Elvis Presley

**Elvis Presley** was the King of Rock & Roll, and he currently holds the record competing on the most seasons of *Jay's Music Search*.

Elvis first took part in 1960, where he was eliminated in Round 3. He returned for 1961, again being eliminated in Round 3. In his third season in 1962, he was eliminated in ninth place. In his fourth attempt in 1964, he repeated his usual luck and was eliminated again in Round 3. In 1966, he was eliminated in twelfth place. In 1967, he made it to the Top 20, and in 1969, he made it to the Top 24.

Elvis was one of the Top 80 acts of the 1960s that competed in the 1960s Championship, where he achieved his best placement yet, finishing the entire contest in second place.

After his eight seasons in the 1960s, Elvis returned for a ninth time for the 1972 season, breaking his own record for the most number of years competing. There, he was eliminated in Round 2, which was Elvis' earliest exit in nine years of competing.

Elvis returned the following year in 1973, making history as the first contestant in *Jay's Music Search* history to compete on the show ten times. He was eliminated in fifth place as a member on Team Rivals, the show's new twist.

Elvis returned once again in 1974, again breaking his own record by appearing for his eleventh season.

Since Elvis is such a huge name in the music world yet has usually not had much luck on the show, a running gag has been devised during the series, in which whoever is responsible for Elvis' elimination each year receives a badge commemorating that accomplishment. The recipients of the badge are Eileen Farrell, Erik Darling, Freddy, Etta James, Robert Goulet, Billy Stewart, Doris Day, Aretha Franklin, Earl Scruggs, and Vinegar Joe.

## 1960

Elvis Presley auditioned in Episode 106. He received a "Yes", sending him to the next round.

## 1972

Elvis Presley auditioned in Episode 1301 with "Blue Suede Shoes". He received a "Yes", sending him to the next round.

For the Round 2 Battles in Episode 1309, Elvis was paired against Earl Scruggs, and performed "I Got a Sweetie (I Got a Woman)". Elvis lost the battle, and did not receive a save, eliminating him from the competition.

## 1973

Elvis Presley returned for a record tenth season in Episode 1404, and auditioned with "Almost in Love". He received a "Yes", sending him to the next round.

For the Round 2 Battles in Episode 1410, Elvis was paired against Ella Fitzgerald, and performed "Long Legged Girl (With the Short Dress On)". He won the battle and advanced to the next round.

For the Round 3 Battles in Episode 1413, Elvis was paired against Derek & The Dominos, and performed "Edge of Reality". Elvis lost the battle, but received one of the six saves that round, and advanced to the next round.

After Round 3 ended, Elvis was one of the two new acts stolen onto Team Rivals for the Top 24 round.

For his Top 24 performance as part of Team Rivals in Episode 1419, Elvis performed "My Little Friend". Elvis was the first act from his group chosen by The Rivals to advance, sending him to the Top 12.

For his Top 12 performance as part of Team Rivals in Episode 1420, Elvis performed "A Little Less Conversation". Elvis was the first act chosen by The Rivals to advance, sending him to the Top 10.

For his Top 10 performance as part of Team Rivals in Episode 1421, Elvis performed "Rubberneckin'". Elvis was the first act chosen by The Rivals to advance, sending him to the Top 8.

For his Top 8 performance as part of Team Rivals in Episode 1422, Elvis performed "Clean Up Your Own Backyard". Aretha Franklin, Tchaikovsky, and Dave Brubeck all voted to advance Vinegar Joe into the Finals, eliminating Elvis from the competition in fifth place.

## 1974

Elvis Presley auditioned in Episode 1507 with "Heartbreak Hotel". He received a "Yes", sending him to the next round.

For the Round 2 Battles in Episode 1511, Elvis was paired against Eddy Arnold, and performed "I Was the One". He won the battle and advanced to the next round.

For the Round 3 Battles in Episode 1515, Elvis was paired against Herman van Veen, and performed "I Want You, I Need You, I Love You". Elvis lost the battle, but received one of the six saves that round, and advanced to the next round.