Singapore Street-Hawker Calls And Elvis' 'Crawfish'

Sunday, February 20, 2011

Singapore street hawkers or vendors in the 60s have been highlighted as being unique and special. Many stories have been written about them and one author, Chan Kwee Sung in his book, One More Story To Tell, highlights the street laksa (page: 44) sold in the Katong area in the East Coast and the hot porridge (page: 49) in downtown Chinatown. These memories are etched forever in the minds of those who have lived the period and seen the food-sellers .

I remember my own encounter with these street hawkers along Geylang Road in Singapore where they advertise their food using their own unique/special hawker calls to draw out customers from their homes.

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The meat-bun man will shout his, "Char siew pau..." as he pushes his cart filled with hot, steaming buns in containers balanced over a charcoal fire. Then there's the chicken porridge man selling his, "Kaiiiii choke."

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The won-ton noodle hawker's assistant who strikes a small bamboo piece with a stick, using a rhythmic beat to announce his delicious meal for 30 cents a bowl. "Tock, tick, tock, tick, tock, tick, tick, tick, tock..." I even recall the Indian rojak (spicy salad) who shouts his ware along the pavements of Geylang with, "Rojak, rojak..." Street sounds we call them. Or food sounds?

The food hawkers mentioned by our local writers are not uncommon in other parts of the world (images). There are street hawkers everywhere and Singapore is no different. In fact the opening scene of the Elvis Presley movie, King Creole (Paramount: 1958) depicts street hawkers selling their wares in downtown New Orleans in the 50s. (please watch video above). After the film title, Elvis duets with singer Kitty White to sing Crawfish.

Elvis describes the catch:

"I went to the bayou late last night

There wasn't no moon but the stars were bright

Put a big long hook on a big long pole

And I pulled Mr Crawfish outta his hole

The street call:

Crawfish, craw-aw-aw-feeesh!

See I got 'em see the size

Stripped and clean before your eyes

Sweet meat look good

Fresh and ready to cook...

Craaawfeeesh!

The sales pitch:

Now you take Mr Crawfish in your hand

He's gonna look good in your frying pan

If you fry him crisp and you boil him right

He'll be sweeter than sugar with every bite

Crawfish..... crawfish...

(Song credited to: Fred Wise/Ben Wiseman)

Whether it's food culture or otherwise, the world has been connected a long time ago. Like the funeral bands in New Orleans and our own Singapore funeral marching bands - the similarities are astounding.

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Perhaps there is one difference between Singapore's street vendors and those from the West; they are more imaginative and sing their wares.

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Can you remember other popular 60s songs with food as a theme?

Images: 1. Paramount Studios/Elvis Presley Estate. 2. National Heritage Board Singapore.

Original article: Andy Lim.

Book Quote: One More Story To Tell - Memories of Singapore - 1930s to 1980s (Chan Kwee Sung: Landmark Books, 2005).

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(This posting is for Derek Tait who's just joined as a Follower. Thanks Derek. Welcome home!)

SINGAPORE HAWKERS' FOOD

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Joseph Adair's 1992 Book n Photos: Immortalised

Thursday, February 10, 2011

Joseph Adair writes with precision. Brought up in Liverpool two streets away from George Harrison, he gave up the guitar and a recording career when he broke his hand. He took to writing books and has contributed to prestigious rock magazines worldwide.

The Immortal Elvis Presley - 1935-1977 (image) is no exception. It is a 1992 coffee-table book with delicious chunks of Elvis Presley information that will keep fans happy. None of those gossipy tales about the King but true stories about his journey from 'Memphis and Music' to 'Graceland, Graceland', 5 hot chapters that fill 96 pages. And there are photographs on every page.

From the time Presley stood on a little chair in the 40s and sang, Old Shep, his first public performance at a Mississippi-Alabama Fair, up to Jimmy Carter's announcement that: "Elvis Presley's death deprives our country of a part of itself," Adair tells it all.

Quotes from the book:

1. "His emotionally charged rendition of Cold, Cold Icy Fingers at the school's 1952 Christmas concert stopped the show..."

