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January 03, 1956 Elvis performed at the Von Theater, Booneville, Mississippi at 6.00 and 8.00 p.m. Elvis was advertised as "The Folk Music Fireball." January 03, 1964 Elvis went shopping for clothes at Lansky's. January 03, 1967 For a little while now horses were very popular with Elvis and the boys. They only rent out the Memphian for movies four times this month. Almost everything had to do with horseback riding these days. During the next 2 weeks Elvis would not only purchase his own favorite horse, which he renamed in Rising Sun, but he also bought a horse for his father. January 03, 1968 Elvis complained to RCA about the mastering of his new single Guitar Man. According to Elvis the sound was different than the sound he had achieved in the studio, where his voice was more integrated with the band. January 03, 1970 Elvis spent over $3,900 to remodel 2 rooms and a bathroom in the basement of Graceland to be used as an apartment for Charlie Hodge. January 03, 1974 Due to toothache Elvis went to the dentist. January 03, 1977 Elvis flew Ginger and her family to Harrison, Arkansas, to attend the funeral of Ginger's grandfather.

January 02, 1956 Elvis and Red returned to Memphis to began a 5 day tour with Johnny Cash and others. Elvis performed at the High School, Charleston, Mississippi, where he was billed as "The King of Western Bop." January 02, 1958 Elvis got a letter from the Colonel, who lectured him about the responsibilities of being a star. Elvis had complained about requests for local appearances and wanted his manager to deal with that. January 02, 1959 Elvis called George Klein in Memphis. He made regular calls to friends at home, especially Anita Wood. January 02, 1961 Elvis flew back to Los Angeles with Sonny, Charlie, Alan and Gene Smith. January 02, 1967 This was the date of Elvis' new agreement with the Colonel, which for the first time explicitly recognized that they were engaged in what amounted to a partnership or joint venture.

January 01, 1955 Elvis performed at the Grand Prize Saturday night Jamboree, Eagles Hall, Houston, Texas. January 01, 1956 Elvis performed at the Kiel Auditorium, St. Louis, Missouri, at 3.00 and 8.00 p.m. Elvis flew from Shreveport with Red West to play a Grand Ole Opry package headlined by Hank Snow and featuring Webb Pierce. January 01, 1958 Elvis was visited by Jimmie Rodgers Snow, Hank Snow's son, at Graceland. January 01, 1959 Elisabeth Stefaniak moved into the hotel with Elvis and his household. She was hired to answer all the fan mail, learning quickly from Red and Lamar how to sign Elvis' name. January 01, 1970 Elvis went to the Memphian, like he would be almost every night until he left for Los Angeles and it was during this time he saw the movie Patton for the first time. This film made an enormous impression on him and he memorized the dramatic speech at its beginning. January 01, 1972 Elvis went to the Memphian or the Crosstown to watch movies almost every night in the New Year, but unlike other times the screening was for the inner circle only. January 01, 1973 Elvis spent the first 3 nights of the New Year at the Memphian.

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Very interesting read, Brian. Thanks for that. :cheer:

December 31, 1955 Elvis performed at the Louisiana Hayride, Municipal Auditorium, Shreveport. December 31, 1956 Elvis appeared on Dewey Phillips TV show, Phillips' Pop Shop, between 3.30 and 4.30 p.m. December 31, 1958 Elvis received an other Christmas gift. This time from Tom Diskin. It was a book by Konstantin Stanislavsky. Much of the book, he said, might not interested Elvis but it supported Elvis' instinct, that great acting came from "be(ing) natural". December 31, 1959 Elvis sent a telegram to his manager: " Please convey my thanks to the various groups in Memphis who have suggested a special homecoming for me when I return to Memphis. However, I wish to return to Memphis the same way that any other serviceman returns to his hometown without ceremony or fanfare, I served as they served and was proud to do it. Seeing the city of Memphis, my family, friends, and fans, will be the most welcome sight in the world to me. I appreciate their kind gesture. I know they will understand and I am glad you are in agreement with me on this. Best wishes to you and Mrs. Parker: From Dad, Grandma and myself." December 31, 1962 There was a big fireworks display at Graceland, followed by a party at the Manhattan Club for over 200 friends, family and fans. December 31, 1964 Elvis rented out the Memphian for New Year's Eve. December 31, 1965 Elvis gave a New Year's Eve party at the Manhattan Club once again for friends, family, and fans. December 31, 1966 Again there were several horses bought today as an addition to the stable. Elvis held his annual New Year's Eve party at Manhattan Club, but he didn't attend himself, because there was not a parking place available. His guests however enjoyed the catering by Monte's again as well as the music: Willie Mitchell and his band. December 31, 1967 For the first time the New Year's Eve party was held at the Thunderbird Lounge on Adams Street, but again catered by Monte's. Elvis danced several times with Priscilla, including once on his request of Summertime. December 31, 1968 For the second year Elvis' New Year's Eve party was at the Thunderbird Lounge. December 31, 1969 Elvis New Year's Eve party was held at TJ's, a new club in Memphis. December 31, 1970 Elvis and the group went on a special tour at the FBI headquarters. Here Elvis expressed his admiration for J. Edgar Hoover to the FBI agent conducting the tour. Elvis also offered to serve in an undercover capacity in any way he could. On the agent's recommendation Director Hoover sent Elvis a note on January 4: "your generous comments concerning the Bureau and me are appreciated and you may be sure we will keep in mind your offer to be of assistance." The group flew home to Memphis in a leased jet in time for the annual New Year's Eve party at TJ's. December 31, 1971 Elvis hosted a small New Year's Eve party at Graceland, not at a local club like he had done in the past. December 31, 1975 http://www.elvisnews.com/images/pow/pow031s.jpg Elvis performed at the Silverdome, Pontiac, Michigan. Elvis and the Colonel earned more than $300,000 with this show, but the show itself was somewhat less of a success. Elvis ripped his pants and more generally speaking it was not his best show ever. Afterwards Elvis and the group flew home to celebrate New Year in Elvis bedroom. They watched tapes of old Monty Python shows. December 31, 1976 Elvis performed at the Civic Center Arena, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This show was very different from the other New Year's Eve shows. Elvis was at his best. Probably due to the presence of Ginger, the 90 minute show was a big success. After the show Vernon told Elvis of the death of his cousin Bobbi Mann at 38, after taking an overdose of pills. The whole group returned to Memphis at 6.30 a.m.

