Today is Rock ‘N Roll Day and Blue Suede Shoes Day in honor of the King of Rock ‘n Roll. Elvis Presley was born on January 8th in 1935 in Tupelo, Mississippi.
I remember going to see my first Elvis movie with some girlfriends. I think it was “Love Me Tender.” I don’t remember how old I was but it was a Really Big Deal to get to go to a movie in the first place! Most of the girls in the theater were screaming and crying and although I was very excited, I just couldn’t muster up that degree of hysteria. I remember being totally fascinated with the whole scene.
Elvis is mostly remembered for his wiggle, his military duty and his fast and furious lifestyle. And for his tragic dealth. But not very many people know that he was very philanthropic, as well. It has been reported that he frequently gave away cars, jewelry and even houses!
According to one Elvis website (elvis.com.au) he performed a benefit concert in Hawaii that raised $65,000 toward the building of the U.S.S. Arizona Memorial in Pearl Harbor. That was in 1961. Elvis raised money for other causes, too, and often helped friends, family members and total strangers who needed financial assistance of one sort or another. All without any fanfare or publicity. He was kind and humble.
There will never be another Elvis, that’s for sure! Those were the days…
Razzmatazlady 
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