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Birthdate :January 8, 1935
Location :Tupelo , Mississippi
Country :United States
Sign : Capricorn
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His surname was Anglicized from the German Pressler during the Civil War. His ancestor Johann Valentin Pressler emigrated to North America in 1710. Pressler first settled in New York, but later moved to the South. Jaime Pressly is also a descendant from him. A connection between the Pressleys of Oprah Winfrey's great-grandfather and the ancestors of Elvis Presley has been posited but not confirmed. He also had Scottish, Dutch , Cherokee and Jewish ancestry among others. There is a Star of David and a Cross on his mother's grave.1710
His surname was Anglicized from the German Pressler during the Civil War. His ancestor Johann Valentin Pressler emigrated to North America in 1710. Pressler first settled in New York, but later moved to the South. Jaime Pressly is also a descendant from him. A connection between the Pressley's of Oprah Winfrey's great-grandfather and the ancestors of Elvis Presley has been posited but not confirmed. He also had Scottish, Dutch , Cherokee and Jewish ancestry among others. There is a Star of David and a Cross on his mother's grave.1926
One of his biggest hit songs, "Are You Lonesome Tonight?", was actually written in 1926 and recorded by Al Jolson in 1950, just before Jolson's death, later, in 1950.1926
One of his biggest hit songs, "Are You Lonesome Tonight?", was written in 1926 by Lou Handman and Roy Turk and first recorded by Lou's sister Edith Handman with Lou at the piano. Vaughn Deleath and The Colonial Club Orchestra released a version of the song in 1927 that became a hit. The Carter Family recorded a bluegrass version with additional verses in 1936. The first charted version was by Blue Barron in 1950 (#16 US Pop), which introduced the spoken portion, modeled after Jacques' "All The World's A Stage" speech in William Shakespeare's "As You Like It". Al Jolson recorded that version several weeks later. Additionaly, it was singer Jaye P. Morgan's 1959 (#65 US Pop) version of the song, as well as Blue Barron's earlier 1950 version, that Elvis heard while in Germany that influenced him to record the song shortly after his discharge from the army.1930
His parents Vernon Presley and Gladys Presley were unemployed during the Great Depression of the 1930s and lived on welfare and then on Social Security after it was created during the administration of US President Franklin D. Roosevelt.1935
Elvis Presley's date of birth, Tuesday, January 8th, 1935 was one day before comedian and actor, 'Bob Denver (I)''s date of birth, on Wednesday, January 9th, 1935.1935
The home address of Vernon Presley and Gladys Presley, as they became parents, on Tuesday, January 8th, 1935, was 306 Old Saltillo Road, East Tupelo, Mississippi. Zip codes were not created, until the 1960's decade. His twin brother, Jesse Garon Presley, died at birth. Elvis was successfully delivered, approximately 35 minutes later.1947
His mother, Gladys bought him his first guitar at age 12, in 1947.1947
His mother, Gladys Presley, gave him his first guitar in 1947, when he was 12 years old, as a birthday present.1948
When Ed Sullivan finally allowed him to appear on "The Ed Sullivan Show" , he was filmed from the waist upwards only once, on his third and final appearance in January 1957.1948
In April of 1955 Elvis auditioned for a spot on Arthur Godfrey's "Talent Scouts" and was turned down.1948
During his third and final appearance on Ed Sullivan's "Toast of the Town" (1948) weekly program, on Sunday, January 6, 1957, he strongly angered Sullivan by singing the gospel song "Peace In The Valley" on his show, after Sullivan asked him not to.1948
In April of 1955 Elvis auditioned for a spot on Arthur Godfrey's "Talent Scouts" (1948) and was turned down.1948
When Ed Sullivan finally allowed him to appear on "Toast of the Town" (1948), he was filmed from the waist upwards only once, on his third and final appearance on Sunday, January 6th, 1957.1948
He unsuccessfully auditioned for CBS' "Talent Scouts" (1948) nine months before his successful debut on "Stage Show" (1954).1950
Once an opera singer attended one of his 1950s concerts and met him backstage. The singer told Elvis that he sang like a hillbilly and needed singing lessons. Elvis replied by saying, "Thanks for the advice, but how many of the thousands of people out there tonight came to hear you sing?".1950
He is responsible for the best selling single of the 1950s ("Hound Dog/Don't Be Cruel", 1956) and that of the 1960s ("It's Now Or Never", 1960).1950
He is responsible for the best selling single of the 1950s ("Hound Dog/Don't Be Cruel", 1956) and that of the 1960s ("It's Now Or Never", 1960).1950
Once an opera singer attended one of his 1950s concerts and met him backstage. The singer told Elvis that he sang like a hillbilly and needed singing lessons. Elvis replied, "Thanks for the advice, but how many of the thousands of people out there tonight came to hear you sing?".1953
In 1953 while working as an usher in a local Memphis movie theater he sang, by request, "That's Amore" on stage.1953
1953 graduate of Humes High School, Memphis, TN.1953
He was a 1953 graduate of Humes High School, in Memphis, Tennessee.1953
In 1953 while working as an usher in a local Memphis movie theater he sang, by request, "That's Amore" on stage.1954
On seeing Elvis Presley in rehearsal for "Stage Show" for which he was the producer, Jackie Gleason described Elvis as "Marlon Brando with a guitar".1954
His song "Heartbreak Hotel" is based on a note left by a man who committed suicide in a Florida hotel suite. When Elvis first performed the song on "Stage Show" (1954) in 1956, he sang the words "They're so lonely they pray to die". This was changed in later performances from "pray to die" to "they could die" so as not to offend the religious establishment with a reference for a prayer for death.1954
On seeing Elvis in rehearsal for "Stage Show" (1954) Jackie Gleason--the show's producer--described Elvis as "Marlon Brando with a guitar".1954
On his first appearance on "Stage Show" (1954) on Jan. 28, 1956, he sang a medley of "Shake Rattle and Roll" / "Flip Flop and Fly" and later performed "I Got A Woman". That breakthrough performance of "I Got A Woman", to a startled 1956 audience, has not been seen for years, but as of 2010 it is available on YouTube.1955
He did not pass an audition for CBS TV's "Talent Scouts" (March 1955) just 9 months before his successful debut on "Stage Show" on the same network.1955
