Raised in Orrville, Alabama, Ellis began his recording career in 1964. The film, which had its world premiere at Tribeca and won [], Calling all Orion fans and film supporters. Given Jimmy's keen sense of humor he must be looking down and smiling! We were in the same dorm building on campus at Middle Georgia College in Cochran, GA. Every morning from my room I would hear this loping sound of cowboy boots coming down the hall and some guy humming and singing lowly. 2) Jimmy Ellis aka Orion. The music industry is filled with many strange tales of artists whose lives took unexpected turns on the winding road to success, but the saga of singer Jimmy Ellis is perhaps one of the weirdest of them all. In later years after the breakup with Sun, Jimmy and I got back together for visits in Memphis. Pinterest. Happy Birthday EIN EIN turns 100 a retrospective! Adios till we meet again! When Jimmy Ellis decided to give up the horse business and decided to go after a singing career, he sold his horse equipment and formed a company called Jimmy Ellis Productions, INC. Here he sold stock in himself as he needed money before going to L.A. and pursue singing. ORION: The Man Who Would Be King, a film by Jeanie Finlay tells the story of Jimmy Ellis an unknown singer plucked from obscurity and thrust into the spotlight as part of a crazy scheme that had him masquerade as Elvis back from the grave. Orion had several hits on the country music chart, including "Am I That Easy to Forget" (1980), "Rockabilly Rebel" (1981), and "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" (1981). EIN: Listening to My Special Angel and Hes Got You it is apparent that you also have a singing voice very similar Elvis. Is that your natural singing voice? Touch device users, explore by touch or with swipe gestures. We were both only children, but Jimmy was not selfish or too self-centered. His voice was similar to Elvis Presley's, a fact which he and his record company played upon, making some believe that some of his recordings were by Presley, or even that Presley had not died in 1977. No breach of copyright is intended or should be inferred. Of the thousands who in some way look(ed), perform(ed) or sound(ed) like Elvis there is one performer who stands well apart from the rest. . Ellis entered Middle Georgia College on an athletic scholarship, then transferred to Livingston State University. The association ended in 1982, and this boxed set includes the very best of the recordings that Jimmy Ellis made for Sun. Orion recorded a single, Ebony Eyes, for Sun in 1979, which became part of his debut album, Reborn. Perhaps critically, Jimmy had made a decision that a sporting future wasn't to shape the his story, and in so doing his future would be frustratingly shaped by his vocal chords as Jimmy's singing voice sounded remarkably like Elvis'. He would give you things and himself freely. Scan of the 8 track cassette release TRUCKS, TRAINS & AIRPLANES on Gusto Records. Her 1978 novel Orion told the story of a rock and roll singer, very much like Elvis, who faked his own death. Even before the Orion phenomenon had really taken off he released a self-penned single on the small Boblo label, I'm Not Trying To Be Like Elvis. They are remembered for their hit single "Disco Inferno" (1976). He also started to run a store in Selma, Alabama, with his girlfriend Elaine Thompson. JIMMY ( ORION ) ELLIS - LIVE ON STAGE 70s d pascalini 4.87K subscribers Subscribe 800 97K views 9 years ago JIMMY ( ORION ) ELLIS -- LIVE ON STAGE -- 70s Show more Comments are turned off.. A Tribute to the "Masked Man": Jimmy Ellis aka "Orion". He was professionally known as Orion, and his double-edged claim to fame was that his natural speaking and singing voice sounded almost exactly like that of [Elvis Presley]. While performing at the Eastern States Exposition, Ellis took off the mask and swore to never wear it again. Allyson Adams 'The Rebel and The King' Interview: EIN interviews John Scheinfeld director of 'Fame & Fortune', Elvis Paradise Hawaiian Interview - with Peter Noone, Sam Thompson, Elvis' bodyguard, 2011 Interview. He was professionally known as Orion, and his double-edged claim to fame was that his natural speaking and singing voice sounded almost exactly like that of Elvis Presley. EIN:Bobby D. its been great talking with you. It was (at least initially) a win-win-win situation as all three parties benefitted: Jimmy became an international star, Gail Brewer-Giorgio sold hundreds of thousands of copies of her "Orion" novel and Shelby Singleton sold truckloads of "Orion" records.. Bobby D: Jimmy Ellis was actually the same off stage as he was on stage. Sundance Selects plans Dec 4 release theatrically and on demand. Jimmy just could not help that he sounded like someone else