October 27, 1955
Elvis performed at the National Guard Armory, Jackson, Alabama with Shorty Sullivan and The Green Valley Boys
Meanwhile, Bob Neal learned for the first time that Colonel Parker was in the middle of selling Elvis’ contract. Neal demanded a meeting between himself and the Colonel to get things clear.
October 27, 1956
Elvis Presley’s single “Hound Dog” hit #2 in the U.K.
Elvis Presley attains his third straight number one hit on The Cashbox Best Sellers Chart when “Love Me Tender” reaches the top. The King had led the list since the middle of August with “Hound Dog”, which was replaced by “Don’t Be Cruel” a month later.
A front page article in Billboard magazine says that the US Army will give Elvis Presley a GI haircut, much to the dismay of his fans.
October 27, 1957
The Crickets started a three-week run at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘That’ll Be The Day’. It was also a No.3 hit in the US where it went on to sell over a million
Alan Freed‘s “The Biggest Show of Stars for 1957” concert tour played the Coliseum in Spokane. Performers included Fats Domino, Buddy Holly and the Crickets, Chuck Berry, the Everly Brothers, Frankie Lymon, Paul Anka, Clyde McPhatter, LaVern Baker, the Drifters, Eddie Cochran, theBobettes, Buddy Knox, Johnnie & Joe, the Spaniels, and Jimmy Bowen.
October 27, 1960
Ben E. King began his solo career after leaving the Drifters when he recorded four songs including “Spanish Harlem” and “Stand By Me.”
Elvis had a recording session for Kid Galahad, at Radio Recorders from 4.00 till 8.00 p.m.
https://youtu.be/0UbwPnazluI
October 27, 1962
Elvis Presley’s single “Where Do You Come From” hit #99 in the U.S.
October 27, 1970
October 27, 1971
October 27, 1972
From October 8 to the end of the month, Elvis watched movies at the Memphian or the Crosstown almost every night .
October 27, 1973
Elvis Presley’s single “Raised On Rock” hit #41 in the U.S.
Elvis performed at the Southern Illinois University Arena, Carbondale, Illinois.
The tour brought in $1,005,000 in profits, which was still divided two-thirds/one-third with the Colonel.
The tour brought in $1,005,000 in profits, which was still divided two-thirds/one-third with the Colonel.
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