"A Day in the life"
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" August 1, 1973, (Wednesday)
REHEARSALS
RCA Studios, 6363 Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood, California.
MUSICIANS: Vocals: Elvis Presley - Lead Guitar: James Burton - Rhythm Guitar: John Wilkinson - Bass Guitar: Emory Gordy -
Drums: Ronnie Tutt - Piano: Glen D. Hardin.
Rehearsals continued at the RCA studio on Sunset.
Songs rehearsed: "NA"
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" August 2, 1973, (Thursday)
REHEARSALS
RCA Studios, 6363 Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood, California.
MUSICIANS: Vocals: Elvis Presley - Lead Guitar: James Burton - Rhythm Guitar: John Wilkinson - Bass Guitar: Emory Gordy -
Drums: Ronnie Tutt - Piano: Glen D. Hardin.
Rehearsals continued at the RCA studio on Sunset.
Songs rehearsed: "NA"
RCA issued a double album titled "Elvis" (DPL2-0056) on their Special Products label. It was a 'Mail Order' only set and not available in the shops. RCA decided to promote it heavily on local television and used the Brookville Marketing Corporation to fulfill the mail orders. The album contained a compilation of older hits all previously released. The front and rear sleeve used the same photo, a live shot from the "Aloha" show.
"Elvis"
Songs:
Side 1: "Hound Dog", "I Want You, I Need You, I Love You", "All Shook Up", "Don't", "I Beg of You"
Side 2: "A Big Hunk O' Love", "Love Me", "Stuck On You", "Good Luck Charm", "Return To Sender"
Side 3: "Don't Be Cruel", "Loving You", "Jailhouse Rock", "Can't Help Falling in Love", "I Got Stung"
Side 4: "(Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear", "Love Me Tender", "Hard Headed Woman", "It's Now Or Never", "Surrender"
RCA Victor (Special Products) (DPL2-0056)
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" August 3, 1973, (Friday)
Elvis flew to Vegas to begin rehearsals at the Hilton.
REHEARSALS
The Main Showroom, The Las Vegas Hilton Hotel, 3000 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, Nevada.
MUSICIANS: Vocals: Elvis Presley - Lead Guitar: James Burton - Rhythm Guitar: John Wilkinson - Bass Guitar: Emory Gordy -
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: Ed Enoch - Tenor: Bill Baize - Baritone: Dave Rowland - Bass: J.D. Sumner.
Soprano: Kathy Westmoreland.
MUSICIAL CONDUCTOR: Joe Guercio.
ORCHESTRA: Joe Guercio Orchestra.
Rehearsals moved to the Las Vegas Hilton.
Donnie Sumner had left the Stamps and started his own group called 'The Tennessee Rangers', so Ed Enoch replaced him on lead, with Dave Rowland taking Ed's baritone duties.
Songs rehearsed: NA
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" August 4, 1973, (Saturday)
REHEARSALS
The Main Showroom, The Las Vegas Hilton Hotel, 3000 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, Nevada.
MUSICIANS: Vocals: Elvis Presley - Lead Guitar: James Burton - Rhythm Guitar: John Wilkinson - Bass Guitar: Emory Gordy -
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: Ed Enoch - Tenor: Bill Baize - Baritone: Dave Rowland - Bass: J.D. Sumner.
Soprano: Kathy Westmoreland.
MUSICIAL CONDUCTOR: Joe Guercio.
ORCHESTRA: Joe Guercio Orchestra.
Rehearsals continued at the Hilton.
Songs rehearsed: NA
BILLBOARD POP CHART (singles)
HOT 100:
"The Morning After" by Maureen McGovern.
EASY LISTENING (TOP 40):
"Delta Dawn" by Helen Reddy.
BILLBOARD COUNTRY CHART (singles)
HOT COUNTRY SINGLES:
"Lord, Mr. Ford" by Jerry Reed.
BILLBOARD SOUL CHART (singles)
BEST SELLING SOUL SIDES:
"Angel" by Aretha Franklin.
BILLBOARD POP CHART (LP's & TAPE)
TOP LP's
"Chicago VI" by Chicago.
"Elvis" by Elvis Presley. #60.
"Aloha from Hawaii Via Satellite" by Elvis Presley. #67.
