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Elvis News.....Today in History
June 13, 1956 When Elvis and Juan were having breakfast at a restaurant on South Main Street, Elvis got himself surrounded by a lot of girls. He told a reporter he was engaged to only one- his career. June 13, 1959 At the beginning of a 15 day furlough Elvis traveled to Munich and Paris with Lamar, Rex and Charlie Hodge. In Munich Elvis visited old friends at the Moulin Rouge. June 13, 1967 The group stayed over two nights in Flagstaff, Arizona, while visiting the Grand Canyon. June 13, 1969 Elvis flew down to Palm Springs for the weekend. June 13, 1972 Elvis performed at the Roberts Municipal Coliseum, Evansville, Indiana. June 13, 1974 Elvis flew into Memphis before taking off on his third tour of 1974. June 13, 1977 Elvis called President Jimmy Carter to try to help out his friend George Klein in a federal court case.
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Elvis News.....Today in History
June 12, 1956 Elvis and June Juanico flew to Houston to pick up the new convertible Elvis had ordered. June 12, 1957 Elvis shipped a wallaby, which was given to him as a gift, from Australia to the Memphis Zoo. June 12, 1962 Elvis posed for publicity stills for the picture. June 12, 1964 Elvis didn't report at the arranged session time of 7.00 p.m. and the band was dismissed at 10.40 p.m. after completing several backing tracks. June 12, 1966 Finally Elvis reported to the studio where he spent very little time on the vocals although the songs obviously meant a lot to him; Indescribably Blue, I'll Remember You and If Every Day Was Like Christmas. June 12, 1971 Back home in Memphis Elvis spent time at Kang Rhee's studio. June 12, 1972 Elvis performed at the Memorial Coliseum, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
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Elvis News.....Today in History
June 11, 1955 Elvis performed at the Louisiana Hayride, Shreveport. June 11, 1956 Elvis flew home to Memphis for the funeral of his cousin Lee Edward Smith, who was drowned. Outside his Audubon Drive house was June Juanico, the girl Elvis met a year ago. Elvis would spend much time with June the rest of the week. June 11, 1962 Elvis finished looping for the film Girls! Girls! Girls! June 11, 1964 Soundtrack recording for Girl Happy continued from 7.00 p.m. to 5.00 a.m. Elvis was unhappy with the material and with his own performance and left the sessions after 34 exhausting takes of Do Not Disturb. June 11, 1966 Elvis remained at the hotel, still refusing to go to the studio. Instead he listened to the recordings of Red West, which were very good. June 11, 1968 Elvis met with costume designer Bill Belew to discuss his ideas for the show, readily accepting Belew's suggestions of high 'Napoleonic' collars and a black leather suit. June 11, 1972 Again Elvis performed at Madison Square Garden, New York at 2.30 p.m. This show was added when tickets to the first three original shows were sold out almost immediately.
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Elvis News.....Today in History
June 10, 1955 Elvis performed at the American Legion Hall, Breckenridge, Texas. June 10, 1956 Elvis performed at the Rodeo Grounds, Tucson, Arizona. June 10, 1958 After two years of refusal, Elvis went recording again in Nashville. He recorded 5 up tempo songs between 7.00 p.m. and 5.00 a.m. Elvis was very enthusiastic about the musicians. June 10, 1964 Elvis reported to Radio Recorders at 7.00 p.m. to begin with the soundtrack recordings for Girl Happy. He worked until 3.00 a.m. June 10, 1966 Although Elvis was back in Nashville to record again, he stayed in his hotel with a bad cold and sent Red West to take his place. June 10, 1967 With Elvis behind the wheel of the Greyhound, the entourage left for California. This time the wives were included. June 10, 1968 Elvis continued with the rehearsals at Binder-Howe Productions office throughout the week and the weekend. June 10, 1969 Elvis, Charlie, Gee Gee and Lamar flew from Memphis to Las Vegas to view the construction of the new showroom. Elvis continued on to Los Angeles for wardrobe fittings for opening night in Vegas. June 10, 1971 Back in the studio for a final recording Elvis performed "My Way" and "I'll Be home On Christmas Day", but at 4.30 Elvis ran out of the studio in frustration due to the inattention of the backup singers. June 10, 1972 http://www.elvisnews.com/images/pow/pow131s.jpg Elvis performed at Madison Square Garden, New York at 2.30 and 8.30 p.m. where RCA recorded both shows. June 10, 1975 http://www.elvisnews.com/images/pow/pow072s.jpg Elvis performed at the Mid-South Coliseum, Memphis, Tennessee.
