Freddie P's Blog

July 30, 2007 @ 09:40

No, I can't forget Graceland.

It's something I thought I'd never do. I'm not a big Elvis fan. I don't own any records or CD's and I can honestly say I've never initiated listening to Elvis.

I've haven't downloaded anything from Limewire and I've never turned up the radio when an Elvis song has come on.

I just don't care for his music.

Having said that, I couldn't visit Memphis without visiting Graceland. I didn't hesitate because I wanted the experience - regardless of the ridiculous cost.

Others may look upon a visit to Graceland as something spiritual. But not me.

Now if I could tour the "Dakota" in New York City that would be something. That would grip me like a visit to Graceland gripped so many around me on Friday.

But my visit to Graceland was more like a visit to an amusement park - a cheesy, over the top, money gouging amusement park.

And that leads me to this. If you'd like experience my perception of the Graceland tour, go here.

Please understand I couldn't video tape anything inside Graceland because it was too dark and they forbid video cameras. But it should still give you some insight into a situation that I'm sure would embarrass Elvis if he could come back for a look.