(30.06.09)
Elizabeth from Merrick, NY
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
Hi Lee,
Another great show Friday. Just wanted to comment on a something brought up on the show.
First let me preface it with I am not a defender of anyone but myself. I'm just an observer and form my own
opion: I shared on another Elvis site that based on Lisa Marie's blog: I think her reason for marrying Michael
was to try and do for Michael what she could not do for her Dad 33 years ago. He was in the same situation
and I guess she thought now as an adult she might be able to help. Unfortunately she found out what others
around Elvis realized is that you can't help someone that doesn't want to help themselves.
She is now (as she observed) re-living what she experienced with her Dad's death. I thought the union was
odd and it's sad that this situation is bringing up bad memories for her.
Take care and Have a good week
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(30.06.09)
Paul the Trucker
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
F###ING BRILLIANT SHOW
Well done Lee and Joe on another excellent 3 hours of great Elvis radio.
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(29.06.09)
Kim Lomas
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
This weeks show was out of this world.
Lee and Joe I love Fridays and you two together make a brilliant show even better.
Thank you so much.
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(29.06.09)
Dave from Selby
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
Yet another great show Lee & Joe.
It seems the general feeling is that Parker was...in the style of Rindercella...Mucking Foney Brabbing
Gastard! LOL!
Yet it seems there is always some idiot that just cannot see how power hungry and greedy, Parker was.
These people will never be told and think THEY are always correct in their views, despite the comments of
people where were actually CHEATED by Parker.
They must also think that the 69 Memphis sessions were a flop like Parker wanted them to be. Which brings
me to another point....all the people who are SO against Marty Lacker, may like to remember it was Marty's
idea for Elvis to record in Memphis and he should be thanked for SUCH a great move on Elvis' part. Just look
at the outcome! It was the best Elvis output in years.
So to all the people who are so against Marty, maybe they should just think what he actually did for Elvis AND
US. It really *isses me off when people slag Marty off yet still want to ask him questions through EER about
Elvis. These two-faced winkers should be ashamed of themselves instead of acting like they are better than
anyone else!
I for one appreciate all that Marty does for EER and us, the fans, so Thank you Marty!
Finally, if you can afford to donate to EER this month it would be GREATLY appreciated. Thanks everyone!
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(29.06.09)
June Robertson
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
Thank you for playing my request of My Boy (which just about kills me every time I hear it) and for dedicating
it to all of my wonderful Elvis friends in America.
I went to live in Lauderdale Courts as soon as it opened to the public and my goal was to live there as long
as Elvis but, I exceeded it. He was there 3.4 years and I was there for 4 years. Leaving was very emotional
since I was successful in creating a happy home where I welcomed all Elvis fans in for a drink (margueritas or
martini's) or a cup of tea. I made so many friends and truly felt more at home there than anywhere else in
America. I will be back.
I just wanted to say that I absolutely agree with you both about the Colonel. I think he was very instrumental
in skyrocketing Elvis to the top at the right time and also had great skill with merchandising but, as years went
by, it was obvious that he had the opposite affect on Elvis' career. I truly believe that one of the reasons Elvis
died was because he had lost control of his creative decisions for too long and for whatever reason, couldn't
tell this to the Colonel and take charge of his own life.
The movie I wish Elvis had done........The Rainmaker. His audition was said to be brilliant and it scared the
Colonel as he wanted Elvis to do musicals. It would have changed everything for Elvis and he could have
become a truly gifted actor with the right roles.
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(29.06.09)
Kenton Ainsworth
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
One helluva show this week fella's, loved every second of it.
It was fascinating to hear about how the Colonel treated people, treated Elvis and used him and everyone
around him. Scotty Moore was a real eye opener for me, saying Parker wanted to push out everyone who
was with Elvis before he came along. Parker has so much to answer for.
The acetates were amazing to find out about and I wonder how many fans have these in their collections?
All in all Lee and Joe, a really great show.
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(29.06.09)
Dora Littlemore
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
Hi Lee and Joe,
I used to think the Colonel used to get a tough break from the fans but now I change my mind completely. I
am appauled to find out what this man did to Elvis and people around him. And also ripping off people like
Steve Binder and Chips Moman, two people who could have helped get Elvis more contemporary material etc
but instead Parker alienated them because he knew that they knew more than he did about what was best for
Elvis. Parker robbed Elvis and us of so much.
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(28.06.09)
Clive Lawson
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
Another top notch show from Lee and Joe the boys who rock the Elvis airwaves.
Sirius radio should grab these guys and get them on board, or at the very least the Elvis Request show
should be syndicated to many radio stations because this it is such a shame, no a travesty that more and
more Elvis fans don’t get to hear and enjoy this amazing show that is possibly the only radio show that
actually gives 100% to Elvis and the fans and yet at the same time this show is honest and in your face. Lee
and Joe give a great service to fans everywhere and we owe Lee so much for giving us these wonderful
shows.
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(28.06.09)
Daniel Upton
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
Thanks for a great show this week Lee and Joe.
I love this show even more than usual and I loved the part when Joe screwed up on the request lol.
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(28.06.09)
Marty Lacker
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
I read with interest the comments made about Binder and Bones Howe not receiving their royalties for the
music on the '68 Special, I have one better.
Everyone rightfully claims how great the '69 sessions at American Studios are, and that the singles and
albums are the best thing Elvis did in years after the 50's and early 60's and were not matched in the 70's,
well here's a flash for you ... Chips Moman has not received one penny royalty for any of it to this day. He
got paid a paltry sum during the session, $25,000 to be exact but that was supposed to be for just one
album. Since then numerous singles and albums were released and RCA,EPE and Parker have made
millions from it.
How's that for being cheated and appreciated for revitalizing Elvis' recording career.
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(28.06.09)
Peter Morford
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
One great show Lee and again thanks to Joe. You guys really are a great team.
Eye opening details about Colonel Conman and his dirty tricks, I wonder if we will get such honest information
from the £40 book from old Charlie Stone?
GREAT information on those acetates by the way, my God there really are people out there who have these
things in their collections and think they are worth loads of money. Lee is right though, dealers who sell these
things, should do their homework before selling them on as rare acetates. Or do they and then just not give a
crap and sell them anyway?
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(28.06.09)
Kenny Littlemark
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
Lee and Joe you two really are a fantastic team who are really rockin the Elvis radio. EER is an original, a
trend setter, a unique show and I love every minute of this excellent show
I had to laugh when you read out the news item about how wacko Jacko said Elvis was not important to him
and went into a rant and said that’s it you aint mentioning him no more lol.
What kind of entertainer says something like that? The bleached one was born in 1958, how on earth could
he have said Elvis was not important due to the time he grew up…of course he never grew up…Sorry but I
think he HATED the fact that Elvis was CROWNED the King by the public and press, and dear old Jacko
proclaimed HIMSELF the King of Pop and that is why he said what he did , he even had a problem with his
song ‘Heartbreak Hotel’ and threw a fit because he did not know Elvis had had a hit called that?
WHAT?????? This guy really was on a different planet wasn’t he. Entertainers from that same era credit Elvis
as being the groundbreaker that paved the way for others to follow, wacko Jacko could not even credit Elvis
at all.
Boy oh boy, that Colonel was a real dirt bag wasn’t he. He stabbed Hank Snow in the back, He stabbed
Gladys Presley in the back, he stabbed Steve Binder in the back, he stabbed Bones Howe in the back, Jerry
Leiber, Mike Stoller, Scotty Moore, Bill Black, Bob Neal and lord only knows who else…and still we get people
who come out with crap like Leo and the guy who wrote that article on EER who say Elvis would have been
nothing without the old carny conman and that Elvis and Parker were the greatest team in music
history……Sorry but in reality after the first few years Parker turned Elvis into a mockery and threw his artistic
potential way out the window. It was only Elvis’ pure talent that made him stay on top DESPITE giving Elvis
poor movies, second rate songs, repetitive concerts and terrible album releases like ‘Burning Love & Hits
From His Movies’, ‘Separate Ways’, ‘Let’s Be Friends’, ‘C’mon Everybody’ and even when Elvis got to release
new albums, they contained many 2nd rate songs thanks to Parker and his pre-historic demands of part
owning publishing rights etc.
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(28.06.09)
Samuel
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
Lee and Joe, thank you for such an amazing show and for the unreal information about the Colonel. I knew
the man was greedy but the things that were done by him are unforgivable and down-right low. Imagine
finding out your friend, who you thought you were going into business with to manage Elvis Presley had in
fact double crossed you and gone solo…what scum!
Thanks so much Lee and Joe for a totally entertaining 3 + hours.
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(28.06.09)
Lonnie Mylton
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
One hell of a show this week from the number 1 team, Lee & Joe.
There were some great songs played this week and I cannot praise you guys enough for the stuff you do for
Elvis. Also, well done for not playing any Michael Jackson music and how crazy do you have to be to say that
Elvis Presley is the father in law of that weirdo. Looking forward to next week already.
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(28.06.09)
Harvey
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
Lee, thank you for doing these shows for us for so long, I have loved EER for such a long time now.
And now that you Lee have brought in Joe on Fridays has worked out very well and makes the already
entertaining Friday show even more entertaining.
I hope that this new format will last for a long long time.
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(28.06.09)
Bobby in Derbyshire
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
Brilliant show again guys and thanks for pointing us into the direction of that amazing article by Piers
Beagley, what a great informative article it is.
Lee you are so right, the pro Colonel camp will try to defend his actions but the fact is old Parker was a
conman who had no clue how to work for Elvis Presley. One part of the article I liked should be read by these
pro Parker lot who seem to think he was so wonderful; “The job of a manager should be to translate their
client's aspirations into reality with the hope of exciting their audiences, along with the possibly of making a
profit. If Elvis wanted to try a world tour then Parker should have made it happen”. You see, the manager is
supposed to do what the ARTIST wants to do, Parker wanted to be a celebrity and that is why he started to
promote almost everything as Elvis & The Colonel. I am in total agreement with Lee when he says he hates
that Elvis & The Colonel crap. Elvis Presley is the star, the talent, the entertainer, the reason Parker is rich
and famous.
