Reply With QuoteHis 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.
All of the gold, platinum, or multi-platinum awards and album sales
1954-1958 unprecedented sucesses in music and film
'68 Comeback Special
1969-70 return to performing
1971 Recording Academy's Lifetime Achievement Award
1971 Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
1973 Aloha Satellite Concert viewed all over the world
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...
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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.Originally Posted by jak
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 ?!!!
Elvis In Concert because he was ON top there.
I agree with you stranger!
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".
Diane
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
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
I'm sorry but.....no.....Elvis In Concert showed a man who needed to be in a hospital rather than onstage....
Last edited by Tony Trout; 08-29-2008 at 01:17 PM.
No it didnt. It showed a man on top of his voice. How can you say so.
voted for Aloha cause it was the first via satellite concert , what an achievement
Tony
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?
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.
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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.
"How do I get placed in situations like this? Ah hell, I guess it's all part of showbusiness "~ Elvis in his limo on his way to perform in Omaha, NE on June 19th 1977
maybe its best to let the mods sort this person out..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.
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
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I agree!
Aloha from Hawaii Concert for me
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
I agree with you FTK!
My sentiments exactly Liana....My vote goes to 68 Comeback Special too.
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