ELVIS PRESLEY “Love Me Tender“ on The Ed Sullivan Show

- Elvis Presley performed “Love Me Tender“ on The Ed Sullivan Show on September 9th, 1956. This was Elvis’ first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show. Did you know that Ed Sullivan did not host the show that night? Find out why: The full performance of “Love Me Tender“ is available on “Ed Sullivan’s Rock ’n Roll Classics“ 12 DVD set here: which also features Elvis performing “Ready Teddy,“ “