"A Day in the life"
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" August 1, 1971, (Sunday)
LIVE PERFORMANCE - (DINNER SHOW) - (Lake Tahoe - Season 1) (28 shows) (25)
The High Sierra Room, The Sahara Tahoe Hotel, Stateline, Nevada. (10:00 pm)
Attendance: 1,700
Costume: NA.
MUSICIANS: Vocals: Elvis Presley - Lead Guitar: James Burton - Rhythm Guitar: John Wilkinson - Bass Guitar: Jerry Scheff -
Acoustic Guitar: Charlie Hodge - Drums: Ronnie Tutt - Piano: Glen D. Hardin.
BACKUP VOCALS: The Sweet Inspirations: Soprano: Myrna Smith - First Tenor: Estelle Brown - Second Tenor: Sylvia Shemwell.
The Imperials: Lead: Terry Blackwood - Tenor: Jim Murray - Baritone: Greg Gordon - Bass: Armond Morales - Piano: Joe Moscheo.
Soprano: Kathy Westmoreland.
MUSICIAL CONDUCTOR: Joe Guercio.
ORCHESTRA: the Al Tronti Orchestra.
Elvis performed a dinner show.
Warm Up Act: Nipsey Russell (Comedian).
Opening Act: The Sweet Inspirations:
Songs performed: "NA"
The Imperials:
Songs performed: "NA"
Songs performed: "NA"
LIVE PERFORMANCE - (MIDNIGHT SHOW) - (Lake Tahoe - Season 1) (28 shows) (26)
The High Sierra Room, The Sahara Tahoe Hotel, Stateline, Nevada. (12:00 am)
Attendance: 1,700
Costume: Light Blue Cobweb Two-piece Suit with White Shirt - Gold Attendance Belt.
MUSICIANS: Vocals: Elvis Presley - Lead Guitar: James Burton - Rhythm Guitar: John Wilkinson - Bass Guitar: Jerry Scheff -
Acoustic Guitar: Charlie Hodge - Drums: Ronnie Tutt - Piano: Glen D. Hardin.
BACKUP VOCALS: The Sweet Inspirations: Soprano: Myrna Smith - First Tenor: Estelle Brown - Second Tenor: Sylvia Shemwell.
The Imperials: Lead: Terry Blackwood - Tenor: Jim Murray - Baritone: Greg Gordon - Bass: Armond Morales - Piano: Joe Moscheo.
Soprano: Kathy Westmoreland.
MUSICIAL CONDUCTOR: Joe Guercio.
ORCHESTRA: the Al Tronti Orchestra.
Elvis performed a midnight show and introduced Paul Anka to the audience.
Warm Up Act: Nipsey Russell (Comedian).
Opening Act: The Sweet Inspirations:
Songs performed: "NA"
The Imperials:
Songs performed: "NA"
Songs performed: "Also Sprach Zarathustra", "That's All Right", "Proud Mary", "Jailhouse Rock", "All Shook Up", "Love Me Tender", "You Don't Have to Say You Love Me", "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'", "Polk Salad Annie", "If I Can Dream" (segment), "Johnny B. Goode", "Love Me", "Blue Suede Shoes"/"Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On"/"Blue Suede Shoes", "Heartbreak Hotel", "Teddy Bear"/"Don't Be Cruel", "One Night", "Diana" (segment), "Hound Dog", "Suspicious Minds", "Band Introductions", "I'm Leavin'", "Bridge Over Troubled Water" (segment), "The Impossible Dream (The Quest)", "Lawdy, Miss Clawdy", "I Can't Stop Loving You", "Bridge Over Troubled Water", "I, John", "Can't Help Falling in Love",
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" August 2, 1971, (Monday)
Vernon received a letter from the Stutz Motor Company who had examined the Stutz Blackhawk that was involved in a road accident last month. They valued the car as being a total wreck and classed it's usage as salvage only. They offered $1,000 for it as it had sentimental value as being the first Blackhawk Coupe delivered in the world.
