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NEA
07-18-2005, 03:55 PM
Hi Guys,

Further to my previous thread entitled 'Red Shirt' trivia - this unveiled some great pieces of unknown information such as the use of an American Flag in a number of Elvis' shows - many thanks to Leroy for sharing this info.

Well, this has triggered this particular idea for this thread. For this I am mainly turning to the veteran fans here on the forum to share any unusual happenings, anecdotes or moments that occurred during Elvis' concerts from the 1950's to the 1970's.

For example, I am fascinated with the fact that 'Six Million Dollar Man' Lee Majors acted as a bodyguard for Elvis during the March/April 1975 Vegas engagement - Elvis used to imitate his run in slow motion across the stage... Lee also joined in with this ritual at one show!

Another unusual moment that springs to mind is the show in Vegas in February, 1973 when 3 or 4 Portuguese (?) men rushed the Hilton stage - Elvis karate kicked his way to safety!

If my memory serves me correctly the first time Elvis introduced Lisa-Marie at one of his concerts was in 1973, but I'm not too sure whether it was in Long Island or Long Beach - I think there was a unique happening at this show too!

From Elvis' 50's concerts I know there are a couple of photographs available where he is seated at the piano...I think he is wearing the Gold Lame jacket in one of these pics, but on what songs did Elvis used to play stage piano in the 50's? Possibly, a spiritual number?

And, how about our old friend 'Nipper' - how many 50's concerts did he appear on stage with Elvis? And at what show did 'Nipper' make his final appearance?

Finally, how about something unusual on stage from Elvis' comeback Vegas engagement in 1969? Anybody know any unusual happenings?

Great to hear from you guys,

NEA.

NEA
07-19-2005, 02:45 PM
Further to my 'Nipper' query within the start of this thread - does anybody know if RCA had presented the 'porcelain pooch' to Elvis due to him being their biggest selling Recording/Concert artist? Is this why Elvis took him on tour and allowed him to share the stage?

Did Elvis try to parody his Steve Allen Show appearance by allowing 'Nipper' to share some of the spotlight at his concerts in the 50's?

What is the connection between RCA and 'Nipper'?

It would be great to get some information surrounding these 'unusual' concert moments.

NEA.

NEA
07-19-2005, 03:14 PM
Please check out the attached photo.

Could this possibly be Colonel Parker in the Santa Claus outfit?

It's believed that this particular photo was taken at the Closing Show of his March/April 1975 engagement - was this a possible plug by Parker for Elvis' December Las Vegas season that year?

Also, was it possibly at this show that Elvis brought his pooch 'Getlo' on stage and introduced him?...I know there is a photograph of that moment.

Any info guys?

NEA.

NEA
07-19-2005, 04:00 PM
It is known that young Lisa-Marie Presley was a big Elton John fan, so much so that Elvis had taken her to see one of his shows or Elton met them both backstage in Vegas?...It is also stated that Elvis invited Elton to Graceland to have dinner with them. Anybody know any details of this dinner date?

Please check out the attached pics.

Was this the start of the Elton John impersonations? I heard a story where Elvis had been handed a big pair of glasses from the audience and done an impersonation?

Any help guys?

NEA.

NEA
07-19-2005, 04:17 PM
Please see the attached photos.

The book "Caught In A Trap" details this hilarious moment at the start of a concert in 1973 - Lamar Fike, Elvis and a toy monkey. I have never read this book but it appears to be a very well-accounted book of this particular show.

This happening is also a connection with the FTD release "Closing Night".

Anybody got any information that they can share about Lamar and 'Monkey' getting in on the act on these shows?

Cheers,

NEA.

NEA
07-20-2005, 11:01 AM
This is the photo of Elvis introducing 'Getlo' to the audience...the date of the show is 1st April, 1975 and possibly from the closing show.

Does anybody have any other 'Getlo' related stories?

Anybody know when 'Getlo' first became a member of the Presley family?

