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San Diego The King Of 'Em All Y'All
On April 25, the king of rock rolled into Fresno, California for
two sold-out performances at Selland Arena. There was a 7, 500
capacity crowd at both shows and the gross was near $120, 000. A
teenage girl was seen just staring at the stage after Elvis had left
saying, "I don't know what it is he has, I just know it's there. "
I'm Leavin' It Up To You Fan Club © San Diego, CA. April 26th
1973
San Diego, California was the next city to view the Presley
phenomenon. A packed house of 15, 000 was on hand as Elvis filled
their ears and eyes with a certain magic only this man can.
" Holy Smoke, land sakes alive, I never thought this could
happen to me! " The next stop on the tour was my home town,
Portland, Oregon. I'll be giving a review of this concert later in
this article, but here are a few facts. There were 13, 000 in
attendance and a $100, 000 gross came from the capacity audience.
As we move along, we find Elvis in Spokane, Washington playing
to two capacity shows of 13, 000 total payees and raking in a cool
$100, 000. After his first song, Elvis said " Maybe I'll just stand
here all night " and the audience applauded wildly... but Elvis
decided to move a little and the place almost came unglued. Perhaps
before Elvis does a show he wrestles with the question, " To move or
not to move. " Sorry about that.
Chris Trant On location at the 1962 Seattle World's Fair
What's this? Elvis and friends were next on display in Seattle,
Washington on April 29. Since Seattle is only 200 miles from my
home, I also obtained tickets for this show. Elvis played to two
sell-out audiences at the Seattle Center Arena on the grounds of the
1962 World's Fair where, if you recall, he made the movie "It
Happened At The World's Fair. There were about 8, 000 attending each
show for a one-day turnout of 16, 000. The gross was a sensational
$130, 000 for the day.
Last, but not least, on the tour was Denver, Colorado on April
30. Now get ready for this... all 13, 000 tickets were sold in less
than four hours for the show. There were many people trying to buy
tickets at the door, but nobody would sell them. People offered
money to let them sit on your lap, or between you. .. a three people
on two chairs type of deal. A great ending for this spectacular
tour. As everyone involved with the tour went their " Separate Ways
" they left " Memories " for those of us fortunate enough to attend
the shows. |
