Elvis Presley - I Just Can't Help Believing - 29/07/70 - Complete Rehearsal Re-edited with RCA audio

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'I Just Can't Help Believing' was an integral part of the original 1970 version of 'That's That's The way It Is' with it running almost as a subplot throughout the entire movie. From the Culver City rehearsal through the dressing room and backstage worries about remembering the lyrics to the second show performance shown in the movie, a performance which RCA chose as the master recording of the song and one which would become an Elvis classic.
The 2001 re-edited version of the movie however, almost completely removed all trace of the song. Many fans quite rightly bemoan this inexplicable exclusion of this and the remarkable rendition of 'Bridge Over Troubled' from the new movie, but at least the latter retained a rehearsal version.
The original 1970 movie contained a heavily edited rehearsal version of I Just Can't Help Believing filmed on 29 July in Culver City which was actually the fourth time that Elvis had rehearsed the song with MGM's cameras present. It seems that on the three previous occasions that Elvis had rehearsed 'I Just Can't Help Believing', all on 24 July in RCA's Hollywood studios, the cameras were turned off.
The 29 July version was actually over six minutes long and some extra footage was made available in the excellent 'TTWII - The Complete Works' set, but the video was still incomplete as the camera seems to have been turned off mid-song, probably to save tape.
A clue to this is that Elvis tells the band to do the instrumental a second time just after the footage resumes. After thirty one previous movies it seems that Elvis knows when the camera is on or off and as a result the second instrumental was used in the original movie.
An official audio of this rehearsal version was released by FTD on 'The Way It Was' but for some reason the 'I need the lyrics' and 'Somebody must've eaten them last night' dialogue was moved onto the songs intro. In order to to keep the audio as it should be the first portion of audio comes from the unofficial CD 'Plugged In and Geared Up' and the remainder and majority from the aforementioned 'The Way It Was'. Additionally I have inserted photos where no video footage exists.

[@lynnalvaro1359]

There never was...never will be...anyone...who could ever come close to the Magic that was...and ever will be...ELVIS. He had it ALL...talent, sound, rhythm, sweetness, the ability to have his voice do what he felt. I believe that was the key...he FELT the music. He projected his feelings. And we love it. We will always love Elvis..until the end of time. Rest easy beautiful man.

[@vickylong3229]

You said it all. What a performer! 💕

[@steveburnham5266]

Very true words Lynn a true gentleman above all with a god given talent that touched millions even to this day

[@charlesreggiocpwf3563]

@@vickylong3229 agreed

[@suestreets8747]

nice video tell it like use to be on this song l cant help beieving elvis saying to one of the band did u hear l just hear just now in the song yes ghost chasper me its kind of magic no fairytail with it just want point this out to the fans l like songs from fan point view oh when do the elvis movie make sure its perfect like how use to be in 2014 when elvis sing there songs come on to do there songs that how it was and could hear me has casper ghost singing with ben portmouth i would never hurt anyone on the end that song that how it was so hope the video about ben portmouth chis connor bill cherry dean z simon patrick ray salauhter pete storm elvis presley jr jimmy ellis jhonny lovett colin paul list go on elvis singer out there call can hear me sing with u

[@mikem7619]

Ever.

[@creekers1135]

Magic came out of Elvis. Simple light shows no back up dancers no voice modifying just pure musicians their instruments and a whole lot of what Elvis was blessed with.

[@KEITHJOHNPAUL]

I will never get fed up of listening to Elvis, he could sing the phone book and never miss a note, one of the very few singers who didn't need auto tune, fantastic voice and fantastic guy all round, what a gift the man had.

[@darrellmoss780]

Another rehearsal better than any live or recorded performance. Natural talent people look at how he is just born to perform.

[@user-pp6yr7wp4f]

There is only one Elvis Presley no one can be compare to him❤️❤️❤️

[@brendabooher6683]

Love to hear Elvis sing this song. I just love ❤ and miss him. He is as beautiful rehearsing as he is the best preforming on stage.. There will never be anyone like him, and I am still listening in 2022.

[@a.c.bernardo3527]

Me,too.Elvis forever in our hearts!♥️🎶🎤🎤🎶♥️

[@KapilSingh-f6d]

Elvis is alive

[@joannemcclure3546]

This rehearsal is absolutely beautiful. Elvis is such a loving man, he loves to sing with that incredible voice, he makes me so emotional when he sings this song and you see him sing it. Good God.

