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Elvis Presley 1973-1974 - Every concert, studio recording and important event in Elvis Presley's Life from his triumphant Aloha From Hawaii Satellite broadcast in January 1973 to December 1974.

Elvis Presley Aloha From Hawaii 1973

Elvis Presley makes television and entertainment history with his Elvis: Aloha from Hawaii - Via Satellite special. Performed at the Honolulu International Center Arena on January 14, 1973, broadcast live at 12:30 AM Hawaiian time, beamed via Globecam Satellite to Australia, South Korea, Japan, Thailand, the Philippines, South Vietnam and other countries. It is seen on a delayed basis in around thirty European countries. A tape of the show will be seen in America on April 4th on NBC. The live broadcast in January attracts 37.8% of the viewers in Japan, 91.8% in the Philippines, 70% in Hong Kong, and 70-80% of the viewers in Korea. The April showing in America will attract 51% of the television viewing audience, and will be seen in more American households than man’s first walk on the moon. In all, it will be seen in about forty countries by one billion to 1.5 billion people. Elvis commissions an American Eagle design for his jumpsuit for this show, his patriotic message to his worldwide audience.* Never has one performer held the world’s attention in such a way. Elvis is in top form physically and vocally. This is probably the pinnacle of his superstardom, one of the all-time great moments of his career.

Elvis was very, very nervous at first. Nobody else had ever done a satellite show before.

He was the very first entertainer, ever, to do a satellite show.

It was very expansive to rent the satellite for one hour, so Colonel Parker went to NBC, because they owned the satellite, actually it was their recording company. So they cut the deal and it was the first one ever.

Elvis was a nervous wreck. But as he went along rehearsing, and enjoying Hawaii, he became very comfortable with it. The thing about it, when you go on a satellite show, you go on stage at a certain time and you got to get off at a certain time, otherwise they will just cut you off, the satellite will cut you off after one hour. So the hardest part that Elvis was worried about, was to time it right.

But as we all know it went along perfectly. Joe Esposito was at the side of the stage while Elvis was performing with a flashlight and about ten minutes before the end time, he flashed the light to let Elvis know he had ten minutes left. It was an unbelievable performance, it was all for charity, and he was very comfortable when he walked on stage. He did a great job, looked fabulous. Can we ask for more?

A great singer, in a great location, great music and its now part of history.

Elvis arrives in Hawaii,and greets fans January 9, 1973

12 Jan 8.30pm International Centre, Honolulu, Hi
14 Jan 0.30am International Centre, Honolulu, Hi

Elvis: Aloha From Hawaii Via Satellite concert special

Audience tickets for the January 14 concert and its January 12 pre-broadcast rehearsal show carry no price. Each audience member is asked to pay whatever he or she can. The performances and concert merchandise sales are a benefit raising $75,000 for the Kui Lee Cancer Fund in Hawaii. (Kui Lee was a Hawaiian composer who had died of cancer while still in his thirties.)

Also Sprach Zarathrusta : See See Rider : Burning Love : Something : You Gave Me A Mountain : Steamroller Blues : My Way : Love Me : Johnny B. Goode : It's Over : Blue Suede Shoes : I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry : I Can't Stop Loving You : Hound Dog : What Now My Love : Fever : Welcome To My World : Suspicious Minds : Introductions by Elvis : I'll Remember You : Long Tall Sally / Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On : An American Trilogy : A Big Hunk O' Love : Can't Help Falling In Love

Read more about the Aloha Special, including an interview with show director, Marty Pasetta .

Gold Crown awarded to 'King' Elvis : Review Aloha From Hawaii (1973)

Hilton Hotel, Las Vegas, Nv

Elvis Presley, signing an autograph for a fan in Las Vegas on January 22, 1973

26 Jan 8.30pm
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27 Jan Midnight
28 Jan 8.30pm
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31 Jan 8.30pm
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01 Feb 8.30pm
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02 Feb 8.30pm
02 Feb Midnight
03 Feb 8.30pm I'll Remember You CD
03 Feb Midnight
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13 Feb Midnight

Elvis Presley & Muhammad Ali 1973

February 14, Elvis presents Muhammad Ali, training for his February 14 title defence against Joe Bugner, with a robe emblazoned 'The People's Choice'. Ali thanked Elvis for the robe and went directly to the Las Vegas Convention Center to beat Joe Bugner.

