Since ppl decided to kick off the new year here by having a whole thread devoted to the most overrated IQless moron whose claim to fame was shaking his daddy bags like a geriatric to some tribal rubbish and spending his drug filled days eating giant cheeseburgers and sundaes while sleeping, i decided,out of interest and at the risk of my own quickly dwindling sanity,to put up a poll.
you know the answer,
Westside.
Love him or hate him?
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03-01-10, 14:51WestsidexLove him or hate him?
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03-01-10, 14:59DoozerHe may have left the building but
He couldnt leave the bathroom
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03-01-10, 15:17DoozerTen reasons why he was overated
1. The movies.
Elvis was not a good actor, and his movies are horrible. Take, for example, Harum Scarum (1965). He plays a movie star (naturally) who’s kidnapped and taken to a Middle Eastern country where he’s enlisted by—get this—the Lord of Assassins to kill an Arabian king. Oh, and he falls in love with the king’s daughter. Check out the film’s trailer, which we thought was a parody until we noticed it was posted by Warner Bros.
2. The fake songwriting credits.
Elvis hardly wrote any of his songs, but he sure got credit for all of them. Granted, it was reportedly his manager, “Colonel” Tom Parker (a real piece of work himself), who made Presley do it. But still, we’re talking about more than just taking credit for other people’s hard work—he took money from them. Otis Blackwell deserved the royalties for “Don’t Be Cruel.” Ken Darby deserved the royalties for “Love Me Tender.” The list goes on.
3. The title "the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll."
There's no doubt that Elvis left his mark on contemporary music. But to hold the title of "The King" one should be the most influential in all of rock music. With that in mind, consider how many rock musicians call The Beatles a primary influence compared with Presley. From their set-up to their record sales, the Beatles have far more influence than Elvis on rock ’n’ roll. And considering that four men hold the greatest share of power and influence in rock, it's questionable whether anyone deserves the title. Besides, this is America!
4. “Amazing Grace” (and other terrible gospel songs).
“Amazing Grace” was written by the repentant slave trader John Newton, reflecting on the idea that God's grace could save him from even his most evil deeds. And nothing manages to destroy the introspective song faster than the sound of Elvis moaning and grunting his way through it. Elvis recorded nearly 100 gospel songs over the course of his career, and rarely, if ever, did he bother to drop his affected delivery out of reverence. There's nothing wrong with making a song sound sexy, but hands off the Hymnal, Your Majesty.
5. The fashion.
He started off all clean-cut and handsome, but we can’t get behind Iconic Elvis. There’s just something about those rhinestone jumpsuits that screams “morally reprehensible.” Not to mention, people make fun of Bono for his sunglasses—but this man had the audacity to incorporate a CAPE into his signature style. And don’t even get us started on the sideburns
6. Vegas.
The King's very public relationship with Vegas may have begun with his movie and song Viva Las Vegas, but Elvis later performed more than 800 sold-out shows that would forever shape Sin City. Whether Elvis was drawn to Vegas, or Vegas was drawn to Elvis, the relationship was a match made in a rhinestone-adorned hell—giving rise to a culture of unoriginal shows that consistently place style over substance. And does it bother you that artists like Celine Dion make millions performing the same show night after night in the same venue? Blame Presley.
7. The Impersonators.
As if seeing hundreds of albums, books and movies highlighting Elvis weren't enough, it appears that about half the world has at least once pretended to be the King. For some, it's as innocent as slicking back their hair and curling a lip in front of the mirror, while countless others have ruined their lives (or at least their reputations) by donning sparkly leisure suits and gyrating their hips in public. Make no mistake; people don't impersonate Elvis just because they like him. They do it because it's easy. Most of what made Elvis memorable had nothing to do with music, so nearly anyone can be the King. Are you overweight and tone-deaf? Not a problem! Just slide into a shiny jumpsuit, shimmy and shake for all you're worth, and you're almost as good as Elvis himself. But make sure to mention that you're "70's Elvis.”
8. “Jailhouse Rock.”
