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Elvis: "A Day in the Life"                                                                                                                     November 1, 1969, (Saturday)

Most of this month and even part of December Elvis flew back and forth between Las Vegas and Palm Springs and Los Angeles. He took karate lessons from Ed Parker, and largely because of his contributions to the sport, Elvis received certificates of advancement in Kenpo.

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BILLBOARD POP CHART  (singles)

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HOT 100:

"Suspicious Minds" by Elvis Presley.

EASY LISTENING (TOP 40):

"Wedding Bell Blues" by the 5th Dimension.

"Suspicious Minds" by Elvis Presley. #6

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The Ways to Love a Man

HOT COUNTRY SINGLES:

"The Ways to Love a Man" by Tammy Wynette.

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I Can't Get Next to You

BEST SELLING SOUL SIDES:

"I Can't Get Next to You" by the Temptations.

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Abbey Road

TOP LP's

"Abbey Road" by the Beatles.

"From Elvis in Memphis" by Elvis Presley. #82

BILLBOARD COUNTRY CHART  (LP)

Johnny Cash at San Quentin

HOT COUNTRY LP'S

"Johnny Cash at San Quentin" by Johnny Cash.

"From Elvis in Memphis" by Elvis Presley. #25

BILLBOARD SOUL CHART  (LP)

Puzzle People

BEST SELLING SOUL LP'S

"Puzzle People" by the Temptations.

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Green River

BEST SELLING 8-TRACK

"Green River" by Creedence Clearwater Revival.

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Green River

BEST SELLING CASSETTE

"Green River" by Creedence Clearwater Revival.

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Blind Faith

BEST SELLING 4-TRACK

"Blind Faith" by Blind Faith.

"In the Ghetto" rose to number one in Spain.

Elvis: "A Day in the Life"                                                                                                                         November 2, 1969, (Sunday)

Elvis flew to Palm Springs. 

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Elvis: "A Day in the Life"                                                                                                                        November 3, 1969, (Monday)

372 Camino Norte, Palm Springs, California.

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Elvis: "A Day in the Life"                                                                                                                       November 4, 1969, (Tuesday)

372 Camino Norte, Palm Springs, California.

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Elvis: "A Day in the Life"                                                                                                               November 5, 1969, (Wednesday)

372 Camino Norte, Palm Springs, California.

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Elvis: "A Day in the Life"                                                                                                                     November 6, 1969, (Thursday)

372 Camino Norte, Palm Springs, California.

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Elvis: "A Day in the Life"                                                                                                                            November 7, 1969, (Friday)

Elvis returned to Las Vegas, and saw a Doctor. He was given antibiotic treatment and spent the next 5 weeks flying back and forth between Las Vegas, Los Angeles and Palm Springs. 

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Early in November, RCA released their first batch of Elvis Presley cassette tapes. Fifteen titles were issued. 

"Girl Happy" (PK-1018), "Blue Hawaii" (PK-1019), "Elvis' Gold Records, Vol. 3" (PK-1057), "Elvis for Everyone" (PK-1078), "His Hand in Mine" (PK-1136), "Something for Everybody" (PK-1137), "Paradise, Hawaiian Style" (PK-1165), "G.I. Blues" (PK-1169), "How Great Thou Art" (PK-1218), "Elvis' Gold Records" (PK- 1244), "Clambake" (PK-1280), "Elvis' Gold Records, Vol. 4" (PK-1297), "Speedway" (PK-1335), "Elvis: TV Special" (PK-1391), "From Elvis in Memphis" (PK-1456),

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"Girl Happy" (PK-1018)

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"Blue Hawaii" (PK-1019)

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"Elvis' Gold Records, Vol. 3" (PK-1297)

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"Elvis for Everyone" (PK-1078)

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"His Hand in Mine" (PK-1136)

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"Something for Everybody" (PK-1137)

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"Paradise, Hawaiian Style" (PK-1165)

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"G.I. Blues" (PK-1169)

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"How Great Thou Art" (PK-1218)

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"Elvis' Gold Records" (PK-1244)

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"Clambake" (PK-1280)

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"Elvis' Gold Records, Vol. 4" (PK-1297)

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"Speedway" (PK-1335)

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"Elvis: TV Special" (PK-1391)

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"From Elvis in Memphis" (PK-1456)

Elvis: "A Day in the Life"                                                                                                                     November 8, 1969, (Saturday)

No information.

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Wedding Bell Blues

HOT 100:

"Wedding Bell Blues" by the 5th Dimension.

"Suspicious Minds" by Elvis Presley. #2

EASY LISTENING (TOP 40):

"Wedding Bell Blues" by the 5th Dimension.

"Suspicious Minds" by Elvis Presley. #4

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To See My Angel Cry

HOT COUNTRY SINGLES:

"To See My Angel Cry" by Conway Twitty.

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Baby, I'm for Real

BEST SELLING SOUL SIDES:

"Baby, I'm for Real" by the Originals.

BILLBOARD POP CHART  (LP)

Abbey Road

TOP LP's

"Abbey Road" by the Beatles.

"From Elvis in Memphis" by Elvis Presley. #88

BILLBOARD COUNTRY CHART  (LP)

Johnny Cash at San Quentin

HOT COUNTRY LP'S

"Johnny Cash at San Quentin" by Johnny Cash.

"From Elvis in Memphis" by Elvis Presley. #26

BILLBOARD SOUL CHART  (LP)

Puzzle People

BEST SELLING SOUL LP'S

"Puzzle People" by the Temptations.

BILLBOARD CHART  (TAPE)

Green River

BEST SELLING 8-TRACK

"Green River" by Creedence Clearwater Revival.

BILLBOARD CHART  (TAPE)

Blood, Sweat & Tears

BEST SELLING CASSETTE

"Blood, Sweat & Tears" by Blood, Sweat & Tears.

BILLBOARD CHART  (TAPE)

Green River

BEST SELLING 4-TRACK

"Green River" by Creedence Clearwater Revival.

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Elvis: "A Day in the Life"                                                                                                                        November 9, 1969, (Sunday)

No information.

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Elvis: "A Day in the Life"                                                                                                                    November 10, 1969, (Monday)

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"Change of Habit" was released nationally.

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"Change of Habit" (Movie Trailer)

Elvis: "A Day in the Life"                                                                                                                   November 11, 1969, (Tuesday)

No information.

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RCA released another Elvis single that used material from the Memphis sessions. "Don't Cry Daddy"/"Rubberneckin'" (RCA 47-9768). The A-side a sad ballad, was recorded at American Sound. The B-side was also recorded at American, but used in his just released movie "Change of Habit". The front of the sleeve used a photo from the movie "NBC TV Special" and promoted his new double album "From Memphis to Vegas/From Vegas to Memphis" recently released by RCA and that "Change of Habit" was available in a theatre near you.

Songs: "Don't Cry Daddy"/"Rubberneckin'"

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RCA Victor (47-9768)

Elvis: "A Day in the Life"                                                                                                            November 12, 1969, (Wednesday)

No information.

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Elvis: "A Day in the Life"                                                                                                                  November 13, 1969, (Thursday)

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