Are there any pics that can be 100% definitly attributed to the 7/31/69 show??????

[hgs262626]

Are there any pics that can be 100% definitly attributed to the 7/31/69 show?????? as iam trying to conduct research ino the opening night and as elvis says (in aloha rehearsal) "I need all the help i can get". lol! thanks everybody!

[vivalasvegas]

hi there
i too have this date as an obsession. :) i was only 12, but i remember that TIME pretty well. growing up in vegas has its advantages! ;) the I hotel had just opened and my father was working there, having been transferred from the flamingo, like so many international employees.

anyhow, i have been saving all kinds of pictures from july and aug 69. after looking thru them all, i do believe i have july 31. i have dates on my pictures only because that's how they were named when i found them on the internet. it seems elvis wore a black gi, red and blue scarf, red and black belt. the black pants had red inserts in the bellbottoms.

if someone thinks i'm wrong or right, let me know.

would you like me to go ahead and upload these to photobucket to share?

btw, i once , in 1975, made the acquaintance of fan and photographer howard wallen (i wonder where he is now?) and he gave me (a now known) photograph of elvis sitting on a stool playing guitar taken that night, he said. howard was working for a newspaper at the time and was lucky to be able to jump at the chance to be at elvis' opening night. howard seems to have sat stage edge.

[hgs262626]

hi there
i too have this date as an obsession. :) i was only 12, but i remember that TIME pretty well. growing up in vegas has its advantages! ;) the I hotel had just opened and my father was working there, having been transferred from the flamingo, like so many international employees.

anyhow, i have been saving all kinds of pictures from july and aug 69. after looking thru them all, i do believe i have july 31. i have dates on my pictures only because that's how they were named when i found them on the internet. it seems elvis wore a black gi, red and blue scarf, red and black belt. the black pants had red inserts in the bellbottoms.

if someone thinks i'm wrong or right, let me know.

would you like me to go ahead and upload these to photobucket to share?

btw, i once , in 1975, made the acquaintance of fan and photographer howard wallen (i wonder where he is now?) and he gave me (a now known) photograph of elvis sitting on a stool playing guitar taken that night, he said. howard was working for a newspaper at the time and was lucky to be able to jump at the chance to be at elvis' opening night. howard seems to have sat stage edge.
PLZ PLZ PLZ PLZ PLZ PLZ PLZ PLZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THANKS SO MUCH!

[hgs262626]

hi there
i too have this date as an obsession. :) i was only 12, but i remember that TIME pretty well. growing up in vegas has its advantages! ;) the I hotel had just opened and my father was working there, having been transferred from the flamingo, like so many international employees.

anyhow, i have been saving all kinds of pictures from july and aug 69. after looking thru them all, i do believe i have july 31. i have dates on my pictures only because that's how they were named when i found them on the internet. it seems elvis wore a black gi, red and blue scarf, red and black belt. the black pants had red inserts in the bellbottoms.

if someone thinks i'm wrong or right, let me know.

would you like me to go ahead and upload these to photobucket to share?

btw, i once , in 1975, made the acquaintance of fan and photographer howard wallen (i wonder where he is now?) and he gave me (a now known) photograph of elvis sitting on a stool playing guitar taken that night, he said. howard was working for a newspaper at the time and was lucky to be able to jump at the chance to be at elvis' opening night. howard seems to have sat stage edge.
I WUD LOVE TO SEE THOSE PICS!

[ehollier]

I WUD LOVE TO SEE THOSE PICS!

ME TOO!!!!

[ehollier]

I wanted to post this link of an interview and review of July 31, 1969 in the event you haven't read it.

http://www.elvis.com.au/presley/August_the_2_1969.shtml

[hgs262626]

I wanted to post this link of an interview and review of July 31, 1969 in the event you haven't read it.

http://www.elvis.com.au/presley/August_the_2_1969.shtml

I HAVE NOT READ THIS THANK YOU MAM.

[Tony Trout]

Here's a link to some pics. Dunno which one's of him in the black cossack suit are from July 31, 1969, though.

