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“Like The Bird in the Tree.”

14th December 2021 Going Postal 4211 Comments

According to The Naked Scientists (2000), “There are now at least 25,000 Elvis impersonators around the world, compared to only 170 in 1977 when Elvis died. At this rate of growth, experts predict that by [more…]

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My Legends of Pop Music – Part Two – Elvis Presley

23rd July 2021 Phil the Ex Test Manager 3177 Comments

If I get this right, there will be many cover versions by future bands.  I shall try and link live versions if they exist from the tellybox or a film, the sound quality may not [more…]

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A History of Pop Music – Albums 1960

9th October 2020 Phil the Ex Test Manager 3348 Comments

Featured Album: Elvis is Back This is a series of articles looking at albums from 1960 to whatever year we end up in. I will select a featured album for each year and the link [more…]

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