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A karaoke singer will be 'All Booked Up' after being crowned the most realistic ELVIS in the WORLD. Beer delivery driver and die-hard Elvis fan Gordon Elvis, 28 - who loves the king so much he has even changed his name by deed poll stormed to victory in the 'Image of the King World Champion' in Memphis, Tennessee. The singer, from Birmingham, West Mids, beat off competition from around the globe, as he performed Elvis's songs in front of judges to win the prestigious award. The die-hard Elvis fan then got to visit the singer's Graceland estate as part of his prize. Gordon started singing Elvis songs when he was just a toddler and came second in the Elvis World Cup 2010. The former beer delivery driver's song repertoire includes more than 350 songs and he has 35 different Elvis outfits.
Gordon said: "A guy in a karaoke bar told me I should impersonate Elvis for a living and I thought, why not? "My mum and dad are big Elvis fans. I grew up listening to Elvis. They came with me to Memphis and were really proud of me.""The place was crowded because it was the anniversary of his death, but it was a very emotional visit. "I started by entering a competition in South Wales called 'Image of the King' and the winner got to have a free trip to Memphis to represent the UK in America. "Going to Graceland was a dream come true for me. "There were thirty other Elvis impersonators from all over the world in the finals. "I had to sing four songs with a live band - and perform like Elvis. "One of the judges said to me: 'Some of the guys just put the costume on and sing, but you put on the jumpsuit and act like Elvis'. "I study Elvis every day I watch old rare movies and videos - I watch how he moves on stage. "I was so happy when I won. They gave me a trophy and $2,000 and a new jumpsuit from the people that made Elvis' costumes. "It feels great to be the best in the world - I now have the title to carry around with me."
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21 окт 2024
