Interesting video of Elvis Presley demonstrating his karate training: Among some interesting facts we learn here was that Elvis’s karate outfit was custom made for him, and Elvis would sometimes lead meditations where he spoke of Bible verses. Also seen in this video is well-known member of the “Memphis Mafia,” Red West. You Might Also […]
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Elvis Interview in Hawaii (1972)
In this clip from a November 20, 1972 press conference at the Hawaiian Village Hotel in Honolulu, Elvis talks about his goal for his upcoming concert: Of his upcoming historic concert, Elvis says, “It’s a great privilege to do this satellite program, and I’m gonna do my my best and all the people that work […]
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Elvis Talks About His Movie Career
In this 1972 interview, Elvis Presley talks about the hard work and concern he put into the movies he made: About the work he put into his movies, Elvis says, “I cared so much I became physically ill. I would become violently ill. I’d get a temperature or something would happen to me…At a certain […]
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Rare Film of Elvis at Fresno Air Terminal in 1973
Have a look at this rare film footage from April 26, 1973 of Elvis Presley getting onto an airplane at the Fresno Air Terminal: Elvis was making his departure after performing two shows at the Selland Arena in Fresno, California. Notice the yellow Hughes Airwest airplane the King gets on. It seems as if Elvis’s […]
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From 1957: The First Elvis Hawaii Concert
Check out this rare film footage from Elvis Presley’s very first performance in Hawaii, all the way back in 1957! You Might Also Like This: Can’t Help Falling in Love (1973)
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Elvis’s Acceptance Speech of Jaycees Award (1971)
The Jaycees (United States Junior Chamber) named Elvis Presley one of the “Oustanding Young Men of 1970.” Here is Elvis’s 1971 acceptance speech of his Jaycees award: Obviously grateful and humbled, Elvis says, “When I was a child, I was a dreamer. And I read comic books and I was the hero of the comic […]
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1957 TV Commercial for the Elvis’ Christmas Album
Here is rare video of a 1957 television commercial advertising the Elvis Christmas Album: You Might Also Like This: “You Gave Me a Mountain” from the Last Elvis Tour (1977)
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Rare Film of Elvis’s 1957 Tupelo Benefit Concert
Here is some film footage of a benefit concert Elvis Presley performed in Tupelo, Mississippi in 1957 that was part of a promotional tour for his movie “Jailhouse Rock.” Lots of hoopla and fan excitement is on display here as Elvis gives an amazing performance while singing “Jailhouse Rock”. And don’t miss Gladys and Vernon […]
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Post-Army Elvis Press Conference (1960)
Elvis Presley takes questions from the media after being released from the Army in this March 8, 1960 press conference in Memphis: Subjects covered by the questions include Elvis’s immediate plans; how he really feels being back home; the most important thing that happened during his time in the service; how he will handle his […]
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Elvis Presley’s 1970 Houston Astrodome Press Conference
In February of 1970 Elvis performed a major show at the Houston Astrodome. Here is the press conference he held before his first performance there: The Houston Astrodome was a very different venue than the types of places where Elvis was used to performing. (He had recently been doing shows at the International Hotel in […]
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