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This Powerful song and performance highlights not only his ability to connect through his soulful voice but this captivating persona of Elvis.
As a tribute to Martin Luther King, it also gives insight to Elvis the man, his beliefs and hopes of the future. It sheds vulnerability to the star.

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Elvis Presley - If I Can Dream ('68 Comeback Special)

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Bloopers of the 1968 embodies the fun-loving nature Elvis was known for.

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Elvis died from heart-attack that was likely caused by his prescription drug addiction. This began during the Las Vegas years, which was the further rise of his fame. Las Vegas was the home of Elvis yet this constant performing and addiction  affected the person behind the star image.
His prescription drug addiction contradicts the happy-go lucky, energetic persona that had been his image since his career, but reflected his troubles and demons, that were hidden by his image.

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His love for his mum and his humour speaks to others, as well as his music. His cool and lovable vibe gives fans insight to the man behind the glitz and glam. This authentication then also feeds his star image; adding to his popularity and success. We see lines between star and person blurred, it is hard to know how much of the image is controlled and how much is the real self.  Yet his authentic-ness allows fans to relate to him and in turn places Elvis as his 'true self' and not just a star persona.

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Here is a link to the 'Elvis Fan club' even today thousands join together online and offline to celebrate the man that is Elvis Presley. It highlights the relationship between Elvis and fans; both reliant on each. Elvis to give fans joy and for fans to keep his legacy alive.
He transcends generations.

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Welcome to the official Elvis Presley Fan Club of Great Britain!

Now is the time to join the world's most respected fan club!

We are delighted that you have taken the time to look at our organisation and thrilled that you care about preserving the legacy which is Elvis Presley and that you want to ensure that as an Elvis fan, you can take part in celebrating the life, times and talent that he shared and still continues to share with all of us.

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We are delighted that you have taken the time to look at our organisation and thrilled that you care about preserving the legacy which is Elvis Presley and that you want to ensure that as an Elvis fan, you can take part in celebrating the life, times and talent that he shared and still continues ...

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The 1968 Comeback Special marked a special place in Elvis' career and stardom. This was his first performance after 7 years and marked a new era for him and his image.
This was the stepping stone to his Las Vegas years. And the film gave airtime to show who Elvis was- his funny personality and natural friendly and cool persona.

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Graceland was the one place that Elvis could be himself, beyond the outside world, which is now why since his death Graceland gives fans something to feel close to- as if it was a part of him. Thousands travel every year to visit Graceland to feel close to Elvis, being the second most tourist place after the White House.

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Since his death there have been many documentaries of the life of Elvis Presley one of the most recent being 'The Searcher' (2018). As the audience we are buying the physical documentary but also buying into the life of the Elvis being presented to us. We are sold his image who he was an what he was like. However through personal interviews and unseen footage we are provided with authentication as who he is described to be aligns with the way he was and is perceived.

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This video shows Priscilla talking about Elvis' love for Graceland and how it was the place he could relax the most. Giving light to Elvis the person and not the Star.

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Priscilla Presley Shares Memories Of Elvis At Graceland With TODAY | TODAY

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'When the gates were opened for mourners to view Elvis' body, the crowd was estimated at 20,000. When the gates closed at 6:30 p.m., about 80,000 fans had passed by Elvis' coffin. Many had come from different parts of the country; many from different parts of the world.'

This not only solidifies Elvis' superstar image; popularity and immense fame he had, but also the love the people had for him and the thousands upon thousands that Elvis impacted personally. There was emotional attachment and mass devastation.
https://biography.elvis.com.au/the-death-of-elvis-presley-august-16-1977.shtml

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This clip shows the intense relationship fans had with Elvis and his image and highlights the love and adoration of the people.
It showcases his important role in the Rock 'n' Roll scene, his connection to fans of all genders and his cultural impact he left on the world.
As well as the emotional impact; the clip shows people's reaction to the news and many say they cried; one person stating 'it was like losing a family member.'

His image is one of global domination and death one of global heart-break.

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When looking for Elvis inspiration, his white jumpsuit and black quiff with long side burns is the most frequent image. It highlights the impact of this look and is symbolic of how Elvis was viewed by the public. The Rock 'n' Roll, highly glamourized entertainer.

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'In 1969 Elvis performed his first show at the International to a sold-out crowd and he went on to perform regular engagements at the property for seven years -- a total of 837 consecutive sold-out performances in front of 2.5 million people.'