Ali did not wear the new robe for the fight, but on March 31, 1974, Ali entered the ring at the Sports Arena in San Diego California, proudly wearing the new robe before fighting Ken Norton. The television commentator for the fight said 'That robe was given by Elvis Presley at his last fight in Las Vegas. It cost around $3000.00 and it's Ali's pride and joy. On the back it says 'The People's Choice' in rhinestones and jewels and he loves it' - Ali lost the fight and never again wore the robe considering it bad luck.

14 Feb 8.30pm
14 Feb Midnight
15 Feb 8.30pm
15 Feb Midnight
16 Feb 8.30pm
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17 Feb Midnight
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23 Feb 8.30pm
23 Feb Midnight

March 1973, ...

Elvis Presley and the Colonel sell RCA the singer’s royalty rights on Elvis' entire recording catalog up to 1972.

Elvis Presley - Phone Bill - April 2, 1973

On Tour April 1973

22 Apr 3.00pm Veteran's Memorial Coliseum, Phoenix, Az
23 Apr 8.30pm Convention Centre, Anaheim, Ca
24 Apr 8.30pm Convention Centre, Anaheim, Ca
25 Apr 4.30pm Selland Arena, Fresno, Ca
25 Apr 8.30pm Selland Arena, Fresno, Ca
26 Apr 8.30pm Selland Arena, Fresno, Ca
27 Apr 8.00pm Coliseum, Portland, Or
28 Apr 3.00pm Coliseum Spokane, Wa
28 Apr 8.00pm Coliseum Spokane, Wa

Elvis Presley - With fans after arriving at the Seattle airport - April 29, 1973

29 Apr 3.00pm Seattle Centre Arena, Seattle, Wa
29 Apr 8.00pm Seattle Centre Arena, Seattle, Washington
30 Apr 8.00pm Denver Coliseum, Denver, Co

May 1973, Aloha from Hawaii concert album hits number one on the Billboard pop album chart. It is his first number one album since Roustabout soundtrack album in 1965.

It will also be his last number one album on the pop chart.

Sahara Tahoe Hotel, Stateline, NV

04 May 8.30pm
05 May 8.30pm
05 May Midnight
06 May 8.30pm
06 May Midnight
07 May 8.30pm
07 May Midnight
08 May 8.30pm
08 May Midnight
09 May 8.30pm
09 May Midnight
10 May 8.30pm
10 May Midnight
11 May 8.30pm
11 May Midnight
12 May 8.30pm
12 May Midnight
13 May 3.00am
13 May 8.30pm
13 May Midnight Takin' Tahoe Tonight CD
14 May 8.30pm
14 May Midnight
15 May 8.30pm
15 May Midnight
16 May 8.30pm
16 May Midnight
17 May 8.30pm Canceled
17 May Midnight Canceled
18 May 8.30pm Canceled
18 May Midnight Canceled
19 May 8.30pm Canceled
19 May Midnight Canceled
20 May 8.30pm Canceled
20 May Midnight Canceled

20 June 8.30pm Municipal Auditorium, Mobile, Al
21 June 8.30pm Omni Coliseum, Atlanta, Ga
22 June 8.30pm Nassau Veterans Coliseum, Uniondale, Ny
23 June 3.00pm Nassau Veterans Coliseum, Uniondale, Ny
23 June 8.00pm Nassau Veterans Coliseum, Uniondale, Ny

Elvis Presley Before his matinee show at the Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale : June 24, 1973

24 June 8.30pm Civic Centre Arena, Pittsburgh, Pa
25 June 8.30pm Civic Centre Arena, Pittsburgh, Pa
26 June 8.30pm Civic Centre Arena, Pittsburgh, Pa
27 June 8.30pm Cinncinnati Gardens, Cinncinnati, Oh
28 June 8.30pm Kiel Auditorium, St. Louis, Mo
29 June 8.30pm Omni Coliseum, Atlanta, Ga
30 June 3.00pm Omni Coliseum, Atlanta, Ga
30 June 8.30pm Omni Coliseum, Atlanta, Ga
01 July 3.00pm Municipal Auditorium, Nashville, Tn

Elvis, Lisa Marie and Linda Thompson in Atlanta, Early Morning, July 1, 1973

01 July 8.30pm Municipal Auditorium, Nashville, Tn
02 July 8.30pm Myriad Center Arena, Oklahoma City, Ok
03 July 8.30pm Omni Coliseum, Atlanta, Ga

Elvis Presley Omni Coliseum, Atlanta July 3, 1973 - Photo The Concert Years 1969-1977

Elvis Presley Raised On Rock CD.

