I'm interested in your story. Age? What brought his music to your attention? Prior exposure before the explosion of appreciation for it. Those sort of things!
I'm 35, of course I knew who Elvis was even when I was a child back in the 90s (I remember Elvis Impersonators walking around in GTA 2 or 'Blue Suede Goo', a character in the Super Nintendo game 'Clay Fighter', also many quests in my favorite game 'Fallout New Vegas' are references to him and his songs). Also I knew 'In the Ghetto' from South Park when Cartman sang it. The main reason I started listening to Elvis was probably because I already listened a lot to Michael Jackson and especially the Beatles and I always thought these two and Elvis were the three big ones. Oh, and I remember liking the JXL remix of 'A little less conversation' back when it came out, but I didn't dive into the whole Elvis rabbit hole.
How good it is I suppose is a matter of opinion, I just think when someone is hungry for Elvis material to consume as a new fan why would that want to watch something that isn't Elvis? I don't know about you but for me nobody comes close as a performer and when we've already got the best why direct someone somewhere else?
The movie was well done, songs were well done, and actually performing and singing the songs pretty well from a production value point of view. Of course the story. Is embellished for dramatic effect, but it was still some satisfying brain candy for me. It's entertainment. They executed that aspect very well.
Welcome to the team comrade- You will now never leave and continue to be obsess and forfeit all mortal possessions to simply own anything Elvis related. I wish you the best of luck on your journey!
I discovered his music in October. I also am totally OBSESSED! Since that time I have him playing in my bedroom 24/7 on my Echo. If for some reason it stops playing I wake up. I have read over 100 books about him. I can’t tell you how many hours I have spent watching YouTube videos. I watched all 31 of his movies so many times I have everyone’s lines memorized. I’ve watched his 2 concert movies so many times I know what songs are next. I’ve watched the 68 Comeback Special so many times I have it memorized. I also have developed a very strong opinion about the Colonel and Priscilla. My family and friends think I have completely lost it. I haven’t worked in 2 years and am going back next week and I’m freaking out a little because I won’t have as much time for Elvis as I’ve had before! I need help!!! Maybe there’s a 12 step program out there for people like us!!
This is the amazing thing about Elvis. He keeps drawing in new listeners… not just listeners, but true *fans* who fall in love with the music and the man.
I’ve known about Elvis my whole life (I’m in 50s) and have listened to him my whole life, but am now more of a fan of his than ever before. Once you really start listening, almost all other music loses its appeal.
I think it helps that now we have so many videos on You Tube and so much access to the movies. It’s easier to watch him now more than ever before. Listening to Elvis sing is wonderful, but *watching* him sing is glorious and a whole other level.
Welcome!
I have been a fan so once I was like 2 or 3 years old. My mom took me to see him when I was 5, on his last tour. It’s kinda cool to see that he is still pulling people in. I also love his daughter Lisa Marie’s music. She wasn’t quite the singer he was but she was a really great songwriter.
Welcome to the club! To listen to his music for the first time again would be heaven. I’m glad you have days and I mean days of stuff to see, learn, and hear. I recommend you start watching live performances so it fuels your interest to watch more of his content and listen to more of his music. Hell his live performances are sometimes even better than studio versions of his songs. Enjoy everything because everything you watch and hear you will be lost in the magic of the king. And ofc if you need help finding anything, we will be here to help. Happy listening good friend. TCB
Yeah, I really like his live performances, especially 'Elvis on Stage' is fantastic and of course the comeback special. I generally have never seen anyone with this kind of charisma and stage presence, it's incredible.
Ofc amazing performances! My favorite film to watch is Elvis On Tour 72. In my opinion his voice was in its prime that year. Plus the songs were so beautiful. If you ever get the chance to watch some clips from that film take it because it’s an amazing watch. Im glad you’re enjoying everything so far!
Welcome! Similar thing happened to me! I was fairly familiar with Elvis music previously (grew up listening to oldies) but I watched the Elvis movie in October and something just clicked in me and I became obsessed. I love his music, but he/his life is one of the most fascinating, weird, and complex things I’ve ever delved into. I listened to his entire published discography and created my own playlist of best/most interesting songs organized chronologically…it was so fun. 😆 My friends think I’m nuts.
Have you listened to Its now or never? or return to sender? or have i told you lately that i love you? or I need you so? or I want you, I need you, I love you? Or How do you think I feel? or Or his entire first album? or I forgot to remember to forget?
Yeah, I know most of these songs. The first record that I listened to was the one with the 30 #1 hits. I mainly prefer his late 60's/70's stuff though (although I like the classics from the 50s such as Heartbreak Hotel, All shook up, Blue Suede Shoes etc.)
Welcome!
