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  • Elvis Presley Week

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    Elvis Presley passed away August 16, 1977. Elvis was born in Tupelo, MS where he grew up poor. He started his career by making a $4 gift at Sam Phillips studio, Sun Studios for his Mother. Sam Phillips was intrigued by Elvis’ voice and asked him to return to the studio to practice with local…

  • Christmas music from around the world

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    Jose Feliciano – Feliz Navidad     A Cajun Christmas – Louisiana Christmas Song     A Burberry Christmas     African Christmas Song – Sing Noel     Annie Lennox featuring The African Children’s Choir   Norwegian Christmas Song   Hawaiian Style     Swedish Christmas   Italian Christmas   Dutch Chritmas    …

  • Last remaining Rat Pack casino-hotel, Sahara closes its doors

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    Fifty-nine years ago the Sahara “The Jewel of the Desert” casino-hotel opened its doors on the Las Vegas strip.  The original film, Ocean’s 11 was filmed at the Sahara in 1960. In August it would have been the 51st Anniversary. The Sahara sponsored The Beatles’ first Vegas visit.   The Sahara had many entertainers grace…