July 21, 1973 Stax Studio's, Memphis, Tennessee

If You Don't Come Back CPA5 4761-09
It's Diff'rent Now (Rehearsal) WPA5 2574-01
Three Corn Patches CPA5 4762-15
Take Good Care Of Her CPA5 4763-06

July 22, 1973 Stax Studio's, Memphis, Tennessee

Find Out What's Happening CPA5 4764-09
I've Got A Thing About You Baby CPA5 4765-15
Just A Little Bit CPA5 4766-02

July 23, 1973 Stax Studio's, Memphis, Tennessee

Raised On Rock CPA5 4767-10
For Ol' Times Sake CPA5 4768-08

July 24, 1973 Stax Studio's, Memphis, Tennessee

Girl Of Mine CPA5 4769-11

July 25, 1973 Stax Studio's, Memphis, Tennessee

Sweet Angeline (Track) CPA5 4772-15

Elvis Presley with Wayne Jackson of the Memphis Horns at Stax Studios in Memphis, July 1973.

August, The very first interview with Priscilla Beaulieuis is featured in the August Edition of Ladies Home Journal with Priscilla on the cover.

Hilton Hotel, Las Vegas, Nv

06 Aug 8.30pm
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07 Aug Midnight
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28 Aug 8.30pm
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29 Aug 8.30pm
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30 Aug 8.30pm
30 Aug Midnight

August 31, Members of 'The King's Court' fan club from New York meet Elvis backstage in Las Vegas on August. They also meet Colonel Parker. The members all have club buttons on, the same button worn by Bruce Springsteen on the cover of his 1975, Born To Run album. Elvis also meets UK fans including Tony Prince.

31 Aug 8.30pm
31 Aug Midnight
01 Sep 8.30pm
01 Sep Midnight
02 Sep 3.00pm
02 Sep 8.30pm
02 Sep Midnight
03 Sep 8.30pm
03 Sep Midnight [12:45am-2:05pm]

Tom Jones and Elvis Presley shake hands : On stage, September 4, 1973

The first seven songs are recorded at the Dinner show the same day.

September 22, 1973 Elvis Presley's Residence, Palm Springs, California

Sweet Angeline (V.O.) CPA5 4772-NA

September 23, 1973 Elvis Presley's Residence, Palm Springs, California

I Miss You CPA5 4774-15
Are You Sincere? CPA5 4775-04

October 9, 1973 - Elvis and Priscilla make a court appearance together and their divorce is granted. They will continue to be close friends.

Priscilla has custody of Lisa Marie, however there is no formal schedule of visitation for Elvis, and he and his daughter will spend time together regularly.

In November 1973, at Sam Thompson's house (Linda Thompson's brother) house, Elvis sings and quotes the 'Poem' Ode To A Robin Poem.

'Baby What You Want Me To Do', 'I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry', 'Spanish Eyes', 'See See Rider' and 'That's All Right' were released on the FTD CD, Made In Memphis. These are very nice informal recordings. Also on the CD are alternate takes of Elvis recoding's 'made in Memphis', from Elvis' sessions in Memphis in 1969 (American Sound Studio), 1973 (Stax Recording Studio) and 1976 (the den at Graceland). Altogether a very good CD release.

The poem was released on the Crazy : The Funny Side Of Elvis Presley CD.

December 10, 1973 Stax Studio's, Memphis, Tennessee

I Got A Feeling In My Body CPA5 1617-03
It's Midnight CPA5 1618-19

December 11, 1973 Stax Studio's, Memphis, Tennessee

You Asked Me To CPA5 1619-06
If You Talk In Your Sleep CPA5 1620-09

Elvis Presley Promised Land CD.

