Elvis - '68 Comeback Special
Warner Bros. (1968)
Documentary, Music
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085365408821
IMDB   8.3
1 hr 13 mins USA / English
DVD  Region 1   NR
Elvis Presley Himself
Buddy Arett Himself
Barbara Burgess Girl with 'Big Boss Man'
D.J. Fontana Himself
Alan Fortas Himself
Susan Henning Blonde Girl
Charlie Hodge Himself
Fanita James Herself
Jean King Herself
Lance LeGault Himself
Jim Taylor (XXV)
Scotty Moore (II)
Christopher Riordan
Tanya Lemani Belly Dancer
Director
Steve Binder
Gary Hovey
Todd Morgan
Producer Steve Binder
Bob Finkel
Bones Howe
Writer Chris Bearde
Allan Blye


Usually referred to as The ’68 Special or The ’68 Comeback, the actual name of this landmark television special was Elvis. Taped in June 1968, it first aired the following December 3rd on NBC-TV. It stands as one of the great television moments in rock music history and a stunningly brilliant milestone in Elvis Presley’s career. Elvis rocked the world in the 1950s, a leader among musicians who brought about a revolution in music and pop culture. Through most of the 1960s he concentrated mainly on his movie career, which was very successful, but had become a grind and had not given him many opportunities to prove himself as a serious actor. By 1968, it had been more than seven years since Elvis had appeared on stage in front of a live audience. In this television special, Elvis plays his greatest role – simply being himself.

Appearing on stage alone and in jam sessions reuniting him with early band mates Scotty Moore and D.J. Fontana, Elvis performs his classic rock and pop hits, introduces new material and reminisces about his career. There’s a rousing gospel segment, a semi-autobiographical production number and as the finale, Elvis’ passionate performance of If I Can Dream.

The voice. The energy. The move. The look. The charisma. The attitude. To many, this show represents Elvis Presley at his very best.

After this triumph, Elvis poured renewed creative vigor into his recording work, wrapped up his movie contract obligations and returned full-time to the concert stage, beginning a new and exciting era of his career.

Track Selection:
1. Trouble
2. Guitar Man
3. Lawdy, Miss Clawdy
4. Baby What You Want Me To Do
5. Heartbreak Hotel
6. Hound Dog
7. All Shook Up
8. Can't Help Falling In Love
9. Jailhouse Rock
10. Don't Be Cruel
11. Love Me Tender
12. Gospel Medley
Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child
Where Could I Go But to the Lord
Up Above My Head
I Found That Light
Saved
13. That's All Right
14. Tiger Man
15. Trying To Get To You
16. Baby, What You Want Me To Do (reprise)
17. One Night (With You)
18. Memories
19. Nothingsville
20. Guitar Man (reprise)
21. Let Yourself Go
22. Guitar Man (reprise)
23. Big Boss Man
24. It Hurts Me
25. Guitar Man (reprise)
26. Little Egypt
27. Trouble (reprise)
28. Guitar Man (reprise)
29. If I Can Dream
30. Closing Credits
Edition Details
Distributor Lightyear Video
Chapters 30
Release Date 8/1/2000
Packaging Snap Case
Screen Ratio Standard 1.33:1 Color
Audio Tracks ENGLISH: Dolby Digital 5.1
Layers Single Side, Single Layer
No. of Disks/Tapes 1

Features
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