In this quote its clear the impact and adoration of Elvis and how the Las Vegas is apart of Elvis' image and legacy.

https://www.vegas.com/elvis/

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“Tonight, I would like to pay tribute to the greatest entertainer of all time, Mr. Elvis Presley. Elvis was Las Vegas. And if it wasn’t for him, so many performers like myself would not have the chance to do what we do in this town. He really was the king.”

- Celine Dion

https://www.graceland.com/quotes-about-elvis

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"It’s insane the charisma he had. I’ve never seen anything like it to this day.”

- Faith Hill

https://www.graceland.com/quotes-about-elvis

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"When I was a kid, I loved Elvis. He was the ultimate in cool. Every guy wanted to be Elvis, me included."

- Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson

https://www.graceland.com/quotes-about-elvis

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“Elvis is the greatest cultural force in the twentieth century. He introduced the beat to everything, music, language, clothes, it’s a whole new social revolution - the 60’s comes from it.” -

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“Elvis is the greatest cultural force in the twentieth century. He introduced the beat to everything, music, language, clothes, it’s a whole new social revolution - the 60’s comes from it.” -

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Leonard Bernstein 1960's

https://www.graceland.com/quotes-about-elvis

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“...a style and panache that come close to pure magic. Lithe, raunchy, the sweat pouring down his face, he now moves with the precision of an athlete, the grace of a dancer...flamboyant and flashy, sexy and self-mocking, he works with the instincts of a genius to give poetry to the basic rock performance.”

- W.A. Harbinson, From his 1975 book "The Illustrated Elvis" in a passage reflecting upon Elvis' 1969 Vegas engagement

https://www.graceland.com/quotes-about-elvis

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“It was the finest music of his life. If ever there was music that bleeds, this was it.”

- Greil Marcus, From his book "Mystery Train," remembering the 1968 TV Special

https://www.graceland.com/quotes-about-elvis

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Even today there are thousands and thousands of tribute acts and competitions, paying homage to Elvis and keeping his legacy alive. It marks his cultural impact on music and people's lives.

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HISTORY OF THE ULTIMATE ELVIS TRIBUTE ARTIST CONTEST

In 2007, EPE announced their inaugural event in which they were looking for the "best representation of the legacy of Elvis Presley." Twenty-four of the best ETAs from around the world traveled to Memphis during Elvis Week 2007 to compete, with Shawn Klush of Pennsylvania winning the first-ever ultimate title.

In response to the excitement generated by the 2007 contest, Elvis Presley Enterprises has brought the contest back every year since. Brandon Bennett from Louisiana won the ultimate title during Elvis Week 2008, Bill Cherry from Illinois won in 2009, Justin Shandor from Michigan won in 2010, Cody Slaughter of Arkansas took home the 2011 title, Ben Portsmouth from England was crowned the 2012 winner, Dean Z of Missouri took home the 2013 title, Louisiana native Jay Dupuis was the 2014 champion, and David Lee of Alabama was our 2015 winner, and in 2016, Dwight Icenhower from Florida took home the title. Gordon Hendricks from England won the contest in 2017, and Ben Thompson, also from England, won the 2018 contest. Taylor Rodriguez of Virginia won the 2019 contest.

COMPETING AT ELVIS WEEK 2020

The contest in Memphis will include a Semifinal Round and a Final Round during Elvis Week 2020. All preliminary winners will compete in the Semifinal Round, with the top Elvis tribute artists moving onto the Final Round.

The top three winners of the Final Round of the competition will receive a great cash prize along with a selection of other valuable prizes.

Ultimate Elvis Contest First Place Winner

Title of Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist of 2020

Recognition by Elvis Presley Enterprises

Cash prize of $20,000

Contract to perform with EPE

Ultimate Elvis Contest Second Place Winner

Cash prize of $3,000

Selection of other valuable prizes (TBA)

Ultimate Elvis Contest Third Place Winner

Cash prize of $2,000

Selection of other valuable prizes (TBA)

In addition, all Elvis tribute artists finishing in 4th through 10th place will receive a $500 cash prize.
JUDGING FOR THE ULTIMATE ETA CONTEST

In 2007, when EPE launched the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest, we were in search of the Elvis tribute artist who 'best represents the legacy of Elvis Presley.' As the contest continues, we will continue to search for the Elvis tribute artist who best represents Elvis in the area of Vocals, Style, Stage Presence and Overall Performance.

