1968 Comeback Special Trivia [Archive]

ehollier

05-13-2008, 06:29 PM

Everyone here is very familiar with Elvis' 1968 Comeback Special that resurrected him from a string of silly movies and put him back on the path of performing infront of live audiences.

With the anniversary of his death last August, 2007, all of the outtakes were released along with the original special that was aired in December, 1968.

I do not know anyone that attended any of the live performances that were taped before an audience, but if anyone does exist, please stand up and share!!!!

Moreover, I have a few questions that I am unable to answer from the outtake material released such as:

WHO IS TARNELL (Lawdy, Lawdy Miss Clawdy)??

Did anyone know that during one of the taped stand-up concerts, someone yelled out for him to "take it off" when he says that the leather suit is hot??

Did anyone know that Steve Binder said recently that during the 1st sit-down show, Elvis had an 'organic' experience??

Did anyone know that during the second stand-up concert, while waiting to finish the final number, someone asks him about his daughter?

Did anyone know that during each of the "leather" taped events, he acknowledges Priscilla?

Did anyone know that during the second sit-down show, he brought members of the audience to tears when he sang "Blue Christmas?"

Did anyone know that after the first sit-down performance, Elvis ran to Steve Binder saying surprisingly, "they still like me!".

Did anyone know after the 1st stand-up performane, Elvis had perspired so much, he almost couldn't get out of the leather suit that needed to be dry cleaned before the 2nd performance???

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The King's Queen

05-13-2008, 06:59 PM

Everyone here is very familiar with Elvis' 1968 Comeback Special that resurrected him from a string of silly movies and put him back on the path of performing infront of live audiences.

With the anniversary of his death last August, 2007, all of the outtakes were released along with the original special that was aired in December, 1968.

I do not know anyone that attended any of the live performances that were taped before an audience, but if anyone does exist, please stand up and share!!!!

Moreover, I have a few questions that I am unable to answer from the outtake material released such as:

WHO IS TARNELL (Lawdy, Lawdy Miss Clawdy)??

Did anyone know that during one of the taped stand-up concerts, someone yelled out for him to "take it off" when he says that the leather suit is hot??

Did anyone know that Steve Binder said recently that during the 1st sit-down show, Elvis had an 'organic' experience??

Did anyone know that during the second stand-up concert, while waiting to finish the final number, someone asks him about his daughter?

Did anyone know that during each of the "leather" taped events, he acknowledges Priscilla?

Did anyone know that during the second sit-down show, he brought members of the audience to tears when he sang "White Christmas?"

Did anyone know that after the first sit-down performance, Elvis ran to Steve Binder saying surprisingly, "they still like me!".

Did anyone know after the 1st stand-up performane, Elvis had perspired so much, he almost couldn't get out of the leather suit that needed to be dry cleaned before the 2nd performance???

Did anyone know that Steve Binder said recently that during the 1st sit-down show, Elvis had an 'organic' experience??

And my dear...did you know that you mentioned the 'organic experience' twice in this one thread??? :lmfao::lmfao::lmfao: Dead giveaway as to where you little ol' mind is at! ;);):king:

ehollier

05-13-2008, 07:00 PM

And my dear...did you know that you mentioned the 'organic experience' twice in this one thread??? :lmfao::lmfao::lmfao: Dead giveaway as to where you little ol' mind is at! ;);):king:

OOOPPSSS!!! I didn't realize that I'd gotten that carried away!!!!! Let me edit that!!!!!!!!:blush::blush::blush:

rickb

05-13-2008, 07:03 PM

or was that an orgasmic experience?

The King's Queen

05-13-2008, 07:04 PM

OOOPPSSS!!! I didn't realize that I'd gotten that carried away!!!!! Let me edit that!!!!!!!!:blush::blush::blush:

ROFLMFAO!!! LITERALLY....:lmfao::lmfao::lmfao::lmfao:

The King's Queen

05-13-2008, 07:05 PM

Hey Liz.... I may be wrong, but while reading your post, I could have sworn that I heard the distant hum of an Energizer Bunny....:supriced::supriced:;)

ehollier

05-13-2008, 07:07 PM

or was that an orgasmic experience?

Well, since this is 'mixed company', I wrote "organic". I don't want to offend anyone, lest of all the moderators.

ehollier

05-13-2008, 07:08 PM

Hey Liz.... I may be wrong, but while reading your post, I could have sworn that I heard the distant hum of an Energizer Bunny....:supriced::supriced:;)

Well, you may have.........ssshhhhhhh......

The King's Queen

05-13-2008, 07:09 PM

or was that an orgasmic experience?

:blink: :lmfao: :lmfao: :lmfao: :lmfao: (y)

Well, you may have.........ssshhhhhhh......

:lmfao::lmfao::lmfao: I'd know that sound anywhere girlfriend!!! ;):P:lol:

ehollier

05-13-2008, 07:14 PM

:blink: :lmfao: :lmfao: :lmfao: :lmfao: (y)

:lmfao::lmfao::lmfao: I'd know that sound anywhere girlfriend!!! ;):P:lol:

You know, I'm not used to the dudes responding to my posts. Now I have this guy asking me if I meant to type "orgasmic" b/c he apparently doesn't read the other posts where 'organic' is used. Now, I'll have the moderators kicking me out of here b/c of my inquiry of Elvis making a mess in his leather (according to Steve Binder and Wikipedia!!)!!!!!!!

