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Elvis: "A Day in the Life"                                                                                                                          September 1, 1972, (Friday)

LIVE PERFORMANCE (DINNER SHOW) - (Las Vegas - Season 7) (64 Shows) (56)

The Main Showroom, The Las Vegas Hilton Hotel, 3000 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, Nevada. (8:15 pm)

Attendance: 2,200

Costume: Powder Blue Nail Suit - White Fireworks Suit Belt - 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/Vocals: 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: Joe Guercio Orchestra.

 

 

Elvis continued the engagement with a dinner show.

 

Warm Up Act: Jackie Kahane (Comedian).

Opening Act: The Sweet Inspirations:

Songs performed: "NA"

The Stamps Quartet:

Songs performed: "NA"

Songs performed: "Also Sprach Zarathustra""See See Rider""Johnny B. Goode""Until it's Time for You to Go",  "You Don't Have to Say You Love Me""You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'""Polk Salad Annie""What Now My Love""Fever""Love Me""Blue Suede Shoes""Heartbreak Hotel""All Shook Up""Love Me Tender", "Hound Dog""I'll Remember You""Walk That Lonesome Road" (the stamps)"Suspicious Minds""Band Introductions""A Big Hunk O' Love""You Gave Me a Mountain""Mystery Train"/"Tiger Man""Can't Help Falling in Love""Closing Vamp"

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LIVE PERFORMANCE (MIDNIGHT SHOW) - (Las Vegas - Season 7) (64 Shows) (57)

The Main Showroom, The Las Vegas Hilton 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: 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: Joe Guercio Orchestra.

 

 

Elvis continued the engagement with a midnight show.

 

Warm Up Act: Jackie Kahane (Comedian).

Opening Act: The Sweet Inspirations:

Songs performed: "NA"

The Stamps Quartet:

Songs performed: "NA"

Songs performed: "Also Sprach Zarathustra""See See Rider""Johnny B. Goode""Until it's Time for You to Go",  "You Don't Have to Say You Love Me""You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'""Polk Salad Annie""What Now My Love""Fever""Guadalajara" (segment)"Love Me""Blue Suede Shoes""Heartbreak Hotel""Love Me Tender", "Hound Dog""I'll Remember You""Walk That Lonesome Road" (the stamps)"Suspicious Minds""Band Introductions""My Way""A Big Hunk O' 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"                                                                                                                    September 2, 1972, (Saturday)

LIVE PERFORMANCE (DINNER SHOW) - (Las Vegas - Season 7) (64 Shows) (58)

The Main Showroom, The Las Vegas Hilton Hotel, 3000 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, Nevada. (8:15 pm)

Attendance: 2,200

Costume: Powder Blue Wheat (Cluster) Suit - White Fireworks Suit Belt - Silver-lined 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/Vocals: 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: Joe Guercio Orchestra.

 

 

Elvis continued the engagement with a dinner show.

 

Warm Up Act: Jackie Kahane (Comedian).

Opening Act: The Sweet Inspirations:

Songs performed: "NA"

The Stamps Quartet:

Songs performed: "NA"

Songs performed: "Also Sprach Zarathustra""See See Rider""Johnny B. Goode""Until it's Time for You to Go",  "You Don't Have to Say You Love Me", "Polk Salad Annie""What Now My Love""Fever""Love Me""Blue Suede Shoes""Love Me Tender""Hound Dog""I'll Remember You""Walk That Lonesome Road" (the stamps)"Suspicious Minds""Band Introductions""For the Good Times""A Big Hunk O' Love""You Gave Me a Mountain""Mystery Train"/"Tiger Man""Can't Help Falling in Love""Closing Vamp"

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LIVE PERFORMANCE (MIDNIGHT SHOW) - (Las Vegas - Season 7) (64 Shows) (59)

The Main Showroom, The Las Vegas Hilton Hotel, 3000 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, Nevada. (12:00 am)

Attendance: 2,200

Costume: White Eyelet (Porthole) Suit - Russian Eagle Belt - Red-lined 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/Vocals: 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: Joe Guercio Orchestra.

 

 

Elvis continued the engagement with a midnight show where he introduced newscaster David Brinkley and fans from the United Kingdom to the audience.

 

Warm Up Act: Jackie Kahane (Comedian).

