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Elvis: "A Day in the Life"                                                                                                                             October 1, 1961, (Sunday)

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RCA released  Elvis' new soundtrack album in both mono and stereo formats.

"Blue Hawaii" (LPM/LSP-2426)

The front cover was a publicity shot of Elvis in Hawaiian tourist attire playing a ukelele. It had a 'hype' sticker applied to the front that promoted one of the tracks "Rock-A-Hula Baby" as a "twist" special in relation to the latest dance craze. The rear cover showed stills from the movie.

Songs:

Side 1: "Blue Hawaii", "Almost Always True", "Aloha Oe", "No More", "Can't Help Falling in Love", "Rock-A-Hula Baby", "Moonlight Swim".

Side 2: "Ku-u-i-po", "Ito Eats", "Slicin' Sand", "Hawaiian Sunset", "Beach Boy Blues", "Island of Love", "Hawaiian Wedding Song"

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RCA Victor (LPM-2426)

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RCA Victor (LSP-2426)

Elvis: "A Day in the Life"                                                                                                                            October 2, 1961 (Monday)

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BILLBOARD POP CHART  (singles)

Take Good Care of My Baby

HOT 100:

"Take Good Care of My Baby" by Bobby Vee.

"Little Sister" by Elvis Presley. #5

"His Latest Flame" by Elvis Presley. #26

Honor Roll of Hits: 

"Michael" by Dave Fisher.

"Little Sister" by Doc Pomus/Mort Shuman. #4

"His Latest Flame" by Doc Pomus/Mort Shuman. #29

Easy Listening: 

"Michael" by the Highwaymen.

"His Latest Flame" by Elvis Presley. #7

Teen Beat: 

"Take Good Care of My Baby" by Bobby Vee.

"Little Sister" by Elvis Presley. #5

BILLBOARD C&W CHART  (singles)

Tender Years

HOT C&W SIDES:

"Tender Years" by George Jones.

BILLBOARD R&B CHART  (singles)

Hit the Road Jack

HOT R&B SIDES:

"Hit the Road Jack" by Ray Charles.

BILLBOARD POP CHART  (LP)

Judy at Carnegie Hall

MONO ALBUMS

"Judy at Carnegie Hall" by Judy Garland.

"Something for Everybody" by Elvis Presley. #5

"G.I. Blues" by Elvis Presley. #24

BILLBOARD POP CHART  (LP)

Judy At Carnegie Hall (S)

STEREO ALBUMS

"Judy at Carnegie Hall" by Judy Garland.

"Something for Everybody" by Elvis Presley. #19

"G.I. Blues" by Elvis Presley. #37

BILLBOARD POP CHART  (LP)

TOP LP's BY CATEGORY

BEST SELLING POP VOCAL ALBUMS

"Something for Everybody" (M) by Elvis Presley. #5

"Something for Everybody" (S) by Elvis Presley. #19

BEST SELLING SOUNDTRACK ALBUMS (Non Cast)

"G.I. Blues" (M) by Elvis Presley. #24

"G.I. Blues" (S) by Elvis Presley. #37

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When the movie, "Follow That Dream" ceased location shooting in Florida, one of the buildings used in the movie was donated to the Boy's Ranch in Live Oaks by Elvis and Colonel Parker. The October issue of The Sheriff's Star gave an update on what the building would be used for. (photo)

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Elvis: "A Day in the Life"                                                                                                                          October 3, 1961, (Tuesday)

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Elvis: "A Day in the Life"                                                                                                                   October 4, 1961, (Wednesday)

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Elvis: "A Day in the Life"                                                                                                                         October 5, 1961, (Thursday)

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Elvis: "A Day in the Life"                                                                                                                                October 6, 1961, (Friday)

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Elvis: "A Day in the Life"                                                                                                                         October 7, 1961, (Saturday)

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Elvis: "A Day in the Life"                                                                                                                            October 8, 1961, (Sunday)

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Elvis: "A Day in the Life"                                                                                                                            October 9, 1961 (Monday)

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BILLBOARD POP CHART  (singles)

Hit the Road Jack

HOT 100:

"Hit the Road Jack" by Ray Charles.

"Little Sister" by Elvis Presley. #8

"His Latest Flame" by Elvis Presley. #21

Honor Roll of Hits: 

"Take Good Care of My Baby" by King/Goffin.