For the Semifinal and Final Rounds of the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest during Elvis Week, the accounting firm of Dixon Hughes Goodman oversees the scoring and tabulation of the contest judging. Having Dixon Hughes Goodman as the official auditor of the event assures that the tabulation is held to the highest standards of integrity and objectivity.

ULTIMATE CONTEST SCORING SHEET

Elvis tribute artists competing during the Semifinal and Final Round in Memphis are all judged using the same scoring sheet. Each of the judging criteria is scored on a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being the highest score. Vocals will count for 40% of the score. Style, Stage Wear and Stage Presence each count as 20%. Download a PDF of the scoring sheet.

The judging criteria are as follows:

Vocals - Overall singing ability

Style - Ability to present a look and style that well represents Elvis during the era of the song being performed

Stage Presence - Ability to recreate the charisma Elvis created when performing on stage

Overall Performance - Rating the overall quality of the performance

JUDGES

Judges for the 2020 preliminary rounds of the contest will be chosen by each individual contest organizer. Once they are selected, judges' names are required to be submitted to EPE for final approval.

Judges for the Semifinal and Final Rounds in Memphis will be selected by EPE and announced closer to August 2020.

ULTIMATE CONTEST RULES AND GUIDELINES

All Elvis tribute artists competing must adhere to the Official Rules and Guidelines of the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest. Any Elvis tribute artist who is unable to meet and adhere to these rules and guidelines will be disqualified from the contest. Get a complete list of the 2019 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Rules and Guidelines.

If you have any further questions, please send an email to [email protected] .

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HISTORY OF THE ULTIMATE ELVIS TRIBUTE ARTIST CONTEST In 2007, EPE announced their inaugural event in which they were looking for the "best representation of the legacy of Elvis Presley." Twenty-four of the best ETAs from around the world traveled to Memphis during Elvis Week 2007 to compete, with Shawn Klush of Pennsylvania winning the first-ever ultimate title.

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Devil in Disguise

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This clip of Elvis backstage with the Sweet Inspirations shows Elvis' constant charms that reinforced his good-natured loveable image. We get to look at the man behind the superstar image. His charms carry across both on stage and off feeding into both his private and public image.

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Elvis talks with the Sweet inspirations plus 'Words' August 4, 1970

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I: 'Are you satisfied with the image you've established'
E: Well the image is one thing and the human being is another.
I: How close is the image to the man?
E: It's very hard to live up to an image I'll put it that way.
Here Elvis addresses the star image and himself as a person. While he acknowledges the star image built around him, he authenticates himself through saying he is a 'human being' and not just some unattainable glamourized, entertainer of the man he is made to be. He states its hard to live up to an image giving implication to what you see is what you get. He acknowledges what the public expect from him but also acknowledges that whilst he tries to live up to this, it is hard to do; a slight implication that he is not living up to the image but who he actually is. The quote both de-authenticates and authenticates Elvis at the same time.

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Elvis Press interview - The King shows his sense of humor

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This clip highlights his unfaithfulness to Priscilla yet does not contradict his loveable persona, by speaking only positively of him despite his lack of commitment. When Priscilla talks about him its with warmth and love, and feeds into Elvis' star image as a loveable icon and entertainer.

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' The film promotes Presley as an authentic and upstanding public figure by portraying Deke as possessing some agency in the commodification of his image while also being morally acceptable to the white, adult middle-class.' (Palmer, 2015;185) '
HIs role of Deke depicts Elvis' current situation at the time and uses film character to reflect his real persona.

Source: https://eds-b-ebscohost-com.liverpool.idm.oclc.org/eds/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?vid=1&sid=c8e1d1b5-d63c-4c33-9d97-58b23bf92e18%40pdc-v-sessmgr03

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Sullivan also repeatedly complimented Elvis to the public saying he was 'a real decent, fine boy.' Highlighting Elvis' personality over body image, feeding into his 'nice guy,' 'charming' persona.

Source: https://eds-b-ebscohost-com.liverpool.idm.oclc.org/eds/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?vid=1&sid=c8e1d1b5-d63c-4c33-9d97-58b23bf92e18%40pdc-v-sessmgr03

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This video shows a preacher on his thoughts about 'Rock 'n' Roll' and its role in the Juvenile Delinquency crisis.' Reinforcing many people's problem with Elvis and his music, portraying his image as someone who is a bad influence on society and young people.

