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Elvis: "A Day in the Life"                                                                                                               November 1, 1972, (Wednesday)

Elvis and Linda returned to Los Angeles.

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"Elvis On Tour" (originally titled "Standing Room Only") released nationwide.

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"Elvis On Tour" (Movie Trailer)

Elvis: "A Day in the Life"                                                                                                                     November 2, 1972, (Thursday)

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Elvis: "A Day in the Life"                                                                                                                            November 3, 1972, (Friday)

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Elvis: "A Day in the Life"                                                                                                                     November 4, 1972, (Saturday)

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BILLBOARD POP CHART  (singles)

I Can See Clearly Now

HOT 100:

"I Can See Clearly Now" by Johnny Nash.

"Burning Love" by Elvis Presley. #5

EASY LISTENING (TOP 40):

"I Can See Clearly Now" by Johnny Nash.

"It's a Matter of Time" by Elvis Presley. #9

BILLBOARD COUNTRY CHART  (singles)

It's Not Love

HOT COUNTRY SINGLES:

"It's Not Love (But it's Not Bad)" by Merle Haggard.

"It's a Matter of Time" by Elvis Presley. #40

BILLBOARD SOUL CHART  (singles)

I'll Be Around

BEST SELLING SOUL SIDES:

"I'll Be Around" by the Spinners.

BILLBOARD POP CHART  (LP's & TAPE)

Super Fly

TOP LP's

"Superfly" by Curtis Mayfield.

"Elvis As Recorded at Madison Square Garden"

by Elvis Presley. #28

"Burning Love & Hits from Movies"

by Elvis Presley. #209

BILLBOARD COUNTRY CHART  (LP)

A Sunshine Day With

HOT COUNTRY LP'S

"A Sunshiny Day With" by Charley Pride.

BILLBOARD SOUL CHART  (LP)

Super Fly

BEST SELLING SOUL LP'S

"Superfly" by Curtis Mayfield.

Elvis: "A Day in the Life"                                                                                                                         November 5, 1972, (Sunday)

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Elvis: "A Day in the Life"                                                                                                                       November 6, 1972, (Monday)

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Elvis: "A Day in the Life"                                                                                                                       November 7, 1972, (Tuesday)

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Elvis: "A Day in the Life"                                                                                                               November 8, 1972, (Wednesday)

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LIVE PERFORMANCE (OPENING SHOW) - (Road Tour 7) (11 Shows) (1)

The Municipal Coliseum, 2720 Drive of Champions, Lubbock, Texas. (8:30 pm)

Attendance: 10,000

Costume: Powder Blue Nail Suit - Original Belt with White Cape.

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: Soprano: Myrna Smith - First Tenor: Estelle Brown - Second Tenor: Sylvia Shemwell.

J.D. Sumner & the Stamps Quartet: Lead: Donnie Sumner - Tenor: Bill Baize - Baritone: Ed Enoch - Bass: J.D. Sumner - Bass: Richard Sterban.

Soprano: Kathy Westmoreland.

MUSICIAL CONDUCTOR: Joe Guercio.

ORCHESTRA - The Joe Guercio Orchestra.

 

 

Elvis opened his new tour with a performance in Lubbock.

Warm Up Act: Jackie Kahane (Comedian).

Opening Act: The Sweet Inspirations:

Songs performed: "NA"

J.D. Sumner & the Stamps Quartet:

Songs performed: "NA"

Songs performed: "NA"                                       

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Elvis: "A Day in the Life"                                                                                                                     November 9, 1972, (Thursday)

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LIVE PERFORMANCE (EVENING SHOW) - (Road Tour 7) (11 Shows) (2)

The Community Centre Arena, Downtown Tucson, Tucson, Arizona. (8:30 pm)

Attendance: 9,700

Costume: White Comet (Adonis) Suit - Gold Attendance Belt with Gold Cape.

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: Soprano: Myrna Smith - First Tenor: Estelle Brown - Second Tenor: Sylvia Shemwell.

J.D. Sumner & the Stamps Quartet: Lead: Donnie Sumner - Tenor: Bill Baize - Baritone: Ed Enoch - Bass: J.D. Sumner - Bass: Richard Sterban.

Soprano: Kathy Westmoreland.

MUSICIAL CONDUCTOR: Joe Guercio.

ORCHESTRA - The Joe Guercio Orchestra.

 

 

Elvis continued the tour with a show in Tucson.

Warm Up Act: Jackie Kahane (Comedian).

