September 06, 1955

The band, just got back to Memphis, travelled 80 miles to Bono to perform at the High School Gym, Bono, Arkansas. The attendance was so great that the floor gave away in the middle of the show. Luckily there were no injury's.

Elvis also got himself a new 1954 Cadillac Eldorado which he was showing off to Jimmy Day and others.

September 06, 1957

Elvis went to Radio Recorders again at noon, where he worked on Christmas songs for his new album. At the end of the session at 8.00 p.m. he sung Don't.

September 06, 1971

This was the last day of Elvis' Las Vegas engagement. For the first time Elvis closed the show with a cape. After expenses the Colonel and Elvis earned $351,000 for 4 weeks work. There were a lot of reports in the press about Elvis ' illness and his daily visits to the doctors.

September 06, 1974

Elvis bought his 3rd Stutz Blackhawk. This 1973 model is now present in the car museum at Graceland.

September 06, 1976

 

http://www.elvisnews.com/images/pow/pow080s.jpgElvis performed at the Von Braun Civic Center, Huntsville, Alabama, at 2.30 and 8.30 p.m. This was the last time Elvis performed 2 shows on one day.

 

 

September 09, 1954

Elvis made his appearance in Katz Drug Store, Memphis. There was the opening of a new shopping center and Elvis caused a huge crowd of teenagers. George Klein, Elvis' former classmate at Humes High School was present too.

September 09, 1955

Elvis performed at the McComb High School Auditorium, McComb, Mississippi.

September 09, 1956

 

http://www.elvisnews.com/images/pow/pow106s.jpgElvis performed at the Ed Sullivan Show, CBS Studios, Los Angeles, for the very first time. Since Sullivan himself had had a car accident in August, Elvis was hosted by Charles Laughton in New York City. More than 80 % of the national viewers watched Elvis' live performance of Don't Be Cruel, Love Me Tender, Ready Teddy and Hound Dog.

September 09, 1957

Elvis and Anita Wood took a train to Memphis.

September 09, 1960

Elvis rented a house at 525 Perugia Way in Bel Air, Beverly Hills. The owner of the house was Ali Kahn, and Elvis rented it for $1,400 per month. This was all due to several incidents at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel.

Elvis stayed here off and on for the next 5 years.

September 09, 1970

Elvis flew to Phoenix for a 6 city tour arranged by the Colonel and the tour started in the Coliseum, Phoenix, Arizona. MGM filmed parts of this performance.

September 09, 1971

Elvis travelled to Los Angeles.

September 09, 1974

 

http://www.elvisnews.com/images/pow/pow059s.jpgElvis and Sheila spent 5 days in Palm Springs together before Elvis had to leave for Memphis.

 

September 12, 1955

Elvis performed at the City Auditorium, Norfolk, Virginia.

September 12, 1956

There was an announcement by the police chief of San Diego; if Elvis ever returned to his city and performed in the way he did in the spring, Elvis will be jailed for disorderly conduct.

September 12, 1957

Elvis called Scotty to talk about his resignation and Bill's. Elvis asked what he had to do to get them both back. Since Scotty had a lot of debts, he asked for a $50 per week raise and an amount of $10,000 at once.

September 12, 1960

Elvis and Juliet Prowse, costar in G.I. Blues, attended a special screening of the movie. Hal Wallis' assistant called it "a howling success".

September 12, 1969

Elvis returned from Las Vegas to Los Angeles, before he went to Palm Springs for a week.

September 12, 1970

 

http://www.elvisnews.com/images/pow/pow176s.jpgElvis performed at the Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Beach, Florida, at 3.00 and 8.30 p.m.

 

 

September 17, 1954

According to Carl Perkins Elvis played in Bethel Springs, not far from Jackson. This took place at the high school gym and all the girls went wild. After the show Carl and Elvis had a talk about the possibility of Carl singing with the Sun studios as well. Elvis didn't know whether Sam would need an other singer, but however Perkins did visit Sun the next month.

September 17, 1955

Elvis performed at the High School Auditorium, Thomasville, North Carolina.

September 17, 1957

Elvis visited Dewey Philips at WHBQ.