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1950s preacher vs. rock'n'roll music & Elvis

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His 'sex appeal' was apparent and women swooned for him alike. He was blamed for corrupting young girls who were taught to be 'pure' and not discuss sex. This could suggest why he was ever the more appealing.

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Goes against image of the critical media of the time.

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Goes against image of the critical media of the time.

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His relationship with God and his love of Gospel music, further contradicts critics like Pastors who deemed his music  'Evil' and the 'Devil's music.' This side of Elvis was popular with the public and added further reasons to love the icon.

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He loved his mum dearly, which can be seen through this image. He wrote multiple songs about and for her, including his first ever song recorded 'That's Alright (Mama).
The bond between him and has mother, made him very likable and his personal image bleeds into his private, as the sweetness and love he gave made him more sincere and loveable to his adoring fans. This also adds a level authentication to Elvis' image. The fact this was who he was at home, with his mother which is the same way we consistently see him act through interviews and interactions with him solidifies both his private and public image.

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After his 68' special, is when Elvis began his Las Vegas performances. His shows in Las Vegas defined a new era of 'Rock n' Roll' and stage presence. When many remember Elvis they have the image of him performing on the Las Vegas Stage. This projects a lot of what Elvis' star image was about; him as a great entertainer, one who was like no other at the time.
Even now Las Vegas is where Elvis' legacy continues to live on, with continuous homage and tribute acts to Elvis each year.

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This article touches on Elvis' romance affair with co-star Ann Margret. This adheres to Elvis' flirtatiousness and love for women, that is seen both on and off-screen. This also feeds into an image of being unfaithful to his wife 'Priscilla' which can contradict his 'family man' persona.

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Ann Margret Viva Las Vegas Elvis Affair Hit the Headlines in 1964 Ann-Margret Elvis Affair. Why They Never Married? Ann-Margret and Elvis met in 1964 while filming Viva Las Vegas. They had a brief affair until Col Parker stepped in and demand Elvis end the relationship. Long after that Elvis would always send Ann-Margret flowers in the shape of a guitar whenever she opened her show. "Thumper" was Ann-Margret's code name when she called Graceland. Ann-Margret was Elvis' favorites co-stars. They remained good friends for many years. Ann-Margret was his only co-star that came to Elvis' funeral
YOU ARRANGED DATES FOR ELVIS?
Yes, I'm not ashamed of that. So many of his female fans were so eager just to meet him. I suppose in a way, I made many girls, dream come true. And because Elvis was so famous he couldn't just go out on a normal date. Everything was arranged to the finest detail. I don't feel bad, because it was not bad. Most of the time, Elvis would just sit around with three or four girls and read to them. I think he just needed to be reminded that his fans still loved him. IN HER BOOK "THE INTIMATE LIFE AND DEATH OF ELVIS" DEE PRESLEY MAKES SOME ASTONISHING ACCUSATIONS. IS THERE ANY TRUTH TO HER CLAIMS THAT ELVIS COMMITTED SUICIDE?
Towards the end of his life, Elvis may have been self-destructive by taking all those drugs. But no way did he consciously end his own life. I was constantly with Elvis during the last months. Sure he was fascinated by the after-life and he did talk about what it may be like in the spiritual world... But Elvis loved life. He lived to perform on stage. The night before he died, he was planning a concert tour. Dee Presley was no longer living in Memphis at the time. All her claims are lies and based on hearsay. Of all the leading ladies Ann-Margret stood out from the rest. An obvious choice for the perfect leading lady according to Elvis fans. They had a lot in common, Ann-Margret like to ride motorbikes and they often go riding on their Harley Davidson. They were relaxed in each other company and a certain charisma between them. Even after Viva Las Vegas they kept in touch. DEE ALSO CLAIMS THAT ELVIS WAS FORCED TO MARRY PRISCILLA ? Strange that Elvis should go to all the trouble to send for Priscilla, and have her live at Graceland, if he was not in love with her. Elvis might have been pressured by Priscilla's parent to marry, but Elvis was not the sort of man who would do anything he didn't want to do... Ann-Margret collected the dramatic award for NBC's "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit." It was her first Emmy after six nominations. Co-Stars Christopher Meloni and Mariska Hargitay were on hand to congratulate Ann-Margret with a bouquet of flowers. WHAT HAPPENED TO ANITA WOOD, ELVIS' FIRST GIRLFRIEND? They dated for a while after Elvis got back to the States, but when Priscilla came to Graceland they stopped seeing each other. Today she lives in Texas and refuses to give interviews. I don't blame her. Recently a collector paid $8,000 for a love letter Elvis wrote to Anita. She doesn't know how the letter got to Christie's because she burnt all Elvis' letters before she got married in 1964.

