Elvis Presley
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Today in Elvis Presley History 1957 - Elvis Presley's single "All Shook Up" was shipped to retailers. 1965 - Elvis Presley returned to Memphis after finishing filming for "Fun in Acupulco." 1967 - The movie "Easy Come, Easy Go," starring Elvis Presley and Elsa Lanchester, opened in the U.S. 1967 - Elvis Presley began working on "Clambake." 1969 - Elvis Presley's "If I Can Dream" hit #11 in the U.K. 1969 - Filming began on the Elvis Presley movie "Change Of Habit."
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Today in Elvis Presley History 1961 - Elvis Presley recorded "Rock-a-Hula Baby" and "Can't Help Falling in Love."
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A virtual tour of Graceland http://www.elvis.com/graceland/vtour/default.asp
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Today in Elvis Presley History 1956 - Elvis Presley performed "Money Honey" and "Heartbreak Hotel" on TV's "Stage Show." 1958 - Elvis Presley was sworn in as a private in the U.S. Army.
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I`m afew days behind ops: "It`s Now or Never"- when this song would come on the radio, my mother would start singing "O Sole Mio". It was very funny, considering she`s tone-deaf "Love Me Tender"- still gives me chills every time I hear it. I still cry at the end of the movie too.
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Reallove64:
I`m afew days behind ops: "It`s Now or Never"- when this song would come on the radio, my mother would start singing "O Sole Mio". It was very funny, considering she`s tone-deaf "Love Me Tender"- still gives me chills every time I hear it. I still cry at the end of the movie too.
Hi Lyn Today's song is: Can`t Help Falling In Love Released: November 1961 Recorded: Radio Recorders, Hollywood, March 23, 1961
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Today in Elvis Presley History 1958 - Elvis Presley got his Army haircut. 1961 - Elvis Presley quit doing live performances and made movies for the next eight years. His next live performance was on July 31, 1969.
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Daniel.:
Hi Lyn Today's song is: Can`t Help Falling In Love Released: November 1961 Recorded: Radio Recorders, Hollywood, March 23, 1961
Hi Daniel! This is probably the token Elvis song that is played most on the classic pop stations here, so I hear it pretty often. So in trying to remember how I felt about it before I got sick of it.... it`s one of his most beautiful songs. Hearing it reminds me of the movie (I love most of his movies) and the Aloha From Hawaii Special (which I also love, but not as much as the `68 Comeback special).
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Reallove64:
Daniel.:
Hi Lyn Today's song is: Can`t Help Falling In Love Released: November 1961 Recorded: Radio Recorders, Hollywood, March 23, 1961
Hi Daniel! This is probably the token Elvis song that is played most on the classic pop stations here, so I hear it pretty often. So in trying to remember how I felt about it before I got sick of it.... it`s one of his most beautiful songs. Hearing it reminds me of the movie (I love most of his movies) and the Aloha From Hawaii Special (which I also love, but not as much as the `68 Comeback special).
Hi Lyn It ranks up there as one of my favourite songs ever! Btw, I love the comeback special so much.
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Today in Elvis Presley History 1953 - Elvis Presley visited the Tennessee State Employment Security Office. The interviewer noted that Elvis was "rather flashily dressed 'playboy' type." 1956 - Elvis Presley was at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles to screen-test for producer Hal Wallis. 1960 - The TV special "Welcome Home Elvis" was recorded in Miami Beach, FL. The show was hosted by Frank Sinatra.
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Today in Elvis Presley History 1961 - Filming began on the Elvis Presley movie "Blue Hawaii." Location shooting finished on April 17th. The filming was totally finished on May 23rd. 1962 - Elvis Presley recorded his single "Return To Sender." 1972 - Elvis Presley recorded "Burning Love." It would turn out to be his last major hit.
