ON THIS DAY IN ELVIS HISTORY September 30

September 30, 1955

James Dean was killed. Elvis heard the news when he was in the Gladewater hotel and he cried.

September 30, 1956

Elvis, Gene Smith and Nick Adams flew back to Los Angeles, where Elvis and Gene checked into the Beverly Wilshire Hotel.

September 30, 1963

The soundtrack recording for Kissin Cousins began. They started at 7.00 p.m. till 3.30 a.m. Elvis did not record his part because he had a cold. He did came over though to meet the director, Gene Nelson, who also played congas with the band.

September 30, 1965

Photography on Paradise Hawaiian Style was completed. Tom Jones came to the set and met Elvis for the very first time. When there were some photos taken Elvis started to sing Jones' hit What's New Pussy Cat.

September 30, 1969

Again Elvis was at the movies, watching Midnight Cowboy. Although at home for some time now, Elvis did not often appear at the Graceland gates to meet his fans.

September 30, 1974

Elvis performed at the University of Notre Dame's Athletic and Convention Center, South Bend, Indiana

 

Date:	30 Sep 1974
Time:	8.30pm
Venue:	South Bend, IN. Notre Dame Ath Center
Tickets:	12,301
Costume:	Mad Tiger suit
Track list:	Also Sprach Zarathustra See See Rider I Got A Woman/Amen Love Me Blue Suede Shoes It's Midnight Big Boss Man Fever Love Me Tender Hound Dog If You Love Me Bridge Over Troubled Water [band introductions] Lawdy Miss Clawdy Killing Me Softly [Voice] Polk Salad Annie Why Me Lord All Shook Up Teddy Bear/Don't Be Cruel You Gave Me A Mountain Let Me Be There Hawaiian Wedding Song Johnny B. Goode Can't Help Falling In Love
Recordings:	Night Fever In Vegas
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ON THIS DAY IN ELVIS HISTORY September 29

September 29, 1955

It is almost certain Elvis performed at the Aubrey Arkansas, High School with the Louvin Brothers.

September 29, 1956

Elvis and Nick Adams returned to the Memphis Fairgrounds for the Mid-South Fair and Elvis went on stage for a quick bow with Irish tenor Dennis Day.

September 29, 1960

Elvis had a luncheon interview at the set of Flaming Star with Vernon Scott. Together with some other friends from Memphis, Gary Pepper, a 27 year old MS victim, whom Elvis called his friend. Gary stayed in the inner circle of Memphis' friends until his death.

September 29, 1963

The soundtrack recording for Kissin Cousins began. They started at 7.00 p.m. till 3.30 a.m. Elvis did not record his part because he had a cold. He did came over though to meet the director, Gene Nelson, who also played congas with the band.

September 29, 1966

Elvis had an appointment at the studio to get his hair cut. Instead of that he had his hair cut at home and arrived to late for his recording session. However, by midnight he had completed several songs, including She's A Machine.

September 29, 1974

Elvis performed at the Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan at 2.30 p.m. but due to illness Elvis only performed there for 30 minutes.

September 29, 1975

Through Georg Klein Elvis got the message singer Jackie Wilson suffered a stroke. Immediately Elvis sent a check to pay for the hospital expenses and medical bills.

 

Date:	29 Sep 1974
Time:	2.30pm
Venue:	Detroit, MI. Olympia Stadium
Tickets:	17,105
Costume:	Chinese Dragon suit
Track list:	Also Sprach Zarathustra CC. Rider I Got A Woman/Amen Love me Blue Suede Shoes It's Midnight Big Boss Man Fever If You Love Me, Let Me Know Love Me Tender Hound Dog [band introductions] Lawdy Miss Clawdy Teddy Bear Don't Be Cruel Heartbreak Hotel Why Me Lord? Let Me Be There Hawaiian Wedding Song Johnny Be Goode Steamroller Blues Funny How Time Slips Away Can't Help Falling In Love
Recordings:	All Gut In College Park Dragon Attack
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today in Elvis history September 28

September 28, 1955

Elvis performed at the B & B Club, Gobler, Missouri.

September 28, 1966

Elvis arrived too late for a wardrobe fitting, and went for lunch in his dressing room. Therefore he was way too late for his recording session. They even noted that in the production notes.

