"A Day in the life"
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" June 1, 1956 (Friday)
The Presley's were at home to see how the installation of their new swimming pool was progressing. Elvis went to Beale Street to buy some clothing at Lansky Brothers.
Later that evening, Elvis went to see old friends Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins and new Sun recording stars Roy Orbison and Warren Smith perform at the Overton park Shell in Memphis.
Elvis and Carl Perkins signed autographs for some fans. (photo)
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" June 2, 1956 (Saturday)
Frequent flyers (photo) Elvis and Gene Smith flew to Oakland, California. They arrived at 4:00 am and met up with the band who had already traveled by car.
Scotty and Bill told Elvis that they heard a new song called "Be Bop A Lula" on the car radio and thought that Elvis had recorded a song without them. They later found out that the song was actually sung by a newcomer called Gene Vincent, who had copied Elvis' musical style.
BILLBOARD POP CHART (singles)
Best Sellers in Stores:
"Heartbreak Hotel" by Elvis Presley.
"I Want You, I Need You, I Love You" by Elvis Presley. #19
Most Played In Jukeboxes:
"Heartbreak Hotel" by Elvis Presley.
Most Played By Jockeys:
"Moonglow and Them From Picnic" by Morris Stoloff.
"Heartbreak Hotel" by Elvis Presley. #2
BILLBOARD C&W CHART (singles)
Best Sellers in Stores:
"Heartbreak Hotel" by Elvis Presley.
"I Forgot To Remember To Forget" by Elvis Presley. #5
"My Baby Left Me" by Elvis Presley. #14
Most Played In Jukeboxes:
"Heartbreak Hotel" by Elvis Presley.
"I Want You, I Need You, I Love You" by Elvis Presley. #10
Most Played By Jockeys:
"Heartbreak Hotel" by Elvis Presley.
BILLBOARD R&B CHART (singles)
Best Sellers in Stores:
"I'm In Love Again" by Fats Domino.
"Heartbreak Hotel" by Elvis Presley. #7
Most Played In Jukeboxes:
"Long Tall Sally" by Little Richard.
"Heartbreak Hotel" by Elvis Presley. #9
Most Played By Jockeys:
"I'm In Love Again" by Fats Domino.
"Heartbreak Hotel" by Elvis Presley. #8
BILLBOARD POP CHART
Honor Roll of Hits:
"Moonglow and Them From Picnic" by Morris Stoloff.
"Heartbreak Hotel" by Elvis Presley. #2
The Top 100:
"Heartbreak Hotel" by Elvis Presley.
"I Want You, I Need You, I Love You" by Elvis Presley. #31
"Blue Suede Shoes" by Elvis Presley. #38
"I Was the One" by Elvis Presley. #52
"My Baby Left Me" by Elvis Presley. #72
"Money Honey" by Elvis Presley. #95
BILLBOARD POP CHART (LP)
"Elvis Presley" by Elvis Presley.
BILLBOARD POP CHART (EP)
No EP Chart
Billboard's reported that Milton Berle would present Elvis with two "Triple Crown" awards when Presley appeared on his show next Tuesday. (photo)
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" June 3, 1956 (Sunday)
Start of tour of California and Arizona (June 3 - June 10)
LIVE PERFORMANCE(S)
The Municipal Auditorium Arena, Oakland, California. (2 shows) (3:00 pm and 8:00 pm)
Musicians: Rhythm Guitar & Vocals: Elvis Presley - Lead Guitar: Scotty Moore - Bass: Bill Black - Drums: D.J. Fontana.
Elvis told the Oakland Tribune why he doesn't stand still. "I get nervous. If the police and my managers would let me, I'd get mobbed all the time. It makes you feel good. I would feel worse if they didn't swoon over me".
Oakland concert radio spot (audio)
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" June 4, 1956 (Monday)
Elvis and Gene Smith flew to Los Angeles for rehearsals in preparation for his second appearance on "The Milton Berle Show".