The UK’s Top 12 Pop Chart, as published by the New Musical Express, became the Top 20 Chart. The list was compiled by the magazine’s representative who simply telephoned approximately twenty record shops, asking for a list of the ten best-selling songs. Because of its success, other retailers such as Record Mirror and Melody Maker, would soon begin compiling their own charts.
Elvis, Scotty and Bill played Eagle’s Nest in Memphis, a nightclub over the changing room at the Clearpool complex.
October 1, 1955
The first of 39 episodes of “The Honeymooners” aired on CBS-TV. The half-hour sitcom was based on a 1951-1955 sketch of the same name, which originally aired on the DuMont Network’s “Cavalcade of Stars” and subsequently on the CBS Network’s “Jackie Gleason Show,” and starred Gleason, Art Carney, Audrey Meadows and Joyce Randolph.
On this date, we first heard from the Platters with their first single “Only You (And You Alone)”.
Elvis performed on the Louisiana Hayride Municipal Auditorium, Shreveport
The RCA Victor Atomic Powered Singer
October 1, 1956
After test audiences have a negative reaction to Elvis dying at the end of the film Love Me Tender, The King is called back to re-shoot the scene. In the new ending, he’s a singing ghost of an extra verse of Love Me Tender on the Fox sound stage for use over the final credits of the movie. The backing vocals and strings were subsequently overdubbed.
October 1, 1957
Elvis appeared, not singing, on a WMCT radio and TV fund raising event in Memphis, where he told the audience that the shooting of his next movie would begin on October 30.
Elvis Presley didn´t answer the big one last night on the United Fund telecast.
Mrs. Eugart Yerian asked, ‘Is Anita still No. 1?’ Elvis didn’t answer.
Mrs: Yerian said, ‘Guess that’s a private matter’.
She and her husband, director of Memphis Little Theater, both doing the interviewing for the SUN program that included Marguerite Piazza, Cary Middlecoff and Hillman Robbins Jr., went on to other questions.
Elvis said he starts his next picture Oct. 30.
What about the draft board? ‘Haven’t heard from them’.
What about straight acting? ‘I’ll never make it’, said Elvis, with a grin.
Elvis went on to say, however, that he ‘would like a straight acting role. It would depend on the script’.
The Military Service Disruption
Memphis Press Scimitar Oct. 2, 1957
1958 At 8.46 a.m. the USS Randall docked at the German port of Bremerhaven, where were over 1500 fans and an army of press.Elvis gave his first European Autograph on the gangplank
Elvis and his battalion, Company D, 32nd Tank Battalion, 3rd Armored Division; took a troop train from Bremerhaven to Friedberg, arriving at 7.30 p.m.
The Hollywood Decade/The Elvis Establishment
October 1, 1960
Flaming Star
October 1, 1962
Brian Epstein signs his management contract with The Beatles. John Lennon and Ringo Starr signed for themselves and Harold Harrison and James McCartney do so on behalf of their underage sons. The agreement gave Epstein a 25% cut of the group’s earnings provided that they made more than $400 each per week.
The Beach Boys album “Surfin’ Safari” was released. It was their first album release.
A new talent on the scene, Barbra Streisand, signed a recording contract with Columbia Records. Although it was for a modest sum, Streisand had creative control of her music.
October 1, 1964
When the Beatles‘ debut film, “A Hard Day’s Night,” was shown in Prague, it became the first movie to premiere behind the “Iron Curtain” of Communist countries.
Capitalizing on material it owns, recorded by its two best-selling groups, Vee Jay Records releases the album “The Beatles Vs. The Four Seasons”. The record, which consists of previously released material, stays on the LP chart for just three weeks, reaching only as high as #142.
October 1, 1965
Bob Dylan appeared at Carnegie Hall in New York City. He introduced his new touring band on this tour, made up of guitarist Robbie Robertson, organist Garth Hudson, bassist Rick Danko, pianist Richard Manual and drummer Levon Helm. They will become known simply as The Band.
The Byrds released the single “Turn! Turn! Turn!”
Elvis left LA for Memphis.
October 1, 1966
? (Question Mark) and the Mysterians and Lesley Gore were the guest performers on ABC-TV’s “American Bandstand.”
Johnny Rivers had a major hit with “Poor Side of Town, which moved from 72 to 42 on this date.
Jimi Hendrix appeared live for the first time in the UK when he jammed with Cream at their gig at London Polytechnic. Hendrix made his official UK live debut a month later on Friday 25 Nov 1966, when the Jimi Hendrix Experience appeared at the Bag O’Nails Club, London.
October 1, 1967
Pink Floyd arrived in New York City to begin their first tour of the United States.
Elvis went to Nashville again, to Studio B, to record 3 songs for his soundtrack of his next film, Stay Away Joe. Elvis was not involved in the song selection and was so discouraged by the lack of quality of the movie material that he made Felton Jarvis swear that he would never release one of its songs on record: “Dominic” – which RCA did, and BMG/Sony, and the movies themselves as well.
October 1,1968
Dewey Philips had died and Elvis attended his funeral at the Memphis Funeral Home, where 10 years earlier the funeral of his mother were held too. He offered Dewey’s widow his condolences and said: “Mrs. Dorothy, Dewey was my friend.”
October 1, 1969
The Beatles released their critically acclaimed album “Abbey Road” in the U.S. It was released a week earlier in England.
Elvis flew to Dallas, returning the following day.
The Vegas Artist in Residence and Tour Decade
October 1,1970
Jimi Hendrix was buried at The Greenwood Cemetery at the Dunlop Baptist Church Seattle. Among the mourners; Miles Davis, Eric Burdon, Johnny Winter and members of Derek and the Dominoes.
Curtis Mayfield quits The Impressions to launch a solo career and to found his own label, Curtom Records, with manager Eddie Thomas. He would go on to place five songs on the Billboard Hot 100 over the next four years, including “Freddie’s Dead” (#4) and “Superfly”, (#8), both of which sold over a million copies in 1972.
October 1, 1971
Elvis in Palm Springs
October 1, 1972
The Eagles were in concert at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa for their first tour.
October 1, 1973
Pink Floyd began recording the album Wish You Were Here at the famous Abbey Road Studios in London.
The Carpenters released their single “Top of the World”.
Ringo Starr released the single “Photograph”.
October 1, 1974
Elvis performed at the University of Notre Dame’s Athletic and Convention Centre, South Bend, Indiana.
October 1,1975
Al Jackson, drummer of Booker T. & the MG’s, was shot and killed by an intruder in Memphis, Tennessee at the age of 39.
October 1, 1976
David Bowie begins a three year hiatus from music by moving to West Berlin in an attempt to resolve some personal problems.
The Wake and Aftermath
1977
Elton John became the first musician to be honoured in New York City’s Madison Square Hall Of Fame and holds the all-time record with 62 performances at the Garden.
Not only was Star Wars a hit at the movie box office, “The Star Wars Theme” by Meco was the best selling single in the US. The orchestra was lead by American record producer and musician, Domenico Monardo. Both the single and the album “Star Wars and Other Galactic Funk” would be certified Platinum in the US. Meco started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with a disco version of ‘Star Wars Theme’. Had other hits with versions of ‘Close Encounters’, ‘Wizard Of Oz’ and ‘Empire Strikes Back’.
The Elvis Presley album “Loving You” hit #24 in the U.K.
The album “Elvis’ Golden Records Vol. 1” hit #63 in the U.S.
October 1, 1982
Sony Corporation introduces the first commercially available compact disc player in Tokyo, Japan. The price of the unit is about $650 US. Albums that have been converted to CD are slow to reach the North American market and the first to go on sale is Billy Joel’s “52nd Street”.
1983 A David Bowie world convention was held at The Cunard Hotel in London. The event had the largest collection of Bowie merchandise ever assembled.
ABBA was honored with a postage stamp released in their native Sweden.
1990
Forbes Magazine listed New Kids On The Block as the fifth richest entertainers in the US with an income of $78 million.
1991
The white crystal-beaded glove worn by Michael Jackson was stolen from the Motown Museum in Detroit. M.C. Hammer offered a $50,000 reward for its return
1994
The Daily Mirror in the UK printed a photo of Michael Jackson in a scoutmaster’s uniform along with five young Boy Scouts. A Boy Scouts leader later made a statement saying that Jackson had no association with the organization.
2007
The Spice Girls London reunion concert sold out in 38 seconds after fans were notified tickets had gone on sale. More than one million people in the UK registered for the concert, on 15 December 2007 at the O2 arena, tickets cost £55-75. Three more London dates were added to the world tour which was kicking off in Vancouver on 2nd Dec.
2011
Burton Cummings, keyboardist and lead singer of the Guess Who, was inducted into the Canada Walk of Fame in Toronto, Ontario.
2015
An original tape of The Beatles performing at The Cavern Club in Liverpool in 1962 was found after 50 years languishing in a desk drawer. It featured the Fab Four playing ‘Some Other Guy’ in September 1962, four weeks before their debut single came out. It was recorded after the group were filmed for Granada TV’s Know The North, but was never broadcast.
Memphis Business Journal–48 minutes agoA building permit valued at nearly $12 million was filed Sept. 28 for “shell & core” work at 1032 Craft Road. Elvis Presley Enterprises Inc. (EPE) …
Hollywood News Daily–6 hours agoElvis Presley’s former loves Priscilla Presley and Ginger Aldean are reportedly continuing a major feud fueled by jealousy more than four …
Peggy Sue Gerron, the woman who inspired Buddy Holly’s 1957 #3 hit, “Peggy Sue”, passed away at the age of 78. Holly had originally wrote the tune as “Cindy Lou”, but his drummer, Jerry Allison persuaded him to change the title to that of his girlfriend. Gerron and Allison were eventually married, but divorced in 1964.
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1967 Elvis went to Nashville again, to Studio B, to record 3 songs for his soundtrack of his next film, Stay Away Joe. Elvis was not involved in the song selection and was so discouraged by the lack of quality of the movie material that he made Felton Jarvis swear that he would never release one of its songs on record.
Not only were the songs released, all the takes of them. The movies ended up being released and ownable by fans too.
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Tupelo, Mississippi
1935-1948
1948
1010 North Green Street, in the Shakerag section of Tupelo.
Elvis filled in the blank lines of his parent’s marriage certificate with his own name and that of “Magdline” Morgan, a girl he knew from church. He wrote in September 11th as the date of their marriage. This all was a big surprise, 50 years later, to Magdalene, when she heard about it. She commended: ” It was just a very sweet relationship. At that time, if you just held hands, it was very serious. And we did hold hands a lot”.
Memphis, Tennessee
1949 – 1977
1951
At the Capitol Recording Studio in Hollywood, Nat “King” Cole recorded “Walkin’ My Baby Back Home.”
September 4, 1952
The singing group the Pips was formed at a birthday party for Gladys Knight’s brother, Merald “Bubba” Knight. Following their first big hit “Every Beat Of My Heart,” which peaked at #6 in 1961, they renamed themselves Gladys Knight & The Pips.
Elvis worked for MARL Metal Products, a furniture manufacturer – He worked the 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM shift as an assembler.
The Sun Records Rockabilly Era
1954
Elvis played the Eagles Nest in Memphis
The Presleys lived at 2414 Lamar Avenue, rented til the end of 1954 to mid-1955
1955
The Presleys lived at 1414 Getwell Street rented from mid-1955 to May, 11 1956.
The RCA Victor Atomic Powered Singer
September 4, 1956
The music for Elvis’ new movie, Love Me Tender, was recorded at the 20th Century Fox soundstage.
The Presleys lived at Audobon Drive
September 4, 1957
The Buddy Deane Bandstand debuts on WJZ-TV in Baltimore. The two hour Rock ‘n’ Roll show gave viewers a chance to call in and talk to celebrity performers, which tied up lines so badly the phone company was forced to ask Deane to desist.
In the segregated U.S. state of Arkansas, Governor Orval Faubus called out the National Guard to stop nine black students from entering previously all-white Central High School in Little Rock. The students were later allowed to enter after the intervention of President Dwight Eisenhower.
The Presleys lived at Audobon Drive
The Military Service Disruption
September 4, 1958
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 Presleys live in a rented house off base.
September 4, 1959
Following the stabbing deaths of two teenagers by a 17 year old and other similar incidents of violence in New York City, WCBS radio in the Big Apple bans all versions of “Mack the Knife”.
Dick Clark’s traveling show opens at the Michigan State Fair. The line-up includes Frankie Avalon, Annette Funicello, Duane Eddy, The Coasters, LaVern Baker and Jan And Dean.
Military Service in Germany
Feb 3 1959 – March 1960: Goethestr.14 in Bad Nauheim, Germany
Sitting at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 was The Highwaymen’s “Michael” (row the boat ashore). The traditional song can be traced back to the 19th century when it was sung by slaves who lived on islands off the coast of Georgia.
September 4, 1962
John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr begin recording together for the first time at EMI’s St. John Studio. They laid down six songs including “Love Me Do” and “P.S. I Love You”, which will ultimately become their first single. Producer George Martin had originally wanted to release the Mitch Murray composition, “How Do You Do It”, but the band’s lack of enthusiasm was clear in the recording and the song remained unreleased until it appeared on “Anthology 1” in 1995.
Elvis arrived in Seattle for location shooting for It Happened At The World’s Fair. He checked into a suite on the 14th floor at the Doric New Washington Hotel. He was accompanied by Gene And Billy Smith, Alan Fortas, Red West, Ray Sitton and Joe Esposito. Two friends from Memphis, Richard Davis and Jimmy Kingsley, were hired as extra security, but at the end of their stay they were regular members of the group.
The rehearsals and filming for the dance in Viva Las Vegas began today and lasted 2 days. The setting was a nightclub in Vegas and first Elvis and Ann-Margret danced to a version of The Climb but then Elvis got up stage bursting out into What’d I Say?
The Bee Gees had their second UK No.1 single with ‘I’ve Gotta Get A Message To You’. The song is about a man who, awaiting his execution in the electric chair, begs the prison chaplain to pass a final message on to his wife.
At Twickenham Film Studios, the Beatles recorded promotional videos for “Hey Jude” and “Revolution.” To get around the current British Musicians Union ban on lip-sync performances, the vocals were recorded live over pre-recorded instrumental tracks. On “Hey Jude,” the band was accompanied by a 36-piece orchestra and 300 assorted extras who joined in to sing the chorus.
