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The gentleman on the left of the image, Duke Bardwell (b. 1943), is an accomplished multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter who played bass in Elvis' touring band for 181 shows, including one live album, during 1974 and the early part of 1975. He was brought in to replace Emory Gordy, who in turn had replaced bass legend Jerry Scheff, who had departed the TCB Band following the Aloha From Hawaii broadcast in January 1973.
It wasn't always an easy fit. Elvis' temper was a little erratic during 1974, and Duke felt, probably with some justification, that he was sometimes singled out unfairly during some of the onstage banter and general fooling around, which seemed to be a little edgier and less good-natured than usual, and included the occasional water fight.
At one point, Elvis expressed interest in recording one of Duke's original songs, You and I, however this never eventuated owing to Colonel Parker's usual practice of trying to squeeze songwriters out of their rightful publishing percentages.
Duke played on the Elvis Recorded Live Onstage in Memphis album in 1974, and recalled that the band had no prior warning that they would be recording, and at the last moment were required to sign contract waivers excluding themselves from any album royalties.
He worked on the Today album sessions in early 1975, and in Las Vegas, but departed before the first road tour of that year in not entirely happy circumstances. By the time Today was released in May, Duke's bass work had been removed and remained only on the first single, T-R-O-U-B-L-E.
Here's a great live version of Promised Land from Las Vegas in March, 1975, featuring Duke Bardwell on bass;
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James Burton, Donna Presley, Ronnie Tutt, Glenn D. Hardin, Royce Taylor et moi
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I was looking for stuff to maybe use for fun littoe picture projects and I came across this on the SAF imdb page and I'm simply never going to recover
#look at them look at them loooook at them#look at this band on the run cover#ugh goddamnit i love them so much#spies are forever#curtwen#owen carvour#agent curt mega#tin can bros#saf#tcb
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Elvis in custom silk shirts made by the IC Costume Company
#elvis#elvis presley#70s elvis#silk shirts#elvis fashion#elvis aaron presley#vegas elvis#elvis fandom#70s fashion#puffy sleeves#puffy shirt#silk blouse#tcb#i wonder where the elastic bands arround the upper arm came from. usually thats done to keep leeves in place when wearing a suit jacket#but thats not made as part of the shirts nor did elvis wear suit jackets with these#so ima say its totally aesthetic based and honestly its so pretty. it cuts his shillouette so well and gives the appearence of broader#shoulders and a thinner waist while still looking natural and flowy...not like shoulderpads of the 80s that give a boxy look#still i wonder where this design idea came from...was there practical reason or soley aesthetic#70s puffy sleeves are nothing new#but seeing them with that tier is not something i feel like i see a lot#fashion history
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How was Elvis in the 70s? ✨
Elvis' personal and work life, as told by a close friend and former lover. "Elvis and Kathy" by Kathy Westmoreland. Some of the questions I found answers to - or at least some enlightenment - were these ones: 'What Elvis went through on the road?'; 'How he dealt with his health issues?'; 'Was Elvis a depressed man?' And of course, we have more treasured stories on Elvis' tremendous generosity and funny antics.
On Kathy and my review on her book:
Kathy Westmoreland was Elvis' soprano background singer for his TCB band from August 1970 to August 1977, when sadly Elvis passed away. Kathy joined the TCB band during the time they were filming "Elvis: That's The Way It Is" at the International Hotel, during Elvis' 3th season there; precisely when they were finishing the last shooting for the documentary. Kathy lived a romance with Elvis right from the start she joined his band and it's very interesting to read her recollections on how things gradually - but quickly - escalated between being just a newcomer talent for the band to being one of the big boss' women. On this subject, Kathy included not only facts on how things happened between she and Elvis but her feelings and thoughts during each moment she shared with him. This is a very interesting reading, specially considering the circumstances this love affair was under (Elvis was still a married man). Kathy is raw honest on her side of this issue and why she decided to go on with their love affair. EP was her first man - if you catch my drift, so this entices our curiosity on their love affair story a lot more; it did mine, at least.
