One of my favorite songs from the "King." Poor guy met his demise while in the bathroom. What a way to go, eh? It also reminds me of an ex Piccadilly manager who died while on the toilet. Once again, what a way to go.
Elvis was always criticized for the movies he made. They always had the same plot. Elvis meets girl. Girl likes Elvis. Elvis and girl fight. Girl and Elvis make up and get married.
He would make about 2 or 3 of them a year. My particular favorites were:
1) Viva Las Vegas- I always had a thing for redheads, and Ann Margaret was the bomb.
2) Kissin' Cousins- Elvis played 2 roles ( cousins ) in this one. And who can forget the memorable, "Barefoot Ballad."
3) Lovin' Ewe, er, You- Starred the saucy Lizabeth Scott with the deep voice, and Delores Hart, who, in real life, quit show biz and became a nun. Also see "Where the Boys Are."
4) Roustabout- Probably my favorite. Great story? and great songs! Starred the enigmatic Barbara Stanwyck.
Roustabout had a familiar theme just like the "Elvis meets Girl" one. Elvis is a struggling singer. Gets discovered. Makes it big. And lives happily ever after. His girl in tow, as they head off into the sunset.
5) Jailhouse Rock- Another pre-Army Elvis. And you're so square, baby I don't care.
Those be my favorites-apologies to Shelly Fabares. And here's the video from Viva...., v.c.
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