Gates of Graceland: Secrets of the '68 Special

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5 жыл бұрын

Elvis Presley made history with his iconic television special, "Elvis," also known as the '68 Special. Fifty years after the show aired, music fans still rave about this incredible special.
In this episode of the Gates of Graceland, host Tom Brown chats with three of the great creative minds who helped Elvis put the special together: director Steve Binder, music director Billy Goldenberg and writer Allan Blye. These men share behind-the-scenes stories of working with Elvis, how the show came together and more.
Just this month, NBC aired "Elvis All-Star Tribute," a tribute to Elvis and the '68 Special. Hosted by Blake Shelton, the special featured artists such as Carrie Underwood, Yolanda Adams, John Fogerty, John Legend, Post Malone, Shawn Mendes, Pistol Annies, Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban, Adam Lambert, Little Big Town, Dierks Bentley, Josh Groban, Alessia Cara, Kelsea Ballerini, Darius Rucker, Ed Sheeran and Mac Davis. Elvis' daughter Lisa Marie Presley and his granddaughter, Riley Keough, also made appearances in the special.
Want to learn more about Elvis and the '68 Special? Visit Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee. There is a '68 Special section inside Elvis: The Entertainer Career Museum, the world's largest Elvis museum at Elvis Presley's Memphis at Graceland. Learn more at Graceland.com!

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@MsTessG
@MsTessG Жыл бұрын
Elvis was not from this world. There will never be another person who takes the music industry by storm like Elvis did. It's kind of sad, in a way, that future generations will never know the excitement of someone like Elvis Presley bursting on the scene.
@Patracat
@Patracat 11 ай бұрын
You said it. It will never happen again. I feel so lucky to have been alive and here to be part of the Elvis generation.
@pattybachtel9152
@pattybachtel9152 9 ай бұрын
Yes I am So Glad Also I NEVER LIKED PARKER NEVER HE ONLY THOUGHT OF HIS SELFISH SELF I AM 67 NOW I STARTED LIKING ELVIS AT 7 LISTEN TO THIS AS SOON AS I SAW PARKER I SAID I DONT LIKE HlIM HE WAS NOT HONEST WITH ELVIS
@lifeintune7851
@lifeintune7851 9 ай бұрын
He wasn’t from this world, he said so, he was from Rigel, Blue Star of Orion. He said the gravity here was too heavy and he had to leave early.
@judywedemeyer5456
@judywedemeyer5456 2 ай бұрын
💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝
@ginadee4142
@ginadee4142 9 ай бұрын
I loved the 68, Special. Im 66, & Elvis was unique. He was like an Angel, send to earth, to explode, the music scene forever. And when it was all done, he was called back to Heaven.
@jvitela
@jvitela Жыл бұрын
Steve Binder seems as humble and appreciative as Tom Parker was arrogant and controlling. As so others have noted, this is peak Elvis and I’ve enjoyed this behind-the-scenes look at the majestic TV special. “If I can Dream” is one of my favorite songs. Truly a masterpiece in every respect.
@deboisblanc
@deboisblanc 3 жыл бұрын
As soon as this began being advertised my Mom surprised us with a color TV about a week before the 68 special aired. She wasn't going to watch Elvis in black and white.
@lubicakamzikova3735
@lubicakamzikova3735 Жыл бұрын
😊👏
@nme_mma
@nme_mma Жыл бұрын
Smart lady 😊
@carolrice1371
@carolrice1371 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Steve Binder and all who were on this video! You all brought so much to light that we didn’t know about the 68 Special! Elvis will live in us forever. Beautiful documentary!❤❤❤❤
@pamgarstecki5960
@pamgarstecki5960 5 ай бұрын
😂❤😅😊
@beverleytinker2318
@beverleytinker2318 2 жыл бұрын
Never will any of us here on earth will ever see another like Elvis❤️
@lindamena4505
@lindamena4505 Жыл бұрын
I hope every Elvis fans watches this.
@user-sg9uo9rz3k
@user-sg9uo9rz3k Жыл бұрын
A documentary about legendary men. 2023 . Welcome back Elvis! Amazing. ❤️💥Australian fan
@Dargyful
@Dargyful Жыл бұрын
He looked so fabulous in ‘68 and Only 9 years later he passed away in terrible health
@tiffsaver
@tiffsaver Жыл бұрын
Sometimes I enjoy "the making of" as much as the show itself. This was one such experience. Thanks for posting.
