


Elvis came from nowhere to blitz the field. Several years ago more than 1 million votes for Elvis were cast in the Person of the Century poll run by TIME magazine. Adios.Elvis fails to make final Top 10 Poll in Madison Square Garden ‘best concert’ vote: It appears the time of Elvis fans rising to the occasion to support Elvis in online polls is passing. Elvis at a press conference prior to his 1973 television special, "Elvis - Aloha from Hawaii, via Satellite"

It’s my favorite part of the business - live concerts.” “A live concert to me is exciting because of all the electricity that is generated in the crowd and on stage. “.the image is one thing and the human being is ’s very hard to live up to an image.” From the press conference prior to his record-breaking Madison Square Garden shows in New York City, 1972 Are you kidding? I didn’t do anything but just jiggle.” “Man, I was tame compared to what they do now. So to the manager backstage I said, ‘What’d I do? What’d I do?’ And he said “Whatever it is, go back and do it again.” I didn’t realize that my body was moving. I really didn’t know what all the yelling was about. “The first time that I appeared on stage, it scared me to death. From a 1972 taped interview used in MGM’s documentary "Elvis on Tour" So it’s got to be like the first time we go on.” I never get completely comfortable with it, and I don’t let the people around me get comfortable with it, in that I remind them that it’s a new crowd out there, it’s a new audience, and they haven’t seen us before. I’m pretty concerned, I’m pretty much thinking about the show. “I’ve never gotten over what they call stagefright. Quote is from a 1972 taped interview used in MGM’s documentary "Elvis on Tour." These happen upstairs in Elvis’ suite at the Las Vegas Hilton as they all try to “wind down” from the excitement and energy of the live shows. Talking about the informal jam sessions he and the band and entourage enjoy each night during the lengthy Vegas engagements. We grew up with it.It more or less puts your mind at ease. A lotta times we’ll go upstairs and sing until daylight - gospel songs. (Elvis quotes from copyrighted material with lines from the song “Without a Song”.) From his acceptance speech for the 1970 Ten Outstanding Young Men of the Nation Award. So every dream I ever dreamed has come true a hundred times.I learned very early in life that: ‘Without a song, the day would never end without a song, a man ain’t got a friend without a song, the road would never bend - without a song.' So I keep singing a song. I saw movies and I was the hero in the movie. I read comic books and I was the hero of the comic book. “When I was a child, ladies and gentlemen, I was a dreamer. Elvis often used this adaptation of a well-known quotation. “Don’t criticize what you don’t understand, son. Elvis commenting to a reporter, 1950's.

If I could do or say anything that would give some kid that feeling, I would believe I had contributed something to the world." "I ain't no saint, but I've tried never to do anything that would hurt my family or offend God.I figure all any kid needs is hope and the feeling he or she belongs. Elvis in 1956, talking about his way of moving on stage. I just sorta do ‘em all together, I guess.” “Some people tap their feet, some people snap their fingers, and some people sway back and forth. Also, sign up for the Elvis Presley's Graceland e-newsletter to stay up-to-date with the latest news from the king's castle. If you want to learn more about the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, you can read the Elvis biography. These Elvis quotes were taken mostly from interviews and live performances. There are plenty of Elvis sayings and quotes in the hearts of his family, friends and fans.
