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Edge of Realty: Elvis, is that you?

 

Everyone that has ever-visited Graceland, cannot deny the overwhelming feel of Elvis' spirit inside those hallowed walls. He loved Graceland. He loved providing for his family. And he chose Memphis as his home, not because he had to--he could have lived anywhere-- but because he was a true Memphian, through and through.

Elvis was Memphis. And Memphis is Elvis, and that remains true to this day.

For 45 years, since Elvis' passing, fans have been sharing odd happenings while touring Graceland, and yes, some even claim to have caught a fleeting glance of what they felt was Elvis' spirit walking the grounds. 

(Photo credit: Patricia Garber, 2010) 

The stories range from hearing a familiar laughter, smelling a sweet cigar in the air, and to even pressure imprints on a sofa where, if one didn't know better, they'd assume someone had just been lounging. But how could it be, the room is empty, and the living room sofa is roped off? 

These types of mysteries ignite imaginations!

I know it did mine, when in 2010 I traveled to Memphis to take one last tour of Graceland before the release of Dream Angel, book 2 in my Elvis fan-fiction fantasy series. I wanted to be sure I represented every detail of Elvis' beloved home, and well, it was a good reason to make the trip. As if I needed one!

I stayed at the Days Inn across the street from Graceland and was given a room in the back with a view of an empty parking lot and lush trees. I didn't mind. This trip was all about writing. And my publication date was fast approaching, so when I wasn't taking notes on a Graceland tour, I was in my room fleshing out the final details.

And it was on one of those tours, the last one of the day, when I found myself inside Graceland.... alone. See, there was only three of us on that bus headed for the majestic mansion across Elvis Presley Boulevard. Dusk was settling. The outside lights of the mansion had clicked on, giving off a worshiping glow, like a precious diamond under glass. And my hopes lifted when the two other patrons wandered further into the tour, leaving me behind to linger on my own. 

I lingered in Graceland's foyer, looking upward to the ceiling, my eyes scanning for the bullet hole I knew would be there. It's the remnants of a true story, one where Elvis shoots out his toilet in his private bathroom. Why? Because it's running and keeping him awake, of course. And even after so many years of painting and repainting, I can still see the mark, and it made me smile. That's our guy, never boring!

So, I took out a pad and jotted down the memory, intending to add this little story inside Dream Angel....

  That Elvis had a temper was well known, but the bullet-damaged wall truly brought home for me just how hot he could burn. 
  “Why would anyone shoot a toilet?” I whispered.
  “Aw, it never worked right, anyhow.” Elvis rubbed his chin pensively.
(Dream Angel: Chapter 3)

Then, I moved to the living room and the famous long white couch, the same couch a fellow fan had once told me they'd once seen an imprint on the cushion! It was as if someone had just gotten up, she'd said, and left the room. I kept my eyes on that couch. And as much as I'd hoped to see for myself, only real-life brilliance looked back at me, nothing supernatural. But once again, my pen took to pad, and this folklore made it into the book.

 “The way you started, I thought maybe you noticed it, too.” Said sue, pointing back to the couch.        

   Elvis and I followed her direction. There on the immaculate surface of the cushion was the distinct impression of his perfectly formed behind.  I glanced at Elvis for an explanation, but he only shrugged. 

(Dream Angel: Chapter 3)

 As I continued on, I paused at the staircase, lingering between the first step up and the dining room ahead. I merely listened, soaking in the essence of the air around me. Even on a crowded tour, one can feel an energy inside Graceland, as it pulsates inside every room. And as always, my imagination lingered in the past. 

 His majestically famous outline was unmistakable even in the shadows of night. The tip of a cigar glowed red in his hand. 
   “Old habit.”  Elvis turned the cigar around to inspect it before lifting his foot, and extinguishing its embers against the hard soul of his boot."
(Dream Angel: Chapter 8)

As I continued the tour, a sense of missed opportunity filled me, and I eventually found my way to Meditation Garden. Elvis' final resting place. I stood alone, across from Elvis' grave, and with the moon for light, I wrote....

