How did Elvis celebrate New Years...

[franny]

I was just wondering what Elvis did for New Years'?
Does anyone know?

franny

[rocknroll]

I was just wondering what Elvis did for New Years'?
Does anyone know?

franny

Concert ..

[presley31]

Elvis' New Year's Eve


Although not much of a partier as most think of the term, throughout the 1960s Elvis hosted lavish New Year’s Eve parties in Memphis. It was an occasion for all to dress up and enjoy themselves.

In the early 60s they were held at the Manhattan Club, which used to be on Highway 51, north of Graceland. Elvis would use Monte's Catering and some of the entertainers he would hire were the Willie Mitchell Band and David Porter of the duo Sam and Dave.

The popularity of his parties caused attendance to grow out of hand over the years. In 1966, there were so many friends of friends who showed up that Elvis couldn't find a parking place. He drove through the lot and told those outside to have a good time and then left. He couldn't even attend his own party.

In 1967 and 1968 the annual party was held at the Thunderbird Lounge located on the lobby floor of an apartment tower on Adams Street. The club owner was Ernie Barrasso, a friend and former Hull-Dobbs Ford car salesman who sold Elvis a 1962 Thunderbird in 1961. Entertainment during these years included the BarKays, Vaneese Stark, Billy Lee Riley, the Short Cuts, B. J. Thomas, and Flash and the Board of Directors. At the 1967 party, Elvis, who rarely danced except for his movie roles, requested the song "Summertime"
and danced with Priscilla.

The parties of 1969 and 1970 were held at T.J.'s Lounge on North Avalon Street. T.J.'s was a popular new nightclub in Memphis and Elvis' friends Richard Davis and Alan Fortas were working there. Entertainers were Flash and the Board of Directors with special guests Mark James who wrote "Suspicious Minds" and future star Ronnie Milsap who then was an up and coming studio singer.

source:http://www.rareelvispresley.com/

[Patricia Fonseca]

Elvis work in his last years for the new years. was with his fans in concert.

[GraceeD1970]

Thanks for the above info. Always wondered.

[ehollier]

Elvis and Priscilla New Years Eve on December 31, 1969 just months after his first sensational Vegas engagment:

http://www.tcb-world.com/gallery/files/1/7/4/8/2uibplj.jpg

[Albert]

After the New Years Eve concert in 1976 Elvis returned home to Graceland. And while the gang wanted to party and celebrate the newyear, Elvis decided to watch Monthy Python movies alone in his bedroom.

[Merry]

After the New Years Eve concert in 1976 Elvis returned home to Graceland. And while the gang wanted to party and celebrate the newyear, Elvis decided to watch Monthy Python movies alone in his bedroom.


Sounds good to me! lol :D

[desiree]

Elvis and Priscilla New Years Eve on December 31, 1969 just months after his first sensational Vegas engagment:

http://www.tcb-world.com/gallery/files/1/7/4/8/2uibplj.jpg

Awww, they look having fun in this pic, just cute.

[Diane]

Thank you for this article Jen. I always did wonder what Elvis did during the holidays. Sad it got so out of hand at one point though that he couldn't even find a parking place to attend his own party and went home.

Sometimes the price and of fame and fortune seems too much...

Diane

[tony70]

After the New Years Eve concert in 1976 Elvis returned home to Graceland. And while the gang wanted to party and celebrate the newyear, Elvis decided to watch Monthy Python movies alone in his bedroom.

ITS AMAZING WERE LIKE 2 PEAS IN A POD , I FEEL THE SAME WAY AND ITS LIKE I LIVE LIKE HIM WITHOUT EVEN REALIZING IT , ITS REALLY WEIRD

[franny]

After the New Years Eve concert in 1976 Elvis returned home to Graceland. And while the gang wanted to party and celebrate the newyear, Elvis decided to watch Monthy Python movies alone in his bedroom.

I don't blame him, for wanting to be alone and just relax. It sounds good to me, too. (y)

franny