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cutiepie
09-17-2005, 05:41 PM
Hello !

I just watched the original VHS version of TTWII. It really is very different from the DVD version! In a way, that's good, since someone who already owned the tape would at least find something new in the DVD.

Anyway, I was really taken by how elegant Elvis' hands are! I never really noticed until the part of the tape where Elvis rehearsed "Polk Salad Annie" in the red shirt. I think it was the part where he said "...but they did alright..." and moved his hands so very elegantly. I thought about the 1968 special, and he did a lot of cool hand movements in the concert segments. I'm really blown away by how fluid and natural he is! It would be hard to imagine another artist moving the way Elvis did, right down to his hands.

Was it something he did consciously, or just his natural fluidity?

I liked the original version, but there was a lot of weird stuff in it--the impersonators, fan interviews--I got the impression that these fans were on valium, or something. People who watched that might think that Elvis' fans are all a bunch of zombies--especially the lady who said that she thinks of Elvis as her brother...

There must be more footage hidden away somewhere. Wonder if we will ever see it!
Elvisgirl
09-17-2005, 06:07 PM
i love his sexy hands!!
cutiepie
09-17-2005, 06:18 PM
i love his sexy hands!!

very strong...yet supple, graceful....hmmmm mmmm!
Elvisgirl
09-17-2005, 06:36 PM
i'm sure alot of people who have been near his hands, have received eminence pleasure
PaleRider
09-17-2005, 06:39 PM
the part where he said "...but they did alright..." and moved his hands so very elegantly. I thought about the 1968 special, and he did a lot of cool hand movements in the concert segments. I'm really blown away by how fluid and natural he is! It would be hard to imagine another artist moving the way Elvis did, right down to his hands.

Was it something he did consciously, or just his natural fluidity?

I would imagine that some of the fluidity with his hand movements may have come from his martial arts studies.


There must be more footage hidden away somewhere. Wonder if we will ever see it!

In addition to the two versions of the film available on DVD, there's also a bit more "That's The Way It Is" footage on "Elvis: The Lost Performances," which is unfortunately only available on video. It also contains some "Elvis On Tour" outtakes. "The Lost Performances" (not to be confused with "The Great Performances") is still one of my all-time favorite Elvis releases. The opening with "Walk A Mile In My Shoes" just blew me away. This was released the same year as "The King of Rock 'n' Roll" 5 CD set, and I remember the media kept talking about the CD set but never mentioned this incredible video. Now, the CD set was nice, but the real treat of that year (really, probably, the whole decade) was "The Lost Performances." I'd love a widescreen edition of that on DVD, even though some of the footage showed up in the "That's The Way It Is" SE.

Of course, a whole DVD set of more "That's The Way It Is" footage would be incredible. I'm sure it will happen eventually. I've learned that eventually, everything gets released.
mistymorning
09-18-2005, 07:08 AM
yes! really graceful hands! the elegance & strength at the same time! I love his hand movements in I can,t stop loving you( ttwii) ,patch it up baby and of course "polk salad Annie" Very effective hand movements and may I say somehow suggestive hip movements!?!;)
SweetInspiration
09-18-2005, 09:40 AM
Yes Elvis had beautiful hands and the way he moved them!!!!!! I have always had a thing about mens hands. If they didnt have beautiful hands I usually wouldnt go out with them. Its weird. Maybe I have a hand fetish???? Oh well, thankfully my husband had beautiful hands. LOL!!!!
Elvisgirl
09-18-2005, 10:11 AM
Yes Elvis had beautiful hands and the way he moved them!!!!!! I have always had a thing about mens hands. If they didnt have beautiful hands I usually wouldnt go out with them. Its weird. Maybe I have a hand fetish???? Oh well, thankfully my husband had beautiful hands. LOL!!!!
i have always had a thing about mens hands too. maybe it's a fetish, i have no idea. but there's nothing like sexy hands :lol:
iloveelvis05
09-18-2005, 10:43 AM
I always loved the way Elvis moved his hands. They were another way to be drawn to him. I'm not sure if I'm the only one that feels like this but.....has anyone ever noticed how big his hands were?? I mean...they were a GOOD big, but I just noticed the size of them that's all. What's your opinion? :hmm:
Lonniebealestreet
09-18-2005, 12:23 PM
Absolutely. Next to Elvis, Austin Powers would have called me a carny!

Seriously, I have noticed that too--it's very apparent. I mean, consider the size of the TCB ring and how it didn't cover too much of the length of his finger.
cutiepie
09-18-2005, 05:19 PM
Thank you for the info PaleRider! I just ordered the Lost Performances tape, based on your recommendations. Can't wait to see it! :D
cutiepie
09-18-2005, 05:19 PM
yes! really graceful hands! the elegance & strength at the same time! I love his hand movements in I can,t stop loving you( ttwii) ,patch it up baby and of course "polk salad Annie" Very effective hand movements and may I say somehow suggestive hip movements!?!;)

Hi MistyMorning

Are you referring to the original VHS or the DVD?


Thanks!
PaleRider
09-19-2005, 02:52 AM
Thank you for the info PaleRider! I just ordered the Lost Performances tape, based on your recommendations. Can't wait to see it! :D

That's great to hear! I actually watched it the other night after making that post, because it'd been awhile since I'd seen it. You're in for a real treat. The opening title sequence is kind of cheesey and amateurish, but don't let that throw you. The live footage starts soon after that with "Walk A Mile In My Shoes," and it's one of the best videos! Some, but not all, of these performances were later added to the SE. Be sure to post what you think after you see it.
Tommy
09-19-2005, 08:21 AM
Here ya go ladies!

