viernes, 22 de julio de 2011

I Forgot to Remember to Forget: Elvis Presley’s First #1 Record





 

I Forgot to Remember to Forget:
Elvis Presley's First #1 Record

 
Elvis Presley I Forgot to Remember sleeve 
Billboard had lots of charts in the mid-fifties
A major Billboard service over the years has been to gather data on listeners and buyers of recorded music and present it in chart form in the magazine's weekly issues. In the 1950s Billboard compiled and printed numerous weekly record charts, each with a specific focus. For instance, in the music fields of pop, country and western, and rhythm and blues, Billboard provided three charts for each: "Best Sellers in Stores," "Most Played in Juke Boxes," and "Most Played by Jockeys." In the largest commercial sector of pop music, two other charts were provided: "Honor Roll of Hits," which listed 30 songs, and "The Nation's Top Tunes," which compiled the country's 100 most popular 45 rpm records. While other publications, such as Variety, also have printed record charts, Billboard's listings have long been considered the industry standard when comparing recording artists and their records.
"I Forgot to Remember To Forget" was issued both by Sun and RCA in 1955. Backed with "Mystery Train," it was the final of five Elvis singles issued by Sun in 1954-1955. After its release in September 1955, Billboard selected the single as both a "Spotlight" pick and as one of "This Week's Best Buys." In its September 10, 1955, issue, Billboard commented on the record as follows:

Elvis Presley I Forgot to Remember label "With each release, Presley has been coming more and more quickly to the forefront. His current record has wasted no time in establishing itself. Already it appears on the Memphis and Houston territorial charts. It is also reported selling well in Richmond, Atlanta, Durham, Nashville and Dallas. Both sides are moving, with 'I Forgot' currently on top."

The Sun release first charted the following week (September 17, 1955) at #14 on Billboard's list of C&W "Best Sellers in Stores" and at #10 on the C&W "Most Played by Jockeys" chart. It first charted on the C&W "Most Played on Juke Boxes" at #10 on October 8. It first made all three C&W lists at the same time on November 5 ("Sellers" #7, "Juke Boxes" #9, "Jockeys" #12). The Sun release of "I Forgot" remained within the top 10 on all three charts the rest of November.
RCA buys Elvis and re-releases "I Forgot"
On November 21, 1955, however, the single underwent a metamorphosis. On that day RCA Victor purchased Elvis's contract from Sam Phillips. As part of the deal, RCA obtained the rights to all of Presley's Sun recordings. Soon after, RCA pressed and distributed a single of "I Forgot to Remember to Forget" and "Mystery Train" on its own label.
As an RCA release, "I Forgot" made a small advance on the C&W charts in December 1955. On January 17, 1956, it was at #3 on "Sellers" and "Jukes" charts, and #4 on the "Jockeys" list. The final push it needed to get to #1 was provided, ironically, by "Heartbreak Hotel," it's competitor for the honor of Elvis's first #1 record. Presley appeared on the Dorsey Brothers national TV program, "Stage Show," four times in January and February 1956. He sang "Heartbreak Hotel" on the February 11 show. His performance not only launched that record up the pop charts, but also boosted the demand for his only other record out at that time.
Elvis Presley I Forgot to Remember sleeve On February 25, 1956, "I Forgot to Remember to Forget" reached #1 on the C&W "Best Sellers in Stores" Billboard chart. The next week it topped the "Most Played in Juke Boxes" list. Ultimately, it spent 2 weeks atop the "Sellers" chart and 5 weeks at #1 on the "Juke Boxes" list. It never did reach #1 on the "Most Played by Jockeys" chart, peaking at #4. "I Forgot" was listed on at least one of Billboard's three C&W charts for 40 straight weeks, finally dropping off of all three on June 23, 1956.
"Heartbreak Hotel's" phenomenal chart record
Now, let's compare "I Forgot's" chart success with that of "Heartbreak Hotel." Elvis's first new single release for RCA first appeared on a Billboard chart on March 3, 1956, when it entered the Top 100 list at #68. Just two weeks later, it reached #1 on the C&W "Best Sellers" chart, displacing Presley's own recording of "I Forgot to Remember to Forget." By April 28, it was #1 on all three C&W charts. Then on May 5, "Heartbreak Hotel" reached #1 on the Top 100 pop chart, where it remained for seven consecutive weeks. On May 12, "Heartbreak Hotel" established a Billboard record. That week it was #1 on eight charts at the same time—the Top 100, "Honor Roll of Hits," and both the pop and C&W "Sellers," "Juke Boxes," and "Jockeys" charts. By mid-April "Heartbreak Hotel" had sold a million copies, making it Elvis's first gold record.
 "I Forgot to Remember to Forget" was the first Elvis single to reach #1 on a Billboard chart when it topped the magazine's C&W "Best Sellers in Stores" list on February 25, 1956. It did so as an RCA release. "Heartbreak Hotel" first reached #1 on a Billboard chart three weeks later on March 17, 1956, when it topped the same C&W "Best Sellers" list. It wasn't until seven weeks later that it reached #1 on Billboard's Top 100 pop chart.
So … If the question is, "What was Elvis's first Billboard #1 record?" the answer is "I Forgot to Remember to Forget." If the question is, "What was Elvis's first #1 record on the big daddy of all record charts, Billboard's Top 100?" the answer is "Heartbreak Hotel."  However, I'm sure there will always be some Elvis fans who would argue with you About this.lol.