I am so looking forward to the Charles Stone book ‘My Years With Elvis & The Colonel’ because it should be
interesting to hear about what it was like on tour with Elvis, although, like Lee and Joe, I am expecting it to be
very pro-Colonel, I just hope we don’t get any of that bull###t about Elvis could not tour the world because of
the drugs, or there were no venues big enough or security would be impossible. For the money Praytome are
charging I sure hope this book is going to deliver and we are not going to be ripped off and hear all about
stuff that has nothing to do with Elvis and his manager, Tom Parker.
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(28.06.09)
Donny in Essex
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
Now that was a really entertaining show.
3 hours of a truly amazing show hosted by two great friends who’s friendship really does shine through.
Elvis really should have dumped that no good swindler in about 1962.
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(27.06.09)
David Hylton
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
Hey Lee,
The request show was awesome the three hours just flew by. I loved all the disscussions that you and joe
had it was great to listen to. I look forward to your show every friday it is the highlight of my week. Because
today all they have on tv was things about michael jackson it got kind of tiring after a while and they are
saying that he is better then Elvis which is a bunch of CRAP.
I can't believe people are selling false acetates on Ebay people need to stop sellling stuff like this. Also that
was a great article on your site about the colonel I knew the Colonel was a bad person but I was shocked to
read some of the stuff in the article!!! Also it would be so cool if a recording of Dirty Dirty Feeling would
surface from 1958!!!
Also wasnt June 26 the date of Elvis's Last concert? Keep up all the great Shows!!!!
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(27.06.09)
Eleanor Parrish
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
Lee and Joe, thank you for this weeks wonderful show.
I always learn something new listening to this great show and this week was no diffarent.
Thank you for everything you two are the greatest.
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(27.06.09)
Freddie for Elvis
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
Thanks for a really great show Lee and Joe.
You know what, I feel sorry for the fans of Wacko Jacko but I am so fed up of people on TV saying that
Jackson was bigger than Elvis and all that bull. I remember once of EER and I am not sure if it was within
these past 500 odd shows or with Lee and Jim, but someone wrote in and requested a Jackson song and left
a message "Michael Jackon is King, Elvis is Dead...Get over it". How unfortunate it is for people like them to
now be experiencing how hurt it feels to have your idol die.
Lee and Joe I absolutely loved listening to the show and was enthralled at some of the things Parker pulled at
Elvis and other peoples expense. I was in shock to learn Parker gave his word to Steve Binder and the other
guy that there would be no album or singles as a result of the 68 TV special, so there was no need to sign an
agreement over production rights etc and to this day they have never received a single penny from the sales
of anything to do with the show. The acetates are a real eye opener and I have to say good on you guys for
tracking this stuff down. BRILLIANT SHOW.
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(27.06.09)
Paul from Kent
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
Another 3 hour zooming by with Lee and Joe on a Friday night on the greatest Elvis show around.
Absolutely loved it again this week chaps. I love sitting down listening to you both discuss the Elvis goings on
and your opinion of things and enjoying some of the greatest music ever recorded. Oh Lee, loved the 'Look
Out Broadway' solo. Checked out the Hank Snow program on Joes site, boy Parker sure did stiff him didn't he.
Cannot wait until next Friday, previously I loved this show so very much but now that Lee and Joe are
together it is even better than before....who would ever have thought this show could get any better?
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(24.06.09)
Alan Wychley
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
A really great show Lee & Joe and I can only echo what others have said regarding Parker.
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(24.06.09)
Marty Lacker
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
To Lonnie,
Thanks for your clarification. That is exactly what Lee told me he thought you meant, that you were referring
to the uninformed Leo accusation. Thank you for that.
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(24.06.09)
Jimmy Landon
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
A really top show Lee and Joe. Thanks for everything guys.
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(24.06.09)
Connor
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
I’ve got to say how much I enjoyed this show and how hosts Lee and Joe put their say over to the listeners
and make the show something more than just someone sitting in their bedroom playing Elvis songs and
telling us what we know already….”and that was ‘Hound Dog’ released in 1956…” and so on and so forth. I
really enjoyed my first time listening and I will certainly be listening to more and more shows.
I have to strongly disagree with most of the stuff coming from Leo but none more so than when he said
without Colonel Tom Parker, Elvis would never have been as big as he is today? What a pointless thing to
say. Sorry but history shows that the Colonel made some of the most selfish choices and I have to thank
God that the truth is coming from people like song writers Leiber & Stoller and Elvis’ buddy Marty Lacker as
we finding out more and more how Parker prevented Elvis from recording better and more contemporary
music through the 1970’s. Otherwise we would be stuck with more and more pro-colonel propaganda crap
like the stuff I read in the article on EER about Elvis & the Colonel. In that article, the writer points to the
conclusion (as did Leo), that without Andreas Cornelis van Kuijk (you know, that guy who for many years
claimed to have been born in America, but was eventually found to have been lying all those years and was
actually born in Breda, Netherlands, to Dutch parents), Elvis would never have been as popular as he is and
would be "A vague memory of the mid fifties". I for one was so pleased to see Marty and other sensible fans
making a point to call the author on some of the stuff coming out of his mind. I think he and this Leo would
get on well together.
I want to also thank the hosts for standing up for Elvis regarding that customised gold Crapillac from George
Barris. It really is the ugliest thing and I sure hope it was'nt once Elvis’ car now destroyed by someone trying
to make it more than it really is. And the least said about the nut job who claims Wynonna Judd is the secret
love child of Elvis the better.
Thanks again EER for a really entertaining show. I love the fact that its all about Elvis, his music, his life and
his fans, and like I said before, I will certainly be listening in to these shows again.
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(24.06.09)
Peter Goddard
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
Great show this week Lee and Joe. Highly enjoyable 3 hours.
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(23.06.09)
Carol & Brenda
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show & The Elvis Love Show)
Sure was a cram packed show from L & J this week- you guys covered a lot of topics and its great to hear
you putting the Elvis world to rights.
Lana, always a lovely start to the week, thank you x
Looking forward to the TCB show and can we just echo Dave's comments regarding the donations - it would
be a shame to have to lose any of the EER programmes.
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(23.06.09)
Maisie
(Regarding The Elvis Love Show)
Thanks Lana, another calming hour to launch a new week.
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(23.06.09)
Lonnie Mylton
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
For Marty,
I must make it clear that I was in no way supporting the idiotic claims that you, Leiber and Stoller or anyone
else have joined together and made up the stories of how the Colonel controlled Elvis' music. I was saying
the very idea is ridiculous and laughable.
Thanks again Lee and Joe for a great Elvis request show.
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(23.06.09)
Susie Anderson
(Regarding The Elvis Love Show)
Beautiful show Lana with some really great songs played.
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(22.06.09)
Marty Lacker
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
To Lonnie Milton,
I read your comment about it being laughable that I have teamed up with Leiber & Stoller against the
Colonel. Let me set you straight, (unless what you're saying is that it is laughable what that Leo guy's
statement is saying we are in cahoots).
If that is the case then my answer is to Leo, whoever he is.....? I have not only NOT teamed up with them, I
haven't seen nor talked to them in over 40 years. I had no idea what they wrote on the subject in their book
until I read it on E.E.R. What Lee and Joe were trying to say, is because of our personal and separate
association with Elvis for many years, Leiber and Stoller and I saw and experienced the same things
regarding the colonel's tactics and the way it was detrimental to Elvis and we came away with the same
opinion about him. In no way are we in cahoots with each other.
Have a nice day,
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(22.06.09)
Dave from Selby
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
Hi Lee & Joe,
What another great show last week! Joe is settling in nicely, you can tell he is still actively looking at the net
for any Elvis topic whilst the show is being recorded! Keep it up guys! By the way the vinyls from FTD are
due very late June....they did'nt say what year!
Just finally, a plea from me to all the regular listeners of EER, PLEASE don't forget the donations this month,
they seem a little low and we don't want to lose any shows on EER...so please, IF you can afford to send any
money into Lee for EER it would be REALLY appreciated, THANKS EVERYONE!!
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(22.06.09)
David Hylton
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
Hey Lee
Great Show on Friday It was Great.
When you play that 45 of treat me nice that was on ebay I found it surprising that both versions sounded
exactly The SAME!
Also I laughed when you said that someone on a different site said that wynonna was elvis daughter just
because she sang a song with Elvis in the title.
When that person said that Marty Lacker and Leiber & Stoller teamed up to make out the Colonel controled
Elvis' music career...sorry but the very thought of a joint effort is ridiculous and laughable.
And as for saying Elvis would be nothing without the Colonel Yes, that is degrading to Elvis as the greatest
entertainer the world has ever known. Talk about a fan having no respect for Elvis Presley! Keep up all the
great shows.
Also when you said that the only song that the colonel asked elvis to record was it's now or never wasn't the
song he asked elvis to record Are You Lonesome Tonight (I may be wrong).
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(22.06.09)
Victor Seears
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
Lee and Joe, thank you for another 3 hours of great Elvis radio.
I love listening to EER so much, it could be one the actual radio, that’s how great it is. EER is not afraid to get
down to the nitty gritty and deal with any issue that comes their way and this week was no different.
I have no idea if Leo was for real or if he was being so obnoxious that he was doing nothing more than
provoking you? Leo, if you are for real then I am lost for words because your comment was ridiculous and
Lee and Joe were so right in their response to your claims.
I too have been waiting for the FTD vinyl releases and have vowed to never order any more from them
because I am so fed up of this type of thing happening. Lee and Joe spoke last week about the Jimmi Hendrix
collectors label and how much more value for money they are! Well, the 'Grateful Dead' has a collectors label
and so does Jimmy Buffett and as with Hendrix, all these are cheaper and have the digipack format of FTD.
L & J good on you guys for bringing this up on your previous show as now there seems to be a closer look at
these other collectors labels highlighting just how much we Elvis fans are being squeezed by FTD, BMG!
