NEW RELATIONSHIPS: ELVIS & LINDA THOMPSON
On July 26, Elvis and Priscilla’s separation is finalized. The divorce is on the horizon. Elvis has begun seeing Linda Thompson, a young woman from Memphis, whom he has recently been introduced to and with whom he quickly becomes good friends. Linda Thompson will become his main companion until the end of 1976.
At the end of July 1972, Elvis begins preparations for a new season at the Las Vegas Hilton. The “Summer Festival” will begin on August 4, 1972. Again, the reviews for this season in Las Vegas are very good, with Elvis looking very good and putting on very professional shows. The repertoire is perhaps the most complete of all his seasons and Elvis’ voice is better than ever. Fans from around the world come together this season.
On September 4, 1972, Elvis participates in a press conference between the dinner and midnight shows in Las Vegas, announcing plans for a television concert to be broadcast via satellite around the world from Hawaii. The show is expected to reach the largest audience in television history and the live album will be a huge success.
In October 1972, Elvis scores a #2 single on the Billboard singles charts with “Burning Love/It’s A Matter Of Time,” one of his biggest hits in recent years. Dennis Linde’s composition allows Elvis (even though he had no desire to record it at the time) to once again make a great rock song that is very well received.
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“Elvis on Tour” opens in theaters in November to rave reviews and a strong box office performance. By 1973, the producers would receive the Golden Globe Award for Best Documentary of 1972.
In November Elvis also embarks on a seven-city concert tour. The last is Honolulu, Hawaii, where he plays three shows at the Honolulu International Center Arena, as a test run, over the same venue that will host his satellite special in January. Elvis appears to have gained some weight in recent months.
Elvis appears on November 20, 1972 at a press conference in Hawaii about his upcoming satellite show.
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