"A Day in the life"
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" March 1, 1969, (Saturday)
No information.
BILLBOARD POP CHART (singles)
HOT 100:
"Everyday People" by Sly and the Family Stone.
EASY LISTENING (TOP 40):
"I've Gotta Be Me" by Sammy Davis Jr.
BILLBOARD C&W CHART (singles)
HOT C&W SIDES:
"To Make Love Sweeter for You" by Jerry Lee Lewis.
BILLBOARD R&B CHART (singles)
HOT R&B SIDES:
"Everyday People" by Sly and the Family Stone.
BILLBOARD POP CHART (LP)
TOP LP's
"The White Album"by the Beatles.
"Elvis" by Elvis Presley. #13
BILLBOARD COUNTRY CHART (LP)
HOT C&W ALBUMS
"Wichita Lineman" by Glen Campbell.
BILLBOARD RHYTHM/BLUES CHART (LP)
HOT R&B ALBUMS
"Soul '69" by Aretha Franklin.
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" March 2, 1969, (Sunday)
No information.
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" March 3, 1969, (Monday)
No information.
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" March 4, 1969, (Tuesday)
No information.
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" March 5, 1969, (Wednesday)
SOUNDTRACK RECORDING SESSION: - (UNIVERSAL) "Change of Habit"
Decca Universal Studio, Universal City, Hollywood, California. (7:00 pm - 2:00 am)
Producer(s): William Goldenberg.
Engineer: Mel Metcalf.
Technician: Ray Shockley.
Musicians: Vocals/: Elvis Presley - Guitar: Dennis Budimir - Guitar: Mike Deasy - Guitar: Howard Roberts - Bass Guitar: Joe Mondragon - Bass Guitar: Lyle Ritz - Bass Guitar: Carol Kaye - Drums: Carl 'Cubby' O'Brien - Piano: Roger Kellaway.
At the Decca Universal Studios Elvis began recording the soundtrack for his latest feature film, "Change Of Habit", he worked from 7:00 pm until 2:00 am. The following songs were recorded: "Change Of Habit" and "Let's Be Friends".
Songs recorded: "Change of Habit", "Let's Be Friends" (audio)
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" March 6, 1969, (Thursday)
SOUNDTRACK RECORDING SESSION: - (UNIVERSAL) "Change of Habit"
Decca Universal Studio, Universal City, Hollywood, California. (7:00 pm - 2:00 am)
Producer(s): William Goldenberg.
Engineer: Phil Yen.
Technician: Ray Shockley.
Musicians: Vocals/: Elvis Presley - Guitar: Dennis Budimir - Guitar: Mike Deasy - Guitar: Howard Roberts - Guitar: Robert Bain - Bass Guitar: Joe Mondragon - Bass Guitar: Lyle Ritz - Bass Guitar: Max Bennett - Drums: Carl 'Cubby' O'Brien - Piano: Roger Kellaway.
Again Elvis worked from 7:00 pm until 2:00 am and recorded the other two songs for "Change Of Habit", they were "Let Us Pray" and "Have A Happy". Elvis will have to record a new vocal for "Let Us Pray" at a later date.
Songs recorded: "Let Us Pray", "Have a Happy" (audio)
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" March 7, 1969, (Friday)
No information.
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" March 8, 1969, (Saturday)
372 Camino Norte, Palm Springs, California.
Elvis spent the weekend in Palm Springs.
RCA, who had pioneered the Stereo 8-Track Cartridge announced their intention to make their music available in Cassette form from the middle of the year. 8-Track was still very popular in the automotive market and music Cassettes were more aimed at the portable end of the market. CBS were now the only major company left to still cross over.
BILLBOARD POP CHART (singles)
HOT 100:
"Everyday People" by Sly and the Family Stone.
EASY LISTENING (TOP 40):
"I've Gotta Be Me" by Sammy Davis Jr.
BILLBOARD C&W CHART (singles)
HOT C&W SIDES:
"Only the Lonely" by Sonny James.
BILLBOARD R&B CHART (singles)
HOT R&B SIDES:
"Give it Up or Turnit a Loose" by James Brown.
BILLBOARD POP CHART (LP)
TOP LP's
"Wichita Lineman" by Glen Campbell.
"Elvis" by Elvis Presley. #20
BILLBOARD COUNTRY CHART (LP)
HOT C&W ALBUMS
"Wichita Lineman" by Glen Campbell.
BILLBOARD RHYTHM/BLUES CHART (LP)
HOT R&B ALBUMS
"Soul '69" by Aretha Franklin.
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" March 9, 1969, (Sunday)
No information.
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" March 10, 1969, (Monday)
MOVIE PRODUCTION: - (UNIVERSAL) "Change of Habit"
Universal Studios, Universal City, Hollywood, California.
Elvis reported to Universal for pre-production on "Change Of Habit."
CHANGE OF HABIT
(UNIVERSAL) (1969)
Mary Tyler Moore
Leora Dana
William A. Graham
Barbara McNair
Ed Asner
Regis Toomey
Laura Figueroa
Jane Elliot
Nefti Millet
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" March 11, 1969, (Tuesday)
MOVIE PRODUCTION: - (UNIVERSAL) "Change of Habit"
Universal Studios, Universal City, Hollywood, California.
No information.
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" March 12, 1969, (Wednesday)
MOVIE PRODUCTION: - (UNIVERSAL) "Change of Habit"
Universal Studios, Universal City, Hollywood, California.
Principal photography began on "Change of Habit" at Universal Studios, but also included locations around Los Angeles. One of
them was the Ajax Market at Western Avenue, south of Santa Monica Boulevard. Also Magnolia Park in North Hollywood was used for the football scenes.
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" March 12, 1969, (Wednesday)
MOVIE PRODUCTION: - (UNIVERSAL) "Change of Habit"
Glassman's Market, Western Avenue, Santa Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles, California.
The cast and crew were on location at Glassman's Market which doubled as the "Ajax Market" during the filming of "Change of
Habit".
"Charro!" opened nationally.
"Charro!" (Movie Trailer)
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" March 13, 1969, (Thursday)
MOVIE PRODUCTION: - (UNIVERSAL) "Change of Habit"
Universal Studios, Universal City, Hollywood, California.
Principal photography continued on "Change of Habit."
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" March 14, 1969, (Friday)
MOVIE PRODUCTION: - (UNIVERSAL) "Change of Habit"
Universal Studios, Universal City, Hollywood, California.
Principal photography continued on "Change of Habit."
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" March 15, 1969, (Saturday)
No information.
BILLBOARD POP CHART (singles)
HOT 100:
"Dizzy" by Tommy Roe.
"Memories" by Elvis Presley. #107
EASY LISTENING (TOP 40):
"You Gave Me a Mountain" by Frankie Laine.
BILLBOARD C&W CHART (singles)
HOT C&W SIDES:
"Only the Lonely" by Sonny James.