Give us this day, January 10, our daily Elvis
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Tupelo, Mississippi
1935-1948
1938
Vernon Presley in prison ( May 25 1938 to February 6 1939)
Memphis, Tennessee
1948-1977
1949
RCA Victor announced the creation of a new record format logically nicknamed the “45,” since the two-sided seven-inch vinyl discs were designed to play at 45-RPM.
1950
Having established himself over the previous three years as a successful country music singer/songwriter, Hank Williams made the first of his religious-themed recordings, many of which were recitations rather than singing, as “Luke The Drifter.” Williams used the alias to avoid hurting the marketability of his name, fearful that disc jockeys and jukebox operators might hesitate to accept these unusual recordings.
September 21, 1953 to March 19, 1954
Elvis worked at Precision Tool company, operating a drill press for $1.55 a hour.
The Sun Records Rockabilly Era
1955
Alan Freed hosted his first New York stage show, featuring The Clovers, The Drifters and Fats Domino.
The RCA Victor Atomic Powered Singer
1956
Elvis arrived at the RCA studio at McGavock Street. He worked from 2.00 to 10.00 p.m. and recorded his first sides for his new label.
Elvis was backed by his stage drummer, D.J. Fontana for the first time in the studio, in addition to Scotty Moore, Lead Guitar and Bill Black Bassist who were contracted to Elvis, along with RCA guitarist Chet Atkins, piano player Floyd Cramer, Gordon Stoker of the Jordanaires and two members (Ben and Brock) of the Speer Family gospel group in an eight hour recording session.
RCA Studios – Nashville, Tennessee
January 10 1956 (Tuesday)
I Got A Woman G2WB 0208-08
Heartbreak Hotel G2WB 0209-07
Money Honey G2WB 0210-SP
But everyone agreed: they didn’t catch the sound Elvis wanted. There is too much echo effect and the sound is nothing like Sam Philips had created in the Sun studios. Elvis was very disappointed.
RCA even phones Sam Phillips who tells them to let Elvis produce the session and a little about how to place the microphones. For Heartbreak Hotel, the studio door is left open, the hallway creating the echo. The sound of a coke bottle being dispensed is included on the master take. Experimental sounds adding theatrical ambiance.
RCA worried they had gotten the wrong guy – should it have been Carl Perkins – Blue Suede Shoes was out on Sun.
1957
Elvis, Gene Smith, Cliff Gleaves and Bitsy Mott left by train for Los Angeles, where they checked into the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. Elvis was scheduled to record for RCA over the weekend before starting work on the soundtrack for his new Paramount picture.
1958
Elvis took the train to Los Angeles with Alan Fortas, Gene Smith, Cliff Gleaves and Bitsy Mott.
The Military Service Disruption
1959
Jerry Lee Lewis has his only UK #1 single with “Great Balls Of Fire”.
Germany Military Service – Publicity Date with Vera Tschechowa
The Hollywood Decade/The Elvis Establishment
1961
Wild in the Country Production
1963
The movie “Summer Holiday,” starring Cliff Richard, premiered in London.
Sam Cooke appeared at Miami’s Harlem Square Club. The performance was recorded by RCA, but executives felt his sensual performance was too much for the times, releasing the recording in 1985.
Priscilla visits Elvis
1964
The first US Beatles album, “Introducing The Beatles”, was released on Vee-Jay records. The album cover showed John, Paul and George with their now famous “mop top” haircuts, but Ringo had yet to convert. Vee-Jay would be forced to stop selling the disc by the end of the year because of legal complications, but by then over 1.3 million copies had been sold.
1969
Elvis is in Dallas Texas with 2 Memphis Mafia guys
The Vegas Artist in Residence and Tour Decade
1970
In the RCA studio on Sunset in Las Vegas the rehearsals began. Ronnie Tutt had been unable to reach an agreement on salary and was replaced by Bob Lanning. James Burton recruited his friend Glen D. Hardin on piano. Cissy Houston too, has departed to be replaced for a time by Ann Williams in The Sweet Inspirations.
Elvis wanted to change the repertoire from his first Vega appearance. So Proud Mary, Polk Salad Annie, Walk A Mile In My Shoes and Sweet Caroline were added to the show, including some songs from his own recently recorded work.
, 1973
The Aloha Show rehearsals: The full orchestra was present now and the rehearsals continued with Felton Jarvis present to lend encouragement. Felton thought was still weak after his kidney transplantation which Elvis had helped to arrange and paid for.
