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Elvis Presley: January 8, 1935-August 16, 1977

You could knock him down, step on his face, and besmirch him all over the place; but his shoes—the blue suede— which were faves, custom-made, never step on, thus bringing disgrace

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Date: 1/9/2024 12:43:00 PM
Very cute! Fun reference to the "blue, suede shoes," Janice! Elvis was one of a kind and left his blue, suede shoes for us to remember him! Thanks for the trip to the old record store and spin on the dusty turntable!!! Blessings of health and happiness for the new year!
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 1/11/2024 4:05:00 PM
Sam, I LOVE this comment! Thanks a million! Janice
Date: 1/8/2024 11:37:00 AM
His fame came with a price but he was a great performer with an unique voice and hips that shook up the world.
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 1/8/2024 4:08:00 PM
Indeed he was, Kim. Thanks. Janice
Date: 1/8/2024 10:58:00 AM
Avatar Elvis and his blue suede shoes will be hitting the stage again, I'm told. Priscilla's bank account will be all shook up in more ways than one.
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 1/8/2024 4:08:00 PM
Oh, really?
Date: 1/7/2024 2:02:00 PM
I enjoyed this fun write. Have a great/blessed week...............
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 1/7/2024 8:12:00 PM
Thanks so much, Paula. I hope you also have a blessed week! Janice
Date: 1/7/2024 1:20:00 PM
I'd rather step on his pretty face anyway. Nice takeoff janice
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 1/7/2024 8:12:00 PM
Oh? Thanks, Tom. Janice

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