July 6, 201213 yr Author July 03, 1954 Dixie left for a vacation in Florida with her family. Later that day after supper, Scotty Moore tried to reach Elvis by phone. Although Elvis was at the movies, his mother fetched him and when Elvis called back, Scotty explained that he has gotten Elvis name from Sam Philips and that he was wondering if Elvis would be interested in an audition. July 03, 1955 Elvis performed at the Hoedown Club, Corpus Christi, Texas from 4.00 to 8.00 p.m. July 03, 1956 Elvis run into Gene Vincent at Pennsylvania Station in New York City and board on the 11.30 train for Memphis. July 03, 1971 Elvis and his gang went to the Memphian. July 03, 1973 http://www.elvisnews.com/images/pow/pow001s.jpg Elvis performed at the Omni, Atlanta, Georgia. July 03, 1976 Elvis performed at the Tarrant County Convention center, Fort Worth, Texas.
July 6, 201213 yr Author July 04, 1954 Elvis went to Scotty's house and run through nearly every song he knew. Bill Black showed up too, but neither of them were impressed by Elvis. However, Scotty agreed to Sam Philips that it would be worth another try in the studio with Elvis. July 04, 1955 Elvis had three shows this day. At the Hoedown Club, Corpus Christi, Texas. At the Hodges Park, De Leon, Texas and at the Memorial Hall, Brownwood Texas at 8.00 p.m. July 04, 1956 Elvis arrived with the train in Memphis and walked home to Audubon Drive. He spent the afternoon with his family and Barbara Hearn. In the evening he did a how in Russwood Park, Memphis. July 04, 1957 After hearing of the death of Judy Tyler, costar in Jailhouse Rock, Elvis showed up at George Klein's house early in the morning. July 04, 1960 Elvis visited his mother's grave. July 04, 1971 After the usual fireworks for the 4th of July, Elvis and his gang went to the Crosstown to see some movies. July 04, 1973 After completing the tour, Elvis went home to Memphis, where he remained at home for the most part. July 04, 1974 Back in Memphis Elvis put on a 90 minute karate demonstration with Ed Parker at the Tennessee Karate Institute. July 04, 1976 Elvis performed at the Mabee center, Oral Roberts University, Tulsa. Oklahoma at 2.30 p.m.
July 6, 201213 yr Author July 05, 1954 Elvis, Scotty and Bill reported to Sun after work. They tried to get something right, but Sam was not impressed. During a break Elvis burst out in "That's All Right" and Sam became really excited. July 05, 1954 http://www.elvisnews.com/images/coverart/tiny/cdsingle_thatsallright_2004.jpg On this day in 1954, Elvis Presley recorded his first rock and roll song and his first hit, “That’s All Right, Mama.” Elvis had wanted to be a crooner, and in his first recording sessions he only sang slow ballads. But then, in between takes, Elvis and the other musicians started fooling around and singing a blues tune called “That’s All Right.” Sam Phillips asked them to start over from the beginning and recorded the song. He then rushed the record to the biggest DJ in Memphis, and it became Elvis’s breakout hit. July 05, 1955 Elvis returned to Memphis for a two-week vacation. During this weeks Elvis rehearsed the song 'Mystery Train'. July 05, 1956 Elvis began the first real vacation that he had since he became national known. July 05, 1969 Elvis flew to Los Angeles to prepare for his Las Vegas opening. July 05, 1970 Elvis flew to the West Coast by way of Chicago, where he checked into the Marriott during his layover. July 05, 1971 Elvis returned to Los Angeles to begin rehearsals for his first engagement at the Sahara Tahoe at Lake Tahoe. July 05, 1974 Elvis remained in Memphis for the rest of the month, screening movies, shopping at Lansky's and attending the opening game of the Football League. July 05, 1976 http://www.elvisnews.com/images/pow/pow220s.jpg Elvis performed at the Mid-South Coliseum, Memphis, Tennessee.
July 6, 201213 yr Author July 06, 1954 Elvis Scotty and Bill were back in the studio trying to cut a second song for the single. July 06, 1955 The single "Baby, Let's Play House" became Elvis Presley's first national chart single, reaching # 10 on Billboard's Country chart. July 06, 1958 Elvis received a speeding ticket in Forth Worth. July 06, 1960 During an interview with the Memphis Press-Scimitar, Elvis said about his new stepmother: " She seems pretty nice. I only had one mother and that's it. There'll never be another. As long as she understands that, we wont' have any trouble." July 06, 1961 Elvis arrived in a chartered bus in Crystal River, Florida for the start of the filming of Follow That Dream. July 06, 1971 Elvis went to the RCA studio on Sunset to rehearse for his upcoming show. July 06, 1972 Elvis was introduced to Linda Thompson. July 06, 1976 Elvis presented J.D.Sumner with a check for $25,000 to purchase a new touring bus for the Stamps.
