From me to you another rare, but beautiful, song by Elvis Presley recorded in his home

Enjoy - video courtesy of YouTube

Prayers & support for Lisa Marie Presley & her family/loved ones.

Prayers for Lisa Marie Presley, her children, and her family/loved ones.

Recently it has been (sadly) reported on and on about the details of Lisa Marie’s divorce proceedings. Having young children, and some over 18, divorce/custody issues are NEVER “fun”. It takes tolls each minute of each hour of each day. Lisa Marie Presley has to be strong for her children as their mother and her decisions will affect each of them throughout their lives.

I hope others will pray for Lisa Marie Presley and her family as well as for our fellow man. This world needs more forgiving, love, empathy, etc. for each of us carries the weights of our decisions. Our actions. And our choices even when there is only one “choice”. We are so “busy” and inundated with bad news/evil far and away, we don’t convey our thanks/love to one another or to our maker which everything flows from.

*** this article was written by Jeff Schrembs 2018 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ***

I added this, after thought and prayer, true story for context and the hope it will lead to more understanding. More support. More prayers. etc.

t nine years old, after staying with her father over summer break, on August 16, 1977, couldn’t sleep. Her father came into her bedroom, where Lisa was tossing and turning on her white oval shaped bed and consoled her – kissed her forehead – and said goodnight. Hours later Lisa Marie learned of her father’s death through the wailing of her grandfather Vernon, the cooks, members of the Memphis Mafia, etc. it was chaos. Little 9-year-old Lisa Marie picked up the red phone in Gracelands kitchen by the 4 closed circuit cameras (black and white) and put her finger into the first hole (of the telephone number) and repeated this 9 times. Linda Thompson, who had been Elvis’ girlfriend from 1972 (approx) until 1976, answered and heard Lisa Marie say “my daddy’s dead…my daddy’s’ dead”. Linda asked to speak to an adult and confirmed this nightmare was real. Grown men, with various black belts in the martial arts, wept and fell to their knees crying. Vernon was inconsolable and he was frail due to his age and deteriorating medical issues. He went in and out of being alert. Little Lisa Marie tried to comfort her grandfather as she was surrounded by men and women she knew and scores of others she did not. She was told her mother, and Linda Thompson was flying into Memphis. Lisa asked if her father would be back from the ambulance ride. Over the next year, she would see her grandfather Vernon die. She attended his funeral a little more mature and (sadly) knowing the feelings/emotions/loss of her father’s death. Lisa Marie was traumatized x 10000. Her mother, Priscilla, now became the executor of Elvis’ estate as Vernon had died and everything went to Lisa but she was a minor so until she was 18 Priscilla would oversee everything. When her 18th birthday came she wasn’t ready so she let her mother run things until Lisa was 21. At 21 she still wasn’t able so it was extended until Lisa was 25 years old. Immediately upon her father’s death, there were stories written, tv shows about, newspapers full of, etc. the attacks (by so many through decades upon decades ) of hearing so many accused her father of being a drug addict. That he tried to kill himself. That he was really still alive. Lisa Marie is a talented, smart, and loving mother to her children. She never asked for this. Does anyone know how much time it takes to get over your fathers death? Your grandfathers death? Keep in mind this was a very close family. I wish Lisa Marie, and her family, happiness – success – good health – stability – long life, etc. and that this divorce, and the monetary aspects, gets resolved very soon. Jeff Schrembs (google me if want to check my knowledge about these matters) PS – as a footnote Colonel Parker, through court proceedings, was found to have cheated Elvis out of millions upon millions of dollars. That Colonel Parker had not registered Elvis, the music companies Elvis owned, properly which was estimated (in 1980) to have been worth million dollars (in back pay) and about a million each year (for ongoing record sales/media endeavors Elvis did). Between this and the fact that Elvis was, for years at the HIGHEST Federal Tax Brackets as high as NINETY PERCENT, Lisa Marie would/should have received all these monies and a monetary stream increasing each year thereafter.

