ELVIS PRESLEY - Rags to Riches (December 31, 1976 - only live performance)

[@barrygellert2374]

He looked great here, like himself. Only 8 months later he would pass. This tells me he could have turned things around. I am so grateful to this man for all the joy and happiness he brought to me through his concert films and music. I wish that he could of continued on this path…to stay in shape, take the time off he desperately needed to care of himself. Of all people, he deserved happiness, fulfillment health and love. Simply the greatest.

[@a.c.bernardo3527]

You said it so well.Elvis brought and still brings so much hope and joy to the people , after a bad day he can make me smile again! Elvis was such a kind,caring ,generous and talented person....I wish he had the chance to take care of himself.I will hold him in my heart forever!Thanks for sharing! God bless you all out there.🫂♥️🎶🎤🎶♥️

[@jacquelineklenner5159]

Si ..hay tanta verdad en lo que comentas 😢😔😪

[@maryhamlin807]

There isn't a song that I don't love by ELVIS As he got older hos voice got more AWESOME

[@williamandhisstarwars]

This former Pittsburgher thanks you for those memories of the show ..... and more!

[@Jedtumble]

Elvis’ live performances were better than his studio recordings! What other artist can claim that?? 👑

[@rickeap]

Certainly in this case, the live version is much better than the studio release.

[@Jedtumble]

@@rickeap so much better!

[@1958slp]

Absolutely none!

[@Elvis-m6m]

Only Elvis

[@RaymondHarrigan]

And that's the way it's done. God made the world in 7 days. On the 8th day, he made Elvis. This man is not a result of mere genetics. God did this. Before Elvis, there was nothing. After Elvis, there is still nothing like him.

[@serafimcortizo]

WOW !!!!!!!!

[@elfriedekupfer931]

This voice so greatful 🎶 amazing🙏👌❤️thanks for sharing good 🌃 🇦🇹

[@dorothycastaneda8760]

Elvis always had such a range with his singing voice .Low to high,soft to raunchy ❤

[@Elvis-m6m]

Absolutely King

[@harrimersalo8216]

Incredible singer right to the very end!

[@mitchellwestford9312]

GOD MAKES SUPER STAR ELVIS WAS THE 1 LONG LIVE THE KING Elvis Presley TCB 2022

[@mrsongman]

Probably the most significant, greatest and important audience recording ever made of Elvis.

[@clochris5289]

💖 ELVIS 💖 LE MEILLEUR ARTISTE DE TOUS LES TEMPS 💕 💖 MAGNIFIQUE ET UNE VOIX UNIQUE ET MERVEILLEUSE 💕 💞 💕 💞 MERCI POUR LE PARTAGE 🎶 👍🙏👍

[@anY-bf9ud]

That thunderous opening, wow wow just wow. and an even more thunderous ending wow wow and wow again. 👌 He shook up world in 54 and was still shaking the rafters in 77, amazing👏 Thanks 🌞

[@egonenedit9444]

Yes sì Elvis il più grande della storia. The best the greatest forever ciao dall'Italia

[@a.c.bernardo3527]

.....and is still shaking up in 2023! Elvis forever!♥️🎶🎶♥️

[@anY-bf9ud]

@@a.c.bernardo3527 yes, and will continue to do so with the next generation and beyond. ☀

[@graziettacarcetta2498]

ELVIS: "don't tell me to play! ...." LOL 🤪🕺🎹

[@rickeap]

he will when he's ready!

[@mariacallahan7506]

No one could sing this any better !!!

[@tinapapp7136]

😉👏"ELVIS"!!! Awesome talented voice. Yeah✨🎇 🌹😘💜

[@gerardogonzalez3244]

The king!!

[@christophertyler3425]

I had never believed it when my professor in college, both a musicologist and professional symphony musician, himself, told me that he viewed Elvis Presley to be the greatest overall singer of all time. "Why?," "What the hell?," so many of us said? With him first going on to ask what's Frank Sinatra's greatest and/or signature song? "My Way," someone eventually said and then the professor proceeded to show us various polls from over the years which listed Sinatra as the greatest singer ever. Ray Charles and Aretha Franklin were also on top of some, and Elvis, too, on a few. But the point of the exercise was to simply show us Sinatra was considered by many, though it's subjective, to be the greatest. The class then listened to Sinatra's "My Way," and then Elvis' version, back to back. With the room being roughly split as to whose version was better, "which proved what I thought?" But then the professor showed us Elvis rocking out to 'Trying to Get to You' from the Elvis 1968 Comeback Special. With the point ultimately being that regardless of whose version of 'My Way" you preferred, Elvis was right there, totally at home playing in Sinatra's backyard for lack of better parlance. But as to Sinatra playing in Elvis' backyard, he said, it couldn't be done, as he said "[i]magine Sinatra, (who he totally loved) trying to do that rock number?" Then going on to say that he had found no singer who had ever sang more genres, more majestically, than Elvis, & he challenged us to find out for ourselves by looking at his full catalogue of Rock, Pop, Soul, Country, Ballads, Gospel and more. And, when done, I admit I became a convert who was so, so doubtful, at first, I can't even begin to tell you. But from rocking out to 'Trying to Get to You' from that Elvis 1968 Comeback Special, to singing about the dream of humanity coming together with "If I Can Dream," from the same show, I believe you will see what I mean. Elvis even had a voice that could be operatic if you go and listen to 'Hurt' and his version of "You'll Never Walk Alone" will tell you why he has also sold more gospel records than anyone, as well as just tons more, overall. But, with pop and 'Such A Night' to a ballad such as 'They Remind Me Too Much of You,' he did it all, and so, so damn well. While for soul, check out 'Long Black Limousine' or 'You're Wearin' That Loved on Look' which is a bit of another number. Because as Elvis' one album cover says, there's 'Something for Everybody.' Also, and if ultimately you don't think Elvis is the best, that's totally cool as there really is something for everyone!;-) Great channel and I wish you the best!!! ~ Christopher Tyler P.S. Those recommendations are only, quite literally, the beginning!