July 12, 201213 yr Author July 07, 1954 After a third but unsuccessful session Sam played an acetate of "That's All Right" for Dewey Philips, who promised to play the song on his show the next evening. July 07, 1955 Elvis bought a pink 1955 Cadillac with a black top to replace the one that was burned. July 07, 1956 Elvis drove down to Tupelo for the day. July 07, 1957 Elvis was introduced to Anita Wood by George Klein. July 07, 1960 Elvis bought a water-skiing boat. He continued to rent the Rainbow Rollerdrome and the Memphian Theater almost every day. July 07, 1969 Elvis continued to work on material for Vegas with Charlie Hodge. July 07, 1976 Elvis left in the early hours of the morning for Los Angeles, then flew on to Palm Springs.
July 12, 201213 yr Author July 08, 1954 Dewey Philips played the acetate which Sam brought him earlier and he got lots of requests to play the song over and over again. However, Elvis didn't hear that, because he was at the movies, too nervous to stay in the house. When his parents received a call from Dewey, they went to the cinema and sent Elvis to the studio where he had a conversation with Dewey, not knowing he was already on the air. July 08, 1957 Elvis went on his first date with Anita Wood, but all the boys went along. July 08, 1968 Elvis reported to National General for preproduction of his new film, Charro. July 08, 1972 Elvis flew to Los Angeles then on to Palm Springs for a few days. July 08, 1975 http://www.elvisnews.com/images/pow/pow250s.jpg Elvis flew to Oklahoma City to begin his 3rd tour of the year. He performed at the Myriad Convention Center Arena, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
July 12, 201213 yr Author July 09, 1954 Due to the success of "That's All Right" on the radio, Elvis, Scotty and Bill tried to make a B side for the single. Probably this was the day they cut "Blue Moon Of Kentucky". July 09, 1956 Unexpectedly Elvis, Red West, Gene and Junior Smith and Arthur Hooton, showed up at June Juanico's house in Biloxi. July 09, 1963 Elvis reported to MGM for preproduction on Viva Las Vegas. Soundtrack recording began at Radio Recorders at 7.00 p.m. and ran till 4.15 a.m. July 09, 1970 Form Los Angeles Elvis flew in a chartered jet to Las Vegas, where he checked into the International before he went on to Palm Springs. July 09, 1975 http://www.elvisnews.com/images/pow/pow280s.jpg Elvis performed at the Hulman Civic Center, Terre Haute, Indiana.
July 12, 201213 yr Author July 10, 1956 Elvis and June drove to New Orleans with the rest of the gang to spend the day. July 10, 1957 Elvis took his parents and Anita Wood to a private midnight screening of Loving You. July 10, 1960 Elvis went water-skiing at McKellar Lake. July 10, 1962 Elvis arrive at Graceland by car. July 10, 1963 Soundtrack recording for Viva Las Vegas continued from 7.00 p.m. to 3.30 a.m. July 10, 1975 Elvis performed at the Cleveland Coliseum, Richfield, Ohio.
July 12, 201213 yr Author July 11, 1955 Elvis recorded three songs at Sun: I Forgot To Remember To Forget, Mystery Train and Trying To Get To You. July 11, 1956 Elvis remained in Biloxi for most of the next three weeks. July 11, 1960 Elvis rented the Fairgrounds amusement park after hours for himself, Anita, and various friends. July 11, 1961 Principal photography began for Follow That Dream. July 11, 1966 Principal photography began on Double Trouble. July 11, 1975 Elvis performed at the Civic Center, Charleston, West Virginia.
July 12, 201213 yr Author July 12, 1954 Elvis and Scotty agreed that Scotty would be Elvis' manager and booking agent and all earnings would be split up in three: 50 percent to Elvis, 25 percent each to Scotty and Bill. The document was signed by Elvis and his parents. July 12, 1956 Elvis and June went for some deep-sea fishing on the Aunt Jennie with June's mother. July 12, 1962 Elvis borrowed $134,000, using Graceland as collateral in order to purchase land. July 12, 1967 Back on the movie set of Speedway Elvis announced that Priscilla was pregnant and told reporters: "This is the greatest thing that has ever happened to me." July 12, 1972 Elvis was back in Los Angeles where he remained until the 20th. July 12, 1975 Elvis performed at the Civic Center, Charleston, at 2.30 and 8.30 p.m.