In the fall of 1955, he appeared in a Rock N Roll documentary "The Pied Piper of Cleveland" filmed in various locations in the Cleveland area, mainly Brooklyn High School. The film headlines many top acts of the day including Bill Haley and The Comets. Pat Boone, The Four Lads and others. This film has yet to be released. It is reportedly the property of Polygram International and in the Universal vault.1955
He unsuccessfully auditioned for CBS TV's " "Talent Scouts" (March 1955) nine months before his successful debut on "Stage Show".1955
Some of his favorite movies were Rebel Without a Cause , The Magnificent Seven , Bullitt and Dirty Harry .1955
Prior to being signed by RCA in November 1955, Elvis was known as "The Hillbilly Cat" in his hometown of Memphis, Tennessee.1955
He named his favorite films as: Rebel Without a Cause , A Streetcar Named Desire and Dirty Harry .1955
His television debut was on the regionally telecast Louisiana Hayride (TV), 5 March 1955 in Shreveport, Louisiana.1955
In September 1955, "Country Song Roundup" magazine was the first to feature an article on Elvis, calling him a "folk music fireball".1955
His television debut was on the regionally telecast Louisiana Hayride (1955) (TV), Saturday, March 5th, 1955 in Shreveport, Louisiana.1955
In September 1955, "Country Song Roundup" magazine was the first to feature an article on Elvis, calling him a "folk music fireball".1955
He named his four personal favorite films as: Rebel Without a Cause (1955), A Streetcar Named Desire (1951), Dirty Harry (1971) and Bullitt (1968).1955
Prior to being signed by RCA in November 1955, Elvis was known as "The Hillbilly Cat" in his hometown of Memphis, Tennessee.1955
In 1955 he appeared in a rock documentary, The Pied Piper of Cleveland: A Day in the Life of a Famous Disc Jockey (1955), about Cleveland DJ Bill Randle, filmed in various locations in the Cleveland, Ohio, area (mainly Brooklyn High School). The film headlined many top acts of the day including Bill Haley and the Comets, Pat Boone, The Four Lads and others. This film has yet to be released. It is still reportedly the property of Polygram International and in the Universal vault.1956
His favorite actors were Marlon Brando and James Dean, the latter Elvis considered an acting genius (in a 1956 interview).1956
Helped to support an All-Negro Day at the Memphis Zoo in 1956.1956
He was allegedly offered roles in The Rainmaker , The Defiant Ones , Cat on a Hot Tin Roof , West Side Story , Sweet Bird of Youth , The Fastest Guitar Alive , Midnight Cowboy , True Grit , Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory , A Star Is Born and Grease .1956
Had 18 Billboard #1 Songs, the first "Heartbreak Hotel" in March, 1956; the last, "Suspicious Minds" in Sept. 1969.1956
"Heartbreak Hotel", which spent 17 weeks at #1 on Billboard's country chart (and 10 weeks on Billboard's Hot 100) was the #1 country song of 1956.1956
Had 18 Billboard #1 songs, the first being "Heartbreak Hotel" in March of 1956. His 18th and final #1, "Suspicious Minds", was released in September 1969.1956
He was allegedly offered roles in The Rainmaker (1956), The Defiant Ones (1958), Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958), West Side Story (1961), Sweet Bird of Youth (1962), The Fastest Guitar Alive (1967), Midnight Cowboy (1969), True Grit (1969), Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971), A Star Is Born (1976) and Grease (1978).1956
"Heartbreak Hotel", which spent 17 weeks at #1 on Billboard's country chart (and 10 weeks on Billboard's Hot 100) was the #1 country song of 1956.1956
His favorite actors were Marlon Brando and James Dean. In a 1956 interview he said that he considered Dean an acting genius.1956
During his 21-year association with RCA Recorfds (1956-1977), the only year he failed to have a single in the Billboard Top Pop 20 was 1967.1956
He and Andy Griffith debuted together, but at different times, on Steve Allen's weekly program "The Steve Allen Show" (1956), on July 1, 1956. It was Steve Allen's second show and Elvis' appearance skyrocketed it in popularity.1956
While Elvis appeared on NBC's "The Steve Allen Show" (1956), on Sunday, July 1, 1956. Ehis manager Colonel Tom Parker was contacted by Ed Sullivan about Elvis' appearing on his weekly CBS variety show, "Toast of the Town" (1948), on CBS. Elvis was signed for a then staggering $50,000 for three appearances. This was quite an accomplishment--or lack of foresight--as Sullivan and Allen were broadcast in the same Sunday-evening time slot and had an ongoing "ratings war" against each other. Even more amazing was that Elvis' prestigious record label, RCA, was a subsidiary of the corporation that owned NBC. Elvis already had sold at least 5 million records for RCA-NBC with several hit 45-RPM and 78-RPM records. Allen would later state that his reason for "giving away" Elvis was that he ran strictly a comedy show. Ironically. the following summer Allen hosted Jerry Lee Lewis twice. After this, Sullivan was not as interested in biding for Jerry Lee Lewis as he was for Elvis. Jerry Lee did not appear on The Sullivan Show until 1969.1956
An earlier take of Elvis' 1956 hit "I Want You, I Need You,I Love You" is titled "I Need You, I Want You, I Love You". This earlier version of the song appeared on some copies of his debut album titled "Elvis" and was later issued in a 1977 compilation package..1957
Between 1957 and 1969, he performed only two concerts and made just two television appearances.1957
He worked with legendary guitar player Hank Garland from 1957 to 1961.1957
Made the first ever musical video of all time: Jailhouse Rock .1957
Bought Graceland mansion on 19 March 1957 from Mrs. Ruth Brown Moore for $102,500. The mansion, built of tan Tennessee limestone, consists of 23 rooms and 13.7 surrounding acres. The Music Gates were installed in April of 1957.1957
He bought Graceland mansion on Tuesday, March 19, 1957, from Mrs. Ruth Brown Moore for $102,500. The mansion, built of tan Tennessee limestone, consists of 23 rooms and 13.7 surrounding acres. The Music Gates were installed in April of 1957. The name "Graceland" came with the mansion, from the days when it was originally used as a church.1957
Made the first ever musical video of all time: Jailhouse Rock (1957).1958
Although his height was measured as 6' when he joined the army in 1958, photographs show Elvis was wearing his army boots at the time which may have slightly increased his height.1958