2. "it wasn't unusual for artists like Elvis, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins to get together for an afternoon singalong..." (with a large photograph of the 4).

3. "Jailhouse Rock was rock film's first classic production number."

4. Army life: "The officers expect discipline and respect, and that's what I'll give them."
5. "Francoise Hardy paid fulsome tribute: 'I can't think of anybody but Elvis I'd put myself in trouble for...'"

6. On his death: "even the Soviet Union sent a wreath."

A comprehensive book that tells you much about the King in a few pages and with lots of photographs you might not have seen before.

Image: Cover from Viscount Books (imprint of Reed International Books Limited, Fulham Road, London, England).

Original article: Andy Lim.
Thanks to LL for lending me the book.

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Looking Back: Country Music With Maxine Brown

Sunday, February 6, 2011

THIS POSTING IS NOT AN ADVERTISEMENT

If you are not familiar with the music of the 50s and 60s Maxine Brown's Looking Back To See - A Country Music Memoir - is the book to grab from the shelves of our National Library. The Three Bells (1959) is one of the biggest hits of all time and gave Maxine Brown, her sister and brother international stardom. And the story begins...

Mini review:

Maxine Brown shared stages with everyone, from unknowns to the knowns like Rick Nelson and Elvis Presley. "She saw Elvis at the beginning of his incredible, tragic ride" when she devoted one full chapter to travels with the King.

Then there were Jim Reeves and Johnny Cash and pieces of advice - "Lousy bands can mess up the greatest singers..." - from the people she met during the times of boogie-woogie, swing music, television, horror movies, The Kennedys, space flight, hula hoops and "nickel Cokes."

Country Music People magazine says it all, "This is the story of The Browns... It is also the story of rip-offs, frustration money woes, and the harsh truths about fame... Told in a spunky, no-holds-barred, immensely readable style with plenty of juicy anecdotes (blurb)."

If you have the time and interested in country music, this is the book to check out. And who are the Browns, in case you are not familiar with them? Her book tells all.

Image: Cover of "Looking Back To See - A Country Music Memoir" by Maxine Brown, The University of Arkansas Press (2005), USA. From: National Library Board, Singapore. NLB: 782.421642

Original article: Andy Lim.

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Elvis Presley Movies And His Singing Duets (2)

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

01 Crawfish w Kitty White: King Creole
02 Pocketful Of Rainbow w Juliet Prowse: G.I. Blues
03 Husky Dusky Day w Hope Lange: Wild In The Country
04 Aloha Oe w The Surfers: Blue Hawaii
05 Earth Boy w Ginny/Elisabeth Tiu: Girls! Girls! Girls!

06 How Would You Like To Be w Vicki Tiu: It Happened At The World’s Fair
07 Happy Ending w Joan O'Brien: It Happened At The World’s Fair
08 Mexico w Larry Domasin: Fun In Acapulco
09 Today Tomorrow And Forever w Ann-Margret: Viva Las Vegas
10 You’re The Boss w Ann-Margret: Viva Las Vegas

11 The Lady Loves Me w Ann-Margret: Viva Las Vegas
12 Spring Fever w Shelley Fabares: Girl Happy
13 Frankie n Johnny w Eileen Wilson/Ray Walker: Frankie n Johnny
14 Petunia The Gardener’s Daughter w Eileen Wilson: Frankie n Johnny
15 Look Out Broadway w Eileen Wilson/Ray Walker: Frankie n Johnny

16 Scratch My Back w Marianne Hill: Paradise Hawaiian Style
17 Datin’ w Donna Butterworth: Paradise Hawaiian Style
18 Queenie Wahine’s Papaya w Donna Butterworth: Paradise Hawaiian Style
19 Yoga Is As Yoga Does wElsa Lancaster: Easy Come, Easy Go
20 Who Needs Money with Ray Walker: Clambake

21 Confidence w some children: Clambake
22 There Ain’t Nothing Like A Song w Nancy Sinatra: Speedway
23 Signs Of The Zodiac w Marilyn Mason: The Trouble With Girls

Blogger's Comment: I like the songs because he sings them but didn't get to see many of these shows except for King Creole, GI Blues, Blue Hawaii and It Happened At The World's Fair. The rest, sadly for Presley, became run-of-the-mill movies that were merely churning out his songs.

