Although James Ausborn was two years older than Elvis, they were both sixth graders in the same class at Milam Jr. High School, Tupelo, Ms. You can see him in this schoolpicture in the last row (the tallest guy, fourth from the left).
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James' brother was Carvel Lee Ausborn, better known as Mississippi Slim - the man that is said to have introduced Elvis to Radio Station WELO at a very young age.
Billed as a “hillbilly” singer, Mississippi Slim hosted a radio show on Tupelo’s WELO, where he gave young Elvis Presley an introduction to show business. He also taught the boy who would be King some guitar chords.
Mississippi Slim (Carvel Lee Ausborn) - Nicotine Fit:
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The Interview with James Ausborn was broadcasted three years ago (April 17, 2012) by Dutch Television. I just discovered it this evening on YouTube. In the (short) interview James talks about Elvis always singing "Old Shep" and "God Bless My Daddy". We all know Old Shep. Here's a version of "God Bless My Daddy":
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The interview with James Ausborn:
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Enjoy!
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Wonderful! Thanks. I wonder if Elvis sang "God Bless My Daddy" when Vernon was away. Elvis was 4 yrs old when Vernon was released..IIRC reading. Too young probably.
Juan Luis wrote:Wonderful! Thanks. I wonder if Elvis sang "God Bless My Daddy" when Vernon was away. Elvis was 4 yrs old when Vernon was released..IIRC reading. Too young probably.
Yeah, I guess he was too young. But it's nice to discover his early Hawaiian influence. It looks like this song has a Hawaiian feel to it. Does anyone know if the origins of this song are Hawaiian?
The YouTube clip with the James Ausborn interview was deleted from YouTube. Gladly I found it again with another uploader. I put the link back up in my OP.
So, you can enjoy the interview between the Dutch "Nick & Simon" and Elvis' old school buddy James Ausborn again. Enjoy!
danielf wrote:Has anyone any idea what is going on here and where or who made this picture?
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There must be a story to those two pictures.
It's taken at the Fairground amusement park in Memphis, during the Mid South Fair. Elvis payed regular visits.
Thanks Mike, but I'd wager that is wrong, James was his friend in Tupelo not Memphis, and it's likely the photo is from a Miss/Al fair in Tupelo.
I'll also say that James paid for both of those photos because Elvis had no money.
danielf wrote:Has anyone any idea what is going on here and where or who made this picture?
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There must be a story to those two pictures.
It's taken at the Fairground amusement park in Memphis, during the Mid South Fair. Elvis payed regular visits.
Thanks Mike, but I'd wager that is wrong, James was his friend in Tupelo not Memphis, and it's likely the photo is from a Miss/Al fair in Tupelo.
I'll also say that James paid for both of those photos because Elvis had no money.
Yes, you have a point. Than I always thought wrong. You have more info?
Ceelle Burke copyrighted a song called "God Bless My Daddy, He's Missing Somewhere" in January 1945 and it was released as a single on Gilt-Edge 221 in April/May of that year.
I haven't heard the song but Burke did play Hawaiian guitar at times.
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Elvis and Old Shep As a kid growing up in Tupelo, Mississippi Elvis was exposed to music at home, from the radio and especially from the Assembly of God Church. The Reverend Frank Smith remembers teaching Elvis what would become one of his standards, Old Shep. Elvis sang it everywhere and drove people crazy. The kept telling him to learn a new song but he loved Old Shep. This interview was taped by Tupelo natives, Roy Turner and Jim Palmer.
Posted on YouTube by King Rose Archives on June 21, 2009
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Elvis and Old Shep As a kid growing up in Tupelo, Mississippi Elvis was exposed to music at home, from the radio and especially from the Assembly of God Church. The Reverend Frank Smith remembers teaching Elvis what would become one of his standards, Old Shep. Elvis sang it everywhere and drove people crazy. The kept telling him to learn a new song but he loved Old Shep. This interview was taped by Tupelo natives, Roy Turner and Jim Palmer.
Posted on YouTube by King Rose Archives on June 21, 2009
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Thanks for re-kindling a wonderful memory for me MikeFromHolland, I was truly humbled to meet Rev Frank Smith and it was Roy Turner that introduced us.
Great times.
Elvis and Old Shep As a kid growing up in Tupelo, Mississippi Elvis was exposed to music at home, from the radio and especially from the Assembly of God Church. The Reverend Frank Smith remembers teaching Elvis what would become one of his standards, Old Shep. Elvis sang it everywhere and drove people crazy. The kept telling him to learn a new song but he loved Old Shep. This interview was taped by Tupelo natives, Roy Turner and Jim Palmer.
Posted on YouTube by King Rose Archives on June 21, 2009
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Thanks for re-kindling a wonderful memory for me MikeFromHolland, I was truly humbled to meet Rev Frank Smith and it was Roy Turner that introduced us.
Great times.