Elvis Presley - The Great Performances DVD

No other artist has had such a monumental impact on our music and culture as Elvis. His combination of rhythm and blues rock n' roll and gospel coupled with his unmistakable voice made him a living legend. His death on August 16th 1977 shook fans and friends worldwide. To this day he lives on in the hearts and thoughts of his admirers.... Elvis - The Great Performances: Center Stage This unique collection captures the essence of Elvis the greatest singer of his and perhaps any generation with his most memorable performances including 'Money Honey' 'Hound Dog' 'Blue... Suede Shoes' 'Love Me Tender' 'Suspicious Minds' and his rare version of 'Unchained Melody' from his last televised concert in 1977. It also includes rare archive footage including perhaps the first ever motion picture of a young Elvis as captured with Johnny Cash Buddy Holly (before the Crickets) and Carl Perkins backstage at a high school gig by a fan in 1955. Other rare highlights include an original Paramount Pictures screen test of the Elvis performance of Blue Suede Shoes that earned him a three picture deal plus footage of one of the few press conferences he ever gave and a moving rendition of Unchained Melody as recorded at his last televised concert in 1977. Elvis - The Great Performances: The Man The Music The King of Rock n' Roll lives on in this collection of some of his most outstanding performances and rare home movies. This set features 'American Trilogy' 'Blue Suede Shoes' 'Return To Sender' and many more including Elvis' first known recording rediscovered by the producers of this DVD. Elvis - The Great Performances: From The Waist Up This is the remarkable story of Elvis' rise to fame in 1956. Under Colonel Parker's management and his use of the new medium television Elvis was catapulted to superstardom in the course of 12 short months. Includes: Elvis first television appearance on 'Stage Show' Elvis in black tie and tails on 'The Steve Allen Show'and the legendary waist up performance on 'The Ed Sullivan Show'. [show more]

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