"A Day in the life"
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" September 1, 1970, (Tuesday)
LIVE PERFORMANCE (DINNER SHOW) - (Las Vegas - Season 3) (58 Shows) (44)
The Showroom Internationale, The International Hotel, 3000 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, Nevada. (8:15 pm)
Attendance: 2,200
Costume: NA.
MUSICIANS: Vocals: Elvis Presley - Lead Guitar: James Burton - Rhythm Guitar: John Wilkinson - Bass Guitar: Jerry Scheff - Drums: Ronnie Tutt - Piano: Glen D. Hardin - Guitar: Charlie Hodge.
BACKUP VOCALS: The Sweet Inspirations: Lead Singer: Ann Williams - Soprano: Myrna Smith - First Tenor: Estelle Brown - Second Tenor: Sylvia Shemwell.
The Imperials: Lead: Terry Blackwood - Tenor: Jim Murray - Baritone: Roger Wiles - Bass: Armond Morales - Piano: Joe Moscheo.
Soprano: Kathy Westmoreland.
ORCHESTRA - The Joe Guercio Orchestra.
Elvis continued his Vegas engagement and performed a "Dinner Show".
Warm Up Act: Sammy Shore (Comedian).
Opening Act: The Sweet Inspirations:
Songs performed: "NA"
The Imperials:
Songs performed: "A Thing Called Love", "On the Other Side"
Songs performed: "NA"
LIVE PERFORMANCE (MIDNIGHT SHOW) - (Las Vegas - Season 3) (58 Shows) (45)
The Showroom Internationale, The International Hotel, 3000 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, Nevada. (12:00 am)
Attendance: 2,200
Costume: NA.
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.
BACKUP VOCALS: The Sweet Inspirations: Lead Singer: Ann Williams - Soprano: Myrna Smith - First Tenor: Estelle Brown - Second Tenor: Sylvia Shemwell.
The Imperials: Lead: Terry Blackwood - Tenor: Jim Murray - Baritone: Roger Wiles - Bass: Armond Morales - Piano: Joe Moscheo.
Soprano: Kathy Westmoreland.
MUSICIAL CONDUCTOR: Joe Guercio.
ORCHESTRA: Joe Guercio Orchestra.
Elvis continued his Vegas engagement and performed a "Midnight Show".
Warm Up Act: Sammy Shore (Comedian).
Opening Act: The Sweet Inspirations:
Songs performed: "NA"
The Imperials:
Songs performed: "A Thing Called Love", "On the Other Side"
Songs performed: "Opening Theme", "That's All Right", "I Got a Woman"/"Amen", "Folsom Prison Blues" (segment), "Love Me Tender", "San Antonio Rose" (segment), "I've Lost You", "I Just Can't Help Believin'", "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'", "Polk Salad Annie", "Band Introductions", "Johnny B. Goode", "The Wonder of You", "Heartbreak Hotel", "One Night", "All Shook Up" (segment), "Blue Suede Shoes"/"Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On"/"Blue Suede Shoes", "Hound Dog", "Bridge Over Troubled Water", "Can't Help Falling in Love", "Closing Vamp"
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" September 2, 1970, (Wednesday)
LIVE PERFORMANCE (DINNER SHOW) - (Las Vegas - Season 3) (58 Shows) (46)
The Showroom Internationale, The International Hotel, 3000 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, Nevada. (8:15 pm)
Attendance: 2,200
Costume: NA.
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.
BACKUP VOCALS: The Sweet Inspirations: Lead Singer: Ann Williams - Soprano: Myrna Smith - First Tenor: Estelle Brown - Second Tenor: Sylvia Shemwell.
The Imperials: Lead: Terry Blackwood - Tenor: Jim Murray - Baritone: Roger Wiles - Bass: Armond Morales - Piano: Joe Moscheo.
Soprano: Kathy Westmoreland.
MUSICIAL CONDUCTOR: Joe Guercio.
ORCHESTRA: Joe Guercio Orchestra.
Elvis continued his Vegas engagement and performed a "Dinner Show".
Warm Up Act: Sammy Shore (Comedian).