December 12, 1973 Stax Studio's, Memphis, Tennessee

Mr. Songman CPA5 1621-06
Thinking About You CPA5 1622-08
Love Song Of The Year CPA5 1623-08
Help Me CPA5 1624-01

December 13, 1973 Stax Studio's, Memphis, Tennessee

My Boy CPA5 1625-03
Loving Arms CPA5 1626-03
Good Time Charlie's Got The Blues CPA5 1627-09

December 14, 1973 Stax Studio's, Memphis, Tennessee

Talk About The Good Times CPA5 1628-04

December 15, 1973 Stax Studio's, Memphis, Tennessee

Promised Land CPA5 1629-06
Your Love's Been A Long Time Coming CPA5 1630-09
There's A Honky Tonk Angel CPA5 1631-08

December 16, 1973 Stax Studio's, Memphis, Tennessee

If That Isn't Love CPA5 1632-04
Spanish Eyes CPA5 1633-04
She Wears My Ring CPA5 1634-10

December 25, Elvis spends Christmas at Graceland.

Elvis Presley 1974

1974, was in many ways the calm before the storm.

There were no major events, no studio recording sessions, and only modest record sales. Elvis spent much of the year on the road in his busiest touring schedule since the '50s, supplementing his his customary two seasons at Las Vegas with two engagements at Lake Tahoe and four tours.

Hilton Hotel, Las Vegas, Nv

26 Jan 8.30pm
27 Jan 8.30pm
27 Jan Midnight I Found My Thrill
28 Jan 8.30pm
28 Jan Midnight
29 Jan 8.30pm
29 Jan Midnight
30 Jan 8.30pm
30 Jan Midnight
31 Jan 8.30pm
31 Jan Midnight
01 Feb 8.30pm
01 Feb Midnight
02 Feb 8.30pm
02 Feb Midnight
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08 Feb Midnight
09 Feb 8.30pm
09 Feb Midnig

On Tour March 1974

01 Mar 8.30pm Oral Roberts University, Tulsa, Ok
02 Mar 8.30pm Oral Roberts University, Tulsa, Ok

In March he returns to the Houston Astrodome and sets a one-day attendance record with his two shows.

03 Mar 2.00pm Astrodome, Houston, Tx
03 Mar 8.30pm Astrodome, Houston, Tx

04 Mar 8.30pm Monroe Civic Center, Monroe, La
05 Mar 8.30pm University Memorial Coliseum, Auburn, Al
06 Mar 8.30pm Garrett Coliseum, Montgomery, Al

Elvis Presley : March 6, 1974 : Montgomery, Alabama

Elvis Presley Garrett Coliseum, Montgomery, Al March 6, 1974 Photo by George Hill.

'The Montgomery show was outstanding. Elvis seemed in good spirits and wore the Aloha from Hawaii jumpsuit. The cape was brought out and laid on top of the piano but Elvis didn't use it unfortunately.

Elvis did an outstanding show with some great karate moves and poses during Polk Salad! He looked great and really seemed to enjoy himself and the crowd. I was very fortunate to have seats on the 4th row and I took almost 9 rolls of film. The better the show the more pics I took! To say I would get carried away is an understatement! - George Hill

07 Mar 8.30pm Monroe Civic Center, Monroe, La

Elvis Presley : Ramada Hotel : Monroe Louisiana : March 7, 1974.

08 Mar 8.30pm Monroe Civic Center, Monroe, La
09 Mar 2.30pm Charlotte Coliseum, Charlotte, Nc
09 Mar 8.30pm Charlotte Coliseum, Charlotte, Nc
10 Mar 8.30pm Roanoke Civic Center, Roanoke, Va

Elvis Presley at Roanoke Civic Center, Roanoke, Va March 10, 1974.

11 Mar 8.30pm Hampton Roads Coliseum, Hampton, Va
12 Mar 8.30pm Richmond Coliseum, Richmond, Va
13 Mar 8.30pm Greensboro Coliseum, Greensboro, Nc
14 Mar 8.30pm Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreeboro, Tn
15 Mar 2.30pm University Of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tn
15 Mar 8.30pm University Of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tn

March 16-17 - Elvis plays Memphis for the first time since 1961 and does four shows in two days to meet the demand for tickets. Another live album results from the excitement in Memphis, Elvis Recorded Live On Stage in Memphis, recorded at one of the shows. Included is a live performance of How Great Thou Art that will go on to win Elvis his third Grammy award.