Was an Army veteran. He was drafted in 1958, stationed in West Germany and discharged in 1960. Presley, who achieved the rank of Private First Class, was a public relations headache for the Army, according to U.S. military documents released by the Pentagon on Thursday, June 9th, 2005. "Elvis Presley will not be released in a manner different from any other inductee serving overseas," the Army's adjutant general wrote to citizens who complained following reports that the rock 'n' roll icon would get an early "good behavior" discharge. When he entered the Army at Memphis, Tennessee, on Monday, March 24, 1958, there was a public outcry from his fans, and protests flowed to Washington, including a hand-written plea released by the National Archives and Records Administration. "Dear Mamie," one correspondent wrote to then-first lady Mamie Eisenhower. "Will you please, please be so sweet and kind as to ask Ike to please bring Elvis Presley back to us from the Army? We need him in our entertainment world to make us all laugh." A 1959 Army memo set out the Presley problem: "When Private First Class Presley was first inducted, there was considerable adverse public reaction . . . alleging that he would receive preferential treatment in the Army. This impression has been largely replaced by a public impression of a good soldier serving his military obligation . . . Many teenagers who look up to and emulate Private First Class Presley will . . . follow his example in the performance of their military service".1958
He said the all-time favorite of his films, that he acted in, was King Creole .1958
According to Tommy Steele, Presley did visit London once in 1958. However, this has not been substantiated.1958
Once claimed Robert Mitchum was the inspiration for his famous hairstyle. Presley met Mitchum to discuss the possibility of starring together in Thunder Road , but unfortunately Tom Parker's demands for Presley's salary could not be met.1958
He said that his favorite of all his films was King Creole (1958). He also said that the film of his that he disliked the most was s Clambake (1967).1958
He was drafted into the US Army in 1958, stationed in West Germany and discharged in 1960, achieving the rank of Private First Class. His being the army was a public relations headache, according to army documents released by the Pentagon on Thursday, June 9, 2005. "Elvis Presley will not be released in a manner different from any other inductee serving overseas," the Army's adjutant general wrote to citizens who complained following reports that the rock icon would get an early "good behavior" discharge. When he entered the army at Memphis, Tennessee, on March 24, 1958, there was a public outcry from his fans, and protests flowed to Washington, including a hand-written plea released by the National Archives and Records Administration. "Dear Mamie," one correspondent wrote to then First Lady Mamie Eisenhower. "Will you please, please be so sweet and kind as to ask Ike [President Dwight D. Eisenhower] to please bring Elvis Presley back to us from the Army? We need him in our entertainment world to make us all laugh." A 1959 Army memo set out the Presley problem: "When Private First Class Presley was first inducted, there was considerable adverse public reaction . . . alleging that he would receive preferential treatment in the Army. This impression has been largely replaced by a public impression of a good soldier serving his military obligation . . . Many teenagers who look up to and emulate Private First Class Presley will . . . follow his example in the performance of their military service".1958
Although his height was measured as 6' when he joined the army in 1958, photographs show Elvis was wearing his army boots at the time which may have slightly increased his height.1958
Once claimed Robert Mitchum was the inspiration for his famous hairstyle. Presley met Mitchum to discuss the possibility of starring together in Thunder Road (1958), but unfortunately Tom Parker's demands for Presley's salary could not be met.1959
He was considered for Ricky Nelson's role in Rio Bravo starring John Wayne and Dean Martin. However, by the time filming began in May 1958 Presley was stationed with the US army in Germany.1959
He was considered for Ricky Nelson's role in Rio Bravo (1959) starring John Wayne and Dean Martin. However, by the time filming began in May 1958 Presley was stationed with the US army in Germany.1960
While he never joined any political party, his political views were somewhat mixed. During the early 1960s he was an outspoken admirer of liberal President John F. Kennedy. He later confessed to "weeping openly" at the news of Kennedy's death. Later in life, however, he made a more conservative move on the political spectrum. He began singing the praises of President Richard Nixon, and his right-wing streak culminated in a visit to the White House in December 1970. During the visit, Presley was photographed giving the President a handgun, which was (for security reasons) presented but not given. Presley spoke of his admiration for Nixon, revealed his disgust at the hippie counterculture, spoke disparagingly of The Beatles (he said that having earned their money in America, they had then left for England to promote "anti-American" feelings), fervently expressed his patriotism, offered to infiltrate and go undercover in left-wing hippie groups, asked to be appointed a federal narcotics agent, and even hugged the president twice. Nixon, for his part, was not sure if Presley was serious or not, but granted his request and made him an honorary federal agent. Nixon said he was equally parts bewildered and amused by the encounter, thanked Presley for his support, and the picture of the duo has become one of the most famous photos taken in the White House. On Presley's death in 1977, the former president asked Americans to lower their flags all over the country as a mark of respect.1960
Was the first entertainer to introduce karate in an American motion picture (Flaming Star ).1960
Most of the films he starred in were not critically acclaimed - although he received good reviews for Flaming Star and King Creole - but only Wild in the Country failed to get its money back.1960
Was extremely proud of his Cherokee roots. Wanted to be more open about it but was advised against it, according to some sources by Tom Parker, since this was around the time that there were still racial tensions in the US. Sometimes the audiences were "deceived with the truth" like in G.I. Blues when his character tells about his Cherokee background. In real life his Cherokee roots started with his maternal great-great-great grandmother Morning Dove White and it was even rumored in Memphis that he had Cherokee blood from his father's side of the family as well, though never confirmed.1960