September 28, 1968

Dewey Philips, the DJ who was the first to play Elvis' records on the air, died. Elvis told a local reporter: " I am awfully hurt and feel very sorry about Dewey's death. We were very good friends, and I have always appreciated everything he did for me in helping me in my career in the early days".

September 28, 1971

Elvis returned to Los Angeles, where he would only spent the night, to leave for Palm Springs the next day.

September 28, 1972

Elvis flew to Palm Springs with Linda Thompson for a long weekend.

September 28, 1974

Elvis performed at the University Of Maryland Cole Fieldhouse, College Park, Maryland.

Date:	28 Sep 1974
Time:	8.30pm
Venue:	Baltimore, MD. College Park Field House
Tickets:	15,000
Costume:	Blue Rainbow suit
Track list:	Also Sprach Zarathustra See See Rider I Got A Woman/Amen Love Me If You Love Me It's Midnight Big Boss Man Fever Love Me Tender Hound Dog [band introductions] Blue Christmas All Shook Up Teddy Bear/Don't Be Cruel Tryin' To Get To You Killing Me Softly [Voice] When Its My Time [The Stamps] Heartbreak Hotel Let Me Be There How Great Thou Art Hawaiian Wedding Song Blue Suede Shoes Can't Help Falling In Love
Recordings:	A Profile - The King On Stage Vol 2 (CD 3) (from Hawaiian Wedding Song to the end of the show) Broken Finger
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ON THIS DAY IN ELVIS HISTORY September 27

September 27, 1957

Elvis drove to Tupelo with Anita Wood and his parents and some friends. In the local paper Elvis was called "the best ambassador any town could have" and urged all townspeople to give him a warm welcome.
Elvis performed at the Fairgrounds, Tupelo, for the benefit of the planned Elvis Presley Youth Center. There was a crowd of 12,000 people and he was accompanied by Hank Garland, D.J. Fontana and Chuck Wiggington, a friend of D.J., on bass.

September 27, 1966

Elvis went to Paramount for preproduction for Easy Come, Easy Go. He attended a music meeting with Hall Wallis and John Rich, director.

September 27, 1969

Elvis returned to Memphis.

September 27, 1974

Elvis performed at the University of Maryland Cole Fieldhouse, College Park, Maryland. The media as well as the fans were puzzled about Elvis performance throughout this tour. Tony Brown however witnessed Elvis getting out of his limousine, fall to his knees and even sleepwalk through the entire show.

 

Date:	27 Sep 1974
Time:	8.30pm
Venue:	Baltimore, MD. College Park Field House
Tickets:	15,000
Costume:	Peacock suit
Track list:	Also Sprach Zarathustra See See Rider Got A Woman/Amen Love Me If You Love Me It's Midnight Big Boss Man Fever Love Me Tender Hound Dog Bridge Over Troubled Water Polk Salad Annie [band introductions] Killing Me Softly [Voice] Why Me Lord All Shook Up Teddy Bear/Don't Be Cruel Hawaiian Wedding Song How Great Thou Art Can't Help Falling In Love
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ON THIS DAY IN ELVIS HISTORY September 26

September 26, 1955

Elvis began another tour booked by Bob Neal. Elvis performed at the Junior High School Gym, Gilmer, Texas.

September 26, 1956

Elvis drove to Tupelo with his parents, Nick Adams and Barbara Hearn. Elvis had to appear at the Mississippi Alabama Fair And Diary Show. He performed here for the first time at the age of 10. Elvis was wearing a blue velvet shirt, made for him by Natalie Wood's dressmaker. Tammy Wynette, at the age of 14, watched the show from the first row. The show was filmed by Fox Movietone News, but the bad audio made it almost a "silent" movie.

September 26, 1957

Elvis and some friends spent the evening at the Fairgrounds, attracting a huge crowd.

September 26, 1964

Elvis and the whole caravan left for Hollywood.

September 26, 1968

Elvis went to the Memphian, like almost every night for this period in Graceland. He was accompanied by Priscilla, Sonny, Gee Gee, Charlie and Lamar. They watched The Thomas Crown Affair, with Steve McQueen and Hang 'Em High, with Clint Eastwood.

September 26, 1970

Elvis spent the weekend in Palm Springs.

September 26, 1974

Elvis flew out of Memphis to begin his 4th tour of 1974.

September 26, 1976

Elvis flew from Palm Springs to Memphis.

ON THIS DAY IN ELVIS HISTORY September 25

September 25, 1954

Elvis performed at the Eagle's Nest, Memphis.