September 17, 1962

The filming resumed at MGM Studios in Hollywood. And Elvis had a long interview with Lloyd Shearer on the set.

Elvis spoke of all the friends surrounding him. He was stating: " it is important to surround yourself with people who can give you a little happiness". He also spoke about his interest in studying philosophy and mentioned that he would liked to become a doctor and often read medical texts. He said that he was hesitant to make any major changes in his career ( " If I can entertain people with things I'm doing, well, I'd be a fool to tamper with it " ), but at the same time expressed an interest in exploring new directions.

September 17, 1974

For 10 days Elvis bought a lot for friends, family, staff and strangers. Mostly cars, but also a complete trailer for his cousin Billy Smith, to get him to live in comfort on the grounds of Graceland.

 

September 21, 1953

By now Elvis returned to work at Precision Tool as a sander and manufacturer of shelves. He also operated a hand drill and drill press. He was paid $1.55 per hour. He would stay at this job till March 19th, 1954.

September 21, 1955

Elvis performed at the Memorial Auditorium, Raleigh, North Carolina.

September 21, 1956

Elvis concluded the filming of Love Me Tender.

September 21, 1958

Elvis had received a copy of Poems That Touch The Heart from another soldier on the train, on its way to New York. It somehow gave him some consolation on the long ride. Somewhere along the way Elvis met with a little soldier, named Charlie Hodge. Later on Charlie confessed that he was "bound and determined" to meet Elvis.

September 21, 1964

Elvis, always drawn to uniforms and badges, was appointed "Special Deputy Sheriff" .He told Sheriff Bill Morris: I've always been interested in law enforcement and in fact even applied for a job as a Memphis policeman at age of 19.

September 21, 1966

Elvis signed a lease for one year for an very modern house in Palm Springs.

September 21, 1970

Elvis was made an honorary deputy sheriff of Shelby County by sheriff Roy. C . Nixon.

September 21, 1971

Elvis went to Memphis again and watched movies every night that he was at home either at the Memphian or the Crosstown.

September 21, 1973

Elvis was visited by Lisa-Marie, who flew into Palm Springs along with Elvis' dentist Max Shapiro.

September 21, 1974

Because Elvis was still in Memphis, Elvis made, with the help of Linda, detailed plans for his new upcoming karate movie, to be called: The New Gladiators. Elvis wanted this movie to promote his own philosophy that karate is a way for a person to help himself.

September 22, 1955

Elvis performed at the Civic Auditorium, Kingsport, Tennessee, which was the last show of a tour.

September 22, 1958

The troop train arrived in Brooklyn at 9.00 a.m. Elvis held a press conference and once again expressed his hope that the fans won't forget him. He walked up the gangplank of the USS Randall 8 times, carrying his duffel bag, so the press could all get a good shot. During the crossing Elvis and Charlie became good friends. Charlie cheered him up.

September 22, 1962

Elvis was at Radio Recorders from 11.30 a.m. to 11.00 p.m. to complete soundtrack recording for It Happened At The World's Fair. Don Robertson, songwriter, was invited to play at the session, either piano or organ.

September 22, 1964

Elvis called Dr. Charles Clarke, because Elvis wasn't well. Clarke came out to Graceland and submitted a bill of $10 for a house call.

September 22, 1969

Elvis flew back home to Memphis arriving very early in the morning. He remained in Memphis until 5 October, except for some brief trips to Nashville and Dallas.

September 22, 1970

A day late and in a terrible mood Elvis arrived at the RCA studio in Nashville at 7.00 p.m. The entire evening Elvis tried to speed up things and in 6 hours time they recorded both sides of a single. (Where Did They Go, Lord and Rags To Riches) They also completed the 2 songs left to complete the country album. Due to absence James Burton was replaced by Eddie Hinton on lead guitar.

September 22, 1973

RCA wanted Elvis to complete at least 4 vocals for tracks Felton Jarvis had already recorded. So with the approval of the Colonel, there was a mobile recording truck sent to Elvis' home in Palm Springs. Elvis however was busy with his new group Voice. After spending a lot of time with Voice for their demos, Elvis finally completed the overdubbing of one of his own songs: Sweet Angeline at 3.00 a.m.

