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Elvis impersonators are an established part of Americana, one that usually gets little respect. But that hasn't stopped the King's fans in Asia from slipping into sequined jumpsuits and swiveling their hips on stage. Thousands of miles from Memphis, these guys can croon with the best of them. This piece drops in on a banquet and concert in Hong Kong where Asian Elvis fans gathered to see performances by impersonators from Japan, Malaysia, Hong Kong and the Philippines.
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Elvis impersonators are an established part of Americana, one that usually gets little respect. But that hasn't stopped the King's fans in Asia from slipping into sequined jumpsuits and swiveling their hips on stage. Thousands of miles from Memphis, these guys can croon with the best of them. This piece drops in on a banquet and concert in Hong Kong where Asian Elvis fans gathered to see performances by impersonators from Japan, Malaysia, Hong Kong and the Philippines. This piece has not been broadcast.
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Transcript
MUSIC: Suspicious Minds [FADES UNDER SCRIPT]
(SCRIPT 1) 0:11
You're listening to Alfred "Boy" Sanchez, from the Philippines.
Sanchez was one of the Elvis impersonators in Hong Kong last month to entertain members of the city's Elvis fan club.
ACT: Alfred 1
IN: Together with
OUT: of Japan.
TT: 0:08
Together with me will be performing the Elvis Presley of Malaysia, the Elvis Presley of Hong Kong and the Elvis Presley of Japan.
[MUSIC CROSSFADES TO…]
AMBI: Dining room
(SCRIPT 2) 0:17
Elvis impersonators are an established part of Americana, usually one that gets little respect. But that hasn't stopped the King's fans in Asia from slipping into sequenced jumpsuits and swiveling their hips on stage. Thousands of miles from Memphis, these guys can croon with the best of them.
MUSIC: You Don't Have to Say You Love Me
ACT 2: Hiroshi 1
IN: I love
OUT: about Elvis...
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Timing and Cues
Host intro:
Americans have been celebrating the seventieth anniversary of Elvis Presley's birth all year. But not all of the King's fans are in the U-S. Jacob Adelman dropped in on a meeting of Elvis fans and impersonators from all over Asia in Hong Kong. He brought back this report.
Musical Works
Includes live performances by Asian Elvis impersonators as ambient sound.
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Dmae Roberts
Posted on November 23, 2005 at 07:40 AM | Permalink
Review of Elvis in Asia
At first I thought this piece would another "oh look Asians are doing weird American things" kind of piece. But this look at Elvis impersonators was given a fair and honest treatment. In fact the piece shows off the singing ability of the personators in an impressive way. Icons are addictive here in the US and overseas. This five-minute piece can be a light pick me up during a day of hard news. It's not a stellar piece but one that is solid and fun. The only thing missing is pictures which I wish the producer would post.