The King's Queen

05-13-2008, 07:17 PM

You know, I'm not used to the dudes responding to my posts. Now I have this guy asking me if I meant to type "orgasmic" b/c he apparently doesn't read the other posts where 'organic' is used. Now, I'll have the moderators kicking me out of here b/c of my inquiry of Elvis making a mess in his leather (according to Steve Binder and Wikipedia!!)!!!!!!!

:lmfao::lmfao::lmfao::lmfao:
Ahhhh...to have been that suit for just one night....:blush: :supriced: :lmfao::lmfao::lmfao:

I gotta take a break now...I'm getting out of control!!! :doh::blink:

ehollier

05-13-2008, 07:18 PM

:lmfao::lmfao::lmfao::lmfao:
Ahhhh...to have been that suit for just one night....:blush: :supriced: :lmfao::lmfao::lmfao:

I gotta take a break now...I'm getting out of control!!! :doh::blink:

Thanks for understanding!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Go take your shower. I still have kids to put to bed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

midnight

05-13-2008, 07:20 PM

The King's Queen

05-13-2008, 07:21 PM

Thanks for understanding!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Go take your shower. I still have kids to put to bed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I need one!!! :blush: I have supper dishes to do and about 110 farm fresh eggs to wash and put away.... :blink: But... "I'll be back!" :P

The King's Queen

05-13-2008, 07:22 PM

Rickb, I can`t believe you said the "O" word. You have to wash your mouth out with soap. Us ladies would never say such a thing!!! lol Now Elvis do make us a little "organic" sometimes or should I say lots of times!!!! He keeps our motors running!!!

How right you are my friend...;) With all of this, you'd think my hubs would LIKE ol Elvis more, wouldn't you??? :blush::lol::lol:

midnight

05-13-2008, 07:33 PM

Same with my hubs!!! He just don`t get the benefits of me having Elvis in my life!! I mean Elvis is like the female viagra pill. One look at the man and your ready to roll.

goodelvisgirl

05-13-2008, 07:34 PM

lol i can see this is another thread for us to get all excited about and i see all our minds are heading for the gutter again lol and as for organic well i would rather not go that far on a public thread lol i want to keep my image as a good girl

midnight

05-13-2008, 07:41 PM

I think I have to clean up my act. I`m leading a double life. I am a well respected Kindergarten Teacher by day and a Sex crazed Elvis woman by night! Help I need Dr. Phil !!

goodelvisgirl

05-13-2008, 07:44 PM

lol all i can say is if my mum saw this i think i would get a slap i am a shy good girl only 18 and when i come here i act like a crazy lady on steroids whos going elvis crazy i have forgotten what the original questions were

midnight

05-13-2008, 07:45 PM

I never knew the story of Elvis fainting after singing "Memories". Elvis singing that song is one of my favorite moments in that show. I find it very emotional.

ehollier

05-13-2008, 08:08 PM

hounddog

05-13-2008, 08:09 PM

i had wondered if the leather suit was hard to get off because of how much he sweated.

I didn't know he fainted after singing Memories

The King's Queen

05-13-2008, 08:09 PM

Same with my hubs!!! He just don`t get the benefits of me having Elvis in my life!! I mean Elvis is like the female viagra pill. One look at the man and your ready to roll.

AMEN! ;);)

I think I have to clean up my act. I`m leading a double life. I am a well respected Kindergarten Teacher by day and a Sex crazed Elvis woman by night! Help I need Dr. Phil !!
Have a seat my dear...the Doctor is in. Tell me...how long have you had this problem??? :blink::lmfao::lmfao::lmfao:

lol all i can say is if my mum saw this i think i would get a slap i am a shy good girl only 18 and when i come here i act like a crazy lady on steroids whos going elvis crazy i have forgotten what the original questions were

:lmfao::lmfao::lmfao:Hey....! :blink: I think I resemble that remark...:supriced::blush::lol::lol:

ehollier

05-13-2008, 08:10 PM

Did you know after the last sit down session after singing Memories Elvis passed out as he was leaving the stage at the bottom of the steps!!!!

That is something I've never heard, although I did read that he was literally spent after the 2nd show!!! It must have been the heat and the leather suit (here we go again with that **** suit!!!) that caused him to do that!!

ehollier

05-13-2008, 08:12 PM

i had wondered if the leather suit was hard to get off because of how much he sweated.

I didn't know he fainted after singing Memories

According to Bill Belew, Elvis had to almost be cut out of the suit after one of the stand-up shows b/c he had perspired so much!!!!

ehollier

05-13-2008, 09:18 PM

BACK ON TOPIC:

I found this interesting article on the '68 Special or more specifically, One Night With You, the Special that was released in 1985 about the '68 Comeback Special.

http://worldofstuart.excellentcontent.com/elvis.htm

Awickedreigndrop

05-13-2008, 09:54 PM

Idk what I would do if I seen Elvis faint. Ok, I know one thing I would do but I can't post it :P

SeeSeeRider777

05-13-2008, 10:23 PM

Elvis sang white christmas during the sit down show? Clips?

Tony Trout

05-13-2008, 10:43 PM

Elvis sang white christmas during the sit down show? Clips?

No, he did not. It was "Blue Christmas" that he sang.

Lisarose

05-13-2008, 10:56 PM

Tarnelle, darling? I thought he was just slurring out Little Darling! Sooo... who is Tarnelle?