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January 8, 2004 Elvis Presley Now Best Selling Solo Artist In U.S. History Catalog Audit Results in 15 New Certifications WASHINGTON - With a large crowd of fans gathering to celebrate Elvis Presley's birthday, RCA Records and BMG Strategic Marketing Group, both part of BMG, with the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) announced at a ceremony on the grounds of Graceland Mansion this morning that Elvis Presley now stands as the best selling solo artist in U.S. history. "Elvis Presley, quite simply, is an American icon," said RIAA Chairman and CEO Mitch Bainwol. "As such an important musical, historical and cultural figure, we're thrilled to be able to make this announcement. We will continue to work closely with BMG to make sure that there will be more exciting news about the Elvis Presley catalog in the near future," concluded Bainwol. "It is incredibly gratifying to have the certifications to back up what many have long held as an article of faith, that Elvis is the best selling solo artist in U.S. history," said Joe DiMuro, Executive Vice President, BMG Strategic Marketing Group. "I'd like to thank the RIAA and our team who worked tirelessly to complete this audit and help secure Elvis' historic achievement." In August 2002, it was announced that the Presley catalog finally passed the previously elusive 100 million sales mark. And now during this recent audit, 15 titles were either being certified for the first time or upgraded from previously audited sales levels, his overall album sales total climbed to 117.5 million. In all, seven new Gold records were added to his overall tally including "Almost In Love," "C'mon Everybody," "Double Dynamite," "Elvis Sings Hits From His Movies, Vol. 1," "Frankie & Johnny," "I Got Lucky" and his 1956 release "Love Me Tender." Four of these titles ("Almost In Love," "Double Dynamite," "Elvis Sings Hits From His Movies, Vol. 1" and "Frankie & Johnny") were also certified Platinum for sales in excess of one million copies. There were four additional Platinum awards for "Flaming Star," "From Nashville To Memphis," "Let's Be Friends," and "Separate Ways." Additionally, four new multi-Platinum certifications included "Burning Love and Hits From His Movies, Vol. 2" (two million), "The Top Ten Hits" (four million), "You'll Never Walk Alone" (three million) and "Elvis' Christmas Album" which remains the best selling title in the Elvis Presley catalog with certified sales of more than nine million copies. Also, contributing to his overall sales total was the recently released "2nd TO NONE," a collection of Elvis Presley singles that follows up 2002's "ELV1S: 30 #1 HITS," which was certified both Gold and Platinum in November 2003 for sales of more than one million copies. In all, Elvis Presley has received 97 Gold Records, 55 of which have been certified Platinum, and 25 have gone on to multi-Platinum status. His highest certified album is "Elvis' Christmas Album" which has been certified for the sale of more than nine million copies. He has also received more Gold and Platinum singles than any artist in history with 51 Gold singles, 27 of which have been certified Platinum with seven being certified multi-Platinum. Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman audit all certification requests for the RIAA's Gold and Platinum award program.
