Wednesday, August 16, 2017

Forty Years Ago Today (Edited and Reprinted from 8/17/2010)


Forty years ago today, he died.

He was -- arguably -- one of the greatest entertainers ever.

He has been -- inarguably -- one of the biggest influences on music and musicians for roughly sixty years.


His legion of fans is still increasing. People who weren't even born yet when he died love the man and his legacy of music.

He is one of the most well-known people who ever lived. Worldwide.

And if you doubt that, explain to me why you know whom I'm writing about, although I haven't said his name, and the images above don't show his face.

Thanks for your time... or, rather, "Thankyuhverramuch!"
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  1. Janie JunebugAugust 16, 2017 at 11:58 AM

    Elvis left the building for good that day. I know exactly where I was and what I was doing when I learned about his death.

    Love,
    Janie

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    1. The Silver FoxAugust 16, 2017 at 12:27 PM

      Hm. Strangely enough, I don't recall where I was when I heard the news.

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  2. Pat HattAugust 16, 2017 at 2:52 PM

    Yep, even people who were not born yet know exactly who you are talking about. He sure has staying power.

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  3. gloriadelpilar_1994@yahoo.comAugust 16, 2017 at 11:16 PM

    still I love Elvis songs !

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    1. The Silver FoxAugust 17, 2017 at 2:07 PM

      Me, too. (By the way, I do a kick-ass Elvis impersonation, vocally, anyway.)

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  4. Nilanjana BoseAugust 17, 2017 at 2:35 PM

    An enduring icon. You should put up a video of the impersonation. Would he be the most impersonated musician ever?

    Happy to be back here, and that you're talking about a death 40 years ago. That probably means 2017 might just turn out marginally better than last year :)

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    1. The Silver FoxAugust 17, 2017 at 2:49 PM

      Nice to see you back. You've missed a lot of contemporary tribute posts, unfortunately. (Unfortunate that these people have died, not necessarily unfortunate that you missed the posts!)

      Johnny Carson once said "If life was fair, Elvis would be alive and the impersonators would be dead."

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  5. CynthiaAugust 20, 2017 at 4:28 AM

    Thanks for sharing this post!I think the reason why there are so many Elvis sightings is because people want to keep the memory of this iconic American figure alive. I believe the same goes for why there are Elvis impersonators.

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    1. The Silver FoxAugust 21, 2017 at 10:23 AM

      Yes, I agree! People just didn't want to believe he could have died, especially so young.

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  6. Barbara In CaneyheadNovember 18, 2017 at 11:42 PM

    Missed but never forgotten.

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  7. The Silver FoxNovember 29, 2017 at 4:38 PM

    Nope, never!

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