It has 408 pages, harcover and a CD included with some of Jimmy's finest performances and also unreleased gems from the archives of Sun Records. 'Elvis: From Louisiana and Memphis 1976' FTD In-depth Review: FTD continues their extensive look at Elvis' performances in 1976 with three July 1976 concerts. ", and it was rumored that they were alternate takes from Presley sessions (despite featuring an electric rather than string bass). 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The guys in the room were mostly the colleges basketball players. The label credited the recordings simply to "? We were married when I returned to the states. MYSTERY MASKED MAN WITH THE VOICE OF A LEGEND. Official DVD's - new Oriondiscs website Jimmy "Orion" Ellis - Wikipedia Dradco will release a 6 CD set in 2018 to commemorate the 20th anniversary since Jimmys passing. Again, he was who he was period. Given Jimmy's keen sense of humor he must be looking down and smiling! One of the guys asked me if I knew who that was singing on the tape recorder. Scan of the German cassette release COUNTRY & WESTERN CLASSICS VOL.1 on the Sun/Bellaphon label. Bobby D.: The gimmick of Orion lasted about 3 years. Ellis Lives! The Story of How the Idea That Elvis is Still Alive Got Who was that masked man?.Sadly, the convergence of artistic, commercial and greed/fame infused forces which would shape Jimmy's future meant he became a pawn in a multi-faceted promotional campaign involving author Gail Brewer-Giorgio (9 years before her best-selling non-fiction books asking if Elvis really died in 1977) and new Sun Studio owner, Shelby Singleton, when because of his voice Jimmy was marketed as the mysterious, masked singer, Orion. Today. A year prior, Jimmy Ellis voice had been overdubbed with Jerry Lee Lewis on an old single from the Sun archives, Save the Last Dance for Me; on it, Ellis was billed only as Friend. The single made the Top 20 and caused quite a stir as listeners tried to guess the mysterious Friends identity. your own Pins on Pinterest He could laugh about most anythinghe was alot of fun at home and especially on stage!! Obituary: Orion | The Independent | The Independent The Elvis Information Network home to the best news, reviews For one side, they would quite naturally (and self-directed), psychologically rationalise and morph their needs to maintain internal equilibrium and ongoing personal and social engagement.for the other side his outcome would be economically directed and physically terminal, as his 'what if' life diverted to a course which outwardly may have offered some degree of financial and personal satisfaction, but one which (pragmatically) was also underpinned by a volatile socio-economic environment which could potentially (and did) result in a seriously intense incident or incidents: Jimmy Ellis' new (primary) career as a bail bondsman and pawn shop proprietor would very sadly, very unfairly, result in his violent, premature death on 12 December 1998. 1. But, it was really him. Elaine was sitting on a stool behind the counter top to the left of the entrance door and Jimmy was standing some feet away also behind the counter. Orion recorded a single, Ebony Eyes, for Sun in 1979, which became part of his debut album, Reborn. Feb 6, 2015 - This Pin was discovered by Patricia Milligan. Production costs turned out to be too high compared to the demand on the box set, making the release too economically challenging to make. It begins with the 1972 single on which Orion, then simply Jimmy Ellis, recorded 'That's All Right/Blue Moon Of Kentucky.' The crew had also made a pretty decent copy of the blue mask Orion wore on the Reborn album. It is hold together by a stitch in the upper left corner. In later years after the breakup with Sun, Jimmy and I got back together for visits in Memphis. To see the film clip andmake a donation, pleaseclick on the link below. Jimmy "Orion" Ellis | Elvis Wiki | Fandom Thanks for your help! Watch a fascinating interview in 1979 with both Orion and Gail Brewer-Giorgio promoting his career and Ms Brewer-Giorgio's "Orion" novel, (BTW, the back story to the "Orion" novel, full of dirty dealings, "he says-she says" and legal machinations, is deserving of an article all to itself!). Ebony Eyes "By" (Orion) Jimmy Ellis - YouTube You know , it was like, here I am creating this and doing the work. A hit record or some fuckin' tour we did that on many a time. In reality, Orion was the club singer Jimmy Ellis, who was born in Orrville, Alabama, in 1945. His first two singles were covers of two of the Kings former hits, Thats All Right and Blue Moon of Kentucky.. Anyway, he got that voice from somewhere in his original family.not from Sears, as he once said. The music industry is filled with many strange tales of artists whose lives took unexpected turns on the winding road to success, but the saga of singer Jimmy Ellis is perhaps one of the weirdest of them all. He appeared as Orion Eckley Darnell, the character created August 16, 1977, by a Marietta [Georgia], housewife Gail Brewer-Giorgo. Shipping is at the media rate in the U.S. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________. The CDs are offered on the official web site: www.orionjimmyellis.com. On Orion's 1979 debut album, Reborn (Sun 1912). One of Music's Biggest Conspiracy Theories: Was the Pop Star Orion Orion was well-known in the sixties and seventies for having a singing voice. Bobby D.: Not very much except recording at home when the mood strikes. The guy shot at Jimmy again but missed. Bobby D: My recollection is that on Saturday, December 12, 1998, Jimmy was getting ready to go on a duck hunting trip on Sunday with his son, a doctor friend and others. Orion: The Man Who Would Be King: Directed by Jeanie Finlay. THIS SITE IS DEDICATED TO JIMMY ELLIS "ORION" THE MUSIC & LEGEND OF THE MAN WHO HAD THE VOICE OF A KING. Hopefully in time the details given can be guaranteed to be100% correct but a great deal more info is required before reaching that stage. Perhaps critically, Jimmy had made a decision that a sporting future wasn't to shape the his story, and in so doing his future would be frustratingly shaped by his vocal chords as Jimmy's singing voice sounded remarkably like Elvis'. He makes a mistake and some asshole over here says don't worry about it, it will be alright. At one point he even released the single Im Trying Not to Sound Like Elvis. During his time with Sun, Ellis/Orion cut over 11 albums and toured with the Oak Ridge Boys, Jerry Lee Lewis, and other stars like Dionne Warwick. He then dropped the gun, fled the store and drove off in a car with two accomplices, authorities said. Solve the mystery and then use a smartphone or GPS device to navigate to the solution coordinates. Scan of the 8 track cassette release ORION 20 ALL TIME FAVORITES. Bobby D. on YouTube (who does Bobby sound like? This blog does not store any files on its server. The girls went wild. I had just talked to him on Friday December 11. The man they thought was Elvis - TV EIN: Listening to My Special Angel and Hes Got You it is apparent that you also have a singing voice very similar Elvis. Is that your natural singing voice? As they say all PR is good PR! It is the story of Jimmy Ellis, a singer from Alabama who was cursed with having a voice identical to that of . and goes by the name Shelby Singleton of Sun International decided to disguise Ellis' identity on his first Sun single, "That's All Right (Mama)"/"Blue Moon of Kentucky" (Sun 1129), leaving listeners to speculate that the songs might be alternate takes of Elvis' first first two songs. Ellis continued recording and performing through 1983 as Orion, and scored only one more minor hit before trying to break his Sun contract to become a recognized performer in his own right. To The Official Orion - Jimmy Ellis Web Site All LP Albums Now on Sale These Classic LP Albums from Sun Records are new and sealed and will never be made again. Lets hope this music finds a way out at some other point. Very sadly, it is possible, even probable, Jimmy Ellis never fully realised the enormity and significance of his impact as a recording and performing artist! Bobby D.: Jimmy Ellis and I met in college at age 18 in 1963. New 2016 DVD release of the award winning documentary on the life and career of Jimmy Ellis. The tape recorder was playing the song Echoes of Love from Elvis Kissin Cousins album. We have just received an intro and preview clip from the up coming documentary "Orion The Movie". Then it happened. Directors Statement Who was that masked man? The name Orion was borrowed from