EP. Some listeners believed that Orion was, in fact, Presley, who had supposedly faked his death. For the next 10 years Jimmy would balance music and his business interests. An album featuring the duet came out and the controversy really heated up when Good Morning America had the Friends voice scientifically scanned and analyzed and concluded that it could be no one but Presley. A man who for more than 10 years chased a career as a romantic southern crooner with a love of rockabilly and nostalgic love songs. Ellis appeared with many . Just before noon, he decided to go by his pawn shop to check on things. He started the album on the record player to play Echoes of Love. The controversial 'Reborn' album with its "coffin" cover. [13], "Orion (musician)" redirects here. JIMMY ELLIS, LTD., LIMITED PARTNERSHIP 1975 CONTRACT RARE! How did that come about and what can fans expect to find on the site? Sundance Selects acquires Orion: The Man Who Would Be King for US Theatrical release. He had perfect pitch, automatic vibrato, and wide range in his voice. 1 1953-56'In Depth Book Review: 'Aloha From Hawaii' 40th Anniv LEGACY CD Review: Aloha From Hawaii - The Concert 2013- EIN Exclusive Review: 'Prince From Another Planet In-Depth Review: Once Upon A Time: Elvis and Anita (Memories of My Mother) - Book Review: 'A Boy From Tupelo' special In-depth Review: 'The Elvis Files Vol. Directors Statement Who was that masked man? Orion mention on The tonight show with jimmy fallon, http://beta.orionstc.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/17-Out-Of-My-Life-live.mp3. I often wonder what that would have done for Jimmys career since Phil Walden was nationally known. The book is also available along withtheReborn CD (the first LP on Sun by Orion). After winning a state fair competition, his first professional performance was in a Demon's Den nightclub in Albany, Georgia. Listeners of Orion were initially split into two camps: those who knew that Orion was Jimmy Ellis just having some fun sounding like Elvis , and others who sincerely believed or wanted to believe that he was truly Elvis coming back on the scene after faking his own death. On December 12, 1998, Jimmy Ellis and his ex-wife were both shot and killed by a man who was robbing his pawnshop in Alabama. Genesis.Jimmy Hughes Bell was born on 26 February 1945 to a single mother (named) Gladys. Copyright the Elvis Information Network. Explore. ORION (JIMMY ELLIS) A STRANGER IN MY PLACE 6 RADIO STATION SPOTS SUN 1152 MINT-. If you want to support the artist or artists that recorded and released this music, please go and purchase their music. 5 1969-70' Book Review: 'From Hawaii to Las Vegas' FTD CD Review: 'Young Man with the Big Beat' In-Depth Review: 'Fashion For A King' FTD in-depth Review: The Music of Elvis Presley - Australian Radio Show, Elvis Presley In Concert "downunder" 2006, Graceland - The National Historic Landmark. In a town steeped in strange success stories, hidden agendas, and dashed dreams, Orion's tale is one of the most curious ever to originate in Music City USA--which is saying something. Also like Elvis (surviving twin), he experienced an early life major event when, at the age of 4, he was adopted by Robert and Faye Ellis. The shooter is in jail with a death sentence. In 1972, he worked for Sun Records (Presleys label) with producer Shelby Singleton in Nashville. [4] Aged two, he moved with his mother to Birmingham, Alabama, where he was put up for adoption and, aged four, was adopted by R. F. and Mary Faye (nee Hodges) Ellis. I miss him a lot! Three thugs intent on thievery pulled up outside the pawn shop on Dec. 12, 1998, and one of them Jeffrey Lee walked inside, pulled a sawed-off shotgun hidden in his heavy . Ellis was born in either Pascagoula, Mississippi,[2] Orrville, Alabama,[3] or Washington, D.C.,[1] United States, into a single parent home. A fine talent in his own right, Ellis recorded the song "I'm Not Trying" (Boblo 536) and the album By Request - Ellis Sings Elvis (Boblo 78-829). This is a FOUR CD 5" digi-pak, this set features three concerts, Shreveport Louisiana July 1, 1976, Baton Rouge, July 2, 1976 and Elvis' last home-town concert Mid-South Coliseum, Memphis July 5, 1976. Before we talk about your friendship with Jimmy Ellis, who is Bobby D? I responded: gosh Jimmy what if I did. Add your masked portrait to I Am Orion, THE ROLLERCOASTER RISE AND TRAGIC FALL OF THE We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. So I said: come on, thats Elvis I have the album. [12] It was released theatrically in the US by Sundance Selects on December 4, 2015. was courted for a baseball career and a tryout with the Milwaukie Braves but turned it down. In 1972, he worked for Sun Records (Presley's label) with producer Shelby