Scan of the cassette release BY REQUEST, ELLIS SINGS ELVIS. That was December 4, 1998 - The Nightlife Theatre in Nashville, TNwhat a show!!! If you take something from the container, leave something in exchange. [13], "Orion (musician)" redirects here. Many fans will not be aware of this circumstances. Along the way, and particularly towards the end, Jimmy was not happy with the whole thing. Cover scans of any CD's on the unofficial Orion Records label. Unfortunately, despite the fact that most of the songs he recorded were not covers of Elvis songs, he could not escape the uncanny similarities between their natural voices. So, thats how Jimmy Ellis and I met and became lifelong friends. They vociferously took advantage of, and preyed upon, those Elvis fans, the "true disbelievers", who had a deep seated need to disbelieve a more prosaic, greed fuelled reality and motivation for the carefully constructed "Orion" character. Dates, venues, photographs would all be of great help. Original Name James Bell Birth 26 Feb 1945. How & where do I sell my Elvis collection? Support Good Music. If you sat in a room with him and heard him sing Happy Birthday, the National Anthem, or Its Now or Never, he sounded exactly the same. Taken straight from the mastertapes. After the first blast, which left the 53-year-old Ellis mortally wounded and crawling for safety, the gunman turned his weapon on the singer's 44-year-old ex-wife, Elaine Thompson, who was on a stool behind the counter. In 1999, the famed German company, Bear Family Records, released a 4CD box set of 108 Orion recordings: From the pr for the box set: It was Orion Eckley Darnell, keeping the flame of rootsy Southern music alive in the Seventies, and doing it by sounding remarkably like Elvis Aaron Presley. is the only Elvis stylist to have merchandise and memorabilia released (still sold online in 2014! 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. Source: www.orionjimmyellis.com & www.lasvegaselvisfestival.com, 1 Comments / Orion: The Man Who Would Be King: Directed by Jeanie Finlay. After attended Middle Georgia College and Georgia Southern College before joining the USAF. Bobby then immediately offered Jimmy a recording contract. I love music too and do some song leading at church. In a town steeped in strange success stories, hidden agendas, and dashed dreams, Orion's tale is one of the most curious ever to originate in Music City USA--which is saying something. Again, he was who he was period. The mysterious phone call came from a stranger with a Presley-like voice, claiming to be Orion. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________. Jimmy just could not help that he sounded like someone else EP. 2) Jimmy Ellis aka Orion. With fans more interested in seeing "Kemo Sabe" rather than Jimmy Ellis, he spent the next few years focusing more on his business affairs than his music career. The Kissin Cousins movie was on at the local theater, and I had seen it recently. Jimmy Ellis, the soulful lead singer of the Trammps, whose 1970s hit "Disco Inferno" was immortalized in the film "Saturday Night Fever," died on Thursday in Rock Hill, S.C.He was 74. Two years before she had begun a novel about a musical superstar, Orion, who faked his own death to find much-needed peace and privacy, based on the circumstances surrounding Elvis death. ", and it was rumored that they were alternate takes from Presley sessions (despite featuring an electric rather than string bass). ORION (JIMMY ELLIS) A STRANGER IN MY PLACE 6 RADIO STATION SPOTS SUN 1152 MINT-. Being in a band, we did some Elvis songs, and I was a big fan and knew Elvis voice well. In 1962, Ellis entered the Orrville (Alabama) High School talent show. He began by overdubbing him onto recordings by Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Charlie Rich, and then recording solo albums which many fans thought were better than many of Elvis's later LPs. 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. Bobby had recorded Otis Redding and Wayne Cochran plus many local bands. Pictures and track listings are shown below of the titles I have managed to source. 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. Excitement - Orion (Jimmy Ellis) was fun loving, had a great sense of humor, and a great personality. We have a limited supply of this1979 hardcover version of the book "Orion" by Gail Brewer-Giorgio. 