Awickedreigndrop

05-13-2008, 11:05 PM

I heard someone say that he said toenail... What is he saying there?

hounddog

05-14-2008, 05:27 AM

and does he say Moby Dick or Open Deck when he threatend to throw he mic stand. I've always thought it was Moby Dick but my mum thinks it's open deck.

ehollier

05-14-2008, 05:35 AM

and does he say Moby Dick or Open Deck when he threatend to throw he mic stand. I've always thought it was Moby Dick but my mum thinks it's open deck.

It sounds like "Moby Dick" but I have no idea what that's supposed to mean. I believe that much of what he says is supposed to be little inside jokes for him and his guys!!!! But it seems like I heard him say that say phrase on something else, but cannot recall!!!

The King's Queen

05-14-2008, 05:49 AM

Idk what I would do if I seen Elvis faint. Ok, I know one thing I would do but I can't post it :P

:lmfao::lmfao::lmfao::lmfao:I think we can all guess that one! ;):P:P

No, he did not. It was "Blue Christmas" that he sang.

Right on the money honey! ;)(y)(y)

Tarnelle, darling? I thought he was just slurring out Little Darling! Sooo... who is Tarnelle?

You know...it always sounded like "Tarnelle"...but I'm with you Lisa, I always interpreted it to be "Little Darling" too....:blink: Heck...who knows??? My motto: He could have called me anything he wanted to...as long as he CALLED me! ;);):lol:

The King's Queen

05-14-2008, 05:50 AM

and does he say Moby Dick or Open Deck when he threatend to throw he mic stand. I've always thought it was Moby Dick but my mum thinks it's open deck.

Don't know for sure...but it sounds like Moby Dick to me too! (y)

ehollier

05-14-2008, 05:58 AM

:lmfao::lmfao::lmfao::lmfao:I think we can all guess that one! ;):P:P

Right on the money honey! ;)(y)(y)

You know...it always sounded like "Tarnelle"...but I'm with you Lisa, I always interpreted it to be "Little Darling" too....:blink: Heck...who knows??? My motto: He could have called me anything he wanted to...as long as he CALLED me! ;);):lol:

I always thought it was 'darling' until I listened to it on my hubby laptop with earphones!!!! Actually it's Scotty Moore that says "Can you sing me that song about Tarnell?" and when Elvis launches into the song, when you gets to the part of "Tarnell" the other musicians start egging him on, razzing him, so I deducted Tarnell was some chick from the 50's that only Scotty and D. J. Fontanta would remember. So, Tarnell, if you do exist, you are one lucky chick!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :hmm::hmm::hmm:

ehollier

05-14-2008, 06:39 AM

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I think it sounds like he is saying Mobey Dick as well.he also says it in I believe its is rehursals for TTWII but im not sure if i have the right concert or not!

Yep!!!!!!!!!!! That's the other time I heard him say "Moby Dick." I guess its some sort of inside joke b/c in both instances, it was directed at his guys without further explanation!!!!!!

ehollier

05-14-2008, 07:10 AM

About Elvis fainting if you watch the DVD were he is standing onthe steps and finishes the song they kind pull the camera away as he faints and the crowd screams the band jumps up yelling his name as they shut the camera off!!

I watched this a few times and do not see where anyone fainted or jumped up....does anyone else know when this happened?????:blink::blink::blink:

marijaep

05-14-2008, 07:27 AM

It sounds like "Moby Dick" but I have no idea what that's supposed to mean. I believe that much of what he says is supposed to be little inside jokes for him and his guys!!!! But it seems like I heard him say that say phrase on something else, but cannot recall!!!

Think he says "Moby Dick" (the whale) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moby-Dick
Then he grabs the mic stand and threatens to throw it (like a harpoon)
I may be wrong though :blush:

The King's Queen

05-14-2008, 07:42 AM

Think he says "Moby Dick" (the whale) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moby-Dick
Then he grabs the mic stand and threatens to throw it (like a harpoon)
I may be wrong though :blush:

:clap::clap::clap:

YES!!! That's exactly the wording that was escaping me this morning...LIKE A HARPOON!!! You are right Marija...thanks! ;):hug::wiggle:

Lisarose

05-14-2008, 07:49 AM

Think he says "Moby Dick" (the whale) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moby-Dick
Then he grabs the mic stand and threatens to throw it (like a harpoon)
I may be wrong though :blush:

You're right about Moby Dick. He was nervous and he was just doing silly little things to keep from freaking out, I guess. The mike was his harpoon, he did that little joke later on, too. Still don't know about Tarnelle. I can't make it out, Scotty does ask him to sing Miss Clawdy. What do ya'll think?

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marijaep

05-14-2008, 07:51 AM

:clap::clap::clap:

YES!!! That's exactly the wording that was escaping me this morning...LIKE A HARPOON!!! You are right Marija...thanks! ;):hug::wiggle:

Yay! :clap::wiggle: You are more than welcome Lea :hug:

rhythmknights

05-14-2008, 09:35 AM

[QUOTE=ehollier;210688]
Moreover, I have a few questions that I am unable to answer from the outtake material released such as:

Did anyone know that Steve Binder said recently that during the 1st sit-down show, Elvis had an 'organic' experience??
umm, although this is very interesting, i don't quite buy it. it's more one of those comments to peak interest, imo.
Did anyone know that during the second stand-up concert, while waiting to finish the final number, someone asks him about his daughter?
i'd love to see this. i gotta buy that deluxe edition. is this clip on YouTube yet?
Did anyone know that during each of the "leather" taped events, he acknowledges Priscilla?
how does he do this, does he say something to her, or nod or point inher direction? i never noticed this, but then :blush: i only have eyes for ELVIS!!!

rhythmknights

05-14-2008, 09:39 AM

Still don't know about Tarnelle. I can't make it out, Scotty does ask him to sing Miss Clawdy. What do ya'll think?

