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 Feb 10 2009, 06:35 PM
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At The Gates Of Graceland  Group: Special Members Member No.: 683 Joined: 14-November 06 Posts: 1,289 From: canada  |
looking over the pics of the last vacation i kinds get the sense that it was bitter sweet, i had to look in several books to combine all 13 that i have in some he looks like he is having a ball in others it looks tragic , i also remember both geller and billy smith saying that he was trying to have fun , anyone have more pics of this trip and your thoughts.
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Feb 10 2009, 06:40 PM
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 Aboard N880EP Group: Special Members Member No.: 21,597 Joined: 9-November 08 Posts: 332 From: Bodř, Norway |
this is the Elvis i like when i look at those pictures (IMG:http://elvis-tkc.com/forum2/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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Feb 10 2009, 07:13 PM
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 Administrator  Group: Administrator Member No.: 1 Joined: 27-May 05 Posts: 17,945 From: Worcestershire, England |
I do have a magazine called The last vacation full of these photos...and have to add that i think Elvis looked pretty happy ( and indeed quite well ) in them. I personally think that it was what he should have done more.....(as in taking time off ).
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You may think that its the breeze...whistling through the lonely trees..but its only him a flyin' round the bend... as the day comes to an end.........    |
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Feb 10 2009, 07:27 PM
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Aboard N880EP Group: Special Members Member No.: 21,597 Joined: 9-November 08 Posts: 332 From: Bodř, Norway |
QUOTE (NightRider @ Feb 10 2009, 08:13 PM)  I do have a magazine called The last vacation full of these photos...and have to add that i think Elvis looked pretty happy ( and indeed quite well ) in them. I personally think that it was what he should have done more.....(as in taking time off ). Do you remember when it was issued? He did look well like you say. You are 100% right. I wonder what would happend if he took care of himselfe... |
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Feb 10 2009, 07:29 PM
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Administrator Group: Administrator Member No.: 1 Joined: 27-May 05 Posts: 17,945 From: Worcestershire, England |
QUOTE (Elvisnow1969 @ Feb 10 2009, 07:27 PM) Do you remember when it was issued? He did look well like you say. You are 100% right. I wonder what would happend if he took care of himselfe... Not from memory...will have to dig it out...though i don't recall there being any text on the Mag at all...except the title on the front cover.. (IMG:http://elvis-tkc.com/forum2/style_emoticons/default/undecided.gif) -------------------- TCB Chris
You may think that its the breeze...whistling through the lonely trees..but its only him a flyin' round the bend... as the day comes to an end......... |
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Feb 10 2009, 07:39 PM
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 Down in the Jungle Room Group: Special Members Member No.: 363 Joined: 3-February 06 Posts: 2,072 From: Finland |
I've always liked the March '77 Hawaii shots. Though they probably weren't ment for our (public) eye's, it's very nice to see Elvis in such casual settings. We don't have too many as 'private' shots as these are, especially from the 70's. Dressed in simple clothes, just having fun and relaxing, like everyone else would do in a place like Hawaii. .....But it's also a bit sad to think that he had to face yet several more tours during '77, starting from the same month he had this vacation... he really needed more time to relax than the couple/few weeks he had.
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Feb 10 2009, 08:18 PM
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Aboard N880EP Group: Special Members Member No.: 21,597 Joined: 9-November 08 Posts: 332 From: Bodř, Norway |
Heres Larry Geller and Elvis. Cant agree with you more Jouni.
I do believe it was released in aug 1978. As a tribute or something. Not sure, its sure hard to get a hold of :|
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Feb 10 2009, 09:53 PM
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 Down in the Jungle Room Group: Special Members Member No.: 92 Joined: 8-June 05 Posts: 2,107 From: Deep In The Heart Of Dixie-USA |
I have this little booklet and yes, it is bittersweet. I can't get to the book right now, but I do have a few pics in my folders.
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Number of downloads: 9-------------------- Friends Because Of Elvis, Marshie/tcbndixie ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ The vision, the myth, the legend...was really just a man...blessed, respected and loved! Rest in peace sweet friend...rest in peace! ~~~ "...the image is one thing and the human being is another...it's very hard to live up to an image." Elvis: MSG-NY 1972 ~~~ "Long after I'm gone, what I did today will be heard by someone. I just want them to get the best of what I had." Quote by Elvis Presley ~~~ "...it was like he came along and whispered some dream in everybody's ear, and somehow we all dreamed it." Quote by Bruce Springsteen about Elvis ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Tupelo is where he was born Vegas is where he'd perform The World Stage is where he was known But Memphis was always his home Mayor A.C. Wharton/BW 2009  |
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Feb 10 2009, 09:55 PM
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Down in the Jungle Room Group: Special Members Member No.: 92 Joined: 8-June 05 Posts: 2,107 From: Deep In The Heart Of Dixie-USA |
A few more...
