Las Vegas Hilton....08/03/72

[utmom2008]

These are pics of the Hilton the day before his August '72 Summer Festival. We came a day early(08/03) and they were still putting the "finishing touches" on Elvis! In the 2nd pic the guys are up on scaffolds hanging the banners! :supriced: The last pic is of the "final product"!(y)

I went through photo albums today and found 79 pics of Elvis, the Hilton, Tupelo, Graceland etc....I'll put some more up later!

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[Diane]

This is so cool! Can't wait to see more.

Thanks Rosanne,

Diane

[Getlo]

Excellent. (y)

[ehollier]

I LOVE the cars in picture no. 2!!!!! Priceless!!!!!!

[U.S. Male]

Thanks so much for sharing these terrific images Rosanne :notworthy

I wish I could have been there with you (even though I was only 5 at the time :lol:)

[TotallyInsane]

We want more...We want more...We want more!!!!!

[midnight]

Now Rosanne, don`t keep us waiting tooooo long! I can`t wait to see them!:D:D

[utmom2008]

Now Rosanne, don`t keep us waiting tooooo long! I can`t wait to see them!:D:D

OK...I won't. Of course I'm also going to do a YT video with them as well....I realize that is shocking news!:lol::lol::lol:

[SweetCaroline]

Awesome!!! I wish I had the good sense to bring a camera to Vegas.
What an dummy I was!!!:angry: Not thinking in the least about a dang camera....Just what I was going to wear and could I get close to him. LOL :D:D:D

Can't wait to see more pictures Rosanne!!!! These are GREAT!!!(y):notworthy(y):notworthy

[Tony Trout]

Awesome pics, Rosanne!!!!!!!! (y)(y)(y)

[boogie]

Thanks so much rosanne for these pics...

[utmom2008]

Awesome!!! I wish I had the good sense to bring a camera to Vegas.
What an dummy I was!!!:angry: Not thinking in the least about a dang camera....Just what I was going to wear and could I get close to him. LOL :D:D:D

Can't wait to see more pictures Rosanne!!!! These are GREAT!!!(y):notworthy(y):notworthy

Don't feel too bad Carole...I'll tell you what Gail and I did. We saw both shows at the Astrodome in '74 and we had the front row type seating. So....here comes Elvis in the jeep, we are leaning through the railing literally inches from him and ......We neither one had our camera...EITHER time!!!!:supriced::supriced::supriced::lol::lol:

[SeeSeeRider777]

Rosanne, can we see you in any of the Astrodome Pics?

[I'LLRememberYou]

Great pictures, thank you .(y)(y)(y)

[buttonhead]

These are pics of the Hilton the day before his August '72 Summer Festival. We came a day early(08/03) and they were still putting the "finishing touches" on Elvis! In the 2nd pic the guys are up on scaffolds hanging the banners! :supriced: The last pic is of the "final product"!(y)

I went through photo albums today and found 79 pics of Elvis, the Hilton, Tupelo, Graceland etc....I'll put some more up later!

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WOW... cool (y)(y)

you are really lucky to see Elvis in one of his shows...

I wish i was born in the early 40s or 50s...

eww...i am just a jealous guy...:blush:

[utmom2008]

WOW... cool (y)(y)

you are really lucky to see Elvis in one of his shows...

I wish i was born in the early 40s or 50s...

eww...i am just a jealous guy...:blush:

Ummmmm.....thanks, I think.:blink::blink::blink: I wasn't born in the 40's and I barely made it into the 50's, but I was lucky enough to have seem him many many times.

[TotallyInsane]

Hey Rosanne and Carole,
Ya'll sometimes think people think we must be looking like this about now?

[riley]

thanks for the beautiful pictures

[Unchained Melody]

Talk about great shows, the Astrodome shows from March 3rd 1974 were just that. Check out Madison's CD "Elvis - Event Number 8" (y)

Great photos Rossie!

[TotallyInsane]

I'm sure they don't think we could do anything like this anymore.....

[utmom2008]

Talk about great shows, the Astrodome shows from March 3rd 1974 were just that. Check out Madison's CD "Elvis - Event Number 8" (y)

Great photos Rossie!

Thanks Bradley! Gail and I were at both of those shows together!(y)(y):notworthy:king::notworthy

[TotallyInsane]

Here's what we sorta looked like:

[Unchained Melody]

You ladies are very fortunate. :notworthy

[utmom2008]

Here's what we sorta looked like:

:lmfao::lmfao::lmfao::lmfao::lmfao:

[buttonhead]

Rosanne, did his LIVE show really as electrifying as media and books write ?? :)

[utmom2008]

Rosanne, did his LIVE show really as electrifying as media and books write ?? :)

As unbelievable as it sounds....he was 100 times better in person. There is NO WAY to ever explain the man's charisma. And....he was at least 100 times more handsome as well.(y)(y)

[Diane]

I'll back you up 100E% on that one Rosanne anytime.(y) He was really beautiful to look at, his voice was so strong my husband said "he really doesn't need a microphone" and watching his movements on stage was like a great graceful tiger pacing back and forth with the same intensity emanating from him...am I right? Did you Rosanne and Gail feel that way too that there was something very special and unusual about this man?