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King Sings With Royalty Sinatra n Margret (1)

Sunday, October 17, 2010

Aha! A 2004 CD where Elvis duets with his co-stars. But the disc is not available in the market because it is distributed only to exclusive friendship club members. The superstar of vinyls and the King hit maker has his choice of pop actors to duet with.

Frank Sinatra, Nancy Sinatra, Ann-Margret, Hope Lange and daughter Lisa Marie Presley are amongst a few who share a song and sometimes the silver screen with him. Like what the album cover says, it's a pretty 'rare' production.

According to some Elvis fans, a few of these CD productions have bootleg tracks, which have been illegally spliced. So while many CD enthusiasts do not bother, some 'purists' refuse to buy these pirated copies.

Do you know the titles of the movies from which these songs come from? (This post is not an advertisement but an information piece for Elvis fans).

01 – Crawfish (with Kitty White)
02 – Husky Dusky Day (with Hope Lange)
03 – Earth Boy (with Ginny & Elizabeth)
04 – Happy Ending ( with Joan O’Brian)
05 – How Would You Like To Be (with Vicki Tiu)
06 – Mexico (with Larry Domasin)
07 – The Lady Loves Me (with Ann-Margret)
08 – You're The Boss (with Ann-Margret)
09 – Today, Tomorrow & Forever (with Ann-Margret)
10 – Datin' (with Donna Butterworth)
11 – Petunia, The Gardener’s Daughter (Donna Butterworth)
12 – Queenie Wahine’s Papaya (with Donna Butterworth)
13 – Scratch My Back ( with Marianna Hill)
14 – Who Needs Money ( with Will Hutchins)
15 – There Ain't Nothing Like A Song ( with Nancy Sinatra)
16 – Signs Of The Zodiac ( with Marilyn Mason)
17 – Moonlight Swim (Unknown Female Home Recording)
18 – Love Me Tender-Witchcraft (with Frank Sinatra)
19 – Don’t Cry Daddy (with Lisa Marie Presley)
Image: MusicMeister LL Collection.

Original article: Andy Lim.

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Elvis Presley - Poor Boy, Love Me Tender!

Sunday, August 15, 2010

Jan 8th, 1935 - Aug 16th, 1977:

Strange indeed; while browsing through the record rack in a music shop, the owner offered me Elvis Presley's rare, Extended Play, 1956 vinyl for $4.00 (image). It was in tip-top condition and I took it together with a few other purchased vinyls.

Could have been a gift from the Gods, or from the King himself because I got it yesterday, 15th August 2010, on the eve of his passing. There'll be large crowds in Memphis, Tennessee these few weeks...

Record statistics: HMV 45 rpm/EP. 7EG8199 - Side 1. Love Me Tender (based on Civil War ballad tune, Aura Lee, written in 1861), Love Me. Side 2. Poor Boy, We're Gonna Move. All songs by *Presley/Matson.

*"Vera Matson and Elvis are credited with writing this song, but it was actually written by Vera's husband, Ken Darby, who was the musical director for the film. It was recorded either August 2 or September 24, 1956 at Radio Recorders. It was featured in the movie Love Me Tender.

The movie version had hand clapping and girls screaming. Based on its appearance in the EP Love Me Tender, it reached #35 on Billboard's Top 100 chart and had an 11-week stay."
Song/Composer information from You Tube: Jackiej61too

Image/Article: Andy Lim Collection.

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Artistic Logos Promoting Music Of The Past

Friday, July 30, 2010

What will they think of next? Logos created by people who truly love music from the past. These imaginative, artistic and beautiful images have been inspired by (1) an old drive-in movie sign, (2) a radio station in the US and (3) an Elvis Presley favourite , Blue Suede Shoes. Images: Google. Inspired by: LL.

