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When Elvis Presley died 32 years ago this week, he left behind an abundance of adoring fans. One of his most obsessive, and mysterious, admirers is Washington's own Blelvis--a self-described 'Elvisologist,' who can often be found in the Columbia Heights, Adams Morgan, and Mt Pleasant neighborhoods. Sam Greenspan set out to find out more about the man behind the persona, but found out more about DC's fascination with Blelvis--than the man himself.
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When Elvis Presley died 32 years ago this week, he left behind an abundance of adoring fans. One of his most obsessive, and mysterious, admirers is Washington's own Blelvis--a self-described 'Elvisologist,' who can often be found in the Columbia Heights, Adams Morgan, and Mt Pleasant neighborhoods. Sam Greenspan set out to find out more about the man behind the persona, but found out more about DC's fascination with Blelvis--than the man himself.
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| Title | Artist | Album | Label | Year | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Rain | Elvis Presley | The Essential Elvis Presley. | BMG / Elvis | 2007 | 00:26 |
| Peel | Califone | Deceleration One. | root crown arts | 2008 | 00:46 |
| Kismet | Elvis Presley | from movie "Harum Scarum". | 1965 | 00:47 | |
| green grass of tunnel | Múm | Finally We Are No One. | Fat Cat Records | 2002 | 00:49 |
| Rags to Riches | Elvis Presley | The Ultimate Collection (Disc 4). | ?? | 2006 | 00:30 |
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