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Elvis' #1 Pop Singles on Cashbox, USA: Heartbreak Hotel (1956) Don't Be Cruel (1956) Hound Dog (1956) Love Me Tender (1956) Too Much (1957) All Shook Up (1957) Teddy Bear (1957) Jailhouse Rock (1957) Don't (1958) Stuck On You (1960) It's Now Or Never (1960) Are You Lonesome Tonight? (1960) Surrender (1961) Good Luck Charm (1962) Return To Sender (1962) In The Ghetto (1969) Suspicious Minds (1969) Burning Love (1972) (The Cashbox chart is now defunct) Elvis Facts: Elvis was 5' 11" tall
Elvis' natural hair color was dark blond
Elvis' blood type was O Positive
Elvis' shoe size was 11D
One of Elvis'( maternal) ancestors, Morning White Dove (born 1800, died 1835), was a full-blooded Cherokee Indian
Elvis' uncle, Noah Presley, became Mayor of East Tupelo on January 7, 1936
The Presley family moved to Memphis on November 6, 1948
Elvis was issued a Social Security card in September 1950 with the # 409-52-2002
In 1954 some of the shows played by Elvis & The Blue Moon Boys were at the Overton Park Shell; the Bel-Air Club; Sleepy-Eyed John's Eagle's Nest Club and the Louisiana Hayride
Elvis' first manager was Scotty Moore, then Bob Neal, before signing with Colonel Tom Parker
The first DJ to play an Elvis record was Fred Cook (WREC), not Dewey Phillips (WHBQ). However, Dewey had the distinction of being the first DJ to play an Elvis record in its entirety
Elvis once dated famous stripper, Tempest Storm
Elvis was filmed from the waist up only during his 3rd and final appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show
In the 50s Elvis was friendly with rising stars, Natalie Wood, Robert Wagner and Ty (Bronco Lane) Hardin
Gladys Presley was 46 years old when she died, not 42, as many books suggest
The Roustabout album sold 450,000 copies on its initial release, 150,000 copies more than any of the preceding three soundtrack LPs. It was Elvis' last "soundtrack" album to reach #1 on the major album charts in the US
Elvis received $1m for filming Harum Scarum (aka Harum Holiday). The film grossed around $2m in the US
Elvis and Priscilla married on May 1, 1967
They were officially divorced on October 9, 1973
Elvis earns nearly $3.5m in 1968 and pays just over $1.4m in income tax
Elvis' return to live performing in Las Vegas on July 31, 1969 was in front of an "by invitation only" audience. Stars in attendance included Wayne Newton, Petula Clark, Shirley Bassey, Burt Bacharach and Angie Dickinson
On January 9, 1971, the national Junior Chamber of Commerce (Jaycees) announced Elvis as one of "The Top Ten Young Men of the Year". Elvis spoke at the official awards ceremony on January 16
"Elvis: Aloha From Hawai" made entertainment history on January 14, 1973, when it was beamed around the world by satellite. In the Philippines it drew 91% of the audience, in Hong Kong 70%. The viewing audience was estimated at more than 1 billion
For his 4 week Hilton Vegas season in August 1973 Elvis received $610,000 Sales of Elvis' 1973 album, Raised On Rock, were less than 200,000 units on its initial release
Elvis paid $2,959,000 in income tax in 1973
In December 1976 Elvis was sworn in as a special deputy sheriff of Shelby County (Memphis) by Sheriff Gene Barksdale
Elvis' final live concert was in Indianapolis on June 26, 1977 When Elvis died, he and his father Vernon, were embroiled in an FBI investigation called Operation Fountain Pen More than 1,500 books have been published about The King in more than 30 languages
At Dec 2005 Elvis' biggest selling album in the US is the budget priced, Elvis' Christmas Album, with accredited sales of 9 million units (fingers crossed it reaches 10 million to give Elvis his first "Diamond" award)
By early2006, Sony BMG's "collectors label", Follow That Dream, had released more than 50 Elvis CDs
During the 1980s, tour guides at Graceland stated that Elvis' biggest selling album (globally) was Moody Blue, with sales exceeding 14 million
While Sony BMG estimates Elvis' global sales exceed 1 billion, the company is unable to substantiate this figure. Accredited sales worldwide are estimated to be less than 400 million
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When Patsy Andersen's popular newsgroup on Yahoo suddenly disappeared EIN was contacted by Charmaine Voisine: "Patsy Andersen has asked me to send out her "Newsletter" for her ~ her yahoo Newsgroup called patsynewsgroup disappeared unbeknownst to Patsy and she is working at getting a new newsgroup up, so keep your eyes on her personal website for the location of this new "Newsletters News Group" at patsyandersen.com and I also will let people know as I know, Thanks, Charmaine Voisine" Hello Everyone, First, let me apologize for taking so long getting this small little newsletter out. There have been computer problems, ( I now have a brand spanking new computer ), then I lost Mike as my webmaster and last, I have been out of town more than in town. We are working to get all back on schedule.
They suggested that I add another department to my company, which would include Group Travel. I love the idea! I have been working with several people about this becoming a reality. The fans in Europe are such a terrific group of people and they certainly can throw a wonderful Elvis party. I know that many fans have expressed a desire to travel to other Elvis events, but couldn't afford to go alone and didn't want to go alone. If I could arrange the group tours, then everyone would receive discounts and arrangements would be made from tickets for the events, transportation, and touring the area that we are visiting. I want to do this not just for visiting other countries, but also for visiting Elvis events/fundraisers here in the USA. Please let me know what you think of this idea and if your friends would be interested in this type of group travel.
