Give us this day, June 26, our daily Elvis
1870
At the National Theatre in Munich, Wagner’s opera Die Walküre is performed for the first time, introducing the famous piece “The Ride Of The Valkyries.”
1909
Andreas Cornelis van Kuijkwas born in Holland, in America, he became Col Tom Parker and Elvis Presley’s manager. Before working in the music business Parker was an elected dog catcher in Florida where he invented pet cemeteries, he often claimed to have worked in the carnival circuit, and had previously managed country singer Eddy Arnold. Parker was eventually sued by the Elvis Estate, which established Parker’s fees were out of industry standards and he revealed he was not an American, thinking it would protect him from court action. He died on January 21st 1997 age 87 after he had a stroke.
Tupelo, Mississippi
1935-1948
Vernon Presley in prison ( May 25 1938 to February 6 1939)
Memphis, Tennessee
1948-1953 – Humes High School
1943
Thanks to Dooley Wilson’s rendition as piano-playing Sam in Casablanca, Rudy Vallee‘s 12-year-old version of “As Time Goes By” lands at #1 on the charts, where it stays for four weeks.
The Sun Records Rockabilly Era
June 26, 1954
Sam Phillips asked Marion Keisker to call Presley to try out the song Without You, but he failed to come up with a successful version of the song. . An enthusiastic Elvis rushed right over. “I was there by the time she hung up the phone,” he later joked.
Elvis Presley: How Sun Records boss Sam Phillips discovered a star
First recordings – Elvis Presley – the story – Fred’s Corner
Sun Records: Marion Keisker
June 26, 1955
Decca Records announces that Bill Haley And His Comets have sold more than 3 million units in thirteen months. Both “Rock Around The Clock” and “Shake Rattle and Roll” sold a million copies, while “Dim, Dim the Lights” and “Mambo Rock” sold about 500,000.
Elvis performed at the Slavonian Lodge , Biloxi, Mississippi, where he, Scotty and Bill opened the new club with air-condition to a sellout crowd.
Elvis Presley (with Scotty Moore and Bill Black) played the first of three nights at the Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Mississippi. The local paper ran a preview which read; ‘A good looking youngster who has become a juke-box favorite with his That’s Alright, Mama, and Blue Moon of Kentucky. Presley is expected to repeat some of his hit tunes at the Airmen’s Club show in addition to mixing up a few country tunes with some “bop” and novelty numbers.’
Elvis Presley saw June in the audience.
Romance: June Juanico
June 26, 1956
In an article in LOOK magazine entitled, The Great Rock ‘n’ Roll Controversy, Swing Band leader Benny Goodman makes this comment about Rock ‘n’ Roll; “I guess it’s okay, man. At least it has a beat.”
Elvis performed at the Charlotte Coliseum, North Carolina with opening acts: Flaim Sextet, Phil Maraquin, Frank Connors, George & Betty Johnstone, Doris & Lou Storm, The Jordanaires
June 26, 1957
A very impatient Elvis got off the train in Lafayette, rented a car and drove the rest of the way to Memphis. This would be his first night in his new home: Graceland.
The Military Service Disruption
The Hollywood Decade/The Elvis Establishment
June 26, 1960
June 26, 1961
Gary U.S. Bonds started a two-week run at No.1 on the US charts with ‘Quarter To Three’, a No.7 hit in the UK. Before Bonds recorded this, it was an instrumental by The Church Street Five called ‘A Night With Daddy G.’ Bond’s manager added lyrics to it and had him record it. This is often covered by Bruce Springsteen who is a big fan. In 1981, Springsteen produced a successful comeback album for Bonds.
The Spinners debuted on the chart with their first single, “That’s What Girls Are Made For”. They would more success in the ’70s and ’80s
The Marcels performed on the television show American Bandstand with their #1 smash “Blue Moon”.
At RCA Studio B in Nashville, Roy Orbison recorded “Crying.” Five of the musicians who played on the Elvis session on the same day and in the same studio also played on the Roy Orbison session.
