We look we got it made, don't we?
Permanent accessory
On their arms and always on their minds
Rings, we gotta wear the real big rings
Big smiles like figurines
Big hair for the real big kind
When they turn it on and slick back their hair
We turn around and the world's right there
Woman to woman, I'm starting to see
What happened to you is happening to me

Priscilla, Priscilla
How'd you get him to yourself?
Between the whistle calls and Southern dolls
It's enough to put a home through Hell
Priscilla, Priscilla
He's always in high demand
How do you or don't you get the love you want when everybody wants your man?
It's a difficult thing being Queen to the King
And I feel ya
Priscilla

Golden gate, we have to put up a gate
To find time to procreate
Or at least that's what we read
Bodyguard, Didn't know I was his bodyguard
And I shouldn't have to play the part
At least while we're not in bed
You and me share a unique position
Married to a man who's married to attention
Couldn't think of anybody better to ask
How to be the first to make it last?

Priscilla, Priscilla
How'd you get him to yourself?
Between the whistle calls and Southern dolls
It's enough to put a home through Hell
Priscilla, Priscilla
He's always in high demand
How do you or don't you get the love you want when everybody wants your man
It's a difficult thing being Queen to the King
And I feel ya
Priscilla

Cause when they turn it on and slick back their hair
We turn around and the world's right there
Woman to woman, I'm starting to see
What happened to you is happenin' to me

Priscilla, Priscilla
How'd you get him to yourself?
Between the whistle calls and Southern dolls
It's enough to put a home, a home through Hell
Priscilla, Priscilla
He's always in high demand
How do you or don't you get the love you want when everybody wants your man
It's a difficult thing being Queen to the King
And I feel ya
It's a difficult thing being Queen to the King
And I feel ya
Priscilla

Country Music Artist, Miranda Lambert, has a NEW song titled, "Priscilla" and the song is inspired by, Priscilla Presley. 

The rockabilly-flavored romp was written expressly for Lambert by her frequent collaborator Natalie Hemby, after being inspired by a television documentary about Elvis and Priscilla Presley. 

The song is funny, but with a bittersweet undertone: being "queen of the king" did not serve Priscilla very well. Lambert, in a very different position as Shelton's co-royal on the contemporary music scene, sings with the self-awareness of someone who can't completely shake emotional insecurities despite all of her success.

In an email exchange with NPR.org, Lambert answered a few questions about "Priscilla," Platinum and her creative process to accompany this song debut.

Priscilla Presley, was such a style icon, but obviously her relationship with Elvis was ... complicated. You and Blake are no Elvis and Priscilla. I love that you invoke her as an icon. It's fun and kitschy but also gives her some respect. Your performance is fun, done with humor, but also has a bit of an emotional edge in there. What were your thoughts as you were approaching the material?

Miranda: "Exactly that. To keep it fun. Not to be taken too seriously, though it is a serious subject at times. The subject being ... the pressure put on a couple in the public eye. The tabloids and untrue stories are laughable at this point. But the hardships of time apart and figuring out how to have alone time in a business like ours is something you have to figure out. I think this song addresses the issues perfectly. Priscilla is an icon. Who are these men without us women! (wink wink)"

source: NRP

We look we got it made, don't we?
Permanent accessory
On their arms and always on their minds
Rings, we gotta wear the real big rings
Big smiles like figurines
Big hair for the real big kind
When they turn it on and slick back their hair
We turn around and the world's right there
Woman to woman, I'm starting to see
What happened to you is happening to me

Priscilla, Priscilla
How'd you get him to yourself?
Between the whistle calls and Southern dolls
It's enough to put a home through Hell
Priscilla, Priscilla
He's always in high demand
How do you or don't you get the love you want when everybody wants your man?
It's a difficult thing being Queen to the King
And I feel ya
Priscilla

Golden gate, we have to put up a gate
To find time to procreate
Or at least that's what we read
Bodyguard, Didn't know I was his bodyguard
And I shouldn't have to play the part
At least while we're not in bed
You and me share a unique position
Married to a man who's married to attention
Couldn't think of anybody better to ask
How to be the first to make it last?

