“And I know if I’ll only be true to this glorious quest, that my heart will lie peaceful and calm when I’m laid to my rest” -Elvis Presley, Impossible Dream Elvis’s funeral was held on August 18th, 1977. His family held a service at Graceland and he was later laid to rest at Forest Hill Cemetery….
“There’s a long line of mourners driving down our little street” -Elvis Presley, Long Black Limousine, 1969 Waking up on August 17th, 1977, I can imagine the air was different. Though I was not alive, I see the way people talk about Elvis’s death. They remember exactly where they were, what they were doing, and it…
“The army called and I answered and said: Uh Thank yuh, thank yuh very much” -Elvis Presley At the height of Elvis’s career, everything that was built in a few short years seemed to be at the brink of being stripped away. On December 19th, 1957, Elvis received his draft notice from the Memphis Draft…
“Though my heart is full of tears at this farewell” – Lyrics The Last Farewell, Elvis Presley 1976 would be the last full year of Elvis’s life. It was almost a farewell to his fans. He toured for the majority of the year providing concerts to his adoring fans. The beginning of the year, Elvis was…
“Now I’m holdin’ on to nothing’ Tryin’ to forget the rest” – Lyrics to Pieces Of My Life, 1975 1975 did not have a good start. His January shows in Vegas were canceled so Elvis could lose weight. Elvis is on multiple medications which were prescribed pills from his doctor. Though they are approved by a doctor, they…
“Don’t criticize what you don’t understand, son. You never walked in that man’s shoes.” – Elvis Presley Elvis was still feeling quite down when 1974 began, but his birthday was celebrated all over the south. He even was seen waving to all the fans from his front porch. After celebrating his 39th birthday, Elvis traveled to…