 

September 26, 1955

Elvis began another tour booked by Bob Neal. Elvis performed at the Junior High School Gym, Gilmer, Texas.

September 26, 1956

Elvis drove to Tupelo with his parents, Nick Adams and Barbara Hearn. Elvis had to appear at the Mississippi Alabama Fair And Diary Show. He performed here for the first time at the age of 10. Elvis was wearing a blue velvet shirt, made for him by Natalie Wood's dressmaker. Tammy Wynette, at the age of 14, watched the show from the first row. The show was filmed by Fox Movietone News, but the bad audio made it almost a "silent" movie.

September 26, 1957

Elvis and some friends spent the evening at the Fairgrounds, attracting a huge crowd.

September 26, 1964

Elvis and the whole caravan left for Hollywood.

September 26, 1968

Elvis went to the Memphian, like almost every night for this period in Graceland. He was accompanied by Priscilla, Sonny, Gee Gee, Charlie and Lamar. They watched The Thomas Crown Affair, with Steve McQueen and Hang 'Em High, with Clint Eastwood.

September 26, 1970

Elvis spent the weekend in Palm Springs.

September 26, 1974

Elvis flew out of Memphis to begin his 4th tour of 1974.

September 26, 1976

Elvis flew from Palm Springs to Memphis.

October 04, 1955

Elvis performed at the Boys Club Gymnasium, Paris, Texas.

This was sponsored by the Optimist Club.

October 04, 1958

Elvis joined Vernon, Minnie, Red West and Lamar Fike for dinner, after they checked in a hotel in Bad Homburg. A crowd gathered outside.

October 04, 1965

With the Dodge Motor Home Elvis and the gang drove back from the shooting of Paradise Hawaiian Style to Memphis. They made their usual stop at the Holiday Inn on Route 66 in Albuquerque.

October 04, 1967

Elvis flew to Los Angeles with Sonny West, Joe Esposito, Billy Smith, Gee Gee Gambill and Charlie Hodge.

October 04, 1968

Elvis went to the Crosstown Theater to watch Gone With The Wind.

October 04, 1974

Elvis performed at the Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan.

October 04, 1976

Elvis was spotted riding on his motorcycle in Memphis. After that he left to join Linda Thompson at her new apartment not far from her old one in West L.A.

 

October 09, 1955

This was the first show in a weeklong tour with Johnny Cash, Wanda Jackson and Porter Wagoner at Cherry Springs Dance Hall, Cherryspring, Texas.

October 09, 1956

Elvis paid his dentist $150 for plastic inserts for his upper anterior teeth.

October 09, 1965

At home for the first time in 7 months Elvis purchased a 1966 Olds Toronado and 3 days later he bought a 1966 Electric Glide Harley-Davidson for $1,941.25 from Taylor Harley Davidson Sales. He liked to ride on his new bike around Graceland grounds.

October 09, 1967

Principal photography on Stay Away Joe began.

October 09, 1970

Elvis bought a black 1971 Stutz Blackhawk from Jules Meyers Pontiac in Los Angeles and turned it over to George Barris for customizing. According to Barris, the car, first of its kind in Los Angeles, was meant to be for Frank Sinatra, but Elvis managed to talk Meyers into selling the car to him.

October 09, 1973

Elvis was in Los Angeles, where the divorce was finalized at the County Superior Courthouse in Santa Monica. The custody of Lisa - Marie was shared and gave Priscilla a cash payment of $725,000. She would get $4,200 each month for spousal support for a year, plus $6,000 a month for 10 years, plus $4,000 a month in child support. As for the sale of the Hillcrest house she would get half.

After a short hearing, only 20 minutes, Elvis and Priscilla came out of the court walking hand in hand.

October 09, 1974

Elvis performed at the Expo Center, Abilene, Kansas. After this show Elvis flew to Lake Tahoe. The 15th day tour left Elvis and the Colonel with $960,000 to divide.

