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Elvis Presley · 1963

Elvis Presley

Historical music event in the Radio Music History database.

September 4, 1963Film⭐⭐⭐

Description

Rehearsals and filming began for a dance scene in the film Viva Las Vegas and continued for two days. The scene was set in a Las Vegas nightclub, where Elvis Presley and Ann-Margret first danced to a version of “The Climb,” followed by Elvis singing “What'd I Say.”

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