“We do two shows a night for five weeks. A lotta times we’ll go upstairs and sing until daylight gospel songs. We grew up with it...It more or less puts your mind at ease. It does mine.”
About This Quote
Talking about the informal jam sessions he and the band and entourage enjoy each night during the lengthy Vegas engagements. These happen upstairs in Elvis’ suite at the Las Vegas Hilton as they all try to wind down from the excitement and energy of the live shows. Quote is from a 1972 taped interview used in MGM’s documentary "Elvis on Tour."
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