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Elvis: "A Day in the Life"                                                                                                                                     April 1, 1973, (Sunday)

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Elvis: "A Day in the Life"                                                                                                                                    April 2, 1973, (Monday)

Elvis was promoted by Ed Parker to the 16th degree black belt in his International Kenpo Karate Association.

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Elvis: "A Day in the Life"                                                                                                                                   April 3, 1973, (Tuesday)

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Elvis: "A Day in the Life"                                                                                                                           April 4, 1973, (Wednesday)

Elvis was at home in Los Angeles where he saw the Aloha From Hawaii broadcast on NBC at 8.30 pm.

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Elvis: "A Day in the Life"                                                                                                                                 April 5, 1973, (Thursday)

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Elvis: "A Day in the Life"                                                                                                                                     April 8, 1973, (Sunday)

Accompanied by Linda and some friends Elvis flew to San Francisco, to attend Ed Parker's California Karate Championships. There he discovered the unauthorised use of his name both in promotion and on the marquee and flew back to Los Angeles again, very disappointed about this exploitation by friends.

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Elvis: "A Day in the Life"                                                                                                                                    April 9, 1973, (Monday)

Because of Elvis' disappointment with Ed Parker, Kang Rhee awarded Elvis with a 7th degree black belt in his Pasaryu school of karate. (photo)

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Elvis: "A Day in the Life"                                                                                                                                  April 15, 1973, (Sunday)

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Elvis flew to Phoenix to begin with his new tour. Except for Jerry Scheff on bass guitar, who was replaced by Emory Gordy, all musicians were the same. Gordy had first worked with Elvis in March, 1972 at a recording session that produced "Always On My Mind" and "Burning Love".

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Elvis: "A Day in the Life"                                                                                                                                  April 22, 1973, (Sunday)

LIVE PERFORMANCE (OPENING SHOW) - (Road Tour 9) (12 Shows) (1)

The Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 1826 West McDowell Road, Phoenix, Arizona. (3:00 pm)

Attendance: 15,000

Costume: White Red Flower (Fire) Suit - Original Belt with Red Cape.

MUSICIANS: Vocals: Elvis Presley - Lead Guitar: James Burton - Rhythm Guitar: John Wilkinson - Bass Guitar: Emory Gordy - 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: Ed Wideman.

Soprano: Kathy Westmoreland.

MUSICIAL CONDUCTOR: Joe Guercio.

ORCHESTRA - The Joe Guercio Orchestra.

 

 

Elvis performed at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Phoenix, Arizona at 3.00 pm. and after the show he went to his home in L.A. until the next day. 

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""I Got a Woman"/"Amen""Love Me Tender""You Gave Me a Mountain""Steamroller Blues""You Don't Have to Say You Love Me", "Love Me""Blue Suede Shoes""Heartbreak Hotel""How Great Thou Art""Johnny B. Goode""Danny Boy" (segment), "Hound Dog""Fever""What Now My Love""I'm Leavin'""Suspicious Minds""Band Introductions""I'll Remember You""I Can't Stop Loving You""An American Trilogy""Can't Help Falling in Love", "Closing Vamp"       

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Elvis: "A Day in the Life"                                                                                                                                 April 23, 1973, (Monday)

LIVE PERFORMANCE (EVENING SHOW) - (Road Tour 9) (12 Shows) (2)

The Convention Centre, 800 W. Katella Avenue, Anaheim, California. (8:30 pm)

Attendance: 8,500

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

MUSICIANS: Vocals: Elvis Presley - Lead Guitar: James Burton - Rhythm Guitar: John Wilkinson - Bass Guitar: Emory Gordy - 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: Ed Wideman.

Soprano: Kathy Westmoreland.

MUSICIAL CONDUCTOR: Joe Guercio.

ORCHESTRA - The Joe Guercio Orchestra.

