The book has been a huge task with 12+ years of research. NASA.gov brings you the latest images, videos and news from America's space agency. He didnt know anything about computers and web sites so I had a company in Raleigh, NC develop the original site for us. Help us spreadthe word about our cinema releaseby signing up for an ORIONtweetor aFacebookpost here onThunderclap. The crew had also made a pretty decent copy of the blue mask Orion wore on the Reborn album. It will be presented at this years Las Vegas Elvis Fest at the LVH formerly the Las Vegas Hilton on July 11th. EIN: Listening to My Special Angel and Hes Got You it is apparent that you also have a singing voice very similar Elvis. Is that your natural singing voice? 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. HEARTBREAK HOTEL By the time he was a teenager, it was clear that Jimmy Ellis had two talents: singing, and inadvertently sounding almost exactly like Elvis Presley. If you can provide any additional info, no matter how small or insignificant it may seem, to the list of details in the concert section of this site please get in touch. Posted by dokkeberg@hotmail.com in Uncategorized and tagged as. On this website you will find the latest Orion/Jimmy Ellis news along with other info you might find useful. And, you wonder if helistened to "Ebony Eyes" and the rest of the LP.
Ellis Lives! The Story of How the Idea That Elvis is Still Alive Got The film, which had its world premiere at Tribeca and won [], Calling all Orion fans and film supporters.
Jimmy "Orion" Ellis | Elvis Wiki | Fandom Sales have not been great since the fan base has long since scattered but I enjoy doing it to keep his talent known, as much as possible. Ellis continued recording and performing through 1983 as Orion, and scored only one more minor hit before trying to break his Sun contract to become a recognized performer in his own right. Ellis appeared with many . 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. That one along with the first original album now on CD - Orion Reborn are offered for $8.95 each. Ellis made a public confession in 1983 admitting he was Orion. That was December 4, 1998 - The Nightlife Theatre in Nashville, TNwhat a show!!!
Jimmy Ellis 1937-2012 It is with deep sadness that we report the passing of our friend and original lead singer, Jimmy Ellis, on Thursday, March 8, 2012 in Rock Hill, South Carolina. http://www.orionstc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Jimmy-Ellis-Early-years-PROMO.mp3. Ellis was gunned Down in His Alabama Pawn Shop December 12, 1998. For the next 10 years Jimmy would balance music and his business interests. 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. Sun Records legend Orion (Jimmy Ellis) is known internationally for his gifted singing ability and dynamic personal appearances. Production costs turned out to be too high compared to the demand on the box set, making the release too economically challenging to make.
Jimmy Hodges "Orion" Ellis Sr. (1945-1998) - Find Many years later, I recorded four songs at Stargem Studios in Nashville, the same studio Jimmy had also recorded at earlier.
Orion: The Man Who Would Be King - poignant story of Elvis soundalike 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. It was (at least initially) a win-win-win situation as all three parties benefitted: Jimmy became an international star, Gail Brewer-Giorgio sold hundreds of thousands of copies of her "Orion" novel and Shelby Singleton sold truckloads of "Orion" records.. It was issued on Sun without an artist name, and created a furor because Ellis bore such an uncanny vocal resemblance to Elvis. Jimmy Fallon goes "Orion" - Fallon does segment on worst albums he says doNOT buy. What exactly happened? 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). Actually, I think it made him more determined to try to be accepted by radio and the music industry as Jimmy Ellis, even though he sounded like EP. 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. In the 2006 EIN article, A Tribute to the "Masked Man": Jimmy Ellis aka "Orion", I observed: Of course his friends knew him from his early days as a child and when he started out as a singer, but this didn't stop the promoters of the "Elvis is alive" conspiracy theory. Anyway, he got that voice from somewhere in his original family.not from Sears, as he once said. Ellis appeared on the album cover wearing a mask over his eyes.
Orion - Jimmy Ellis - masked man Newspaper adverts and reports of his numerous appearances also very much appreciated. Death 12 Dec 1998 (aged 53) . Are they still available in 2014? ..replaced with a completely new cover and no coffin! "Mr. Ellis never had time to do nothing or say nothing," Dallas County Sheriff Harris Huffman Jr. told APB News. James Hodges Ellis (born James Hughes Bell, February 26, 1945 - December 12, 1998), who used the stage name Orion at times in his career, was an American singer. 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. It is the story of Jimmy Ellis, a singer from Alabama who was cursed with having a voice identical to that of .
