Elvis fans at his grave site on the Graceland
property in Memphis, Tennessee.
Program Information
In honor of the memory of THE KING, Elvis Presley, we are
presenting this hour long show, produced the same week of the death
of Elvis Presley, in 1977. We are presenting this program commercial
free.
Program Highlights:
"Moody Blue". Elvis is set to go on tour on August 16th 1977, but
that tour never came about, and Elvis is found dead. Doctors at the
Baptist Memorial Hospital give a press release. Vera Presley and
others remember the day he died "Crying In The Chapel".
News reports from around the world August 16th - 18th 1977. James
Bruce Memphis funeral director remembers the crowds. D.J. Fontana
talked to Vernon soon after the funeral.
News report of the funeral in Memphis. J.D. Sumner talks about
the service. "Promised Land". "Hurt".
Carl Perkins pays tribute to Elvis. And, other associates
remember Elvis, "Stand By Me". More from Elvis' friends and people
that knew him. "Raised On Rock".
Reports about Elvis from around the world after his death, and
some of the feats he managed in his lifetime. Colonel Parker states
Elvis' spirit continues in our memories.
Sammy Davis Jr. remembers Elvis. Radio clips from around the
world, "I Got A Thing About You Baby".
The Final page. In 1971, Elvis is named outstanding young man of
the year. "Clip from presentation". "Medley of all his hits."
Our tribute goes further than just to Elvis, the original
creators of this radio series from Watermark Productions were:
Tom Rounds- Still active in broadcast syndication with Radio
Express-
http://www.radioexpress.com/public/about.php?p=n
Ron Jacobs a legend in top 40 radio history who is still active
today in Hawaii with a unique broadcast web site -
http://whodaguyhawaii.com
Wink Martindale- host of the special- a legend for sure and from
Memphis originally but a west coast guy for decades now -
http://www.winkmartindale.com
30 years after the death of Elvis, this radio special still
brings thrills and chills to listeners.
Click on the banner for Information about the album
of Elvis'
final performance issued in 1993 and a review of that concert.
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