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Elvis' Birthday

leighagemini — Sun, 08 Jan 2017 13:58:21 GMT

He'd be 81 today. I think he is the best male voice of all time. Music would be a sad thing if he were never born.

And I've heard plenty of times from the people that knew/saw him that pictures did him no justice. If this does him no justice I would've probably had a stroke meeting him lol

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hoosieroriginal — Sun, 08 Jan 2017 14:07:22 GMT

Such a handsome and talented man. Musically, he gave the world such a gift.

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appm — Sun, 08 Jan 2017 14:15:55 GMT

I agree with you totally. I remember going to the store and seeing he came out with a new record - bought it immediately without even listening to if first. Knew it would be fantastic. Still have his CDs in my car - my favorite is his gospel album - nobody sings gospel songs like Elvis. Wish I could have seen him in person. Love to watch his Vegas performances - there is one on today on PBS.

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goldensrbest — Sun, 08 Jan 2017 14:18:43 GMT

I just loved him, he could sing so many types of music, and oh so handsome,my favorite!!!

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Jamma — Sun, 08 Jan 2017 14:28:09 GMT

@leighagemini wrote:
He'd be 81 today. I think he is the best male voice of all time. Music would be a sad thing if he were never born.

And I've heard plenty of times from the people that knew/saw him that pictures did him no justice. If this does him no justice I would've probably had a stroke meeting him

Oh I couldn't agree more.

Jamma

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leighagemini — Sun, 08 Jan 2017 14:38:25 GMT

@appm wrote:
I agree with you totally. I remember going to the store and seeing he came out with a new record - bought it immediately without even listening to if first. Knew it would be fantastic. Still have his CDs in my car - my favorite is his gospel album - nobody sings gospel songs like Elvis. Wish I could have seen him in person. Love to watch his Vegas performances - there is one on today on PBS.

I'll probably pop in Aloaha from Hawaii later

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Tricolor — Sun, 08 Jan 2017 14:38:44 GMT

So nice to see this post. I am listening to an oldies station right now and they mentioned that it is The King's birthday. When I am in my car, I often listen to Channel 19 on Sirius which is the Elvis Channel. He had such an amazing voice. His music still lives on even though he has been gone for almost 40 years.

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teainlondon — Sun, 08 Jan 2017 14:56:23 GMT

My husband and I were fortunate enough to see Elvis in concert three times. The first was when he was at the height of fitness and looked great and sang like nobody else before or since. (Aloha from Hawaii look) The second time he was a older, still looked good, and sang with even more depth and maturity. His Gospel songs were next to none. The last time we saw him, he was very overweight and deep into drugs. Some songs he simply couldn't sing and would let the back-ups sing while he tried to get his breath. He tried, but eveyone knew he was not well. He simply didn't have the energy to sing. We were all sad for him. Shortly after, he died. He threw away a career that could have have lasted even to this 81st birthday.

Elvis's music was real music: a melody, words, a message, unlike the stuff today that's just noise IMHO.

Happy Birthday, Elvis. RIP

tea

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meallen616 — Sun, 08 Jan 2017 16:03:37 GMT

I like to remember Elvis this way,

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goldensrbest — Sun, 08 Jan 2017 19:45:41 GMT

He was simply the very best.

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ciao_bella — Sun, 08 Jan 2017 20:03:16 GMT

I worked with a teacher colleague, now retired, who used celebrate Elvis's birthday each year by bringing in a sheet cake for the entire teaching staff to enjoy! It' simply said, 'Happy Birthday Elvis'... You're the Best!

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pegsue — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 19:43:44 GMT

Hubby and I were out running around and listened to his radio station on satellite pretty much the whole day. I grew up with his music-my mom just loves him-and I do too. Hubby and I were talking about how Elvis REALLY could sing-back then there was none of this lip syncing and auto tune-it was all him. That kind of talent sure has gone by the wayside. It's a shame he died so young.

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greamy — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 20:20:21 GMT

Happy Birthday Elvis, you were the Best. Always remember him on his birthday by listening to his songs. He is singing in Heaven, with JD, Vestal and Jake, to name a few great gospel singers who have gone on to their eternal home.💕

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DustRose — Tue, 10 Jan 2017 00:55:28 GMT

Happy Birthday Elvis.

Had the opportunity to go to Graveland. It was amazing.

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Judaline — Tue, 10 Jan 2017 14:31:09 GMT

Here's my Elvis:

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NicksmomESQ — Tue, 10 Jan 2017 14:49:17 GMT

In my entire life I have never heard a voice quite like Elvis!! It is the most amazing male voice ever!! It's strong yet mellow.It draws you in.It's sexy yet elegant!! He also was blessed with incredible good looks.The two together were gold!!!!

Elvis also had a good heart.He wanted to take care of his family & friends.Too many people took advantage of him.Not enough people cared enough to intervene to try to help him!!!

RIP Elvis!!! You will never be forgotten!!

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hckynut — Tue, 10 Jan 2017 17:35:20 GMT

@leighagemini

I agree. If he made a Southern Gospel Album, I probably have it. He had 4 live concerts in our city, one was less than a month before he died. I went to all but 1 of them(in hospital having back surgery), and loved every one of them.

Even though in his last concert here, he did not look well, his voice was stronger and better than the previous ones I attended. Was a great showman and also had the best backup singers of any concert I have attended, and that is many of the big and famous names.

To me he is still "The King", especially when it comes to his Southern Gospel music. Missed, but I still hear him often.

hckynut(john)