Singleton in Nashville. These songs has appeared on other compilations or a collection of songs. Many thanks again and all the best for the future. The strange part of the tale began in January 1979, when author Gail Brewer-Giorgio received a bizarre early-morning phone call. Jimmy Ellis In The Shadow Of a King Book NOW AVAILABLE! Orion in Sweden Elvis Presley, Elvis and Graceland are trademarks of Elvis Presley Enterprises. (EIN Comment: Bobby D. should get back to playing "live" - he is naturally gifted with a great voice!). [7] Jeffrey Lee was convicted of the murder of Ellis and Ellis's ex-wife Elaine Thompson, who was working as an employee at the store, and the attempted murder of employee Helen King. I do miss playing live. 15 November 1937 Died 8 March 2012 (aged 74) There are at least four artists called Jimmy Ellis: 1) Jimmy Ellis. [6] His album Reborn, showing the singer emerging from a coffin, was released on gold-colored vinyl on the Sun label in 1978. Which brings us to the incredible story of Orion. HEARTBREAK HOTEL By the time he was a teenager, it was clear that Jimmy Ellis had two talents: singing, and inadvertently sounding almost exactly like Elvis Presley. A WARM WELCOME TO ORIONDISCS This website is a tribute to the U.S. recording artist Jimmy Ellis, and focuses on his many record releases. Scans of sleeves and labels would be of real interest as would track listings of further foreign releases. He was who he was, no pretense. To The Official Orion - Jimmy Ellis Web Site, http://tribecafilm.com/stories/tribeca-film-festival-2015-viewpoints, http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/orion-the-man-who-would-be-king. Their fascinating book, True Disbelievers The Elvis Contagion, featured excerpts from several interviews with Jimmy Ellis which shed further light on his frustration with his musical direction, including: On working in the recording studio with Shelby Singleton, Jimmy stated: We'd play it back, you know, in Shelby's office, and I'd say, "That's not right." The sale is temporary to offer fans who missed these CDs the first time around a real deal. He released the Country, Rockabilly, and Glory albums in 1980, along with Trio Plus, which featured Orions voice overdubbed on old cuts with Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Charlie Rich. is the only Elvis stylist to have merchandise and memorabilia released (still sold online in 2014! This site is very much a "work in progress" and is being updated all the time. How & where do I sell my Elvis collection? We have just received an intro and preview clip of the up coming documentary "Orion The Movie". Jimmy Hodges "Orion" Ellis Sr. : --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------. Artefact from Shelby Singleton's personal collection.conspiracy theorists, note the date! Orion". __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________. Ellis continued recording and performing through 1983 as Orion, and scored only one more minor hit before trying to break his Sun contract to become a recognized performer in his own right. Think of it as an online flash mob. Join the OrionThunderclap, and you and [], "If Elvis is alive, Many fans will not be aware of this circumstances. 1 1953-56'In Depth Book Review: 'Aloha From Hawaii' 40th Anniv LEGACY CD Review: Aloha From Hawaii - The Concert 2013- EIN Exclusive Review: 'Prince From Another Planet In-Depth Review: Once Upon A Time: Elvis and Anita (Memories of My Mother) - Book Review: 'A Boy From Tupelo' special In-depth Review: 'The Elvis Files Vol. Jimmy said: Ill kill you, and we had a big laugh. Besides, I had childhood issues that I was not good enough. With fans more interested in seeing "Kemo Sabe" rather than Jimmy Ellis, he spent the next few years focusing more on his business affairs than his music career. Bobby D.: Basically he was very happy to get all the publicity from all the albums and live shows Sun Records provided, but he did not like wearing the mask. Bobby D.: Not very much except recording at home when the mood strikes. Informacin detallada del sitio web y la empresa: fanoscoatings.com, +62218463662, +62218463274, +622189841479, +62231320713, +623185584958 Home - FANOS ASIA http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/orion-the-man-who-would-be-king, A Georgia-based writer,Gail Brewer-Giorgio concocted a tale about a charismatic rock 'n'roll singer,Orion Eckley Darnell,who came to be called 'King' because of his enormous popularity across the world.However. Cover scans of any CD's on the unofficial Masked Man label. You can see the trailer for the movie and back the project here: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/orion-the-man-who-would-be-king. So, thats how Jimmy Ellis and I met and became lifelong