Category Archives: Elvis Presley

Elvis Presley makes his first recording 60 years ago today (1953)


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(Saturday, July 18, 1953) — Elvis Presley, 18, recorded “My Happiness” today as a gift for his mother at The Memphis Recording Service, home of the Sun label; it was his first recording.

Elvis Presley files for divorce 40 years ago today (1972)


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(Friday, August 18, 1972) — Rock ‘n’ roll star Elvis Presley, 37, filed for divorce today to end his five-years marriage to his wife, Priscilla, 27, whom he met 13 years before while serving in the Army in Germany.

Elvis Presley records ‘Burning Love’ 40 years ago tonight (1972)

(Tuesday, March 28, 1972, 7:00 p.m.-4:00 a.m. PST) — Elvis Presley, 37, recorded Burning Love tonight at RCA Studios in Hollywood, California (overdubs would be added on Apr. 27, 1972). Continue reading Elvis Presley records ‘Burning Love’ 40 years ago tonight (1972)