The King - ELVIS

I loved Elvis even when he wasn't deemed "cool". I think it may be because when I was little, my mother, who lived music, dropped "the crooners" like Perry Como etc. immediately once she became aware of Elvis' music. So he is very much part of the bsckground of my very early years.

As a teenager when boyfriends made fun of me for being an Elvis fan, I didn't care . So I'm very pleased to hear he has once again gone to #1 on the charts. He was so versatile!

My mother loved music 🎶

The doctor prescribed Elvis 12,000 uppers, downers in the 20 months before his death. At trial he was struck off but not found guilty of manslaughter, another court hearing in Tennessee said he had been unethical and over prescribed thusresulting in Elvis death. The same doctor over prescribed for. other famous people who died after huge drug use.

I saw it last night and it was wonderful. He came across as a very nice person and he was such a musical icon. Glad the film ended when it did. We didn’t want to see how he was exploited.

I was a great Elvis fan, and can't wait to see this film.

Allsorts

The doctor prescribed Elvis 12,000 uppers, downers in the 20 months before his death. At trial he was struck off but not found guilty of manslaughter, another court hearing in Tennessee said he had been unethical and over prescribed thusresulting in Elvis death. The same doctor over prescribed for. other famous people who died after huge drug use.

And back then - and still even today sometimes - it was thought that as long as a drug was prescribed by the doctor it's okay to take it 😥

We went to see the Elvis film on Tuesday evening and went back to see it again on Thursday - it was spectacular, truly amazing

It is terrible to realise the "hold" his manager Colonel Parker had on him and on Priscilla.
Apparently the film has been made from clips that have been found in recent years they are probably only now going through archived stuff but it is nearly 50 years since his death in 1977.

Yes I went to see it, definitely Elvis. He was exploited no doubt. I think he was quite naïve in lots of way. Just really liked him a lot.

Keeper1

I've seen it and it is fantastic. I believe he is number 1 in the charts amazing.

I loved seeing his suits and very soon will be viewing them up close at Graceland

In which chart is he Number 1? I've taken a look and all I can see is number 12 in the Heritage Chart with Wearin' The Night Life Look. The Spotify and other charts don't mention him.

I truly feel he was the most handsome man in the world and to have a voice like that was so special I loved Elvis and still do
His mum died around the same age of heart problems it will be interesting to see the true cause of his death next year, but it may never show the real reason, stress, prolonged prescription given drugs etc etc only what was happening at the time
I loved him even when he was overweight and obviously unhappy.
Never ever been another and never will

They did a DNA test on his hair and this is what AI says:

DNA analysis of a hair sample, featured in the documentary Dead Famous DNA, suggests Elvis Presley had genetic variants predisposing him to heart disease, specifically hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, which causes thickened heart muscle. These genetic factors likely contributed to his early death at 42, rather than just lifestyle, say researchers.

Key findings regarding Elvis’s genetic makeup include:

Heart Disease (Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy): A "crucial" variant was identified, which aligns with his known, severe heart issues (enlarged heart, irregular heartbeat) and his mother’s early death from heart failure.

Other Genetic Tendencies: The analysis found, or Biographer Sally Hoedel highlighted, potential genetic links to high blood pressure, obesity, glaucoma, migraines, and an immune deficiency (hypogammaglobulinemia).

Genetic Inheritance: Many of these health issues appear to have been inherited from his mother, Gladys, and potentially exacerbated by consanguineous marriage (first cousins) among his maternal grandparents.

Physical Complications: Reports indicate he suffered from a serious Alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency (linked to lung and liver issues).

These findings challenge the narrative that his death was solely due to drug abuse or unhealthy lifestyle, suggesting his body was under significant strain from inherited conditions.

I saw this film yesterday - what a treat to see Elvis relaxed, happy, and truly at his best, with the focus on his music. Lovely too to see the relationship he had with his backing singers and band in rehearsals.

I loved it.

Chestnut

Keeper1

I've seen it and it is fantastic. I believe he is number 1 in the charts amazing.

I loved seeing his suits and very soon will be viewing them up close at Graceland

In which chart is he Number 1? I've taken a look and all I can see is number 12 in the Heritage Chart with Wearin' The Night Life Look. The Spotify and other charts don't mention him.

It is UK film score but also rising in uk charts. Sorry can't remember where I read it now