Elvis Opening Night, August 18th, 1975 Footage

Elvis opening at the International, Las Vegas, 1975, August 18th. This was one of the nights Elvis wore his 'gypsy' outfit.
Also Sprach Zarathustra / See See Rider / I Got A Woman - Amen - I Got A Woman / Love Me / If You Love Me Let Me Know / Blue Suede Shoes / Suspicious Minds / My Boy / Heartbreak Hotel / Polk Salad Annie / Band Introduction / Johnny B.Goode / Hail Hail Rock And Roll / T-R-O-U-B-L-E / The Wonder Of You / Why Me Lord / How Great Thou Art / Can't Help Falling In Love / Closing Vamp
DVD Source: OPENING NIGHTS AT THE HILTON.

[@davidwhitaker2715]

The king of rock and roll there will never be anybody ever that will fill his shoes! Rest in peace Elvis

[@krystynagorazdowska3746]

Zawsze byl w spaniały, nikt mu nie dorowna, nie szerzcie plotek bo tak czysty jak Elvis nikt nie byl, na niego wszyscy wypisywali recepty, a jemu przypisywano duze ilość lekow hanba , nikt nie mówi o jego chorobach, zwlaszcza nie leczonej cukrzycy, która jest zabójcza choroba !!!¡!!!! To najwspanialszy czlowiek jaki kiedykolwiek chodzil po swiecie, a artysty ponad niego nigdy nie bedzie, to jedyny geniusz !!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ramonfragafarah6871]

simply the greatest artist of all time.

[@glennandresand4875]

He's in such a good mood so when the show's over and the curtain goes Down he don't wanna leave

[@elvis29mps61]

Elvis on openning Night´s are allways fantastic, The Voice , The Fun at this Night´s incredible..

[@barbj9785]

On August 21st Elvis was hospitalized. YOu'd never know anything was wrong here. Hes brilliant.

[@pascaldubs5593]

ELVIS is always the KING. RIP ELVIS. FRANCE.

[@Angela-vy5ok]

Love this outfit

[@hosemanuel374]

1975 summer he was awesome. Was out of drugs for a while, swelling and bloating gone, sounded amazing and seemed to be in great state of mind.

[@randyrudd5485]

Never seen this show footage and am astounded at how "spry" ( for want of a better word ) he is here. This particular show could be pitted against those of his shows in '70-'72. His voice just got better and better , and when he was 'on', his stage banter and hijjinks were polished and entertaining. This clip is a testimonial that when his spirits were high, he was magnificent and unstoppable.

[@saspa1000]

Elvis put on a great show, and he is wearing one of my favorite outfits.

[@MrBabyboy03]

i must agree with you , he looked great on the opening night , but unfortunately he was taken ill a few days later and cancelled the rest of his Las Vegas shows, I know this because i was lucky enough to be there ,i remember it so well i was only 17 and it was a birthday gift from my parents,

[@n8trsho]

MrBabyboy03 I was there (in Vegas) too...as a ten year-old Elvis fan. My uncle had a tv show and knew all the celebrities (Frank, Sammy, Elvis) and promised to take me to the show and to MEET Elvis. Needless to say, it was cancelled. I'm STILL bummed!! Three years later, we moved there and I had to settle for Johnny Harra. Not the same.

[@DoctorBrodski]

+Flaming Star Yes, that's my favourite suit as well.

[@bobbiemoore1745]

I love Elvis outfit tonight. I think hes sooo cool.

[@knapster5433]

And exactly two years later his funeral was taking place,crazy.

[@anY-bf9ud]

Fantastic, Elvis seemed in real good form here, and vocally superb. He didn't look like he wanted to leave the stage.

[@markriner9858]

He was on point that night, and everyone involved enjoyed it.

[@levanhunter776]

IMHO, this version of Polk Salad Annie was just as entertaining as what he did 5 years prior (That's the Way it is)... Loved it! Rock on Elvis

[@jeffreylehew8744]

Good show. Sounds great and is in great spirits. Hard to believe 2 years later he would leave this world.

[@aparecidacampos1048]

Beautiful!! Elvis forever. Thankil!! ❤❤❤❤🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@icanfartloud]

You gotta love these bootlegged 8 mm movies that were spread around by some guy in California in the late seventies, I have a few and one has E Elvis singing a song while lying on his back.

[@aparecidacampos873]

Fantástico. Saudades. Thankil. Elvis forever.😍💖💖💖🌹

[@robertozanetti104]

Polk Salad Annie is simply fantastic! Elvis is coming to understand that physically can not interpret it as a few years before, then, at the end, he produces a game of arms absolutely CRAZY, making the final highly spectacular. There is no and there never will be anyone like him.

