April 19, 201213 yr Author April 14, 1955 Elvis left Breckenridge in the morning behind the wheel of his Cadillac. Elvis performed later that day at Owl Park, Gainesville, Texas, where he still was largely unknown and only drew a handful of people. April 14, 1956 Maybe due to the flight problems of the other day or just because Elvis was tired, the session at RCA's Nashville studio didn't went very well. Just one song was recorded in 3 hours: " I Want You, I Need You, I Love You". While Elvis was in the studio he was presented with a gold record for "Heartbreak Hotel". After the session Elvis and the band took a flight back to Memphis where in the evening Elvis stopped by Dewey Philips' radio show at the Hotel Chisca. April 14, 1959 Elvis was drafted for another public relations oriented event when he was sent to Steinfurth as part of a work detail to help erect a memorial statue for veterans of WW I. Elvis bought a Welchsler stereo and some records in Bad Neuheim. April 14, 1968 Elvis and Priscilla spent Easter in Palm Springs at their new rental house on Camino del Norte. April 14, 1972 http://www.elvisnews.com/images/pow/pow042s.jpg Elvis performed at the Coliseum, Greensboro, North Carolina and this show was filmed and recorded.
April 19, 201213 yr Author April 15, 1955 Elvis performed at the High School, Stamford, Texas. April 15, 1956 Elvis, Gene Smith and the band flew to San Antonio, Texas, where Elvis performed at the Municipal Auditorium at 3.00 and 8.00 p.m. Between the show, Elvis amused himself by playing on the organ. April 15, 1957 Elvis visited his new estate and posed for photographers with a fan while sitting on a tractor he had just purchased for work around the grounds. April 15, 1969 Elvis signed the official contract for his appearance at the Las Vegas International Hotel in August. April 15, 1972 Elvis performed at the Coliseum, Macon, Georgia at 2.30 and 8.30 p.m.
April 19, 201213 yr Author April 16, 1955 Elvis performed at the Big "D" Jamboree, Sportatorium, Dallas, Texas. April 16, 1956 Elvis performed at the Memorial Coliseum, Corpus Christi, Texas. April 16, 1958 Elvis spoke with the Colonel on the phone. April 16, 1966 Elvis and his group left Los Angeles. Elvis drove the Greyhound bus himself most of the time, listening to tapes with potential material for his upcoming recording session. April 16, 1972 Elvis performed a the Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Jacksonville, Florida at 2.30 and 8,30 p.m.
April 19, 201213 yr Author April 17, 1956 Elvis and Gene Smith flew to Waco, Texas, while the band went by car. Elvis performed at the Heart O' Texas Coliseum, Waco. Elvis drove out on the field and up to the stage in his Cadillac. Later he told a local reporter the his fame " happened so fast, I'm scared. You know, I could go out like a light, just like I came on." April 17, 1960 Elvis and Anita attended Easter service at the First Assembly of God Church but were forced to leave when their presence caused a disruption. April 17, 1961 This was the last day of location shooting in Hawaii. April 17, 1963 Elvis hosted a party at Graceland and ordered 80 Tasty Dogs and 115 Cokes. April 17, 1972 http://www.elvisnews.com/images/pow/pow125s.jpg Elvis performed at the T.H. Barton Coliseum, Little Rock, Arkansas. April 17, 1973 Elvis spent 3 days rehearsing at RCA's Studio C. April 17, 1975 Elvis purchased a Convair 880 jet from Delta for $250,000. The plane was called the Lisa Marie.
April 19, 201213 yr Author April 18, 1954 Dixie had Easter dinner with Elvis' family. April 18, 1956 Elvis and Gene Smith flew to Tulsa, Oklahoma, where Elvis performed at the Fairgrounds Pavilion at 7.00 and 9.00 p.m. April 18, 1960 Elvis went to California by train to make his first post army motion picture. April 18, 1972 http://www.elvisnews.com/images/pow/pow014s.jpg Elvis performed at the Convention Center Arena, San Antonio, Texas and this show was filmed and recorded. April 18, 1975 Elvis agreed with the mix for his new album, Today. April 18, 1977 Elvis returned home.
