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06-01-2006, 07:21 AM
HAWAII, NOVEMBER 18, 1972
HONOLULU ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 20TH,1972
BY WAYNE HARADA.
PRESLEY LEGEND ALIVE AND WELL
Elvis Presley remains one of the most electrifying show biz marvels - an incandescent musical force who`s a legend in his own time.
And the 26,000 fans who took in this three sellouts at the H.I.C. Arena over the weekend will long remember Presley`s mystique, the charisma and that indelible animal magnetism that combined to make him a Big Leaguer nearly two decade ago.
The hysteria has subsised somewhat, as the Presley legend has grown over the years. His hair now is fashionably coiffed - you and I can recall those controversial sideburns back in the 1950`s. His repertoire has expended. He`s now 37.
But when he hits that stage, there`s no denying; Elvis is champ, the King of rock, a living American myth.
To the eerie strains of ``Also Sprach Zarathustra`` - more commonly known as the ``Theme From 2001; A Space Odyssey`` - Presley emerges in a flashing powder-blue one-piece bodysuit, sequined and studded and ever-glittering. He resembles a grown-up Osmond Brother, slicky and lavishly clad in gear that reflects his show; a real sparkler.
I took in his final performance Saturday night, and he began his hour-and-five-minutes revue with ``C.C. Rider``, momenttarily getting behind his ol` guitar.
Oh, you should`ve heard the sreams. The screeches. The howls of delight. Why not ? Houn`Dog Man had come to town.
Certainly this dude has mellowed. He psychs out his audience: and one seet thing in the balcony kept squealing all evening, so even Presley found it humorous.
He`s come such a long way, he even spoofs himself. The body movements take on a choreographic stance: even that wicked mouth is twitched at precisely the right moment, to complete the Presley panic.
Backed by a large (about 20 pieces) orchestra that`s augmented by his usual six-piece rhythm section, Presley now is able to put on a better show, musically speaking. And like the guardian of Forth Knox, he is surrounded by gold - in the form of hits past, present and even possibly future. Quite a change from his Honolulu Stadium showing years ago.
There are the money-makers; ``Heartbreak Hotel``, with a more sophisticated first verse that eventually leads to that proven twang; ``You Don`t Have To Say You Love Me``, which exhibits his incredibly fluid baritone; and you name it, he did it. From ``Polk Salad Annie`` to ``Love Me``, from ``I Got A Woman`` to ``Blue Suede Shoes``, from ``All Shook Up`` to ``Little Sister``, from ``Teddy Bear`` to ``Burning Love``, from ``Love me Tender`` to ``How Great Thou Art``.
``Fever``, a moving piece of presley blues, is a particularly chic tune that enables the Pelvis to jerk and chum. This hip, then that one; this leg, then the other.
Too much!
Hwaii has been kind to Presley (and vice versa), so when he offered two Island-related ditties, the applause and cheers were notably warm. The tunes ? ``I`ll Rememeber You``, which Presley first introduced in his act at the Madison Square Garden (but unfortunately not included on that particualr live session for RCA Victor Records) and ``Can`t Help Falling In Love`` from the ``Blue Hawaii`` movie, filmed the islands.
Throughout the evening, Presley hurled souvenir scarve into the audience - which set off mini-shows of tug-of-war among the fans, mostly young girls. At one point, Presley even hurled his white belt.
In exchange, the singer received and occasional lei (thrown, because of the height of the stage). He tossed these back as more souvenirs.
Comic Jackie Kahane turned out to be a pleasant opening surprise. His gags are witty, timely, and above all, clean. And unlike so many others, Kahane quits when he`s ahead, never overstaying his welcome.
Presley gigs were coordinated in Hawaii by RCA Records Tours.
Ready for another Elvis presley concert ?
RCA Record Tours will stage another Presley show Jan. 14, 1973 at the H.I.C. Arena.
This is the special concert that will be beamed world-wide via satellite to about 35 countries.
Tickets details soon will be announced.
