“Well, it’s one for the money
Two
for the show
Three
to get ready
Now
go, cat go
But
don’t you
Step
on my blue suede shoes
You
can do anything
But
stay off of my blue suede shoes …”
~ “Blue Suede Shoes”
~ Written & recorded by Carl Perkins
~ 1955
~ Recorded by the great Elvis
Presley
~ 1956
There’s
a cool slice of Elvis country tucked into Charlotte Fay’s Main Street Diner,
Slatington, Pennsylvania, as showcased in this poster on the diner’s wall
promoting Elvis Presley’s August 10-11, 1956 appearance at the Florida Theatre
in Jacksonville, Florida.
Elvis
Presley’s “Blue Suede Shoes” may well be one of the hits you hear playing at
Charlotte Fay’s, where retro is king at this cool and cozy eatery.
The
King of Rock ‘n’ Roll is well represented at Charlotte Fay’s, joined by photos
showcasing retro icons such as Elizabeth Taylor and James Dean in the 1956 film
“Giant,” Marilyn Monroe, Route 66, and a young Elvis and Johnny Cash posing for
a snapshot. There’s also a nod to the New Jersey Seashore and Steel Pier. The
large map behind Elvis depicts President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s National System
of Interstate and Defense Highways, championed by the then-president when it
was formed June 29, 1956.
And
of course there’s the tasty food, wonderful to nosh on as you drink in the nostalgic
atmosphere. Owner Jason Ruff named the diner after both his great-grandmothers,
and uses their recipes.
The
menu and atmosphere are the perfect mix to stir up a recipe for success fit for
a king.
Background
texture by Jai Johnson added for artistic effect.
