 Feb 05 - 01:21 PM

Oh! No and nobody bothered to tell me. I will have to wonder along on my merry way and just pretend that I never heard or saw the last posting.

Regards.

The Wonderer (Sidewinder).

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Sidewinder
Date: 13 Feb 05 - 02:18 AM

Still Wondering.

Regards.

Sidewinder.

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Bill the Collie
Date: 14 Feb 05 - 02:01 AM

I was brawn under a wondrin star

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Sidewinder
Date: 17 Feb 05 - 12:05 PM

One of my all time favourite songs by one of my all time favourite one hit wonders (there I go again wonderin') Wandrin' Star by Lee Marvin (a UK No1 back in 1970 if my memory serves).

Regards.

Sidewinder.

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Sidewinder
Date: 18 Feb 05 - 03:54 AM

Just read that Elvis' first guitar is up for auction -can anyone lend me £500,000 ?

Best Wishes.

Sidewinder.

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST
Date: 18 Feb 05 - 08:32 AM

Ask Sir Paul - he owes you

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Sidewinder.
Date: 20 Feb 05 - 07:52 PM

You're Darn Tootin' he does! Or do I owe him more?

Regards.

Sidewinder.

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Vini Barberello
Date: 22 Feb 05 - 01:41 PM

Buy; His Latest Flame bw Little Sister -out this week -it's a corker!

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: Don(Wyziwyg)T
Date: 22 Feb 05 - 02:45 PM

"Sunday Sport" headline

OFFICIAL - HE CAN'T COME BACK, HE'S NOT GONE.

DT

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Arturo
Date: 24 Feb 05 - 02:08 AM

Amen To That Brother!

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Sidewinder.
Date: 24 Feb 05 - 10:09 AM

Bought "His Latest Flame" again; it is still a wonderful record -everyone else in the charts today -dream on!

Regards.

Sidewinder.

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Arturo
Date: 25 Feb 05 - 11:10 AM

Don't forget Little Sister this is a great song also.

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Sidewinder.
Date: 26 Feb 05 - 01:48 PM

How could I - You are absolutely right.

Regards.

Sidewinder.

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Plantageanant.
Date: 27 Feb 05 - 03:01 AM

I own every Elvis record ever made and some even not made and I am made up!

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Arturo
Date: 27 Feb 05 - 08:54 PM

Only No 3 on UK Chart this week -what a disappointment.

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Sidewinder
Date: 01 Mar 05 - 08:32 AM

I would settle for a number 3 hit record if I were no longer with us.Which some people think I'm not -and they could be right.

Regards.

Sidewinder.

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Arturo
Date: 01 Mar 05 - 08:50 AM

I guess some people are more easily pleased than others.

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Vini Barberello.
Date: 01 Mar 05 - 07:42 PM

Comme Ci, Comme Ca!

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,ALs Pal.
Date: 02 Mar 05 - 04:22 AM

I love about 4 or 5 of his albums -The Sun Sessions is a classic and the best debut of all time.Elvis is Back has the smouldering "Fever" and some of the best white blues singing and playing of all time.From Elvis In Memphis is the birth of "blue eyed soul" and the best album of its time.Elvis Country paved the way for Gram Parsons etc. and is one of the best country rock albums of all time.Elvis Presley Boulevard is an outpouring of angst on a par with John Lennons Plastic Ono Band album and Jeff Buckleys best work.His first 2 RCA albums are pretty good period pieces and very influential and his gospel albums are highly polished labours of love.I also can be persuaded that GI Blues and the latin tinged Fun In Acapulco are worthwhile efforts. But cannot find a good word for Girl Happy and Easy Come Easy Go soundtracks.

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Arturo
Date: 02 Mar 05 - 12:38 PM

You really know your stuff AL you should give some of his live albums a listen -he was after all the greatest performer of all time.

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Arturo
Date: 07 Mar 05 - 06:12 AM

Oh! Well only at no3 in the UK Chart with Rock a hula baby /Can't help falling in love. Makes you wonder though if the Nelly song and J.lo song and the new Stereophonics one will be remembered let alone top 5 hits in over 40 years time.Nothing against any of them but I think not!