Opening Act: The Sweet Inspirations:
Songs performed: "NA"
The Imperials:
Songs performed: "A Thing Called Love", "On the Other Side"
Songs performed: "NA"
LIVE PERFORMANCE (MIDNIGHT SHOW) - (Las Vegas - Season 3) (58 Shows) (47)
The Showroom Internationale, The International Hotel, 3000 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, Nevada. (12:00 am)
Attendance: 2,200
Costume: NA.
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.
BACKUP VOCALS: The Sweet Inspirations: Lead Singer: Ann Williams - Soprano: Myrna Smith - First Tenor: Estelle Brown - Second Tenor: Sylvia Shemwell.
The Imperials: Lead: Terry Blackwood - Tenor: Jim Murray - Baritone: Roger Wiles - Bass: Armond Morales - Piano: Joe Moscheo.
Soprano: Kathy Westmoreland.
MUSICIAL CONDUCTOR: Joe Guercio.
ORCHESTRA: Joe Guercio Orchestra.
Elvis continued his Vegas engagement and performed a "Midnight Show".
Warm Up Act: Sammy Shore (Comedian).
Opening Act: The Sweet Inspirations:
Songs performed: "NA"
The Imperials:
Songs performed: "A Thing Called Love", "On the Other Side"
Songs performed: "NA"
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" September 3, 1970, (Thursday)
LIVE PERFORMANCE (DINNER SHOW) - (Las Vegas - Season 3) (58 Shows) (48)
The Showroom Internationale, The International Hotel, 3000 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, Nevada. (8:15 pm)
Attendance: 2,200
Costume: NA.
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.
BACKUP VOCALS: The Sweet Inspirations: Lead Singer: Ann Williams - Soprano: Myrna Smith - First Tenor: Estelle Brown - Second Tenor: Sylvia Shemwell.
The Imperials: Lead: Terry Blackwood - Tenor: Jim Murray - Baritone: Roger Wiles - Bass: Armond Morales - Piano: Joe Moscheo.
Soprano: Kathy Westmoreland.
MUSICIAL CONDUCTOR: Joe Guercio.
ORCHESTRA: Joe Guercio Orchestra.
Elvis continued his Vegas engagement and performed a "Dinner Show".
Warm Up Act: Sammy Shore (Comedian).
Opening Act: The Sweet Inspirations:
Songs performed: "NA"
The Imperials:
Songs performed: "A Thing Called Love", "On the Other Side"
Songs performed: "NA"
LIVE PERFORMANCE (MIDNIGHT SHOW) - (Las Vegas - Season 3) (58 Shows) (49)
The Showroom Internationale, The International Hotel, 3000 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, Nevada. (12:00 am)
Attendance: 2,200
Costume: NA.
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.
BACKUP VOCALS: The Sweet Inspirations: Lead Singer: Ann Williams - Soprano: Myrna Smith - First Tenor: Estelle Brown - Second Tenor: Sylvia Shemwell.
The Imperials: Lead: Terry Blackwood - Tenor: Jim Murray - Baritone: Roger Wiles - Bass: Armond Morales - Piano: Joe Moscheo.
Soprano: Kathy Westmoreland.
MUSICIAL CONDUCTOR: Joe Guercio.
ORCHESTRA: Joe Guercio Orchestra.
Elvis continued his Vegas engagement and performed a "Midnight Show".
Warm Up Act: Sammy Shore (Comedian).
Opening Act: The Sweet Inspirations:
Songs performed: "NA"
The Imperials:
Songs performed: "A Thing Called Love", "On the Other Side"
Songs performed: "NA"
Al Wilson of Canned Heat was found dead on a hillside at his fellow band member's Bob Hite's home. He died from acute barbituate intoxication. He was only 27 yrs old.
Alan Wilson
(July 4, 1943 - September 3, 1970) (RIP)
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" September 4, 1970, (Friday)
LIVE PERFORMANCE (DINNER SHOW) - (Las Vegas - Season 3) (58 Shows) (50)
The Showroom Internationale, The International Hotel, 3000 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, Nevada. (8:15 pm)
Attendance: 2,200
Costume: NA.
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.
BACKUP VOCALS: The Sweet Inspirations: Lead Singer: Ann Williams - Soprano: Myrna Smith - First Tenor: Estelle Brown - Second Tenor: Sylvia Shemwell.
