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A Thing Called Elvis

Popularity was a thing called Elvis Exposed to the hungering masses Ability to sing with a shaky pelvis Sex appealing to poor lonely lasses, Comes once-in-a-lifetime, you see, The likes of such from Mississippi. Written October 27, 2022

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Gershon Wolf

Date: 10/28/2022 3:07:00 PM

He was something, alright. ... But talk about being exploited. He was more victim than anything else, signing a lifetime contract for a mere 10% of the take from his records and concerts with 'Mr. Parker.' that shrewd businessman. Oh, well.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/28/2022 7:25:00 PM

You are so right, gw. "Colonel" Parker was only interested in the "Colonel," and he made the most off of Elvis back then.

Krish Radhakrishna

Date: 10/28/2022 5:01:00 AM

he was special in his days but had to suffer social and political arrows all the time! Sad he died of Liver cirrhosis from excess alcohol! Nice write!!! I intend visiting his place in Memphis. My son is a great fan.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/28/2022 8:47:00 AM

Thanks for your comment, Krish. You'll enjoy your visit and will learn so much about Presley.

Line Gauthier

Date: 10/27/2022 5:59:00 PM

Well done, Milton ~ delightful

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/27/2022 9:07:00 PM

I'm glad you liked it, Line.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 10/27/2022 4:58:00 PM

I was listening to Elvis, the Beatles, Cher, Tina, and the like this morning when I looked down and realized I was driving 92 miles an hour! My car was not even shaking!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/27/2022 9:08:00 PM

I would have been! Caren, you must watch that lead foot!

Robert L. Hinshaw

Date: 10/27/2022 4:46:00 PM

Elvis was an interesting and entertaining guy, indeed, Milton. I just finished reading a book by one of his step-brothers, with whom he was very close and his step-bro cast him as a very caring and underneath it all, a very religious man. Well Done, sir - Bob H

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/27/2022 9:15:00 PM

That is so true, Robert. Many years ago, a minister friend who knew Elvis personally said he was an exceptionally good young man who was always working around the church. A Christian boy.