Elvis arrives in RCA Studio at McGavick Street. He works from 2.00 till 10.00 PM. and recorded his first sides for his new label. Among the early Elvis songs laid to tape during this studio session are Heartbreak Hotel, I Got A Woman and Money Honey. Elvis was backed by his stage drummer, D.J. Fontana […] More
Presley braved the cold winds, and descended the steps onto the tarmac, followed immediately by his father Vernon Presley. Lois Thomas wrote an article the following day, April 9, 1972 titled: “Gyrations Now look rather like Karate Moves Elvis thrills Ex-teen-agers and Youths”, which referred to Elvis’ arrival at the airport, “Security unusual, security was […] More
When Vernon met Muhammad Ali, 1978. Well, Joe Esposito and Tom Parker were there too. Most probably in Las Vegas. More
Touring with Jim Ed and Maxine Brown, Elvis had a second appearance at the Catholic Club, Helena, Arkansas. Sonny Trammell and Leon Post appeared on this show. Also, Howard Serratt, a local performer Elvis appeared at the Humes High School, Memphis, unscheduled and he performed there for about 10 minutes at a Father’s Night show. […] More
Late-morning-early afternoon of Sunday, January 6, 1957 at the Warwick Hotel in New York. Elvis would soon be off for rehearsals for his appearance on Ed Sullivan that night – – his last, and the only one where he was filmed “from the waist up.” More
It happened in the Chattanooga Train Station Cafeteria. At a stop to change trains, during the trip from New York to Memphis. July 4, 1956.“Once, at the Chattanooga train station in Tennessee, we were waiting to change trains.Elvis walked over to a magazine rack and picked up a movie magazine. He found a picture of […] More
Today on his Birthday we celebrate Elvis Presley (1935–1977) who was an iconic figure in the realm of rock and roll. Known as the “King of Rock and Roll,” he left an indelible mark on the music industry and popular culture. With his dynamic stage presence, charismatic voice, and fusion of various musical genres, including […] More
“Kissin’ Cousins” is a song performed by Elvis Presley, and it is also the title track of the 1964 musical comedy film in which Elvis starred. The film, directed by Gene Nelson, features Elvis playing dual roles as a soldier and his lookalike hillbilly cousin. The song “Kissin’ Cousins” was written by Fred Wise and […] More
These photos were taken at the after party for the opening night of the Nancy Sinatra Show at the International Hotel de Las Vegas.These parties were very common in Vegas when an artist opened a show and famous friends and characters used to attend.In the photos we can see Elvis with Nancy, Frank Sinatra, Fred […] More
“Flaming Star” is a song performed by Elvis Presley. It was the title track of both a 1960 film and its soundtrack. The song was written by Sherman Edwards and Sid Wayne. The film “Flaming Star” is a Western drama directed by Don Siegel, and Elvis Presley plays the lead role of Pacer Burton. The […] More
The only unofficial lady Memphis Mafia member. Patti Perry. She knew Elvis for 17 years, from 1961 until 1977. She was like a little sister to the guys and Elvis and she was treated so accordingly. She knew him from age 17 till she was 34. She was also a huge Asset to the Elvis […] More
A friend sent me this photo this morning and it was like having a warm blanket covering me. The flood of emotions and memories was almost overwhelming. This photo of my beloved grandmother Dodger, Uncle Vernon and Aunt Gladys was taken during the filming of Loving You. They are so young looking and it makes […] More