Give us this day, September 6, our daily Elvis
Tupelo, Mississippi
1935-1948
Sept 6 1937
Benny Goodman and his orchestra recorded “Sugar Foot Stomp.”
, 1938
Vernon Presley in prison ( May 25 1938 to February 6 1939)
Memphis, Tennessee
1948-1953
September 1952
Elvis worked for MARL Metal Products, a furniture manufacturer – He worked the 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM shift as an assembler.
1953
Guy Mitchell was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Look At That Girl’ his second No.1 this year. As an international recording star of the 1950s he sold over six million singles.
The Sun Records Rockabilly Era
September 6, 1954
Elvis worked at Crown Electric, until mid-October 1954
The Presleys lived at 2414 Lamar Avenue, rented til the end of 1954 to mid-1955
September 6, 1955
The band, just got back to Memphis, travelled 80 miles to Bono to perform at the High School Gym, Bono, Arkansas.
The attendance was so great that the floor gave away in the middle of the show. Luckily there were no injury’s.
Elvis also got himself a new 1954 Cadillac Eldorado which he was showing off to Jimmy Day and others.
The RCA Victor Atomic Powered Singer
September 6, 1956
The Presleys lived at Audobon Drive
September 6, 1957
Elvis went to Radio Recorders again at noon, where he worked on Christmas songs for his new album and the single “Don’t”
see also:
Don’t: The Date Rape Song
https://dykewriter.wordpress.com/2018/12/10/relationships-vs-dating-rape/
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The Military Service Disruption
September 6, 1958
Georgia Gibbs sang “The Hula-Hoop Song” on “The Ed Sullivan Show.”
Military service at Fort Hood in Texas., for Advanced Tank Training as part of the Second Armored Division. He was stationed there for six months.
The Hollywood Decade/The Elvis Establishment
September 6, 1960
September 6, 1961
Bob Dylan performed at the Gaslight Cafe in New York City.
September 6, 1962
It Happened at the World’s Fair Production: September 4-13 in Seattle
The World’s Fair amusement ride area, called the Gayway, was closed to the public so that the MGM crew could film there. Once word spread that morning that Elvis would be filming in the area, hundreds of Presley fans and curiosity seekers gathered on the outskirts of the Gayway.
Vicky Tiu – IMDb
Century 21: Seattle’s September Days with Elvis Presley, 1962
Elvis in Seattle … Behind the Scenes at the 1962 World’s Fairelvis-history-blog.com
September 6, 1963
Cilla Black signed a management contract with Beatles manager Brian Epstein. Cilla changed her name to Black, (it was white), after a misprint in the music paper ‘Mersey Beat’.
Jerry Lee Lewis signed with the Smash label as his contract with Sun Records expired.
Romances: Ann-Margaret
September 6, 1964
Beatles Press Conference: Detroit 9/6/1964 – Beatles Interviews
September 6, 1965
September 6, 1967
Engelbert Humperdinck was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘The Last Waltz’, the singers second UK No.1.
September 6, 1968
Eric Clapton became the first non-Beatle to appear on one of their recordings when he overdubbed his guitar solo for “While My Guitar Gently Weeps.” George Harrison later said Clapton’s presence had a positive effect on the band: “It made them all try a bit harder; they were all on their best behaviour.”
Elvis spent most of September in Palm Springs.
September 6, 1969
In one of the era’s early rock ‘n’ roll revival concerts, Little Richard and Jerry Lee Lewis played Cobo Hall in Detroit.
After a show in the Memphis Mid-Southern Coliseum, James Brown announces his retirement from live performing, effective July 4, 1970. The Godfather of Soul says he’s tired. At the same time, he’s fighting a paternity suit filed by a one-time president of the local James Brown fan club.
Bob Dylan‘s “Lay Lady Lay” peaks at #7 on the Billboard singles chart. Departing from his usual high pitched, nasal style, Dylan’s low-key vocal also pushed the song to #5 in the UK.
The Rolling Stones held on to #1 for a third week with “Honky Tonk Women”. Johnny Cash couldn’t get past them with “A Boy Named Sue”. The Archies remained poised to move with “Sugar, Sugar” and CCR was up well with “Green River”. The rest of an excellent Top 10: The Youngbloods with “Get Together”, Jackie DeShannon’s “Put A Little Love In Your Heart”, Bob Dylan and “Lay Lady Lay”, Three Dog Night was up from 13-8 with “Easy To Be Hard”, Neil Diamond slipped with “Sweet Caroline” and Tom Jones had song #10–“I’ll Never Fall In Love Again”.
The Vegas Artist in Residence and Tour Decade
September 6, 1970
Jimi Hendrix made his final live appearance when he appeared at the Isle Of Fehmarn in Germany. The guitarist died 12 days later on 18th Sept 1970 after choking on his own vomit.
Elvis did Dinner and Midnight and 3 am Vegas Shows
September 6, 1971
This was the last day of Elvis’ Las Vegas engagement. For the first time Elvis closed the show with a cape.
September 6, 1976
On his way to perform the matinee concert in Huntsville, AL September 6, 1976
Elvis performed at the Von Braun Civic Center, Huntsville, Alabama, at 2.30 and 8.30 p.m.
This was the last time Elvis performed 2 shows on one day.
1977
the national enquirer published the coffin photo
1982
Paul McCartney released the single “Tug Of War.”
1983
Cyndi Lauper released the single “Girls Just Want To Have Fun”, although it wouldn’t become a hit until months later.
1985
‘Desperately Seeking Susan’ went on general release in the UK, the movie featured Madonna and Rosanna Arquette. The filmmakers had initially wanted Diane Keaton and Goldie Hawn to play the roles of Roberta and Susan, but the director decided to cast newcomers Rosanna Arquette and Madonna instead.
1988
2,000 items of Elton John’s personal memorabilia including his boa feathers, ‘Pinball Wizard’ boots and hundreds of pairs of spectacles were auctioned at Sotheby’s in London.
1989
The New Kids on the Block released the album “Hangin’ Tough.”
Neil Young’s “This Note’s For You” was named Best Video of the Year at the sixth annual MTV Rock Video Awards. The video had been initially banned by the music video station because it mentioned corporate sponsors by name.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are stopped from practicing on their own field, Three Rivers Stadium, because The Rolling Stones are rehearsing for their upcoming concert.
1990
Tom Fogerty, rhythm guitarist of CCR, died of AIDS at the age of 48 in Scottsdale, Arizona. Fogerty had contracted HIV when he had blood transfusions for his back ailments.
1997
While an estimated 2.5 billion people watched on television, Elton John sings a re-worked version of “Candle In The Wind” at the funeral of England’s Princess Diana. After the song is re-recorded and released as a single, it would become the largest selling record in history since UK and US singles charts began in the 1950s, with sales topping 33 million.
2001
Earth, Wind And Fire announced that Viagra would sponsor their forthcoming 30th anniversary American tour.
2019
Harry Styles isn’t disappointed he wasn’t cast as Elvis Presley | Metro NewsHarry Styles isn’t disappointed he lost the role of Elvis Presley in Baz Luhrmann’s biopic to Austin Butler.
metro.co.uk
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