ELVIS RETURNS TO RECOVER HIS THRONE Beginning on June 3, Elvis rehearses for the taping of his television special. A press conference is initially held on June 25. Tapings take place on June 27, 28, 29, and 30. Known as…
C’MON EVERYBODY EDITED 30-JUN-1971 ALBUM, STUDIO B RCA NASHVILLE – RADIO RECORDERS C’Mon Everybody was an LP released in July 1971 by the Camden label (RCA). By 1971 the Camden label had specialized in releasing “concept” albums with songs from…
EDGE OF REALITY: ELVIS RECEIVES MORE REALITY-FRIENDLY SCRIPTS On March 4, Elvis begins recording the soundtrack and filming the Metro Goldwyn Mayer movie Live a Little, Love a Little. Initially titled Kiss My Firm But Pliant Lips, it is an…
LINK TO WATCH THE MOVIE FUN IN ACAPULCO EDITED NOVEMBER 26, 1963. PARAMOUNT PICTURES ELVIS PRESLEY as Mike WindgrenURSULA ANDRESS as Marguerita DauphinELSA CÁRDENAS as Dolores GómezPAUL LUKAS as Maximillian DauphinLARRY DOMASIN as Raoul AlmeidoALEJANDRO REY as MorenoROBERT CARRICART as…
ELVIS AND PRISCILLA’S ONLY DAUGHTER IS BORN On January 12, 1968, NBC Vice President Tom Sarnoff announces a Christmas special starring Elvis. This is Elvis’ first television appearance since 1960. The deal includes the production of the special plus a…
I’M LEAVIN’ – HEART OF ROME EDITED 21-JUN-1971 SINGLE, STUDIO B RCA NASHVILLE Reference:47-9998 Side A: I’m Leavin’Recording: May 20, 1971 RCA Studio B, Nashville, TennesseeAuthor: Michael Jarret & Sonny Charles B-Side: Heart Of RomeRecording: June 6, 1970 RCA Studio…
ALL I NEED WAS A RAIN: THE RECORDING OF STAY AWAY JOE On September 29, 1967, Memphis Mayor William Ingram and Tennessee Governor Buford Ellington declare “Elvis Presley Day” in recognition of Elvis’ many charitable contributions. Elvis names one of…
LOVE LETTERS FROM ELVIS EDITED 15-JUN-1971 ALBUM, STUDIO B RCA NASHVILLE INFORMATION Released in June 1971, “Love Letters From Elvis” seemed at first glance to be an album that had to contain only love songs, given the title of the…
ELVIS AND PRISCILLA GET MARRIED IN LAS VEGAS On May 1, 1967, Elvis and Priscilla were married in a private ceremony among a small group of family and friends at the Aladdin Hotel in Las Vegas. Just after 11:40 a.m.,…
THE PURCHASE OF CIRCLE G RANCH On February 8, 1967, Elvis purchased a 163-acre ranch in Mississippi, Tennessee for $437,000, which he named Circle G. Elvis, his entourage, and his wives became interested in horseback riding after Elvis began to…
LIFE – ONLY BELIVE EDITED 26-APR-1971 SINGLE, STUDIO B RCA NASHVILLE Reference:47-9985 Side A: LifeRecorded: June 6, 1970 RCA Studio B, Nashville, TennesseeAuthor: Shirl Milete Side B: Only BelieveRecording: June 8, 1970 RCA Studio B, Nashville, TennesseeAuthor: Rader Publication date:…
NEW CONTRACT WITH RCA Colonel Parker rejects an offer in July 1966 to make a film in Japan, claiming that Elvis will not be available until 1969. On August 30, 1966, RCA makes the decision not to wait until the…
