Tonight our Dallas PBS station broadcasted an extremely well-done documentary showing performances of Elvis, primarily in Las Vegas. It was titled the 25th Anniversary.
In addition to the actual performances, it is an interesting montage of the show's work throughout those
years, many of the back up people with him for years. You'll see the Stamps, for an example, who were one of the nation's finest gospel groups backing Elvis. J.D. Sumner, the best bass singer ever, there to glissando down the scale to the final note.
J.D. Sumner ===>>
My friend of fifty years, Buzzy Hart, has been known for years as the world's best Elvis impersonator. And for years he performed throughout the U.S., although his real-life job was as a butcher in a big meat packing plant in Chicago.
I have two CDs of Buzzy's work. One is a compilation of Elvis' most famous tunes. The other is as Elvis singing gospel songs. They show Buzzy's outstanding talent.
As I was watching the real Elvis performances this evening, it occurred to me that a good producer could recreate those Las Vegas Elvis spectaculars with Buzzy playing Elvis. I wonder if this will ever happen?
It would very definitely be a big drawing money-maker.
<<---Buzzy Hart Playing "Elvis at 75"
BILL CHERRY, REALTORS
DALLAS
Selling America for 44 Years
214 503-8563
Hi Bill!
Interestingly enough, I just watched an "Antique Roadshow" (where they give the history and value of people's collections or special items. One woman came on and had a collection of Elvis memorabilia that was really extensive. One of the items she had was one of his belts (he personally handed it to her) along with an autographed photo of him with the belt on...it was valued at about $4,000!
I don't think anyone could sing gospel like Elvis...he had a "heart" to it that no one else could do.
Long live the king!
I appreciate ALL of the Elvis impersonators for but one reason > > > they keep his name and music alive.
Thanks for the post, Bill!!
...randy