ADAM AND EVIL AFTER LOVING YOU AIN T THAT LOVING YOU BABY ALL I NEEDED WAS THE RAIN
Friday, September 30, 2011
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Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Elvis Presley to Become a Comic Book Hero
The above title was the heading of a recent news announcement on the official Elvis website, Elvis.com. The announcement heralded a new oversized coffee-table book called Graphic Elvis.
FIRST IN LINE FIVE SLEEPY HEADS FLAMING STAR FLIP FLOP AND FLY
July 2011 Elvis Auctions -- Part 2
Mid-September seems like an odd time to post a blog about an auction of Elvis items that took place back in July, but there have been reasons for the delay. After the Heritage Music Memorabilia Auction ended on July 29, a number of things came up that inspired timely articles on ElvisBlog: The Elvis Super Hero book, the identity of the girl in the famous Al Wertheimer photo ?The Kiss,? the death of the prolific writer of Elvis song lyrics Jerry Leiber, and more.
Nothing big related to Elvis was in the news this week, so let?s look at some interesting Elvis things that changed hands at the auction.
Celebrity?Signed Western Shirt:
This shirt brought in $7,170, and that high price might be because dozens of celebrities signed it, in addition to Elvis. Some of the names you can?t see or are not legible include Steve Allen, Andy Griffith, Tex Ritter, Raymond Burr, James Mason, Red Foley, Fess Parker, Phil Silvers, Cesar Romero, Roy Rogers, and Jack Webb.
Here are some autographs you can read. If you start at the top button above, Colonel Parker is just to the left. Scotty (Moore) is farther down and to the left. Red Skelton is clearly visible to the right of the face. Susan Hayward is signed vertically just to the right of the buttons. A little lower, Phyllis Diller and Betty White are easy to see.
In this blow-up, Elvis is circled, and Larry Geller is just to the left. The box below tells some of the history of this shirt, but does not explained how all the autographs were collected.
The shirt came with a Letter of Authenticity from Joe Esposito. It has been sold at auction at least once before, starting with Bonham?s Auctions back in 1997.
1972 Martin D-28 Acoustic Guitar: There were two Martin acoustic guitars in this auction, but the 1953 Martin 00-21 failed to attract any bidding above the $37,500 minimum. The 1972 Martin D-28 model pictured above did surpass its minimum bid and went for $19,120. Elvis played Martin guitars early in his career and switched back to them again in the 70?s. This 1972 D-28 came with two letters of authenticity and two large color photos of Elvis using it in concert. Personal Address/Phone Book: If this looks familiar, it should, because it was included in an ElvisBlog article last September about the Ultimate Elvis Auction held in Memphis during Elvis Week. It sold for $10,217 then, and it brought in $13,145 this time. At first glance, it would appear that somebody made a quick $3,000 on this item. However, the latest sell price includes the auctioneer?s 19% fee. After that is deducted from the proceeds, the seller made only $100. I think I would have just held on to it. Concho Belt: Elvis? jumpsuit belts aren?t the only ones highly prized by collectors. He bought this silver concho belt in 1967 while filming Stay Away Joe in Sedona, Arizona. The belt has eleven silver conchos with turquoise settings, and the buckle is solid silver with fourteen more turquoise stones. Elvis later gave the belt to his musical director Joe Guercio, who replaced the buckle with one of his own (the one on the belt in the photo). There was no mention of what happened to the original buckle shown in the photo of Elvis wearing the belt. It will probably show up in an auction someday. In spite of not having the original buckle, the belt brought in $5,078. Set of Sun 78 Records: You true Elvis fans know that Sun Records released five Elvis records, and most of them were in the 45RPM format favored by the kids. But, they were also released in the older and much more brittle 10 inch 78RPM format. This set is in pretty good, but not mint, condition, and they went for $2,629. Graceland Purchase Agreement: This was the top item in the bidding, even though it fell short of the auction estimate. The three-page real estate sales contract for Graceland, dated March 26, 1957 went for $21,510. It?s interesting that Elvis paid $102,000 for Graceland, and 63 years later, just the signed contract sells for over $21,000. Sunglasses with "TCB" Logo: According to the auction website, Elvis had over 400 pairs of custom-designed sunglasses specially made for him. He gave away so many pairs of these glasses that there has been a steady parade of them showing up in Elvis auctions. However, this model is a design called Nautic, and it is much rarer than the familiar model with the decreasing holes in the temples and the TCB on the bridge. Also, these lenses are half-tinted in Elvis' favorite Dove Blue shade. No wonder this pair inspired active bidding and a top bid of $11,950. � 2011 Philip R Arnold, Original Elvis Blogmeister All Rights Reserved www.ElvisBlog.net
Also included is an 11" x 17" engineer's survey draft of the estate and surrounding acreage and a two-page letter from Shelby County regarding property taxes. The reason these items brought in such a high bid is probably due to the fact that the contract had the signatures of Elvis, his father Vernon, and his mother Gladys. According to the auction website, items signed by all three family members are extremely rare, due to Mrs. Presley's untimely death on August 14, 1958. You will note that Elvis originally omitted his middle name, but did add it later. Elvis signed very few signatures as Elvis Aron Presley, so that added to the collectible value as well.
