Live From Studio 1A: Elvis Remembered

Dale Robert Shack, Coral Springs, Fl — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 14:41:30 GMT

In answer to your article on Elivs - my daughter is 19, and likes Elvis. Listen to the music, realize how he changed history on so many level. He opened the doors for black artists to get a more equal shot at airplay. "Beofre Elvis there was nothing"- John Lennon.Thanks for the nicely done article."Follow that Dream" by Elvis influenced Bruce to do just that.
Al Roker really blew it on the Today show today, Joe Machecko was cut off during a sory I wanted to hear - and Al says, sorry we cut him off and then went on to another bad Elvis joke. Elvis was a big part of RCA (then a sister company to NBC). The 68 Comeback Special was on your network. Al, I've liked you for a long time, but that was out of line about Elvis - you're talking about the anniversary of his death. GMA did a much better job than today.

Live From Studio 1A: Elvis Remembered

Chris Burger, New York, New York — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 15:06:38 GMT

My only problem with the article is the gratuitous, hackneyed reference to the notion that Elvis is alive, something that was never taken seriously by anyone shot of less than 1% of fans. The media, however, had a field day. Like food and drug references, it's time to let that dog lie and just appreciate Elvis' gifts as a legendary recording artist.

As a 38-year old long-time fan, I also consider myself young but I can appreciate why some people have to look to Springsteen, the Beatles, Bob Dylan and others to understand Elvis. Frankly, however, just rent "This is Elvis" or hear his best albums and his talent will speak for itself. Thanks for the article.

Live From Studio 1A: Elvis Remembered

Brian Martin — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 15:37:23 GMT

Good TODAY to you,

How did Elvis perceive John Lennon and the BEATLES?

Live From Studio 1A: Elvis Remembered

Edna Pollick — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 15:48:06 GMT

This is for your guest who wrote the book on Elvis and gospel singing. Ask Joe if Elvis was always as funny as it says he was in all of his books? They say he was a very witty and fun loving guy. I love Elvis I was a teenager when he was in his prime. He lives on in my home today with various pictures and my grand kids listen to his music in my car and at home. He was an awsome and beautiful person.Thanks for remembering him ! Tell people to visit Graceland, it is wonderful. Sincerely, A devoted fan, Edna

Live From Studio 1A: Elvis Remembered

Chris Burger, New York, New York — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 21:56:42 GMT

Brian Martin: Although he eventually privately criticized the Beatles' eventual counter-cultural bent (which was beyond him), Elvis recorded a few Beatle songs ("Yesterday" and "Something" and "Get Back") and did respect their talents.