Priscilla, Priscilla
How'd you get him to yourself?
Between the whistle calls and Southern dolls
It's enough to put a home through Hell
Priscilla, Priscilla
He's always in high demand
How do you or don't you get the love you want when everybody wants your man
It's a difficult thing being Queen to the King
And I feel ya
Priscilla

Cause when they turn it on and slick back their hair
We turn around and the world's right there
Woman to woman, I'm starting to see
What happened to you is happenin' to me

Priscilla, Priscilla
How'd you get him to yourself?
Between the whistle calls and Southern dolls
It's enough to put a home, a home through Hell
Priscilla, Priscilla
He's always in high demand
How do you or don't you get the love you want when everybody wants your man
It's a difficult thing being Queen to the King
And I feel ya
It's a difficult thing being Queen to the King
And I feel ya
Priscilla

Congress must act to end cruelty to show horses
By Priscilla Presley
May 27, 2014

Every day, behind closed stable doors, Tennessee walking horses suffer immense pain at the hands of their trainers.

The horses’ legs are soaked with caustic chemicals and wrapped in plastic to “cook” their flesh. Hard objects are wedged into the tender parts of their hooves making each step painful. Trainers use these cruel practices to force horses to perform the exaggerated “Big Lick” gait prized at some horse shows. To further accentuate this extreme, unnatural gait, tall, heavy “stacks” are nailed to the horses’ hooves, and chains are hung around their legs that exacerbate the pain.

This abuse is unconscionable, and Congress passed the federal Horse Protection Act (HPA) in 1970 to stop it. But Big Lick trainers make every effort to evade detection of their crimes, and the industry has been permitted to police itself with devastating results. The fight to stop this practice, called soring, is personal for me: Elvis was a big admirer of Tennessee walking horses and together we owned several. Visitors to Graceland can still see these beautiful creatures grazing outside the barn.

I’m proud to continue that legacy at Graceland, and to be a permanent part of Tennessee’s culture. The Big Lick subculture of cruelty and corruption is giving the state a bad name. I want to see soring become a part of Tennessee’s past, and the only way is for Congress to pass the Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act, H.R. 1518 / S. 1406.

The PAST Act’s needed reforms to the Horse Protection Act will finally close the door on soring by banning the devices involved in the soring process, increasing penalties for violations and ending the industry’s failed system of self-policing, a recommendation of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Office of Inspector General in a 2010 audit of the HPA enforcement program. 

The PAST Act is endorsed by the American Horse Council, the American Association of Equine Practitioners, the American Veterinary Medical Association, every state veterinary medical association, the National Sheriffs’ Association, the Association of Prosecuting Attorneys, more than 50 leading horse organizations and many others. It has been co-sponsored by 328 U.S. representatives and senators of both parties, and approved by the Senate Commerce Committee.

There is ample evidence that soring is rampant in the Big Lick sector of the walking horse industry, and its techniques for soring horses and duping inspectors have become more sophisticated over the years. In a further attempt to continue its abusive practices, this sector has found a handful of allies in Congress to push legislation that would codify, even worsen, the corrupt self-policing scheme that has allowed soring to continue. It’s clear that its main design is to stand in the way of meaningful reform and cause confusion. 

Congress and the public will not abide any more false promises of reform from Tennessee walking horse abusers. Support for the PAST Act is overwhelming, but congressional leaders need to bring it to a vote. This bill is the way forward, out of a long history of corruption and cruelty in this abusive faction of the walking horse industry and into a thriving, humane future for these horses and those who love them. 

Please join me in calling on our members of Congress to co-sponsor the PAST Act, and to do everything they can to ensure its passage. 

Priscilla Presley, the ex-wife of Elvis Presley, is an actress and a businesswoman. She is co-founder of Elvis Presley Enterprises, the company that operates Graceland. She is partnering with the Humane Society of the United States to raise public awareness of soaring.


source: http://www.thehill.com

Pat Gallagher 
Celebrity/Entertainment Journalist
June 3, 2014


'Shades Of Elvis' -- Through The Eyes Of Artists -- And From The Heart Of Priscilla Presley

"It was incredible not only to touch, but to have a piece of history on my face. For a moment I felt my hips sway all by themselves." -- Henry Winkler shares what it felt like when he put on Elvis' sunglasses."When I put the glasses on it was surreal. You can't help but channel your inner Elvis." -- Michael Buble

Priscilla Presley has never stopped loving Elvis. And he never stopped loving her. Yes, they were married for six years. Yes, they were divorced. But their devotion, love, and respect for each other remained long after the ink was dry on the divorce papers they signed in 1973... actually, for the rest of the King of Rock 'n' Roll's life.