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Elvis Statue In Kobe Japan & Around The World

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

*Roger Poh, a good friend, visited Japan recently and found an Elvis Presley statue (image) standing in the Kobe Harbourland commercial complex in the city’s Chuo Ward.

This statue is the same one that had been at the Love Me Tender speciality store in Tokyo's Harajuku since 1987 but it was removed because the store had closed in January, 2009.

Former Prime Minister and avid Elvis Presley fan Junichiro Koizumi attended a special ceremony in August 2009 to unveil the Presley statue, after it was placed at this busy port.

The statue was originally paid for by the former prime minister, along with contributions from singer Akiko Wada, other celebrities and several hundred fans. Koizumi said that his love for Presley was sometimes handy to heal diplomatic relations.

Kobe, known as the birthplace of jazz in Japan, was chosen as the new location for the statue after locals campaigned to have it brought to the port city. Harajuku was chosen as the first site in 1987, 10 years after the passing of The King.

Presley statues can be found in the following places:

United States of America:

1. Tupelo -MS (bronze), 2/3. Memphis - TN (bronze), 4. Shreveport -LA (bronze), 5. Dallas - TX (stone), 6. **Las Vegas - NV (bronze), 7. Honolulu - HA (bronze), 8. Bakersfield - CA (bronze), 9. Daytona Beach - FL (bronze), 10. Myrtle Beach - SC (sand), 11. Branson - MR (solid rock), 12. Dodgeville - WI (solid rock).

Other countries:

13. Nauheim - Germany (marble), 14. Friedburg - Germany (marble), 15. Genoa - Italy (wood), 16. Liverpool - England (bronze), 17. Gloucester - England (bronze), 18. Cracow - Poland (solid rock), 19. Madeira - Portugal (sand).

20/21. Tel Aviv - Israel (bronze), 22. Jerusalem - Israel (wood), 23. Casamance - Senegal (wood), 24. Kobe - Japan (bronze), 25. Bangkok - Thailand (bronze), 26. Auckland - New Zealand (marble), 27. Wycliffe Well Park - Australia (wood), 28. Adelaide - Australia (solid rock), 29. Melbourne - Australia (marble).

*Image: Roger Poh Collection.
http://footlooseinasia.blogspot.com/

Information: http://www.topix.com/forum/who/elvis-presley/TDTRANNQDL5GS3H1N

**Elvis Statue/ May 31, 2009:
Sands Singapore Or Elvis Club From Las Vegas?

Side Bar Images: www.flickr.com/photos/yummies4tummies/3582453384/

francesellenspeaks.com/2008/01/20/elvis/
en.citizendium.org/wiki/Elvis_Presley

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Been A Long Time Since Elvis Came To Malaysia

Monday, May 31, 2010

FROM HT LONG's SITE:

(1) "I fell ill and lost my voice last night, but I don't want to disappoint you, because you have travelled from as far as Puchong and Cheras in Malaysia to my concert," apologized Long profusely to a crowd of about 120 people at Soon Heong Teow Chew Seafood Restaurant.

As he stood up on a stool, he started singing away and just as the audience was warming up, his singing came to an abrupt stop. His his lips were still moving but without a sound. The audience applauded as he apologised: "Well, ladies and gentlemen, see I told you I have lost my voice, but what you just heard is my own recording. You can buy my CDs and take me home tonight!" His sense of humour sent the audience in stiches. And what a plug!

(2) Although he has 14 albums to his credit singing Presley hits, Long said he was inspired to compose one of his favourite gospel songs, He Is My Everything to the tune of Elvis' rock n roll style. Thousands of people have since heard his composition. In Hong Kong, people pay $1,800 just to watch him perform. "But, here in Aman Puri (Malaysia), you only pay RM20 (Malaysian Dollars) for good food and good performance, " he enthused.