October 09, 1975

Milo High, the personal pilot of Elvis, flew his boss and 8 others to Dallas and back

October 13, 1954

Elvis, Scotty and Bill played The Eagle's Nest in Memphis, a nightclub over the changing room at the Clearpool complex.

October 13, 1955

Elvis performed at the Municipal Auditorium, Amarillo, Texas. There was an advertisement referring to Elvis as the king of western bop, but also stated that his way of dressing had nothing to do with western style. They called him a cool cat.

October 13, 1956

Elvis performed at the Coliseum Houston, Texas twice this day. First at 4.00 and later on 9.00 p.m. The crowd was warned to sit down by Oscar Davis, the Colonel's advance man: "just remember, it might be your kid that gets trampled".

October 13, 1963

Elvis and the rest of the cast and crew travelled about 100 miles east of Los Angeles to the town of Big Bear in the mountains for shooting Kissin' Cousins.

October 13, 1968

Elvis flew back to Los Angeles with Priscilla and Lisa Marie.

 

October 17, 1955

Elvis, Scotty and Bill appeared after a Big Free Hillbilly Amateur Show at the Memorial Stadium, El Dorado, Arkansas.

October 17, 1963

This was the date of Elvis' second-degree black belt. He got a certificate with his name on it, which he carried at the time of his death.

October 17, 1970

Elvis returned once again to the Quartet Convention where he sung with James Blackwood, Hovie Lister and bass singer J.D. Sumner. Backstage their picture was taken.

October 17, 1976

Elvis performed at the Metropolitan Sports Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

 

 

October 19, 1948

The Presley family was in need for money and Vernon got himself a loan for $200. He had to pay it back within 20 weeks by instalments of $10 each.

October 19, 1955

Returning to Cleveland Elvis appeared at the Circle Theater Cleveland at 7.30 and 10.00 p.m. with Roy Acuff and Kitty Wells, local stars at the Grand Ole Opry.

October 19, 1956

The day before Elvis was booked for assault and battery at a gas station, but all charges were dropped against Elvis, while the other two men were fined for their involvement in the fight the other day.

June Juanico arrived from Biloxi for a visit.

October 19, 1959

Elvis' unit went on manoeuvres called Big Lift at the military training area in Wildflecken near the Swiss border.

October 19, 1968

Elvis spent the weekend in Palm Springs.

October 19, 1970

Elvis picked up 12 TCB-pendants in Beverly Hills from Schwartz and Ableser, Fine diamonds and Jewelry.

These pendants were made from a design sketched by Elvis and Priscilla. The 14 karat gold charm consisted of the letters TCB over a zigzag lightning bolt. Over the years many explanations were given but its meaning is:

Taking Care of Business- in a flash.

October 19, 1976

Elvis performed at the Dane County Coliseum, Madison, Wisconsin.

 

October 26, 1955

Two shows that day. First Elvis appeared at the Vigor High School, Mobile, Alabama, at 10.00 a.m. where the show was ended after half an hour because Elvis told an off-color joke, which the principal of the school didn't appreciate.

At 3.30 and 7.30 p.m. Elvis performed at the Greater Golf States Fair, Prichard, Alabama.

October 26, 1956

Elvis arrived in New York and rehearsed there with the Jordanaires.

The Colonel concluded a deal with RCA, permitting them to use Elvis's name for promoting a record player called the Victrola phonogram.

October 26, 1957

Elvis performed at the Civis Auditorium, san Francisco, California at 3.00 and 8.15 p.m.

October 26, 1961

Elvis began recording 6 songs for Kid Galahad' soundtrack at Radio Recorders. He worked from 6.00 p.m. till 4.25 a.m

October 26, 1967

On the set of Stay Away Joe Elvis told a reporter from Cosmopolitan magazine that he still had a lot to learn about acting. " Much of his progress, he says, comes from hanging out with real good professionals, and there isn't a day that goes by that I don't pick up on something from the other actors."

October 26, 1968

Elvis spent every weekend during filming in his house in Palm Springs.