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Joe Tunzi Announces 4 New Projects ‘CHANGE OF HABIT’, ‘KING CREOLE’, ‘ATLANTA IN BLACK AND WHITE’ and ‘ELVIS SESSIONS IV’: those are the 4 new titles that Joe Tunzi will be releasing the next few months. From the press release: "As we embark on our 24th year at JAT Publishing, we would like to thank so many of you for your continued support. It’s true when people say Elvis Presley fans are the greatest fans in the world. Last year was one of our busiest years ever, with a combination of CDs, DVDs, books and special projects released under the JAT umbrella. This year we look ahead to another big year, marking the 35th anniversary of the King’s passing. In early 2012, we plan to release “Elvis 69: Featuring the Film ‘Change of Habit,” containing a wealth of never-before-seen photos. Four other projects filled with unpublished photographs exclusive to JAT will follow, including “Elvis - Atlanta in Black and White,” documenting Elvis’ 1973 and 1975 concert performances at Atlanta’s Omni Coliseum, and a special 24th anniversary production on what is arguably Elvis Presley’s finest film, “Elvis Presley - King Creole.” In this title -- a hardback edition with over 250 photos -- we tackle the mystery surrounding the missing “King Creole” tapes. Available at the low retail price of $19.95, “King Creole” is on track for a spring release. In 2013, fans can expect the definitive Elvis recording sessions book, “Elvis Sessions IV, The Recorded Music of Elvis Aron Presley 1953-1977,” with new photos, facts and information exclusive to JAT Publishing and not found on websites or in previous editions."

John Is Home Excellent news from Springfield, Missouri where doctors have agreed to release John Wilkinson from the hospital. After almost 2 weeks in the hospital with pains in his stomach, John is finally home again, where he can celebrate New Year's Eve with his wife Terry and their two children. That's great news :cheer:

Ed Bonja's Elvis Pictures In Australia ‘Images of the King’, a 150-piece exhibition of rare & original photographs taken by Elvis Presley’s official photographer and tour manager Ed Bonja, will be in Australia at the Gold Coast, Parkes, Albany and Sydney. Ed will be there to share the stories behind the images and every fan will be able to buy copies of original Elvis reprints Ed has personally signed. Ed will share amazing personal stories about his life with the king. After touring this exhibition across Australia finishing in Sydney, an auction of the 150 piece photo exhibition will be held in Sydney at the limited seating dinner hosted by Ed Bonja. :cheer:

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Thanks, Brian :cheer:

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December 29, 1966 Again Elvis bought a horse this day. This time it was a chestnut sorrel horse named Whirlaway. December 29, 1970 Elvis drove to Tupelo to collect another badge. This one from sheriff Bill Mitchell, whom Elvis knew since he was a child. December 29, 1974 Elvis got a phone call from the Colonel. The Colonel wanted to hear about Elvis' health problems of which he had heard some rumors. The Colonel made the decision that Elvis would not be able to fulfill is January commitment in Las Vegas. December 29, 1976 Elvis performed at the Birmingham-Jefferson County Coliseum, Birmingham, Alabama.

Don't Leave Me Now While you're standing beneath the mistletoe

I think we all dream of a White Christmas :dance:

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Merry Christmas Greta, hope you have a great time and lots and lots of pressie's. :yahoo: :cheer:

Baby,What You Want Me To Do - Baby Come Back

Burning Love

Treat Me Nice

What's She Really Like It's a wonderful road headin' beyond the hills, oh-ho-oh

El Toro

I Am, I Said - Do You Know Who I Am?