1974
Back in the Studio:
RCA Studio’s – Hollywood, California (Overdub Session)
January 10 1974 (Thursday)
It’s Midnight (Overdub) CPA5 1618-NA
If You Talk In Your Sleep (Overdub) CPA5 1620-NA
My Boy (Overdub) CPA5 1625-NA
Loving Arms (Overdub) CPA5 1626-NA
Spanish Eyes (Overdub) CPA5 1633-NA
1976
Blues legend Howlin’ Wolf (Chester Arthur Burnett) died of kidney disease in Hines, Illinois. His band at various times included Ike Turner, Little Junior Parker and James Cotton. Although he never gained mainstream popularity, the legendary American Blues singer, guitarist and harmonica player was ranked by Rolling Stone magazine at #51 on their list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time. Wolf was the most seminal blues influence on ’60s rock ‘n’ roll, particularly among British groups like the Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Cream and even the Beatles.
Dr. Nick and his family flew out to Denver at Elvis’ invitation. They returned the following day.
1977
Elvis in Palm Springs.
The Wake and Aftermath
1993
“Elvis and The Colonel” tv movie starring Rob Youngblood as Elvis and Beau Bridges as Col Parker.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0106804/
2005
Elvis takes UK No 1 on 70th anniversary | Music | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2005/ ... vispresley
Jailhouse Rock is back at No 1, with the promise of more chart-toppers to come.The chart entry, the King’s 19th British No 1, came a day after what would have been his 70th birthday, and is the 999th number one since the singles chart was launched in 1952.
2006
An Australian woman appeared in court charged with repeatedly stabbing her partner with a pair of scissors in the back, shoulder and thigh because he played Elvis Presley’s song ‘Burning Love’ over and over again.
The iTunes Music Store reached 850 million songs sold.
The iTunes Music Store reached 8 million videos sold
2007
The iTunes Music Store reached 2 billion songs sold.
2016
English singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, painter, and actor David Bowie passed away after an eighteen month battle with cancer at the age of 69. A leader of the Glam Rock movement in the 1970s, Bowie placed thirteen songs on Billboard’s Top 40 chart, including “Space Oddity”, “Fame”, “Golden Years”, “Let’s Dance”, “China Girl”, “Blue Jean” and “Dancing In The Street”. He had released his album “Blackstar” only two days before his death and shared a birthdate with Elvis Presley.
“Black Star” was the original name for “Flaming Star” – the Elvis song and movie.
2017
Florida collectors sell off Elvis Presley memorabilia
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/articl ... lions.html
Wheat, sheep or Elvis Presley? Rural Australia has had to change
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-01-10/w ... ey/8172580
Celebrate Elvis’ Birthday January 10 | Shelby Township Library
https://www.shelbytwplib.org/celebrate- ... anuary-10/
2018
Ang cute! Zion sings Elvis Presley hit with grandpa Eddie
http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/0 ... ndpa-eddie
Jeremy Kyle viewers mock Elvis lookalike – but in shock twist he’s …
https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/jer ... s-11827593
2020
Story image for elvis presley from BLABBERMOUTH.NET
GLENN DANZIG’s Collection Of ELVIS PRESLEY Covers To …
BLABBERMOUTH.NET–16 hours ago
Glenn Danzig’s long-awaited collection of Elvis Presley covers, appropriately titled “Danzig Sings Elvis”, is scheduled for an April release.
https://blabbermouth.net/news/glenn-dan ... d-in-april
Story image for elvis presley from WCCO | CBS Minnesota
Metro Transit Bus Driver Honors Elvis Presley On His 85th …
https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/ ... -birthday/
WCCO | CBS Minnesota–12 hours ago
On what would have been the 85th birthday of the “King of Rock and Roll,” bus driver and Elvis Presley impersonator Robert Bell drove the 3 …
Elvis Presley: Priscilla on The King’s FEARS after army service …
Express.co.uk–5 hours ago
https://www.express.co.uk/entertainment ... -Graceland
Already a star by the time he was drafted, Elvis Presley served in the US Army in Germany from 1958-1960. It was during this time that his life …
Inside the Presley Family’s Biggest Ups and Downs
PEOPLE.com– https://people.com/music/presley-family ... ups-downs/
From Elvis Presley to his daughter Lisa Marie, the famous family have … The Presley family has had their share of ups and downs over the past …
Elvis Presley’s Harley-Davidson golf cart duffs at auction
International–Fox News–Jan. 9, 2020
https://www.foxnews.com/auto/elvis-pres ... at-auction
Chris Matthews: Soleimani death comparable in Iran to Elvis …
The Hill–21 hours ago
MSNBC’s Chris Matthews said the death of Iranian Maj. Gen. Qassem Soleimani was comparable to that of Princess Diana and Elvis Presley …
MSNBC’s Chris Matthews compares ’emotional outpouring …
International–Fox News–15 hours ago
https://thehill.com/homenews/media/4775 ... y-princess
Tupelo, Mississippi
1935-1948
1938
Vernon Presley in prison ( May 25 1938 to February 6 1939)
Memphis, Tennessee
1948-1977
1949
RCA Victor announced the creation of a new record format logically nicknamed the “45,” since the two-sided seven-inch vinyl discs were designed to play at 45-RPM.
