Elvis Greatest Professional Accomplishment

[ehollier]

Of the events listed, which one (in your opinion) did Elvis' view as his greatest professional accomplishment and what made you choose your selection?

[hounddog]

that one was heard, i chose Aloha because of the fact that it was the first Via Sat show by an entertainer

[franny]

Good question, Liz. I feel Elvis had so many professional accomplishments, but I would say the Aloha concert was his biggest, since it was viewed worldwide...(y)

franny

[ehollier]

I actually voted for the 1971 JC award. He was so incredibly proud to be recognized and honored in high esteem with others that were not in his field, yet were highly educated and knowledgable. This had to have an enormous esteem boast for him b/c I think not being educated made him feel uncomfortable when not in his comfortable bubble. I've read in several books that he carried this award around with him everywhere he went when he toured and would show it to others. Even the pictures of him accepting the award and making his speech show a very humble man which comes across in the pictures.

[rhythmknights]

I actually voted for the 1971 JC award. He was so incredibly proud to be recognized and honored in high esteem with others that were not in his field, yet were highly educated and knowledgable. This had to have an enormous esteem boast for him b/c I think not being educated made him feel uncomfortable when not in his comfortable bubble. I've read in several books that he carried this award around with him everywhere he went when he toured and would show it to others. Even the pictures of him accepting the award and making his speech show a very humble man which comes across in the pictures.

that's the one i wanted to vote for, but i didn't see it listed! instead i chose the grammy for sacred music. he worshiped thru his music, lived for his religious side.

[SeeSeeRider777]

Album Sales.

He has sold over 500 million albums. Thats a lot of Elvis. He is the only entertainer to have a number one album in 4 different decade's.

[john carpenter]

:)I voted for all the gold, Platinum.multi-platinum album sales. Global sale excees a billion. How many single artists can claim that? The Beatles are a band they don't count!:)

[midnight]

I voted for his album sales and multi platinum awards etc. I think that his album sales and all the awards he received over the years was the basis for the rest of his many accomplishments! There may not of been an Aloha concert or 68 special if Elvis had not of sold the albums that he did! It was his music that made him who he was and because of his large album sales made him popular world wide and gave him such a large fan base.
To see the magnitude of his achievements one has to visit Graceland and see the display of his records and these awards, it absolutely unbelievable!!:notworthy

[ehollier]

My question was what Elvis would consider his greatest professional accomplishment....

[Wendy56]

That's so hard to tell... Elvis made history in so many aspects. I picked the 50s option here... :blush: Because is my favorite, and cause I consider it as a huge moment. But also, the 73 Aloha is a big deal.

[SatninLove]

I voted for 1968 Comeback special.Elvis needed something to boost his ego,and something that could prove he still had it,(which he did),and It also got him out of his artistic rut.Well atleast or awhile...
-SatninLove

[Diane]

I voted for the Aloha Satellite concert as well as I feel that really set him apart from other entertainers and really made the world take notice. I think he was really proud to be the first to be broadcast worldwide.

Actually I think he was proud of all the above accomplishments and all was well deserved. Tough question.....:D

Diane

[TotallyInsane]

My question was what Elvis would consider his greatest professional accomplishment....

He pulled it off!!!!

[shelley.m.]

His return to live performances is his greatest accomplishment.Elvis had to show the public that he still had what it took to "knock'em dead" in concert.

[Brian]

I voted for Aloha because of the worldwide audience and Elvis was the first to do that but the other accomplishments were great as well.

1954-1958 Elvis talking country and rhythm and blues and fusing them together to create something different then introducing them to a television audience of millions going along with all the number one hits and albums he had.

1968 Elvis gives one of the greatest performances in history. Greil Marcus called it music that bleeds. The 68 special is widely credited as being the first unplugged performance on t.v. and starting the trend for the M.T.V unplugged series

1969 return to live performances Elvis was on fire

1971 Elvis was only 36 years old when he received the grammy lifetime achievement award making him the youngest reciepent ever.

1971 The Jaycess award was a nice achievement as well.

Elvis record sales supposedly all in all Elvis has sold 1 billion records world wide and that is really fantastic and quite an achievement

[ForeverTheKing]

Aloha from Hawaii Concert for me (y)

I think it was an incredible moment of his career...to have the possibility to use modern technology to reach so many people around the world with a performance :clap:

[Suspicious Minds]

I voted for the all the gold records.
No other artists can catch up to Elvis's total.
The Aloha was is biggest show and watched worldwide but the UK did not see it on first showing until later that year. The UK are the best fans and we got cheated out of history.
After 4 years singing live on stage in Las Vegas. Why was Elvis so nervous on the Aloha show?
You thought he was use to big audiences.