[@ludevinadefreitas213]

Simply amazing!!! Elvis forever and ever!!!! 💕💕💕

[@ildikonyilas4870]

Wonderful singing voice and splendid performance. Great appearance. Super concert-show with lively atmosphere. Thanks✌👑👼❤🌹

[@jacobblackburn1379]

All of these Elvis concerts where he was just letting loose and we may never get to see them. Thanks so much for sharing this

[@mcecAqui]

FANTÁSTICO FANTÁSTICO FANTÁSTICO. ALUCINANTE

[@jens-kjetilsmabakk946]

Great show!

[@edinart]

realy top dress here...

[@pamvansickle2191]

Thank's really enjoyed it! He did not act like he felt good at all...bless his heart!

[@BARBOSAJVBOFICIAL]

J.D was amazing on Can’t help falling in love

[@peterjpcritchley173]

Great version of T-R-O-U-B-L-E, fast and fluid. It should have been a big hit. This version is a real foot-tapper.

[@chios1761]

Fantastic! Thanks for posting!

[@NANA227]

NOTHING LIKE "THE MAN" TO GET YOU STARTED IN THE MORNINGS...THANKS FOR POSTING... ;-)

[@AlexandraPeters70]

GReat footage...ty!

[@lucypresley4745]

Loved it!

[@elvisfan1958]

great video ! thanks for posting ...

[@mariaportella1494]

Elvis antes dos macacões, sempre maravilhoso, único, lindo,lindo, adoro!!!!

[@keetonplace]

We arrived for our Vegas trips to see him. Friend with us said a while later that day that Elvis had left. I was shocked and very sad. We were there to see HIM. I think he checked into a hospital in Memphis.

[@alexsiqueira9536]

elvis meu heroi

[@lourdestaveira7622]

Maravilha de ELVIS!@!@🎤🎆🎶🌷🎼♥️🎵🎵♥️♥️⚘⚘🎶🌷🌷🎤🎆🎆🎙🎶🎶🎼🙏🎼♥️♥️♥️⚘⚘🎵🎵

[@denn4u]

Awesome

[@mbrights3158]

I've always loved when Elvis does his convulsion movements...2:26…Elvis is pure magic….

[@deborahshingleton2628]

