May -1 –
1957 – Elvis Presley began recording the soundtrack to his forthcoming film “Jailhouse Rock.” Elvis met song writers Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller for the first time during the session.
1960 – Elvis Presley’s single “Stuck On You” hit #1 in the U.S. It was his first single to be released in stereo.
1966 – Elvis Presley’s single “Frankie And Johnny” hit #25 in the U.S.
May-2
1956 – For the first time in “Billboard” chart history, five singles were in both the pop and the R&B top 10. The singles were Elvis Presley’s “Heartbreak Hotel,” Carl Perkins’ “Blue Suede Shoes,” Little Richard’s “Long Tall Sally,” the Platters’ “Magic Touch,” and Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers’ “Why Do Fools Fall in Love.”
1959 – Elvis Presley’s “(Now And Then There’s) A Fool Such As I” hit #2 in the U.S.
1960 – Filming began on Elvis Presley’s “G.I. Blues.” It was his first post-Army movie.
1964 – The Elvis Presley soundtrack album “Kissin’ Cousins” hit #6 in the U.S.
1969 – Elvis Presley shot the final scene for his final movie, “Change of Habit.”
2000 – The Elvis Presley movie “G.I. Blues” was released on DVD.
May-3
1957 – Elvis Presley worked on the soundtrack recordings for “Jail House” rock.
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May- 4
1967 – Elvis Presley finished his work on the movie “Clambake.”
1967 – Elvis and Priscilla Presley flew to Memphis to complete their honeymoon.
1973 – Elvis Presley began a 25-show engagement at the Sahara Tahoe Hotel in Stateline, NV. The engagement was cancelled after Presley fell ill.
May-5
1956 – Elvis Presley’s single “Heartbreak Hotel” hit #1 in the U.S. The song was Elvis’ first million seller.
1956 – Elvis Presley’s debut album “Elvis Presley” hit #1 in the U.S. The album was RCA’s first million-dollar album by a solo artist.
1973 – Elvis Presley’s album “Aloha From Hawaii Via Satellite” hit #1 in the U.S. The ablum was Presley’s first #1 album in nine years. It was also his last #1 album.
2005 – TV GUIDE issued four different covers featuring Elvis Presley. Each cover also featured a mini-CD of a previously unreleased version of the song “Young and Beautiful.”
2005 – The 32-track, double CD set “Elvis by the Presley” was released. The album was to accompany the television special. The special aired May 13, 2005.
May-6
1956 – Elvis Presley’s first engagement in Las Vegas ended. The two-week run began on April 23.
1957 – Elvis Presley began doing costume fittings, makeup tests and dance rehearsals for the film “Jailhouse Rock.”
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May- 7
1960 – The Elvis Presley compilation album “50 Million Elvis Fans Can’t Be Wrong – Elvis Gold Records, Vol. 2” hit #31 in the U.S.
1966 – Elvis Presley’s single “Frankie and Johnny” hit #25 in the U.S.
1996 – Evan Chandler filed a $60 million breach of contract suit against Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley. The charge was that they had violated a confidentiality clause in the 1994 out-of-court settlement by discussing the case with Diane Sawyer on “PrimeTime Live.”
2013 – The book “The Ear of the Heart: An Actress’ Journey from Hollywood to Holy Vows” by Mother Dolores Hart was published. She worked with Elvis in his early filming career.
May-8
1965 – The Elvis Presley album “Girl Happy” hit #7 in the U.K.
1976 – The Elvis Presley single “Hurt” hit #37 in the U.K.
2005 – CBS aired the first part of the new four-hour mini-series “Elvis.” The second part aired on May 11. Jonathan Rhys Meyers played the part of Elvis.
May-9
1981 – Elvis Presley’s single “Lovin’ Arms” hit #47 in the U.K.
1981 – Elvis Presley’s album “This is Elvis Presley” hit #47 in the U.K.
2006 – The Elvis Presley 3-CD set “Legendary” was released by Sony International. The set contained 50 songs.
May-11
1958 – Elvis Presley’s song “Doncha’ Think It’s Time” hit #21 in the U.S. The song was the b-side of “Wear My Ring Around Your Neck.”
2005 – “Live from Las Vegas” was released on CD. The compilation, mostly of cover songs, contained 15 live performances.
May- 11
1968 – The Elvis Presley song “U.S. Male” hit #28 in the U.S.
1974 – Robert Plant and Elvis Presley did an impromptu version of “Love Me” in the hallway after they met after a concert by Presley. Richard Cole and Elvis swapped watches during the meeting.
1993 – The Elvis Presley compilation album “Elvis 56” hit #42 in the U.K.
2005 – CBS aired the second part of the new four-hour mini-series “Elvis.” The first part had been aired on May 8. Jonathan Rhys Meyers played the part of Elvis.
May- 12
1956 – Elvis Presley’s single “Heartbreak Hotel” hit #15 in the U.K.
1960 – Elvis Presley guest-starred on “Welcome Home Elvis.” The timex-sponsored variety TV special was hosted by Frank Sinatra. Elvis sang “Witchcraft” and Sinatra sang “Love Me Tender.”
1965 – Elvis Presley began the studio sessions for the soundtrack to “Frankie and Johnny.”
2003 – In London, Lisa Marie Presley performed at a nightclub. She performed songs from her debut album “To Whom It May Concern.”
May- 13
1955 – In Jacksonville, FL, the first riot at an Elvis performance occurred.
1957 – The principal photograpy began on the Elvis Presley film “Jailhouse Rock.”
1967 – Elvis Presley’s second religious album, “How Great Thou Art,” hit #18 in the U.S. and #11 in the U.K.
1972 – Elvis Presley’s third gospel album, “He Touched Me,” hit #79 in the U.S.
1973 – In Lake Tahoe, NV, Elvis Presley held a Mother’s Day Concert in memory of Gladys Presley. The show’s proceeds went to the Barton Memorial Hospital.
2005 – CBS aired the TV special Elvis by the Presleys.
May- 14
1966 – The Elvis Presley soundtrack album “Frankie and Johnny” hit #11 in the U.K.
1983 – The Elvis Presley single “Baby I Don’t Care” hit #61 in the U.K.
May-15
1957 – Elvis Presley inhaled a cap off one of his teeth. He had to be taken to a Los Angeles hospital to have it removed from his lung.
1960 – Elvis Presley’s song “Fame And Fortune” hit #17 in the U.S.
2001 – In Washington, DC, Lisa Marie Presley attended a protest against the use of mind-altering medications for children.
May- 17
1959 – Elvis Presley’s single “A Fool Such As I/I Need Your Love Tonight” hit #1 in the U.K.
1980 – In Memphis, Dr. George Nichopoulos was indicted on 14 counts of over-prescription of drugs. The doctor had prescribed to Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis and nine others.
1981 – The double soundtrack album “This Is Elvis” hit #115 in the U.S.
May – 17
1969 – The album “Elvis: NBC TV Special” hit #2 in the U.K.
2005 – Lisa Marie Presley peformed “Idiot” on “Good Morning America.”
May- 18
1971 – Elvis Presley recorded “He Touched Me.”
1990 – The television show “Elvis” was cancelled. The show began airing on ABC-TV on February 6, 1990.
1996 – The Elvis Presley song “Heartbreak Hotel/I Was The One” hit #42 in the U.K.
2001 – Lisa Marie Presley helped open the new international headquarters of the Citizens Commission on Human Rights.
