The Accidental Gangster's Connection to Elvis Presley
· 1:50 · Episode 27
Episode The Accidental Gangster's Connection to Elvis Presley
It was the summer of 1970, and Elvis Presley, riding high on the success of six record-breaking shows at the Houston Astrodome and his hit "The Wonder of You," came to Nashville to record.It was a productive visit, to say the least.
During what came to be known as the "marathon sessions," Elvis recorded a staggering 30-plus songs in just five days at Nashville's famed RCA Studio B.
🎸 RCA Studio: The iconic studio where Elvis Presley recorded some of his hits.
👑 Elvis Connection: Ori didn't know Elvis personally but was friends with his right-hand man, Joe Esposito.
🤝 Memphis Mafia: Through Joe, Ori met the famed group known as the Memphis Mafia.
🪑 Elvis's Recliner: Ori was gifted a reclining chair that belonged to Elvis Presley.
🏡 First Apartment: The recliner had a place of honor in Ori's first Los Angeles apartment.
🛠 Regretful Reupholstery: Not knowing its significance, Ori reupholstered the chair, losing its original charm.
🎰 Las Vegas Performances: Ori reminisces about seeing Elvis perform in the golden days of Las Vegas.
🎟 Front Row Experience: He had prime seats and never had to pay for anything during his Vegas visits.
🙏 Closing Thoughts: Ori reflects on the divine presence he felt watching Elvis perform and thanks his audience.
LIKE 👍 SUBSCRIBE ✅ Purchase my BOOK📕 https://theaccidentalgangster.com/
#OriSpado #Inspiration #StoriesWithOri #TheAccidentalGangster
Shows are listed from Apple Podcasts' charts and directory, and Podcast Index where it is used. Every show and episode belongs to its publisher and plays from the publisher's own feed; this site hosts none of them. Explicit shows are for adult profiles only, and children’s profiles hear only children’s shows. More about this list.