December 12 , On this day in Elvis history

 

December 12, 1955

Elvis appeared with Johnny Cash and Carl Perkins on a show at the National Guard Armory, Armory. Mississippi.

December 12, 1956

A busy day: Elvis donated some toys to a Marine drive for underprivileged children. He stopped by the police station for a visit 

and he went downtown to the Malco Theater to see Storm Of The Nile.

AND

Hal Kanter, screenwriter and director of "Loving You", flew to Memphis to meet Elvis Presley.
December 12,1957 

 Disc Jockey Al Priddy of KEX in Portland, Oregon, was fired for playing Elvis Presley's rendition of "White Christmas." He had 

violated the radio station's ban against the song.
December 12, 1966

Elvis donated all kind of checks with a total amount of $105,000 for charities.

December 12,1970

The Elvis Presley compilation album "Almost In Love" hit #65 in the U.S.
December 12, 1971

Elvis and Joyce Bova flew to Washington staying at the Washington Hilton.

December 12, 1969
The LP From Memphis to Vegas/From Vegas to Memphis is certified gold by the RIAA

December 12, 1971

Elvis and Joyce Bova flew to Washington D.C., staying at the Washington Hilton.
December 12, 1973

Elvis worked hard in the Stax Studios until 5.00 a.m. Elvis was focused on 4 songs written or brought to him by Voice.

December 12, 1975
Elvis performed at the Las Vegas Hilton - Las Vegas, NV
December 12, 1976
Elvis performed at the Las Vegas Hilton - Las Vegas, NV
After the show of December 12, 1976 Elvis broke down in his dressing room and cried. He had talked with Rex Humbard, televangelist,

about the lack of meaning of the life he lead. Humbard recollected: "I took both his hands in mine and said: "Elvis, right now I want 

to pray for you", "Please do", Elvis said, and cried."

December 12, 2003

The Elvis Presley movies "Roustabout", "King Creole", "Blue Hawaii" and "Paradise, Hawaiian Style" were released on DVD.

Date:	12 Dec 1975
Time:	Midnight
Venue:	Las Vegas, NV. Hilton Hotel
Tickets:	1,600
Costume:	Unknown
Track list:	Also Sprach Zarathustra See See Rider I Got A Woman/Amen Love Me Fairytale And I Love You So Tryin' To Get To You All Shook Up Teddy Bear/Don't Be Cruel One Night You Gave A Mountain Guadalajara [band introductions] Just Pretend How Great Thou Art Softly, As I Leave You Little Darlin' America The Beautiful Mystery Train/Tiger Man Little Sister O Sole Mio - It's Now Or Never Can't Help Falling In Love
Recordings:	Winding Down In Vegas

 

Date:	12 Dec 1976
Time:	Midnight
Venue:	Las Vegas, NV. Hilton Hotel
Tickets:	1,600
Costume:	King of Spades suit
Track list:	Also Sprach Zarathustra See See Rider I Got A Woman/Amen Love Me My Way Fairytale You Gave Me A Mountain Jailhouse Rock Little Sister It's Now Or Never Tryin' To Get To You Happy Birthday Blue Suede Shoes Blue Christmas Softly, As I Leave You Are You Lonesome Tonight? That's All Right Bridge Over Troubled Water [band introductions] Early Morning Rain What'd I Say Johnny B. Goode Love Letters School Days Hurt Such A Night Sweet Caroline Can't Help Falling In Love
Recordings:	Black Diamond Farewell From Vegas
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CONCERT DETAILS: Tour Ref: Las Vegas Season 14 - Las Vegas December 2nd - December 15th 1975 Date: December 12 1975 Venue: Hilton Hotel Location: Las Vegas NV Showtime: Dinner (10.00pm) Crowd: 2200 REVIEWS: Article *: ELVIS ATTIRE: Suit: Rainfall Suit Belt: Original Belt Cape: GROUP ATTIRE: Musicians:Dark Blue Suit TICKET STUBS:

SONGS - TRACKLISTINGS: 2001 Theme See See Rider I Got A Woman - segued medley with - Amen Love Me Tryin To Get To You And I Love You So All Shook Up Teddy Bear - segued medley with - Dont Be Cruel One Night You Gave Me A Mountain Polk Salad Annie Guadalajara ( above song is just an excerpt ) Elvis introduces Lisa Marie & Vernon Presley Band Introductions Johnny B Goode ( featuring James Burton ) Hail! Hail! Rock N Roll Just Pretend How Great Thou Art Softly As I Leave You America The Beautiful Mystery Train - segued medley with - Tiger Man Little Sister O Sole Mio - segued medley with - Its Now Or Never Cant Help Falling In Love Closing Vamp CDRS FROM CONCERT:

