Give us this day, January 16, our daily Elvis
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Tupelo, Mississippi
1935-1948
1938
Benny Goodman and his band played their historic concert at Carnegie Hall in New York City, regarded as a significant turning point in jazz history. It signaled the beginning of the acceptance of jazz by mainstream audiences.
Vernon Presley in prison ( May 25 1938 to February 6 1939)
1943
Ernest Tubb made his debut appearance at “The Grand Ole Opry” in Nashville, TN
Memphis, Tennessee
1948-1977
September 21, 1953 to March 19, 1954
Elvis worked at Precision Tool company, operating a drill press for $1.55 a hour.
The RCA Victor Atomic Powered Singer
1956
Tennessee Ernie Ford was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with his version of the Merle Travis coal-mining song ‘Sixteen Tons.’ Written in 1947 about the misery of coal mining.
Elvis performed at the Municipal Auditorium, Galveston, Texas along with Hank Snow, His Rainbow Ranch Boys, Rod Brasfield and Biff Collie
1957
Loving You recording session and pre-production: on the Paramount Scoring Stage in Los Angeles, Elvis Presley recorded “Teddy Bear.” It became the third of his four #1 pop hits that year and also topped the R&B and Country music charts.
The soundtrack session at Paramount went on from 9.00 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. However, Elvis was clearly not working well on the giant soundstage and recording went slowly.
Paramount Sound Stage – Hollywood, California
January 16 1957 (Wednesday)
Got A Lot O’ Livin’ To Do! (Opening – Alternate Master) HRA1 8674-17
Detour (Instrumental) ////////-06
(Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear H2WB 2193-13
Peter Cottontail (Instrumental) ////////-06
One Night Of Sin NPA5 5820-NA
, 1958
King Creole recording session and pre-production
Elvis was recording songs at Radio Recorders for his new Paramount picture from 9.00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.
Radio Recorders Studio B – Hollywood, California
Dixieland Rock J2PB 3608-14
Lover Doll (Solo – EP Version) J2PB 3609-07
Don’t Ask Me Why J2PB 3610-12
As Long As I Have You J2PB 3611-10
Muskrat Ramble (Instrumental) SPA3 6770-01
Steadfast, Loyal & True (Vocal & Piano – Unused Movie Version) WPA5 2586-06
As Long As I Have You (Short Unused Movie Version) ////////-04
As Long As I Have You (Long Unused Movie Version) WPA5 2509-08
The Military Service Disruption
1959
Elvis donated blood at the Wartturm Barracks in Friedberg for the German Red Cross.
1960
Military Service in Germany – on leave Jan 2 to 17
The Hollywood Decade/The Elvis Establishment
1961
Wild in the Country
1965
The soundtrack to the Elvis Presley film “Roustabout” hit #12 in the U.K.
1968
Still in Nashville, the work was resumed at 10.00 p.m. until 5.00 a.m. Elvis started with the second movie song, Stay Away. This was the end of the soundtrack part of the session and with no good material in sight Elvis finally settled on a new Jerry Reed tune: U.S. Male, which was suggested by guitarist Chip Young. In spite of the rule that Elvis was not allowed to pitch any song he liked, there was no demurral from Freddy Bienstock this time. With Reed’s typical offbeat accompaniment U.S. Male was a fitting complement to Guitar Man and the only sensible choice for the next single.
RCA Studio B – Nashville, Tennessee
RCA Studio B – Nashville, Tennessee
January 16 / 17 1968 (Tuesday / Wednesday)
Stay Away 1002-15
Stay Away (overdub) WPA1 1002-03
U.S. Male WPA4 1807-12
1969
American Sound – Memphis, Tennessee
Don’t Cry Daddy (track) XPA5 1149-03
Poor Man’s Gold (track) XPA5 1150-12
Inherit The Wind (track) XPA5 1151-04
Mama Liked The Roses (track) XPA5 1152-04
American Sound – Memphis, Tennessee
January 16 1969 (Thursday)
My Little Friend (track) XPA5 1153-NA
The Vegas Artist in Residence and Tour Decade
1970
Elvis: That’s the Way It Is – January rehearsals
1971
Elvis Presley was named One of the Ten Outstanding Young Men of the Nation for 1970 by the United States Junior Chamber of Commerce (the Jaycees). Elvis and Priscilla attended the JCC prayer breakfast at the Memphis Holiday Inn Rivermont.
Afterwards there was a press conference where Elvis responded to a question about the effect of music on today’s youth. “I don’t go along with music advocating drugs and desecration of the flag. I think an entertainer is for entertaining and to make people happy.”
At 5.00 p.m. Elvis gave a reception at Graceland for award winners and Jaycee officials, during which he conducted informal tours of the house. One hour later Elvis and Priscilla hosted a formal dinner for 100 guests at the Four Flames Restaurant, where place cards had been embossed with the TCB logo and signed by the star.