April 19, 201213 yr Author April 19, 1956 Elvis performed at the Municipal Auditorium, Oklahoma City at 7.30 and 9.30 p.m. April 19, 1957 Yvonne Lime, a Hollywood star, arrived in Memphis for a visit and Elvis took her out to see Graceland. April 19, 1959 Elvis hosted 4 German teenagers at his home for tea, who had won this visit as part of a newspaper contest. April 19, 1960 The train in which Elvis was traveling to California was mobbed by fans in El Paso, Texas. April 19, 1965 Elvis completed his work on Harum Scarum. April 19, 1971 Elvis was in Los Angeles for most of the month. Elvis and Priscilla flew to Mount Holly, New Jersey, to visit for 2 days with Priscilla's brother, who was on leave from Vietnam. April 19, 1972 Elvis performed at the Tingley Coliseum, Albuquerque, New Mexico and following on this show Elvis flew home to Memphis.
April 21, 201213 yr Author April 20, 1954 Elvis started work at Crown Electric, where he started out driving a truck at $1 an hour, delivering supplies to building sited. He was hoping for the chance to train to be an electrician. April 20, 1955 Elvis performed at the American Legion Hut, Grenada, Mississippi. April 20, 1956 Elvis performed at the North Side Coliseum, Fort Worth, Texas at 7.00 and 9.30 p.m. April 20, 1957 Elvis and Yvonne Lime attended a party at Sam Philips' home with Dewey and Dot Philips. The night went on till the morning and ended with breakfast and gospel sung out by the pool. April 20, 1960 http://www.elvisnews.com/images/pow/pow213s.jpg Elvis arrived in Los Angeles, but to avoid the large crowd at the station he disembarked on a siding just outside the station and took a cab to the Beverly Wilshire Hotel with The Colonel. April 20, 1961 Cast and crew returned to Hollywood, where filming continued at Paramount. April 20, 1964 This was the last day of principal photography for Roustabout. April 20, 1966 The group stayed over in Albuquerque. Like always, they traveled by night and slept during the day.
April 21, 201213 yr Author April 21, 1956 Elvis performed at the Municipal Auditorium, Houston, Texas at 7.30 and 9.30 p.m. April 21, 1957 On Easter Sunday Elvis and Yvonne Lime went to church for the first time in a long time. After the service Elvis told the Reverend: "I am the most miserable young man you have ever seen. I have got more money than I can ever spend. I have thousands of fans out there, and I have a lot of people who call themselves my friends, but I am miserable". April 21, 1960 Elvis began preproduction on G.I. Blues. April 21, 1973 Elvis flew to Phoenix to begin with his new tour. Except for Jerry Scheff, who was replaced by Emory Gordy, all musicians were the same. April 21, 1975 Elvis returned to Memphis where he bought a house for Linda Thompson at 1254 Old Hickory, near Graceland. April 21, 1976 Elvis performed at the Kemper Arena, Kansas City, Missouri. This was a hastily scheduled 6 day tour. Ronnie Tutt had returned to the band. April 21, 1977 Elvis performed at the Coliseum, Greensboro, north Carolina. This was the start of Elvis' third tour of 1977 and he was accompanied by Ginger.
April 24, 201213 yr Author April 22, 1956 Elvis flew from Houston to Las Vegas, Nevada. April 22, 1960 Elvis spent his evenings at the Crossbow, where he met Lance LeGault. April 22, 1964 Publicity stills were shot for Roustabout. April 22, 1972 Elvis went back to California to spend the weekend in Palm Springs. April 22, 1973 Elvis performed at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Phoenix, Arizona at 3.00 p.m. and after the show he went to his home in L.A. until the next day. Then he drove to Anaheim where he stayed at the Anaheim Royal Inn. April 22, 1976 Elvis performed at the City Auditorium Arena, Omaha, Nebraska. April 22, 1977 Elvis performed at the Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan.
