Elvis Presley was a close personal friend to Dottie Rambo and had signed an agreement to sing 12 of her songs as a tribute album to her, but only got ‘If That Isn’t Love recorded before his death.’ Dottie was concerned about Elvis’ health, and he attempted to distract her by offering to give her […] More
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