 

 

Elvis drove to Anaheim where he stayed at the Anaheim Royal Inn. Over the next two days, he performed at the Convention Centre in Anaheim. He introduced the Mayor of Anaheim, Jack Dutton 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""I Got a Woman"/"Amen""Love Me Tender""You Gave Me a Mountain""Steamroller Blues""You Don't Have to Say You Love Me", "Love Me""Blue Suede Shoes""Heartbreak Hotel""How Great Thou Art""Johnny B. Goode""Hound Dog""Fever""What Now My Love""Suspicious Minds""Band Introductions""I'll Remember You""I Can't Stop Loving You""An American Trilogy""A Big Hunk O' Love""Can't Help Falling in Love", "Closing Vamp"         

Convention Centre, 800 W. Katella Avenue
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Elvis: "A Day in the Life"                                                                                                                                 April 24, 1973, (Tuesday)

LIVE PERFORMANCE (EVENING SHOW) - (Road Tour 9) (12 Shows) (3)

The Convention Centre, 800 W. Katella Avenue, Anaheim, California. (8:30 pm)

Attendance: 8,500

Costume: White Sunburst (Orange Starburst) Suit - Original Belt with Orange Cape.

MUSICIANS: Vocals: Elvis Presley - Lead Guitar: James Burton - Rhythm Guitar: John Wilkinson - Bass Guitar: Emory Gordy - 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: Ed Wideman.

Soprano: Kathy Westmoreland.

MUSICIAL CONDUCTOR: Joe Guercio.

ORCHESTRA - The Joe Guercio Orchestra.

 

 

Once again Elvis performed at the Convention Centre in Anaheim.

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""I Got a Woman"/"Amen""Love Me Tender""You Gave Me a Mountain""Steamroller Blues""You Don't Have to Say You Love Me", "Love Me""Blue Suede Shoes""Heartbreak Hotel""How Great Thou Art""Johnny B. Goode""Hound Dog""Fever""What Now My Love""Suspicious Minds""Band Introductions""I'll Remember You""I Can't Stop Loving You""An American Trilogy""A Big Hunk O' Love""Can't Help Falling in Love", "Closing Vamp"         

Convention Centre, 800 W. Katella Avenue
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Elvis: "A Day in the Life"                                                                                                                         April 25, 1973, (Wednesday)

LIVE PERFORMANCE (AFTERNOON SHOW) - (Road Tour 9) (12 Shows) (4)

Selland Arena, 700 Mount Street, Fresno, California. (4:00 pm)

Attendance: 7,500

Costume: Powder Blue Aztec Star (Tiffany) Suit - Original Belt.

MUSICIANS: Vocals: Elvis Presley - Lead Guitar: James Burton - Rhythm Guitar: John Wilkinson - Bass Guitar: Emory Gordy - 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: Ed Wideman.

Soprano: Kathy Westmoreland.

MUSICIAL CONDUCTOR: Joe Guercio.

ORCHESTRA - The Joe Guercio Orchestra.

 

 

Once performed the first of two shows today in Fresno.

Warm Up Act: Jackie Kahane (Comedian).

Opening Act: The Sweet Inspirations:

Songs performed: "NA"

The Stamps Quartet:

Songs performed: "NA"

Songs performed: "NA"         

Selland Arena, 700 Mount Street, Fresno,
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LIVE PERFORMANCE (EVENING SHOW) - (Road Tour 9) (12 Shows) (5)

Selland Arena, 700 Mount Street, Fresno, California. (8:30 pm)

Attendance: 7,500

Costume: White with Blue Rain Suit - Original Belt and Blue Cape.

MUSICIANS: Vocals: Elvis Presley - Lead Guitar: James Burton - Rhythm Guitar: John Wilkinson - Bass Guitar: Emory Gordy - 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: Ed Wideman.

Soprano: Kathy Westmoreland.

MUSICIAL CONDUCTOR: Joe Guercio.

ORCHESTRA - The Joe Guercio Orchestra.

 

 

Once performed the second of two shows today in Fresno.

Warm Up Act: Jackie Kahane (Comedian).

Opening Act: The Sweet Inspirations:

Songs performed: "NA"

The Stamps Quartet:

Songs performed: "NA"

Songs performed: "NA"         

Selland Arena, 700 Mount Street, Fresno,
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Elvis: "A Day in the Life"                                                                                                                              April 26, 1973, (Thursday)

LIVE PERFORMANCE (EVENING SHOW) - (Road Tour 9) (12 Shows) (6)

The Sports Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Boulevard, San Diego, California. (8:30 pm)

Attendance: 15,000

Costume: White Sunburst (Orange Starburst) Suit - Original Belt with Blue Cape.

MUSICIANS: Vocals: Elvis Presley - Lead Guitar: James Burton - Rhythm Guitar: John Wilkinson - Bass Guitar: Emory Gordy - 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: Ed Wideman.

Soprano: Kathy Westmoreland.

MUSICIAL CONDUCTOR: Joe Guercio.