The Imperials: Lead: Terry Blackwood - Tenor: Jim Murray - Baritone: Roger Wiles - Bass: Armond Morales - Piano: Joe Moscheo.
Soprano: Kathy Westmoreland.
MUSICIAL CONDUCTOR: Joe Guercio.
ORCHESTRA: Joe Guercio Orchestra.
Elvis continued his Vegas engagement and performed a "Dinner Show".
Warm Up Act: Sammy Shore (Comedian).
Opening Act: The Sweet Inspirations:
Songs performed: "NA"
The Imperials:
Songs performed: "A Thing Called Love", "On the Other Side"
Songs performed: "Opening Theme", "That's All Right", "I Got a Woman", "I Walk the Line" (segment), "Cattle Call" (segment), "Love Me Tender", "I've Lost You", "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'", "Polk Salad Annie", "Band Introductions", "Hound Dog" (segment), "Johnny B. Goode", "The Wonder of You", "Heartbreak Hotel", "One Night", "Everybody Loves Somebody" (segment), "Blue Suede Shoes"/"Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On"/"Blue Suede Shoes", "Hound Dog", "Bridge Over Troubled Water", "Can't Help Falling in Love", "Closing Vamp"
LIVE PERFORMANCE (MIDNIGHT SHOW) - (Las Vegas - Season 3) (58 Shows) (51)
The Showroom Internationale, The International Hotel, 3000 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, Nevada. (12:00 am)
Attendance: 2,200
Costume: NA.
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.
BACKUP VOCALS: The Sweet Inspirations: Lead Singer: Ann Williams - Soprano: Myrna Smith - First Tenor: Estelle Brown - Second Tenor: Sylvia Shemwell.
The Imperials: Lead: Terry Blackwood - Tenor: Jim Murray - Baritone: Roger Wiles - Bass: Armond Morales - Piano: Joe Moscheo.
Soprano: Kathy Westmoreland.
MUSICIAL CONDUCTOR: Joe Guercio.
ORCHESTRA: Joe Guercio Orchestra.
Elvis continued his Vegas engagement and performed a "Midnight Show". Elvis introduced Trini Lopez and Paul Anka to the audience.
Warm Up Act: Sammy Shore (Comedian).
Opening Act: The Sweet Inspirations:
Songs performed: "NA"
The Imperials:
Songs performed: "A Thing Called Love", "On the Other Side"
Songs performed: "Opening Theme", "That's All Right", "I Got a Woman"/"Amen", "La Bamba" (segment), "I Walk the Line" (segment), "Love Me Tender", "I've Lost You", "I Just Can't Help Believin'", "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'", "Polk Salad Annie", "Crying Time", "Band Introductions", "Johnny B. Goode", "My Way" (segment), "The Wonder of You", "Heartbreak Hotel" (segment), "One Night", "Blue Suede Shoes", "Hound Dog", "Bridge Over Troubled Water", "Can't Help Falling in Love", "Closing Vamp"
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" September 5, 1970, (Saturday)
Elvis paid $1.486,50 for gold I.D. bracelets, for each of the guys (The Memphis Mafia), after they all got back together, following Elvis' "Assassination" attempt in Las Vegas. He had twelve "Gents" bracelets made, and four "Ladies" chains and pendants, each engraved with their "Nickname" on the back. He bought them from Sol Schwartz and Lee Ablesers' jewellers in Beverly Hills.
LIVE PERFORMANCE (DINNER SHOW) - (Las Vegas - Season 3) (58 Shows) (52)
The Showroom Internationale, The International Hotel, 3000 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, Nevada. (8:15 pm)
Attendance: 2,200
Costume: NA.
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.
BACKUP VOCALS: The Sweet Inspirations: Lead Singer: Ann Williams - Soprano: Myrna Smith - First Tenor: Estelle Brown - Second Tenor: Sylvia Shemwell.
The Imperials: Lead: Terry Blackwood - Tenor: Jim Murray - Baritone: Roger Wiles - Bass: Armond Morales - Piano: Joe Moscheo.
Soprano: Kathy Westmoreland.
MUSICIAL CONDUCTOR: Joe Guercio.