During the 8.00 p.m. awards ceremony at Ellis Auditorium Elvis proudly accepted an honor that clearly meant as much to him as any public recognition he had ever received. The trophy he received became one of his most treasured possessions, which he even took with him on his travels.
The Wake and Aftermath
2005
Elvis Presley’s single ‘One Night’ made chart history by becoming the 1,000th UK No.1. Elvis, who led last week’s chart with ‘Jailhouse Rock’, had now scored more number one UK hits than any other artist with 20 No.1’s, beating The Beatles’ 17 chart toppers.
The re-released “One Night” took over at #1 for “Jailhouse Rock” by Elvis to become the 1000th #1 song in the U.K., as the king accomplished the rare feat of replacing himself at #1, and all this 28 years after his death.
Europe’s Copyright was about to expire, so all the singles were re-released and re-charted and culminated in a box set of the singles.
2009
The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry reported that ninety-five per cent of music downloaded online was done so illegally in 2008. The IFPI, which represents 1,400 companies in 72 countries, said that there were 1.4 billion tracks legally downloaded last year, but estimated that more than 40 billion music files were illegally shared.
2017
Why do people think Elvis Presley is still alive, where have there …
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/2627371/w ... ill-alive/
10 weird things you might not know about Elvis
http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/ce ... 3ef3fa824e
Making a song and dance for Elvis Presley euronews
http://www.euronews.com/2017/01/15/maki ... or-presley
Local history: Was Elvis Presley a menace to society?
2018
Elvis Presley’s 62-year-old paper cup up for sale
Elvis Presley Are You Thirsty Tonight … Historic Dixie Cup For Sale
https://www.tmz.com/2018/01/16/elvis-pr ... e-auction/
2020
https://www.goderichsignalstar.com/ente ... s-songbook
Sudbury Performance Group reinvents Elvis Presley’s songbook
Goderich Signal Star–11 minutes ago
Tickets are now available for Sudbury Performance Group’s production of All Shook Up, which features the songs of the legendary Elvis Presley …
Priscilla Presley Breaks Silence Over Rumors of ‘Forced …
PopCulture.com–Jan. 15, 2020
There have long been rumors that Priscilla Presley was forced into her marriage with Elvis Presley, but now the King of Rock’s widow is …
https://popculture.com/country-music/ne ... age-elvis/
Priscilla Presley Addresses Nuptial Secrets With Elvis …
The Blast–Jan. 15, 2020
Tupelo, Mississippi
1935-1948
1938
Benny Goodman and his band played their historic concert at Carnegie Hall in New York City, regarded as a significant turning point in jazz history. It signaled the beginning of the acceptance of jazz by mainstream audiences.
Vernon Presley in prison ( May 25 1938 to February 6 1939)
1943
Ernest Tubb made his debut appearance at “The Grand Ole Opry” in Nashville, TN
Memphis, Tennessee
1948-1977
September 21, 1953 to March 19, 1954
Elvis worked at Precision Tool company, operating a drill press for $1.55 a hour.
The RCA Victor Atomic Powered Singer
1956
Tennessee Ernie Ford was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with his version of the Merle Travis coal-mining song ‘Sixteen Tons.’ Written in 1947 about the misery of coal mining.
Elvis performed at the Municipal Auditorium, Galveston, Texas along with Hank Snow, His Rainbow Ranch Boys, Rod Brasfield and Biff Collie
1957
Loving You recording session and pre-production: on the Paramount Scoring Stage in Los Angeles, Elvis Presley recorded “Teddy Bear.” It became the third of his four #1 pop hits that year and also topped the R&B and Country music charts.
The soundtrack session at Paramount went on from 9.00 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. However, Elvis was clearly not working well on the giant soundstage and recording went slowly.
Paramount Sound Stage – Hollywood, California
January 16 1957 (Wednesday)
Got A Lot O’ Livin’ To Do! (Opening – Alternate Master) HRA1 8674-17
Detour (Instrumental) ////////-06
(Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear H2WB 2193-13
Peter Cottontail (Instrumental) ////////-06
One Night Of Sin NPA5 5820-NA
, 1958
King Creole recording session and pre-production
Elvis was recording songs at Radio Recorders for his new Paramount picture from 9.00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.
Radio Recorders Studio B – Hollywood, California
Dixieland Rock J2PB 3608-14
Lover Doll (Solo – EP Version) J2PB 3609-07
Don’t Ask Me Why J2PB 3610-12
As Long As I Have You J2PB 3611-10
Muskrat Ramble (Instrumental) SPA3 6770-01
Steadfast, Loyal & True (Vocal & Piano – Unused Movie Version) WPA5 2586-06
As Long As I Have You (Short Unused Movie Version) ////////-04
As Long As I Have You (Long Unused Movie Version) WPA5 2509-08
The Military Service Disruption
1959
Elvis donated blood at the Wartturm Barracks in Friedberg for the German Red Cross.
