Source: http://www.elvistodayblog.com/2011/10/special-moments-with-ftd-10.html
HIDE THOU ME HIGH HEEL SNEAKERS HIS HAND IN MINE MARIE S THE NAME HIS LATEST FLAME
Monday, October 31, 2011
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Thursday, October 27, 2011
Al Wertheimer Reflects on Photographing "The Kiss"
No matter what network you watch the news on, you probably saw a feature two weeks ago about the newly revealed identity of the girl in ?The Kiss,? Alfred Wertheimer?s iconic Elvis photo. She is Charleston, SC resident Barbara (Bobbi) Gray, who is now 75. ?The Kiss? was photographed in 1956, so it took 55 years for her identity to be revealed.
Source: http://www.elvisblog.net/blog/_archives/2011/8/20/4882818.html
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Click Here if You Want to Get the Trendiest Ringtones or if You Want to Download Free Wireless Ringtones & How to Download Free Ringtones Onto Pc
Eric M asked: This brief articlewill demonstrate you glances at people’s obsession with ringtones, as they apply to the different areas of society, from the other manufacturers.When people just bought their cellphones one of the original things they look for are free download ringtones for cellphones. It doesn’t take them a plenty of time to [...]
Source: http://gatewaypacificincorporated.com/?p=184
I LL TAKE YOU HOME AGAIN KATHLEEN I M BEGINNING TO FORGET YOU I M COMIN HOME I M COUNTING ON YOU
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
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Why Elvis Fans Continue to Feel the Frenzy
Theresea Hughes asked: Elvis’ fans span the whole world. They can be found in all places from China to Czechoslovakia. Elvis fan clubs are estimated to number around five hundred, represented in all but six states in the US and forty-five countries around the world.With the sheer number of Elvis’ fans, there is no denying [...]
Source: http://gatewaypacificincorporated.com/?p=126
MY BABY S GONE see I M LEFT YOU RE RIGHT SHE S GONE MY BOY MY DESERT SERENADE MY HAPPINESS
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Al Wertheimer Reflects on Photographing "The Kiss"
No matter what network you watch the news on, you probably saw a feature two weeks ago about the newly revealed identity of the girl in ?The Kiss,? Alfred Wertheimer?s iconic Elvis photo. She is Charleston, SC resident Barbara (Bobbi) Gray, who is now 75. ?The Kiss? was photographed in 1956, so it took 55 years for her identity to be revealed.
Source: http://www.elvisblog.net/blog/_archives/2011/8/20/4882818.html
FRANKIE AND JOHNNY FROGGY WENT A COURTIN FROM A JACK TO A KING FUN IN ACAPULCO
Friday, October 21, 2011
Gladys and Elvis -- A Mothers' Day Commemorative Stamp ?
Did you see the news earlier this week that the US Postal Service has changed its rules and will now consider stamp designs that feature people who are still alive. According to the Postmaster General, ?This change will enable us to pay tribute to individuals for their achievements while they are still alive to enjoy the honor.?
But, several news articles speculate that this could be as much about money as admiration. We all know the Postal Service is in bad shape financially. Could this new policy be a move to bring in extra profit, as they hope many of the new popular designs might be bought as collectibles and not used as postage?
There is one stunning example of this phenomenon ? the Elvis stamp from 1993. The USPS issued 500 million of them, but reported in 2002 that over 124 million were never used to mail a letter. That resulted in a cool $36 million profit for the post office.
The news sources also reported the Postal Service is now inviting suggestions for new stamps featuring people who are still alive. Although they get 40-50,000 suggestions every year, most of the resulting stamps don?t inspire folks to hang on to large numbers of them as collectibles. What they want now are pop culture icons like Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber with rabid fans who will buy lots and lots of stamps.
I have an idea for the Postal Service. Based on their prior experience with Elvis fans buying and hoarding the Elvis stamps, why not go back to the well one more time. How about a Mothers? Day commemorative stamp featuring Elvis and his mama Gladys? Can you think of any image that would better show a son?s love for his mother? I went into my files to see if there were any photos of the two that would make a good stamp picture. Here?s what I found.
This shot from 1956 is pretty good, but we can?t see either of their eyes, so, it?s probably not the one to use.
This would be a good one if it were a sharper image.
Probably the best so far. Elvis is his usual bad self and Gladys looks about as good here as she ever did in her last years.
This won?t work. Gladys just doesn?t look her best here.
Another shot with Gladys in profile and she looks pretty good. It would be better if they were closer and Elvis wasn?t wearing the hat.
It?s a nice image of Elvis kissing his mom, but Gladys looks so sad. I believe this shot was taken as Elvis prepared to join the Army.
When I finally found the picture I liked best for an Elvis and Gladys Mothers? Day stamp, it turned out to be a Photoshop composite. The shot of smiling Gladys below had to have been taken several years before the one of Elvis.
The picture on the stamp idea above was cropped from a larger one created by Tommy Piretos, who has designed at least two dozen great Elvis images. You can see fourteen of them on Flickr at http://www.flickr.com/photos/52594605@N02/ I have tried to find a way to contact Tommy Piretos and Piretos Creations using Google, Bing, and Flickr, but have had no success. I?d like to do a feature about these wonderful images and their creator. If you know of an e-mail address or website for Tommy Piretos, please let me know at philarnold@charter.net.
So, if you like the concept of an Elvis and Gladys Mothers? Day Commemorative stamp, you can boost the chances of it happening by sending your proposal to:
Creative Stamp Advisory Committee
C/O Stamp Development
US Postal Service
475 L?Enfant Plaza SW, Room 3300
Washington, DC 20260
You don?t need to send a picture with your proposal. That?s another long involved process, and the Postal Service has a group of preferred artists they use most of the time.
� 2011 Philip R Arnold, Original Elvis Blogmeister All Rights Reserved www.ElvisBlog.net
Elvis, Elvis Presley, and Graceland are registered trademarks of Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc.
Source: http://www.elvisblog.net/blog/_archives/2011/10/1/4910268.html
FUN IN ACAPULCO FUNNY HOW TIME SLIPS AWAY GIBLUES GENTLE ON MY MIND
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Return to Sender? How to Avoid the Christmas Post Blues
John Smith asked: Christmas ? a time for giving, receiving, and for that warm glow of goodwill generated by knowing that there is something bigger out there than ourselves ? the spirit of Christmas. However, it is often the case that the giving and receiving of Christmas gifts gets scuppered.Established in 1660 ? and with [...]
Source: http://gatewaypacificincorporated.com/?p=188
WHEN THE SAINTS GO MARCHING IN WHEN THE SWALLOWS COME BACK TO CAPISTRANO WHERE COULD I GO BUT TO THE LORD WHERE DID THEY GO LORD
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Elvis Presley and His Music From the Heart
Gen Wright asked: When Elvis began putting together his collection of music for his comeback, he was able to reflect on many years of a great range of popular American music, including his own and that of other people.Elvis was blessed with a natural talent to sing just about anything, but he also needed to [...]
Source: http://gatewaypacificincorporated.com/?p=116
YOU LL THINK OF ME YOUNG AND BEAUTIFUL YOUNG DREAMS YOUR CHEATIN HEART
Monday, October 17, 2011
Slow Year for Elvis Allusions in the Movies
Every August I enjoy going to GoMemphis.com and reading John Beifuss? annual report on movies that contain something, anything, about Elvis in them. For example, it could be Elvis jumpsuits, or his iconic sunglasses, or anything else associated with him. It can be an Elvis song, a picture of him, or a character trying to sound like him. And sometimes, his name is used in the dialog of the movie.
Source: http://www.elvisblog.net/blog/_archives/2011/9/3/4892153.html
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Sunday, October 16, 2011
Caption Contest # 27 -- Winner
There were more submissions for this Elvis caption Contest than we've had in a long, long time. Congratulations to Valerie Norris for her winning caption.
Lamar, Red. Help!!! Get me out of here.
Source: http://www.elvisblog.net/blog/_archives/2011/9/23/4903268.html
NIGHT RIDER NO MORE THERE S NO ROOM TO RHUMBA IN A SPORTS CAR NOTHINGVILLE
Saturday, October 15, 2011
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Why Elvis Fans Continue to Feel the Frenzy
Theresea Hughes asked: Elvis’ fans span the whole world. They can be found in all places from China to Czechoslovakia. Elvis fan clubs are estimated to number around five hundred, represented in all but six states in the US and forty-five countries around the world.With the sheer number of Elvis’ fans, there is no denying [...]