April 24, 201213 yr Author April 23, 1955 Elvis performed at the Louisiana Hayride, from Heart O' Texas Arena, Waco, Texas. April 23, 1956 Elvis performed at the Venus Room, New Frontier Hotel, Las Vegas at 8.00 p.m. and midnight. Elvis opened a 2 week engagement in front of an older audience. Later Elvis recalled: " after the first night I went outside and just walked around in the dark. It was awful. I wasn't getting across to the audience." But never the less Elvis fell in love with this city and he was thrilled to meet some many show business legends. April 23, 1966 Elvis arrived at Graceland at 9.00 p.m. and was welcomed by about 50 fans at the gates. April 23, 1970 Elvis arrived in Palm Springs where he remained until April 28. April 23, 1971 Elvis bought a Sony tape recorder, some speakers and a bass guitar at Bel Air Camera and Hi Fi. April 23, 1973 Elvis performed at the Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, California. April 23, 1975 Elvis flew to Macon, Georgia to begin with a tour. April 23, 1976 Elvis performed at the McNichols Arena Denver, Colorado. April 23, 1977 Elvis performed at the University of Toledo Centennial Hall, Toledo, Ohio and Felton Jarvis continued the recording he started the last tour
April 24, 201213 yr Author April 24, 1955 Elvis performed at the Magnolia Gardens, Houston, Texas in the afternoon, and he performed at the Cook's Hoedown Club, Houston, Texas in the evening. April 24, 1963 Elvis had ordered a lot of books at the Readin' & Ritin' Shop. April 24, 1973 Elvis performed at the Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, California, and Lisa Marie was in the audience. April 24, 1975 http://www.elvisnews.com/images/pow/pow173s.jpg Elvis performed at the Coliseum, Macon, Georgia. Jerry Scheff returned on bass for the first time in 2 years. April 24, 1976 Elvis performed at the Sports Arena, San Diego, California. April 24, 1977 Elvis performed at the Crisler Arena, Ann Arbor, Michigan and "Unchained Melody" and "Little Darlin" were recorded here.
April 26, 201213 yr Author April 25, 1955 Elvis began a 5 day tour with artists from TNT Records at M-B Corral, Wichita Falls, Texas. When each artist had finished his performance Elvis left for Seymour, an hour away, for a second performance but didn't arrive before midnight because he ran out of gas and money. The hardcore Elvis fans were still waiting for him when he finally got on stage at the High School, Seymour, Texas. For a long moment Elvis just stood there with his eyes closed, not saying a word and Scotty stepped up behind Elvis, pretending to wind him up. With that, Elvis grabbed his guitar and the show was on. April 25, 1960 Elvis had music rehearsals in the morning which were followed by wardrobe tests in the afternoon. April 25, 1973 Elvis performed at the Selland Arena, Fresno, California at 4.30 and 8.30 p.m. April 25, 1975 http://www.elvisnews.com/images/pow/pow158s.jpg Elvis performed at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Jacksonville, Florida. April 25, 1976 Elvis performed at the Arena, Long Beach, California at 2.30 and 8.30 p.m. According to the Long Beach Press Telegram: " An eerie silence filled the concert hall when he sang, " And now the end is near", the opening line of the Frank Sinatra favorite "My way". It was like witnessing a chilling prophecy". April 25, 1977 Elvis performed at the Civic Center, Saginaw, Michigan.
April 26, 201213 yr Author April 26, 1955 Elvis performed at the City Auditorium, Big Spring, Texas. April 26, 1957 Elvis was standing proudly in front of the new gates of Graceland while photographers took some pics. April 26, 1960 Again Elvis had music rehearsals. April 26, 1962 Location filming in Hawaii was completed. April 26, 1972 Elvis flew to Memphis. He would be at the movies most nights and the theater would be closed to all but the inner circle. April 26, 1973 http://www.elvisnews.com/images/pow/pow095s.jpg Elvis performed at the International Sports Arena, San Diego. California. April 26, 1975 Elvis performed at the Curtis-Hixon Auditorium, Tampa, Florida at 2.30 and 8.30 p.m. April 26, 1976 Elvis performed at the Coliseum, Seattle, Washington. April 26, 1977 Elvis performed at the Wings Stadium, Kalamazoo, Michigan.
