But the ANC blacklisted Simon and supported a boycott of his subsequent American and European tour, where protests sprung up outside venues. I was investigating another area. Simon secretly met with the group to offer them proceeds from the tour in return for an assurance of the safety of himself and his audience; no deal was reached, but the shows passed without incident. It was a powerful statement. And if, in retrospect, Graceland is the sound of liberation rather than capitulation, it was a personal emancipation too.
Add to this potent mix the new friendships I made with my bandmates, and the experience becomes one of the most vital in my life. As apartheid is failing, Paul got this music and made South African music [so that] people can understand it, even from a different generation.
This had never happened. Paul came in and changed that. He gives a broad grin. For him, thanks to Graceland , every day is the best day to be a musician. From news to politics, travel to sport, culture to climate — The Independent has a host of free newsletters to suit your interests. To find the stories you want to read, and more, in your inbox, click here.
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This is a full-service hotel with some spacious rooms, two restaurants, and even a seat theater for live performances and movies. It is elegant and luxurious and the gateway to visiting the Elvis mansion. For prices and availability see their website. While it may be nice to stay at a luxury hotel, many folks a more budget-focused and so Graceland also offers an RV and camping option.
It is within walking distance of Graceland is located on 19 acres of ground just off Elvis Presley Boulevard. Check out their website for camping options. Aaron is a first-hand traveler who has visited more than 70 countries around the world.
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As you move into the foyer, the living room and the music room can be found to your right. A 15 foot long, white custom sofa sits in the living room and compliments the gold, blue and white decorations throughout. Musicians will envy the sleek, black baby grand piano displayed in the music room. To the left of the foyer is the Kitchen. Other significant pieces include a large china cabinet that holds the Presley silver and an exquisite crystal chandelier that hangs from the ceiling.
The room is decorated with wood paneled cabinets, a kitchen bar and stained glass lights that hang from the ceiling. Opened to the public in , original appliances and dishes used by the king himself complete the kitchen.
During his time in the Graceland Mansion, Presley regularly made lists outlining items that should be in the kitchen at all times. Some of the items included: peanut butter, fudge cookies, ingredients for meatloaf and sauce, hamburger buns, pickles, shredded coconut and three packs each of Juicy Fruit, Spearmint and Double Mint gum.
Look for the red and green phones that sit on the carved wood table used by Presley himself. Head downstairs to see where the King unwound after a busy days work. The TV room is equipped with a bright yellow bar, several televisions, a jukebox with over singles and a large sofa covered in pillows.
Red leather chairs sit throughout the room and unique fabric lines the walls and ceilings. Built by Presley in , the 2, square foot Racquetball Building was once a popular hangout among the Presley family and their friends. Brown leather furniture, a stereo system and a piano can be found throughout. Pay your respects to the King in the Meditation Garden where Elvis Presley is buried with his mother, father and grandmother.
Curved brick walls surround the garden and stained glass windows, shrubs, flowers and a pond with a fountain complete the garden. Would you like the Diamond Tours logo to appear on the printed version of this page?
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