The lightest Elvis ever weighed, as an adult, was 170 lbs in 1960 following his discharge from the U.S. Army. The heaviest was at the time of his death, which was 260 lbs.1960
His 1960 single "It's Now Or Never" is one of the best selling singles of all times (if not THE best selling single), with sales estimated to be between 25 and 30 million copies.1960
Earned a black belt in karate, in 1960.1960
The lightest Elvis ever weighed, as an adult, was 170 pounds in 1960, following his discharge from the U.S. Army. The heaviest was at the time of his death, which was 260 pounds. He gained 90 pounds, in his final 17 years of life.1960
His 1960 single "It's Now Or Never" is one of the best selling singles of all time--if not the all-time best selling single--with sales estimated to have been between 25 and 30 million copies.1960
Was extremely proud of his Cherokee Indian roots. Wanted to be more open about it but was advised against it, according to some sources by Tom Parker, since this was around the time that there were still racial tensions in the US. Sometimes the audiences were "deceived with the truth" like in G.I. Blues (1960) when his character tells about his Cherokee Indian background. In real life his Cherokee Indian roots started with his maternal great-great-great grandmother Morning Dove White and it was even rumored in Memphis that he had Cherokee blood from his father's side of the family as well, though never confirmed.1960
Most of the films he starred in were not critically acclaimed - although he received good reviews for Flaming Star (1960) and King Creole (1958) - but only Wild in the Country (1961) failed to get its money back.1960
While he never joined any political party, his political views were somewhat mixed. During the early 1960s he was an outspoken admirer of liberal President John F. Kennedy. He later confessed to "weeping openly" at the news of Kennedy's death. Later in life, however, he made a more conservative move on the political spectrum. He began singing the praises of President Richard Nixon, and his right-wing streak culminated in a visit to the White House in December 1970. During the visit, Presley was photographed giving the President a handgun, which was (for security reasons) presented but not given. Presley spoke of his admiration for Nixon, revealed his disgust at the hippie counterculture, spoke disparagingly of The Beatles (he said that having earned their money in America, they had then left for England to promote "anti-American" feelings), fervently expressed his patriotism, offered to infiltrate and go undercover in left-wing hippie groups, asked to be appointed a federal narcotics agent, and even hugged the president twice. Nixon, for his part, was not sure if Presley was serious or not, but granted his request and made him an honorary federal agent. Nixon said he was equally parts bewildered and amused by the encounter, thanked Presley for his support, and the picture of the duo has become one of the most famous photos taken in the White House. On Presley's death in 1977, the former president asked Americans to lower their flags all over the country as a mark of respect.1960
Was the first entertainer to introduce karate in an American motion picture (Flaming Star (1960)).1961
Was director Robert Wise's original choice to play Tony in West Side Story .1961
Following a concert in Hawaii in 1961, Presley concentrated on making movies and he did not perform before a live audience again for seven years until his 1968 TV Special and subsequent return to Las Vegas in 1969.1961
None of his 33 films, 31 features and two musical documentaries - were ever nominated for an Academy Award. Of his 31 feature films only one, Wild in the Country (1961), lost money.1961
Was director Robert Wise's original choice to play Tony in West Side Story (1961).1961
After his concert in Hawaii in 1961, Presley concentrated on making movies and did not perform before a live audience again for seven years until his 1968 TV special and subsequent return to Las Vegas in 1969.1962
In 1962 he ceased almost completely to record non-soundtrack songs until his 1969 album "From Elvis in Memphis".1962
He was offered a role in the animation film, Gay Purr-ee and refused the role of off screen voice acting.1962
He fell in love with Elizabeth Montgomery on the set of Kid Galahad , she visited his house on two occasions. Nothing came of it as she was married to Gig Young at the time, but they remained good friends until he died.1962
He was offered a role in the animation film, Gay Purr-ee (1962), but disliked the roles of off-screen voice acting.1962
In 1962 he ceased almost completely to record non-soundtrack songs until his 1969 album "From Elvis in Memphis".1963
Elvis owned one of the world's first mobile phones. He had to have one after seeing Sean Connery use a car phone in the James Bond movie From Russia with Love (1963). Elvis's phone was contained in a suitcase-size carrying case with his name in black letters on a gold label on the front. He would use it to talk from his limousine.1964
Bought former US President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's yacht "Potomac", for $55,000 in January of 1964.1964
Bought former US President Franklin D. Roosevelt's yacht "Potomac" for $55,000 in January 1964.1965
He is credited as a co-writer of "(I'll) You'll Be Gone" . This was the B side of the hit from his film Girl Happy , "Do The Clam". It is found in his five-CD box set of '60s recordings. Elvis composed the lyrics and brought the song to a recording session.He is also listed in the writer's credits to "Heartbreak Hotel".1965
Met President Lyndon Johnson at the White House in 1965.1965
He is credited as a co-writer of "(I'll) You'll Be Gone" . This was the B side of the hit from his film Girl Happy , "Do The Clam". It is found in his five-CD box set of '60s recordings. Elvis composed the lyrics and brought the song to a recording session.1965
When The Beatles came to America in 1965 there was only one person they wanted to meet - Elvis, and on Friday, August 27th, 1965 they got their wish and according to John Lennon spent an entirely enjoyable evening at the Presley home in Bel Aire, California, talking, singing and laughing with each other.1965
