"A Day in the life"
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" July 1, 1969, (Tuesday)
Elvis and the Colonel sent Barbra Streisand a best wishes telegram that read: "On behalf of ourselves and our entire staff best wishes to you and all your associates during your engagement at the International. We are greatly honored to have the International folks think enough of Elvis to engage him to follow a great star like you. Respectfully, Elvis & the Colonel".
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" July 2, 1969, (Wednesday)
No information.
LIVE PERFORMANCE (OPENING SHOW) - (Barbra Streisand)
The Showroom Internationale, The International Hotel, 3000 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, Nevada.
(8:15 pm (Evening Show) (12:00 am (Midnight Show)
The International Hotel, the largest in the world opened for business with 1,500 rooms and a main showroom that held up to 2,000 people. Academy Award winner, Barbra Streisand backed by Bobby Morris' Orchestra, opened the hotel and performed to an invitation only audience that included Cary Grant, who was a friend of the hotel's owner Kirk Kerkorian. Other celebrities who attended were: Dale Robertson, Joan Collins, Anthony Newley, Phyllis Diller, Robert Culp, Alice Faye Andy Williams, Abbe Lane, Mimi Hines Phil Ford, Danny Thomas, Phil Harris and Dick Smothers. Streisand's engagement ran from July 2 to July 30. Also on the same night, Peggy Lee opened in the 500 seater Casino Theatre.
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" July 3, 1969, (Thursday)
Graceland, 3764 Highway 51 South, Memphis, Tennessee.
No information.
Brian Jones of the Rolling Stones was found dead in his swimming pool at home. He was only 26 yrs old.
Brian Jones
(February 28, 1942 - July 3, 1969) (RIP)
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" July 4, 1969, (Friday)
No information.
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" July 5, 1969, (Saturday)
Elvis flew to Los Angeles to prepare for his Las Vegas shows.
BILLBOARD POP CHART (singles)
HOT 100:
"Love Theme from Romeo & Juliet" by Henry Mancini.
"In the Ghetto" by Elvis Presley. #12
"Clean Up Your Own Back Yard" by Elvis Presley. #90
EASY LISTENING (TOP 40):
"Love Theme from Romeo & Juliet" by Henry Mancini.
"In the Ghetto" by Elvis Presley. #9
BILLBOARD C&W CHART (singles)
HOT C&W SIDES:
"Statue of a Fool" by Jack Greene.
"In the Ghetto" by Elvis Presley. #61
BILLBOARD R&B CHART (singles)
HOT R&B SIDES:
"Too Busy Thinking About My Baby" by Marvin Gaye.
BILLBOARD POP CHART (LP)
TOP LP's
"Hair" by the Original Cast.
"From Elvis in Memphis" by Elvis Presley. #15
"Elvis Sings Flaming Star" by Elvis Presley. #116
"Elvis" by Elvis Presley. #146
BILLBOARD COUNTRY CHART (LP)
HOT C&W ALBUMS
"Songs My Father Left Me" by Hank Williams Jr..
"From Elvis in Memphis" by Elvis Presley. #14
BILLBOARD RHYTHM/BLUES CHART (LP)
HOT R&B ALBUMS
"Cloud Nine" by the Temptations.
BILLBOARD CHART (TAPE)
BEST SELLING 8-TRACK
"Blood, Sweat & Tears" by Blood, Sweat & Tears.
BILLBOARD CHART (TAPE)
BEST SELLING CASSETTE
"Galveston" by Glen Campbell.