Elvis: Remixed

When the compilation Elvis 30 #1 Hits was released in 2002, it included one “new” song, the JXL remix of “A Little Less Conversation.” It was a hit, even with the kids who perhaps had heard of Elvis, but didn’t know any of his songs.

One year later, realizing that one collection of Elvis hits wasn’t enough, 2nd to None was released, and included the Paul Oekenfold remixed “Rubberneckin’,” an attempt to re-create the excitement of JXL’s fantastic remix from the previous year. It was so-so.

After that, everyone jumped on the Elvis remix bandwagon, with remixes of King Creole, Too Much and several others. There’s one that I actually like…(Marie’s the Name) of His Latest Flame.

Check it out below.

Elvis Week 2010

Friday, January 8, 2010, marks the 75th anniversary of Elvis Presley’s birthday. At Graceland, the biggest Elvis celebration yet is taking place this week.

Check out some of the events below:
www.Elvis.com

Stay tuned for more Elvis!

Tour of Elvis’ Graceland

Like many visitors are doing this week down in Memphis, I will take you on a tour of Elvis’ Graceland. Elvis purchased his home in March of 1957. Bellvue Boulevard was renamed Elvis Presley Boulevard on January 8, 1972 (Elvis’ 37th birthday). To quote Paul Simon’s song Graceland: “For reasons I cannot explain there’s some part of me wants to see Graceland.” For a while, I had wanted to travel to Memphis, but I never got around to it. However, three months ago, I was turning the big 4-0 and decided that was where I wanted to celebrate. And my trip to the Land of Elvis and the Home of the Blues has lingered in my head longer than any other.

Below are some pictures I took at the mansion and at the other Elvis exhibitions on the grounds of Graceland.

3764 Elvis Presley Boulevard

The Lving Room

Elvis' TV and Music Room

The Jungle Room

Elvis' Grave

The Trophy Room

Some of the many pantsuits on display.

The Pink Cadillac

Those were just a few highlights. For more on Graceland and Elvis, along with a great video tour of Graceland go here: Elvis Presley’s Graceland

Click here for Cher’s lively version of Marc Cohn’s song “Walking in Memphis.” She’s dressed like Elvis and the video has great footage of the city.