On a sad note, I heard that 'Getlo' passed away possibly in 1976/77...can anybody confirm this?

Cheers,

NEA.

Sonny
07-20-2005, 11:14 AM
For now I can only add something about the 1973 Closing Show.

Besides the Lamar Fike / monkey on back thing, this particularly weird show also had Elvis brought up on stage lying on a bed at the start of What Now My Love. It seems he even made some insinuating movements with his mike under the covers.

Sonny

Sonny
07-20-2005, 11:16 AM
Oh, and about the Colonel being Santa: I think it actually was the Colonel.

On several pics, both from the sixties and seventies the Colonel appears as Santa Clause. Some of these pictures even were made into special Christmas cards to be sent or to be given away as presents with some seventies albums or at concerts.

During the particular Vegas season the band also played a funny instrumental of Jingle Bells.

Sonny

NEA
07-20-2005, 11:42 AM
Cheers Sonny - great info!

There sure was a lot happening at the Closing Show in September, 1973. This was the show that the projection was used during "American Trilogy" (see 'Red Shirt' tivia thread on this forum).

NEA.

NEA
07-21-2005, 05:43 PM
We all know that is was customary for Elvis to get JD & The Stamps to sing a couple of numbers in several concerts as well as Kathy singing such spirituals as "My Heavenly Father". But, were there any concerts the following backing vocalists had their turn in the spotlight during a show apart from the known numbers mentioned in brackets:

Sherrill Nielsen ("Softly As I Leave You", "It's Now Or Never", "Spanish Eyes" Duet) & Voice.

Also, during a number of concert warm-ups from 1975 onwards didn't 'The Sweet Inspirations' sing Elton John's "Philadelphia Freedom"?

NEA
07-22-2005, 07:00 PM
How about the time in 1977 when E unplugged David Briggs' keyboards during the introductions - he had just learned that David was dating Linda Thompson.

That must have been a shocker of a moment - was David about to tickle the ivories on 'Love Letters' too?

Any info, anybody?

NEA
07-23-2005, 07:49 PM
How about when Jack Lord presented Elvis with an Hawaiian Guitar that was brought to Vegas in 1973 and it was placed on stage for one and all to view...everybody thought that Elvis was going to pick it up and play it but it never happened.

Does anybody have any more info about this story - when was it presented? whatever happened to it?

Lonniebealestreet
07-23-2005, 08:49 PM
NEA, it sounds to me like you're the one with all the stories, so how about you just tell them all to us? ;)

It seems like there should be lots of things we can all think of to contribute here, but so far I've been basically drawing a blank.

One thing does come to mind though. It's the scene that transpires before the performance of Where No One Stands Alone on February 16, 1977. I wonder if anyone here could post an audio clip?

Leroy
07-23-2005, 08:56 PM
Wow man, your're full of questions. I will try to answer them one at the time because I have to scroll back on some questions. What I do know about his dog "Git-Lo" (you have to pronounce it in a Southern way) is that he had a kidney problem for which it undertook an operation. After the operation the dog returned to Graceland where it died a couple of months later. As far as I can remember this all happened at the end of 1975 and a part of 1976. I do not know any exact dates. The stange thing is that the book "Day by Day" doesn't even mentioned the existence of "Git-Lo". I hope there's someone out there with more detailed info.