;) (Text as it appeared in original article)
HAVE A NICE DAY, BOGARCON
HONOLULU ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 20TH,1972
BY WAYNE HARADA.
PRESLEY LEGEND ALIVE AND WELL
Elvis Presley remains one of the most electrifying show biz marvels - an incandescent musical force who`s a legend in his own time.
And the 26,000 fans who took in this three sellouts at the H.I.C. Arena over the weekend will long remember Presley`s mystique, the charisma and that indelible animal magnetism that combined to make him a Big Leaguer nearly two decade ago.
The hysteria has subsised somewhat, as the Presley legend has grown over the years. His hair now is fashionably coiffed - you and I can recall those controversial sideburns back in the 1950`s. His repertoire has expended. He`s now 37.
But when he hits that stage, there`s no denying; Elvis is champ, the King of rock, a living American myth.
To the eerie strains of ``Also Sprach Zarathustra`` - more commonly known as the ``Theme From 2001; A Space Odyssey`` - Presley emerges in a flashing powder-blue one-piece bodysuit, sequined and studded and ever-glittering. He resembles a grown-up Osmond Brother, slicky and lavishly clad in gear that reflects his show; a real sparkler.
I took in his final performance Saturday night, and he began his hour-and-five-minutes revue with ``C.C. Rider``, momenttarily getting behind his ol` guitar.
Oh, you should`ve heard the sreams. The screeches. The howls of delight. Why not ? Houn`Dog Man had come to town.
Certainly this dude has mellowed. He psychs out his audience: and one seet thing in the balcony kept squealing all evening, so even Presley found it humorous.
He`s come such a long way, he even spoofs himself. The body movements take on a choreographic stance: even that wicked mouth is twitched at precisely the right moment, to complete the Presley panic.
Backed by a large (about 20 pieces) orchestra that`s augmented by his usual six-piece rhythm section, Presley now is able to put on a better show, musically speaking. And like the guardian of Forth Knox, he is surrounded by gold - in the form of hits past, present and even possibly future. Quite a change from his Honolulu Stadium showing years ago.
There are the money-makers; ``Heartbreak Hotel``, with a more sophisticated first verse that eventually leads to that proven twang; ``You Don`t Have To Say You Love Me``, which exhibits his incredibly fluid baritone; and you name it, he did it. From ``Polk Salad Annie`` to ``Love Me``, from ``I Got A Woman`` to ``Blue Suede Shoes``, from ``All Shook Up`` to ``Little Sister``, from ``Teddy Bear`` to ``Burning Love``, from ``Love me Tender`` to ``How Great Thou Art``.
``Fever``, a moving piece of presley blues, is a particularly chic tune that enables the Pelvis to jerk and chum. This hip, then that one; this leg, then the other.
Too much!
Hwaii has been kind to Presley (and vice versa), so when he offered two Island-related ditties, the applause and cheers were notably warm. The tunes ? ``I`ll Rememeber You``, which Presley first introduced in his act at the Madison Square Garden (but unfortunately not included on that particualr live session for RCA Victor Records) and ``Can`t Help Falling In Love`` from the ``Blue Hawaii`` movie, filmed the islands.
Throughout the evening, Presley hurled souvenir scarve into the audience - which set off mini-shows of tug-of-war among the fans, mostly young girls. At one point, Presley even hurled his white belt.
In exchange, the singer received and occasional lei (thrown, because of the height of the stage). He tossed these back as more souvenirs.
Comic Jackie Kahane turned out to be a pleasant opening surprise. His gags are witty, timely, and above all, clean. And unlike so many others, Kahane quits when he`s ahead, never overstaying his welcome.
Presley gigs were coordinated in Hawaii by RCA Records Tours.
Ready for another Elvis presley concert ?
RCA Record Tours will stage another Presley show Jan. 14, 1973 at the H.I.C. Arena.
This is the special concert that will be beamed world-wide via satellite to about 35 countries.
Tickets details soon will be announced.
;) (Text as it appeared in original article)
HAVE A NICE DAY, BOGARCON