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I hear scotty ask him to sing that Tarnelle, darling song, i don't know who tarnelle is, but i have the book scotty wrote, maybe it's in there! get back to ya.

ehollier

05-14-2008, 09:43 AM

Moreover, I have a few questions that I am unable to answer from the outtake material released such as:

Did anyone know that Steve Binder said recently that during the 1st sit-down show, Elvis had an 'organic' experience??
umm, although this is very interesting, i don't quite buy it. it's more one of those comments to peak interest, imo.

Steve Binder was quoted on BBC and the link is found in Wikipedia (if you can't believe Winkpedia, who can you believe, right?)

Did anyone know that during the second stand-up concert, while waiting to finish the final number, someone asks him about his daughter?
i'd love to see this. i gotta buy that deluxe edition. is this clip on YouTube yet?

I do not know if there is a YT clip. It is, however, on the recently released 3 dvd set.

Did anyone know that during each of the "leather" taped events, he acknowledges Priscilla?
how does he do this, does he say something to her, or nod or point inher direction? i never noticed this, but then :blush: i only have eyes for ELVIS!!!

In the first show, he actually says "Look Cilla", (long whistle) "looks serious, dead serious" and then breaks into Are You Lonesome Tonight
In the second show, he begins Are You Lonesome Tonight and during the first verse says "Boy, isn't she pretty" and then whistles.
In both stand up shows, he repeatedly sings directly in her direction and motions for her to stand-up during Love Me Tender.

ehollier

05-14-2008, 09:44 AM

I hear scotty ask him to sing that Tarnelle, darling song, i don't know who tarnelle is, but i have the book scotty wrote, maybe it's in there! get back to ya.

Thanks. I am curious to know!!! ;););)

ehollier

05-14-2008, 09:49 AM

I have one more triva bit:

Did you know that when he sang "When My Blue Moon Turns to Gold" at the end of the 2nd sit-down session, as he sings the last note, he winks and grins to someone off in the audience, quite possibly Priscilla, as in both shows he had looked over in that same direction repeatedly.

Tony Trout

05-14-2008, 10:20 AM

In regards to "Lawdy, Miss Clawdy": I believe that Elvis actually sings the following line:

"Goodbye, toenail darling, down the road I go!"

ehollier

05-14-2008, 10:23 AM

In regards to "Lawdy, Miss Clawdy": I believe that Elvis actually sings the following line:

"Goodbye, toenail darling, down the road I go!"

No he doesn't. Sorry, but that's funny!!!!!
:lmfao::lmfao::lmfao::lmfao::lmfao:

samiam125

05-14-2008, 01:36 PM

In the first show, he actually says "Look Cilla", (long whistle) "looks serious, dead serious" and then breaks into Are You Lonesome Tonight
In the second show, he begins Are You Lonesome Tonight and during the first verse says "Boy, isn't she pretty" and then whistles.
In both stand up shows, he repeatedly sings directly in her direction and motions for her to stand-up during Love Me Tender.

I found this clip on Youtube from the first show. You can see him looking at someone in the audience but I can't make out the words "Look Cilla". You can hear him say "looks serious, dead serious". My PC speakers aren't very good though! This is about 49 seconds into the clip.

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ehollier

05-14-2008, 05:50 PM

I found this clip on Youtube from the first show. You can see him looking at someone in the audience but I can't make out the words "Look Cilla". You can hear him say "looks serious, dead serious". My PC speakers aren't very good though! This is about 49 seconds into the clip.

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Yes, this is the video and that is what he says. :blink::blink::blink:

The King's Queen

05-14-2008, 06:21 PM

Okay gang...I put my headphones on and listened...repeatedly and intently...and it sounded like he said "Watch this man, dead serious boy" to me. :blink: I didn't hear anything that even remotely sounded like "Cilla" to me...

ehollier

05-14-2008, 06:26 PM

Well, that is what he says. I wouldn't have said it if he had said anything else, because believe me, the last thing I want is to be the source of any discord among you. :'(:'(:'(

The King's Queen

05-14-2008, 06:32 PM

Well, that is what he says. I wouldn't have said it if he had said anything else, because believe me, the last thing I want is to be the source of any discord among you. :'(:'(:'(

No discord...it just didn't sound anything like that to me. Maybe my ears are just old....:supriced::D

ehollier

05-14-2008, 06:33 PM

No discord...it just didn't sound anything like that to me. Maybe my ears are just old....:supriced::D

:lmfao::lmfao::lmfao::lmfao::lmfao::lmfao:
:lmfao::lmfao::lmfao::lmfao::lmfao:

Lisarose

05-14-2008, 07:30 PM

I've seen photos of Cilla in the audience, so I know she was there and I wouldn't at all doubt that Elvis spoke or motioned to her during the show for moral support if nothing else, but I just don't hear it in this clip. And I am not at all doubting you, Liz.
I think I hear Scotty saying Tarnelle, but I'm not positive. Maybe it's just a private joke between the guys, because Elvis says Lawdy Miss Clawdy in his story to the audience. I'll wait for Sara to read her book and report back to us, too. :D

p.s.
"ehollier" the recently released 3 dvd set. Is this much different or at all different from the previous deluxe set? I'm just wondering which one I should spend my money on.