Elvis spent most of September in Palm Springs.
September 4, 1969
The film ‘Easy Rider’ starring Jack Nicholson Peter Fonda and Dennis Hopper opened at The Classic in London England. The movie’s soundtrack featured The Band, The Jimi Hendrix Experience and Steppenwolf.
The Vegas Artist in Residence and Tour Decade
September 4, 1970
Elvis did Dinner and Midnight Vegas Shows
September 4, 1971
Paul McCartney scores his second solo, number one hit in the US with “Uncle Albert / Admiral Halsey”.
Elvis did Dinner and Midnight Vegas Shows
September 4, 1972
John Lennon and Yoko Ono appear on Jerry Lewis’ Muscular Dystrophy Telethon.
Elvis was present at a press conference with both the Colonel as well as the RCA president.
There was the announcement of the Aloha from Hawaii show, January 14th, the next year. Elvis left all the official business to the Colonel and the only thing he said was: It’s my favorite part of the business, a live concert.
September 4, 1973
Just been fired by Elvis the other night, the Colonel and Elvis kept their argument going. Elvis however was a little stressed who to turn to for a manager. The Colonel however, carried on as usual.
In the meantime Elvis had flown in a gospel quartet from Nashville, with Donnie Sumner and Sherrill Nielsen. The idea to presented them to Tom Jones, but it didn’t work out with Tom Jones. Elvis, however, liked their singing and he hired them for $100,000 a year as his personal backup group. He called them Voice.
September 4, 1974
Elvis attends the Vikki Carr opening night at the Tropicana with Sheila Ryan.
September 4, 1976
“You Should Be Dancing” becomes The Bee Gees third US number one single. It was this song that launched the trio into Disco stardom and is the first chart-topper in which Barry Gibb used his now familiar falsetto.
Fleetwood Mac went to No.1 on the US album chart with their self-titled album after being on the charts for over a year. The album went on to sell over 5 million copies in the US and was the first of three No.1 albums for the group.
The Sex Pistols made their television debut when they appeared on the Manchester based Granada TV program ‘So It Goes’.
Elvis performed at the Civic Center, Lakeland, Florida, at 2.30 and 8.30 p.m.
The Wake and Aftermath
1982 Elvis Presley Enterprises/Graceland Tourism
1982
The album “Romantic Elvis/Rockin’ Elvis” hit #62 in the U.S.
1984 Actor ExWife: Priscilla Presley
2003 Recording Artist: Daughter Lisa Marie Presley
2003
Nearly 26 years after the death of Elvis Presley, BMG / RCA, unearthed a never-before-heard song called “I’m A Roustabout”. The song was originally commissioned and written for the film Roustabout (1964) by long-time Presley collaborators Winfield Scott and Otis Blackwell, but was never used. Instead, a completely different song written by the team Giant / Baum / Kaye was recorded for the film and eventually became the title song for both the movie and the album. Winfield Scott found the original acetate in the basement of his New Jersey home and BMG / RCA added the track to the album “Elvis, 2nd to None”.
2011 Actor: Granddaughter Riley Keough
2016
September 4, 2016…Queen guitarist/astrophysicist Brian May announced that an asteroid orbiting Mars and Jupiter had been named for Freddie Mercury on what would have been the late singer’s 70th birthday.
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Tupelo, Mississippi
1935-1948
Memphis, Tennessee
1949 – 1977
The Sun Records Rockabilly Era
September 3, 1955
Billboard magazine reports that independent record manufacturers are continuing to expand at an unprecedented rate. They took in $20 million last year.
Band leader Mitch Miller had the number one tune on the Billboard pop chart with “The Yellow Rose Of Texas”, a song that was written in 1853. Although he was a powerful A&R man and a brilliant producer, Miller made no secret of the fact that he hated Rock ‘n’ Roll.
Bill Haley And His Comets turn down a $2,000 offer for a 15 date tour of Australia because of their fear of flying. Bill Haley files a law suit against Dave Miller of Essex Records. Haley asks the court to ban Miller from issuing recordings that Haley made while under an Essex contract. The suit describes the recordings as “of inferior quality to said plaintiffs current releases.”
Elvis performed three shows over 2 venues: first at the Big “D” Jamboree, Dallas, TX Sportatorium and later that night at the RoundUp Club, Dallas.
The RCA Victor Atomic Powered Singer
September 3, 1956
Love Me Tender : For the 3rd day Elvis went to the Radio Recorders studio on Santa Monica Boulevard, to finish the session. He worked from 2.00 to 8.30 p.m.
14,600 Fans Squeal, Jump As Elvis Shakes, Gyrates”
The Oregonian (September 3, 1957) (Concert Review)
“Presley Fans Demented” by John Kirkwood
Vancouver Sun (September 3, 1957) (Article 1)(Article 2)
“Haircut Doesn’t Faze Elvis, As Long As It Grows Back”
Vancouver Sun (September 3, 1957) (Article)
The Presleys lived at Audobon Drive
September 3, 1957
Elvis went from Portland to Los Angeles by train, where he checked into the Beverly Wilshire Hotel.
The Presleys lived at Graceland
The Military Service Disruption
September 3, 1958
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 Presleys live in a rented house off base.
September 3, 1959
The Browns, a trio consisting of siblings Maxine, Bonnie and Jim Ed, break into the Billboard Top 40 with their rendition of a Country flavored tune called “The Three Bells”. The record would go on to top the Hot 100, the Country chart, and somewhat surprisingly, the Billboard R&B chart.
MusicWorld: The Browns
“A Big Hunk Of Love” becomes Elvis Presley‘s fourteenth straight Gold record. Recorded in Nashville while he was still in the Army, it was the first of Presley’s hits that did not include guitarist Scotty Moore and bassist Bill Black.
Military Service in Germany
Feb 3 1959 – March 1960: Goethestr.14 in Bad Nauheim, Germany
After playing a lunchtime show at The Cavern Club in Liverpool, The Beatles played the first of three Monday night gigs at The Queen’s Hall, Widnes, Cheshire. Also on the bill, Billy Kramer and the Coasters, Rory Storm and the Hurricanes and Sonny Kaye and the Reds. Tickets cost 3/6.
The Beatles appeared at The Cavern Club in Liverpool for the very last time. They had performed 274 concerts at the dingy, basement club since their debut there 2 1/2 years earlier. Their first gig paid them 5 Pounds ($14) and their last brought in 300 Pounds ($840).
The Beach Boys release “Surfer Girl”, which would climb to #7 in the US by September. It was the first song Brian Wilson ever wrote and the first one he produced. Its flip-side, “Little Deuce Coupe”, proved to be The Beach Boys’ most successful B-side, reaching #15 in America and becoming a hot rod classic.
A Rolling Stones gig in Dublin, Ireland ended in a riot after 30 fans jumped onto the stage. Jagger was knocked to the floor as the rest of the band fled the stage.
Donovan went to No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Sunshine Superman’, a No.2 hit in the UK. The track featured then Yardbird and future Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page.
The last Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet TV show , with son Rick Nelson, airs on ABC.
Elvis Presley’s album “Paradise Hawaiian Style” hit #7 in the U.K.
September 3, 1968
After a two week absence, Ringo Starr rejoins The Beatles. He had quit the band when he found out that Paul McCartney had been erasing his drum tracks for “The White Album” and replacing them with his own. Upon Ringo’s return to the studio, he found his drum kit covered with flowers to welcome him back.
The Doors scored their second Billboard number one single with “Hello, I Love You”, a #15 hit in the UK.
Elvis spent most of September in Palm Springs.
September 3, 1969
The Elvis Presley film “The Trouble With Girls (And How To Get Into It)” premiered in the U.S.
The Vegas Artist in Residence and Tour Decade
September 3, 1970
Elvis did Dinner and Midnight Vegas Shows
September 3, 1971
Paul McCartney announced the formation of his new band, Wings with his wife Linda on keyboards, drummer Denny Seiwell and guitarist Denny Laine.
Ringo Starr receives a Gold record for “It Don’t Come Easy”, which went to #4 in both the US and the UK. Ringo was given full writer’s credit even though it was later revealed that George Harrison not only helped him, but may have written the bulk of the song.
Elvis did Dinner and Midnight Vegas Shows
September 3, 1972
Elvis did a 3 am show along with the Dinner and Midnight Vegas Shows
September 3, 1973
Elvis did Dinner and Midnight Vegas Shows
Elvis with Sten Berglind, a reporter from a Swedish newspaper and Todd Slaughter on September 3, 1973 in Las Vegas
This was a very memorial day for Elvis and the group. Elvis concluded the engagement by arriving on stage for his final show on Lamar’s back with a toy monkey attached to his neck.
Then he joked around with the crowd, tossing back and forth on a bed (provided by Sonny on stage), while singing What Now My Love. He even mentioned that he was treated poorly by the Hotel. At the end of the show he tried to make up for this by stating: ” I know we kid a lot and have fun and everything, but we really love to sing, play music and entertain people. As long as I can do that, I’ll be a happy old sonofabitch.”
The Colonel was not pleased at all, by Elvis’ behaviour and they even got into a public shouting in the dressing room with a lot of members of the group present at that time. Later that night Elvis fired the Colonel, but the Colonel had already quitted himself. He wanted all the money Elvis owed him and then he moved to his suite to draw up the bill.
Elvis and Shiela Ryan head out for the show above, with below, Elvis Presley and Stephanie Spruill in a rare photo opportunity, back stage at Ceasers Palace after one of her many successful performances
The Colonel was not pleased at all, by Elvis’ behaviour and they even got into a public shouting in the dressing room with a lot of members of the group present at that time. Later that night Elvis fired the Colonel, but the Colonel had already quitted himself. He wanted all the money Elvis owed him and then he moved to his suite to draw up the bill.
Elvis and Shiela Ryan head out for the show above, with below, Elvis Presley and Stephanie Spruill in a rare photo opportunity, back stage at Ceasers Palace after one of her many successful performances
September 3, 1974
Elvis went to a Tom Jones’ show at Caesars Palace, accompanied by Sheila.
An all-star jam session took place at a party in Los Angeles for actor Peter Sellers’ 50th Birthday. The line-up for the group who named themselves the Trading Faces: Bill Wyman on bass, Ronnie Wood, Jesse Ed Davis, and Danny Kortchmar on guitars, Keith Moon organ and drums, Joe Cocker, vocals, Nigel Olsson, drums and David Bowie and Bobby Keys on sax.
September 3, 1976
Elvis performed on tour at the Bayfront Center, St. Petersburg, Florida.
Elvis Presley’s single “Way Down” hit #1 in the U.K.
The album “The Elvis Presley Sun Collection” hit #16 in the U.K.
The month after his death, Elvis Presley had 27 albums and 9 singles in the Top 100 charts in the UK. ‘Moody Blue’ was the No.1 album while ‘Way Down’ was No.1 on the singles chart, (putting him equal with The Beatles each amassing 17 No.1 hits).
1982 Elvis Presley Enterprises/Graceland Tourism
1984 Actor ExWife: Priscilla Presley
1992
The Beach Boys released their 27th studio LP, “Summer in Paradise”. It did not sell very well, partially because it was overshadowed by a Beach Boys box set issued the following week. The band did not record another album of original material until “That’s Why God Made the Radio” in 2012.
1993
Motown Records was sold to the Dutch recording and entertainment company Polygram for $325 million. That was more than five times the $61 million Motown founder Berry Gordy got for the company when he sold it to an investment group in 1988.
1999
The largest music bootleg bust in US history was made. It was estimated that this one operation alone was responsible for $100 million in lost revenues. Recording equipment valued at $250,000 was confiscated, as were almost 1 million CDs and tapes.
2002
The Rolling Stones 40th anniversary Licks tour kicked off at the Fleet Centre Boston. Tickets for the best seats cost $224. The world tour would see the band playing to over 2.5m fans over 100 shows.
2003 Recording Artist: Daughter Lisa Marie Presley
2004
Sir Cliff Richard stunned the music industry by ending his contract with EMI records and signing with Eminem’s label Universal Music. Cliff had sold over 250 million records with EMI during his 46 year career.
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Tupelo, Mississippi
1935-1948
Memphis, Tennessee
1949 – 1977
August 1952
Elvis worked at the Upholsterers Specialties Company.
August 5, 1953
Elvis applied for a job as a delivery boy but was not hired. The same happened at Kroger’s grocery store.
The Sun Records Rockabilly Era
August 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
August 6, 1955
Elvis performed at the River Stadium, Batesville, Arkansas
Thats All Right
Blue Moon Of Kentucky
Good Rocking Tonight
Baby Lets Play house
The other act was Duke Of Paducah
The RCA Victor Atomic Powered Singer
August 6, 1956
Elvis performed at the Polk Theater, Lakeland, Florida at 3.30, 7.00 and 9.00 p.m.
The other acts were Frank Connors, Phil Maraquin, Nancy Ford, The Jordanaires, and The Headliners
Elvis interview in two parts
August 6, 1957
The Presleys lived at Graceland,
The Military Service Disruption
August 6, 1958
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 Presleys live in a rented house off base with his parents, his grandmother Minnie, cousins Gene and Junior Smith, and friend Lamar Fike.
August 6, 1959
Military Service in Germany
Feb 3 1959 – March 1960: Goethestr.14 in Bad Nauheim, Germany
The Hollywood Decade/The Elvis Establishment
August 6, 1960
Chubby Checker appeared on US TV show American Bandstand and performed ‘The Twist.’ The song went to No.1 on the US chart and again 18 months later in 1962. It is the only song to go to the top of the charts on two separate occasions.
Anita Wood announced in the paper that she and Elvis had broken up. She moved out of Graceland and returned home to Jackson, Tennessee, because, she said: ” It is evident that Elvis is not yet ready to settle down.”
In the evening at Studio A of the Columbia Recording Studio, New York City, Bob Dylan recorded the first session produced by Tom Wilson for the album The Times They Are A-Changin’. Dylan’s third studio album was the first collection to feature only original compositions, the title track being one of Dylan’s most famous. The album consists mostly of stark, sparsely-arranged story songs concerning issues such as racism, poverty, and social change.
The Beatles arrived in Jersey in the Channel Islands, where they spent the day go-carting and relaxing by the pool at The Revere Hotel before playing the first of four nights at the Springfield Ballroom. Some fans had found out where they were staying, but they were happy to chat and be photographed with them.