Elvis Presley recorded “Little Sister” June 25 & 26, 1961 | Born To Listen
Little Sister – Elvis Presley Recording Sessions
June 26, 1963
John Lennon and Paul McCartney compose “She Loves You” in a hotel room in Newcastle, England, while on tour there.
June 26, 1964
The Beatles released the album, “A Hard Day’s Night” in North America.
During a world tour, The Beatles played two shows at Town Hall, Dunedin, South Island, New Zealand. The flight from Auckland to Dunedin was tense due the receipt of an anonymous threat that a “germ bomb” had been placed on board the aircraft.
Girl Happy set – Parker’s birthday
June 26, 1965
The Byrds went to No.1 on the US singles chart with their version of Bob Dylan’s ‘Mr Tambourine Man’. Interestingly, the only member of the group to actually play on the record was Jim McGuinn on vocals and 12 string guitar. Studio musicians Leon Russell, Glen Campbell, Larry Knechtel and Hal Blaine recorded the other instruments, while The Byrds’ David Crosby and Gene Clark sang background vocals.
The Four Tops held on to #1 for the fourth week on the R&B chart with “I Can’t Help Myself”.
“Mr. Tambourine Man” by the Byrds reached #1 in a super Top 10. The Four Tops fell to 2 after three weeks at #1 with “I Can’t Help Myself”, Sam the Sham & the Pharaohs remained at #3 (“Wooly Bully”) with the Rolling Stones climbing from 26 to 4 with “Satisfaction”. The rest of the Top 10: Herman’s Hermits at #5 with “Wonderful World”, Elvis had song #6–“Crying In The Chapel”, the Yardbirds moved up two with “For Your Love”, Patti Page had #8 with “Hush, Hush Sweet Charlotte”, the Beach Boys’ former #1 “Help Me Rhonda” was at #9 and Johnny Rivers moved from 15-10 with “Seventh Son”.
Frankie and Johnny post-production
With Col. Parker and his wife Marie on June 26, 1965
Elvis gave the Colonel an electric golf cart for his birthday.
June 26, 1966
The Beatles returned to Hamburg, Germany for two concerts at Ernst Merck Halle, with a press conference in between. Hamburg was the city whose clubs gave the group their start in the early 1960’s.
During a North American tour, The Rolling Stones played two shows, a matinee show at The Coliseum in Washington DC and an evening show at The Baltimore Civic Centre in Maryland. The McCoys and The Standells were the support acts.
Elvis flew back to Los Angeles with Red West, Jerry Schilling, Marty Lacker and Charlie Hodge, because his bus needed a new engine. The others had left a few days earlier, driving Elvis’ new black Cadillac Eldorado convertible and several other cars plus a trailer full of motorcycles.
June 26, 1967
Speedway Production
Elvis in his car – fan shot candids
June 26, 1968
There was a rehearsal of the entire Burbank show between 10.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m.
On the set Elvis sung a birthday song for the Colonel on the melody of “It Hurts Me”.
On the set Elvis sung a birthday song for the Colonel on the melody of “It Hurts Me”. Blogger Nina Notes significant words about Binder given that he was the first one Elvis could trust with his career.
It Hurts Me
Parody lyrics by the ’68 special’s writer’s Chris Beard and Allan Blye
It hurts me
to see the budget climb up to the sky.
It hurts me
when Finkel gives me trouble.
When I see all my money go
just for one g***damned ol’ tv show,
it hurts me
the way that Finkel spends my dough.
The whole town is talkin’,
they’re callin’ me a fool
for listenin’ to binder’s same old lies.
Finkel calls me, says I’ve got no choice
then hangs up the phone in that damned Rolls Royce.
It hurts me
when my tears start to flow.
They promised me sure
if I would give in
that I would – that I would
never go wrong, but tell me the truth
is it too much to ask
for one lousy, tired ol’
Christmas song…?
Burbank ’68 : Elvis Presley FTD CD – The Official Elvis Presley Shop
Photos : Colonel Tom Parker’s Birthday on the Set of the ’68 Special
June 26, 1969
Joni Mitchell was a guest on The Mama Cass Television Program on ABC-TV.