Throughout the book, you can feel how Kathy cherished being not only a co-worker, and in spite of being his lover for a certain amount of time, but having Elvis for a dear friend. He trusted her and she loved him truly deeply. On this book, Kathy defends Elvis wholeheartedly. You can feel the how angry she was with some of the crap people said about EP over the years (up until the time she published this book, of course), and she stood against it without lying about what she truly considered flaws on Elvis. Even so, even when she didn't agree with everything Elvis did, as you expect from any close true friend, she remained loyal and justified some of his choices, giving EP compassion and understanding rather than unfair judgment. She did some covering for him, in my opinion, specially about the medication abuse, but other than that she was very truthful and considerate and even dismissed some myths people created in a way of mocking Elvis, such as him not having a good hygiene during his last years of life, and so on. That's my favorite part of her book, really! I was like 'YEAH, YOU GO, GIRL!' 🩷
Now, you may feel that the book becomes tiresome when in some chapters Kathy talks about her personal experiences and feelings traveling with the TCB band instead of sharing only her moments with Elvis, but this was something to expect for considering she was not with him the entire time they worked together. These memories about the band on the road, their crazy schedules and hotel stays directly connect with how Elvis lived on the road and what he experienced himself, how draining it could be going from city to city nonstop, not having proper meals and a nice night sleep, so they are extremely valuable in every way. Be patient, the stories about EP are spread throughout the book, so pay attention to the details and read in between the lines.
Kathy is alive today, thanks God, and she still care deeply about EP. Reading her book was one of my best spent time, really. Kathy's book is one very dear to my heart. ♥
This is a rare book and, just like I found it only through some good soul out there sharing it, and I know it's not very easy to find this book, I want to share it with you too. I promise you will have a great time reading those pages.
Read "ELVIS AND KATHY" (1987), by Kathy Westmoreland
✨ PDF here ✨
Kathy Westmoreland, Oslo, Norway, 1983. Photos by Stein Ivar Holmo as published by him on Nov 07th, 2023 on 'Elvis in the 70's' Facebook group.
Some of Elvis' gifts to Kathy.
#elvis books#elvis presley#elvis the king#elvis fans#elvis fandom#70s elvis#elvis history#kathy westmoreland#tcb band⚡
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The greatest guitar player in the galaxy, James Burton
#pixk it for me james#james burton#hot band#tcb#elvis presley#gram parsons#emmylou harris#guitar hero
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#jack schlossberg#kennedy family#jfk grandson#Pilot precise#Pens#writing#university#precision#v7#Fine point#black ink#blue ink#world map#TCB#Take care of business#elvis presley#Elvis Band#elvis the king
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Maybe in Hatchetfield, there's another reason why some lost songs seem to want to stay lost.
surprise! i'm not dead!
i've been on a starkid/tcb rewatching kick lately, so i thought i'd make a fake LP cover for a certain miss holloway <3
she is just so very fun to draw
thank you to my friend percy for the kickass band name!
#cassies clownery#miss holloway#nightmare time#nightmare time 2#starkid#starkid fanart#hatchetfield#kim whalen#someday i'll learn how to tag i promise oh dear
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TINLIGHTENMENT REWARD ADD-ONS JUST DROPPED!!
check out these mock-ups of add-on rewards from the Tinlightenment kickstarter campaign that COULD be YOURS;
Tinlightenment Theme Ringtone!!
Tinlightenment and Athem stickers!
Tinlightenment, Athem, and 10 Year enamel pins!
Athem and 80's tee shirts! Athem tote! Totally Not A Cult hat!
TCB Magnet! Additional Believer Bands™️!
Gross Prophets Demo Album!
any bonus pledge that you make that does not go toward your selected reward tier can be put toward any of these amazing add ons! more info on how to do that on kickstarter.
think they're pretty sweet? me too.
pledge now at tinlightenment.com
#i for one am super looking forward to my athem merch#tcb knows the gays love a good enamel pin#tcb#tin can bros#tin can brothers#tinlightenment#kickstarter#gross prophets#athem
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At the Houston Rodeo, March 1974, the unusually extended exit from a performance by Elvis, by means of a lap of honour around the Astrodome, allowed James Burton and the band to show off a little...