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Feb 10 2009, 09:57 PM
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Down in the Jungle Room Group: Special Members Member No.: 92 Joined: 8-June 05 Posts: 2,107 From: Deep In The Heart Of Dixie-USA |
And these...hope this helps...
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Feb 10 2009, 10:00 PM
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Aboard N880EP Group: Special Members Member No.: 21,597 Joined: 9-November 08 Posts: 332 From: Bodř, Norway |
the pictures are definetly cool candids (IMG:http://elvis-tkc.com/forum2/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) thanks for posting!
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Feb 10 2009, 10:23 PM
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Administrator Group: Administrator Member No.: 1 Joined: 27-May 05 Posts: 17,945 From: Worcestershire, England |
Thanks for posting some of them Marshie (IMG:http://elvis-tkc.com/forum2/style_emoticons/default/thumbup.gif)
-------------------- TCB Chris
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Feb 10 2009, 11:42 PM
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 At The Gates Of Graceland Group: Special Members Member No.: 2,036 Joined: 21-April 07 Posts: 1,179 |
Thanks for posting. Elvis just looks so relaxed. Exactly how he should on holiday.
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Feb 12 2009, 11:32 AM
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 Platinum Member Group: Special Members Member No.: 21,960 Joined: 8-December 08 Posts: 10,055 From: N.W. ENGLAND |
QUOTE (memphis 77 @ Feb 10 2009, 06:35 PM) looking over the pics of the last vacation i kinds get the sense that it was bitter sweet, i had to look in several books to combine all 13 that i have in some he looks like he is having a ball in others it looks tragic , i also remember both geller and billy smith saying that he was trying to have fun , anyone have more pics of this trip and your thoughts. In Guernsey Elvis Auction Cat: 1999, they had a collection of papers for sale from Elvis' Last Vacation, which Included dates and $$$ costs to Elvis for this Holiday.....
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Number of downloads: 9It also included a review by (unknown) on this trip, Larry Geller is quoted near the end...... C170 (GUERNSEY’S Auction Catalogue 1999) From HILTON HAWAIIAN VILLAGE Statement on white paper addressed to Elvis Presley from Hilton Hawaiian Village plus blue carbon copy. Statement dated April 1, 1977 from dates in March totals $16,931.48. Copy of a two-page detailed ledger for Elvis Presley and 18 other guests under the name, "Esposito Group." Copy of a bill from Hawaiian Telephone dated March 28, Eight-page book entitled "The Last Vacation, Hawaii March 1977." Tells the story of Elvis' Hawaiian vacation and shows pictures. Photograph includ¬ed. 11x8 1/2 inches state¬ment. 14x8 1/2 inches ledger. 11x81/2 inches phone bill. 7 1/2x6 1/4 inches individual receipts. 6 1/4 x 2" adding tape. 7 1/2 x 10 1/2 inches envelope. 11x8 1/2 inches "The Last Vacation." Hawaii was a favorite vacation spot of Elvis'. He wanted to show Hawaii to Ginger Alden, his girl¬friend, so he planned a two-week Hawaiian vaca¬tion. It began as a romantic getaway for two, how¬ever, it quickly escalated into a travelling crowd of 30 family and friends, with Ginger's family being among the first to be added to the guest list. They all arrived in Hawaii the morning of March 4 set¬tling in at the Hilton Rainbow Tower. After two days, Elvis, the Alden sisters, and a couple of the guys moved to a beach house at Kailua while everyone else remained at the Hilton. They spent their time playing touch football on the beach, playing ping-pong, and relaxing. While everyone seemed to be having a good time, it was tainted by the fact that Elvis' physical condition was clearly declining. On March 12, an excursion to the U.S.S.-Arizona was can¬celled when Elvis got sand in his eye. Dr. Nick was afraid that Elvis may have scratched his cornea and wanted him to have several days in Memphis to recover prior to going on tour later in the month. This meant the end of the vacation and Elvis and the rest of the party returned home, but not before Elvis purchased a gift for everyone in the party as a souvenir of the trip. Elvis later told Larry Geller that the trip cost him around, $100,000, but "What profited it to gain the world if you couldn't share your good fortune with your friends?" This was Elvis' last vacation. INTERESTING HOW EVEN ELVIS' LAST VACATION GOT SOLD TO SOMEONE SincerELy ............... R e x --------------------   |
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Feb 12 2009, 05:42 PM
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At The Gates Of Graceland Group: Special Members Member No.: 683 Joined: 14-November 06 Posts: 1,289 From: canada |
many thank to all of you for the info i nver heard of the booklet sure sounds great also many thanx to you rex for posting the info surrounding the trip.
