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Elvis Presleys The Best Of The 68 Comeback Special is a new companion album to Elvis All-Star Tribute, NBCs upcoming star-studded special celebrating The King of Rock N Rolls unforgettable 1968 television special.
An ideal set for longtime Elvis fans and newcomers, The Best of the 68 Comeback Special, comprises the Elvis recordings and performances that inspired the upcoming tribute and showcases a new version of the legendary closing number, If I Can Dream, as heard in the new special featuring Elvis original vocals alongside new performances by Carrie Underwood, Shawn Mendes, Post Malone, Darius Rucker and Blake Shelton. The album features 15 Elvis performances from the stand-up and sit-down shows filmed for the 68 broadcast, plus three original studio recordings to represent songs that appear in the new special.
The original special, recorded over several sessions in June 1968, featured Elvis playing the songs that mattered most to him, in his first live performance since 1961. When it aired on December 3, 1968, the special was the weeks highest-viewed television program, re-establishing Elvis as a driving force in popular music. The special was recently revisited in 2018 in the 5CD/2 Blu-ray Disc box set 68 Comeback Special: 50th Anniversary Edition.
NBCs new two-hour program will pay tribute to Elvis Presleys 68 Comeback Special, recreating the iconic night with musical performances, a showcase of rare footage and interviews with Pricilla Presley and Steve Binder, the director of the original special, plus a special appearance from Lisa Marie Presley.
Elvis All-Star Tribute is being produced by Ken Ehrlich for AEG Ehrlich Ventures, LLC. Ehrlich is one of event televisions most prolific producers, from the annual Grammy Awards telecast, which he has produced since 1980, to numerous single artist and event specials including the Global Citizens Festival, which he produces for MSNBC.
An ideal set for longtime Elvis fans and newcomers, The Best of the 68 Comeback Special, comprises the Elvis recordings and performances that inspired the upcoming tribute and showcases a new version of the legendary closing number, If I Can Dream, as heard in the new special featuring Elvis original vocals alongside new performances by Carrie Underwood, Shawn Mendes, Post Malone, Darius Rucker and Blake Shelton. The album features 15 Elvis performances from the stand-up and sit-down shows filmed for the 68 broadcast, plus three original studio recordings to represent songs that appear in the new special.
The original special, recorded over several sessions in June 1968, featured Elvis playing the songs that mattered most to him, in his first live performance since 1961. When it aired on December 3, 1968, the special was the weeks highest-viewed television program, re-establishing Elvis as a driving force in popular music. The special was recently revisited in 2018 in the 5CD/2 Blu-ray Disc box set 68 Comeback Special: 50th Anniversary Edition.
NBCs new two-hour program will pay tribute to Elvis Presleys 68 Comeback Special, recreating the iconic night with musical performances, a showcase of rare footage and interviews with Pricilla Presley and Steve Binder, the director of the original special, plus a special appearance from Lisa Marie Presley.
Elvis All-Star Tribute is being produced by Ken Ehrlich for AEG Ehrlich Ventures, LLC. Ehrlich is one of event televisions most prolific producers, from the annual Grammy Awards telecast, which he has produced since 1980, to numerous single artist and event specials including the Global Citizens Festival, which he produces for MSNBC.
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1. Trouble / Guitar Man (Opening)
2. Heartbreak Hotel (First Stand Up Show)
3. Hound Dog (Second Stand Up show)
4. All Shook Up (Second Stand Up show)
5. Can't Help Falling In Love (Second Stand Up Show)
6. Jailhouse Rock (Second Stand Up Show)
7. Dont Be Cruel (First Stand Up Show)
8. Blue Suede Shoes (Second Sit Down Show)
9. Baby, What You Want Me To Do (First Stand Up Show)
10. Are You Lonesome Tonight? (First Sit Down Show)
11. One Night (Second Sit Down Show)
12. Love Me Tender (First Stand Up Show)
13. Trying To Get To You (Second Sit Down Show)
14. Love Me (Second Sit Down Show)
15. Memories
Bonus Tracks:
16. A Little Less Conversation
17. Suspicious Minds
18. Burning Love
19. If I Can Dream - Elvis Presley, Carrie Underwood, Shawn Mendes, Post Malone, Darius Rucker, Blake Shelton
Tracks 1-15 Recorded June 1968 at Western Recorders Hollywood, CA and NBC Studios, Burbank, CA for the Elvis (NBC TV Special)
Track 16 recorded March 1968 at Western Recorders Hollywood, CA
Track 17 recorded January 1969 at American Sound, Memphis, TN
Track 18 recorded March 1972 at RCA Studios, Hollywood, CA
Track 19 recorded October 2018 at Universal Studios, Universal City, CA
2. Heartbreak Hotel (First Stand Up Show)
3. Hound Dog (Second Stand Up show)
4. All Shook Up (Second Stand Up show)
5. Can't Help Falling In Love (Second Stand Up Show)
6. Jailhouse Rock (Second Stand Up Show)
7. Dont Be Cruel (First Stand Up Show)
8. Blue Suede Shoes (Second Sit Down Show)
9. Baby, What You Want Me To Do (First Stand Up Show)
10. Are You Lonesome Tonight? (First Sit Down Show)
11. One Night (Second Sit Down Show)
12. Love Me Tender (First Stand Up Show)
13. Trying To Get To You (Second Sit Down Show)
14. Love Me (Second Sit Down Show)
15. Memories
Bonus Tracks:
16. A Little Less Conversation
17. Suspicious Minds
18. Burning Love
19. If I Can Dream - Elvis Presley, Carrie Underwood, Shawn Mendes, Post Malone, Darius Rucker, Blake Shelton
Tracks 1-15 Recorded June 1968 at Western Recorders Hollywood, CA and NBC Studios, Burbank, CA for the Elvis (NBC TV Special)
Track 16 recorded March 1968 at Western Recorders Hollywood, CA
Track 17 recorded January 1969 at American Sound, Memphis, TN
Track 18 recorded March 1972 at RCA Studios, Hollywood, CA
Track 19 recorded October 2018 at Universal Studios, Universal City, CA
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Customer Reviews
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Kathleen R TouchetJuly 24, 2022I recently saw the new movie Elvis and wanted a CD to commemorate him. This is perfect with all of my favorite songs.
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John KaelinJuly 14, 2022There are certain music periods in the career of Elvis which require mandatory listening. This collection of the ‘68 Special is one of them. It is an incredible CD and I highly recommend it for any fan of Elvis or rock and roll.
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Steve WAugust 24, 2021Fantastic. This is a must have. If you have never seen the video of the actual show, you need this. This is Elvis at his best (singing and joking)
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Marvin Lee MidkiffApril 21, 2021It's a great CD.
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Peggy PSeptember 11, 2020Elvis comeback special is one of my favorites. He looked so good ,healthy and happy. He voice is one of a find. I am a HUGE Elvis fan!!
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