Elvis '69 Pics (http://www.elvisconcerts.com/pictures/pics1969.htm)

[Merry]

I wanted to post this link of an interview and review of July 31, 1969 in the event you haven't read it.

http://www.elvis.com.au/presley/August_the_2_1969.shtml


Thanks Elizabeth, lol I enjoyed reading the interview (how is the book on the beach going? lol. Wonder if you'll look in? lol).

Hugs,
Kimmi

[Merry]

Here's a link to some pics. Dunno which one's of him in the black cossack suit are from July 31, 1969, though.

Elvis '69 Pics (http://www.elvisconcerts.com/pictures/pics1969.htm)



Thanks Tony.

[KPM]

Since the opening was invited guests and press only-you'd think there would be many pictures of this night.

[cameron]

Since the opening was invited guests and press only-you'd think there would be many pictures of this night.

When my brain started working again :blink: That's what I thought.
This would have been a huge social event, IMO.
I'd bet someone has pictures and even some film .

[Tony Trout]

When my brain started working again :blink: That's what I thought.
This would have been a huge social event, IMO.
I'd bet someone has pictures and even some film .




As with MSG...if anything was shot during such a pivotal moment as this in Elvis's career, it would have surfaced way before now.

[Unchained Melody]

Agreed Tony, especially considering how much money someone could make off of that footage if it really did exist.

[cameron]

As with MSG...if anything was shot during such a pivotal moment as this in Elvis's career, it would have surfaced way before now.

Aw, Tony--
Believe what you want . It just makes no sense there are none.
Of course, you're not as old as I am; ;) but ,believe me--
This would have been a huge, social occasion at the time, with lots of VIP's . Maybe, you'll live to see some come out.
I've found that some people do not like to reveal everything--until and if they choose to. .

One should never state anything so positive IMO.
It just irritates the optimistic and you might end up with "egg on your face ". :)
Life is not all about "making money."

[ehollier]

CHECK THIS OUT GREAT PHOTOS!!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.elvispresleymusic.com.au/pictures/1969_las_vegas_press_conference.html

http://www.elvispresleymusic.com.au/pictures/1969_elvis_las_vegas.html

[cameron]

CHECK THIS OUT GREAT PHOTOS!!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.elvispresleymusic.com.au/pictures/1969_las_vegas_press_conference.html

http://www.elvispresleymusic.com.au/pictures/1969_elvis_las_vegas.html

These ARE great pictures !!
I think we're going to have to call in Leroy .:doh:

[ElvisPresleyUK]

Aw, Tony--
Believe what you want . It just makes no sense there are none.
Of course, you're not as old as I am; ;) but ,believe me--
This would have been a huge, social occasion at the time, with lots of VIP's . Maybe, you'll live to see some come out.
I've found that some people do not like to reveal everything--until and if they choose to. .

One should never state anything so positive IMO.
It just irritates the optimistic and you might end up with "egg on your face ". :)
Life is not all about "making money."

Agree with you.....as we all know with the MSG pictures, thought we had them all then hundreds are found.....it may simply be a case that whoever took the pictures has done the same thing and they are just waiting to be found again

[hgs262626]

Agree with you.....as we all know with the MSG pictures, thought we had them all then hundreds are found.....it may simply be a case that whoever took the pictures has done the same thing and they are just waiting to be found again

I JUST HOPE ONED DAY WE SEE SUMTHING! SOMEONE ONCE SAID TO ME SHERIF HANNA HAD SOMETHING FROM 7/31/69.........? DONT KNOW WHAT! ANYONE KNOW ANYMORE? HOW TO CONTACT E.T.C?????

[utmom2008]

These ARE great pictures !!
I think we're going to have to call in Leroy .:doh:

I found these pics a long time back. I guess you have figured out also that they can not be scanned and saved.:blink::blink:

[cameron]

I found these pics a long time back. I guess you have figured out also that they can not be scanned and saved.:blink::blink:

I'd seen them too. Was trying to see if that site was "printer friendly."
Can't find any "friendly" at all.
Oh well, if I got them copied, I'd probably just get into trouble.
It seems to follow me; calling my name. ;)

[hgs262626]

I'd seen them too. Was trying to see if that site .
Oh well, if I got them copied, I'd probably just get into trouble.
. ;)

if your looking for trouble...... you came to th rightplace lol.

[vivalasvegas]

Here's a link to some pics. Dunno which one's of him in the black cossack suit are from July 31, 1969, though.

