Tuesday, March 13, 2012

March 12 - Honoring Two Groundbreaking Kings

Elvis Presley and Martin Luther King, Jr are honored in a new song. According to the Memphis Daily News, a new music video recently filmed in Memphis features the unlikely duo of veteran country artist Pam Tillis and Memphis native and rising rhythm and blues star Kris Thomas. It’s a tribute song honoring the lives of Elvis Presley and Martin Luther King Jr. called “Two Kings.”


“This song is just an earnest attempt to honor each man’s legacy and asks, ‘What will you do to make the world a better place?’” said Tillis, who has charted more than 30 singles on the U.S. Billboard country charts, including the 1995 No. 1 single “Mi Vida Loca (My Crazy Life)”.
Thomas said the message of the song is powerful and relevant, especially in today’s world. “And all the connections to Memphis make this song really special to me being a Memphis native,” Thomas said. “Plus being able to sing and work in the studio with Pam was such a thrill and an education for me.”



Groundbreaking Works Set For November
 
Memphis' city council recently said "yes" to spend millions on upgrading Elvis Presley Boulevard. The move is expected to boost tourism and quality of life for people living in Whitehaven, specifically between Brooks and Shelby drive. The groundbreaking is set for November. It's a $43 million price tag, but some say the big bucks spent now will reap benefits from tourism, to attracting private developers.



The Complete '68 Comeback Special
 
The renewed version of the '40th anniversary' edition of The Complete '68 Comeback Special. The content on the 4 discs is the same as the 2008 release, but the package is different and matches the releases of the 60s and 70s masters, complete with a detailed booklet about this legendary broadcast.


(Source: Memphis Examiner / Fox News / ElvisMatters)