Opening Act: The Sweet Inspirations:

Songs performed: "NA"

J.D. Sumner & the Stamps Quartet:

Songs performed: "NA"

Songs performed: "Also Sprach Zarathustra", "See See Rider""I Got a Woman""Until it's Time for You to Go""You Don't Have to Say You Love Me""You Gave Me a Mountain""Polk Salad Annie""Love Me""All Shook Up""Heartbreak Hotel""Blue Suede Shoes""The Wonder of You""Love Me Tender""One Night""Teddy Bear"/"Don't Be Cruel""Little Sister"/"Get Back""Old Shep" (segment), "Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head" (segment)"Hound Dog""I'll Remember You""How Great Thou Art""Suspicious Minds""Band Introductions""For the Good Times""A Big Hunk O' Love""Fever", "I Can't Stop Loving You""Johnny B. Goode""Can't Help Falling in Love", "Closing Vamp"                                       

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Elvis: "A Day in the Life"                                                                                                                         November 10, 1972, (Friday)

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LIVE PERFORMANCE (EVENING SHOW) - (Road Tour 7) (11 Shows) (3)

El Paso County Coliseum, 4100 East Paisano Drive, El Paso, Texas. (8:30 pm)

Attendance: 9,000

Costume: Red Pinwheel (Matador) Suit - Gold Attendance Belt with White Cape.

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: Soprano: Myrna Smith - First Tenor: Estelle Brown - Second Tenor: Sylvia Shemwell.

J.D. Sumner & the Stamps Quartet: Lead: Donnie Sumner - Tenor: Bill Baize - Baritone: Ed Enoch - Bass: J.D. Sumner - Bass: Richard Sterban.

Soprano: Kathy Westmoreland.

MUSICIAL CONDUCTOR: Joe Guercio.

ORCHESTRA - The Joe Guercio Orchestra.

 

 

Elvis continued the tour with a show in El Paso.

Warm Up Act: Jackie Kahane (Comedian).

Opening Act: The Sweet Inspirations:

Songs performed: "NA"

J.D. Sumner & the Stamps Quartet:

Songs performed: "NA"

Songs performed: "NA"                                       

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Elvis: "A Day in the Life"                                                                                                                  November 11, 1972, (Saturday)

LIVE PERFORMANCE (EVENING SHOW) - (Road Tour 7) (11 Shows) (4)

Oakland Coliseum, 7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland, California. (8:30 pm)

Attendance: 14,000

Costume: White Thunderbird (Stone Eagle) Suit - Jack Lord Belt with Blue Cape.

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: Soprano: Myrna Smith - First Tenor: Estelle Brown - Second Tenor: Sylvia Shemwell.

J.D. Sumner & the Stamps Quartet: Lead: Donnie Sumner - Tenor: Bill Baize - Baritone: Ed Enoch - Bass: J.D. Sumner - Bass: Richard Sterban.

Soprano: Kathy Westmoreland.

MUSICIAL CONDUCTOR: Joe Guercio.

ORCHESTRA - The Joe Guercio Orchestra.

 

 

Elvis performed at the Oakland Coliseum, Oakland, California. The kissing and the sharing of scarves was of course a part of Elvis' show. So today he ordered 115 scarves in different colors from Mr. Guy in Las Vegas.

Warm Up Act: Jackie Kahane (Comedian).

Opening Act: The Sweet Inspirations:

Songs performed: "NA"

J.D. Sumner & the Stamps Quartet:

Songs performed: "NA"

Songs performed: "Also Sprach Zarathustra", "See See Rider""I Got a Woman"/"Amen""Until it's Time for You to Go""You Gave Me a Mountain""You Don't Have to Say You Love Me""Polk Salad Annie""What Now My Love""Love Me""All Shook Up""Heartbreak Hotel""Blue Suede Shoes", "One Night""Love Me Tender""Teddy Bear"/"Don't Be Cruel""Hound Dog""I'll Remember You""How Great Thou Art""Suspicious Minds""Band Introductions""Burning Love""A Big Hunk O' Love""You Gave Me a Mountain""Can't Help Falling in Love", "Closing Vamp"            

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BILLBOARD POP CHART  (singles)

I Can See Clearly Now

HOT 100:

"I Can See Clearly Now" by Johnny Nash.

"Burning Love" by Elvis Presley. #14

EASY LISTENING (TOP 40):

"I Can See Clearly Now" by Johnny Nash.

"It's a Matter of Time" by Elvis Presley. #9

BILLBOARD COUNTRY CHART  (singles)

My Man

HOT COUNTRY SINGLES:

"My Man" by Tammy Wynette.

"It's a Matter of Time" by Elvis Presley. #38

BILLBOARD SOUL CHART  (singles)

I'll Be Around

BEST SELLING SOUL SIDES:

"I'll Be Around" by the Spinners.

BILLBOARD POP CHART  (LP's & TAPE)

Super Fly

TOP LP's

"Superfly" by Curtis Mayfield.

"Elvis As Recorded at Madison Square Garden"

by Elvis Presley. #32

"Burning Love & Hits from Movies"

by Elvis Presley. #65

BILLBOARD COUNTRY CHART  (LP)

A Sunshine Day With

HOT COUNTRY LP'S

"A Sunshiny Day With" by Charley Pride.

"Burning Love & Hits from Movies"

by Elvis Presley. #45

BILLBOARD SOUL CHART  (LP)

Super Fly

BEST SELLING SOUL LP'S

"Superfly" by Curtis Mayfield.

