The original Americn Idol!
Graceland!
A solemn procession of fans zig-zagged down the street, soft etheric light flickered from mood-enhancing candles casting shadows that played with the imagination, and strains of nostalgic Elvis Presley hits fluttered about soulfully this way 'n that.
Ah-ha!
The date marking the calendar (August 16th) is the 33rd Anniversary of the King's death and the fans haven't forgotten.
In fact, thousands upon thousands of El fans descended on Graceland from around the planet to put in a show at the annual candlelight vigil which attracted respectful mourners expected to hang-out overnight 'til the wee hours of the morning.
Some probably sadly shook their heads as they shuffled along to his resting place.
After all, the Pop crooner - who started out recording simple straight-forward tunes at Sun Records way-back-when - passed to spirit at such a young age (42).
Die-hard followers were inclined to play their favorite El tunes as they waited patiently for their chance to say a prayer or pay their respects in front of his decorative gravestone.
The procession toppe off (and officially closed out) a festive week of entertaining events such as feature film screenings, Elvis sightings, tribute competitions, and on-going upbeat dialogues about all-things Elvis Presley at fan club meetings.
This year, the Elvis event boasted insightful conversations with writers, photographers and close friends of Elvis.
For example, Joe Esposito (a member of El's entourage also-known-as the Memphis Mafia) was on hand to the delight of those in attendance.
Fans from as far away as Japan and England browsed Graceland's sprawling souvenir shopping center and gathered under a large tent across the street from the mansion to listen to performers belt out Elvis tunes.
One fan's comments best expressed the feelings of many.
"Elvis has touched a lot of hearts, and there's something spiritual about him."
Amen!
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