Prior to this the most ever paid previously for one of his stage costumes, the so-called aloha cape, which was worn during one of his last television shows, was $105,250. Both were sold at a 1999 auction at Graceland in Memphis, Tenn., run by Guernsey’s.

Elvis peacock jumpsuit Associated Press Article

Visit and get full auction details of Elvis peacock jumpsuit sold at auction here.

I’m sorry about the short notice but I just found out about the Elvis karaoke contest MySpace is running.

They’re giving away

a trip for two to Graceland and a bunch of other prizes

BUT songs have to be submitted before tomorrow MONDAY Aug, 3 at 3 PM Pacific time!

Before any entry or song is considered for the drawing it must have at least 100 listens.

Anything under that will not be considered for the contest.

Please listen to my songs now and if you have a MySpace account please login and post your comments and or feedback.

You might also want to enter the contest. If you do send me an email with YOUR song link and I’ll listen to it as well.

They are not saying that they’re looking for Elvis sound a likes so I gave it my best shot in my own voice the only way that I know how.

Thanks so much for your help I really appreciate it!

TCB

Jim

P.S. Hard to believe it’s 31 years since Elvis passed this August 16th.

“If I Can Dream”

“Suspicious Minds”

Elvis trivia

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

5. Elvis loved sports. His favorites were football followed by karate and racqetball.

6. Elvis played defensive end on his high school football team The Humes High Tigers.

7. Elvis arranged for Lisa Marie Presley to meet her idol, Elton John, on her 7th birthday

8. Some of Elvis favorite actors were Peter Sellers and Clint Eastwood.

9. Two of Elvis favorite movies were “Dr. Strangelove” and “A Shot In The Dark” both starring Peter Sellers.

10. When the Presley’s first moved to Memphis they resided at Lauderdale Courts on Winchester Street.

11. Elvis had a pet chimpanzee named Scatter. Friends say Scatter would get drunk and wonder around the neighborhood near Graceland. Reportedly Scatter would also reek havoc at some of Elvis parties.

12. Elvis friends and entourage were paid around $250 a week just to be on call to the king.

13. Elvis went to the White House unannounced to meet President Richard Nixon to offer his services as a narcotics agent. picture

14. Elvis Presley enjoyed collecting guns. He also presented President Nixon with a commemorative firearm on his trip to the white house.

15. Elvis performed on the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville in 1955 singing on stage with country singer Hank Snow.

16. Upon Elvis return from the army his first act as a civilian was to hold a press conference at Fort Dix, New Jersey.

17. Elvis broke his little finger during a touch football game at Graceland in 1960.

18. Elvis dated Hollywood starlet Anita, Natalie Wood, and sent her a diamond ring surrounded by
18 sapphires while he was stationed in Germany.

19. The first radio station to ever play an Elvis Presley record was WHBQ in Memphis.

20. The first disc jockey to play that record was WHBQ Memphis disc jockey Dewey Phillips.

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….

“how long will people continue remembering and celebrating Elvis birthday?”

I also thought of how some of the great leaders of our country are only remembered on their birthdays and when they are it’s mostly when there’s a national holiday that surrounds it.

Yes they are remembered hundreds of years after their death because of their large contribution
to founding this great land.

Then there’s Elvis Presley the greatest entertainer who rose to fame coming from a poor family in Tupelo Mississippi born Jan 8th 1935.

I’ve even began to think how it’s possible that 2 thousand years from now, when the earth has gone through massive change and possibly covered in water or volcanic ash, and new life walks the earth and begins looking for ruins of our ancient civilization they discover….

statues of a man wearing jeweled jumpsuits - dolls with long hair and sideburns - shiny disc with this earth mans pictures on them - etc.

Far fetched maybe but theirs one thing I’m certain of and that is….

Elvis Presley is the ONE celebrity and entertainer that will FOREVER be remembered for centuries to come.

A bit off topic for this post however while I’m here I’d like to comment about some of the newer artist and them breaking or passing Elvis in record sales.

From time to time publicity of an artist who does indeed break one of Elvis records will hit the news but lets keep it in perspective.

Elvis set the stage and became the artist to try to outsell because of his magnitude and drawing power both on record and in live concerts.

You won’t hear them comparing their sales records to…..

“Selling more records than the Monkeys” or “Selling more records than Neil Diamond” although I’m a big Neil fan… or

“Selling more records than AC/DC”

I’m sure you get my point.

Something else to seriously consider is the fact that while Elvis was breaking attendance records and selling Millions of albums from 1954 to 1977 just 23 short years he was not using the internet or all the mediums the newer artist today use to gain public attention at lightening speed.

There were no nightly entertainment shows like, Entertainment Tonight, or those shown on “E” or anything else like the stars of today are able to use to create massive attention for themselves.

Yes - Elvis was able to use television and radio unlike performers before his time.

Each generation of performers will have even more forms of media to help them reach possibly even greater numbers however ELVIS will forever be the one they will always compare themselves to or to try and out perform!

ELVIS forever reigns as the “King Of Rock & Roll!”

TCB

Jim

In this rare footage of Elvis Presley performing live in Memphis 1975 he actually lays stomach down on the stage to kiss a fan!!

She must have been a looker for the King to completely lay on a dirty stage floor in his expensive Indian jumpsuit to lock lips.

Jim

Elvis Presley

I don’t think I’ve posted this video before as I don’t recall seeing this rare footage of Elvis Presley before.

Thanks to the fan who posted this Elvis video and sharing it with all us fans!

Jim

Elvis fans

Here’s the scoop.

The videos are hosted and put on YOUTUBE by fans around the world. Much of this footage is being removed because of copyright issues.

Unfortunately I have no control over the videos because I’m simply displaying the Elvis Presley videos I’ve found on YouTube on this site.

Much time and effort was spent putting the Elvis rare concert videos into categories however so much has been removed unfortunately I can’t keep up with them once they are removed.

On a good note there’s a lot of rare Elvis Presley footage that is constantly appearing on Tube but with limited time it’s hard for me to get it posted.

I’m hoping to have a solution and updates on the Elvis Bloopers site soon so please bare with me.

TCB

Jim

Here’s some video he took of me doing my tribute to Elvis Presley singing See See Rider.

I hope you like it.

Jim