When one, as this has been my experiences, falls in love and then commits followed by being married before men/witnesses/God it is a beautiful thing. To have children born out of this love is a blessing. Hence, it is horrendous to have to go through divorce proceedings not only for the “adults” but also for the minor children. No amount of money will heal the (temporary and permanent) scars on ones’ emotional state, mental state, physical state, parental state, and even the monetary state regardless of one’s last name (which in this case is beloved but brings forth far too much scrutiny, chatter, gossip, etc. so facts and context matters but always secondary to what is right and the respect and appreciation we each should have for all of our fellow men).

Lastly, I don’t ask (with all sincerity and humility) others to pray, support, show compassion about. not feed into hurtful statements, etc about Lisa Marie Presley because of her name but…in spite of it.

Take care and may God bless you always. Jeff Schrembs    -    www.ElvisCollector.info

Incredible sources for all things Elvis (Presley)

In these (approximately) six decades I've come across the entire spectrum of people, documents, photographs, videos, audio files, records, films, tv appearances, personal life, friends of, family of, etc. pertaining to Elvis Presley onstage and off.

I have had the honor of knowing so many people who were close to Elvis throughout his life. I found out early on that each of these individuals held honorable qualities and thus earned Elvis' love and friendship.

There are so many falsehoods, half-truths, erroneous statements, etc. about Elvis and unless you are able to truly source (i.e. to be able to go to the firsthand individuals who were there - who witnessed - who documented - who remembered) and/or seek out quality individuals/websites/blogs/authors/etc. that you can easily be overwhelmed with manushya.

Here are some of the individuals, websites, etc. that I HIGHLY RECOMMEND and that is saying a lot for when it comes to Elvis, and his unique life story, I put a premium on facts and context all the while embracing Elvis' faults along with every other aspect of his personality, life, accomplishments, etc.

From our affiliated Elvis Presley website, www.ElvisCollector.info, we are pleased to share with you the following (please click on this link and it will open up in a new window for your convenience)

http://www.elviscollector.info/Pages/ElvisLinks.aspx

Thank you for visiting and please share this blog, along with www.ElvisCollector.info and our 100% free fan forum of www.ElvisCollectorWorldwide.freeforums.org (we invite you to join and to let other know), via social media.

Take care. 

www.ElvisCollectorWorldwide.freeforums.org content update July 8, 2016

Our Elvis Presley fan forum www.ElvisCollectorWorldwide.freeforums.org, PLEASE bookmark it as I don't want you to get carpal tunnel syndrome, has added even more cool - rare - unique - exciting - etc. content.

This site is 100% to join. To post, To share. To enjoy.

No ads. No pop-ups. No selling. Just Elvis Presley onstage and off.

The most recent updates to the forum include:

COLLECTING ELVIS & MORE:

Upcoming Elvis Presley official auction including Elvis and Ali auction.

ELVIS PHOTO & FAMILY:

INCREDIBLY rare photograph of Elvis as a child standing with Vernon and Gladys.

One of the rarest candid photographs of Elvis with Vernon and Gladys in 1956.

Rare copy of the newspaper article about Gladys Presley.  

ELVIS NEWS & POLLS:

Elvis’ week 2016 at Graceland official schedule.

ELVIS YOUTUBE & AUDO:

Elvis “cut me and I bleed”.

ELVIS TV, ONSTAGE & MOVIES

Elvis Presley video via YouTube of six of Elvis’ TV appearances.

MEMPHIS MAFIA:

Article written by Jeff Schrembs about (sadly) the death of Scotty Moore Elvis ‘legendary guitarist.

ELVIS PRESLEY FAN FORUM

Video (audio only) of one of Elvis’ favorite songs that is not well known by Elvis Presley fans. This video is of two different takes of “mine”. Enjoy.

FROM JEFF SCHREMBS

Some cool Elvis Presley related items (7) of them along with a personal message from Jeff Schrembs. 

