Saturday, February 20, 2016

Elvis Presley cool and rare photographs February 2016 edition











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Saturday, January 9, 2016

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
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Saturday, October 31, 2015

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
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Sunday, August 16, 2015

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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Saturday, April 11, 2015

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