October 31, 1976 – Elvis Presley makes his last recording, singing Jim Reeves’ “He’ll Have To Go” over a pre-recorded backing track in the Jungle Room of his Graceland home. #ROCkabillyHop @ElvisPresley #Elvis #TCB #theKing #HellHaveToGo #RocHop #GracelandMansion #JungleRoom #OTD #RockNRoll
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Day: October 31, 2022
October 31, 1960 – Duane Eddy
October 31, 1960 – Duane Eddy was on “American Bandstand” performing “Kommotion” and “Peter Gunn.” Eddy re-recorded and released his cover of Henry Mancini’s “Peter Gunn” in 1986 earning that year’s Grammy for “Best Rock Instrumental.” #ROCkabillyHop #RocHop @DickClarkProd #DickClark #AmericanBandstand #Kommotion #PeterGunn #DuaneEddy #OTD #RockNRoll
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October 31, 1934 – Ray Smith
October 31, 1934 – Rockabilly musician Ray Smith, known for the 1960 hit “Rockin’ Little Angel,” was born in Melber, Kentucky. “Rockin’ Little Angel” took a portion of its melody from the 1844 song “Buffalo Gals.” The record sold over one million copies, earning a gold disc. #ROCkabillyHop #HappyBirthday #RaySmith #RockinLittleAngel #RocHop #OTD #RockNRoll
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