[@davidazzopardi360]

@@a.c.bernardo3527 Elvis has the most beautiful voice and voice ever in my life so thank him

[@TheWorld-of7dd]

What an incredible voice

[@rogerfournier3284]

Elvis had a incredible voice=====pure charisma==loving==touching==>ELVIS OWN'S IT!WITH LOVEELVIS HAD THE MUSICAL MAGIC, AND GIFT TO GIVE TO US, AMEN!!

[@joannemcclure3546]

IMMACULATE

[@elvirapetitjean6671]

I just can't help believing he's gone for so long but his memory will live on 4 always. We were certainly lucky to have this talented and beautiful human being. Gone but never forgotten.

[@1adadada]

He is just at one with everything, the rhythm, bass, melody, it all flows through him, and in him. There is no filter, no wall, no separation- just pure unfied expression witch connects to us all. Watching him, is a marvel. I thank whatever stars of heaven that sent him here.

[@chatrinehovland]

The best❤️

[@charlesreggiocpwf3563]

Agreed

[@nathanrodriguez9470]

I'm 25 years old been apart of this talented guy's massive fan base since I was 14 i proudly own Elvis's last studio album Moody Blue sealed with the original advertising stickers on it and cost tag from a record album shop where it was purchased on that devastating day August 16th 1977 and a concert ticket for September 28th 1977 the beginning of what was supposed to be another tour for Elvis but due to his shocking sad unexpected passing on the scheduled concerts were canceled. What an honor to have these special items in my possession and to display them in my living room my younger siblings and cousins can laugh all they want but Elvis Presley can't be matched with any music business artist today and is still The King Of The Music Industry due to being in almost every music Hall Of Fame there is and still 45 years later out of any none living music artist in the music industry out sells them all when it comes to music there is still an audience for Elvis Presley in 2022 and there always has been even before the Elvis movie and there always will be the music industry and the world never recovered from August 16th 1977

[@Wicklesschic74]

His voice still gives me chills ❤

[@azertyqsdfgh7384]

The sound quality is incredible...

[@Jax0319]

Yes, isn't that amazing?

[@charlesreggiocpwf3563]

True

[@kaohsiung99]

Microphones made in USA or Europe---not (well, you know...)

[@susiepeay3424]

Although I was a lot younger than Elvis. When I grew older I would have loved to hang out with him one day. I know he was such fun. He had such a huge sense of humor. And when he sang he felt it as he made his fans feel it as well. Elvis could also read people. God gave him so many talents. I will forever love you Elvis.

[@susiepeay3424]

♥️

[@claudiamoreira7626]

Fantástico, fenomenal artista!!!

[@pennylayne5436]

His voice was..perfection! He literally made me love this song..It was a little before my time. I said a little! 😉😂 I love his movements to that little riff and that look at Charlie Hodge. Gosh He looked perfect during this era of the 70s. Late 60s early 70s He was so dam gorgeous!

[@vilmamoro1809]

Incredibly gorgeous!!!

[@brendabooher6683]

The most beautiful man ever

[@deborahbaines1711]

That was my mama and my daddy's love songs as big teddy bear so I love it cuz they not hear no more love you Elvis

[@matuserose]

Almost 2024 and we're still listening to him. Long Live the 👑🎤🎶💓

[@kamlashah4628]

Listening to this song 23/12/2022. So so emotional the natural moments Elvis brought to his songs was like sweetness from all sides...love this song it makes me cry.. There will never ever be another like him in our lifetime

[@utesteenblocj9420]

The best beautiful beautiful sehr schön gesungen mit viel Herz gesungen 🗣🎙❤🌟🌟🌟👌👌👌

[@guglielmotufano8674]

Grandioso!!! Elvis... ogni qualvolta che ascolto le sue canzoni mi commuovo....che bello ascoltare la sua voce.... ciao Elvis .che Dio ti abbia in gloria.❤️🙇🙋

[@pamfrank3962]

Voice Personality unbelievably Handsome Kind Honest Humble Belived in God....the whole exceptional package

[@Wildlife_SA.]

