On This Day In The Life Of Elvis (photo info at the end of post) March 27, 1957 Elvis left for Chicago with Gene Smith and Arthur Hooton. March 27, 1959 Elvis celebrated the halfway mark of his army stint with an Over the Hump party. March 27, 1961 Principal photography for Blue Hawaii began on location in Hawaii and continued for 3 weeks. March 27, 1962 Elvis was examined by the studio doctor in the morning for cast insurance. Afterwards Elvis worked on the soundtrack at Radio Recorders from 1:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. March 27, 1969 In preparation for his upcoming Las Vegas engagement Elvis began to think about material. Because of the absence of Red West, Elvis started to work with Charlie Hodge on plans for the show. Today Joe Esposito purchased a new tape recorder, speakers and other audio equipment, as well as a drum set for ongoing musical experimentation. March 27, 1970 Elvis flew back to Los Angeles and spent the next weeks traveling back and forth between there, Palm Springs and Las Vegas, never spending more than a few days in any location. March 27, 1972 Although Elvis had been rehearsing for his Vegas opening at RCA studio since 1969, he had not recorded there since April 1960. This would also be the first time that Elvis worked with J.D. Sumner and the Stamps and with his live band. All were there except for Jerry Scheff, who was replaced by Emory Gordy. The sessions began at 7:00 p.m. and ended in the early morning hours. Elvis focused on bittersweet songs of loss and regret like Where Do I Go From Here, For The Good Times and Separate Ways, which was written for and about him. March 27, 1972 In 1972, Elvis Presley recorded what was his last major hit, Burning Love. March 27, 1976 Elvis took his 3-wheeled Supercycle for a spin on the Graceland grounds with Linda. March 27, 1977 Elvis performed at the Taylor County Coliseum, Abilene, Texas, and some songs were recorded by Felton Jarvis. PHOTO : March 27 , 1959 Elvis Over The Hump Party ~Sharyn
Posted on: Thu, 27 Mar 2014 17:41:08 +0000
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