November 10, 201212 yr Author October 31, 1940 Vernon Presley had to pay the tax of $11 for the Mississippi Road and Bridge Privilege. The car, a ten year old Chevrolet, with a six-horsepower engine had a market value of $50. The license plate was 49129. October 31, 1954 Backstage Elvis met Oscar Davis, who told him how impressed he was with Elvis' performance at the Eagle's Nest. Elvis also met the Jordanaires, who had a solo performance on the show as well. Elvis told them he hoped they would sing on his records someday. October 31, 1956 Elvis had Natalie Wood flown in for a visit. During the evening Elvis and Nick Adams took her down to the Hotel Chisca to meet Dewey Philips. October 31, 1970 Elvis was again in Palm Springs for the weekend and purchased ammunition, holsters and a grip for a Colt Cobra at Tiny's Gun Shop.
November 10, 201212 yr Author November 01, 1956 Elvis bought a new Harley Davidson. Accompanied by Nick Adams on the old motorcycle, Elvis took Natalie Wood for a ride. November 01, 1960 Fred Woodward, a local police inspector and personal friend of Elvis had a fatal heart attack. When Elvis heard the news he rushed into the hospital and tried to comfort the widow. "He was a great guy, a good friend" he said, obviously distraught. November 01, 1970 Elvis spent a final weekend in Palm Springs before going out on the November tour. November 01, 1971 Elvis flew to Washington D.C. to visit Joyce Bova. He was accompanied by Sonny West and James Caughley. He checked into the Hotel Washington using the name Jon Burrows. November 01, 1972 Elvis and Linda returned to Los Angeles. November 01, 1973 Elvis was released from the Baptist Memorial Hospital. Somewhere during this week Elvis and Linda went to Sam Thomson's parent's house. They spent the evening relaxing and singing blues numbers, as well as other old favorites like I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry and Spanish Eyes. Elvis and Linda even sang a duet together, which was taped by Sam Thompson. November 01, 1976 Elvis spent much of the next 3 weeks flying back and forth between Memphis, Denver, Palm Springs and Dallas.
November 10, 201212 yr Author November 02, 1958 Elvis gave a party at his hotel before going out on maneuvers. He sang and played guitar for Margit Buergin and other friends while a crowd collected in the street below. Around this time he received a call from Dee Stanley, the wife of an American sergeant stationed in Frankfurt, inviting him to dinner with her family. Elvis did not go, but Vernon accepted the invitation later, while Elvis was on maneuvers. November 02, 1961 Elvis had a meeting at Hidden Lodge, Idyllwild, California. Here was the script meeting for Kid Galahad. November 02, 1969 Elvis flew to Palm Springs. November 02, 1970 Elvis returned to Los Angeles after spending the weekend at Palm Springs. At the Beverly Hills' Optique Boutique Elvis picked up a pair of customized goggles as well as 2 pairs of non-prescription glasses and 2 solid gold frames. November 02, 1971 Elvis flew back to Memphis. He had to make final preparations for his upcoming tour.
November 10, 201212 yr Author November 03, 1958 Elvis and his Company C arrived in Grafenwohr, Bavaria, on the Czech border. Elvis had to endure the same field conditions like everybody else.
November 10, 201212 yr Author November 04, 1961 The photography for Kid Galahad began. November 04, 1970 Elvis ordered some gold handles for his new Colt and Berretta pistols at Schwartz and Ableser jewelers. November 04, 1974 Jerry was now installed as executive producer of the karate film. Most likely it was in this week that Elvis bought a house for Jerry Schilling, while Jerry was in Las Vegas. At one time Elvis told Jerry the reason: "Jerry, you know why I bought you this home? I know I drove all those other guys crazy buying you this house, but your mother died when you were a year old, and you never had a home, and I wanted to be the one to give it to you."