My heart jumped. I was straining so hard to hear the smallest sounds over the rustling of the night that it took a moment before I registered the smell of a sweet cigar, floating lazily over the garden wall. That was no security guard on break.  I knew exactly who smoked that very cigar.
   “Y’all realize you’re trespassin’.” 
    That familiar drawl sent a chill down my spine.
(Dream Angel: Chapter 8)

It was winter, when darkness comes early. And an empty tour bus was parked just outside the garden. I knew it was for me. I was the only one left, as the others had long moved ahead. Only the sound of trickling water from the gardens center kept me company.   

"Ma'am, we'll be closing in 10 minutes." The guide interrupted my thoughts as I sat on the first step in front of Elvis' grave. 

"Thank you, I'm coming." I said, glancing up to a statue of Jesus' outstretched hands over head.

I left that day, assured that my notes were going to make Dream Angel extra special for readers. My story would allow for a revisit, or possible a first visit, inside Graceland and Memphis. And I couldn't wait to get back to my room and write down my thoughts.

Back at my room, I readied for bed, crawling in and drawing my computer to my lap. After thousands of words, my eyes became heavy. So, I put the work aside and shut out the lights. I lay there, drifting between sleep and consciousness, enjoying those moments before realm sleep where dreams often begin. And I was drifting away when an image of Elvis flashed through my minds-eye. It was a young, (1956) Elvis, and he was smiling at me. I gave myself over to the image, noticing the details, like the hint of mischievousness lingering inside those blue eyes. And I remember thinking how wonderful this dream was going to be--I did not want it to end--so, relaxing more, I opened myself to the moment. And just as I did, the vision leaned in closer....closer still and then said, "Boo!"

I shot straight up! My breath raced, my heart pounded. And for a split second, I did not know where I was, so I glanced around the room trying to get my baring's. Graceland. Memphis. It was all coming back to me. 

The vision of the 1956 Elvis was still fresh in my head. And the prank, or rather, teasing nature of it rang with some truth. It was Elvis' sense of humor. The thought kept spinning. I could feel the truth of what I was thinking in my very bones. But nothing like this had ever happened to me before.

At this point, I got out of bed, moving to the edge. A bathroom mirror was on my right, and when I glanced to it, I could see a green light flashing within the mirror. Odd! I then looked to the window on my left, drapes drawn and dark, trying to decipher the location of what, I assumed, was a reflection.

What in the world was happening, was someone filming me, was this a joke?  My heart was racing as I got up and went to inspect this light in the mirror. And as I got close to it, it seemed to blur. When I was directly in front of it, I could see only my reflection. 

"Elvis, if you're messing with me, this is not funny?" I said out loud. 

I don't know why I said it. I had not really considered it to be Elvis' spirit, it just came out. And as I was working out the why's, I begin to feel guilty for the words, as if maybe it was him and now, I'd hurt his feeling. So, I add, "I love you buddy, but you're scaring me."

Stepping back, I took another look at the mirror and the light was gone. Now, I'm really confused; bent on finding out what was happening. So, I yank open the drapes and look out into the dark parking lot---nothing! The place was empty. I then called down to the front desk, where a nice man listened to my concerns. I told him, I thought, I saw a glowing light inside my bathroom mirror. I ask him if there are devices outside that could be reflecting inside--not bothering to mention my drapes were closed. And bless-his-heart, he doesn't treat me like I'm crazy, he merely informs me that construction doesn't happen this late at night. 

As we talk, my heart begins to settle, and I apologize for interrupting him. I explain why I'm here, and after a long day of writing, I had fallen asleep only to be awaken by this odd dream. And so, here I am, calling and bugging him. He chuckles at this, explaining that odd happenings are always being reported from those back rooms. He says patrons often say they've been visited in their dreams, or in ghostly spirit, by Elvis, adding, "I've heard it all."

Before hanging up, and on chance, I asked, "Do you believe it?"
"Absolutely!" He wasted no time in answering. "How can you not, he's just across the street?"
The truth of his words made me laugh. Maybe it was just that simple. 