When The Beatles came to America in 1965 there was only one person they wanted to meet: Elvis. On Friday, August 27, 1965, they got their wish and, according to John Lennon, spent an entirely enjoyable evening at the Presley home in Bel Air, California, talking, singing and laughing with each other.1965
He is credited as a co-writer of "(I'll) You'll Be Gone" (1965). This was the B side of the hit from his film Girl Happy (1965), "Do The Clam". It is found in his five-CD box set of '60s recordings. Elvis composed the lyrics and brought the song to a recording session.1965
He is credited as a co-writer of "(I'll) You'll Be Gone" (1965). This was the B side of the hit from his film Girl Happy (1965), "Do The Clam". It is found in his five-CD box set of '60s recordings. Elvis composed the lyrics and brought the song to a recording session. He is also listed in the writer's credits to "Heartbreak Hotel".1966
He is no relation to Reg Presley (b: Reginald Maurice Ball) the lead singer of the popular British rock band "The Troggs", who had 2 million sellers of their own, with the standards "Wild Thing" and "Love Is All Around".1966
He was a huge fan of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and had requested to meet him in 1966, but the meeting never happened.1966
He was a fervent admirer of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King and had hoped to meet him in 1966, but the meeting never occurred. Many observers believed that was because his manager, Tom Parker, didn't want to alienate Elvis' fans in the South, many of whom saw King as an "outside agitator" because of his civil-rights work among Southern blacks.1966
He is not related to Reg Presley (b: Reginald Maurice Ball), the lead singer of the popular British rock band The Troggs, which had 2 million sellers of their own, "Wild Thing" (1966) and "Love Is All Around" (1968).1966
After not having a Top 20 hit single since 1966, Elvis' Nov. 68 "comeback" TV Special spawned the now standard "If I Can Dream", (#13 US Pop). This was followed in 1969 by "Memories" (#35 US Pop), which was also performed on the Special, "In The Ghetto" (#3 US Pop), "Suspicious Minds" (#1 US Pop), and "Don't Cry Daddy" (#6 US Pop).1967
1967 was the only year he failed to have a single in The Billboard Pop Top 20 during his recording career with RCA records .1967
Turned down leading role in The Fastest Guitar Alive , which went to his friend Roy Orbison.1967
Of the movies, that he acted in, one he disliked the most was Clambake .1967
Turned down leading role in The Fastest Guitar Alive (1967), which went to his friend Roy Orbison.1968
According to Elvis and Colonel Parker, Elvis' return to TV in 1968 was in part due to NBC (Universal Pictures) agreeing to finance the remaining movies he was scheduled to make.1968
After production of his 1968 NBC television special he told producer Steve Binder he would never make another movie or song he didn't believe in.1968
Father of Lisa Marie Presley (birthdate, Thursday, February 1st, 1968).1968
After production of his 1968 NBC television special he told producer Steve Binder he would never make another movie or song he didn't believe in.1968
According to Elvis and his manager Tom Parker, Elvis' return to TV in 1968 was in part due to NBC (Universal Pictures) agreeing to finance the remaining movies he was scheduled to make.1969
Many Elvis fans and historians agree that his 1969 recording sessions at American International Studios in Memphis which produced 34 songs of varying musical genres, from Pop to Country to R n B, standards and new, was among his greatest work.1969
He was seriously considered for the role of the Texas Ranger in True Grit starring John Wayne. Unfortunately, Tom Parker's demand that Presley receive top billing could not be met, so the part went to Glen Campbell instead.1969
In Sam Lovullo's book "Life in the Kornfield" (which recalled his years as producer of the country music TV series "Hee Haw" ), he remarked that Elvis was a big fan of the show and had always wanted to perform on it. However, according to Lovullo, Elvis remarked they'd have to tape his spots in the middle of the night, knowing that if manager Tom Parker found out, he'd never clear his appearance. Several months after Elvis' death, his father, Vernon Presley, appeared on "Hee Haw" and spoke about how the world would always love him and remember his music.1969
In Sam Lovullo's book "Life in the Kornfield", which recalled his years as producer of 1969's country music TV series "Hee Haw" (1969), he remarked that Elvis was a big fan of the show and had always wanted to perform on it. However, according to Lovullo, Elvis remarked they'd have to tape his spots in the middle of the night, knowing that if manager Tom Parker had found out, he'd never clear his appearance. Several months after Elvis' death, his father, Vernon Presley, appeared on "Hee Haw" and spoke about how the world would always love him and remember his music.1969
He was seriously considered for the role of the Texas Ranger in True Grit (1969) starring John Wayne. Unfortunately, Tom Parker's demand that Presley receive top billing could not be met, so the part went to Glen Campbell instead.1969
Many Elvis fans and historians agree that his 1969 recording sessions at American International Studios in Memphis which produced 34 songs of varying musical genres, from Pop to Country to Rhytmm and Blues, standards and new, was among his greatest work.1969
His last film, Change of Habit (1969), had him as a doctor in an urban clinic, reflecting his attempt to be "relevant" to the social activism of the youth of the '60s.1970
He had a total of 28 singles to reach the top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100 during the 1970s. Posthumously, he had a #1 single on the Hot 100 in 2002 with the remix of "A Little Less Conversation.".1970
In 1970 he wrote to J. Edgar Hoover requesting to join the FBI at the height of its campaign against political protests in the United States.1970
He had two full face-lifts and rhinoplasty during the mid-1970s. On one of these visits to hospital he was accompanied by Linda Thompson.1970
Had glaucoma in the 1970s.1970
On Monday, December 21, 1970, he paid a visit to President Richard Nixon at the White House in Washington, D.C. The meeting was initiated by Presley, who wrote Nixon a six-page letter requesting a visit with the President and suggesting that he be made a "Federal Agent-at-Large" in the Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs.1970