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martes, 19 de julio de 2011

July 13 THIS DAY IN ELVIS HISTORY



July 13 THIS DAY IN ELVIS HISTORY

 


July 13, 1956
Vernon and Gladys arrived in Biloxi too to visit their son.
July 13, 1957
Anita Wood had dinner at Graceland with Elvis and his parents.
July 13, 1970
Elvis returned to Los Angeles.
July 13, 1975
Elvis performed at the International Convention Center, Niagara Falls, New York at 2.30 and 8.30 p.m.
July 13, 1977
Elvis gave a Triumph sports car to Ginger.
July 13, 1999 
The Elvis album "Artist of the Century" was released.
Date: 13 Jul 1975
Time: 2.30pm
Venue: Niagara Falls, NY.
Convention Center
Tickets: 11,500
Costume: Silver Phoenix suit
Track list:
Also Sprach Zarathustra
See See Rider
I Got A Woman/Amen
Love Me
If You Love Me
Love Me Tender
All Shook Up
Teddy Bear/Don't Be Cruel
The Wonder Of You
Burning Love
[band introductions]
T-R-O-U-B-L-E
Why Me Lord
How Great Thou Art
Let Me Be There
Funny How Times Slip Away
Little Darlin'
Can't Help Falling In Love
Recordings:
Little Darling
 

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miércoles, 13 de julio de 2011

Elvis' Lost Love - June Juanico


Elvis' Lost Love - June Juanico

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martes, 12 de julio de 2011

JULY 12 ON THIS DAY IN ELVIS HISTORY




 

July 12, 1954
Elvis and Scotty agreed that Scotty would be Elvis' manager and booking agent and all earnings would be split up in three: 50 percent to Elvis, 25 percent each to Scotty and Bill. The document was signed by Elvis and his parents.
July 12, 1956
Elvis and June went for some deep-sea fishing on the Aunt Jennie with June's mother.
July 12, 1962
Elvis borrowed $134,000, using Graceland as collateral in order to purchase land.
July 12, 1967
Back on the movie set of Speedway Elvis announced that Priscilla was pregnant and told reporters: "This is the greatest thing that has ever happened to me."
July 12, 1972
Elvis was back in Los Angeles where he remained until the 20th.
July 12, 1975
Elvis performed at the Civic Center, Charleston, at 2.30 and 8.30 p.m.
Date: 12 Jul 1975
Time: 8.30pm
Venue: Charleston, WV.
Civic Center
Tickets: 8,400
Costume: Indian feather (white) suit
Track list: Also Sprach Zarathustra
See See Rider
I Got A Woman/Amen
Love Me
If You Love Me
Love Me Tender
All Shook Up
Teddy Bear/Don't Be Cruel
The Wonder Of You
Burning Love
[band introductions]
T-R-O-U-B-L-E
Why Me Lord
How Great Thou Art
Let Me Be There
Heartbreak Hotel
Funny How Times Slip Away
Little Darlin'
Mystery Train/Tiger Man
Can't Help Falling In Love

Recordings: 0
Photos:
 
 
 

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JULY 11 ON THIS DAY IN ELVIS HISTORY



 

July 11, 1955
Elvis recorded three songs at Sun: I Forgot To Remember To Forget, Mystery Train and Trying To Get To You.
July 11, 1956
Elvis remained in Biloxi for most of the next three weeks.
July 11, 1960
Elvis rented the Fairgrounds amusement park after hours for himself, Anita, and various friends.
July 11, 1961
Principal photography began for Follow That Dream.
July 11, 1966
Principal photography began on Double Trouble.
July 11, 1975
Elvis performed at the Civic Center, Charleston, West Virginia.
Date: 11 Jul 1975
Time: 8.30pm
Venue: Charleston, WV.
Civic Center
Tickets: 8,400
Costume:
Red Phoenix suit
 
 
 
 
 
 

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July 09 ON THIS DAY IN ELVIS HISTORY



July 09 ON THIS DAY IN ELVIS HISTORY

 

