Back by popular demand, The Elvis Tribute Show by Alex Wong was held for the 2nd consecutive year at The Patio in the First World Plaza in Resorts World Genting on 16 Aug 2012. This event marked my 5th annual show, which started as a Christmas Eve Gala Dinner show in The Federal Hotel back in 2008.
With the crowd growing in anticipation up to 11pm, I was escorted by police officers to the venue. Felt like a superstar again...
The show started with a bang, literally, as I was introduced on stage. My performance began with the ultimate Elvis dance hit, 'Hound Dog', to the delight of the cheering crowd.
Among the songs that followed were 'Stuck on you', 'Wooden Heart' and 'Baby I Don't Care'.
My rendition of 'Stuck on you'
Despite it being a weekday, the place was packed to the brim, with curious onlookers gazing through the entrance and upper floors. It was indeed a wonderful audience for me.
To add an element of surprise, I personally customized a Merdeka medley in conjunction with the upcoming National Day, sung in the style of Elvis. I kept it as my last song for my first set, and the response was way beyond my expectation. Malaysia Boleh!
Merdeka Medley in the style of Elvis
Putting all the other all-time-Elvis-favourites, it certainly made the party goin' and rockin'. Ardent fans were dancing along too...
In the audience were a group of dancers who were chilling out at my show. They danced to my encore song 'Jailhouse Rock' and it was such a pleasure to have them around.
Posing with the young dancers
With my friend Boon Chee & his wife, who came to support me. Flanked by me & my wife, Natalie.
Posing with members of the audience and management of The Patio.
Thank God for yet another successful event. Looking forward to another exciting show next year ... just need to brainstorm for more awesome ideas after the Merdeka medley :)
To Genting Resorts World and all who came to watch my show, THANK YOU, THANK YOU VERY MUCH!