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BEYOND THE REEF BIG BOOTS BIG BOSS MAN BIG LOVEBIG HEARTACHE
Monday, September 26, 2011
Elvis Fans Remember 9-11
Elvis had been dead for more than twenty-four years when the tragic events of 9-11 occurred. Yet, as the nation has observed the anniversary each year, some creative Elvis fans have included him in images of remembrance. Now, on the tenth anniversary, here are some of the best.
I don?t know who created these moving images, so proper credit can?t be given. I?d like to think that these inspired people would want as many Elvis fans as possible to see their work. Thank you for giving us a special way to join the rest of the nation in observing the tenth anniversary of 9-11.
� 2011 Philip R Arnold, Original Elvis Blogmeister All Rights Reserved www.ElvisBlog.net
Elvis, Elvis Presley, and Graceland are registered trademarks of Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc.
FOOLS RUSH IN WHERE ANGELS FEAR TO TREAD THAT S WHAT YOU GET FOR LOVIN ME FOR OL TIMES SAKE FOR THE GOOD TIMES
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Rupert Murdock's Tabloid World and Elvis
If you follow the news, you certainly know about the cell phone hacking scandal involving the British tabloid News of the World. The current issue of Time Magazine has a cover story that digs into the history of Murdock and his media empire. One illustration for the story was a shot of his six tabloid papers. When I saw that one of them was The Star, I remembered my collection of supermarket tabloids with cover stories about Elvis.
ARE YOU LONESOME TO NIGHT? ARE YOU SINCERE AS LONG AS I HAVE YOU AS WE TRAVEL ALONG ON THE JERICHO ROAD
Saturday, September 24, 2011
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Elvis?This Day in History
July 26, 1954 Elvis signed a formal contract with Sun Records, which had to be countersigned once again by his parents. Elvis–This Day in History is a post from: The Elvis Presley Blog
Elvis–This Day in History is a post from: The Elvis Presley Blog
A BIG HUNK O LOVE A BOY LIKE ME A GIRL LIKE YOU A DOG S LIFE NOW AND THEN THERE S A FOOL SUCH AS I
Bad Hair Day / Good Hair Day -- You Call It
My friend Alan Hanson writes a wonderful blog about Elvis Presley. He and I have often come up with similar ideas, but usually they are years apart after time has dulled our memory of the other?s work. This week we both independently decided to do a blog on Elvis? hair.
AMAZING GRACE AMEN AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL AN AMERICAN TRILOGY
Monday, September 19, 2011
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Priscilla Presleys Plastic Surgery - Is She Plastic Too?
Sheila Clinch asked: Living in a town where there is a constant struggle to look good, Hollywood stars would not mind if they have to shell out their living just to pay a cosmetic surgeon to maintain their look. Or this is what they think. There are numbers of celebrities that turned out to be [...]
FRANKFORT SPECIAL FRANKIE AND JOHNNY Love Me Tender Loving You
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Friday, September 16, 2011
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Click Here if You Want to Get the Trendiest Ringtones or if You Want to Download Free Wireless Ringtones & How to Download Free Ringtones Onto Pc
Eric M asked: This brief articlewill demonstrate you glances at people’s obsession with ringtones, as they apply to the different areas of society, from the other manufacturers.When people just bought their cellphones one of the original things they look for are free download ringtones for cellphones. It doesn’t take them a plenty of time to [...]