The Vegas/Tour Decade
June 26, 1971
Carole King reached #1 for the first of five weeks on the Easy Listening chart with “It’s Too Late”.
The first radio station to play Don McLean’s “American Pie,” aired in its 8-minute, 36-second entirety debuts on WNEW-FM radio in New York. McLean would later say, “The song starts off with my memories of the death of Buddy Holly. But it moves on to describe America as I was seeing it and how I was fantasizing it might become, so it’s part reality and part fantasy, but I’m always in the song as a witness or as even the subject sometimes in some of the verses.” The single would rise to #1 in the US, #2 in the UK and reached the Top Ten in fifteen other countries.
Love Letters From Elvis (chart debut June 26, 1971, peak position # 33, 15 weeks on the chart)
June 26, 1972
During sessions at Olympic Studios, London, England, David Bowie recorded ‘John, I’m Only Dancing’, with Mick Ronson on lead guitar and Lou Reed on rhythm guitar. The track which was released and became a hit single in the UK in September of this year was not released in America, being judged too risqué by RCA Records. The original video directed by Mick Rock, featuring androgynous dancers from Lindsay Kemp’s mime troupe, was banned by British music show Top Of The Pops.
June 26, 1973
Mick Jagger is named in a paternity suit by a woman named Marsha Hunt. She claimed that Jagger is the father of her two year old daughter, however, after Jagger takes a blood test, she is proved wrong.
Keith Richards’ troubles continued as police raided his home in London. They found guns, ammunition, Mandrax and Chinese heroin and arrested Richards once again.
Elvis performed at the Civic Center Arena, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
June 26, 1974
Cher divorced Sonny Bono after 10 years of marriage. Four days later, Cher married guitarist Gregg Allman, the couple split 10 days after that, got back together and split again. They did stay married for three years, producing Elijah Blue Allman.
Bad Company released their debut album.
Elvis performed at the Fair and Expo Center’s Freedom Hall, Louisville, Kentucky.
June 26, 1975
Sonny & Cher‘s divorce becomes final. Blogger Nina Notes: and their varity tv show, funnier.
Bob Dylan released the album The Basement Tapes on Columbia Records.
Veteran R&B arranger / producer Van McCoy earns his first Gold record for the Disco smash, “The Hustle”. It turns out to be the biggest dance craze of the decade and resulted in McCoy being named Top Instrumental Artist of 1975 by Billboard magazine.
June 26, 1976
Peter Frampton‘s “Baby I Love Your Way” is released in the US, where it will reach #12.
With his breakout album Live Bullet climbing the charts, Bob Seger plays his first headlining stadium show, performing to 59,000 at the Pontiac Silverdome.
TV talent show winners from Liverpool The Real Thing were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘You To Me Are Everything’, the group’s only No.1 hit. It was the first single by a Black British band to top the UK charts.
Elvis performed at the Civic Center, Providence, Rhode Island at 2.30 and 8.30 p.m.
June 26, 1977
Elvis performed at the Market Square Arena, Indianapolis, Indiana.
Getting an award before his last concert June 26, 1977
Going on stage for the very last time in Indianapolis, IN on June 26, 1977
In his limo before and after his last concert June 26, 1977
Before the show, he was presented with a plaque commemorating the 1 billionth record to come out of RCA’s pressing plant. The last song the King ever performed publicly was “Can’t Help Falling In Love”.
Blogger Nina notes the plaque at Graceland in 1987 was for one billion in sales.
Blogger Nina Notes: in 1987 At Graceland, I saw the plaque for a billion records sold. Elvis sales were always underreported and the estate has sued the record company several times for international sales. Between official and bootleg, Elvis Presley would be the best guess for most recorded, photos, audio and film/video than any other person last century.
Many of the band members became ill after the show and were hospitalised overnight. This would be Elvis’ last ever concert; afterwards, Elvis and Ginger returned to Memphis – Elvis introduces his father
Elvis Presley provoked cheers, jeers at final concert
Blogger Nina Notes: in 1987 At Graceland, I saw the plaque for a billion records sold. Elvis sales were always underreported and the estate has sued the record company several times for international sales. Between official and bootleg, Elvis Presley would be the best guess for most recorded, photos, audio and film/video than any other person last century.