MojoElvis

05-14-2008, 08:05 PM

Didn't you mean, Blue Christmas, not White Christmas

ehollier

05-14-2008, 09:01 PM

Didn't you mean, Blue Christmas, not White Christmas

Yes, I am sorry about that mistake, but I did mean Blue Christmas. Ooops!! :'(:'(:'(

Awickedreigndrop

05-14-2008, 10:40 PM

I've seen photos of Cilla in the audience, so I know she was there and I wouldn't at all doubt that Elvis spoke or motioned to her during the show for moral support if nothing else, but I just don't hear it in this clip. And I am not at all doubting you, Liz.
I think I hear Scotty saying Tarnelle, but I'm not positive. Maybe it's just a private joke between the guys, because Elvis says Lawdy Miss Clawdy in his story to the audience. I'll wait for Sara to read her book and report back to us, too. :D

p.s. Is this much different or at all different from the previous deluxe set? I'm just wondering which one I should spend my money on.

Good question because I have the Deluxe one. I could just look at it and see if I could spot anything.

utmom2008

05-14-2008, 11:44 PM

utmom2008

05-14-2008, 11:49 PM

I mean Elvis is like the female viagra pill. One look at the man and your ready to roll.

I think I have to clean up my act. I`m leading a double life. I am a well respected Kindergarten Teacher by day and a Sex crazed Elvis woman by night! Help I need Dr. Phil !!

:lmfao::lmfao::lmfao::lmfao::lmfao:
(y)(y)(y)(y)(y)
:king::king::king::king::king:

The King's Queen

05-15-2008, 08:45 AM

In regards to "Lawdy, Miss Clawdy": I believe that Elvis actually sings the following line:

"Goodbye, toenail darling, down the road I go!"

Well TT...I do believe you are right once again! ;)(y)

Now, either my hearing has gotten really bad of late, or we are all guilty of selective hearing, one of the two! Because I promise you...it sounds like Scotty is saying "Can you sing me that song about 'toenail darlin'...and then everyone laughs, which makes me think that they were maybe poking a little fun at Elvis! :P Probably an enunciation thing, IMO. :)

The King's Queen

05-15-2008, 08:55 AM

I've seen photos of Cilla in the audience, so I know she was there and I wouldn't at all doubt that Elvis spoke or motioned to her during the show for moral support if nothing else, but I just don't hear it in this clip. And I am not at all doubting you, Liz.

:hmm::hmm: You know, I think that this portion of the show was discussed in another thread (somewhere) before. I distinctly remember there being a debate over it due to the fact that there are men sitting on both sides of Priscilla, and everyone was trying to figure out which one it was that she was allegedly having an affair with at the time.... :blink: Does anyone else remember that thread??? I may have to dig it up when I have time. Perhaps there will be something in that thread that could point to whether or not he actually spoke her name or gestured toward her. I just don't hear it either Lisa. :blink:

ehollier

05-15-2008, 09:04 AM

I did listen to the clips that are posted here and everyone is correct in that it isn't clear what is being said, especially since more than one person is speaking at once. I have watched and listened to my dvd (the remastered 3 disc set that was released last year) and it is very clear that Scotty specifically says "can you sing that song about Tarnell?" but before I actually heard this line b/f the song was sung, I always thought it was 'darling' but he does say "Tarnell".

As far as Elvis acknowledging Priscilla, he does say (sort of off mike) "Look Priscilla" I never paid attention to that before and then when as I watched it on my laptop with earphones, the sound is incredible and you get much more of the background discussion than just his voice up front. Why is is not very clear on these YT videos, I don't know; maybe the video loses something in the transfer. I am no computer genuis, but I know what I hear on my dvd.

marijaep

05-15-2008, 09:15 AM

:hmm::hmm: You know, I think that this portion of the show was discussed in another thread (somewhere) before. I distinctly remember there being a debate over it due to the fact that there are men sitting on both sides of Priscilla, and everyone was trying to figure out which one it was that she was allegedly having an affair with at the time.... :blink: Does anyone else remember that thread??? I may have to dig it up when I have time. Perhaps there will be something in that thread that could point to whether or not he actually spoke her name or gestured toward her. I just don't hear it either Lisa. :blink:

I remember that thread Lea. Here's the link : http://www.tcb-world.com/showthread.php?t=13906 ;)

The King's Queen

05-15-2008, 09:26 AM

I remember that thread Lea. Here's the link : http://www.tcb-world.com/showthread.php?t=13906 ;)

Whatever would I do without you Marija???? :notworthy:notworthy:notworthy Thanks so much...I knew it was floating around here somewhere! ;)

Lots of hugs...:king::king:
Lea

marijaep

05-15-2008, 09:40 AM

Whatever would I do without you Marija???? :notworthy:notworthy:notworthy Thanks so much...I knew it was floating around here somewhere! ;)

Lots of hugs...:king::king:
Lea

:hug: Lea

As for Cilla being in the audience I am pretty sure she was there, because she mentioned that in her book and the woman on the pics Danielle posted in the other certainly looks like her :hmm: But, here's another thread to discuss on that subject.

