“How Great Thou Art” is a hymn that has been widely popularized and performed by various artists, including Elvis Presley. The hymn’s lyrics were written by Stuart K. Hine, and it is based on a Swedish traditional melody. The song is a powerful and heartfelt expression of worship and praise to God. Elvis Presley’s rendition […] More
In 1956 Elvis continued tirelessly with his concert tours.On Sunday, August 5, 1956 he gave two shows. One at 3:30 p.m. m and another at 8:15 in Tampa, Florida, at the Fort Homer Hesterly Armory.In the photos we see him attending to reporters and fans.He was accompanied by his cousin Junior Smith. More
Elvis rolls up in a black Cadillac to the Little Shamrock Cafe, Cleveland on September 12, 1957 to have his breakfast. Aline Landrum was at work this Thursday morning, it was she who had the honor to serve Elvis Presley’ breakfast “eggs, bacon, cheese, coffee, pancakes, chocolate cake, and Pepsi Cola.” More
Robert Plant said on an interview on You Tube, LZ went to a Las Vegas show and the after party that the top floor of the Hotel( I don’t remember the one) he said he talked to Elvis, just them two for about 2 hrs. He said Elvis knew them and some of their music […] More
Plot:A documentary about the musician and singer Elvis, who is shown at closed rehearsals at MGM studios, in Las Vegas and finally on stage. The cameras are right there as Elvis prepares for his concert arrangement and how he wows his audience. More
Actor & comedian Bill Murray attended Elvis Presley’s funeral on August 18, 1977. Now the Hollywood star remembers this sad moment in an interview. “I was on a bus before this whole procession. It was impressive to witness all of this. Hundreds of thousands of people stood in the street on this very hot day […] More
On August 14 1958 Gladys Love Smith Presley passed away at the age of 46… Here are some great pictures of Vernon & Gladys at The Speer Studio in Memphis in July 1955… The second and third picture are new to me. Elvis is still looking great. A year later, when her son became a […] More
I heard on a show that at home the night before he died, he played the piano and sang for some of the people at his house. One of the songs was Unchained Melody. It was the last song he ever sang. When I heard that I thought of the movie Ghost with Demi Moore […] More
First time I share these pics my Mom took July 2, 1976 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Sorry, the quality isn’t the best, as my Mom only had a small instamatic camera. Enjoy! Update: Scroll down through the comments, a couple members were kind enough to photoshop these and they look great More
Jesus and Elvis, painted on velvetHanging at the bar here every nightIt’s good to be back again, oh, me and my old friends‘Neath the neon cross and a string of Christmas lightsLola built this joint in sixty-sevenAnd her boy went out to fight on Christmas eveIn a war nobody won, she lost her only sonNow […] More
Controversy Over Cause of Death When Elvis Presley “unexpectedly” died on August 16, 1977, a great public controversy erupted. The pathologists—including the coroner of Shelby County, Tennessee—found that Elvis died of a heart attack. However, ABC’s “20/20,” anchored by Ted Koppel, believed Elvis had died of a drug overdose and stated there was a […] More
“G.I. Blues” is a 1960 musical comedy film starring Elvis Presley. Directed by Norman Taurog, the film is notable for being Elvis’ first movie after his two-year stint in the U.S. Army. The movie combines elements of comedy, romance, and music, showcasing Elvis’ talents as both an actor and a singer. Here’s an overview of […] More