9. Graceland.
Each year Graceland receives more than 600,000 visitors, making it second only to the White House in terms of famous American homes. That means that each year, thousands upon thousands of children lose the opportunity to visit a place with actual historical merit (or at least some entertainment value) so that their parents can indulge in weird Elvis fetishes. It's one thing to make your kid listen to Presley in the car, but to steal her summer vacation away to visit a garish monument to rock opulence? Well, that just borders on cruelty.
10. He won’t go away.
The “Elvis Lives” thing is just embarrassing. Tupac Twitters, but Elvis really died. He stopped making music. Over 30 years ago. Somehow, his hits are still being regurgitated and, of course, topping charts. In 2002, a compilation of his 30 No. 1 hits went quadruple platinum. And this past Christmas, his duets record reached 17 on the US 100. It creepily featured a bunch of female pop and country stars, like Amy Grant and Martina McBride, pretending to sing with him. You might wonder, how could Gretchen Wilson record a song with Elvis in 2008 if he died in 1977? The answer’s obvious: Elvis lives. -
03-01-10, 15:23jacksparrow2010just a bit over the top Westsidex:rolleyes:...Quote:
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03-01-10, 15:30Dirty Harry
love him or hate him i hate him ithought he was a crap entertainer and i hate all his songs :eek: if it ain't metal its crap:D:D
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03-01-10, 15:31DoozerThats not strictly true now is it Harry, You ike Journey dont youQuote:
Originally Posted by Dirty Harry
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03-01-10, 15:34WestsidexCompare himCompare everything Elvis did with the best at that and youll soon see where he stands.Compare his voice with the best singers,his dancing ability with the best dancers,his acting ability (jaysus) with the best actors,his looks with the best looking celebs of that time.You will see Elvis falls well down on the ladder on all of them.Quote:
Originally Posted by jacksparrow2010
What he did have was neck and an ability to come accross far more idolistic than he actually was.
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03-01-10, 15:38Dirty Harryyes sorry and thanks for that i mean't rock as well as metal :) all elvis was good at was stuffing his face with cheese burgers :D:DQuote:
Originally Posted by Doozer
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03-01-10, 16:03anitasizzle
well, to be honest I use to hate him, but over the years I've to have the uttermost respect for him; compared to what else was around to during the height of his fame, he was an ordinal-you didn't have white boys singer and dancing like black folks back then-sure it can be said he ripped them off, but he paved the way for the likes of Mick Jagger, Robert Plant, Joe Cocker, and Justin Timberland to name a few:cool:
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03-01-10, 16:38lutherWhat's this poll about???Quote:
Originally Posted by Westsidex
That he was great or the best???
I think he was great, but not the best, but very good in his time, in his era...........
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03-01-10, 17:10roverThere was only one Elvis, the greatest singer that ever graced this planet, I cried when he left us. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by luther
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03-01-10, 17:10WestsidexWellwhy is he called the King so?Quote:
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03-01-10, 17:13WestsidexExactlyand look at them?Quote:
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03-01-10, 17:14WestsidexIn all seriousnesi doubt Elvis would have a realistic chance of cracking the top ten of the worlds greatest singers as in singing ability.Quote:
Originally Posted by rover
plz,
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03-01-10, 17:16Doozer
What would Simon Cowell say ?
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03-01-10, 17:26roverIf we all thought the same, this earth would be boring, everybody has an opinion, it just so happens that mine is superior, that man could throw his voice to any octave, Elvis was the KING!Quote:
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03-01-10, 17:35experienced punterhey Westside
dunno what your getting All shook up about Don't Be Cruel A Little Less Conversation from u or u could end up In the Ghetto with Anitasizzle....
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03-01-10, 17:43Doozer
Dunno he aint nothing but a hound dog
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03-01-10, 17:47roverVery clever and funny, extra rations of unwashed knickers for you EP.Quote:
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03-01-10, 18:36WestsidexThe King of what?There wasnt much else there when he came along and he was different.Take a band like Guns & Roses.They came along when there was plenty of their type of music around albeit in different forms.If he could throw his voice into any octave then why didnt he?He could get away with looking like a fool because he was one.Quote:
Originally Posted by rover
Its not a case of all thinking the same,its a case of this guy being so overrated decades after his death.
