Elvis
August 1997
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To relive precious memories, to touch my past
I can see in your eyes that you don't understand
The magic we feel in the voice of this man
It takes me back to a safe loving time
Of family and friends when young life was sublime
Being a teenager back then was super, real neat
Poodle skirts and saddle shoes danced a new beat
'He'll never last --- they all said with a grin
We'll give him a year, he'll be a 'has been'.'
Everything about him was attacked it seemed
His music, his hair, his smile and his dream
We knew who he was, we knew what he meant
The bond that we shared could never be bent
We understood, can't they see? it's so clear
It's the magic in his voice that makes him so dear
We all grew older with families kept near
Now and then through the bustle we'd hear
A favorite song that touched that special part
Where the magic lay hidden so deep in our heart
It was fresh and new just like the first time
Smiling face and black hair again in our mind
He toured again .. much to our delight
Giving us wonderous times to brighten the night
Something to look forward to something to do
Someone to love, the magic of you
Lord a new generation discovered him then
And the music and magic began all over again
'I'm not the King' he had said one day
He was bewildered his fans even felt that way
He was deeply religious and reached out in song
That God's always there when things go wrong
God blessed his voice and paved the way
And allowed him to touch us to this very day
So we stand at his grave with candles aglow
Tears stream down our face and wouldn't you know
The sun slowly rises, twenty years fade away
The magic that's Elvis is here to stay
Sincerely
Maxine
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Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley DVD
Never before have we seen an Elvis Presley concert from the 1950's with sound. Until Now! The DVD Contains recently discovered unreleased film of Elvis performing 6 songs, including Heartbreak Hotel and Don't Be Cruel, live in Tupelo Mississippi 1956. Included we see a live performance of the elusive Long Tall Sally seen here for the first time ever. + Plus Bonus DVD Audio.
This is an excellent release no fan should be without it.
The 'parade' footage is good to see as it puts you in the right context with color and b&w footage. The interviews of Elvis' Parents are well worth hearing too. The afternoon show footage is wonderful and electrifying : Here is Elvis in his prime rocking and rolling in front of 11.000 people. Highly recommended.
Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley DVD Video with Sound.