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Elvis: "A Day in the Life"                                                                                                                      November 12, 1972, (Sunday)

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LIVE PERFORMANCE (AFTERNOON SHOW) - (Road Tour 7) (11 Shows) (5)

Swing Auditorium, 689 South East Street, San Bernardino, California. (5:00 pm)

Attendance: 7,200

Costume: Black Conquistador Suit - Original Belt with Blue Cape.

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: Soprano: Myrna Smith - First Tenor: Estelle Brown - Second Tenor: Sylvia Shemwell.

J.D. Sumner & the Stamps Quartet: Lead: Donnie Sumner - Tenor: Bill Baize - Baritone: Ed Enoch - Bass: J.D. Sumner - Bass: Richard Sterban.

Soprano: Kathy Westmoreland.

MUSICIAL CONDUCTOR: Joe Guercio.

ORCHESTRA - The Joe Guercio Orchestra.

 

 

Elvis continued the tour with the first of two shows in San Bernardino.

Warm Up Act: Jackie Kahane (Comedian).

Opening Act: The Sweet Inspirations:

Songs performed: "NA"

J.D. Sumner & the Stamps Quartet:

Songs performed: "NA"

Songs performed: "Also Sprach Zarathustra", "See See Rider""I Got a Woman"/"Amen""Until it's Time for You to Go""You Don't Have to Say You Love Me""Polk Salad Annie", "Love Me""All Shook Up""Heartbreak Hotel""Blue Suede Shoes", "One Night""Teddy Bear"/"Don't Be Cruel""Hound Dog""I'll Remember You""How Great Thou Art""Suspicious Minds""Band Introductions""What Now My Love""Burning Love""Fever""You Gave Me a Mountain""A Big Hunk O' Love""Love Me Tender""Can't Help Falling in Love", "Closing Vamp"                                           

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Elvis: "A Day in the Life"                                                                                                                    November 13, 1972, (Monday)

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LIVE PERFORMANCE (EVENING SHOW) - (Road Tour 7) (11 Shows) (6)

Swing Auditorium, 689 South East Street, San Bernardino, California. (8:30 pm)

Attendance: 7,200

Costume: Royal Blue Fireworks  (Blue Owl) Suit - Owl Belt with Silver Cape.

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: Soprano: Myrna Smith - First Tenor: Estelle Brown - Second Tenor: Sylvia Shemwell.

J.D. Sumner & the Stamps Quartet: Lead: Donnie Sumner - Tenor: Bill Baize - Baritone: Ed Enoch - Bass: J.D. Sumner - Bass: Richard Sterban.

Soprano: Kathy Westmoreland.

MUSICIAL CONDUCTOR: Joe Guercio.

ORCHESTRA - The Joe Guercio Orchestra.

 

 

Elvis continued the tour with the second of two shows in San Bernardino.

Warm Up Act: Jackie Kahane (Comedian).

Opening Act: The Sweet Inspirations:

Songs performed: "NA"

J.D. Sumner & the Stamps Quartet:

Songs performed: "NA"

Songs performed: "Also Sprach Zarathustra", "See See Rider""I Got a Woman"/"Amen""Until it's Time for You to Go""You Don't Have to Say You Love Me""All Shook Up""Heartbreak Hotel""Blue Suede Shoes", "Teddy Bear"/"Don't Be Cruel""Love Me Tender""Little Sister"/"Get Back""I'll Remember You""How Great Thou Art""Suspicious Minds""Band Introductions""What Now My Love""Fever""Burning Love""You Gave Me a Mountain""Mystery Train"/"Tiger Man""Can't Help Falling in Love", "Closing Vamp"                                           

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Elvis: "A Day in the Life"                                                                                                                    November 14, 1972, (Tuesday)

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LIVE PERFORMANCE (EVENING SHOW) - (Road Tour 7) (11 Shows) (7)

Long Beach Arena, 300 East Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach, California. (8:30 pm)

Attendance: 14,000

Costume: Light Blue Aztec Star (Tiffany) Suit - Gold Attendance Belt with Silver Cape.

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: Soprano: Myrna Smith - First Tenor: Estelle Brown - Second Tenor: Sylvia Shemwell.

J.D. Sumner & the Stamps Quartet: Lead: Donnie Sumner - Tenor: Bill Baize - Baritone: Ed Enoch - Bass: J.D. Sumner - Bass: Richard Sterban.

Soprano: Kathy Westmoreland.

MUSICIAL CONDUCTOR: Joe Guercio.

ORCHESTRA - The Joe Guercio Orchestra.

 

 

Elvis continued the tour with the first of two shows in Long Beach.

Warm Up Act: Jackie Kahane (Comedian).

Opening Act: The Sweet Inspirations:

Songs performed: "NA"

J.D. Sumner & the Stamps Quartet:

Songs performed: "NA"