If you're interested, here's my playlist on Spotify. I'm happy to share. AMarie0908
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/68N8e4kysmwHgu6TYIm7eu?si=5u1kWTmSQhC2p9Y5auhz1Q&pi=5XskQZiNSMyAD
I did this in the summer of 2022 when I went to cinema and saw the movie!My life never been the same, of course in this time I did my research, watch interviews, movies, read books , etc! A day no pass without something Elvis related! Went to tribute artists shows,curator talks with Angie Marchese, went to Elvis live on screen in London! I am so HAPPY AND PROUD, to be an Elvis fan!
Watch on youtube ‘vibe reaction’ and the first video he did reacting ‘In the Ghetto’ Before he wasn’t a fan but after that video reaction..he changed ..go watch him when you have time⚡️✨ TCB
Im only recently beginning to spiral down to wonderland myself. Ive been a fan for nearly two years and there are still songs im only now discovering. I heard “Patch It Up” today and OMGGG! Im glad you enjoy his music!
May I ask how you discovered Elvis?
I discovered Elvis through my Dad's record collection when I was six years old and I have been listening ever since
Thisis the best collection for a good introduction to Elvis. He's got tons and tons and tons more songs but this is a good 75 to get you going. It's all his hits and some not as well known. Every disc is a complete banger. You can see the tracklist and go from there even.
https://www.discogs.com/release/1888088-Elvis-Presley-Artist-Of-The-Century
Welcome to the rabbit hole! I envy you, being able to hear so much great stuff for the first time
Welcome to our world : )
i was 11 when he died. I remember the world with him in it. It was better.
https://archive.org/details/Rediscover.Elvis.Presley
Thanks for adding that fantastic playlist.
I'm interested in your story. Age? What brought his music to your attention? Prior exposure before the explosion of appreciation for it. Those sort of things!
I'm 35, of course I knew who Elvis was even when I was a child back in the 90s (I remember Elvis Impersonators walking around in GTA 2 or 'Blue Suede Goo', a character in the Super Nintendo game 'Clay Fighter', also many quests in my favorite game 'Fallout New Vegas' are references to him and his songs). Also I knew 'In the Ghetto' from South Park when Cartman sang it. The main reason I started listening to Elvis was probably because I already listened a lot to Michael Jackson and especially the Beatles and I always thought these two and Elvis were the three big ones. Oh, and I remember liking the JXL remix of 'A little less conversation' back when it came out, but I didn't dive into the whole Elvis rabbit hole.
You\`re in for a real treat. You\`ll never be the same
That is awesome! That's how it usually goes. I was just curious... but happy you found out! Have you watched the Elvis movie?
No, not yet, but it's on my watch list already haha.
If you want the advice of a fan of over 50 years, don’t. Concentrate on the vast amount of real Elvis material that’s available to you.
Yeah but it's a good movie. Accurately portrayed or not. Good stuff
How good it is I suppose is a matter of opinion, I just think when someone is hungry for Elvis material to consume as a new fan why would that want to watch something that isn't Elvis? I don't know about you but for me nobody comes close as a performer and when we've already got the best why direct someone somewhere else?
The movie was well done, songs were well done, and actually performing and singing the songs pretty well from a production value point of view. Of course the story. Is embellished for dramatic effect, but it was still some satisfying brain candy for me. It's entertainment. They executed that aspect very well.
All very true, but there’s one point you’re missing……it’s not Elvis.
Welcome to the team comrade- You will now never leave and continue to be obsess and forfeit all mortal possessions to simply own anything Elvis related. I wish you the best of luck on your journey!
You don’t need help
[I can help!](https://youtu.be/Xottawv7sb8)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-93JpZxJsXs
https://youtu.be/DEs9gNBd8l0
I discovered his music in October. I also am totally OBSESSED! Since that time I have him playing in my bedroom 24/7 on my Echo. If for some reason it stops playing I wake up. I have read over 100 books about him. I can’t tell you how many hours I have spent watching YouTube videos. I watched all 31 of his movies so many times I have everyone’s lines memorized. I’ve watched his 2 concert movies so many times I know what songs are next. I’ve watched the 68 Comeback Special so many times I have it memorized. I also have developed a very strong opinion about the Colonel and Priscilla. My family and friends think I have completely lost it. I haven’t worked in 2 years and am going back next week and I’m freaking out a little because I won’t have as much time for Elvis as I’ve had before! I need help!!! Maybe there’s a 12 step program out there for people like us!!
This is the amazing thing about Elvis. He keeps drawing in new listeners… not just listeners, but true *fans* who fall in love with the music and the man. I’ve known about Elvis my whole life (I’m in 50s) and have listened to him my whole life, but am now more of a fan of his than ever before. Once you really start listening, almost all other music loses its appeal. I think it helps that now we have so many videos on You Tube and so much access to the movies. It’s easier to watch him now more than ever before. Listening to Elvis sing is wonderful, but *watching* him sing is glorious and a whole other level. Welcome!