LIVE PERFORMANCE - (DINNER SHOW) - (Lake Tahoe - Season 1) (28 shows) (27)
The High Sierra Room, The Sahara Tahoe Hotel, Stateline, Nevada. (10:00 pm)
Attendance: 1,700
Costume: NA.
MUSICIANS: Vocals: Elvis Presley - Lead Guitar: James Burton - Rhythm Guitar: John Wilkinson - Bass Guitar: Jerry Scheff -
Acoustic Guitar: Charlie Hodge - Drums: Ronnie Tutt - Piano: Glen D. Hardin.
BACKUP VOCALS: The Sweet Inspirations: Soprano: Myrna Smith - First Tenor: Estelle Brown - Second Tenor: Sylvia Shemwell.
The Imperials: Lead: Terry Blackwood - Tenor: Jim Murray - Baritone: Greg Gordon - Bass: Armond Morales - Piano: Joe Moscheo.
Soprano: Kathy Westmoreland.
MUSICIAL CONDUCTOR: Joe Guercio.
ORCHESTRA: the Al Tronti Orchestra.
Elvis performed a dinner show.
Warm Up Act: Nipsey Russell (Comedian).
Opening Act: The Sweet Inspirations:
Songs performed: "NA"
The Imperials:
Songs performed: "NA"
Songs performed: "NA"
LIVE PERFORMANCE - (CLOSING SHOW) - (Lake Tahoe - Season 1) (28 shows) (28)
The High Sierra Room, The Sahara Tahoe Hotel, Stateline, Nevada. (12:00 am)
Attendance: 2,000
Costume: NA.
MUSICIANS: Vocals: Elvis Presley - Lead Guitar: James Burton - Rhythm Guitar: John Wilkinson - Bass Guitar: Jerry Scheff -
Acoustic Guitar: Charlie Hodge - Drums: Ronnie Tutt - Piano: Glen D. Hardin.
BACKUP VOCALS: The Sweet Inspirations: Soprano: Myrna Smith - First Tenor: Estelle Brown - Second Tenor: Sylvia Shemwell.
The Imperials: Lead: Terry Blackwood - Tenor: Jim Murray - Baritone: Greg Gordon - Bass: Armond Morales - Piano: Joe Moscheo.
Soprano: Kathy Westmoreland.
MUSICIAL CONDUCTOR: Joe Guercio.
ORCHESTRA: the Al Tronti Orchestra.
Elvis closed his first engagement at Lake Tahoe with Priscilla and Vernon in the audience. He broke the attendance records at the Sahara and, after expenses and commissions, took home $142,062.50.
Warm Up Act: Nipsey Russell (Comedian).
Opening Act: The Sweet Inspirations:
Songs performed: "NA"
The Imperials:
Songs performed: "NA"
Songs performed: "Also Sprach Zarathustra", "That's All Right", "Jailhouse Rock", "Proud Mary", "Love Me Tender", "All Shook Up", "Teddy Bear"/"Don't Be Cruel", "You Don't Have to Say You Love Me", "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'", "Polk Salad Annie", "Love Me", "Blue Suede Shoes"/"Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On"/"Rip it Up", "One Night", "Hound Dog", "Heartbreak Hotel", "Suspicious Minds", "Band Introductions", "I'm Leavin'", "The Impossible Dream (The Quest)", "I Can't Stop Loving You", "Bridge Over Troubled Water", "I Was the One", "Lawdy, Miss Clawdy", "Can't Help Falling in Love", "Closing Vamp"
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" August 3, 1971, (Tuesday)
Elvis travelled to Las Vegas for rehearsals for his next engagement at the newly renamed Las Vegas Hilton.
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" August 4, 1971, (Wednesday)
No information.
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" August 5, 1971, (Thursday)
With the renovations of the Monovale house completed, the Hillcrest home was put up for sale with an asking price of $550,000.