Please visit our forum, and our site www.ElvisCollector.info, and share via social media.

Take care and may God bless you always.

Jeff Schrembs

Elvis Aron Presley was "lighting in a bottle" by Jeff Schrembs

Like many of the “baby boomers”, talk about an oxymoron because I feel anything other than babyish man age is a …., Elvis Presley made new records – toured throughout the United States – had movies that first ran in theatres and then on TV (yes we had THREE total TV stations growing up and everyone of them cut off at 11pm – those were the days) – and his music played on radio stations.

Inasmuch as I have a great knowledge, and affinity, for Elvis Presley the person (disclaimer – as much as you can learn from studying something for 6 decades with an emphasis on first had sources) Elvis was “lightning in a bottle” onstage.

Man he didn’t sound like nobody. He didn’t move like anybody. He didn’t walk like anybody. He didn’t look like anybody. He didn’t sing like anybody. He wasn’t raised like anybody. He was Elvis and he was wholly unique.

Throughout Elvis’ school years he went to dances/proms but never danced. He told his dates “I don’t like to dance and/or I can’t dance”. Since he was Elvis, even then,  I think he could have said anything and the dance/prom would have been thrilling/enjoyable for his dates. And yet onstage he moved with passion. With rhythm With grace, With melody. He moved and his voice sounded as good if not better live than his recordings. Another rare charistic.

This day is Elvis’ 81st birthday. My prayers go out to Lisa Marie, Graceland, Marty Lacker, Billy Smith, Red West, Sonny West, Sandie Kaye Stevens, Sandi Pichon, Joe Esposito, Jerry Schilling, and all of his loved ones and relatives for they shared their lives with Elvis as well as hopes and dreams. They, as did their families, rode the waves of Elvis’ greatest successes – his setbacks – his mood swings – his fears, etc. There is a true sacrifice, on many levels that last a lifetime, even when it comes to Elvis Presley.

My prayers go out to the loved ones, friends of, relatives of, those who knew Elvis and have (sadly) passed away. Out of respect we have honored them by name on our site http://www.ElvisCollector.info but their contribution to Elvis’ life, and that of his fans, is as alive today as it was when Elvis breathed upon this earth.

If you want to know about Elvis you can watch many of his candid interviews, concerts, TV appearances, etc. One of my favorites is Elvis That’s The Way It Is followed by Elvis’ 1968 Singer TV Special entitled “Elvis”.

If you want to learn about the complicated and multi talented man I highly recommend seeking out, and supporting, these people: Marty Lacker, Billy Smith, Red West, Sonny West, Sandi Pichon, Sandie Kaye Stevens, Joe Esposito, Jerry Schilling, and the author of several exemplary books about Elvis by Alanna Nash. There are also some great Elvis Presley websites, many are listed on our site http://www.ElvisCollector.info under the “links” page, and include Phil Arnold at http://www.Elvisblog.net and Russ Howe who knew Elvis personally and has been apart of many successful endeavors about Elvis.

As I end this post I am thankful to everyone who takes the time to visit this blog and our affiliated sites as well as our Officially recognized by Graceland Elvis Presley Fan Club of Elvis Collector Worldwide Fan Club.

As much as I know about Elvis it is nothing compared to the multi-talented and diametrical strong presence named Elvis Presley onstage and off. But I have enjoyed his music since I was a child and I share my insights herein.

Jeff Schrembs

www.ElvisCollector.info

www.ElvisCollectorWorldwide.freeforums.org

Remembering those who had died who; worked with, was related, etc. to Elvis Presley

* Posted with the expressed permission of Mr. Jeffery Schrembs



On this day and every other our prayers go out to those who worked with, or loved, Elvis Presley.

We have listed the names of many on our website www.ElvisCollector.info on the "about us" page/tab.

Take care and may God bless you...always.