April 30, 201213 yr Author April 27, 1955 Elvis performed at the American Legion Hall, Hobbs, New Mexico. April 27, 1957 Elvis went on a train to Los Angeles. April 27, 1960 Soundtrack recording for G.I. Blues was moved to the RCA studio at 6363 Sunset Boulevard because of a new agreement between RCA and the musicians union. Elvis arrived at the studio at 9.00 a.m. wearing his full dress uniform from the film and worked until 8.00 p.m. April 27, 1967 Elvis completed his work on Clambake. April 27, 1973 Elvis performed at the Memorial Coliseum, Portland, Oregon. April 27, 1975 Elvis performed at the Civic Center Arena, Lakeland, Florida at 2.30 and 8.30 p.m. April 27, 1976 Elvis performed at the Coliseum, Spokane, Washington and after this evening show Elvis flew to Lake Tahoe. April 27, 1977 http://www.elvisnews.com/images/pow/pow264s.jpg Elvis performed at the Auditorium Arena, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and again Felton Jarvis recorded some songs. April 27, 1977 http://www.elvisnews.com/images/pow/pow264s.jpg Elvis Presley made, what would be the last recordings of his life, at a concert in Saginaw, Michigan. Three songs appeared in the posthumously released album "Moody Blue".
April 30, 201213 yr Author April 28, 1956 The Colonel had arranged for Elvis to play a special matinee show for teenagers who for one dollar not only got to see Elvis but were served one soft drink as well. April 28, 1957 Elvis arrived in Los Angeles and checked into the penthouse apartment and the presidential suit of the Beverly Wilshire Hotel with Gene and Junior Smith, George Klein, Arthur Hooton and Bitsy Mott. The band remained at the downtown Knickerbocker Hotel. April 28, 1960 Recording continued from 12.30 p.m. to 11.03 p.m. But due to new union rules regarding length of sessions and prescribed breaks it was not an successful session and arrangements were made to continue the following week at Radio Recorders where Elvis had always felt more at home. April 28, 1966 During Elvis' stay at home, movies were screened at the Crosstown Theater almost every night. April 28, 1967 Rumors of Elvis' imminent marriage appeared in the press just as members of the wedding party began to assemble in Palm Springs. April 28, 1973 Elvis performed at the Coliseum, Spokane, Washington at 3.00 and 8.00 p.m. April 28, 1975 Elvis performed at the Civic Center Arena, Lakeland, Florida. April 28, 1977 Elvis performed at the Brown County Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Green Bay, Wisconsin.
April 30, 201213 yr Author April 29, 1955 Elvis performed at the Cotton Club Lubbock, Texas. April 29, 1960 Elvis spent the evening at the Moulin Rouge. April 29, 1969 Elvis reported to the studio and after completing looping, he was dismissed from Change Of Habit. April 29, 1975 Elvis performed at the Middle Tennessee State University Athletic Center, Murfreesboro, Tennessee. April 29, 1977 Elvis performed at the Arena, Duluth, Minnesota. In order to keep Ginger with him, Elvis had her mother and sister flew in.