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(22.06.09)
Nigel And Val from London
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
Hi Lee big boss man and Joe
your shows are so great you and Joe are the best, we love the work you are doing and you are both are
magic.
We'd also like to say hi to all the Elvis fans around the world and keep Elvis has number one forever
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(22.06.09)
Kenny Grant
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
One great show Lee and Joe. What kind of crank can say Wynonna Judd is the daughter of Elvis and how
they know is because she sang a song about how she feels like Elvis did with all the pressure of fame? And
as for Leo and the Colonel comments, please! Everyone is lying and it’s all a conspiracy to make old Tom
Parker look bad? Talk about in denial. Well done Lee and Joe for pointing out the many flawed points of Leo’
s delusions.
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(22.06.09)
Bobby in Derbyshire
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
Thank you Lee and Joe for this week’s excellent Request show.
Highly enjoyable and entertaining.
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(22.06.09)
Leon Goad
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
That was a really great show this week Lee and also Joe, good on you guys for a job well done.
Message to Leo, sorry fella but you really need to wake up and realise that poor old Colonel was a control
freak and cared nothing for Elvis in the long term. He only ever cared enough to ensure he had payment for
years ahead. Lee is right, Elvis Presley’s movie years and concert years were an identical path, exciting start
but it eventually became stale, had the odd moment of genius.
Not sure what was in the water this week but what in earth was that loony on about Wynonna being the
daughter of Elvis and Naomi Judd signing a “keep silent clause”. What are these people on? Makes me
wonder if these type of people ever really cared that much for Elvis? I mean, bringing up this type of twisted
claim is so degrading to the man’s memory.
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(22.06.09)
Martha Harrison
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
I loved this latest edition of the Request show. Thanks so much Lee and Joe for 3 hours of great Elvis Radio.
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(22.06.09)
Tyler from Hertfordshire
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
So much to try and remember to comment on. A really entertaining show so thanks so much Lee and Joe.
Now then, the customised Cadillac really is a puke-fest. How can anyone every really think that this car was
designed by Elvis? I’m with Lee and Joe on this one and believe that this probably was once one of Elvis’
cars and this Barris guy bought it and then proceeded to create this disgusting Liberace style mess of a car.
Sorry but I do not believe Elvis would ever be seen in this thing.
As for the Leo chap and him telling Lee and Joe to shut up, this guy really is wandering around in his own
zone huh! I read similar things in an article on EER about the Colonel and in that article the writer creates this
entire made up conversation between Parker and a Canadian Border officer. Just like Leo, this writer does
not consider anyone right except him, but as we learn from Lee and Joe, the sarcastic Canadian passport
skit is pointless and blown out of the water because as Joe stated, you did not need a passport in 1957 to
cross to and from Canada. Sorry Leo but I believe Parker was a bully and thanks to his greed, prevented
Elvis from recording better quality songs and more critically acclaimed albums.
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(22.06.09)
Freda Pasco
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
WHAT A GREAT SHOW!
I wish everyday was a Friday because I love Lee and Joe together.
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(22.06.09)
Kenny Littlemark
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
This week’s show was packed with interesting discussions and the usual amazing songs that the King left us.
The Parker debate will always go on but it’s pretty clear that Elvis was hampered by the greed of Parker and
as Marty Lacker points out, in 1956 when parker first insisted shared publishing rights, songwriters knew they
were almost guaranteed a million sales and would gladly sign over shared rights etc but parker insisted on
keeping this clause all through Elvis’ career and by the mid 60’s onwards Elvis was struggling to get the best
songs because of Parkers clause. My God, we know from Dolly Parton the type of demands Parker insisted
on and now we have Leiber and Stoller and the story about the song ‘Dont’ of how they were screamed at for
not putting the song through Parker first. I am looking forward to hearing from Joes interview with Michael
Jarrett and what the deal was for Elvis recording ‘Im Leavin’ and ‘Ill Be Home On Christmas Day’ and how
tough was it to get a song to Elvis?
Also, Joe Joe I am also waiting for my vinyl of Blue Hawaii and Standing Room Only to arrive. But I won't be
doing this again, sorry but I am at the end of my rope cos I am sick and tired of being charged so much
money for something that we have to wait and wait and wait for. FTD treat Elvis fans like dirt and charge us
the earth for the pleasure, well not any more for me...this idiot ain't being shafted anymore. Thank GOD for
Lee, Lana and Joe on Elvis Express Radio.
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(22.06.09)
Michael Shaw
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
Thanks for the show this week boys.
I could not believe what I heard from Leo when he said Elvis would have been nothing without the Colonel?
WTF! I’m with Lee where I hate all this Elvis & The Colonel crap, and how this former carnival conman is
billed as an equal with Elvis. Sorry but for me the Colonel should have been just like any other manager and
stay out of the limelight and be concerned with Elvis’ career and not his own fame and bank balance. How
anyone can say the Colonel did what was best for Elvis in the 60’s and 70’s is beyond me.
I also went over to the FBEI and took a look at the customized gold Cadillac and all IU can say to that is
LMFAO, what a horrible mess. IF that really was Elvis’ car, how sad it has been destroyed by turning it into
that moving sick bucket.
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(20.06.09)
John Wilkinson - Elvis' Rhythm Guitarist from 1969 to 1977
(Regarding Elvis Express Radio)
Sending out a great big "HOWDY" to all the great, wonderful, loyal Elvis fans around the world who listen in to
Elvis Express Radio.
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(20.06.09)
Lonnie Mylton
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
Another enjoyable show with many things discussed and many great songs played.
I hope many listeners will give you some feedback on things talked about and I will by saying that I have to
agree with Lee and Joe in relation to what Leo wrote in. I love it how Leo attacks Lee and Joe for their opinion
and yet his email is telling them what happened, almost demanding that his belief is the only one? As for the
remark at how Marty Lacker and Leiber & Stoller have teamed up to make out the Colonel controled Elvis'
music career...sorry but the very thought of a joint effort is ridiculous and laughable.
I amn with Lee and Joe on this whole issue and after reading what Leiber & Stoller had to say blew me away
because I knew the Colonel controlled Elvis but not to the extent of telling Elvis who he could and could not
hang out with. Yes, Elvis was at fault for not telling the Colonel where to get off but then again if it is true that
the Colonel would always threaten to sue Elvis for all he has if he sacked him, I can imagine Elvis feeling
bullied into a corner. EXCELLENT SHOW guys and as for the crank who reckons Elvis is the father of
Wynonna Judd..........OMG!
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(20.06.09)
Mike from Foulsham Norfolk
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
Thank you Lee and Joe, I really enjoyed this weeks show, it flew by it was so interesting to listen to your views
and your answers to people like Leo. You both were so good to keep your cool with that one.
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(20.06.09)
Owen
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
I loved this weeks show, and can I quickly say thank you Lee for promoting Armed Forces Day and for
encouraging others to support our brave men and woman.
When Joe statred to read out Leo's letter I thought he was joking and then it hit me that this guy really does
believe the BS that was coming from his mind, talk about in denial!
I'm sorry but I just cannot understand how any Elvis fan can believe the tripe that comes out from the Colonel
camp and have the blame of Elvis' movies, concerts, songs and now world tour firmly at the feet of Elvis.
Over the years we have heard from various people, including movie directors and producers who have all
said in the past that when the Colonel was to be shown a script, he would say "All I need to know is the
money". And as for saying Elvis would be nothing without the Colonel....Lee was so right to say what he did.
Yes, that is degrading to Elvis as the greatest entertainer the world has ever known. Talk about a fan having
no respect for Elvis Presley! On the contrary, without Elvis, the Colonel would have been managing dancing
chickens all his life and for me it shows how talented Elvis was, because he became as great as he did even
though his manager was getting him some of the worst movies, the worst music and later in life monotonous
concert tours around and around in any-town, USA.
Amazing show Lee and Joe, keep em coming boys.
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(20.06.09)
Shelly Pinnock
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
3 hours of wonderful music and entertaining hosts.
I was listening to what Lee and Joe was saying about the Colonel and I feel so sorry for Elvis and at the same
time anger at him for not getting rid of the Colonel years ago.
Lee sums it up brilliant when he says Elvis is as great as he is. Imagine what he could have been with better
management? The thought is awesome.
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(20.06.09)
Charlie Harwood
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
What a great show this week Lee and Joe.
Good on you both for standing up against what the guy Leo wrote in. Sorry, I am an Elvis fan, and as Lee
has said in the past, not a Priscilla fan, or Lisa Marie fan or am I a Colonel fan. I AM AN ELVIS FAN. Lee was
right that the 60's and the 70's are almost indentical in the excitement of a new turning point in his career and
then after the repeat of the same old same old Elvis grew bored of the fact that he had no more challenges
to overcome and with a career going nowhere and a manager telling you what you can record and who you
can hang out with it's no wonder Elvis sort refuge in drugs. It’s not fair to put this on Elvis and the Colonel
should take his place as the man who ruined Elvis Presley and not the man who made Elvis Presley. And
Lee, you were close but what the Colonel actually said in that interview was "Elvis gets half of what I earn, not
the other way round".
Whoever it was who says Wynonna Judd is the daughter of Elvis has been sitting too close to the microwave.
Way to go Lee and Joe for pointing out these loony tunes for us lol.
I saw the custom gold Cadillac and I'm so with the guys on this one also. It is disgusting and no way was that
being customised for Elvis and more fool anyone who not only believes such trash, but buys such trash.
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(20.06.09)
Elliot Phipps
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
BRILLIANT SHOW BOYS!
Lee and Joe, thanks for another mighty fine show.
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(18.06.09)
Sam from Staffordshire
(Regarding The TCB Show)
Excellent show this week and yes, it was a nice little themed show with some great alternates played.
Next week and the start of the new series sounds like it's gonna be a great few weeks.
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(18.06.09)
Mark in Manchester
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
I am coming out of retirement. Now have not left comments for a while but I think it's time to start leaving them
again. Starting with what a FANTASTIC job you are doing with EER and now with Joe it will only get better.
