It is best recalled through the haze that accompanies one (or two) too many Singha beers (wonderful,wonderful, wonderful Thai beer...)
I had entered the lobby of our hotel and was greeted by strains of music that seemed to strike a familiar note. Yes, it was "Only the Lonely"... A fine old Elvis song, and being belted out as only "The King" could do. It must be a CD, I thought, walking toward the bar.
Suddenly, my eyes caught sight of the band and; headlining it, none other than "The King" himself!!!
Then followed a selection of old favourites: Blue Suede Shoes, Don't be Cruel, Hound dog, It's Now or Never, Are you Lonesome Tonight, and many more.
I was spellbound, so I ordered a Mia Tai and settled in to the clapping, cheering audience and general ambiance.
I had not noticed at the time but, during the break, Roy Orbison emerged from behind the drums (yes, he can drum now!) Roy sang Crying and Pretty Woman to bring the audience to their knees.
I tried to speak to Elvis and Roy, but it would appear they can only sing in English, not speak it; so I was content to buy them and their band a round of Singha's...
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What is it Russell that you must buy drinks for entertainers? They get free drinks at the bar.
I thought you would have learned after buying a drink for the piano man on our first or was it our second day?
Laughter and looking in our direction and the worried look on your face when you thought he was going to go top shelf but lucky for you he settled for a coke.
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