ELVIS RETURNS TO THE STAGE In July 1969, Elvis began preparing for his imminent return to the stage. He worked on his song list and at the same time put together the rhythm section that would accompany him at the…
ELVIS RECORDS AT THE AMERICAN SOUND STUDIOS 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 1955. He performs…
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…
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…
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…
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…
NEW STARTING POINT, HOW GREAT THOU ART Metro Goldwyn Mayer decides to extend Elvis’s contract to make four more films. The company is satisfied with the profits that Elvis’s films bring to it, so the contract with MGM will expire…
