Elvis meets Nixon.

Video of Elvis Presley’s trip to the White House.

Elvis trivia for those wanting to relive the life and times of Elvis Presley or for new fans of the King.

1. Elvis loved the movie “Patton” starring George C Scott. Reportedly he knew every word and every scene.

2. Elvis staff kept scrapbooks of every article and newspaper clipping they found of him. From time to time he would drop in to see what was being written about him.

3. Elvis 1973 Hawaii concert was seen by more people than Neil Armstrong’s first walk on the moon.

4. Elvis first movie was “Love Me Tender” and released by 20th Century Fox. They were so certain it was going to be a hit that they actually made more prints of the movie, for theaters, than any other film in the company’s history. They printed 575 copies of the movie

Elvis Birthday

Today, Jan 8th, is Elvis Presley’s birthday.

Elvis would celebrate his 73rd birthday today if not for that unfortunate day over 30 years ago on August 16th, 1977.

Around the world however the greatest fans of any entertainer continue to keep his memory alive.

Also I feel his legacy has continued burning bright because of the wonderful job his estate has been doing over the past 25 years.

As is tradition this time of year you’ll be able to find Elvis specials, Elvis movies and Elvis events happening on television, radio and the internet from around the world today.

Yesterday as I was reflecting over my years of being an Elvis fan I wondered….