artfromtex Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 Thirty years since the King of Rock passed away. I still remember the day and the reaction of my mom, dad, and grandmother. Just wanted to make sure he wasn't forgotten on our little forum here. Rest in peace, Elvis. There will never be another like you.Here's Elvis at his best in '56:Elvis- Hound Dog (Milton Berle Show) and the aftermath of his "vulgar" performance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lithium Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 (edited) RIP Elvis, one of, or even the, greatest legend ever.In honor, I'll give his self-titled album a few spins today. Edited August 16, 2007 by Lithium Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Satanisk_Slakt Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 Never really listen to him... What shall I start with?RIP anyways Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lithium Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 Never really listen to him... What shall I start with?RIP anywaysHis self-titled, it's Elvis at his best! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunkyMonk Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 I was gonna post this like a few hours ago, but forgot. RIP Elvis, love ya mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Axl Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 The King Of Rock N' Roll.R.I.P Elvis! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Satanisk_Slakt Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 Ok. Didn't find the selftitled on piratebay, so I'll download his whole discografia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lithium Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 Ok. Didn't find the selftitled on piratebay, so I'll download his whole discografia.His whole discography? That's a lot of Elvis, dude! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artfromtex Posted August 16, 2007 Author Share Posted August 16, 2007 (edited) Never really listen to him... What shall I start with?RIP anywaysHis self-titled, it's Elvis at his best!don't forget the Sun Studios stuff that preceeded the 1st lp (although some tracks on that 1st LP were Sun leftovers).this is the best sounding Sun Records compilation on the market:Elvis At SunHarbor Lights I Love You Because (take 2) That's All Right, Mama Blue Moon of Kentucky Blue Moon (the vocal on this one is haunting)Tomorrow Night I'll Never Let You Go (Little Darlin') Just Because Good Rockin' Tonight I Don't Care if the Sun Don't Shine Milkcow Blues Boogie You're a Heartbreaker I'm Left, You're Right, She's Gone (slow version) I'm Left, You're Right, She's Gone Baby, Let's Play House I Forgot to Remember to Forget Mystery Train Tryin' to Get to You When It Rains, It Really Pours Edited August 16, 2007 by artfromtex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bax Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 I was 3 years old when he died and I remember exactly where I was-at the Wendy's drive through. RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Satanisk_Slakt Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 Ok. Didn't find the selftitled on piratebay, so I'll download his whole discografia.His whole discography? That's a lot of Elvis, dude! 3.25 gb Gonna take awhile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axl-rocks Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 Elvis rocks!!some videos of the king of rock!!!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1Qo1eaWF8chttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdmNx3_0oEEhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDf48ZW2djkhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEisdOzJ1LMhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmVFnhO3A98 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artfromtex Posted August 16, 2007 Author Share Posted August 16, 2007 I was 3 years old when he died and I remember exactly where I was-at the Wendy's drive through. RIP.i was 4 and i can remember it like it was yesterday. they broke in on all the tv stations and were doing the "man on the street" interviews getting peoples' reactions. everybody was stunned by it.Elvis rocks!!some videos of the king of rock!!!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1Qo1eaWF8chttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdmNx3_0oEEhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDf48ZW2djkhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEisdOzJ1LMhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmVFnhO3A98 that one video of "Blue Suede Shoes" was Elvis' screen test for MGM (i think it was MGM). he's lip synching and the guitar has no strings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssiscool Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 brilliant i bought Elvis. The King. today http://www.play.com/Music/CD/4-/3431603/Th...ng/Product.htmlRIP Elvis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morten.. Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 R.I.P Elvis! One of the best singers of all time!Gonna listen to Elvis all day and watch the two Live DVD's The 68 Comeback Special and Aloha From Hawaii tonight, with some of my friends.And maybe drink a few beers.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axl rocked alpine in 91 Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 R.I.P. KING Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zint Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 I don't remember the day he died...but I remember watching the funeral on t.v.The procession of white limos etc.A sad day it was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angel of death Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 so, it is today..It was a really cool thing when I got to take the tour through his mansion in Graceland..Never have I seen so many gold and platinum records..It was an amazing site..I'd like to go back, because I was a bit younger the last time I went..It would make everything more fresh in my mind..A great performer who deserves his legendary status..R.I.P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tat2d1 Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 I'll take Chuck Berry over Elvis The Pelvis any day. Black musicians were doing that shit before Elvis. The only reason he got so popular and was dubbed "The King" was because he was white. In those days, they weren't gonna promote the fuck out of a black man. Not that Elvis wasn't talented, he just wasn't "The King of RnR", IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADPT Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 I'll take Chuck Berry over Elvis The Pelvis any day. Black musicians were doing that shit before Elvis. The only reason he got so popular and was dubbed "The King" was because he was white. In those days, they weren't gonna promote the fuck out of a black man. Not that Elvis wasn't talented, he just wasn't "The King of RnR", IMO.Yes, but think about this. No Elvis, no Guns N' Roses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artfromtex Posted August 16, 2007 Author Share Posted August 16, 2007 I'll take Chuck Berry over Elvis The Pelvis any day. Black musicians were doing that shit before Elvis. The only reason he got so popular and was dubbed "The King" was because he was white. In those days, they weren't gonna promote the fuck out of a black man. Not that Elvis wasn't talented, he just wasn't "The King of RnR", IMO.one thing about the "stealing the black people's music" that i've always had a problem with is that R&B/Blues was only 1/3 of the fabric of Elvis' sound. he was equal parts country and gospel (both soulful black gospel and white male quartet gospel). it was his blending of those 3 sounds and styles that made up his early sound. he always gave credit to the guys that wrote the songs too (unlike Jimmy Page). the black artists/songwriters that Elvis covered made more money off of Elvis than anything or anybody else in their life. "It's Now Or Never", "Suspicious Minds", "Burning Love", "Are You Lonesome Tonight?", "Guitar Man", "Always On My Mind", "Way Down", etc aren't what i would call "black" music. plus, who says any race owns a certain kind of music anyway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AxlsAngel Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 I remember that day very clearly.... I was 8 yrs. old. My dad came home from work and told my mom - she thought he was lying to her. She turned the radio on to find out for herself and she cried RIP Elvis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teroz Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 Fantastic artist, one of the best singers ever. Sure he didn't write songs that much, but boy oh boy the feeling that you get when you hear his voice.I enjoy listening and watching his 68-77 period the most.Long live the king! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artfromtex Posted August 17, 2007 Author Share Posted August 17, 2007 Fantastic artist, one of the best singers ever. Sure he didn't write songs that much, but boy oh boy the feeling that you get when you hear his voice.I enjoy listening and watching his 68-77 period the most.Long live the king!we're in the minority, but i agree completely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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