(3) Wilfred Pilo, (Eastern Times - October 7, 2007), from Kuching, Sarawak reported that if the King were alive today, he would probably give HT Long a pat on the back and say, "Well done buddy!" in his strong Memphis accent. Long and many other Elvis impersonators had never crossed his mind as he was neither an Elvis fan nor appreciated impersonators because he grew in a different era. However, after listening to Long's performance, he was, "completely blown away." He said although Long did not resemble the King physically he was impressed with his voice.

(4) Long staged a three-hour "Elvis Forever in Asia" concert and attracted 1,500 people. The event, sponsored by Japan's 5,000-member Elvis Presley Fan Club, was the first of its kind. "No one can replicate him. I just try to do justice to his songs," said HT Long who wore gold-rimmed sunglasses during a rendition of All Shook Up that was punctuated with pelvic thrusts.

(5) Remembering his youth, Long reminisces, "My mom bought me Elvis' records when I was younger. It costs her RM2.50 for a single and RM4.00 for an EP. When I was about 12 years old, I persuaded my mom to buy me a portable record play so I could bring it out every day." But today his own albums have been getting reviews worldwide.

(6) "I did one show in Perth. I looked like a typical Chinese fellow on the posters and the Australians thought it was just another William Hung. When they heard me sing Love Me Tender, they were shocked. Some of the ladies even broke down and cried." (Edited for space constraints by Andy Lim)

Information/Image: http://htlongelvis.weebly.com/index.html

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H.T. Long: Elvis Tribute Artiste From Malaysia

Sunday, May 30, 2010

Paul Dowling from Worldwide Elvis USA calls him, "The man with the golden voice of Elvis". One Walter Pacheco, president of the official Elvis Fan Club in Canada said that HT Long's singing voice is so versatile that he can handle the songs from all three Presley era (50s - 70s) and does an excellent job that not many are able to.

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Ray Cordeiro MBE, well-known radio DJ in Hong Kong told his audience on air that HT Long's singing voice is unbelievably similar and definitely the best he has heard. Besides Hong Kong, Long has sung all over in home town Malaysia including Sabah and Sarawak. He is also internationally known and jets to Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Japan, Australia and even the UK and US to bring Presley "live".

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It has been ages since the discipline master at Klang High School reprimanded Long for keeping curry-puff hair and Presley side-burns. Now the Klang Elvis has made many Malaysians proud and because of his association with the King, dating back to the early 60s, he has even met Presley's legendary manager, Colonel Tom Parker, being a special guest to Memphis in 1984.

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Long was also the founding president of the Elvis Fan Club of Malaysia (1968), the first to be registered and recognised by Graceland Elvis Presley Enterprise at Memphis, USA.

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And how did it all start for HT Long? At 9 years he heard Elvis Presley sing in the movie, GI Blues at the Cathay Cinema in Klang, Johore (Malaysia). The King left a deep impression with Long. The rest is history.

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Listen to him at the side-bar. Does he sing like the King?

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Above image: HT Long with Gurmit Singh in Singapore, 2008.

Information/Image: http://htlongelvis.weebly.com/index.html

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'American Idol' Plays 60s Music For 9 Seasons

Friday, April 16, 2010

We've had songs by Neil Sedaka, Neil Diamond, Paul McCartney, John Lennon (The Beatles), Elvis Presley and others. Then, next week on 21st April 2010 Sir Elton John (image) will perform live. And for 9 years our 60s icons are still on track and as popular as ever.

If you've guessed it, you would have been following these music greats on American Idol. So, as in Glee, we find songs that we love so much, still being played and sung today on television.

Hound Dog, Blue Suede Shoes, In The Ghetto, A Little Less Conversation, Suspicious Minds, Lawdy Miss Clawdy, Baby What You Want Me To Do, Can't Help Falling In Love were only some of the songs performed on American Idol.

You would love these Elvis classics sung with fresh fervour as the interpretation by each finalist was different and uniquely charming. But the melodies still tug the heartstrings. And again, for blogger, it was a treat to be shared. (This is not an advertisement. They don't need one.)

