Shades of Elvis

[Lora]

Steve "Elvis" Perry

[tater1977]

Steve's Stylin....
Glad it's the sunglasses and not Elvis' jumpsuit.
Danny Trejo would look funny in it, on a bike..
Love b/w pics ..
Thanks Lora

[indigo]

I'm wondering how he could strike that pose and not fall over. It's a cool pic.

[tbear1256]

Thanks Lora for sharing this picture.

Steve is the coolest in the Elvis shades. I have got to say!

We miss you Steve!!!

Does that mike in your hand bring back some fond memories?

The "Faithful Ones" are still waiting, just saying!

Peace.

TV : )

[JustMyStyle]

Looks like an awesome picture...and I will definitely be looking forward to the Shades of Elvis Book
Thanks Lora for the heads up!!!

[tammy]

Nifty...I love Elvis and I love SP...let us know when the book appears. Thanks, Lora!

[tater1977]

Shades of Elvis By Christopher Ameruoso/Priscilla Presley

https://www.facebook.com/shadesofelvisbook


What a wonderful night at our place. Just enjoying amazing company and great food. Talking a lot about the 'Shades of Elvis' book. Rock and Roll royalty all around. Getting ready to start the new year. photo: Steve Perry, Priscilla Presley, Daniela Ameruoso,Christopher Ameruoso)

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[RPM]

Very Cool. Elvis & Steve were both Vocalist in the truest sense of the word.
There was no style Elvis couldn't sing, Steve's emotion was second to none.
Elvis's humility even at his prime in spite of his enormous popularity speaks
volumes of the person he was, For Steve as one of the greatest Rock vocalist
to Honor another is awesome.

[Memorex]

Very Cool. Elvis & Steve were both Vocalist in the truest sense of the word.
There was no style Elvis couldn't sing, Steve's emotion was second to none.
Elvis's humility even at his prime in spite of his enormous popularity speaks
volumes of the person he was, For Steve as one of the greatest Rock vocalist
to Honor another is awesome.

Have to differ to some degree. Elvis was a great entertainer. One of the best of all time. Ok vocalist during some of his career. Nothing too special without the whole Elvis thing. Steve Perry is "the" vocalist.

[slucero]

Vocally Elvis was 2 1/3 to 3 octave baritone/tenor... with a great falsetto... and very rich throughout his range.

His recordings really don't do justice to the instrument he possessed...

New Zealand soprano Kiri Te Kanawa, asked to cite the greatest voice she'd ever heard, instead of naming Luciano Pavarotti or Maria Callas, said: 'The young Elvis Presley, without any doubt'.


Listen to the King sing here, he goes up three octaves at the end of the song... pretty damn amazing voice.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpAzCUxSTfs


Both were outstanding singers from a technical standpoint.

Perry as a alter-tenor had a higher range of course, but we must remember that the songs he was singing were written to showcase that.

Elvis OTOH, was singing standards... and that is why many overlook his technically prowess.


Stylistically, both had their own way of phrasing that separated them from their peers at the time.

Elvis sang much more "in the pocket".. but remember he was singing mostly standards... Perry OTOH had to create his own pocket, since he co-wrote most of the songs he sand.. and this is where I think he separates himself from Elvis.



I'd give Perry the edge from a style standpoint.

[annie89509]

Good analysis, Slucey.... yeah, I think Elvis was a much underrated singer. Many years have passed (heck, he was even a little before my time!!), and I think, nowadays, most people generally regarded his prowess as more of an entertainer.

[RPM]

Vocally Elvis was 2 1/3 to 3 octave baritone/tenor... with a great falsetto... and very rich throughout his range.

His recordings really don't do justice to the instrument he possessed...

New Zealand soprano Kiri Te Kanawa, asked to cite the greatest voice she'd ever heard, instead of naming Luciano Pavarotti or Maria Callas, said: 'The young Elvis Presley, without any doubt'.


Listen to the King sing here, he goes up three octaves at the end of the song... pretty damn amazing voice.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpAzCUxSTfs


Both were outstanding singers from a technical standpoint.

Perry as a alter-tenor had a higher range of course, but we must remember that the songs he was singing were written to showcase that.

Elvis OTOH, was singing standards... and that is why many overlook his technically prowess.


Stylistically, both had their own way of phrasing that separated them from their peers at the time.

Elvis sang much more "in the pocket".. but remember he was singing mostly standards... Perry OTOH had to create his own pocket, since he co-wrote most of the songs he sand.. and this is where I think he separates himself from Elvis.



I'd give Perry the edge from a style standpoint.

Very good post. If Memorex feels I was trying to slight Perry in any way, not the case as I have the utmost respect for his vocal talents. However, to call Elvis's vocal ability " ok" is uninformed at the least. His range for a baritone was exceptional, and as Perry did the Live performances often excelled the recordings.

[Memorex]

Big Elvis fan here. Didn't think anyone was slighting anyone. I just don't think Elvis even comes close to Steve. Just my opinion. Whatever range he had, I don't think he had near the control and ability.

