Tag Archives: Elvis Presley

I Am

Posted on April 17, 2013 by sheila
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Easter Egg Hunt at Graceland

Posted on March 31, 2013 by sheila
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R.I.P. Gordon Stoker of The Jordanaires

Posted on March 28, 2013 by sheila

Gordon Stoker, member of the quartet The Jordanaires, has died at the age of 88. Here is another obituary. The Jordanaires had a long and fruitful career, as backup singers for many big stars, but their most well-known collaboration is … Continue reading →

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The Long Shadow of the Pelvis

Posted on March 27, 2013 by sheila

“Of course I don’t like to be called Elvis the Pelvis. It’s one of the most childish expressions I’ve ever heard coming from an adult. Elvis the Pelvis. But if they want to call me that, there’s nothing I can … Continue reading →

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Beannachtaí na Féile Pádraig!

Posted on March 17, 2013 by sheila

Jean, Me, in Dublin, the night the fuse blew at the disco Siobhan, Jean, Me, in Dublin, again, on the night the fuse blew at the after-hours disco. Here we are by the firetruck in the street, with our new … Continue reading →

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Accepting the Random-ness of Shuffle

Posted on March 15, 2013 by sheila

It’s been a difficult month. And a good month. My mother was here with me for a while, which was awesome. I have been reading a lot, writing a lot, watching a lot of movies, and working hard. The Shuffle … Continue reading →

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She Is In the ZONE

Posted on March 3, 2013 by sheila

(h/t Jessica R) Looking at this wonderful photo makes me think of the earlier post I wrote about how destabilizing it was for the culture when girls lost their minds about Elvis Presley. It seemed like the end of the … Continue reading →

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The Friday Awesome

Posted on March 1, 2013 by sheila
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Jesus-Loving Elvis: He Found a Home On the Other Side

Posted on February 28, 2013 by sheila

I have many favorite Elvis-es. I love the jumpsuit Elvis. I love the twitching post-adolescent sex-bomb Elvis. I love the sleek silk suit 1960s Elvis. I love him when he goes country, I love him when he’s so bluesy you … Continue reading →

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A Week to Remember, a Shuffle to Save

Posted on February 23, 2013 by sheila

“(Marie’s the Name Of) His Latest Flame” – Elvis Presley. 1961 Elvis. Post-Army Elvis. It was originally recorded by Del Shannon, but it will always be associated with EP, I’m thinking. It’s unique: very interesting beat, not easily classifiable as … Continue reading →

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