Cayuga Community College - Nainrubua Yearbook (Auburn, NY)

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WITH lT'S POSTERS OUTSELLING even those of Farrah Fawcett Majors, STAR WARS was one of the biggest hits ofthe year. This particular take off was done with a sparkler and a model of C-3PO. Both STAR WARS and Elvis Pres- ley are famous for setting the world on fire. Both contributed to film and music. And yes, both were loved by students at C4. A phenomenon of its time, STAR WARS was rated as the top money- making film of 1977. Noted for its fantastic visual effects, the movie set unprecedented optical expertise that stupefied audiences of all ages. Its stars were not human but rather ro- bots known as C-3PO and R2-D2. Writer-director George Lucas, who has always loved adventure films, says that fun is the word for this movie. For two hours the audience can forget the grimness of everyday life. The album STAR WARS has also done excellently on the charts. The London Symphony Orchestra was used to perform the almost 19th cen- tury romantic score so as to give the film a familiar, yet extraordinary, flair. The musical composition of the symphonic theme aided in unifying a movie which relied heavily on optic magnificence. A flair it was, indeed. Another star of 1977 which ap- peared not to be human but rather 20 Elvis PresleyfSTAR WARS IN THIS PARAMOUNT FILM, G.I. BLUES, Elvis plays a tank gunner in Germany, who accepts a hefty bet to win the attentions of a standoffish night club dancer. She is played by Juliet Prowse. god-like to many was the immortal Elvis Presley. From small beginnings in Tupelo, Mississippi, Elvis rose to be a phenomenon of his time. His music transcends generations, account- ing for his popularity. Starting at an early age, Elvis' mother bought him a guitar, and he was encouraged to learn how to play by family and friends. This, coupled with the Pres- ley voice, which sang mostly spirit- uals in church, gave Elvis his start. Slowly his style was being formed. In high school Elvis was simply known as one of the guys. His desire to be accepted by his peer group was im- mense. Beginning with the release of some hits under the RCA record label, Elvis ventured into films. In FLAM- ING STARH, a movie that gave Elvis his first real acting job, he played a half-breed Indian and captured the hearts of many teen girls who came to see the film. From this point on, Elvis-mania came to be. Then in Aug- ust of 1977 the world lost Elvis. How- ever, his fiery personality and magne- tism made him a hero, forever a flam- ing star. ELVIS' 10 FROM TOP HITS Love Me Tender AUBURN Hound Dog Jail House Rock Heart Break Hotel Can't Help Falling in Love I Want You, I Need You, I Love You Are You Lonesome Tonight? Blue Suede Shoes Teddy Bear Don't Be Cruel FLA MING

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P' A IVING ELVIS A STRONG STORY LINE was this lilm, FUN IN ACAPU LCO. Somo- thing many ofthe lilvis films offered was 'beautiful scenery. Although not shown here, it was the case in this lilm which was actual- ly shot on location in sunny Acapulco. 'Qi K., Elvis PresIeyfSTAR WARS 21