friends. Orion had several hits on the country music chart, including "Am I That Easy to Forget" (1980), "Rockabilly Rebel" (1981), and "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" (1981). Offered here is a two sheet info about the partnership which was presented to the stockholder. Brewer-Giorgio's novel, Jimmy Ellis' career aspirations, and Shelby Singleton's business converged to create Orion, the masked singer who allowed Jimmy to essentially perform as Elvis Presley for those grief-stricken audiences who wanted to believe he was still alive. The Kissin Cousins movie was on at the local theater, and I had seen it recently. Production costs turned out to be too high compared to the demand on the box set, making the release too economically challenging to make. Jimmy was, and still is, my favorite Elvis sound-alike singer. Boomer on Shelby. The albums were quite popular, and Orion had three Top 70 hits, including Am I That Easy to Forget. He had four minor hits the following year, including the contemporary rockabilly song Crazy Little Thing Called Love, originally recorded by the rock group Queen. Jimmy had the voice and charisma that drew you to him. In his insightful interview, Bobby D. reveals what (the real) Jimmy Ellis was like off-stage and covers a range of subjects including: Bobby D. operates the official Jimmy Ellis/Orion website and is a singer himself. : Since Elvis' explosion onto the world stage in the mid 1950s there have been countless Elvis tribute artists, imitators, impersonators, stylists and sound-a-likes offering and emulating a watershed musical icon. Youmans formed a small group and had Jimmy sing at a few local schools. I couldnt quite make out the voice. Mr. He also had a great personality with a quick wit. Oct 7, 2013 - Orion Jimmy Ellis - The Official Web Site. Another regular lady was also working that day. But later after collegeJimmy and I reconnected and had experiences in the 70s where he did various club shows etc., in Macon and other towns. He was very generous and good-hearted. The story of Jimmy "Orion" Ellis is either one of the greatest cons to be forged in the history of American music or it's one of its greatest unsolved mysteries. Jimmy Ellis was one of the super talented yes like Elvis, Tom Jones, Engelbert my all-time favorite solo artists. Orion: The Man Who Would Be King: Directed by Jeanie Finlay. James Hodges Ellis (born James Hughes Bell, February 26, 1945 - December 12, 1998), who used the stage name Orion at times in his career, was an American singer. Many years later, I recorded four songs at Stargem Studios in Nashville, the same studio Jimmy had also recorded at earlier. Later, we met a guy named Jimmy Youmans also a student. If you can help with any small detail please contact me at: Promotional 8 track tape added for upcoming Dradco release of the album, Updated info on the new CD release of the. 'My voice is both a blessing and a curse' (Jimmy Ellis/Orion during media interview), Controversial Sun Records 1978 Orion 'Reborn' (coffin) album cover. Who was that masked man?.Sadly, the convergence of artistic, commercial and greed/fame infused forces which would shape Jimmy's future meant he became a pawn in a multi-faceted promotional campaign involving author Gail Brewer-Giorgio (9 years before her best-selling non-fiction books asking if Elvis really died in 1977) and new Sun Studio owner, Shelby Singleton, when because of his voice Jimmy was marketed as the mysterious, masked singer, Orion. EIN: What did Jimmy say to you about his career as Orion? He was NOT an impersonator, as he tried desperately to explain. EIN: Jimmys death was tragic! He also recorded several albums for Sun between 1979 and 1981 and built up a substantial live following, still wearing his mask. [1], At the start of his music career, Ellis sang in nightclubs and, in 1964, released a single, "Dont Count Your Chickens Before They Hatch," for a small Georgia label, Dradco. Police later found Lee holed up in a motel about 30 miles outside Atlanta. While in Germany, met my future wife, the daughter of a Major, fighter pilot stationed at the same base. EIN: Bobby, is there anything else you would like to say to our readers and Jimmy Ellis/Orion fans? In an, Georgia Pines CD - Playground Records Promo Card. So who is this person a performer whose sad end is one we normally expect from a fabricated and dramatically intensified Hollywood film? The book has been a huge task with 12+ years of research. Look for a micro hidden container. The records were endorsed as genuine Presley recordings by the song's co-writer Doc Pomus, the music journalist Roy Carr, and the TV show Good Morning America which undertook a voice comparison test of the song against Presley's voice. If you can add to