"A Day in the life"
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" July 1, 1970, (Wednesday)
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Elvis: "A Day in the Life" July 2, 1970, (Thursday)
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Elvis: "A Day in the Life" July 3, 1970, (Friday)
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Elvis: "A Day in the Life" July 4, 1970, (Saturday)
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BILLBOARD POP CHART (singles)
HOT 100:
"The Love You Save" by the Jackson 5.
"The Wonder of You" by Elvis Presley. #9
EASY LISTENING (TOP 40):
"A Song of Joy" by Miguel Rios.
"The Wonder of You" by Elvis Presley. #10
BILLBOARD COUNTRY CHART (singles)
HOT COUNTRY SINGLES:
"He Loves Me All the Way" by Tammy Wynette.
"The Wonder of You" by Elvis Presley. #50
BILLBOARD SOUL CHART (singles)
BEST SELLING SOUL SIDES:
"The Love You Save" by the Jackson 5.
BILLBOARD POP CHART (LP)
TOP LP's
"Let It Be" by the Beatles.
"On Stage" by Elvis Presley. #14
"Let's Be Friends" by Elvis Presley. #105
BILLBOARD COUNTRY CHART (LP)
HOT COUNTRY LP'S
"Just Plain Charley" by Charley Pride.
"On Stage" by Elvis Presley. #45
BILLBOARD SOUL CHART (LP)
BEST SELLING SOUL LP'S
"ABC" by the Jackson 5.
BILLBOARD CHART (TAPE)
BEST SELLING 8-TRACK
"Let It Be" by the Beatles.
BILLBOARD CHART (TAPE)
BEST SELLING CASSETTE
"Let It Be" by the Beatles.
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" July 5, 1970, (Sunday)
Elvis flew to Los Angeles via Chicago, where he stayed at the Marriott Hotel.
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" July 6, 1970, (Monday)
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Elvis: "A Day in the Life" July 7, 1970, (Tuesday)
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Elvis: "A Day in the Life" July 7, 1970, (Tuesday)
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Elvis: "A Day in the Life" July 8, 1970, (Wednesday)
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Elvis: "A Day in the Life" July 9, 1970, (Thursday)
Elvis flew from Los Angeles to Las Vegas and stayed at the International Hotel, before continuing on to Palm Springs.
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" July 10, 1970, (Friday)
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Elvis: "A Day in the Life" July 11, 1970, (Saturday)
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BILLBOARD POP CHART (singles)
HOT 100:
"Mama Told Me (not to come)" by Three Dog Night.
"The Wonder of You" by Elvis Presley. #9
EASY LISTENING (TOP 40):
"(They Long to be) Close to You" by the Carpenters.
"The Wonder of You" by Elvis Presley. #12
BILLBOARD COUNTRY CHART (singles)
HOT COUNTRY SINGLES:
"He Loves Me All the Way" by Tammy Wynette.
"The Wonder of You" by Elvis Presley. #44
BILLBOARD SOUL CHART (singles)
BEST SELLING SOUL SIDES:
"The Love You Save" by the Jackson 5.
BILLBOARD POP CHART (LP)
TOP LP's
"Woodstock" Soundtrack.
"On Stage" by Elvis Presley. #14
"Let's Be Friends" by Elvis Presley. #143
BILLBOARD COUNTRY CHART (LP)
HOT COUNTRY LP'S
"Just Plain Charley" by Charley Pride.
"On Stage" by Elvis Presley. #34
BILLBOARD SOUL CHART (LP)
BEST SELLING SOUL LP'S
"ABC" by the Jackson 5.
BILLBOARD CHART (TAPE)
BEST SELLING 8-TRACK
"Let It Be" by the Beatles.
BILLBOARD CHART (TAPE)
BEST SELLING CASSETTE
"Let It Be" by the Beatles.
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" July 12, 1970, (Sunday)
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Elvis: "A Day in the Life" July 13, 1970, (Monday)
Elvis returned to Los Angeles.
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" July 14, 1970, (Tuesday)
REHEARSALS: - M.G.M. "Elvis: That's The Way It Is"
Metro Goldwyn Mayer, Stage 1, 10202 West Washington Boulevard, Culver City, California. (12:00 pm - 6:00 pm)
MUSICIANS: Vocals: Elvis Presley - Lead Guitar: James Burton - Rhythm Guitar: John Wilkinson - Bass Guitar: Jerry Scheff -
Drums: Ronnie Tutt - Piano: Glen D. Hardin - Guitar/Vocals: Charlie Hodge.
Rehearsals started at M.G.M's Studios, Stage 1 in Culver City for Elvis' third engagement at the International Hotel. They were being filmed by M.G.M. to be included in a new documentary. Elvis rehearsed some songs that included the recent Nashville sessions in June as well as his recent hits. Texan drummer Ronnie Tutt was now brought to replace Bob Lanning in Las Vegas. Soprano Millie Kirkham was also added to the lineup.
Songs rehearsed: "Baby, What You Want Me to do", "Words", "You Don't Have to Say You Love Me", "Polk Salad Annie", "Bridge Over Troubled Water", "The Next Step is Love", "I've Lost You" (video)
Samples of M.G.M. Rehearsals (July 14)
Elvis arrived at MGM - "Words"
(improved sound)
(Background audio: "I Just Can't Help Believin'" by BJ Thomas.)
"You Don't Have To Say You Love Me"
(improved sound)
"Polk Salad Annie"
(improved sound)
RCA released Elvis' new single with both songs taken from the Nashville sessions in June. "I've Lost You"/"The Next Step is Love". (RCA 47-9873) The front sleeve was very basic with no photo of Elvis and the rear cover promoted the new upcoming RCA box set.
Songs: "I've Lost You"/"The Next Step is Love"
RCA Victor (47-9873)
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" July 15, 1970, (Wednesday)
REHEARSALS: - M.G.M. "Elvis: That's The Way It Is"
Metro Goldwyn Mayer, Stage 1, 10202 West Washington Boulevard, Culver City, California. (12:00 pm - 6:00 pm)
MUSICIANS: Vocals: Elvis Presley - Lead Guitar: James Burton - Rhythm Guitar: John Wilkinson - Bass Guitar: Jerry Scheff -
Drums: Ronnie Tutt - Piano: Glen D. Hardin - Guitar/Vocals: Charlie Hodge.
Rehearsals and filming continued at M.G.M.
Songs rehearsed: "Stagger Lee", "Got My Mojo Working", "Mary in the Morning"/"Stranger in the Crowd", "I've Lost You", "Stranger in the Crowd", "The Next Step is Love", "You Don't Have to Say You Love Me", "Sweet Caroline", "Yesterday", "Hey Jude", "I Can't Stop Loving You", "It's Your Baby, You Rock it", "Crying Time", "Ghost Riders in the Sky", "Runaway", "It's Now or Never", "Peter Gunn Theme", "Walk a Mile in My Shoes", "Love Me", "One Night", "Alla En El Rancho Grande", "That's All Right", "Twenty Days and Twenty Nights", "That's All Right", "Roll Out the Barrel"/"The Warner Bros. Theme", "Twenty Days and Twenty Nights", "Suzie Q", "Patch It Up", "Cotton Fields", "Sylvia", "Stranger in the Crowd", "Mona Lisa", "How the Web Was Woven" (Elvis at piano), "I'll Take You Home Again, Kathleen"/"My Wish Came True" (Elvis at piano) (audio/video)