Not to say he wasn't bad-ass and had some very decent years. I have this killer mix I listen to all the time that I put together with Elvis, Sinatra, and Dean Martin. All so good.

I guess the way I can put it is I can see Steve covering nearly any Elvis song, but I could not picture Elvis doing Mother Father.

[slucero]

Big Elvis fan here. Didn't think anyone was slighting anyone. I just don't think Elvis even comes close to Steve. Just my opinion. Whatever range he had, I don't think he had near the control and ability.

Not to say he wasn't bad-ass and had some very decent years. I have this killer mix I listen to all the time that I put together with Elvis, Sinatra, and Dean Martin. All so good.

I guess the way I can put it is I can see Steve covering nearly any Elvis song, but I could not picture Elvis doing Mother Father.

Comparing the two really isn't fair honestly... two differing ranges, one singing songs he wrote, the other singing mostly standards..

Technically each a "best ever" for the instrument they possessed.


There are loads of quotes from opera singers who simply rave about Elvis voice. Pavarotti once said "Elvis can sing opera, but I can't sing Jailhouse Rock"...


The best at phrasing though was Old Blue Eyes..

[RPM]

Big Elvis fan here. Didn't think anyone was slighting anyone. I just don't think Elvis even comes close to Steve. Just my opinion. Whatever range he had, I don't think he had near the control and ability.

Not to say he wasn't bad-ass and had some very decent years. I have this killer mix I listen to all the time that I put together with Elvis, Sinatra, and Dean Martin. All so good.

I guess the way I can put it is I can see Steve covering nearly any Elvis song, but I could not picture Elvis doing Mother Father.

lol...I can't picture that either....

[Sassie]

I can't wait to buy it!

[Deb]

Shades of Elvis By Christopher Ameruoso/Priscilla Presley

https://www.facebook.com/shadesofelvisbook


What a wonderful night at our place. Just enjoying amazing company and great food. Talking a lot about the 'Shades of Elvis' book. Rock and Roll royalty all around. Getting ready to start the new year. photo: Steve Perry, Priscilla Presley, Daniela Ameruoso,Christopher Ameruoso)

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Why why do some celebrities get so much plastic surgery?1? It looks like somebody popped a wax figure of Priscilla in there.

Thanks for posting Lora, cool shot of Steve!

[slucero]

looks like she popped a few Xanax before the shoot...

[tater1977]

Wild Word acoustic Christopher Ameruoso

http://youtu.be/Ly-ShjMOIZc

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[tater1977]

Shades of Elvis By Christopher Ameruoso/Priscilla Presley

'Shades of Elvis' out March 7

https://www.facebook.com/shadesofelvisbook

[indigo]

After reading the idiotic comments, I am almost ashamed to call myself a Steve Perry fan. I can just imagine what Christopher Ameruoso must think of us. Congratulations, ladies; you managed to insult Steve, Christopher and Priscilla all at the same time!

[slucero]

After reading the idiotic comments, I am almost ashamed to call myself a Steve Perry fan. I can just imagine what Christopher Ameruoso must think of us. Congratulations, ladies; you managed to insult Steve, Christopher and Priscilla all at the same time!

and after reading your idiotic comment...

We're all not ashamed that we're not "Indigo" fans...


So have a Coke and smile and STFU.

[indigo]

I was talking about the comments on Ameruoso's FB page. He was even ticked off by some of them.

Have your own Coke, smile away and do what you have to do.

[slucero]

I was talking about the comments on Ameruoso's FB page. He was even ticked off by some of them.

Have your own Coke, smile away and do what you have to do.

ahh then I stand corrected...

split a coke?

[tater1977]

Shades of Elvis Book promo final II
Christopher Ameruoso

http://youtu.be/g481YxsTCF4

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Shades of Elvis is for sale at http://www.ShadesofElvis.net Starting March 7 2014.

Christopher Ameruoso & Priscilla Presley bring you this very special tribute to Elvis. 'Shades of Elvis' is photography book that host over 75 different talents wearing/posing with a pair of Elvis's famous pair of sunglasses. Shades of Elvis is for sale at http://www.ShadesofElvis.net Starting March 7 2014. Some of the talent featured in the book include: Steven Tyler, Willie Nelson, Tom Jones, Pamela Anderson, Cher, Snoop Dogg, Tim Burton, Steve Perry, Ron Pearlman, Tony Hawk, Robert PLant, Lionel Richie, Alice Cooper, Adam Lambert, Johnny Depp, Celine Dion, John Stamos, Rob Lowe, Peter FOnda, Ozzy Osbourne, Billy Ray Cyrus, Elton John, Juliette Lewis, Michael Bubble, Helen Mirren, Def Leppard, Eddie Van Halen and Many many more

[tater1977]

Shades of Elvis

Collectors Book

By Christopher Ameruoso/Priscilla Presley

http://www.blurb.com/b/5104810-shades-of-elvis


US $111.95