Today August 16th marks the 34th anniversary of the passing of Elvis Presley. Even though he was way before my time I still enjoy watching his films and listening to his music. One of my favorite songs by Elvis is “Can’t Help Falling In Love,” from the 1961 film Blue Hawaii. It's such a beautiful and meaningful song with lyrics that speak volumes. The song has been re~recorded many times by a multitude of singers but no one does it better than the King himself.
"Rhythm is something you either have or don't have, but when you have it, you have it all over." ~Elvis Presley
As we celebrate the anniversary of one icon we celebrate the birthday of another, Madonna. The Material Girl turns 53 years old. I remember the very first time I saw her in concert. The opening act were The Beastie Boys......Ahh memories. One of my favorite live performances by Madonna was performed during her last world tour in 2008. On stage with her is Gogol Bordello and the Romani-Gypsy Arkady Gips. Madonna mashed her song "La Isla Bonita" with their version of “Lela Pala Tute.”
"A lot of people are afraid to say what they want. That's why they don't get what they want." ~Madonna
Long Live The King & Queen.
XOXOXOXO,
Cocaine Princess
Long Live The King & Queen.
XOXOXOXO,
Cocaine Princess
6 comments:
I was surprised to hear Madonna is turning 53, people are getting so old. Funny how I feel the same.
I remember playing Madonna's La isla Bonita on repeat on vinyl. That was back in the day when you had to pick up the needle from the spin-table and replace it on the exact spot on the record. Beautiful.
I really like 'Young'Elvis... that renegade rock~n~roller... That comeback show he did in 1969 (I think) was SO good...
He was most definitely a talent that wound up with a manager (Colonel Parker) that just bled him dry.
Rest In Peace, Elvis...
~shoes~
i still remember hanging out with my friend on the block when he died. i think i was 8.
I always thought that Elvis was way to mainstream and over produced, until I did some research on him in college. If anyone makes the effort to really delve into his discography prior to him going into the military, they are bound to find some real gems.
While he is most known for "Hound Dog", "Jailhouse Rock" and "Love Me Tender", this boy knew how to really rock back in the mid-50s, before he became really famous. His numerous Rock-A-Billy hits while at Sun records are astounding, even by today's standards. He really knew how to push the limit, before Hollywood, the Colonel and Hall B. Wallis pigeon-holed him into a movie / musical icon.
It continues to amaze me that Elvis has been dead for so many years and his estate continues to rake in millions every year. Amazing. I'm sure Michael Jackson's estate is well on the way too.
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