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" August 6, 1971, (Friday)
No information.
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" August 7, 1971, (Saturday)
REHEARSALS
The Main Showroom, The Las Vegas Hilton Hotel, 3000 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, Nevada. (12:00 pm)
MUSICIANS: Vocals: Elvis Presley - Lead Guitar: James Burton - Rhythm Guitar: John Wilkinson - Bass Guitar: Jerry Scheff -
Drums: Ronnie Tutt - Piano: Glen D. Hardin.
BACKUP VOCALS: The Sweet Inspirations: Soprano: Myrna Smith - First Tenor: Estelle Brown - Second Tenor: Sylvia Shemwell.
The Imperials: Lead: Terry Blackwood - Tenor: Jim Murray - Baritone: Greg Gordon - Bass: Armond Morales - Piano: Joe Moscheo.
Soprano: Kathy Westmoreland.
Because the entire troupe came directly from performing in Tahoe, rehearsals were held for just three days at the Hilton showroom. The comedian for this engagement was Bob Melvin.
Songs rehearsed: NA
BILLBOARD POP CHART (singles)
HOT 100:
"How Can You Mend a Broken Heart" by the Bee Gees.
"I'm Leavin'" by Elvis Presley. #44
EASY LISTENING (TOP 40):
"If Not for You" by Olivia Newton-John.
"I'm Leavin'" by Elvis Presley. #3
BILLBOARD COUNTRY CHART (singles)
HOT COUNTRY SINGLES:
"I'm Just Me" by Charley Pride.
BILLBOARD SOUL CHART (singles)
BEST SELLING SOUL SIDES:
"Hot Pants (Pt 1)" by James Brown.
BILLBOARD POP CHART (LP)
TOP LP's
"Tapestry" by Carole King.
"Love Letters from Elvis" by Elvis Presley. #51
"C'mon Everybody" by Elvis Presley. #80
BILLBOARD COUNTRY CHART (LP)
HOT COUNTRY LP'S
"Man in Black" by Johnny Cash.
"Love Letters from Elvis" by Elvis Presley. #12
BILLBOARD SOUL CHART (LP)
BEST SELLING SOUL LP'S
"What's Going On" by Marvin Gaye.
BILLBOARD CHART (TAPE)
BEST SELLING 8-TRACK & CASSETTE
"Tapestry" by Carole King.
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" August 8, 1971, (Sunday)
REHEARSALS
The Main Showroom, The Las Vegas Hilton Hotel, 3000 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, Nevada. (12:00 pm)
MUSICIANS: Vocals: Elvis Presley - Lead Guitar: James Burton - Rhythm Guitar: John Wilkinson - Bass Guitar: Jerry Scheff -
Drums: Ronnie Tutt - Piano: Glen D. Hardin.
BACKUP VOCALS: The Sweet Inspirations: Soprano: Myrna Smith - First Tenor: Estelle Brown - Second Tenor: Sylvia Shemwell.
The Imperials: Lead: Terry Blackwood - Tenor: Jim Murray - Baritone: Greg Gordon - Bass: Armond Morales - Piano: Joe Moscheo.
Soprano: Kathy Westmoreland.
Rehearsals continued.
Songs rehearsed: NA
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" August 9, 1971, (Monday)
REHEARSALS
The Main Showroom, The Las Vegas Hilton Hotel, 3000 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, Nevada. (12:00 pm)
MUSICIANS: Vocals: Elvis Presley - Lead Guitar: James Burton - Rhythm Guitar: John Wilkinson - Bass Guitar: Jerry Scheff -
Drums: Ronnie Tutt - Piano: Glen D. Hardin.
BACKUP VOCALS: The Sweet Inspirations: Soprano: Myrna Smith - First Tenor: Estelle Brown - Second Tenor: Sylvia Shemwell.
The Imperials: Lead: Terry Blackwood - Tenor: Jim Murray - Baritone: Greg Gordon - Bass: Armond Morales - Piano: Joe Moscheo.