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(18.06.09)
Craig Shearer
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
Lee and Joe........GREAT SHOW TOGETHER!
Cant wait till tomorrow for more more more Lee and Joe and some GREAT Elvis sounds
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(18.06.09)
Connie from Derbyshire
(Regarding The TCB Show)
Thanks for another cool edition of the TCB show Lee.
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(18.06.09)
Mickey Giffard
(Regarding The TCB Show)
A really nice hour of themed songs with alternate takes. Really good show Lee, thank you.
The next show sounds excellent to me. Again, thank you Lee for doing these for us each week.
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(18.06.09)
Riley
(Regarding The TCB Show)
I really did enjoy this themed show and thank you for playing some outtakes that I don't recall hearing before?
Next weeks TCB show and the first part in a new series of American Studio Sessions sounds really good. The
hour show where Lee played selected recordings from the American sessions was really enjoyable, who
knew that was just a taste of this new 6 week series? Cool!
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(18.06.09)
Martin Bradford
(Regarding The Elvis Love Show)
Beautiful songs and host.
Thank you Lana for another lovely love show.
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(18.06.09)
Luke
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
Having Joe on the show with Lee really does work. It gives Lee someone to bounce off of and the fact they
gell so well together as a team shows. Joe seemed a little distracted at times but I suspect things will get a lot
more smoother over time once Joe settles down into the show. So looking forward to the next request show.
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(16.06.09)
Millie
(Regarding The Elvis Love Show)
Thanks Lana for another one of your wonderful love shows.
You just cannot beat the ballads of Elvis to help melt your heart or bring a tear to your eyes.
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(16.06.09)
Elizabeth from Merrick, NY
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
Nice request show. Good to hear Joe on the whole show as radio host. Give him more requests to read. :-
) I like the different topics you come up with.
By the way I read somewhere (not sure where) that the suit Elvis was laid to rest in was given to him by
Vernon for Christmas!! How's that for a wrench in the mystery!!
Kudos!! to Marty Lacker for clarifying to Tony King that Elvis although as much as we know he was a very
talented very magnetic person was just as human as we were.
But we love him very much just the same.
Thanks again for your great shows. :-)
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(16.06.09)
Peter from Manchester
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
Excellent show this week.
I think Lee bringing in Joe is a great idea as it made the show even better than before (if that is possible)!
Lee and Joe are a great team and I know that we are all going to have some cool moments with these two
guys discussing the Elvis world.
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(16.06.09)
ElvisUKGirl
(Regarding The Elvis Love Show)
Thank you for a loving start to the week.
I know I have not written in or requested for the longest of times but I never miss a show on EER.
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(16.06.09)
Max
(Regarding The Elvis Love Show)
Wonderful show Lana. Thank you for getting my week off to a smooth start.
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(16.06.09)
Frankie Walker
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
What an absolutely excellent request show. I have been LOVING the Friday shows for a long time now and
now here we are with another turn in the EER history as Lee is joined full time by Joe Joe who is now
something for Lee to bounce off of and I just know we are all in for some awsome shows ahead.
NEVER stop what you do Lee because you have always brought us what we want........a GREAT Elvis show.
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(16.06.09)
Michael Wain
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
Great show Lee and Joe. Looking forward to many more with you two best friends together on the best Elvis
show around.
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(15.06.09)
Carol & Brenda
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
Another fantastic show - and we won the Cartoon competition - how cool is that, cant wait to see what Tony
comes up with!
Thanks to the advice of the FBEI we bagged ourselves a bargain - Perfect For Parties EP - the vinyl is in
excellent condition although the cover has some age marks on the corner - but its great to have this in our
collection.
We are glad we checked it out with the guys first because we had been looking at another one which turned
out to be fake! So we're glad that L&J take the time to sniff out these bogus items.
Looking forward to another great week on EER - The Mother of All Elvis Radio shows.
Love from C&B xx
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(15.06.09)
Steve From Atlanta, GA
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
Hi Lee,
Really enjoyed the request show this past Friday, and I also want to thank you (and Joe) for playing my "sing
a long" request of Dominic. To hear you and Joe sing a verse of it at the end....well, lets just say I'm happy I
hadn't eaten or drank anything prior to hearing it LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!! I almost had a cow hearing you guys....so
fun and entertaining!
You guys are really awesome! Thanks so much for not only keeping Elvis' memory alive, but also for
providing a place where all fans, regardless of who they are or where they come from, a fun and friendly
place to gather and forget the troubles of the outside world. Keep doing what you're doing, and wishing you
much continued success!
P.S. No, I'm cutting you some slack this week and will not request "Old MacDonald". However, you never
know about the weeks to come?????
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(15.06.09)
Kenny Littlemark
(Regarding Elvis Express Radio)
I was reminded from what the Shadow wrote of the Elvis Matters award and noticed something else.
As we know, one of the nominees works with Elvis Matters and another is friends with Elvis Matters and now
Elvis Matters runs their own Elvis radio show.
Hmmmmm I wonder what the chances are that EER & Lee, Lana and Joe will win this award?
Keep on Elvising for the fans around the world who enjoy what you all do for us.
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(15.06.09)
Petra Escott
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
That was a totally awsome show.
I agree that the 3 hours zoomed by in no time because Lee and Joe work so well together.
Looking forward to many more shows from this new and great team.
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(15.06.09)
Tyler from Hertfordshire
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
Another truly entertaining show and now even more Elvisly Entertainment from Lee and Joe who always TCB
for Elvis and the fans.
I look forward to your next show on Friday.
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(14.06.09)
David Hylton
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
Hey Lee, The request show was fantastic the three hours went by so quickly. I agree that the story from
George Kalinsky is absolute B.S. I can never understand why people feel the need to make stuff up like this?
I think they do this because they get a taste of being part of the Elvis story and they want more, more, more.
Also I love it now that Joe is on the show for the whole three hours it is great to hear the discussions between
you two of things that are happening in the elvis world.
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(14.06.09)
Michael Wain
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
Yes, a totally fantastic show indeed.
Lee and Joe really are a great team and it's a joy to know we have them both on the excellent Elvis Request
Show.
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(14.06.09)
Morgan
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
I really enjoyed this weeks show. Having Joe now on the show with Lee full time is a really great addition.
Yes, Lee and Joe are spot on saying that the Kalinsky story is nothing but an out right lie.
Long live EER!
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(14.06.09)
Gary Courcha
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
A brilliant 3 hours of great Elvis radio with Lee and Joe the best buddies of the Elvis world.
I also agree whole heartedly with the "shadow" and applaud Lee and Joe for not doing what is being done to
them on (edited).
Keep doing what you do because you guys are great together.
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(14.06.09)
Steven Hughes
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
Thanks for another 3 hours of unrivalled Elvis radio with Lee and Joe.
Can't wait for next weeks show.
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(13.06.09)
James Gough
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
Excellent show Lee and Joe.
Yet again we have another 3 hours that fly by in an instant. Thank you both for all the Elvis Entertainment.
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(13.06.09)
Paul from Kent
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
A really enjoyable show....well, more enjoyable than usual....and that is enjoyable LOL.
Lee and Joe work well together and I loved Joe's reaction when Lee said he demanded his picture be on the
show page or he was out of there lmao, that was so funny.
I agree that the story from George Kalinsky is absolute B.S. I just can never understand why people feel the
need to make stuff up like this? Maybe Lee is right, they get a taste of being part of the Elvis story and they
want more, more, more. Look forward to next weeks show with the dynamic duo of Elvis radio.
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(13.06.09)
The Shadow
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
Lee and Joe, I want to tell you how happy this weeks show made me feel.
I am so pleased that you both got on with what you do best and did not start throwing insults towards those
who you have had recent problems with. I so wish the same could be said elsewhere but I guess more
sarcastic swipes and vicious, vindictive comments were expected to continue. I'm just so pleased you guys
did not stoop so low. Heres to many more great shows and I hope that EER wins the Elvis Matters award
because you Lee, Lana and Joe deserve to win.
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(13.06.09)
Francesca from Cambridgeshire
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
An excellent show from Lee and Joe.
I can't tell you how pleased I was to hear it from Joe's own mouth that he was going nowhere and will stay on
EER with Lee for ever!!
The TTWII commercials were so funny, that is so typical that you chose 3 that were so different. Thank you
Lee and Joe for the top show.
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(13.06.09)
Roger Harman
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
Thanks for another brillinat Elvis Express Radio Show and while I love the fact Lee and Joe are now together
on the show, what I find comical is you can tell when Joe is reading something on the net or something like
that when Lee says something that should lead to a follow up but we get a "Hmm" or a "Yeah" and poor old
Lee is left out there having to quickly think of something to fill the gap. I love the show and LOVE Lee and
Joe together but Joe.......PAY ATTENTION! LOL!
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(13.06.09)
Archie
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
I am so happy to have found this show and look forward to enjoying many more. Lee and Joe are great
together and I was a little worried about the sound this week but I was pleased that it got sorted out so that
we could hear you guys well enough. Keep 'em coming cos I'll keep listenin'
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(13.06.09)
Kendal Deakin
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
Well said Lee and Joe for pointing out the lies that Elvis met up with all those greats in the locker room of
Madison Square Garden. It would have been so cool if that had taken place but we know it did not and I, like
you are so worried that these fake tales will take hold and start being part of Elvis-ology.
Long may EER continue so that we can rely on them to put the record straight where Elvis is concerned. A
great show this week Lee and Joe, glad you're going nowhere.
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(13.06.09)
Arthur Harris
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
Good show, Good show ... I am so happy that Lee and Joe are now together on the Friday shows and I look
forward to many topics and opinions that they will be indulging in over the coming weeks, months and years.
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(13.06.09)
Linda Kranat
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
Been a Looooooooooooooooooooong time listener and I love the show so very much.
I want to welcome Joe to EER full time and look forward to hearing what Lee and Joe have to bring us over
the up coming shows.