Blogger is wondering, why our own 60s musicians aren't invited to perform on TV. Ask any youth on our Singapore streets and they will tell you who Elvis Presley or Elton John is. Provide a Singapore 60s band name and they won't blink an eye-lid.

Image from: monikamanchanda.wordpress.com

Information: American Idol Website

Original article: Andy Lim Collection

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Elvis Is 75 Years, Earns S$77 Million In 2009

Friday, January 8, 2010

At 75 years young Elvis Presley earned S$77 million in 2009. The King is still rocking everywhere. Trivia has it that an Elvis song is being played every 6 seconds somewhere in the world.

He was born on 8th January, 1935 and still going. Any comment?

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Elvis Presley - "Mama Liked The Roses"

Friday, December 11, 2009

SONGS I LOVE:

(From: You Tube/Jackiej61too/January 17th, 2009.)
Oh, Mama liked the roses

She grew them in the yard
But Winter always came around
And made the growing way too hard

Oh, Mama liked the roses
And when she had the time
She'd decorate the living room,
For all us kids to see...

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Mama Liked The Roses - Blue Christmas - Elvis

The above Elvis Christmas album has an interesting selection because it was compiled in 1970 and each song lasts for about two minutes. Simple and straight, Elvis sings them in his usual style, with much fervour, feeling and dedication to this special time in the year.

The songs are: Blue Christmas 2.05, Silent Night 2:23, White Christmas 2:23, Santa Claus Is Back In Town 2:21, I'll Be Home For Christmas 1:54, If Every Day Was Like Christmas 2:52, Here Comes Santa Claus (Down Santa Claus Lane) 2:00, Oh Little Town Of Bethlehem 2:34, Santa, Bring My Baby Back (To Me) 1:52, Mama Liked The Roses, 2:35. The genre and style are either Blues, Pop or Rock n Roll.

Blogger's favourite is the last on the list. *It was written by Johnny Christopher. Presley recorded it on January 16th, 1969 at American Sound Studios and was the B-side to The Wonder of You, reaching #9 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart and stayed for 12 weeks. It is a beautiful song and again showing The King's versatility. Remembering mum on Christmas Day? Now that's something?

Image: flickr.com

*Video/Information: Jackiej61too. Thank you!

Original Article: Andy Lim Collection.

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(2) 'Mean Woman Blues' - Elvis Presley - Lyrics

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Mean Woman Blues (Elvis' Version)
I got a woman mean as she can be
I got a woman mean as she can be
Sometimes I think she's almost mean as me

A black cat up and died of fright
Cause he crossed her path last night
Kissed so hard she proved my lips
Hurts so good my heart just flips...

By: Claude Demetrius.

Image from: Loving You poster http://imagecache2.allposters.com/

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(1) Blogger's First Song On Stage: Elvis' 'Mean Woman Blues' & Fight Scene In 'Loving You'

Monday, December 7, 2009

SONGS I LOVE:

The first time blogger went on stage was at his school concert in the mid 50s to sing Elvis' version of Mean Woman Blues. Accompanied by Peter Chua (who later became a medical doctor) on an ordinary acoustic guitar, he sang his way through the two minute routine like any rock n roll song. No applause but he satisfied his own hunger and enjoyed his debut. Mr Vivian Quek, his music teacher, eyed him with concern.

"Mean Woman Blues is a 12-bar blues song written by Claude Demetrius. It was a soundtrack recording by Elvis Presley for his 1957 motion picture, Loving You. The Elvis version went to number eleven on the R&B charts (Wikipedia)" and it is blogger's favourite song.

Blogger remembers the part when The King sang the song before the usual 'big fight scene' in many of Elvis' movies (YouTube sidebar). Blogger saw the movie three times.

The other songs on Elvis' Loving You album, include, Party, Teddy Bear, Got A Lotta Living To Do, Hot Dog, Lonesome Cowboy and Loving You. In 1963, Mean Woman Blues was also recorded as a 45rpm single by Roy Orbison that went to No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 music charts. Jerry Lee Lewis made his version of the song in a live album.