Soprano: Kathy Westmoreland.
Rehearsals continued before the opening night.
Songs rehearsed: NA
LIVE PERFORMANCE (OPENING SHOW) - (Las Vegas - Season 5) (57 Shows) (1)
The Main Showroom, The Las Vegas Hilton Hotel, 3000 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, Nevada. (10:15 pm)
Attendance: 2,200
Costume: White Two-piece Cisco Kid Suit with Black Yokes and White Shirt - White & Black Leather 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: Soprano: Myrna Smith - First Tenor: Estelle Brown - Second Tenor: Sylvia Shemwell.
The Imperials: Lead: Terry Blackwood - Tenor: Jim Murray - Baritone: Greg Gordon - Bass: Armond Morales - Piano: Joe Moscheo.
Soprano: Kathy Westmoreland.
MUSICIAL CONDUCTOR: Joe Guercio.
ORCHESTRA: Joe Guercio Orchestra.
Elvis opened his fifth Las Vegas engagement, as usual, with a single 10:15 pm dinner show and continued with two shows nightly. Ed Sullivan was a celebrity guest.
Warm Up Act: Bob Melvin (Comedian).
Opening Act: The Sweet Inspirations:
Songs performed: "NA"
The Imperials:
Songs performed: "NA"
Songs performed: "Also Sprach Zarathustra", "That's All Right", "Proud Mary", "Love Me Tender", "You Don't Have to Say You Love Me", "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'", "Polk Salad Annie", "Johnny B. Goode", "It's Impossible", "Love Me", "Blue Suede Shoes"/"Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On"/"Blue Suede Shoes", "Heartbreak Hotel", "Teddy Bear"/"Don't Be Cruel", "Hound Dog", "Suspicious Minds", "Band Introductions", "I'm Leavin'", "Lawdy, Miss Clawdy", "I Can't Stop Loving You", "Can't Help Falling in Love", "Closing Vamp"
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" August 10, 1971, (Tuesday)
LIVE PERFORMANCE (DINNER SHOW) - (Las Vegas - Season 5) (57 Shows) (2)
The Main Showroom, The Las Vegas Hilton Hotel, 3000 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, Nevada. (8:15 pm)
Attendance: 2,200
Costume: Black Two-piece Cisco Kid Suit with Light Blue Yokes and Red Shirt - Gold Attendance 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: Soprano: Myrna Smith - First Tenor: Estelle Brown - Second Tenor: Sylvia Shemwell.
The Imperials: Lead: Terry Blackwood - Tenor: Jim Murray - Baritone: Greg Gordon - Bass: Armond Morales - Piano: Joe Moscheo.
Soprano: Kathy Westmoreland.
MUSICIAL CONDUCTOR: Joe Guercio.
ORCHESTRA: Joe Guercio Orchestra.
Elvis continued with a dinner show.
Warm Up Act: Bob Melvin (Comedian).
Opening Act: The Sweet Inspirations:
Songs performed: "NA"
The Imperials:
Songs performed: "NA"
Songs performed: "Also Sprach Zarathustra", "That's All Right", "Proud Mary", "I Walk the Line" (segment), "Jailhouse Rock"/"Amen", "Love Me Tender", "You Don't Have to Say You Love Me", "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'", "Polk Salad Annie", "Johnny B. Goode", "It's Over", "Love Me", "Blue Suede Shoes"/"Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On"/"Blue Suede Shoes", "Heartbreak Hotel", "Teddy Bear"/"Don't Be Cruel", "Hound Dog", "Suspicious Minds", "Band Introductions", "I'm Leavin'", "Lawdy, Miss Clawdy", "Bridge Over Troubled Water", "Can't Help Falling in Love", "Closing Vamp"
LIVE PERFORMANCE (MIDNIGHT SHOW) - (Las Vegas - Season 5) (57 Shows) (3)
The Main Showroom, The Las Vegas Hilton Hotel, 3000 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, Nevada. (12:00 am)
Attendance: 2,200
Costume: White Turquoise Concho 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: Soprano: Myrna Smith - First Tenor: Estelle Brown - Second Tenor: Sylvia Shemwell.