Priscilla has dedicated so much of her time and energy since Elvis' untimely passing in 1977 to the fans who love and adore him.

"Shades of Elvis" -- which was the clever idea that photographer Christopher Ameruoso brought to the "Dallas" actress after they spent a day together on a photo shoot for a magazine cover several years ago -- became her passion. It was another chance to share one more window into his soul. "The idea," Priscilla explains in the foreword of the book, "was to photograph (in classic black-and-white portraiture) artists, icons, and legends while they were wearing Elvis' sunglasses. Even more than that, we wanted to provide the book's famous subjects with a brief glimpse of the world the way Elvis saw it, through those shades, and then have them share what came to mind."

Want to see what Cher looks like wearing Elvis' shades, or Sir Elton John, or Johnny Depp, or Snoop Dogg? How about 77 other high-profile names? Check it out here.


The Huffington Post caught up with Priscilla to discuss all things Elvis: her labor of love - "Shades of Elvis," why it was important for her to take on this two-and-a-half year project for past and future fans, why their love for each other never died, what song he dedicated to the fans he loved unconditionally, and much more!

"Shades of Elvis" is such a sweet, affectionate tribute to Elvis on your part. Tell me why you ultimately decided to do the book and were you thinking of Elvis throughout the whole process?

Priscilla Presley: "Yes, of course I was. When Christopher first approached me about his idea I thought, 'What a great idea, to have people with such popularity that would give their quote on how Elvis Presley inspired them, how he changed their lives or touched their lives in some way.' And when the generation of today would see in the book people they admired i.e. Johnny Depp, Snoop Dogg, Tim Burton, Cher etc. and hear why Elvis was so important, what he contributed to music and not only our culture but many cultures, it was a no-brainer. For me, it's all about keeping his legacy now and in the future. Keeping him current. There's a bit of an edge to the book. It's in black and white, simple and understated but impactful with content. Elvis always had an edge and I feel this book represents him well. It doesn't have any pictures of Elvis. Everyone knows who he is. It's about what is said about him and by whom."

Tell me about the sunglasses. Did you have those made for Elvis?

"No, he bought them in 1970. We were shopping on Sunset Boulevard and we walked into a store that sold sunglasses. He was trying on different shapes and Dennis, the owner, showed him the pair that would look right for his face. He told Elvis the shape was good because it covered his eyebrows and that when picking out sunglasses, that should be considered. Elvis always wore that same shape, he never varied. Unless, of course, maybe in a film."

So you saved those original sunglasses all these years?

"Yes we did. Those are his original sunglasses that we have in the archives at Graceland."

How did these celebrities feel holding Elvis' sunglasses?

"Everyone who held his sunglasses had so much respect and care. They handled them so gently as if a fragile piece of art. Christopher said Johnny Depp just studied them for about three minutes, carefully tilting them in different positions and with utmost respect. Each person could relate to the glasses however they wanted. Christopher just shot the photos as they related to the glasses. He has such an eye for aesthetics and form."

How did you go about the selection process when you were picking all of these celebrities?

"It was those that in some way shaped, inspired, or created an effect on our society. Everyone here is well-known, well-regarded, or someone who has even had some controversy. Of course, Elvis had controversy in his life too. In going through the book Elvis inspired or affected those one would never suspect. I had no idea many were such fans of his until going through the quotes. Some made me laugh, some made me think, some made me cry. We have, I think, 81 beautiful images."

I'm going to throw out a few names who were in the book and I'm curious as to how they were selected by you and Christopher together. Tom Jones was a big fan of Elvis, I know. I'm sure Elvis was a fan of his. Did you call him yourself?

"Tom is a really good friend. We were at a dinner party together. He asked me what I was up to lately and I told him about "Shades of Elvis." He loved the idea and when I approached him on participating in it he just said, "Absolutely." (She tries to impersonate his voice) in that wonderful voice. (Laughs)"

I loved Jose Feliciano's quote, talking about visiting Graceland, standing on the lawn inside the gates during the 35th candlelight vigil for Elvis where he felt a hand touch his right shoulder, and when he turned around, nobody was behind him. "Was it Elvis telling me he was glad I was there?... I thought about that moment a thousand times ever since." It gave me chills.

"He gets very emotional about it. He's such a wonderful human being and so talented. "

Let's talk John Stamos. He's not bad to look at. His pose was John Stamos channeling Elvis, I thought.