Yes I agree👍🇿🇦

[@ja8594]

Grand grand monsieur respect elvis presley Bonjour de france J adore

[@nhenriksen777]

06/02/23 💕Elvis still lovely💕

[@lorenasanchez7727]

Me encanta esta canción...no me canso de escucharla, tenia una voz excepcional 😢😢😢😢se le extraña 😢😢❤

[@merledoughty5787]

What a sad loss Elvis was a great singer as we all know and very handsome, great to see him being so natural, glad we have these videos, and what a time to have grown up with his music RIP great man

[@charlesreggiocpwf3563]

For sure 👍😊

[@carolynzeeman4577]

Have a wonderful day

[@SOTSV]

How good is the guy singing harmony? Just amazing.

[@burntbacon7995]

Charlie Hodge. Charlie Hodge worked with Elvis Presley for 19 years.

[@bruceanthony9752]

The look on Elvis's face at the start of the harmony he knows its awesome

[@gracieg7601]

Charlie was singing in a quartet and Elvis used to see Charlie on tv before he went in the army. Charlie got drafted about the same time as Elvis. When Elvis came back from when his mother died Charlie heard him crying in his bunk at night. So Charlie would go sit with him and talk to him. Then when they got in the ship to go to Germany they put Elvis in the officers quarters And he asked them to put Charlie with him. So they did. But Charlie was a singer in a gospel quartet before Elvis got really famous. So he always got the job of harmonizing with Elvis. If you want to hear Charlie’s story about being Elvis frievd it’s here on you tube. Look up Charlie Hodge talks about Elvis. He stayed on at Graceland after Elvis passed and helped Vernon with allot of stuff. I think he ws there for about a year. But it’s in the story.

[@dlee6266]

@@gracieg7601 Well said. I was going to comment but you explained it perfectly. Kudos to you. Aloha from Hawaii. Elvis forever!!

[@charlesreggiocpwf3563]

Yes for sure that was Elvis's true friend

[@marthaashley2211]

Another favorite of mine loved it thank you he was and great then now and forever. Thank u

[@kw.9843]

No auto tune available or needed!!! The best there ever was , the best there ever will be!!

[@gerritnhatrang3715]

Right

[@jftrottier7376]

Amen

[@bradentonguy50]

Are you kidding? His pitch wanders all over the place. Awful!

[@gracieg7601]

@@bradentonguy50 how many musicians or singers do you know thst still sell as many CDs or whatever as Elvis? He’s still out selling popular people. He’s been dead since 1977. Lol

[@bradentonguy50]

@@gracieg7601 Wayne Newton, Pat Boone and Barry Manilow sold MILLIONS of albums. While it is true that they didn’t sell as many records as Elvis, they still sold MILLIONS! Album sales tell me nothing about how good I think an artist is. There is an old expression: “ Don’t ever underestimate the stupidity of the American people.”

[@lorrainemazzacane1621]

he be mighty fine looking!

Que lindo!! Essa música é simplesmente linda na voz do Elvis Presley!!👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏💕

[@viap1061]

Love it when he is recording, funny...😊

[@charlesreggiocpwf3563]

Lol

[@accountgooglenonvisibile]

Regista chi? ELVIS TUTTO DAL VIVO BAND DAL VIVO

[@zanegrey4720]

The mighty Elvis just the best love the man.

[@accountgooglenonvisibile]

ELVIS AMA ANCHE LE DONNE E LE RISPETTA

[@martaadriane9202]

Fantastic Vídeo and Song 👏👏👏 Elvis Forever 😍

[@ivanildalopes6910]

Te amo eternamente meu lindoooooooo,vc é perfeito!

[@dlee6266]

Thank you so much for sharing this footage. Charlie Hodge played such an important role in Elvis' shows and as a friend. Aloha from Hawaii.

[@marklloyd8693]

How to make a man feel inferior, singing harmony with Elvis!

[@karineelizbaryan2789]

Great ELVIS ❤️❤️🎶🎶🎶🌎👑

[@richardeidemiller6739]

50th Anniversary of this movie. Go if you can...keep this Legend alive!

[@kathyhumes7220]

This Legend will never die

[@buggerall]

Consider it done!

[@charlesreggiocpwf3563]

@@kathyhumes7220 true and man that's a long time

[@charlesreggiocpwf3563]

He look great for 35

[@The15138]

I was 3yrs old now I know the loved my Mom had for Elvis ...beautiful man ,,and at 10 she ran crying R.I.P.

