Theory Of A Deadman - Santa Monica

Godfrey's staff searched for more or less experienced artists for a year, and although Elvis managed to slip through the qualifying round thanks to the support of lead DJ Bill Randle, whom he had met shortly before in Cleveland, Godfrey did not see anything attractive in the recalled singer, swirling on stage. After a brief listening, Elvis was sent home with the usual wording: "We will write to you." As a consolation, Bob Neal told the singer that the contract with the producers of Louisiana Hayride, who were utterly pleased that Shreveport's city concert hall was jam-packed with his appearance, was extended until the spring of 1956.