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Top Artists Totals are derived from cumulative album sales totals (U.S. only) Artist Certified Units (in Millions) BEATLES, THE 166.5 PRESLEY, ELVIS 117.5 LED ZEPPELIN 106.0 BROOKS, GARTH 105.0 EAGLES 88.0 JOEL, BILLY 78.5 PINK FLOYD 73.5 STREISAND, BARBRA 71.5 JOHN, ELTON 67.5 AEROSMITH 63.5 ROLLING STONES, THE 63.5 AC/DC 63.0 SPRINGSTEEN, BRUCE 61.5 MADONNA 60.0 JACKSON, MICHAEL 58.5 CAREY, MARIAH 57.0 METALLICA 57.0 STRAIT, GEORGE 54.5 HOUSTON, WHITNEY 54.0 VAN HALEN 50.5 ROGERS, KENNY 50.5 DIAMOND, NEIL 50.0 FLEETWOOD MAC 48.5 KENNY G 47.5 U2 47.0 ALABAMA 46.0 DION, CELINE 45.5 SANTANA 43.5 TWAIN, SHANIA 42.0 JOURNEY 40.0 NELSON, WILLIE 39.0 CLAPTON, ERIC 38.5 SIMON & GARFUNKEL 37.5 SEGER, BOB/SILVER BULLET BAND 37.0 CHICAGO 37.0 MC ENTIRE, REBA 36.5 2 PAC 36.5 PRINCE 36.5 BACKSTREET BOYS 36.0 FOREIGNER 36.0 GUNS 'N ROSES 35.5 DYLAN, BOB 34.5 JACKSON, ALAN 34.5 BON JOVI 33.5 DENVER, JOHN 33.5 STEWART, ROD 33.0 COLLINS, PHIL 32.0 DEF LEPPARD 32.0 RONSTADT, LINDA 31.5 BOSTON 31.0 QUEEN 30.5 TAYLOR, JAMES 30.5 DOORS, THE 29.5 MATTHEWS, DAVE BAND 29.0 DIXIE CHICKS 28.5 PEARL JAM 28.0 PETTY, TOM & THE HEARTBREAKERS 28.0 SPEARS, BRITNEY 28.0 'N SYNC 28.0 KELLY, R. 28.0 BOLTON, MICHAEL 28.0 OSBOURNE, OZZY 27.5 BOYZ II MEN 27.0 MELLENCAMP, JOHN 26.5 BEE GEES 25.5 LYNYRD SKYNYRD 25.0 MC CARTNEY, PAUL 25.0 SINATRA, FRANK 25.0 ZZ TOP 25.0 NIRVANA 24.0 CARPENTERS, THE 24.0 RUSH 24.0 MANILOW, BARRY 24.0 MILLER, STEVE BAND 24.0 JACKSON, JANET 24.0 CARS, THE 23.5 BROOKS & DUNN 23.0 EARTH, WIND & FIRE 23.0 HILL, FAITH 23.0 CREED 23.0 MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER 22.5 GILL, VINCE 22.5 MOTLEY CRUE 22.5 VANDROSS, LUTHER 22.5 SADE 22.5 POLICE, THE 22.0 TLC 22.0 ESTEFAN, GLORIA 22.0 ENYA 22.0 DOOBIE BROTHERS 22.0 CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL 22.0 MC GRAW, TIM 22.0 R.E.O. SPEEDWAGON 21.5 GENESIS 21.5 RICHIE, LIONEL 21.0 BEASTIE BOYS 21.0 MORISSETTE, ALANIS 20.5 BUFFETT, JIMMY 20.5 MEAT LOAF 20.5 HEART 20.5 EMINEM 20.0 BEACH BOYS, THE 20.0 HENDRIX, JIMI 20.0 WHO, THE 20.0 HOOTIE & THE BLOWFISH 20.0
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Today in Elvis Presley History 1958 - Elvis Presley arrived at Fort Hood, TX, for basic training. He was station there for six months. 1964 - Elvis Presley's "It Hurts Me" hit #29 in the U.S.
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Love Me Tender (1956) Elvis' screen debut, and the first and last film in which Elvis does not have top billing. It's a Civil War period drama in which Elvis marries the girlfriend (Deborah Paget) of his brother (Richard Egan) who everyone believes to have been killed in battle. When the brother shows back up, much guilt and unhappiness ensues. When the studio making the film tested the original ending with Elvis being killed, the fans were highly distressed; this was remedied with a specter of Elvis singing over the closing credits. Songs: "Love Me Tender"; "We're Gonna Move"; "Let Me";" Poor Boy"
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Loving You
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Today in Elvis Presley History 1958 - Elvis Presley's "Don't" hit #2 in the U.K. 1972 - Elvis Presley recorded the song "Always On My Mind." 1976 - In Memphis, Bruce Springsteen jumped a fence at Graceland in an attempt to see his idol, Elvis Presley.
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Loving You (1957) Elvis plays Deke Rivers, a country boy who joins a band. A highly motivated press agent (Lizabeth Scott) orchestrates Deke's rock and roll career. There's a love quadrangle with Dolores Hart and Wendell Corey. Elvis' mother appeared as an extra in this film and after her death, he never watched this film again. Songs: "Loving You"; "Got a Lot of Livin' to Do"; "Let's Have a Party"; "Teddy Bear"; "Hot Dog"; "Lonesome Cowboy"; "Mean Woman Blues" Elvis performing Mean Woman Blues, from the movie