Elvis - september 17

1954

Carl Perkins and Elvis performed in Bethel Springs not far from Jackson.

1955

Elvis performed in "The High School Auditorium" Thomasville, North Carolina

1957

Elvis visited Dewey Philips at WHBQ.

1962

The filming resumed at MGM Studios in Hollywood. And Elvis had a long interview with
Lloyd Shearer on the set.
Elvis spoke of all the friends surrounding him. He was stating:
"it is important to surround yourself with people who can give you a little happiness".
He also spoke about his interest in studying philosophy and mentioned that he would like
to become a doctor and often read medical texts.
He said that he was hesitant to make any major changes in his career
( " If I can entertain people with things I'm doing, well, I'd be a fool to tamper with it " ),
but at the same time expressed an interest in exploring new directions.






1974

For 10 days Elvis bought a lot for friends, family, staff and strangers.
Mostly cars, but also a complete trailer for his cousin Billy Smith,
to get him to live in comfort on the grounds of Graceland.

Elvis - september 16

1955

Elvis performed in "The City Auditorium" Asheville, North Carolina.

1963

Elvis received some song suggestions for his next film, Kissin' Cousins.
The songs were picked out by Gene Nelson.

1971

Elvis bought 2 guns from Kerr's Sports Shop.

1972

Elvis left Las Vegas, returned to Los Angeles, where he would remain for almost 2 weeks.

1973

Elvis finally had Sonny West call the Colonel. Sonny didn't overhear the conversation,
but no matter what, the problem seemed to be solved. Elvis then left for Palm Springs.

1974

Elvis went to the Tennessee Karate Institute to put on an exhibition with Red.
Elvis was accompanied by Linda.

Elvis - september 15

1955

Elvis performed in "The American Legion Ayditorium" Roanoke, Virginia

1956

Elvis single "Don't Be Cruel" hit #1 in the U.S.

1970

Elvis left Mobile at 3.00 p.m. He flew back home to Memphis to complete a
2 day recording session in Nashville. He would return to the West Coast again the 24th.



1975

While riding his 3-wheeled motorcycles again, dressed in a windbreaker,
sunglasses on and smoking a cigar, Elvis told a reporter he was feeling fine again.

Elvis - september 14

1955

Elvis performed in "The Fleming Stadium" Wilson, North Carolina.

1957

Scotty was quoted in the newspaper the other day, about his earnings.
Elvis responded to Scotty's statement through an open letter in the same newspaper:
"If you had come to me we would have worked things out. But you went to the papers
and tried to make me look bad.. All I can say to you is "good luck".

1970

Elvis performed at the Municipal Auditorium, Mobile, Alabama at 8:30 p.m.
the crowd was 10800 and Elvis wore "Fringe" suit with the green Macrame belt.
The group stayed in the Admiral Semmes Hotel just like in 1955.
However the hotel was now in such a terrible state that Elvis complained
bitterly. When Joe Esposito tried to arrange something else to stay,
he was told there was no other room available.
Before ending the tour, Elvis gave out bonuses to each of the guys.
Even after deducting the Colonel's share Elvis made more then $174,000 on this 6 day tour.

Elvis - september 13

1955

Elvis performed in "The Shrine Auditorium" New Bern, North Carolina

1956

Elvis concluded the filming of Love Me Tender.

1957

Scotty Moore was quoted in the Memphis Press Scimitar:
"Elvis promised us that the more he made the more we would make.
But it hasn't worked out that way."

1959

Priscilla Beaulieu was brought to Elvis' house in the Goethestrasse
for the very first time. Not a living soul present at that time had missed
the immediate attraction of Elvis to this young girl.
Elvis stated: " She is like the woman I've been looking for all my life".
From this moment on Priscilla joined the group every night and weekend.
The group got an other new member: Joe Esposito from Chicago.

1962

On the last day of location filming Elvis gave 2 Tennessee hams to the Washington governor and the head of the World's Fair. After that the group returned to Los Angeles, where cots and bedding were rented for Davis and Kingsley,
2 new members of the security group, so they could move into Elvis' Bellagio home.

1970

Elvis performed at the Curtis Hixon Convention Center, Tampa, Florida, at 3.00 and 8.30 p.m. Both times the crowd was 7500. At 3.00 p.m. Elvis wore "Chain" suit with brown Macrame belt and at 8.30 p.m. he wore "Metal eye" suit with red Macrame belt.

Elvis - september 12

1955

Elvis performed "The City Auditorium" Norfolk, Virginia.

1956

There was an announcement by the police chief of San Diego;
if Elvis ever returned to his city and performed in the way he did in the spring,
Elvis will be jailed for disorderly conduct.

1957

Elvis called Scotty to talk about his resignation and Bill's.
Elvis asked what he had to do to get them both back.
Since Scotty had a lot of debts, he asked for a $50 per week raise and an amount
of $10,000 at once.

1960

Elvis and Juliet Prowse, costar in G.I. Blues, attended a special screening of the movie.
Hal Wallis' assistant called it "a howling success".

1969

Elvis returned from Las Vegas to Los Angeles, before he went to Palm Springs for a week.

1970

Elvis performed at "Miami Beach Convention Center" Miami Beach, Florida 3 p.m. and 8.30 p.m.
Both times the crowd was 12000. At 3 p.m. Elvis wore "Fringe" suit with Blue Macrame belt and
at 8.30 p.m. he wore "Chain" suit with Brown Macrame belt.

Elvis - september 11

1954

Elvis performed in "Eagle`s Nest" Memphis. Elvis goes to Sun Studio to take the songs
"I Don`t Care If The Sun Don`t Shine" and "Good Rockin` Tonight".

1955

Elvis performed twice in "The City Auditorium" Norfolk, Virginia at 3.00 and 8.00 PM.

1957

Elvis went home by train, but in Houston he got out and drove the rest to Memphis.
He arrived home at 10.00 p.m.

1958

Elvis was assigned to the 3rd Armored Division in Germany.

1963

Elvis completed his part for Viva Las Vegas and returned to Memphis.

1967

Still busy with the recording session Elvis took over the piano part
in You'll Never Walk Alone. They worked from 6.00 p.m. till 3.30 a.m.

1970

Elvis performed at the Olympia Arena, Detroit, Michigan.
The whole gang had their own things to attend: Charlie Hodge remained stage manager
and general assistant to Elvis, providing him with water and scarves.
Lamar Fike was taking care of the lighting. Sonny West responsible for the security
and Richard Davis controlled the wardrobe. Dr. Nichopoulos was tour doctor and
Joe Esposito remained in overall command.
The Colonel always arrived before Elvis in each city.






1973

Elvis stayed in Las Vegas. He ruined some furniture, while working out karate with Kang Rhee.
He even broke his finger on his left hand. During this stay there were rehearsals with Voice.

1976

Back in Memphis after his tour, Elvis was seen riding his motorcycle.
By now there were rumors that Red and Sonny West and Dave Hebler were writing a book
about their lives with Elvis.