July 09, 1954
Due to the success of "That's All Right" on the radio, Elvis, Scotty and Bill tried to make a B side for the single. Probably this was the day they cut "Blue Moon Of Kentucky".
July 09, 1956
Unexpectedly Elvis, Red West, Gene and Junior Smith and Arthur Hooton, showed up at June Juanico's house in Biloxi.
July 09, 1963
Elvis reported to MGM for preproduction on Viva Las Vegas. Soundtrack recording began at Radio Recorders at 7.00 p.m. and ran till 4.15 a.m.
July 09, 1970
Form Los Angeles Elvis flew in a chartered jet to Las Vegas, where he checked into the International before he went on to Palm Springs.
July 09, 1975
Elvis performed at the Hulman Civic Center, Terre Haute, Indiana.
Date: 09 Jul 1975
Time: 8.30pm
Venue: Terra Haute, IN.
Hulman Civic Center
Tickets: 10,224
Costume: Silver Phoenix suit
Track list: Also Sprach Zarathustra
See See Rider
I Got A Woman/Amen
Love Me
If You Love Me
Love Me Tender
All Shook Up
Teddy Bear/Don't Be Cruel
Steamroller Blues
The Wonder Of You
Burning Love
[band introductions]
T-R-O-U-B-L-E
Why Me Lord
How Great Thou Art
Let Me Be There
Funny How Time Slips Away
Little Darlin'
Mystery Train/Tiger Man
Can't Help Falling In Love

Recordings: 0
Photos:
 
 
 
 
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10 JULY THIS DAY IN ELVIS HISTORY

July 10, 1956
Elvis and June drove to New Orleans with the rest of the gang to spend the day.
July 10, 1957
Elvis took his parents and Anita Wood to a private midnight screening of Loving You.
July 10, 1960
Elvis went water-skiing at McKellar Lake.
July 10, 1962
Elvis arrive at Graceland by car.
July 10, 1963
Soundtrack recording for Viva Las Vegas continued from 7.00 p.m. to 3.30 a.m.
July 10, 1975
Elvis performed at the Cleveland Coliseum, Richfield, Ohio.



CONCERT DETAILS:
Tour Ref: On Tour number 17 - July 8th - July 24th 1975
Date: July 10 1975
Venue: Cleveland Coliseum
Location: Richfield OH
Showtime: (8:30 pm)
Crowd: 21000
REVIEWS:
Article *:
VIDEO INFORMATION:
Release: The Complete 1975 Films disc 3
Length:
ELVIS ATTIRE:
Suit: Black Phoenix
Belt: Original belt
Cape:
GROUP ATTIRE:






Musicians: Red Suit
TICKET STUBS:



SONGS - TRACKLISTINGS:
2001 Theme
C C Rider
I Got A Woman
- segued medley with -
Amen
Love Me
If You Love Me
Love Me Tender
All Shook Up
Teddy Bear
- segued medley with -
Dont Be Cruel
Steamroller Blues
The Wonder Of You
Burning Love
Band Introductions
Johnny B Goode
( featuring James Burton )
Drum Solo
( featuring Ronnie Tutt )
Bass Solo
( featuring Jerry Scheff )
Piano Solo
( featuring Glen D Hardin )
School Day
T-R-O-U-B-L-E
Why Me Lord ?
How Great Thou Art
( followed by a reprise of above song )
Let Me Be There
( followed by a reprise of above song )
Funny How Time Slips Away
( followed by a reprise of above song )
Little Darlin
Mystery Train
- segued medley with -
Tiger Man
Cant Help Falling In Love
Closing Vamp
CDRS FROM CONCERT:








PICTURES FROM CONCERT:

© Len Leech

© Len Leech

© Len Leech






















CONCERT DATE: July 10, 1975. Cleveland, OH. Richfield Coliseum

Elvis Overwhelms 22,000 in the Coliseum
by Bruno Bornino
Cleveland Press
July 11, 1975


Legendary Elvis Presley overwhelmed 22,000 devoted fans in the Richfield Coliseum last night and showed them that life really does begin at 40. At least for Elvis it does.

Sure, his white-sequined jump suit is a couple of sizes larger these days. And granted his blue-black hair is a bit thinner, and even his most worshipping fan will admit he doesn't shake it like he used to. But his voice never sounded better, and that's what made him king of rock n' roll for more than 20 years.

Elvis was magnificent as he stalked, teased, clowned, jumped around, flipped his guitar like a baton and drove the ladies wild with sweaty scarves and probably sweatier kisses. But most of the people came to hear him sing, and he didn't disappoint them.