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Elvis News.....Today in History
June 09, 1956 Elvis performed at the State Fairgrounds Grandstand, Phoenix, Arizona. June 09, 1964 Elvis reported to a music meeting at MGM for his new movie Girl Happy. June 09, 1967 Just before leaving for California Priscilla learnt that she was pregnant. June 09, 1970 After a very successful recording session in Nashville where thirty-five masters were completed, Elvis flew home to Memphis. June 09, 1971 Still in Nashville Elvis recorded four songs to complete the gospel album about 4.30 a.m. June 09, 1972 http://www.elvisnews.com/images/pow/pow057s.jpg Elvis gave a press conference at 4.00 p.m. at the Hilton. Asked about his image as a shy, humble country boy, Elvis responded: " I don't know what makes them say that", and stood up to reveal the International Hotel gold belt under his jacket, with his father proudly beaming beside him. Afterwards Elvis performed at Madison Square Garden, New York. June 09, 1975 Elvis performed at the State Fair Coliseum, Jackson.
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Elvis News.....Today in History
June 08, 1955 Elvis performed at the Auditorium, Sweetwater, Texas. June 08, 1956 Elvis performed at the Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles. June 08, 1961 Elvis bought a water-skiing boat and a boat trailer. June 08, 1969 Elvis was down at the Graceland gates again, signing autographs and talking with and singing to the fans. June 08, 1971 Elvis returned to Nashville, where he worked at the RCA studio until 2.00 a.m. June 08, 1972 Elvis flew to New York City, where he arrived at the Hilton for the first stop on his new tour. June 08, 1975 Elvis performed at the State Fair Coliseum, Jackson, Mississippi at 2.30 and 8.30 p.m.
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Elvis News.....Today in History
June 07, 1956 Elvis performed at the Municipal Auditorium, Long Beach, California. June 07, 1967 For Ann-Margret's opening in Vegas, Elvis sent a guitar-shaped flower arrangement, something he would do for every one of her Vegas openings until his death. June 07, 1975 Elvis performed at the Hirsch Coliseum, Shreveport, Louisiana at 2.30 and 8.30 p.m. June 07, 1976 Elvis returned to Memphis in the early afternoon and for the next few weeks remained mostly in his room.
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Elvis News.....Today in History
June 06, 1956 Elvis performed at the Arena, San Diego, California. June 06, 1972 There were rehearsals with the band on both this and the next night at the RCA studio on Sunset. June 06, 1975 Elvis performed at the Convention Center's Memorial Auditorium, Dallas, Texas. June 06, 1976 Elvis performed at the Omni, Atlanta, Georgia.
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Elvis News.....Today in History
June 05, 1955 Elvis performed at the Hope Fair Park, Hope, Arkansas. After the show Elvis went to Texarkana with a local girl. Halfway to Texarkana Elvis' Cadillac cought fire and burned out. June 05, 1956 Elvis performed at the Milton Berle Show, NBC Studio, Los Angeles at 8.00 p.m. June 05, 1967 Elvis rented the Memphis Fairgrounds from 12.30 to 3.30 a.m. June 05, 1972 Elvis returned to Los Angeles. June 05, 1975 Elvis performed at the Hofheinz Pavilion, Houston. June 05, 1976 Elvis performed at the Omni, Atlanta at 2.30 and 8.30 p.m.
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Elvis Tops 'White Artists With Soul' List
Wahoooo Elvis right up there :cheer:
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Favourite Elvis Song Of The Day
Please Don't Stop Loving Me :wub:
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Song Title Game
Can't Help Falling In Love - Falling Into You
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A to Z Song title Game #6
Memories
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Last Letter, First Letter
Run On
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Elvis Lyrics Game #4
Mary In The Morning Like a house without love, that's sure to fall apart
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Word Association
Bruce Springsteen :yahoo:
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Favourite Elvis Song Of The Day
And The Grass Won't Pay No Mind :wub:
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Interviews and articles about Elvis
:wub: I love the picture of Elvis's mum and dad :wub:
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Song Title Game
Kentucky Rain - Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head
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Word Association
Management
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Last Letter, First Letter
Roustabout
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A to Z Song title Game #6
Kentucky rain
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Elvis Lyrics Game #4
Happy Ending Child, touch my soul with your cries
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Optional Forum League Tables
Yaaaay, thats better :cheer:
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Optional Forum League Tables
1 3 The Saturdays 2 1 Madonna 3 8 Will Young 4 2 Robbie Williams 5 10 Kylie / Dannii 6 4 Pink 7 6 Girls Aloud 8 7 U2 9 5 Britney Spears 10 11 Elvis Presley 11 16 Darius 12 15 Take That 13 12 Glee 14 17 Leona Lewis 15 14 Sugababes 16 9 Lady GaGa 17 18 Adele 18 13 Rihanna 19 19 Katy Perry 20 20 Destiny's Child