a book about a very famous but unhappy singer who faked his death in a desperate bid to escape from . Jimmy Hodges "Orion" Ellis Sr. 1 1953-56'In Depth Book Review: 'Aloha From Hawaii' 40th Anniv LEGACY CD Review: Aloha From Hawaii - The Concert 2013- EIN Exclusive Review: 'Prince From Another Planet In-Depth Review: Once Upon A Time: Elvis and Anita (Memories of My Mother) - Book Review: 'A Boy From Tupelo' special In-depth Review: 'The Elvis Files Vol. http://www.elvisinfonet.com/spotlight-orion-2014.html, The Tonight Show from NY with Jimmy Fallon. Jimmy then met with Phil Walden, owner of Capricorn Records (the Almond Brothers Band and others) in Macon and was offered a contract, but since Jimmy was under age at the time his parents wouldnt let him sign.another huge mistake. A few weeks later, some guys asked me to come down to their room where they were playing music so I decided to go. He was professionally known as Orion, and his double-edged claim to fame was that his natural speaking and singing voice sounded almost exactly like that of [Elvis Presley]. Bobby D.: I was born in Macon, GA in 1945. I really like the way he sang songs that Elvis never recorded in versions that still sounded a lot like Elvis. Raised in Orrville, Alabama, Ellis began his recording career in 1964. On this website you will find the latest Orion/Jimmy Ellis news along with other info you might find useful. That day, Elaine Thompson, his x-wife was filling in for Shirley Connell who had gone home to Memphis for the weekend. For the next 10 years Jimmy would balance music and his business interests. I thought that was an odd question but I said: sure, its Elvis Presley. We let Bobby hear the record and he liked it but he said that it was too much like Presley, and he didnt think he could do anything with Jimmy.a huge mistake. Who is this person??? Allyson Adams 'The Rebel and The King' Interview: EIN interviews John Scheinfeld director of 'Fame & Fortune', Elvis Paradise Hawaiian Interview - with Peter Noone, Sam Thompson, Elvis' bodyguard, 2011 Interview. Evaluating the Jimmy Ellis/Orion legacy..While many continue to dismiss Jimmy Ellis as simply an Elvis imitator, to do so ignores critically important organic elements which place his story on a very different level to that of normal Elvis tribute artists! Are they still available in 2014? Many thanks again and all the best for the future. Jimmy Ellis (Orion) - You Don't Have To Say You Love Me (live 1989) 21,230 views Nov 5, 2014 218 Dislike Kenneth Dokkeberg 677 subscribers Jimmy "Orion" Ellis live at Hillbilly Heaven on. The sale is temporary to offer fans who missed these CDs the first time around a real deal. One of them is Orion's Reborn LP and he plays a snippet of "Washing Machine" written by Jimmy Ellis. I am always on the lookout for Orion/Jimmy Ellis concerts that I dont have. If you take something from the container, leave something in exchange. The other lady was standing just behind Elaine. EIN: The Jimmy Ellis story "lives on". We were in the same dorm building on campus at Middle Georgia College in Cochran, GA. Every morning from my room I would hear this loping sound of cowboy boots coming down the hall and some guy humming and singing lowly. That voice!.While he had a natural Elvis-like singing voice, throughout his adult life Jimmy strove to be recognised as a serious artist in his own right, a person who was inherently a wonderfully talented and gifted entertainer whose magical presence touched many people.That talent was genetically pre-determined and embryonically, DNA dictated.its essence was not because he sounded remarkably like Elvis! Jimmy was very happy we did this and he liked getting a periodic check for CD sales. Bobby had recorded Otis Redding and Wayne Cochran plus many local bands. Jimmy Ellis CD Discography at CD Universe Ellis first album appearance for Sun was as an unidentified singer singing duet with Jerry Lee Lewis on ten tracks of the 1978 album Duets (Sun 1011). She is an accomplished documentary film maker with 6+ well known films. Orion in Sweden Elvis True Story: Who Was Orion? The Masked Lookalike - ScreenRant These songs has appeared on other compilations or a collection of songs. Details of songs performed at any of the listed shows would be especially welcome. The film is being produced by Jeanie Finlay, a British artist and filmaker. EIN: Your friendship with Jimmy Ellis. How many Elvis tribute artists have commercially produced memorabilia released about them? Available now! Orion had several hits on the country music chart, including "Am I That Easy to Forget" (1980), "Rockabilly Rebel" (1981), and "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" (1981). How many Elvis tribute artists have had any unofficial album releases let alone 150 bootleg albums released? 