Leroy
07-23-2005, 09:13 PM
I remember one funny moment where Elvis' part-time bass player Duke Bardwell had to sing a song. It was during the closing show in Tahoe 1974. Elvis was tired and gave several band members the opportunity to do something. After Kathy did her number Elvis looked around for more candidates but no one was in a hurry to come forward until Ronnie Tutt said: "Let Duke sing...!" Elvis looked surpirsed because he didn't know Duke sang. During the tours Duke sometimes entertained the other band members during stays in hotel rooms but Elvis hadn't been part of that. Elvis looked up to Joe Guercio who said: "Yeah! Let Bardwell sing." So Elvis introduced him and Charlie handed him Elvis' big black Gibson J-200. Duke didn't had the slightest idea what to sing and looked around for support which he got from Donnie Sumner who suggested he'd sing the "Hurricane" song. It took Duke a little while to get the message but Donnie meant the song "Please, Don't Bury Me" from John Prine. When Duke finally got the message it did cost him little time to get underway. It's a funny song about a man who want to leave parts of his body to the medical science. It has lyrics like: "Give my feet to the footlose, careless and fancy free. Give my knees to the needy, don't pull that stuff on me. Hand me down my walking cane, it's a sin to tell a lie. Send my mouth down South and kiss my *** goodbye." By the time he got to the second verse the whole band sang along because they heard him sang that song for months. At the end of the song Elvis lay flat on the stage laughing his *** of and so did the audience.

Lonniebealestreet
07-23-2005, 09:15 PM
"I'll be ****ed if Getlo didn't show up, didn't he?"

There are several paragraphs in Jerry Hopkins' The Final Years devoted to the story of Getlo and all the operations and great care and expense related to his illness. I don't recall all the details.

NEA
07-24-2005, 10:06 AM
Lonnie...Leroy...thanks for your info on these subjects.

I had heard about the Duke Bardwell performance a while back and it is very funny...what would it have been like to be present at that show, all the band joining in and Elvis in hysterics on stage!...I suppose it only slightly broke the ice and eased the tension between Elvis & Duke?

I have got the performance of EP singing, and playing piano on, "Where No-one Stands Alone" from February 16th, 1977 - but I am most definitely not sure what transpires next?!

Finally, poor old 'Getlo'...Elvis must have got real attached to him too...I mean to go as far as to take him to Vegas and introduce him to the audience - Wow!

NEA.

NEA
07-24-2005, 04:06 PM
Hey Guys,

How about the proposed TV Special idea that Colonel Parker had in mind as a follow-up to 'Aloha From Hawaii'. It was to take place in 1974 and I think it was going to be a pay-per-view from Las Vegas...I think it was the continuation of an idea that first came about in 1969?

Heard anything about this guys?

NEA.

NEA
07-24-2005, 05:58 PM
Hi,

I've just been having a listen to the FTD CD 'Closing Night' (see previous posts on this thread) and it is brought to my attention that Elvis is riding a roller-coaster of laughter and amusement during the two shows that comprise this recording.

Elvis is in a very witty mood and you can tell it's closing night - there are a good deal of entertaining moments during and in-between songs. The stand-outs for me at these shows are "Trouble" (great to have a live 70's version of this number), "My Boy" (3 months before it was officially recorded), "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" (Extra verse included), "How Great Thou Art" (double-encore on this one - WOW!) and the short recited version of "Softly As I Leave You" equipped with a lovely string accompaniment - possibly one of the first ever live performances of this story song.

'Closing Night' is a very welcome addition to any fan's collection and is a concert that will amuse you time and again. I'm wondering if all of Elvis' closing night shows in Vegas were this amusing...and unusual. Elvis is in good humour throughout but sometimes his remarks are somewhat close to the bone, and this gives you an impression of Elvis' mixed emotions that swing from light-hearted to bored.

Then, towards the end of the show slight anxiety kicks-in as Elvis talks about the 'Mario story' and dedicates "Tiger Man" to Conrad Hilton and all...Elvis, along with a number of the audience must have really liked Mario.

Elvis introduces Colonel Parker in the audience so no doubt the 'Flying Dutchman' had something to say to him after the show about his numerous references to the Hotel.

Do any of you have this FTD release? It is an amusing show or two.

NEA.

NEA
07-28-2005, 06:07 PM
Hey Guys,

Anyone got any info about the show when Priscilla made her way up to the front of the stage in Las Vegas and stole a kiss from her hubby whilst he was singing 'Love Me Tender'?...I think this occurred during 1970 - possibly the 'That's The Way It Is' season?

