The King was spotted gyrating and belting a few choice numbers on the North Shore Saturday as part of a routine to entertain residents of a local retirement home.
Elvis Presley – in this case also known as Steve Elliott, a Vancouver-based Elvis tribute artist, vocalist and entertainer – performed some of his best-known hits, coupled with the King’s requisite way with swagger and showmanship, outside Amica Edgemont Village in North Vancouver on May 23.
The endeavour was part of Amica’s national #SmilesForSeniors campaign aimed at combating feelings of loneliness and isolation for seniors, especially as many older adults remain vulnerable or are forced into quarantining and self-isolation due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Three people died at Amica Edgemont retirement home last month due to the virus.
Many residents of the facility came out to their balconies to watch Elliott (re: Elvis) perform from a safe distance during his 30-minute slot Saturday.
The Elvis entertainer performed such King classics as “Hound Dog,” “Can’t Help Falling In Love,” “(Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear,” and “All Shook Up.”
