"A Day in the life"
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" October 1, 1957 (Tuesday)
Elvis appeared at a WMCT Radio and TV fund raiser in Memphis but didn't sing. He told the audience that he hadn't heard from the draft board and his next picture would begin shooting on October 30. Arthur Groom who fired Elvis as an usher at Loew's State was photographed offering him his "old job back".
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" October 2, 1957 (Wednesday)
The Presley's watched a special screening of "Jailhouse Rock".
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" October 3, 1957 (Thursday)
Scotty Moore and Bill Black were due to begin a sixteen-day engagement at the Texas State Fair as the "Blue Moon Boys".
They were booked to do four shows a day for $1,600, with all expenses paid. Just before they were due to leave for Texas, Tom Diskin called on Elvis' behalf and they agreed to return for a newly negotiated fee of $250 per show.
This new arrangement would commence with the upcoming tour dates in California.
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" October 4, 1957 (Friday)
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Elvis: "A Day in the Life" October 5, 1957 (Saturday)
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Elvis: "A Day in the Life" October 6, 1957 (Sunday)
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Elvis: "A Day in the Life" October 7, 1957 (Monday)
Colonel Parker wrote to William Morris' Lenny Hirshan, who up until now, looked after Elvis' interests in Hollywood. He informed Hirshan that Elvis would like to attempt a non-musical movie.
While in Memphis, Elvis attended the wrestling matches at Ellis Auditorium and later went on a date with one of the lady wrestlers, Penny Banner. Afterwards they visited Graceland.
BILLBOARD POP CHART (singles)
Best Sellers in Stores:
"Honeycomb" by Jimmie Rodgers.
"Teddy Bear" by Elvis Presley. #13
Most Played By Jockeys:
"Honeycomb" by Jimmie Rodgers.
BILLBOARD C&W CHART (singles)
Best Sellers in Stores:
"Fraulein" by Bobby Helms.
"Teddy Bear" by Elvis Presley. #12
Most Played By Jockeys:
"Fraulein" by Bobby Helms.
"Loving You" by Elvis Presley. #15