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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.

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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.

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.

October 30, 1954 Elvis, Scotty and Bill played The Eagle's Nest in Memphis, a nightclub over the changing room at the Clearpool complex. October 30, 1955 Elvis returned to his new home on Getwell, because he had to go to the Sun Studio the coming week for the last time. They had to record the B-side for Trying To Get To You. But after several attempts at When It Rains It Really Pours they broke up; probably because Elvis' contract was about to be sold. October 30, 1956 Elvis and his friends returned to Memphis by train after staying in New York City. October 30, 1960 After Elvis travelled to Nashville by bus he joined all the regular Nashville musicians and backup singers. They worked with intense concentration and Elvis completed not only his album His Hand In Mine, but also single version of Surrender. However Elvis was not satisfied with Crying In The Chapel, so this song was not released for another 5 years. October 30, 1969 Elvis flew to Las Vegas. He was spotted by a gossip columnist Rona Barrett at the blackjack tables with a woman on each arm. Rona wrote in her column: " everybody is commenting on how good Elvis Presley looks these days while he's having fun at the International". Elvis answer in response was: "That's what a bad marriage does for you" October 30, 1976 This was the second night the musicians were together in the Jungle Room for a RCA recording session. They recorded a couple of instrumental tracks while waiting for Elvis to appear. Finally Elvis did, but only for a short time while there was a delivery of a shipment of Harley - Davidsons. Elvis insisted to take them for trial runs up and down the driveway and to Linda's home, just around the corner. After that Elvis appeared again in the Jungle Room, but now he had a Thompson submachine with him to play with. Finally, it was almost morning, he apologized to the group admitting he was not in the good mood to record anything. So the session was called off. Elvis arranged for all the musicians a ride home, even went so far to give J.D. Sumner his white limousine to ride back to Nashville in style.

October 29, 1954 Elvis, Scotty and Bill played The Eagle's Nest in Memphis, a nightclub over the changing room at the Clearpool complex. Oscar Davis, who was working at that time as the advance man for Colonel Parker, was attending the show. October 29, 1955 Elvis performed at the Louisiana Hayride, Municipal Auditorium, Shreveport, while the Colonel drove to Memphis to talk with Sam Philips about an agreement. The price for purchasing Elvis' contract is set on $35.000, against a non-refundable deposit of $5.000 which the Colonel had to put down. October 29, 1956 There was filmed a new ending for Love Me Tender at the Junco Studio. The new scene had a ghostly image hovering over the mourners walking away from the grave. It almost seemed Elvis' hair was dyed black in this scene. While during the rest of the film his hair had its natural color. October 29, 1957 Elvis performed at the Pan Pacific Auditorium, Los Angeles. His show was filmed by the police, just to make sure it passed scrutiny. After the show Elvis met Ricky Nelson. October 29, 1958 For the second time Elvis attended a Bill Haley concert in Stuttgart. October 29, 1959 Elvis was discharged form the hospital and told to remain at home for 3 more days. October 29, 1960 Freddy Bienstock arrived at Graceland to go over the songs for the next recording session in Nashville with Elvis. October 29, 1968 The principal photography on The Trouble With Girls began. October 29, 1971 Elvis is back in Los Angeles, after a stay in Palm Springs. October 29, 1976 There was set up a studio in the "Jungle Room" to make a start with the first night recording session, running from 9.00 p.m. to 8.00 a.m. There were 3 songs recorded, including Way Down. Once again Elvis spent a lot of time in his bedroom, where he invited some of the singers and musicians. He even gave away some old clothes.

October 28, 1955 Elvis performed at the Curtis Gordon's Ranch Club, Mobile, Alabama while Bill Bullock of RCA wires the Colonel that $ 25.000 is as high as RCA can go for Elvis' contract. October 28, 1956 http://www.elvisnews.com/images/pow/pow278s.jpgElvis attended a rehearsal for the show to unveil a big cut-out of him on the top of the Times Square Paramount Theater promoting the premiere of Love Me Tender. He also gave a press conference, which he handled in a "polite, personable, quick-witted and charming" manner. About his influence on teenagers Elvis stated: " My Bible tells me that what he sows he will also reap, and if I'm sowing evil and wickedness it will catch up with me. If I did think I was bad for people, I would go back to driving a truck, and I really mean this". Elvis got inoculated with the new polio vaccine as part of a public service announcement for the March of Dimes. At the Maxine elliot Theater, West Thirty-ninth Street, at 8.00 p.m. Elvis sung Don't Be Cruel, Love Me, Love Me Tender and Hound Dog. This was his second appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show. October 28, 1957 http://www.elvisnews.com/images/pow/pow215s.jpgElvis performed at the Pan Pacific Auditorium, Los Angeles, California and outraged not only the press, but also an audience filled with Hollywood celebrities and their children. The headlines declared: Elvis Presley Will Have to Clean Up His Show Or Go To Jail. Even the Colonel was warned about consequences, but Elvis remained unfazed. He just said: "if I don't dance tonight, maybe I don't have to take a shower tonight". October 28, 1957 http://www.elvisnews.com/images/pow/pow215s.jpgElvis wrote a letter to Anita Wood, describing himself as "a little lonely boy 5000 miles away". Obviously very home sick Elvis continued: " one in fact who would never love anyone in his life as he loved her and who looks forward to their marriage and a little Elvis ". October 28, 1976 Since Elvis would return home any time from his 7th tour, the RCA recording truck was parked behind Graceland.

October 27, 1955 Elvis performed at the National Guard Armory, Jackson, Alabama while Bob Neal learned for the first time that Colonel Parker was in the middle of selling Elvis' contract. Neal demanded a meeting between himself and the Colonel to get things clear. October 27, 1957 Elvis performed at the Oakland Auditorium, Oakland, California. October 27, 1961 Elvis had a recording session for Kid Galahad, at Radio Recorders from 4.00 till 8.00 p.m. October 27, 1975 Elvis went to the movies at the Crosstown Theater and kept on doing that for at least 2 weeks. October 27, 1976 Elvis performed at the Southern Illinois University Arena, Carbondale, Illinois. The tour brought in $1,005,000 in profits, which was still divided two-thirds/one-third with the Colonel.

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.