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Reader Poll Replies:
I remember ELvis movies, that was in the day when movies were fun, nice entertaining, just before
they become full of blood, shootings, rape, drugs and anything else that elevates ratings. Elvis may go
down in history as the King of Rock n Roll, but he also had good family values to the public. Buelah
Davenport Indiana
The Hawaiian concert. Tiffany Phillips Las Vegas, NV
I'm still a young, whipper-snapper so I never really had the chance
to see Elvis in person. I'm still amazed at the stage presence The King had. I hope they never
stop playing his songs and videos, becuase they just don't seem to ever become what some refer to
as "old-music". The only live Elvis I met in person is of Indian (India) descent! So, The King
is still loved worldwide I believe. If Elvis were alive today he'd be singing about anti-drug
addiction songs & Love & Rock N Roll. Larry Strehl Tampa
I remember his kindness towards people who didn't have much! In his
generosity he gave a new caddilac to a person he didn't even know who needed transportation. he
felt he owed his fans everything even when he wasnt feeling well. He didn't shirk his military
duty like the person who called himself "The Greatest" I think Elvis was not only the king but
"The Real Greatest' because he led by example. Stephen T Kurtek III Pottsville / PA
While I was fortunate enough to see Elvis many times, the first is
always the best - and the only time I saw him in Vegas. It was August of 1970, on the last leg of
our honeymoon. Maybe it was because we were honeymooners, we were taken to a front table and we
were only a few feet away from the King. Nothing will top that experience. He was still young,
wild and The King. George Volk North Brunswick, NJ
Elvis always was & still is the most phenomenal performer ever. His
music & songs always touched the heart of the mood happy or sad. We never saw him in person but
did see all of his movies and performances on tv shows. Thankfully we can still hear his music
today thanks to all the recordings and tapes. When he died we felt like we lost a family member.
He really is The King. no one can ever top him. fran moore simcoe, on, canada
I remember the first 45 I bought was Elvis's "Houndog" and "Don't
be Cruel". I remember sitting in front of my black and white tv watching Elvis on "The Ed
Sullivan Show" with my sisters screaming so loud I could hardly hear him sing. I remember
watching some of his fun movies, with plenty of great songs, and an occasional laugh. I never
saw him live on stage, but enjoyed listening to his great voice, and watching him whenever he
was on TV. It was a shock when he died, Long live Elvis. Arthur T. Arsenault Sunrise, Florida
In 1966 Elvis performed at the Houston Stock Show and Rodeo. My then
employer had a display booth showing some of the then "latest" technology in communications along
with some proposed futuristic devices. Elvis was fascinated by technology and came by to view our
exhibit. He asked many questions and was genuinely friendly to all of us. He was not at all aloof
and in many ways almost shy. Basically he was a nice guy, not at all like so many of today's
outrageously self-important stars. Arno Haecker San Antonio,Texas
Its funny sort of. i was born in 47, still living in New Haven and
I remember across the street was a movie house. When his first movie came there everyone was
excited and wanted to go. Even my parents. The funny part of it is that I remember saying aloud
and to myself that whats all the excitment about. If all these old people like him hes not for
me. and being honest I didn't grow up being a fan and am still as the years have gone by not a
huge elvis person. Weird huh?? bet I'm alone on this. Ralph Hamden CT
Bill Randle, a Cleveland disc jockey, produced the first commercial
film os Elvis performing in a concert. The filming took place on Oct.10,1955 at Brooklyn High
School's auditorium. The Rock & Roll Hall of fame commemorated this by installing a plaque at
Brooklyn High. Even this early in his career, Bill Randle predicted that Elvis would be the
biggest star in America. The concert was a hugh hit but not many people outside of Brooklyn
know what a boost this was to Elvis' career. Mary Lou Drdek Brooklyn, Ohio
Although I was too young to experience Elvis in person, I will
forever remember his presense. He has won me over as being an increadable man with whom everyone
could idolize. Everything preformance I have ever seen from reruns is amazing!! If I had one
wish, it would be to expereince Elvis Live!! Often I think about how wonderful it was for the
past generations to live through such a large memeber of pop-culture history. Eric M. Camilleri
Hartland/ Michigan
Memories of Elvis for me relates to the first love of my life giving
me a black and white portrait of Elvis. I remember thinking I was the only one in the world with
his glossy photo. The song "Love me Tender" will always be in my heart. My first love, my love of
Elvis, and my love of just being there when he was the "King". Rosalind Dyke St. John's,
Newfoundland Canada
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