Elvis: '68 Comeback Special: 50th Anniversary Edition
'68 Comeback Special: 50th Anniversary Edition is the definitive chronicle of the now legendary NBC-TV show Elvis. After years of making formulaic movies, Elvis was finally unleashed to perform live again on an intimate stage with his original sidemen, Scotty Moore and D.J. Fontana. Playing "That's All Right," "Heartbreak Hotel," "Lawdy Miss Clawdy," and many of his great hits, the sheer rawness and excitement of the performances attracted unanimous critical acclaim. Greil Marcus in his book Mystery Train said "If ever there was a music that could bleed, this was it." NBC-TV's Elvis is as raw and inspirational today as it was in 1968. This 50th Anniversary Edition includes all the known recordings from RCA's vault and all the videotaped performances are here for the first time on Blu-ray.
Cast
Elvis Presley
Self
Scotty Moore
Self - guitar
Charlie Hodge
Self
D.J. Fontana
Self
Alan Fortas
Self
Seasons
E1Elvis: NBC TV Special
Dec 3, 1968
The edited-down 'Elvis' NBC TV Special that was originally broadcast on December 3rd, 1968.
E2Black Leather Sit-Down Show #1 (06/27/1968)
Jun 27, 1968
The first of two "sit-down" shows recorded on 6/27/1968.
E3Black Leather Sit-Down Show #2 (06/27/1968)
Jun 27, 1968
The second of two "sit-down" shows recorded on 06/27/1968.
E4Black Leather Stand-Up Show #1 (06/29/1968)
Jun 29, 1968
The first of two "stand-up" shows recorded on 6/29/1968.
E5Black Leather Stand-Up Show #2 (06/29/1968)
Jun 29, 1968
The second of two "stand-up" shows recorded on 6/29/1968.
E6Trouble/Guitar Man TV Show Opener (06-30-1968)
Jun 30, 1968
Includes all takes and raw components of the TV Show Opener (Trouble and Guitar Man). Recorded on 06/30/1968.
E7If I Can Dream TV Show Closer (06/30/1968)
Jun 30, 1968
Includes multiple takes of If I Can Dream TV Show Closer. Recorded on 06/30/1968. The final take was chosen for the TV special.
E8Huh-Huh-Huh Promo (06/30/1968)
Jun 30, 1968
The Huh-Huh-Huh Promo. Recorded on 06/30/1968.
E9Elvis Closing Credits Without Credits Roll (06/30/1968)
Jun 30, 1968
Elvis Closing Credits Without Credits Roll. Recorded on 06/30/1968.
E10If I Can Dream - Special Music Video 2004
Jun 30, 1968
Recorded on 06/30/1968.
E11Gospel Production Number All Takes and Raw Components
Jun 28, 1968
Includes multiple takes on Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child, Where Could I Go But to the Lord, Up Above My Head and Saved. Recorded on 06/28/1968.
E12Guitar Man Production Number All Takes and Raw Components
Jun 30, 1968
Includes multiple takes on Big Boss Man (06/27/1968), It Hurts Me (06/27/1968), Let Yourself Go (06/28/1968), Nothingville (06/30/1968), Guitar Man (06/30/1968), Little Egypt (06/30/1968) and Trouble (06/30/1968).
E13Blu-ray Special Feature Re-Cut
Jun 27, 1968
Includes That's All Right, Lawdy Miss Clawdy and Baby What You Want Me To Do.
E14Blu-Ray Credits Roll
Jun 29, 1968
Includes the original 1968 production credits for the NBC-TV special Elvis.
Storyline
'68 Comeback Special: 50th Anniversary Edition is the definitive chronicle of the now legendary NBC-TV show Elvis. After years of making formulaic movies, Elvis was finally unleashed to perform live again on an intimate stage with his original sidemen, Scotty Moore and D.J. Fontana. Playing "That's All Right," "Heartbreak Hotel," "Lawdy Miss Clawdy," and many of his great hits, the sheer rawness and excitement of the performances attracted unanimous critical acclaim. Greil Marcus in his book Mystery Train said "If ever there was a music that could bleed, this was it." NBC-TV's Elvis is as raw and inspirational today as it was in 1968. This 50th Anniversary Edition includes all the known recordings from RCA's vault and all the videotaped performances are here for the first time on Blu-ray.
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