Favorite Concert Special [Archive]

Unchained Melody

07-27-2008, 03:23 PM

Mine goes to EOT..with all the different suits, new songs, the live footage I just love it most..

Mainly because by this point the band and Elvis had gone through their transition period and were well polished and everything was smooth sailing...elvis was getting ready to do the madison square garden shows and was at the height of his career IMO

LtCarman

07-27-2008, 04:29 PM

I've only "officially" seen "Aloha From Hawaii" and the 1968 Comeback Special, but I have seen parts of "Elvis on Tour" and "That's the Way It Is" on Youtube. From what I have seen, I would say "That's The Way It Is." Very tough decision seeing as how I liked them all.

Wendy56

07-27-2008, 05:19 PM

I go for Elvis On Tour, though Aloha... is very close. I love the feeling of being on an Elvis concert everytime I feel those (or any clip from a concert) shows. :clap:

Diane

07-27-2008, 05:37 PM

My favorite will always be TTWII. I love to see him at rehearsal. It's more natural and entertaining, his hair a mess, being funny etc.

Diane

Kentucky Rain

07-27-2008, 05:48 PM

TTWII would be my favourite from the choices given. I've not yet seen Elvis On Tour.

utmom2008

07-27-2008, 05:52 PM

I go with TTWII 100% all the way.(y) It brings back some of the best memories of my entire life, and for a little while I am back in Vegas, Elvis is thin and drop-dead gorgeous and all is right with the world.:blush::blush: :notworthy:king::notworthy

Diane

07-27-2008, 06:36 PM

All is right with the world...always loved that saying.:) It would be wouldn't it if things had been different for Elvis and he was still here with us?

Diane

Unchained Melody

07-27-2008, 08:01 PM

Thin or not he was always great...atleast to me anyways.

Can't believe no one has voted for 68 comeback special.:blink:

Diane

07-27-2008, 08:09 PM

Give it time..............lots of women love that black leather.:lol: For me it's that red shirt with the belt and the pin-striped pants.

Diane

utmom2008

07-27-2008, 08:37 PM

For me it's that red shirt with the belt and the pin-striped pants.
Diane

AMEN SISTER!!(y)(y)(y)(y)(y)

Suspicious Minds

07-28-2008, 04:24 AM

I voted for TTWII. I like both versions.
I didn't think the Elvis 68 TV Special was a concert like the others here.

agent

07-28-2008, 04:36 AM

Hey where is Elvis In Concert'77 ??? That is my favorite of those....

Unchained Melody

07-28-2008, 04:55 AM

Hey where is Elvis In Concert'77 ??? That is my favorite of those....

Sorry forgot that one Agent....should've included it on there, you choose EIC over EOT, and TTWII...and even 68 Special...wow...each to their own though.(y)

SleepyJack

07-28-2008, 05:35 PM

After much head-scratching and long pauses I`ve gone with "Elvis on tour"....there is just something that little bit more exciting about it to me......tough decision though!:D

Unchained Melody

07-28-2008, 05:38 PM

After much head-scratching and long pauses I`ve gone with "Elvis on tour"....there is just something that little bit more exciting about it to me......tough decision though!:D

Excellent choice pal ;)(y)

ehollier

07-28-2008, 05:40 PM

I think that the 68 Comeback Special (the sit-down performances) was his absolute BEST and I'll tell you why -- he was hungry, he wanted it more than anything, he was scared and vulnerable and it showed, he had fire within and desire to please and the energy to work for it and in the end he did 'rise to the challenge' ...(he didn't look bad either!!)

Unchained Melody

07-28-2008, 05:46 PM

ehollier

07-28-2008, 05:53 PM

It was kind of like his last chance the 68 special was in a way.. it was his chance to show the world that he was still the greatest entertainer of the 20th century and it was clear after that special that the next decade of the 70s would belong to elvis and it did !

Brad - these are 2 quotes I read often regarding the 68 Comeback Special since I think that it is one of his highest moments as a performer:

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

Greil Marcus (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greil_Marcus) on the 1968 TV Special, in his book Mystery Train.

"There is something magical about watching a man who has lost himself find his way back home..."

John Landau (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Landau), review of the TV Special Elvis (1968).

elvispresleytheking

07-28-2008, 09:55 PM

Elvis On TOur 100% Love the Hampton Roads concert, especially that version of "I Got A Woman/Amen"

Unchained Melody

07-28-2008, 10:05 PM

Elvis On TOur 100% Love the Hampton Roads concert, especially that version of "I Got A Woman/Amen"

That whole concert was magical and deserves issue on FTD!!(y)

Unchained Melody

07-28-2008, 10:06 PM

Brad - these are 2 quotes I read often regarding the 68 Comeback Special since I think that it is one of his highest moments as a performer:

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

Greil Marcus (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greil_Marcus) on the 1968 TV Special, in his book Mystery Train.

"There is something magical about watching a man who has lost himself find his way back home..."

John Landau (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Landau), review of the TV Special Elvis (1968).

Now thats the bloody truth !! (y)(y)(y)(y)

ehollier

07-28-2008, 10:31 PM

Now thats the bloody truth !! (y)(y)(y)(y)

We agree again!!!! Stranger things have happened!!!!! :P:P:P

Unchained Melody

07-28-2008, 10:35 PM

We agree again!!!! Stranger things have happened!!!!! :P:P:P

I know i've been saying it all along !! (y)(y)(y)

hgs262626

07-29-2008, 05:08 AM

That whole concert was magical and deserves issue on FTD!!(y)

i agree. american trilogy from this show is phenomenal. it is so encapsulating. such a shame only part of the footage has been released .

KPM

07-29-2008, 12:25 PM

utmom2008

07-29-2008, 12:29 PM

TTWII !!!
Saw it in 1970 in the theater-and on the big screen it jumps at you how great he looked and sounded.
There is something to be said for the theater experience in this age of cable, DVDs and MP3s.;)

Oh my goodness...I remember the first time seeing it in the theater..November of '70. I came out that day with a mission...to convince my parents we had to go to Vegas. And, we did!!(y) I think I ended up seeing it in the theater about a dozen times that month. I would go on Saturday and sit through it 2 or 3 times.:supriced::D:D:D:king:

midnight

07-29-2008, 12:36 PM

Do anyone know where I can get a time machine to take me back to Vegas in 1970???? LOL

Unchained Melody

07-29-2008, 08:22 PM

Ken and Rossie, that must have been something seeing Elvis That's The Way It Is on the big screen in Theatres, I would love to experience that one day !! (y)

KPM

07-30-2008, 12:25 PM

Oh my goodness...I remember the first time seeing it in the theater..November of '70. I came out that day with a mission...to convince my parents we had to go to Vegas. And, we did!!(y) I think I ended up seeing it in the theater about a dozen times that month. I would go on Saturday and sit through it 2 or 3 times.:supriced::D:D:D:king:
My aunt, her husband, my band members and I went to see it together, and we sat through it twice the first time. Then the band and I went back the next day to set through it 2 times more.
It was as good as it got-except for seeing him live.

8mmlowa

07-30-2008, 01:34 PM

where is the cbs?

utmom2008

07-30-2008, 02:44 PM

My aunt, her husband, my band members and I went to see it together, and we sat through it twice the first time. Then the band and I went back the next day to set through it 2 times more.
It was as good as it got-except for seeing him live.

You are absolutely right about that. Up until that time I had his Vegas records, but I assumed that any one under 18 probably couldn't go to his show in Vegas. When I saw those little- little girls (he even kisses one of them on the cheek!) I knew where I was headed.;) And I was silently thinking to myself...."I hope and pray he thinks I'm old enough to kiss him on the lips. I don't want a cheek kiss".:P Thankfully...I did get a REAL kiss.(y)(y) :king::king::king:

utmom2008

07-30-2008, 02:46 PM

Do anyone know where I can get a time machine to take me back to Vegas in 1970???? LOL

I am working on one Kim! When I get it ready to go I'll put you down for a 1st class seat.;):P:lol:

midnight

07-30-2008, 05:55 PM

Gee, thanks Rosanne, I am so excited! You can come to and lead the way!!!!

Unchained Melody

07-31-2008, 07:43 PM

where is the cbs?

Forgot to put that one up there, my apologies. If you go for the CBS In Concert Special just put it here ! (y):notworthy

shelley.m.

07-31-2008, 08:43 PM

I voted for the '68 Special.Elvis in that black leather outfit! Oh,baby!!!

Unchained Melody

07-31-2008, 08:52 PM

I voted for the '68 Special.Elvis in that black leather outfit! Oh,baby!!!

Don't get much better than that.

I've always thought of how a special like that would have or could have been used to motivate Elvis again..Image something like this offered to Elvis in say May 1975.

