Come along, ever’body, come along, Come while the moon is shinin’ bright. We’re gonna have a wonderful time At the Louisiana Hayride tonight! On April 3, 1948, The Louisiana Hayride radio program was first broadcast on KLKH Shreveport over a 50,000-watt station, reaching twenty-eight states and overseas through the Armed Forces Radio Network. This occurred in the years … [Read more...] about The Legendary Louisiana Hayride
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A Blue Christmas with Elvis
Christmas is a wonderful time when we celebrate a very special birth. Nativity scenes are everywhere, and I love the ones that represent all of us. Religious music is such a huge part of our celebrations. When I think of the secular side of this holiday with its decorations, parties, holiday food, presents, and Santa Claus, I know it wouldn’t be as special without the music. … [Read more...] about A Blue Christmas with Elvis
Clothier to the King, Elvis Presley
Led Zeppelin lead singer Robert Plant said of clothier Bernard Lansky and his work with Elvis, "He threw fabric, style, and color onto the shoulders of the whirlwind-together they saved us from the grey." There is no doubt that Elvis Presley was, and still is, an icon. He's sold more records, over one billion, than anyone, ever. He had 140 songs reach the Billboard charts. In … [Read more...] about Clothier to the King, Elvis Presley
