August 19, ON THIS DAY IN ELVIS HISTORY

August 19, ON THIS DAY IN ELVIS HISTORY

August 19, 1954

Elvis recorded several takes of Blue Moon at the Sun studio, which would be remain unreleased

August 19, 1957

Elvis's single "Loving You" hit #28 in the U.S.

August 19, 1967

The soundtrack to the Elvis movie "Double Trouble" hit #47 in the U.S.

August 19, 1972

The Elvis album "He Touched Me" hit #38 in the U.K.

August 19, 1973

During a demonstration of karate in his suite after the show, Elvis accidentally broke the ankle of on of his guests, Beverly Albrecq.

August 19, 1974

Elvis performed at the Showroom, Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas. This opening night had a entire new program and the packed Showroom gave his several standing ovations.

Date:	19 August 1974
Time:	8.30pm
Venue:	Las Vegas NV. Hilton Hotel
Tickets:	2,200
Costume:	Peacock suit
Track list:	Also Sprach Zarathustra Big Boss Man Proud Mary Down In The Alley Good Time Charlie's Got The Blues Never Been To Spain It's Midnight If You Talk In Your Sleep I'm Leavin' Let Me Be There Softly, As I Leave You If You Love Me Let Me Know Love Me Tender Polk Salad Annie [band introductions] Promised Land Introduction Of Telly Savalas My Baby Left Me Bridge Over Troubled Water Fever Hound Dog Can't Help Falling In Love
Recordings:	From Sunset Boulevard To Paradise Road Down In The Alley If You Talk In Your Sleep
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August 19, 1975

Elvis continued the routine that he began in North Carolina with a request box, which Charlie Hodge taking the request in a bucket and then doing his best to fulfill them.

Date:	19 August 1975
Time:	Midnight
Venue:	Las Vegas, NV. Hilton Hotel
Tickets:	1,600
Costume:	Penguin suit
Track list:	Also Sprach Zarathustra See See Rider Blue Suede Shoes Young And Beautiful Are You Lonesome Tonight? If You Love Me Softly, As I Leave You It's Now Or Never Polk Salad Annie [band introductions] Johnny B. Goode Hail Hail Rock'n'Roll T-R-O-U-B-L-E Why Me Lord Love Me Tender All Shook Up Love Me Hound Dog My Boy Can't Help Falling In Love
Recordings:	0
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August 19, 1977

Brokenhearted and distraught fans continue to linger at Forrest Lawn Masauleum and around Graceland.

August 19, 1978

The album "Elvis - NBC TV Special" hit #50 in the U.K.

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