NEA.

Leroy
07-28-2005, 08:31 PM
Well here it is. It's is an August 1970 moment. Rumours are that he didn't recognized her at first.

NEA
07-29-2005, 02:54 PM
Just going back to my first post to introduce this thread I mentioned the extraordinary evening that occurred during the Jan/Feb 1973 Vegas season.

It started during the show with a woman who got up on stage, walked towards Elvis whilst he was singing and took the scarf from around Elvis' neck and returned to her seat...Elvis just looked on a little bemused...

Next thing, 3 of the guys she was sitting with attempted to do the same thing but E drew the line when it came to the male of the species - Red, Sonny & Jerry took care of two of them and Elvis managed to stun the other one with a Karate kick.

Following the incident, Elvis went back on microphone and said something along the lines of: "If anybody wants to shake my hand during my show, then that's fine....but if he wants to overstep his bounds then I'll whupp his ***!!"

The audience applauded.

NEA.

NEA
07-30-2005, 07:47 AM
At which venue in 1976/77 did Elvis perform his great version of "Hurt" whilst lying down on his back on stage?

I think it was during his reprise of the song that he decided to amuse the audience by doing this as well as testing his vocal ability in the process.

Magical!

Joe Car
07-30-2005, 10:35 AM
How about from the On Stage album of 1970 which is from the Jan/Feb Vegas shows when he says to a girl, "I've allready kissed you, you've allready had it.

Sonny
07-31-2005, 03:16 AM
I could be wrong here, but wasn't he lying down doin' Hurt in Pittsburgh 1976?

Sonny

NEA
07-31-2005, 05:30 AM
Sonny,

I think you are possibly right here - check out the attached photo...

I wonder if E had performed this in a similar position on stage at any other shows...maybe it became a ritual throughout 1976?

NEA.

Lonniebealestreet
07-31-2005, 08:12 PM
I believe Elvis did the falling down bit in Hurt during the last few shows of '76.

Bit of trivia here regarding singing on your back...I have been told to do that as a vocal exercise, the point being that when singing in the upright position you should mimic the way your body is aligned when singing on your back (that being perfect form, only horizontal). It does take a bit more force though.

Lonniebealestreet
07-31-2005, 08:25 PM
That photo is definitely from Pittsburgh, by the way. The video of that is really something. He goes down in this very swift, fluid motion...he was still so limber and active there. At the end of that show during the closing riff, just before leaving the stage he gave this quick little karate demonstration as if he didn't want to leave, putting an exclamation point on a truly standout performance.

I know he did that the night before in Atlanta as well, but I'm less certain about during Birmingham and Dallas (and a lot less seems to be known about Wichita, the first night of that short tour). The Dallas and Birmingham versions of Hurt are the best I have ever heard, though the final performance in Indy is my favorite and no less stunning, really. If he did those two on his back, that is simply incredible.

NEA
08-01-2005, 12:11 PM
Lonnie,

Many Thanks for the great show information there - that final 76 Tour must have been something else to be in attendance at!

It's wonderful that we have the New Years Eve show in official form on CD - I will listen to his reprise of "Hurt" in a different way now...I wouldn't fancy doing those vocal exercises though!

You say there is film available of this show? Will we all ever get the chance to own this officially someday?

NEA.

Lonniebealestreet
08-01-2005, 08:37 PM
NEA, you're welcome.

Yes, it is really fantastic footage--definitely among the very best amateur footage available. Tough question about an official release...Though FTD has released an amateur audio recording (of this very show, as you know), I wonder. Last we heard from Jorgensen or Semon, it didn't sound like an FTD DVD was just around the corner, to put it mildly. But perhaps someday.

I bet you can find some clips somewhere on the net.

Sonny
08-02-2005, 11:32 AM
The footage indeed is very good!

But beware, because there are different versions around. There is one version however with a lot of very nice close-ups!

