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May 17 Events– Today in Elvis Presley History

1955

Elvis performed in “The City Auditorium”Asheville, North Carolina 7.00 and 9.00 PM

1956

Elvis flew to Springfield, Missouri, with Gene Smith and Tom Diskin,
while the band drove to the show in Elvis’ Cadillac.
Elvis performed at the Shrine Mosque, Springfield, Missouri.

1957

Elvis wrote a note to the staff of the Cedars of Lebanon Hospital:
“Dear Friends, I want you to know how very much I appreciate your very wonderful
treatment while I was there. When I went in I was all shook up but I left loving you.
Thanks a million. My best to all. Sincerely, Elvis Presley.”

May 17, 1957: Elvis met Beth Currier a polio victim, whom gave Elvis
May 17, 1957: Elvis met Beth Currier a polio victim, whom gave Elvis

grable: “ let—yourselfgo: “ Original Caption: “ Elvis Presley meets polio

May 17, 1958: Elvis and girlfriend Anita Wood, with Eddie and LaNelle Fadal

Elvis Presley Anita Wood am 17. May1958 in Waco/Texas
Elvis Presley Anita Wood am 17. May1958 in Waco/Texas

1968

The producer Bob Finkel had hired Steve Binder as director for Elvis’
upcoming Christmas special and there was a meeting with Elvis at 8833 Sunset Boulevard
to discuss the show.

1971

On the third recording night in Nashville Elvis started with “Help Me Make It Through The Night”
 and “Until It’s Time For You To Go”. Finally Elvis went back to the original reason
that he was there for: the gospel album. Elvis also recorded Paul McCartneys song
“Lady Madonna” this night,
But after some karate moves the session ended before completing the album.

1973

Due to illness Elvis had to cancel 2 shows at the high Sierra theater.

1974

Elvis performed at the High Sierra Room, Sahara Tahoe Hotel, Stateline, Nevada

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