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Notes & asides.(Letter to the Editor)
* Dear Mr. Buckley: Both James L. Fletcher Jr. and yourself extol the virtues of Elvis Presley (July 28). Having lived through the era of the '40s to the '60s, and having been in the entertainment business, I would like to interject the following.
Elvis Presley was not a "singer" in the sense of great popular vocalists of that time. He was an extraordinary "entertainer." He wasn't a Frank Sinatra or a Mel Torme or a Perry Como who just stood up at the mike and sang, putting everything into his voice and words.
Take away Elvis's movements and gyrations and you don't have a great vocalist. Original, outstanding presentation? Absolutely! But calling him a great vocalist is not correct.
Cordially, H. K. "Bud" Miller Weed, Calif.
Dear Mr. Miller: How can what you say be true when so many people (including your servant) listen to records of Elvis without any knowledge of what his hips are doing as we rejoice over his voice?
Cordially, WFB
* Dear Mr. Buckley: I find myself disagreeing with your correspondents who are arguing against the use of foreign words in writing. This is a discussion that I believe could never take place in Europe. There it is de rigueur to understand at least a few words of your neighbors' languages. I would draw the line at using long sentences and phrases gratuitously, but a foreign word or expression often hits the nail on the head.
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- Magazine article from: Columbia Journalism Review Navasky, Victor November 1, 2007 700+ words
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- Magazine article from: National Review Stevens, Loretto May 28, 2007 700+ words
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- Magazine article from: National Review Oliver, Daniel March 24, 2008 700+ words
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- Magazine article from: Employee Benefit News September 1, 2001 700+ words
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Source: HighBeam Research, Notes & asides.(Letter to the Editor)