[@rickeap]

What a fantastic post. Your professor was a wise man. There are so many examples of Elvis' magnificent vocals from the rock of Big Hunk of Love and Jailhouse Rock to the beauty of Any Day Now or even a short movie song like In My Way to the power of How Great Thou Art (live) and right at the end with Unchained Melody.

[@christophertyler3425]

@@rickeap THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS YOU!

[@계애이]

The king ❤ELVIS❤ A powerful and Great voice ❤ ☆Tremendous power☆ It's God's voice ☆ELVIS❤ FOREVER ☆☆ Let's all be rich~~~~❤

[@gailvarchula5542]

MAGNIFICENTLY BEAUTIFUL

[@edwinwest5116]

He was so excited 😁

[@risacalcagno6072]

Più tempo passa ...e più ci rendiamo conto chi era Elvis .

[@graziettacarcetta2498]

E' proprio vero, e quanto ci manca!!! We LOVE HIM 😍🕺🥇

[@НинаКурасова-ъ7у]

Ну что же , он великий артист, безусловно !!! Элвис был хорош всегда , с самого начала карьеры и до конца .Этот чудесный голос , милая улыбка , обаяние никуда не делись . Главное он знал , что его поклонники ему верны и любят его всегда .

[@dadjokes1159]

I play this song when i feel like money is scarce. My job opportunities are getting much better so its getting better. You might be at the bottom now but it will get better. Your dreams can come true. They slowly are for me.

[@dorothycastaneda8760]

I loved how he told that lady don't tell me when to play it! Love his version of this song 🎵 ❤

[@ildikonyilas4870]

Amazing performance with brilliant, kind photos. Thanks for sharing✌️👑👼♥️🫶🌞

[@danitheentertainer8749]

I think this is his greatest show ever

[@rickeap]

@@danitheentertainer8749 it’s certainly up there, especially considering what had come before it in 1976 and what was to follow in ‘77

[@sandravenenosechi8930]

Elvis sempre maravilhoso, que voz e que música linda, eterno Elvis em meu coração, amoooo ❤️❤️🇧🇷

[@tommyewest6019]

Wow

[@egonenedit9444]

Voice voice oh king best greatest. Il re il migliore in assoluto number one forever

[@georgemusic4all4seasons]

Awesome performance and great content on your channel , just subscribed.

[@rickeap]

thanks for that, I'll try to keep thinking of rare songs and suitable photos

[@DANIELHOUY]

This is something special, I'm not aware of anyone since Slim Whitman to do as well.😊

[@kittyread1605]

Cool, our one and only Elvis Presley. But this makes me laugh too 😂😂❤

[@kittyread1605]

Re: walk the line

[@cleiamaria479]

❤❤❤👏👏👏meu 👑 maravilhoso ❤❤❤❤

[@arunavaacharji4998]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@marcdelente2456]

Mon dieu que j adore cette homme Elvis Presley et que l admire depuis 60 ans maintenant. Je vie toujours Elvis chaques jours de ma vie commence avec chansons chaques moment De ma vie est une chanson de mon idole Elvis le roi des rois Elvis le magnifique le sublimale le grandiose est éternel et intemporel pour des siecles.

[@joseantoniomartinsdovale4856]

what a voice

[@emilyfick9799]

you are my love for ever

[@larryyouguessame6078]

Wow!🥰

[@jacquelineklenner5159]

Mi chico ..❤

[@knowglobal-Redwoman]

Great. The musicians where a little behind .elvis had to teach them while singing. Such a great arranger and conductor in one person.

[@williamandhisstarwars]

Phenomenal. I think I like the photo gallery from the show over the footage from the concert. The sound on this cut sounds better than the previous "footage version." Is there a reason for that or is that just in my mind? Once again, from Yinzer that was there the photos and memoribilia from the show like the ricket stubs and puctures of the very first vinyl boot of the performance, was quite a hift for this old fan. ❤

[@rickeap]

it came from the old vinyl which i still have. It sounds better than the FTD. It's a magnificent performance.

[@cleiamaria479]

O homem mais lindo ❤ impressionante ❤ encantado inesquecível que pisou nesse planeta te amo Elvis ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[@danielcosemans6068]

ELVIS ETAIT MINCE EN DECEMBRE 1976 ET PLUS ENERGIQUE

[@chrisgorman2717]

#kingDavid

[@lorrainegibson8827]

Such great pictures - are they by you Rick?!

[@rickeap]

no, i wish i had been there!

[@cesarebonventre12]

♥️💪🏼💯❤️‍🩹⚡️

[@MrRacket991]

Elvis became operatic in his last years. I prefer the raw, bluesy, gritty vocals of his prime 68-70 comeback years.

[@1958slp]

I love all of his years, but he challenged his voice in the last 3 years and it was incredible.

[@BelmondosantonyHeuvelman-de4zs]

Early 71 he was stil pretty raw and in 73 february 17th he was sick listen to i cant stop loving you