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Ann Margret Viva Las Vegas Elvis Affair Hit the Headlines in 1964

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Ann Margret Viva Las Vegas Elvis Affair Hit the Headlines in 1964 Ann-Margret Elvis Affair. Why They Never Married? Ann-Margret and Elvis met in 1964 while filming Viva Las Vegas. They had a brief affair until Col Parker stepped in and demand Elvis end the relationship.

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His film 'Loving You' which was produced after signing a film contract with Paramount, aimed to do damage control of Elvis' image. Showing that his moves were merely harmless expression of his love of Rock 'n' Roll but not as an act of 'Juvenile delinquency.' It 'addresses moral panic over rock ‘n’ roll within a narrative about the potential exploitation of young musicians by talent managers.' (Palmer, 2015;185)

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Many films characterized Elvis as a womanizer,  and positioned him as the center of the females Gaze, opposite to Mulvey's 'Male Gaze'. This fed into his star image on screen and in his private life.
This clip is from the film 'Girl Happy' where this positioning of Elvis' gaze and woman loving character is overtly apparent.

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Overlap of stardom through music and film.

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Overlap of stardom through music and film.

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Stated in 'And introducing Elvis Presley' (Palmer,2015)  in his first film 'Love me Tender' the EP released alongside the film ' asserts that Presley’s move to screen acting produced a reciprocal depth in his music, as if his star image had not only been successfully translated across media, but that this translation exhibited a kind of transmedia exceptionalism.' (p.185)
It suggests Elvis' move to film is beneficial in extending his pre-existing stardom across both platforms.

Source:
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Michael Buble 'I'm all shook up'

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Michael Bublé - All Shook Up (Elvis Presley cover) - Radio 2 Breakfast Show Session

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Elvis' music is still consumed by the masses today, and his popularity is forever being kept alive through his music and remade versions of his music.

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If I Can Dream: Elvis Presley with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

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If I Can Dream: Elvis Presley with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

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Elvis lives on through the medium of others. Many films and music videos pay reference to the 'King', reaffirming his stardom once again. His cultural impact is solidified.

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These continuous covers remakes and reversions of Elvis' music highlights his still worldwide star persona. It adheres to his mass impact on popular culture and reinforces his star legacy.

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40 Years after his death and fans still continuously listen to his music. Elvis has over 10 million monthly listeners just on Spotify. His stardom transcends over time and his star image remains constant even after death.

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Graceland, Elvis' home connects to who Elvis was and his life. Graceland was loved by Elvis and here is where Elvis was Elvis, behind the cameras and the star image. However it now feeds into his star image, as when you think of Elvis you think of Graceland,

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There was worldwide coverage of Elvis' death. It was a shock to all; dying at the young age of 42. The impact Elvis had was uncanny and in his death, you saw even clearer the huge impact of him as a star and human being.

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During the 1950's the delinquency crisis of young/ teenage boys and girls, many blamed it on 'evil' media coverage. Many blamed Elvis.
Elvis was labelled and perceived as a delinquent in his sexualized movements on stage, at a time where sex was not talked about in the media or public sphere. His suggestive movements caused uproar in the earlier stages of his career and his music was often deemed as 'the 'devil's music.'

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This image shows Elvis with Priscilla his wife at the time and daughter Lisa-Marie. This captures the 'ideal' of family life painting Elvis as the caring, loving man he was always presented to be. It captures warmth and love between them and also Elvis as a person. This however this image can be contradicted to some extent through multiple stories of unfaithfulness to Priscilla when they were married.

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This was Elvis' first live broadcast show performance, which caused havoc among the general public. Again many shocked at his overt sexuality in his body movements.

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Elvis - Hound Dog & Dialogue - Milton Berle Show - 5 June 1956

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Elvis' main image comes from him being a born entertainer on stage.
He exuded charisma on stage and paved the way for upcoming performers..
The clip below shows an Elvis performance that highlights his powerful stage presence, his cheekiness and charm, everything that embodied who Elvis was, how the world perceived him and him as a star.

