August 29, 1956 Elvis recorded his first spoken word single: “The Truth About Me” – a flexidisc attached to magazine covers. August 29, 1957 Elvis arrived in Spokane, Washington at 11.20 p.m. for the beginning of a tour, managed by Al Dvorin. August 29, 1960 Elvis Presley switched directions musically but it didn’t matter–his #1 […] More
The Elvis Presley film “King Creole” opened in London. Military service at Fort Hood in Texas., for Advanced Tank Training as part of the Second Armored Division. He was stationed there for six months. The Presleys live in a rented house off base. August 28, 1962 Elvis returned to Hollywood, for preproduction on It Happened At The […] More
August 27, 1957 Elvis left by train for the West Coast at 11.00 p.m. August 27, 1958 Military service at Fort Hood in Texas., for Advanced Tank Training as part of the Second Armored Division. He was stationed there for six months. August 27, 1965 Elvis was visited by the Beatles from 10.00 p.m. at his Perugia […] More
August 26, 1955 Elvis performed at the Baseball Park, Gonzales, Texas. August 26, 1961 Elvis Presley’s album “Something For Everybody” hit #1 in the U.S. August 26, 1969 Elvis Presley released “Suspicious Minds,” his 18th and last lifetime #1 single in the U.S. August 26, 1970 Elvis did Dinner and Midnight Vegas Shows. That’s the Way […] More
August 25, 1955 Elvis performed “I Forgot To Remember To Forget” at the Sportcenter, Austin, Texas. Scotty, DJ, Elvis and Bill at the Sportcenter – Aug. 25, 1955 August 25, 1960 Elvis was photographed by Don Cravens at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel for Life magazine. August 25, 1969 Elvis did Dinner and Midnight Vegas Shows August […] More
August 24, 1955 Elvis performed at the Davy Crocket High School Football Stadium, Conroe, Texas. August 24, 1956 Soundtrack recording began on the Fox soundstage and run from 1.00 to 6.00 p.m. and Elvis had to work with studio musicians instead of with Scotty, Bill and DJ. August 24, 1958 Elvis returned to Fort Hood: […] More
1940-41 Reese Street, where the Presleys stayed with Vester and Clettes Presley and their daughter Patsy, August 1952 Elvis worked at the Upholsterers Specialties Company. Elvis and Bryan, Tx., Aug 23, 1955 August 23, 1957 The Elvis Presley film “Loving You” opened in London. The Presleys lived at Graceland August 23, 1967 Elvis and Priscilla […] More
1935-1940 306 Old Satillo Road, Elvis’ birthplace, is now 306 Elvis Presley Drive. August 22, 1938 Vernon Presley in prison ( May 25 1938 to February 6 1939) 1939 1940-41Reese Street, where the Presleys stayed with Vester and Clettes Presley and their daughter Patsy, 1942Kelly Street, a rented, small apartment. 1943 The Presley family moved to the […] More
The song “Return to Sender” was written by Winfield Scott and Otis Blackwell and recorded by Elvis Presley in 1962. It was featured in the film “Girls! Girls! Girls!”. The song is about a man who sends a letter to his ex-lover, but she refuses to read it. She writes “Return to Sender” on it […] More
The song “A Little Less Conversation” was written by Mac Davis and Billy Strange and recorded by Elvis Presley in 1968. It was originally released as the B-side of the single “Almost in Love”. The song is about the need for action and less talk. The singer is tired of all the talking and he […] More
The song “In the Ghetto” was written by Mac Davis and recorded by Elvis Presley in 1969. It was a huge hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It is considered one of Elvis’s signature songs and a classic of social commentary music. The song is about the cycle of poverty and […] More
The song “Suspicious Minds” was written by Mark James and recorded by Elvis Presley in 1969. It was a huge hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It is considered one of Elvis’s signature songs and a classic of rock and roll. The song is about a relationship that is falling apart […] More