Today marks the 30th anniversary of the death of Elvis Presley. I am not the biggest fan of that “The King” in the world, but the first song I evere karaokied – with the encouragement of several friends and more than a few pints of strong brew – was “Cold Kentucky Rain” – a favorite of my father.
Also – I am told – my dad used to dance with me as an infant to the “Moody Blue” album. Apparently, the title track was my favorite.
“Five Catholic Facts About Elvis”. From the worthy blog: http://romanmiscellany.blogspot.com
H/T to Fr. Jay Toborowsky over at Young Fogey’s Blogspot – http://youngfogeys.blogspot.com/
Fr. Jay writes: “Give it a read, and you’re guaranteed not to wince the next time you hear that a baby was baptized with the name Elvis.”
Offer an Ave for Elvis!
Requiescat in pace, Elvis.
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August 17, 2007 at 3:31 pm |
I have always liked Elvis, even though he died before I was even born. I bought his Live From Honolulu album when I was in high school. I always loved his version of Paul Anka’s “My Way.”
Actually, Kentucky Rain is one of my favorites too (although I have never sang it Karaoke style, although my friends and I were close to singing “I Can’t Help Falling in Love” karaoke once). It is funny you mention it, because I was just listening to Moody Blue last night on Yahoo Music. I just had seen a special on TV Land about Elvis and wanted to see if Moody Blue finally made it to CD, as I recall the last time I looked, back in 1995 or so, it was still unreleased.
Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord. May he rest in peace.
August 17, 2007 at 3:40 pm |
“to see if Moody Blue finally made it to CD, “
It most certainly is! Dad owns it.
Though, to be sure, the CD is not HALF as cool as the record – which was translucent blue vinyl.
August 17, 2007 at 5:07 pm |
I remember looking for the blue vinyl Moody Blue album whenever I went record shopping. I own about 200 33s and about 100 45s, yet I could never find the blue Moody Blue record. I used to go to Gold Mine Records on the Ohio State Campus area in Columbus. He had great prices and nice selection, but his Elvis selections were limited, because as soon as he got some Elvis records in, they were sold.
Vinyl seemed to be more fun than CDs. Picture discs were pretty cool too. I have a Bob Welch one, the album when he sang “Sentimental Lady” and “Ebony Eyes.”
August 17, 2007 at 8:57 pm |
I am not hip enough to own a turn-table…. so I never collected records… But in the Ohio State area Magnolia-Thunderpussy Music and Used Kids Records would be the places I would try.
Of courseif your intenet is for a quicker hunt, eBay has a dozen of these albums listed as I type!