Happy Birthday, Miss Gladys!

Gladys Love Smith Presley was born on this day, 1912. Thank you, Miss Gladys, for the beautiful gift that you gave to the world. Bless you and your son Elvis. You are both deeply missed.

Charlie Hodge - 12/14/1934 to 3/3/2006

Charlie was a TRUE friend to Elvis, and passed away 3 years ago today. Mrs. Hodge sells copies of his book on eBay. It's a great tribute to Elvis, and well worth reading.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ElsjRszmHA

Check out the Fan Blogs Section on Elvis.com!

You can read blogs from other fans, and submit a link to your own, if you have blogged about a trip to Graceland:

http://www.elvis.com/graceland/blogs/

Elvis News - Booking Details for the Elvis Cruise Announced

The Elvis cruise is back for the third year and will be bigger and better than ever! More music, more live entertainment and most importantly, more Elvis!

Once again hosted by Elvis’ close friend and entourage member, Jerry Schilling, this year’s event will set sail Thursday, November 12 through Monday, November 16, 2009. The cruise will travel from Tampa, Florida, through the Caribbean to Cozumel, Mexico and back on the Carnival Inspiration. Prices will start at only $599 per person + taxes and fees and you can reserve your cabin for just $99 per person down.

Read all the details here:
http://elvis.com/news/full_story.asp?id=1735

Elvis News - Graceland Opening Weekend VIP Package for March 6 & 7

Graceland will open three new exhibits on March 6 and we are inviting you to join us for opening weekend celebration.

Our Opening Weekend VIP Package for Two allows you to get all you need for a fun weekend at Graceland in one simple package. The package includes:

Read all the details here:
http://elvis.com/news/full_story.asp?id=1725

Elvis News - Elvis 1969: A Celebration Concert Logo Announced

40 years after Elvis Presley triumphantly returned to the stage at the International Hotel in Las Vegas, Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. will reunite many of the original cast for an Elvis Week 2009 concert celebration. Live musical performances along with rare photos, videos and audio will create a magical experience that will be almost as exciting as being there in the summer of 1969.

Read more here:
http://elvis.com/news/full_story.asp?id=1731

TTWII - That's The Way It Is - The Complete Works - FINALLY Released

After much anticipation, International has finally released the TTWII Complete Works. It is sold out, but there are a few copies left on the UK eBay site. I picked one up myself this evening for 200 pounds (almost $300 USD). 6 CDs, 3 DVDs of Elvis's 1970 documentary. Definitely worth the money, from all the reviews I've seen.

More info:
http://www.elvisnews.com/Presentation/Functional/Page/news.aspx?item=11211&command=show

The Gas Station Fight.

I had planned to post here every day, but had to go home to Illinois for my cousin's funeral. I apologize for my absence. I'd like to share a first-hand account of the gas station fight that Elvis broke up in June 1977. You can read the interview at the following link:

http://www.classicbands.com/BruceFreyInterview.html

Today in Elvis History - February 23

1970 - Elvis performs two shows at the International Hotel in Las Vegas, at 8:30 p.m. and midnight. Both shows sold out with a crowd of 2,200 at each show.

1971 - Elvis's single Rags To Riches / Where Did They Go Lord was released.

1972 - Elvis performs two shows at the International Hotel in Las Vegas. After being informed by his wife that she wants a divorce, Elvis and his wife separate after six years of marriage, agreeing to share custody of their daughter, Lisa Marie Presley. The Presleys were granted a divorce on October 9, 1973, in a court in Las Vegas, Nevada.

1973 - Elvis performs two closing night shows at the International Hotel in Las Vegas, at 8:30 p.m. and midnight. Both shows sold out with a crowd of 2,200 at each show. At one of the shows, Elvis spotted Ann-Margret in the audience, and instructs Lamar Fike, operating the spotlight, to leave it on her.

This Day in Elvis History - February 22nd

1955 -Elvis gives a concert at the City Hall building in Hope, Arkansas.

1956 - Elvis performed two shows at the City Auditorium in Waycross, Georgia. The first show was at 7:00 p.m., the second was at 9:00 p.m.

1967 - Recording of backing tracks for the movie Clambake continued from 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. but without Elvis, who remained at his hotel.

1969 - This was the last night of 'The American Sessions,' recorded in the American Sound Studio. Elvis recorded only one song - "Who Am I?" The session ended at midnight. Elvis never recorded any more sessions at the American Studio.

1970 - Elvis performs two shows at the International Hotel in Las Vegas, at 8:30 p.m. and midnight. Both shows sold out with a crowd of 2,200 at each show. There were some technical difficulties with the sound system in the hotel's showroom. Colonel Parker, Elvis's manager, threatened to cancel the last two shows of the engagement if the sound issues were not fixed.

1971 - Elvis performs two shows at the International Hotel in Las Vegas, at 8:30 p.m. and midnight. Both shows sold out with a crowd of 2,200 at each show.

1972 - Elvis performs two shows at the International Hotel in Las Vegas, at 8:30 p.m. and midnight. Both shows sold out with a crowd of 2,200 at each show.

1973 - Elvis performs two shows at the International Hotel in Las Vegas, at 8:30 p.m. and midnight. Both shows sold out with a crowd of 2,200 at each show.

Welcome!

Welcome to the TCB Daily! I have been an Elvis fan for 26 of my 31 years, and would like to share my love of Elvis with the world. Each day, I will be posting facts and historical tidbits about the King of Rock and Roll. Please feel free to join in the comments. If you'd like to be a guest contributor to my blog, please contact me. Thanks, and enjoy!