People generally put together a Christmas "wish list," of things that they'd like to receive under the tree. I'm starting the reverse, a list of things I do NOT want for Christmas. Should have thought of this years ago, after receiving ties, underwear and endless plaid shirts I wound up giving away and never wearing. Shirts were always the wrong size. Plaid shirts were often received with double pockets over the chest that looked like large, insane "X's"because those who "designed" them didn't think to match the material pattern to make it look more acceptable. I never was ungrateful, I just don't like cruddy gifts. I don't know why people bothered.
This year, at the top of the "No Thanks" list is a CD put out of Christmas duets with Elvis Presley.
The Presley brand is now under of the control of the parent company that brings us American Idol, in many ways, a tasteless bunch that is prostituting the greatest entertainer of all time!
Poor Elvis has no say in the matter, nor does Col Parker.
To me, and to any self respecting fan of Elvis, there simply IS no one worthy of singing duets with recordings of Elvis on this planet, with the exception of Lisa Marie herself. I can think of a very few I would PERSONALLY select, but then, I have enough sense to know it is not up to me.
Last year I noticed the same ridiculous approach taken to Dean Martin. It's all pretty sad, but people will buy and fall for anything when they don't stand for anything. There should be standards. It's not up to ANYONE to say, "I think Elvis would have thought it was great!" Maybe. Maybe NOT!
Bocephus' duets with his late Dad, Hank Williams SENIOR and Natalie's with her famous dad are great and they're certainly entitled to do them, but Elvis with Amy Grant? Give me a break! And I know, some of you think Amy's the "cat's pajamas", but I don't and I'm offended by it and all I'm saying is PLEASE, DON'T GIVE ME THIS HORSE MANURE FOR CHRISTMAS. OKAY?!
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