Elvis Presley - September 26, 1956 - Tupelo, MS. Mississippi-Alabama Fairgrounds

September 26, 1956 - Elvis returned to Tupelo to perform two shows at the Mississippi-Alabama Fair and Dairy Show.

Elvis Presley Day is proclaimed in Tupelo, Mississippi. Elvis' parents join him as he returns to the town of his birth as a big star. He performs two shows at the Mississippi-Alabama Fair and Dairy Show, the same fair at which he had performed at age 10. This time there are a hundred National Guardsmen surrounding the stage to control the crowds of excited fans.

A fourteen year old Wynette Pugh (Tammy Wynette) watchs from the front row as Elvis performs.

Some of the songs have been released (with sound) on the Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley DVD.

Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley

(01:52) - With sound

Following is an interview with Elvis' Parents Vernon and Gladys Presley at the Mississippi-Alabama Fairgrounds, Tupelo, September 26, 1956.

Interview with Vernon and Gladys Presley

(01:42)

Stop, look and listen baby that's our philosophy .... First thing in the morning, last thing at night ... look, stare everywhere and see everything inside .... Stop, look and listen!

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