Bill Medley Talks' Elvis

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That Bill Medley is such a cool guy

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That's a pleasant interview clip with Bill Medley. His memories of being with Elvis sound both sincere and fun. However, his memory for dates is a bit off.

Bill's American Sound sessions in Memphis with Chips Moman were in late May-early June 1970.

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Billboard - June 6, 1970


Medley left the Righteous Brothers in December 1967. His career as a solo act found him playing the Sands in Las Vegas many times, including these dates:

August-September 1968
June 1969
July 1970
August-September 1970

The "Elvis audience introduction" story most likely came during Bill's June 1969 Sands appearance.

The "Elvis stage walks" probably occurred during Medley's August 1970 booking.

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Billboard - August 8, 1970
Note: review of Medley's July booking at Sands.

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Billboard - August 22, 1970
Note: mention of Medley's new booking at Sands.

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