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Elvis Presley - '68 Comeback Special [Deluxe Edition] [DVD] [2004]

Elvis Presley (Actor) | Rated: Exempt | Format: DVD
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (55 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Elvis Presley
  • Format: Box set, PAL
  • Language: English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 4:3 - 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 3
  • Classification: Exempt
  • Studio: Sony Music
  • DVD Release Date: 5 July 2004
  • Run Time: 440 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (55 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000266XCG
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 22,679 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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Elvis: '68 Comeback Special shows how, isolated from his original audience after a long sojourn on Hollywood soundstages, and threatened by the vibrancy and social gravity of rock, the King sought to reclaim his throne. This was filmed five years before he achieved broadcast history with his legendary 1973 global satellite telecast, Elvis: Aloha from Hawaii, but more than three decades later, it's Comeback Special that looms as the Memphis icon's most substantial achievement as a stage performer. If the candy-coloured sets and hyperactive choreography of its larger production numbers smack of its network packagers' desperation to be hip, Elvis himself rises to a riveting, assured performance at the peak of his powers.

Looking fit and relaxed, and sheathed in black leather, Elvis covers a shrewd song list encompassing early rockabilly hits, gospel (rendered unintentionally hilarious by its florid dance routines) and comparatively restrained ballads. Standout performances include two intimate stage sets that put him literally within his fans' reach, most strikingly in a brief reunion with four of his earliest bandmates (including guitarist Scotty Moore and drummer DJ Fontana). The latter segment is only a brief sample of a session posthumously released on video as One Night with You, which is, if anything, even better than this terrific portrait of a towering American artist. --Sam Sutherland

Product Description

December 3rd 1968 was the day Elvis Presley returned for the first time in eight years with perhaps the greatest performance of his stellar career. This box set is released to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first recording Elvis ever did - at Sun Studios on July 5th 1954 - 'That's All Right', and includes the original broadcast version, two complete jam sessions concerts and two complete solo concerts - which were originally shot to be used as part of the broadcast but have never been aired. Also included are all the takes that made up the original broadcast's two production numbers, and all the material is presented with newly mastered sound and picture quality.

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45 of 45 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome! 1 Oct 2006
By J. Canavan
Format:DVD
This was Elvis's first live concert for 8 years, played before a small audience of fans and friends. It is a live impromptu gig which shows beyond doubt that Elvis was the greatest raw natural music talent of them all.

From the amazing Lawdy miss Clawdy - to the ripping One Night With You and

great Ballads he holds the audience spellbound. The band are all in their with him demonstrating their huge individual talent and havin a great time with the Boss. Magic!
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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The King of Rock 'n' Roll at his very best 27 Sep 2004
By "gwillumm"
Format:DVD
Elvis has never looked or performed better in my opinion than in the 68' Comeback Special. If you loved the sit down performances (my fave parts), then you're in for a treat, the first disc both on show, and they are great!!

You are not going to see the King in a better mood than this. He laughs, jokes through the songs, plays about with the lyrics.

There is just so much on here, and when you get to DISC 3, believe me when they say it's all on there, they mean it. All the incompleted takes, stops and starts. Just a fantastic package.
5 stars easy.

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolute Genius! 25 Aug 2004
By Ryan P. Duffer
Format:DVD
There is always the stereotype of Elvis in the white jumpsuit however this show was recorded before his Las Vegas years and Elvis never looked better!

This show was recorded after Elvis had finished his movie contracts and he really showed the rest of the world what he was made of.

The first disc shows Elvis' original NBC television special in it's entirety. This has some brilliant songs on it with Trouble/Guitar Man being amongst them.

Later in The disc it shows just the sit down shows with old friends Scottie Moore and DJ Fontana playing an unplugged set and talking to a small intimate audience.

The second disc shows Elvis performing on his own and blasting out some classics.

This really is worth every penny for the show which put Elvis back onto the map. This along with Elvis: That's The Way It Is are the greatest Elvis shows you can buy!

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32 of 33 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Sensational! 27 Jun 2004
By Marc Haegeman
Format:DVD
Sensational is the word that comes to mind while browsing through the new "Elvis - The '68 Comeback Special (Deluxe Edition DVD)". This 3-disc set assembles all the footage related to the famous '68 Comeback Special. A great deal of the material shown is released here for the first time in its entirety, or released for the first time pure and simple.