Liz, I turned the volume up and it was so loud that my sister started shouting at me from the next room to turn it off because she was studying :blush:, but I still couldn't hear anything that sounds like "listen Cilla". I don't have the deluxe DVD set to check that by myself, but I am not doubting you at all. It's true that a video loses much of it's quality when you are uploading it on youtube. The thing that bugs me is that I watched his mouth carefully too and I couldn't see anything.
How many times did Elvis perform Are You Lonesome Tonight on the Comeback Special? :blush: - maybe we are all listening/watching the wrong version, lol. I've noticed that he sometimes made the same comments before the songs :king:

ehollier

05-15-2008, 09:48 AM

:hug: Lea

As for Cilla being in the audience I am pretty sure she was there, because she mentioned that in her book and the woman on the pics Danielle posted in the other certainly looks like her :hmm: But, here's another thread to discuss on that subject.

Liz, I turned the volume up and it was so loud that my sister started shouting at me from the next room to turn it off because she was studying :blush:, but I still couldn't hear anything that sounds like "listen Cilla". I don't have the deluxe DVD set to check that by myself, but I am not doubting you at all. It's true that a video loses much of it's quality when you are uploading it on youtube. The thing that bugs me is that I watched his mouth carefully too and I couldn't see anything.
How many times did Elvis perform Are You Lonesome Tonight on the Comeback Special? :blush: - maybe we are all listening/watching the wrong version, lol. I've noticed that he sometimes made the same comments before the songs :king:

He performed Lonsome Tonight on each sit down show. The first show, which is probably the most popular is the show that seems to be causing all of the discussion. Right before he begins singing, the guys are talking among themselves (very difficult to follow the conversation), Elvis says something about "this leather is tough" and then Charlie says something else. And then Charlies says "your mike is getting low again" and Elvis response "its falling apart" and then he goes begins strumming a tune and sort of comes out of whereever his mind drifted momentarily. He looks up and -- off mike, says, "Look Priscilla" In fact the word 'look' isn't even heard. It would just make sense in the scene that look would preceed her name. Then he says 'dead serious' and then whistles.

I will concede that it is not very clear. Much of the off mke conversation isn't, but I really love my new dvds b/c it is remastered and much of the background conversation is there. There are more bits of conversation among Elvis and the guys, but apparently no one seems interested in that.

marijaep

05-15-2008, 10:01 AM

He performed Lonsome Tonight on each sit down show. The first show, which is probably the most popular is the show that seems to be causing all of the discussion. Right before he begins singing, the guys are talking among themselves (very difficult to follow the conversation), Elvis says something about "this leather is tough" and then Charlie says something else. And then Charlies says "your mike is getting low again" and Elvis response "its falling apart" and then he goes begins strumming a tune and sort of comes out of whereever his mind drifted momentarily. He looks up and -- off mike, says, "Look Priscilla" In fact the word 'look' isn't even heard. It would just make sense in the scene that look would preceed her name. Then he says 'dead serious' and then whistles.

I will concede that it is not very clear. Much of the off mke conversation isn't, but I really love my new dvds b/c it is remastered and much of the background conversation is there. There are more bits of conversation among Elvis and the guys, but apparently no one seems interested in that.

Thanks Liz (y) I'm sorry for the dumb question :blush:
Ok, I followed your instructions and watched the clip again and yep, he says something off mike. I was asking you because I found this other version of Are You Lonesome Tonight where he says: "Man, she's pretty" and then whistles. Here's the video:

z-_9QoRJQf8&feature=related

ehollier

05-15-2008, 10:07 AM

Thanks Liz (y) I'm sorry for the dumb question :blush:
Ok, I followed your instructions and watched the clip again and yep, he says something off mike. I was asking you because I found this other version of Are You Lonesome Tonight where he says: "Man, she's pretty" and then whistles. Here's the video:

z-_9QoRJQf8&feature=related

The other version, which is the second sit-down show, he does say "Man, she's pretty" and then whistles. As he says this the camera was actually moving away from him, but you can see it stop and sort of bobble around and remain on him. No one knows who he was whistling to b/c he doesn't say a name, but I would imagine it would be his wife since we all agree she was there and he was being filmed for the world to see. I looked on YT last night and was not able to find a clip of the 1st show that would be better quality than the original that I have. If you ever have the opportunity, get the new discs. They are great. There is so much more to hear. It was like I was watching it for the first time. The same can be said about TTWII.

marijaep

05-15-2008, 10:12 AM

The other version, which is the second sit-down show, he does say "Man, she's pretty" and then whistles. As he says this the camera was actually moving away from him, but you can see it stop and sort of bobble around and remain on him. No one knows who he was whistling to b/c he doesn't say a name, but I would imagine it would be his wife since we all agree she was there and he was being filmed for the world to see. I looked on YT last night and was not able to find a clip of the 1st show that would be better quality than the original that I have. If you ever have the opportunity, get the new discs. They are great. There is so much more to hear. It was like I was watching it for the first time. The same can be said about TTWII.

