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Elvis - Aloha from Hawaii [VHS]

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This is the way an Elvis DVD must sound like! Yes Guys: it's truly Dolby Digital 5.1. Aloha from Hawaii is simply the best sounding Elvis DVD I own. (If only the >That's The Way It Is< DVD would have that Sound! The >That's The Way It Is< documentation is the best Elvis ever captured on film, and the sound of the DVD is a big crime.) Aloha from Hawaii is a must for every Elvis fan anyway. For the last time he looks really great again after losing weight. It's obvious that Elvis is on some kind of medication during the Concert, he's not moving a lot at all, but hey: the man doesn't need to. He's getting more and more relaxed from Song to Song, his voice is great and the Gig has lots of strong moments. >My Way< sounds wonderful and >An American Trilogy< blew me away. If the Concert would only be 3 hours longer! When it's over, I always have the feeling that Elvis was just getting warm and started to feel comfortable on Stage. Aloha from Hawaii is the last great filmed TV performance of Elvis. After that the magic got more and more lost. He's not half as good (and himself) as he is in >That's The Way It Is <, but he's great anyway. Everybody who loves this man like I do: GET THIS DVD! It's worth it!

Michael Kiske

Superb! Elvis like I've never heard him before. The sound quality is excellent in remastered Dolby Digital 5.1. It is like having Elvis perform in your living room live! The DVD has a very listenable warm sound unlike some DVD soundtracks that are overly bright.

I never noticed the tunnel sound one of the other reviewers complains about. Mind you we have Paradigm Reference speakers with a Denon Dolby Digital Receiver.

The only disappointment was that 3 songs were deleted due to problems in getting publishing clearance from the songs owners. Bonus songs include Blue Hawaii, Hawaiian Wedding Song, Ku-Ku-I-Po, Early Morning Rain and No More.

I am thrilled to have this DVD in my collection. Highly recommended to all Elvis Fans.

The year was 1973. Elvis Presley was presented with an offer to perform in the first ever satellite broadcasted concert. Why offer it to ELVIS? Because no one but Elvis could make all the eyes in the world turn in unison to view a glorious example of human art, passion, and complete intensity. That is what defines Elvis, and these traits are more present than ever in Elvis: Aloha From Hawaii. From Also Sprach Zarathustra, to Can't Help Falling in Love, this concert is a solid hour of adrenaline, art, and supreme talent. Elvis worked hard to get himself into great physical condition before this show and his work was apparent when he poured himself into the American Eagle jumpsuit designed by Bill Belew. This is ELVIS in Hawaii, the earthly paradise that he loved the most. Elvis is happy on this stage, and the fans are overcome with the joy of seeing the greatest entertainer in history. Just how many fans saw this show? Let's put it this way...more people tuned in to see Elvis: Aloha From Hawaii than they did when a man named Neil Armstrong walked on the moon. Is that historic? Or is that just Elvis?

I was only just several weeks shy of my second birthday when this concert initially aired, and was therefore unable to appreciate the sheer magnitude of its impact. This still has not kept me from becoming a major follower of this man's incredibly stellar career as the true "King" of rock and roll. Elvis has universal appeal. His music touches everybody from all walks of life, even now as we near the thirty-year anniversary of his untimely passing. I have heard many people, my own father first and foremost, lay claim to the notion that Elvis was every bit the living embodiment of pure legend. "Aloha From Hawaii" easily confirms this in every conceiveable manner.

Experiencing this unprecedented performance on DVD is tantamount to the feeling of attending the event live and in person! The sheer energy and captivating awe this man held over Hawaii's mass crowd radiates through each and every second of this concert. From the heartfelt ballads of "You Gave Me A Mountain" and "American Trilogy" to the traditional rhythms of "See See Rider" and "Suspicious Minds," this paints Elvis in an undeniable and well-deserved majestic sheen. "Aloha From Hawaii" is, and forever will be, the one concert that fans cherish the world over. It is an event unmatched in spectacle, in much the same manner as Elvis himself.

I simply cannot stress to you just how mandatory a viewing this is. It is entertainment of the highest order, and belongs in every Presley fan's collection. Bottom line.

What a powerful performance! I'd suggest this over any other Elvis Presley DVD. Too bad they're all sold out at Amazon. Still looking for a copy? Try musiccdvideo.com - they have Aloha from Hawaii & '68 Comeback Special for only $20 brand new! Check it Out.

I am glad that this video is in circulation. Fans who want to remember the latter-days Elvis as a young and attractive man who could belt out a song with the best of them should purchase and keep this video. Unlike the video of Elvis' last two shows in 1977, this should be the King's video finale.

This is the Best Elvis concert that i have seen since i saw him live at madison square garden on june 11 1972.the remastered sound is incredible especially on the song something the strings and horns are tremendous.and Elvis delivers his best ever performance of American Trilogy which is in my opinion the highlight of this his Greatest Album.

I love this concert! I watch it once a week, it's wonderful! here's the list of tracks, that way you'll know what you're paying for.

1. See See Rider
2. Burning Love
3. Something (he did this better than the beatles!!!)
4. You Gave Me A Mountain
5. Steamroller Blues
6. My Way (I love the way he did this)
7. Love me
8. It's Over
9. Blue Suede Shoes
10. Hound Dog
11. What Now My Love
12. Fever (the way he preforms this song is so great! it's the one part in the video that I can't wait to see!)
13. Welcome To My World (he sung it beautifully)
14. Suspicious Minds
15. I'll Remember You
16. Long Tall Sally/Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On
17. An American Trilogy (whenever he sings this song, he gives me chills!)
18. A Big Hunk O' Love
19. Can't Help Falling In Love

If you're someone who wants to see this, but not sure weather you should buy it or not, get it!! it's great! as far as I know, you won't be sorry! I wasn't!

Take care,

A 14 year old die-hard Elvis fan from VA

The Aloha concert is one of the greatest concerts in the history of modern music. Elvis is clearly nervous, as no one more than he realised the sheer magnitude of what was taking place. Once the world's greatest entertainer warmed up, he just blew the house away, and the rest of the world for that matter. I read a review by someone esle recently, stating that Elvis was in decline in 1972, well only the uneducated could make such a statement, as what Elvis achieved in 73 clearly makes a mockery of such a statement. I might also say that Elvis released Burning Love in 72.

Getting back to Alohan from Hawaii, Elvis managed to get himself back in shape for this show, and looked far better than he did the year before in Elvis on Tour. To me, the only reason why Elvis went in decline after the Aloha concert, was because Elvis gave up on life, he lost the passion for living, and therefor spriralled into self neglect. Elvis is the most loved entertainer there has ever been, and likely to ever be. People loved Elvis because you felt that he was like a big brother, or you knew him, that was the magic he had that no one else could do, Elvis was just part of the family. The superstar, the entertainer.

Elvis has always had a big following of fans in Australia, and I have a little chuckle to myself these days when I drive down the freeway to work, because I see at least one car a day with the swivelling Elvis standing on the dash board, just like in the TV commercial. Yes, The King is still King in 2002.

MJ Owen, Melbourne, Austrlia

As an Elvis fan from a very young age, I watched this 1973 1st live satellite concert, when it aired on TV. When I discovered it was available on VHS I had to purchase it! In my opinion this is a must have for any true Elvis fan! It is one of the most dynamic concerts ever broadcast. It's Elvis as only he can be, the Greatest Entertainer of the Century.