@synchronicity1470
@synchronicity1470 8 ай бұрын
Additionally, a new movie about the making of the 68 Comeback Special, called "Reinventing Elvis" premiered across the US, August 2023 for one day/night only; then went into streaming on Paramount.
@bravesoul5743
@bravesoul5743 Жыл бұрын
Steve and everyone involved in this 68 TV SPECIAL, Thank you for doing this for Elvis!! The special made him human and relatable opposed to his movie years where he was put on a pedestal and unreachable, well because of Tom Parker's ideas!!
@karenvause1519
@karenvause1519 Жыл бұрын
OMG Elvis is so beautiful when standing in a group of men he is just so outstanding!
@KS_26
@KS_26 Жыл бұрын
I wish Elvis was able to work with all these guys more. Could you imagine what difference Elvis career would have been? This was an amazing special and I will never tire of it. Elvis was breathtaking and you can tell he was happy. Pure happiness.
@exdus235
@exdus235 Жыл бұрын
👍
@danielupsdell2697
@danielupsdell2697 Жыл бұрын
Totally agree dump parker
@janinifarris4414
@janinifarris4414 Жыл бұрын
There are no perfect men and definitely Parker and Elvis and many of us are not perfect however I feel like we must look and appreciate the dynamic of t h e i r personal interchange that Elvis and Colonel Parker had inherently as if it's some Cosmic or spiritual personal connection meant to be.
@ruthanntimmons5209
@ruthanntimmons5209 Жыл бұрын
Also my mom loved him too! My mom and dad went to see him in 1956 - I had to stay with my Aunt. That was in Wichita Falls, Texas! My mom loved Elvis too❤
@usatourpros
@usatourpros Жыл бұрын
Thank you Tom Brown for showing us all behind the scenes of the Return of a Legend.
@dianejohnson1836
@dianejohnson1836 Жыл бұрын
Still loving Elvis in 2022!!
@lindaeasley5606
@lindaeasley5606 2 жыл бұрын
Colonel Parker was nothing but a roadblock to Elvis
@sturgisbaby9050
@sturgisbaby9050 Жыл бұрын
This was an amazing & informative piece. Elvis fans around the world are loving these stories. What an honor for all involved. Thank you so much for sharing!!
@haro82
@haro82 3 жыл бұрын
As great as elvis's career was, you cant help but wonder what else he could have done without the colonels interference.
@annp.whitaker4091
@annp.whitaker4091 Жыл бұрын
Mind boggling 💕
@butterflywatching34
@butterflywatching34 Жыл бұрын
I think he would have been a great acteur
@lisamitchell7317
@lisamitchell7317 Жыл бұрын
Here's off offered west side Story and was told no by that sick manager ..
@jaydee5156
@jaydee5156 Жыл бұрын
The '68 Special is my absolute favorite Elvis performance of all. I don't think I've ever seen Elvis have so much fun.
@htlong6993
@htlong6993 4 жыл бұрын
Elvis Presley will forever be remembered as the greatest singer of rock music and also the greatest cinema actor of all time. And he still is the superb live performer of the century. Two Thumbs Up for the King!
@elvisdaughtry906
@elvisdaughtry906 2 жыл бұрын
U are correcto mendo. As the fonz would say. Kiss is the best rock group of all time.presley best solo of all time
@bobrille7245
@bobrille7245 3 жыл бұрын
He was so big bigger than big he looked great his voice was magical Elvis was boss why he didn´t fire Parker we will never know but he would have been even bigger with these guys. He is still the greatest star that ever lived.
@sherriianiro747
@sherriianiro747 2 жыл бұрын
"The Colonel and Me" movie said he did try to fire him but could not afford the payoff of a million dollars stated in his contract.
@Anoula-voliotisa10
@Anoula-voliotisa10 2 жыл бұрын
We didn’t know what we had then.
@elisabethvalade9866
@elisabethvalade9866 Жыл бұрын
My little daughters had a clue! They found that special on their little TV, and called me into their room to watch. How they knew, I don't know, but they said some pretty profound things about Elvis--not even being fans. And THANKFUL I was!!!