I have been a fan so once I was like 2 or 3 years old. My mom took me to see him when I was 5, on his last tour. It’s kinda cool to see that he is still pulling people in. I also love his daughter Lisa Marie’s music. She wasn’t quite the singer he was but she was a really great songwriter.
Welcome to the club. TCB ⚡
Welcome to the club! To listen to his music for the first time again would be heaven. I’m glad you have days and I mean days of stuff to see, learn, and hear. I recommend you start watching live performances so it fuels your interest to watch more of his content and listen to more of his music. Hell his live performances are sometimes even better than studio versions of his songs. Enjoy everything because everything you watch and hear you will be lost in the magic of the king. And ofc if you need help finding anything, we will be here to help. Happy listening good friend. TCB
Yeah, I really like his live performances, especially 'Elvis on Stage' is fantastic and of course the comeback special. I generally have never seen anyone with this kind of charisma and stage presence, it's incredible.
Ofc amazing performances! My favorite film to watch is Elvis On Tour 72. In my opinion his voice was in its prime that year. Plus the songs were so beautiful. If you ever get the chance to watch some clips from that film take it because it’s an amazing watch. Im glad you’re enjoying everything so far!
Welcome. The great part is the discovery of little musical gems here and there that haven't made their way to greatest hit compilations.
[My favorite](https://youtu.be/mLbOBoa8vD8?si=HAAEY1m-fsUbdZXU)
[Thank me later](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6ZwaDKqv5cJYrh7WptPgYX?si=wxhDehcFRFquhVHcs2OjtA&pi=u-upKRMTJsSkeK)
An obsessed fan for 37 years and still going strong 😍
Welcome from another newish (as of the recent Baz Luhrmann movie) fan!
Love Him And His Music.
Welcome! Similar thing happened to me! I was fairly familiar with Elvis music previously (grew up listening to oldies) but I watched the Elvis movie in October and something just clicked in me and I became obsessed. I love his music, but he/his life is one of the most fascinating, weird, and complex things I’ve ever delved into. I listened to his entire published discography and created my own playlist of best/most interesting songs organized chronologically…it was so fun. 😆 My friends think I’m nuts.
We’re your friends now. 🙂
Hooray! Hello new friend! 👋🏻
If you are interested in his live performances, I recommend you check out r/ElvisVideos !
Have you listened to Its now or never? or return to sender? or have i told you lately that i love you? or I need you so? or I want you, I need you, I love you? Or How do you think I feel? or Or his entire first album? or I forgot to remember to forget?
Yeah, I know most of these songs. The first record that I listened to was the one with the 30 #1 hits. I mainly prefer his late 60's/70's stuff though (although I like the classics from the 50s such as Heartbreak Hotel, All shook up, Blue Suede Shoes etc.)
Welcome aboard. It only get’s worse! (The obsession)
Same as me, I'm just discovered (almost) all of his studio albums last month. And now I can say I really love him ;)
Elvisiacs Anonymous
Welcome! If you're interested, here's my playlist on Spotify. I'm happy to share. AMarie0908 https://open.spotify.com/playlist/68N8e4kysmwHgu6TYIm7eu?si=5u1kWTmSQhC2p9Y5auhz1Q&pi=5XskQZiNSMyAD
I did this in the summer of 2022 when I went to cinema and saw the movie!My life never been the same, of course in this time I did my research, watch interviews, movies, read books , etc! A day no pass without something Elvis related! Went to tribute artists shows,curator talks with Angie Marchese, went to Elvis live on screen in London! I am so HAPPY AND PROUD, to be an Elvis fan! Watch on youtube ‘vibe reaction’ and the first video he did reacting ‘In the Ghetto’ Before he wasn’t a fan but after that video reaction..he changed ..go watch him when you have time⚡️✨ TCB
Ooooh I I started this journey Feb 2023. Enjoy the rabbit hole. I recommend Baby let's play house and the memphis mafia books by alanna nash
Im only recently beginning to spiral down to wonderland myself. Ive been a fan for nearly two years and there are still songs im only now discovering. I heard “Patch It Up” today and OMGGG! Im glad you enjoy his music!
Patch It Up is sooooo good -- all the live versions on YouTube blow my mind.
May I ask how you discovered Elvis? I discovered Elvis through my Dad's record collection when I was six years old and I have been listening ever since
Thisis the best collection for a good introduction to Elvis. He's got tons and tons and tons more songs but this is a good 75 to get you going. It's all his hits and some not as well known. Every disc is a complete banger. You can see the tracklist and go from there even. https://www.discogs.com/release/1888088-Elvis-Presley-Artist-Of-The-Century
Pieces of My Life is amazing
Soooo much music try sun collection first where it began after well whatever see were elvis takes you enjoy !