[CajunTornado]

Hmm, I kind of don't understand what everbody think's so great about the Aloha Special..
And It's not fair to say that Elvis' greatest achievment was that a lot of people saw him on TV at the same time.. Because the fact that the show was broadcast via sattelite has nothing, at all, to do with Elvis.

[Polk-Salad-Annie]

I voted for 1973 Aloha Satellite Concert viewed all over the world

[poormansgold]

I voted for 1973 Aloha Satellite Concert, but, I think That Elvis Greatest Accomplishment is been Elvis Presley .... been yourself Is greatest accomplishment for All us. my greatest accomplishment is life for 47 years with speech problems and more things.... there alot things I had Too Fight For.
Tom

[LianaKaralivanou]

I voted for "'68 Comeback Special" because it was his big return. By 1968, it had been more than 7 years since Elvis had appeared on stage in front of a live audience. So this was the BIG RETURN. The return of the brilliant singer who rocked the world in the 1950s and who concetrated mostly in his movie career in the 60s. He rebonded with his fans. He reminded them of who he was! It was as if he found himself again...

[jak]

His greatest achievement is not on the list.That would be the cultural revolution he created back in 1956.His impact changed everything from then on.Nothing he or anybody else did after, could top that.He actually did change the world.

[kathy parkinson]

His greatest achievement is not on the list.That would be the cultural revolution he created back in 1956.His impact changed everything from then on.Nothing he or anybody else did after, could top that.He actually did change the world.

Agree 100% with you Jak, very well said.(y)

[mistymorning]

Difficult to choose ! all of these options can be a turning point in his achievements from different aspects . Can't we choose 2 or 3 ?!!!:D

[fillaelvis]

Of the events listed, which one (in your opinion) did Elvis' view as his greatest professional accomplishment and what made you choose your selection?


Elvis In Concert because he was ON top there.

[utmom2008]

His greatest achievement is not on the list.That would be the cultural revolution he created back in 1956.His impact changed everything from then on.Nothing he or anybody else did after, could top that.He actually did change the world.

I agree with you stranger!(y)(y)(y)(y)(y)

[Diane]

Jak you made me backtrack once again because you are absolutely right. As Lennon said, "Before Elvis There Was Nothing". I would like to add "After Elvis There Still Isn't Anything".;):D

Diane

[Tony Trout]

I actually voted for the 1971 JC award. He was so incredibly proud to be recognized and honored in high esteem with others that were not in his field, yet were highly educated and knowledgable. This had to have an enormous esteem boast for him b/c I think not being educated made him feel uncomfortable when not in his comfortable bubble. I've read in several books that he carried this award around with him everywhere he went when he toured and would show it to others. Even the pictures of him accepting the award and making his speech show a very humble man which comes across in the pictures.


As far as professional achievements go, I would consider this a more 'personal' achievement.




I voted for Aloha because of the worldwide audience and Elvis was the first to do that but the other accomplishments were great as well.


It wasn't broadcast worldwide.....once again, here are the facts surrounding the myth of Aloha being broadcast worldwide:

Aloha Viewership (http://www.tcb-world.com/showthread.php?t=16551&highlight=Aloha+Viewership)




1954-1958 Elvis talking country and rhythm and blues and fusing them together to create something different then introducing them to a television audience of millions going along with all the number one hits and albums he had.

1968 Elvis gives one of the greatest performances in history. Greil Marcus called it music that bleeds. The 68 special is widely credited as being the first unplugged performance on t.v. and starting the trend for the M.T.V unplugged series

1969 return to live performances Elvis was on fire

1971 Elvis was only 36 years old when he received the grammy lifetime achievement award making him the youngest reciepent ever.

1971 The Jaycess award was a nice achievement as well.

Elvis record sales supposedly all in all Elvis has sold 1 billion records world wide and that is really fantastic and quite an achievement


I will agree.




Hmm, I kind of don't understand what everbody think's so great about the Aloha Special..
And It's not fair to say that Elvis' greatest achievment was that a lot of people saw him on TV at the same time.. Because the fact that the show was broadcast via sattelite has nothing, at all, to do with Elvis.


