Video: 'That's All Right (Remastered)'
(Monday, July 5, 1954, 7:00 p.m. CDT) — Elvis Presley’s first commercial recording session took place tonight at Sun Records in Memphis, Tennessee, as the 19-year-old trucker driver tracked “That’s All Right.” Continue reading 19-year-old truck driver Elvis Presley makes music history at Sun Records with first commercial recording session 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 5 1954)
(Saturday, June 13, 1964) — “What’d I Say” by Elvis Presley peaked at #21 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘What’d I Say’ by Elvis Presley peaks at #21 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 13 1964)
(Saturday, June 13, 1964) — “Viva Las Vegas” by Elvis Presley peaked at #29 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Viva Las Vegas’ by Elvis Presley peaks at #29 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 13 1964)
(Saturday, March 21, 1964) — “Kissin’ Cousins” by Elvis Presley peaked at #12 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Kissin’ Cousins’ by Elvis Presley peaks at #12 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 21 1964)
Video: 'Elvis & Priscilla - Always on my mind'
(Tuesday, October 9, 1973) — Rock ‘n’ roll icon Elvis Presley, 38, and his wife, Priscilla, finally ended their marriage with a friendly kiss today after Santa Monica Superior Court approval of a modified property settlement in which he will pay her nearly $1.5 million. Continue reading Elvis and Priscilla Presley end six-year marriage with a kiss in Santa Monica, California 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 9 1973)
(Saturday, February 3, 1973) — “Separate Ways” by Elvis Presley peaked at #20 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Separate Ways’ by Elvis Presley peaks at #20 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 3 1973)
Video: 'Elvis Presley - Aloha From Hawaii, Live in Honolulu, 1973 (Full Concert) The Ultimate Experience'
(Sunday, January 14, 1973, 12:30 a.m. Hawaii Standard Time) — Aloha from Hawaii via Satellite, a rock music concert starring Elvis Presley, took place early this morning at the Honolulu International Center and was broadcast live via satellite to audiences in Asia and Oceania. Continue reading Elvis Presley performs ‘Aloha from Hawaii via Satellite’ concert in Honolulu 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 14 1973)
(Saturday, December 11, 1982) — “The Elvis Medley” by Elvis Presley peaked at #71 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four weeks. Continue reading ‘The Elvis Medley’ by Elvis Presley peaks at #71 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 11 1982)
(Saturday, November 17, 1962) — “Return to Sender” by Elvis Presley peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for five weeks. Continue reading ‘Return to Sender’ by Elvis Presley peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 17 1962)
(Saturday, October 28, 1972) — “Burning Love” by Elvis Presley peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Burning Love’ by Elvis Presley peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 28 1972)
