Elvis Presley
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Wonderful voice - I love his gospel singing. I have the 'Peace In The Valley' boxset
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Hi youngformyage Yes, I love some of his gospel and that set is fantastic. Today in Elvis Presley History 1968 - Elvis Presley recorded the song "If I Can Dream."
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Today in Elvis Presley History 1957 - Elvis Presley's EP "Peace in the Valley" hit #3 in the U.S. 1960 - The principal photography for the Elvis Presley movie "G.I. Blues" was completed.
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Today in Elvis Presley History 1909 - Col. Tom Parker was born. 1957 - Elvis Presley spent his first night at Graceland. 1968 - A birthday party was thrown for Col. Tom Parker on the set of the 1968 TV Special "Elvis." 1977 - Elvis Presley's final concert took place at Market Square Arena, Indianapolis. 1979 - Elvis Presley's father, Vernon Elvis Presley, died.
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Today in Elvis Presley History 1954 - Sam Phillips paired Elvis Presley with guitarist Scotty Moore and bassist Bill Black. 1965 - "Tickle Me" opened in London. 1968 - Elvis Presley began taping his first television special, "Elvis," at NBC studios in Burbank, CA. 1970 - Elvis Presley's single "The Wonder Of You" hit #9 in the U.S.
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Today in Elvis Presley History 1960 - The album "Elvis Is Back" hit #1 in the U.K. 1960 - The ablum "Elvis' Golden Records, Vol. 2" hit #4 in the U.K. 1962 - The Elvis Presley EP "Follow That Dream" hit #34 in the U.K. 1968 - Taping ended for Elvis Presley's first television special, "Elvis," at NBC studios in Burbank, CA
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Today in Elvis Presley History 1956 - Elvis appeared on "The Steve Allen Show." He was told not to dance and Allen had him sing "Hound Dog" to a real basset hound wearing tails. 1961 - The Elvis Presley single "I Feel So Bad's" hit #26 in the U.S. 1969 - Sam Phillips sold his label Sun Records. He was the first person to record Elvis Presley. 1972 - Elvis Presley's "An American Trilogy" hit #8 in the U.K. 2003 - The boxed set "Elvis - Close Up" was released. The set included 89 previously unreleased track. 2004 - The July 4th issue of TV Guide hit newsstands. Four commemorative covers were released on the same day. Each cover included a mini-CD that featured a never-before-released live version of "That's All Right." Each CD was also enhanced with CD-rom content, including Elvis trivia, downloadable Elvis screensavers, and an actual audio recording of an interview TV Guide conducted with Elvis in 1956. 2004 - The Elvis Presley album "Polk Salad Annie, Las Vegas - 1970" was released.
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Today in Elvis Presley History 1960 - Elvis Presley's father, Vernon, announced that he would remarry. Elvis' mother had died two years before.
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Today in Elvis Presley History 1954 - This day is cited as the day that Elvis Presley began working with lead guitarist Scotty Moore and bassist Bill Black. However, the three had been practicing together for several months. 1956 - In Memphis, Elvis Presley performed at a charity concert for the Memphis Press-Scimitar's Milk Fund. 1964 - The soundtrack "Viva Las Vegas" hit #92 in the U.S. 1968 - Elvis Presley donated a Rolls Royce to an auction for SHARE.
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Today in Elvis Presley History 1954 - Elvis Presley recorded "I Love You Because," "Blue Moon of Kentucky," and "That's All Right". 1969 - Elvis Presley's "In The Guetto" hit #2 in the U.K. 1969 - Elvis Presley flew to Las Vegas to begin rehearsals for his comeback show. 2004 - Radion stations around the world simultaneously played "That's All Right" to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the July 5, 1954 recording session that produced Elvis Presley's first single ("That's All Right"). Scotty Moore, Presley's first guitarist, hit the button that began the satellite broadcast to over 1,200 stations.
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Today in Elvis Presley History 1954 - Sam Phillips gave Memphis DJ Dewey Phillips an acetate of Elvis Presley's "That's All Right (Mama)" to play on his radio show. 1955 - "Baby Let's Play House" became Elvis Presley's first top 10 country hit. 1966 - The Elvis Presley movie "Paradise Hawaiian Style" opened in theaters. 1977 - Elvis Presley's single "Way Down" was released. 2004 - A specially designed Elvis 50th Anniversary NASCAR was unveiled at Sun Studio. 2004 - Pamela Clarke Keogh's book "Elvis Presley: The Man. The Life. The Legend." was released.
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Today in Elvis Presley History 1954 - Memphis disc jockey Dewey Phillips played "That's All Right" on his radio show. Later that night, Elvis Presley, came in for his first interview. Elvis did not know he was on the air until after the interview. 1968 - Elvis Presley reported to National General for preproduction work for the film "Charro!" 1972 - Colonel Parker announced that there would be a worldwide satellite broadcast of an Elvis Presley concert from Hawaii in October or November. 1975 - Elvis Presley flew to Oklahoma City to begin his third tour (17 dates) of the year.
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Today in Elvis Presley History 1957 - In Memphis, Elvis Presley attended the premiere of "Loving You."
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Today in Elvis Presley History 1963 - Elvis Presley recorded the song "Viva Las Vegas." The single was released in April 1964. 1971 - The album "Love Letters From Elvis" hit #33 in the U.S. 2001 - The Elvis Presley compilation album "Blue Suede Shoes Collection" was released
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Today in Elvis Presley History 1955 - Elvis Presley recorded "I Forgot to Remember to Forget", "Mystery Train" and re-recorded "Trying to Get to You". 1961 - Filming began on the Elvis Presley film "Follow That Dream." 1964 - Elvis Presley's single "Kissin' Cousin's" hit #10 in the U.K. 1970 - Elvis Presley's "The Wonder of You" hit #1 in the U.K. 2004 - Elvis Presley's re-issued single "That's All Right" hit #3 in the U.K. The single had been re-released to mark the 50th anniversary of the Presley's first single.
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Today in Elvis Presley History 1954 - Elvis Presley signed a recording contract with Sun Records and a one-year personal management contract with Sam Phillips
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Sorry, but Elvis was a JERK. From National Archives, Nixon White House (1970) memorandum: "Presley indicated that he thought The Beatles had been a real force for anti-American spirit. He said that The Beatles came to this country, made their money, and then returned to England where they promoted an anti-American theme. The President nodded in agreement and expressed some surprise."
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You have a right to your point of view Also, don't believe everything you read.
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Today in Elvis Presley History 1999 - The Elvis Presley album "Artist of the Century" was released.
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Today in Elvis Presley History 1988 - The Nashiville radio station WYHY offered $1 million dollars to anyone who could produce Elvis Presley alive.