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After a sort of video performance, this television special opens with a short montage of Elvis performing several of his songs. This immediately has the effect of reminding us why Elvis continues to be famous to this day. This continues with song after song that are well loved and/or very enjoyable. Although I'm sure people don't like his music (and they won't be watching anyway) this show is likely to be enjoyed by those who only listen to Elvis when he occasionally comes onto radio 2.The set-up was a bit strange at first as we start with Elvis on a small stage at a low level with a small audience sitting all around him and for me he didn't seem to connect with them at all. This wasn't helped by the fact that, at the start of each song we get a roar of recognition from the crowd but yet looking at the audience all they seem to be doing is politely clapping. This gets less of a problem as the show goes on for several reasons. Firstly the lights get dipped and the stage gets a bit more cluttered with people Secondly Elvis himself starts to have fun and do more than just sing. He jokes with his band and takes the mick out of himself a bit to good effect. This makes it easy to like him and makes him more of a person – which doesn't sound lie much until you think of the mythical status that he seems to hold now, it is fun to see him messing around like a performer.Overall then, those that hate Elvis for the sake of it will not enjoy this however it is a strong enough show to appeal to fans and the casual listener. Aside from some minor issues associated with this being a television production, the music is strong and the performance very good. Watch it to understand what all the fuss was/is about.

.....his longtime double Lance LeGault using a tambourine at the edge of the 'pit concert'; he was his Stand-in during Elvis' Hollywood career. LeGault was a familiar 80's TV face, as the baddie 'the A Team', 'Air Wolf', played a navy guy in 'Magnum', etc.This whole special of course is great and what Elvis Shoulda been doing instead of 'Clambake'/'Speedway'/'Charro' type crap. Def. his best.**** outta ****. You can also get longer versions of his stage and pit in the round concerts segments too...

This was without a doubt Elvis's best moment. Bar none. After years of bad movies and bad songs to boot, Elvis takes control in this TV Special. It immediately puts Elvis back on top where he belonged and his competion below his feet where they belonged. Elvis was way too talented as a singer and an actor to do those bad roles and songs. Those films and songs were beneath his dignity. It is nice to see the real Elvis again. From beginning to end this show has you glued to the television set. Five Stars

After years of being miscast in run-of-the-mill romantic comedies, Elvis stroke back with an unexpected return, presenting himself as raw and energetic as ever. Still today this extraordinary TV Special fascinates the viewer, containing such classic sequences as the "brothel-scene" which was deleted first but has been added to the VHS version of the special. Another highlight are the now famous sit-down and stand-up sessions with his old bandmates Scotty Moore and DJ Fontana, of which the Special shows a few excerpts. The year after, Elvis' comeback was finally complete with his return to live performances at the Las Vegas International Hotel. But that's another story...