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A Day In the Life of Elvis
Golden Tower Senior Apartments in Garfield, NJ
Story by Josie, Gloria, Julia, Pedro, Mary, and Marie
Facilitated and recorded by Lillian Ribeiro
This is a Cadillac or an Oldsmobile. It belongs to Elvis Presley. Elvis, Priscilla (his wife), their daughter Lisa Marie, and bodyguard, Joe are driving to Graceland. They are going there to entertain a group of their friends. Elvis is about to go on tour. He wants to write a new song, a love song, called “Love Me Tender” and he’s going to write a song for his daughter called, “Shake Rattle and Roll”. Music is a part of his life. It’s essential. This is what makes Elvis’ spirit feel alive. Elvis is a very spiritual man and loves his mother very much. He can’t wait to get back to Graceland to have his favorite snack, peanut butter and bananas. Elvis says, “Hey guys! How about we get us a snack when we get back to Graceland. How about some peanut butter and bananas?” Lisa Marie happily responds, “Sounds good to me. I could go for that sandwich.” Priscilla says, “I can go for something different… like a filet mignon, or a lobster, or shrimp.” Joe says, “I’m hungry too.” And he starts singing an Italian song Sorrento. As they get closer to their house in Graceland more friends come to greet them and welcome them home. Elvis is anxious to get started. He says to his friends, “Join me in composing some new songs.” Some of them say, “We don’t feel like it. Let’s dance instead.” Elvis says, “Oh my God! Well, maybe later.” Priscilla says, “Let’s eat first.”
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