When I hung up, I crawled back in bed, rethinking the night and the man's words. I cannot say what happened that night, nor do I claim that the spirit of Elvis visited me. I can only say that out of all the times I've tour Graceland--over 30--Elvis' spirit felt strong on that tour, more than any time before.  And honestly, I believe that I carried that feeling back to the hotel. Now, did that spark my dreams? Was it a hallucination or was I still dreaming when I saw the blinking light in the mirror? I don't know. 

I have always insisted, God helped me to write Eternal Flame (Book 1) and Elvis handed me Dream Angel (Book 2). And that makes me feel special or maybe chosen, as if each story was approved first-hand by a stronger power. I know these stories have blessed me, and the charities they have supported all these years, so.... that's my story and I'm sticking to it! ((Wink))

Patricia Garber

If you too have a story about strange happens in or around Graceland, please share them in the comments below or email me at eternflame@yahoo.com

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Eternal Flame:   Eternal Flame: Angelic Saga Book 1 (An Elvis Fan-Fiction Series) - Kindle edition by Garber, Patricia . Religion & Spirituality Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

Dream Angel: Dream Angel (Heaven Waits): Angelic Saga Book 2 (An Elvis Fan-Fiction Series) - Kindle edition by Garber, Patricia. Religion & Spirituality Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

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Creative Disappointment.

 

Like most, Dan and I have seen the ELVIS movie, more than a few times, and yes, we loved it!  (See our blog titled ELVIS and BAZ)

And like all Elvis fan's we've watched every red carpet event, from Paris to London, Japan and beyond. Dan and I have absorbed every interview, every word from each actor, as well as the Presley family and even--the point of todays blog--Jerry Schilling!

Elvis' long time friend. We all love Jerry. He's proven himself to be a life long friend; protecting that relationship long after Elvis' last breath, and no doubt, well do so to his final day.

And it was during one of Jerry's last few interviews (which we aired on Blue Suede Connection the week of July 18th) when he said something that stopped me in my tracks. He said, "I lost my friend due to creative disappointment."

Be still, my heart. Shut my mouth! In all these years, reading books and listening to interviews, I'd never heard Elvis' death put in a more realistic light, direct and poignant! Creative disappointment! Well, of course! 

Elvis once said, happiness boils down to having something to do, someone to love, and something to look forward to. And there for, if you are a creative person, like Elvis, what happens when those three ingredients are simply gone? 

He loved what he did; entertaining and creating.
He needed to be challenged and disliked status-quo! 

But by 1974, what did he have to look forward to? If we're to believe the movie, Elvis knew that his dreams of touring abroad would never happen. He knew Parker had been "snowing" him for years. His mother was gone. His father was ill equiped to fight--so, what was left? He was alone. Or at least, he felt alone. And we all know how horrible alone feels, even if its only in your own mind.

Death by creative disapointment--- no fewer words were ever more true!

Now, like most Elvis fan's, we've seen the movie, spent days after each viewing dissecting the scenes. What was factual, what was creative privilege? And what was our favorite moments; say, for Dan it was the portrayal of Elvis revving up the band for his return to Vegas. The intensity of the moment, when the world can see Elvis the producer! Whether in the studio or on stage, Elvis ran the show!  

Now, my favorite scene is much more subtle, and it came during the 68 special highlights, when Elvis is working hard to create something he can be proud of, and Tom Hanks corners Austin, alluding to the fact that all he cares about is Here Comes Santa Clause is sung at the close! And Austin (Elvis) simply answers, "Hmmm." That look on his face! Like he's mapping out his next words, if any, because Lord only knows what might come flying out!

"You blood sucking vampire," rings true.

I feel enraged, for Elvis. 

I don't know about y'all, but all these week of ELVIS movie magic has plum worn us emotionally out! We loved it! And we can't wait to see it, one more time, before it leave theaters everywhere!

If you haven't gone, let me ask....what are you waiting for?