1950
Having established himself over the previous three years as a successful country music singer/songwriter, Hank Williams made the first of his religious-themed recordings, many of which were recitations rather than singing, as “Luke The Drifter.” Williams used the alias to avoid hurting the marketability of his name, fearful that disc jockeys and jukebox operators might hesitate to accept these unusual recordings.
September 21, 1953 to March 19, 1954
Elvis worked at Precision Tool company, operating a drill press for $1.55 a hour.
The Sun Records Rockabilly Era
1955
Alan Freed hosted his first New York stage show, featuring The Clovers, The Drifters and Fats Domino.
The RCA Victor Atomic Powered Singer
1956
Elvis arrived at the RCA studio at McGavock Street. He worked from 2.00 to 10.00 p.m. and recorded his first sides for his new label.
Elvis was backed by his stage drummer, D.J. Fontana for the first time in the studio, in addition to Scotty Moore, Lead Guitar and Bill Black Bassist who were contracted to Elvis, along with RCA guitarist Chet Atkins, piano player Floyd Cramer, Gordon Stoker of the Jordanaires and two members (Ben and Brock) of the Speer Family gospel group in an eight hour recording session.
RCA Studios – Nashville, Tennessee
January 10 1956 (Tuesday)
I Got A Woman G2WB 0208-08
Heartbreak Hotel G2WB 0209-07
Money Honey G2WB 0210-SP
But everyone agreed: they didn’t catch the sound Elvis wanted. There is too much echo effect and the sound is nothing like Sam Philips had created in the Sun studios. Elvis was very disappointed.
RCA even phones Sam Phillips who tells them to let Elvis produce the session and a little about how to place the microphones. For Heartbreak Hotel, the studio door is left open, the hallway creating the echo. The sound of a coke bottle being dispensed is included on the master take. Experimental sounds adding theatrical ambiance.
RCA worried they had gotten the wrong guy – should it have been Carl Perkins – Blue Suede Shoes was out on Sun.
1957
Elvis, Gene Smith, Cliff Gleaves and Bitsy Mott left by train for Los Angeles, where they checked into the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. Elvis was scheduled to record for RCA over the weekend before starting work on the soundtrack for his new Paramount picture.
1958
Elvis took the train to Los Angeles with Alan Fortas, Gene Smith, Cliff Gleaves and Bitsy Mott.
The Military Service Disruption
1959
Jerry Lee Lewis has his only UK #1 single with “Great Balls Of Fire”.
Germany Military Service – Publicity Date with Vera Tschechowa
The Hollywood Decade/The Elvis Establishment
1961
Wild in the Country Production
1963
The movie “Summer Holiday,” starring Cliff Richard, premiered in London.
Sam Cooke appeared at Miami’s Harlem Square Club. The performance was recorded by RCA, but executives felt his sensual performance was too much for the times, releasing the recording in 1985.
Priscilla visits Elvis
1964
The first US Beatles album, “Introducing The Beatles”, was released on Vee-Jay records. The album cover showed John, Paul and George with their now famous “mop top” haircuts, but Ringo had yet to convert. Vee-Jay would be forced to stop selling the disc by the end of the year because of legal complications, but by then over 1.3 million copies had been sold.
1969
Elvis is in Dallas Texas with 2 Memphis Mafia guys
The Vegas Artist in Residence and Tour Decade
1970
In the RCA studio on Sunset in Las Vegas the rehearsals began. Ronnie Tutt had been unable to reach an agreement on salary and was replaced by Bob Lanning. James Burton recruited his friend Glen D. Hardin on piano. Cissy Houston too, has departed to be replaced for a time by Ann Williams in The Sweet Inspirations.
Elvis wanted to change the repertoire from his first Vega appearance. So Proud Mary, Polk Salad Annie, Walk A Mile In My Shoes and Sweet Caroline were added to the show, including some songs from his own recently recorded work.
, 1973
The Aloha Show rehearsals: The full orchestra was present now and the rehearsals continued with Felton Jarvis present to lend encouragement. Felton thought was still weak after his kidney transplantation which Elvis had helped to arrange and paid for.