But I do feel the sound on this one has been dubbed - a very good job, but nevertheless dubbed - correct me if I'm wrong, Bobby.

Sonny

Lonniebealestreet
08-02-2005, 08:43 PM
I agree with you, Sonny. The John Herman tape used on Auld Lang Syne and the FTD New Years Eve was matched up pretty well with the video, which of course has its share of breaks in it. There may be better versions available now, because I would say there is room for improvement there (in terms of audio-video synchronization).

But still, having that good of an audience recording, video that amazing--yes, those close-ups are fantastic, and that high caliber of a performance makes for a really nice viewing experience.

NEA
08-05-2005, 02:21 PM
In which concert appearance during the July, 1975 tour did Elvis upset 'The Sweet Inspirations' and Kathy Westmoreland?

Did it possibly take place in Asheville?

The reports which have been told by Kathy (I think) state that the tension and cutting comments by Elvis had been building up over a number of shows...

Did all four of them end up walking off stage or was it just Kathy?

What was the final outcome?...an apology?....and what was the reason?

keelerphoto
08-21-2005, 08:46 PM
regarding 1950s RCA Nipper,,,,,

keelerphoto
08-21-2005, 08:48 PM
nipper,paper mache ,,,1950s,plastic 1970s

1100ccRider
08-23-2005, 03:24 AM
Another unusual moment that springs to mind is the show in Vegas in February, 1973 when 3 or 4 Portuguese (?) men rushed the Hilton stage - Elvis karate kicked his way to safety!

South Americans, I believe -- maybe Chileans or Peruvians. Can't recall, and I believe there're different stories around regarding their nationality or nationalities. The show was the midnight show of February 18, 1973.


If my memory serves me correctly the first time Elvis introduced Lisa-Marie at one of his concerts was in 1973, but I'm not too sure whether it was in Long Island or Long Beach - I think there was a unique happening at this show too!

Long Beach, in November of 1972. He played there November 14 and 15, if memory serves, and I vaguely recall hearing Elvis dedicate "You Gave Me A Mountain" to her at the November 15 show.


From Elvis' 50's concerts I know there are a couple of photographs available where he is seated at the piano...I think he is wearing the Gold Lame jacket in one of these pics, but on what songs did Elvis used to play stage piano in the 50's? Possibly, a spiritual number?

In 1957 he played the piano on stage at least a few times, including at the Pan-Pacific Auditorium in LA. from memory, "Mean Woman Blues" was, I'm pretty sure, one of the songs. He may well have played it on stage in '56, too, and apparently used it when he gave a gospel concert somewhere in Texas in 1955 (again, all this is from imperfect memory, so I may be a bit wrong on this last bit).


What is the connection between RCA and 'Nipper'?

Nipper goes way back, as the mascot dog listenign to a gramophone with "His Master's Voice" tagged on to the label. HMV was a record label outside the US, so I don't know if RCA bought them in the US and merged them into the RCA label, or what.


Could this possibly be Colonel Parker in the Santa Claus outfit?

Yes, it is.


Also, was it possibly at this show that Elvis brought his pooch 'Getlo' on stage and introduced him?...I know there is a photograph of that moment.

Yep, same show: April 1, 1975, closing show.


It is known that young Lisa-Marie Presley was a big Elton John fan, so much so that Elvis had taken her to see one of his shows or Elton met them both backstage in Vegas?...It is also stated that Elvis invited Elton to Graceland to have dinner with them. Anybody know any details of this dinner date?

Nope, but Elton did go backstage to meet Elvis before the June 27, 1976 concert in Largo, MD.


Anybody got any information that they can share about Lamar and 'Monkey' getting in on the act on these shows?

Not really any more than you see in those photos...Elvis came out on Lamar's shoukders with a stuffed monkey/chimp on his shoulders. Changed the words to the first couple of songs ("I Got A Monkey," etc) and joked about bringing out one of his relatives. He'd come out on stage on Lamar's back the night before, I believe, without the stuffed toy.