Then he would motivated to clean up his act and that would be something else. Elvis in 1975 giving an informal Jam Sessions. :notworthy:notworthy:notworthy:notworthy

Debra

08-02-2008, 12:42 PM

I voted for TTWII. He was so amazing in his white suits, performaces were full of his natural humor and his voice was great,warm, soft & you could feel that love tone of his in the songs. Just.....WOW!!!!(y)

Unchained Melody

08-03-2008, 04:04 PM

The best thing about the TTWII show, is that imo its so great we have so much outtakes from the special....:notworthy

epmoodyblue

11-06-2008, 06:18 AM

Thin or not he was always great...atleast to me anyways.

Can't believe no one has voted for 68 comeback special.:blink:agree with u..thin or not elvis was great..i like all the specials he made even the cbs 77 special there was always a special moment in each one that shows why elvis was king heart and soul in each song elvis was the best. and in that poll the cbs special should of been included:notworthy(y)

easyrider

01-14-2009, 12:47 PM

I voted 1968 NBS Special but i like TTWII too.

RustyWells

01-14-2009, 02:21 PM

I voted the Comeback special, the turning point of his career,
but I also enjoy TTWIW as well

WHITETIGERMAN

01-14-2009, 03:04 PM

They are all so great........it's really hard to chose.They were all big highlights in his career for sure.I love all of them........but mine will always be TTWII.To me it's a prime example of why he's The King Of Rock 'N' Roll.Especially if you watch the Special Edition version.The pure RAW energy he displays is just awesome......but all these specials show why he is so dynamic and so well loved by all who care and loved him so much as we do.Simply the BEST......none other comes close to this AMAZING INDIVIDUAL.

JerryNodak

01-14-2009, 03:09 PM

I voted for "Aloha." But turthfully, I'm tired of all of them. I haven't watched any of them for years.

memphis69

01-14-2009, 09:35 PM

I LIKE THEM ALL!! THEY EACH RESPRESENT A DIFFERENT STAGE IN ELVIS' CAREER AND LIFE. I WISH THAT PEOPLE WOULD GIVE MORE ATTENTION TO HIS 1977 CBS SPECIAL. I WATCHED IT RECENTLY ON DVD AND I THINK ELVIS GIVES A GREAT VOCAL PERFORMANCE WITH SONGS LIKE "MY WAY" AND "HURT",DESPITE HIS HEALTH PROBLEMS. WHILE IN THE EARLIER SPECIALS ELVIS WAS IN TOP PHYSICAL SHAPE HIS VOICE IN 1977 IS STILL VERY STRONG AND POWERFUL AND HE STILL LOVED ENTERTAINING HIS FANS.

Polk-Salad-Annie

01-15-2009, 10:40 AM

I was very difficult to choose.
But i voted for That's The Way It Is

boogie

01-15-2009, 10:46 AM

All the way TTWII

Tony Trout

01-15-2009, 10:46 AM

Seeing as TTWII is more of a 'movie' than a concert television special, I don't think it qualifies as a 'special' - same goes for "Elvis On Tour", IMO.

But, if I had to choose, my choice would be "Elvis On Tour".

beckelvis

01-15-2009, 11:03 AM

My favorite is .THAT´S THE WAY IT IS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

cibetty

03-06-2009, 04:15 PM

I voted for "That's The Way It Is". That was the movie which made me a fan, it is very special to me. It doesn't mean that I don't like the others.

rickb

03-06-2009, 04:21 PM

I voted TTWII but probably could have gone 68 on any other day.
However, I watch EIC just as much!
Rick

Hominuk

03-06-2009, 07:38 PM

How can you pick? 68 Comeback and TTWI....I love everything he's ever done!

LianaKaralivanou

03-07-2009, 01:26 AM

I don't know people. It seems that I'm not the right person to vote because I always vote for something different. I mean I had answered the same question before and I voted (if I remember correctly) for Aloha. Today, I changed my mind and I voted TTWII. In another forum I chose '68 Comeback Special. What a steady and trustworthy woman I am! I guess I voted for only Elvis...

rex martin

03-07-2009, 03:33 AM

Hi
my fav at the moment is the TTWII INTERNATIONAL BOX new release,
(see my DVD and Book Review on TTWII news section)

But for a Roller coaster Elvis ride the Concert part of the Special Edition will probably be the one I will always return to.

viky__elvis

03-07-2009, 06:19 AM

THAT´S THE WAY IT IS ;) ..but all are great

illona

03-07-2009, 10:41 AM

I voted for "That's The Way It Is". That was the movie which made me a fan, it is very special to me. It doesn't mean that I don't like the others.

I totally agree with you Betty ! (y)