It's also not fair to say it because it wasn't broadcast worldwide to everyone at the same time....




I voted for 1973 Aloha Satellite Concert viewed all over the world


Aloha wasn't broadcast or viewed at one time all over the world--this has been covered numerous times here before.

Aloha Viewership Figures (http://www.tcb-world.com/showthread.php?t=16551&highlight=Aloha+Viewership)




Elvis In Concert because he was ON top there.


I'm sorry but.....no.....Elvis In Concert showed a man who needed to be in a hospital rather than onstage....

[fillaelvis]

As far as professional achievements go, I would consider this a more 'personal' achievement.






It wasn't broadcast worldwide.....once again, here are the facts surrounding the myth of Aloha being broadcast worldwide:

Aloha Viewership (http://www.tcb-world.com/showthread.php?t=16551&highlight=Aloha+Viewership)






I will agree.






It's also not fair to say it because it wasn't broadcast worldwide to everyone at the same time....






Aloha wasn't broadcast or viewed at one time all over the world--this has been covered numerous times here before.

Aloha Viewership Figures (http://www.tcb-world.com/showthread.php?t=16551&highlight=Aloha+Viewership)






I'm sorry but.....no.....Elvis In Concert showed a man who needed to be in a hospital rather than onstage....

No it didnt. It showed a man on top of his voice. How can you say so.

[tony70]

voted for Aloha cause it was the first via satellite concert , what an achievement

[Tony Trout]

No it didnt. It showed a man on top of his voice. How can you say so.


On top of his voice? Not totally. Sure, it was still there on songs like "Hurt" and "How Great Thou Art" but--the 1977 Elvis was a far cry from the Elvis of 1970 or earlier. The vibrato in his voice was uncontrollable on certain songs.

[fillaelvis]

On top of his voice? Not totally. Sure, it was still there on songs like "Hurt" and "How Great Thou Art" but--the 1977 Elvis was a far cry from the Elvis of 1970 or earlier. The vibrato in his voice was uncontrollable on certain songs.

Why do you say so. Are You Lonesome Tonight?

[Albert]

although a good concert, The Aloha is greatly overhyped. The actual viewingnumbers haven't been made official, and the '1 billion viewers' number is something that started it's own life.

The amount of people who saw the show really live were those living in Japan and some countries nearby. America followed months later, Europe even later.

I voted for the 68 Special. It put Elvis back in the spotlights as a legit artist and entertainer. Great songs would follow it. The Aloha was a peak and the start of a fast decline.

The Aloha was a 'poor' excuse not to let Elvis perform outside the US, while the NBC Special showed Elvis rebelling against the expectation of the Colonel and the big wigs.

The Grammy award does nothing for me. Knowing Elvis has just a few, while modern artists win more of them in just one year..... that says enough about the worth of that award.

Sales achievements.... well, those are great, just as all the awards. Eventually there may be other artists (not likely though) who will sell more or set new records. That will never, ever make them the new King. Elvis is bigger than salesnumbers.

[TotallyInsane]

Why do you say so. Are You Lonesome Tonight?

:hmm::hmm::hmm::hmm:

[Unchained Melody]

Why do you say so. Are You Lonesome Tonight?

You know, I find many of your post hard to believe.

What about Are You Lonesome Tonight, you mean how he messes the whole song up by laughing through it like he had done a million times before, I think you are just trying to stir up stuff with some of the things you say but thats just me. Interesting avator choice aswell.(y)

[presley31]

You know, I find many of your post hard to believe.

What about Are You Lonesome Tonight, you mean how he messes the whole song up by laughing through it like he had done a million times before, I think you are just trying to stir up stuff with some of the things you say but thats just me. Interesting avator choice aswell.(y)

maybe its best to let the mods sort this person out..

[Brian]

It wasn't broadcast worldwide.....once again, here are the facts surrounding the myth of Aloha being broadcast worldwide:

Aloha Viewership (http://www.tcb-world.com/showthread.php?t=16551&highlight=Aloha+Viewership)

I know all about that Mr. Trout I know Aloha was seen in several European countries the next day and was broadcast in the U.S. in April. It was seen by a worldwide Audience though not all at the same time. In my post I didn't say it was.


















Aloha

Aloha Viewership Figures (http://www.tcb-world.com/showthread.php?t=16551&highlight=Aloha+Viewership)






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[tlcElvis]

His greatest achievement is not on the list.That would be the cultural revolution he created back in 1956.His impact changed everything from then on.Nothing he or anybody else did after, could top that.He actually did change the world.