ORCHESTRA: Joe Guercio Orchestra.
Elvis continued his Vegas engagement and performed a "Dinner Show".
Warm Up Act: Sammy Shore (Comedian).
Opening Act: The Sweet Inspirations:
Songs performed: "NA"
The Imperials:
Songs performed: "A Thing Called Love", "On the Other Side"
Songs performed: "NA"
LIVE PERFORMANCE (MIDNIGHT SHOW) - (Las Vegas - Season 3) (58 Shows) (53)
The Showroom Internationale, The International Hotel, 3000 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, Nevada. (12:00 am)
Attendance: 2,200
Costume: NA.
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.
BACKUP VOCALS: The Sweet Inspirations: Lead Singer: Ann Williams - Soprano: Myrna Smith - First Tenor: Estelle Brown - Second Tenor: Sylvia Shemwell.
The Imperials: Lead: Terry Blackwood - Tenor: Jim Murray - Baritone: Roger Wiles - Bass: Armond Morales - Piano: Joe Moscheo.
Soprano: Kathy Westmoreland.
MUSICIAL CONDUCTOR: Joe Guercio.
ORCHESTRA: Joe Guercio Orchestra.
Elvis continued his Vegas engagement and performed a "Midnight Show". Elvis introduced Tommy Roe, Paul Anka and Shelley Winters to the audience.
Warm Up Act: Sammy Shore (Comedian).
Opening Act: The Sweet Inspirations:
Songs performed: "NA"
The Imperials:
Songs performed: "A Thing Called Love", "On the Other Side"
Songs performed: "Opening Theme", "That's All Right", "I Got a Woman"/"Amen", "I Walk the Line" (segment), "Love Me Tender", "I've Lost You", "I Just Can't Help Believin'", "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'", "Polk Salad Annie", "Band Introductions", "Johnny B. Goode", "The Wonder of You", "Heartbreak Hotel" (segment), "All Shook Up" (segment), "Blue Suede Shoes", "Hound Dog", "Bridge Over Troubled Water", "Can't Help Falling in Love", "Closing Vamp"
BILLBOARD POP CHART (singles)
HOT 100:
"War" by Edwin Starr.
"I've Lost You" by Elvis Presley. #32
EASY LISTENING (TOP 40):
"Snowbird" by Anne Murray.
"I've Lost You" by Elvis Presley. #6
BILLBOARD COUNTRY CHART (singles)
HOT COUNTRY SINGLES:
"All for the Love of Sunshine"
by Hank Williams Jr with the Mike Curb Congregation.
"I've Lost You" by Elvis Presley. #61
BILLBOARD SOUL CHART (singles)
BEST SELLING SOUL SIDES:
"Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours)" by Stevie Wonder.
BILLBOARD POP CHART (LP)
TOP LP's
"Cosmo's Factory" by Creedence, Clearwater Revival.
"On Stage" by Elvis Presley. #23
"Worldwide 50 Gold Award Hits, Vol. 1"
by Elvis Presley. #84
BILLBOARD COUNTRY CHART (LP)
HOT COUNTRY LP'S
"Charley Pride's 10th Album" by Charley Pride.
"On Stage" by Elvis Presley. #15
"Worldwide 50 Gold Award Hits, Vol. 1"
by Elvis Presley. #35
BILLBOARD SOUL CHART (LP)
BEST SELLING SOUL LP'S
"ABC" by the Jackson 5.
BILLBOARD CHART (TAPE)
BEST SELLING 8-TRACK
"Cosmo's Factory" by Creedence, Clearwater Revival.
BILLBOARD CHART (TAPE)
BEST SELLING CASSETTE
"Cosmo's Factory" by Creedence, Clearwater Revival.
"The Wonder of You" remained at number one in the UK.
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" September 6, 1970, (Sunday)
LIVE PERFORMANCE (DINNER SHOW) - (Las Vegas - Season 3) (58 Shows) (54)
The Showroom Internationale, The International Hotel, 3000 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, Nevada. (8:15 pm)
Attendance: 2,200
Costume: White Brocade Suit - Original Belt.
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.
BACKUP VOCALS: The Sweet Inspirations: Lead Singer: Ann Williams - Soprano: Myrna Smith - First Tenor: Estelle Brown - Second Tenor: Sylvia Shemwell.
