Elvis: '68 Comeback
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Movie Reviews of Elvis: '68 Comeback
Movie Review: Magnificent
Summary: 5 Stars
After years and years of making movies and largely neglecting his musical career, Elvis did this TV comeback special in 1968. The success of this show rejuvinated Elvis, and within a year he had recorded "The Memphis Album" (also recommended) which included "In The Ghetto" and "Suspicious Minds".
The TV special reunited him with his original 50's band for the intimate small stage set. He is seated and singing some of those classic Sun records "Thats Alright Mama" being perhaps the best known. Then, dressed in black leather he is backed (out of sight) by a bigger band and here Elvis is in rocking form, tearing up the stage with fabulous performances of Jailhouse Rock, Heartbreak Hotel and many others. During the remainder of the show a full band and Orchestra back him, together with additional dancers and large sets. The show ends with a breathtaking version of "If I Can Dream", which remains my favourite Elvis performance of all time.
This 'special edition' has a few humourous outtakes and some stills, but really its the main film your buying it for. If you want a proper special edition buy the 3 disc edition. If you've never really understood what made Elvis so great, buy this DVD and you will.
Movie Review: Maybe the best moment in pop/rock TV history
Summary: 5 Stars
I know that many fans are disappointed because of Sony/BMG using some new material that should be included on the "De Luxe" edition and because of the never ending discussion about the selections. But this remains a great release, with astounding sound and image quality and with Elvis at the top of the game and rocking stronger than ever. This is also a good choice for non Elvis' fans, who could be less interested in buying a three discs de luxe DVD. This DVD shows no any thing, it shows maybe the best live performer of all time in one of his finest moments, for many the finest. And for those who are disappointed with Elvis making jokes: Elvis used to make jokes in his concerts and he did it even through of some songs; it was one more side of his showmanship and his sense of humour and it worked on stage and made him greater on stage, although it is true that sometimes these clowning arounds went too far; but this is not the case. This is a 5 stars DVD, even someone who posted here said it despite the fact he put only 1 by error.Movie Review: Elvis '68 Comeback
Summary: 5 Stars
Elvis: '68 Comeback
I really liked this '68 Comeback of Elvis's. I can remember when it aired on TV, altho for some reason I didn't get to see it all then. I liked the joking, cutting up with his band members and friends. And the music as always was Great. What a talented man he was. Beautiful voice (he had matured quite a bit from his voice of the '50's). And he showed more of his human side of himself. I did not get the one that had the 3 disc in it, thought it was a little pricey. But I would recommend this for anyone who loved/liked Elvis. That was a Special moment and time in his life, getting back into doing what he was so good at. His movies for the most part were all alike and he was sick of it. His Fans were all still there, tho most were older (but not all) and loved him and his music.
Movie Review: Fantastic!
Summary: 5 Stars
I come from three generations of Elvis fans. I know most of his musical catalog, and I have to agree that this is Elvis at his finest. This DVD reminds me of why I am an Elvis fan.
Musically, it is some of the best he has ever done, but on a personal level, he never looked better. He was thin and tanned, and he had just become a new daddy. It shows on his face. He looks so happy. And, Elvis in black leather, it really doesn't get any better than that, ladies! Wait. It does. Check him out in his black velvet outfit!! WOW!
I watched this with my 72 year old mother, and both of us spent the 90+ minutes drooling and singing. If you are an Elvis fan, this DVD is a must. I hadn't seen this special in its entirety since the 70's, and I had forgotten how great it was.
Even my husband, who thinks Elvis is okay, liked this special.
Movie Review: Elvis "The 68 Comeback Special Edition" = Great Television Footage = A Great DVD!!!!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
This was Elvis'great comeback to performing rock & roll, after the time he spent in Hollywood making movies. I love the way it starts off with "Guitar Man". In this song, he refers to going to Memphis, then to Mobile, Alabama, Staying at the YMCA, and going on down to Panama City, Florida. I can relate to all these areas, because, I used to live in Mobile, plus I've been to Memphis, and Panama City, many, many times.
Anyway, you get to hear his classics, such as "That's All Right", "Heartbreak Hotel", "Hound Dog", "Can't Help Falling in Love", "Don't be Cruel", and others. Plus, he does a tribute to Gospel Music. He performs another "series" of "Guitar Man", and ends the dvd with the song, "If I Can Dream". The dvd includes bonus material of "Having Fun in Burbank".
This is a great dvd, and I highly recommend it. Thanks, thanks very much!!