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June 6: Rehearsals begin for the new stadium tour at the Hollywood RCA Studios, the first appearance by Elvis there since his movie days.

May 24: Elvis attends Glen Campbell's Hilton show in Vegas. for now.Īpril 20: The Colonel hints around that he may take Elvis to the new MGM Grand as soon as it is built, forcing yet another contract renegotiation, one which also nets Parker a cushy new position as a consultant for the entire chain. March 30: The documentary Standing Room Only (which will eventually make it to theaters as Elvis: On Tour) begins filming, with a camera crew present at a studio rehearsal.Īpril 8: After the recording equipment breaks down completely and forever during tonight's show, plans for the upcoming concert album are shelved. March 29: The Colonel warns the Hilton that the planned upcoming concert documentary may impact on Elvis' availability for the venue, resulting in a shrewd re-negotiation. Priscilla is in the audience for this engagement.įebruary 4: Presley's new management contract takes effect officially, handing the Colonel a hefty third of his concert draw for the next two years.įebruary 14: Taping of Elvis' latest shows begins tonight for a planned concert album.įebruary 23: Backstage at Elvis' final Vegas show of the engagement, Priscilla informs him that she's been seeing karate master Mike Stone, whom Elvis introduced to her. January 26: Elvis opens his latest Vegas series looking trimmer yet seeming more subdued than in earlier tours, introducing several new covers that speak to a theme of lost love. January 13: Elvis begins rehearsals for his upcoming Vegas shows. January 8: Elvis invites Congressional aide Joyce Bova-a new flame he met while married to Priscilla - to Memphis for his 37th birthday.

Elvis madison square garden interview 1972