1974
Back in the Studio:
RCA Studio’s – Hollywood, California (Overdub Session)
January 10 1974 (Thursday)
It’s Midnight (Overdub) CPA5 1618-NA
If You Talk In Your Sleep (Overdub) CPA5 1620-NA
My Boy (Overdub) CPA5 1625-NA
Loving Arms (Overdub) CPA5 1626-NA
Spanish Eyes (Overdub) CPA5 1633-NA
1976
Blues legend Howlin’ Wolf (Chester Arthur Burnett) died of kidney disease in Hines, Illinois. His band at various times included Ike Turner, Little Junior Parker and James Cotton. Although he never gained mainstream popularity, the legendary American Blues singer, guitarist and harmonica player was ranked by Rolling Stone magazine at #51 on their list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time. Wolf was the most seminal blues influence on ’60s rock ‘n’ roll, particularly among British groups like the Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Cream and even the Beatles.
Dr. Nick and his family flew out to Denver at Elvis’ invitation. They returned the following day.
1977
Elvis in Palm Springs.
The Wake and Aftermath
1993
“Elvis and The Colonel” tv movie starring Rob Youngblood as Elvis and Beau Bridges as Col Parker.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0106804/
2005
Elvis takes UK No 1 on 70th anniversary | Music | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2005/ ... vispresley
Jailhouse Rock is back at No 1, with the promise of more chart-toppers to come.The chart entry, the King’s 19th British No 1, came a day after what would have been his 70th birthday, and is the 999th number one since the singles chart was launched in 1952.
2006
An Australian woman appeared in court charged with repeatedly stabbing her partner with a pair of scissors in the back, shoulder and thigh because he played Elvis Presley’s song ‘Burning Love’ over and over again.
The iTunes Music Store reached 850 million songs sold.
The iTunes Music Store reached 8 million videos sold
2007
The iTunes Music Store reached 2 billion songs sold.
2016
English singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, painter, and actor David Bowie passed away after an eighteen month battle with cancer at the age of 69. A leader of the Glam Rock movement in the 1970s, Bowie placed thirteen songs on Billboard’s Top 40 chart, including “Space Oddity”, “Fame”, “Golden Years”, “Let’s Dance”, “China Girl”, “Blue Jean” and “Dancing In The Street”. He had released his album “Blackstar” only two days before his death and shared a birthdate with Elvis Presley.
“Black Star” was the original name for “Flaming Star” – the Elvis song and movie.
2017
Florida collectors sell off Elvis Presley memorabilia
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/articl ... lions.html
Wheat, sheep or Elvis Presley? Rural Australia has had to change
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-01-10/w ... ey/8172580
Celebrate Elvis’ Birthday January 10 | Shelby Township Library
https://www.shelbytwplib.org/celebrate- ... anuary-10/
2018
Ang cute! Zion sings Elvis Presley hit with grandpa Eddie
http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/0 ... ndpa-eddie
Jeremy Kyle viewers mock Elvis lookalike – but in shock twist he’s …
https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/jer ... s-11827593
2020
Story image for elvis presley from BLABBERMOUTH.NET
GLENN DANZIG’s Collection Of ELVIS PRESLEY Covers To …
BLABBERMOUTH.NET–16 hours ago
Glenn Danzig’s long-awaited collection of Elvis Presley covers, appropriately titled “Danzig Sings Elvis”, is scheduled for an April release.
https://blabbermouth.net/news/glenn-dan ... d-in-april
Story image for elvis presley from WCCO | CBS Minnesota
Metro Transit Bus Driver Honors Elvis Presley On His 85th …
https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/ ... -birthday/
WCCO | CBS Minnesota–12 hours ago
On what would have been the 85th birthday of the “King of Rock and Roll,” bus driver and Elvis Presley impersonator Robert Bell drove the 3 …
Elvis Presley: Priscilla on The King’s FEARS after army service …
Express.co.uk–5 hours ago
https://www.express.co.uk/entertainment ... -Graceland
Already a star by the time he was drafted, Elvis Presley served in the US Army in Germany from 1958-1960. It was during this time that his life …
Inside the Presley Family’s Biggest Ups and Downs
PEOPLE.com– https://people.com/music/presley-family ... ups-downs/
From Elvis Presley to his daughter Lisa Marie, the famous family have … The Presley family has had their share of ups and downs over the past …
Elvis Presley’s Harley-Davidson golf cart duffs at auction
International–Fox News–Jan. 9, 2020
https://www.foxnews.com/auto/elvis-pres ... at-auction
Chris Matthews: Soleimani death comparable in Iran to Elvis …
The Hill–21 hours ago
MSNBC’s Chris Matthews said the death of Iranian Maj. Gen. Qassem Soleimani was comparable to that of Princess Diana and Elvis Presley …
MSNBC’s Chris Matthews compares ’emotional outpouring …
International–Fox News–15 hours ago
https://thehill.com/homenews/media/4775 ... y-princess