Rmember when you first heard that Elvis had died -... - Page 5

Deanie · ‎03-09-2010

He's dead??

chlema · ‎05-22-2010

@Deanie wrote:
He's dead??

I remember for quite a few years after his death people were reporting "Elvis sightings" all over the U.S. I was a big fan, still am and was sad that he passed at such a young age. I"ll always remember the date, 8/16 because 2 years later my beloved father was murdered, so that date will forever be imbedded in my mind. :-(

Tinkrbl44 · ‎08-23-2010

I really never understood the appeal of that man ... which is probably why I don't even remember when he died.

He was one of those celebrities people put on a pedestal, and I think the illusion of Elvis far outweighed the actual person.

chickenbutt · ‎03-09-2010

I don't really know how much illusion there was for fans.

For one thing, when he was young he was mega-hot. Comeback Special of '68 - in that black leather jacket and pants. My my my! I actually have a pic of that in my house.

Additionally, he had a beautiful voice. Sure he was very sexy, before he gained the weight, but he also had a beautiful voice!

minkbunny · ‎03-09-2010

gmkb · ‎07-29-2012

I was 12 or 13 when Elvis was to appear on the Ed Sullivan show. My very conservative Father said I could watch, but the moment I let out a sound, the TV would be turned off.

Well, need I say what happened; I let out a squeal like every other girl of that age and the TV was off. Let me just say my Father was a kind man, but meant what he said and I turned out okay.

Did you know Elvis was a twin? His twin, Jessie, was stillborn.

chickenbutt · ‎03-09-2010

All four of them are buried at Graceland.

I've often wondered if the death of his twin brother had a profound effect on his life. Granted, he didn't even know him, but there's a 'twin thing' that seems to start in the womb.