July 16, 201213 yr Author July 13, 1956 Vernon and Gladys arrived in Biloxi too to visit their son. July 13, 1957 Anita Wood had dinner at Graceland with Elvis and his parents. July 13, 1970 Elvis returned to Los Angeles. July 13, 1975 Elvis performed at the International Convention Center, Niagara Falls, New York at 2.30 and 8.30 p.m. July 13, 1977 Elvis gave a Triumph sports car to Ginger.
July 16, 201213 yr Author July 14, 1963 The film's cast and crew of Viva Las Vegas traveled to Las Vegas where they stayed at the Sahara Hotel. July 14, 1969 During this period Elvis spoke with almost every musician he knew about accompanying him to Las Vegas. July 14, 1970 Rehearsals for the upcoming show in Las Vegas were held at MGM's studio in Culver City and were filmed for use in the documentary that could be titled That's The Way It Is. July 14, 1971 Elvis was in Tahoe in preparation for the opening. July 14, 1975 Elvis performed at the Civic Center, Springfield, Massachusetts, where Elvis threw his guitar into the crowd. July 14, 1976 Elvis flew on to Las Vegas with Linda, where he once again put himself under Dr. Ghanem's care.
July 16, 201213 yr Author July 15, 1962 Elvis rented the Fairgrounds for family and friend. July 15, 1963 Principal photography for Viva Las Vegas began, with shooting continuing six days a week while on location. July 15, 1970 Rehearing and filming for TTWII continued at MGM. July 15, 1971 Elvis rehearsed in the showroom of the Sahara Tahoe. July 15, 1975 Elvis performed at the Civic Center, Springfield.
July 16, 201213 yr Author July 16, 1955 Elvis performed at the Louisiana Hayride, Municipal Auditorium, Shreveport. July 16, 1956 Elvis and June showed Elvis ' parents New Orleans, after which Vernon and Gladys returned to Memphis. July 16, 1967 Elvis was in Las Vegas once again for the weekend. During the filming of Speedway he spent most weekends either in Las Vegas or Palm Springs. July 16, 1970 Rehearing and filming for TTWII continued at MGM. July 16, 1975 Elvis performed at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum, New Haven, Connecticut.
July 24, 201212 yr Author July 17, 1954 Elvis performed at the Bon Air, Memphis. With Scotty and Bill Elvis performed the two songs they know well enough to play in front of an audience. July 17, 1956 Elvis spent the evening at various nightclubs in Biloxi. July 17, 1970 Elvis flew to Palm Springs for a five-day break. July 17, 1975 Elvis performed at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum, New Haven, Connecticut.
July 24, 201212 yr Author July 18, 1969 The rehearsals for opening night in Las Vegas began. July 18, 1975 Elvis performed at the Cleveland Coliseum, Richfield, Ohio.
July 24, 201212 yr Author July 19, 1962 Elvis was once again at the Fairgrounds and would do so three or four nights a week for the entire time he was at home. July 19, 1975 http://www.elvisnews.com/images/pow/pow239s.jpg Elvis performed at the Nassau County Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Uniondale, New York at 2.30 and 8.30 p.m.
July 24, 201212 yr Author July 20, 1955 Elvis performed at the Cape Arena Building, Cape Girardeau, Missouri. July 20, 1956 On his way back to Memphis from Biloxi Elvis was mobbed by fans at a stop in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. July 20, 1970 Elvis bought patio furniture in Palm Springs as a gift to the Colonel for his birthday the previous month. July 20, 1971 Elvis performed at the High Sierra Room, Sahara Tahoe, Stateline, Nevada. July 20, 1975 http://www.elvisnews.com/images/pow/pow258s.jpg Elvis performed at the Scope, Norfolk, Virginia at 2.30 and 8.30 p.m.
July 24, 201212 yr Author July 21, 1955 Elvis performed at the Silver Moon Club, Newport, Arkansas. July 21, 1960 Elvis obtained his first-degree black belt in karate. July 21, 1972 Elvis arrived in Memphis, back from a stay in Los Angeles. July 21, 1973 Elvis arrived in the middle of the night at the Stax Studio and the musicians were shocked by his appearance. For most of them it was the first time they saw him not in good shape. The session broke off at 3.00 a.m. July 21, 1975 Elvis performed at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum Greensboro, North Carolina.
July 24, 201212 yr Author July 22, 1968 http://www.elvisnews.com/images/pow/pow192s.jpg Principal photography for Charro began on location in Apache Junction, Arizona, at the Apacheland Movie Ranch. July 22, 1970 Elvis returned to Los Angeles. July 22, 1973 Back in the studio again Elvis managed to record three more songs from 11.00 p.m. to 3.00 a.m. July 22, 1975 Elvis performed at the Civic Center, Asheville, North Carolina.
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