#elvis on stage#elvis concerts#elvis history#houston rodeo#elvis fans#tcb band#james burton#elvis in the 70s#elvis presley history#elvis presley#elvisaaronpresley#Youtube
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mutuals! (alphabetical order)
sorry in advance for the tags, love you all
@ace-of-pussy - monday - just a cool person i admire from afar, i feel blessed that she follows me
@akari-is-sleepy - my irl, they never post or rb anything but i love them so much
@archerestarcher - archer - we don't really interact but he's super cool and is one of my oldest moots
@awful-amateur - everett - we don't really interact but i think they're one of my pjo mutuals?
@a-wondering-thought - sam - sam is my cool mutual and they have an impeccable vibe
@barblarvernour - an enabler of my starkid brainrot
@book-girl4eva - bea - i want to adopt her, she's so amazing and sweet and she just- UGH
@caked-rainbow - have we ever interacted, like ever? idk but i like the shitposts they reblog
@casperwazhere - casper - every time i see one of his posts i'm like, "oh yeah, so real"
@cavernfullofexistentialdread - dread - we are the same person, prove me wrong.
@closetnerd62 - very cool person
@dafantasyqueen - shree - literally one of the coolest people i follow
@despisinglight - i find their blog extremely entertaining
@dingus0401 - my fellow renthead/livvy, she is the best
@duckgens - starkid/tcb
@erikasnothungry - erika
@finleyforevermore - finn - activism and musicals, he's supremely cool
@fulllighttrash2
@gonna-live-just-to-spite-you - caesar - pretty sure the most interesting posts i find through him
@hungergameswho - nox - I LOVE NOX THEY'RE SO COOL
@hvenandhellrwords2me - sage - sage is so aesthetic and i'm shocked that they ever followed a mere peasant such as myself
@iam1withthepeggy - kate - fellow band/choir/theatre kid
@iloveeverythingwaytoomuch - emz - when emz starts posting, it's time to get out the popcorn because their brain is truly unhinged
@ketsisnotok - kets - SO COOL OMG I'm so honoured to bee your mutual <3
@leaskisses444/@oceanbby555 - lea - she's so nice omg
@leonard-martin - one of my hatchetfield moots
@louissatturi - louis - again, don't really interact but occasionally his stuff comes up and i'm given an update on what he's up to
@luvuanaxx
@maraaahh - mara - garlic bread lover, as you should be
@marvelmaniac715 - katie - obsessed with david tennant and other things i don't really understand so I just kind of do an awkward thumbs up, like, "oh cool you're into this"
@my-mind-is-frozen - willow - definitely one of the nicest, most chill people i've ever met and i need to meet her someday
@riyanasuri - riyana - most relatable person on the planet
@st4r-fire - star - she is absolutely insane and i love her
@sukiram - suki - never active but when they are i love talking to them
@therealkaidertrash21 - ema - fellow latine and lunar chronicles stan
@the-slowest-turtle - turtle - truly incredible human being
@thezachy - epic the musical stuff and shitposts
@xxxmiaxxx
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Elvis Presley Rare Unseen Tiil Now! Candid Photo Live On Tour In 1971 Here Wearing The White PinWheel Jumpsuit And A Green Scarf Having Fun By Putting The Microphone Next To The Speaker It’s A Well Known Fact Elvis Presley Always Loved To Have Fun With The Crowd Audience Members Fans On Tour Or In Vegas Quote; “Late Drummer Ronnie Tutt From The TCB Band He Said Working With Elvis Presley In The Recording Studios In Vegas And On Tour Was The Highlight Of Is Career” Candid Photo Taken Here By Friend First Photographer Approved By Elvis Presley Himself The Late Sean Shaver. Candid Photo Taken From Sean Shavers On Tour And Vegas Elvis Presley Photo’s Archives. 1969 to 1977 Is Last Concert Tour.
