Elvis and Nancy Sinatra, in the movie “Speedway”. Directed by Norman Taurog, for the Metro Goldwyn Mayer . Although filming took place in June 1967, ”Speedway” was released in Charlotte, North Carolina, on June 12, 1968. It ranked 40th…
THE AGREEMENT The deal that would forever change American popular culture did not happen overnight. The seeds were sown months in advance due to the rise of Elvis Presley‘s success, Colonel Tom Parker‘s ambition, and Sam Phillips‘ desperation. On…
ONE NIGHT – I GOT STUNG EDITED 20-OCT-1958 SINGLE, RADIO RECORDERS 1. ONE NIGHT 2. I GOT STUNG Reference: 20/47-7410 Side A: One Night Recording: January 23, 1957, Radio Recorders studios in Hollywood, California Author: Dave Bartholomew , Earl…
ELVIS AND HIS GENEROSITY HIS CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION TO “MARCH OF DIMES”. On Wednesday, January 8, 1958, Elvis celebrated his birthday party at Graceland. It was his 23rd birthday. That same day Elvis had a date with Maria Kosloski. Maria…
ELVIS’ FIRST VISIT TO HAWAII. THE BEGINNING OF HIS LOVE FOR THE ISLANDS. Elvis‘ first visit to his beloved Hawaiian Islands was in 1957. On November 5, 1957, Elvis set sail for Honolulu, Hawaii, on the USS Matsonia, arriving…
ELVIS ON TOUR Second Tour (From September 9 to 14, 1970). Photo: September 13, 1970. Curtis Hixon Hall. Tampa Florida. ELVIS ATTIRE: Jumpsuit: White Metal Eye Suit. Belt: Brown Macrame Belt Audience: 7,500 people. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});…
DOLORES HART Dolores Hart stood out on the big screen for her talent and great beauty, however, she decided to take the robes and is now mother superior Elvis Presley was undoubtedly one of the most important Hollywood stars…
CHRISTMAS WITH ELVIS EDITED 21-SEP-1958 EXTENDED PLAY, RADIO RECORDERS 1. SILENT NIGHT 2. WHITE CHRISTMAS 3. O’ LITTLE TOWN OF BETHLEHEM 4. HERE COMES SANTA CLAUS (RIGHT DOWN SANTA CLAUS LANE) INFORMATION Released in September 1958 the “Christmas With Elvis”…
THE DEVASTATION OF THE TUPELO TORNADO . 1936. THE FINGER OF GOD. On APRIL 5, 1936, an F5 tornado ripped through Elvis’ small hometown of Tupelo, Mississippi. Elvis was 14 months old, Gladys terrified, took her little…
Elvis Presley tops the list of the highest-paid deceased artists Forbes magazine has published the latest ranking. As every year, Forbes magazine published a list of the highest-paid deceased artists and celebrities. Interestingly, there were some surprising changes in…
ELVIS “JUNE 26, 1977” JUNE 26, 1977 Elvis Presley performed at 8:30 PM at the Market Square Arena in Indianapolis, Indiana, in front of 18,000 spectators. For the last time he wore his “Sundial Suit“. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle ||…
ELVIS PICTURES: “July 1, 1956” Elvis reads the newspapers. From the front page of the newspaper, he learns of the latest air disaster, while he and his group wait for a taxi in front of the Pennsylvania train station…