Tommy
Elvisgirl
09-19-2005, 12:16 PM
oh my god!!!! sexy sexy
cutiepie
09-19-2005, 12:50 PM
...mmmmm....hmmmm....I can just imagine those hands massaging my shoulders! whooooo!
Elvisgirl
09-19-2005, 12:57 PM
i can just imagine him massaging my....uuuuuuuuuuuum
cutiepie
09-19-2005, 12:58 PM
That's great to hear! I actually watched it the other night after making that post, because it'd been awhile since I'd seen it. You're in for a real treat. The opening title sequence is kind of cheesey and amateurish, but don't let that throw you. The live footage starts soon after that with "Walk A Mile In My Shoes," and it's one of the best videos! Some, but not all, of these performances were later added to the SE. Be sure to post what you think after you see it.

I can hardly wait! :clap: Was there also a special edition on DVD? I think I ordered the VHS tape... should there be anything I ought to be cautious about watching?... I know it sounds awkward to ask--I always want to be prepared in case Elvis looks ill.
Tommy
09-19-2005, 03:28 PM
The Lost Performances has not come out on DVD yet. But Elvis' looks really great on this VHS tape. Not sick or anything. He was still in good form when they made this one.

Tommy
cutiepie
09-19-2005, 05:28 PM
i can just imagine him massaging my....uuuuuuuuuuuum

you mean your neck, right?????
cutiepie
09-19-2005, 05:29 PM
The Lost Performances has not come out on DVD yet. But Elvis' looks really great on this VHS tape. Not sick or anything. He was still in good form when they made this one.

Tommy

Thanks, Tommy--I know it's not very mature of me to ask! It's still hard for me to read the last chapters of my Elvis books, too!
SweetInspiration
09-19-2005, 05:47 PM
Here ya go ladies!

Tommy

THANK YOU!!!!!! MMMMMMMMMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Elvisgirl
09-19-2005, 05:59 PM
you mean your neck, right?????


no........
PaleRider
09-19-2005, 06:37 PM
Was there also a special edition on DVD? I think I ordered the VHS tape... should there be anything I ought to be cautious about watching?... I know it sounds awkward to ask--I always want to be prepared in case Elvis looks ill.

Sorry for the confusion - I meant the Special Edition of "That's The Way It Is" - which came several years after "The Lost Performances" and included a few of the same songs. I just didn't want you to be disappointed that you would have already seen some of the songs if you've seen the TTWII SE.

The original TTWII and the TTWII SE are both on DVD, while "The Lost Performances" is only on video. (The original TTWII can be somewhat hard to find on DVD at times, though, as it was pulled out of circulation due to the special edition release.)

Elvis looks great in "The Lost Performances" -- especially in the 1970 "That's The Way It Is" outtakes, which comprise most of the tape.

Like the original movie, he appears a bit pale in some of the "Elvis On Tour" outtakes from 1972 -- but this may have been due to the lighting, rather than his actual appearance. Incredible performances all the way through.

One highlight that I had forgotten about was Elvis singing a great version of "Are You Lonesome Tonight" in Hampton, VA. It sounds sad, yet powerful. He always did a top-notch job on that song, though. It's one of the few live versions I've heard where he includes the "I loved you at first glance" line.
cutiepie
09-19-2005, 09:46 PM
no........

hmmm...maybe I've been at the computer too long! I always get a stiff neck--it sure would feel good to have Elvis give a nice head and neck massage! I really ought to get myself to the spa!

(y)
Lildarling
09-20-2005, 01:29 AM
hehe....I'm very curious which part of Elvis' body will be discussed next? First it was His face, now hands, and then...?Any suggestions?:lol: ;)
mmm- chest sounds good -LOL
mistymorning
09-20-2005, 08:35 AM
Hi cutiepie!
I mean in dvd and vhs! It seems he knows just how to move every limb in his graceful body! he is the master of waking every emotion in your soul & body even those you have no knowledge about them!!:P
cutiepie
09-20-2005, 07:50 PM
Anyway, I was really taken by how elegant Elvis' hands are! I never really noticed until the part of the tape where Elvis rehearsed "Polk Salad Annie" in the red shirt. I think it was the part where he said "...but they did alright..." and moved his hands so very elegantly.


A slight adjustment--I re-watched Polk Salad Annie, and Elvis did the hand thing at "Lord have mercy!", and little later than I thought. Just a clarification ! :)
mistymorning
09-21-2005, 01:01 AM
hehe....I'm very curious which part of Elvis' body will be discussed next? First it was His face, now hands, and then...?Any suggestions?:lol: ;)
mmm- chest sounds good -LOL
A good odea! Have you seen the pic that Tommy has sent in pic gallery? elvis in red matador jumpsuit? THE CHEST is something to see really! wow!
amzietamzie
11-29-2005, 01:30 PM
i love elvis' hands too. thanks for the pic of the hand... i seem to have a thing for men's hands, particularly their nails. elvis had a lovely pair of hands... truly beautiful like the rest of him...
ayda
11-29-2005, 05:26 PM
Hands!!WOW!!There was nothing ugly about him.Lips,eyes,body,and girls what a derriere!!Here are two of my fav pictures!
Little Sister
11-29-2005, 06:03 PM
has anyone ever noticed how big his hands were?? I mean...they were a GOOD big, but I just noticed the size of them that's all. What's your opinion? :hmm:
I remember when I talked about Elvis comeback special in English class and showed the Troubel footage, my teachers noted how big his hands were. I had never noticed that myself before, but he was right. But like you said, good big! Hehe