Elvis Presley
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Elvis Presley has scored his 19th number one single in the UK charts with the re-release of Jailhouse Rock, 27 years after his death. Elvis knocked X Factor winner Steve Brookstein down into second place after three weeks in the charts. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/4159735.stm
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Today in Elvis Presley History 1971 - Elvis Presley was presented an award by The American Junior Chamber of Commerce for being one of the "10 Outstanding Young Men of America."
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Today in Elvis Presley History 1956 - Elvis Presley began recording his first songs as an RCA Victor artist in Nashville. Elvis recorded "Heartbreak Hotel," "I Was the One," "I?m Counting On You," "I Got a Woman" and "Money Honey." 1957 - Elvis Presley left Memphis by train for Hollywood, CA.
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Today in Elvis Presley History 1956 - Elvis completed his first recording session as an RCA Victor artist.
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Today in Elvis Presley History 1957 - Elvis Presley recorded "All Shook Up" and all the material from his forthcoming movie "Loving You." 1963 - The soundtrack to "Girls! Girls! Girls!" hit #3 in the U.S. 1968 - NBC vice-president Tom Sarnoff announced that Elvis Presley and NBC had agreed to produce an Elvis movie and a Christmas TV special for the 1968 Christmas season. 1973 - Elvis Presley performed a rehearsal show for the "Elvis, Aloha From Hawaii" concert
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Today in Elvis Presley History 1957 - Elvis Presley recorded "Mean Woman Blues" and "That?s When Your Heartaches Begin" in Hollywood. 1961 - The movie "Flaming Star" opened in London. 1978 - Elvis Presley's single "My Way" was certified gold by the RIAA. 2001 - TV Guide issued a set of commemorative Elvis Presley covers.
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Today in Elvis Presley History 1957 - Elvis Presley reported to the Paramount makeup and wardrobe departments for his role as singe Deke Rivers. 1960 - Elvis Presley was promoted to Sergeant in the U.S. Army. 1973 - Elvis Presley's "Elvis, Aloha From Hawaii" TV show was broadcast live via satellite around the world. The U.S. and Europe saw a taped version.
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Today in Elvis Presley History 1958 - Elvis Presley recorded "Trouble" and "Hard Headed Woman." 1973 - Elvis Presley reportedly drew the largest audience for a single TV show to that time when he presented a live, worldwide concert from Honolulu, HI.
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Elvis Presley is on course to claim the 1,000th UK number one chart single, according to the latest sales figures. A reissue of his song One Night is outstripping sales of nearest rivals the Manic Street Preachers by as much as 9-1 in some music retailers. http://newsvote.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/4167511.stm
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Today in Elvis Presley History 1965 - The soundtrack to the Elvis Presley film "Roustabout" hit #12 in the U.K. 1971 - Elvis Presley was named One of the Ten Outstanding Young Men of the Nation for 1970 by the United States Junior Chamber of Commerce (the Jaycees).
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Elvis Presley's single One Night has made history by becoming the 1,000th number one - his 20th UK chart topper. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/4179669.stm
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Today in Elvis Presley History 1970 - Elvis Presley's single "Suspicious Minds" hit #2 in the U.K. It was his first U.K. single to have a picture sleeve. 1972 - Highway 51 South in Memphis, TN, was renamed Elvis Presley Blvd.
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Today in Elvis Presley History 1964 - The soundtrack to the Elvis Presley film "Fun In Alcapulco" hit #3 in the U.S. 1971 - The northern part of Bellevue Boulevard in Memphis was renamed Elvis Presley Boulevard.
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Today in Elvis Presley History 1953 - Elvis Presley registered for the U.S. Selective Service System. 1961 - Elvis Presley's "Are You Lonesome Tonight" hit #1 in the U.S.
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Today in Elvis Presley History 1958 - Elvis Presley got his orders to report to duty from the U.S. Army. He was allowed a 60-day deferment so he could finish the film "King Creole". 1960 - Elvis Presley was promoted to Sergeant in the U.S. Army. 1969 - Elvis Presley recorded "In the Ghetto", "Rubberneckin'" and "Suspicious Minds." It was the first time he had recorded in Memphis since 1956. 2004 - The Elvis Presley 2-CD set "The Gospel Side of Elvis" was released.
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Im being serious.. what is this fascination with Elvis Presley?? I have never liked him and really cannot see what all the fuss is about.. sorry not meaning to cause offence but thats that!
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shazj2:
Im being serious.. what is this fascination with Elvis Presley?? I have never liked him and really cannot see what all the fuss is about.. sorry not meaning to cause offence but thats that!
To each their own, my mother taught me if you can't say something nice then don't say anything at all.
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The late US legend Elvis Presley is likely to score his third UK number one single in three weeks on Sunday, according to early sales figures. The king of rock 'n' roll has already had consecutive chart-toppers with Jailhouse Rock and One Night. A Fool Such As I, the next in a series of 18 reissues, is on course to beat the Chemical Brothers to the top. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/music/4186661.stm
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Today in Elvis Presley History 1956 - "Record Mirror" became the first to print a picture of Elvis Presley in the U.K. 1957 - Filming began on Elvis Presley's second movie, "Loving You." 1965 - Production began on the film Elvis Presley film "Fun in Acupulco" with soundtrack recording. 1997 - Col. Tom Parker died from complications from a stroke. He was the promoter that guided Elvis Presley to stardom.
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Today in Elvis Presley History 1963 - Elvis Presley recorded the song "Bossa Nova Baby." The single was released in October 1963. 1966 - The soundtrack to the Elvis Presley film "Harem Holiday" hit #11 in the U.K. 1969 - Elvis Presley recorded his single "Suspicious Minds."