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. Pinterest. How many Elvis tribute artists have had 10 Top 100 hits on the Country Music Chart? If you can help with any small detail please contact me at: Promotional 8 track tape added for upcoming Dradco release of the album, Updated info on the new CD release of the. Bobby D.: Jimmy never commented about the LP coffin cover to me, but he was not hot on the mask gimmick from the start. Orion". Today. Listeners of Orion were initially split into two camps: those who knew that Orion was Jimmy Ellis just having some fun sounding like Elvis , and others who sincerely believed or wanted to believe that he was truly Elvis coming back on the scene after faking his own death. It's the story of a masked. When Jimmy Ellis decided to give up the horse business and decided to go after a singing career, he sold his horse equipment and formed a company called Jimmy Ellis Productions, INC. Here he sold stock in himself as he needed money before going to L.A. and pursue singing. Sundance Selects acquires Orion: The Man Who Would Be King for US Theatrical release. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRx7ice15YY, Backed by the Jordanaires and opening act Sherry Carlisle, Orion sang to a packed house on August 12, 1997 at Nashville's Nightlife Theater. Love For A Lovely Girl.What A Great Song.BY Lester Brown/ Bob Gibson/ Johdn D Loudermilk. Who is this person??? He then dropped the gun, fled the store and drove off in a car with two accomplices, authorities said. He started the album on the record player to play Echoes of Love. Bobby Dillard was a close friend of the late Jimmy Ellis.the man who, wearing a mask, became a key part of the 'Elvis is alive' movement, as the mysterious singer, Orion! The world lost a great singer. He was 53 years old. compilation added to various unofficial releases page. It is hold together by a stitch in the upper left corner. [12] It was released theatrically in the US by Sundance Selects on December 4, 2015. 'There are many that believe that Elvis is still alive - if he is alive he wears a mask and goes by the name Orion' (Nashville News 1979) ORION's the story of Jimmy Ellis, an unknown singer plucked from obscurity, and thrust into the spotlight as part . The controversial 'Reborn' album with its "coffin" cover. The story of Orion, the singer whose voice bears an incredible likeness to that of Elvis Presley, is an interesting and unusual one to say the least. Also like Elvis (surviving twin), he experienced an early life major event when, at the age of 4, he was adopted by Robert and Faye Ellis. "Mr. Ellis never had time to do nothing or say nothing," Dallas County Sheriff Harris Huffman Jr. told APB News. The shooter is in jail with a death sentence. Bobby D.: A few months before Jimmy passed away, I had suggested we put a web site together to sell his CDs. They are remembered for their hit single "Disco Inferno" (1976). Ellis died in his store about 10 minutes after the attack, Huffman said. Jimmy continued, commmenting on the frustration he felt when he would have to stop the recording session because Shelby Singleton had arranged for a tour group to come through the studio: Now, what's the priority. 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. 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. 26th. We only index and link to content provided on other servers. 17 Comments / Take a look at the following table for more information. The book has been a huge task with 12+ years of research. Singleton duly took Orion back to Elvis's roots in rockabilly, rock 'n' roll, country, blues, and gospel. Who was he? EIN: Does it surprise you that Jimmy still has so many fans nearly 20 years after his tragic death? Learn more about merges. He didnt know anything about computers and web sites so I had a company in Raleigh, NC develop the original site for us. On Orion's 1979 debut album, Reborn (Sun 1912). was courted for a baseball career and a tryout with the Milwaukie Braves but turned it down. Raised in Orrville, Alabama, Ellis began his recording career in 1964. Hopefully in time the details given can be guaranteed to be100% correct but a great deal more info is required before reaching that stage. Here's a new link to an excellent Orion page done by Nigel Patterson with the EIN (Elvis Information Network) in Australia. 6 1971-1973' Book Review: 'Elvis - The Man & His Music'#100 review: 'Elvis - Aloha Via Satellite: A 40th Anniv Release' Book Review: 'The Elvis Files Vol. The albums were quite popular, and Orion had three Top 70 hits, including Am I That Easy to Forget. He had four minor hits the following year, including the contemporary rockabilly song Crazy Little Thing Called Love, originally recorded by the rock group Queen. Who was he? I had just talked to him on Friday December 11. These songs has appeared on other compilations or a collection of songs. In 1972, he worked for Sun Records (Presley's label) with producer Shelby Singleton in Nashville. Orion page at Sun Records; Jimmy at Elvis Wiki This site is very much a "work in progress" and is being updated all the time. A hit record or some fuckin' tour we did that on many a time. 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 . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYuszmPq3lw, "Orion" by Gail Brewer-Giorgio (Hardcover 1979). EIN: You operate the official Jimmy Ellis/Orion website. Ellis hailed from Orrville, Alabama and began his recording career in 1964. What exactly happened? Bobby D.: I suppose I just want to continue to help get Jimmys name and talent out there for people to enjoy what was missed. The CDs are offered on the official web site: www.orionjimmyellis.com. Jimmy grinned sleeplessly and said: Ill show you how this works. This blog does not store any files on its server. EIN: What is Bobby D. doing, musically, these days? His voice was similar to Elvis Presley's, a fact which he and his record company played upon, making some believe that some of his recordings were by Presley, or even that Presley had not died in 1977. Jimmy Hodges "Orion" Ellis Sr. Pascagoula, Jackson County, Mississippi, USA. February 1945 - 13th. I am looking for information concerning Orion's many concert appearances in the USA and several countries in Europe where he performed. Read More #MyOrion "If Elvis is alive, he wears as mask and goes by the name Orion" 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. So who is this person a performer whose sad end is one we normally expect from a fabricated and dramatically intensified Hollywood film? While performing at the Eastern States Exposition, Ellis took off the mask and swore to never wear it again. It doesnt cost a penny but has great impact! All trademarks, labels, covers and logos shown on this website are the sole property of the companies concerned and are included here for reference purposes only. I have to say I was floored. He was standing before the display counter in his Jimmy's Pawn and Package Store just after noon Saturday when the gunman burst in and, in seconds, turned the quiet shop into a slaughterhouse. How many Elvis tribute artists have had any unofficial album releases let alone 150 bootleg albums released? I really like the way he sang songs that Elvis never recorded in versions that still sounded a lot like Elvis. Think of it as an online flash mob. Join the OrionThunderclap, and you and [], "If Elvis is alive, 'The Wedding' Elvis & Priscilla EIN special Spotlight: 'Elvis In Ottawa' Spotlight & Elvis Interview: 'Elvis: Live at the International' Book Review: Elvis By Special Request '71 At 40 (Book Review): "Kissed By Elvis" Janet Fulton Interview: "ReBooked At The International'- in-depth Review: 'The Elvis Files Vol. EIN:One of the incredible things about Jimmy and his Orion alter-ego is that there were around 150 bootleg recordings of his studio and live recordings released. The leader singer of The Trammps. It is old and worn just like it should be. Death 12 Dec 1998 (aged 53) . His birth certificate states the mother was a secretary named Gladys Bell, and the father was Vernon (no surname). 15 November 1937 Died 8 March 2012 (aged 74) There are at least four artists called Jimmy Ellis: 1) Jimmy Ellis. EIN: Bobby, is there anything else you would like to say to our readers and Jimmy Ellis/Orion fans? Jimmy was very happy we did this and he liked getting a periodic check for CD sales. Backed by the Jordanaires and opening act Sherry Carlisle, Orion sang to a packed house on August 12, 1997 at Nashville's Nightlife Theater. That one along with the first original album now on CD - Orion Reborn are offered for $8.95 each. Links to Orion / Jimmy Ellis sites. They wrote both of the songs. One of the guys asked me if I knew who that was singing on the tape recorder. The book has been a huge task with 12+ years of research. Dradco will release a 6 CD set in 2018 to commemorate the 20th anniversary since Jimmys passing. Tell us about that. Jimmy Ellis In The Shadow Of a King Book NOW AVAILABLE! Youmans formed a small group and had Jimmy sing at a few local schools. A Tribute to the "Masked Man": Jimmy Ellis aka "Orion". To use this website you must enable JavaScript. And, after I heard Jimmy, I knew I was not.>. We are told that the documentaryis moving along but, as with many projects,monetary donations would be appreciated to help get it to completion. Scans of the orange label version of the CD single SUNDAY FATHER on the Lanier Records label. He wanted better recording material (new songs) and production sound in other studios but Sun (Shelby Singleton) would not agree. Add your masked portrait to I Am Orion, THE ROLLERCOASTER RISE AND TRAGIC FALL OF THE Details of songs performed at any of the listed shows would be especially welcome. Around the same time, Ellis released another single under his name, "I'm Not Trying To Be Like Elvis", and an album, By Request Ellis Sings Elvis. How many other Elvis tribute artists have book, film and radio documentary adaptations of their story? There is a new film about Orion being made by the talented moviemaker from England, Jeanie Finlay. (Jimmy Ellis single on the regional Boblo label - released in 1978 - it is viewed by many as the singer's plea for acceptance in his own right rather than because of his