"A Day in the life"
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" April 1, 1975, (Tuesday)
LIVE PERFORMANCE (DINNER SHOW) - (Las Vegas - Season 12) (29 Shows) (28)
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: Duke Bardwell - Drums: Ronnie Tutt - Piano: Glen D. Hardin - Electric Piano & Clavinet: David Briggs - 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: Ed Hill - Bass: J.D. Sumner.
Voice: Donnie Sumner - Sean 'Sherrill' Nielsen - Tim Baty - Tommy Hensley
Soprano: Kathy Westmoreland.
MUSICIAL CONDUCTOR: Joe Guercio.
ORCHESTRA: Joe Guercio Orchestra.
Elvis performed a dinner show. This replaced the earlier postponed "Invitation Only" show. He introduced Roy Clark, Conrad and Barron Hilton and Hugh O'Brian to the audience.
Joe Guercio Orchestra Opening
Opening Act: Voice:
Songs performed: "NA"
The Sweet Inspirations:
Songs performed: "NA"
The Stamps Quartet:
Songs performed: "NA"
Warm Up Act: Jackie Kahane (Comedian).
Songs performed: "Also Sprach Zarathustra", "See See Rider", "I Got a Woman"/"Amen", "Love Me", "If You Love Me (Let Me Know)", "And I Love You So", "Big Boss Man", "The Wonder of You", "Burning Love", "Band Introductions", "My Boy", "I'll Remember You", "Let Me Be There", "How Great Thou Art", "Hound Dog", "Fairytale", "Can't Help Falling in Love", "Closing Vamp"
LIVE PERFORMANCE (CLOSING SHOW) - (Las Vegas - Season 12) (29 Shows) (29)
The Main Showroom, The Las Vegas Hilton Hotel, 3000 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, Nevada. (12:00 am)
Attendance: 2,200
Costume: White Two-Piece Suit with Blue/Silver (Armadillo) Shoulder Ornaments.
MUSICIANS: Vocals: Elvis Presley - Lead Guitar: James Burton - Rhythm Guitar: John Wilkinson - Bass Guitar: Duke Bardwell - 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: Ed Hill - Bass: J.D. Sumner.
Voice: Donnie Sumner - Sean 'Sherrill' Nielsen - Tim Baty
Soprano: Kathy Westmoreland.
MUSICIAL CONDUCTOR: Joe Guercio.
ORCHESTRA: Joe Guercio Orchestra.
Elvis closed his latest Vegas engagement and performed a midnight show. During the show a water fight broke out between the musicians and singers. Elvis introduced Col. Parker and Lamar Fike who were both dressed in Santa Clause outfits to the audience. (photo)
Joe Guercio Orchestra Opening
Opening Act: Voice:
Songs performed: "NA"
The Sweet Inspirations:
Songs performed: "NA"
The Stamps Quartet:
Songs performed: "NA"
Warm Up Act: Jackie Kahane (Comedian).
Songs performed: "Also Sprach Zarathustra", "See See Rider", "I Got a Woman"/"Amen", "Love Me", "And I Love You So", "Big Boss Man", "It's Midnight", "Burning Love", "Band Introductions", "You Don't Have to Say You Love Me", "The Wonder of You", "Let Me Be There", "An American Trilogy", "Help Me Make it Through the Night", "Mickey Mouse March", "Little Darlin'", "Teddy Bear"/"Don't Be Cruel", "Steamroller Blues", "Can't Help Falling in Love", "Closing Vamp"
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" April 2, 1975, (Wednesday)
No information.
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" April 3, 1975, (Thursday)
No information.
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" April 4, 1975, (Friday)
Elvis left Las Vegas and flew to Los Angeles.
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" April 5, 1975, (Saturday)
No information.
BILLBOARD POP CHART (singles)
HOT 100:
"Lovin' You" by Minnie Riperton.
"My Boy" by Elvis Presley. #60
EASY LISTENING (TOP 40):
"My Boy" by Elvis Presley.
BILLBOARD COUNTRY CHART (singles)
HOT COUNTRY SINGLES:
"I Can't Get Her Out of My Mind" by Johnny Rodriguez.
"My Boy" by Elvis Presley. #43
BILLBOARD SOUL CHART (singles)
HOT SOUL SINGLES:
"Shoeshine Boy" by Eddie Kendricks.
BILLBOARD POP CHART (LP's & TAPE)
TOP LP's
"Physical Graffiti" by Led Zeppelin.
"Promised Land" by Elvis Presley. #132
BILLBOARD COUNTRY CHART (LP)
HOT COUNTRY LP'S
"Have You Ever Been Mellow" by Olivia Newton-John.
"Promised Land" by Elvis Presley. #8
BILLBOARD SOUL CHART (LP)
BEST SELLING SOUL LP'S
"Perfect Angel" by Minnie Riperton.
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" April 6, 1975, (Sunday)
No information.
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" April 7, 1975, (Monday)
No information.
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" April 8, 1975, (Tuesday)
No information.
OVERDUB RECORDING SESSION: - (RCA)
Quadrofonic Sound Studio, 1802 Grand Avenue, Nashville, Tennessee. (10:00 am - 1:00 pm)
Producer(s): Felton Jarvis.
Engineer: Al Pachucki.
Arranger: Mike Leech.
Musicians: Bass: Mike Leech - Jerry Stembridge (Chip Young) - Steel Guitar: Weldon Myrick - Fiddle: Buddy Spicher.
Bass overdubs were added on the tracks recorded earlier in California. During the morning Felton Jarvis removed Duke Bardwell's bass track and replaced it with one performed by Mike Leech.