Opening Act: The Sweet Inspirations:

Songs performed: "NA"

The Stamps Quartet:

Songs performed: "NA"

Songs performed: "Also Sprach Zarathustra""See See Rider""Johnny B. Goode""Until it's Time for You to Go",  "You Don't Have to Say You Love Me""Polk Salad Annie""What Now My Love""Fever""Love Me""Blue Suede Shoes""Heartbreak Hotel""All Shook Up", "Love Me Tender""Hound Dog""I'll Remember You""Suspicious Minds""Band Introductions""My Way""Mystery Train"/"Tiger Man""Can't Help Falling in Love""Closing Vamp"

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BILLBOARD POP CHART  (singles)

Alone Again (Naturally)

HOT 100:

"Alone Again (Naturally)" by Gilbert O'Sullivan.

"Burning Love" by Elvis Presley. #58

EASY LISTENING (TOP 40):

"Alone Again (Naturally)" by Gilbert O'Sullivan.

"It's a Matter of Time" by Elvis Presley. #27

BILLBOARD COUNTRY CHART  (singles)

Woman Sensuous Woman

HOT COUNTRY SINGLES:

"Woman (Sensuous Woman)" by Don Gibson.

BILLBOARD SOUL CHART  (singles)

Power of Love

BEST SELLING SOUL SIDES:

"Power of Love" by Joe Simon.

BILLBOARD POP CHART  (LP's & TAPE)

Chicago V

TOP LP's

"Chicago V" by Chicago.

"Elvis As Recorded at Madison Square Garden"

by Elvis Presley. #12

"Elvis Sings Hits from His Movies, Vol. 1"

by Elvis Presley. #109

BILLBOARD COUNTRY CHART  (LP)

Happiest Girl in the whole USA

HOT COUNTRY LP'S

"Happiest Girl in the Whole USA" by Donna Fargo.

"Elvis As Recorded at Madison Square Garden"

by Elvis Presley. #27

BILLBOARD SOUL CHART  (LP)

BEST SELLING SOUL LP'S

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Elvis: "A Day in the Life"                                                                                                                       September 3, 1972, (Sunday)

LIVE PERFORMANCE (**BONUS 3.00AM SHOW) - (Las Vegas - Season 7) (64 Shows) (60)

The Main Showroom, The Las Vegas Hilton Hotel, 3000 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, Nevada. (3:00 am)

Attendance: 2,200

Costume: Blue Swirl (Lucky) Suit - Blue Macrame Belt - Silver-lined 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/Vocals: 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: Joe Guercio Orchestra.

 

 

Elvis performed a special show (his third on the same day) on Labor Day at 3.00 a.m. He was paid $27,000. Celebrity introductions included Shirley Maclaine, Marty Allen, Tom Jones and the Fifth Dimension among others. 

 

Warm Up Act: Jackie Kahane (Comedian).

Opening Act: The Sweet Inspirations:

Songs performed: "NA"

The Stamps Quartet:

Songs performed: "NA"

Songs performed: "Also Sprach Zarathustra""See See Rider""Johnny B. Goode""Until it's Time for You to Go",  "You Don't Have to Say You Love Me", "Polk Salad Annie""What Now My Love""Fever""Love Me""Blue Suede Shoes""Heartbreak Hotel""All Shook Up""Love Me Tender""Hound Dog""I'll Remember You""Walk That Lonesome Road" (the stamps)"Suspicious Minds""Band Introductions""My Way""A Big Hunk O' Love""You Gave Me a Mountain""Mystery Train"/"Tiger Man""Can't Help Falling in Love""Closing Vamp"

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LIVE PERFORMANCE (DINNER SHOW) - (Las Vegas - Season 7) (64 Shows) (61)

The Main Showroom, The Las Vegas Hilton 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: 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: Joe Guercio Orchestra.

 

 

Elvis continued the engagement with a dinner show.

 

Warm Up Act: Jackie Kahane (Comedian).

Opening Act: The Sweet Inspirations:

Songs performed: "NA"

The Stamps Quartet:

Songs performed: "NA"

Songs performed: "NA"

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LIVE PERFORMANCE (MIDNIGHT SHOW) - (Las Vegas - Season 7) (64 Shows) (62)

The Main Showroom, The Las Vegas Hilton Hotel, 3000 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, Nevada. (12:00 am)

Attendance: 2,200

Costume: White Eyelet (Porthole) Suit - Russian Eagle Belt - Red 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/Vocals: 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: Joe Guercio Orchestra.

