Martha was my Mom's sister and of course, my aunt. She did like to say that Elvis copied her moves. I know she really "got down" on stage..something no other white gospel singer had done at that time! But it may have been the other way around, that she copped some of his moves. Mostly she liked to bounce and crouch...playing her tamborine or guitar. She knew how to wake people up for sure! There's some videos posted of her on here...see what you think!
Those pictures of Alan Freed at the Brooklyn Paramount theatre are wonderful. The highlights of my childhood was when my dad or uncle took me to those shows.
Definitely sounds like an influence on Elvis. I think you mentioned somewhere that you were related to Martha Carson, yes? Also an influence on Elvis.
thanks so much for putting this up and all the info too, this is such a good place to find out about music there are so many cool people who know there stuff and are willing to share info thanks everyone
@LANACHAPEL
Love this clip and all the others great shaer and mover... more later bob
elvis2594 1 year ago
Martha was my Mom's sister and of course, my aunt. She did like to say that Elvis copied her moves. I know she really "got down" on stage..something no other white gospel singer had done at that time! But it may have been the other way around, that she copped some of his moves. Mostly she liked to bounce and crouch...playing her tamborine or guitar. She knew how to wake people up for sure! There's some videos posted of her on here...see what you think!
LANACHAPEL 2 years ago
Those pictures of Alan Freed at the Brooklyn Paramount theatre are wonderful. The highlights of my childhood was when my dad or uncle took me to those shows.
bulbheadmyass 2 years ago
Definitely sounds like an influence on Elvis. I think you mentioned somewhere that you were related to Martha Carson, yes? Also an influence on Elvis.
bulbheadmyass 2 years ago
thanks so much for putting this up and all the info too, this is such a good place to find out about music there are so many cool people who know there stuff and are willing to share info thanks everyone
tikitrash 4 years ago
THAT WAS GREAT I MISS HER SO MUCH
beff1022 4 years ago
She's really the female Elvis allright!!
ChapelMania 4 years ago
Rock on Mama! XOXOXOXOXOXOXO
Lotazap 4 years ago
WOW!!!!!! Love her then and now and forever will..ME
phyll333 4 years ago