Elvis In The '60s

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Elvis records and films in Hollywood, and does location filming in Hawaii, for his 11th motion picture, “Girls! Girls! Girls!” June 17 - July 1, 1962

April 21, Elvis begins filming video and recording audio for his first post-Army movie, his fifth film, 'GI Blues', for Paramount. This is the third of nine Elvis films to be produced (not consecutively) by Hal Wallis. 'GI Blues' co-stars dancer/actress Juliet Prowse. Director Norman Taurog would end up working with Elvis on several other films throughout his acting career. And romance was the main attraction in an Elvis Presley movie. The plot may center around a quest or an adventure, but it parallels the pursuit of a beautiful woman by Elvis' carefree hero. The story concludes when the goal is completed or the quest fulfilled, which is represented by the union of Elvis' character with his leading lady. The complete closure of the film in terms of fulfilling the goal and winning the girl is generally indicated by the final musical number in which the couple are united via song and/or dance. August 1: Elvis begins filming in Hollywood for his next movie, Flaming Star, a more dramatic film with almost no singing. Priscilla is captured by Life magazine waving goodbye, with the photo appearing in the March 14 issue and captioned 'The Girl He Left Behind'. Priscilla Beaulieu waves goodbye to Elvis, Germany, March 2, 1960. Elvis records and films for his 13th film, “Fun in Acapulco.” Priscilla moves to Memphis in early March 1963 while Elvis is in Hollywood filming. She graduates from high school on May 29, 1963, five days after turning 18 years old. April 10, 1963At the end of the special, with his name emblazoned in red lights behind him, Elvis performs a passionate version of If I Can Dream, its poignant lyrics representing the era perfectly – as just two months before the taping Dr. Martin Luther King was assassinated in Memphis. Elvis Presley Day' is proclaimed by Tennessee Governor Buford Ellington. Every year after this, Elvis donates money to a list of Memphis-area charities, eventually reaching 50 or more, usually around Christmas time. Within a few years, to show their appreciation, the city gives him a massive plaque listing 50 charities. December 25, Elvis spends his first Christmas at Graceland since the death of his mother. Elvis Presley 1961 Elvis Presley has long been a pop culture icon, and his influence has spread around the world. Those who have seen his music and performed with him have a positive impression of him. In 1987, he was evaluated in terms of classical voice by an article published in the Village Voice. In describing it as a lyric baritone, the writer noted the singer’s exceptional range and how it encompassed all three octaves. The article goes on to mention that the voice of Elvis Presley was an important part of his music and performance persona. Elvis Presley’s Guitar Skills: Legendary And Timeless February 11: Elvis throws a party at his residence in Bad Nauheim to celebrate the arrival of his sergeant's stripes.

Jerry Scheff (bass), John Wilkinson ( rhythm guitar), Larry Muhoberac (keyboards), and Ron Tutt (drums) formed the group in the 1960s. Every year after this, Elvis donates money to a list of Memphis-area charities, eventually reaching fifty or more, usually around Christmas time. Within a few years, to show their appreciation the city gives him a massive plaque listing fifty charities Then, Elvis performs one afternoon show and one evening show at Ellis Auditorium to benefit around thirty-eight Memphis-area charities. Other than the Sinatra television show, these shows are, so far, Elvis' only live performances since his army discharge. July 3, Vernon Presley marries divorcee and mother of three sons, Davada (Dee) Stanley, an American whom he met Germany, where she had been stationed with her military husband. They live at Graceland briefly, then move to a home nearby.January 12: Presley travels to Paris again to take in the nightlife, but also to attend karate classes with instructor Jurgen Seydel. January 5, 1960 - Elvis is granted leave from January 5 to January 17, including permission to travel to Paris. January 21-March 22, Elvis records and films for his 13th film, 'Fun in Acapulco'. Priscilla moves to Memphis in early March 1963 while Elvis is in Hollywood filming. She graduates from high school on May 29, 1963, five days after turning 18 years old. June 17, 'Viva Las Vegas' opens nationally and goes to #14 at the box office. It's one of the better movies from Elvis in the ‘60s and the songs on this record are better as well. By the end of the year, it is #11, outranking The Beatles 'A Hard Day's Night' and becoming Elvis' highest grossing film ever.