The Imperials: Lead: Terry Blackwood - Tenor: Jim Murray - Baritone: Greg Gordon - Bass: Armond Morales - Piano: Joe Moscheo.
Soprano: Kathy Westmoreland.
MUSICIAL CONDUCTOR: Joe Guercio.
ORCHESTRA: Joe Guercio Orchestra.
Elvis continued with a midnight show and introduced Mike Stone and Charley Pride to the audience.
Warm Up Act: Bob Melvin (Comedian).
Opening Act: The Sweet Inspirations:
Songs performed: "NA"
The Imperials:
Songs performed: "NA"
Songs performed: "Also Sprach Zarathustra", "That's All Right", "Proud Mary", "I Walk the Line" (segment), "Jailhouse Rock", "You Don't Have to Say You Love Me", "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'", "Polk Salad Annie"Aloha Oe"/"Polk Salad Annie", "It's Over", "Love Me", "Blue Suede Shoes"/"Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On"/"Blue Suede Shoes", "Heartbreak Hotel", "Teddy Bear"/"Don't Be Cruel", "Love Me Tender", "Hound Dog", "Suspicious Minds", "Band Introductions", "I'm Leavin'", "Lawdy, Miss Clawdy", "Bridge Over Troubled Water", "Can't Help Falling in Love", "Closing Vamp"
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" August 11, 1971, (Wednesday)
LIVE PERFORMANCE (DINNER SHOW) - (Las Vegas - Season 5) (57 Shows) (4)
The Main Showroom, The Las Vegas Hilton Hotel, 3000 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, Nevada. (8:15 pm)
Attendance: 2,200
Costume: White Two-piece Cisco Kid Suit with Black Yokes and White Shirt - Gold Attendance 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: Soprano: Myrna Smith - First Tenor: Estelle Brown - Second Tenor: Sylvia Shemwell.
The Imperials: Lead: Terry Blackwood - Tenor: Jim Murray - Baritone: Greg Gordon - Bass: Armond Morales - Piano: Joe Moscheo.
Soprano: Kathy Westmoreland.
MUSICIAL CONDUCTOR: Joe Guercio.
ORCHESTRA: Joe Guercio Orchestra.
Elvis continued with a dinner show.
Warm Up Act: Bob Melvin (Comedian).
Opening Act: The Sweet Inspirations:
Songs performed: "NA"
The Imperials:
Songs performed: "NA"
Songs performed: "Also Sprach Zarathustra", "That's All Right", "Proud Mary", "You Don't Have to Say You Love Me", "Sweet Caroline", "Polk Salad Annie", "Johnny B. Goode", "It's Impossible", "Love Me", "Blue Suede Shoes"/"Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On"/"Blue Suede Shoes", "Heartbreak Hotel", "Teddy Bear"/"Don't Be Cruel", "Hound Dog", "Memphis Tennessee", "Trying to Get to You", "Suspicious Minds", "Band Introductions", "I'm Leavin'", "Lawdy, Miss Clawdy", "The Impossible Dream (The Quest)"
LIVE PERFORMANCE (MIDNIGHT SHOW) - (Las Vegas - Season 5) (57 Shows) (5)
The Main Showroom, The Las Vegas Hilton Hotel, 3000 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, Nevada. (12:00 am)
Attendance: 2,200
Costume: Black Two-piece Cisco Kid Suit with Red Yokes and Red Shirt - Gold Attendance 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: Soprano: Myrna Smith - First Tenor: Estelle Brown - Second Tenor: Sylvia Shemwell.
The Imperials: Lead: Terry Blackwood - Tenor: Jim Murray - Baritone: Greg Gordon - Bass: Armond Morales - Piano: Joe Moscheo.