Originally Posted by utmom2008
I just did, all of hers and all of yours. She has 36 and only mentions "sick" in one of them.....you have 5 and have mentioned it in one of them. I think that was an odd comment.
is right.
Count again. I'm talking about when she just says the word sick. I'm talking about her talking about him being sick.I just did, all of hers and all of yours. She has 36 and only mentions "sick" in one of them.....you have 5 and have mentioned it in one of them. I think that was an odd comment.
Nice video!!!! and Elvis very very beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!thank you
Your welcome,Rebecka
Glenn, another time to say Thank you!
Only saw some parts of it til now!
"If you're an Elvis fan, no explanation is necessary; If you're not an Elvis fan, no explanation is possible.“
(George Klein)
Nice clip!!!!
Why does it matter so much to you? Who cares? *****!
HiI agree, and then when you see the AFH press conference from September 1972 it just makes you cringe. It shows you how fast things can change.
BTW...he looks absolutely stunning in this video.
for the 5th September 1972 (2 or 3 am in the morning) the Aloha Announcement for NBC ~
Elvis had just finished 2 shows a night, for 4 weeks including a 3am show on the 1st Sept and meet I don't know how many fans, including myself the night before. (when he looked great - and really put on a wonderful last
2 shows for everyone)
I think he had the right to look and feel a bit tired and weary, he was doing those Deep Breathing karate excercises.
The Houston Press Conference, he had been resting and been on a bit
of a holiday, arriving at Houston Airport at 11pm at night, not having
done any shows yet, to do that Great Press Conference (the first of 2)
And looking forward to being EVENT NUMBER 8 on the Rodeo Show Program.
Sorry just defending 1972 for Elvis.. SincerELy ... REX
Forever Best Friends
great video!!
Play it James!
Wish the press event on March 1 had been filmed as well.
Yeah that would had been awesome
The dates for the press conferences have always been a little mixed up
and reported wrong at the time, this is a true TIME LINE for the Elvis Events.
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23rd Feb. closes Vegas International Season
24th Feb (Elvis is a blank, but he usually sees next International Acts opening.)
Colonel Parker arrives in Houston with some of his Management Staff To check final arrangements for Elvis/Astrodome
25th Feb Elvis arrives late 11 pm (approx) at Houston Airport. Does the Press Conference. (as seen above) its the pictures of Elvis wearing the Red Shirt, with white sleeveless jacket. Elvis Does this Interview at the Airport.
I've had a High Quality 16mm film of this Interview since the mid 70s
26th Feb Elvis goes to the Astrodome, to see the place - do some sound checks and a few Rehearsals, - he is very unhappy about the sound
saying to Glen Hardin "just don't try to fight it" I'm pretty certain no press conference on this day....
(I should mention the Astroworld is a Really Very Large complex of Buildings, all the Major USA Hotel chains have built hotels in this Astroworld Area. At this time (Feb 1970) they all Said they are ASTROWORLD HOTELS, so 3 or 4 Motor Inns, 3 Holiday Inns & many others-are all Astroworld Hotels, which at the time was reported as a great deal of confusion for Elvis Fans.
So you can see even the most fanatical of fans would have some trouble finding out what might be going on, ahead of the 1st show.
27th Feb 2pm and 7.45pm shows.
28th Feb 2pm and 7.45pm shows - Priscilla flies in late in the day, to see the 2 Elvis shows the following day
1st -Mar 2pm and 7.45pm shows.
A 2nd PRESS CONFERENCE also held at the ASTROWORLD HOTEL.(between the 2pm and 7.45 pm shows on the 1st March) This is for all the Texans (with the Hats) to thank Elvis for coming to do the shows at the Astroworld, and give him the Rolex watch, and badge (that the Colonel demanded he should have one, so they did) ~we have a lot of pictures from this.
THIS Seems more like a CONGRATULATIONS "CONFERENCE" and not a Questions from the Press Conference.
I note at least 3 microphones on the table, but maybe a few Local press papers, just got invited to photo document the Honours given
to Elvis, including the Gold Awards, do we have any AUDIO OF THIS EVENT ??? ANYONE ???
I'M NOT NOW AS SURE OF THE TIME ??? I seem to have different times given from Between Shows (he does have plenty of time then)
To after the final Show
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Some details of the Rodeo event for the day..
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HOUSTON ASTRODOME (EXTRA facts...)
