Where Elvis Lives was written by Professor and "Tao of Elvis" author David Rosen as a tribute to Patti Henderson, his student who was moving to Memphis for her doctoral internship at the time the song was written. This event was meaningful because of the bond between David and Patti, the cultural and personal importance of Elvis, who lives in Memphis, and the timing of Patti's move which was coincident with David's retirement.
Where Elvis Lives is the only track by Ms. Miller's Thanksgiving Day Dropout Band, which is comprised of Chris Hopwood, Les Morey, and Miranda Zent. The track was produced by Les Morey.
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