The most historical concert showcase by a single performer could only have been achieved by one man who was, initially, known by one name: ELVIS.
"Aloha from Hawaii" was the TV Special that combined both Entertainment and modern technology at the time - beamed live via Globecam Satellite to over thirty-five countries worldwide. This was the first televised concert of this genre. What made the event a more special occasion too was the fact that Elvis was doing this in aid of the Kui Lee Cancer Fund. The late Kui Lee, an Hawaiian composer, who wrote the ballad "I'll Remember You" which Elvis had recorded in 1966, had been a victim of the disease.
It was truly a morning to remember - Sunday, 14th January, 1973 12:30AM Hawaii time - The Honolulu International Center with an audience of nearly 6,000 packing out the venue, and Elvis looking every bit as 'handsome as ten movie stars'. This was the pinnacle performance of Elvis' career and his renditions of classic material such as "My Way", "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry", "I Can't Stop Loving You", "What Now My Love", and "Welcome To My World" are all sung with consummate skill and filled with that wonderful 'Presley Passion'.
The oldies, but goodies, are also in the set-list too including "Love Me", "Johnny B. Goode", "Blue Suede Shoes", "Hound Dog", and "Fever". But it's in another 3 song performances, that immediately spring to mind, when Elvis delivers the goods - "You Gave Me a Mountain", "Steamroller Blues" and one of his hits of the time, "An American Trilogy" - and this is a truly inspired adaptation of the Mickey Newbury song. Elvis proves he is most worthy of wearing the white American Eagle jewel-encrusted jumpsuit equipped with both cape and belt.
This is one of Elvis' most inspired concert performances and is recognised as a Worldwide triumph in entertainment. Sadly, after this there didn't appear to be many more events that could challenge Elvis both on a personal and professional level...it did usher in the declining years...
Aloha Forever!
"Aloha from Hawaii" was the TV Special that combined both Entertainment and modern technology at the time - beamed live via Globecam Satellite to over thirty-five countries worldwide. This was the first televised concert of this genre. What made the event a more special occasion too was the fact that Elvis was doing this in aid of the Kui Lee Cancer Fund. The late Kui Lee, an Hawaiian composer, who wrote the ballad "I'll Remember You" which Elvis had recorded in 1966, had been a victim of the disease.
It was truly a morning to remember - Sunday, 14th January, 1973 12:30AM Hawaii time - The Honolulu International Center with an audience of nearly 6,000 packing out the venue, and Elvis looking every bit as 'handsome as ten movie stars'. This was the pinnacle performance of Elvis' career and his renditions of classic material such as "My Way", "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry", "I Can't Stop Loving You", "What Now My Love", and "Welcome To My World" are all sung with consummate skill and filled with that wonderful 'Presley Passion'.
The oldies, but goodies, are also in the set-list too including "Love Me", "Johnny B. Goode", "Blue Suede Shoes", "Hound Dog", and "Fever". But it's in another 3 song performances, that immediately spring to mind, when Elvis delivers the goods - "You Gave Me a Mountain", "Steamroller Blues" and one of his hits of the time, "An American Trilogy" - and this is a truly inspired adaptation of the Mickey Newbury song. Elvis proves he is most worthy of wearing the white American Eagle jewel-encrusted jumpsuit equipped with both cape and belt.
This is one of Elvis' most inspired concert performances and is recognised as a Worldwide triumph in entertainment. Sadly, after this there didn't appear to be many more events that could challenge Elvis both on a personal and professional level...it did usher in the declining years...
Aloha Forever!