2007-01-20 23:50:34 · 4 answers · asked by garfish502 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
It was first said December 15th, 1956 in Shreveport, Louisiana by Horace Logan, producer and host of the Louisiana Hayride radio show. It was Elvis' final appearance on that show, after performing for Logan for two years. Unlike the meaning of the phrase in later years, Logan was actually trying to entice the fans back to their seats, as there were still other acts yet to perform that night.
2007-01-20 23:59:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
"Elvis has left the building!" is a phrase that was often used by public address announcers following Elvis Presley concerts to disperse audiences who lingered in hopes of an Elvis encore. Al Dvorin, a concert announcer who traveled with Elvis throughout the performer's career, made the phrase famous when his voice was captured on many recordings of Elvis' performances.
2007-01-21 00:02:04 · answer #2 · answered by bravokardia 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
People at his shows didn't want to leave hoping he would do additional encores.
So, "Elvis has left the building" means it's all over.
2007-01-21 00:01:12 · answer #3 · answered by jetero41 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think elias has it right although i thought it was the ed sullivan show........same idea though....but it WAS so the fans would settle as he has "left the building" and i think it may have become more of a catch phrase since his death as he has left the building permenently
2007-01-21 00:08:01 · answer #4 · answered by dan_dav82 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