While some parts, delightful as they are, will definitely be for Elvis fans only (the takes and raw components of the production numbers on disc 3), the bulk of this set is essential watching for any rock enthusiast - the two sit-down shows, the two stand-up shows, and the adapted NBC TV special as it was originally aired on December 3, 1968, represent not only some of Elvis's finest moments of his whole career, but are nothing less than some of the most exciting rock gigs ever filmed. Watching these shows now, in great remastered sound (there's choice between Dolby stereo and Dolby 5.1) and unseen picture quality, and realizing that they have been in the vaults for more than 35 years, one can but wonder why it took them so long to release them. In his almost frightful effort to reinvent himself, Elvis continually transcends the limitations of space and time, revealing along the way as only he could what rock 'n' roll is all about - and we have a true classic performance on our hands.

You can now watch some 7 hours of it. Not to be missed.

(In the European issue of this set "It Hurts Me" has been erroneously left out on the Original Broadcast Version of the Comeback Special.)

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61 of 64 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Elvis at the peak of his powers 1 May 2000
By heoltrelai007@tinyworld.co.uk
Format:VHS Tape
Ten years had passed since Elvis had performed live on a regular basis and seven since he had faced an audience at all during which time the music scene had changed so dramatically that he was seen as a has been. However, the evidence all too clear on this video is that this is a man of supreme talent that had been suffocated by Hollywood. Aside from the production numbers the highlights are Elvis dressed in black leather looking as good as anyone can on a small square stage belting out all his most famous songs up until that point. The video version is extended as to what was seen in December 1968 and is a must have video for anyone who likes pop music to see its most important catalyst give us versions of songs such as Jailhouse Rock and Hound Dog with all the energy and rawness that was evident in the originals ten years earlier. In hindsight one forgets the importance of the timing of the special for Elvis career letting the viewer just soak up the charisma bounding of the screen and how on earth can it be that nine years later he was gone. This just maybe was as good as it got.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars This is something special 10 Aug 2006
By Jari Ahvalo
Format:DVD
This brings back memories. I was a little kid, maybe nine or ten when I saw this on tv (in the mid 80's a re-run)and I remember seeing it again maybe few years later (this comes out every few years in tv). I remember some of these performances quite clearly. And seeing this again after many years I have to say, that I'm impressed. Elvis is absolutely amazing. The sitdown shows are some of the greatest music ever. You can see how much Elvis is enjoying himself. He had the skill but he also had the heart. The heart that could transform music into something even more special - love of life.

This is quite expensive package so maybe only fans are willing to buy it, but this is the ultimate moment in the television history (maybe after the first steps in the moon) so maybe you should consider. And yes, entertainment can really be this good. And Elvis was really that good. Better that anyone - ever. That's why he was and still Is the King.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars Okay but .....
I found this as with the Aloha special edition to be cut very short and missing a lot of material but joined with the deluxe edition its a little better, had I of known about the... Read more
Published 8 days ago by Paul
5.0 out of 5 stars The definitive Rock 'n' Roll TV show
This is the moment re-connected with a live audience for the first time since 1961. Elvis was clearly shaking at the start, but then you see him smile as he realises he has what it... Read more
Published 25 days ago by JKM
5.0 out of 5 stars Elvis 68 comeback is briliant
Elvis sure did come back after making this show , Brilliant singer and entertainer a lot of great songs my favourite being If I can Dream .
Published 1 month ago by Pauline Westmorland
5.0 out of 5 stars The King at his best!
Elvis was on fire. He prooved yet again why he is the real king of rock 'n' roll. Great dvd!!!
Published 2 months ago by Annette Tierney
5.0 out of 5 stars Delighted With Purchase
Item as described and very good value for money. I would be happy to buy again. Highly recommended, many thanks.
Published 2 months ago by E Jarvie
5.0 out of 5 stars the king
Bought this as I love Elvis Presley and always will. The DVD is so good. Good price and arrived quickly
Published 3 months ago by tez
5.0 out of 5 stars Elvis at his very best
This collection is a must see for all Elvis fans. It has footage from the 1968 Special, but has some lovely footage of Elvis relaxed and joking during rehersals on disc 2, My Mum... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Boodles
5.0 out of 5 stars The king in Burbank, Ca., June 29-30, 1968.
A remastered single DVD edition of the famous TV special captures it all. There's the picture, the sound, the song selections, the enthusiasm, and, of course, Elvis. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Mike
5.0 out of 5 stars Elvie wird nie vergessen werden
Ich habe bei Arte diese Sendug gesehen. Bin sehr zufrieden ,dass alles erleben zu können.Elvis wurde sehr nahe gezeigt... Ein unbedigtes muss diese Edition
Published 11 months ago by Gernot Kaspari
5.0 out of 5 stars Elvis as 'himself'
I bought this for a friend, and she loves it. It portrays Elvis as 'himself' - yes, he is performing, but he seems relaxed and you can tell he is really enjoying himself. Read more
Published 13 months ago by PopsiePanda
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