Elvis '69 Pics (http://www.elvisconcerts.com/pictures/pics1969.htm)

That link was great. I do believe all the pics on my computer are on that web page.

A few years ago, I did not have many of them. So that question I think has been answered.(y)

The pictures of the red/black belt are the ones I have dated as 7/31/69

[KPM]

As with MSG...if anything was shot during such a pivotal moment as this in Elvis's career, it would have surfaced way before now.
Well Tony my friend that would seem logical, but how many things connected to Elvis (directly and indirectly) have been illogical? How many things in life are done illogically in general?
I know for years many said there was nothing left of the TTWII and EOT outtakes-lost destroyed, never kept etc... then Elvis "The Lost Performances" comes out in the early 90s and again it was said,
"thats all there folks, all that was saved"
Now look at the stream of outtakes which continues to pore out (something like 30 or 40 hours combined for the 2 movies)
As far as MSG I have shown the clips which are 16mm and clear as a bell- about 15 minutes worth shot by Jonas Mekas http://www.jonasmekas.com/-a professional award winning filmmaker his specialty is short films- he edited down the footage he shot to make an award winning short "Mozart and Elvis". Also the clips (which I have posted links to) attributted to NBC (or ABC depending on who you believe) which I saw used in ABC's 20/20 segments in the 80's and 90's which are different from the Mekas footage some shot from the left center and some from stage right. So whether they are commishoned by Parker or Elvis as official filming , or was piped to luxury boxes at MSG (and filmed) it makes no difference to me. I consider it pro shot footage-how much is there is the question.

[hgs262626]

Well Tony my friend that would seem logical, but how many things connected to Elvis (directly and indirectly) have been illogical? How many things in life are done illogically in general?
I know for years many said there was nothing left of the TTWII and EOT outtakes-lost destroyed, never kept etc... then Elvis "The Lost Performances" comes out in the early 90s and again it was said,
"thats all there folks, all that was saved"
Now look at the stream of outtakes which continues to pore out (something like 30 or 40 hours combined for the 2 movies)
As far as MSG I have shown the clips which are 16mm and clear as a bell- about 15 minutes worth shot by Jonas Mekas http://www.jonasmekas.com/-a professional award winning filmmaker his specialty is short films- he edited down the footage he shot to make an award winning short "Mozart and Elvis". Also the clips (which I have posted links to) attributted to NBC (or ABC depending on who you believe) which I saw used in ABC's 20/20 segments in the 80's and 90's which are different from the Mekas footage some shot from the left center and some from stage right. So whether they are commishoned by Parker or Elvis as official filming , or was piped to luxury boxes at MSG (and filmed) it makes no difference to me. I consider it pro shot footage-how much is there is the question.
i agree. as i said next year is the 40th anniversary! i hope something happens!

[hgs262626]

any luck uploading those pics viva las vegas?????????????????????

[hgs262626]

i just wish there was moe clarity with elvis stuff. everything is so uncertain sometimes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[KPM]

i just wish there was moe clarity with elvis stuff. everything is so uncertain sometimes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well that is the way of life my friend concerning everything, not just Elvis.
The minute in life you think you have the big picture a new wrinkle is added which conflicts with what you know or believe, then its time to rethink.;)
I am rethinking all the time.

[hgs262626]

Well that is the way of life my friend concerning everything, not just Elvis.
The minute in life you think you have the big picture a new wrinkle is added which conflicts with what you know or believe, then its time to rethink.;)
.

very true.

[vivalasvegas]

any luck uploading those pics viva las vegas?????????????????????

the website given earlier has all the pictures i have. i don't have anymore than those of the show, but i'll double check.

... the picture of elvis on the stool playing guitar, that's what i have from howard wallen. this is also given credit in the photo album inside the silver box set, 50th birthday anniversary.

[hounddog]

http://www.tcb-world.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=6491&catid=searchresults&searchid=10788
http://www.tcb-world.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=6490&catid=searchresults&searchid=10788
http://www.tcb-world.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=6492&catid=searchresults&searchid=10788
http://www.tcb-world.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=46105&catid=searchresults&searchid=10788

possibly this one
http://www.tcb-world.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=54890&catid=searchresults&searchid=10788
http://www.tcb-world.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=30158&c=searchresults&searchid=10788

[hounddog]

some of these are from silvesters site, some are from EPPG site,

[hounddog]

these are from www.elvisplace.nl

the last one is from www.elvis-friends.it

i'm not sure if they're all from the 31.7.69 show but he's wearing the same suit and i don't know if he wore it more than once in concert.