On Monday, December 21, 1970, he paid a visit to President Richard Nixon at the White House in Washington, D.C. The meeting was initiated by Presley, who wrote Nixon a six-page letter requesting a visit with the President and suggesting that he be made a "Federal Agent-at-Large" in the Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs.1970
During the 1970s he had 28 singles reach the top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Posthumously, he had a #1 single on the Hot 100 in 2002 with the remix of "A Little Less Conversation".1972
Among the actors who coveted the role, Elvis dreamed of playing Don Vito Corleone in The Godfather , but could not get an audition.1972
Lived with Linda Thompson for four and a half years years, from 1972 to 1976. She was a former "Miss Tennessee," actress and songwriter. Other than Priscilla Presley, Thompson was the most significant romantic relationship that Elvis ever had.1972
The book he was reading at the time of his death was "The Scientific Search for the Face of Jesus" by Frank O. Adams, (Psychical Aid Foundation, USA, 1972).1972
The book he was reading at the time of his death was "The Scientific Search for the Face of Jesus" by Frank O. Adams, (Psychical Aid Foundation, USA, 1972).1972
Lived with Linda Thompson for four and a half years years, from 1972 to 1976. She was a former "Miss Tennessee," actress and songwriter. Other than Priscilla Presley, Thompson was the most significant romantic relationship that Elvis ever had.1972
Elvis dreamed of playing Don Vito Corleone in The Godfather (1972), but when he asked to audition for the part he was turned down.1973
In 1973, he was the biggest taxpayer in the United States of America.1973
More people watched Elvis: Aloha from Hawaii (TV) (live via satellite TV broadcast) than those that watched astronauts, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walk on the moon, on Sunday, July 20th, 1969.1973
In 1973 he met with Led Zeppelin members Robert Plant and John Paul Jones in Los Angeles. An idol to the members of Led Zeppelin, Elvis wanted to meet "who was outselling him" at concerts (Zeppelin was in the midst of a record-breaking tour that year). A meeting was arranged with two of the four band members (Plant and Jones). Plant was so awestruck at meeting his idol in person that he could barely speak to him. Jones, nearly as awestruck as Plant, made small talk with the "King," and mentioned what a beautiful watch Elvis wore. Elvis, always the generous one, instantly traded his $5,000 gold and diamond watch for Jones' $10 Mickey Mouse watch. This broke the ice with all of them, and they became fast friends. Throughout the early '70s, members of Led Zeppelin even attended a few of Elvis' concerts, and were granted the privilege of sitting in the front row by the King himself.1973
Once sent $1,000,000 to Buford Pusser, the crimefighting Tennessee sheriff who was the subject of the 1973 film Walking Tall .1973
In 1973 he met with Led Zeppelin members Robert Plant and John Paul Jones in Los Angeles. An idol to the members of Led Zeppelin, Elvis wanted to meet "who was outselling him" at concerts (Zeppelin was in the midst of a record-breaking tour that year). A meeting was arranged with Plant and Jones. Plant was so awestruck at meeting his idol in person that he could barely speak to him. Jones, nearly as awestruck as Plant, made small talk with the "King," and mentioned what a beautiful watch Elvis wore. Elvis, always the generous one, instantly traded his $5,000 gold and diamond watch for Jones' $10 Mickey Mouse watch. This broke the ice with all of them, and they became fast friends. Throughout the early 1970s members of Led Zeppelin even attended a few of Elvis' concerts, and were granted the privilege of sitting in the front row by the King himself.1973
More people watched Elvis: Aloha from Hawaii (1973) (TV) (live via satellite TV broadcast) than that watched astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin as they landed, and then walked on, the moon on July 20, 1969.1973
Once sent $1,000,000 to Buford Pusser, the crimefighting Tennessee sheriff who was the subject of the 1973 film Walking Tall (1973).1974
Held a single day's attendance record for his March 1974 shows at the Houston Astrodome--89,000 fans for two shows.1975
In 1975 he purchased a poor black East Memphis woman an electric wheel chair and picked her up and personally sat her in it. The woman's teenage daughter told Elvis she liked his car. He gave it to her and even gave her boyfriend a job.1975
Was a huge fan of the television shows "The Jeffersons" , "Good Times" , "Happy Days" and "Flip" .1975
Held the world indoor attendance record for a concert, which was at the Pontiac Silverdome in Detroit, on Dec' 31st 1975. There was 62,500 in attendance, with another record for takings in a single show $850,000.1975
Held the world indoor attendance record for a concert. At the Pontiac Silverdome in Detroit on December 31, 1975, 62,500 fans attended. The show also set a record for the biggest box-office take for a single show: $850,000.1975
In 1975 he purchased a poor black East Memphis woman an electric wheelchair and picked her up and personally sat her in it. The woman's teenage daughter told Elvis she liked his car. He gave it to her and even gave her boyfriend a job.1975
Was a huge fan of the television shows "The Jeffersons" (1975), "Good Times" (1974), "Happy Days" (1974) and "Flip" (1970).1976
Barbra Streisand originally wanted Elvis to play the role of John Norman Howard in A Star Is Born , but the studio couldn't meet Tom Parker's demands ($1 million plus equal billing with Streisand).1976
Was originally considered for the Kris Kristofferson role in A Star Is Born , but Elvis turned it down because manager Tom Parker refused him permission to act in a movie where he wouldn't have top billing. Also, he didn't like the fact that the producer, Jon Peters, was completely unknown.1976
Was originally considered for the Kris Kristofferson role in A Star Is Born (1976), but Elvis turned it down because his manager, Tom Parker refused him permission to act in a movie where he wouldn't have top billing. Also, he didn't like the fact that the producer, Jon Peters, was completely unknown.1976
Barbra Streisand originally wanted Elvis to play the role of John Norman Howard in A Star Is Born (1976), but the studio couldn't meet Tom Parker's demands ($1 million plus equal billing with Streisand).1977
Vernon Presley, Elvis Presley's father, picked Rex Humbard to officiate Elvis' funeral, in August of 1977.1977