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Elvis Presley - Suspicious Minds (Aloha From Hawaii, Live in Honolulu, 1973)

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In this clip, the older generation look back and reminisce over Elvis and talk of his major influence on today's music. One commentator said
'people loved Elvis, it was a sincere feeling, it was almost godlike.'

This love of Elvis feeds into his star image and this idea of sincerity and god-like image emphasizes how crucial Elvis was to fans and how big of an affect he had on others.

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Merchandise are a product of Elvis' star image.Elvis himself as a commodity.
This T-shirt is celebrating what would be Elvis' 85th Birthday.

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Celebrate 85 years of all that is Elvis with the Elvis 85 Graceland T-Shirt! This unisex logo tee features a full front imprint of the ELVIS 85 logo in gold tone ink accented by a black and white portrait of Elvis. Treat yourself AND a friend today!

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This tour first launched in 2017, giving fans the option to see some of Elvis' iconic and personal belongings in person.  This shows how much of a cultural impact Elvis has had and his still ever present popularity and fan base.

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Due to phenomenal public demand, Elvis Presley, the King of Rock 'n' roll, will be returning to The O2 with a new exhibition, Elvis On Tour, opening on 3 November 2017. Tickets for this new 3 month retrospective will go on sale on 18th August.

Following the mammoth success of 2014/2015 Elvis at The O2 Exhibition, which was visited by over 200,000 people, Elvis On Tour, will showcase more than 200 artefacts from the Graceland archives in the UK for the very first time.

Elvis On Tour will chronicle how Elvis impacted popular culture around the world through his music, movies and personal style. Covering the years 1969 to 1977, the exhibition will feature many items that were seen in the 1972 documentary, Elvis On Tour.

Tickets on sale 18 August sale at 9am.

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Elvis' live appearance on the Ed Sullivan show added more coverage for the Rock 'n' Roll star, and increased his popularity. However due to damage control and outrage from his previous live performance, Elvis was only shot from the waist up. An attempt to 'clean up' Elvis' image to the general public, as a great, charismatic singer without the backlash of sexual dance movements.

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Elvis came across as charming and playful. Funny and charismatic which gave him a mass appeal to men and women alike.

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Both Elvis and his stardom are huge cultural values to society. Elvis at a time where society was strict, a lot of oppression , divides of race and class, helped to impact society and to change music for the generations to come.  Elvis went against the grain, rejected to conform. Whilst he grew in success he stayed true to his working class roots. He grew upon on country and rhythm and blues and payed homage black musicians through his own music. His overtly sexual dance moves made wave for expression. His style, music and charisma paved the way for popular culture and arguably made Rock n Roll music what it is today.

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Elvis influenced many artists and pop culture itself. Many celebrities admired him and discuss his impact to them and the world.
These quotes all reinforce different parts of Elvis' star image, but mostly reinstate his 'legend' status.

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70 Celebrity Quotes on ELVIS PRESLEY! 

1. Senator Al Gore
It's always been my dream to come to Madison Square Garden and be the warm--up act for Elvis.
2. Elton John
Ask anyone. If it hadn't been...

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Natalie Wood:
'Every morning when I woke up and looked out the window, there were at least two hundred kids lined up on the sidewalk outside, staring at the house. Some of them would stay there all day long, just trying to get a glimpse of him. And when he would go out, he was very sweet to them. A lot of people I know would get angry, or impatient -- but Elvis is very sweet to the kids, very nice to them. He always spent as much time with them as he can, even though it tires him out.'

https://www.facebook.com/EverythingElvisPresley101/posts/70-celebrity-quotes-on-elvis-presley-1-senator-al-goreits-always-been-my-dream-t/687722871336059/

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John Lennon
'Before Elvis there was nothing.'
https://www.facebook.com/EverythingElvisPresley101/posts/70-celebrity-quotes-on-elvis-presley-1-senator-al-goreits-always-been-my-dream-t/687722871336059/

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Steve Binder (Produced Elvis’ 68’ TV Special)
'I'm straight as an arrow and I got to tell you, you stop, whether you're male or female, to look at him. He was that good looking. And if you never knew he was a superstar, it wouldn't make any difference; if he'd walked in the room, you'd know somebody special was in your presence.'

https://www.facebook.com/EverythingElvisPresley101/posts/70-celebrity-quotes-on-elvis-presley-1-senator-al-goreits-always-been-my-dream-t/687722871336059/

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Connie Stevens:
'He's naturally kind and thoughtful and good. Best of all, in spite of his huge success -- he's unassuming'
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Junkie XL, Elvis Presley - A Little Less Conversation (Official JXL Remix)

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Reinforce Elvis as an Entertainer whilst creating an intimate space between him and his adoring fans,

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His star persona has left a huge impact, where most people in the world, old and young, know of Elvis Presley.

