How many of you know that Elvis Presley had a twin brother? In fact, they were identical twins. Elvis's twin brother's name was Jesse Garon Presley. Jesse was stillborn thirty-five minutes before Elvis was born. Makes me wonder how history would have changed if both twin boys had survived. I bet that they would have made a great duo, singing duets and with a lot more of that shaking going on. Yep, he sure did a lot of pelvic shaking which gave him the nickname of "Elvis the Pelvis".
Then again, maybe they would have gone off on some pursuit other than music. They may have gone into sports or business or other options, but I doubt it. I bet they both would have pursued a music career. Music was part of their environment.
Elvis deeply loved his mother and the worst moment in his life was the death of his mother, Gladys. They say he was never the same after her death. I liked a lot of his music but especially loved his gospel music. One last point, he had a Native American (Indian) ancestor. Her name was Morning Dove White. What do think was his best recording? My vote would go to "In The Ghetto". Now you all have a great day, you hear?
Yeah i knew about the twin but had forgotten. His gospel is way up my list too. But with him,, cant pick a fav. like em all.
ReplyDeleteHe had a great back up group, the Jordenaires.
DeleteThe Ed Sullivan show pushed him upward. Are You Lonesome Tonight is my favorite. He and Jesse must have gotten all the looks in the family because I always thought Gladys looked rather goulish with those "Elvis" shadows under her eyes, and their relationship always seemed rather 'off the charts'. After Lisa was born he refused to have sex with Prissy again, so there was definitely a kink in his chain where mothers were concerned. But lordy, that voice.
ReplyDeleteI remember seeing him on Ed Sullivan. They would only show him above the waste. Glory be.. Now look what all you see on TV.
DeleteI had no idea he had a twin brother. We will never know what he would have accomplished had he survived.
ReplyDeleteWhile I would not call myself a fan, there are several songs of his that I like.
He did a whole album of nothing but gospel music. I have to admit, he was talented and could sing just about anything.
DeleteWell that''s news to me Dizzy. Pretty interesting. Maybe somewhere in a parallel world there's a amazing collection of Prestly twins music.
ReplyDeleteMaybe. If you find your way there and back, please bring me back some of their recordings. They would be worth a fortune. . .
DeleteI remember seeing his last concert which I think was in Hawaii. He looked awful but oh that voice! The voice and the way he could draw his audience in to the performance was uncanny.
ReplyDeleteI saw it, too. And yes, he could draw his audience into the performance, especially the females in the audience.
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