Diane

[buttonhead]

Ladies you are so lucky..



I am just curious ..Diane, Gail and Rosanne

Is your hubby ALSO Elvis fans ?? or somebody have to 'convert' him ? :)

Do they ever get a little jealous when it comes to your love and admiration to Elvis ?

[utmom2008]

I'll back you up 100E% on that one Rosanne anytime.(y) He was really beautiful to look at, his voice was so strong my husband said "he really doesn't need a microphone" and watching his movements on stage was like a great graceful tiger pacing back and forth with the same intensity emanating from him...am I right? Did you Rosanne and Gail feel that way too that there was something very special and unusual about this man?

Diane

Yes, we did. Gail and I have discussed this. Remember seeing him on the stage and there was almost something magical about him? He had an aura around him that I've never seen another human come close to having. We would be so close to him in Vegas...he would seem like some "out of this world" presence. It's something we won't see again. I remember my Dad leaning over to my Mom and saying.....he's so handsome he doesn't look real.:notworthy:king::notworthy

[utmom2008]

Ladies you are so lucky..



I am just curious ..Diane, Gail and Rosanne

Is your hubby ALSO Elvis fans ?? or somebody have to 'convert' him ? :)

Do they ever get a little jealous when it comes to your love and admiration to Elvis ?

My husband had alot of respect for Elvis, but he wasn't a fan in that he didn't have his records and go to his shows. He has completely enjoyed really getting to know Elvis through my stories. He gets a kick out of alot of the Elvis stories, because he was a man that guys can relate to. NO...my hubs has NEVER been jealous, he thinks husbands that are must be on the goofy side.:lol: He enjoyed our first Graceland trip tremendously...and has always encouraged me to continue my hobby of loving Elvis.:notworthy:king::notworthy

[utmom2008]

He was really beautiful to look at, his voice was so strong my husband said "he really doesn't need a microphone" and watching his movements on stage was like a great graceful tiger pacing back and forth with the same intensity emanating from him...am I right?
Diane

Perfect!!!!

[Unchained Melody]

Gail and Rossie, out of all the shows you both got the chance to see which would you say was the upmost best ?:hmm:

[utmom2008]

Gail and Rossie, out of all the shows you both got the chance to see which would you say was the upmost best ?:hmm:

It's probably hard for me to be objective about that.:doh::hmm: I will always go with 08/06/73. It was a great set list, he looked beautiful in the Aloha jumpsuit, I got a kiss, I got a scarf AND....I had literally the BEST seat in the showroom. Daddy said to Emilio...."let's skip the BS, tell me what you need for these 3 seats".:notworthy:notworthy:king:

[Unchained Melody]

It's probably hard for me to be objective about that.:doh::hmm: I will always go with 08/06/73. It was a great set list, he looked beautiful in the Aloha jumpsuit, I got a kiss, I got a scarf AND....I had literally the BEST seat in the showroom. Daddy said to Emilio...."let's skip the BS, tell me what you need for these 3 seats".:notworthy:notworthy:king:

Very cool Rossie I bet you were the happiest girl alive that night (y)

[utmom2008]

Very cool Rossie I bet you were the happiest girl alive that night (y)

Yes, I was!(y) I know I didn't close my eyes all night.:lol::lol:

[midnight]

I am sitting here enjoying every word I am reading Diane and Rosanne!!! I love reading about your Elvis experiences! Nothing can compare....(y)(y)(y) Kim

[Diane]

My husband also has a great respect for Elvis and defends him when he hears trash. He was never a great fan in the sense most of us are as in collecting his albums etc. but he does agree the man was phenomenal and I don't feel is the least bit jealous of my love for Elvis.

Diane

[midnight]

My hubs also know what a great entertainer Elvis was and is in awe of his accomplishments and presence ! He is not a fan like I am but he know how much Elvis means to me and respects that!! What great men we must have!!!

[buttonhead]

Now Thank you for the reply Rosanne...and Diane,...you ladies ARE awesome, and i have to admit i enjoy reading your stories looking up to pictures of Elvis that you all taken (y) these are what i call the real life experience and I am glad that you all share with me and with all of us in this forum .

[utmom2008]

Now Thank you for the reply Rosanne...and Diane,...you ladies ARE awesome, and i have to admit i enjoy reading your stories looking up to pictures of Elvis that you all taken (y) these are what i call the real life experience and I am glad that you all share with me and with all of us in this forum .

Thanks! I'm going to be posting more pics in the days ahead, and I am also taking all of MY pics and making a YT video. It's a great way to preserve them!(y)(y)

[fillaelvis]

These are pics of the Hilton the day before his August '72 Summer Festival. We came a day early(08/03) and they were still putting the "finishing touches" on Elvis! In the 2nd pic the guys are up on scaffolds hanging the banners! :supriced: The last pic is of the "final product"!(y)

I went through photo albums today and found 79 pics of Elvis, the Hilton, Tupelo, Graceland etc....I'll put some more up later!

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Amazing that you've been there and took these pictures. i wish it had been me. :blink: