Singer.
Performer.
TV star.
King of Las Vegas.
His live performances unequalled.
Gospel singer.
Actor.
Son.
Father.
Friend.
Employer.
To his fans he left behind three decades of exceptional professional endeavors that resonates to this very moment.
“Nuff said.
Jeff Schrembs
Posted by Jeff Schrembs on August 19, 2015
https://theelvisexpert.com/2015/08/19/elvis-elvis-presley-elvis-aron-presley-and-the-fans-who-remember-him/
This being August of 2015 Elvis, even more than routinely, will be in the forefront of media attention not only for it being (sadly) the 38th anniversary of his passing (i.e. August 16, 1977) but for the United States Postal Service offering a “forever Elvis Stamp”.
While many will be traveling to Graceland, or getting together in person and/or online with other Elvis fans, there will be many who will acknowledge their memories of Elvis privately. Regardless of geographical location with the plethora of Elvis’ professional material available for sale, and/or on the internet, is extensive and much of which is of quality.
On one page of the website http://www.ElvisCollector.info I have the names of those who were integral part of Elvis’ life but (sadly) they too have passed away. After much thought, and with an emphasis of respect to the loved ones and family members of those who have passed, I decided on incorporating this into the site.
Many of those listed on the site I was fortunate enough to know, or have met, or have spoken with, or have communicated with, and/or I was able to (over a period of decades) convey my appreciation and respect. I continue to keep their family, and loved ones, in my prayers knowing that there are no words that can heal the loss that they have endured through the very writing of this post.
Knowing full well that we are the last generation with personal connections to Elvis, while he was alive in his prime, and performing to sold out crowds throughout the United States. Man, those days seem….like a lifetime ago.
To Lisa Marie, Priscilla, EPE, Jack Soden, etc. thank you for allowing Elvis Presley fans to view Graceland since 1982.
To so many that loved Elvis, and Elvis loved and trusted, such as; Marty Lacker, Red West, Sonny West, Billy Smith, Jerry Schilling, Joe Esposito, Sandi Pichon, Sandie Kay Stevens, Kay Wheeler, Kathy Westmoreland, etc. they were (individually and collectively) integral parts of Elvis life – his successes – etc. onstage and off. To each I say “thank you”.
To Alanna Nash, Russ Howe, JAT, Paul Litcher, etc. thank you for your professional endeavors which include unique books – exhibits – websites – dvd – cd’s – etc. about Elvis Presley’s incredible life.
I listen to Elvis music routinely. So many of the songs I not only know the lyrics by heart but have listed to (literally) thousands of times. Some of these songs were the backdrop of my youth and even in my twilight years I always enjoy, and am impressed by, countless recordings/concerts/dvds/cds/tv appearances/movies that Elvis made in his three decades in the entertainment field.
There will never be another Elvis.
One of the primary lessons of Elvis’ life is that he was blessed with God given talents and he found the strength to pursue his talents, working extremely hard at his craft, and in many ways became an inspiration.
Take care and may God bless you.
Jeff Schrembs
Posted by Jeff Schrembs on August 15, 2015
https://theelvisexpert.com/2015/08/15/elvis-presley-week-august-2015/
Some Days it seems like yesterday Elvis was making crowds scream in sold out concerts
Others it seems like…a lifetime ago.
Many, those who grew up with me and/or I gave life to, have wondered “why are – or how are – you an Elvis fan”? There is no big mystery to it. I liked his music. I applauded his charitable endeavors. I lived during his lifetime and saw him reach the greatest heights of fame and go through the depths of…pain (i.e. divorce, declining health, financial issues, lawsuits, etc.).
He was human. He had dreams. He had loves. He lost. He used his God given talents for three decades. He came from poverty and earned his family a quality of life they could never have dreamed of.
He didn’t care about color. He was loyal. He had a temper. He had charisma x1000000000000000000000000000. He was a spiritual man. He loved the voices of others in many musical genres.
The video I have put into this post, thanks YouTube, contains some of the most sincere and honest comments Elvis ever made before a live audience starting at (approximately) the 1 minute mark begining with “this is the probably the greatest honor I’ve ever had in my life”….
I say no more.
Jeff Schrembs
http://www.ElvisCollector.info
www. ElvisCollectorWorldwide.freeforums.org
Posted by Jeff Schrembs on July 31, 2015
https://theelvisexpert.com/2015/07/31/38-years-ago-elvis-aron-presley-sadly-died-i-e-august-16-1977/
Posted by Jeff Schrembs on July 1, 2015
https://theelvisexpert.com/2015/07/01/cool-pictures-pertaining-to-elvis-presley-june-30-2015-edition/
Did you know that there are several exceptional books about Elvis, onstage and off, authored by Alanna Nash – Sandie Stevens – Members of Elvis’ infamous Memphis Mafia (i.e. Marty Lacker, Billy Smith, Red West, Sonny West, Joe Esposito, Jerry Schilling, Charlie Hodge, Lamar Fike, etc.) & Sandi Pichon among others?
Did you know that Elvis wore lifts in his shoes so that he would be six foot or slightly over?
Did you know that Elvis was self taught to play the guitar and piano?
Did you know that Elvis had a dental cap on his front teeth?