[@TheTEB2008]

Nunca esperei ser alguém importante. Talvez não o seja, mas o que quer que eu seja, o que quer que eu faça, será o que Deus escolheu pra mim. Sinto que Ele observa cada passo meu. Elvis Presley

[@richardortiz8704]

2021

[@Tommy-qj9wq]

It’s funny how all of the band members and background singers, even the men can’t take their eyes off of him.

[@yumorules]

This is pure gold. The master at work. Love it!

[@maribelmartinezbtz.8594]

08 january 2021 happy birthday Elvis Presley loveeee You voice forever 🥳😘

[@tammyscheel3604]

I don’t know 🤷‍♀️ if it’s possible to be happy 😃 and 😞 sad at the same time,because every time I get very emotional 😭...he looks so beautiful on that shirt(only Elvis could wear one like that!) and looks happy 😃 and relaxed...it always amazes me that in rehearsal, I appreciate his voice more. Bravo 👏 for this one! Thank you!

[@savioruydiasruydias6020]

Um dos maiores cantores do mundo sem dúvida alguma saudoso Elvis Aaron Presley rei do rock

[@wantanatangweerakiet7102]

❤❤❤Luv you Elvis I luv you the same as my Dad did. Now both of you are in heaven. But his daughter still listens to your song! What a perfect awesome rehearsal 👍🏻👍🏻💪🏻

[@gaetanoscotece3716]

Having a chat having a laugh. Music starts knocks out of the park straight off the bat . That my friends is a god given talent.

[@vickylong3229]

Just to watch Elvis sing is such a blessing. There aren't enough videos.. I watch his movies all the time just so I can watch him sing. He was so mesmerizing. You can't take your eyes off him.💕💕 I hope he knew how much he was loved and how much joy he still brings us fans. R.I.P. Elvis.

[@joannemcclure3546]

You cannot take your eyes off of him, he's so beautiful!!

[@carmenaudi3178]

Mi bello Elvis maravilloso 😍😍😃😍 como siempre y esa voz que belleza me encanta 😍😃 siempre tan maravilloso 😍😍😃 te amooo

[@markwinstone9063]

I like this version as much as the final version because of the piano section replacing the orchestral section. I hope they release it on a cd album sometime.

[@elvisyik2827]

Everyone is not perfect except god. So don't be little him unless you are better. I don't think a lot of people are better than him. Admired his talent, that's all.💖💖💖💖💖💖 to all Elvis fans.

[@charlesreggiocpwf3563]

Your right

[@Tommy_Trump]

If your god is perfect, why does he give children bone cancer?

[@Dianespurlingskiver]

So right.he was gods gift❤

[@carlossouza7894]

O inimitável ♥️♥️♥️Pra sempre Elvis

[@rosangela4520]

A voz dele é perfeita ❤️🌻✌️🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@daveroberts4086]

The King at is Brilliant Best I Just Can't Help Believing. Awesomeness in Bounds that's why he's still the King 👑.

[@Wildlife_SA.]

Fabulous Elvis. He sounds terrific even in rehearsals and he looks so handsome too. Beautiful song. Love his music. From South Africa 🇿🇦👍

[@pmimagery1295]

Having being in bands, these rehearsal videos are gold for me!!!!

[@elviraviegas7522]

I love all your friends . They're excellent guys. Love you Elvis very very much. Great work. Keep it up.

[@royersilva4676]

!!! Eso es cantar !!! Ahora todo arreglado !! Que maravilla Elvis su hermosa voz

[@synchronicity1470]

elvis relaxed and doing what he loved! 💙💙👏👏👏👏

[@felydaguio8459]

Thank s to technology!!! Love viewing all his videos!!! Elvis is the best ever!!!

[@MariaInes-vr1sw]

Elvis eterno rei para sempre vos digo de outro planeta faz pura magia unico

[@lindagilbert6888]

That voice and the band is absolutely amazing. Only Elvis could afford to put that kind of band together. He had grest spending power. Love you dear friend.

[@buggerall]

Was looking for this song because a friend of mine who is a fan wants to play it and I have to play the bass. The bass part is absolutely killing but in the live version it's even better. I got my work cut out for the coming years God, it's beautiful!!

[@valmirramalho5037]

Essa música nesse ensaio… melhor de todas! Só amo incondicionalmente. Já ouvi umas duzentas vezes!

