"A Day in the life"
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.
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.
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" April 5, 1973, (Thursday)
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Elvis: "A Day in the Life" April 6, 1973, (Friday)
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Elvis: "A Day in the Life" April 7, 1973, (Saturday)
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BILLBOARD POP CHART (singles)
HOT 100:
"The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia"
by Vicki Lawrence.
EASY LISTENING (TOP 40):
"Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree" by Dawn
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BILLBOARD COUNTRY CHART (singles)
HOT COUNTRY SINGLES:
"Super Kind of Woman" by Freddie Hart.
BILLBOARD SOUL CHART (singles)
BEST SELLING SOUL SIDES:
"Neither One of Us (Wants to be the first to Say Goodbye)"
by Gladys Knight & the Pips.
BILLBOARD POP CHART (LP's & TAPE)
TOP LP's
"Lady Sings the Blues" Soundtrack by Diana Ross.
"Aloha from Hawaii Via Satellite" by Elvis Presley. #11
"Separate Ways" by Elvis Presley. #77
"Burning Love & Hits from His Movies"
by Elvis Presley. #103
BILLBOARD COUNTRY CHART (LP)
HOT COUNTRY LP'S
"Deliverance" Soundtrack.
"Aloha from Hawaii Via Satellite" by Elvis Presley. #4
"Separate Ways" by Elvis Presley. #14
BILLBOARD SOUL CHART (LP)
BEST SELLING SOUL LP'S
"WattStax, The Living Word" by Various Artists.
The album "Aloha From Hawaii Via Satellite" was number one in Belgium.
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.
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)
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" April 10, 1973, (Tuesday)
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Elvis: "A Day in the Life" April 11, 1973, (Wednesday)
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Elvis: "A Day in the Life" April 12, 1973, (Thursday)
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Elvis: "A Day in the Life" April 13, 1973, (Friday)
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Elvis: "A Day in the Life" April 14, 1973, (Saturday)
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BILLBOARD POP CHART (singles)
HOT 100:
"The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia"
by Vicki Lawrence.
"Steamroller Blues" by Elvis Presley. #80
EASY LISTENING (TOP 40):
"Sing" by the Carpenters.
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BILLBOARD COUNTRY CHART (singles)
HOT COUNTRY SINGLES:
"A Shoulder to Cry On" by Charley Pride.
BILLBOARD SOUL CHART (singles)
BEST SELLING SOUL SIDES:
"Masterpieces" by the Temptations.
BILLBOARD POP CHART (LP's & TAPE)
TOP LP's
"Lady Sings the Blues" Soundtrack by Diana Ross.
"Aloha from Hawaii Via Satellite" by Elvis Presley. #10
"Separate Ways" by Elvis Presley. #81
"Burning Love & Hits from His Movies"
by Elvis Presley. #107
BILLBOARD COUNTRY CHART (LP)
HOT COUNTRY LP'S
"Aloha from Hawaii Via Satellite" by Elvis Presley.
"Separate Ways" by Elvis Presley. #27
BILLBOARD SOUL CHART (LP)
BEST SELLING SOUL LP'S
"Neither One of Us" by Gladys Knight & the Pips.
The album "Aloha From Hawaii Via Satellite" was number one in Belgium.
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" April 15, 1973, (Sunday)
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Elvis: "A Day in the Life" April 16, 1973, (Monday)
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Elvis: "A Day in the Life" April 17, 1973, (Tuesday)
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Elvis: "A Day in the Life" April 18, 1973, (Wednesday)
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Elvis: "A Day in the Life" April 19, 1973, (Thursday)
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Elvis: "A Day in the Life" April 20, 1973, (Friday)
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Elvis: "A Day in the Life" April 21, 1973, (Saturday)
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".
BILLBOARD POP CHART (singles)
HOT 100:
"Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree" by Dawn.
"Steamroller Blues" by Elvis Presley. #60
EASY LISTENING (TOP 40):
"Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree" by Dawn.
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BILLBOARD COUNTRY CHART (singles)
HOT COUNTRY SINGLES:
"Superman" by Donna Fargo.
BILLBOARD SOUL CHART (singles)
BEST SELLING SOUL SIDES:
"Masterpieces" by the Temptations.
BILLBOARD POP CHART (LP's & TAPE)
TOP LP's
"Billion Dollar Babies" by Alice Cooper.
"Aloha from Hawaii Via Satellite" by Elvis Presley. #4
"Separate Ways" by Elvis Presley. #98
"Burning Love & Hits from His Movies"
by Elvis Presley. #121
BILLBOARD COUNTRY CHART (LP)
HOT COUNTRY LP'S
"Aloha from Hawaii Via Satellite" by Elvis Presley.
"Separate Ways" by Elvis Presley. #29
BILLBOARD SOUL CHART (LP)
BEST SELLING SOUL LP'S
"Neither One of Us" by Gladys Knight & the Pips.
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"
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"
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"
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"
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"
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.