 

 

Elvis continued the engagement with a midnight show where he introduced Shirley Bassey to the audience.

 

Warm Up Act: Jackie Kahane (Comedian).

Opening Act: The Sweet Inspirations:

Songs performed: "NA"

The Stamps Quartet:

Songs performed: "NA"

Songs performed: "Also Sprach Zarathustra""See See Rider""Johnny B. Goode""Until it's Time for You to Go",  "You Don't Have to Say You Love Me""Polk Salad Annie""What Now My Love""Fever""Love Me""Blue Suede Shoes""Heartbreak Hotel""All Shook Up", "Love Me Tender""Hound Dog""Walk That Lonesome Road" (the stamps)"I'll Remember You""Suspicious Minds""Band Introductions""My Way""A Big Hunk O' 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"                                                                                                                     September 4, 1972, (Monday)

LIVE PERFORMANCE (DINNER SHOW) - (Las Vegas - Season 7) (64 Shows) (63)

The Main Showroom, The Las Vegas Hilton Hotel, 3000 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, Nevada. (8:15 pm)

Attendance: 2,200

Costume: White Comet (Adonis) Suit - Gold Attendance Belt - 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/Vocals: 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: Joe Guercio Orchestra.

 

 

Elvis began his last day of the engagement with a dinner show.

 

Warm Up Act: Jackie Kahane (Comedian).

Opening Act: The Sweet Inspirations:

Songs performed: "NA"

The Stamps Quartet:

Songs performed: "NA"

Songs performed: "Also Sprach Zarathustra""See See Rider""Johnny B. Goode""Until it's Time for You to Go",  "You Don't Have to Say You Love Me", "Polk Salad Annie""What Now My Love""Fever""Love Me""Blue Suede Shoes""Heartbreak Hotel""All Shook Up""Love Me Tender""Teddy Bear"/"Don't Be Cruel""Little Sister"/"Get Back""Hound Dog""I'll Remember You""Walk That Lonesome Road" (the stamps)"Suspicious Minds""Band Introductions""For the Good Times""A Big Hunk O' Love""You Gave Me a Mountain""Mystery Train"/"Tiger Man""Can't Help Falling in Love""Closing Vamp"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ALOHA FROM HAWAII PRESS CONFERENCE

The Las Vegas Hilton Hotel, 3000 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, Nevada.

In between shows, Elvis was present at a press conference with both the Colonel as well as the RCA president, Rocco

Laginestra. There was the announcement of the Aloha from Hawaii satellite show, on January 14th, next year. Elvis left all the official business to the Colonel and the only thing he said was: "It's my favorite past of the business, a live concert." and that it was very hard to comprehend the idea of doing a live show via satellite. (video)
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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LIVE PERFORMANCE (CLOSING SHOW) - (Las Vegas - Season 7) (64 Shows) (64)

The Main Showroom, The Las Vegas Hilton Hotel, 3000 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, Nevada. (12:00 am)

Attendance: 2,200

Costume: Blue Swirl (Lucky) Suit - Blue Macrame Belt - Silver-lined 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/Vocals: 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: Joe Guercio Orchestra.

 

 

Elvis closed the Las Vegas engagement with a midnight show. He introduced Bobby Darin and the Colonel to the audience. After the show he met some fans from the UK fan club that included club president Todd Slaughter and International Fan Club President, disc jockey Tony Prince (photos) . Prince interviewed Elvis. (audio)

 

Warm Up Act: Jackie Kahane (Comedian).

Opening Act: The Sweet Inspirations:

Songs performed: "NA"

The Stamps Quartet:

Songs performed: "NA"

Songs performed: "Also Sprach Zarathustra""See See Rider""Johnny B. Goode""Until it's Time for You to Go",  "You Don't Have to Say You Love Me""Polk Salad Annie""What Now My Love""Fever""Love Me""Blue Suede Shoes""Heartbreak Hotel""All Shook Up""Ave Maria" (segment)"Hound Dog""I'll Remember You""Walk That Lonesome Road" (the stamps)"Suspicious Minds""Band Introductions""My Way""A Big Hunk O' Love""You Gave Me a Mountain""Mystery Train"/"Tiger Man""Can't Help Falling in Love""Closing Vamp"

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Tony Prince Interview - Elvis Presley