Mach-Hommy & Tha God Fahim - Notorious Dump Legends Volume 2 (WEB Orion Videos | NASA The upcoming Orion documentary being done by Jeanie Finley in England should broaden exposure. 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. Scheduled for release next year is Jeanne Finlay's intriguing film, Orion: The Man Who Would Be King, and also due for release in 2015 is a radio documentary about southern USA music which includes a segment about the Jimmy "Orion" Ellis story. Available now! As Orion, Ellis reached Billboard's country chart with nine singles. All three are being held without bail and are facing the possibility of the death penalty on two counts of capital murder, authorities said. Scans of the unofficial CD titled JIMMY ELLIS THE SINGLES. To The Official Orion - Jimmy Ellis Web Site All LP Albums Now on Sale These Classic LP Albums from Sun Records are new and sealed and will never be made again. The Elvis Information Network has been running since 1986 and is an EPE officially recognised Elvis fan club. He could laugh about most anythinghe was alot of fun at home and especially on stage!! The strange part of the tale began in January 1979, when author Gail Brewer-Giorgio received a bizarre early-morning phone call. I really like the way he sang songs that Elvis never recorded in versions that still sounded a lot like Elvis. : Aloha From Hawaii - The Concert 2013- EIN Exclusive, Elvis at Madison Square Garden 40 Years Ago.
Jimmy Ellis (Orion) - You Don't Have To Say You Love Me (live 1989) Running time: 86 minutes in full colour. Again, he was who he was period. Ellis first album appearance for Sun was as an unidentified singer singing duet with Jerry Lee Lewis on ten tracks of the 1978 album Duets (Sun 1011). An attempt to compile a complete list of official DVD recordings by Glimmer Films featuring the U.S.A. recording artist Jimmy Ellis also known as Orion. Two of the many Orion items still being sold in 2014: ----------------------------------------------------------------------. Learn more about merges. So, I have kept the site going since 1998.
The man they thought was Elvis - TV : Since Elvis' explosion onto the world stage in the mid 1950s there have been countless Elvis tribute artists, imitators, impersonators, stylists and sound-a-likes offering and emulating a watershed musical icon. Born February 26, 1945, Jimmy (Bell) Ellis was adopted and raised in Orrville, Alabama. I couldnt quite make out the voice. Well, he then said: no, its that guy, pointing to the guy sitting on the bed. Real Name: James Hughes Bell Profile: James Hughes Bell (February 26, 1945 - December 12, 1998), stage name Orion (based on the character from the same-titled book by Gail Brewer-Giorgio ), was an American singer. Feb 6, 2015 - This Pin was discovered by Patricia Milligan. Given Jimmy's keen sense of humor he must be looking down and smiling! EIN: Jimmys death was tragic! Thanks for your help! The terrain is 2.5 and difficulty is 2 (out of 5). Bobby D.: Basically he was very happy to get all the publicity from all the albums and live shows Sun Records provided, but he did not like wearing the mask.
GC4N20R Hollow Inn (Unknown Cache) in Ohio, United States created by bjohio 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. ): I continued with my Human Resources career for many years and retired in the mountains of NC two years ago. Interview conducted by Nigel Patterson, EIN (July 2014), Read: EIN's 2014 "Jimmy Ellis/Orion" article. The King is gone.Long live the King!.Jimmy's mortal life ended tragically when, on 12 December 1998, he was fatally shot in his Alabama pawn and package shop during a robbery gone bad. [12] It was released theatrically in the US by Sundance Selects on December 4, 2015. 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. 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.
A Brief Biography - new Oriondiscs website Jimmy "Orion" Ellis, also known as James Hughes Bell was an American Singer. Many thanks again and all the best for the future. They were sung in the same style in which Elvis would have sung them. The other lady fell to the floor with blood on her and played dead while Jimmy tried to crawl behind a computer desk. All three men were apprehended. [8], In 2015, film-maker Jeanie Finlay released a documentary film, after pitching it at Sheffield Doc/Fest's 2013 MeetMarket, about Ellis' life and career, Orion: The Man Who Would Be King. [13], "Orion (musician)" redirects here. EIN: Given you have a great singing voice why didnt you pursue a recording/performing career? 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 . Oh well, it is publicity!!
Jimmy "Orion" Ellis - Recordings - MusicBrainz Elvis True Story: Who Was Orion? The Masked Lookalike - ScreenRant We join the Ellis family and friends and fans all . [3] 26th. Official site; Kenneth Dokkeberg's Jimmy Ellis / Orion website; Musiclovers - Discography, audio samples and a lot more! It has hundreds of unseen photos, interviews with musicians and other people close to Jimmy. That's not a career. A BRIEF BIOGRAPHY.
Jimmy "Orion" Ellis - Conservapedia The book has been a huge task with 12+ years of research. THIS SITE IS DEDICATED TO JIMMY ELLIS "ORION" THE MUSIC & LEGEND OF THE MAN WHO HAD THE VOICE OF A KING.