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Elizabeth from Merrick, NY
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
Hi Lee,
Another great show Friday. Just wanted to comment on a something brought up on the show.
First let me preface it with I am not a defender of anyone but myself. I'm just an observer and form my own
opion: I shared on another Elvis site that based on Lisa Marie's blog: I think her reason for marrying Michael
was to try and do for Michael what she could not do for her Dad 33 years ago. He was in the same situation
and I guess she thought now as an adult she might be able to help. Unfortunately she found out what others
around Elvis realized is that you can't help someone that doesn't want to help themselves.
She is now (as she observed) re-living what she experienced with her Dad's death. I thought the union was
odd and it's sad that this situation is bringing up bad memories for her.
Take care and Have a good week
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(30.06.09)
Paul the Trucker
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
F###ING BRILLIANT SHOW
Well done Lee and Joe on another excellent 3 hours of great Elvis radio.
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(29.06.09)
Kim Lomas
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
This weeks show was out of this world.
Lee and Joe I love Fridays and you two together make a brilliant show even better.
Thank you so much.
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(29.06.09)
Dave from Selby
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
Yet another great show Lee & Joe.
It seems the general feeling is that Parker was...in the style of Rindercella...Mucking Foney Brabbing
Gastard! LOL!
Yet it seems there is always some idiot that just cannot see how power hungry and greedy, Parker was.
These people will never be told and think THEY are always correct in their views, despite the comments of
people where were actually CHEATED by Parker.
They must also think that the 69 Memphis sessions were a flop like Parker wanted them to be. Which brings
me to another point....all the people who are SO against Marty Lacker, may like to remember it was Marty's
idea for Elvis to record in Memphis and he should be thanked for SUCH a great move on Elvis' part. Just look
at the outcome! It was the best Elvis output in years.
So to all the people who are so against Marty, maybe they should just think what he actually did for Elvis AND
US. It really *isses me off when people slag Marty off yet still want to ask him questions through EER about
Elvis. These two-faced winkers should be ashamed of themselves instead of acting like they are better than
anyone else!
I for one appreciate all that Marty does for EER and us, the fans, so Thank you Marty!
Finally, if you can afford to donate to EER this month it would be GREATLY appreciated. Thanks everyone!
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(29.06.09)
June Robertson
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
Thank you for playing my request of My Boy (which just about kills me every time I hear it) and for dedicating
it to all of my wonderful Elvis friends in America.
I went to live in Lauderdale Courts as soon as it opened to the public and my goal was to live there as long
as Elvis but, I exceeded it. He was there 3.4 years and I was there for 4 years. Leaving was very emotional
since I was successful in creating a happy home where I welcomed all Elvis fans in for a drink (margueritas or
martini's) or a cup of tea. I made so many friends and truly felt more at home there than anywhere else in
America. I will be back.
I just wanted to say that I absolutely agree with you both about the Colonel. I think he was very instrumental
in skyrocketing Elvis to the top at the right time and also had great skill with merchandising but, as years went
by, it was obvious that he had the opposite affect on Elvis' career. I truly believe that one of the reasons Elvis
died was because he had lost control of his creative decisions for too long and for whatever reason, couldn't
tell this to the Colonel and take charge of his own life.
The movie I wish Elvis had done........The Rainmaker. His audition was said to be brilliant and it scared the
Colonel as he wanted Elvis to do musicals. It would have changed everything for Elvis and he could have
become a truly gifted actor with the right roles.
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(29.06.09)
Kenton Ainsworth
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
One helluva show this week fella's, loved every second of it.
It was fascinating to hear about how the Colonel treated people, treated Elvis and used him and everyone
around him. Scotty Moore was a real eye opener for me, saying Parker wanted to push out everyone who
was with Elvis before he came along. Parker has so much to answer for.
The acetates were amazing to find out about and I wonder how many fans have these in their collections?
All in all Lee and Joe, a really great show.
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(29.06.09)
Dora Littlemore
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
Hi Lee and Joe,
I used to think the Colonel used to get a tough break from the fans but now I change my mind completely. I
am appauled to find out what this man did to Elvis and people around him. And also ripping off people like
Steve Binder and Chips Moman, two people who could have helped get Elvis more contemporary material etc
but instead Parker alienated them because he knew that they knew more than he did about what was best for
Elvis. Parker robbed Elvis and us of so much.
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(28.06.09)
Clive Lawson
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
Another top notch show from Lee and Joe the boys who rock the Elvis airwaves.
Sirius radio should grab these guys and get them on board, or at the very least the Elvis Request show
should be syndicated to many radio stations because this it is such a shame, no a travesty that more and
more Elvis fans don’t get to hear and enjoy this amazing show that is possibly the only radio show that
actually gives 100% to Elvis and the fans and yet at the same time this show is honest and in your face. Lee
and Joe give a great service to fans everywhere and we owe Lee so much for giving us these wonderful
shows.
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(28.06.09)
Daniel Upton
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
Thanks for a great show this week Lee and Joe.
I love this show even more than usual and I loved the part when Joe screwed up on the request lol.
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(28.06.09)
Marty Lacker
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
I read with interest the comments made about Binder and Bones Howe not receiving their royalties for the
music on the '68 Special, I have one better.
Everyone rightfully claims how great the '69 sessions at American Studios are, and that the singles and
albums are the best thing Elvis did in years after the 50's and early 60's and were not matched in the 70's,
well here's a flash for you ... Chips Moman has not received one penny royalty for any of it to this day. He
got paid a paltry sum during the session, $25,000 to be exact but that was supposed to be for just one
album. Since then numerous singles and albums were released and RCA,EPE and Parker have made
millions from it.
How's that for being cheated and appreciated for revitalizing Elvis' recording career.
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(28.06.09)
Peter Morford
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
One great show Lee and again thanks to Joe. You guys really are a great team.
Eye opening details about Colonel Conman and his dirty tricks, I wonder if we will get such honest information
from the £40 book from old Charlie Stone?
GREAT information on those acetates by the way, my God there really are people out there who have these
things in their collections and think they are worth loads of money. Lee is right though, dealers who sell these
things, should do their homework before selling them on as rare acetates. Or do they and then just not give a
crap and sell them anyway?
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(28.06.09)
Kenny Littlemark
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
Lee and Joe you two really are a fantastic team who are really rockin the Elvis radio. EER is an original, a
trend setter, a unique show and I love every minute of this excellent show
I had to laugh when you read out the news item about how wacko Jacko said Elvis was not important to him
and went into a rant and said that’s it you aint mentioning him no more lol.
What kind of entertainer says something like that? The bleached one was born in 1958, how on earth could
he have said Elvis was not important due to the time he grew up…of course he never grew up…Sorry but I
think he HATED the fact that Elvis was CROWNED the King by the public and press, and dear old Jacko
proclaimed HIMSELF the King of Pop and that is why he said what he did , he even had a problem with his
song ‘Heartbreak Hotel’ and threw a fit because he did not know Elvis had had a hit called that?
WHAT?????? This guy really was on a different planet wasn’t he. Entertainers from that same era credit Elvis
as being the groundbreaker that paved the way for others to follow, wacko Jacko could not even credit Elvis
at all.
Boy oh boy, that Colonel was a real dirt bag wasn’t he. He stabbed Hank Snow in the back, He stabbed
Gladys Presley in the back, he stabbed Steve Binder in the back, he stabbed Bones Howe in the back, Jerry
Leiber, Mike Stoller, Scotty Moore, Bill Black, Bob Neal and lord only knows who else…and still we get people
who come out with crap like Leo and the guy who wrote that article on EER who say Elvis would have been
nothing without the old carny conman and that Elvis and Parker were the greatest team in music
history……Sorry but in reality after the first few years Parker turned Elvis into a mockery and threw his artistic
potential way out the window. It was only Elvis’ pure talent that made him stay on top DESPITE giving Elvis
poor movies, second rate songs, repetitive concerts and terrible album releases like ‘Burning Love & Hits
From His Movies’, ‘Separate Ways’, ‘Let’s Be Friends’, ‘C’mon Everybody’ and even when Elvis got to release
new albums, they contained many 2nd rate songs thanks to Parker and his pre-historic demands of part
owning publishing rights etc.
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(28.06.09)
Samuel
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
Lee and Joe, thank you for such an amazing show and for the unreal information about the Colonel. I knew
the man was greedy but the things that were done by him are unforgivable and down-right low. Imagine
finding out your friend, who you thought you were going into business with to manage Elvis Presley had in
fact double crossed you and gone solo…what scum!
Thanks so much Lee and Joe for a totally entertaining 3 + hours.
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(28.06.09)
Lonnie Mylton
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
One hell of a show this week from the number 1 team, Lee & Joe.
There were some great songs played this week and I cannot praise you guys enough for the stuff you do for
Elvis. Also, well done for not playing any Michael Jackson music and how crazy do you have to be to say that
Elvis Presley is the father in law of that weirdo. Looking forward to next week already.
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(28.06.09)
Harvey
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
Lee, thank you for doing these shows for us for so long, I have loved EER for such a long time now.
And now that you Lee have brought in Joe on Fridays has worked out very well and makes the already
entertaining Friday show even more entertaining.
I hope that this new format will last for a long long time.
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(28.06.09)
Bobby in Derbyshire
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
Brilliant show again guys and thanks for pointing us into the direction of that amazing article by Piers
Beagley, what a great informative article it is.
Lee you are so right, the pro Colonel camp will try to defend his actions but the fact is old Parker was a
conman who had no clue how to work for Elvis Presley. One part of the article I liked should be read by these
pro Parker lot who seem to think he was so wonderful; “The job of a manager should be to translate their
client's aspirations into reality with the hope of exciting their audiences, along with the possibly of making a
profit. If Elvis wanted to try a world tour then Parker should have made it happen”. You see, the manager is
supposed to do what the ARTIST wants to do, Parker wanted to be a celebrity and that is why he started to
promote almost everything as Elvis & The Colonel. I am in total agreement with Lee when he says he hates
that Elvis & The Colonel crap. Elvis Presley is the star, the talent, the entertainer, the reason Parker is rich
and famous.