I agree! (y)

[piretos]

Aloha from Hawaii Concert for me (y)

I think it was an incredible moment of his career...to have the possibility to use modern technology to reach so many people around the world with a performance :clap:


I agree with you FTK!

[I'LLRememberYou]

I voted for "'68 Comeback Special" because it was his big return. By 1968, it had been more than 7 years since Elvis had appeared on stage in front of a live audience. So this was the BIG RETURN. The return of the brilliant singer who rocked the world in the 1950s and who concetrated mostly in his movie career in the 60s. He rebonded with his fans. He reminded them of who he was! It was as if he found himself again...

My sentiments exactly Liana....My vote goes to 68 Comeback Special too.
(y)(y)(y)

[Polk]

Oh dear what a question! I answered coming back to live performing `69.(y)

[marijaep]

Aloha From Hawaii (y) Amazing performance and his greatest accomplishment according to me :D

[Elvisgirl]

that's hard, i can't chose

[pat10]

1954-1958 made elvis he shocked america and became the worlds first rockstar.

[Cryogenic]

I don't think Elvis had "one". An achievement was an achievement. That said, I think he was most proud to be awarded a Jaycee as one of the "Ten Oustanding Young Men of America". This award came at a critical time in his life when he perhaps needed the ultimate proof he'd made it not just musically, but as a citizen of his country and positive influence in the world. After everything said about his class, his style, his music, his movies and whatever else over the years, getting this must have been a real vindication.

[KPM]

His greatest achievement is not on the list.That would be the cultural revolution he created back in 1956.His impact changed everything from then on.Nothing he or anybody else did after, could top that.He actually did change the world.
That was my thought also.(y)

[Miss Clawdy]

His greatest achievement is not on the list.That would be the cultural revolution he created back in 1956.His impact changed everything from then on.Nothing he or anybody else did after, could top that.He actually did change the world.

I have to chose this one too (y).

[ehollier]

I don't think Elvis had "one". An achievement was an achievement. That said, I think he was most proud to be awarded a Jaycee as one of the "Ten Oustanding Young Men of America". This award came at a critical time in his life when he perhaps needed the ultimate proof he'd made it not just musically, but as a citizen of his country and positive influence in the world. After everything said about his class, his style, his music, his movies and whatever else over the years, getting this must have been a real vindication.

I do think, in hindsight, Elvis had many awesome professional accomplishments, but I don't think that Elvis was aware of most of them as they have become cemented in our history books since his death. And I couldn't agree more about his contribution to our culture and his status in history. His contributions are endless and amazing.

However, during his short life, I do not believe that HE thought that they were as important as his Jaycee Award. While he was alive, I believe that HE was most proud of his Jaycee Award because as Cryogentic says, it was vindication for him that he was important as a citizen and positive influence of his country.

[Teddy]

His greatest achievement is not on the list.That would be the cultural revolution he created back in 1956.His impact changed everything from then on.Nothing he or anybody else did after, could top that.He actually did change the world.

My thoughts exactly.

[utmom2008]

One "accomplishment" that's NOT listed, that I bet Elvis would put at the top of his list, is meeting with President Nixon and getting his coveted DEA badge.;):P:D If you stop and think about it...that is quite an accomplishment.:lol: Who else do you know that can get up one day, go to the airport and board a plane carrying a GUN, write a letter to the President while flying to Washington DC...and in short order meet with the President of the United States?? Not only that...but get your "buds" into the Oval Office as well and help the President rummage through his desk drawers looking for "gifts" for the wives?? No one, but Elvis!!:supriced::supriced:(y)(y)

[Diane]

Add to that, going into the White House carrying a gun.:lol: No one else could have gotten away with that.

Diane

[utmom2008]

Add to that, going into the White House carrying a gun.:lol: No one else could have gotten away with that.
Diane

After flying across the country with it, I'm sure it was really NO BIG DEAL to Elvis to take it on into the Oval Office!:supriced::supriced::lol::lol::lol::lol:

[ehollier]

After flying across the country with it, I'm sure it was really NO BIG DEAL to Elvis to take it on into the Oval Office!:supriced::supriced::lol::lol::lol::lol:


Just a 'walk in the park' for him.....

[utmom2008]

Just a 'walk in the park' for him.....