On stage for little more than an hour, he squeezed in 21 songs, handed out 36 scarves and kissed 20 gals. But you can be sure 10 years from now every female who was in the Coliseum last night will be bragging to her friends how Elvis singled her out for a scarf (you could buy one for $5 if you weren't lucky enough to get one with genuine Presley perspiration) or a treasured smooch.

Presley's range is even more incredible today than it was when he shook and shocked the world in the 50's. He sang some of his old hits like "Love Me," "Love Me Tender," "All Shook Up" and "Teddy Bear."

Then he did his newer ones like "Burning Love" and his current million-seller "T-R-O-U-B-L-E." He received standing ovations for two recent Olivia Newton-John hits ("Let Me Be There" and "If You Love Me Let Me Know").

But the greatest audience response was to a ballad called "The Wonder of You," which Elvis joked he recorded "25 or 30 years ago," and to two spiritual numbers (Kris Kristofferson's "Why Me Lord" and "How Great Thou Art"). These left me -- and most other fans, I'm sure -- with chills and goose bumps all over.

At one point in the concert, Elvis asked that the house lights be turned on so he could read some of the hundreds of signs that were being displayed in his honor. He read aloud one sign that pleaded, "One kiss or I'll die." Elvis did one of his famous stances, curled his lip and said, "I can't let you die, come on down and get your kiss."

The young lady obviously didn't need a written invitation as she raced through a barricade of policemen in front of the stage to collect her kiss and to present Presley with one of many red roses he was given throughout the show.

Coliseum owner Nick Mileti said Presley was a pleasure to work with. "He made absolutely no demands, and his only request was that we give him the dressing room closest to the stage."

In contrast, some rock performers who probably won't be around in six months have "riders" in their contracts that pressure the promoter into supplying the act with a certain brand of peanut butter or they won't perform.

According to Mileti, Elvis spent the night in Cleveland Wednesday as well as last night. "Colonel Parker (Presley's long-time manager) came in Wednesday to check things out," said Mileti. "The Colonel was so impressed with the Keg & Quarter menu (designed specifically for Presley with fatback, collard greens, turnip greens, boiled corn and corn bread) that he told Elvis to come in a day early.

Elvis will perform in the Coliseum again next Friday. The 22,000 fans holding tickets to this concert are in for a great treat. A Presley show has a carnival atmosphere unlike any other in the business.

Even the announcer sounds like a former burlesque comedian when he tells the audience to buy Presley souvenirs (20-page program, $3; poster, $2; button, $1; record album, $5; stereo tape, $6). You almost expect the announcer to say "and a prize in each and every package."

Elvis finished last night's show by picking up black bikini panties that were thrown on stage by one of his admirers, and placing then over the head of one of his musicians.

Then the announcer came back on stage and said, "Ladies and gentlemen, Elvis has left the building." No, there is nothing like an Elvis Presley show and there probably never will be.

Review courtesy of Jim Choma



Cleveland


Recorded live at The Cleveland Coliseum
July 10, 1975 Evening Show. Richfield, OH

Tracklisting

Recording: Audience

Highlights:

Sound: Contents:

Covers: [front] [back]


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PICTURES 56´s 57´s

PICS 56´s 57´s

Photo from the cover of Cash Box magazine, which was a weekly publication devoted mainly to the music industry. It was one of several magazines that published charts of song popularity in the U.S. In the photo, Elvis is shown on stage at the New Frontier Hotel in Las Vegas, holding a framed gold record of "Heartbreak Hotel," which he received after the song sold over one million units.



Lakeland, August 6, 1956




August 7, 1956 - St. Petersburg, FL - Florida Theatre


Scotty Moore, D.J. Fontana, Elvis, Bill Black
Thursday, August 9, 1956
Peabody Auditorium, Daytona Beach, FL
Sam Houston Coliseum October 13, 1956



2 above are from 5 April 1957 Sports Arena, Philadelphia ...

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Elvis’s Five Army Single Records Kept His Career Alive Back Home






 

Elvis's Five Army Single Records  Kept His Career Alive Back Home
While at least one side of every Elvis single issued during his army stint reached the top 5 on Billboard's top pop chart,
 "A Big Hunk O' Love" was the only one to reach #1. It spent two weeks in the top spot starting on August 10, 1959.
 "My Wish Came True" charted for a respectable 11 weeks, just missing the top 10 when it crested at #12 on August 17. 
"A Big Hunk O' Love" lasted 14 weeks on the Hot 100, but after it fell off the chart on October 12, 1959, Elvis would not 
have another chart record for six long months.
Elvis Presley Wear Ring Around Neck sleeve
Elvis Presley Fool Such As I sleeve
 
 
Elvis Presley Hard Headed Woman sleeve 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Elvis Presley I Got Stung sleeve
Elvis Presley Big Hunk of Love sleeve

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