the info given please e-mail me. He left Sun Records, never again appearing to the public as Orion. We put the official web site www.orionjimmyellis.comtogether three months before his tragic death in December 1998. Ellis, Jimmy "Orion" Type: Person Gender: Male Born: 1945-02-26 Born in: Pascagoula, Mississippi, United States Died: 1998-12-12 (aged 53)Died in: Selma, Alabama, United States Area: United States ISNI code: 0000 0004 3983 0212 Rating ____________________________________________________________________________________________________. On this website you will find the latest Orion/Jimmy Ellis news along with other info you might find useful. A lot of the people traveled many miles to see himsome were on a tour of Nashville from England andGermany andhad made the trip to see Orion. He is a phenomenon in his own right albeit because of his Elvis connection - a connection which figuratively haunted him throughout his tragically, shortened career. Solve the mystery and then use a smartphone or GPS device to navigate to the solution coordinates. had a stage presence which entranced his fans, did not want want to be an Elvis imitator, for most of his career did not make a living singing and performing Elvis songs, had fans who travelled (often as a family) up to 500 miles to see him perform, is the only Elvis stylist to have had an album replaced due to controversy, is the only Elvis stylist to have a best-selling book published about his persona. As Orion, Ellis reached Billboard's country chart with nine singles. Around the same time, Ellis released another single under his name, "I'm Not Trying To Be Like Elvis", and an album, By Request Ellis Sings Elvis. Jimmy Ellis (born February 26, 1945 - died December 12,1998) was born in Orrville, Alabama on February 26th of 1945. After the first blast, which left the 53-year-old Ellis mortally wounded and crawling for safety, the gunman turned his weapon on the singer's 44-year-old ex-wife, Elaine Thompson, who was on a stool behind the counter. And that's the way it was. This is a fan site. EIN: Bobby, many thanks for taking time to talk to us today. He was standing before the display counter in his Jimmy's Pawn and Package Store just after noon Saturday when the gunman burst in and, in seconds, turned the quiet shop into a slaughterhouse. The record got a little airplay in Macon, GA in 1964. The music industry is filled with many strange tales of artists whose lives took unexpected turns on the winding road to success, but the saga of singer Jimmy Ellis is perhaps one of the weirdest of them all. The shot missed, and then Lee allegedly turned his attention to the cash register, which he knocked off the counter after he could not open it, Huffman said. Jimmy continued, commmenting on the frustration he felt when he would have to stop the recording session because Shelby Singleton had arranged for a tour group to come through the studio: Now, what's the priority. The story of Orion, the singer whose voice bears an incredible likeness to that of Elvis Presley, is an interesting and unusual one to say the least. Bobby D.: It was a pleasure. Bobby D.: Jimmy Ellis and I met in college at age 18 in 1963. This boxed set documents Orion's career on the legendary Sun Records label. [9][10][11] The film won the Discovery Award at the British Independent Film Awards 2015. February 1945 - 13th. The girls went wild. Jimmy Ellis 1937-2012 It is with deep sadness that we report the passing of our friend and original lead singer, Jimmy Ellis, on Thursday, March 8, 2012 in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Very soon after Jimmy entered the store, a young black guy came in carrying a sawed off shotgun and demanded money. Ellis hailed from Orrville, Alabama and began his recording career in 1964. With few bookings for Jimmy Ellis 'live on stage' there was still a substantial (albeit diminishing) demand of fans to satisfy their deep-seated psychological need and hope that their King had not left them. Consequently, this meant Jimmy could only get well paying work if he donned the Orion mask and (to him) even worse, an Elvis jumpsuit. We have just received an intro and preview clip from the up coming documentary "Orion The Movie". A real EP story. The CDs are offered on the official web site: www.orionjimmyellis.com. Bobby D.: The gimmick of Orion lasted about 3 years. We are told that the documentaryis moving along but, as with many projects,monetary donations would be appreciated to help get it to completion. How many other Elvis tribute artists have book, film and radio documentary adaptations of their story? EIN: Bobby, you currently have a special offer on the site. Learn more about merges. You can make comments on the tab provided, or on Facebook at "Orion Jimmy Ellis Fan Club" or "Orion Jimmy Ellis Group". Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Jimmy Ellis (19214)? The album disc was on the record player. [3] A BRIEF BIOGRAPHY. [1] He attended Orrville High School, where he excelled in baseball, football and basketball. This dynamic performer differentiates himself from all others for a number of reasons. But, it was really him. It is the story of Jimmy Ellis, a singer from Alabama who was cursed with having a voice identical to that of . He tells in great detail the story of Jimmy Ellis, a successful horse farmer who took over the family business in the small town of Orrville, Alabama. It was part of a comedy sketch with artists not to play. Memorial ID. Two of the many Orion items still being sold in 2014: ----------------------------------------------------------------------. He said, "Don't worry about it, you don't buy the fuckin records anyway." Ellis hailed from Orrville, Alabama and began his recording career in 1964. Ellis first album appearance for Sun was as an unidentified singer singing duet with Jerry Lee Lewis on ten tracks of the 1978 album Duets (Sun 1011). He was the one who produced Jimmy Ellis first 45 rpm record Love Is But A Love and Dont Count Your Chickens Before They Hatch recorded at a radio station in Kibbee, GA. He wanted better recording material (new songs) and production sound in other studios but Sun (Shelby Singleton) would not agree. His natural voice was very similar to the voice of Elvis Presley, read more The book has been a huge task with 12+ years of research. With Jerry Adams, Sharon Attaway Nettleton, Gail Brewer-Giorgio, Boomer Castleman. Cover/label scans wanted of any of the following: Cover scans of discs issued on the unofficial Jack Daniels label. She was 16 going on 21 and I was 21. As Jim Ellis, he released an album in 1987 and continued to tour North America; interestingly, he resumed wearing his mask. Evaluating the Jimmy Ellis/Orion legacy..While many continue to dismiss Jimmy Ellis as simply an Elvis imitator, to do so ignores critically important organic elements which place his story on a very different level to that of normal Elvis tribute artists! In later years after the breakup with Sun, Jimmy and I got back together for visits in Memphis. On Monday I carried his CDs to work and played them throughout the day. Inevitably, being born 10 years after Elvis, his struggle could never be won. This One's For. Only Jimmy Ellis/Orion can lay claim to these remarkable achievements (and he could only be categorised as an Elvis tribute artist in his final years, well after his seminal period as the masked man, Orion). is the only Elvis stylist to have had bootleg material released more than a dozen labels have released around 150 albums of his studio and live material! 'The Wedding' Elvis & Priscilla EIN special Spotlight: 'Elvis In Ottawa' Spotlight & Elvis Interview: 'Elvis: Live at the International' Book Review: Elvis By Special Request '71 At 40 (Book Review): "Kissed By Elvis" Janet Fulton Interview: "ReBooked At The International'- in-depth Review: 'The Elvis Files Vol. Orion Jimmy Ellis - The Official Web Site Michael Stevens ORION Almost ELVIS Official American Singers Orion Elvis The Man Official Jimmy Ellis "Orien" Graham Carpenter Elvis Aaron Presley Waiting In The Wings Apocalypse Ellis Jimmy Interview Problem is he doesn't play enough ofthe song for the audience to hear. If I Can Dream.The internal struggle that Jimmy Ellis had with his Orion alter-ego and his burning desire to record quality music appears to have been ever present. EIN: Your friendship with Jimmy Ellis. Source: www.orionjimmyellis.com & www.lasvegaselvisfestival.com, 1 Comments / One of them, a tall guy with a buzzed haircut, was sitting on a single bed by an old record player and a reel-to-reel tape recorder. In their illuminating examination of the infamous 'Elvis Underground' and activities around the belief Elvis did not die in 1977, Professors R. Serge Denisoff and George Plasketes addressed the Orion phenomenon. They wrote both of the songs. 5 1969-70' Book Review: 'From Hawaii to Las Vegas' FTD CD Review: 'Young Man with the Big Beat' In-Depth Review: 'Fashion For A King' FTD in-depth Review: The Music of Elvis Presley - Australian Radio Show, Elvis Presley In Concert "downunder" 2006, Graceland - The National Historic Landmark. Artist of the Year Theme by Foxhound Band Themes. If you sat in a room with him and heard him sing Happy Birthday, the National Anthem, or Its Now or Never, he sounded exactly the same. We have a limited supply of this1979 hardcover version of the book "Orion" by Gail Brewer-Giorgio. I could not believe what I was hearing. Posted by dokkeberg@hotmail.com in Top, Uncategorized and tagged as, 0 Comments /