"Little Sister" by Doc Pomus/Mort Shuman. #5

"His Latest Flame" by Doc Pomus/Mort Shuman. #22

Easy Listening: 

"Michael" by the Highwaymen.

"His Latest Flame" by Elvis Presley. #7

Teen Beat: 

"Take Good Care of My Baby" by Bobby Vee.

"Little Sister" by Elvis Presley. #5

BILLBOARD C&W CHART  (singles)

Tender Years

HOT C&W SIDES:

"Tender Years" by George Jones.

BILLBOARD R&B CHART  (singles)

Hit the Road Jack

HOT R&B SIDES:

"Hit the Road Jack" by Ray Charles.

BILLBOARD POP CHART  (LP)

Judy at Carnegie Hall

MONO ALBUMS

"Judy at Carnegie Hall" by Judy Garland.

"Something for Everybody" by Elvis Presley. #9

"G.I. Blues" by Elvis Presley. #29

BILLBOARD POP CHART  (LP)

Judy At Carnegie Hall (S)

STEREO ALBUMS

"Judy at Carnegie Hall" by Judy Garland.

"Something for Everybody" by Elvis Presley. #25

"G.I. Blues" by Elvis Presley. #42

BILLBOARD POP CHART  (LP)

TOP LP's BY CATEGORY

BEST SELLING POP VOCAL ALBUMS

"Something for Everybody" (M) by Elvis Presley. #9

"Something for Everybody" (S) by Elvis Presley. #25

BEST SELLING SOUNDTRACK ALBUMS (Non Cast)

"G.I. Blues" (M) by Elvis Presley. #29

"G.I. Blues" (S) by Elvis Presley. #42

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"Little Sister" was number one in Hong Kong.

Elvis: "A Day in the Life"                                                                                                                        October 10, 1961, (Tuesday)

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Elvis: "A Day in the Life"                                                                                                                October 11, 1961, (Wednesday)

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Elvis: "A Day in the Life"                                                                                                                     October 12, 1961, (Thursday)

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Elvis: "A Day in the Life"                                                                                                                             October 13, 1961, (Friday)

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Elvis: "A Day in the Life"                                                                                                                      October 14, 1961, (Saturday)

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Elvis: "A Day in the Life"                                                                                                                         October 15, 1961, (Sunday)

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RECORDING SESSION: - RCA Victor

RCA Victor Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee. (6:00 pm - 9:00 pm) and (9:30 pm - 12:30 am)

Producer(s): Steve Sholes.

Engineer: Bill Porter.

Musicians: Vocals: Elvis Presley - Electric Guitar: Scotty Moore - Electric Guitar: Jerry Kennedy - Bass: Bob Moore - Drums: D.J. Fontana - Drums: Murrey "Buddy" Harman - Piano: Floyd Cramer - Accordion: Gordon Stoker - Saxophone & Clarinet: Homer "Boots" Randolph.

Backup Vocals: The Jordanaires: 1st Tenor: Gordon Stoker  - 2nd Tenor: Neal Matthews - Baritone: Hoyt Hawkins - Bass: Ray Walker.

Soprano: Mildred "Millie" Kirkham.

Elvis traveled to Nashville to record five songs at RCA's Studio B between 6:00 P.M. and 4:00 A.M. Guitarist Hank Garland had been seriously injured in a car accident in September and was replaced by Jerry Kennedy on guitar. The focus once again was to produce a new single.

Songs recorded: "For the Millionth and the Last Time", "Good Luck Charm", "Anything That's Part of You" (audio)

For the Millionth and the Last Time - Elvis Presley
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Good Luck Charm - Elvis Presley
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Anything That's Part of You - Elvis Presley
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Elvis: "A Day in the Life"                                                                                                                         October 16, 1961, (Monday)

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RECORDING SESSION: - RCA Victor

RCA Victor Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee. (1:00 am - 4:00 am)

Producer(s): Steve Sholes.

Engineer: Bill Porter.

Musicians: Vocals: Elvis Presley - Electric Guitar: Scotty Moore - Electric Guitar: Jerry Kennedy - Bass: Bob Moore - Drums: D.J. Fontana - Drums: Murrey "Buddy" Harman - Piano: Floyd Cramer - Saxophone & Clarinet: Homer "Boots" Randolph.

Backup Vocals: The Jordanaires: 1st Tenor: Gordon Stoker  - 2nd Tenor: Neal Matthews - Baritone: Hoyt Hawkins - Bass: Ray Walker.