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The Led Zeppelin Connection
When Robert Plant was about 10 years old, in 1958, he used to do an Elvis impersonation behind the curtains in his living room, arguably looking for a certain ambience that Elvis’ early records had. He used to have a quiff and spent hours in front of the mirror trying to emulate Elvis’ moves. Both him and Jimmy Page used to listen to Radio Luxembourg, a foreign radio station that at the time was the only way to listen to rock ‘n’ roll music in the UK. It couldn’t always be tuned in and it was staticky, but in their homes with ears to the speakers they would pick up fragments of Fats Domino, Buddy Holly or Elvis Presley. Robert’s parents were worried about the influence rock ‘n’ roll had on their son and one day, while he was listening to his favorite music, even pulled the plug off the radio. He didn’t desist of course and it was through Elvis that he learned about the Delta Blues. Rock ‘n’ roll and R&B records were only found in second-hand shops in the UK back then, left behind by Americans or discarded from jukeboxes, so that’s what Page and Plant focused on separately while Elvis was drafted into the army.
What sparked Jimmy Page musically, however, even before discovering Chuck Berry in 1956, was Elvis’ rockabilly classic “Baby, Let’s Play House”, which he heard first on that staticky radio. Even though the allusion in the lyrics about living in sin didn’t hit him until years later, that song, he confessed in an interview, turned him on and sent shivers up his spine, so much so that he decided to take up a guitar left behind at his house and learn to play it. Soon enough, he formed a skiffle band and started to emulate solos from guitarists he liked, especially James Burton (who played guitar in Ricky Nelson’s hits and would later play his famous pink Telecaster in Elvis’ TCB band). Like Elvis, Jimmy would bring his guitar to school and sometimes it got confiscated for the day. He bought a record player in 1960 and got the early Elvis records he liked, such as “Lawdy Miss Clawdy” and “Tryin’ to Get to You”. “That music was refreshing”, observed Page many years later, “when all you heard before was Rosemary Clooney”.
It was only in 1968 however that Page and Plant joined forces and with John Bonham and John Paul Jones formed Led Zeppelin. Rock music had evolved a lot from ‘50s rock ‘n’ roll to 70s hard rock, but Elvis’ influence can be heard everywhere in Robert Plant’s delivery, in some of his stage moves and in the lyrics too (“It's been a long time, been a long time / Been a long lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely time” - “Rock and Roll” from Led Zeppelin IV). Having watched Elvis for years, Led Zeppelin also learned how to use their bodies on stage to emphasize the feel of the music – striking poses, shaking their hips, thrusting their pelvis and so on. In order to pay homage to how it all started for them, they semi-regularly included Elvis songs in their sets, especially in the long “Whole Lotta Love” medley. It included “That’s Alright, Mama”, “Heartbreak Hotel”, “A Mess of Blues” and others.
The members of Led Zeppelin went to see Elvis live several times over the years, including in 1972 at Madison Square Garden, but it was only in May 1974 that Jimmy Page, Robert Plant and John Bonham were invited to meet him after a concert. Elvis was not a fan of hard rock, but he knew about Led Zeppelin, as they were topping the charts at the time. He would say to his own entourage, “Well, I may not be Led Zeppelin but I can still pack 'em in”. He was actually amused that his step-brother Ricky was really excited that they were in the audience. During the concert that night in Los Angeles he acknowledged them before launching into “Funny How Time Slips Away” with his signature self-deprecating humor, stopping his TCB band and saying that they should all play as if they knew what they were doing because Led Zeppelin was in the audience.
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After the concert they were invited to see Elvis and led into a room full of girls – all copies of Ann Margret, as Robert Plant humorously recalls. They were told by Elvis’ entourage not to discuss music with him, so initially they were starstruck and tongue tied. Elvis, who apparently only knew one of their songs, Stairway to Heaven, didn’t talk to them for a little while, until his interest was sparked by Bonzo mentioning his classic car collection. Elvis knew the band members were famous for the groupies and their libertine behavior on tour, so he asked about that and they hilariously denied everything. Jimmy joked that they rarely did sound checks, but if they did all Robert wanted to sing was Elvis’ songs. Elvis was amused by that and asked him which songs he liked and Robert said that he liked the ones with all the moods, like “Love Me”: “Treat me like a fool / Treat me mean and cruel / But love me”. When they were about to leave, Elvis swung around the door frame, looking quite pleased with himself, and started singing that song to them: “Treat me like a fool…” and Robert promptly replied “Treat me mean and cruel…But love me”. They actually talked and had fun for about 90 minutes together. Members of his Memphis Mafia even checked with him several times because Elvis usually saw people for only 10 minutes.