That clears up everything :D I think that comment ("man,she's pretty") was for Cilla too :D I know, I loved the TTWII Special Edition, great stuff (y) Well, I guess I should let my parents know what I want to get for my b-day this year :P:D

ehollier

05-15-2008, 10:14 AM

That clears up everything :D I think that comment ("man,she's pretty") was for Cilla too :D I know, I loved the TTWII Special Edition, great stuff (y) Well, I guess I should let my parents know what I want to get for my b-day this year :P:D

(y)(y)(y)(y)(y)

utmom2008

05-15-2008, 10:44 AM

I remember that thread Lea. Here's the link : http://www.tcb-world.com/showthread.php?t=13906 ;)

I remember this thread very well.;) The big question was....is it her dance instructor OR her hair dresser. Good job Marija!(y)(y)(y)

utmom2008

05-15-2008, 10:48 AM

I never paid attention to that before and then when as I watched it on my laptop with earphones, the sound is incredible and you get much more of the background discussion than just his voice up front. Why is is not very clear on these YT videos, I don't know; maybe the video loses something in the transfer. I am no computer genuis, but I know what I hear on my dvd.

Well...there ya go. I must have the wrong head phones all these years. Maybe he's wanting to say look AT Cilla, then we could all see which ill-suited man she was with.:lmfao::lmfao::lmfao:

TotallyInsane

05-15-2008, 10:56 AM

TotallyInsane

05-15-2008, 10:57 AM

That's what happens when you hang around Rosanne and Gail!!!! lol

I'm sorry I must have missed the time we "hung out" together!!:lmfao::lmfao:

Tony Trout

05-15-2008, 12:53 PM

Where is it you think Priscilla was sitting?

Has it been proven that she was even actually there at the 'sit-down' shows? I know it's been said that she was there for the 'stand-up' shows but....I've not heard any mention of her being at the 'sit-down' shows at all until now.....:hmm::hmm:

utmom2008

05-15-2008, 01:07 PM

Has it been proven that she was even actually there at the 'sit-down' shows? I know it's been said that she was there for the 'stand-up' shows but....I've not heard any mention of her being at the 'sit-down' shows at all until now.....:hmm::hmm:

Bingo Mister T! I think we have been over this very topic before as well. Does anyone else remember this?:doh::doh:

Tony Trout

05-15-2008, 01:51 PM

Bingo Mister T! I think we have been over this very topic before as well. Does anyone else remember this?:doh::doh:

I remember the discussion 'bout the 'stand-up' shows but....I don't remember if she was discussed as being present for the 'sit down' shows. Her being there at those two shows doesn't really make sense because all the girls were so close to the stage? Where would she have sat?

utmom2008

05-15-2008, 02:30 PM

I remember the discussion 'bout the 'stand-up' shows but....I don't remember if she was discussed as being present for the 'sit down' shows. Her being there at those two shows doesn't really make sense because all the girls were so close to the stage? Where would she have sat?

And haven't we always heard that Col. Parker wanted all the pretty girls to be as close to him as possible?:doh::doh:

kamikazeeab2003

05-15-2008, 03:30 PM

He did say "Moby Dick". If you watch his action with the mike stand, he is pretending to harpoon a whale.

James

goodelvisgirl

05-15-2008, 05:52 PM

ok this has moved on alot since i was last here so i'll try to remember all i have read and comment ok i agree that he does say "moby dick" and i also think they said tarnelle but it being a private joke i don't get it they did so it was funny to them as for the man she's pritty line it could be for cilla if she was there if not they could just be saying that about someone who was in the audience thats why they didn't say her name cos they didn't know her but its one of those things where you make your own mind up cos it all comes down to what your own ears hear

ehollier

05-16-2008, 05:39 PM

In describing Elvis' appearance for the 1st sit-down show, one commentary reported:

"It's pretty debateable whether any human has ever looked as good as Elvis does in this show."

http://www.tcb-world.com/picture.php?albumid=55&pictureid=643
I'd say he's right on target!!!!!!!!!!!!!:):):)

cibetty

05-17-2008, 05:27 AM

No, I think nobody looked so good!!!! Before or after this show. He was a really unique phenomenon. What a great pic Elizabeth!!! (y) (y) (y) God, I have never seen this pic, he was beautiful. Just look at those girls' eyes!!!! They tell everything.

ehollier

05-17-2008, 09:00 AM

ehollier

05-17-2008, 07:03 PM

Back to the subject of 'Tarnell." I watched the 1st sit-down show again and after he sings Lawdy, Miss Clawdy, a few songs later, he sings Trying to Get to You (which is so awesome, by the way!!), and somewhere along the middle to second to last verse/chorus, either, D. J. Fontana or Alan Fortas, shouts out something that sounds just like the name "Tarnell" and Elvis gives a quick laugh and/or acknowledgment. I cannot imagine someone yelling "toenails" or any other thing that sounds just like what is exchanged just prior to singing Lawdy, Miss Clawdy.

In this YT video, at 5:48, you hear someone yell out, but again, on the YT video, the sound is not the same quality that you would have on newer dvd.

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goodelvisgirl

05-17-2008, 07:04 PM

"If any individual of our time can be said to have changed the world, Elvis Presley is the one. In his wake more than music is different. Nothing and no one looks or sounds the same. His music was the most liberating event of our era because it taught us new possibilities of feeling and perception, new modes of action and appearance, and because it reminded us not only of his greatness but of our own potential.

It was the finest music of his life. If ever there was music that bleeds, it was this."

