WELL, it’s one for the money and two for the show, but it takes at least fi ve men in white jumpsuits to keep

the legacy of Elvis Presley alive in New York City. Thirty years after The King fell from his throne, or commode as it were, his look, sound and moves are still in high demand from impersonators as the Aug. 16 anniversary of his passing approaches. And we’re not just talking about in the Deep South or Vegas, thankyaverymuch.

While you can spend the anniversary watching 24 hours of Elvis movies on TCM, or buying a Graceland full of new Elvis merchandise, we asked five local Elvii what it’s like to spend this week inside The King’s blue suede shoes.

GENE DINAPOLI, 51

Hometown: The Bronx

Time on the job: 27 years

Most requested song: “My Way”

Other gigs: John Belushi impersonator

Claim to fame: 3½ octave range, “Pres’piration”

DiNapoli has been imitating Tupelo’s favorite son since he was 14 years old. Now he does 10 to 15 tribute shows per month, including bar mitzvahs, divorce parties and a recurring gig at Michael’s restaurant near his house. In July he did a record 27 performances.

“I was once asked to do a funeral, which I didn’t do,” says DiNapoli, who has done the next best thing – nursing homes. Averaging $600 per gig, he can afford to turn down work. DiNapoli also once performed at a party for Vanessa Williams and even appeared on a Chelsea Piers bill with Bette Midler in 2005, even though he concedes that he doesn’t look a lot like his idol.

“If you want a guy who looks exactly like Elvis, that’s probably not me. But if you want a guy who sweats for every dime, I’m your man.”

And who doesn’t?

BOB JAMES, 39

Hometown: Long Island City

Time on the job: Six years

Most requested song: “My Way,” “All Shook Up”

Other gigs: Deejay, Neil Diamond impersonator

Like a seemingly vast majority of pretend Presleys, James performs as the 1970s Vegas Elvis.

“Those were the glamour years everyone seems to know best,” says James. “People expect to see the white jumpsuit.”

Also typical among Elvises – or Elvii – everywhere, James’ leading request is for the pioneering anthem “My Way,” his take on a Presley remake of Frank Sinatra’s version of a Paul Anka song based on a French tune by Jacques Revaux.

His résumé includes playing Elvis in a Japanese made-for-TV movie as well as an upcoming History Channel documentary where he briefly portrays The King boarding a plane to visit Richard Nixon to, fittingly, discuss the nation’s drug problems. But what was James’ favorite gig?

“About two years ago I got to play in Panama City, and it was a real honor. I was there with a Marilyn Monroe and a Ricky Martin.”

RICK VIRGA, 45

Hometown: Babylon, L.I.

Time on the job: Eight years

Most requested song: “Burning Love,” and one other . . . oh yeah, “My Way”

Other gigs: Loan officer

Pilgrimages to Graceland: Four (Twice that of the second-place finisher)

“Aw, that’s nice to hear,” gushes Virga upon being told Bob James cites him among “the most professional” acts he’s seen.

Along with his seven-piece band, All the King’s Men, Virga performs at Ha! Comedy Club most Saturdays. Unlike many of his peers, Virga still sucks it up and squeezes into “Movie Era” Elvis clothes and “the ’68 Comeback” black leather.

“Most guys doing it are in their 30s and 40s and can’t jump around like a kid in their 20s,” says Virga, who dons studded duds eight to 10 times a month.

While in Lake George last June for an Elvis festival, he witnessed kids in their teens and 20s performing Presley hits. The kids may not get the $300 per half hour ($900 with band) Virga commands, but he thinks they have the right role model.

“It’s the American Dream – from rags to riches,” explains Virga. “And he took care of his parents.”

STINGRAY (a k a Ray Fitzpatrick), 42

Hometown: Massapequa, L.I.

Time on the job: 15 years

Most requested song: “My Way”

Claim to fame: Performing at Jamie-Lynn Sigler’s 2003 wedding reception.

Like Virga, Stingray tries to carry on both Presley’s morals and music.

“The whole spirit of being Elvis is being cool and being pleasant with people,” says Stingray, as if speaking about a similarly named icon who wore white outfits, preached to the masses and loved his neighbors.

Stingray frequently takes part in charity events and can occasionally be found driving around in a 1955 pink Cadillac – like the one Elvis bought his mama – performing and selling CDs using some profits to help raise awareness for breast cancer. And like Elvis, Stingray is more than willing to lend his talents to Uncle Sam. A few months ago he went to Bethesda, Md., to entertain wounded Marines.

“He was a proud American,” Stingray declares of Presley, who served in the Army from 1958-1960 and left as a sergeant. “He could’ve gotten out of it, but he didn’t.”

Stingray says he and his 10-piece band play 240 shows a year earning up to $10,000 for a single show. Just don’t ask him to preside over any marriages in Vegas.

“I don’t think he would’ve liked that,” Stingray says. “Some people are extreme and I don’t know why they’re so over the top.”

BRAD CRUM, 59

Hometown: Halifax, Pa.

Time on the job: Seven years

Most requested song: “My Way,” “Love Me Tender”

Specialty: Singing “Elvisgrams”

Crum was a latecomer to the impersonation scene, but he’s been singing Elvis songs with various bands since 1960 – the same year Presley recorded “Stuck on You,” earned his first black belt, and started getting serious about 14-year-old Priscilla Ann Beaulieu.

While Crum gets into New York a few times a year for shows, he’s much more likely to phone it in, which he literally does for $25 a song. Crum also delivers live “Elvisgrams,” for which he shows up at homes and offices for $150, and performs three Presley hits. Though New York is a bit of a hike – four hours each way – it’s one that Crum will make for $450, which includes five songs, a photo and a teddy bear.

“Coming from the country, it’s kind of exciting to get into the city once in a while,” Crum modestly admits. Surely we can think of another small-town crooner who felt the same way.