Episodios

  • November 16th in Elvis History
    Nov 16 2025

    It's November sixteenth, and on this day in 1970...

    Elvis Presley performed to a sold-out crowd of eleven thousand fans at the State Fairgrounds Arena in Oklahoma City. Wearing his striking Lace suit with the White Macramé belt, Elvis delivered a powerhouse performance as part of his triumphant return to full-scale touring. The high-energy show reflected the growing momentum of his 1970 tour, which had reignited his connection with fans across the country.

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  • November 15th in Elvis History
    Nov 15 2025

    It's November fifteenth, and on this day in 1970...

    Elvis Presley performed at the International Sports Arena in San Diego, California, as part of his first full-scale tour since the 1950s. Dressed in the White Chain Suit, Elvis captivated an enthusiastic crowd with a powerhouse setlist that included "That's All Right," "Polk Salad Annie," "Bridge Over Troubled Water," and "Suspicious Minds." The show underscored his triumphant return to nationwide touring and solidified his place as a commanding force in live entertainment.

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  • November 14th in Elvis History
    Nov 14 2025

    It's November fourteenth, and on this day in 1970...

    Elvis Presley shattered attendance records with two sold-out concerts at The Forum in Inglewood, Los Angeles, California. Performing at 3:00 and 8:30 p.m., Elvis drew a combined crowd of 37,398 fans, surpassing the previous record set by the Rolling Stones. The shows brought in over \$300,000 in profit. In a bizarre twist, Elvis was served with legal papers related to a paternity suit between performances by someone posing as a fan.

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  • November 13th in Elvis History
    Nov 13 2025

    It's November thirteenth, and on this day in 1970...

    Elvis Presley performed for a packed house of 14,300 fans at the Cow Palace in San Francisco, California. Wearing his striking Red Ladder jumpsuit, Elvis delivered a powerhouse set that included "That's All Right," "Polk Salad Annie," "Bridge Over Troubled Water," and "Suspicious Minds." The show was part of his high-energy West Coast tour and highlighted the powerful stage presence that defined his live performances during this era.

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  • November 12th in Elvis History
    Nov 12 2025

    It's November twelfth, and on this day in 1955...

    Billboard magazine named Elvis Presley the "Most Promising Country and Western Artist" in its annual disc jockey poll, marking one of the earliest acknowledgments from the music industry of his skyrocketing potential. That same day, Elvis performed two shows—an afternoon set at the opening of the Carthage Milling Company in Texas, and an evening appearance on the Louisiana Hayride in Shreveport—highlighting his relentless schedule and growing popularity in the South.

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  • November 11th in Elvis History
    Nov 11 2025

    It's November eleventh, and on this day in 1957...

    Elvis Presley performed for troops and their families at Schofield Barracks in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. This show marked his final live performance before entering the U.S. Army the following year, adding a poignant note to an already emotional event. The concert was part of his groundbreaking tour of Hawaii and remains a historic moment in Elvis’s early career.

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  • November 10th in Elvis History
    Nov 10 2025

    It's November tenth, and on this day in 1957...

    Elvis Presley performed two concerts at Honolulu Stadium in Hawaii, drawing a combined crowd of over 14,000 fans. These shows marked the culmination of his first-ever visit to Hawaii and were met with overwhelming enthusiasm. The trip helped cement Elvis's lifelong love for the islands, where he would later return for both vacations and iconic performances.

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  • November 9th in Elvis History
    Nov 9 2025

    It's November ninth, and on this day in 1955...

    Elvis Presley attended the Country Music Disc Jockey Convention in Nashville, Tennessee. There, songwriter Mae Boren Axton played him a demo of a brand-new song she had co-written with Tommy Durden. The song was "Heartbreak Hotel." Elvis was immediately struck by its haunting lyrics and bluesy tone and agreed to record it. That decision would lead to his first major hit with RCA Victor and mark a defining moment in the birth of rock and roll.

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