this is the review of this show in Ashville NC. they said he really like the song shake a hand...I did too.. nice to slow dance with isn't it sad eyes.........Review:Asheville, North CarolinaJuly 1975 By Sandi Hitchcock The Asheville concerts were among the best I have ever seen! However, the audiences were the least responsive and Elvis noticed it. At each show he made a point of saying "I don't know what they've told you about staying in your seat. It's not me. I want you to have a good time"' He never did receive a standing ovation which he deserved on several songs. Elvis was on stage two hours for the first two shows, and 1~2 hours for the third show. First, I'd like to say what a welcome addition " The Stamps " are to the first part of the show. They sang 3 songs and were very well-received.Elvis wore the Indian jumpsuit at the Tuesday show. For Wednesday and Thursday, he had a new look--a gypsy-type suit, and to me the best choice ever. It accented his tremendous weight loss and with his tan, he looked like real gypsy! The shirts are satin, full sleeves, with band around the arms. One was white, the other light blue. They were topped with a vest in black with a gold design. The pants have an insert on the front corresponding with the shirt, and decorated with gold sequins in a flashy design. Harold J. Newton � Asheville, NC. July 22nd 1975 The show was opened on Tuesday & Wednesday by " C.C. Rider " and on Thursday by " That's All Right, Mama ". On Tuesday night Elvis and various members of his group were presented with boxer shorts decorated in varied styles, with the names of each on the leg. This was a real show stopper, and Elvis commented it took a lot of time and a lot of guts! Also on Tuesday, Elvis presented J.D. Sumner with a 10 carat diamond ring, valued at $40,000, in appreciation of J.D. singing with him. On with the shows, " C.C Rider " was followed by " I Got A Woman ", the fantastic "Amen Chorus ", and " Big Boss Man ". Next was the kissing song, " LoveMe ", then " If You Love Me Let Me Know ". Before singing " It's Midnight ", Elvis remarked that it had been written by Billy Ed Wheeler, who was from Asheville. Next was "All Shook Up ", " Teddy Bear ", " Don't Be Cruel ". " Hound Dog ", and " The Wonder of You ". Next was the very beautiful " Turn Around ", with a fast moving " Polk Salad Annie ". Introductions were next, with James Burton playing " Johnny B. Goode " with the guitar behind his head! " T-R-0-U-B-L-E " was next, with a fantastic display of karate at the end, then " Why Me Lord " and the dynamic, moving " How Great Thou Art ". Elvis is playing with his voice range more on this, and holding the notes longer, and if you can believe it, it is even more beautiful than ever. When I say it's moving, I mean spiritually, not physically. This was followed by the bluesy " Shake A Hand ". (Thursday night, someone gave Elvis a surgical glove as he sang this). Elvis really likes this song, and does a dynamite job on it. " Fairytale " was next, then " Little Darlin ". " Mystery Train " was super with the trombones making a train-like sound. This was followed by " Tiger Man ". Then Elvis had the house lights turned on. Harold J. Newton � Asheville, NC. July 23rd 1975 At this point at the Wednesday show, Beverly Mickle presented Elvis with a large memory box containing various articles, including all his gold records, miniature football helmet, Pepsi bottle, guitar, a picture of Elvis as a child, and a picture of his mother. Elvis was very impressed with this and thanked her profusely. Then he introduced his father, saying how sick Vernon had been the last 6 months, and how glad he was to have him there. Vernon received a standing ovation, which unfortunately is more than Elvis received. Next on the show was " Funny How Time Slips Away " and " Now Or Never ". Then Elvis asked Vernon what he'd like to hear. I couldn't hear what Vernon said, but Elvis replied "I don't know that one, Daddy, how 'bout " Promised Land "? On Thursday, Elvis sang "Pieces of My Life" for Vernon. " Promised Land " was followed by Elvis saying that there were four planes that carried his equipment to be sure the fans got the best sound possible, and that " we get our reward by pleasing you, that's what we're here for. " Then the all-too-familiar strains of " Can't Help Falling In Love. " Harold J. Newton � Asheville, NC. July 24th 1975Thursday night, Elvis surprised everyone by throwing his guitar to a man on the front row. I later learned that the man who caught Elvis' guitar returned it to him later. This was surpassed by Elvis giving away two rings to fans in the audience. The rings were copies of his own $16,000 diamond ring. What a fantastic souvenir from an Elvis concert! On Thursday night there was a request box in the lobby of the Civic Center and Elvis had Charlie hold it on stage, and he picked songs from it. Among these were " Return to Sender ", " Trilogy ", " Bridge Over Troubled Water ", and " Jailhouse Rock ". " Hawaiian Wedding Song " received only a smattering of applause and Elvis was visibly disappointed. He said something like " We didn't get much applause--let's try it again. " I gave Elvis a plaque of his daughter Lisa at the Wednesday show, and he really liked it. I would like to say in closing--to all Elvis fans--if you see Elvis on tour, or in Vegas, please make him feel welcome. Don't hesitate to stand up if he has done a job you think is super good. The only way he has of knowing you appreciate him is by your applause. Don't let him down!Originally published in � The Strictly Elvis Generation No. 3 �.

[@SuperAtlantis1]

Great footage.

[@no288]

10:34 Elvis got the oversized sunglasses and frog puppet from Beverly Mickle from the Elvis fanclub from Atlanta. 31:59 is that Sandi Haynes Pichon he kissed ? She was there as well.

[@MrGramaglia]

Thanks!!

[@loloca]

Beautiful Elvis 👑!!!!!

[@mithrasenkidu9423]

One of the last live versions of "Suspicious Minds" (the last one is from the night after).

[@martyduncan2636]

Great footage and audio. All things considered, given how this Vegas season ended so abruptly with Elvis going back to the hospital in Memphis just a few days or so after this footage he seems in terrific form and mood here on opening night. Polk Salad Annie is fantastic. I can see why he had to sit down! I've seen the picture for decades of Elvis sitting down in front of Ronnie's drums with his hand in front of his face. Elvis looked so pained and bloated in the picture, but he was spent after that song. Sherrill Neilson helping him sing T-R-O-U-B-L-E sounds great. His version of How Great Thou Art is also very good. At the fund of the show you see Sonny and Dave Hebler, who would 2 years later write the book "Elvis: What Happened" holding the gold curtain up for him as he kissed girls and waved and seemingly not wanting to leave the stage. Thanks for posting!

[@LongLivetheKing0871]

AWESOME

[@SamuelVII]

Suspicious Minds 15:27

[@elvis-jj1sc]

thats elvis having fucking fun think about his life tcb king!

[@stever1791]

My Boy is such a Great Song. I wish it was promoted more by Parker and Elvis' PR department

[@anY-bf9ud]

Quite simpky Elvis " How great thou art" . !

[@TimBogan777]

This was on my 2nd Birthday. 😊

[@53Humes]

hey Luke....Elvis looks good and in good voice. I guess because he had to time to prepare for opening night. On your question I think if a genie from the future came to Elvis and told him he would be gone in two years, Elvis would have heeded his words and tried to do something about it. However I don't think a regular person (and I think many tried) could have done anything to make Elvis see the light.

[@stephanielovelace2962]

♡♡♡♡

[@deboisblanc]

I don't remember seeing that sunburst Gibson Dove in another video.