Jeff Schrembs
www.ElvisCollector.info
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Interesting photos relating to Elvis Presley - August 16, 2015 Edition

Elvis with Colonel Parker circa 1967

Contract between Elvis and Colonel Parker

Elvis with his father Vernon circa 1960

Elvis beloved mother Gladys Presley circa 1956

Elvis in 1956 at his yard in, and home at, Graceland.

Elvis with his friend Alan Fortas who worked for Elvis from 1956 until 1968.

Enjoy.

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Elvis rehearsal video March 31, 1972 courtesy of YouTube

Thanks YouTube

Elvis Presley's Billboard rankings in his lifetime

Billboard, as a magazine and institution, came into being in the mid 1950's just as Elvis became the most sensational entertainer the world had ever seen.

Back then Billboard, like many in the press/media, did not categorize Elvis' music into one genre and instead put his songs into various categories such as Country, Western, Rock, etc.

In the 1950's the United States population was a fraction of what it is today (i.e. approximately 60 million versus 350 million). Besides the radio the only other national outlet to hear Elvis' music, other than his TV appearances and/or concerts, was to go to the record store and buy his singles (i.e. 45 record with one song on the front and one on the back) or albums (i.e. 33 rpm and sometimes 78). There was no downloading, YouTube, Napster, Apple, streaming, etc. It took effort, and some money, to hear Elvis sing.

From Billboard here are the rankings of Elvis' songs during his lifetime:

Heartbreak Hotel	1	1956
I Was the One	19	1956
Blue Suede Shoes	20	1956
I Want You, I Need You, I Love You	1	1956
Don't Be Cruel	1	1956
Hound Dog	1	1956
Love Me Tender	1	1956
Anyway You Want Me (That's How I Will Be)	20	1956
When My Blue Moon Turns to Gold Again	19	1956
Love Me	2	1957
Too Much	1	1957
All Shook Up	1	1957
(Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear	1	1957
Loving You	20	1957
Jailhouse Rock	1	1957
Treat Me Nice	18	1957
Don't	1	1957
I Beg of You	8	1957
Wear My Ring Around Your Neck	2	1958
Doncha' Think It's Time	15	1958
Hard Headed Woman	1	1958
One Night	4	1958
I Got Stung	8	1958
(Now and Then There's) A Fool Such As I	2	1959
I Need Your Love Tonight	4	1959
A Big Hunk O' Love	1	1959
My Wish Came True	12	1959
Stuck On You	1	1960
Fame and Fortune	17	1960
It's Now or Never	1	1960
Are You Lonesome Tonight?	1	1960
I Gotta Know	20	1960
Surrender	1	1961
Flaming Star	14	1961
I Feel So Bad	5	1961
Little Sister	5	1961
(Marie's the Name of) His Latest Flame	4	1961
Can't Help Falling in Love	2	1961
Good Luck Charm	1	1962
Follow That Dream	15	1962
She's Not You	5	1962
Return to Sender	2	1962
One Broken Heart for Sale	11	1963
(You're the) Devil in Disguise	3	1963
Boss Nova Baby	8	1963
Kissin' Cousins	12	1964
Such a Night	16	1964
Ask Me	12	1964
Ain't That Lovin' You, Baby	16	1964
Crying in the Chapel	3	1965
(Such an) Easy Question	11	1965
I'm Yours	11	1965
Puppet on a String	14	1965
Love Letters	19	1966
If I Can Dream	12	1968
In the Ghetto	3	1969
Suspicious Minds	1	1969
Don't Cry, Daddy/Rubberneckin'	6	1969
Kentucky Rain	16	1970
The Wonder of You/Mama Liked the Roses	9	1970
You Don't Have to Say You Love Me/Patch It Up	11	1970
Burning Love	2	1972
Separate Ways	20	1972
Streamroller Blues/Fool	17	1973
If You Talk in Your Sleep	17	1973
Promised Land	14	1974
My Boy	20	1975
Way Down	18	1977