James Hughes Ellis (born February 26, 1945 - died December 12, 1998) is known internationally for his gifted singing ability and dynamic personal appearances. He has appeared with Loretta Lynn, Jer...
James Hughes Ellis (born February 26, 1945 - died December 12, 1998) is known internationally for his gifted singing ability and dynamic personal appearances. He has appeared with Loretta Lynn, Jerry Lee Lewis, Tammy Wynette, Ricky Skaggs, Lee Greenwood, Gary Morris, the Oak Ridge Boys and many others.
Backed by the Jordanaires and opening act Sherry Carlisle, Orion sang to a packed house on August 12, 1997 at Nashville's Nightlife Theater. In an outstanding article in The Nashville Tennessean newspaper on August 12, 1997, it was reported that "Orion having the same vocal cords as Elvis Presley has been both a kiss and a curse, but Orion sings his own tune."
With or without the famous mask, the voice was the same. Jimmy Ellis was one of the super-talented, like Elvis, Tom Jones, or Engelbert Humperdinck. Jimmy used different names in his career to try and break the connection between him and the voice of Elvis Presley - names such as Orion, Ellis James, Steven Silver, and others. These attempts were futile because the voice was his voice no matter what label was put on it.
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Hi Sandra,I thought you might appreciate Orion,he's the next best thing to Elvis I think ! I'm pleased you enjoyed this fun song,thanks for the stars and for adding it to your playlist,catchya later,,Mick :-))
Many thanks Ed. glad you enjoyed this fun number from Jimmy,he does sound very like Elvis,but apparently it was his natural voice,he was never an impersonator or tribute act. Catchya later,,,,Mick :-))
Ha ha,I like that comedian story.I'm glad you enjoyed this little Christmas song,he does sound a lot like Elvis doesn't he ?Thanks a lot for the stars and fave,you spoil me ! lol Enjoy your lie down,byeeee,,Mick :-))
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Rosemarie
Enjoyed the vid and the song.
5*****
Sandra X
I'm pleased you enjoyed this fun song,thanks for the stars and for adding it to your playlist,catchya later,,Mick :-))
Ed
Catchya later,,,,Mick :-))
Enjoy your lie down,byeeee,,Mick :-))