Another memorable meeting took place in his Monovale house, also in LA, this time involving John Paul Jones, the bassist of the band, and Richard Cole, the band’s tour manager, who was a friend of Jerry Schilling. When the two arrived with a bottle of Dom Pérignon, they were surprised to find Elvis in his pajamas and slippers watching TV with the MM. Cole, apparently a bit drunk, started to swear in front of everyone and Elvis didn’t approve, especially since his girlfriend Sheila Ryan was present. Accounts differ but one story says that Elvis jumped up in a karate stance and knocked off his watch and another that Elvis simply asked to see Cole’s expensive watch. What happened for sure is that they all started to swap watches, John getting a jewel-encrusted watch from Elvis in exchange for his Mickey Mouse wristwatch. The evening went on pleasantly, with Elvis quoting several Monty Python routines to his new English friends. Towards the end of the evening, Elvis suggested another exchange. He eyed John, who had been the quiet one all night, lowered his pajama pants beneath his robe and in perfect Monty Python fashion said “Let’s swap pants!”. According to Jerry, the more eccentric Cole was shocked into silence, while John and Sheila bursted into laughter.
The last time Elvis Presley and Led Zep crossed paths is bittersweet, as it happened shortly before Elvis’ death in 1977 when their jets met on the runway at the airport. His other step brother, David Stanley, asked Elvis if he could go with the band that night for their concert. Elvis just looked at him and said, “No.” When he asked Elvis why, he said, “Look at the bottom of your paycheck.” As he entered the limo with Elvis David said they sure have a nice jet. Elvis leaned over and reminded him, “They lease their jet from Caesar’s Palace, I own mine.”
Robert Plant kept singing Elvis’ songs on stage throughout his career. Here he’s singing “Little Sister” in 1979 with Rockpile.
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Here he’s sitting on the floor with some records. Note Elvis’ first album is there (thanks Lucy for this).
You can find my other posts on Elvis connections with artists who followed him at this link. So far I’ve written about Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan/Andy Warhol, the Clash, Jim Morrison and Quentin Tarantino.
#elvis#elvis presley#led zeppelin#robert plant#jimmy page#rock n roll#rock n roll history#1950s rock n roll#1970s rock#hard rock#john Paul jones#john bonham
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Elvis Presley’s 1962 Lockheed 1329 JetStar,
For decades, Lockheed’s JetStar was the executive jet of choice for countless A-listers, recognized dignitaries and star-studded celebrities, and this 1962 Lockheed 1329 JetStar is no exception, as it was once owned by the king of rock ‘n’ roll: Elvis Presley. Presley acquired it from OMNI Aircraft Sales Inc. on December 22, 1976 for the princely sum of $840,000.
When Elvis took ownership of this particular JetStar, registered with the FAA as N-20TF, the entertainer was no stranger to luxurious aviation acquisition. He had already amassed a modest fleet, which included a custom Convair 880 named the “Lisa Marie” that went by the call sign of Hound Dog 1, along with a second JetStar identified by its call sign of Hound Dog 2.
With a busy touring schedule, these crafts were needed to transport the singer, his TCB band, backup groups, Col. Tom Parker and the ever-present Memphis Mafia to venues, concerts and appearances all around the country. Elvis kept several pilots on retainer that were ready to fly him to adoring fans at a moment’s notice.
This JetStar is one of several private jets owned by Elvis Presley, with two currently on display at Graceland. Inside, the cabin features wood paneling and red velvet upholstery with gold-finish hardware. There’s seating for nine by way of six plush chairs that swivel and recline, along with a couch. An onboard entertainment system is tucked away in a media cabinet, featuring a television, RCA VCR player and audio cassette player, and headphone ports with audio controls are located at every seat. A galley contains storage and a meal-prep area complete with a Kenmore microwave and beverage dispenser. At the rear is a lavatory along with additional storage and cubby areas.
