ON THE DOOR OF CLOSING A STAGE On August 7, 1968, Elvis records the song and begins filming his 29th movie, “Charro!”, a spaghetti western that was very popular at the time. Elvis is initially very happy with the project…
WITH “IF I CAN DREAM” ELVIS MAKES A PROMISE NOT TO RECORD A SONG HE DOESN’T BELIEVE IN AGAIN Towards the end of the special, Elvis appears in a long production number that includes singing, dancing, karate and various situations.…
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…
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…
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…
FULL BIOGRAPHY OF ELVIS PRESLEY (1968-1970) WALK A MILE IN MY SHOES ELVIS DURING THE DELIVERY OF VARIOUS AWARDS, AT THE HOUSTON ASTRODOME ELVIS IS BACK ON THE ROAD AGAIN Elvis Presley returns to the Las Vegas International Hotel for…
FULL BIOGRAPHY OF ELVIS PRESLEY (1968-1970) THAT’S THE WAY IT IS, AUGUST 1970 Elvis returns to Las Vegas for the second engagement of the year. The Colonel gives it the promotional name “Elvis Presley Summer Festival“. This is another month…
FULL BIOGRAPHY OF ELVIS PRESLEY (1968-1970) ELVIS IN CONCERT AT THE INTERNATIONAL HOTEL IN LAS VEGAS ELVIS RETURNS TO THE STAGE In July 1969 Elvis began to prepare for his imminent return to the stage. He works on his song…
FULL BIOGRAPHY OF ELVIS PRESLEY (1968 – 1970) ELVIS RECORDS IN MEMPHIS AGAIN AFTER 14 YEARS In March 1969, Elvis returned to Hollywood to film and record the music for the soundtrack of what would be his 31st film and…
ELVIS RECORDS AT THE AMERICAN SOUND STUDIOS ELVIS RADIO 24h Elvis has been doing virtually all of his recording work in Nashville or Hollywood since signing with RCA. Now, however, he records in Memphis again for the first time since…