@almasmith5611
@almasmith5611 10 ай бұрын
There will never be another Elvis!!!
@michou1524
@michou1524 Жыл бұрын
Steve Binder Should have been elvis's manager
@deboisblanc
@deboisblanc Жыл бұрын
The 68 special was certainly a focal point of the Elvis movie. Thanks Steve Binder for saving Elvis.
@bravesoul5743
@bravesoul5743 Жыл бұрын
Yes
@lorrainemcgrath682
@lorrainemcgrath682 Жыл бұрын
My all time favourite show.He did it his way.❤
@mudrose3486
@mudrose3486 Жыл бұрын
In the end he couldn't save him. Elvis was too polite to get rid of Van Kuijk. If he just had tried to get to a legal advisor and a different management
@danc3693
@danc3693 Жыл бұрын
Yeah, it saved Elvis - but only for a few very short years.
@saragarratt4397
@saragarratt4397 2 жыл бұрын
There will never be anything like this again. A master at work.....The King.
@Redheadedlady55
@Redheadedlady55 Жыл бұрын
~Enjoyed hearing everything about our Elvis....cannot get enough....thank you all.
@exdus235
@exdus235 Жыл бұрын
👍
@floydthebarber9956
@floydthebarber9956 3 жыл бұрын
Steve Binder: The man who saved Elvis'career.
@ihatechange
@ihatechange 3 жыл бұрын
@Floyd The Barber * Yeah, but Parker took it down! So sad!
@butterflywatching34
@butterflywatching34 Жыл бұрын
And bob
@justmissjamey
@justmissjamey Жыл бұрын
@@ihatechange Sadly, but it was only because Elvis was loyal. Parker could not travel out of the his due to his record, and Elvis was loyal and stayed with him...but he never played outside of the states because of Parker. Nevermind the guy's awful gambling issues
@almasmith5611
@almasmith5611 10 ай бұрын
YES!!!
@veritasmatrix7593
@veritasmatrix7593 2 жыл бұрын
This was a beautiful, timeless tribute to a force that was released on humanity, and changed the world for ever, Elvis you are the best!
@tracihulback7736
@tracihulback7736 Жыл бұрын
I was born in ‘68 and feel like I saw this show live. My parents were huge EP fans and now I am. Love this type of footage, makes me feel like I didn’t miss out completely on seeing the greatest entertainer of all time live. Btw, my Dad surprised my Mom with Vegas tix. She talked about that night as one of the best of her life. ❤️
@edwindantes539
@edwindantes539 4 жыл бұрын
Elvis is THE most handsome, talented and charismatic artist EVER. He was a real man and a man's man.
@m.walker7907
@m.walker7907 2 жыл бұрын
Looks do not make the man.
@kevinhayes2389
@kevinhayes2389 Жыл бұрын
Actually…he was a “Mama’s Boy”
@elisabethvalade9866
@elisabethvalade9866 Жыл бұрын
@@m.walker7907 I don't think that is what was meant, here.
@chmom2288
@chmom2288 5 жыл бұрын
Elvis did well because of Elvis. He was generous, loyal, charismatic, genuine, and extremely talented. Parker did nothing, but drain him. Elvis was loyal to a fault with that one. His beginnings were humble and his personality stayed that way. He knew where he came from and never forgot it. When he did things for people, he did it from his heart and never for show or publicity. His legacy lives.
@maryannstensrude407
@maryannstensrude407 2 жыл бұрын
I agree with you 100%! I credit Parker with NOTHING! Hated him with a passion!
@gracieg7601
@gracieg7601 2 жыл бұрын
His humanity was his best feature besides his great looks and fantastic talent. Elvis loved people and especially those in need. He showered people who really needed it with love and care.
@gracieg7601
@gracieg7601 2 жыл бұрын
@@maryannstensrude407 well I don’t like parker but I think one thing Elvis did wouldn’t have happened if it not been for parker. That was the Aloha show via satellite. No one else would have thought of that. But other than that I didn’t like colonel parker.