Did you know that Elvis swallowed his tooth cap during filming of Jailhouse Rock and had to have a medical procedure to retrieve it?
Did you know that there were, excluding other movies which Elvis disliked due to the lack of quality of script and/or being repetitive, two movies Elvis made that he would never watch and never allowed to be played (even if it came on TV) anywhere near him? The movies were Jailhouse Rock due to the fact that his female co-star Judy Tyler died just after filming completed in an automobile accident. The other was Loving You as Elvis’ beloved mother, Gladys Love (Smith) Presley, was a part of the audience.
DId you know that Elvis was never nominated for a Grammy award other than the three he received in the Gospel category?
Did you know that the total number of records Elvis sold has never fully been audited/confirmed a fact that greatly annoys Elvis Presley fans, including this one, dating back to the 1970’s?
Did you know that, contingent on your comments and sharing on social media sites, that there will be more “Did you know Elvis Presley” posts in the future?
Take care and may God bless you.
Jeff Schrembs
Posted by Jeff Schrembs on June 13, 2015
https://theelvisexpert.com/2015/06/13/did-you-know-elvis-presley-june-2015-edition-by-jeff-schrembs/
Surprisingly the girls who Elvis took to prom/dances, during his high school years, said that Elvis was too shy to dance.
Those around Elvis (i.e. his trusted friends) knew he disliked to dance but he made the distinction between dancing and moving to the rhythm while performing. On stage, and in film, Elvis moved and the audience went…wild.
There are many unique moments when Elvis got caught up in the music and he let loose earning his nickname of “tiger”. Fortunately Elvis left behind numerous movies, and live concerts, whereby his talents are apparent.
I have ranked what I believe, for different reasons and in no specific order, are the top five Elvis Presley dance scenes:
Mean Woman Blues from Elvis’ movie entitled Loving You
I Got A Lot Of Living To Do from Elvis’ movie entitled Loving You
Jailhouse Rock scene from Elvis’ movie entitled Jailhouse Rock
Suspicious Minds from Elvis’ movie Elvis That’s The Way It Is
Blue Suede Shoes from Elvis’ TV special entitled “Singer presents Elvis” otherwise known as; the comeback special, the 1968 special, 68 comeback, etc.
Take care and may God bless you.
Jeff Schrembs
Posted by Jeff Schrembs on May 31, 2015
https://theelvisexpert.com/2015/05/31/ranking-elvis-presleys-dance-scenes-in-film-andor-in-concert/
Posted by Jeff Schrembs on May 5, 2015
https://theelvisexpert.com/2015/05/05/elvis-presley-autographsignatures-photo-montage/
She was the world to me. She always believed in me. When my career got going I spent too much time away from her. There wasn’t a mother who loved her son more. There wasn’t a son who loved his mother more. She is my everything.
Rock and roll music has been around for about five years. The people like it. It’s selling. I don’t know how much longer it will last because years ago when the charleston was popular if you went up to those people and said it wouldn’t last they would not have believed you.
I have hopes and dreams just like everyone else. One day I want to have a wife. A family. Because that’s what is really important in life…family.
I’ve got folks from Kentucky. I played the armory there in Louisville. The police warned me and thought the crowd would go wild or they thought I would go wild (laughter) so the police filmed me. The people there are real nice and some of the most beautiful country in the world is in Kentucky.
Colonel do you know if we got anything in the works? An 8 millimeter disney movie.
I’ve been in love. About 3 or 4 times but it never worked out. Even when your heart is broke or hurt you still have to be open to love and believe it will happen. That’s what I do.
)In response to a question about his favorite male and female actors) I like the films by James Dean, Marlon Brando. I like Kim Novak.
I cared too much it made me physically ill. I don’t think they purposely wanted to hurt my career but when I got the script it was the same thing. I played the same characters with different names and locations. The movies made money but it got to a point, and most of the songs weren’t that good, that it made me sick. Sick to my stomach. Just sick but I had to do it because I had contracts.
I like to read. From newspaper to magazines to books. As a child I read comic books. I read some of them over and over. I read different books. Probably the first book I ever saw was the bible. I carry around books on tour and I always have my bible with me.
I’ve been lucky. I don’t know why God blessed me. I think about that a lot. Some people think I’m some sorta different from everyday people. I cry. I have fears. I have hopes and dreams. I hurt when I see bad things happen to people especially children. When I went to the hospitals to visit with them I put on a smile for them. I give them an autograph or a teddy bear. But as soon as I leave the hospital I break down. I don’t show it to them because they are going through enough. I feel. The public doesn’t see that often but people close to me have seen it and a lot of times it’s just me with my feelings.
Jeff Schrembs 2015 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
Posted by Jeff Schrembs on April 23, 2015
https://theelvisexpert.com/2015/04/23/10-of-my-favorite-candid-quotes-by-elvis-presley/
From our website http://www.ElvisCollector.info here are some rare, unique, and cool photographs.
Please feel free to share via social media and thank you for viewing this blog.
Take care and may God bless you.
Posted by Jeff Schrembs on April 10, 2015
https://theelvisexpert.com/2015/04/10/rare-photographs-in-regards-to-elvis-presley-via-www-elviscollector-info/
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