June 26, 1977 : 8.30pm Market Square … – Elvis Australia
June 26, 1977 : 8.30pm Market … – Elvis Presley Music
The King’s Final Bow: Elvis’s Last Concert in Indianapolis
Elvis Presley provoked cheers, jeers at final concert – IndyStar
The Wake and Aftermath
1979
The Village People become the first disco act to play Madison Square Garden.
Elvis’ father, Vernon Presley, died of a heart attack in Tupelo, Mississippi at the age of 63. Nearly two years earlier, he cried at Elvis’ coffin, “Son, Daddy will be with you soon. Daddy will be with you soon.” Vernon is buried next to his son at Graceland.
1982
Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder held down #1 for a sixth week with “Ebony And Ivory”.
1988
Despite missing 75 days of school her senior year so she could tour, Debbie Gibson graduates from Calhoun High School in Merrick, Long Island, with honors. The previous day, her song “Foolish Beat” went to #1 in America.
1990
Sonic Youth release Goo. With songs like “Kool Thing,” the album is a seminal landmark in alternative rock.
Nelson release their debut album After the Rain, which sells over 2 million copies thanks to the #1 single “(Can’t Live Without Your) Love and Affection.” Nelson is the duo of Gunnar and Matthew, the twin sons of Rick Nelson.
1992
Elton John and Eric Clapton play the first of three sell-out dates at London’s Wembley Stadium. It is the first public outing for John since undergoing painful hair transplants.
1993
Janet Jackson monopolized the Singles chart as “That’s The Way Love Goes’ remained at #1 for the seventh week in a row.
1996
Van Halen announces that Sammy Hagar had left the band and would be replaced by their former front-man, David Lee Roth. Hagar calls the band’s decision a devastating, backstabbing disappointment.
1998
At 10 a.m. PDT, Marcy Playground debuted the video for “Saint Joe On The Schoolbus,” on the Internet.
1999
Pearl Jam score their biggest Hot 100 hit when “Last Kiss,” a cover of a song from the ’60s, reaches #2, held off the top spot by Jennifer Lopez’ first single, “If You Had My Love.”
2000
Eminem gave his deposition in a $10 million civil suit filed by his mother, Deborah Mathers-Briggs. Ms. Mathers-Briggs claimed that Eminem defamed her character in songs and interviews.
Britney Spears hometown of Kentwood, Louisiana announced that a new museum, due to open early next year, would include a section including fan mail, platinum records and genuine items of the singers clothing.
2001
The Archbishop of Canterbury George Carey caused uproar among theologians after rejecting an application from a rock star for a degree course on religious grounds. Former Cockney Rebel member Andrew Brown who was now a minister of the Unitarian church wanted to complete a MA in theology but Carey had rejected his application because Brown did not belong to a mainstream church
2005
Tickets for a forthcoming Rolling Stones gig at the Hollywood Bowl were set to become the most expensive in rock ‘n’ roll history. Fans would have to pay up to £249 for a seat – £2 per minute to watch the Stones.
Brian Wilson, Van Morrison, Garbage and James Blunt were among the performers on the final day of the Glastonbury Festival in England.
Pink proposes to her boyfriend, motocross rider Carey Hart, by holding up a sign that says “Will You Marry Me?” while he is racing in Mammoth, California. On the next lap, she adds, “I’m Serious.” He pulls out of the race to say yes; the couple get married the following year.
2006
B.B. King performed for U.S. president George W. Bush at the White House.
2007
The 21-song Elvis Presley collection “That’s Alright” was released.
2008
Total Guitar magazine voted Celine Dion’s rendition of the AC/DC track ‘You Shook Me All Night Long’ as the world’s worst cover version ever. In the best cover versions list, Jimi Hendrix was voted into first place with his version of the Bob Dylansong ‘All Along the Watchtower,’ The Beatles rendition of ‘Twist and Shout’, (first recorded by the Top Notes), was in second place, followed by the Guns N’ Roses version of the Wings song ‘Live and Let Die’.
