NBC-TV Special [LIVE]

Elvis Presley

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 27, 1991)
• Original Release Date: December 1968
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Live
• Label: Bmg / Elvis
• ASIN: B000002WGE
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #35,096 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Editorial Reviews

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As pivotal a moment in his career as "That's Alright, Mama" and "Heartbreak Hotel," this was the show that put Elvis Presley back on his throne. It came at a time when the Beatles, the Stones, Hendrix, and acid rock ruled the genre and followed a decade of nothing but mostly lousy Elvis movies. On December 3, 1968, the camera panned in on the King's incredibly handsome face: "If you're lookin' for trouble, you came to the right place," he snarled before bursting into a terrific "Guitar Man." From that moment through the special's goose-bump-inducing finale, "If I Can Dream" (after which, legend has it, Presley collapsed from exhaustion backstage), this stands as one of rock music's great moments. Alas, it was recorded for television, so the audio quality on both vinyl and CD has never been of the highest quality. Memories, a two-disc compilation with cleaned-up sound, includes all the outtakes from the "unplugged" segment, but the stuff remains best viewed on video via either the special itself or the One Night with You outtakes video. --Bill Holdship

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Its great but..., December 19, 2000

By	Blues Bro "bluesbro" (Lakewood, Colorado USA) - See all my reviews

Dont get me wrong, this is a great album, but the sound quality is terrible. The 2cd 'Memories' has replaced this one, and is by far amuch better investment, even for the casual elvis fan. Besides, this one has some edited versions, like the gospel medley, which is restored in its full lenght in the 'memories' cd. So, even though, this is the original relese, save your money and go get the other one.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Indispensable - essential for all pop or rock collections, January 24, 1999

By A Customer

Rumors of his demise were greatly exaggerated! In one night the King clearly reclaims his crown. In peak voice with a maturity and sensitivity unequaled, he's back more intense and impressive than ever before. Can't be without this one!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WhyElvis IsTheKING, March 11, 2002

By	Bob Waskiewicz (Wintersville, Ohio United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

This will be the 25th year Elvis has left the building.(Even though alot of people have seen him at Burger Kings and KFC)If there is anyone out there who can't understand why THE KING,IS THE KING?Just play this one record.The MAN was at his Peek,and everyone thought he was washed up.MTV,unpluged,has stollen this 1968 idea for there private concerts.Elvis talks about each hit,and lets it all out on his biggest hits(Heatbreak Hotel,HoundDog,All shook Up," and later,"Big Boss Man,Guitar Man)My all time favorite cut is "Where Could I go But to the LORD up Above my head/Saved"medley,and "Memories." We even get a live version of "Blue Christmas," on this Masterpiece of Elvis,Live,and recorded for his great comeback special in 1968.This recording is perfect except for the sudden cuts between some of the numbers.I know now why THe King IS THE KING.