October 26, 1976

Elvis performed at the University of Ohio, Dayton, Ohio. In The Star appeared an article by Steve Dunleavy (Red and Sonny West's collaborator) with parts of the telephone conversation earlier that month between Elvis and Red, which Red had taped. The headline was: " Elvis Dramatic Plea To His Ex-Bodyguards: Don't Write That Book About Me". This all was a terrible way to wake up for Elvis, that what he had considered to be a private thing between him and his friends was now fully out of control and well known to all.

November 06, 1948

The Presleys moved to Memphis.

November 06, 1954

Elvis performed at the Louisiana Hayride, Municipal Auditorium, Shreveport.

Scotty, Bill and Elvis are forced to cover other artists, since they only had 2 singles out of their own. So this night Fool Fool Fool, I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Cry and Sittin' On The Top Of The World were sung in this show. In the same show Slim Whitman, Jim Reeves, Jim Ed and Maxine Brown performed their thing.

Since Elvis was still underage Vernon And Gladys had to sign for another contract running for one year. Elvis would get $18 per show and Scotty and Bill $12 each.

November 06, 1955

Elvis performed twice at the Biloxi Community House, Biloxi, Mississippi. Once at 2.00 and once at 8.00 p.m. to benefit the Daily Herald Doll & Toy Fund.

November 06, 1960

Finally Elvis had persuaded Alan Fortas to rejoin the group and they all flew to Los Angeles to start with the preproduction of Wild In The Country.

November 06, 1963

Elvis was joined by Priscilla at the MGM Studios. Priscilla had read the reports in the press about Elvis and Ann-Margret: they were spotted riding motorcycles together.

November 06, 1971

Elvis performed at the Cleveland Public Hall Auditorium, Cleveland, Ohio at 2.30 and 8.30 p.m. This was the first time that Al Dvorin took over as announcer. He would say at the end of each show the now famous words: Elvis Has Left The Building.

 

November 08, 1948

Just moved to Memphis, Elvis was walked to school by Vernon. But not long afterwards Elvis turned up back home, very nervous.

November 08, 1954

Elvis performed at the Memphis State University, Memphis. This time without Scotty and Bill.

November 08, 1955

Elvis performed at the Keesler Air Force Base, outside Biloxi, Mississippi.

November 08, 1956

With Bitsy Mott and Gene Smith Elvis took a train to Las Vegas.

November 08, 1957

From the ship the USS Matsonia, on his way to Honolulu, Elvis telegrammed the Honolulu Star: "Aloha, very enjoyable trip. Sunbathing, swimming, tennis, reading."

November 08, 1960

Elvis completed the recording of the soundtrack of Wild In The Country between 9.00 and 11.45 a.m. There were 2 different versions of I Slipped, I Stumbled, I Fell recorded. One for the movie and the other for a single release.

November 08, 1962

Elvis was visited on the set of It Happened At The World's Fair by his father and the Memphis mayor, where the mayor officially accepted Elvis' donation of $50,000 for a couple of Memphis charities.

November 08, 1963

Photography on Kissin' Cousins was concluded. Elvis had to send Priscilla back to Memphis in order to avoid trouble because Ann-Margret was quoted in the press that she was in love with Elvis and didn't know if they would marry. So the Colonel advised Elvis to avoid inquiries in his relation with Priscilla.

November 08, 1971

 

http://www.elvisnews.com/images/pow/pow048s.jpgElvis performed at he Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

November 08, 1972

Elvis flew to Lubbock, Texas, to begin with his 3rd tour of 1972, which would be a 8-day one. Elvis performed at the Municipal Coliseum, Lubbock, Texas.

November 24, 1954

Elvis performed at the Municipal Auditorium, Texarkana, Arkansas.

November 24, 1956

Elvis performed at the Hobart Arena, Troy, Ohio at 3.00 and 8.00 p.m.

November 24, 1957

Elvis was home in Memphis. There was some trouble with the gate when Elvis and his friends wanted to go out for the night, so they all had to climb over the wall.

November 24, 1964

The production of Tickle Me ended and Elvis drove home to Memphis.

November 24, 1966

After spending Thanksgiving with the Colonel in Palm Springs, Elvis drove home to Memphis in his rebuilt Greyhound bus.