Jerry Presley has just completed a new album called "Desirable" and it is one fantastic sound. It will be on sale on my website soon. Also, if you would like to join Jerry's Fan Club, please contact Debbie Lorenzen, President, at jerrypresleyclub@sbcglobal.net. She will keep you "in the know" about Jerry's performance schedule, locations, and new music. A quote from WS Holland (Drummer for Carl Perkins and Johnny Cash), "Boy, you have the voice, the sound, and the look. Now, get some original music and I'll go out on tour with you!" Not a bad compliment from a guy who has been with the very best. Check out Jerry Presley's site at jerrypresleyshow.com.
Next year will be the thirtieth anniversary of Elvis' death, I would love to see Graceland mansion put out a USA stamp. The house meets all the criteria, so let's all write and see if we can get the stamp committee to agree that Graceland is truly the White House of Rock and Roll. The address is:
Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee, c/o Stamp Development;
U.S. Postal Service; 475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW; Room 5670; Washington, D.C. 20260-2437. REPEAT SO YOU DON'T FORGET -
I will be producing an Elvis Gospel Concert on Sunday, August 13, 2006, 2:00PM-4:30PM, the location will be The Rose Theatre on the campus of The University of Memphis. I can't tell all the entertainers yet as I don't have contracts signed, but this show promises to be a very exciting show with lots of surprises. I will get the ticket prices and the how to order to you very soon. This show will be very Elvis fan friendly and very enjoyable (I PROMISE) with Elvis' friends and those he admired.
As most of you know, I produced the 'Rockabilly Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony/Show' last August 4th, 2005. It turned out to be a very disappointing experience and I am now asking that you not attend any of Henry Harrison's Rockabilly events. He doesn't honor or keep his word.
Scotty Moore has his record collection, which belonged to Elvis at one time, for sale. If you or someone you know of might be interested, please have them contact me at patsy_andersen@yahoo.com .
Yahoo is apparently having problems and my news group has disappeared, so I am starting a new one which means you need to sign up again. I am sorry about this inconvenience, but I don't know what happened to patsynewsgroup. We are working to get the new group on my site so please check in at patsyandersen.com.
I also had the pleasure recently of meeting Mr. Morgan Freedman and what a gentleman he is. I also saw Lisa (Presley) and spoke with her for a couple of seconds. She looked great and was very nice asking if I was okay. I assured her that I was and all is good. My next letter will be more informative and some great pictures. Thanks to all and especially Charmaine for helping me get this letter out.
Love to all, Patsy
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Quote: "Elvis Presley is the supreme socio-cultural icon in the history of pop culture" (Dr. Gary Enders) Quote: "Elvis is the 'glue' which holds our society together....which subconciously gives our world meaning" (Anonymous) Quote: "Eventually everybody has to die, except Elvis" (humorist Dave Barry) Quote:"He is the "Big Bang", and the universe he detonated is still expanding, the pieces are still flying" (Greil Marcus, "Dead Elvis") Quote: "I think Elvis Presley will never be solved" (Nick Tosches) Quote: "He was the most popular man that ever walked on this planet since Christ himself was here" (Carl Perkins) Quote: "When I first heard Elvis' voice I just knew I wasn't going to work for anybody...hearing him for the first time was like busting out of jail" (Bob Dylan) Quote: "When we were kids growing up in Liverpool, all we ever wanted was to be Elvis Presley" (Sir Paul McCartney) Quote:"You can't say enough good things about Elvis. He was one of a kind" (Johnny Cash) Quote: "And don't think for one moment he's just a passing fancy....he's got enough of it to keep him on top for a long time" (R. Fred Arnold, Fury magazine, Aug 1957) Quote: "It isn't enough to say that Elvis is kind to his parents, sends money home, and is the same unspoiled kid he was before all the commotion began. That still isn't a free ticket to behave like a sex maniac in public" (Eddie Condon, Cosmopolitan) Elvis records reaching #2 & #3 on the Cashbox Pop Singles chart: #2: A Fool Such As I (1959) #2: A Big Hunk Of Love (1959) #3: Hard Headed Woman (1958) #3: One Night (1958) #3: (You're The Devil) In Disguise (1963) Elvis Facts: Tickets for Elvis' show on March 29, 1957 in St. Louis cost $2.00 to $2.50
While in Germany Elvis was hospitalised with tonsillitis in October 1959
Despite being an illegal immigrant, photographic evidence shows Colonel Tom Parker traveled to Canada with Elvis in 1957
Elvis strongly believed there weren't enough good songs in King Creole to justify releasing a soundtrack album. RCA initially agreed, releasing two very successful EPs from the movie. A soundtrack LP eventually followed
During the 1960s Elvis had his own football team, Elvis Presley Enterprises, which played in the Menphis touch football league. In the 1962 final, EPE narrowlt lost to Delta Automatic Transmission. 6-13
In Clambake, (Elvis) Scott Hayward's driving licence shows February 23, 1940...taking 5 years off Elvis' real age
In the 1970s Elvis was ofered $5m to stage a concert in front of the Pyramids in Egypt. When the Colonel declined the offer, Saudi billionaires raised the offer to $10m
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