Elvis Presley - March 17, 1974 - Memphis Tennessee.

16 Mar 2.30pm Midsouth Coliseum, Memphis, Tn
16 Mar 8.30pm Midsouth Coliseum, Memphis, Tn
17 Mar 2.30pm Midsouth Coliseum, Memphis, Tn
17 Mar 8.30pm Midsouth Coliseum, Memphis, Tn

 Joe Esposito with Elvis at the Memphis airport on March 18, 1974.

18 Mar 8.30pm Richmond Coliseum, Richmond, Va
19 Mar 8.30pm Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreeboro, Tn
20 Mar 8.30pm Midsouth Coliseum, Memphis, Tn Elvis Recorded Live On Stage In Memphis CD

Elvis Recorded Live On Stage In Memphis. This new CD release includes all the songs that were left out of the original album, and the whole show has been freshly remixed. The packaging is the same 7" format as the movie soundtracks including a booklet with pictures and information about the show.

Above, Colonel Parker sent this note to Elvis to let him know that all of Elvis' upcoming tour dates in California and at the Sahara Tahoe for May of 1974 were sold out.

10 May 8.30pm Swing Auditorium, San Bernardino, Ca
11 May 2.30pm Forum, Los Angeles, Ca

On May 11, 1974, Led Zeppelin attended Elvis Presley's evening concert at the Los Angeles Forum. After a shaky start on Funny How Time Slips Away, Elvis stopped the song and jokingly said: 'Wait a minute... If we can start together fellas, because we've got Led Zeppelin out there... let's try to look like we know what we're doing, whether we do or not'. Read more and listen to an Interview with Robert Plant, of Led Zeppelin who talks about Elvis' influence on his career and meeting him at his hotel after this concert.

11 May 8.30pm Forum, Los Angeles, Ca Elvis Live In L.A. Book/CD

12 May 8.30pm Selland Arena, Fresno, Ca
13 May 8.30pm Swing Auditorium, San Bernardino, Ca

Sahara Tahoe Hotel, Stateline, Nv

16 May 8.30pm
17 May 8.30pm
17 May Midnight
18 May 8.30pm
18 May Midnight
19 May 8.30pm
19 May Midnight
20 May 8.30pm
20 May Midnight
21 May 8.30pm
21 May Midnight
22 May 8.30pm
22 May Midnight
23 May 8.30pm High Sierra - May '74 CD
23 May Midnight
24 May 8.30pm Spanish Eyes : By Request CD [Bootleg : Not for Sale]
24 May Midnight
25 May 8.30pm
25 May Midnight
26 May 8.30pm
26 May Midnight
27 May 3.00am

15 June 3.00pm Tarrant County Center, Fort Worth, Tx
15 June 8.30pm Tarrant County Center, Fort Worth, Tx
16 June 3.00pm Tarrant County Center, Fort Worth, Tx
16 June 8.30pm Tarrant County Center, Fort Worth, Tx
17 June 8.30pm Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, La
18 June 8.30pm Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, La
19 June 8.30pm Civic Center, Amarillo, Tx

20 June 8.30pm Veterans Memorial, Des Moines, Ia
21 June 8.30pm Convention Center, Cleveland, Oh
22 June 3.00pm Civic Center, Providence, Ri
22 June 8.30pm Civic Center, Providence, Ri
23 June 3.00pm The Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pa
23 June 8.30pm The Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pa
24 June 3.00pm Convention Center, Niagara Falls, Ny
24 June 8.30pm Convention Center, Niagara Falls, Ny
25 June 8.30pm St. John's Arena, Columbus, Oh
26 June 8.30pm Fair & Expo C-hall, Louisville, Ky

 Elvis Presley: Louisville, Kentucky, June 26, 1974

27 June 8.30pm University Of Indiana, Bloomington, In

Elvis Presley : Cinncinnati, OH. : June 27, 1973

Elvis Presley in concert Bloomington, In June 27, 1974 Photo by George Hill.