Songs overdubbed: "Fairytale" (Bass re-recorded & Fiddle overdub m), "I Can Help" (bass re-recorded overdub m), "Shake A Hand" (bass re-recorded overdub m)
OVERDUB RECORDING SESSION: - (RCA)
Quadrofonic Sound Studio, 1802 Grand Avenue, Nashville, Tennessee. (2:00 pm - 5:00 pm) (6:00 pm - 9:00pm)
Producer(s): Felton Jarvis.
Engineer: Al Pachucki (earlier session)/ Mike Shockley.
Arranger: Mike Leech.
Musicians: Bass: Norbert Putnam - Guitar: Johnny Christopher.
Bass overdubs continued. During the evenings Norbert Putnam took over bass duties.
Songs overdubbed: "Fairytale" (Bass re-recorded & Fiddle overdub m), "Green, Green Grass of Home" (bass re-recorded overdub m), "Woman Without Love" (bass re-recorded overdub m), "Woman Without Love" (Bass re-recorded overdub m), "Pieces of My Life" (bass re-recorded overdub m), "And I Love You So" (Bass re-recorded overdub m), "Susan When She Tried" (bass re-recorded overdub m), "Bringin' It Back" (bass re-recorded overdub m)
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" April 9, 1975, (Wednesday)
No information.
OVERDUB RECORDING SESSION: - (RCA)
Quadrofonic Sound Studio, 1802 Grand Avenue, Nashville, Tennessee. (2:30 pm - 6:30 pm)
Producer(s): Felton Jarvis.
Engineer: Al Pachucki.
Arranger: Mike Leech.
Musicians: NA
Backup Vocalists: Voice - Ginger Holladay - Mary Holladay - Lea Jane Berinati - Mildred 'Millie' Kirkham.
Backup vocals were added. The Holladays, Millie Kirkham and Voice provided the backing vocals for this overdub session. The backup vocal overdubs were eliminated on "I Can Help" before release.
Songs overdubbed: "Fairytale" (Backup Vocals overdub m), "Green, Green Grass of Home" (Backup Vocals overdub m), "I Can Help" (Backup Vocals overdub m), "Woman Without Love" (Backup Vocals overdub m), "Shake A Hand" (Backup Vocals overdub m), "Bringin' It Back" (Backup Vocals overdub m), "And I Love You So" (Backup Vocals overdub m)
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" April 10, 1975, (Thursday)
No information.
OVERDUB RECORDING SESSION: - (RCA)
Quadrofonic Sound Studio, 1802 Grand Avenue, Nashville, Tennessee. (2:00 pm - 5:00 pm)
Producer(s): Felton Jarvis.
Engineer: Al Pachucki.
Arranger: Mike Leech.
Musicians: Bass: Mike Leech - Guitar: Jerry Stembridge (Chip Young) - Saxophone: Charles L. Rose - Baritone Saxophone: Ronald Eades - Trombone: Harvey L. Thompson - Trumpet: Harrison Calloway Jr - Bells/Percussion: Richard Farrell Morris.
Brass overdubs were added.
Songs overdubbed: "I Can Help" (Brass overdub master), "And I Love You So" (Brass overdub m), "Shake A Hand" (Brass overdub master) (audio)
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" April 11, 1975, (Friday)
No information.
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" April 12, 1975, (Saturday)
No information.
BILLBOARD POP CHART (singles)
HOT 100:
"Philadelphia Freedom" by the Elton John Band.
EASY LISTENING (TOP 40):
"The Last Farewell" by Roger Whitaker.
"My Boy" by Elvis Presley. #7
BILLBOARD COUNTRY CHART (singles)
HOT COUNTRY SINGLES:
"Always Wanting You" by Merle Haggard.
"My Boy" by Elvis Presley. #43
BILLBOARD SOUL CHART (singles)
HOT SOUL SINGLES:
"L-O-V-E (Love)" by Al Green.
BILLBOARD POP CHART (LP's & TAPE)
TOP LP's
"Physical Graffiti" by Led Zeppelin.
"Promised Land" by Elvis Presley. #152
BILLBOARD COUNTRY CHART (LP)
HOT COUNTRY LP'S
"Have You Ever Been Mellow" by Olivia Newton-John.
"Promised Land" by Elvis Presley. #14
BILLBOARD SOUL CHART (LP)
BEST SELLING SOUL LP'S
"Perfect Angel" by Minnie Riperton.
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" April 13, 1975, (Sunday)
No information.
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" April 14, 1975, (Monday)
No information.
OVERDUB RECORDING SESSION: - (RCA)
Quadrofonic Sound Studio, 1802 Grand Avenue, Nashville, Tennessee. (10:00 am - 1:00 pm) (2:00 pm - 5:00 pm)
Producer(s): Felton Jarvis.
Engineer: Al Pachucki.
Arranger: Mike Leech.
Musicians: Violin: Sidney Sharp - Violin: William Kurasch - Violin: Murray Adler - Violin: Tibor Zelig - Violin: James Getzoff - Violin: Israel Baker - Violin: Yukiko Kamei - Viola: Harry Hyams - Viola: Myer Bello - Viola: Samuel Boghossian - Cello: Jesse Erlich - Cello: Raymond Kelley.
Final overdubs were completed with the addition of strings.
Songs overdubbed: "Fairytale" (Strings overdub faded master), "Green, Green Grass of Home" (Strings overdub master), "And I Love You So" (Strings overdub master), "Woman Without Love" (Strings overdub master), "Bringin' It Back" (Strings overdub master),"Pieces Of My Life" (Strings overdub master) (audio)
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" April 15, 1975, (Tuesday)
No information.
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" April 16, 1975, (Wednesday)
No information.
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" April 17, 1975, (Thursday)
Elvis purchased his own private plane from Delta Airlines. A Convair 880 (N8809E) jet that was recently taken out of service. The purchase price was $250,000.