Archive for November 6th, 2008

It Happened at the World’s Fair

by: admin November 6, 2008

Elvis Trivia: Three Things Elvis and Kurt Russell had in common..

One of three films that Elvis Presley and Kurt Russell have in common. Russell appeared in the Elvis movie “It Happened At The World’s Fair” (1963), he portrayed Presley in the TV movie “Elvis” (1979), and he played an Elvis impersonator in “3000 Miles [...]

Oak Ridge Boys still going strong

by: admin November 6, 2008

To paraphrase one reviewer, the Oak Ridge Boys are virtually woven into the fabric of Americana.
“An accolade like that gives me great pride,” said Richard Sterban, whose bass vocals are unmistakable on their biggest hit, “Elvira.”
The Oak Ridge Boys, who have sold more than 30 million records since 1977, will perform at the Casino Aztar [...]

Elvis Good Rockin’ Tonight 1954

by: admin November 6, 2008

6t November 1954.
This Day way back in 1954 Elvis signed a one-year contract to appear once a week on the Louisiana Hayride. Also Billboard says “Good Rockin’ Tonight could break out.
This British-issue album contains some of Elvis Presley’s best early tunes in the rockabilly mode, including “That’s Alright Mama,” “Blue Moon of Kentucky,” and “There’s [...]

Fun night cash to go to hospital for kids

by: admin November 6, 2008

AN ELVIS impersonator raised more than 1,000 for a childrens hospital by putting on a charity night at a football club.
Stretch Westgate, 41, organised a charity football match between his colleagues from McGinley’s contractors and staff at Network Rail to drum up support for Great Ormond Street Hospital, London.
The match on Sunday was followed by [...]