30 Years On Elvis

August 15, 2007 | Category: Personal, Random Thoughts

It was 30 years ago tomorrow August 16th when the King of Rock and Roll left us. It was a shocking day and I do remember where I was and what I was doing. Strange but it does not seem like thirty years and yet so much of life has happened to prove that thirty years has passed since that day. I am a fan and have been since I saw the Aloha from Hawaii concert live on television in January 1973 at the age of 8. I was in Germany at the time and my Mom woke me up to watch. At the time I cannot say what hooked me but the music and his persona were certainly mesmerizing. One regret I do have is never being able to see Elvis live in concert which was where he worked his magic.

Something I need to do is a pilgrimage to Memphis and visit Graceland. I still listen to his music and when I hear the American Trilogy I get goosebumps and can picture Elvis on stage singing one of the songs I would consider a signature piece for him.

Wow it is hard to believe he has been gone for 30 years, his music will live on forever.

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3 Comments

  1. ubermouth on August 20th, 2007
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    It would be surprising to him, I think , and JimMorrison to come back and realize that their legends have still lived on.Wish they could know that.

  2. Anthony on August 21st, 2007
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    Hmmm Jim Morrison and Elvis, can you imagine the band they have wherever they are….John Lennon, Jimi Hendrix Bob Marley among others.

  3. Miss Smack on August 22nd, 2007
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    I agree with Ms Mouth, in that I wish they could come back and see. They’d probably laugh it off wondering what the fuss was about and snort coke on some chicks’ tits.

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