 She really was proud of flying. She spoke about the joy of flying. No other phase of modern progress contrives to maintain such a brimming measure of romance and beauty coupled with utility as does aviation. Well, it was on this day in 1956, 68 years ago, that was a good day for Elvis. In New York, he came to the Big Apple and recorded two of his biggest hits, Hound Dog and this one, Don't Be Cruel. Yeah.