Treat yourself today.
Patricia

7 Days to Baz, Austin & ELVIS!

For over a year, Elvis fans around the world have been anticipating the new ELVIS movie by Baz Luhrmann, staring Austin Butler as Elvis and Tom Hanks as Col Tom Parker. 

Now, we're just a week away from finally getting more than a tailer and a worry has spread throughout the Elvis-world like wildfire.   

Is it going to be fair to Elvis, is it accurate? How will they handle Elvis' last year of life? The questions have mounted, and the concern over whether Austin Butler can handle such a role, as a new up and comer has weighed on everyone's minds.

And after the last week of star studded interviews and raving reviews, from even the harshest of spectators, like the Presley family themselves, I believe it's safe to say---we finally have our movie!!!

Does Austin look exactly like Elvis? No. And we all know nobody can do that, not really. Does he sing exactly like Elvis? Of course not! 

But he has given us what most Elvis biopic's lack, by truly harnessing the spirit of Elvis Presley, and thats his essence. Austin made it viable. And that alone is a special gift for those of us that recognize it.

In my humble opinion--and I think most fans will agree--Austin is a HUGE improvement. I mean, the best we've seen up to this point was Kurt Russell, in the 1979 made for TV movie titled Elvis.  And since then it's been bad movie after bad TV movie. While we sat back and watched Johnny Cash and Joaquin Phoenix earn rave reviews for Walk The Line, and Jamie Foxx knock it out of the park for Ray Charles in Ray, we screamed; when will Elvis get his big Hollywood movie? When will someone do his story justice?

But, then, who would play Elvis? The man who's face is known across the world. The icon with such a unique manner, like a strut that most diehards can describe in great detail? Me included--and I would know,  I've spent two books writing about it, Eternal Flame and Dream Angel! The man with the complete star-package like no entertainer in history? No, the challenge was just too big. We dared not hope, nor dream.

Until Baz! The man who gave us The Great Gatsby and Moulin Rouge! Yes, we needed Baz. And Baz needed Austin.                          

Now, Dan and I have watched every interview, every trailer, soaking up the spirit of Austin Butler, amazed at how such a young man clearly sees what we've all seen, for year's, in Elvis Presley. How he understands the Elvis we know; Elvis the man, the father, the entertainer, the complex soul that he truly was. And he gets it!!! 

Praise the Lord, somebody finally gets it!!!

Every time, we hear Austin talk about Elvis, in true fan-like detail, emotions swell! Austin is finally saying what we've tried to convey for year's. And the world is listening! They're taking notes on the ELVIS we know, the compassionate, complex, and giving to a fault kind of man that he was. And it warms us with a rush of sweet validation.

And so, we are headed into the theater next Friday, June 24th, with an open mind. We anticipate seeing Elvis' spirit up on that screen and I believe we're going to get just that. We can't wait to enjoy Elvis in bright living color, if only for a night, sparkling in a Baz Luhrmann kinda way! 

We want to see Hollywood bow down and be in awe! We shall relish in the knowledge that we always knew what so many are just now understanding! For once, those that said Elvis was nothing but a caricature, dismissing his importance in musical history, will see.

 There would be..... 

No Beatles without Elvis.
No Stones without Elvis.
No Dylan, No Jackson, no Rock n Roll as we know it!
 
And in that same respect, we wouldn't have had Elvis without Mahalia Jackson, Big Mama Thornton, Little Richard, and all those young black Rhythm and Blues artists that came before. Elvis soaked up these wonderfully inventive black artists, mixed it with his white Gospel/Country Western roots, and the world listened.

Rock N Roll was the catalyst that blew racial lines into a million pieces, and in fact, it still does today. 

So, what are we going to see in 2.5 hours of ELVIS next week? Can they cover Elvis' 42 years as completely and accurately as fans want? I'm going to say, no.

