Ok Ladies and Gents, I have simply been saying that Elvis looked pudgy for the 1972 MSG show when he wore the Double Porthole suit. He didnt look like that in the other shows at MSG but he did for this one.
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I am just saying. People lets keep this a name calling, swear free thread! We can debate like adults.
"When I was a child, ladies and gentlemen, I was a dreamer. I read comic books, and I was a hero in the movie. So every dream that I ever dreamed has come true a hundred times. I learned very early in life that without a song, the day would never end; without a song, a man ain't got a friend; without a song, the road would never bend; without a song. So I keep singing a song." - Elvis Presley
Okay, I'm wondering if it is the suit? Like look at the differences between Buffalo (4/5/72) and San ANtonio (4/18/72), but then Elvis looked thinner for the next show in ALbequerque. Overall, he seemed heavier after the summer of 1971, not as in fat, but just as in a larger body frame, which seems weird.
Attn to all potential posters: I AM NOT SAYING ELVIS WAS OVERWEIGHT! All I said was that he was a little pudgy and I find it weird that he looked so different within a matter of days.
Like Nixon said "I want to make this perfectly clear!"
"When I was a child, ladies and gentlemen, I was a dreamer. I read comic books, and I was a hero in the movie. So every dream that I ever dreamed has come true a hundred times. I learned very early in life that without a song, the day would never end; without a song, a man ain't got a friend; without a song, the road would never bend; without a song. So I keep singing a song." - Elvis Presley
In my opinion, he just had low metabolism. For example, like me, I can be stick thin, but once I've had a small plate of food, a small belly pops up.
I didn't mean it like that.Originally Posted by SeeSeeRider777
Attn to all potential posters: I AM NOT SAYING ELVIS WAS OVERWEIGHT! All I said was that he was a little pudgy and I find it weird that he looked so different within a matter of days.
Like Nixon said "I want to make this perfectly clear!"
Might be true.
That wasnt addressed to you. I was just letting everyone know ahead of time.
"When I was a child, ladies and gentlemen, I was a dreamer. I read comic books, and I was a hero in the movie. So every dream that I ever dreamed has come true a hundred times. I learned very early in life that without a song, the day would never end; without a song, a man ain't got a friend; without a song, the road would never bend; without a song. So I keep singing a song." - Elvis Presley
And also, there are some other instances where Elvis would look pudgy, but not "fat." I think it is just normal human nature. You can't be stick thin 100% of the time. Especially at 37.
He just looked like that in that one concert, not in the others IMO.
"When I was a child, ladies and gentlemen, I was a dreamer. I read comic books, and I was a hero in the movie. So every dream that I ever dreamed has come true a hundred times. I learned very early in life that without a song, the day would never end; without a song, a man ain't got a friend; without a song, the road would never bend; without a song. So I keep singing a song." - Elvis Presley
Ok, just had to make sure.
I sure wish my hubby looked that pudgy!!!
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And also, there are some other instances where Elvis would look pudgy, but not "fat." I think it is just normal human nature. You can't be stick thin 100% of the time. Especially at 37.
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Arrrrrgh! **** all I am saying is that in the video he looked a little..................I sure wish my hubby looked that pudgy!!!
Ahh nevermind. LOL
"When I was a child, ladies and gentlemen, I was a dreamer. I read comic books, and I was a hero in the movie. So every dream that I ever dreamed has come true a hundred times. I learned very early in life that without a song, the day would never end; without a song, a man ain't got a friend; without a song, the road would never bend; without a song. So I keep singing a song." - Elvis Presley
I think that sometimes videos and photographs may give the wrong impression. You can see a photo and say "Oh how he looks awful". Then you view another photo and say "He looks fine in this photo". Then you realise that these photos were taken from the same show while singing the same song!
Even video wise - Let's move to 1977 - the CBS Special. Watching Elvis sing 'My Way' and sing 'Hound Dog' is a different experienced. He looks relatively ok during 'Hound Dog' and definetely not well during 'My Way'. Remember these were shot during the same show.
The angle of shooting also makes a difference. Shooting from below may emphasise the chin. Even lighting can affect. I always considered Elvis looking pale and the face bloated during EOT. It could be that he was slightly bloated in the face, but it also may be that since filming was taking place there were more lights on him, making him look pale.
Yes, you also have a very good point. I have heard from Tony that the lights MGM had used to film the Hampton Roads concert caused Elvis to look very pale, but even then, there is really no way of knowing unless you were actually there to see it in person.
Yes, but that didn't hide the fact that he was decidedly pudgy for this show.
In both April and June 1972, Elvis' drug regimen led to some wild fluctuations in weight - or at least the appearance of such - so you can have him looking fine one day, and less so the following day.
Such is the case with NYC.
And certainly On Tour. Why the producers chose to use Hampton Roads for the bulk of the movie has always been beyond me. Yes, he was great vocally, but his appearance wasn't the best.
He was far better looking in San Antonio, but only a few songs were used. A shame, really.
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he looked just fine..perfection thank you very muchwho the heck cares thin pudgy whatever..elvis reigned supreme the best
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I agree with you epmoodyblue.
After all, he was only human.
I agree with you brf1964 first of all he was a human being.And that more gives like to be,THE KINGDOM for being as is and nothing more.
I believe the performance was best for Hampton Roads, though I wouldn't mind more Richmond.
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