Back in Memphis Priscilla started reading press reports of the romance between Elvis and Ann-Margret.
The Beatles released their fifth album and soundtrack to their second film ‘Help!’ which included the title track, ‘The Night Before’, ‘You’ve Got to Hide Your Love Away’, ‘You’re Going to Lose That Girl’, ‘Ticket to Ride’ and ‘Yesterday’.
Sam The Sham And The Pharaohs top the Cashbox Best Sellers list with “Lil’ Red Riding Hood”, a #2 hit on the Billboard chart. A week later, the RIAA will certify it as a Gold Record, with sales exceeding one million copies.
Elvis Presley’s single “Love Letters” hit #6 in the U.K.
During filming of Double Trouble Elvis would spend most weekend in either Las Vegas or Palm Springs.
The 10th National Jazz, Blues and Pop four day Festival was held at Plumpton Racecourse in Sussex, England. Featuring, Family, Groundhogs, Cat Stevens, Deep Purple, Fat Mattress, Yes, Caravan, The Strawbs, Black Sabbath, Wild Angles, Wishbone Ash and Daddy Longlegs.
Steppenwolf, Janis Joplin,Paul Simon, Poco and Johnny Winter all appeared at the Concert For Peace at New York’s Shea Stadium. The concert date coincided with the 25th anniversary of dropping an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan.
Elvis Presley at a Nancy Sinatra show at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada
Elvis performed at the Showroom, Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas, which was opening night of this engagement.
August 6, 1974
ABBA scored their first US top 10 hit when ‘Waterloo’ went to No.6. ‘Waterloo’ was written specifically to be entered into the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest, after the group finished third with ‘Ring Ring’ the previous year in the Swedish pre-selection contest.
Elvis remained in Memphis for the rest of the month,
August 6, 1975
Elvis presented his dentist with a new Cadillac Seville.
August 6, 1976
Late in the evening Elvis returned home to Memphis after the tour.
August 6, 1977
This week’s UK Top 5 singles: No.5 ‘Fanfare For The Common Man’, ELP. No.4, ‘Pretty Vacant’, the Sex Pistols. No.3, ‘Angelo’ Brotherhood Of Man’. No.2, ‘Ma Baker’, Boney M and No.1, ‘I Feel Love’ Donna Summer.
Elvis upstairs at Graceland to the middle of the month
The Wake and Aftermath
1982 Elvis Presley Enterprises/Graceland Tourism
1984 Actor ExWife: Priscilla Presley
1994
Lisa Loeb started a three week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Stay (I Missed You), a No.6 hit in the UK. Actor and friend Ethan Hawke had asked her to provide a song for the upcoming movie Reality Bites and ‘Stay’ was featured in the film.
Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley made a public appearance in Budapest. Jackson was shooting a video.
2002
The “Elvis, Then & Now” magazine went on sale.
2003 Recording Artist: Daughter Lisa Marie Presley
2011 Actor: Granddaughter Riley Keough
2013
Elvis Presley‘s recording sessions at Stax Records in Memphis were released together for the first time. Titled “Elvis at Stax: Deluxe Edition”, the three-CD box set also featured out-takes and rare photos from the July and December 1973 sessions, which originally produced three separate albums.
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1921
Opera singer (#1 records Over There, Love Is Mine, I Pagliacci – Vesti La Giubba) Enrico Caruso died at the age of 48. The likely cause of death was peritonitis arising from a burst subrenal abscess.
Tupelo, Mississippi
1935-1948
1938
Vernon Presley in prison ( May 25 1938 to February 6 1939)
Memphis, Tennessee
1949 – 1977
The Sun Records Rockabilly Era
August 2, 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
August 2, 1955
Elvis performed at the Community Center, Sheffield, Alabama at 7.00 and 9.30 p.m.
The RCA Victor Atomic Powered Singer
August 2, 1956
“Life” magazine contained an article entitled “Elvis Presley…He Can’t Be…But He Is.” The article reported that Elvis had grossed $6 million in record sales and that he was receiving 3,000 fan letters a week.
Elvis left for Miami in his new Lincoln.
The Presleys lived at Audobon Drive
August 2, 1957
Touring with Clyde McPhatter, The Cadillacs, Edna McGriff, Otis Rush, Lee Andrews & The Hearts, Oscar & Oscar, The G-Clefs, Buddy Holly and the Crickets appeared at the Howard Theater, Washington, DC. With “That’ll Be The Day” sitting at No. 2 on the US charts, this was Buddy’s first major tour.
Johnny Cash left his first record label, Sun, to sign a major-label contract with Columbia, where he would remain for the next 26 years.
Buddy Holly’s version of “Rave On” peaks at #5 on the UK chart. The record, which lasts only 1:47, is one of Holly’s last hits during his lifetime.
The Elvis Presley single “Hard-Headed Woman” hit #2 in the U.K.
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 Presleys live in a rented house off base with his parents, his grandmother Minnie, cousins Gene and Junior Smith, and friend Lamar Fike.
August 2, 1959
Feb 3 1959 – March 1960: Goethestr.14 in Bad Nauheim, Germany
The Hollywood Decade/The Elvis Establishment
August 2, 1960
Johnny Kidd and The Pirates were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Shakin’ All Over’. Their only UK No.1. Kidd died in car crash in 1966. Many acts have covered the song, including: The Who,Led Zeppelin, Iggy Pop and The Guess Who.
Elvis began horseback- riding lessons each afternoon for the next two weeks in preparation for his role in Flaming Star.
Aretha Franklin made her professional TV debut on American Bandstand.
Robert Allen Zimmerman legally became Bob Dylan having signed a music publishing deal with Witmark Music on 12th July of this year, engineered by Albert Grossman.
August 2, 1963
Jerry Lee Lewis accepted $9,500 to open Las Vegas’ new Thunderbird Hotel as he continued to attempt a career resurrection after the scandal of his marriage to 13-year-old second cousin Myra Gale Brown.
The Beatles appeared at the Gaumont Cinema in Bournemouth. One of the supporting acts, billed as a ‘new and unknown London group’, was The Kinks.
After an intense search the bodies of Jim Reeves and Dean Manuel were found in the wreckage of an aircraft and, at 1:00 p.m. local time, radio stations across the United States announced Reeves’ death formally. The single-engine Beechcraft Debonair aircraft, with Reeves at the controls had crashed 42 hours earlier during a thunderstrom. Thousands of people travelled to pay their last respects at his funeral two days later. The coffin, draped in flowers from fans, was driven through the streets of Nashville and then to Reeves’ final resting place near Carthage, Texas.
A week late, Elvis arrived at Paramount for preproduction on Paradise Hawaiian Style. After a cast insurance medical exam and wardrobe fittings, Elvis reported to Radio Recorders at 2.00 p.m. to do some vocals on some previously recorded instrumental tracks. He left at 2.30 a.m.
The Jimi Hendrix Experience played the first of five nights at the Salvation Club in New York City. During this period a typical set list included: Foxy Lady, Hey Joe, The Wind Cries Mary, Purple Haze and Burning Of The Midnight Amp.
The Doors started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Hello I Love You’, the group’s second US No.1. The Doors scored 8 top 40 US hits from 67-71.
‘Wet Dream’, by Jamaican reggae singer Max Romeo entered the UK singles chart. The song gained notoriety due to its lyrics which were of an explicit sexual nature, was banned by the BBC and most radio stations.
Elvis did Dinner and Midnight Vegas Shows at The International Hotel.
Elvis Presley was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with his version of ‘The Wonder Of You’ his sixteenth No.1. Ray Peterson recorded the original version in 1959 which gave him a Top 30 hit.
Brian Cole, an original member of The Association, died of a heroin overdose at the age of 28. He played bass on the hits “Windy”, “Cherish” and “Never My Love”.
The rehearsals for opening night continued for all in the showroom, Las Vegas Hilton.
August 2, 1974
Elvis remained in Memphis for the rest of the month,
August 2, 1975
The Eagles enjoy the second of their five Billboard #1 hits with “One Of These Nights”, as the album of the same name led the Hot 200 Albums chart. The single, which featured Don Felder‘s classic guitar solo, reached #23 in the UK.
Elvis attended the Memphis Grizzlies opening football game, with a busload of friends. Later in the evening Elvis screened some movies at the General Cinema in Whitehaven, where he would continue to screen films for the next three night.
August 2, 1976
Peter “Puddy” Watts, road manager with Pink Floyd died of a heroin overdose. Watts supplied the crazed laughter on the groups The Dark Side of The Moon album.
Elvis performed at the Civic Center, Roanoke, Virginia.
Sex Pistol Sid Vicious was fined £125 by a London court after he had been found carrying a knife at the 100 Club Punk Festival last September.
Elvis upstairs at Graceland to the balance of the month.
The Wake and Aftermath
1980
Although the movie Xanadu was a total flop, the soundtrack sold well and produced Olivia Newton-John‘s US number one hit “Magic”.
The Clash released their single ‘Bank Robber’ after it been available as an import only. The band’s record company CBS didn’t want to release the record saying it was not commercial enough.
1982 Elvis Presley Enterprises/Graceland Tourism
1984 Actor ExWife: Priscilla Presley
1997
The Elvis Presley compilation album “Platinum – A Life In Music” hit #80 in the U.S.
2001
New Orleans International Airport was re-named Louis Armstrong Airport in honour of the New Orleans born trumpet player, singer and bandleader.
2003 Recording Artist: Daughter Lisa Marie Presley
2007
Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards signed a deal reportedly worth more than $7 million to write his autobiography. The book, which traces his life from cherubic choirboy to Rock ‘n’ Roll survivor, hit stores in the Fall of 2010.
Managers of Elvis Presley‘s famous home, Graceland, announced plans to overhaul its tourist complex with a new visitors center bigger than a football field, a convention hotel and high-tech museum displays.
Straight.com– Early in The King, an insanely ambitious overview of Elvis Presley’s role in popular culture, a grizzled tech-crew chief asks writer-director …
New York Post– It’s the case of Marilyn Monroe and Elvis Presley — but this is no Lifetime movie. The blond bombshell’s estate and an entertainment brand that …
Bradford Era– Elvis Presley may have left the building, but to the people whose lives he touched, whether it be through his music or through his friendship, …
VOGUE Paris (press release)– With his signature slump, sensual croon and iconic outfits, it’s now Elvis‘ turn to be the subject of a biopic, after figures like Whitney Houston and …
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Tupelo, Mississippi
1935-1948
May 24, 1945
Priscilla was born
Memphis, Tennessee
1949 – 1977
June 3, 1951 to July 1, 1951
Elvis was employed as a machinist by “Precision Tool Co.”
May 24, 1951
Racial segregation in Washington D.C. restaurants was ruled illegal.
April 17, 1952 to May 28, 1952
Elvis worked as an user at Loew’s State Theatre
The Sun Records Rockabilly Era
1952
Clyde McPhatter & the Dominoes charted with “Have Mercy Baby,” which scaled the hit list, reaching #1 R&B for an impressive ten weeks
May 24, 1955
The Presleys lived at 1414 Getwell Street rented from mid-1955 to May, 11 1956.
The RCA Victor Atomic Powered Singer
May 24, 1956
The first Eurovision Song Contest was held in Lugano, Switzerland. The event was the brainchild of Marcel Baisoncon of the European Broadcasting Union. Seven countries participated and they were each allowed two songs. Both Luxembourg and the winner Switzerland used the same singer for both. Switzerland won with ‘Refrain’ by Lys Assia.
At Chess Studios in Chicago, Bo Diddley recorded his composition “Who Do You Love?”
Elvis flew to the next gig with Gene Smith and Tom Diskin while the band drove again.
Elvis performed at the Municipal Auditorium Arena, Kansas City, Missouri. However, there was a big riot and DJ’s drums and Bill’s bass were smashed, while DJ himself was thrown into the orchestra pit.
The Presleys lived at Audobon Drive, Graceland purchased on March 19.
The Military Service Disruption
May 24, 1958
Elvis Presley’s single “Wear My Ring Around Your Neck” hit #3 in the U.S. and U.K.
It was Presley’s 6th number-one hit in the American R&B Charts, but peaked at #2 on the American Pop and #3 Country Charts; this single notable for breaking a string of ten consecutive number 1 hits that Presley achieved in an astonishing two years – and certainly being drafted did not help, and that career momentum was lost; with the potential later squandered.
“Doncha’ Think It’s Time” managed #21 on the Hot and 10 RnB charts.
May 24, 1959
On CBS-TV’s “The Ed Sullivan Show.” Ed Wynn, Carol Lawrence, Myron Cohen and Billy Stormperformed while Fabian sang “Tiger” and “Turn Me Loose”
Elvis had a meeting with Currie Grant, an airman whom Vernon and Lamar had already met in Wiesbaden.
Feb 3 1959 – March 1960: Goethestr.14 in Bad Nauheim, German
The Hollywood Decade/The Elvis Establishment
May 24, 1960
Dion & the Belmonts sang “When You Wish Upon A Star” on ABC-TV’s “American Bandstand.”
At Owen Bradley’s Quonset Hut studio in Nashville, Ferlin Husky recorded “Wings Of A Dove.”
Elvis Presley was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Good Luck Charm’ his 11th UK No.1 single. It completed his second hat-trick of chart topping singles in the UK.
Good Luck Charm was #1 USA Hot Chart for 2 weeks, whereas it was #1 for 5 weeks in the UK.
Blues guitarist/singer/songwriter (Shake Your Money Maker) Elmore James, “the King of the Slide Guitar,” died after a heart attack at the age of 45.
The Beatles recorded the first of their very own BBC radio program, “Pop Go the Beatles”. The theme song for the program was a version of “Pop Goes the Weasel”. The Beatles’ guests for this first show were the Lorne Gibson Trio.
May 24, 1964
On “The Ed Sullivan Show,” a taped Beatles performance was played. The Beatles performed “You Can’t Do That” from the set of “A Hard Day’s Night.” Appearing live on the program were Duke Ellington and his orchestra, Liza Minnelli, Morecambe & Wise, and Professor Backwards.
