Today, on 16 February in Elvis History

Barely 2 weeks after their first meeting, Elvis brought Dixie home to meet his parents.

Elvis performed at the Odessa Senior High School Field House, Odessa, Texas at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. The show attracted more than 4,000 people, including local singer Roy Orbison. Roy later commented: "his energy was incredible, his instinct was just amazing". Soon it became obvious that any other act would have trouble following him.

Elvis performed at the Carolina Theater, Winston - Salem, North Carolina at 4:30, 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. The local newspaper reported: " He slouches, he scratches, he mugs, he bumps, he grinds….. The frenzy, the hysteria, the wild and wonderful shrieks of sheer joy, these were reserved for the remarkable young man with the long hair, the pearly teeth, the stylish slouch, the incredible conceit: Elvis Presley.

Elvis began 2 days of soundtrack recording at Radio Recorders, starting at 3:00 p.m. and working till midnight. The core of the Nashville studio band had been flown in and was joined by "Tiny" Timbrell and guitarist Tommy Tedesco.

Both on the dinner show and on the midnight show were several songs recorded which would serve as the backbone for the upcoming On Stage album. It was obvious that Polk Salad Annie, completed with karate moves, was the new showstopper.

Recording by RCA had continued each night and would conclude tomorrow. Except for It's Over all masters that were eventually released were from tonight's midnight show.

Elvis performed at the Garrett Coliseum, Montgomery, Alabama.