[@TonyBee63]

Fucking Great!!......:)

[@scentland4753]

E seems quick on his feet and sharp! Good form! '76 and mainly '77 destroyed him somehow...

[@benjaminsummers3441]

Benjamin Netanyahu and other words to describe how are going under the oil

[@ernestofels5862]

fast genau 2 jahre spähter, hat unser king das gebäude für immer verlassen. viva las vegas.

[@marcdelente2456]

ces comme même incroyable cette transformation quand ont le voi en 1968 le show tv après Elvis a fait des costumes et jumpsuits de plus en plus voyant et qui devait pesé lours ont dirait qu' il voulait occupé toute l attention .

[@VadRem]

Ахуительный мужик.

[@edinart]

even man would apreciate friendly kiss on cheeck ftom king

[@brianbrady4496]

Ha. I was born the next morning

[@jkrk7006]

his his 'gypsy' outfit is the best, mine opinion anyway, but where did you find this .... this is Elvis real deal, no hollywood camera's etc.... just him the band and audience ....

[@joycegilbert1943]

Please try and put on a live in person video Elvis singing It's midnight on Sept.2nd,1974 with Cilla and daughter in audience.Please? Thanks

[@ads5051]

SeeSeeRider in this concert is so aggressive !

[@LukeTieppo1694]

If you could time travel back to August 1975 and tell Elvis that in two years he would be dead, how do you think he'd react?

[@mlongpre100]

+Luke “Luck E” Tieppo he'd say ' i'm elvis goddam presley and i'm never gonna die!' and he'd be right

[@deborahshingleton2628]

the Gypsy Poker player!....LOL

[@elvis-jj1sc]

all this bubble talk in sports etc he lived it for 25 years!

[@bluebells5]

:) :)

[@savammy3337]

to kevin hoffman you you can blame tom parker for that.all he cared about is getting elvis out on stage to make monet to pay parkers gambling debts .he cared nothing about elvis

[@icanfartloud]

Do yourself a favor , stop belittling Elvis in an attempt to justify him. Elvis has said on many occasions if it was him he would have stopped , but he had people and their families relying on him. His dad has said that E Elvis used to tell him , don't worry about money , if I run out, I'll go out and make some more. The only thing parker exploited was Elvis at the beginning and a few bad longterm business deals that helped him and Elvis, but hurt the estate in the end. Elvis was too much of a people pleaser, and it wasn't Parker Elvis did what he did for, mostly.

[@tenniscollector]

Vernon Smithjr Really??? When did THE KING OF MUSIC say that 'he would have stopped' and 'on many occasions' ? Source of your information, please?

[@icanfartloud]

tenniscollector Handwritten letter in possession of Wayne Newton.

[@tenniscollector]

Vernon Smithjr What are you on about now, moron ? Obviously your Elvis collection should start and end with the seemingly endless run of greatest hits, country and gospel complilations. Thanks Christ that the FTD (offshoot of BMG/SONY) and Boots are for the real DIEHARDS to pick and choose from whatever satisfys.

[@mbrights3158]

savammy Not true. Those that knew the Col. say he loved Elvis like a son. He cried backstage as he and Elvis hugged after his opening night in Vegas. Elvis wanted to perform…you could not keep Elvis off the stage. The Col. and Elvis had the same objective. They were a team with the same goal.

[@stevencoffman]

i'm sorry to inform you but it was the hilton hotel in 1975 in las vegas not the international .

[@aaseskov8287]

Good vores til Elvis Presley a ved yung this yar til Play music

[@ursulafrei5064]

This is not a Gipsy outfit, this is Mayaoutfit. Look tzolkin this year 2017 the August 17th and you can se its the same Energie at this day and 42 years later. Isnt it a miracle?

[@JoshRicci]

can someone give me the time for Heartbreak Hotel?

[@aaseskov8287]

And this yar yar ved Home at freelance

[@DoctorBrodski]

This video was made from two different shows? His belt keeps changing from the original one that came with the suit to the yellow one he preferred wearing on tour the month before.

[@kevinhoffman3177]

It's hard to believe that the man on this stage almost died just two days before because of a drug overdose! Don't get me wrong, I'm a big Elvis fan. But he should not have been on stage at this point!

[@adillhadi6798]

Really? You mean 16th aug 75? Then it would be the same date as when he died on 16th aug 77?

[@lipiarskisteve]

he looks completely out !

[@oceanhedonist265]

Elvis should have fired Colonel Parker after he returned to the states from the army. He should have stopped making corny movies, mediocre records and boring, repetitive concert tours. I blame most of it on Parker.

[@keylime2438]

Totally overrated performance.... He is not even good...can"t even see it. Done.