Elvis: '68 Comeback Special: 50th Anniversary Edition (1968)
Synopsis
'68 Comeback Special: 50th Anniversary Edition is the definitive chronicle of the now legendary NBC-TV show Elvis. After years of making formulaic movies, Elvis was finally unleashed to perform live again on an intimate stage with his original sidemen, Scotty Moore and D.J. Fontana. Playing "That's All Right," "Heartbreak Hotel," "Lawdy Miss Clawdy," and many of his great hits, the sheer rawness and excitement of the performances attracted unanimous critical acclaim. Greil Marcus in his book Mystery Train said "If ever there was a music that could bleed, this was it." NBC-TV's Elvis is as raw and inspirational today as it was in 1968. This 50th Anniversary Edition includes all the known recordings from RCA's vault and all the videotaped performances are here for the first time on Blu-ray.
Episodes
Elvis: NBC TV Special
The edited-down 'Elvis' NBC TV Special that was originally broadcast on December 3rd, 1968.
Black Leather Sit-Down Show #1 (06/27/1968)
The first of two "sit-down" shows recorded on 6/27/1968.
Black Leather Sit-Down Show #2 (06/27/1968)
The second of two "sit-down" shows recorded on 06/27/1968.
Black Leather Stand-Up Show #1 (06/29/1968)
The first of two "stand-up" shows recorded on 6/29/1968.
Black Leather Stand-Up Show #2 (06/29/1968)
The second of two "stand-up" shows recorded on 6/29/1968.
Trouble/Guitar Man TV Show Opener (06-30-1968)
Includes all takes and raw components of the TV Show Opener (Trouble and Guitar Man). Recorded on 06/30/1968.
If I Can Dream TV Show Closer (06/30/1968)
Includes multiple takes of If I Can Dream TV Show Closer. Recorded on 06/30/1968. The final take was chosen for the TV special.
Huh-Huh-Huh Promo (06/30/1968)
The Huh-Huh-Huh Promo. Recorded on 06/30/1968.
Elvis Closing Credits Without Credits Roll (06/30/1968)
Elvis Closing Credits Without Credits Roll. Recorded on 06/30/1968.
If I Can Dream - Special Music Video 2004
Recorded on 06/30/1968.
Gospel Production Number All Takes and Raw Components
Includes multiple takes on Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child, Where Could I Go But to the Lord, Up Above My Head and Saved. Recorded on 06/28/1968.
Guitar Man Production Number All Takes and Raw Components
Includes multiple takes on Big Boss Man (06/27/1968), It Hurts Me (06/27/1968), Let Yourself Go (06/28/1968), Nothingville (06/30/1968), Guitar Man (06/30/1968), Little Egypt (06/30/1968) and Trouble (06/30/1968).
Blu-ray Special Feature Re-Cut
Includes That's All Right, Lawdy Miss Clawdy and Baby What You Want Me To Do.
Blu-Ray Credits Roll
Includes the original 1968 production credits for the NBC-TV special Elvis.
Cast
Details
Original Title
Elvis: '68 Comeback Special: 50th Anniversary Edition
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
14
Production
RCA Records, NBC