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When we hear stories of Elvis' there is a common factor, that he is a 'nice guy.'
Despite critics on his musical and film image, when it comes to the man behind this music and film star, it is hard to find many stories that critique his character.
Elvis' personal image is one of kind-heartedness towards others.
This 'nice guy' image intertwines with his music and film images, that grants him further success in each aspect of his career. He is not only a rock star, he is a 'nice' rock star; something deemed rare to find in stars with such a high caliber of success.

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Whilst Elvis is first and foremost known as the 'King' as his image, there is a certain line of the image and the man behind it, that are most often blurred.
Elvis gives himself authenticity through his words, characteristics and how he portrays himself to others. His kind nature and charismatic attitude that is present on stage and on screen is also constantly present to others he has interacted with off screen.

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His image was a commodity that everyone bought and consumed. He was a superstar. with flashy looks, and great charisma and his looks and persona were sold to the masses.
There blurs a line between the control of image both visual and the personal and how he presented himself to others.  Authentication of the self can also be blurred.

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Elvis was very upfront in his faith and love for God through his Gospel music. He released many Gospel albums throughout the years, and presented an extenuation of his 'good guy' image into someone who has faith. This added to his popularity and success, as during that time period Christianity dominated society.  It gave the general public a reason to listen to Elvis' music. A sound that differs from his pre-existing Rock 'n' Roll country. rhythm and blues.

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Take My Hand, Precious Lord - Elvis Presley [ CC ]

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The Las Vegas era defined a lot of the image Elvis is remembered for today. This included his style, Elvis was constantly going against the grain, and the embellished jumpsuits and jet black quiff was a big contributor to his image. He is most well-known for the icon white jumpsuit.

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A constant image of Elvis was that of a womanizer. Women loved him and he loved women. This character image is highlighted through stories of Elvis with women, his films and his music. This womanizer portrayal is trans-medial.

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Elvis and his star image continues to live on past his death, through his music, films, commodities and via fans.
His mark in music remains constant and his stardom continues to soar even after death.

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Fans are the foundation to Elvis' success. Fans loved and adored Elvis, there was an Elvis frenzy through the air. He was a mass superstar that men and especially women went crazy for. This clip shows the reactions of seeing Elvis' perform. Fans have another layer from the average consumer, they invest emotionally which we can see in this clip. His popularity and thereby his star image is also shaped by the fans.

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Elvis was the worldwide known sex symbol. His looks, music and film career all attributed to his profile. His voice was deemed sexy and sultry, while his moves for the time also screamed sex. His good looking face and charming personality also added to his image as a sex symbol and heartthrob.
His films mostly included him with a love interest and highlighted Elvis' character as flirtatious with his magnetizing personality. His film image aligned with his public image, reinforcing and further extending his star persona.

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He was also known to be very humble. He started from humble beginnings with not a of money. But his success did not changed his humbleness and the way he was raised by his mother. He didn't forget his roots, and this can be portrayed through the many stories of Elvis as a good guy.

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Through his films Elvis' already pre-existing star image of 'charmer', 'nice guy' and 'womanizer' were all implemented through his characters on screen too.  Many films were written for him personally allowing control over how his image is perceived in the media. All his films included him singing which overlapped and further extended his star image and popularity; feeding into his stardom and success.

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Elvis was a musician first and foremost, and gained his stardom through his music and the way he performed. His music and himself were the embodiment of 'Rock 'n' Roll'. Jailhouse Rock is an example of a song that gained huge success and is one of his well known and most referenced songs.  Everything from the music to performance and styling encompassed Elvis' star persona.

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JAILHOUSE ROCK (1957) - Elvis Presley - Classic Movie Musical Numbers

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Legendary status
Elvis, who was born on the 8th January 1935 and died at the young age of 42, on the 16th August 1977,  became one of the world's most well-known and well beloved artists.
Elvis achieved status of the 'King of Rock 'n' Roll' redefining popular culture and music at the time and pushing boundaries.  Through his moves on stage, his style and the way he sung Elvis  made waves challenging societal norms at the time and became the gateway to popular culture today.
He is the 'King of Rock 'n' Roll'.