"A Day in the life"
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" July 1, 1973, (Sunday)
LIVE PERFORMANCE (AFTERNOON SHOW) - (Road Tour 10) (17 Shows) (14)
The Municipal Auditorium, 417 4th Avenue North, Nashville, Tennessee. (3:00 pm)
Attendance: 9,202
Costume: White Snowflake Suit - Original Belt with Light 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: Ed Wideman.
Soprano: Kathy Westmoreland.
MUSICIAL CONDUCTOR: Joe Guercio.
ORCHESTRA - The Joe Guercio Orchestra.
Elvis performed the first of two shows in Nashville with an afternoon 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", "Help Me Make it Through the Night", "Steamroller Blues", "You Gave Me a Mountain", "Love Me", "Blue Suede Shoes", "Long Tall Sally"/"Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On"/"Mama Don't Dance"/"Shake, Rattle and Roll"/"Jailhouse Rock"/"Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On", "I'm Leavin'", "How Great Thou Art", "Hound Dog", "Fever", "Something", "Faded Love", "What Now My Love", "Suspicious Minds", "Band Introductions", "I Can't Stop Loving You", "An American Trilogy", "A Big Hunk O' Love", "Love Me Tender", "Can't Help Falling in Love", "Closing Vamp"
LIVE PERFORMANCE (EVENING SHOW) - (Road Tour 10) (17 Shows) (15)
The Municipal Auditorium, 417 4th Avenue North, Nashville, Tennessee. (8:30 pm)
Attendance: 10,000
Costume: White with Blue Rain Suit - Original Belt with Light 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: Ed Wideman.
Soprano: Kathy Westmoreland.
MUSICIAL CONDUCTOR: Joe Guercio.
ORCHESTRA - The Joe Guercio Orchestra.
Warm Up Act: Jackie Kahane (Comedian).
Opening Act: The Sweet Inspirations:
Songs performed: "NA"
The Stamps Quartet:
Songs performed: "NA"
Elvis performed the second of two shows in Nashville with an evening show.
Songs performed: "NA"
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" July 2, 1973, (Monday)
LIVE PERFORMANCE (EVENING SHOW) - (Road Tour 10) (17 Shows) (16)
The Myriad Convention Centre, 1 Myriad Gardens, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (8:30 pm)
Attendance: 15,400
Costume: White Bald Headed Eagle (American Eagle) Suit - Second Belt with 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: 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.
Warm Up Act: Jackie Kahane (Comedian).
Opening Act: The Sweet Inspirations:
Songs performed: "NA"
The Stamps Quartet:
Songs performed: "NA"
Elvis appeared at the Myriad in Oklahoma City.
Songs performed: "NA"
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" July 3, 1973, (Tuesday)
LIVE PERFORMANCE (CLOSING SHOW) - (Road Tour 10) (17 Shows) (17)
The Omni Coliseum, 100 Techwood Drive, Atlanta, Georgia. (8:30 pm)
Attendance: 17,143
Costume: White Egyptian (Pharaoh) Suit - Fire Suit Belt and Yellow 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: Ed Wideman.
Soprano: Kathy Westmoreland.
MUSICIAL CONDUCTOR: Joe Guercio.
ORCHESTRA - The Joe Guercio Orchestra.
Warm Up Act: Jackie Kahane (Comedian).
Opening Act: The Sweet Inspirations:
Songs performed: "NA"
The Stamps Quartet:
Songs performed: "NA"
Elvis closed the tour when he appeared for the fifth time in Atlanta. He introduced his father Vernon and daughter Lisa Marie to the audience.
