Elvis: '68 Comeback Special: 50th Anniversary Edition

Elvis: '68 Comeback Special: 50th Anniversary Edition

'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 music that could bleed, this was it." The closing song "If I Can Dream" encapsulates every emotion that Elvis and the entire production crew felt during the making of the special. NBC-TV's Elvis is as raw and inspirational today as it was in 1968. This 50th Anniversary Edition includes all the known audio recordings from RCA's vault and all the videotaped performances are here for the first time on Blu-ray. For millions of fans, including a young Bruce Springsteen, the Elvis '68 Comeback Special was a life-changing event. "I remember I waited for weeks for the '68 Special," Springsteen recollected recently. "I knew it was coming. I can remember exactly where our TV was set up in the dining room, the exact place I was sitting. I mean, it's one of those things that's imprinted on my memory forever." CAREER-DEFINING '68 COMEBACK - * 7-Disc definitive box set chronicles the pivotal NBC-TV '68 special called Elvis and takes you behind the scenes in audio and remastered 4:3 Blu-ray video. * Contains ALL KNOWN recordings/rehearsals from the RCA vaults and from original NBC-TV videotapes. * 80-page book includes a new, oral history on the special, crafted from interviews with producer Steve Binder, recording engineer Bones Howe, Tom Petty, Bruce Springsteen, Priscilla Presley, Emmylou Harris, Scotty Moore conducted for Thom Zimny's 2018 documentary, "Elvis Presley: The Searcher." * The book also features rare photos and memorabilia and full recording data. * Over 7.5 hours of footage across 2 newly mastered Blu-ray discs, overseen by Thom Zimny. Track Listing CD 1 - The Original Album + Bonus Cuts CD 2 - First "Sit Down Show," First "Stand Up Show" CD 3 - Second "Sit Down Show," Second "Stand Up Show" CD 4 - First Rehearsal + Second Rehearsal CD 5 - The Wrecking Crew Sessions Blu-ray Disc 1 Blu-ray Disc 2
Country USA
Brand Sony Music Cmg
Manufacturer Legacy Recordings
Binding Audio CD
ItemPartNumber X05390
ReleaseDate 2018-11-30
UnitCount 7
Format Box set
UPCs 190758840222
EANs 0190758840222

Country	USA
Brand	Sony Music Cmg
Manufacturer	Legacy Recordings
Binding	Audio CD
ItemPartNumber	X05390
ReleaseDate	2018-11-30
UnitCount	7
Format	Box set
UPCs	190758840222
EANs	0190758840222

Elvis: '68 Comeback Special: 50th Anniversary Edition

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