@sandraleonard9969
@sandraleonard9969 2 жыл бұрын
Why
@sandraleonard9969
@sandraleonard9969 2 жыл бұрын
I was parker never deported he was here illegally and should not have ever be.here ill never understand why love you Elvis
@sandralybrand9425
@sandralybrand9425 2 жыл бұрын
This is my third time watching this and love it more each time! Especially Elvis not caring what the colonel wanted. I wish he'd kept that attitude!
@Wildlife_SA.
@Wildlife_SA. Жыл бұрын
Fantastic performance by Elvis. Thank you for this video. So nice to hear the true facts of how this all came about. 👍⚡
@arronthompson3265
@arronthompson3265 2 жыл бұрын
He'd gotten back to where he wanted to be, raw and live with sex appeal and a killer hunger and an aching desire to sing to live audiences again, he nailed it as he always did, great to see him get his mojo back ELVIS, BEST EVER AND BEST FOREVER 🙏🙏🙏🙏👏👏👏👏👏❤️❤️
@cguzelli1
@cguzelli1 Жыл бұрын
The '68 Comeback Special was incredible and knowing a little about what Steve Binder had done in the past (T.A.M.I. show plus producing a couple of well known groups in the 1960's) he was the perfect Captain to right the ship and bring back the Elvis we all know. Elvis was glowing and back in his element of a live audience performing. Little strokes of genius doing the sit down portion with Scotty and D.J. and the majestic "If I Can Dream" to close the show gave our collective souls hope for a better future after losing Martin Luther King, Jr. and Bobby Kennedy to assassin's bullets. Everyone who was involved was brilliant, but Elvis' star was the brightest. ELVIS was back! After that sessions cut at American went on to become some of his best work and showed the innermost soul of the greatest entertainer of all time.
@pamelastout6655
@pamelastout6655 Жыл бұрын
OH M Y GOSH SO SO ELIQUITELY SAID. ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL. STEVE BINDER GENUIS..SORRY I PROBABLY SPELLED THOSE WORDS WRONG BUT HOPEFULLY YOU ALL UNDERSTAND
@precbsfender
@precbsfender 2 жыл бұрын
Elvis in black leather performing in the round, man what a brilliant idea.
@ihatechange
@ihatechange Жыл бұрын
@PRE CBS FENDER * Yes, it turned out to be the very first "unplugged" performance ever!
@m.walters4879
@m.walters4879 3 жыл бұрын
This, to date, is the best piece put together for, Gates of Graceland. Steve Binder was such a believer in what Elvis was capable of. In the grand scheme of things, history has spoken, and things are as they were intended, but to imagine where Steve and Elvis could have gone and the things they could have created after the 68 Special, is a mind bend. I cant help but wonder.
@ihatechange
@ihatechange 3 жыл бұрын
@M. Walters * My thoughts exactly!
@elisabethvalade9866
@elisabethvalade9866 Жыл бұрын
Me too...
@gericaccavale9637
@gericaccavale9637 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Steve and "your guys" OMG. the thought you.didnt did it. Is mind boggling. History!!!
@chairlesnicol672
@chairlesnicol672 Жыл бұрын
@@gericaccavale9637 Well did he or didn't he ? Lol
@gericaccavale9637
@gericaccavale9637 Жыл бұрын
@@chairlesnicol672 SORRY INCORRECT RESPONSE BINDER WAS ELVIS"S SAVIOR
@weskerlin8566
@weskerlin8566 2 жыл бұрын
One of the most incredible pieces of art of all time. Every age has a new medium of art and the 68 special is a classic for all time. I was born in 1968 and can't help but think how my mom, a huge Elvis fan, was watching this gem while she was carrying me.
@frankpavan3044
@frankpavan3044 2 жыл бұрын
I had no idea there were so many challenges in making this Elvis television special. Mostly because it seemed to flow so naturally when we were watching it. Truly a piece of art !!!
@mattdrago4660
@mattdrago4660 2 жыл бұрын
I miss Elvis and I didn’t even know him. What a truly special individual. We are so privileged to be able to witness and enjoy his life’s work.
@obsolise8063
@obsolise8063 Жыл бұрын
His basic instincts, his raw talent & his wonderful sense of humour… The One, The Only…🥰
@helenmallory3002
@helenmallory3002 2 жыл бұрын
Elvis was in his Prime and he knew it he gave it his all as he ALWAYS did thats why 50 yrs later he is still THE KING.....
