Some Reflections on Elvis Presley

This is the 39th time since the magnificent performer Elvis Presley’s death in 1977, that his January birthday has followed.

Today watching some of the many Elvis Presley movies on Turner Classic Movies I simply point out that no matter what your musical taste nor your take on what did eventually take Elvis and his great talent from us, there is no denying his appeal as a performer.

Surely he was not for everybody and I, of all people, usually stray far away from the masses and to what appeals to them, but count me as an Elvis fan.

He was a record breaker in so many ways and I vividly recall in another record breaker, Wilt Chamberlain’s book (not the later one in which Wilt plays with us regarding a certain number and act) how he admired Mr. Presley and how so many who mocked him as a passing fancy, stood on lines to see him perform.

Thankfully records of another kind and their “kissing? cousins,” tapes and compact discs play and we can still hear his wonderful work.

Speaking of wonderful seeing some scenes in “Viva Las Vegas,” reminds me of the wonder and beauty (inside and out) of one Ann Margaret.

Elvis Presley, Ann Margret – The Lady Loves Me – Viva Las …

Click above to view Elvis and Ann, two undeniable vibrant, beautiful individuals in a nice musical number.