Songs performed: "Also Sprach Zarathustra", "See See Rider", "I Got a Woman"/"Amen", "Help Me Make it Through the Night", "Rainy Night in Georgia"(segment), "Steamroller Blues", "You Gave Me a Mountain", "Love Me", "Blue Suede Shoes", "Long Tall Sally"/"Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On"/"Mama Don't Dance"/"Flip, Flop and Fly"/"Shake, Rattle and Roll"/"Jailhouse Rock"/"Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On", "My Way", "How Great Thou Art", "Hound Dog", "Fever", "Something", "All Shook Up", "Memphis Tennessee", "What Now My Love", "Suspicious Minds", "Band Introductions", "I'll Remember You", "I Can't Stop Loving You", "Release Me (and let me love again)", "An American Trilogy", "A Big Hunk O' Love", "Can't Help Falling in Love", "Closing Vamp"
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" July 4, 1973, (Wednesday)
After completing the tour, Elvis went home to Memphis, where he remained at home for the most part.
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" July 5, 1973, (Thursday)
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Elvis: "A Day in the Life" July 6, 1973, (Friday)
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Elvis: "A Day in the Life" July 7, 1973, (Saturday)
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BILLBOARD POP CHART (singles)
HOT 100:
"Will It Go Round in Circles" by Billy Preston.
EASY LISTENING (TOP 40):
"Yesterday Once More" by the Carpenters.
BILLBOARD COUNTRY CHART (singles)
HOT COUNTRY SINGLES:
"Why Me" by Kris Kristofferson.
BILLBOARD SOUL CHART (singles)
BEST SELLING SOUL SIDES:
"Doing it to Death" by Fred Wesley & the J.B's.
BILLBOARD POP CHART (LP's & TAPE)
TOP LP's
"Living in the Material World" by George Harrison.
"Aloha from Hawaii Via Satellite" by Elvis Presley. #33.
BILLBOARD COUNTRY CHART (LP)
HOT COUNTRY LP'S
"Good Time Charlie" by Charlie McCoy.
"Aloha from Hawaii Via Satellite" by Elvis Presley. #17.
BILLBOARD SOUL CHART (LP)
BEST SELLING SOUL LP'S
"I've Got So Much to Give" by Barry White.
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" July 8, 1973, (Sunday)
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Elvis: "A Day in the Life" July 9, 1973, (Monday)
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Elvis: "A Day in the Life" July 10, 1973, (Tuesday)
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Elvis: "A Day in the Life" July 11, 1973, (Wednesday)
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Elvis: "A Day in the Life" July 12, 1973, (Thursday)
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Elvis: "A Day in the Life" July 13, 1973, (Friday)
Elvis received his Shelby County Chief Deputy Police badge from his friend, Sheriff Roy C. Nixon. His father Vernon and friend Jimmy Velvet were made captains. Vernon took a couple of photographs to commemorate the occasion. (photos)
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" July 14, 1973, (Saturday)
No information.
BILLBOARD POP CHART (singles)
HOT 100:
"Will It Go Round in Circles" by Billy Preston.
EASY LISTENING (TOP 40):
"Yesterday Once More" by the Carpenters.
BILLBOARD COUNTRY CHART (singles)
HOT COUNTRY SINGLES:
"Love is the Foundation" by Loretta Lynn.
BILLBOARD SOUL CHART (singles)
BEST SELLING SOUL SIDES:
"Doing it to Death" by Fred Wesley & the J.B's.
BILLBOARD POP CHART (LP's & TAPE)
TOP LP's
"Living in the Material World" by George Harrison.
"Aloha from Hawaii Via Satellite" by Elvis Presley. #37.
BILLBOARD COUNTRY CHART (LP)
HOT COUNTRY LP'S
"Behind Closed Doors" by Charlie Rich.
"Aloha from Hawaii Via Satellite" by Elvis Presley. #18.
BILLBOARD SOUL CHART (LP)
BEST SELLING SOUL LP'S
"I've Got So Much to Give" by Barry White.
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" July 15, 1973, (Sunday)
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Elvis: "A Day in the Life" July 16, 1973, (Monday)
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RCA released a new album titled "Elvis" (APL1-0283). It was a mix of studio and live tracks. The front sleeve used a live shot from the "Aloha" show, whose soundtrack was promoted on the rear along with the "Madison Square Garden album".