I am so looking forward to the Charles Stone book ‘My Years With Elvis & The Colonel’ because it should be
interesting to hear about what it was like on tour with Elvis, although, like Lee and Joe, I am expecting it to be
very pro-Colonel, I just hope we don’t get any of that bull###t about Elvis could not tour the world because of
the drugs, or there were no venues big enough or security would be impossible. For the money Praytome are
charging I sure hope this book is going to deliver and we are not going to be ripped off and hear all about
stuff that has nothing to do with Elvis and his manager, Tom Parker.
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(28.06.09)
Donny in Essex
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
Now that was a really entertaining show.
3 hours of a truly amazing show hosted by two great friends who’s friendship really does shine through.
Elvis really should have dumped that no good swindler in about 1962.
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(27.06.09)
David Hylton
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
Hey Lee,
The request show was awesome the three hours just flew by. I loved all the disscussions that you and joe
had it was great to listen to. I look forward to your show every friday it is the highlight of my week. Because
today all they have on tv was things about michael jackson it got kind of tiring after a while and they are
saying that he is better then Elvis which is a bunch of CRAP.
I can't believe people are selling false acetates on Ebay people need to stop sellling stuff like this. Also that
was a great article on your site about the colonel I knew the Colonel was a bad person but I was shocked to
read some of the stuff in the article!!! Also it would be so cool if a recording of Dirty Dirty Feeling would
surface from 1958!!!
Also wasnt June 26 the date of Elvis's Last concert? Keep up all the great Shows!!!!
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(27.06.09)
Eleanor Parrish
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
Lee and Joe, thank you for this weeks wonderful show.
I always learn something new listening to this great show and this week was no diffarent.
Thank you for everything you two are the greatest.
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(27.06.09)
Freddie for Elvis
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
Thanks for a really great show Lee and Joe.
You know what, I feel sorry for the fans of Wacko Jacko but I am so fed up of people on TV saying that
Jackson was bigger than Elvis and all that bull. I remember once of EER and I am not sure if it was within
these past 500 odd shows or with Lee and Jim, but someone wrote in and requested a Jackson song and left
a message "Michael Jackon is King, Elvis is Dead...Get over it". How unfortunate it is for people like them to
now be experiencing how hurt it feels to have your idol die.
Lee and Joe I absolutely loved listening to the show and was enthralled at some of the things Parker pulled at
Elvis and other peoples expense. I was in shock to learn Parker gave his word to Steve Binder and the other
guy that there would be no album or singles as a result of the 68 TV special, so there was no need to sign an
agreement over production rights etc and to this day they have never received a single penny from the sales
of anything to do with the show. The acetates are a real eye opener and I have to say good on you guys for
tracking this stuff down. BRILLIANT SHOW.
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(27.06.09)
Paul from Kent
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
Another 3 hour zooming by with Lee and Joe on a Friday night on the greatest Elvis show around.
Absolutely loved it again this week chaps. I love sitting down listening to you both discuss the Elvis goings on
and your opinion of things and enjoying some of the greatest music ever recorded. Oh Lee, loved the 'Look
Out Broadway' solo. Checked out the Hank Snow program on Joes site, boy Parker sure did stiff him didn't he.
Cannot wait until next Friday, previously I loved this show so very much but now that Lee and Joe are
together it is even better than before....who would ever have thought this show could get any better?
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(24.06.09)
Alan Wychley
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
A really great show Lee & Joe and I can only echo what others have said regarding Parker.
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(24.06.09)
Marty Lacker
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
To Lonnie,
Thanks for your clarification. That is exactly what Lee told me he thought you meant, that you were referring
to the uninformed Leo accusation. Thank you for that.
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(24.06.09)
Jimmy Landon
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
A really top show Lee and Joe. Thanks for everything guys.
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(24.06.09)
Connor
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
I’ve got to say how much I enjoyed this show and how hosts Lee and Joe put their say over to the listeners
and make the show something more than just someone sitting in their bedroom playing Elvis songs and
telling us what we know already….”and that was ‘Hound Dog’ released in 1956…” and so on and so forth. I
really enjoyed my first time listening and I will certainly be listening to more and more shows.
I have to strongly disagree with most of the stuff coming from Leo but none more so than when he said
without Colonel Tom Parker, Elvis would never have been as big as he is today? What a pointless thing to
say. Sorry but history shows that the Colonel made some of the most selfish choices and I have to thank
God that the truth is coming from people like song writers Leiber & Stoller and Elvis’ buddy Marty Lacker as
we finding out more and more how Parker prevented Elvis from recording better and more contemporary
music through the 1970’s. Otherwise we would be stuck with more and more pro-colonel propaganda crap
like the stuff I read in the article on EER about Elvis & the Colonel. In that article, the writer points to the
conclusion (as did Leo), that without Andreas Cornelis van Kuijk (you know, that guy who for many years
claimed to have been born in America, but was eventually found to have been lying all those years and was
actually born in Breda, Netherlands, to Dutch parents), Elvis would never have been as popular as he is and
would be "A vague memory of the mid fifties". I for one was so pleased to see Marty and other sensible fans
making a point to call the author on some of the stuff coming out of his mind. I think he and this Leo would
get on well together.
I want to also thank the hosts for standing up for Elvis regarding that customised gold Crapillac from George
Barris. It really is the ugliest thing and I sure hope it was'nt once Elvis’ car now destroyed by someone trying
to make it more than it really is. And the least said about the nut job who claims Wynonna Judd is the secret
love child of Elvis the better.
Thanks again EER for a really entertaining show. I love the fact that its all about Elvis, his music, his life and
his fans, and like I said before, I will certainly be listening in to these shows again.
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(24.06.09)
Peter Goddard
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
Great show this week Lee and Joe. Highly enjoyable 3 hours.
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(23.06.09)
Carol & Brenda
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show & The Elvis Love Show)
Sure was a cram packed show from L & J this week- you guys covered a lot of topics and its great to hear
you putting the Elvis world to rights.
Lana, always a lovely start to the week, thank you x
Looking forward to the TCB show and can we just echo Dave's comments regarding the donations - it would
be a shame to have to lose any of the EER programmes.
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(23.06.09)
Maisie
(Regarding The Elvis Love Show)
Thanks Lana, another calming hour to launch a new week.
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(23.06.09)
Lonnie Mylton
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
For Marty,
I must make it clear that I was in no way supporting the idiotic claims that you, Leiber and Stoller or anyone
else have joined together and made up the stories of how the Colonel controlled Elvis' music. I was saying
the very idea is ridiculous and laughable.
Thanks again Lee and Joe for a great Elvis request show.
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(23.06.09)
Susie Anderson
(Regarding The Elvis Love Show)
Beautiful show Lana with some really great songs played.
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(22.06.09)
Marty Lacker
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
To Lonnie Milton,
I read your comment about it being laughable that I have teamed up with Leiber & Stoller against the
Colonel. Let me set you straight, (unless what you're saying is that it is laughable what that Leo guy's
statement is saying we are in cahoots).
If that is the case then my answer is to Leo, whoever he is.....? I have not only NOT teamed up with them, I
haven't seen nor talked to them in over 40 years. I had no idea what they wrote on the subject in their book
until I read it on E.E.R. What Lee and Joe were trying to say, is because of our personal and separate
association with Elvis for many years, Leiber and Stoller and I saw and experienced the same things
regarding the colonel's tactics and the way it was detrimental to Elvis and we came away with the same
opinion about him. In no way are we in cahoots with each other.
Have a nice day,
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(22.06.09)
Dave from Selby
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
Hi Lee & Joe,
What another great show last week! Joe is settling in nicely, you can tell he is still actively looking at the net
for any Elvis topic whilst the show is being recorded! Keep it up guys! By the way the vinyls from FTD are
due very late June....they did'nt say what year!
Just finally, a plea from me to all the regular listeners of EER, PLEASE don't forget the donations this month,
they seem a little low and we don't want to lose any shows on EER...so please, IF you can afford to send any
money into Lee for EER it would be REALLY appreciated, THANKS EVERYONE!!
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(22.06.09)
David Hylton
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
Hey Lee
Great Show on Friday It was Great.
When you play that 45 of treat me nice that was on ebay I found it surprising that both versions sounded
exactly The SAME!
Also I laughed when you said that someone on a different site said that wynonna was elvis daughter just
because she sang a song with Elvis in the title.
When that person said that Marty Lacker and Leiber & Stoller teamed up to make out the Colonel controled
Elvis' music career...sorry but the very thought of a joint effort is ridiculous and laughable.
And as for saying Elvis would be nothing without the Colonel Yes, that is degrading to Elvis as the greatest
entertainer the world has ever known. Talk about a fan having no respect for Elvis Presley! Keep up all the
great shows.
Also when you said that the only song that the colonel asked elvis to record was it's now or never wasn't the
song he asked elvis to record Are You Lonesome Tonight (I may be wrong).
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(22.06.09)
Victor Seears
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
Lee and Joe, thank you for another 3 hours of great Elvis radio.
I love listening to EER so much, it could be one the actual radio, that’s how great it is. EER is not afraid to get
down to the nitty gritty and deal with any issue that comes their way and this week was no different.
I have no idea if Leo was for real or if he was being so obnoxious that he was doing nothing more than
provoking you? Leo, if you are for real then I am lost for words because your comment was ridiculous and
Lee and Joe were so right in their response to your claims.
I too have been waiting for the FTD vinyl releases and have vowed to never order any more from them
because I am so fed up of this type of thing happening. Lee and Joe spoke last week about the Jimmi Hendrix
collectors label and how much more value for money they are! Well, the 'Grateful Dead' has a collectors label
and so does Jimmy Buffett and as with Hendrix, all these are cheaper and have the digipack format of FTD.
L & J good on you guys for bringing this up on your previous show as now there seems to be a closer look at
these other collectors labels highlighting just how much we Elvis fans are being squeezed by FTD, BMG!