[hgs262626]

thanks very much

[Unchained Melody]

Now look at the stream of outtakes which continues to pore out (something like 30 or 40 hours combined for the 2 movies)
.

And how lucky are we as fan's to have about all of that on DVD's in our collection !!

As for the Las Vegas photo's, those have always been hard to determine what specific date the photo is from, especially the 1969 engagement ! :blink:

[hgs262626]

And how lucky are we as fan's to have about all of that on DVD's in our collection !!

As for the Las Vegas photo's, those have always been hard to determine what specific date the photo is from, especially the 1969 engagement ! :blink:

i agree. i dont think the black and red suit was worn opening night. i think the suit was plain black. either the black herringbone or a black two piece suit.

[hgs262626]

anyone agree????

[hgs262626]

what about august 26th? always tryed to imagine in my head are you lonesome laughing version? any ino about that show, i.e jumpsuit e.t.c??? or just interestin 1969 facts??? or storys?

[hgs262626]

http://www.tcb-world.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=6491&catid=searchresults&searchid=10788
http://www.tcb-world.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=6490&catid=searchresults&searchid=10788
http://www.tcb-world.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=6492&catid=searchresults&searchid=10788
http://www.tcb-world.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=46105&catid=searchresults&searchid=10788

possibly this one
http://www.tcb-world.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=54890&catid=searchresults&searchid=10788
http://www.tcb-world.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=30158&c=searchresults&searchid=10788
i think the top 4 are opening night but the other two are not! thanksfor your help houndog! really nice pics. could anyone add colour???????????????????????????????????????????? ?????????????????????????????????????????????????? ??????

[Unchained Melody]

If you are really interested in that Las Vegas season maybe you should do a little research on the fine concert sites www.elvisconcerts.com (http://www.elvisconcerts.com) or www.elviscrawler.com (http://www.elviscrawler.com).

This Engagement isn't very well documented so its hard to find specific dates for certain photo's etc.

[Unchained Melody]

what about august 26th? always tryed to imagine in my head are you lonesome laughing version? any ino about that show, i.e jumpsuit e.t.c??? or just interestin 1969 facts??? or storys?

The questions you keep asking can be answered yourself by simply looking around a little bit.

http://www.elviscrawler.com/modules.php?name=Concert_Database&page_status=Concert_expand&id=53

August 26th 1969 ;)

[hgs262626]

The questions you keep asking can be answered yourself by simply looking around a little bit.

http://www.elviscrawler.com/modules.php?name=Concert_Database&page_status=Concert_expand&id=53

August 26th 1969 ;)

I have been looking around for a very longtime! failing to achieve much progress, i wondered whether anyone here had any further knowledge. i have visited elviscrawler many times infact iam a member under the name elvis69. elvisconcerts i find to be of little use. i have googled elvis presley july 31st 1969 god knows how many times, as you said earllier associating pics and dates from this season are very hard. i am not lazy i have tried to conduct as much research as i can myself, i have contacted the sweet inspirations, joe esposito and a lady who was lucky enough to be in the auduence on july 31st. however their memorys are unfortunatly a liitle bit distorted after 40 years! :lol:

[Unchained Melody]

I have been looking around for a very longtime! failing to achieve much progress, i wondered whether anyone here had any further knowledge. i have visited elviscrawler many times infact iam a member under the name elvis69. elvisconcerts i find to be of little use. i have googled elvis presley july 31st 1969 god knows how many times, as you said earllier associating pics and dates from this season are very hard. i am not lazy i have tried to conduct as much research as i can myself, i have contacted the sweet inspirations, joe esposito and a lady who was lucky enough to be in the auduence on july 31st. however their memorys are unfortunatly a liitle bit distorted after 40 years! :lol:

You would think maybe Elvis would have wanted one of his guys to tape the show with a video camera or something so he could watch it after the show and see how he looked and how it went etc, like he did when he watched the 68 Special air !