2011
A red-and-black leather jacket that Michael Jackson wore in his 1983 music video for “Thriller” was purchased at an auction by Texas gold trader Milton Verret. The new owner said he plans to use the jacket to raise money for children’s hospitals around the world.
2013
Michael Jackson’s son, Prince, tearfully described his father’s death, testifying in his family’s wrongful death lawsuit against concert promoter AEG Live. He told the court that he is haunted by the words he heard from Dr. Conrad Murray, “Sorry, kids. Your dad’s dead.”
2015
President Barack Obama sings “Amazing Grace” at the funeral for Rev. Clementa Pinckney, who was killed along with eight others when a gunman opened fire during a Bible study at his church in Charleston, South Carolina.
Sirius XM Holdings Inc agreed to pay five record companies $210 million to settle a lawsuit accusing the satellite radio company of broadcasting songs made before 1972 without permission and without paying royalties.
Billboard’s gate revenue branch, Boxscore announced that The Rolling Stones had grossed over $360 million on tour since 2012..
2018
The Bee Gees‘ Barry Gibb was knighted by Prince Charles at a ceremony at Buckingham Palace in London, England. After the event, the 71-year-old songwriter said, “If it was not for my brothers, I would not be here.”
When Elvis Presley took to the stage for the final time
Far Out Magazine–32 minutes agoPresley would tragically die just over six weeks on from his final concert and the year leading up to be the Market Square Arena show were …
11 Photos That Prove Elvis And Priscilla Presley Were A Truly …
LittleThings–19 hours agoAs fate would have it, another gentleman was stationed there as well: ElvisPresley. Advertisement. Elvis had been drafted into the military in …
When Did Elvis Presley and Priscilla Presley First Start Dating?
Showbiz Cheat Sheet–Jun. 25, 2020Her marriage to Elvis Presley has granted her legendary status. In the years since his untimely death, Presley has served as one of the …
Elvis Presley’s Granddaughter Riley Keough Calls out …
PopCulture.com–12 hours agoElvis Presley’s Granddaughter Riley Keough Calls out Washington Redskins’ Racist Name. By Daniel S. Levine – June 26, 2020 12:00 am EDT. Share.
The Beatles: WATCH The Rolling Stones sing Fab Four song …
Express.co.uk–10 hours agoThe Fab Four even wrote The Stones first big hit in the UK, I Wanna Be Your Man. And now archive footage of the band playing The Beatles‘ Eight …
When James Bond Dissed the Beatles
Ultimate Classic Rock–Jun. 24, 2020Both would have an impact on global culture in the years that followed, with theBeatles representing a new form of musical expression while Sean Connery’s 007 …
The Paul McCartney song that challenged John Lennon as …
Far Out Magazine–Jun. 24, 2020The Bespectacled Beatle also wrote and recorded ‘I Should Have Known Better’, ‘Tell Me Why’ and ‘If I Fell’ all for the new record. It marked one …The inside story of why The Beatles really broke up
Smooth Radio–Jun. 24, 2020
Blogger Nina writes:
dear Bieber: https://www.macleans.ca/uncategorized/justin-bieber-says-you-got-raped-for-a-reason-ladies/
you are on record as being okay with rape. so you lose. loser.
stop being an embarrassment to Canada, eh
https://etcanada.com/news/661188/justin-bieber-launches-20m-defamation-suit-against-social-media-users-alleging-sexual-assault-outrageous-fabricated-lies/Justin Bieber says you get raped for a reason, ladies (until he didn’t exactly say that) – Macleans.ca
The Beatles Songs That Got Their Titles From ‘Ringo-isms’ John Lennon LovedRingo Starr had a way with words like Yogi Berra did. And his patented ‘Ringo-isms’ ended up as titles to 2 classic Beatles songs.www.cheatsheet.com
Our Daily Elvis 
You must be logged in to post a comment.