1960
Military Service in Germany – on leave Jan 2 to 17
The Hollywood Decade/The Elvis Establishment
1961
Wild in the Country
1965
The soundtrack to the Elvis Presley film “Roustabout” hit #12 in the U.K.
1968
Still in Nashville, the work was resumed at 10.00 p.m. until 5.00 a.m. Elvis started with the second movie song, Stay Away. This was the end of the soundtrack part of the session and with no good material in sight Elvis finally settled on a new Jerry Reed tune: U.S. Male, which was suggested by guitarist Chip Young. In spite of the rule that Elvis was not allowed to pitch any song he liked, there was no demurral from Freddy Bienstock this time. With Reed’s typical offbeat accompaniment U.S. Male was a fitting complement to Guitar Man and the only sensible choice for the next single.
RCA Studio B – Nashville, Tennessee
RCA Studio B – Nashville, Tennessee
January 16 / 17 1968 (Tuesday / Wednesday)
Stay Away 1002-15
Stay Away (overdub) WPA1 1002-03
U.S. Male WPA4 1807-12
1969
American Sound – Memphis, Tennessee
Don’t Cry Daddy (track) XPA5 1149-03
Poor Man’s Gold (track) XPA5 1150-12
Inherit The Wind (track) XPA5 1151-04
Mama Liked The Roses (track) XPA5 1152-04
American Sound – Memphis, Tennessee
January 16 1969 (Thursday)
My Little Friend (track) XPA5 1153-NA
The Vegas Artist in Residence and Tour Decade
1970
Elvis: That’s the Way It Is – January rehearsals
1971
Elvis Presley was named One of the Ten Outstanding Young Men of the Nation for 1970 by the United States Junior Chamber of Commerce (the Jaycees). Elvis and Priscilla attended the JCC prayer breakfast at the Memphis Holiday Inn Rivermont.
Afterwards there was a press conference where Elvis responded to a question about the effect of music on today’s youth. “I don’t go along with music advocating drugs and desecration of the flag. I think an entertainer is for entertaining and to make people happy.”
At 5.00 p.m. Elvis gave a reception at Graceland for award winners and Jaycee officials, during which he conducted informal tours of the house. One hour later Elvis and Priscilla hosted a formal dinner for 100 guests at the Four Flames Restaurant, where place cards had been embossed with the TCB logo and signed by the star.
During the 8.00 p.m. awards ceremony at Ellis Auditorium Elvis proudly accepted an honor that clearly meant as much to him as any public recognition he had ever received. The trophy he received became one of his most treasured possessions, which he even took with him on his travels.
The Wake and Aftermath
2005
Elvis Presley’s single ‘One Night’ made chart history by becoming the 1,000th UK No.1. Elvis, who led last week’s chart with ‘Jailhouse Rock’, had now scored more number one UK hits than any other artist with 20 No.1’s, beating The Beatles’ 17 chart toppers.
The re-released “One Night” took over at #1 for “Jailhouse Rock” by Elvis to become the 1000th #1 song in the U.K., as the king accomplished the rare feat of replacing himself at #1, and all this 28 years after his death.
Europe’s Copyright was about to expire, so all the singles were re-released and re-charted and culminated in a box set of the singles.
2009
The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry reported that ninety-five per cent of music downloaded online was done so illegally in 2008. The IFPI, which represents 1,400 companies in 72 countries, said that there were 1.4 billion tracks legally downloaded last year, but estimated that more than 40 billion music files were illegally shared.
2017
Why do people think Elvis Presley is still alive, where have there …
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/2627371/w ... ill-alive/
10 weird things you might not know about Elvis
http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/ce ... 3ef3fa824e
Making a song and dance for Elvis Presley euronews
http://www.euronews.com/2017/01/15/maki ... or-presley
Local history: Was Elvis Presley a menace to society?
2018
Elvis Presley’s 62-year-old paper cup up for sale
Elvis Presley Are You Thirsty Tonight … Historic Dixie Cup For Sale
https://www.tmz.com/2018/01/16/elvis-pr ... e-auction/
2020
https://www.goderichsignalstar.com/ente ... s-songbook
Sudbury Performance Group reinvents Elvis Presley’s songbook
Goderich Signal Star–11 minutes ago
Tickets are now available for Sudbury Performance Group’s production of All Shook Up, which features the songs of the legendary Elvis Presley …
Priscilla Presley Breaks Silence Over Rumors of ‘Forced …
PopCulture.com–Jan. 15, 2020
There have long been rumors that Priscilla Presley was forced into her marriage with Elvis Presley, but now the King of Rock’s widow is …
https://popculture.com/country-music/ne ... age-elvis/
Priscilla Presley Addresses Nuptial Secrets With Elvis …
The Blast–Jan. 15, 2020