"Creative privilege" comes to mind. And honestly, the sentiment never meant much to me before now. Mostly due to the fact that inside my creative word of storytelling, outside of the truth inside fiction, I never had to worry about story accuracy. I made up my own worlds, so I wasn't bound to the facts. That was until I co-wrote The Giant in Me, a memoir I helped create about Dan's fight with food addiction at 650 pounds. Now, the story was personal and it spanned 50 years! How in the world can someone cover a life span, drive home the point, and not have the book be 800 pages?

Creative privilege. 

And I'm sure that complex question haunted Baz; how was he going to cover a life like Elvis in 2.5 hours? By taking two points of time and merging them into one, allowing the viewer to understand more with very little.

For instance, in the ELVIS trailer, we see Elvis and Col Parker sitting together, riding on a ferris wheel at a carnival, and Parker (Hanks) asks, "Are you ready to fly?" To which Elvis (Austin) answers, "I'm ready to fly!" 

While Elvis often rented Liberty Land, the amusement park in Memphis, riding the Zippin Pippin rollercoaster until the sun came up, this exactly scene, as it's showcased, never happened! But what do we learn from this falsehood, what's important, especially for the non Elvis fan's to understand? That Parker was a Carny, that he was comfortable in that life style, and he knew that Elvis was hungry. We also learn that Elvis loved carnival-style fun and was ready for a life changing event. 

Creative privilege! We get the point.

Baz didn't need to use another hour, and spend millions of dollars, to tell us that Parker was not who he claimed to be. That he was not originally from the USA, that he was in the country illegally. Instead, Hanks gave Parker an accent, though he didn't have much of one, and now we know! We can hear it! And if new fans are curious about the real details, there's a hundred books they can read. And they will....

Because if there's anything Baz and cast left us is a need for more. More. More. And more!

Thank you Baz Luhrmann, Austin Butler, Tom Hanks, and All the crew of ELVIS. It's been a long time since we've felt like the cool kids on the block. 

And for once, when asked, why Elvis? We can legitimately inquire, have you been living under a rock?

Elvis is everywhere!

Patricia Garber

Elvis & Baz Luhrmann: An Epic Movie

 

Most of us have seen "Elvis," the 1979 mini-TV movie, starring Kurt Russell. And going forward, we've also witnessed all the attempts of Elvis' story, year after year, with little attention to detail.

Like Elvis singing in, what we assume, is a scene from Clambake with a 68 Comeback hair style. Or Dale Midkiff's long sideburns as he recites vows in what's to be Elvis' wedding (Elvis and Me). But wait! Elvis didn't have sideburns in 1967, did he? No, he did not!

Why can't they get it right? We scream into the void that is Elvis-movie-land.

These are the details that drive Elvis fans crazy. We ask, why can we not have a detailed, visually accurate Hollywood movie? Why does Ray Charles, Elton John, Johnny Cash, and Freddie Mercury (to name a few) all have Hollywood's attention. Yet, Elvis is lucky if he gets some low budge "Bubba Ho-Tep?" 

What is wrong with Hollywood? Are they all Elvis-haters?

Then, as the world was suffering through a pandemic, we hear whispers that a BIG movie is filming in Australia. Names like Baz Luhrmann, better known for mastery creations like Moulin Rouge and The Great Gatsby! And then Tom Hanks; Sleepless in Seattle, You've Got Mail, Forrest Gump, and the list goes on. Can it be true? Do we dare to hope?

Well, friends, we hoped, and we prayed. And someone was listening!

Because on June 24th, 2022 (USA) Baz Luhrmann is going to give us the Hollywood epic movie we have been begging for! And after months of watching the first released trailer, over and over, with attention to detail, we have come to the conclusion that Baz has indeed done his homework. Signs of that fact is seen in early scenes, where the setting of a scene says more than words. Like a young Elvis running towards a Gospel tent revival with a Captain Marvel symbol hanging from his neck.

Now, Baz could have spent time explaining Elvis' fascination with comic book characters. And for those that don't already know, would that detail really matter? No. Of course not. The symbol was meant for us, the real Elvis fan! Baz took the time to show such a detail so that we would know that he cared enough to discover even the smallest fact of Elvis' life. And in a single moment, he gained Dan and I's respect.