November 10, 201212 yr Author November 05, 1955 Elvis performed at the Louisiana Hayride, Municipal Auditorium, Shreveport. November 05, 1956 Without notice Elvis made an appearance a "Beginner Driving Range". November 05, 1957 Elvis sailed for Honolulu on the USS Matsonia. November 05, 1963 The filming on location of Kissin' Cousins was completed. Elvis and the whole cast and crew returned to Los Angeles. November 05, 1971 Elvis performed at the Metropolitan Sports Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Imperials were no longer on this tour with Elvis. Maybe because of their schedules, maybe because of the Colonel, who was unwilling to pay more, but the Imperials soon learnt they were permanently replaced by the Stamps and J.D.Sumner. Also the opening act by a comic was now given to Jackie Kahane. This was the first time that Elvis would close the show with his arms flung wide and his cape spread out, just like he liked to do at the ends of songs like How Great Thou Art, The Impossible Dream and Bridge.
November 10, 201212 yr Author 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 10, 201212 yr Author November 07, 1955 Elvis performed at the Keesler Air Force Base, outside Biloxi, Mississippi. November 07, 1960 Elvis arrived at Radio Recorders at 8.00 p.m. to record the soundtrack for Wild In The Country. He worked until 2.30 a.m. November 07, 1966 The photography of Easy Come, Easy Go was completed. November 07, 1969 Elvis returned to Las Vegas. He visited a doctor there and got an antibiotic treatment. November 07, 1971 Elvis performed at the Freedom Hall, State Fair and Expo Center, Louisville, Kentucky. On this show Elvis introduced his grandfather, Jessie Presley.
November 10, 201212 yr Author 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 10, 201212 yr Author November 09, 1956 Elvis was staying at the New Frontier in Las Vegas. The following days were filled with the attendances of almost every show in town and dating a dancer named Dottie Harmony. Elvis also went 4 times to Billy Ward and His Dominoes to hear them sing: Don't Be Cruel. November 09, 1957 After a sail of 4 days, Elvis arrived in Honolulu. There was a press conference and then Elvis checked into the Hawaiian Village Hotel. Later that day the Jordanaires arrived by plane. November 09, 1960 On location in Napa, California, the photography for Wild In The Country began. They all stayed at the Casa Bellvue-al Hotel. November 09, 1962 Elvis concluded the work on It Happened At The World's Fair with some publicity stills. After that he traveled to Las Vegas where he saw Johnnie Ray at the Hacienda, as well as many other favorite acts. November 09, 1970 Elvis bought 4 more TCB's. He also put a deposit on a new home at 144 Monovale Drive, Beverly Hills. November 09, 1971 Elvis performed at the Civic Center, Baltimore, Maryland. November 09, 1972 Elvis performed at the Community Center Arena, Tucson, Arizona. November 09, 1973 Elvis flew to Los Angeles and then on to Palm Springs. Linda didn't go with him. She spent the next week in Puerto Rico with Vernon's wife, Dee.
November 10, 201212 yr Author November 10, 1955 Although the deal to switch from Sun to RCA was not final yet , Elvis told it to everyone he met on the 4th annual Country Music Disc Jockey Convention In Nashville. In his hotel room he listened to a demo of Heartbreak Hotel. November 10, 1956 At Jack Garns Men's Shop Elvis bought 2 pairs of slacks and 2 jackets. November 10, 1957 Elvis performed at he Honolulu Stadium, at 3.00 and 8.15 p.m. The shows were attended by more then 14,000 fans. November 10, 1970 Elvis performed at the Coliseum, Oakland, California. This was the opening show of the November tour. In general there can be said Elvis did more ballads on this tour and he would introduce How Great Thou Art as one of the highlights of the show. The Imperials returned as the backing vocals. November 10, 1971 http://www.elvisnews.com/images/pow/pow190s.jpgElvis performed at the Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts. November 10, 1972 http://www.elvisnews.com/images/pow/pow240s.jpgElvis performed at the Coliseum, El Paso, Texas. November 10, 1975 The Lisa Marie was delivered to Memphis. Together with the 1960 JetStar and a 1966 Dessault-Falcon, which Elvis had bought as an investment, he owned now 3 planes.
