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by Tom 47 is back in his bear COAT on August 23rd, 2008
Been there, got that T-shirt. Not as "moving" as I had expected. It was a long time ago. Just another big rambling house that used to be owned by a very rich guy but is now just a monument.
by singwell-is off researching a lot on August 23rd, 2008
It's not one of my top things in the world to see. I loved Elvis, but not enough to make me want to see Graceland, unless I was in the neighbourhood for something else...now the Motown Studios...that's another thing altogether.
by Account Closed on August 23rd, 2008
been there several times with different people who wanted to go, when they came to visit me.
by Cowboy-Matter of Fact on August 23rd, 2008
Yes, I would like to someday.
by Jack wears love COAT on August 23rd, 2008
Ya. Where is it?
by Brandy on August 24th, 2008
been there done that
by prof. mes solzhenitsy on August 23rd, 2008
I'M FROM "GREENLAND"!
by Stu B in his fleece-lined COAT on August 23rd, 2008
I visited in 1988...
by Tempter on August 23rd, 2008
Only if to piss on it! Elvis was one of the most over-rated ripoff artists in the history of music. he stole every song he preformed from poor black musicians who couldn't get a fair contract or radio air time becouse of the color of their skin. the mere mention of the name Elvis makes me physically ill!
The only thing that makes him a "king" is that he died while sitting on "the throne".
by Sexyrabbit on August 23rd, 2008
No, never been on my list of places to see..:)
by GaleinGa. on August 23rd, 2008
Have been there and took the tour through, he was a very casual person from the decor and size of the home, to me at least.
I used to live a couple of blocks away from Graceland.
Huge throngs of ppl would come on his b'day at the anniv. of his death holding vigils. I think thats silly, frankly.
by Grammy Robin on August 23rd, 2008
Oh, I would love to see it someday. I still remember the day he died. Everyone was soooo sad!! My mother and a sister both had tickets to the concert he was to play in Portland. My sister's mother-in-law actually met the man at his first concert here in Maine. She said she was a chambermaid at the hotel he was staying at. She was carrying a basket of fruit to a room on the floor he was on and an apple dropped off and rolled across the floor. He picked it up, wiped it off on his shirt and thanked her for it.
by -_You Can Leave Your Hat On....- on August 23rd, 2008
oh yes - it would be great - even better if we could pay to have a look inside!
by Nursey loves the Sox on August 23rd, 2008
Been there...done that
by Vampyre Bat on August 23rd, 2008
Yes. But, only for historic value. I am not an elvis fan.
by Rollie on August 23rd, 2008
No. Went past that city on the way to Nashville. Didn't see the need to even stop. Just another empty house. Buffalo Bill Cody's ranch (house) is the same.
by Bsweet. on August 23rd, 2008
yes i would love too.:)
Was Elvis Presley a homosexual? Explain.
by FFO/NO NAME-THE MAN-COMPREHENSION on May 23rd, 2011
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Is Elvis still dead?
by Weylon on July 25th, 2011
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Prior to Elvis Presley, was "Elvis" a real name? Or did his parents just not know how to spell "Elvin??
by Your sisters cute friend on July 11th, 2011
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Elvis Pressley recorded "Playing For Keeps" in the mid 50s. Has anyone heard this song and where Can I buy it?
by GibsonGuy on August 19th, 2010
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Before Elvis Presley became famous he was a truck driver. What was the company he worked for?
by JM1 on October 22nd, 2010
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Here is a song for you Tom.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtT7Og2LBbE
by keithold is a prodigal bagger on August 23rd, 2008
Yep. Love it, keithold. Thanks.
by Tom 47 is back in his bear COAT on August 23rd, 2008
That's funny. I wasn't expecting to be moved at all, and yet I was. I guess thinking of him as that 19 year old kid and what his life came down to in the end, seeing him buried there next to his mother, all of his costumes, awards and other memorabilia, Lisa Marie's swing set in the backyard, the video tour being narrated by Priscilla and Lisa Marie- I just found it all quite touching and bittersweet to see how the system can chew someone up and spit them out.
by gtravels loves her life penguin on August 23rd, 2008
Well, he helped the "system" along a lot, gtravels. He was not the best manager of his own life. I really admired Elvis's talents. I truly did. I think he had a very sad life, though, all things considered.
by Tom 47 is back in his bear COAT on August 23rd, 2008
19 year old kid from Mississippi- how could he have possibly been prepared for what was to come? And the people around him did him no favors. Guess some things never change!
by gtravels loves her life penguin on August 23rd, 2008
True. But, he did not stay nineteen. He did become a man and was a man with some ideals and values. He lost it somewhere. Nobody really knows when or where. It was a personal thing. He had many true friends who tried to help but were at a loss as to how.
by Tom 47 is back in his bear COAT on August 23rd, 2008
I just picture his background pitted against the incredible fame and fortune thrown at him and could see how he wouldn't have much of a chance, brought down by the very system that built him up. I can't imagine the strength it would take to maintain some semblance of normalcy in the face of all that. Reminds me a lot of the young stars of today.
by gtravels loves her life penguin on August 23rd, 2008
Yeah,...and Elvis did remain very much a "country boy". I am sure he battled with his fame and celebrity a lot..all his life.
by Tom 47 is back in his bear COAT on August 23rd, 2008
hey Tom, when did you make maestro??? did i miss it?
by Mentalmum is back on August 23rd, 2008
Everybody missed it except BigDaddy, but he had to crash. I knew you would "wise up" to it eventually. I almost missed it myself. I wasn't really watching. I just got a lot of positives all of a sudden...and...there I was! Ha!
by Tom 47 is back in his bear COAT on August 23rd, 2008
Being senile like I am, I don't remember if I posted a congrats!! So congrats Tom!! Well done!! I'll go sniff around for that question now;)
by gtravels loves her life penguin on August 23rd, 2008
Thanks in advance, hon. No biggy. It just sort of rolled in naturally.
by Tom 47 is back in his bear COAT on August 23rd, 2008
I'm already on the case. gtravels has swooped in and found her target;)
by gtravels loves her life penguin on August 23rd, 2008
imagine us missing it.. im ashamed!! :)
never mind its all fixed up now honey. lol
by Mentalmum is back on August 24th, 2008
It probably happened while you were sleeping. Remember the time difference? I forgive you, of course...(wink and hugs).
by Tom 47 is back in his bear COAT on August 24th, 2008