"A Day in the life"
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" January 1, 1958 (Wednesday)
Jimmie Rodgers Snow, a close friend of Elvis', and fellow performer from the early Jamboree "tours" , arrived in Memphis for a visit. Elvis invited him to stay after bumping into him back stage at the "Opry" last month.
The Colonel sent a telegram to Vernon Presley explaining the pressure he was receiving from Hal Wallis to get "The Blue Moon Boys" out to Hollywood on January 6. He also encouraged that they learn the music before they arrive in California to save time. (photo)
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" January 2, 1958 (Thursday)
Elvis had been complaining to Colonel Parker of being bothered by requests for local appearances. He didn't want this kind of harassment, and thought he should be shielded from such pressure. The Colonel wrote a letter to Elvis, lecturing him on his responsibilities of being a big "Star".
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" January 3, 1958 (Friday)
Bill Bullock suggested to RCA that they produce a "Classical" Album using Elvis' songs. Colonel Parker rejected the idea saying it sounds like a "Side show medicine pitch" and also that it would be unfair to classical music in general, and to Elvis.
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" January 4, 1958 (Saturday)
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Elvis: "A Day in the Life" January 5, 1958 (Sunday)
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Elvis: "A Day in the Life" January 6, 1958 (Monday)
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BILLBOARD POP CHART (singles)
Best Sellers in Stores:
"At the Hop" by Danny and the Juniors.
"Jailhouse Rock" by Elvis Presley. #7
Most Played By Jockeys:
"April Love" by Pat Boone.
"Jailhouse Rock" by Elvis Presley. #15
BILLBOARD C&W CHART (singles)
Best Sellers in Stores:
"Great Balls of Fire" by Jerry Lee Lewis.
"Jailhouse Rock" by Elvis Presley. #3
Most Played By Jockeys:
"The Story of My Life" by Marty Robbins.
"Jailhouse Rock" by Elvis Presley. #9