YouTube: To listen to the song push to 2.45 minutes but best to watch the fight scene too. Thanks to heeter71, December 17th 2008 for the video clip).

Image/Original article: Andy Lim Collection.

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(A) Pop Impersonators Singapore 60s Idols

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

SINGAPORE IDOLS IN THE 60s:

As far as the mind can remember, below are the names of Singapore pop-singer impersonators in the 60s. Blogger does not believe in apeing famous bands or vocalists but this was an acceptable trend and there was a following when these artistes performed. Fans screamed and clapped when they see their idols on stage impersonating Elvis, Cliff or any singer currently popular then.

It was also a way for singers to be talent spotted by nightclub owners, recording companies, entertainment producers and event organisers. In the 60s such professionals were few and far between but they had connections. The list below may be the first ever produced of title holder impersonators and many of them participated in these competitions organised by cinema organisations, etc. So here goes:

Singapore's:
Nat King Cole - Rahim Hamid (Rahimah Rahim's father)
Louis Armstrong - Rahim Rahman (Flamingo's Combo)
Johnnie Ray - Robert Song (Flamingos/Thunderbirds/Stylers)
Dean Martin - Ahmad Daud (image)
Elvis Presley - Johnny Aroozoo
Pat Boone - Walter Koh

Slim Whitman - Rocky Wong
Cliff Richard - Kenneth Gomes
Paul Anka - Andrew Lim/Andy Young
Johnny Lion - Harry Cheok
Tom Jones - Halil Chik
Blue Diamonds - Gaylads (Flamingos Combo)

Connie Francis - Patricia Pestana
Millie Small - Veronica Young
Beatles - Cyclones
Shadows - McCoys
Jumping Jewels - Willy's Jokers

The list is not exhaustive so if you remember anyone who is a pop singer title holder in the 60s please contribute. Believe it or not, they are still impersonating stars today in the U.S.

Image: www.abangjebat.multiply.com/

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Money Honey If You Wanna Get Along With Me

News Today: October 20th 2009

The locks of hair "believed to have been trimmed" from the head of Elvis when he joined the army in 1958 was sold for a whopping S$20,000. Wow, at about S$10.00 for a cheap haircut nowadays I could get crops beyond my lifetime. Occupation G.I. Blues!

His shirt was also sold for about S$75,000 and with auction-fee services at about S$5,000 one has to pay a lot of money to possess any of Elvis' belongings. Is the guitar still available? Wonder how much they'll cost ten years from now.

Got a friend who is a mega star? Better grab the possession. Never know how much the stuff will cost next time. Check October 12th, 2009.

Image: http://www.1.bp.blogspot.com/

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Elvis Presley's Broken Guitar For Sale Too!

Sunday, October 11, 2009

Elvis Presley Auction:

Alexander Autographs in Stamford, CT in the States will hold an auction at Mohegan Sun casino on October 21-22, 2009. A number of Elvis items going up for auction including:

Martin guitar Elvis smashed onstage and gave to a fan was bought in Memphis in 1976 ($150,000-200,000)

Black sapphire ring ($3000-12,000)

Original art "GI Blues" poster ($3000-4000)

Signed promo postcard - 1959 ($600)

Elvis' hair in a keepsake locket - 1956 ($700)

Reference/image: http://www.elvisnews.com/

This posting is not an advertisement but shows the impact Elvis Presley has on the world and 60s music. Reminds me of his song with words and music by Otis Blackwell & Winfield Scott: "Who wants to buy a heart/One broken lover's heart/One broken heart for sale..." From movie: It Happened At The World's Fair.

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Elvis Presley's Hair For Sale - 1958 Army Locks

Friday, October 9, 2009

October 9th, 2009. Today's News:

A clump of Elvis Presley’s hair will be auctioned and is expected to cost about US$12,000. The King's friend had preserved and kept the locks since 1958 after Presley enlisted in the U.S. Army.

A collection of Elvis memorabilia will also be for sale. They include signed records, photos and clothing. The auction will take place on October 18th, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois. Anyone interested? The hair I mean?

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