"A Day in the life"
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" April 1, 1955 (Friday)
LIVE PERFORMANCE(S) - Elvis Presley, Scotty Moore, Bill Black, Onie Wheeler
The Ector County Auditorium, Odessa, Texas. (8:15 pm)
Musicians: Rhythm Guitar & Vocals: Elvis Presley - Lead Guitar: Scotty Moore - Bass: Bill Black - Piano: Floyd Cramer.
Elvis, Scotty and Bill were joined on stage by Hayride pianist Floyd Cramer. 'Onnie' Wheeler also appeared.
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" April 2, 1955 (Saturday)
LIVE PERFORMANCE(S) - Louisiana Hayride Remote Broadcast
The City Auditorium, 615 Louisiana, Houston, Texas. (8:00 pm)
Musicians: Rhythm Guitar & Vocals: Elvis Presley - Lead Guitar: Scotty Moore - Bass: Bill Black.
'ELVIS PRESLY' appeared at the City Auditorium in Houston, Texas for a 'Louisiana Hayride' remote broadcast.
Songs: "Little Mama", "That's All Right", "You're A Heartbreaker" and "Shake, Rattle and Roll".
This performance ended the tour of Arkansas and Texas.
BILLBOARD POP CHART (singles)
Best Sellers in Stores:
"The Ballad of Davy Crockett" by Bill Hayes.
Most Played In Jukeboxes:
"Sincerely" by the McGuire Sisters.
Most Played By Jockeys:
"Sincerely" by the McGuire Sisters.
BILLBOARD C&W CHART (singles)
Best Sellers in Stores:
"In the Jailhouse Now" by Webb Pierce.
Most Played In Jukeboxes:
"In the Jailhouse Now" by Webb Pierce.
Most Played By Jockeys:
"In the Jailhouse Now" by Webb Pierce.
BILLBOARD R&B CHART (singles)
Best Sellers in Stores:
"Pledging My Love" by Johnny Ace.
Most Played In Jukeboxes:
"Pledging My Love" by Johnny Ace.
Most Played By Jockeys:
"Pledging My Love" by Johnny Ace.
BILLBOARD POP CHART
Honor Roll of Hits:
"The Ballad of Davy Crockett" by Bill Hayes.
BILLBOARD POP CHART (LP)
"Music, Martinis and Memories" by Jackie Gleason.
BILLBOARD POP CHART (EP)
"The Student Prince" by Mario Lanza.
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" April 3, 1955 (Sunday)
Elvis was stopped by police at 4:45 pm for speeding (80mph) outside of Shreveport in his 1954 pink and white Cadillac. He posted a $25 bond and was notified to appear for arraignment on Tuesday, April 5 in Caddo Parish, Louisiana.
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" April 4, 1955 (Monday)
LIVE PERFORMANCE(S)
The High School, Nettleton, Arkansas.
Musicians: Rhythm Guitar & Vocals: Elvis Presley - Lead Guitar: Scotty Moore - Bass: Bill Black.
Bob Neal informed Colonel Parker that he was unable to find out where Elvis records were selling.
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" April 5, 1955 (Tuesday)
Elvis failed to appear in court and had to forfeit his bond
LIVE PERFORMANCE(S)
The High School Gymnasium, Charleston, Mississippi.
Musicians: Rhythm Guitar & Vocals: Elvis Presley - Lead Guitar: Scotty Moore - Bass: Bill Black.
Songs performed: "That's All Right", "Good Rockin' Tonight" and "Danny Boy".
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" April 6, 1955 (Wednesday)
LIVE PERFORMANCE(S)
Sledge, Mississippi.
Musicians: Rhythm Guitar & Vocals: Elvis Presley - Lead Guitar: Scotty Moore - Bass: Bill Black.
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" April 7, 1955 (Thursday)
LIVE PERFORMANCE(S)
Alcorn County Courthouse Assembly Hall, Corinth, Mississippi. (3:30 pm and 8:00 pm)
Musicians: Rhythm Guitar & Vocals: Elvis Presley - Lead Guitar: Scotty Moore - Bass: Bill Black.
Elvis, Scotty and Bill were due to play two shows at the Alcorn County Courthouse in Corinth, Mississippi.