May 24, 1981…Comedian/singer/songwriter/radio and TV host/actor George Jessel, dubbed “The Toastmaster General of the United States,” died after a heart attack at age 83. (Reds, Stage Door Canteen, The Busy Body)/movie producer (Tonight We Sing, The I Don’t Care Girl, Bloodhounds of Broadway, Wait Till The Sun Shines Nellie, Golden Girl)
Hanson started a three week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘MMMBop’, the brothers first US No.1, also a No.1 in the UK. ‘MMMBop’ was phenomenally successful, especially for a debut single, reaching No.1 in 27 countries including the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Australia and Mexico.
The Spice Girls went to No.1 on the US album chart with ‘Spice’, making them only the third all girl group to do so after The Supremes and The Go-Go’s and the first ever UK girl group to do so.
The Elvis Presley song “Always On My Mind” debuted at #13 in the U.K.
2003 Recording Artist: Daughter Lisa Marie Presley
2003
Paul McCartney had tea with Russian premier Vladimir Putin and then went to Red Square for his first concert performance behind the “iron curtain.” The audience was estimated to be about 20,000 people.
2004
Madonna kicked off the North American leg of her Re-invention World Tour by playing three sold out nights at The Los Angeles Forum. The tour became the top grossing of the year, with ticket sales of nearly $125 million, with over 900,000 fans attending the 60 date tour. As a follower of the Kabbalah, Madonna didn’t play any Friday night gigs as the teaching of the religion forbids it.
Sonny West, one of the original members of Elvis Presley’s Memphis Mafia, died of lung cancer at the age of 79. Joining Elvis in 1960, he was abruptly fired, along with his cousin Red and bodyguard Dave Hebler, in 1976 without explanation. The following year he co-authored the book Elvis, What Happened?.
Elvis performed at the Municipal Auditorium Arena, Kansas City, Missouri. However, there was a big riot and DJ’s drums and Bill’s bass were smashed, while DJ himself was thrown into the orchestra pit.
Elvis flew to the next gig with Gene Smith and Tom Diskin while the band drove again.
Marjorie Howe’s concert review, published in theJournal on May 24, 1956. The headline read, “Teenagers Like Presley’s Antics—But Others Do Not!” Miss Howe clearly was in the latter group. “His performance was the most disgusting exhibition this reporter has ever seen,” she declared. “Elvis Presley is the male counterpart of a hoochee-koochee dancer in a burlesque show. The writhing goes on while Presley is singing Blue Suede Shoes or Hound Dog, but his frenzied singing and guitar strumming are only incidental to the act. In fact, the singing can barely be heard above the crowd noise for every paroxysm brings a fresh outbreak of shrieks from the audience.”
Howe took time off from her criticism of Elvis’s act to censure the singer’s appearance. “He has a sulkey look and his infrequent smile is almost surly,” she observed. She added (Elvis fans, take a deep breath now), “He wears long sideburns and is beginning to get fat.”
306 Old Satillo Road, Elvis’ birthplace, is now 306 Elvis Presley Drive.
1933
The Century of Progress Exposition (World’s Fair) opened in Chicago. Originally designed to celebrate the city’s centennial, it came to symbolize hope for the future of Chicago, and America, in the midst of the Great Depression.
, 1938
Vernon Presley awaiting prison ( May 25 1938 to February 6 1939)
,1939
Vernon Presley in prison ( May 25 1938 to February 6 1939)
1940-41
Reese Street, where the Presleys stayed with Vester and Clettes Presley and their daughter Patsy,
1942
Kelly Street, a rented, small apartment.
1943
The Presley family moved to the Mississippi Gulf Coast, May 15 to June 20, Returning to Tupelo.
1944
August 8, 1945 to July 18, 1946
Berry Street -“Doll” Smith lived here with the Presleys and then Minnie Mae Presley moved in.
1946
Commerce Street, a rental
510 1/2 Maple Street, South Tupelo -the Presleys lived with Glady’s cousin Frank Richards and his wife, Leona.
1947
Mulbery Alley
Memphis, Tennessee
1948-1953 – Humes High School
Sept. 12, 1948-Sept. 20, 1949
572 Poplar Avenue
Sept 2o 1949 to January 7, 1950
185 Winchester Street, a two- bedroom apartment (number 328)
January 7, 1950 to April 1953
398 Cypress Street
1950
Frank Sinatra made his television debut on NBC’s Bob Hope-hosted “Star-Spangled Review.”
June 3, 1951 to July 1, 1951
Elvis was employed as a machinist by “Precision Tool Co.”
April 17, 1952 to May 28, 1952
Elvis worked as an user at Loew’s State Theatre
The Sun Records Rockabilly Era
1954
Twenty days after Uncle Sam called Clyde McPhatter, the Drifters’ “Honey Love” was released. It became their second #1 R&B hit of three releases.
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
Elvis, DJ and Bill perform during first show in the fieldhouse
WHAT’S SECRET?
Elvis Presley’s Rise
Show Biz Phenomenon
What’s the magic formula that Elvis Presley has discovered? And who are his fans?
As far as the formula goes, few have figured it out. People just latch on to something that’s new, and Presley certainly is new and different.
But one thing about his audience–for the first time in the history of the recording industry, one record leads all possible fields–popular, hillbilly and rhythm – and – blues. That record is Presley’s “Heartbreak Hotel.” and it has led the three categories not once, but for two straight weeks.
Presley will appear at the University of Dayton fieldhouse for two shows today at 2 p. m. and 8 p. m., rated the hottest show business attraction in the history of the music business. He now commands a fee of $10,000 an appearance.
With him Sunday will be several acts of vaudeville, including the Jordanaires of the Eddy Arnold TV show. Guest MC’s will be Al Morris of WAVI, for the 2 p. m. show, and Gene Barry of WING at night.
General admission tickets will go on sale an hour before each show.
Dayton Daily News Photo courtesy Dayton Public Library Archives
Polly Thomas, a staff writer for the Journal Herald in Dayton, Ohio, who took her daughter, with Elvis above, to the show:
“He took them ecstatically through all conceivable contortions of voice and body. Beyond all precedence, he worked tirelessly, as though he were offering himself to some strange medium, understood only by those who feel beyond all feeling.
The obvious gyrations, to the unartistic eye (most of all, mine) may have appeared ribald. But in all fairness, I must admit that there is an explanatory background that lifts them into the field of art.
Elvis was born in Tupelo, Miss., and spent his childhood days in the deep south. As a child he heard the plaintive chants and blues and saw potential shoe-shine boys ‘jig’ until they were exhausted. He captured the beat of the south and began to take part in amateur productions. Performing was as natural as breathing.
That primitive almost savage expression may be, in itself, a part of the hypnotic fascination. Then, too, the young southerner with straight, slicked-back hair and long sideburns, is dedicated to his audience. He sets his course and steers it straight, completely oblivious and uninhibited.
“That’ll Be the Day” by Buddy Holly And The Crickets is released. The Nashville rendition of this song, done by Buddy Holly and the Three Tunes in July 1956 and released on the Decca label, failed to chart. This new version, recorded in February 1957 at Norman Petty’s studio in Clovis, New Mexico went to #1. The song would reach #1 in the UK and #3 in the US and was later ranked at #39 on Rolling Stone’s list of The 500 Greatest Songs Of All Time. In 2005, the recording was placed in the National Recording Registry, a list of sound recordings that “are culturally, historically, or aesthetically important, and/or inform or reflect life in the United States.” It was also the first song to be recorded by The Quarrymen, the skiffle group that subsequently became The Beatles.
At Norman Petty’s studio in Clovis, New Mexico, At Norman Petty’s studio in Clovis, New Mexico, Buddy Holly and the Crickets recorded “Not Fade Away” and “Everyday.” recorded “Not Fade Away” and “Everyday.”
Toronto radio station CHUM went to a Top 40 format and published its first hit record chart 50 years ago today, in 1957. The No. 1 song was Elvis Presley’s All Shook Up. The 1,500th issue of the chart made its appearance on March 14, 1986, making it the oldest surviving radio station chart in North America. The chart was discontinued later in 1986 when CHUM dropped its Top 40 format.
“All Shook Up” by Elvis Presley was the #1 R&B song for the fourth week in a row.
The Presleys lived at Audobon Drive, Graceland purchased on March 19.
The Military Service Disruption
May 27, 1958
Military service at Fort Hood in Texas., for basic training as part of the Second Armored Division. He was stationed there for six months.
The Presleys lived at Graceland
May 27, 1959
Military Service in Germany
Feb 3 1959 – March 1960: Goethestr.14 in Bad Nauheim, Germany
The Hollywood Decade/The Elvis Establishment
May 27, 1960
Jackie Wilson broke the attendance record at the Apollo Theater in New York while performing for a week. Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Arena hosted a rock ‘n’ roll extravaganza featuring LaVern Baker, the Coasters, Llyod Price, Little Anthony & the Imperials, Bo Diddley, Jimmy Jones, Sammy Turner, and Jimmy Reed.
Ruth Brown appeared at the Cafe Tia Juana in Cleveland. Brown was once asked by a reporter, “At what point did rhythm & blues start becoming rock ‘n’ roll?” Without hesitation she fired back: “When the white kids started to dance to it.”
The Chiffons released the single “One Fine Day”.
The album The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan was released by Columbia in the USA. Establishing Bob Dylan as a leader in the singer-songwriter genre and a supposed spokesman for the youth-orientated protest movement, it reached No.22 in the US charts and No.1 in the UK charts. The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan showcased Dylan’s songwriting talent for the first time and propelled him to national and international fame.
The Beatles released “From Me To You” b/w “Thank You Girl” on the Vee-Jay label in the U.S. It failed to chart, but later in the year a Del Shannon cover version of “From Me To You” became the first Lennon-McCartney composition to enter the U.S. pop chart.
Elvis went to RCA’s Studio B in Nashville and recorded from 7.00 p.m. to 4.00 a.m.
In London, prior to his concert at the Royal Albert Hall, Bob Dylan welcomed the Beatles in his dressing room. Paul McCartney, who was eager to impress the singer, played him an electronic version of a song that would later become “Tomorrow Never Knows.” Dylan laughed and left the room after saying to Paul, “Oh, I get it, you don’t want to be cute anymore.”
Elvis went into the recording studio from 7.00 p.m. to 5.00 a.m.
The RCA Victor and Columbia labels announced that on June 1 they would raise the list price of their record albums by a dollar to $4.98. It was the first increase since 1953.
Pink Floyd performed at the Civic Hall in Nantwich, England.
Otis Redding‘s backup band, The Bar-Kays, enter the US charts with “Soul Finger”, an instrumental that will peak at #3 R&B and #17 Pop. Six months later, four members of the band died in the plane crash that killed Redding.
Three brothers from England by way of Australia debuted on the chart for the first time. You can count on one hand the number of artists who have been more successful. Their first single, “New York Mining Disaster 1941”, was released earlier in the week, and on this date, the Bee Gees had their first hit.
Elvis Presley’s single “That Someone You Never Forget” hit #92 in the U.S.
Elvis Presley’s single “You Gotta Stop/Love Machine” hit #38 in the U.K.
More of the Monkees was the #1 album, followed by I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You from Aretha Franklin and Revenge by funnyman Bill Cosby. The Mamas & The Papas Deliver slipped to #4 while the Soundtrack to “Doctor Zhivago” was in the fifth position. The rest of the Top 10: The Soundtrack to “The Sound of Music” was still in the Top 10 after 115 weeks, The Monkees sat at #7, The Best of the Lovin’ Spoonful came in eighth, My Cup Runneth Over from Ed Ames was #9 and the psychedelic Surrealistic Pillow from Jefferson Airplane moved from 16-10.
May 27, 1968
The 5th Dimension released the single “Stoned Soul Picnic”.
At the Capitol Tower Recording Studio in Hollywood, Glen Campbell recorded “Wichita Lineman.”
Hawaii Vacation and USS Arizona Memorial visit
There was a plaque that commemorated Elvis’s concert to raise funds for the memorial.
It was removed by the Federal government in 1987, citing Elvis as a poor role model – at the peak of the Elvis Aliver hysteria, which also had threatened the US Post Office issue the first Elvis Presley postal stamp, that same year.
Actor Jeffrey Hunter (Temple Houston, The Searchers, Kings of Kings, Sergeant Rutledge, The Longest Day, Seven Angry Men, The Proud Ones, Call Me Mister, A Guide for the Married Man, A Kiss Before Dying, No Man Is an Island, The True Story of Jesse James, original Star Trek pilot) died of a cerebral hemorrhage at the age of 42.
Elvis flew back to Memphis, where he stayed until July 5, except for a brief trip to Las Vegas and Los Angeles.
The Vegas Artist in Residence and Tour Decade
May 27, 1970
May 27, 1971
The Canadian light Rock group, The Bells were awarded a Gold record for “Stay Awhile”, thanks in part to the sexy, breathy vocals of singers Cliff Edwards and Jackie Ralphs.
May 27, 1972
Roxy Music played their first major show at the Great Western Express Festival in Bardney, Lincolnshire, England.
“I’ll Take You There”, the great soul song from the Staple Singers, was #1 for the fourth week in a row on the R&B chart.
“Oh Girl” by the Chi-Lites moved into #1 while the Staple Singers closed with “I’ll Take You There”. Roberta Flack finally fell from the top after six great weeks at #1 with “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face”. Al Green slid up one with “Look What You Done For Me” and Sammy Davis, Jr. motored up from 13 to 5 with “The Candy Man”. The rest of the Top 10: “Morning Has Broken” from Cat Stevens got a nice move (10-6), the Rolling Stones were at 7 with “Tumbling Dice”, Joe Tex had song #8–“I Gotcha'”, Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show as they called themselves then had their first release “Sylvia’s Mother” moving from 14-9 and “Hot Rod Lincoln”, the great song from Commander Cody & His Los Planet Airmen was at #10.
May 27, 1973
May 27, 1974
already become superstars all over the rest of the world; ABBA debuted with their first single, “Waterloo” on the U.S. charts.
Backstage after a Jackson 5 show at the Sahara Hotel in Las Vegas, 6-year-old Lisa Marie Presley was introduced to 15-year-old Michael Jackson.
Elvis performed in Tahoe.
Date:
27 May 1974
Time:
3am
Venue:
Stateline, NV.
