Elvis Presley drinks Gatorade on stage, taking a sip between songs and saying, “This is Gatorade — in case you want to aid your gator.” Gatorade is a sports drink that helps replenish an athlete’s energy after intense physical activity. It is formulated to help replace water, electrolytes , and carbohydrates (specifically sugar) that are lost […] More
The living room looks so much like it does today, But with some minor changes. there’s also been many changes between the time that Elvis bought Graceland in 1957 and this picture just 6 years later. Gone are the baby blue walls, red carpet and blue upholstery of the 15 foot couch. All of that […] More
A rumor, which wasn’t true, circulated that Elvis collected teddy bears, so fans from around the world started sending them to him. A couple of songwriters also heard that Elvis had a fondness for teddy bears and wrote this song for his second film “Loving You.” ================== What are collector teddy bears called? Arctophile. : a […] More
“When Elvis was asked to play in the Houston Astro Dome, he was asked to leave his black girls at home,” “Elvis said, I’m sorry, but if my girls don’t come, I don’t come. And so we went…” “When Elvis rode around the arena in a jeep that night, he made sure we had our own […] More
In February 2, 1959 the Presley clan relocated to a three-story, five-bedroom house at Goethestrasse 14, which afforded everyone more space and privacy than the nearby Hotel Grunewald. For the exorbitant rent of $800 a month, it also provided them with a landlady named Frau Pieper who doubled as their housekeeper. However she still maintained a […] More
From the News Tribune report: “Girls, dragging unwilling boys by the hand, rushed to the spot where Elvis vaulted into the car. They scooped up dirt, kissed it, and poured it into pockets and purses” (“Presley Rocks n’ Rolls …”) Elvis Presley thrills a crowd of about 6,000 at Tacoma’s Lincoln Bowl on September 1, […] More
One of the last private conversations she had with Elvis before his death. Here is an excerpt from this perhaps a little sad conversation between Kathy and Elvis that took place in late May 1977. Kathy Westmoreland shares “One conversation keeps coming back to me. It was in Baltimore and I was setting aside the […] More
1. Phoenix AZ, evening show on September 9, 1970. 2. The Los Angeles afternoon show on November 14, 1970. 3. Baltimore, MD, on November 9, 1971. 4. Boston, MA, evening show on November 10, 1971. 5. Hitting the stage in Knoxville, TN, for the evening show on April 8, 1972. 6 – 7. Two shots […] More
Elvis bought Graceland in 1957. Over the years, he put a lot of time, money and effort into decorating it with the best. He added a pool table to a basement room in 1960, and in 1974 decided to decorate the room around it. He enjoyed researching his own decorating, and got the idea for […] More
On September 20, 1949, the Presley family moved into a three-room apartment with a kitchen, living room, and bedroom. The apartment was located in a block of apartments at 185 Winchester Street. The Presleys lived in apartment 328. The building was designated a model for the Lauderdale Courts neighborhood. They lived there until January 1953. […] More
Elvis Presley made entertainment history in 1972 by becoming the first entertainer to sell out four consecutive shows at Madison Square Garden. Elvis’ setlist for all four shows included his early hits, fan-favorite songs from his movies and newer hit songs. ‘American Trilogy’, ‘Can’t Help Falling in Love’, ‘That’s All Right’, ‘Suspicious Minds’, ‘Heartbreak Hotel’ and […] More