BILLBOARD COUNTRY CHART (LP)
HOT COUNTRY LP'S
"Satin Sheets" by Jeanne Pruett.
"Aloha from Hawaii Via Satellite" by Elvis Presley. #30.
BILLBOARD SOUL CHART (LP)
BEST SELLING SOUL LP'S
"Fresh" by Sly and the Family Stone.
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" August 5, 1973, (Sunday)
REHEARSALS
The Main Showroom, The Las Vegas Hilton Hotel, 3000 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, Nevada.
MUSICIANS: Vocals: Elvis Presley - Lead Guitar: James Burton - Rhythm Guitar: John Wilkinson - Bass Guitar: Emory Gordy -
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: Ed Enoch - Tenor: Bill Baize - Baritone: Dave Rowland - Bass: J.D. Sumner.
Soprano: Kathy Westmoreland.
MUSICIAL CONDUCTOR: Joe Guercio.
ORCHESTRA: Joe Guercio Orchestra.
Rehearsals continued at the Hilton.
Songs rehearsed: NA
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" August 6, 1973, (Monday)
REHEARSALS
The Main Showroom, The Las Vegas Hilton Hotel, 3000 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, Nevada.
MUSICIANS: Vocals: Elvis Presley - Lead Guitar: James Burton - Rhythm Guitar: John Wilkinson - Bass Guitar: Emory Gordy -
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: Ed Enoch - Tenor: Bill Baize - Baritone: Dave Rowland - Bass: J.D. Sumner.
Soprano: Kathy Westmoreland.
MUSICIAL CONDUCTOR: Joe Guercio.
ORCHESTRA: Joe Guercio Orchestra.
Rehearsals continued at the Hilton before the opening show later.
Songs rehearsed: NA
LIVE PERFORMANCE (OPENING SHOW) - (Las Vegas - Season 9) (58 Shows) (1)
The Main Showroom, The Las Vegas Hilton Hotel, 3000 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, Nevada. (10:15 pm)
Attendance: 2,200
Costume: White Aloha Bald Eagle (American Eagle) Suit with second 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/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: Ed Enoch - Tenor: Bill Baize - Baritone: Dave Rowland - Bass: J.D. Sumner.
Soprano: Kathy Westmoreland.
MUSICIAL CONDUCTOR: Joe Guercio.
ORCHESTRA: Joe Guercio Orchestra.
Under the Summer festival banner Elvis began his 9th engagement in Las Vegas. He introduced Petula Clark, comedian Guy Marks, Phyliss McGuire and Liza Minnelli 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", "Trouble"/"Raised On Rock", "Love Me", "Steamroller Blues", "What Now My Love", "Blue Suede Shoes", "Memphis Tennessee", "Long Tall Sally"/"Mama Don't Dance"/"Flip, Flop & Fly"/"Jailhouse Rock", "Love Me Tender", "Hound Dog", "Fever", "My Boy", "Suspicious Minds", "Band Introductions", "I Can't Stop Loving You", "An American Trilogy", "Bridge Over Troubled Water", "How Great Thou Art", "A Big Hunk O' Love", "Help Me Make It Through the Night", "Can't Help Falling in Love", "Closing Vamp"
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" August 7, 1973, (Tuesday)
LIVE PERFORMANCE (DINNER SHOW) - (Las Vegas - Season 9) (58 Shows) (2)
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: Emory Gordy - 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: Ed Enoch - Tenor: Bill Baize - Baritone: Dave Rowland - Bass: J.D. Sumner.
Soprano: Kathy Westmoreland.
MUSICIAL CONDUCTOR: Joe Guercio.
ORCHESTRA: Joe Guercio Orchestra.
The engagement continued 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", "I Got a Woman"/"Amen", "Love Me", "Steamroller Blues", "You Gave Me a Mountain", "Blue Suede Shoes", "Long Tall Sally"/"Mama Don't Dance"/"Flip, Flop & Fly"/"Jailhouse Rock", "Love Me Tender", "Hound Dog", "Fever", "What Now My Love", "Suspicious Minds", "Band Introductions", "I Can't Stop Loving You", "An American Trilogy", "A Big Hunk O' Love", "Can't Help Falling in Love", "Closing Vamp"
LIVE PERFORMANCE (MIDNIGHT SHOW) - (Las Vegas - Season 9) (58 Shows) (3)
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: Emory Gordy - 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: Ed Enoch - Tenor: Bill Baize - Baritone: Dave Rowland - Bass: J.D. Sumner.
