July 4, 1956.
The train that takes Elvis from New York to Memphis makes a stop in Sheffield, Alabama.
Elvis and his cousin Junior Elvis (behind Elvis in the photo) get off the train to eat something on the street. It is lunch time.
Elvis was waiting his turn for a double order of southern fried chicken, milk and Hostess cupcakes.
The spontaneity, humility and simplicity that Elvis shows in this photograph are overwhelming.
There was very little time left for Elvis to be on the street, like one more, only with the protection of his cousin Junior…
Photo: Alfred Wertheimer