Greil Marcus
1968 TV Special
From his book Mystery Train

waw fantastic that seems to sum up elvis and everything he was about thanks for that elvis was more than just a singer he was a legend he changed the face of music and culture and he kicked the door open for other singers to follow on through there will never be another as no one can kick down the doors once it has already been done i don't think anyone could have done it better than elvis

Merry

05-18-2008, 02:15 AM

:lmfao::lmfao::lmfao::lmfao:
Ahhhh...to have been that suit for just one night....:blush: :supriced: :lmfao::lmfao::lmfao:

I gotta take a break now...I'm getting out of control!!! :doh::blink:

Wonderful post! lol

All right, I'm in your place! lol

Merry

05-18-2008, 02:18 AM

How right you are my friend...;) With all of this, you'd think my hubs would LIKE ol Elvis more, wouldn't you??? :blush::lol::lol:

Here you go, lol:

http://rachelrebibo.com/rachel/the_trip/graceland_part_2.html

Merry

05-18-2008, 02:47 AM

after he sings Lawdy, Miss Clawdy, a few songs later, he sings Trying to Get to You (which is so awesome, by the way!!)

Sure is!!! (y) (y)

ehollier

05-18-2008, 08:36 AM

Lisarose

05-18-2008, 11:40 AM

Did you know that the first time Elvis takes the electric guitar in the 1st sit-down show, he had never played the instrument in public before. He had played many times in the privacy of his home and for friends, but never before to an audience.

And "they" say he didn't know how to play guitar! He goes along way with his own self-admitted "3 chords"!
I love how in a time of 'flower power', long hair, unkempt clothing, etc. Elvis makes a strong statement in Black Leather [and hot looks]! Is that the paradox he talks about?

marijaep

05-18-2008, 11:45 AM

And "they" say he didn't know how to play guitar! He goes along way with his own self-admitted "3 chords"!
I love how in a time of 'flower power', long hair, unkempt clothing, etc. Elvis makes a strong statement in Black Leather [and hot looks]! Is that the paradox he talks about?

I liked the way he played that electric guitar :wiggle: Although the songs he played on it weren't that complicated. But still, he looked very :cool: :D

KPM

05-18-2008, 11:58 AM

I liked the way he played that electric guitar :wiggle: Although the songs he played on it weren't that complicated. But still, he looked very :cool: :D
I think pretty much everything Elvis learned about the guitar was during the 50s. After he came back from the Army he just did not learn much further. But he had little need to do so-except for his own enjoyment. (When you can get the best guitarist to play on your records.) Johnny Cash said Elvis's rhythm guitar playing was excellent in the 50s. His playing in the 68 special showed his rhythm ability with the little fill runs to add to the music.

marijaep

05-18-2008, 12:11 PM

I think pretty much everything Elvis learned about the guitar was during the 50s. After he came back from the Army he just did not learn much further. But he had little need to do so-except for his own enjoyment. (When you can get the best guitarist to play on your records.) Johnny Cash said Elvis's rhythm guitar playing was excellent in the 50s. His playing in the 68 special showed his rhythm ability with the little fill runs to add to the music.

Yeah, too bad he didn't continue learning. He sure had the talent :D
Thanks for the info KPM (y)

littlesister3

05-25-2008, 12:39 PM

I have been wondering about "Tarnell" for years now! At least now I know I am not the only person confused :blush:. My guess is that it is an inside joke, but if it is it went on for a long time since I've heard it in some of the takes of it from the 50s all the way to the 70s. Also, I have wondered what he has said in the second verse of Lawdy Miss Clawdy (I give you all my money...), to me it sounds like "You like to ball every morning" but I am not sure. Sometimes I clearly hear "You leave the home every morning" (espcially in live 70s versions) but other times I hear "You like to ball". Does anyone know if that is what he is sometimes saying?
Also, thanks for posting all those facts, they are so interesting!

ehollier

05-25-2008, 12:50 PM

These are the lyrics that I found posted on the internet, but I know he sometimes deviated from the originals.

Well, lawdy, lawdy, lawdy Miss Clawdy
Girl, you sure look good to me
Well please don't excite me, baby
I know it can't be me
Well, I give you all my money
Yeah but you just won't treat me right
You like to ball every morning
Don't come home til late at night

I'm gonna tell, tell my mama
GirlI swaer to God what you been doing to me
I'm gonna tell everybody that I'm down in misery

utmom2008

05-25-2008, 12:52 PM

I have been wondering about "Tarnell" for years now! Also, I have wondered what he has said in the second verse of Lawdy Miss Clawdy (I give you all my money...), to me it sounds like "You like to ball every morning" but I am not sure.

This thread has turned out to be so funny. I thought I was crazy these last 40 years, but I guess others were crazy as well.:P It has always sounded to me like he is singing 'good-bye toe-nail darling' AND 'You like to ball every morning.' Who knows?:lmfao::lmfao::lmfao:

ehollier

05-25-2008, 12:56 PM

Another littel piece of trivia from the 2nd sit-down show -- Somewhere in the middle of the 2nd performance after he stands up, sings and sits down again, he is wiping his face and gets a piece of lint stuck to his face. Then he proceeds to wipe his face again and he says -- off-mike and very low - "I'm gonna turn white again." I am guessing b/c he is sweating and wiping away the make-up, but its something you cannot hear unless you have the newer release.

ehollier

05-25-2008, 12:58 PM

This thread has turned out to be so funny. I thought I was crazy these last 40 years, but I guess others were crazy as well.:P It has always sounded to me like he is singing 'good-bye toe-nail darling' AND 'You like to ball every morning.' Who knows?:lmfao::lmfao::lmfao:

If you watch Scotty off to the side as they are finishing up the last chorus, you see him put his hand up on his forehead to mimic something. After seeing that, I just can't imagine that they are joking about toenails.