May 27th in Elvis History

It's May 27th, and on this day in 1966, Elvis Presley was in the middle of a significant recording session at RCA's Studio B in Nashville. This was his first non-movie session since January 1964, marking a return to more personal, non-soundtrack music. For three days, Elvis and his team recorded into the early morning hours, taking only a midday break before resuming in the evening. During this marathon session, a variety of songs were laid down. Among them were two fillers for the *Spinout* soundtrack: "Down in the Alley" and "Tomorrow Is a Long Time." Also recorded were non-religious singles like "Come What May" and "Fools Fall in Love," as well as two gospel tracks: "If the Lord Wasn’t Walking By My Side" and "Where Could I Go But to the Lord." These tracks would further showcase the versatility of Elvis's sound, blending his rock-and-roll roots with his gospel influences.