Sahara Tahoe Hotel
Tickets:
Unknown
Costume:
Unknown
Track list:
Also Sprach Zarathustra
See See Rider
I Got A Woman/Amen
Love Me
Tryin’ To Get To You
All Shook Up
Love Me Tender
You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me
Hound Dog
Fever
Polk Salad Annie
Why Me Lord
Suspicious Minds
[band introductions]
I Can”t Stop Loving You
Help Me
Bridge Over Troubled Water
Let Me Be There
The Wonder Of You
Big Boss Man
Can’t Help Falling In Love
Also Sprach Zarathustra
See See Rider
I Got A Woman/Amen
Love Me
If You Love Me
You Gave Me A Mountain
All Shook Up
Teddy Bear/Don’t Be Cruel
Steamroller Blues
And I Love You So
Fever
Polk Salad Annie
[band introductions]
Early Morning Rain
What’d I Say
Johnny B. Goode
Love Letters
School Days
Hurt
Burning Love
Funny How Time Slips Away
Little Darlin’
It’s Now Or Never
Hound Dog
Can’t Help Falling In Love
“Presley’s evolution from a skinny young rebel to the well-heeled showman makes for the ideal statement about what can happen to a person or a country, if they have the right attitude.”
Virgin Records releases the anti-establishment anthem “God Save The Queen” by The Sex Pistols. UK sales will reach over 150,000 in the first five days, despite the fact that major retailers refuse to sell the record and the BBC bans it from air-play. Against all odds, the single still reached #2 on the UK singles chart. It sold 200,000 copies in one week and peaked at No.2 on the UK charts behind Rod Stewart’s ‘I Don’t Want to Talk About It’. There have been persistent rumours, (never confirmed or denied), that it was actually the biggest-selling single in the UK at the time, and the British Phonographic Industry conspired to keep it off the No.1 slot.
At the Nashville club in London, Declan McManus made his stage debut as Elvis Costello.
Elvis performed at the Broome county Veterans Memorial Arena, Binghamton, New York
Len Leech shot of Elvis in his Mexican Sundial jumpsuit holding an apple inside the limo in Binghampton, NY
Date:
27 May 1977
Time:
8.30pm
Venue:
Binghamton, NY.
The Broome County Arena
Tickets:
?
Costume:
Mexican Sundial Suit
Track list:
Also Sprach Zarathustra
See See Rider
I Got A Woman/Amen
Love Me
If You Love Me
You Gave Me A Mountain
Blue Suede Shoes
Teddy Bear/Don’t Be Cruel
Heartbreak Hotel
Bridge Over Troubled Water [band introductions]
Early Morning Rain
What’d I Say
Johnny B. Goode
School Days
Hurt
Hound Dog
Unchained Melody
Can’t Help Falling In Love
Bob Seger released the classic album Stranger in Town.
“Use Ta Be My Girl” by the O’Jay’s took over as the #1 R&B song.
“Even Now” by Barry Manilow was the new #1 Adult Contemporary song.
The Soundtrack to “Saturday Night Fever” was the #1 album for the 19th week in a row.
1983 Elvis Presley Enterprises/Graceland Tourism
1983
The Smiths were at No.1 on the UK independent chart with their debut single ‘Hand In Glove.’ The Smiths recorded the track after their manager Joe Moss paid £250 for a one-day recording session at Strawberry Studios in Stockport, England.
1984 Actor ExWife: Priscilla Presley
1987
During a show in Rome, U2’s sound system set off earthquake alarms in two neighborhoods.
U2 released the single “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” on this date in North America, the second release from their great album The Joshua Tree. The group had released the song in Europe the day before.
1988
Def Leppard promoted their blockbuster album Hysteria with a concert at the George M. Sullivan Arena in Anchorage, Alaska.
Van Halen‘s “Monster Of Rock” touring festival opened at the Alpine Valley Music Theatre in Wisconsin.
1989
The Beach Boys and Chicago began touring together for the first time in 14 years. Brian Wilson joined the group for a few shows during the tour.
“My First Love” by Atlantic Starr gained the #1 spot on the R&B chart.
“Forever Your Girl” by Paula Abdul was the #1 song for a second week.
Cliff Richard released his one hundredth single, ‘The Best Of Me’, which became his 26th Top 3 UK hit.
Lech Walesa, leader of the labor movement in Poland, awarded a Badge of Solidarity to Stevie Wonder.
1991
Wilson Phillips released the single “The Dream Is Still Alive”.
1994
Another famous day in the Rock Era as the Eagles reunited for a concert in Burbank, California after 14 years apart. The two-and-a-half-hour show ended with two encores capped by “Desperado”.
1995
“This Is How We Do It” by Montell Jordan remained at #1 for the seventh consecutive week while Bryan Adams awaited his turn with “Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman?”. Boyz II Men’s “Water Runs Dry” moved to #3 while Method Man with Mary J. Blige sat still at #4 with “I’ll Be There For You/You’re All I Need To Get By”. The rest of the Top 10: “Freak Like Me” from Adina Howard, Nicki French’s version of the Bonnie Tyler classic “Total Eclipse of the Heart” was at #6, the great song “I Know” by Dionne Farris was on its way down, TLC’s “Red Light Special” was song #8, “I Believe” from Blessid Union of Souls was #9 and Monica shocked everyone by moving from 22 to 10 with “Don’t Take It Personal”.
Cracked Rear View reached #1 on the Album chart 45 weeks after its release on July 23, 1994, one of the longest times in the Rock Era that an album has taken to reach #1.
1999
Rod Stewart won a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Ivor Novella Awards show.
2003 Recording Artist: Daughter Lisa Marie Presley
2003
Liza Minelli sang an a cappella version of “Liza With a Z” with Luciano Pavarotti live via satellite for a charity show on Italian television. She had been hospitalized two days early after falling and breaking her right kneecap.
The Johnny Cash albums “Super Hits,” “Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison,” and “Johnny Cash at San Quentin” were certified Platinum.
Metallica premiered the video from “St. Anger”, which was filmed at San Quentin Prison, on MTV2.
2004
Usher tied a Rock Era record by the Beatles and Bee Gees by placing all three songs in the Top 3 on this date–“Burn” at #1, “Yeah!” at #2 and “Confessions, Part II” at #3.
In London, the Bee Gees were made Commanders of the Order of the British Empire by Prince Charles in a ceremony at Buckingham Palace. Maurice Gibb’s son Adam accepted on behalf of his father, who died sixteen months earlier. The brothers had been named as recipients in the 2001/2002 New Year’s Honours List. The official presentation ceremony was delayed until 2004 because of Maurice’s death and Barry’s fear of flying after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
2005
Robbie Williams was voted into first place beating Elvis Presley, Jimi Hendrix and David Bowie to be named the best live solo artist. A UK nation-wide survey of 5,000 people saw the former Take That star beat music icons including Madonna, Michael Jackson and Bob Dylan. U2 were named best live band, ahead of Queen and Oasis, in a poll by Carling to celebrate the UK’s live music scene.
Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails was awarded $3 million in his fraud suit against his former manager.
2006
Michael Jackson received the Legend Award at the MTV Japan’s Video Music Awards.
The Red Hot Chili Peppers owned the top album with Stadium Arcadium.
2010 Actor: Granddaughter Riley Keough
2010,
Dozens of AC/DC fans needed treatment after complaining of burning eyes during a concert on the runway of Wels Airport, Wels, Austria. Around 150 fans had to be treated. Doctors found that the fans showed allergic reactions to bark mulch spread at the venue – the runway of Wels Airport, to avoid the soil getting too muddy after hours of massive rainfall.
2011
Actor Jeff Conaway died at age 60, one day after being taken off life support. An autopsy ruled his death was accidental and caused by major internal infection. (Taxi, Babylon 5, Grease, The Patriot, The Eagle Has Landed, Pete’s Dragon, Elvira: Mistress of the Dark, I Never Promised You a Rose Garden)
2012
Lady Gaga cancelled her sold-out June 3 Born This Way Ball concert in Indonesia after Islamist hard-liners threatened violence, claiming her sexy clothes and provocative dance moves would corrupt the youth.
2013,
A report was published saying how many musicians were frustrated with fans filming gigs on their smartphones. Jack White and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs had both put up signs at their concerts asking people to leave their mobiles in their pockets.
2015
A U.S. District Judge granted a motion for class certification in a lawsuit against Sirius-XM over its performance of pre-1972 sound recordings. The suit, originally launched by Mark Volman and Howard Kaylan (Flo and Eddie) of The Turtles, was now open to anyone who owns a pre-1972 recording that got played on Sirius-XM’s satellite radio service after August 21, 2009.
2016
– The Monkees album “Good Times!” was released. The album was recorded to commemorate the band’s 50th anniversary.
In Chicago, Beyoncé continued her Formation World Tour with a concert at Soldier Field.
2017
Cher’s ex husband, Gregg Allman, guitarist and keyboard player for The Allman Brothers Band died due to complications from liver cancer at the age of 69.
‘Elvis: The Searcher’ on Australian SBS TV: Good news for all Australian Elvis fans as the free-to-air broadcaster SBS TV are showing ‘Elvis Presley: The Searcher’ documentary. ‘Elvis: The Searcher’ Part 1 on Sunday 27 May 8:30pm – 10:30pm ‘Elvis: The Searcher’ Part 2 on Sunday June 3 8:30pm – 10:30pm
In fact it is a good weekend for ELVIS on Australian TV as FOXTEL is also broadcasting a “Elvis TRIPLE movie special” plus a repeat of ‘Elvis & Nixon’ FOX Classics is showing
– Kissin’ Cousins Sun 27 May 12:00pm – 1:40pm
– Speedway Sun 27 May 1:40pm – 3:15pm
– King Creole Sun 27 May 3:15pm – 5:15pm
Masterpiece movie channel
– ‘Elvis & Nixon’ late at night Mon 28 May 12:15am – 1:40am
Thanks to EIN fan club member Peta Garriga
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January 7 to April 1953
398 Cypress Street, rented
April 20, 1954 – mid October 1954
Elvis delivered supplies to job sites for Crown Electric for $1.00 an hour.
2414 Lamar Avenue, rented end of 1954 to mid-1955
The Sun Records Rockabilly Era
May 22, 1955
Police in Bridgeport, Connecticut cancel a dance at the Ritz ballroom featuring Fats Domino. Authorities say the cancellation is because they discovered that “Rock and Roll dances might be featured” and justify their action by citing “a recent near riot at the New Haven Arena” where Rock ‘n’ Roll dances were held.
Elvis performed at the Magnolia Gardens, Houston, Texas in the afternoon and very likely appeared at Cook’s Hoedown club, a club in Houston, in the evening.
The Presleys lived at 1414 Getwell Street rented from mid-1955 to May, 11 1956.
The RCA Victor Atomic Powered Singer
May 22, 1956
After sitting patiently through opening performances by Rick Flaim and his six-piece orchestra, singer Jackie Little, Irish tenor Frankie Connors, comedian-dancer Phil Maraquin and the Jordanaires, fans left their metal folding chairs behind to dance to Presley’s headlining set.
“He was wearing black loafers, lavender socks, a white shirt with a thin tie and a lavender sport coat. At that point in time we had never seen a lavender sport coat. He was about 20 feet away from us,” recalled Wanda Goeppinger, 70.
The Presleys lived at Audobon Drive, Graceland purchased on March 19.
The Military Service Disruption
1958
After his plane was forced to make an emergency landing in Ireland because one the engines had caught fire; Jerry Lee Lewis arrived at London’s Heathrow Airport to begin his first British tour, along with his new bride, 13 year old third cousin, Myra. Although advised not to mention it, Lewis answered all questions about his private life. The London Morning Star runs an editorial calling Lewis “an undesirable alien” and calls for his deportation, leading to his British tour being canceled after just three of the scheduled thirty-seven performances. The public’s shock over Lewis’ marriage marks the start of a controversy leading to the abrupt end of his rock n roll career. Lewis would disappear from the charts and end up doing country and then nostalgia tours. in 2020, he is one of the few 50s rockers still alive.
Military service at Fort Hood in Texas., for basic training as part of the Second Armored Division. He was stationed there for six months.
The Presleys lived at Graceland
1959
Military service in Germany
Feb 3 1959 – March 1960: Goethestr.14 in Bad Nauheim, Germany
The Hollywood Decade/The Elvis Establishment
May 22, 1960
The Brothers Four sang “Greenfields” on CBS-TV’s “The Ed Sullivan Show.” Nelson Eddy, Anna Moffo, Sam Levenson, and Wayne & Shuster also performed on the program.
Elvis Presley Returns To Movie Maneuvers (May 22, 1960)
In this interview during the filming of his first movie since serving in the Army, Elvis acknowledged that he found acting more difficult than singing.
In Seattle, the first revolving restaurant, Top of the Needle, opened atop the Space Needle, the landmark tower built for the 1962 World’s Fair.
Ernie K-Doe reached the top spot on the Billboard chart with “Mother-In-Law”, a song that he took out of composer Allen Toussaint’s discarded song pile. Ernie and his wife were having marital problems at the time, and Ernie wanted to express his frustration with his mother-in-law.
“Mother-In-Law” moved to #1 for Ernie K-Doe, replacing the classic “Runaway” from Del Shannon. “Daddy’s Home from Shep & the Limelites was #3 followed by “A Hundred Pounds Of Clay” by Gene McDaniels and Ricky Nelson’s “Travelin’ Man”. The rest of the Top 10: “Mama Said” from the Shirelles at #6, “Running Scared”, up from 16 to 7 for Roy Orbison, “Breakin’ In A Brand New Broken Heart” by Connie Francis, Ricky Nelson moving from 15 to 9 with “Hello Mary Lou” and Linda Scott’s “I’ve Told Every Little Star”.
Jack Benny’s broadcast run of live network radio programs ended after 23 years. His TV show aired from 1952-1965.
Barbra Streisand released the album “My Name Is Barbra,” a few weeks after her Emmy Award-winning television special of the same title aired on CBS.
Marvin Gaye’s “I’ll Be Doggone” topped the R&B chart.
“Crying In The Chapel” was a huge hit for Elvis Presley on the Adult chart. It moved to the top slot on this date and stayed there for 7 weeks.
The Beatles went to No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Ticket To Ride’, the group’s eighth US No.1. The American single’s label declared that the song was from the United Artists release Eight Arms to Hold You. This was the original title of the Beatles’ second movie; the title changed to Help! after the single was initially released.