November 17, 201212 yr Author November 11, 1955 Elvis flew back home to Memphis after the DJ Convention in Nashville. November 11, 1957 Elvis performed at the Schofield Barracks, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. This was Elvis last performance before he entered the army. The show was not only for service personnel and their families. November 11, 1970 http://www.elvisnews.com/images/pow/pow013s.jpg Elvis performed at the Memorial Coliseum, Portland, Oregon. November 11, 1971 Elvis performed at the Cincinnati Gardens, Cincinnati, Ohio. November 11, 1972 Elvis performed at the Oakland Coliseum, Oakland, California. The kissing and the sharing of scarves was of course a part of Elvis' show. So today he ordered 115 scarves in different colors from Mr. Guy in Las Vegas. November 11, 1974 Elvis left Las Vegas in a leased plane from the Jet Fleet Corporation to return to Memphis.
November 17, 201212 yr Author November 12, 1955 At 2.00 p.m. Elvis and other Hayride artists appeared at the opening of a new mill at Carthage Milling Company, Texas. Later that day Elvis performed at the Louisiana Hayride, Municipal Auditorium, Shreveport and was called the most promising C & W Artist by Billboard's Annual Disc Jockey Poll. November 12, 1956 Elvis rented a Cadillac from Hertz for $139. November 12, 1970 http://www.elvisnews.com/images/pow/pow066s.jpg Elvis performed at the Coliseum, Seattle, Washington. November 12, 1971 Elvis performed at the Hofheinz Pavilion, Houston, Texas. November 12, 1972 Elvis performed at the Swing Auditorium, San Bernardino, California at 5.00 p.m.
November 17, 201212 yr Author November 13, 1954 Elvis performed at the Louisiana Hayride, Municipal Auditorium, Shreveport. November 13, 1955 Elvis performed at the Ellis Auditorium, Memphis at 3.00 and 8.00 p.m. This was the first of a six-day tour. November 13, 1957 Elvis sailed for Los Angeles on the USS Lurline. He left at 4.00 p.m. November 13, 1970 Elvis performed at the Cow Palace, San Francisco, California. November 13, 1971 Elvis performed at the Memorial Auditorium, Dallas, Texas, at 2.30 and 8.30 p.m. November 13, 1972 Elvis performed at the Swing Auditorium, San Bernardino, California.
November 17, 201212 yr Author November 14, 1955 Elvis performed at the Forrest City High School Auditorium, Forrest City, Arkansas at 7.00 and 9.15 p.m. November 14, 1963 Elvis was released by MGM because all the publicity stills for the picture were shot. November 14, 1968 Elvis had a day off from filming and flew to Reno for the day. November 14, 1970 http://www.elvisnews.com/images/pow/pow071s.jpg Elvis performed at the Inglewood Forum, Los Angeles, California, at 3.00 and 8.30 p.m. The attendance for these 2 show was record-breaking: 37,398 people. This was even more than the year before with the Rolling Stones. The total profit was over $300,000. Between the 2 shows Elvis was presented some papers for the ongoing paternity suit. This was done by a so called "fan", who was in fact a process server. During the 2nd show Elvis reminded his audience that he had "outsold" the Beatles, the Stones and Tom Jones: "all of them together". This show Elvis worn the Fringe Suit. November 14, 1971 Elvis performed at the University of Alabama Field House, Tuscaloosa, Alabama. November 14, 1972 Elvis performed at the Arena, Long Beach, California.