Exactly! Elvis would have thought that it was odd to NOT take it in with him!:notworthy:king::notworthy

[TotallyInsane]

Becoming a father. but i am Elvis. I also came in under another name after being banned. So, I should be banned. I don't want to keep going over all these memories. I'm too old for this. Ban me please. I need to get on with anything but this.

Huh????? This is Elvis?????

[utmom2008]

Huh????? This is Elvis?????

I assume this...."person" has been banned again?:lmfao::lmfao::lmfao::lmfao:

[TotallyInsane]

Well, it's a good thing cause if it was really Elvis - I wanted to know where in the heck he's been and what's his address cause I have a bone to pick with him!!!!!!

[kathy parkinson]

Well, it's a good thing cause if it was really Elvis - I wanted to know where in the heck he's been and what's his address cause I have a bone to pick with him!!!!!!

OK girls, lets form a line to pick Elvis's 'bone'' yeah baby :P:P:P

[utmom2008]

OK girls, lets form a line to pick Elvis's 'bone'' yeah baby :P:P:P

Good one Kathy!!:lmfao::lmfao:(y)(y)(y)

[Talvis]

Well that was a hard one. But i believe that 1973 Aloha Satellite Concert viewed all over the world was the biggest. It was hard to pick just one.

[Genie]

Huh????? This is Elvis?????

Give him a break..I had a lot to say last night and of course the computer went out ..........so what can I say? Repeat what I is obvious..
Leave the man be, you'd die if you knew who is really is... I do.
He feels sadness and love, and depression like the rest of us...
Try a little kindness.

[utmom2008]

Huh????? This is Elvis?????

Maybe it's TiredOldMan. :rolleyes: :yawn:

[Jungleroom76]

While all of the achievements listed are certainly worthy of a vote, I chose all of Elvis' gold, platinum and multi-platinum awards. Why? Simply because this is a true measure, in my opinion, of Elvis' effect on the music world. :hmm:

Yes the Aloha special being seen around the world and Elvis' '68 Special are definitely significant accomplishments but they were significant for specific periods of his career (1973 and 1968). But the fact that Elvis accumulated so many gold, platinum and multi-platinum awards throughout his ENTIRE career both while he was alive and post-humously is a true testament to his career. Relatively few artists are able to sustain the kind of longevity that Elvis enjoyed during his career. No matter what year you look at throughout Elvis' lifetime, Elvis was at the top of his game either in music, on screen or in concert. And when most other artists would see a significant drop off in record sales after their death....ESPECIALLY over 30 years after their death....Elvis continues to rack up the gold, platinum and multi-platinum awards proving that his fan base is just as strong, if not even stronger, than it was during his lifetime!!!

Given all of this, my opinion is that the number of gold, platinum and multi-platinum awards that Elvis has and will continue to receive is the TRUE testament to his professional accomplishment!! (y)

TCB!
Mike

[utmom2008]

Give him a break.
Leave the man be, you'd die if you knew who is really is... I do.
He feels sadness and love, and depression like the rest of us...
Try a little kindness.

She would be more than happy to show kindness, if the poster would leave a post that could be taken seriously. Give Gail a break, that's how most are going to react to such silliness.;):D:D

[TotallyInsane]

She would be more than happy to show kindness, if the poster would leave a post that could be taken seriously. Give Gail a break, that's how most are going to react to such silliness.;):D:D

Thanks Rosanne. You're so right about this!!

[SleepyJack]

The original question...what did Elvis himself consider his greatest achievement is a tough one to answer...possibly the gold and platinum awards for record sales...I think Elvis would have looked at those and been happy to have been around for that long....he had doubts about how long it would all last from as far back as his induction into the army. As for my own opinion on what his greatest achievement was...I`d have to go with the way he changed everything back in the `50s....nothing would have a bigger impact ever again after that.

[TotallyInsane]

She would be more than happy to show kindness, if the poster would leave a post that could be taken seriously. Give Gail a break, that's how most are going to react to such silliness.;):D:D

Well, I guess they chose to leave rather than submit a post that made any sense. :lmfao::lmfao:

[Unchained Melody]

Leave the man be, you'd die if you knew who is really is... I do.
He feels sadness and love, and depression like the rest of us...
Try a little kindness.

Will you please stop with this nonsense talk.

No wonder Elvis fans get such a bad rep, and Elvis himself just imagine what a casual person would think visiting here for the first time reading something like the above I quoted.