[@veraludwig6601]

Eu também

[@paulrowthorn6228]

Wonderful and the greatest singer in the world. I love his voice. Such a talented guy.

[@charlesreggiocpwf3563]

Yes

[@Wildlife_SA.]

Agreed 🇿🇦👍

[@barryhewitt6736]

No one and I mean no one can match this man and his music.

[@Jax0319]

ELVIS FOR 2021!!

[@paulhubbard252]

This is one of my many favourites from Elvis who will always be the king no one's really got close and probably never will

[@accountgooglenonvisibile]

PERCHÉ ELVIS SARÀ PER TUTTE LE GENERAZIONI IL RE MENTRE TUTTI GLI ALTRI CANTANTI NESSUNO LI RICORDA ESEMPIO MICHAEL JACKSON QUEEN MORTI NESSUNO LI RICORDA INVECE ELVIS I FUN Continuano A COMPRARE DISCHI MAGLIETTE CON ELVIS SOPRA SI EMOZIONANO AD ASCOLTARE LE SUE Canzoni PIANGONO NE HO VISTI PARECCHI IN QYESTI GIORNI DI FUN COSI UOMINI E DONNE ♥️👍 INCREDIBILE

[@magaligomes6842]

50anos atrás e tão atual! Como pode , meu DEUS?

[@mariamaria678]

Su voz y su música son inmortales.. perfecto en todo..😍😍😍😍😍💓💓💓💓💓💓💥💥🤩🤩😍

[@soelparis7328]

La grâce de Dieu! Magnifique Voix Elvis Presley

[@robinpelletstovesuk9194]

KING OF COOL....KING OF ROCK n ROLL

[@danielamitrea9500]

Elvis forever!

[@shizuka.hiroko.7688]

beautiful video Song!!!! Amazing amazing

[@7bear]

So gorgeous :)

[@brucili8846]

the king;best of music

[@ildikonyilas4870]

It was a pleasure to watch and to listen to the rehearsal. Wonderful singing voice, outstanding orchestra, good orchestration. Thanks.👑✌👼😍🌹❤

[@maherjeff1976]

The 👑 what else can we say long live the king

[@graziettacarcetta2498]

He looks so Happy while recording and I'm Happy for HIM i love HIM 🧛🎸👏❤️❤️❤️❤️🌹

Espetacular!

[@juanjuan2701]

Una interpretación que no se puede olvidar,buena música y el mejor interprete.

[@milesfromneworleans]

Yes, Elvis is fabulous, but I also like the band and the backing singer delivering the harmony.

[@rebeccaestes3528]

Beautiful

[@christinemarchand6535]

This one always remember.

[@annaarca2426]

Unico💕 Elvis forever💕

[@psicopracti]

Qué belleza de hombre por favoorrrr 😍😍😍

[@priscillamoreira3907]

Sempre perfeito o amor da minha vida, amo demais demais ❤

[@jairpereirachagas8924]

O maior cantor,de todos os tempos.

[@tinapapp7136]

😉😍sweet precious"Elvis"🎹 🎸 🎤 🎶!

[@lynnalvaro1359]

Custodian file...meaning? Fan? For sure...until the end of time. Love Elvis..Rest easy beautiful man.

[@ayronsmama05]

Smooveeee!! Watching the magic come alive is the shit y'all!!

[@shizuka.hiroko.7688]

And my Life EIviS PresIey💫 Just love ❤

[@majfbr4742]

Que música👏👏👏👏👏👍🇺🇸🙏🇧🇷

[@calebmaddox479]

Elvis knew he was not going to grow old and I believe he was at peace with God we were blessed to have him on earth long as we did.

[@esteralves6998]

O melhor de todos os tempos...sem igual!❤❤❤❤

[@carolbartee127]

Incredible Elvis our man most gifted entertainer ever has been Spirit of Elvis lives in all! My Happiness😄❤

[@charlesreggiocpwf3563]

Agreed 😍🤩

[@arlinesouza6321]

Wonderful!

[@brigittestewart1316]

Perfection❤💔

[@johnjohn-ne8fw]

Gosh this guy was something else. There will be no other.

[@marybethtitus6683]

I went six times to see.it on the big screen. My husband went with me twice. Each time felt like the first time. Dance, clapped and sang the whole time!

[@sandramiller8701]

Beautiful,,,,❤❤❤

[@tlbeman]

Soooo much natural feel for music! Thanks for sharing!