28 June 8.30pm Milwaukee Arena, Milwaukee, Wis

This photo is from June 28, 1974. Elvis is wearing the rare Aqua Blue Phoenix jumpsuit

29 June 3.00pm Municipal Auditorium, Kansas City
29 June 8.30pm Municipal Auditorium, Kansas City
30 June 3.00pm Omaha Civic Auditorium, Omaha, Ne
30 June 8.30pm Omaha Civic Auditorium, Omaha, Ne
01 July 8.30pm Omaha Civic Auditorium, Omaha, Ne
02 July 8.30pm Salt Palace, Salt Lake City, Ut

July 4, 1974, Elvis gives a karate demonstration with Ed Parker in Memphis.

 Elvis Presley at the Memphis Southmen's football season opener on July 10, 1974.

Hilton Hotel, Las Vegas, Nv

August 19, Elvis opens the annual 'Elvis Summer Festival' at the Las Vegas Hilton with an entirely new program. Gone is the 2001 introduction and the medley of past bits. Blues like 'Big Boss Man', 'My Baby Left Me', and 'Down in the Alley' replace some of the more sentimental numbers, although two songs by Olivia Newton-John more than make up for these omissions. Elvis seems invigorated simply to be reinventing the show, as evidenced by the Hollywood Reporter's panegyric to 'the best show ... in at least three years. [Presley] looks great, is singing better than he has in years, and was so comfortable with his show almost all new songs—the packed Hilton showroom gave him several standing ovations.'

19 Aug 8.30pm Nevada Nights 2 CD Set

August 20, Despite the reviews, by the second night almost all the new material is gone, the 2001 theme is back, and the show returns to its old format. Perhaps it was the fan reaction, which according to one British fan report (and contrary to the Hollywood Reporter), was more reserved than usual on opening night. But it may be nothing more than a bad case of nerves. Tom Jones is frequently in the audience during this time.

Elvis Presley with Jeanette and Freddy Cannon in Las Vegas on August 20, 1974
Elvis Presley with Jackie Wilson on August 20, 1974

20 Aug 8.30pm
20 Aug Midnight
21 Aug 8.30pm
21 Aug Midnight Nevada Nights 2 CD Set

22 Aug 8.30pm
22 Aug Midnight
23 Aug 8.30pm
23 Aug Midnight
24 Aug 8.30pm
24 Aug Midnight It's Midnight CD

It's Midnight is a soundboard recording of Elvis Presley live at the Las Vegas Hilton, August 24, 1974 - Midnight Show. The show is a solid performance. Better than most of his early '73 performances and sure much better than most of his '76 shows. Elvis is in fine voice, he is relaxed, and the performances are solid. His is in very good humor throughout the show, although his a little acid in some of his jokes, maybe a side effect of his disappointment in have to be back to the old pattern. But the show itself is interesting because he kept the base of the new concert, so all the new songs are here: 'If You Love Me (Let Me Know)', 'It's Midnight', 'If You Talk In Your Sleep', 'Softly...', omitting only 'Promised Land' and 'Good Times Charlie's Got The Blues'.

After the August 24 midnight show Elvis paints one of the decorative eighteenth century, court-of-Louis-XIV ladies on the showroom wall black, with the help of Jerry Schilling and Red West.

Elvis proudly points to his handiwork in nearly all of the succeeding shows, comparing himself jokingly to Michelangelo painting the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.

25 Aug 8.30pm
25 Aug Midnight
26 Aug 8.30pm
26 Aug Midnight
27 Aug 8.30pm
27 Aug Midnight
28 Aug 8.30pm
28 Aug Midnight
29 Aug 8.30pm
29 Aug Midnight
30 Aug 8.30pm
31 Aug 3.00am
31 Aug 8.30pm
31 Aug Midnight
01 Sep 8.30pm
01 Sep Midnight
02 Sep 8.30pm
02 Sep Midnight

Elvis Presley receiving his 8th Degree San Black Belt certificate from Master Kang Rhee, at a private ceremony. The presentation took place on September 16, 1974 at Master Rhee's studio in Memphis. The awards presentation was very 'low key' in comparison to other events that involved Elvis. Elvis accepted his award in witness of his fellow students and their families.

