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usually referred to as the '68 special or the '68 comback. the actual name of this landmark television special was elvis. taped in june 1968, it first aired the following december 3rd on nbc-tv. it stands as one of the great television moments in rock music history and a stunningly brilliant milestone in elvis presley's career. elvis rocked the world in the 1950's, a leader among musicians who brought about a revolution in music and pop culture. through most of the 1960's he concentrated mainly on his movie career, which was very successful, but had become a grind and had not given him many opportunities to prove himself as a serious actor. by 1968, it had been more than seven years since elvis had appeared on stage in front of a live audience. in this television special elvis plays his greatest role - simply being himself. - appearing on stage alone and in jam sessions reuniting him with early bandmates scotty moore and d.j. fontana, elvis performs his classic rock and pop hits, introduces new material and reminisces about his career. there's a rousing gospel segment, a semi-autobiographical production number, and, as the finale, elvis' passionate performance of "if i can dream". - the voice. the energy. the moves. the look. the charisma. the attitude. to many, this show represents elvis presley at his very best. - after this triumph elvis poured renewed creative vigor into his recording work, wrapped up his movie contract obligations and returned full-time to the concert stage, beginning a new and exciting era of his career.
1. trouble
2. guitar man
3. lawdy, miss clawdy
4. baby what you want me to do
5. heartbreak hotel
6. hound dog
7. all shook up
8. can't help falling in love
9. jailhouse rock
10. don't be cruel
11. love me tender
12. gospel medley:
sometimes i feel like a motherless child
where could i go but to the lord
up above my head
i found that light
saved
13. that's all right
14. tiger man
15. trying to get to you
16. baby, what you want me to do (reprise)
17. one night with you
18. memories
19. nothingsville
20. guitar man (reprise)
21. let yourself go
22. guitar man (reprise)
23. big boss man
24. it hurts me
25. guitar man (reprise)
26. little egypt
27. trouble (reprise)
28. guitar man (reprise)
29. if i can dream
30. closing credits
Elvis Presley