I will never forget that day in August when the TV program went off for a moment and they announced, " Elvis has died!" I was in a state of shock. He was supposed to go on a tour that next day. This could not be true. But I found out it was very true.
I had loved Elvis ever since he started his music career back in 1955 I guess. He had come to Sweetwater twice I believe back in 1956. I was only 11 so I didn't get to go see him perform. My sister who was five years older did and I would never hear the end how he picked her up off the ground and kissed her. She was a tiny thing. Much smaller than me.
Today I think he is even more popular than back then. I think Priscilla and Lisa Marie have done a good job keeping it all alive. I went to Graceland about ten years ago. I stood at his grave with tears streaming down my face. I never got to see him alive.
I did go see Lisa Marie here in Fort Worth about two years ago. She is very slender. She has a lovely voice but nothing like her Daddy. I know he would be so proud of her! I kept thinking maybe she will have a little Elvis but I don't really think any of them look like Elvis .Except maybe a few characteristics like her eyes and mouth. She has twins even. And her daughter Riley is an actress.
I don't think there will ever be anyone in the world that could ever sing as good as Elvis. He had a beautiful voice and he will never be forgotten. I am glad I was young in the time he was popular and got to live it. To me the 50's was the best years!
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