CONCERT DETAILS: Tour Ref: Las Vegas Season 15 - Las Vegas December 2nd - December 12th 1976 Date: December 12 1976 Venue: Hilton Hotel Location: Las Vegas NV Showtime: Closing (12.00am) Crowd: 2200 REVIEWS: Article *: VIDEO INFORMATION: Release: A December To Remember Length: aprox 3 mins ELVIS ATTIRE: Suit: Ace Of Spades suit Belt: V-Neck suit belt Cape: GROUP ATTIRE: Sherrill Nielson: Light Blue Suit The Sweet Inspirations: White Suit Musicians:White Suit TICKET STUBS: SONGS - TRACKLISTINGS: 2001 Theme See See Rider I Got A Woman - segued medley with - Amen Love Me My Way ( above song includes 1 false start ) Fairytale You Gave Me A Mountain Jailhouse Rock ( above song includes 3 false starts ) Little Sister O Sole Mio (by Sherrill Nielsen) - segued medley with - Its Now Or Never Tryin To Get To You ( above song includes 1 false start ) Happy Birthday To Charlie Hodge Blue Suede Shoes Blue Christmas Softly As I Leave You Are You Lonesome Tonight ? Thats All Right ( above song includes 1 false start ) Bridge Over Troubled Water Farther Along ( above song is just an excerpt ) Band Introductions Early Morning Rain ( featuring John Wilkinson ) Whatd I Say ( featuring James Burton ) Johnny B Goode ( featuring James Burton ) Drum Solo Bass Solo Piano Solo Electric Piano Solo Love Letters Hail! Hail! Rock N Roll Hail! Hail! Rock N Roll ( featuring Tony on Lead Guitar ) Elvis introduces Vernon Presley & Wayne Newton Hurt Such A Night Sweet Caroline Cant Help Falling In Love Closing Vamp CDS FROM CONCERT: Import CD CDRS FROM CONCERT: PICTURES FROM CONCERT: © © Newspaper Articles CONCERT DATE: December 12, 1976. Las Vegas, NV. Elvis sings and sings for fan's 112th visit December 14, 1976 On the way into the packed showroom of the Hilton Hotel on his opening night, a young lady was heard to say, "I've seen Elvis' show one hundred and eleven times since 1970." It was certain that this young lady was telling the truth. What was uncertain was the reason. Why? Why would anyone want to see him that many times? Or to see him the second time for that matter? To answer that kind of questions is, first of all, to rehearse what he did on stage for more than hour. While on stage, Elvis Presley sang and sang. As a matter of fact, on opening night he sang almost every song he ever recorded, and more. What kinds of songs did he sing? Dramatic songs with simple but tense lyrics, telling of love, and a primitive kind of faith in the ability to love no matter what. Is this one of the reasons why the young lady returns to see him over and over again? Yes that's part of it. On stage, Elvis also gave the genuine impression that he enjoyed being where he was, in front of a pack of loving fans who were ready and willing to offer him whatever: flowers, stuffed animals, paintings, jewelry, unashamed self. Is this another reason for the return visits? Yes, of course. In a world where there is so much just out of grasp, Elvis' apparent gift of himself seems always to be something shared, not just a one-sided give or take. It's a shared experience. What else? What else makes this entertainer a phenomenon, which others only hope to emulate? It's vulnerability. Yes, it's his vulnerability which makes that young lady return time after time. Elvis Presley is larger than life. But, the minute he sings his love song, he is a little boy yearning to sooth his wounded soul. What is extraordinary is, after all, ordinary. What is the self-assured image of the superstar is also the self-assessing struggle of the perennial youth in search of wonder. Elvis Presley, therefore, is a paradox. When he is at his most understandable, he, all of a sudden, remains a mystery. This young lady of steady devotion was asked what single world best described this man for her. Without hesitation, she answered, "charismatic". No wonder THE OTHERS Along with Elvis Presley at the Hilton are opening acts of varying quality. The Stamp Quartet, featuring J.D. Sumner, who has the deepest bass voice this side of a Russian Orthodox basilica, do gospel-songs with much care and style. Sweet Inspirations, a trio of singing ladies, are less exciting in their treatment of "Get Away" than they are in their neat arrangement of the Chicago song. "If You Leave Me Now." Least enjoyable is comic Jackie Kahane who takes much too long with jokes which should be gotten rid of as fast as possible. Presley's musicians are superlative, as is the total effect of his show. Courtesy of Mark van Hout