[hgs262626]

You would think maybe Elvis would have wanted one of his guys to tape the show with a video camera or something so he could watch it after the show and see how he looked and how it went etc, like he did when he watched the 68 Special air !

i couldnt agree more, it seems so bizarre! surely there must have been something recorded, it was the most important event of his carrear! and he was incredibly nervous about it... so to not want to hear how the show sounded is odd. and what an occasion to record a cd or footage, with all the celebs that attended!?????? i stiill believe something is in private hands! many will ridicule me, as it was a long time ago. BUT SINCE NEXT YEAR IS THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY, I HAVE MY FINGERS CROSSED!

[hgs262626]

What Are Ur Hopes For The 40th Anniversary Next Year? Any Predictions Of New Releases?

[hgs262626]

I Would Really Like To Hear Audio From The August 1st Show.

[hgs262626]

?????????????????????????????????????????????????? ???????????????????????????????????

[ehollier]

I Would Really Like To Hear Audio From The August 1st Show.

You and probably half of the western world!!!!!!! I would venture to say that such a recording doesn't exist.

[KPM]

And how lucky are we as fan's to have about all of that on DVD's in our collection !!
As for the Las Vegas photo's, those have always been hard to determine what specific date the photo is from, especially the 1969 engagement ! :blink:
I guess I'm one of the unlucky ones- I do not have 30-40 hours of outtakes.
I have seen the clips all over the net and heard of the hours available-but would hope someday they will "officially" get some release thru Warners Video.(not holding my breath)
Also I have noticed that at first the outtakes were very rough looking and sounding- not complete. Now that they have been out a few years and people have been working on them with home computer editing, brightening the colors, improving the sound dubbing- those same outtakes are 100% improved. So I think I will wait a little longer to see how well they do with "home improvements";).

[hounddog]

this is what Leroy says he was wearing. "Contrary to what people believe Elvis did NOT wear one of his karate outfits during his first appearance. Instead he wore the same two-piece as on the press conference later that night." hope this helps.

http://www.tcb-world.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=6490&catid=searchresults&searchid=10801

[rhythmknights]

great article, featuring my alltime favorite photos!
why is it we never hear so much about Gary Pepper, was he not considered part of the Memphis Mafia? i know his limitations prevented him from actually hanging out at Graceland, but i read his name only as a footnote most times. has he passed on?

[hgs262626]

great article, featuring my alltime favorite photos!
why is it we never hear so much about Gary Pepper, was he not considered part of the Memphis Mafia? i know his limitations prevented him from actually hanging out at Graceland, but i read his name only as a footnote most times. has he passed on?

i am unsure.

[hgs262626]

this is what Leroy says he was wearing. "Contrary to what people believe Elvis did NOT wear one of his karate outfits during his first appearance. Instead he wore the same two-piece as on the press conference later that night." hope this helps.

http://www.tcb-world.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=6490&catid=searchresults&searchid=10801

thanks a lot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1:D:D

[Unchained Melody]

I guess I'm one of the unlucky ones- I do not have 30-40 hours of outtakes.
I have seen the clips all over the net and heard of the hours available-but would hope someday they will "officially" get some release thru Warners Video.(not holding my breath)
Also I have noticed that at first the outtakes were very rough looking and sounding- not complete. Now that they have been out a few years and people have been working on them with home computer editing, brightening the colors, improving the sound dubbing- those same outtakes are 100% improved. So I think I will wait a little longer to see how well they do with "home improvements";).

If only MGM would release all the footage they have from TTWII taping, then we would have all the of the footage in prestine quality....give it time, once the milk runs dry on everything else, we will get TTWII and EOT I'm sure..and probably EIC too, and thats a big maybe though on the last one :lmfao:

[Unchained Melody]

What Are Ur Hopes For The 40th Anniversary Next Year? Any Predictions Of New Releases?

Any unreleased show from 1969 would be a smash hit i'm sure ! (y)

[hgs262626]

If only MGM would release all the footage they have from TTWII taping, then we would have all the of the footage in prestine quality....give it time, once the milk runs dry on everything else, we will get TTWII and EOT I'm sure..and probably EIC too, and thats a big maybe though on the last one :lmfao:

lets hope so!