The Four Tops had the biggest mover of the week, with “I Can’t Help Myself” jumping from #67 to #32. It would wind up as the biggest hit of their career.
“Ticket To Ride” became the Beatles’ eighth number one song in their first two years. The group overtook Herman’s Hermits, who relinquished with “Mrs. Brown You’ve Got A Lovely Daughter”. Gary Lewis & the Playboys were next with “Count Me In” while the Beach Boys were up to #4 with their new one, “Help Me Rhonda”. The rest of the Top 10: “I’ll Never Find Another You” from the Seekers, another Herman’s Hermits hit–“Silhouettes”, Sam the Sham & the Pharoahs with “Wooly Bully”, the Righteous Brothers wouldn’t budge with “Just Once in My Life” and Elvis Presley vaulted from 20-10 with “Crying In The Chapel”.
Tony Clarke, Eddie Hodges and Paul Revere and the Raiders were guest performers on ABC-TV’s “American Bandstand.”
The Who performed at the Astoria Ballroom in Rawtenstall, Lancashire, England
In Hollywood, shooting began on the last original episode of the TV series “Perry Mason,” starring Raymond Burr. Erle Stanley Gardner, creator of the fictional lawyer, appeared in it as the judge. It was also the only episode in the series that was filmed and televised in color.
Bruce Springsteen and his first band, the Castilles, recorded their first and only record, “That’s What You Get” backed with “Baby I.” It was never released.
Elvis played touch football at Whitehaven High School, near Graceland.
The Monkees released their third album, “Headquarters,” the one album on which they played their own instruments, mostly on songs they had written.
On NBC-TV’s “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, Florence Ballard appeared with the Supremes for the last time.
May 22, 1968
Gary Puckett, from Twin Falls, Idaho, & the Union Gap hit #1 in the U.K. with “Young Girl”.
Frank Sinatra performed with a full orchestra at a Democratic Party fundraiser for presidential candidate Hubert Humphrey at the Oakland Coliseum in California.
May 22, 1969
A lunar module of Apollo 10 flew within nine miles of the Moon’s surface, a rehearsal for the first lunar landing.
The Vegas Artist in Residence and Tour Decade
May 22, 1970
The Guess Who’s “American Woman” album and single were certified Gold.
Elvis Presley signed a three-picture deal with MGM.
Elvis and the group went to the Memphian to attend the movies, just like every night that Elvis was at home.
May 22, 1971
Richie Havens’ “Here Comes the Sun” reached #16 on the pop Top 100, earning the folk artist his only chart appearance. The song was originally recorded by the Beatles.
“Me and You AndAa Dog Named Boo” was #1 for Lobo on the Adult Contemporary chart for the second week in a row.
The Rolling Stones achieve the rare feat of having both the Number One LP (“Sticky Fingers”) and Number One single (“Brown Sugar”) in the US. The artwork for Sticky Fingers which, on the original vinyl release, featured a working zipper that opened to reveal cotton briefs, was conceived by American pop artist Andy Warhol.
Elvis and Joyce Bova left Nashville to return to Memphis, where Elvis went to Dr. Nick’s house from the airport.
Richard Nixon became the first U.S. president to visit Moscow and met with Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev.
In Seattle, the Guess Who recorded their “Live at the Paramount” album.
May 22, 1973
May 22, 1974
Elvis did Dinner and Midnight Tahoe Shows
Date:
22 May 1974
Time:
8.30pm
Venue:
Stateline, NV.
Sahara Tahoe Hotel
Tickets:
Unknown
Costume:
Unknown
Track list:
Unknown
Recordings:
0
Date:
22 May 1974
Time:
Midnight
Venue:
Stateline, NV.
Sahara Tahoe Hotel
Tickets:
Unknown
Costume:
Unknown
Track list:
2001 Theme
C C Rider
I Got A Woman
– segued medley with –
Amen
Love Me
Tryin To Get To You
All Shook Up
Love Me Tender
You Dont Have To Say You Love Me
Hound Dog
Fever
Polk Salad Annie
Why Me Lord ?
Suspicious Minds
Band Introductions
I Cant Stop Loving You
( followed by a reprise of above song )
Help Me
Bridge Over Troubled Water
Let Me Be There
The Wonder Of You
Big Boss Man
( followed by a reprise of above song )
My Way
Cant Help Falling In Love
Closing Vamp
Donna Summer reached #52 pop with “Could It Be Magic,” originally recorded by Barry Manilow and given to Donna by Manilow’s publisher Jay Warner.
Wings started a five week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Silly Love Songs’, McCartney’s fifth US No.1 since leaving The Beatles. Paul McCartney had often been teased by music critics as well as former Beatle and friend, John Lennon, for writing lightweight songs and he wrote this number in response.
The Rolling Stones played at Earls Court in London.
Wings moved into the #1 slot with “Silly Love Songs” as “Boogie Fever” by the Sylvers fell to #4. Diana Ross was up to #2 with “Love Hangover” while Elvin Bishop slipped in with “Fooled Around And Fell In Love”. The rest of the Top 10: The Silver Convention at #5 with “Get Up And Boogie”, former Lovin’ Spoonful frontman John Sebastian fell with “Welcome Back”, Pratt & McClain were celebrating as “Happy Days” moved up, Dorothy Moore made an impressive move with “Misty Blue”, Henry Gross was up with “Shannon” and Barry Manilow was “Tryin’ To Get The Feeling Again”.
May 22, 1977
Blondie opened for Television at the Apollo Theatre in Glasgow, Scotland.
Elvis performed at the Capital Center Arena. Landover, Maryland.
Elvis leaves the stage during tonight’s show in Landover, MD, claiming he has to attend to “nature’s call.”
Date:
22 May 1977
Time:
8.30pm
Venue:
Largo, MD.
Capital Center.
Tickets:
19,000
Costume:
Mexican Sundial Suit
Track list:
Also Sprach Zarathustra
See See Rider
I Got A Woman/Amen
Love Me
Fairy Tale
You Gave Me A Mountain
Jailhouse Rock
Funny How Time Slips Away
O Sole Mio/It’s Now Or Never
Little Sister
Teddy Bear/Don’t Be Cruel
My Way
[band introductions]
Blueberry Hill [excerpt]
Early Morning Rain
What’d I Say
Johnny B. Goode
Battle of New Orleans
Hail Hail Rock’n’Roll
Danny Boy [S.Nielsen]
Walk With Me [S.Nielsen]
Hound Dog
Can’t Help Falling In Love
U2 kicked off their 23 date ’11 O’Clock Tick Tock’ tour at The Hope & Anchor in London.
1981
Hall And Oates‘ “Kiss on My List” is awarded a Gold record. The song will make it to #1 in the US and become the first of three chart toppers the duo will amass in the next 12 months.
1982
Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder made it three weeks at #1 with “Ebony And Ivory”. Rick Springfield was next with “Don’t Talk To Strangers”.
1983 Elvis Presley Enterprises/Graceland Tourism
1984 Actor ExWife: Priscilla Presley
1986
Cher called David Letterman an asshole on his NBC-TV “Late Night” show.
Sylvester Stallone agreed to a 10-picture, $15 million per film, six-year deal with United Artists.
1987
Roy Orbison was the musical guest on NBC-TV’s “Saturday Night Live.”
1989
Independent record promoter Ralph Tashjian became the first person ever convicted under the 29-year-old US payola law. He pleaded guilty in Los Angeles to distributing cash and cocaine to a radio station in order to get airplay for records by Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Costello and Laura Branigan.
1992
Ringo Starr released “Time Takes Time”, his first studio album in nine years. To promote it, Starr toured with an all-star band that included his son Zak on drums, along with Burton Cummings, Dave Edmunds and Todd Rundgren.
1993
Salt-n-Pepa performed at a benefit to raise money for AIDS patients called LIFEbeat’s Counteraid. They had intended to become nurses but wound up as telephone sales operators before striking gold as a rap act.
Swedish group Ace Of Base started a three-week run at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘All That She Wants’, a No.2 hit in the US.
Janet Jackson spent a second week at the top of the Singles chart with “That’s the Way Love Goes”.
1997
Fleetwood Mac performed the first of two MTV Unplugged specials that would be aried in the summer of 1997.
1999
The Temptations charted with “How Could He Hurt You,” their eighty-seventh and last R&B charter of the century, reaching #57. The group had its first R&B hit thirty-seven years earlier and by this time, only Otis Williams remained from the original group.
– New Jersey’s Continental Airlines Arena sold out of tickets for 15 Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band shows.
2000
Robbie Williams set up a children’s charity with the cash he earned from a deal with Pepsi. The trust, ‘Give It Sum’, boasted £2m seed money. Beneficiaries would include UNICEF and Jeans For Genes.
2001
At Christie’s Auction House in New York City, James Irsay, owner of the NFL Indianapolis Colts, purchased the original manuscript of Jack Kerouac’s “On the Road,” for $2.4 million, a world record price for a literary manuscript. Irsay exhibited the scroll across the United States from 2004 to 2009.
A remastered version of the album “Madonna” was released.
2002
The 1966 Elvis Presley movie “Frankie and Johnny” was released on DVD
2003 Recording Artist: Daughter Lisa Marie Presley
2003
The final manuscript of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, which was annotated by the composer, sold at an auction for $3.47 million.
U2 earned a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Ivor Novello Awards at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London. Coldplay was honored for Songwriters of the Year.
2004
Morrissey appeared at the M.E.N. arena Manchester, England on his 45th birthday. It was Morrissey’s return to his home city Manchester after an absence of 12 years and the 18000 tickets sold out in only 90 minutes. During the set Morrissey performed five Smiths songs
2007
A remastered 3rd version of “Elvis’ Gold Records, Vol. 4” was a compilation of hit singles released between 1961 and 1967, the original release peaking at number 33 on the Billboard 200 and later certified Gold on March 27, 1992.
The Gold LP Series has 5 Volumes – 2 from the 1950s, 2 from the 1960s and 1 released in the 1980s.
2011 Actor: Granddaughter Riley Keough
2008
Madonna‘s documentary, “I Am Because We Are,” was shown at the Cannes Film Festival.
2011
Neil Diamond received the Icon Award at the Billboard Music Awards.
2012
British newspaper The Sun, reported that Mick Jagger’s lavish Caribbean holiday home on Mustique was available for hire, at £9,500 a week, but added that Mick, demanded full details of applicants’ backgrounds, including professions, before they were even considered. Bandmate Keith Richards’ beach-front Caribbean holiday home at Parrot Cay Resort in the Turks and Caicos Islands was also available for rent, at £35,000 a week.
2014
Paul McCartney was hospitalized for a virus that caused him to cancel a string of dates; he was treated in a Tokyo hospital and later made a complete recovery.
2016
A guitar that Elvis Presley was given by his father sold for $334,000 (£230,000) at an auction in New York. It was thought that Vernon Presley changed the finish on the Gibson Dove to black after his son earned a black belt in karate. Presley later gave the guitar to a fan during a concert in North Carolina in 1975. Auctioneers Julien’s also sold John Lennon’s handwritten lyrics for The Beatles’ ‘Being For The Benefit of Mr Kite!’ for $354,400 (£244,000) and a red neoprene vinyl jacket which Michael Jackson wore for his 1996-97 HIStory world tour which sold for $256,000.
2017
Drake broke Adele’s record for the most wins at the Billboard Music Awards after the Canadian rapper picked up 13 prizes, beating Adele by one. The event which was held in Las Vegas also saw Twenty One Pilots pick up top duo/group and top rock artist with Metallica winning in the rock album category.
Stevie Wonder was presented with an honorary doctorate from Yale University.
In Manchester, England, 22 people were killed and at least 50 were injured in an explosion by a suicide bomber as fans exited an Ariana Grande concert at Manchester Arena. Grande suspended the remainder of her world tour. ISIS claimed responsibility for the terror attack although no evidence of their involvement was immediately discovered.
306 Old Satillo Road, Elvis’ birthplace, is now 306 Elvis Presley Drive.
, 1938
Vernon Presley awaiting prison ( May 25 1938 to February 6 1939)
,1939
Vernon Presley in prison ( May 25 1938 to February 6 1939)
1940-41
Reese Street, where the Presleys stayed with Vester and Clettes Presley and their daughter Patsy,
1942
Kelly Street, a rented, small apartment.
1943
1944
August 8, 1945 to July 18, 1946
Berry Street -“Doll” Smith lived here with the Presleys and then Minnie Mae Presley moved in.
1945
Known as Lady Day, Billie Holliday charted R&B (#5) with “Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be?)” It was her first and only R&B Hit but her last of thirty-nine pop hits that started in 1935.
1946
Commerce Street, a rental
510 1/2 Maple Street, South Tupelo -the Presleys lived with Glady’s cousin Frank Richards and his wife, Leona.
1947
Mulbery Alley
Memphis, Tennessee
1948-1953 – Humes High School
Sept. 12, 1948-Sept. 20, 1949
572 Poplar Avenue
Sept 2o 1949 to January 7, 1950
185 Winchester Street, a two- bedroom apartment (number 328)
May 12, 1950
After 34 years, the American Bowling Congress abolished its white males-only membership restriction.
January 7, 1950 to April 1953
398 Cypress Street
1951
The number one record on America’s R&B chart was a song called “Rocket 88” by Jackie Brenston And His Delta Cats – whe were actually Ike Turner And His Kings of Rhythm. “Rocket 88” is a first rock record contender, the the strings/horns are not guitars/drums.
une 3, 1951 to July 1, 1951
Elvis was employed as a machinist by “Precision Tool Co.”
April 17, 1952 to May 28, 1952
Elvis worked as an user at Loew’s State Theatre
, 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
The Sun Records Rockabilly Era
May 12, 1955
“Hank Snow’s All Star Jamboree” was booked to play, featuring country acts Faron Young, the Wilburn Brothers and Mother Maybelle Carter and the Carter sisters. Other artists appearing on the Jamboree were Jimmy Rodgers Snow (Hank’s son), Slim Whitman, The Davis sisters, Martha Carson and Elvis, Scotty and Bill who had only recently began touring with them.
Elvis flew to Minneapolis. He and the band didn’t stay at the same hotel.
The Presleys lived at 1414 Getwell Street rented from mid-1955 to May, 11 1956.
The RCA Victor Atomic Powered Singer
May 12, 1956
Elvis Presley’s single “Heartbreak Hotel” hit #15 in the U.K.