September 25, 1956

Elvis received a telegram from RCA with official congratulations for an industry first when additional orders made the single Love Me Tender a gold record before it was even released. RCA got 918230 orders before even releasing the single.

September 25, 1964

Elvis watched a movie again: Dr. Strangelove at the Memphian. He had just hired Mike Keaton to come to California with the group and in the very early morning he asked Jerry Schilling too to come with them.

September 25, 1968

Elvis flew home to Memphis and arrived at 6.00 a.m.

September 25, 1969

Elvis flew to Nashville with Charlie Hodge to add some vocal overdubs on several songs.

ON THIS DAY IN ELVIS HISTORY September 24

September 24, 1954

Elvis performed at the Eagle's Nest, Memphis.

September 24, 1955

Elvis performed at the Louisiana Hayride, Municipal Auditorium, Shreveport.

September 24, 1956

Elvis and Nick Adams went to see Mildred Scrivener, Elvis' senior-class homeroom teacher at Humes High.
Elvis donated $900 to the school for new uniforms for its ROTC program.

September 24, 1970

Elvis flew from Memphis to Los Angeles.

September 24, 1973

Elvis flew to Los Angeles. He stayed at home and was visited by several of his doctors.

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ON THIS DAY IN ELVIS HISTORY

 

September 23, 1955

Elvis attended a show by the Blackwood Brothers at Ellis Auditorium in Memphis. When James Blackwood discovered that Elvis bought his own ticket to get in , he set his apologies along with a refund.

September 23, 1956

Elvis flew to Memphis, together with Nick Adams and Gene Smith. On this trip he used the name Clint Reno, just like the character from his last movie, Love Me Tender.
In the evening Elvis was seen at the Memphis Fairgrounds with Nick Adams.

September 23, 1963

Back home in Memphis Elvis went to the Memphian almost every night to watch some films.

September 23, 1964

Elvis had a chest X ray and some blood tests and again didn't attend the movies. His schedule for Los Angeles was delayed.

September 23, 1970

Elvis returned to Memphis, where he watched a movie at the Crosstown, before leaving for Los Angeles the next day.

September 23, 1973

In the mobile recording truck RCA had sent to Elvis home in Palm Springs the recording continued from 7.00 p.m. till 3.15 a.m. with Elvis completing Are You Sincere and I Miss You. RCA just got enough for one album now.

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A guitar played by Elvis Presley in his final Las Vegas show is on offer in an auction of Hollywood memorabilia through iCollector.com. The Martin D-28 guitar was played by 'The King' during a performance at the Las Vegas Hilton in December 1976. 

This Martin D-28 model guitar (serial number 361827), was used by Elvis in his last Las Vegas stage performances at the Las Vegas Hilton from December 2-12, 1976. In January, 1977 Elvis presented this  guitar to his bodyguard, Sam Thompson. Following Elvis' death, Thompson sold the guitar in 1978 to The National Enquirer to fund his college education. The National Enquirer presented "The Elvis Guitar" to Cheryl Schmerr who won a national contest of over 60,000 entries in a well-publicized event hosted by the tabloid.

The guitar, with original case, is accompanied by a notarized letter signed by Sam Thompson, along with a notarized copy of a letter from Elvis' father, Vernon E. Presley, dated January 4, 1978, attesting that his son gave Thompson the Martin D-28 the previous year while at Graceland. Also comes with a color photograph of Elvis performing on stage with this guitar. 

On the back of the guitar is some plastic residue where the belt on Elvis's jumpsuit melted because of the heat of the stage lighting.

Described as 'one of the most significant guitars to ever reach the market', the lot is expected to sell for up to £50,000.

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ON THIS DAY IN ELVIS HISTORY September 22

September 22, 1955

Elvis performed at the Civic Auditorium, Kingsport, Tennessee, which was the last show of a tour.

September 22, 1958

The troop train arrived in Brooklyn at 9.00 a.m. Elvis held a press conference and once again expressed his hope that the fans won't forget him. He walked up the gangplank of the USS Randall 8 times, carrying his duffel bag, so the press could all get a good shot. During the crossing Elvis and Charlie became good friends. Charlie cheered him up.

September 22, 1962

Elvis was at Radio Recorders from 11.30 a.m. to 11.00 p.m. to complete soundtrack recording for It Happened At The World's Fair. Don Robertson, songwriter, was invited to play at the session, either piano or organ.