We both looked at each other, a sly grin on both of our faces, "Ok, now we're talking." We've got ourselves a movie! 

Now, honestly, we've only seen two minutes of this movie thus far. We don't yet know how Baz will handle the downward events of Elvis' life, nor the end of Elvis' life. These moments, and how they're handled, could very well change our opinions. But, judging by the respect we've already seen given, by the cast and crew to The Man, we're going to stay positive and hopeful. 

What we do know: the cast are Elvis fans. Both Baz, Austin Butler, and Tom Hanks are self-professed Elvis fans. And they have been since way before the movie was even a concept. 

Baz spent months in Tupelo and Memphis, talking to childhood friends, focusing on the details we've all longed for. Like Elvis' relationship with the black community.

His attention to the music of the time and the artists that build it, like BB King and Big Mama Thornton, tells me that he understands how Rock N Roll truly began. And it wasn't on the backs of black artists, it was side by side, color notwithstanding. Sure, for Elvis, his "whiteness" helped the cause. He was the spark everyone had been waiting for, and few begrudged him, because many stood to benefit. And everyone knew it, including Elvis.

Now, will there be creative liberties? Of course, there will be, and we heard it in the accent Tom Hanks gave The Colonel. Now, from a writer's perspective (me), I felt this addon was genius. What better way to hint at Parker's ancestry without drudging up the details, then to give him an accent? Real Elvis fans already know and non-Elvis fans, well, they'll investigate it when the final credits roll, and they discover they are now TRUE Elvis fans! Tom basically told everyone without telling anyone.

Totally epic (yes, I'm using 80's slang). Just epic.

And that's what this movie will be to the Elvis' legacy--glorious! With this movie will come new fans. Inside this creative venue, other artists will reach out and more Elvis tributes will come, which will--you got it--create more Elvis fans.

Again, I reiterate, we have great hopes for this movie. And while we have yet to see the whole picture, we encourage all Elvis fans to support the venture, stay hopeful that Elvis gets a push in the youth market, like he did when Elvis the Number One hits CD came out, and we saw "A Little Less Conversation," climbing the charts again. 

What more can we say? We're counting down the days until June 24th....58's day!

If you live in the Maryland, West Virginia, DC, or Virginia area, Dan and I will be publicly posting where and when we'll be viewing the movie. EVERYONE is welcome to join us. Keep an eye out on the Blue Suede Connection FB page for more details. We hope to see you there!

Dan & TL




  

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Impala Radio Australia, Tuesday's 2AM, replays at 2PM, Perth, Australia, listen here

Where to listen to Blue Suede Connection: In Canada

Vinyl Voyage Radio, Saturday's, 4pm, Sunday's, 4am, Toronto Canada, listen here (TuneIn) Dusty Discs Radio, Saturday's, 9am, Sunday's, 7am, Vernon Canada, listen here Okanagan Valley Radio--coming soon! listen here ABC 50's "Memories of a life-time," Sunday's, 3pm, and replays on Wednesday's, 10pm, listen here (TuneIn) Where to listen to Blue Suede Connection in: Spain

Sunshine FM, 104.9, Thursday's, 8pm - 10pm, UTC, Costa Blanca, Spain. Listen here (TuneIn)

Where to listen to Blue Suede Connection in: Sweden

Dagny's Jukebox : Friday's at 7AM, 2PM, 9PM, CET, Sweden, listen here (tune in) Where to listen to Blue Suede Connection in: Greece

BluesWave Radio; Greece, 8 AM, GMT, every Saturday, listen here

Where to listen to Blue Suede Connection in: Romania

Radio Flora, Wensday's, 10PM to Midnight, GMT, listen here

Where to listen to Blue Suede Connectionin: British Columbia

CROC Radio **now dark**

Where to listen to Blue Suede Connection: Antigua/Barbuda

ABS TV Radio: St. Johns, Antigua, Sunday 4p to 6p,

Eastern Caribbean                                                  

If you would like to air Blue Suede Connection, contact us at

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