So he is supposed to be the King of RocknRoll. Bill Hailey and The Comets came out with a song called Rock Around the Clock which was miles ahead of its time and this was well before Elvis.
If i had a son who looked up to this moron ,i would disown him.
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03-01-10, 18:54experienced punterI'm sure if Elvis was here today he'd tell u You Don't Have To Say U Love MeQuote:
Originally Posted by Westsidex
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03-01-10, 19:01lutherWell...........
He's the best-selling solo artist in the history of popular music...........
But I guess you're right Westie............:rolleyes:
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03-01-10, 19:14experienced punterI Just Can't Help Believing some of u have something against Elvis too many Suspicious Mindsaround here Are U Lonesome Tonight Luther?Quote:
Originally Posted by luther
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03-01-10, 19:20sexyfukka
elvis on the radio now ,just google country mix radio(106.8)go to ----on air ----then to ----listen live--- minimise the page and u can decide if he`s good
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03-01-10, 19:23lutherYes EP..........I'm all shuck up since Christmas eve when you offered to share your knicker collection with me but then wouldn't answer the door. I gave it a couple of hard knocks but no sign of you. Maybe you were gone to meet a friend for a happy ending so now I've checked into heartbreak hotel. The door man knows you but says your banned from going up to the roof............:cool:..............:DQuote:
Originally Posted by experienced punter
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03-01-10, 19:30experienced punterwell u couldn't find me cos it was address unknown no such number no such zone are u sorry we drifted apart?...:dance:Quote:
Originally Posted by luther
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03-01-10, 19:36roverGuns and Roses were a noisy bunch of hoares that gave me one unmerciful headache. That was rather harsh abut the fool bit, he was just overpowered by all the success and was a victim of it too.Quote:
Originally Posted by Westsidex
Apparently, according to Priscilla on Saturday night, he wasn't a bit materialistic, basically a very humble type (I use the word humble instead of simple, because you would pounce on it) who was very generous and charitable.
Bill Haley was somebody I couldn't take to, way before my time thank God.
I have a 24 year old son who is versatile enough to listen and not leap and not condemn, he actually likes Elvis's music, but prefers Guns n' Roses.
But you are right Westie, (seeing as you were the first vote I got:D). I'm not sure whether I like Freddie (his music) more than Elvis.
Here's a url where the first line of the song sums you up. :rolleyes:
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03-01-10, 19:36lutherYes.......Sentimental me but I couldn't help it. We went our seperate ways. Of course I met a nice woman, but she is not you so send me some lovin and make me know it..............Quote:
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03-01-10, 20:31WestsidexAnd his closest rival was????????????nobody.Seriously,if i got a goofy haircut and wore a huggies suit and shook my daddy bags and basically just sang any ole way at all,i too would be remembered in decades from now as the King.He was in the right place at the right time.I pit it to you this way,take the eighties.If Elvis came along in the Eighties,he would have being laughed off the stage.Quote:
Originally Posted by rover
Freddie was wayyyyy better,
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03-01-10, 20:43roverThe way it was when I was growing up, Cliff Richards was the main man then, but he was pipped by Elvis. I was besotted by his music and I'd open the frontroom windows and blast all the neighbours out of it on my Dansette record player. Right place at the right time, me bollocks, he just had it all and your too stubborn to admit it. :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by Westsidex
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03-01-10, 21:02rover
Time to do a runner now, the gang are on their way home. :eek:
So I bid all you Elvis fans, a very good night, hope you all get "All Shook Up" (gawd!) :o
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04-01-10, 05:15anitasizzleThey're more than welcome, although I'm presently in Skookie Ill, a heavily Jewish populated suburb of Chicago-but it's still keeping in step with where the word 'ghetto' originated:p DUMBASSQuote:
Originally Posted by experienced punter
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04-01-10, 10:38experienced punterYou dont have to stay forever I will understandQuote:
Originally Posted by anitasizzle