September 22, 1964

Elvis called Dr. Charles Clarke, because Elvis wasn't well. Clarke came out to Graceland and submitted a bill of $10 for a house call.

September 22, 1969

Elvis flew back home to Memphis arriving very early in the morning. He remained in Memphis until 5 October, except for some brief trips to Nashville and Dallas.

September 22, 1970

A day late and in a terrible mood Elvis arrived at the RCA studio in Nashville at 7.00 p.m. The entire evening Elvis tried to speed up things and in 6 hours time they recorded both sides of a single. (Where Did They Go, Lord and Rags To Riches) They also completed the 2 songs left to complete the country album. Due to absence James Burton was replaced by Eddie Hinton on lead guitar.

September 22, 1973

RCA wanted Elvis to complete at least 4 vocals for tracks Felton Jarvis had already recorded. So with the approval of the Colonel, there was a mobile recording truck sent to Elvis' home in Palm Springs. Elvis however was busy with his new group Voice. After spending a lot of time with Voice for their demos, Elvis finally completed the overdubbing of one of his own songs: Sweet Angeline at 3.00 a.m.

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September 21, 1953

By now Elvis returned to work at Precision Tool as a sander and manufacturer of shelves. He also operated a hand drill and drill press. He was paid $1.55 per hour. He would stay at this job till March 19th, 1954.

September 21, 1955

Elvis performed at the Memorial Auditorium, Raleigh, North Carolina.

September 21, 1956

Elvis concluded the filming of Love Me Tender.

September 21, 1958

Elvis had received a copy of Poems That Touch The Heart from another soldier on the train, on its way to New York. It somehow gave him some consolation on the long ride. Somewhere along the way Elvis met with a little soldier, named Charlie Hodge. Later on Charlie confessed that he was "bound and determined" to meet Elvis.

September 21, 1964

Elvis, always drawn to uniforms and badges, was appointed "Special Deputy Sheriff" .He told Sheriff Bill Morris: I've always been interested in law enforcement and in fact even applied for a job as a Memphis policeman at age of 19.

September 21, 1966

Elvis signed a lease for one year for an very modern house in Palm Springs.

September 21, 1970

Elvis was made an honorary deputy sheriff of Shelby County by sheriff Roy. C . Nixon.

September 21, 1971

Elvis went to Memphis again and watched movies every night that he was at home either at the Memphian or the Crosstown.

September 21, 1973

Elvis was visited by Lisa-Marie, who flew into Palm Springs along with Elvis' dentist Max Shapiro.

September 21, 1974

Because Elvis was still in Memphis, Elvis made, with the help of Linda, detailed plans for his new upcoming karate movie, to be called: The New Gladiators. Elvis wanted this movie to promote his own philosophy that karate is a way for a person to help himself.

Today in Elvis Presley History21 sept

  Today in
Elvis Presley History

1953 - Elvis Presley returned to Precision Tool where he operated a drill press for $1.55 an hour.

1957 - Bill Black and Scotty Moore quit over salary disputes with Colonel Parker. Black did work on three more sessions with Elvis Presley in 1958.

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September 20, 1949

The Presley family was accepted into the Memphis Housing Authority's Lauderdale Courts. This was just around the corner of the house they were living in. They had to pay $35 a month for a 2 bedroom, first floor apartment at 185 Winchester Street.

September 20, 1955

Elvis performed at the Danville Fairgrounds, Danville, Virginia.

September 20, 1957

Elvis appeared on Memphis television station WKNO to promote traffic safety and driver education.

September 20, 1958

While Elvis was on the troop train bound for New York, several friends caught up with the train in Memphis, during refuelling. Elvis was introduced to a pretty girl from Mississippi, Jane Wilbanks, whom he soon called from Germany.

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elvis No. 1 Hits in the 1950s

No. 1 Hits in the 1950s

Between 1956 and 1958, Elvis had more No. 1 hits than any other years of his career.