How about the proposed TV Special idea that Colonel Parker had in mind as a follow-up to 'Aloha From Hawaii'. It was to take place in 1974 and I think it was going to be a pay-per-view from Las Vegas...I think it was the continuation of an idea that first came about in 1969?

I think Elvis was supposed to do a gospel TV special for Easter of 1974. Whatever the focus, the TV special was announced on single sleeves in late '73, I believe. The closed-circuit idea had been floating around since 1970 or so (actually, it'd been nrought up in the '60s and would have been a great idea) and morphed into That's The Way It Is.


Anyone got any info about the show when Priscilla made her way up to the front of the stage in Las Vegas and stole a kiss from her hubby whilst he was singing 'Love Me Tender'?...I think this occurred during 1970 - possibly the 'That's The Way It Is' season?

February 23, 1970 closing show. Elvis mentions that it's her at the stage's edge.


At which venue in 1976/77 did Elvis perform his great version of "Hurt" whilst lying down on his back on stage?

During the last tour of '76 (including Pittsburgh) and possibly on other dates.


In which concert appearance during the July, 1975 tour did Elvis upset 'The Sweet Inspirations' and Kathy Westmoreland?

July 20, 1975. The evening show, I think.


Did all four of them end up walking off stage or was it just Kathy?

One of the Sweet Inspirations (Myrna?) stayed on stage. I think the others were MIA in Greensboro, the next day, or maybe it was just Kathy (not sure).


What was the final outcome?...an apology?....and what was the reason?


Outcome: apologies and jewelry. Reason: not sure anyone really knows...lots of reasons, probably, none of them to do with Kathy or the Inspirations. Elvis gave excellent performances during that tour, as he did throughout 1975, but his personal demons were circling already.

keelerphoto
08-23-2005, 03:39 AM
you sound like an insider to me, or you did your homework,,,, :notworthy :notworthy :notworthy

Menwithbrokenhearts
05-27-2006, 12:48 PM
There was one concert I heard a while back where Elvis mentions something about a sign with " Granny" on it and then says " Well, Granny get on up here!" anyone have anymore info or pictures of that moment?

Isn't there also a moment or two where he read to the audience.. Seems like I saw a picture of that. Any idea what he was reading?

thehillbillycat
05-29-2006, 07:33 AM
That photo is definitely from Pittsburgh, by the way. The video of that is really something. He goes down in this very swift, fluid motion...he was still so limber and active there. At the end of that show during the closing riff, just before leaving the stage he gave this quick little karate demonstration as if he didn't want to leave, putting an exclamation point on a truly standout performance.

I know he did that the night before in Atlanta as well, but I'm less certain about during Birmingham and Dallas (and a lot less seems to be known about Wichita, the first night of that short tour). The Dallas and Birmingham versions of Hurt are the best I have ever heard, though the final performance in Indy is my favorite and no less stunning, really. If he did those two on his back, that is simply incredible.


He did it at Birmingham and Dallas too. As for that if he did it a Wichita, I don't know. He did it a few times during the vegas shows and he also did it a few times before that.:D

JDD
05-29-2006, 12:43 PM
For example, I am fascinated with the fact that 'Six Million Dollar Man' Lee Majors acted as a bodyguard for Elvis during the March/April 1975 Vegas engagement - Elvis used to imitate his run in slow motion across the stage... Lee also joined in with this ritual at one show!



NEA.



Thats pretty interesting. Where did you hear that originally NEA? In 75 Lee Majors was a pretty big star again himself after previously having been one in the 60s on the Big Valley . In the 60s on the Big Valley when he played Heath Barkley he always reminded me a bit of the Blond version of Elvis from the Kissin Cousins .

NEA
05-29-2006, 01:11 PM
Hi,

I heard this story from an old friend in the early '80's who used to go and see Elvis in concert quite frequently through the years and he explained about this particular Vegas season in '75 when Lee was around.

