Elvis, starring Elvis Presley, is United States television special that aired on December 3, 1968 on the NBC television network. The special is commonly referred to as the '68 Comeback Special, because of subsequent developments in Presley's career. It was directed by Steve Binder and produced by Binder and Bones Howe. Music from the special was released before the broadcast, on the album Elvis (NBC TV Special).
Presley's informal jamming in front of a small audience in the special is regarded as a forerunner of the "unplugged" concept, later popularized by MTV.
Synopsis
Après sept ans d’absence pour cause de carrière au cinéma – et de fameux nanars –, Elvis, 33 ans, revient pour la première fois sur scène en 1968 lors d’un show télévisé resté dans les annales. À l’époque, ses disques se font rares et, à l’heure du succès planétaire d’autres légendes, des Doors à Jimi Hendrix, le King semble appartenir à l’histoire du rock plus qu’à son actualité. Alors que le show doit à l’origine célébrer Noël sur NBC, le réalisateur Steve Binder, qui assiste aux répétitions, a l’idée inspirée de capter cet Elvis-là, au plus près de son âme et de sa musique, plutôt que de filmer une prestation cathodique formatée sous une pluie de guirlandes. Ayant réussi à convaincre la production, il enregistre dans la foulée un extraordinaire show intime en studio. Détendu, le rocker au timbre irrésistible s’y livre entièrement, entre retour aux sources – blues, gospel et rock’n’roll – et franche rigolade avec ses comparses musiciens.
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, 1h33 GenresDrama, Documentary, Musical ThemesFilms about music and musicians, Films about television, Musical films ActorsElvis Presley, Red West Rating74% The documentary features 25 musical numbers and backstage rehearsals. Songs include: See See Rider, Proud Mary, Burning Love, Don't Be Cruel, Teddy Bear, Hound Dog, Can't Help Falling in Love with You, Love Me Tender, All Shook Up, Suspicious Minds, Heartbreak Hotel, Are You Lonesome Tonight, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Sweet Sweet Spirt, the famous An American Trilogy. Burning Love appears in its first-ever performance by Elvis; the song was so new that Elvis referred to the lyric sheet during his performance. Also included are Elvis' Ed Sullivan Show performance, and a montage sequence (supervised by Martin Scorsese) showcasing Elvis' early career and movies. "This is one of the most anticipated Elvis releases ever," said Kevin Kern, spokesman for Elvis Presley Enterprises, the licensing arm of The King's trust, to Home Media Magazine. "His fans have been waiting for this for a very long time, and they're anxious to see it.