Elvis In The '60s

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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.

As a guitarist, Elvis was an excellent player capable of smoothly playing the instrument and staying on task. He also performed with various instruments such as drums, accordions, and ukuleles. Because he was unable to read music, the only music he learned and played was by ear. Most of his recording sessions from 1956 to 1958 featured guitar playing. Freelance writer, music obsessive, and music creator Michaela Jyra Melo is no stranger to the world of music. August. 5, Elvis flew to Hawaii for location shooting for teh movie ' Paradise Hawaiian Style'. Much of the shooting for this film was done on location. After learning about the up-and-coming Elvis in 1955, Parker negotiated the sale of the singer’s contract with tiny Sun Records to RCA, a major label, and officially took over as his manager in 1956. Under the Colonel’s guidance, Elvis shot to stardom: His first single for RCA, “Heartbreak Hotel,” released in 1956, became the first of his career to sell more than 1 million copies; his debut album, “Elvis Presley,” topped Billboard’s pop album chart; and he made his big-screen debut in 1956’s “Love Me Tender.” December 25, Elvis and Priscilla spend Christmas in Las Vegas. Other than the Elvis Army years, this is the only Christmas Elvis will spend away from Graceland. He will spend from December 22 to January 29 in Las Vegas.

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, 1963 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. December 25, At a private Graceland Christmas party, Elvis presents Priscilla with a toy poodle, which she promptly names Honey. Her gift to Elvis is a wooden cigar box that plays his recent hit 'Surrender'.

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 The first band to record on RCA Records under Elvis struggled to gain popularity during his early years. Some of Elvis’ most well-known songs, such as Heartland Hotel andHound Dog, were released before 1957. In the years that followed, the band released more records and made television appearances, but Elvis was ready to return by 1968. July 1963, Elvis records the music, then, on location in Las Vegas and in a Hollywood studio, he films for his fourteenth motion picture, Viva Las Vegas, co-starring Ann-Margret. Follow That Dream” opens nationally and gets to#5 on the box office charts. It is warmly reviewed and does fairly well in sales. March 26 - June 11, 1962 December 19, Having apparently made his decision, Elvis meets Priscilla at his father's house in Memphis, where she has driven in from New York City with father Vernon and stepmother Dee. Priscilla is nervous, and Elvis prescribes some sleeping pills which leave her asleep for the better part of two days.

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The exotic locale was a key element in the promotion of Blue Hawaii and in its success. The scenery provided more than just beautiful cinematography. As a tropical paradise, Hawaii was the perfect setting for romance, and it represented an escape from the mundane everyday world of most viewers.