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(22.06.09)
Nigel And Val from London
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
Hi Lee big boss man and Joe
your shows are so great you and Joe are the best, we love the work you are doing and you are both are
magic.
We'd also like to say hi to all the Elvis fans around the world and keep Elvis has number one forever
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(22.06.09)
Kenny Grant
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
One great show Lee and Joe. What kind of crank can say Wynonna Judd is the daughter of Elvis and how
they know is because she sang a song about how she feels like Elvis did with all the pressure of fame? And
as for Leo and the Colonel comments, please! Everyone is lying and it’s all a conspiracy to make old Tom
Parker look bad? Talk about in denial. Well done Lee and Joe for pointing out the many flawed points of Leo’
s delusions.
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(22.06.09)
Bobby in Derbyshire
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
Thank you Lee and Joe for this week’s excellent Request show.
Highly enjoyable and entertaining.
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(22.06.09)
Leon Goad
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
That was a really great show this week Lee and also Joe, good on you guys for a job well done.
Message to Leo, sorry fella but you really need to wake up and realise that poor old Colonel was a control
freak and cared nothing for Elvis in the long term. He only ever cared enough to ensure he had payment for
years ahead. Lee is right, Elvis Presley’s movie years and concert years were an identical path, exciting start
but it eventually became stale, had the odd moment of genius.
Not sure what was in the water this week but what in earth was that loony on about Wynonna being the
daughter of Elvis and Naomi Judd signing a “keep silent clause”. What are these people on? Makes me
wonder if these type of people ever really cared that much for Elvis? I mean, bringing up this type of twisted
claim is so degrading to the man’s memory.
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(22.06.09)
Martha Harrison
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
I loved this latest edition of the Request show. Thanks so much Lee and Joe for 3 hours of great Elvis Radio.
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(22.06.09)
Tyler from Hertfordshire
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
So much to try and remember to comment on. A really entertaining show so thanks so much Lee and Joe.
Now then, the customised Cadillac really is a puke-fest. How can anyone every really think that this car was
designed by Elvis? I’m with Lee and Joe on this one and believe that this probably was once one of Elvis’
cars and this Barris guy bought it and then proceeded to create this disgusting Liberace style mess of a car.
Sorry but I do not believe Elvis would ever be seen in this thing.
As for the Leo chap and him telling Lee and Joe to shut up, this guy really is wandering around in his own
zone huh! I read similar things in an article on EER about the Colonel and in that article the writer creates this
entire made up conversation between Parker and a Canadian Border officer. Just like Leo, this writer does
not consider anyone right except him, but as we learn from Lee and Joe, the sarcastic Canadian passport
skit is pointless and blown out of the water because as Joe stated, you did not need a passport in 1957 to
cross to and from Canada. Sorry Leo but I believe Parker was a bully and thanks to his greed, prevented
Elvis from recording better quality songs and more critically acclaimed albums.
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(22.06.09)
Freda Pasco
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
WHAT A GREAT SHOW!
I wish everyday was a Friday because I love Lee and Joe together.
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(22.06.09)
Kenny Littlemark
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
This week’s show was packed with interesting discussions and the usual amazing songs that the King left us.
The Parker debate will always go on but it’s pretty clear that Elvis was hampered by the greed of Parker and
as Marty Lacker points out, in 1956 when parker first insisted shared publishing rights, songwriters knew they
were almost guaranteed a million sales and would gladly sign over shared rights etc but parker insisted on
keeping this clause all through Elvis’ career and by the mid 60’s onwards Elvis was struggling to get the best
songs because of Parkers clause. My God, we know from Dolly Parton the type of demands Parker insisted
on and now we have Leiber and Stoller and the story about the song ‘Dont’ of how they were screamed at for
not putting the song through Parker first. I am looking forward to hearing from Joes interview with Michael
Jarrett and what the deal was for Elvis recording ‘Im Leavin’ and ‘Ill Be Home On Christmas Day’ and how
tough was it to get a song to Elvis?
Also, Joe Joe I am also waiting for my vinyl of Blue Hawaii and Standing Room Only to arrive. But I won't be
doing this again, sorry but I am at the end of my rope cos I am sick and tired of being charged so much
money for something that we have to wait and wait and wait for. FTD treat Elvis fans like dirt and charge us
the earth for the pleasure, well not any more for me...this idiot ain't being shafted anymore. Thank GOD for
Lee, Lana and Joe on Elvis Express Radio.
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(22.06.09)
Michael Shaw
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
Thanks for the show this week boys.
I could not believe what I heard from Leo when he said Elvis would have been nothing without the Colonel?
WTF! I’m with Lee where I hate all this Elvis & The Colonel crap, and how this former carnival conman is
billed as an equal with Elvis. Sorry but for me the Colonel should have been just like any other manager and
stay out of the limelight and be concerned with Elvis’ career and not his own fame and bank balance. How
anyone can say the Colonel did what was best for Elvis in the 60’s and 70’s is beyond me.
I also went over to the FBEI and took a look at the customized gold Cadillac and all IU can say to that is
LMFAO, what a horrible mess. IF that really was Elvis’ car, how sad it has been destroyed by turning it into
that moving sick bucket.
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(20.06.09)
John Wilkinson - Elvis' Rhythm Guitarist from 1969 to 1977
(Regarding Elvis Express Radio)
Sending out a great big "HOWDY" to all the great, wonderful, loyal Elvis fans around the world who listen in to
Elvis Express Radio.
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(20.06.09)
Lonnie Mylton
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
Another enjoyable show with many things discussed and many great songs played.
I hope many listeners will give you some feedback on things talked about and I will by saying that I have to
agree with Lee and Joe in relation to what Leo wrote in. I love it how Leo attacks Lee and Joe for their opinion
and yet his email is telling them what happened, almost demanding that his belief is the only one? As for the
remark at how Marty Lacker and Leiber & Stoller have teamed up to make out the Colonel controled Elvis'
music career...sorry but the very thought of a joint effort is ridiculous and laughable.
I amn with Lee and Joe on this whole issue and after reading what Leiber & Stoller had to say blew me away
because I knew the Colonel controlled Elvis but not to the extent of telling Elvis who he could and could not
hang out with. Yes, Elvis was at fault for not telling the Colonel where to get off but then again if it is true that
the Colonel would always threaten to sue Elvis for all he has if he sacked him, I can imagine Elvis feeling
bullied into a corner. EXCELLENT SHOW guys and as for the crank who reckons Elvis is the father of
Wynonna Judd..........OMG!
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(20.06.09)
Mike from Foulsham Norfolk
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
Thank you Lee and Joe, I really enjoyed this weeks show, it flew by it was so interesting to listen to your views
and your answers to people like Leo. You both were so good to keep your cool with that one.
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(20.06.09)
Owen
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
I loved this weeks show, and can I quickly say thank you Lee for promoting Armed Forces Day and for
encouraging others to support our brave men and woman.
When Joe statred to read out Leo's letter I thought he was joking and then it hit me that this guy really does
believe the BS that was coming from his mind, talk about in denial!
I'm sorry but I just cannot understand how any Elvis fan can believe the tripe that comes out from the Colonel
camp and have the blame of Elvis' movies, concerts, songs and now world tour firmly at the feet of Elvis.
Over the years we have heard from various people, including movie directors and producers who have all
said in the past that when the Colonel was to be shown a script, he would say "All I need to know is the
money". And as for saying Elvis would be nothing without the Colonel....Lee was so right to say what he did.
Yes, that is degrading to Elvis as the greatest entertainer the world has ever known. Talk about a fan having
no respect for Elvis Presley! On the contrary, without Elvis, the Colonel would have been managing dancing
chickens all his life and for me it shows how talented Elvis was, because he became as great as he did even
though his manager was getting him some of the worst movies, the worst music and later in life monotonous
concert tours around and around in any-town, USA.
Amazing show Lee and Joe, keep em coming boys.
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(20.06.09)
Shelly Pinnock
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
3 hours of wonderful music and entertaining hosts.
I was listening to what Lee and Joe was saying about the Colonel and I feel so sorry for Elvis and at the same
time anger at him for not getting rid of the Colonel years ago.
Lee sums it up brilliant when he says Elvis is as great as he is. Imagine what he could have been with better
management? The thought is awesome.
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(20.06.09)
Charlie Harwood
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
What a great show this week Lee and Joe.
Good on you both for standing up against what the guy Leo wrote in. Sorry, I am an Elvis fan, and as Lee
has said in the past, not a Priscilla fan, or Lisa Marie fan or am I a Colonel fan. I AM AN ELVIS FAN. Lee was
right that the 60's and the 70's are almost indentical in the excitement of a new turning point in his career and
then after the repeat of the same old same old Elvis grew bored of the fact that he had no more challenges
to overcome and with a career going nowhere and a manager telling you what you can record and who you
can hang out with it's no wonder Elvis sort refuge in drugs. It’s not fair to put this on Elvis and the Colonel
should take his place as the man who ruined Elvis Presley and not the man who made Elvis Presley. And
Lee, you were close but what the Colonel actually said in that interview was "Elvis gets half of what I earn, not
the other way round".
Whoever it was who says Wynonna Judd is the daughter of Elvis has been sitting too close to the microwave.
Way to go Lee and Joe for pointing out these loony tunes for us lol.
I saw the custom gold Cadillac and I'm so with the guys on this one also. It is disgusting and no way was that
being customised for Elvis and more fool anyone who not only believes such trash, but buys such trash.
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(20.06.09)
Elliot Phipps
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
BRILLIANT SHOW BOYS!
Lee and Joe, thanks for another mighty fine show.
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(18.06.09)
Sam from Staffordshire
(Regarding The TCB Show)
Excellent show this week and yes, it was a nice little themed show with some great alternates played.
Next week and the start of the new series sounds like it's gonna be a great few weeks.
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(18.06.09)
Mark in Manchester
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
I am coming out of retirement. Now have not left comments for a while but I think it's time to start leaving them
again. Starting with what a FANTASTIC job you are doing with EER and now with Joe it will only get better.
