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Elvis - The Alternate Aloha Concert [VHS]

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I own the VHS Video of Elvis: The Alternate Aloha. I own the original release of it. This is the second release of it. I'm so thankful that I got it when I did, cause the first release of it that I have, is unedited, uncut, nothing was taken out of the first issue of it that I have, but on this second issue of it, they edited out 2 very important songs; "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry" and "Johnny B. Good" because of legal issues. the 2 songs were up for renewal of contract and because of that, those 2 very important songs were edited out of the video. It's a Great Video, Awesome to say the least! Editing out those 2 songs did take away what Every Die-Hard Elvis Fan like myself should NOT be without, but they just did what they had to do by law. Anyway, This Video is just the greatest, even though they edited a few min. out. I MEAN THIS, "NO "TRUE" ELVIS FAN SOULD BE WITHOUT THIS VIDEO". If you are a "True" "DieHard" Elvis Fan like me, go ahead and order it!!

Glenn-North Carolina

In January 1973, Elvis filmed his awesome Aloha From Hawaii TV show. THAT is the video to buy for a great look at Elvis. He plays the same songs as in this show, but he plays better in the real concert. Here, he is tense, boring, unprepared and stiff. He completely forgets "Burning Love," he has mistakes in a lot of his other songs, and he does LESS songs than in the live broadcast.

The Elvis presented here is more along the lines of the 1977 Elvis, you know, the one who skipped verses of all the songs in "Elvis In Concert." 1977 brought a fat, nervous, unfun Elvis, much like the Elvis here -- nervous and unfun. Do yourself a favor and spare this for the TV broadcast. (I bought them both around the same time on VHS but could certainly live w/o this one.)

I own this DVD along with the orginal Aloha from Hawaii. I prefer this one as Elvis seems more relaxed. Except for forgetting a few words in "Burning Love", he is superb both in voice and delivery of all of the other songs in this concert.

I am going to have to disagree with the reviews of this so far. I, too, own the VHS version of this DVD and I was shocked the first time I watched it. I must add that I am also a die-hard Elvis fan and have been since I was a little girl in the 70's, so the 70's Elvis is the one I am most in tune with. I thought this performance was sloppy and I was saddened to see that Elvis was undeniably stoned during this performance. He looked glassy-eyed and was slurring his words. I was astonished to see how he pulled it together for the flawless official performance. Also, look closely and you will see they have girded him up for the satellite performance..it looks like he lost 15 pounds overnight. As you can tell, I have watched and analyzed the 70's Elvis and can always tell when he's not quite all there. So for Elvis fans, this is a must-see as it gives a glimpse of what was to come and gives an understanding of the life he was leading. For the average viewer, rent the official version.

I actually prefer this rehearsal to the original Live ALOHA broadcast. Elvis is more relaxed and loose compared to the official ALOHA Concert. One interesting note is that after this rehearsal, Elvis got a haircut for the live broadcast. His hair is much longer in this alternate version.

I WISH REAL AL0HA ROCKED THIS WELL BUT SOME SONGS R TAKEN OUT ON THIS AND OFFICIAL VERSIONA, WASTE OF MONEY! YOU WANT WHOLE THING, DUH! IMPORTANT SONG IM SO LONESOME I COULD CRY MISSING, SHAME!

CANT BELIEVE IDIOTS (THIEFS) KEEP ON RELEASING SOMETHING WHEN ITS NOT COMPLETE, IM SO LONESOME I COULD CRY IS MISSIN~! SO IT WAS ONLY RELEASED TO MAKE DOUGH, SHAME!OTHERWISE HIS REHEARSAL ROCKS MUCH BETTER THAN ORIGINAL, LIKE LAS VEGAS AUG 1969 EP ALWAYS SHOULD HAVE USED THAT STYLE!

This is the rehearsal concert for the 1973 "Aloha" satellite broadcast and features the same songs. It's excellent; great performances! Interesting to compare with the broadcast concert. Please note that it is very similar to the broadcast version.

I saw this on local television yesterday and I must agree with the texas viewer. What a let down after watching "That's the way it is special edition". Sad... Elvis is not "relaxed", he is numb, lethargic, slow and glassy-eyed. Unassured on his feet, he walks the stage hesitantly, like he doesn't know where he's going and might fall down. He is not having a good time, anyway it would be impossible, stoned like that.

If you're interested in this concert, get the record instead (the official show), because the music and singing are great, and you have the best tracks of the blue hawai album as a bonus. You don't need to SEE Elvis like this, just listen. If you want to see Elvis perform, get the above-mentioned film.

Here's Elvis with the world at his feet and I don't think he can get to grips with it, and could you if you were in the same position? There's some quality Elvis moments to be had in this DVD.