Source: http://gatewaypacificincorporated.com/?p=126
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The Last Photograph of Elvis Alive
The celebration of Elvis Week is going on right now in Memphis. I start early each year trying to figure out a new way to blog about the anniversary of Elvis? death. A few weeks ago, I came across my copy of the September 20, 1977, issue of the National Enquirer. On the cover was a photo of Elvis in a car, and the tag was ?Hours Before He Died.? The caption under the picture was, ?The Last Photo of Elvis Alive.?
Source: http://www.elvisblog.net/blog/_archives/2011/8/12/4873915.html
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Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Gladys and Elvis -- A Mothers' Day Commemorative Stamp ?
Did you see the news earlier this week that the US Postal Service has changed its rules and will now consider stamp designs that feature people who are still alive. According to the Postmaster General, ?This change will enable us to pay tribute to individuals for their achievements while they are still alive to enjoy the honor.?
But, several news articles speculate that this could be as much about money as admiration. We all know the Postal Service is in bad shape financially. Could this new policy be a move to bring in extra profit, as they hope many of the new popular designs might be bought as collectibles and not used as postage?
There is one stunning example of this phenomenon ? the Elvis stamp from 1993. The USPS issued 500 million of them, but reported in 2002 that over 124 million were never used to mail a letter. That resulted in a cool $36 million profit for the post office.
The news sources also reported the Postal Service is now inviting suggestions for new stamps featuring people who are still alive. Although they get 40-50,000 suggestions every year, most of the resulting stamps don?t inspire folks to hang on to large numbers of them as collectibles. What they want now are pop culture icons like Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber with rabid fans who will buy lots and lots of stamps.
I have an idea for the Postal Service. Based on their prior experience with Elvis fans buying and hoarding the Elvis stamps, why not go back to the well one more time. How about a Mothers? Day commemorative stamp featuring Elvis and his mama Gladys? Can you think of any image that would better show a son?s love for his mother? I went into my files to see if there were any photos of the two that would make a good stamp picture. Here?s what I found.
This shot from 1956 is pretty good, but we can?t see either of their eyes, so, it?s probably not the one to use.
This would be a good one if it were a sharper image.
Probably the best so far. Elvis is his usual bad self and Gladys looks about as good here as she ever did in her last years.
This won?t work. Gladys just doesn?t look her best here.
Another shot with Gladys in profile and she looks pretty good. It would be better if they were closer and Elvis wasn?t wearing the hat.
It?s a nice image of Elvis kissing his mom, but Gladys looks so sad. I believe this shot was taken as Elvis prepared to join the Army.
When I finally found the picture I liked best for an Elvis and Gladys Mothers? Day stamp, it turned out to be a Photoshop composite. The shot of smiling Gladys below had to have been taken several years before the one of Elvis.
The picture on the stamp idea above was cropped from a larger one created by Tommy Piretos, who has designed at least two dozen great Elvis images. You can see fourteen of them on Flickr at http://www.flickr.com/photos/52594605@N02/ I have tried to find a way to contact Tommy Piretos and Piretos Creations using Google, Bing, and Flickr, but have had no success. I?d like to do a feature about these wonderful images and their creator. If you know of an e-mail address or website for Tommy Piretos, please let me know at philarnold@charter.net.
So, if you like the concept of an Elvis and Gladys Mothers? Day Commemorative stamp, you can boost the chances of it happening by sending your proposal to:
Creative Stamp Advisory Committee
C/O Stamp Development
US Postal Service
475 L?Enfant Plaza SW, Room 3300
Washington, DC 20260
You don?t need to send a picture with your proposal. That?s another long involved process, and the Postal Service has a group of preferred artists they use most of the time.
� 2011 Philip R Arnold, Original Elvis Blogmeister All Rights Reserved www.ElvisBlog.net
Elvis, Elvis Presley, and Graceland are registered trademarks of Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc.
Source: http://www.elvisblog.net/blog/_archives/2011/10/1/4910268.html
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Tuesday, October 11, 2011
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