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Sidewinder.
Date: 08 Mar 05 - 02:59 PM

According to George Harrisons widow his favourite recording was "Trying To Get To You" the magical Sun Recording.

Regards.

Sidewinder.

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Arturo
Date: 09 Mar 05 - 11:46 AM

That song is similar to "One Night With You" another fantastic Elvis performance.

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Sidewinder
Date: 17 Mar 05 - 02:04 PM

Just read an interview with Dylan in which he states "Elvis recorded one of my songs and that's the one I treasure most".After doing a bit of research I found that Elvis actually recorded a few Dylan songs but the one he is referring to, I believe, is "Tomorrow is a Long Time" which Elvis recorded in 1966. After listening to the song I was very impressed with the way Elvis sang the track and I can see why Dylan likes it so much but I think Hendrixs' "All Along The Watchtower" takes some beating.

Regards.

Sidewinder.

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: Paco Rabanne
Date: 18 Mar 05 - 08:56 AM

According to BBC radio 2 yesterday, the re release of 'amarillo' by Tony Christie is outselling The Burger King's re release by TWO TO ONE. Tony Christie, now that's what I call a proper singer!

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Sidewinder
Date: 18 Mar 05 - 01:46 PM

I think having Peter Kay on board makes the difference to be honest as the song is one of the "cheesiest" cabaret songs of all time and in the repertoire of every 3rd rate compere in the land.If they made a video of the Elvis single with Ricky Gervais doing his David Brent dance that would top the charts for a year.But would it make the song any better?

Regards.

Sidewinder.

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Arturo
Date: 19 Mar 05 - 03:31 AM

I think that some people are getting away from the point and Flamenco Ted if you think Tony Christie is a better singer than Elvis you should be declared a phillistine and condemned to listen to Radio 4 for eternity.

Subject: Elvis never left us (If I Can Dream)
From: Genie
Date: 02 Jul 08 - 04:22 PM

Roy Orbison was a better singer than Elvis. Elvis said so.

Unfortunately, Roy died too soon too.

But Elvis lives on in songs like this one.

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: Muswell Hillbilly
Date: 02 Jul 08 - 04:27 PM

Elvis is no longer interested in performing. He lives, very quietly, on a tree lined street in Oxford. These days he prefers to be known as Roger.

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Frank wilson
Date: 03 Jul 08 - 12:47 AM

Elvis died. His music and legacy lives on, but he biologically died. Don't you "Elvis-gurus" or "Hard-core-devoted-fans" watch those documentaries? They placed his dead body in a coffin and buried it. His music and legacy lives on. I don't know why people say he's still walking the Earth. Not a bad performer. Actually, experts have said that if it hadn't been for thr racism in the 1950's, Chuck Berry may have been named the King of Rock 'n' Roll. Also, Jerry Lee Lewis was surpassing Elvis when Jerry was in his prime, but that scandal killed his career, and Elvis was back on top again. Carl Perkins and Johnny Cash toured with him in the early days and outstaged him. Elvis wouldn't play another show with Carl, because they drove him off the stage screaming for Carl once. Elvis is cool, but he wasn't really the top performer, as everyone claims. He did a lot, there's no question to that, but he can be over-rated quite easily.

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Sidewinder
Date: 08 Jun 11 - 07:23 AM

Ah! That's better! Awakened from my slumber; I dreamt I saw The King with Johnny Cash & Eva Cassidy and they were all singing "A Wonderful Time Up Here".Was it really a dream?

Best Wishes.

Sidewinder.

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: J-boy
Date: 09 Jun 11 - 01:48 AM

When Elvis Presley died his colon was so inflammed and impacted that he truly could not shit. The coroner's report said his colon weighed close to fourty pounds. That is what killed him. He died on the toilet straining to void his backed up bowels.

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Sidewinder.
Date: 09 Jun 11 - 07:07 AM

A very informative report.He never mentioned that when I saw him last.

Regards.

Sidewinder.