uncanny Elvis-like singing voice). Instead of listing Ellis' first album on the label, Singleton printed a question mark. However, after failing to retain his popularity using his real name, he returned to performing as Orion in 1987. I still record once in a while at home, as the mood strikes. One of them is Orion's Reborn LP and he plays a snippet of "Washing Machine" written by Jimmy Ellis. [1] He attended Orrville High School, where he excelled in baseball, football and basketball. Born February 26, 1945, Jimmy (Bell) Ellis was adopted and raised in Orrville, Alabama. But, it was really him. Some listeners believed that Orion was, in fact, Presley, who had supposedly faked his death. Ellis made a public confession in 1983 admitting he was Orion. Jimmy Ellis (with mask) as Orion (note his hair color), Orion (sans mask) as Jimmy Ellis (note his natural hair color), Above images sourced from the official "Orion-Jimmy Ellis" website. That day, Elaine Thompson, his x-wife was filling in for Shirley Connell who had gone home to Memphis for the weekend. 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. It was obviously a terrible tragedy, and I will never forget the call I got at 11:00 pm on that Saturday night December 12 from Shirley telling me Jimmy was dead. Elvis Presley, Elvis and Graceland are trademarks of Elvis Presley Enterprises. Scan of New Zealand release of the JERRY LEE LEWIS - DUETS album (Sun L27036). How did that come about and what can fans expect to find on the site? Three thugs intent on thievery pulled up outside the pawn shop on Dec. 12, 1998, and one of them Jeffrey Lee walked inside, pulled a sawed-off shotgun hidden in his heavy . He also recorded several albums for Sun between 1979 and 1981 and built up a substantial live following, still wearing his mask. 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. A fine talent in his own right, Ellis recorded the song "I'm Not Trying" (Boblo 536) and the album By Request - Ellis Sings Elvis (Boblo 78-829). Memorial ID. Then, shortly after Elvis's death, legendary producer Shelby Singleton reconnected with Ellis, signing him to Sun, and creating the myth of Orion, the hero of a book, in which a famous star fakes his own death, and takes himself and his music back the roots. JIMMY ( ORION ) ELLIS - LIVE ON STAGE 70s d pascalini 4.87K subscribers Subscribe 800 97K views 9 years ago JIMMY ( ORION ) ELLIS -- LIVE ON STAGE -- 70s Show more Comments are turned off.. [4] Aged two, he moved with his mother to Birmingham, Alabama, where he was put up for adoption and, aged four, was adopted by R. F. and Mary Faye (nee Hodges) Ellis. I never gave up music and a friend and I played at a local pub for extra money while finishing school. Bobby knew a lot of people in the business and was a producer for King Records at one time. Ellis entered Middle Georgia College on an athletic scholarship, then transferred to Livingston State University. Bobby D.: It was a pleasure. Thanks for your help! http://www.orionstc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Jimmy-Ellis-Early-years-PROMO.mp3. In 1972, he worked for Sun Records (Presley's label) with producer Shelby Singleton in Nashville. In high school his teachers encouraged him to sing for the school's "Religious Emphasis Week," leading him to enter his first talent contest in 1963. Jimmy had the voice and charisma that drew you to him. These titles and their eye catching specially made front covers would appear to be exclusively for internet downloads (eg. 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. Bobby D.: Not really. You may also like> Jimmy Barnes Net Worth, Age, Height, Weight, Husband, Wiki, Family Click on the LP and 45 rpm records page. Went to Lanier Sr., a great all boys public, military high school. Orion recorded a single, Ebony Eyes, for Sun in 1979, which became part of his debut album, Reborn. EIN: Jimmy Ellis, the person.away from the stage or recording studio. Get the latest updates on NASA missions, watch NASA TV live, and learn about our quest to reveal the unknown and benefit all humankind. Jimmy Ellis (born February 26, 1945 - died December 12,1998) was born in Orrville, Alabama on February 26th of 1945. : Aloha From Hawaii - The Concert 2013- EIN Exclusive, Elvis at Madison Square Garden 40 Years Ago. For the soul singer, member of The Trammps, please see Jimmy Ellis (2) Sites: Wikipedia, orionjimmyellis.com, oriondiscs.com Aliases: Another regular lady was also working that day. It was part of a comedy sketch with artists not to play. I thought that was an odd question but I said: sure, its Elvis Presley. The answer.Jimmy Ellis aka the masked man, Orion. The Jimmy Ellis/Orion story is one of great potential, qualified success, ongoing disappointment and ultimately, tragedy! Orion's mystique and allure was so universally popular among fans that Orion singles and albums were released in Europe