"Elvis"
Songs:
Side 1: "Fool", "Where Do I Go From Here", "Love Me, Love the Life I Lead", "It's Still Here", "It's Impossible"
Side 2: "(that's what you get) For Lovin' Me", "Padre", "I'll Take You Home Again Kathleen", "I Will Be True", "Don't Think Twice, It's Alright"
RCA Victor (APL1-0283)
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Elvis: "A Day in the Life" July 17, 1973, (Tuesday)
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Elvis: "A Day in the Life" July 18, 1973, (Wednesday)
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Elvis: "A Day in the Life" July 19, 1973, (Thursday)
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Elvis: "A Day in the Life" July 20, 1973, (Friday)
RECORDING SESSION: - (RCA)
Stax Studios, 926 East McLemore Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee. (9:00 pm - 3:00 am)
Producer(s): Felton Jarvis.
Engineer: Al Pachucki.
Musicians: Vocals: Elvis Presley - Lead Guitar: James Burton - Guitar: Reggie Young - Guitar: Charlie Hodge - Bass Guitar: Tommy Cogbill - Drums: Ronnie Tutt - Drums: Jerry Carrigan - Organ: Bobby Emmons - Piano: Bobby Wood - Percussion: Joe Esposito.
Backup Vocals: J.D. Sumner & the Stamps Quartet: Lead: Donnie Sumner - Lead: Ed Enoch - Tenor: Bill Baize - Baritone: Dave Rowland - Bass: J.D. Sumner.
Backup Vocals: Soprano: Kathy Westmoreland - Mary Holladay - Ginger Holladay - Mary 'Jeanie' Greene.
Marty Lacker had set up this session at Stax as it was located so near to Graceland. Elvis was supposed to begin his first recording session of the year, scheduled to start at 9:00 pm. Elvis would be reunited with some of the musicians who played on his 1969 American Sound Sessions. He failed to show up so the session was abandoned.
Songs recorded: "NA"
Martial Arts pioneer and actor Bruce Lee died of a cerebral edema at the age of 33. He had been most recognisable for making martial arts popular across the world through his philosophy, classes and movies. He never lived to see his most famous movie; "Enter the Dragon".
BRUCE LEE
(November 27, 1940 - July 20, 1973) (RIP)
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" July 21, 1973, (Saturday)
RECORDING SESSION: - (RCA)
Stax Studios, 926 East McLemore Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee. (9:00 pm - 3:00 am)
Producer(s): Felton Jarvis.
Engineer: Al Pachucki.
Musicians: Vocals: Elvis Presley - Lead Guitar: James Burton - Guitar: Reggie Young - Guitar: Charlie Hodge - Bass Guitar: Tommy Cogbill - Drums: Ronnie Tutt - Drums: Jerry Carrigan - Organ: Bobby Emmons - Piano: Bobby Wood - Percussion: Joe Esposito.
Backup Vocals: J.D. Sumner & the Stamps Quartet: Lead: Donnie Sumner - Lead: Ed Enoch - Tenor: Bill Baize - Baritone: Dave Rowland - Bass: J.D. Sumner.
Backup Vocals: Soprano: Kathy Westmoreland - Mary Holladay - Ginger Holladay - Mary 'Jeanie' Greene.
Elvis arrived in the middle of the night at the Stax Studio and the musicians were shocked by his appearance. He wore a black cape, white suit and a superfly hat. He was overweight and his speech was slurred. For most of them it was the first time they saw him not in good shape. The material was not up to scratch and everyone could see that Elvis would have preferred to be giving karate lessons rather than recording. The session broke off at 3.00 a.m.
Songs recorded: "If You Don't Come Back", "It's Diff'rent Now"(rehearsal), "Three Corn Patches", "Take Good Care of Her" (audio)