torsdag 23 februari 2012

Elvis - february 23

1955

Elvis performed in "The High School Auditorium" Pine Bluff, Arkansas 7.30 and 9.30 PM

1956

Elvis performed in "The New Basball Park" Jacksonville, Florida.

1957

Steve Sholes arranged a session at Radio Recorders for Elvis to cut Loving You again,
this time as an RCA single, but Elvis turned his attention to other material instead.
During a session from 10.00 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. I Beg Of You and One Night came out ,
with each a potential candidate for single release.

1967

Elvis returned to the studio, wearing a complete cowboy outfit with chaps.
He overdubbed vocals on the prerecorded instrumental tracks.
Some were completed on this date, but several had to wait until his return to Hollywood.

1969

Elvis returned to Los Angeles.

1970

Elvis performed at the Showroom, International Hotel, Las Vegas at 8.30 PM and midnight
Elvis closed his engagement with a midnight show that ran until 3.00 a.m.
giving what many considered to be one of his finest performances.
He played the piano on Lawdy, Miss Clawdy and Blueberry Hill and toward the end of the
evening he introduced the Colonel to the audience saying: "He's not only my manager,
but I love him very much."

1971

Elvis performed at the Showroom, International Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada.
Elvis concluded his Las Vegas engagement with a show that ranged from an uninhibited
Mystery Train/Tiger Man Medley to a sadly bittersweet Help Me Make It Through The Night.
As on almost every other final night, there was also a water fight.

1972

Elvis performed at the Showroom, Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas.
Priscilla flew in for the end of Elvis' engagement and informed Elvis that she was
involved with karate champion Mike Stone. Elvis was awarded a 5 degree
black belt from Ed Parker's International Karate Association.

1973

Elvis performed at the Showroom, Las Vegas, Hilton, Las Vegas.
Ann-Margret was in the audience on Elvis' closing night.
To Lamar, who was in charge of the lights, Elvis said:
"Leave the light on her, man, I just want to look at her."



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