Sedona, AZ: Nothing in this world could be more romantic than seeing a live performance of Elvis. After all, Elvis is "The King!" Elvis is loved by fans on all continents. There are performers imitating The Great Elvis Presley all over the world. People are still loving him and even to some degree worshipping him. People I have met on this beautiful Kauai Island speak of Elvis as their most cherished memory.
As I listen to the locals talk about Elvis, a glimmer of twinkling, star struck light shines from their eyes as they tell a small story about how their lives were touched in a personal way. "Hey, I knew Elvis" “Elvis always sat right here" "He performed here" "He walked here" "I sat next to him" "He was so nice!" "I was a good friend of Elvis!"
You know, the stories are so touching; Elvis touched the souls of so many.
Kauai, also known as the spiritual garden island is the beautiful island oasis where Blue Hawaii was filmed. The home of the famous Coco Palms Hotel - yes that special spot where the "King of Rock and Roll" entertained us. Probably the most famous and beloved Elvis film of all times is Blue Hawaii. Many boast they've watched the film hundreds of times. Fragments of the past still remain of the authentic Coco Palms Hotel after a hurricane passed through many years ago. The romantic quality of this tranquil oasis remains.
The Wailua River carries long ago memories of romance, song and starry eyed fans. Couples travel near and far to gaze upon a whisper of a past memory of a romantic moment lost in time and cherished in the hearts of the hopelessly romantic souls.
I recently visited the original "Blue Hawaii" location where the movie Blue Hawaii was filmed. As we walked through the last remnants of the soon to be torn down Coco Palms Hotel you could still feel the spiritual presence of "The King of Rock and Roll." There was the stage where Elvis sang and there was the hotel suite where Elvis stayed. Looking in the window your heart skips a beat, somehow feeling that maybe you'd see the amazing icon.
I saw a performance of none other than "Elvis of Sedona" fully dressed to the max as "Elvis" performing live at The Hilton with another Hawaiian icon on the Island of Kauai, Larry Rivera. Rivera performed at the Coco Palms with Elvis back in the good ol' days and explaining that Elvis paid him $ 55.00 to sing him a song. "Elvis was my friend," says Rivera.
Locals call him "Uncle Larry". Rivera has a wonderful spirit that carries a beautiful light of joy and happiness. His cherished memories of Elvis emanate through his performances. He performs original Hawaiian love songs and is also the only one that does the Blue Hawaii weddings at The Coco Palms Hotel; all a reenactment of the Blue Hawaii Wedding as seen in The Blue Hawaii Movie. The blowing of the conch shells, floating down the river in a canoe filled with beautiful flowers, strumming a ukulele with two handsome Hawaiian men wearing cotton cloth Hawaiian wraps - a totally authentic Hawaiian experience.
Imagine seeing Elvis floating along a tiny river in a paddle canoe strumming a little ukulele and singing authentic Hawaiian Love Songs in a place they call Paradise. The fragrance of tropical exotic blossoms fills the air. A romantic moment in time... a moment in time often remembered and cherished by the romantic. Heart felt memories of long ago...
Copyright 2008 All World Rights Reserved Angel Lightfeather
Visit www.ElvisOfSedona.com and hear this very gifted singer. Sometimes people do not realize it, but the voice you can hear on the web site is Elvis of Sedona! He's really good! He performed live in Kauai at The Hilton and can perform live at your event. His LIVE performances have brought tremendous joy and happiness to audiences from Coast to Coast.
About Angel Lightfeather:
Angel Lightfeather was documented on The Travel Channel UK, National Television in Japan and France, and was also featured in The New York Times. She is the author of The Best Seller 'Angel Presence Angel Presents A Most Holy Book, currently translated in Japanese and soon to be released!
Article and photo contributed by Angel Lightfeather.