Soprano: Mildred "Millie" Kirkham.

Recording continued until 4:00 am.

Songs recorded: "I Met Her Today", "Night Rider" (audio)

I Met Her Today - Elvis Presley
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Night Rider - Elvis Presley
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BILLBOARD POP CHART  (singles)

Hit the Road Jack

HOT 100:

"Hit the Road Jack" by Ray Charles.

"Little Sister" by Elvis Presley. #17

"His Latest Flame" by Elvis Presley. #22

Honor Roll of Hits: 

"Hit the Road Jack" by Percy Mayfield.

"Little Sister" by Doc Pomus/Mort Shuman. #14

"His Latest Flame" by Doc Pomus/Mort Shuman. #22

Easy Listening: 

"Michael" by the Highwaymen?

"His Latest Flame" by Elvis Presley. #7?

Teen Beat: 

"Take Good Care of My Baby" by Bobby Vee?

"Little Sister" by Elvis Presley. #5?

BILLBOARD C&W CHART  (singles)

Walk On By

HOT C&W SIDES:

"Walk On By" by Leroy Van Dyke.

BILLBOARD R&B CHART  (singles)

Hit the Road Jack

HOT R&B SIDES:

"Hit the Road Jack" by Ray Charles.

BILLBOARD POP CHART  (LP)

Judy at Carnegie Hall

MONO ALBUMS

"Judy at Carnegie Hall" by Judy Garland.

"Something for Everybody" by Elvis Presley. #14

"G.I. Blues" by Elvis Presley. #31

BILLBOARD POP CHART  (LP)

Judy At Carnegie Hall (S)

STEREO ALBUMS

"Judy at Carnegie Hall" by Judy Garland.

"Something for Everybody" by Elvis Presley. #45

"G.I. Blues" by Elvis Presley. #35

BILLBOARD POP CHART  (LP)

TOP LP's BY CATEGORY

BEST SELLING POP VOCAL ALBUMS

"Something for Everybody" (M) by Elvis Presley. #14

"Something for Everybody" (S) by Elvis Presley. #45

BEST SELLING SOUNDTRACK ALBUMS (Non Cast)

"G.I. Blues" (M) by Elvis Presley. #31

"G.I. Blues" (S) by Elvis Presley. #35

Elvis: "A Day in the Life"                                                                                                                        October 17, 1961, (Tuesday)

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Elvis: "A Day in the Life"                                                                                                                October 18, 1961, (Wednesday)

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Elvis: "A Day in the Life"                                                                                                                     October 19, 1961, (Thursday)

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Elvis: "A Day in the Life"                                                                                                                             October 20, 1961, (Friday)

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Elvis: "A Day in the Life"                                                                                                                      October 21, 1961, (Saturday)

 Elvis flew to Los Angeles with Joe Esposito, Charlie Hodge and Billy Smith, while Ray Sitton and several other of the guys drove the cars out. Just before leaving, Elvis hired old friend Marty Lacker, who originally came into the circle through George Klein. Another new addition is Scatter, a chimpanzee Elvis had obtained from Memphis TV personality Captain Bill Killebrew. The monkey has been trained to "drive a car"- or at least give that appearance-and Alan Fortas took him under his wing. Elvis and the guys were captivated by Scatter's escapades, though some of the girls whom Scatter assaulted by looking up their skirts and Samuel Goldwyn, whose office Scatter tore apart, were not. Scatter is actually on consignment until his formal purchase on November 28. Eventually he had to be boarded with a veterinarian and then returned to Graceland.

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Elvis: "A Day in the Life"                                                                                                                          October 22, 1961, (Sunday)

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Elvis: "A Day in the Life"                                                                                                                        October 23, 1961, (Monday)

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MOVIE PRODUCTION: - (United Artists) "Kid Galahad"

Samuel Goldwyn Studio - 1041 North Formosa Avenue, Hollywood, California. 

Elvis reported to United Artists for preproduction of his second Mirisch Brothers film, "Kid Galahad". He had a meeting

with producer David Weisbart and director Phil Karlson. After appointments with wardrobe and makeup, Elvis had his

cast insurance medical exam and then started workouts with former world welterweight Champion Mushy Callahan, for

his boxer role in a film that co-starred Charles Bronson and Gig Young. Joan Blackman from "Blue Hawaii" was cast as the love interest. 

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KID GALAHAD

(United Artists) (1961)

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Gig Young

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David Lewis

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Phil Karlson