November 24, 1971

The results of the blood tests in the ongoing paternity suit indicated that Elvis could not have been the father of the child of Patricia Parker.

November 24, 1976

Elvis performed at the Centennial Coliseum, Reno, Nevada. Here he began his 8th tour of 1976. Linda accompanied him, although Elvis already had met Ginger Alden.

 

November 25, 1954

Elvis performed at the Paladium Club, Houston, Texas.

November 25, 1955

Elvis performed at the Woodrow Wilson High School, Port Arthur, Texas. This was the first time he had an engagement since the signing of the RCA deal. The group was paid $350.

November 25, 1956

Elvis performed at the Jefferson County Armory, Louisville, Kentucky at 2.00 and 8.00 p.m. The show was attended by Elvis' grandfather Jessie. Later that night Elvis visited him at his home.

November 25, 1970

After a 2 day stay in Memphis Elvis returned to Los Angeles.

November 25, 1972

Elvis and the group returned to Los Angeles.

November 25, 1975

Elvis borrowed $ 350,000 from the National Bank of Commerce in Memphis, putting up Graceland as a collateral. This was the result of his recent purchases of airplanes, cars, racquetball courts and jewelry as well as an enormous payroll that included almost everyone of his relatives.

November 25, 1976

Elvis performed at the University of Oregon Mc Arthur Court, Eugene, Oregon.

November 26, 1954

By popular demand Elvis performed again at the Paladium Club, Houston. He even sent a telegram to his parents: " Hi Babies, Here's the money to pay the bills, Don't tell no one how much I sent I will send more next week. There is a card in the mail. Love Elvis. "

November 26, 1955

Elvis performed at the Louisiana Hayride, Municipal Auditorium, Shreveport.

November 26, 1956

Elvis drove back to Memphis. On the way he visited the Colonel.

November 26, 1960

Elvis flew to Las Vegas for the weekend with Charlie Hodge, Joe Esposito, Red West and Alan Fortas.

November 26, 1971

Elvis returned to Palm Springs, after his week in Los Angeles, and stayed there until December 3.

November 26, 1976

Elvis performed at the Memorial Coliseum, Portland, Oregon.

November 28, 1954

Elvis was booked for 2 shows in Memphis, but was unable to get back from Houston in time.

November 28, 1955

Elvis went shopping in Memphis at the Wells Clothing Store.

November 28, 1956

Elvis went to the Loew's State Theater for the matinee performance of Love Me Tender.

November 28, 1957

Elvis went to see April Love at the Loew's Palace: the latest Pat Boone movie.

November 28, 1967

Elvis was released from Stay Away Joe.

November 28, 1969

Elvis flew to Palm Springs for the weekend.

November 28, 1972

Elvis went to Las Vegas.

November 28, 1976

Elvis performed at the Cow Palace, San Francisco, California. Elvis called Ginger Alden to invite her to come over to the tour and he even sent the JetStar to bring her to him. At the same time Elvis suggested to Linda that she looked a little tired and maybe it would be a good idea to go to Memphis to have some time for herself.

 

December 06, 1955

Elvis performed at the Lyric Theater, Indianapolis.

December 06, 1956

Elvis went to the Loew's State to see Love Me Tender again at 8.00 p.m.

December 06, 1957

Again Elvis visited the WDIA Goodwill Review (a radio station) and again he was a warmly greeted visitor. He had his picture taken with his heroes, Little Junior Parker and Bobby Bland. The next day Elvis was quoted in the press: "their music is the real thing. Right from the heart."

December 06, 1959

Elvis started karate lessons with Jurgen Seydel. Mr. Seydel was known as the "father of the German karate". This sport is a discipline with which Elvis was very fascinated ever since he read an article about Hank Slamasky, an ex-Marine, who pioneered in teaching the sport in the service. Elvis took lessons from Mr. Seydel twice a week until he returned to the States.

December 06, 1970

Again Elvis made some purchases from the Gun Shop in Las Vegas.

December 06, 1976

Elvis had injured his ankle the night before and therefore he cut the show short because of pain from his ankle.