Soprano: Kathy Westmoreland.
MUSICIAL CONDUCTOR: Joe Guercio.
ORCHESTRA: Joe Guercio Orchestra.
The engagement continued 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", "I Got a Woman"/"Amen", "Love Me", "Steamroller Blues", "You Gave Me a Mountain", "Trouble", "Blue Suede Shoes", "Long Tall Sally"/"Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On"/"Mama Don't Dance"/"Flip, Flop & Fly"/"Jailhouse Rock", "Hound Dog", "Love Me Tender", "Fever", "Bridge Over Troubled Water", "Suspicious Minds", "Band Introductions", "My Boy", "I Can't Stop Loving You", "An American Trilogy", "Release Me (and let me love again)", "Mystery Train"/"Tiger Man", "Funny How Time Slips Away", "Faded Love", "Can't Help Falling in Love", "Closing Vamp"
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" August 8, 1973, (Wednesday)
LIVE PERFORMANCE (DINNER SHOW) - (Las Vegas - Season 9) (58 Shows) (4)
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: Emory Gordy - 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: Ed Enoch - Tenor: Bill Baize - Baritone: Dave Rowland - Bass: J.D. Sumner.
Soprano: Kathy Westmoreland.
MUSICIAL CONDUCTOR: Joe Guercio.
ORCHESTRA: Joe Guercio Orchestra.
The engagement continued 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", "I Got a Woman"/"Amen", "Love Me", "Steamroller Blues", "You Gave Me a Mountain", "Trouble", "Blue Suede Shoes", "Long Tall Sally"/"Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On"/"Mama Don't Dance"/"Flip, Flop & Fly"/"Jailhouse Rock"/"Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On", "Love Me Tender", "Hound Dog", "Fever", "Teddy Bear"/"Don't Be Cruel", "What Now My Love", "Suspicious Minds", "Band Introductions", "My Boy", "I Can't Stop Loving You", "An American Trilogy", "How Great Thou Art", "Release Me (and let me love again)", "Can't Help Falling in Love", "Closing Vamp"
LIVE PERFORMANCE (MIDNIGHT SHOW) - (Las Vegas - Season 9) (58 Shows) (5)
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: Emory Gordy - 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: Ed Enoch - Tenor: Bill Baize - Baritone: Dave Rowland - Bass: J.D. Sumner.
Soprano: Kathy Westmoreland.
MUSICIAL CONDUCTOR: Joe Guercio.
ORCHESTRA: Joe Guercio Orchestra.
The engagement continued 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", "I Got a Woman"/"Amen", "Love Me", "Steamroller Blues", "You Gave Me a Mountain", "Trouble", "Blue Suede Shoes", "Long Tall Sally"/"Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On"/"Mama Don't Dance"/"Flip, Flop & Fly"/"Jailhouse Rock"/"Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On", "Love Me Tender", "Hound Dog", "Fever", "What Now My Love", "Bridge Over Troubled Water", "Suspicious Minds", "Band Introductions", "My Boy", "I Can't Stop Loving You", "An American Trilogy", "Release Me (and let me love again)", "Make the World Go Away", "Can't Help Falling in Love", "Closing Vamp"
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" August 9, 1973, (Thursday)
LIVE PERFORMANCE (DINNER SHOW) - (Las Vegas - Season 9) (58 Shows) (6)
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: Emory Gordy - 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: Ed Enoch - Tenor: Bill Baize - Baritone: Dave Rowland - Bass: J.D. Sumner.
Soprano: Kathy Westmoreland.
MUSICIAL CONDUCTOR: Joe Guercio.
ORCHESTRA: Joe Guercio Orchestra.
The engagement continued with a dinner show. Elvis introduced a very good friend who played piano on some of his hit records, Floyd Cramer and singer/actor James Darren 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", "Steamroller Blues", "You Gave Me a Mountain", "Trouble", "Blue Suede Shoes", "Long Tall Sally"/"Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On"/"Mama Don't Dance"/"Flip, Flop & Fly"/"Jailhouse Rock"/"Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On",