April 30, 201213 yr Author April 30, 1955 http://www.elvisnews.com/images/pow/pow289s.jpg Elvis performed at the Louisiana Hayride, from the Gladewater, Texas, High School, where his performance of Tweedle Dee was recorded for this remote broadcast. April 30, 1957 Elvis worked on soundtrack recordings at Radio Recorders from 10.00 a.m. to 6.10 p.m. It was at this sessions that Elvis first met with Leiber and Stoller. April 30, 1964 Elvis was visited by Larry Geller for the first time. Geller replaced Elvis' regular hairdresser and the two of them became good friends. April 30, 1971 Elvis flew to Palm Springs for the weekend. April 30, 1973 Elvis performed at the Denver Coliseum, Denver, Colorado and after the show Elvis went to the Sahara Tahoe Hotel. April 30, 1975 http://www.elvisnews.com/images/pow/pow084s.jpg Elvis performed at the Omni. Atlanta, Georgia. April 30, 1976 Elvis performed at the High Sierra Theater, Sahara Tahoe, Stateline, Nevada. This was the opening night of the Tahoe engagement and Elvis was not well at all. April 30, 1977 Elvis performed at the Civic Center, St. Paul, Minnesota.
May 2, 201213 yr Author May 01, 1955 Elvis performed at the Municipal Auditorium, New Orleans, Louisiana at 2.00, 5.00 and 8.00 p.m. Elvis began with a 3 week tour into new territory as he traveled to Florida ant the Southeast. May 01, 1957 There was a soundtrack session scheduled at Radio Recorders. However, Elvis was relaxing with the Jordanaires by singing gospels but after MGM tried to cut that off, Elvis walked out of the studio. May 01, 1962 Elvis resumed filming for Girls! Girls! Girls! At Paramount Studio on Stage 5. May 01, 1964 Elvis went to Paramount for some publicity stills and met there Larry Geller. Larry had promised Elvis copies of several of the books they had discusses, including The Impersonal Life. Elvis continued to read and reread this book over and over again until his death. May 01, 1967 http://www.elvisnews.com/images/pow/pow256s.jpg After midnight the wedding party left for Las Vegas in 2 jets and at 3.30 a.m. Elvis and Priscilla obtained their marriage license at the Clark County Courthouse. The ceremony was held at 11.45 a.m. at the Aladdin Hotel, followed by a press conference in the Aladdin Room. Afterward there was a reception with all members of the entourage except for Red West, who was so furious about his exclusion from the ceremony that he didn't have contact with Elvis for the next 2 years. May 01, 1968 Elvis and Priscilla had their first wedding anniversary. It was catered by the Deli Restaurant at the house. Priscilla received flowers from Elvis with a card saying: "Love, Elvis." May 01, 1971 Elvis spent his wedding anniversary in Palm Springs. May 01, 1975 http://www.elvisnews.com/images/pow/pow162s.jpg Elvis performed at the Omni, Atlanta, Georgia. May 01, 1977 http://www.elvisnews.com/images/pow/pow081s.jpg Elvis performed at the Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois.
May 2, 201213 yr Author May 02, 1955 Elvis performed at the High School, Baton Rouge, Louisiana at 7.00 and 9.00 p.m. May 02, 1960 Principal photography began for G.I. Blues. May 02, 1969 Elvis spent the weekend in Palm Springs. May 02, 1970 Elvis spent most of the next 3 weeks in his new Palm Springs home. During this time he watched 16 mm prints of several films, including Citizen Kane. May 02, 1975 Elvis performed at the Omni, Atlanta, Georgia. May 02, 1977 Elvis performed at the Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois.
May 11, 201213 yr Author May 03, 1955 The Hank Snow Jamboree reunited in Mobile, Alabama, where Elvis and the others participated in radio interviews. May 03, 1957 Soundtrack recording continued at Radio Recorders from 9.00 a.m. to 6.25 p.m. This time is was Bill Black's turn to walk out. He was unable to mange the introduction to "Baby, I Don't Care" on his new Fender electric bass, so Elvis picked up the instrument and played the part himself. May 03, 1971 Elvis was seen as an outpatient at the Palm Springs hospital. May 03, 1975 Elvis performed at the Civic Center, Monroe, Louisiana at 2.30 and 8.30 p.m. May 03, 1977 Elvis performed at the Saginaw Center, Saginaw, Michigan and after this show Elvis flew home to Memphis.
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