Rescued Chilean miner (and avid Elvis fan) goes to Graceland
'I can't describe it', Pena said through an interpreter. 'It's something that makes an impact on me, visually. And being able to see it myself, is like, I feel in the clouds'. The story of the miners, known simply as 'the 33' in Chile, transfixed much of the world during their 69-day ordeal about half a mile below ground.
They have been popular on the American talk show circuit since their rescue in October and have been honored by Chilean President Sebastian Pinera and on the 'CNN Heroes' show.
He will be taken on a private tour of the King's birthplace on Sunday as part of Tupelo's celebration of Presley's 76th birthday. The miners and their families toured Los Angeles in November.
This is a 'good news' story, however this brings to mind the many lost lives recently in new Zealand, where none of the traped miners survived. As I write this it is January 8, 2010 here in Australia, so today as we remember Elvis I would like to ask you to remember those who are also unfortunately not with us today.
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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.
