This disc collects all six episodes of a series that traced the life and career of the one and only Elvis Presley. From his early career in Memphis to his untimely end, one man was... more
The Ultimate Collectionis a comprehensive five-hour collection of the US television series of the same name. The series divides Elvis' career into six distinct but ...
The Ultimate Collectionis a comprehensive five-hour collection of the US television series of the same name. The series divides Elvis' career into six distinct but ...
Features the programmes 'The Memphis Years' 'The Television Years' 'The Hollywood Years' 'The Memphis Mafia' 'The Comeback Special' and 'The Las Vegas Years'...
explores Elvis' life story, from his impoverished childhood to his meteoric rise to fame.Joe Esposito, Executive Consultant to this groundbreaking series spent 20 years with Elvis, from '59 - '77, as his road manager. He met Elvis in the army, was best man at his wedding and there when he died. Setting the story straight about 'Elvis private life and career and dispels the myths that have evolved over the years.The series of six programmes consists of film clips, interviews and location footage of Elvis' featuring rarely seen home movies and scintillating performance footage. The Television Year focuses on Elvis' groundbreaking and at the time morally indecent TV appearances. The Hollywood Years profiles his entire Hollywood experience, The Memphis Mafia brings you into Elvis' private social club. The Comeback Special is still regarded as one of television's greatest moments and The Vegas years marks the King's triumphant return to live performance. An essential collection piece for all Elvis fans, this is the definitive story of the life and career of the King of Rock 'n' Roll.
incredible live shows.Lesser performers would insist on recording and editing their performances but the King has absolute belief in his talent and ability. Throughout his career he was always prepared to broadcast his work live.This is the definitive proof of Elvis as a live phenomenon. None of these performances were pre-recorded. They were all broadcast absolutely live with no edits or overdubs. For these amazing shows there was no safety net, no retakes or the chance to correct a mistake. What you see here is the most honest picture of the most remarkable performer in history.From the excitement of the live broadcasts during the rock 'n' roll years to the sheer majesty of the King at his peak in '73; this is the confirmation of true greatness.Tracklisting:01. Hound Dog02. Don't Be Cruel03. Ready Teddy04. Too Much05. When My Blue Moon Turns To Gold Again06. Peace In The Valley07. Shake, Rattle and Roll08. Baby Let's Play House09. Tutti Frutti10. Money Honey11. Heartbreak Hotel12. Blue Suede Shoes13. Love Me Tender14. I Want You, I Need You, I Love You15. Love Me16. Burning Love17. Something18. You Gave Me A Mountain19. Steamroller Blues20. My Way21. Love Me22. Johnny B. Goode23. It's Over24. I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry25. Blue Suede Shoes26. I Can't Stop Loving You27. Hound Dog28. What Now My Love29. Fever30. Welcome To My World31. Suspicious Minds32. Band Introductions33. I'll Remember You34. Long Tall Sally/Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On35. A Big Hunk O' Love36. Can't Help Falling In Love37. An American Trilogy
Production Year: 1935 - Music / Performing Arts - Director: Mark Sandrich - Original Language: English - Classification: Universal - Starring: Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Edward Everett Horton, Helen Broderick, Eric Rhodes, Eric Blore
Plot: Features 'The Memphis Years', 'The Television Years', 'The Hollywood Years', 'The Memphis Mafia', 'The Comeback Special' and 'The Las Vegas Years'.
Release details
DVD Region: DVD
Studio(s): UNIVERSAL PICTURES UK; UNIVERSAL MUSIC OPERATIONS
Release date: 12/08/2002
No of Discs: 1
Catalogue No: 905 143 1
Barcode: 3259190514317
Languages
Main Language: English
DVD Description
This disc collects all six episodes of a series that traced the life and career of the one and only Elvis Presley. From his early career in Memphis to his untimely end, one man was by his side the entire time, Joe Esposito, who acted as executive consultant on the series. The disc includes many classic clips and performances along with interviews from those who knew him best.
Technical information
Special Features: Documentary - 1. ELVIS AND THE COLONEL
Advantages: a great front cover Disadvantages: Doesn't hae any song lyrics with it
...I love ElvisPresley soooooo much. i'm even named after his daughter. His legend and his music still live on today amd remain with us till the end of mankind.In my opinion i would suggest this cd to anybody because it is a really good cd. He is definately number 1 after all this time and will remain in my heart as number for the rest of my life. I was brought up listening to ElvisPresley and i've always been a big fan.
All of his cd's are very good and i buy just about every Elvis Preley cd i see and i like to watch all of his films which are all very good. His films are different to the songs and some of his songs are included in the films. I love ElvisPresley!!!...
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Advantages: Pure Elvis (the first live global satellite broadcast in history !) Disadvantages: None what so ever !
...When Elvis finished his 'movie career' he decided that he needed to perform in concert again. He felt that he had lost touch with his fans and needed to get back to what was important, making music. This came in the form of the 1968 comeback special which was a huge success. He performed to a small informal audience with his original band members looking oh so sexy in black leather sang his classics and talked about his life and chatted with his band members and cracked jokes. Elvis was back.
He then became a headliner again in Las Vegas and was determined to leave the movies behind him and perform to live audiences again. He was filmed in 1970 rehearsing and preparing for stage performances the footage was made into a documentary movie called 'That's the way it is' and people began to realise just what they had been missing when...
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Advantages: Very close - in Graceland, clean and functional, a bit of Elvis feel, FREE bus to Memphis Disadvantages: Not Elvis enough, VERY expensive souvenire shop, ordinary rooms
...The Heart Break Hotel is on ElvisPresley Avenue and is part of the Graceland Enterprise in Memphis, Tennessee, USA.
We chose to buy a package price stay at the Heart break Hotel and entrance to the Graceland Park/museum.
THE PACKAGE:
This is the package we booked on the website:
? One night deluxe accommodations for two people at ElvisPresley?s Heartbreak Hotel with free continental breakfast
? Two reservations for the Graceland Platinum Tour, which includes an audio-guided tour of Graceland Mansion and grounds, and a self-guided tour of Elvis's two custom airplanes, Elvis's Automobile Museum, Private Presley and the Sincerely Elvis Museum.
We paid about $160 per couple and shared a 2 double bedded room in the hotel so I think it was actually quite good value. I looked at other hotels in the area and they might have been a bit...
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