Based on the accurate statistics in Joel Whitburn's Top 40 Hits, here is the list of

Ten No. 1 Hits in Two Years

• "Heartbreak Hotel" -- No. 1 for 8 weeks in 1956/ 22 weeks charted in Top 40
• "I Want You, I Need You, I Love You" -- No. 1 for 1 week in 1956/ 19 weeks in Top 40
• "Don't Be Cruel"/"Hound Dog" -- No. 1 for 11 weeks in 1956/ 23 weeks in Top 40
• "Love Me Tender" -- No. 1 for 5 weeks in 1956/ 19 weeks in Top 40
• "Too Much" -- No. 1 for 3 weeks in 1957/ 14 weeks in Top 40
• "All Shook Up" -- No. 1 for 9 weeks in 1957/ 22 weeks in Top 40
• "(Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear" -- No. 1 for 7 weeks in 1957/ 18 weeks in Top 40
• "Jailhouse Rock" -- No. 1 for 7 weeks in 1957/ 19 weeks in Top 40
• "Don't" -- No. 1 for 5 weeks in 1958/ 16 weeks in Top 40
• "Hard Headed Woman" -- No. 1 for 2 weeks in 1958/ 14 weeks in Top 40

ON THIS DAY IN ELVIS HISTORY September 17

September 17, 1954

According to Carl Perkins Elvis played in Bethel Springs, not far from Jackson. This took place at the high school gym and all the girls went wild. After the show Carl and Elvis had a talk about the possibility of Carl singing with the Sun studios as well. Elvis didn't know whether Sam would need an other singer, but however Perkins did visit Sun the next month.

September 17, 1955

Elvis performed at the High School Auditorium, Thomasville, North Carolina.

September 17, 1957

Elvis visited Dewey Philips at WHBQ.

September 17, 1962

The filming resumed at MGM Studios in Hollywood. And Elvis had a long interview with Lloyd Shearer on the set.
Elvis spoke of all the friends surrounding him. He was stating: " it is important to surround yourself with people who can give you a little happiness". He also spoke about his interest in studying philosophy and mentioned that he would liked to become a doctor and often read medical texts. He said that he was hesitant to make any major changes in his career ( " If I can entertain people with things I'm doing, well, I'd be a fool to tamper with it " ), but at the same time expressed an interest in exploring new directions.

September 17, 1974

For 10 days Elvis bought a lot for friends, family, staff and strangers. Mostly cars, but also a complete trailer for his cousin Billy Smith, to get him to live in comfort on the grounds of Graceland.

THIS DAY IN ELVIS HISTORY 16 sep

 

 THIS DAY IN ELVIS HISTORY

 

September 16, 1955

Elvis performed at the City Auditorium, Asheville, North Carolina.

September 16, 1963

Elvis received some song suggestions for his next film, Kissin' Cousins. The songs were picked out by Gene Nelson.

September 16, 1971

Elvis bought 2 guns from Kerr's Sports Shop.

September 16, 1972

Elvis left Las Vegas, returned to Los Angeles, where he would remain for almost 2 weeks.

September 16, 1973

Elvis finally had Sonny West call the Colonel. Sonny didn't overhear the conversation, but no matter what, the problem seemed to be solved. Elvis then left for Palm Springs.

September 16, 1974

Elvis went to the Tennessee Karate Institute to put on an exhibition with Red. Elvis was accompanied by Linda.

 

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September 02, 1955

Due to a car accident Elvis was late for his performance at Arkansas Municipal Auditorium, Texarkana, Arkansas. It was Scotty Moore who drove the Cadillac Fleetwood into an oncoming vehicle, while he was passing a truck. The costs of the repair were $1,000. The local high school student Carl Nelson entertained the audience until Elvis showed up.

September 02, 1956

Again Elvis went to the studio, Radio Recorders, on Santa Monica Boulevard, Memphis, and continued the recording session from 1.00 to 11.30 p.m.

September 02, 1957

Elvis performed at the Multnomah Stadium, Portland, Oregon. In an interview before the show Elvis told the reporters: " There's nothing more important than love and marriage. I do think that marriage would hurt my career now, though."
Elvis actually performed 40 minutes, however there were nearly riots and the police had to act on the crowd.

September 02, 1966

Elvis finished his work on Double Trouble.

September 02, 1968

Elvis spent most of this month in Palm Springs.

September 02, 1972

Elvis performed a special show on the Labor Day at 3.00 a.m. His honorarium was $27,000.

September 02, 1973

Elvis appeared "by popular demand" in a special 3.00 a.m. show.

September 02, 1974

On his final night in Las Vegas Elvis got himself into a long and embarrassing monologue about several personal subjects. Including his relationship with Priscilla, who was in the audience with Lisa-Marie.

September 02, 1976

Elvis performed at the Curtis Hixon Hall, Tampa, Florida.