Orion - Success Takes Courage | Jimmy Ellis In 1972, he worked for Sun Records (Presley's label) with producer Shelby Singleton in Nashville. In their illuminating examination of the infamous 'Elvis Underground' and activities around the belief Elvis did not die in 1977, Professors R. Serge Denisoff and George Plasketes addressed the Orion phenomenon. [6] His album Reborn, showing the singer emerging from a coffin, was released on gold-colored vinyl on the Sun label in 1978.
The Trammps Official Website/Biography That voice!.While he had a natural Elvis-like singing voice, throughout his adult life Jimmy strove to be recognised as a serious artist in his own right, a person who was inherently a wonderfully talented and gifted entertainer whose magical presence touched many people.That talent was genetically pre-determined and embryonically, DNA dictated.its essence was not because he sounded remarkably like Elvis! I finished college with a BBA while my wife worked, and I got the GI Bill. To see the film clip and make a donation, please click on the link below. 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. Raised in Orrville, Alabama, Ellis began his recording career in 1964. My mom had bought me GI Blues and a new record player when I was only 10 years old and I would try to play some of the songs and sing. Scan of the German cassette release LET YOUR LOVE FLOW on the Sun/Bellaphon label. We were married when I returned to the states. I hope people will remember that some of the masters are owned by us and others over in Norway/Denmark. We have a limited supply of this1979 hardcover version of the book "Orion" by Gail Brewer-Giorgio. Look for a micro hidden container. Cover/label scans wanted of any of the following: Cover scans of discs issued on the unofficial Jack Daniels label. 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. He released the Country, Rockabilly, and Glory albums in 1980, along with Trio Plus, which featured Orions voice overdubbed on old cuts with Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Charlie Rich. How many other Elvis tribute artists have book, film and radio documentary adaptations of their story? ORION FEAT.JIMMY ELLIS.CH About me THE STORY OF ORION BEGAN AS FICTION A Georgia-based writer,Gail Brewer-Giorgio concocted a tale about a charismatic rock 'n'roll singer,Orion Eckley Darnell,who came to be called 'King' because of his enormous popularity across the world.However Backed by the Jordanaires and opening act Sherry Carlisle, Orion sang to a packed house on August 12, 1997 at Nashville's Nightlife Theater. 17 Comments / How many Elvis tribute artists are still remembered nearly 20 years after their death? While in Germany, met my future wife, the daughter of a Major, fighter pilot stationed at the same base. How & where do I sell my Elvis collection? One of the guys asked me if I knew who that was singing on the tape recorder. Orion page at Sun Records; Jimmy at Elvis Wiki Ellis entered Middle Georgia College on an athletic scholarship, then transferred to Livingston State University. It's like an artist painting a picture. For a proud man who had so much wanted recognition as Jimmy Ellis - not Elvis Presley - we can only imagine how galling and emotionally and psychologically scarring this was!. 5 1969-70' Book Review: 'From Hawaii to Las Vegas' FTD CD Review: 'Young Man with the Big Beat' In-Depth Review: 'Fashion For A King' FTD in-depth Review: The Music of Elvis Presley - Australian Radio Show, Elvis Presley In Concert "downunder" 2006, Graceland - The National Historic Landmark. Genesis.Jimmy Hughes Bell was born on 26 February 1945 to a single mother (named) Gladys. The film is being produced by Jeanie Finlay, a British artist and filmaker. As the Orion story unfolded, it was clear these forces played straight to the hearts and deep-seated psychological needs of many Elvis fans! The album disc was on the record player. This is the definitive book on a man with the voice of a King. Add your masked portrait to I Am Orion, THE ROLLERCOASTER RISE AND TRAGIC FALL OF THE
I miss him a lot!
One of Music's Biggest Conspiracy Theories: Was the Pop Star Orion Other LP/CD's Featuring Jimmy Ellis/Orion, Other LP's/CD's featuring Jimmy Ellis/Orion, Other LP & CD's Featuring Jimmy Ellis/Orion, Stargem/Kardina/Southern Tracks Promo Photos. Thunderclap is a tool that lets a message be heard when you and your friends say it together. Bobby D.: Actually, I know there are bootleg ones out there, but Im not familiar with all of them. In his insightful interview, Bobby D. reveals what (the real) Jimmy Ellis was like off-stage and covers a range of subjects including: Bobby D. operates the official Jimmy Ellis/Orion website and is a singer himself. A lot of the people traveled many miles to see himsome were on a tour of Nashville from England andGermany andhad made the trip to see Orion. Taken straight from the mastertapes. EIN: Does it surprise you that Jimmy still has so many fans nearly 20 years after his tragic death?
Al Benn: Spirit of 'Orion' lives on - The Montgomery Advertiser 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. Later, we met a guy named Jimmy Youmans also a student. : --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------. You know , it was like, here I am creating this and doing the work. A hit record or some fuckin' tour we did that on many a time.
