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Most concerts followed a set pattern: similar song list, similar sound, similar banter etc. But several stood out as being worthy of further comment. This list highlights a selection of concerts where something out of the ordinary occurred either on stage or was happening in Elvis' life at the time. These are updated as and when more information is known. |
| 1970 | |
| 27 Feb 1970 - 2.00pm | Elvis performed the first of six shows at the Houston Astrodome |
| 20 Aug 1970 - Midnight | Elvis presented a 'laughing box' to the audience and laughed through Suspicious Minds |
| 14 Nov 1970 8.30pm | Elvis got tied up in the 'fringes' of his costume |
| 1971 | |
| 26 Jul 1971 - Midnight | Elvis donned an Ape mask during You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' |
| 10 Nov 1971 - 8.30pm | Photos and story of Elvis meeting a disabled child before the show |
| 1972 | |
| 5 April 1972 - 8.30pm | Entire show was filmed for MGM's Elvis On Tour |
| 9 April 1972 - 8.30pm | Entire show was filmed for MGM's Elvis On Tour |
| 10 April 1972 - 8.30pm | Entire show was filmed for MGM's Elvis On Tour |
| 14 April 1972 - 8.30pm | Entire show was filmed for MGM's Elvis On Tour |
| 18 April 1972 - 8.30pm | Entire show was filmed for MGM's Elvis On Tour |
| 15 Nov 1972 - 8.30pm | First show Lisa Marie Presley attended |
| 1973 | |
| 12 Jan 1973 - 8.30pm | Rehearsal for the live Hawaii Satellite broadcast |
| 14 Jan 1973 - 0.30am | Live Hawaii Satellite broadcast |
| 15 Feb 1973 - 8.30pm | Elvis left the stage unwell, but returned and contined in confusion |
| 18 Feb 1973 - Midnight | Elvis was attacked on stage |
| 1974 | |
| 29 Aug 1974 - Midnight | Elvis wore a Karate suit on stage and lectured the audience on the subject |
| 1 Sep 1974 - Midnight | Elvis told the audience of his fury about drug rumours |
| 2 Sep 1974 - Midnight | Elvis rants on stage about the press, drugs and Karate |
| 1975 | |
| 27 Mar 75 - Midnight | JD Sumner perfromed in house slippers as he wasn't well! |
| 1 Apr 75 - Midnight | Colonel Parker came on stage dressed as Santa |
| 5 May 75 - 8.30pm | Elvis performed this show for the victims of the recent tornado |
| 9 Jun 75 - 8.30pm | Elvis chastises Security for their harsh treatment of fans |
| Female fan thinks Elvis has collapsed and gives him 'mouth to mouth' | |
| Elvis wears a head contraption during Love Me | |
| 1976 | |
| Elvis rips pants and changes to other jumpsuit | |
| Woman gets on stage and grabs Elvis | |
| Elvis performs for two hours | |
| Elvis wears Uncle Sam uniform on stage | |
| Linda Thompson moves out of Graceland | |
| Elvis is tired and grumpy on stage | |
| 05 Dec 1976 - 9pm | Elvis limps on stage with wet hair, allegedly 'strung out' |
| 07 Dec 1976 - 9pm | Hotel maid finds note from Elvis |
| 12 Dec 1976 - Midnight | Last concert in Las Vegas |
| 1977 | |
| 19 Jun 1977 - 8.30pm | Show filmed for CBS Special |
| 21 Jun 1977 - 8.30pm | Show filmed for CBS Special |
| 26 Jun 1977 - 8.30pm | Last concert |