November 17, 201212 yr Author November 15, 1955 Elvis performed at the Community Center, Shefflield, Alabama at 7.00 and 9.30 p.m. November 15, 1956 http://www.elvisnews.com/images/pow/pow230s.jpg Elvis visited the late show of Liberace at the Clover Room of the Riviera Hotel. Afterwards he visited Liberace backstage and even fooled around for some photographers. November 15, 1970 Elvis performed at the International Sports Arena, San Diego, California. November 15, 1971 Elvis performed at the Municipal Auditorium, Kansas City, Missouri. November 15, 1972 http://www.elvisnews.com/images/pow/pow120s.jpg Elvis performed at the Arena Long Beach, California. November 15, 1973 Elvis flew back to Los Angeles, where he would stay a few days.
November 17, 201212 yr Author November 16, 1955 Elvis performed at the Camden City Auditorium, Camden, Arkansas at 7.00 and 9.15 p.m. November 16, 1958 Elvis wrote a letter to Alan Fortas from Grafenwohr, where he was on maneuvers. Still he appeared homesick and he wrote to Alan that he hoped for a miracle to get out of the army before March 1960. He also described his new girlfriend, Margit, looking a lot like Brigitte Bardot. November 16, 1970 Elvis performed at the State Fair Grounds Arena, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. November 16, 1971 Elvis performed at the Salt Palace, Salt Lake City, Utah. The total profit of this tour, after reduction of the costs, was $804,000. , which had to be divided between the Colonel and Elvis. November 16, 1972 Elvis, Linda and Lisa-Marie flew from Los Angeles to Honolulu. They were accompanied by a large group: James Caughley, Joe Esposito, Dick Grob, Gee Gee Gambill, Charlie Hodge, Dr. Nichopoulos, Sonny West, Red West and the 3 Stanley brothers, Ricky, David and Billy. November 16, 1976 Elvis had bought a new Ferrari and it was delivered to Memphis in a rental truck
November 17, 201212 yr Author November 17, 1952 The Presleys received an eviction notice from the Memphis Housing Authority, ordering them to vacate because their income is too high for housing assistance. November 17, 1954 Elvis performed at the Eagle's Nest, Memphis. An influential DJ showed up at the club and was so impressed by Elvis that he booked him for a show the next week. November 17, 1955 Elvis performed at the Arkansas Municipal Auditorium, Texarkana, Arkansas at 7.00 and 9.15 p.m. Johnny Cash was present too and even very surprised to witness Elvis washing his car by hand to remove all the mud and rain after the long drive. November 17, 1970 Elvis performed at the Coliseum, Denver, Colorado. While Elvis was in Denver he talked for quite some time with the off-duty policemen, who were assigned to protect him. He showed them his collection of police badges and he was disappointed when they could only come up with an honorary badge in exchange. He even made plans to come back to Denver to collect a real badge soon. He also invited the Denver policemen to come to see him the next time he would play Las Vegas. November 17, 1971 Elvis flew back home to Memphis and took in several movies at the Crosstown. November 17, 1972 Elvis performed at the Honolulu International Center, Honolulu, Hawaii. Originally this (or the next night) show was planned to be the worldwide satellite broadcast.
November 21, 201212 yr Author November 18, 1955 Elvis performed at the Reo Palm Isle, Longview, Texas. November 18, 1957 Elvis left for Las Vegas, where he met singer Kitty Dolan. November 18, 1958 Elvis received a letter from the Colonel assuring him that despite the fact that Elvis was in the army, all was done to make sure his income would be higher then the year before. November 18, 1970 Elvis flew back to Los Angeles where he arrived at 5.45 p.m. Around this time in LA he met Paul Frees. Frees showed Elvis his BNDD badge (Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs). Elvis, very fixated on badges, decided he wanted to get this badge himself. November 18, 1971 Elvis flew to Los Angeles, to remain in Palm Springs for the weekend. November 18, 1972 Elvis performed at the Honolulu International Center, Honolulu, Hawaii, at 2.30 and 8.30 p.m. Originally this (or the previous night) show was planned to be the worldwide satellite broadcast. November 18, 1975 Elvis sent a telegram to the Colonel. He thanked him for arranging a special New Year's Eve show at the new Silverdome stadium in Pontiac, Michigan. " We're looking forward to having the best show ever for this event."
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