At his funeral procession, on Thursday, August 18th, 1977, there were 49 cars led by 11 white Cadillacs, totaling 60 vehicles.1977
The last song he sang was "Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain", at home at the piano to family and friends, back on Monday evening, August 15th 1977.1977
In Alexandria, Louisiana, early in 1977 a local journalist complained that the singer was on stage for less than an hour and "was impossible to understand." In Baton Rouge, Presley didn't go on stage at all. He was unable to get out of his hotel bed and the rest of the tour was canceled.1977
The last song he performed in public was "Can't Help Falling In Love". at The Market Square Arena in Indianapolis, Indiana in 1977.1977
In 1977 alone, his personal physician, Dr George Constantine Nichopoulos, (usually referred to as "Dr Nick") had prescribed 10,000 hits of amphetamines, barbiturates, narcotics, tranquilizers, sleeping pills, laxatives, and hormones for Presley.1977
In the month following his final concert at Indianapolis on Sunday, June 26 1977, he was reported to have gained a further 50 pounds, in weight.1977
At the time of his death in 1977, he was the second biggest selling recording artist of all time, after Bing Crosby.1977
The last film he saw at the cinema was The Spy Who Loved Me .1977
He tried to get a print of Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope to show his daughter, Lisa Marie Presley, his last full day of life, on Monday, August 15th, 1977.1977
He was the #1 touring act in America for 1977; the year he died. This, despite the fact that he was well below par and only toured until July, is quite an achievement.1977
He was a distant cousin of former United States of America President Jimmy Carter and Jimmy Carter was in office, from 1977 to 1981, when Elvis Presley lost his life, on Tuesday, August 16th, 1977.1977
His 1977 country hit, "Way Down," was the #1 song on Billboard magazine's country singles chart the week of Elvis' death. Nine other songs would go to #1 on Billboard's country charts between 1956 and 1981: "I Forgot to Remember to Forget," "Heartbreak Hotel," "I Want You, I Need You, I Love You," and the two-sided #1 hit "Hound Dog/Don't Be Cruel" (all 1956); "All Shook Up," "(Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear" and "Jailhouse Rock" (all 1957); "Moody Blue" ; and "Guitar Man" . Most of his 1950s #1 country hits were also #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 as well.1977
Elvis' body was placed in a family crypt in Memphis on Thursday, August 18, 1977. On Monday, August 29, 1977, however, an attempt was made to steal the body but the plan failed and three men were charged with trespassing and released on bond. Because of this incident, Vernon Presley, received approval from the Memphis Adjustment Board to allow re-interment of the bodies of Elvis and his mother Gladys Presley to the Meditation Garden behind Graceland, which took place on Sunday, October 2, 1977.1977
His live performance of "My Way" done early in his 1977 tour and featured on his October 1977 TV Special, was a million selling single following his death.1977
Elvis' body was placed in a family crypt in Memphis on Thursday, August 18th, 1977. Eleven days later, Monday, August 29, 1977, however, an attempt was made to steal his body but the plan failed and three men were charged with trespassing and released on bond. Because of this incident, Vernon Presley, received approval from the Memphis Adjustment Board to allow re-interment of the bodies of Elvis and his mother, Gladys Presley to the Meditation Garden behind Graceland, which took place, on Sunday, October 2nd, 1977.1977
He was a distant cousin of former US President Jimmy Carter. Carter was in office from January 1977 to January 1981. When Elvis died on Tuesday, August 16, 1977, Carter said the next day, "Elvis Presley's death deprived our country of a part of itself. He was unique and irreplaceable".1977
His 1977 country hit, "Way Down," was the #1 song on Billboard magazine's country singles chart the week of Elvis' death. Nine other songs would go to #1 on Billboard's country charts between 1956 and 1981: "I Forgot to Remember to Forget," "Heartbreak Hotel," "I Want You, I Need You, I Love You," and the two-sided #1 hit "Hound Dog/Don't Be Cruel" (all 1956); "All Shook Up," "(Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear" and "Jailhouse Rock" (all 1957); "Moody Blue" (1977); and "Guitar Man" (1981, a remixed version released more than three years after his death). Most of his 1950s #1 country hits were also #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 as well.1977
Last film he saw at a cinema theatre was The Spy Who Loved Me (1977).1977
In the month following his final concert, at Indianapolis, Indiana on Sunday, June 26th, 1977, he was reported to have gained an extra 50 pounds, in weight.1977
In 1977 alone his personal physician, Dr. 'George Constantine Nichopoulos' (usually referred to as "Dr. Nick"), had prescribed at-least 10,000 hits of amphetamines, barbiturates, narcotics, tranquilizers, sleeping pills, laxatives, and hormones for Presley. His medical license was eventually revoked for prescribing such huge amounts of drugs.1977
His funeral procession on August 18, 1977, consisted of 49 cars led by 11 white Cadillacs (Cadillac models were his personal favorite cars).1977
He tried to get a print of Star Wars (1977) to show his daughter, Lisa Marie Presley, his last full day of life, on Monday, August 15th, 1977.1977
At the time of his death in 1977, he was the second best-selling recording artist of all time, second only to longtime successful crooner, Bing Crosby.1977
The very last song he sang in public was "Can't Help Falling In Love", at The Market Square Arena in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Sunday, June 26, 1977.1977
In Alexandria, Louisiana, early in 1977 a local journalist complained that the singer was on stage for less than an hour and "was impossible to understand." In Baton Rouge, Presley didn't go on stage at all. He was unable to get out of his hotel bed and the rest of the tour was canceled.1977
The last song he sang was "Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain", at home, and playing the piano, to family and friends, Monday evening, August 15th, 1977.1977
His live performance of "My Way" done early in his 1977 tour and featured on his October 1977 TV special was a million-selling single following his death.1977
