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Summary: GREAT SET, BUT STILL IT'S NOT ALL THERE!
Review: I am pleased that this set has been released. Being an Elvis fan since 1977 (I was in kindergarten that year), I have seen this show numerous times on VHS. However, I am somewhat disappointed that a few parts were cut out from disc one.
1. He starts to sing "Are You Lonesome Tonight" for a few seconds then they edit that out and go right to Elvis introducing the Gospel Medley.
2. Where's "That's All Right"?
3. During the Guitar Man production number near the end, "It Hurts Me" was cut out. Why???????
Is there anything that can be done about this. I felt that the original show on disc one was badly edited and this should have never happened. I do like the fact that the entire sit-down and stand-up shows were included as well as the outakes. I would like to say "this is the most definitive look at the king's comeback", but I can't, hence the 4 stars only.
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Summary: No Strap for You
Review: I could easily slobber all over my blue suede shoes praising this one, but let me just sum it up by saying it's the greatest program ever shown on television and let's hope they release it on DVD soon with all the outtakes, 'cos I've worn out two of my VHS copies already and working on #3.
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Summary: A must have for Elvis collectors...
Review: I love these DVDs. My favorite part is the sit down jam sessions he did with his group. Those were when I could tell that he seemed more relaxed. The first I like better than the second. The audience in the first one were much better behaved than the second. These group of 3 or four girls that were sitting to the left of him in the second show did nothing but squeal which took alot away from the music and you could tell that he was getting a bit irritated with them too. The commentary in the box said that the rubber mats were put down to absorb some of the noise from the stomping, but I think the stomping makes it sound better. It makes it sound like they were really having a good time. I have a three year old son and he loves to watch the stand up leather show where Elvis moves his hips, my son dances along. I liked this whole 68 special a little more than the Hawaii one. Seeing Elvis already bloated and a bit distant (strung out) is a little depressing. I definately would recommend the 68 special to anyone collecting Elvis or even concert DVDs.
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Summary: just great
Review: i loved the review, it was refreshing, lots of memories of the old days
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Summary: Where's the ' surround sound '?
Review: I originally purchased this item in May 2004.
I gave the disc oly 3 stars because of its Monophonic soundtrack!It had been advertised as 5.1, NOT 1.0 !!
Video was OK but not spectacular.
Caveat Emptor !!!
Edd
iegolden@shaw.ca
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Summary: Elvis at his best!
Review: I received this video 2 months ago and have watched it over and over. If you are an Elvis fan, you don't want to miss this one.The raw energy and sex appeal are evident from start to finish. The songs are all good, the format is informal.You get a taste of what the real person was like.It touches your heart!
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Summary: Elvis at his Finest
Review: I remember back in 1968 anxiously waiting for this special to air on December 3rd. I knew from reading articles about the special that Elvis was going to perform some of his classic songs like "All Shook Up" and "Jailhouse Rock". Judging from his recent movie work, I thought he might not do the classic songs justice. Was I wrong! He did them better! Quoting critic Greil Marcus, "Elvis gave everything he had - more than anyone knew was there."In my opinion, this is Elvis at his peak. He did some great things after this special, but nothing that captures the raw power of his performance on this special. The audio and video on this DVD are good; as good as one might expect considering the television recording and video technology of 1968. In closing, I have been an Elvis fan since 1960. This special is how I want to remember him.
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Summary: déception
Review: Je ne m'atarderai pas sur le show lui même on a tous la même avie "splendide".Le dvd par contre l'est beaucoup moins,l'image est tres semblabe au vhf et contrairement au dvd "ELVIS ALOHA FROM HAWAII"le son est décevant car mal distrubier on entend la voix du king ds les speakers arrière et le sons fais tunel.Bref l'ÉQUIPE TECHNIQUE na pas fais ses devoires et nous offres un 5.1 tres tres ordinaire et je suis polie,donc déception.(écoute avec lecteur pionner 333 et ampli denon avr-2801,speakers paradigm)
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Summary: A Very Special Elvis Show
Review: Of all the Elvis performances I'm familiar with, I enjoy this one the best. It was crafted to show his musical talents and personality, the reason so many of us love Elvis and his music. He was able to interpret many kinds of music with ease because he felt what he was singing and had the musical talent to handle different forms of music. I still like his rhythm and blues and country numbers the best, but I enjoyed all the music in this performance. He seemed so calm even though he said he was nervous. The production numbers were very good, but seeing Elvis in an informal setting was the best part of the show.
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Summary: CONCERT IS FROM JULY,AIRED IN DECEMBER.
Review: OF COURSE THIS WAS A GREAT SHOW! THE KING AT HIS BEST! THIS WAS ELVIS'S BIRTHDAY GIFT TO ME. 12-3-68 WAS MY 21ST BIRTHDAY. I HAD 125 PEOPLE AT MY HOUSE AND HALF OF US WERE IN MY ROOM WATCHING THE KINGS CONCERT COMEBACK. SO THE CONCERT WAS NOT RECORDED 12-3 BUT ORGINALLY AIRED THAT DATE. IT WAS TAPED IN JULY,1968.AS THE STORY GOES ELVIS'S MANAGER TOM PARKER WAS AGAINST ELVIS DOING THIS SHOW AND TOOK THE TICKETS FOR THE 2ND SHOW.IF YOU NOTICE WHEN ELVIS IS SINGING ON THE SMALL STAGE WITH THE AUDIENCE SITTING AROUND IT THEY ARE ONLY 4 DEEP. THE PRODUCERS RAN DOWN TO BOB'S BIG BOY IN TULUCA LAKE AND ASKED THE PEOPLE EATING THERE IF THEY WANTED TO GO SEE ELVIS !
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