"No, not bad to look at at all (laughs). John is also a good friend and he was on board the minute I asked. He's an enormous fan of Elvis. I don't know if you read his quote or not, but I thought it was brilliant. ("Wearing Elvis' TCB shades is like trying on Dorothy's ruby red slippers. Although the slippers would hurt my feet and I wouldn't look as cool...")"

Tell me about Cher. How did you get this incredible icon to do a photo shoot for this book?

"Cher and I have a mutual friend. I approached him and told him how much I would love Cher to be a part of the book and I asked, "Do you think she'd consider?" Well... she agreed. With her busy schedule, it was a bit difficult because she is on-the-go, so trying to get her pinned down was a trek. Eventually, It was arranged that Christopher could have the photo session between wardrobe fittings. It was in, out, and done. Painless. He said she was very accommodating, beautiful, and loved the project."

"One thing, among many, about Christopher that I love -- because I'm an artist myself -- is that he is quick. The majority of people that are in the limelight, hate having to pose for photos. You do, of course, get exceptions. But it could be many hours long photo sessions. And with lots of people involved on the location "With "Shades of Elvis," the people chose their own environment and location. A place where they would feel relaxed and comfortable. He made it so easy -- just him and his assistant, who happens to be his beautiful wife, Daniella. The sessions could be done in 15 minutes."

Did you think about Paul McCartney or Ringo? Those two would have been really cool.

"Yes, absolutely. Paul lives on the east coast and in England. He was difficult to pin down as he rarely comes to L.A..  We almost had him when he breezed through L.A. last year. I'm hoping to get both Paul and Ringo for our next book. In fact, President Clinton agreed to be in the book. It was being arranged for his next trip to L.A.. It was at the time that President Mandela had passed and, of course, the plans changed."

Changing the subject, when you and Elvis were married, I remember thinking you were the luckiest girl in the world. Then when you two got divorced, I was devastated. You two seemed so perfect for each other. I'm glad you and Elvis were friends and continued to love and respect each other so much after the divorce. It's such a testament to your character... and his.

"Thank you, Pat. Honestly, it never really felt like we were divorced. We always cared for one another. One wonderful thing about our relationship and our love for each other is that it never died. We were the best of friends after. We were still calling each other all the time. It goes to show you that when one separates, it doesn't mean that you don't love still. I didn't leave him because I didn't love him. Our daughter Lisa Marie gave us the biggest compliment in an interview recently when she was asked how did she feel when we divorced. She said "I never knew they were divorced.""

Elvis seemed to love his fans so much. Did you two ever discuss his fans and how much they meant to him?

"Absolutely. He attributed his fans for taking him to the heights he never thought he could attain. He recognized their loyalty, was thankful for their support, and appreciated their devotion. The last song he sang on stage: "I Can't Help Falling In Love With You" was a dedication, a thank you to each and every one of his fans."

Did Elvis have some favorite artists or entertainers that he loved? And was he ever intimidated by any artists?

"Elvis loved to entertain and loved being entertained. He felt there was room for everyone. Anytime we were in Vegas we would go to the main showrooms and all the lounge acts that we could catch. Tom Jones, Barbra Streisand, Righteous Brothers, Nancy Sinatra, Dean Martin, Ann Margaret, Fats Domino, Sammy Davis Jr., and so many more. Whoever was in Vegas, he was the first one to sit, watch, and cheer them on. And when one of the guys would tell him who was appearing, they would ask if he wanted them to send flowers to the women. He'd say yes go ahead. He was such a gentleman and a true professional."

You weren't in the book. I actually wanted to see a picture of you wearing Elvis' sunglasses.

"No, I'm not in the book. This book is a tribute to Elvis by those who say it so well with their quotes and by their magnificent images along side it. It's a testament to who he was by those who recognized what he accomplished in his relatively short life. Not only did he change the course of popular music scene, he changed our culture, our dress. He was a national phenomena, an American original. I often think what he would have thought as he passed each page viewing each image and what each quote would mean to him. I honestly think he would be overwhelmingly touched. As words penetrated deeply in his soul. It's a validation from his peers. It wasn't always like that. He was different and he knew it. It took a while to be accepted. But time has a way to sort things out. I wish he was here today to see all the magnificent talent that took part in the making of this table book dedicated to him."

"Shades of Elvis" has reached the #1 best seller list on the Blurb.com website. Blurb.com is the largest independent book publishers on the internet with almost a million book titles to their catalog.



source: Huffington Post