Elvis Presley released “I Want You, I Need You, I Love You.” The more than 300,000 pre-orders for the single constituted the greatest number in RCA Victor’s history, reaching No. 3 on the Billboard Top 100 popular music singles chart, and scoring No. 1 on the country music chart.
Elvis had a date with Anne Neyland, who had a minor part in the Jailhouse Rock Film Co-star Judy Tyler was married, so the Publicity Showmance fell to Starlette Neyland
The Presleys lived at Audobon Drive, Graceland purchased on March 19.
The Military Service Disruption
May 12, 1958
The Everly Brothers started a four-week run at No.1 in the US with ‘All I Have To Do Is Dream’.
Military service at Fort Hood in Texas., for basic training as part of the Second Armored Division. He was stationed there for six months.
The Presleys lived at Graceland
May 12, 1959
Feb 3 1959 – March 1960: Goethestr.14 in Bad Nauheim, Germany
The Hollywood Decade/The Elvis Establishment
May 12, 1960
Frank Sinatra’s Welcome Home Party For Elvis Presley is broadcast on ABC-TV.
For a fee of $125,000, Elvis sang “Stuck On You” and “Fame And Fortune” his now released current single – of which these performances were recorded prior to the single.
Elvis then did a duet with Sinatra, with Elvis singing “Witchcraft” and Sinatra “Love Me Tender”.
The show had an opening group song, then everyone had an act and then Elvis and Frank sang.
Nancy Sinatra, Peter Lawford and Sammy Davis Jr also performed
Ratings for the show were through the roof at 41.5 percent but Billboard magazine later said “Although Elvis became a Sargeant in the Army, as a singer, he never left the awkward squad.” The show marked Presley’s last TV appearance for eight years.
The Beatles in Hamburg, West Germany, signed a recording contract with producer Bert Kaempfert. That evening they played at The Top Ten Club, Reeperbahn, Hamburg.
The Temptations charted for the first time with “Dream Come True,” reaching #22 R&B, though it was the flip, “Isn’t She Pretty,” that was the portent of things to come from this Hall of Fame quintet.
Billboard magazine reported that the previous year’s most-played jukebox record was “Big Bad John” by Jimmy Dean, followed by Chubby Checker’s “The Twist.”
Ray Charles & the Raelettes began their first British tour in London’s Finbury Astoria.
Bob Dylan walked out of rehearsals for the US TV Ed Sullivan show after being told he couldn’t perform his song Talking John Birch Paranoid Blues due to it mocking the US military and segregation. CBS officials asked Dylan to substitute it for another song, but the singer reportedly said: ‘No, this is what I want to do. If I can’t play my song, I’d rather not appear on the show’.
May 12, 1964
The Beach Boys started a four week run at No.1 on the US album chart with ‘Beach Boys Concert’, the group’s first US No.1.
6th annual Grammy Awards are announced. Henry Mancini’s “The Days of Wine and Roses” is Record and Song of the Year. The Album of the Year is “The Barbra Streisand Album” and Best Rock and Roll Recording goes to Nino Tempo and April Stevens for “Deep Purple”.
May 12, 1965
The Rolling Stones recorded ‘(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction’ at RCA Hollywood studios. Keith Richards had come up with the guitar riff in the middle of the night a week earlier. It gave the band their first number 1 single in the US.
Wilson Pickett recored the soul classic ‘In the Midnight Hour’ with studio musicians Steve Cropper and Al Jackson of the Stax Records house band, including bassist Donald “Duck” Dunn. The song was composed by Pickett and Steve Cropper at the historic Lorraine Motel in Memphis where Martin Luther King, Jr. would later be assassinated in April 1968.
Elvis went to Radio Recorders for the soundtrack sessions of Frankie and Johnny. He was there from 7.00 p.m. to 4.00 a.m. However, Elvis was not in the right mood to record so only instrumental tracks were cut.
Jerry Lee Lewis was granted a divorce from his cousin Myra.
Elvis revisits Sri Daya Mata’s Self Realization Fellowship Center in Los Angeles for the first time since 1965, with chauffeur Sir Gerald.
May, 1978 – “Now It Can Be Told…” as told by his chaueffer,”Sir” Gerald Peters 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6
May 12, 1972
Paul McCartney and Wings released the single “Mary Had a Little Lamb.”
May 12, 1973
Led Zeppelin started a three-week run at No.1 on the US album chart with their fifth album Houses Of The Holy. The group’s third US No.1 album went on to spend 39 weeks on the US chart. Houses Of The Holy has now been certified 11 times Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for US sales in excess of 11 million copies.
Elvis performed at the Selland Arena, Fresno, California at 3.00 p.m.
Date:
12 May 1974
Time:
8.30pm
Venue:
Fresno, CA.
Selland Arena
Tickets:
7,500
Costume:
Blue Rainbow suit
Track list:
2001 Theme
C C Rider
Fever
The Wonder Of You
An American Trilogy
Help Me
Big Boss Man
Funny How Time Slips Away
Steamroller Blues Taken From Review. Is Incomplete
‘Elvis In California’ Double-soundboard Released as a 2-CD 5” digi-pak, this set features Elvis touring during May 1974. The shows, taken from the original soundboard tapes, feature unreleased concerts from Selland Arena, Fresno (May 12) and Swing Auditorium, San Bernardino (May 10 & 13). Go here for full tracklists
Engagement – Tour Ref: On Tour number 12 – May 10th – May 13th 1974
After being dropped by both EMI and A&M records in less than 6 months, Virgin records announced they had signed the Sex Pistols.
Led Zeppelin received the outstanding contribution to British music at the second Ivor Novello Awards held at the Grosvenor Hotel, London.
The Wake and Aftermath
1983 Elvis Presley Enterprises/Graceland Tourism
1984 Actor ExWife: Priscilla Presley
1984
Lionel Richie started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Hello’ his second US solo No.1, also a No.1 in the UK
May 12, 1990
TV show “Good Rockin Tonight” aired episode 9 – Bodyguards.
2000
Thieves stole the gates to Strawberry Field, the Merseyside landmark immortalized by the Beatles song. The 10-foot high iron gates were later found at local scrap metal dealers in Liverpool.
2001
American singer and TV presenter Perry Como died aged 88. He scored fourteen US No.1 singles, from 150 US chart hits and over 25 UK chart hits, including the single ‘Magic Moments’ and ‘Catch A Falling Star.’ Como was once the highest-paid performer in the history of television.
2003 Recording Artist: Daughter Lisa Marie Presley
2003
In London, Lisa Marie Presley performed at a nightclub. She performed songs from her debut album “To Whom It May Concern.”
At Fort Donelson, Tennessee during the U.S. Civil War, approximately 14,000 Confederate soldiers surrendered to Union Gen. Ulysses S. Grant.
1931
Otis Blackwell, composer of the seminal rock ‘n roll tunes “Great Balls of Fire” and “All Shook Up,” and the R&B sizzler “Fever,” is born in Brooklyn, New York.
Tupelo, Mississippi
1935-1948
1935-1940
306 Old Satillo Road, Elvis’ birthplace, is now 306 Elvis Presley Drive.
, 1938
Vernon Presley awaiting prison ( May 25 1938 to February 6 1939)
,1939
Vernon Presley in prison ( May 25 1938 to February 6 1939)
1940-41
Reese Street, where the Presleys stayed with Vester and Clettes Presley and their daughter Patsy,
1942
Kelly Street, a rented, small apartment.
1943
1944
August 8, 1945 to July 18, 1946
Berry Street -“Doll” Smith lived here with the Presleys and then Minnie Mae Presley moved in.
1946
Commerce Street, a rental
510 1/2 Maple Street, South Tupelo -the Presleys lived with Glady’s cousin Frank Richards and his wife, Leona.
1947
Mulbery Alley
Memphis, Tennessee
1948-1953
Sept. 12, 1948-Sept. 20, 1949
572 Poplar Avenue
Sept 2o 1949 to January 7, 1950
185 Winchester Street, a two- bedroom apartment (number 328)
Elvis performed at the Odessa Senior High School Field House, Odessa, Texas at 7.30 and 9.30 p.m.
The show attracted more than 4,000 people, including local singer Roy Orbison. Roy later commented: “his energy was incredible, his instinct was just amazing”. Soon it became obvious that any other act would have trouble following him.
Elvis performed at the Carolina Theater, Winston – Salem, North Carolina at 4.30, 7.00 and 9.00 p.m.
The local newspaper reported: ” He slouches, he scratches, he mugs, he bumps, he grinds….. The frenzy, the hysteria, the wild and wonderful shrieks of sheer joy, these were reserved for the remarkable young man with the long hair, the pearly teeth, the stylish slouch, the incredible conceit: Elvis Presley.”
The Presleys lived at at 1414 Getwell Street until May 11 1956 – Audobon Drive March 1957
February 16, 1957
BBC television’s first Rock ‘n’ Roll music program The Six-Five Special, named for the time the show began, five minutes after six. The show was given air-time immediately after the abolition of what was called the Toddlers’ Truce, which had seen television stop between 6 and 7pm so children could be put to bed.
The live cross-country concert tour “Biggest Show of Stars for ’57” made a stop at the Olympia in Detroit for a show featuring Fats Domino, Chuck Berry, LaVern Baker, Bill Doggett, Clyde McPhatter, theFive Keys, Ann Cole, the Moonglows, the Five Satins, and Charlie Brown.
Ray Charles hit the R&B charts with “Ain’t That Love,” an eventual #8 hit. It became his seventeenth Top 10 R&B hit in a row. His next single, “Swanee River Rock” would fail to reach the R&BTop 10, peaking at #14, but became his first pop chart single in November, reaching #34.
Tab Hunter’s “Young Love” begins a six-week run at #1 in America.
Elvis Presley’s single “Playing For Keeps” hit #34 in the U.S. The song was the b-side of the song “Too Much.”
The Coasters charted on the way to 32 R&B and pop with the novelty classic, “Charlie Brown.” As big a hit it was, the million seller was the first of four singles in a row to not make #1. The chart toppers before it were “Yakety Yak,” “Youngblood,” and “Searchin’. ”
The Fleetwoods released the single “Come Softly To Me”.
Military Service – Elvis donated Blood.
Elvis Presley donating blood to German Red Cross at Wartturm Barracks in Friedberg, Germany,
Military Service in Germany
Feb 3 1959 – March 1960: Goethestr.14 in Bad Nauheim, Germany
February 16, 1960
Military Service in Germany
Feb 3 1959 – March 1960: Goethestr.14 in Bad Nauheim, Germany
The Hollywood Decade/The Elvis Establishment
February 16, 1961
February 16, 1962
February 16, 1963
The Beatles saw their second release, “Please Please Me”, reach the top of the UK singles chart. No one seemed to care that during one verse, John and Paul can clearly be heard singing different words.
The Miracles climbed to #1 on the R&B chart with “You’ve Really Got A Hold On Me”.
Paul Anka marries Anne de Zogheb, the daughter of Lebanese diplomat Charles de Zogheb. The 37 year marriage would end in 2000.
February 16, 1964
The Crystals embarked on a British tour backed by Manfred Mann.
The Beatles made their second live appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show, exactly one week after the first. Before an audience of 3,500 at the Deauville Hotel in Miami Beach, Florida, The Beatles performed ‘She Loves You’, ‘This Boy’, ‘All My Loving’, ‘I Saw Her Standing There’, ‘From Me to You’, and ‘I Want to Hold Your Hand’.
Elvis began 2 days of soundtrack recording at Radio Recorders for Spinout, starting at 3.00 p.m. and working till midnight. The core of the Nashville studio band had been flown in and was joined by “Tiny” Timbrell and guitarist Tommy Tedesco.
Elvis Presley‘s Gospel album, “How Great Thou Art” is awarded a Gold record. It would go on to win a Grammy Award for Best Sacred Performance and by 2010 was certified Triple-Platinum. The L.P. includes Presley’s 1965 #3 hit, “Crying in the Chapel”.
Elvis with fans at Graceland – Photo by Judy Palmer.
Elvis did Dinner and Midnight Vegas Shows: Elvis Presley recorded songs that would be the backbone of his upcoming album “On Stage.”
Date:
16 Feb 1970
Time:
8.30pm
Venue:
Las Vegas NV.
Int. Hotel
Tickets:
2,200
Costume:
White Broquade
Track list:
0
Recordings:
0
Both on the dinner show and on the midnight show were several songs recorded which would serve as the backbone for the upcoming On Stage album. It was obvious that Polk Salad Annie, completed with karate moves, was the new showstopper.
Date:
16 Feb 1970
Time:
Midnight
Venue:
Las Vegas NV.
Int. Hotel
Tickets:
2,200
Costume:
Unknown
Track list:
0
Recordings:
0
Engagement – Tour Ref: Las Vegas Season 2 – Las Vegas January 26th – February 23rd 1970
Aretha Franklin recorded “Spanish Harlem.” It was released on July 9.
Alan David Pasaro sued the Rolling Stones charging them with invasion of privacy. The charge stemmed from the footage of a stabbing in the film “Gimme Shelter.” Pasaro was tried and acquitted for the stabbing death.
Elvis did Dinner and Midnight Vegas Shows
Date:
16 Feb 1971
Time:
8.30pm
Venue:
Las Vegas NV.
Int. Hotel
Tickets:
2,200
Costume:
Unknown
Track list:
Proud Mary
Sweet Caroline
Walk A Mile In My Shoes
– segued medley with –
In The Ghetto
Kentucky Rain
Suspicious Minds
Dont Cry Daddy
Polk Salad Annie ** Tracklist Is Incomplete
Recordings:
0
Date:
16 Feb 1971
Time:
Midnight
Venue:
Las Vegas NV.
Int. Hotel
Tickets:
2,200
Costume:
Unknown
Track list:
Unknown
Recordings:
0
Engagement – Tour Ref: Las Vegas Season 4 – Las Vegas January 26th – February 23rd 1971
Led Zeppelin made their Australian live debut when they kicked off a six-date tour at the Subiaco Oval, Perth. Police battled with over 500 fans who rammed locked gates trying to get into the concert. Over 4,000 fans stood outside the venue without tickets and local residents jammed police phone lines to complain about the noise.