In the spring of 1977, the jet was sold, later ending up with a Saudi Arabian company. The JetStar was then moved to Roswell International Air Center (ROW) in Roswell, New Mexico, where it’s been stored for decades and resides to this day. The aircraft will require disassembly to be shipped, and coordinating assistance is available. Documentation joining the jet includes a copy of the Aircraft Security Agreement document signed by Elvis Presley, a copy of the Aircraft Bill of Sale and Official FAA Blue Ribbon documents. While the P&W engines and many cockpit components have been removed and no engines or replacement parts will be included with the sale of Elvis’ jet, it serves as an incredible restoration opportunity and a chance to create a unique Elvis exhibit for all the world to enjoy.
This JetStar is a truly rare bird with immense appeal and one that will do nothing but shake up the crowds at Mecum’s 2023 Kissimmee auction. Elvis and his effect on the music industry are known the world-over, and this opportunity for a new owner to acquire an extravagant piece of his aviation past is a momentous occasion with untold room for flights of rock ‘n’ roll fancy.
#art#design#elvis presley#jetstar#lockheed#lockheed jet#Business jet#private jet#Jetsetter#flying palace#flying private#abandoned plane#1962#decay#abandoned#mecumauctions#iconic#legend#rock & roll
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Can you tell us the meaning behind H's tattoos. Just curious
- chad initials covered up w black squares
- spongebob teeth (bc of her gap tooth) & AL tattoo the whole band have for the album
- heart outline matching tattoo with dakotah
- wayne's world mirthmobile matching tattoo with her sister erica for her 18th bday
- razor with "shave me" written on it which she's said "On the Warped Tour a few years ago, if I wore shorts or if I wore my pants rolled up, someone by the end of the day would have written ‘Shave me’ on my ankle. So I was like, ‘I’m going to have to get that tattooed so you guys won’t have to do it anymore." & also "I have this ‘reminder’ tattoo on my leg. Sort of a tribute to my days of touring and living like one of the boys. It says ‘shave me’ in a neat little banner… but I don’t think it’s going to help this time!"
- burst heart HHT tattoo "This is from a tour that I did,” she says, “our band wasn’t on it, but I just hung out. With New Found Glory, I mean all kinds of bands, a lot of my friends." & the artist said this "I actually did the patched heart on Hayley. I was on that tour [NFG Easycore tour in Fall 2008] and we all just got a hurtin’ heart. The letters are HHT for hurtin’ hearts tour. The “M” is actually just a burst behind the right side of the heart." & this is what HHT means "'Hurtin’ hearts’ is a term Ian from NFG would say when people were being mean or rude to each other on the tour."
- accentuate the positive eliminate the negative it's a lyric from the johnny mercer song "Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive" and she said "Kept this one to myself for a while. A Johnny Mercer lyric/life philosophy."
- bars hayley, taylor & jeremy got matching tattoos to represent the 3 of them and the people around them
- warped cloud hayley said this "My <3 for warped tour. (minus all the horrific bands on this year). 2 years ago [2007] in Cleveland we almost died in the storm on Warped!!! and our fans stuck around and waited for us for at least an hour. We went on anyways and played one of the most fun sets of the whole tour. So memorable. Then this year, we got to surprise Warped in Cleveland. The weather was perfect. I wanted something to remind me of some of my best Warped memories. No more “tour/bro” tats for me after that one!"
- cross hayley said "my faith is the only thing that never fails me."
- love letter hayley said "To do what we love we miss the ones we love. Long distance letters and phone calls and anything to make the distance disappear! That’s what this means to me."
- tcb tattoo tcb was elvis presley's motto, it means "takin' care of business" and it was also name of his band. he also would wear a necklace with the logo. hayley and all the women in her family would wear replica ones, they had TLC on them for "tender love and care" and all the men had TCB ones. hayley said this "Finally got my TCB today. Been wearing the necklace for years… All the men in my family have TCB (taking care of business) and the women have TLC (tendler love and care). Now I’ve got both… And one of them is permanent! Think Elvis would be proud?"
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