The audience for any event can vary a lot. ~ For RELIGIOUS MEETINGS it is covered with Theatre style seating = up to 60,000
EVENTS EACH DAY for RODEO Show= 11 ~ ELVIS was EVENT Number 8.
*EVENT #7 = A CHUCK WAGON RACE around the Rodeo arena area.
(This was done because it would divert everyones attention, while they got Elvis out of the Bus into the Open Top Red Convertible)
*First (for each show) They would tow the Circular Stage into position, the technicans connected up the cables.(from the Roof)
*The Stage revolved not in a complete circle but made an 80 degree turn to the left & then the same to the right.
*Suddenly the lights went out and the Spot Light was focused on the Red Car! Elvis was then Driven onto the Field ~
*The Vehicle cruised quite fast, anti-clockwise around the outer area of the Rodeo field, close to the Front Rows of the circle.
*From a Front Row seat Elvis Passed only a few feet away from you, for a Brief moment (very exciting Show Part)
"ELVIS was standing up next to the Driver, waving as he passed by.
*ELVIS ALMOST COMPLETED A FULL CIRCULAR DRIVE AROUND THE RODEO AREA
*THEN the Open Top car turns towards the centre of the Field.
*At the Stage Elvis exits onto the Rodeo surface, walks up a few steps onto the Stage.
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HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW AND RODEO FESTIVAL 1970
Rodeo shows from Friday 27th - thru - Sunday 8th March
Livestock Show started on 25th March to end
Total of 15 Performances (10 at night, plus 5 Afternoon Matinees)
ELVIS of course is SIX SHOWS in 3 Days (2 shows a day) Friday 27th thru 1st March.
CHARLIE PRIDE =(Follows Elvis) on March 2nd, 3rd, 4th.
BOBBY GOLDSBORO = Thursday March 5th.
BUCK OWEN & Roy Clark =March 6th, 7th, 8th (TVs He Haw Show, one of Elvis' Fav's)
TICKETS (which seem very cheap now) are
$4.50c Arena (close to Field) and Mezzanine and Loges (Reserved Numbered Seating)
$2.50c = Loges, + Upper level (Un-reserved Seating - 1st come numbering)
$1.50c = Pavilion area (all perfomances)
PARADE for the opening of this Series of Events was held DOWNTOWN HOUSTON
on Opening Day Friday February 27th at 9.30am (Free)
*ALMOST all Info ABOVE from MARIA DAVIES (Liverpool) from her 24 page Vegas Feb '70 and Houston Report.and a extra info from the 200ft of Super 8mm Film she too.
( from the files of my '70s WORLDWIDE ELVIS NEWS SERVICE WEEKLY........)
This is a link to a Feature on The HOUSTON ASTRODOME EVENT 1970
on ELVIS THE KINGS COURT.com
http://elvis-tkc.com/forum2/index.ph...pic=13966&st=0
(79 posts of much Information and pictures including the Suit details for each show, and a full song list on each one also, plus you can read all the Info
at the Astroworld hotel 2nd Press Meeting, and a long review about Elvis leaving on the 2nd March ~to view the pictures you would need to Register for Free) SincerELy,,, REX
Two pictures from 1st and 2nd press conferences
(the 1st in "red sleeves is a motion Gif, if you click on it.)
Postcard I recieved from Maria Davies direct from Astroworld Hotel.
Elvis in Blue fringed Jacket taken 2nd March 1973 leaving the Astroworld Hotel by bus.
Picture Of Elvis arriving, being driven around outer perimeter of Rodeo Field.
Last edited by rex martin; 04-08-2009 at 04:52 AM.
So do I.
That is not fair on UTMOM2008.
You should know that Elvis was indeed sick for the red-shirt press conference in '70, having contracted a heavy cold / flu during his recent Vegas stint.
He was sick for that press conference.
Yes, but it's patently obvious that his demeanour can be almost solely put down to his medications during that press conference.
Getlo - cute'n'cuddly
How do you know? What makes you the expert? And if that was true why would he say it was just fresh air?
Are you kidding me? Any serious fan knows this.
Read the biographies.
He had the flu at the end of the February '70 Vegas gig, and he was still ill for Houston.
Getlo - cute'n'cuddly
He was also sick for the recording sessions in Memphis around the same time in 69 as well.
Indeed he was; another fact that fans would normally know.
Getlo - cute'n'cuddly
He was also very ill in February 1973
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