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"Elvis has left the building" is a phrase that was often used by public address announcers at the conclusion of Elvis Presley concerts in order to disperse audiences who lingered in hopes of an encore. It has since become a catchphrase and punchline.
Elvis first ‘left the building’ in 1956. Al Dvorin was the regular stage announcer for Elvis Presley during the 1970s. He picked up the phrase and his version can be heard on several live recordings: “Ladies and gentlemen, Elvis has left the building. Thank you and goodnight.”
Aug 16, 2017 · Summing up his status as more than a man but a force of nature, the colloquialism has taken on a life of its own in the 40 years since Presley left the building for good.
- Jordan Runtagh
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Go away. We’re closed. It’s all over. Nothing to see here. Elvis has left the building. Do I need to go on?
To combat this issue, concert promoters began using “Elvis has left the building” as a code phrase to signal that Elvis had finished performing and would not be returning for an encore. This announcement would encourage fans to leave without causing any further disturbances or potential harm.
Mar 3, 2021 · 'ELVIS HAS LEFT THE BUILDING' is actually a quote from the earliest days of The King's career not the end, from the place that gave him his first tour, radio and TV appearances.
After finishing a performance, Elvis would obviously leave the building. With him gone, the fans would no longer have reason to be there; the show was over. Today, this phrase means that something has finished so it’s time to leave.