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Patsy
Date: 09 Jun 11 - 10:44 AM

Not unless unrecorded material miraculously appears as has done with other artists after their demise. His music had an impact on popular music but I can't imagine today's young people or people who were in their teens from the 70's onwards buying it. It would probably sell well around Christmas time in the UK though. On second thoughts it might prevent an X-Factor star from taking the Christmas number 1 spot! Please buy Elvis this Christmas!

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Sidewinder.
Date: 10 Jun 11 - 06:46 AM

I hope people buy music, by our absent idols, not just to topple the X Factor cheese factory.I seem to remember there has always been a place for these undertakings though.Remember "Opportunity Knocks" and "New Faces?".Didn't they give us Lena Zaveroni and Dana and, the never to be forgotten; "Gherkin Song".I would buy Elvis all year round.I do believe he needs the money.

Regards.

Sidewinder.

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Fixer.
Date: 13 Jun 11 - 06:48 AM

I bought a christmas record once.never again!

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Sidewinder.
Date: 15 Jun 11 - 06:56 AM

I began to listen to some of the remixed Elvis tracks (on an mp3) the other day.Then,coming to my senses; realised, I have the original marvellous recordings on the holy grail:- "vinyl".No comparison really.

Best Wishes.

Sidewinder.

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Tab O.
Date: 16 Jun 11 - 06:41 AM

It's Now Or Never!

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,General Dee.
Date: 21 Jun 11 - 07:11 AM

Saw the King performing at the Beverley Folk Festival.He sure looked and sounded good,considering....

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Sidewinder.
Date: 22 Jun 11 - 06:40 AM

Good Lord! Did I really miss the comeback of the century.Did he sing "The Wonder Of You"?

Best Wishes.

Sidewinder.

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Tiscali
Date: 27 Jun 11 - 07:17 AM

Colin said he "never loved Elvis."Secretly, though, I believe he did!

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: PHJim
Date: 27 Jun 11 - 10:11 AM

Elvis Isn't Dead - Washboard Hank

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Tiscali.
Date: 04 Jul 11 - 07:19 AM

Recent Poll voted Elvis 3rd most popular American of the last 25 years, so he must be alive.

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Sidewinder.
Date: 04 Jul 11 - 11:23 AM

Only Third? Surely, there must be a recount? Who beat him?

Best Wishes.

Sidewinder.

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Tiscali
Date: 05 Jul 11 - 06:45 AM

Johnny Depp was 1st then Barrack Obama 2nd -wonder what they did 25 years ago?

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Sidewinder.
Date: 05 Jul 11 - 11:18 AM

Johnny Depp first uh! How,what when,where,why?

Regards.

Sidewinder.

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Sidewinder.
Date: 24 Nov 16 - 07:23 AM

I noticed in a cursory glance of the pop charts that Elvis has made another comeback. This boy has real staying power!

Regards

Sidewinder.

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: GUEST,Goat fell
Date: 24 Nov 16 - 07:58 AM

Elvis wasn't the King , bill Halley was because he startred it before Elvis but Elvis good not great but good

Subject: RE: Will Elvis be making a comeback?
From: John on the Sunset Coast
Date: 24 Nov 16 - 12:40 PM

Bill Haley indeed was a couple or three years ahead of Elvis. His sole genre (at least hitwise) was Rock-a-Billy cross-over from R&B. And he twice hit with the teen anthem of the 1950s, Rock Around The Clock (also used for awhile as the theme to Happy Days tv show.) Elvis, on the other hand was the was a complete package...rock, ballads, gospel with hits in each of those musics.

Subject: RE: Happy Birthday, Elvis!
From: goatfell
Date: 24 Nov 16 - 01:10 PM

He's dead so he won't be back Elvis has left to planet

Subject: RE: Happy Birthday, Elvis!
From: punkfolkrocker
Date: 24 Nov 16 - 04:18 PM

here's an uncanny coincidence... my Nan was a bit too overweight and passed away sat on the toilet...????
.. but she was 80...

..which is as good a place as any if the first thing your body does when you die is evacuate the bowels..


hence the phrase.. "I'm dieing for a good shit.."



Apart from that..

Elvis was and is one of the greatest ever singers and the Sun to early RCA records are still fantastic...!!! 😎