The photograph was signed and inscribed 'Kang Rhee, Karate Instructor of Elvis Presley, 8th Degree Black Belt PaSaRyu Karate, September 16th 1974, Memphis Tennessee, U.S.A.' penned by Master Rhee in black ink. The photo was previously on display at Master Rhee studio in Memphis. 

Elvis receives his 8th degree black belt from Kang Rhee.

Elvis Presley Karate Blackbelt

On Tour September 1974

27 Sep 8.30pm College Park Field House, Baltimore, Md
28 Sep 8.30pm College Park Field House, Baltimore, Md

Elvis Presley : College Park, Maryland : Saturday : September 28, 1974.

29 Sep 2.30pm Olympia Stadium Detroit, Mi
30 Sep 8.30pm Notre Dame Ath Center, South Bend, In

01 Oct 8.30pm Notre Dame Ath Center, South Bend, In Dragon Heart CD

02 Oct 8.30pm Civic Center, St. Paul, Mn
03 Oct 8.30pm Civic Center, St. Paul, Mn
04 Oct 8.30pm Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Mi

Elvis Presley : Detroit : Friday, October 4, 1974

Elvis Presley siting at a desk signing a document or letter, in Detroit, Friday, October 4, 1974.

05 Oct 2.30pm The Expo Center, Conv Indianapolis, In
05 Oct 8.30pm The Expo Center, Conv Indianapolis, In
06 Oct 2.30pm University Of Dayton, Dayton, Oh
06 Oct 8.30pm University Of Dayton, Dayton, Oh
07 Oct 8.30pm Levitt Arena, Wichita, Ks
08 Oct 8.30pm Convention Center, San Antonio, Tx
09 Oct 8.30pm Exposition Center, Abilene, Tx

Sahara Tahoe Hotel, Stateline, Nv

11 Oct 8.30pm
11 Oct Midnight
12 Oct 8.30pm
12 Oct Midnight
13 Oct 8.30pm
13 Oct Midnight
14 Oct 8.30pm
14 Oct Midnight

This closing show was interesting because of all several 'firsts' - Kathy Westmorland and J.D.Sumner set Elvis up with J.D taking over Kathy's words in The Hawaiian Wedding Song as J.D. sang 'I do love you'. This caused Elvis to jump about 10 feet back as he was caught unawares here.

Also Elvis asked Kathy to sing a Solo called My Heavenly Father for the first time at this show. This is the Kind of show (if released) which would make an excellent addition to the follow that Dream collectors CD series.

Interesting here is Duke Bardwell performing a ditty about a man leaving his body to medical science (written by John Prine) as apparently the line ' ..send my mouth way down south and kiss my ass goodbye' really appealed to Colonel Parker as after the show he sent Tom Diskin to tell Duke that his performance was one of the funniest things I have ever seen at an Elvis Presley Show!. Elvis himself hadn't been aware that Duke could sing and so he got called up to Elvis' suite with Linda Thompson Present after the Show.

Pretty soon Elvis had Duke singing another of his songs called You and I Duke had written for his Sisters Wedding. Elvis had Duke play it again and again and again until he got enthused enough to say 'I wanna record that song'. Once again when the Colonel was contacted about Elvis recording Duke's song it fell apart because a publishing deal couldn't be worked out. once again Elvis' enthusiasm for recording was quashed and Elvis wouldn't record again until 1975 with 1974 recording schedules (set for November, then December) cancelled due to his declining health.

Tracklisting - 2001 Theme / C.C.Rider / I Got A Woman-Amen / Love Me / Blue Suede Shoes/ The Wonder Of You / It's Midnight / Big Boss Man / If You Love Me / Fever / Hound Dog / Intros + solos - Lawdy Miss Clawdy / Heartbreak Hotel / Why Me Lord-(J.D. Sumner) / I'm Leaving / Killing Me Softly (Voice) /When It's My Time (Stamps) / The Hawaiian Wedding Song - (joke version J.D.Sumner) / My Heavenly Father (Kathy Westmoreland) / Please Don't Bury Me (Duke Bardwell) Dialogue / Can't Help Falling In Love / Closing Vamp.

* Track listing is not 100% correct, but compiled from Press, Fan reviews which acts as a good Guide to the actual content performed- information about this short Lake Tahoe Season in particular is difficult to find.

December 25, Elvis spends Christmas at Graceland.

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