and "downunder" in Australia. You can make comments on the tab provided, or on Facebook at "Orion Jimmy Ellis Fan Club" or "Orion Jimmy Ellis Group". For almost 5 years the Orion phenomenon captivated its natural audience, not only in the US where fans had easy access to Orion, but also overseas - somewhat surprisingly given it was a snail mail, pre-tabloid, pre-Internet era. It begins with the 1972 single on which Orion, then simply Jimmy Ellis, recorded 'That's All Right/Blue Moon Of Kentucky.' In an, Georgia Pines CD - Playground Records Promo Card. The jury recommended Lee be sentenced to life without parole, but the judge sentenced Lee to death. Youmans put the record on the Dradco Recording Company label. EIN: What did Jimmy say to you about his career as Orion? This is a fan site. The shot missed, and then Lee allegedly turned his attention to the cash register, which he knocked off the counter after he could not open it, Huffman said. JIMMY ELLIS, LTD., LIMITED PARTNERSHIP 1975 CONTRACT RARE! His hectic touring schedule as Orion also restricted Jimmy's time to write songs and this must have also added to the frustration with his career. We put the official web site www.orionjimmyellis.comtogether three months before his tragic death in December 1998. He left Sun Records, never again appearing to the public as Orion. the story behind Bobby D's friendship with Jimmy Ellis, how Jimmy felt about his "Orion" character. (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, ------------------------------------------------------------------------------. A real EP story. Ellis was born in either Pascagoula, Mississippi,[2] Orrville, Alabama,[3] or Washington, D.C.,[1] United States, into a single parent home. Jimmy was a really good guitar player and very musically inclined. 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. Jimmy Ellis - If I Can't Have You While friends of the singer Jimmy Ellis have speculated that Orion could well have been The King's half-brother. In 1972, he worked for Sun Records (Presleys label) with producer Shelby Singleton in Nashville. She is an accomplished documentary film maker with 6+ well known films. His voice was similar to Elvis Presley's, a fact which he and his record company played upon, making some believe that some of his recordings were by Presley, or even that Presley had not died in 1977. Posted by dokkeberg@hotmail.com in Top, Uncategorized and tagged as, 0 Comments / : Aloha From Hawaii - The Concert 2013- EIN Exclusive, Elvis at Madison Square Garden 40 Years Ago. Giorgios book had just come out, so Singleton decided to cash in on its popularity and transform Jimmy Ellis into the mysterious Orion who had phoned the author earlier that year. Low prices on Jimmy Ellis discography of music albums at CD Universe, with top rated service, Jimmy Ellis songs, discography, biography, cover art pictures, sound samples, albums, etc. [6] His album Reborn, showing the singer emerging from a coffin, was released on gold-colored vinyl on the Sun label in 1978. Feb 6, 2015 - This Pin was discovered by Patricia Milligan. There is no media rate for international shipping, but we are covering part of the high shipping cost. EIN: Jimmys first Orion album, Reborn. Informacin detallada del sitio web y la empresa: fanoscoatings.com, +62218463662, +62218463274, +622189841479, +62231320713, +623185584958 Home - FANOS ASIA The tape recorder was playing the song Echoes of Love from Elvis Kissin Cousins album. The book that started it all (in classic conspiracy fashion, its 'first edition' featured two 'author' names!!). He is a phenomenon in his own right albeit because of his Elvis connection - a connection which figuratively haunted him throughout his tragically, shortened career. EIN often receives requests for information on these releases. In later years after the breakup with Sun, Jimmy and I got back together for visits in Memphis. 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. Jimmy really liked my version of My Special Angel that we listened to for the first time while riding around in Nashville. The Dan Lentino Management Group in Las Vegas is honoring Orion / Jimmy Ellis posthumously with a lifetime achievement award. Ellis appeared on the album cover wearing a mask over his eyes. Here is the bizarre story of Jimmy Ellis, or, as he was also known, Orion. For unofficial publicity purposes Orion continued to strike a favorite pose for the cover of: (one of nearly 150 'unofficial' Jimmy Ellis/Orion/Ellis James albums - with a striking but obvious graphically altered 'rip-off' cover design/image of the "reborn" Sun Records "Reborn" LP - as with its origination - Orion's facial expression on the cover nicely reflects the album title), The Comeback.While Jimmy probably never wanted to resurrect the Orion character, there was an inevitable comeback.

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