Monthly Archives: August 2009

Elvis Presley: Today in History – August 10th, 1958

Posted on August 10, 2009 by Cher

Elvis performed at the Showroom, International Hotel, Las Vegas. This was the opening night of the engagement which was opened with a dinner show. More proof that Elvis could wear anything and make it look so good.

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Elvis Presley: Today in History – August 9th, 1958

Posted on August 9, 2009 by Cher

While Gladys was transported to the hospital Elvis completed his Advanced Tank Training.

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Elvis Presley Records Guitar Man

Posted on August 9, 2009 by Cher

I have several hundred of favorite Elvis tunes but one of my all time favorite songs recorded by Elvis is Guitar Man, a tune written and originally recorded in 1967 by Jerry Reed. For Jerry, this song began his singing … Continue reading →

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Today in History: August 7, 1970

Posted on August 7, 2009 by Cher

Rehearsals for That’s The Way It Is with the entire show moved to the main stage of the showroom. For the first time Joe Guercio worked with Elvis and was leading the orchestra.

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Elvis Presley Books: I Love Book Delivery Day!

Posted on August 6, 2009 by Cher
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Today when I arrived at work I had three new books waiting for me.  Elvis and Me, the Priscilla biography that I had at one time swore I would never read, Child Bride by Suzanne Finstad who apparently puts Priscilla … Continue reading →

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Today in History: August 6, 1962

Posted on August 6, 2009 by Cher

Anita Wood announced in the paper that she and Elvis had broken up. She moved out of Graceland and returned home to Jackson, Tennessee, because, she said: ” It is evident that Elvis is not yet ready to settle down.”

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Today in History: August 5, 1953

Posted on August 5, 2009 by Cher

Elvis interviewed for a job at Sears Roebuck but was not hired.

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Today in History: August 4, 1960

Posted on August 4, 2009 by Cher

Elvis was fitted with contact lenses to change his blue eyes to brown for his role as a half-breed for his role in Flaming Star. In the end he kept his own natural look.

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Today in History: August 3rd, 1975

Posted on August 3, 2009 by Cher

Elvis leased an aircraft for one year, putting down a $26,000 deposit against $13,000 a month rental.

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Elvis’s Women: June Juanico

Posted on August 2, 2009 by Cher
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On June 26, 1955, Elvis performed at the Slavonian Lodge, Biloxi, Mississippi, where he, Scotty and Bill opened the new club with air-conditioning to a sell-out crowd.  Elvis noticed June when she was coming out of the ladies room at … Continue reading →

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