1 1953-56'In Depth Book Review: 'Aloha From Hawaii' 40th Anniv LEGACY CD Review: Aloha From Hawaii - The Concert 2013- EIN Exclusive Review: 'Prince From Another Planet In-Depth Review: Once Upon A Time: Elvis and Anita (Memories of My Mother) - Book Review: 'A Boy From Tupelo' special In-depth Review: 'The Elvis Files Vol. Orion: The Man Who Would Be King - poignant story of Elvis soundalike Her 1978 novel Orion told the story of a rock and roll singer, very much like Elvis, who faked his own death. However, after failing to retain his popularity using his real name, he returned to performing as Orion in 1987. James Burton Interview - Rick Nelson & Elvis: Elvis Drummer Jerome "Stump" Monroe EIN Interview: Elvis in 1969 - Ann Moses & Ray ConnollyInterviews: Ernst Jorgensen interview about 'On Stage' and Elvis' Legacy in 2010: 'The Nation's Favourite Elvis Song' Spotlight. "Mr. Ellis never had time to do nothing or say nothing," Dallas County Sheriff Harris Huffman Jr. told APB News. Later that day, sheriff's deputies caught up with the two alleged accomplices, Andre Darren Lee, 19, who is the alleged gunman's brother, and Jerry Dewayne Johnson, 17, who is his cousin. [7] Jeffrey Lee was convicted of the murder of Ellis and Ellis's ex-wife Elaine Thompson, who was working as an employee at the store, and the attempted murder of employee Helen King. He wanted better recording material (new songs) and production sound in other studios but Sun (Shelby Singleton) would not agree. EIN:Bobby D. its been great talking with you. Problem is he doesn't play enough ofthe song for the audience to hear. This One's For. For a proud man who had so much wanted recognition as Jimmy Ellis - not Elvis Presley - we can only imagine how galling and emotionally and psychologically scarring this was!. Leave a comment or question. I am looking for information concerning Orion's many concert appearances in the USA and several countries in Europe where he performed. Pascagoula, Jackson County, Mississippi, USA. When Jimmy would come for a visit to my house in the early days, it was like Elvis was comingthere was electricity in the air. The gunman, who police believe is Plantersville resident Jeffery James Lee, then fired twice more in an attempt to blast Ellis a second time as he struggled to find a haven behind a computer desk, Huffman said. Jimmy Ellis Also known as Orion. Then he started the tape recorder and put the little microphone down by the record player and sang with the song overlaying Elvis voice with his. Bobby D.: No, not really. Thats the special since the regular price is $12.95. Scans of the orange label version of the CD single SUNDAY FATHER on the Lanier Records label. Above images sourced from the official "Orion-Jimmy Ellis" website Genesis.. Jimmy Hughes Bell was born on 26 February 1945 to a single mother (named) Gladys. (much like how each of Elvis' jumpsuits had its own name): ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------, Orion (Jimmy Ellis) with (also in character) members of supergroup KISS, Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, ------------------------------------------------------------------------------. On Monday I carried his CDs to work and played them throughout the day. ORION: The Man Who Would Be King, a film by Jeanie Finlay tells the story of Jimmy Ellis an unknown singer plucked from obscurity and thrust into the spotlight as part of a crazy scheme that had him masquerade as Elvis back from the grave. Ellis entered Middle Georgia College on an athletic scholarship, then transferred to Livingston State University. Instead of listing Ellis' first album on the label, Singleton printed a question mark. Happy Birthday EIN EIN turns 100 a retrospective! 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