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Feb 12 2009, 09:10 PM
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 Down in the Jungle Room Group: Special Members Member No.: 9 Joined: 29-May 05 Posts: 4,795 |
Great pics and topic..(IMG:http://elvis-tkc.com/forum2/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
Its nice to see Elvis having such a good time during the last few months of his life..especially considering he was supposedly miserable and withdrawn..etc.. Are the pics here the only ones from the 70's to show Elvis wearing a short sleeved shirt??..I know he hated having to wear that style of clothes for the movies in the 60's and vowed never to wear them again..must have took him at least 10 years to get over this... --------------------  |
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Feb 12 2009, 09:52 PM
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Down in the Jungle Room Group: Special Members Member No.: 92 Joined: 8-June 05 Posts: 2,107 From: Deep In The Heart Of Dixie-USA |
You're welcome...glad I could contribute.
I'm not sure about pics with short sleeve shirts...I'll try and look in my folders later tonight when I get back home. I always found it interesting and 'so Elvis' to have pants, shoes, socks, etc on the beach and everyone else be in swimming wear. But, after the 50's this was his usual beach wear...even when he sunbathed it was fully dressed! LOL!! I have the following info saved to one of my folders about the last vacation...but I don't remember where it came from. I had forgotten he signed his will on the day before he went on this vacation. It's amazing what you forget until you come across the info again! A tired Elvis admitted to Ed Parker that he had to take a break. Ed suggested a trip to Hawaii. March 4 Elvis and 30 of his friends traveled to Hawaii. The vacation lasted until March 13 and had a certain effect on Elvis. He slept better and looked more relaxed than before the vacation. Elvis signed his last will on Vernon's urging on March 3 the day before he traveled to Hawaii. During the vacation Elvis played some touch football with his entourage and friends. During one football session Elvis almost broke his hand when he accidentally hit the fence. Although Hawaii had positive effect on Elvis it was obviously not enough. He had to cancel 4 concerts the next tour. Elvis was like a battery that had been charged one time too many... The total cost of Elvis' trip to Hawaii may have cost $ 100,000 but as Elvis said "What profiteth it to gain the world if you couldn't share your good fortune with your friends." -------------------- Friends Because Of Elvis, Marshie/tcbndixie ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ The vision, the myth, the legend...was really just a man...blessed, respected and loved! Rest in peace sweet friend...rest in peace! ~~~ "...the image is one thing and the human being is another...it's very hard to live up to an image." Elvis: MSG-NY 1972 ~~~ "Long after I'm gone, what I did today will be heard by someone. I just want them to get the best of what I had." Quote by Elvis Presley ~~~ "...it was like he came along and whispered some dream in everybody's ear, and somehow we all dreamed it." Quote by Bruce Springsteen about Elvis ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Tupelo is where he was born Vegas is where he'd perform The World Stage is where he was known But Memphis was always his home Mayor A.C. Wharton/BW 2009 |
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Feb 13 2009, 07:26 AM
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Administrator Group: Administrator Member No.: 1 Joined: 27-May 05 Posts: 17,945 From: Worcestershire, England |
The picture Rex posted...is the one i have. (IMG:http://elvis-tkc.com/forum2/style_emoticons/default/kicking.gif)
-------------------- TCB Chris
You may think that its the breeze...whistling through the lonely trees..but its only him a flyin' round the bend... as the day comes to an end......... |
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Feb 15 2009, 10:58 AM
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Platinum Member Group: Special Members Member No.: 21,960 Joined: 8-December 08 Posts: 10,055 From: N.W. ENGLAND |
QUOTE (NightRider @ Feb 13 2009, 07:26 AM) The picture Rex posted...is the one i have. (IMG:http://elvis-tkc.com/forum2/style_emoticons/default/kicking.gif) came across this ELVIS motion GIF ~ on a Non Elvis site.. (click if it isn't moving...) REX
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