During his week-long stint as co-host of TV’s syndicated “Mike Douglas Show,” John Lennon sang “Memphis” and “Johnny B. Goode” with guest Chuck Berry, who Lennon referred to as “my hero.”
Elvis did Dinner and Midnight Vegas Shows
Elvis Presley recorded “An American Trilogy” live in concert at the Hilton Hotel in Las Vegas.
Date:
16 Feb 1972
Time:
8.30pm
Venue:
Las Vegas, NV.
Hilton Hotel
Tickets:
2,200
Costume:
Spanish Flower suit
Track list:
Also Sprach Zarathustra
See See Rider
Proud Mary
Never Been To Spain
You Gave Me A Mountain
Until It’s Time For You To Go
Polk Salad Annie
Love Me
All Shook Up
teddy Bear – Don’t Be Cruel
Hound Dog
A Big Hunk O’Love
Bridge Over Troubled Water
Suspicious Minds
[band introductions]
An American Trilogy
Can’t Help Falling In Love
Recordings:
0
During the dinner show, Elvis Elvis introduces songwriter Johnny Tilotson
Recording by RCA had continued each night and would conclude tomorrow. Except for It’s Over all masters that were eventually released were from tonight’s midnight show.
Date:
16 Feb 1972
Time:
Midnight
Venue:
Las Vegas, NV.
Hilton Hotel
Tickets:
2,200
Costume:
Unknown
Track list:
Also Sprach Zarathustra
See See Rider
Proud Mary
Never Been To Spain
You Gave Me A Mountain
Until It’s Time for You To Go
Polk Salad Annie
Love Me
All Shook Up
Teddy Bear/Don’t Be Cruel
Hound Dog
A Big Hunk O’ Love
It’s Impossble
The Impossible Dream
Bridge Over Troubled Water
Suspicious Minds
[band introductions]
An American Trilogy
Can’t Help Falling In Love
Recordings:
0
Engagement – Tour Ref: Las Vegas Season 6 – Las Vegas January 26th – February 23rd 1972
Also Sprach Zarathustra
See See Rider
I Got A Woman/Amen
Love Me Tender
You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me
Steamroller Blues
You Gave Me A Mountain
Fever
Love Me
Blue Suede Shoes
Johnny B. Goode
Hound Dog
What Now My Love
Suspicious Minds
[band introductions]Elvis introduced Johnny Tillotson
I Can’t Stop Loving You
An American Trilogy
Can’t Help Falling In Love
Recordings:
Date:
16 Feb 1973
Time:
Midnight
Venue:
Las Vegas, NV.
Hilton Hotel
Tickets:
2,200
Costume:
Unknown
Track list:
2001 Theme
C C Rider
Got A Woman
– segued medley with –
Amen
Love Me Tender
( above song includes 1 false start )
You Dont Have To Say You Love Me
Steamroller Blues
You Gave Me A Mountain
Fever
Love Me
Blue Suede Shoes
Johnny B Goode
Hound Dog
What Now My Love
Suspicious Minds
Band Introductions
Elvis introduces Paul Anka
I Cant Stop Loving You
An American Trilogy
Cant Help Falling In Love
Closing Vamp
Recordings:
Engagement – Tour Ref: Las Vegas Season 8 – Las Vegas January 26th – February 23rd 1973
Bob Dylan started a four week run at No.1 on the US album chart with Planet Waves, his first US No.1.
Diana Ross rose to #1 on the Adult chart with “Last Time I Saw Him”.
Barbra Streisand had her second #1 song as “The Way We Were” reached the top spot. Previous #1 “Love’s Theme” by Love Unlimited Orchestra was now second. Ringo Starr’s former #1 “You’re Sixteen” remained third while the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, was back with “Until You Come Back To Me (That’s What I’m Gonna’ Do)”. The rest of the Top 10: “Spiders & Snakes” from Jim Stafford, Byron MacGregor sang about “Americans”, Olivia Newton-John’s first big hit “Let Me Be There”, Kool & the Gang” placed “Jungle Boogie” at #8, Eddie Kendricks moved from 14 to 9 with “Boogie Down” and David Essex wrapped up the Top 10 with “Rock On”.
Bob Dylan & the Band were serious about getting to the top of the Album chart, riding Planet Waves from 19 to 1. John Denver’s Greatest Hits was second again with Under the Influence Of… from Love Unlimited still climbing. Jim Croce, who was yet another victim of a light plane just a few months before, had two albums in the Top 10: the previous #1 You Don’t Mess Around With Jim at #4 and the posthumous release I Got a Name at #6. The rest of the Top 10: Former #1 Goodbye Yellow Brick Road by Elton John at #5, The Joker from the Steve Miller Band at the #7 spot, Band on the Run by Paul McCartney & Wings, Charlie Rich was down with Behind Closed Doors and Tales from Topographic Oceans entered the Top 10 for Yes.
Presley Tour ‘A Sellout’ LOS ANGELES-The first Elvis Presley tour of 1974 is a whirlwind 24 shows in 20 consecutive days, with all dates sold out, according to Col. Parker.
Cher started her own weekly hour of a music and comedy show premiered on CBS with guest stars Elton John and Bette Midler. The series lasted for two seasons.. The singer had co-presented The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour with her former husband. Cher’s new show featured a female guest each week.
Elvis performed at the Garrett Coliseum, Montgomery, Alabama.
Date:
16 Feb 1977
Time:
8.30pm
Venue:
Montgomery, AL.
Garretti Coliseum
Tickets:
10,928
Costume:
Rainfall Suit
Track list:
Also Sprach Zarathustra
See See Rider
I Got A Woman/Amen
Love Me
If You Love Me
You Gave Me A Mountain
O Sole Mio/It’s Now Or Never
Little Sister
Teddy Bear/Don’t Be Cruel My Way
Polk Salad Annie
[Band introductions]
Early Morning Rain
What’d I Say
Johnny B. Goode
Love Letters
School Days
Hurt
Hound Dog
Where No One Stands Alone
Unchained Melody
Can’t Help Falling In Love
The film ABBA: The Movie has its UK premiere at Leicester Square’s Warner Theatre.
1980
RCA’s Charley Pride bounced onto the country charts with “Honky Tonk Blues,” reaching #1. It was his twenty-third of twenty-nine #1 country smashes in a career as the most successful Black country entertainer.
Barry Manilow was on top of the Adult Contemporary chart with “When I Wanted You”. It was his 17th AC hit, and an incredible 16 of those had gone Top 10 with 10 #1’s in just six years of his career.
Five years after their first single, “Love Will Keep Us Together” reached #1, the Captain & Tennille did it again with “Do That To Me One More Time”. Queen was up to #2 although many stations already had “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” #1. Kenny Rogers was #1 on many others with “Coward Of The County”. Smokey Robinson’s great song “Cruisin'” was fourth after 20 weeks while previous #1 “Rock With You” from Michael Jackson fell to fifth. The rest of the Top 10: Teri DeSario with K.C. and the remake of “Yes, I’m Ready”, Fleetwood mac’s “Sara” was #7, Donna Summer had her 10th Top 10 song in 16 releases and eighth in a row–“On The Radio” and Andy Gibb reached #10 with “Desire”. Gibb’s song was his sixth consecutive Top 10 out of the gate to open his career.
The Wall by Pink Floyd stood tall at #1 on the Album chart for the fifth week and it wasn’t close to done. Some great albums in the Top 10–most fans would be happy owning them. Damn the Torpedoes by Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers was runner-up with Michael Jackson enjoying the best album of his career to date with Off the Wall. The Eagles’ great album The Long Run was on its way down while the new Dan Fogelberg album Phoenix was attracting plenty of attention. The rest of the Top 10: Kenny from Kenny Rogers, On the Radio-Greatest Hits-Volumes I & II by Donna Summer, Tusk from Fleetwood Mac was #8, Styx edged up with Cornerstone and Neil Diamond reached #10 with September Morn.
1982
Simon & Garfunkel released the album recorded live for the Concert In Central Park in New York City, which attracted more than 700,000 fans.
1983 Elvis Presley Enterprises/Graceland Tourism
1984
Jerry Lee Lewis surrendered to federal authorities to answer income tax evasion charges. He was later acquitted.
1985
Bruce Springsteen went to No.1 on the UK album chart with ‘Born In The USA’, his first UK No.1 album. The singers seventh studio album, was the best-selling album of 1985 in the United States (and also Springsteen’s most successful album ever). The album produced a record-tying string of seven Top 10 singles.
“Careless Whisper” by Wham! began a three week stay at the top of the Billboard chart. An 18-year-old George Michael had written the melody four years earlier while riding on a bus.
Wham! hit #1 with “Careless Whisper”. Foreigner dropped with “I Want To Know What Love Is” while Phillip Bailey and Phil Collins were at position #3 with “Easy Lover”. Billy Ocean had song #4–“Loverboy” while Hall & Oates, one of The Top Duos of the Rock Era*, had their 14th and final Top 10 song–“Method Of Modern Love”. The rest of the Top 10 “Neutron Dance” from the Pointer Sisters, REO Speedwagon with “Can’t Fight This Feeling”, Glenn Frey had a solo Top 10 with “The Heat Is On”, fellow Eagles mate Don Henley was on the way down with “The Boys Of Summer” and David Lee Roth checked in with his remake of the Beach Boys classic “California Girls”.
1984 Actor ExWife: Priscilla Presley
1986
On NBC, Johnny Cash and Kris Kristofferson starred in the TV-movie “Last Days of Frank and Jesse James.”
1990
Singer k.d. lang was pictured on the cover of the first issue of Entertainment Weekly magazine.
Ike Turner is sentenced to 4 years in prison for possession of cocaine. In prison when he and ex-wife Tina are inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, he is released after serving eighteen months.
1991
The Simpsons were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Do The Bartman’. The song was written by Michael Jackson and Bryan Lorenand, The Simpsons became the first cartoon characters to make No.1 since the Archies hit ‘Sugar Sugar’ in 1969. Jackson was a massive fan of The Simpsons and had called the producers one night offering to write Bart a number one single and do a guest spot on the show.
Whitney Houston had her 8th #1 on the Adult Contemporary chart in 13 releases with “All the Man That I Need”
Mariah Carey bounced from 13 to 5 with “Someday” while Celine Dion moved from 11 to 6 with “Where Does My Heart Beat Now”.
Queen, which was always bigger in their native England, scored their seventh #1 album in the U.K. with Innuendo.
1993
Lynyrd Skynyrd releases The Last Rebel, the band’s seventh album, on which Kurt Custer appears for his first time and guitarist Randall Hall for his last.
The Faces reunite at the BRIT Awards, where Rod Stewart receives a lifetime achievement award. Bill Wyman replaces original Faces bass player Ronnie Lane, who has multiple sclerosis.
1996
With his band Bush on tour in New Orleans, Gavin Rossdale throws a party, hoping to connect with the frontwoman for their opening act, Gwen Stefani of No Doubt. His plan works perfectly: the couple share their first kiss amid the Mardi Gras revelry, and find they still like each other the next day. They get married in 2002, but split up in 2015.
1997
Michael Jackson sings “Elizabeth I Love You,” which he wrote for the actress Elizabeth Taylor, at her 65th birthday celebration. The event airs on ABC on February 25th.
1998
At the Brit Awards, Chumbawamba drummer Danbert Nobacon dumps a bucket of ice water on UK Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott. Of his stunt, the musician says, “It’s a metaphor for the underdog pissing on the steps of Downing Street.”
1999
Aretha Franklin responds to a story in the Detroit Free Press claiming that 30 lawsuits have been filed against her seeking payment, calling it “malicious and vicious.” Franklin, who handles business affairs herself, refuses to use a manager.
Robbie Williams wins three Brit Awards, taking the trophies for Best Male British Solo Artist, Best British Single (“Angels“) and Best British Video (“Millenium“). The Corrs take the trophy for Best International Group and perform “Runaway” and “Haste to the Wedding” at the ceremony.
2001
Sex researcher/author William Masters, of the research and writing team of Masters and (Virginia) Johnson, died of Parkinson’s disease at the age of 85. (Human Sexual Response, Human Sexual Inadequacy)
2002
R&B pianist Billy Ward, leader of Billy Ward And His Dominoes, died of complications from Alzheimer’s disease at age 80. (Star Dust, St. Therese Of The Roses, Deep Purple)
2004 Recording Artist: Daughter Lisa Marie Presley
2004
Doris Troy, the big voiced singer of the 1963 #10 hit “Just One Look”, died of emphysema at the age of 67. She was working as an usherette at the Apollo Theatre when she was discovered by James Brown and went on to work with The Rolling Stones, Humble Pie, Pink Floyd, George Harrison, Dusty Springfield, Nick Drake and Carly Simon.
2006
Elton John accepted undisclosed libel damages from the Britain’s Sunday Times after the newspaper erroneously repeated an entirely false rumor that he acted in a rude, self-important and arrogant manner at a charity ball.
Tony Sheridan, who used the early Beatles as his backing band during their days of playing clubs in Hamburg, Germany, and later worked with Gene Vincent and Conway Twitty, died following a long illness at the age of 72.
Leslie Gore, who placed eleven songs on the Billboard Top 40 between 1963 and 1967, including “It’s My Party”, “Judy’s Turn To Cry”, She’s A Fool” and “You Don’t Own Me”, died of cancer at the age of 68.
American singer, songwriter, actress and activist, Lesley Gore, died of lung cancer aged 68. She is best known for the 1963 US No.1 & UK No.9 single ‘It’s My Party’ which was produced by Quincy Jones. Gore composed songs for the soundtrack of the 1980 film Fame, for which she received an Academy Award nomination for ‘Out Here on My Own’, written with her brother Michael.
In the 1990s, Gore came out publicly as a lesbian.
Michael Jackson’s 1982 album “Thriller” was certified 33-times Platinum in the U.S. after the top brass at the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) changed their rules to include individual tracks and streams.
2018
Barbara Ann Alston, vocalist for The Crystals on their hits “Da Doo Ron Ron”, “Then He Kissed Me” and “There’s No Other Like My Baby”, died at the age of 74 after contracting influenza.
The men set up camp in tents and at the old tennis pro shop at the shuttered resort, where Elvis Presley’s character got married in the 1961 film “Blue Hawaii.” Hurricane Iniki forced its closure in 1992. “They simply just showed up and started squatting,” said Chad Waters, one of the partners of Coco Palms.
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