I also read on a particular Elvis-related website about the fact that Lee was in-between seasons of "The Six Million Dollar Man" and Farrah was with him at the time. Lee was hanging around with Elvis and the guys backstage and I think Elvis used his presence there as a gimmick for Lee to do his bionic run bit on stage.

NEA.

JDD
05-29-2006, 01:18 PM
Hi,

I heard this story from an old friend in the early '80's who used to go and see Elvis in concert quite frequently through the years and he explained about this particular Vegas season in '75 when Lee was around.

I also read on a particular Elvis-related website about the fact that Lee was in-between seasons of "The Six Million Dollar Man" and Farrah was with him at the time. Lee was hanging around with Elvis and the guys backstage and I think Elvis used his presence there as a gimmick for Lee to do his bionic run bit on stage.

NEA.



That would be pretty cool if someday "lost" video turned up of that event.

NEA
05-30-2006, 06:10 AM
Many Thanks to 1100ccRider for all the recent information provided on this thread...nice 1!

How about unusual concert moments that occurred at other Star's concerts featuring Elvis?

Example, Tom Jones introducing EP during his show at Caesar's Palace, who then proceeded to perform a Karate demonstration on stage. How many times did Tom Jones introduce Elvis on stage? I know there are a couple of photos available from these occurrences.

Another example is when Bill Medley (formerly of The Righteous Brothers) was playing Vegas and Elvis just decided to joke around with him by walking across the stage whilst Bill was singing a song!

Any more info about these incidents?

Cheers,

NEA.

Menwithbrokenhearts
05-31-2006, 11:39 PM
I think I read that he did that to Bill numerous times and would just walk across, with his entourage, shake hands and keep walking. I also heard he always did it during the same song, I think " You've lost that loving feeling" . I believe Bill got him to stop by one time saying , " I don't know who the hell that was but the next time he does that I'm going to kick his a**!"

JDD
06-01-2006, 12:00 AM
I think I read that he did that to Bill numerous times and would just walk across, with his entourage, shake hands and keep walking. I also heard he always did it during the same song, I think " You've lost that loving feeling" . I believe Bill got him to stop by one time saying , " I don't know who the hell that was but the next time he does that I'm going to kick his a**!"



Bill Medley did an interview on the radio with George Klein repeated more or less what you just wrote and said he loved Elvis for doing that. According to him the begining of his engagement had hit and miss attendence , and after Elvis walked through word got around and he sold out every night after that . If not for the colonel who knows what kind of colaborations we could have gotten vocally with Elvis and other artists he liked.

Menwithbrokenhearts
06-03-2006, 12:58 AM
Bill Medley did an interview on the radio with George Klein repeated more or less what you just wrote and said he loved Elvis for doing that. According to him the begining of his engagement had hit and miss attendence , and after Elvis walked through word got around and he sold out every night after that . If not for the colonel who knows what kind of colaborations we could have gotten vocally with Elvis and other artists he liked.
I agree. I think he liked working and being around other artists. I just remembered where I heard it from. It was from the "Definitive Elvis" DVD set. Somewhere on there Bill is interviewed and brings it up.

Raised on Rock
12-14-2006, 11:27 AM
Acording to ELvis From A to Z by Fred L. Worth and Steve D. Tamerious p19, once, when Elvis was playing at main room at the Las Vegas Hilton, Chuck Berry played the lounge, and during one of Berry's performances, Elvis along with Sammy Davis Jr. danced across the stage. Does anybody knows anything more about this? If that its true, I think that was great! too bad there is no footage or photos.

hounddog
12-14-2006, 11:09 PM
In my book Elvis A-Z it says he got Getlo in 1957. I think Elvis would have been heartbroken when Getlo got sick.

One of my pets died recently, I had my cat Sharman for 15 years, and you try all you can for them.