Collector’s edition of the famous television show Elvis Presley on 3 DVDs. The teleconcert was filmed for NBC. It was this TV show, recorded in June 1968, that drew Presley to the origins of his music, forced him to modernize his repertoire and tune in to the search for a new style.
In addition, the success of the teleconcert, which aired on December 3, 1968, returned the interest of the general public to Elvis Presley, who by that time had almost erased the “king of rock and roll” from their attention. Preparations for the TV show began in Burbank in June 1968 with jam sessions with old friends including Scotty Moore and DJ Fontana. It was these rehearsals that awakened in Elvis the excitement of “live” performance in front of the public and returned him to the roots of his music: rock and roll, blues and gospels. The shooting itself took place on June 27-30. First, a jam session was filmed in the presence of the audience, then a Presley concert, accompanied by a full ensemble, choir and orchestra; the next day the program was repeated. These were the singer’s first public appearances since 1961. Stage productions and screensavers (gospel fragment, scene in a brothel, etc.) were also filmed. For several days of work, a lot of material was recorded and filmed, from which a 50-minute television concert was mounted. Dressed in black leather, perfect for his “King of Rock ‘n’ Roll” image, Presley performed his old hits “Heartbreak Hotel”, “Blue Suede Shoes”, “All Shook Up”, “Are You Lonesome Tonight?” and new songs “Guitar Man”, “Big Boss Man”, “Memories” and many others. The apotheosis of the show was the last song, “If I Can Dream”, imbued with the pathos of a social appeal, uncharacteristic, in general, for Presley. The show enjoyed the highest viewer ratings. This DVD set was released in 2004 and for the first time presents a complete edition of all footage filmed during the recording of the show. This is a gift to all fans of an outstanding singer and artist!
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Tracklist:
DISK 1 (DVD-9):
The main disc of the DVD set containing the original remastered TV show from 1968 plus 2 versions of the “Black Leather Sit-Down Show” filmed during rehearsals and containing musical numbers interspersed with live communication between Elvis, musicians, audience, a lot of humor, jokes, etc. Detailed track listings for these bonus shows can be found on the disc menu.
Elvis, NBC TV Special Original December 3, 1968 Broadcast (Adapted)
01. Trouble/Guitar Man – Show Opener
02. Lawdy Miss Clawdy
03. Baby, What You Want Me To Do
04. Something wrong with my lip./He`s gotta be crazy.
05. Heartbreak Hotel/Hound Dog/All Shook Up
06. Can’t Help Falling in Love
07 Jailhouse Rock
08. Can I borrow your little whatchacallit?/This leather suit is hot.
09. Love Me Tender
10. Are You Lonesome Tonight?
11. Rock & roll music is…
Gospel Production Number:
12. Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child/Where Could I Go But To The Lord/Up Above My Head/Saved
13. Baby, What You Want Me To Do
14. Blue Christmas
15. Man I just work here./No strap.
16. One Night
17. Memories
Guitar Man Production Number:
18. Nothingville/Guitar Man/Let Yourself Go/Guitar Man/Big Boss Man/It Hurts Me/Guitar Man/Little Egypt/Trouble/Guitar Man
19. If I Can Dream – Show Closer
20 Credits
Black Leather Sit-Down Show #1 June 27, 1968
Black Leather Sit-Down Show #2 June 27, 1968
DISK 2 (DVD-5):
The disc contains 2 versions of the “Black Leather Stand-Up Show” of Elvis, as well as the full opening and closing of the TV show with all used and cut materials, and a special edition of the video clip of the song “If I Can Dream ” 2004. The disc also contains other bonus material. Detailed tracklists are contained in the disc menu.
Black Leather Stand-Up Show #1 June 29, 1968
Black Leather Stand-Up Show #2 June 29, 1968
Trouble/Guitar Men TV Show Opener – All Takes and Raw Components
If I Can Dream TV Show Closer – All Takes
Huh-huh-huh Promo June 30, 1968
Elvis Closing Credits Without Credits Roll
If I Can Dream – Special Music Video 2004
DVD Credit Roll
DISK 3 (DVD-9):
A bonus disc containing all the used and deleted materials, funny takes, etc., filmed during the editing of the second and third parts of the TV show. Detailed tracklists are contained in the disc menu.
Gospel Production Number – All Takes and Raw Components
Guitar Man Production Number – All Takes and Raw Components