His death on August 16, 1977, was 29 years after baseball athlete and first home-run king, Babe Ruth's death, August 16, 1948 and 21 years after actor, Bela Lugosi, August 16, 1956.1978
He was planning his first ever European tour in 1978.1979
His father Vernon and grandmother Minnie Mae both outlived him. Vernon died in 1979 at age 63; Minnie Mae died in 1980 at age 90.1979
Both his father Vernon Presley and grandmother Minnie Mae outlived him. Vernon died in 1979 at age 63 and Minnie Mae died in 1980 at age 90.1981
In the 1981 theatrical documentary "This Is Elvis", in then previously unseen footage, Elvis sang "Always On My Mind", a No.16 hit from 1972, written for him by Mark James. Just months later, during 1981, Willie Nelson covered the song and it became a Grammy winner and one of Nelson's all time signature hits. As the song was not written specifically for the film, it could not qualify for an Academy Award nomination. The Academy Award winning song for 1981 was (evelope please) "The Theme from "Arthur".1985
Former wife Priscilla Presley opened up their home Graceland to the public in 1985. Elvis' Aunt Delta remained living on the estate until her death in 1993.1985
Former wife Priscilla Presley opened up their home Graceland to the public in 1985. Elvis' Aunt Delta remained living on the estate until her death in 1993.1989
Grandfather of Riley Keough (birthdate, Tuesday, May 29, 1989), 'Benjamin Storm Keough' (birthdate, Wednesday, October 21, 1992) and fraternal twins, Harper Vivienne Ann & Finley Aaron Love Lockwood (birthdate, Wednesday, October 7th, 2008).1989
Is portrayed by Michael St. Gerard in Great Balls of Fire! 1989
Is portrayed by Michael St. Gerard in Great Balls of Fire! (1989)1989
Grandfather of Riley Keough (b. May 29, 1989), Benjamin Keough (b. October 21, 1992) and fraternal twins Harper Vivienne Ann & Finley Aaron Love Lockwood (b. Wednesday, October 7, 2008).1993
Is portrayed by Val Kilmer in True Romance . Like Presley, Kilmer also has Cherokee heritage.1993
His 29¢ commemorative postage stamp issued in 1993, sold more copies than any other postage stamp in U.S. Postal Service history.1993
Pictured on a 29¢ US commemorative postage stamp issued on Friday, January 8th, 1993, 58 years after of his birth. This was the inaugural issue in the Legends of American Music series.1993
Was one of the performers featured on a set of stamps of rock and blues legends issued by the U.S. Postal Service in June 1993.1993
Pictured on a 29¢ US commemorative postage stamp issued on Friday, January 8th, 1993, 58 years after his birthdate. This was the inaugural issue in the Legends of American Music series.1993
His 29¢ commemorative postage stamp issued in 1993, sold more copies than any other postage stamp in U.S. Postal Service history.1993
Is portrayed by Val Kilmer in True Romance (1993). Like Presley, Kilmer also has Cherokee heritage.1994
He was portrayed by Peter Dobson in Forrest Gump .1994
He was portrayed by Peter Dobson in Forrest Gump (1994).1998
He is mentioned in the song "Three Minute Boy" by Marillion (from their 1998 album "Radiation").1998
Inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1998.1998
He is mentioned in the song "Three Minute Boy" by Marillion (from their 1998 album, "Radiation").2001
A remix of his song "A Little Less Conversation" which was featured on the soundtrack to the film Ocean's Eleven became a Billboard #1 hit single over twenty years after Presley's death.2001
Inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame (sponsored by the Gospel Music Association) in 2001.2001
A remix of his song "A Little Less Conversation" was featured on the soundtrack to the film Ocean's Eleven (2001) and became a Billboard #1 hit single, over 20 years after his death.2002
Is portrayed by Kurt Russell in Elvis (TV), Bruce Campbell in Bubba Ho-tep , Jonathan Rhys Meyers in Elvis (TV), Tyler Hilton in Walk the Line , Val Kilmer in True Romance and Michael St. Gerard (I)' in Elvis .2002
In 2002, a re-mixed version of one his more obscure recordings, "A Little Less Conversation", became a dance club hit, and topped the charts in the United Kingdom.2002
In 2002, a re-mixed version of one his more obscure recordings, "A Little Less Conversation", became a dance club hit, and topped the charts in the United Kingdom.2002
Is portrayed by Kurt Russell in Elvis (1979/I) (TV), Bruce Campbell in Bubba Ho-Tep (2002), Jonathan Rhys Meyers in Elvis (2005) (TV), Tyler Hilton in Walk the Line (2005), Val Kilmer in True Romance (1993) and Michael St. Gerard (I)' in Elvis (1990).2004
On Thursday, November 11th, 2004, he was inducted into the UK Music Hall of Fame for his outstanding contribution to British music and integral part of British music culture.2004
Shown on a 5.50 kr postage stamp issued by Sweden in 2004.2004
Elvis topped the Forbes list of deceased highest earners for the fourth consecutive year, with earnings of $45 million in the year 2004.2004
Elvis topped the Forbes Magazine list of deceased highest earners for the fourth consecutive year, with earnings of $45 million in 2004.2004
Stage: "All Shook Up", a show based on his work, debuted on Broadway in 2004.2005
Investor CKX paid $100 million for an 85% interest in Presley's income in February 2005.2005
In July of 2005, Presley was named one of the top 100 "Greatest Americans," following a vote organized by Discovery Channel. In the vote, Presley ranked ahead of all entertainers and in 8th place behind Presidents Ronald Reagan, Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush, plus Martin Luther King and Benjamin Franklin.2005
In July of 2005, Presley was named one of the top 100 "Greatest Americans," following a vote organized by Discovery Channel. In the vote, Presley ranked ahead of all entertainers and in 8th place behind Presidents Ronald Reagan, Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush, plus Martin Luther King and Benjamin Franklin.2005
Investor CKX paid $100 million for an 85% interest in Presley's income in February 2005.2006
Named the highest earning deceased celebrity for the sixth consecutive year in 2006 by Forbes.com.2007
In 2007 the National Rifle Association (NRA) released an Elvis Presley Tribute Revolver, officially authorized by his estate.2008
Voted the third greatest singer of the rock era in a Rolling Stone magazine poll in 2008.2008
Portrayed by Jason Alan Smith in Crazy .2008
He was portrayed by Jason Alan Smith in Crazy (2008/II).6777
He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6777 Hollywood Boulevard for Recording in Hollywood, California.