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(18.06.09)
Craig Shearer
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
Lee and Joe........GREAT SHOW TOGETHER!
Cant wait till tomorrow for more more more Lee and Joe and some GREAT Elvis sounds
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(18.06.09)
Connie from Derbyshire
(Regarding The TCB Show)
Thanks for another cool edition of the TCB show Lee.
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(18.06.09)
Mickey Giffard
(Regarding The TCB Show)
A really nice hour of themed songs with alternate takes. Really good show Lee, thank you.
The next show sounds excellent to me. Again, thank you Lee for doing these for us each week.
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(18.06.09)
Riley
(Regarding The TCB Show)
I really did enjoy this themed show and thank you for playing some outtakes that I don't recall hearing before?
Next weeks TCB show and the first part in a new series of American Studio Sessions sounds really good. The
hour show where Lee played selected recordings from the American sessions was really enjoyable, who
knew that was just a taste of this new 6 week series? Cool!
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(18.06.09)
Martin Bradford
(Regarding The Elvis Love Show)
Beautiful songs and host.
Thank you Lana for another lovely love show.
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(18.06.09)
Luke
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
Having Joe on the show with Lee really does work. It gives Lee someone to bounce off of and the fact they
gell so well together as a team shows. Joe seemed a little distracted at times but I suspect things will get a lot
more smoother over time once Joe settles down into the show. So looking forward to the next request show.
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(16.06.09)
Millie
(Regarding The Elvis Love Show)
Thanks Lana for another one of your wonderful love shows.
You just cannot beat the ballads of Elvis to help melt your heart or bring a tear to your eyes.
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(16.06.09)
Elizabeth from Merrick, NY
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
Nice request show. Good to hear Joe on the whole show as radio host. Give him more requests to read. :-
) I like the different topics you come up with.
By the way I read somewhere (not sure where) that the suit Elvis was laid to rest in was given to him by
Vernon for Christmas!! How's that for a wrench in the mystery!!
Kudos!! to Marty Lacker for clarifying to Tony King that Elvis although as much as we know he was a very
talented very magnetic person was just as human as we were.
But we love him very much just the same.
Thanks again for your great shows. :-)
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(16.06.09)
Peter from Manchester
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
Excellent show this week.
I think Lee bringing in Joe is a great idea as it made the show even better than before (if that is possible)!
Lee and Joe are a great team and I know that we are all going to have some cool moments with these two
guys discussing the Elvis world.
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(16.06.09)
ElvisUKGirl
(Regarding The Elvis Love Show)
Thank you for a loving start to the week.
I know I have not written in or requested for the longest of times but I never miss a show on EER.
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(16.06.09)
Max
(Regarding The Elvis Love Show)
Wonderful show Lana. Thank you for getting my week off to a smooth start.
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(16.06.09)
Frankie Walker
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
What an absolutely excellent request show. I have been LOVING the Friday shows for a long time now and
now here we are with another turn in the EER history as Lee is joined full time by Joe Joe who is now
something for Lee to bounce off of and I just know we are all in for some awsome shows ahead.
NEVER stop what you do Lee because you have always brought us what we want........a GREAT Elvis show.
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(16.06.09)
Michael Wain
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
Great show Lee and Joe. Looking forward to many more with you two best friends together on the best Elvis
show around.
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(15.06.09)
Carol & Brenda
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
Another fantastic show - and we won the Cartoon competition - how cool is that, cant wait to see what Tony
comes up with!
Thanks to the advice of the FBEI we bagged ourselves a bargain - Perfect For Parties EP - the vinyl is in
excellent condition although the cover has some age marks on the corner - but its great to have this in our
collection.
We are glad we checked it out with the guys first because we had been looking at another one which turned
out to be fake! So we're glad that L&J take the time to sniff out these bogus items.
Looking forward to another great week on EER - The Mother of All Elvis Radio shows.
Love from C&B xx
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(15.06.09)
Steve From Atlanta, GA
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
Hi Lee,
Really enjoyed the request show this past Friday, and I also want to thank you (and Joe) for playing my "sing
a long" request of Dominic. To hear you and Joe sing a verse of it at the end....well, lets just say I'm happy I
hadn't eaten or drank anything prior to hearing it LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!! I almost had a cow hearing you guys....so
fun and entertaining!
You guys are really awesome! Thanks so much for not only keeping Elvis' memory alive, but also for
providing a place where all fans, regardless of who they are or where they come from, a fun and friendly
place to gather and forget the troubles of the outside world. Keep doing what you're doing, and wishing you
much continued success!
P.S. No, I'm cutting you some slack this week and will not request "Old MacDonald". However, you never
know about the weeks to come?????
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(15.06.09)
Kenny Littlemark
(Regarding Elvis Express Radio)
I was reminded from what the Shadow wrote of the Elvis Matters award and noticed something else.
As we know, one of the nominees works with Elvis Matters and another is friends with Elvis Matters and now
Elvis Matters runs their own Elvis radio show.
Hmmmmm I wonder what the chances are that EER & Lee, Lana and Joe will win this award?
Keep on Elvising for the fans around the world who enjoy what you all do for us.
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(15.06.09)
Petra Escott
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
That was a totally awsome show.
I agree that the 3 hours zoomed by in no time because Lee and Joe work so well together.
Looking forward to many more shows from this new and great team.
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(15.06.09)
Tyler from Hertfordshire
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
Another truly entertaining show and now even more Elvisly Entertainment from Lee and Joe who always TCB
for Elvis and the fans.
I look forward to your next show on Friday.
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(14.06.09)
David Hylton
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
Hey Lee, The request show was fantastic the three hours went by so quickly. I agree that the story from
George Kalinsky is absolute B.S. I can never understand why people feel the need to make stuff up like this?
I think they do this because they get a taste of being part of the Elvis story and they want more, more, more.
Also I love it now that Joe is on the show for the whole three hours it is great to hear the discussions between
you two of things that are happening in the elvis world.
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(14.06.09)
Michael Wain
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
Yes, a totally fantastic show indeed.
Lee and Joe really are a great team and it's a joy to know we have them both on the excellent Elvis Request
Show.
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(14.06.09)
Morgan
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
I really enjoyed this weeks show. Having Joe now on the show with Lee full time is a really great addition.
Yes, Lee and Joe are spot on saying that the Kalinsky story is nothing but an out right lie.
Long live EER!
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(14.06.09)
Gary Courcha
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
A brilliant 3 hours of great Elvis radio with Lee and Joe the best buddies of the Elvis world.
I also agree whole heartedly with the "shadow" and applaud Lee and Joe for not doing what is being done to
them on (edited).
Keep doing what you do because you guys are great together.
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(14.06.09)
Steven Hughes
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
Thanks for another 3 hours of unrivalled Elvis radio with Lee and Joe.
Can't wait for next weeks show.
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(13.06.09)
James Gough
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
Excellent show Lee and Joe.
Yet again we have another 3 hours that fly by in an instant. Thank you both for all the Elvis Entertainment.
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(13.06.09)
Paul from Kent
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
A really enjoyable show....well, more enjoyable than usual....and that is enjoyable LOL.
Lee and Joe work well together and I loved Joe's reaction when Lee said he demanded his picture be on the
show page or he was out of there lmao, that was so funny.
I agree that the story from George Kalinsky is absolute B.S. I just can never understand why people feel the
need to make stuff up like this? Maybe Lee is right, they get a taste of being part of the Elvis story and they
want more, more, more. Look forward to next weeks show with the dynamic duo of Elvis radio.
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(13.06.09)
The Shadow
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
Lee and Joe, I want to tell you how happy this weeks show made me feel.
I am so pleased that you both got on with what you do best and did not start throwing insults towards those
who you have had recent problems with. I so wish the same could be said elsewhere but I guess more
sarcastic swipes and vicious, vindictive comments were expected to continue. I'm just so pleased you guys
did not stoop so low. Heres to many more great shows and I hope that EER wins the Elvis Matters award
because you Lee, Lana and Joe deserve to win.
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(13.06.09)
Francesca from Cambridgeshire
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
An excellent show from Lee and Joe.
I can't tell you how pleased I was to hear it from Joe's own mouth that he was going nowhere and will stay on
EER with Lee for ever!!
The TTWII commercials were so funny, that is so typical that you chose 3 that were so different. Thank you
Lee and Joe for the top show.
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(13.06.09)
Roger Harman
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
Thanks for another brillinat Elvis Express Radio Show and while I love the fact Lee and Joe are now together
on the show, what I find comical is you can tell when Joe is reading something on the net or something like
that when Lee says something that should lead to a follow up but we get a "Hmm" or a "Yeah" and poor old
Lee is left out there having to quickly think of something to fill the gap. I love the show and LOVE Lee and
Joe together but Joe.......PAY ATTENTION! LOL!
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(13.06.09)
Archie
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
I am so happy to have found this show and look forward to enjoying many more. Lee and Joe are great
together and I was a little worried about the sound this week but I was pleased that it got sorted out so that
we could hear you guys well enough. Keep 'em coming cos I'll keep listenin'
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(13.06.09)
Kendal Deakin
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
Well said Lee and Joe for pointing out the lies that Elvis met up with all those greats in the locker room of
Madison Square Garden. It would have been so cool if that had taken place but we know it did not and I, like
you are so worried that these fake tales will take hold and start being part of Elvis-ology.
Long may EER continue so that we can rely on them to put the record straight where Elvis is concerned. A
great show this week Lee and Joe, glad you're going nowhere.
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(13.06.09)
Arthur Harris
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
Good show, Good show ... I am so happy that Lee and Joe are now together on the Friday shows and I look
forward to many topics and opinions that they will be indulging in over the coming weeks, months and years.
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(13.06.09)
Linda Kranat
(Regarding The Elvis Request Show)
Been a Looooooooooooooooooooong time listener and I love the show so very much.
I want to welcome Joe to EER full time and look forward to hearing what Lee and Joe have to bring us over
the up coming shows.
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