The Imperials: Lead: Terry Blackwood - Tenor: Jim Murray - Baritone: Roger Wiles - Bass: Armond Morales - Piano: Joe Moscheo.
Soprano: Kathy Westmoreland.
MUSICIAL CONDUCTOR: Joe Guercio.
ORCHESTRA: Joe Guercio Orchestra.
Elvis continued his Vegas engagement and performed a "Dinner Show".
Warm Up Act: Sammy Shore (Comedian).
Opening Act: The Sweet Inspirations:
Songs performed: "NA"
The Imperials:
Songs performed: "A Thing Called Love", "On the Other Side"
Songs performed: "Opening Theme", "That's All Right", "I Got a Woman"/"Amen", "I Walk the Line" (segment), "I've Lost You", "I Just Can't Help Believin'", "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'", "Polk Salad Annie"/Release Me"/"Polk Salad Annie", "Band Introductions", "Johnny B. Goode", "The Wonder of You", "Heartbreak Hotel", "Blue Suede Shoes"/"Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On"/"Blue Suede Shoes", "Here in My Lonely Room" (segment), "Hound Dog", "Bridge Over Troubled Water", "Suspicious Minds", "Can't Help Falling in Love", "Closing Vamp"
LIVE PERFORMANCE (MIDNIGHT SHOW) - (Las Vegas - Season 3) (58 Shows) (55)
The Showroom Internationale, The International Hotel, 3000 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, Nevada. (12:00 am)
Attendance: 2,200
Costume: NA.
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.
BACKUP VOCALS: The Sweet Inspirations: Lead Singer: Ann Williams - Soprano: Myrna Smith - First Tenor: Estelle Brown - Second Tenor: Sylvia Shemwell.
The Imperials: Lead: Terry Blackwood - Tenor: Jim Murray - Baritone: Roger Wiles - Bass: Armond Morales - Piano: Joe Moscheo.
Soprano: Kathy Westmoreland.
MUSICIAL CONDUCTOR: Joe Guercio.
ORCHESTRA: Joe Guercio Orchestra.
Elvis continued his Vegas engagement and performed a "Midnight Show".
Warm Up Act: Sammy Shore (Comedian).
Opening Act: The Sweet Inspirations:
Songs performed: "NA"
The Imperials:
Songs performed: "A Thing Called Love", "On the Other Side"
Songs performed: "NA"
LIVE PERFORMANCE (BONUS EARLY MORNING SHOW) - (Las Vegas - Season 3) (58 Shows) (56)
The Showroom Internationale, The International Hotel, 3000 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, Nevada. (3:00 am)
Attendance: 2,200
Costume: NA.
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.
BACKUP VOCALS: The Sweet Inspirations: Lead Singer: Ann Williams - Soprano: Myrna Smith - First Tenor: Estelle Brown - Second Tenor: Sylvia Shemwell.
The Imperials: Lead: Terry Blackwood - Tenor: Jim Murray - Baritone: Roger Wiles - Bass: Armond Morales - Piano: Joe Moscheo.
Soprano: Kathy Westmoreland.
MUSICIAL CONDUCTOR: Joe Guercio.
ORCHESTRA: Joe Guercio Orchestra.
Elvis continued his Vegas engagement and performed a "Bonus Show". Colonel Parker arranged a deal where Elvis earned an extra $12.500 to do an "Additional" Show tonight.
Warm Up Act: Sammy Shore (Comedian).
Opening Act: The Sweet Inspirations:
Songs performed: "NA"
The Imperials:
Songs performed: "A Thing Called Love", "On the Other Side"
Songs performed: "Opening Theme", "That's All Right", "I Got a Woman"/"Amen", "I Walk the Line" (segment), "I've Lost You", "Love Me Tender", "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'", "Polk Salad Annie", "Band Introductions", "Johnny B. Goode", "The Wonder of You", "Heartbreak Hotel", "Blue Suede Shoes"/"Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On"/"Blue Suede Shoes", "Hound Dog" (segment), "I've Lost You" (segment), "Hound Dog", "Bridge Over Troubled Water", "Can't Help Falling in Love", "Closing Vamp"