Elvis Fans Remember 9-11
Elvis had been dead for more than twenty-four years when the tragic events of 9-11 occurred. Yet, as the nation has observed the anniversary each year, some creative Elvis fans have included him in images of remembrance. Now, on the tenth anniversary, here are some of the best.
I don?t know who created these moving images, so proper credit can?t be given. I?d like to think that these inspired people would want as many Elvis fans as possible to see their work. Thank you for giving us a special way to join the rest of the nation in observing the tenth anniversary of 9-11.
� 2011 Philip R Arnold, Original Elvis Blogmeister All Rights Reserved www.ElvisBlog.net
Elvis, Elvis Presley, and Graceland are registered trademarks of Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc.
DON T CRY DADDY DON T FORBID ME DON T LEAVE ME NOW DON T THINK TWICE IT S ALL RIGHT
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Elvis-This Day In History
July 27, 1963 After 3 days of filming at the Lake Mead Marina, cast and crew from the Viva Las Vegas set returned to Los Angeles and by now Elvis and Ann-Margret were the subject of gossip. Elvis-This Day In … Continue reading
Elvis-This Day In History is a post from: The Elvis Presley Blog
BLUE EYES CRYING IN THE RAIN BLUE HAWAII BLUE MOON BLUE MOON OF KENTUCKY
Monday, September 12, 2011
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Click Here if You Want to Get the Trendiest Ringtones or if You Want to Download Free Wireless Ringtones & How to Download Free Ringtones Onto Pc
Eric M asked: This brief articlewill demonstrate you glances at people’s obsession with ringtones, as they apply to the different areas of society, from the other manufacturers.When people just bought their cellphones one of the original things they look for are free download ringtones for cellphones. It doesn’t take them a plenty of time to [...]
A THING CALLED LOVE A WHISTLING TUNE A WORLD OF OUR OWN ADAM AND EVIL
The Last Photograph of Elvis Alive
The celebration of Elvis Week is going on right now in Memphis. I start early each year trying to figure out a new way to blog about the anniversary of Elvis? death. A few weeks ago, I came across my copy of the September 20, 1977, issue of the National Enquirer. On the cover was a photo of Elvis in a car, and the tag was ?Hours Before He Died.? The caption under the picture was, ?The Last Photo of Elvis Alive.?
FORGET ME NEVER FORT LAUDERDALE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNTAIN OF LOVE FRANKFORT SPECIAL
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Can a Book Be Considered a Killer?
Did Elvis die because of a book?� According to this interesting story, a book may very well have helped to kill Elvis Presley.� You all know the book I am talking about.� Elvis: What Happened was published just 2 weeks … Continue reading
Can a Book Be Considered a Killer? is a post from: The Elvis Presley Blog
ANGEL ANIMAL INSTINCT ANY DAY NOW ANYWAY YOU WANT ME THAT S HOW I WILL BE
Friday, September 9, 2011
Blago/Elvis Bonus Blog
You have probably seen the news that former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich was convicted Monday of a wide range of corruption charges, including trying to sell President Obama's Senate seat.
Elvis Presley to Become a Comic Book Hero
The above title was the heading of a recent news announcement on the official Elvis website, Elvis.com. The announcement heralded a new oversized coffee-table book called Graphic Elvis.
Elvis That s the Way It Is Elvis On Tour The Rainmaker A BIG HUNK O LOVE
Thursday, September 8, 2011
On August 16, 1977, We Lost Elvis Presley
http://www.zoomers.ca/video/old-friend-elvis-tribute Bill Medleys Tribute To Elvis, Taken From The 1980s TV Special Graceland, And was hosted by Priscilla Presley. Remembering Elvis on this tragic day in history, gone much too soon, gone but never forgotten…. “And God shall wipe away … Continue reading
On August 16, 1977, We Lost Elvis Presley is a post from: The Elvis Presley Blog
BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER BRINGING IT BACK BRITCHES BROWN EYED HANDSOME MAN
Before They Were Famous: Top 10 Celebrity Lorry Drivers
Luke Humble asked: Actors, athletes and mass murderers - it takes all sorts to drive lorries. With brief details of their involvement in the trade and subsequent celebrity, here is a countdown of the top 10 stars who worked as lorry drivers before they were famous, with varying degrees of success.# 10 Chris Tarrant:This radio [...]
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
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