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Orion: The Man Who Would Be King (2015) - IMDb And, after I heard Jimmy, I knew I was not.>. [5] His vocals closely resembled those of Elvis Presley, and in 1969 Shelby Singleton, who had acquired the rights to Sun Records' back catalog, other than Presley's recordings for the label, released a single of Ellis' recordings of Presley's early songs, "That's All Right (Mama)" and "Blue Moon of Kentucky". His first two singles were covers of two of the King's former hits, "That's All Right" and "Blue Moon of Kentucky.". Links to Orion / Jimmy Ellis sites. Bobby D.: Jimmy's story and music is important- he was very talented - and these releases will celebrate his life and career. The book is also available along withtheReborn CD (the first LP on Sun by Orion). Bobby D. on YouTube (who does Bobby sound like? Jimmy Ellis (born February 26, 1945 - died December 12,1998) was born in Orrville, Alabama on February 26th of 1945. 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. Bobby D.: No, not really. You may also like> Jimmy Barnes Net Worth, Age, Height, Weight, Husband, Wiki, Family When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. Jimmy was a really good guitar player and very musically inclined. Pictures and track listings are shown below of the titles I have managed to source. [3], After Presley died in 1977, Singleton revived the hoax by releasing singles that overdubbed Ellis' voice onto known Sun recordings by Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and others, including a version of "Save the Last Dance For Me," [6] on which there was simply a credit to "Friend". A WARM WELCOME TO ORIONDISCS This website is a tribute to the U.S. recording artist Jimmy Ellis, and focuses on his many record releases. EIN:Jimmy Ellis, the personaway from the stage or recording studio. Orion in Sweden For the musician also known as Orion, see, "Jimmie Ellis and the Appolos: Don't Count Your Chickens Before They Hatch", "U.S. Supreme Court won't review cases of two Alabama death row inmates", "Orion: The Man Who Would Be King review wonderfully weird | Film", "Orion: The Man Who Would Be King (2015)", "British Independent Film Awards 2015: the winners in full", "Sundance Selects acquires 'Orion: The Man Who Would Be King' for US Theatrical release", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jimmy_%22Orion%22_Ellis&oldid=1135156032, This page was last edited on 23 January 2023, at 00:00. In 1972, he worked for Sun Records (Presleys label) with producer Shelby Singleton in Nashville. You can make comments on the tab provided, or on Facebook at "Orion Jimmy Ellis Fan Club" or "Orion Jimmy Ellis Group". Hopefully in time the details given can be guaranteed to be100% correct but a great deal more info is required before reaching that stage. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYuszmPq3lw, "Orion" by Gail Brewer-Giorgio (Hardcover 1979). Jimmy just could not help that he sounded like someone else EP.
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. These Classic LP Albums from Sun Records are new and sealed and will never be made again. The girls went wild. Watch a fascinating interview in 1979 with both Orion and Gail Brewer-Giorgio promoting his career and Ms Brewer-Giorgio's "Orion" novel, (BTW, the back story to the "Orion" novel, full of dirty dealings, "he says-she says" and legal machinations, is deserving of an article all to itself!). Copyright the Elvis Information Network. So I said: come on, thats Elvis I have the album. http://www.elvisinfonet.com/spotlight-orion-2014.html, The Tonight Show from NY with Jimmy Fallon.
Jimmy "Orion" Ellis Mr. That's not recording. Thats the special since the regular price is $12.95. Ellis hair and long sideburns were dyed black, and he dressed in a loud, bejeweled polyester jumpsuit, with a mask to protect him from crazed fans. EIN: Bobby, many thanks for taking time to talk to us today. The jury recommended Lee be sentenced to life without parole, but the judge sentenced Lee to death. Jimmy said: Ill kill you, and we had a big laugh. Charlie Rich sang along with Lewis on two other songs. Orion to recieve Lifetime Achievement Award in Las Vegas! The film is being produced by Jeanie Finlay, a British artist and filmaker. Shelby Singleton of Sun International decided to disguise Ellis' identity on his first Sun single, "That's All Right (Mama)"/"Blue Moon of Kentucky" (Sun 1129), leaving listeners to speculate that the songs might be alternate takes of Elvis' first first two songs. Raised in Orrville, Alabama, Ellis began his recording career in 1964. Ellis appeared with many artists, including Loretta Lynn, Jerry Lee Lewis, Tammy Wynette, Ricky Skaggs, Lee Greenwood, Gary Morris, and the Oak Ridge Boys. I love music too and do some song leading at church. James Hodges Ellis (born James Hughes Bell, February 26, 1945 December 12, 1998), who used the stage name Orion at times in his career, was an American singer. The mysterious phone call came from a stranger with a Presley-like voice, claiming to be Orion. [3], In 1978, writer Gail Brewer-Giorgio published a novel, Orion, about a leading popular singer based on Presley who faked his death.