@mlang3066
@mlang3066 Жыл бұрын
I remember the night this comeback special was aired, like it was yesterday! It was fabulous beyond words. Of Course Everything Elvis ever did was fabulous.. He will always be the King! Thank you all for this wonderful production.
@sasunshine3677
@sasunshine3677 Жыл бұрын
Incredible that we have this commentary so many years later!! It’s 2022! Thank you Steve Bender and the others involved! WHAT HISTORY! 💫❤️✨
@randyjohnson6640
@randyjohnson6640 2 жыл бұрын
They didn't have a clue they were filming some of the best History of all!
@nursebecky2006
@nursebecky2006 Жыл бұрын
what a beautiful documentary! I never knew If I Could Dream was written specifically for this special ♥️♥️♥️
@Airriel333
@Airriel333 Жыл бұрын
THANK YOU thank you and THANK YOU unbelievable and so BEAUTIFUL Ageless and so uniquely artistic this special and how this came together ELVIS beyond words and what a special man, artist and star. What a gift this man was to us and still is and his music and rawness of his gifts
@sparkymtgal
@sparkymtgal 2 жыл бұрын
Elvis was the greatest raw talent of our times. He had it all, despite the colonel.
@jeffreyknight3884
@jeffreyknight3884 Жыл бұрын
Elvis will always be the king of rock and roll. What an amazing man, Steve you and all the others involved gave elvis what he wanted. Thank you for this outstanding footage..
@lisastonick4190
@lisastonick4190 Жыл бұрын
Loved this ❤ 🎶 I remember watching when it came on TV, I was a kid and was so excited to see Elvis!
@minkahed6724
@minkahed6724 2 жыл бұрын
To me, The Peak of Elvis' career, the finest of his work, singing, everything.
@annp.whitaker4091
@annp.whitaker4091 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely 100%
@modeman69
@modeman69 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this !!!! …. LONG LIVE ELVIS!!!!
@annamariafacchiano1688
@annamariafacchiano1688 5 жыл бұрын
Steve, you saved his life and his career, we all Elvis fans thank you and all the musicians who worked with you, from the buttom of mour hearts.
@jameseire3661
@jameseire3661 Жыл бұрын
He didn't save his life or career he died a short few years later with a downward career
@jameseire3661
@jameseire3661 Жыл бұрын
Plus never speak for anyone but yourself
@ChrisR_68
@ChrisR_68 Жыл бұрын
Very well said xx
@alirashada2006
@alirashada2006 3 жыл бұрын
The 68 comeback special was one of the greatest performances that i have ever seen on TV before in my life Elvis was a phenomenon icon, rest in peace Elvis.
@halftime3200
@halftime3200 Жыл бұрын
Simply awesome
@HelloooThere
@HelloooThere 4 жыл бұрын
Had Colonel Parker not been involved with Elvis by this time, then I believe he would have done a more tv specials and had greater creative control of his own life!!!
@deniseperryman2814
@deniseperryman2814 3 жыл бұрын
Never watched this before what a beautiful story of how it all came together I just want to cry 😢 I miss him so much it’s a privilege to listen to these talented men talk about Elvis with such warmth in there voices you can just tell how much they loved him Love 💕 from Denise in Yorkshire England 💖👑👑🕺🏻🕺🏻👍👏👏XX
@exdus235
@exdus235 Жыл бұрын
👋🏻😊🇺🇸
@elisabethvalade9866
@elisabethvalade9866 Жыл бұрын
And respected his talent!!
@cpayne4956
@cpayne4956 Жыл бұрын
This was the launch of the NEW Elvis sound. He was the very best there was!!
@positively_broad_st3780
@positively_broad_st3780 Жыл бұрын
Why do these documentary makers feel the need to over-produce these shows with never-ending music in the background? It's too much...
@browningautomatic2393
@browningautomatic2393 Жыл бұрын
GREAT SHOW ! FRIDAY 7/29/22 JULY 29, 2022
@usaneebeilles9510
@usaneebeilles9510 7 ай бұрын
Director- Steve Binder Music director- Billy Goldenberg Writer- Allan Byle My admirations and with respect on the works on the ‘68 special. That show is perfection- in all areas. A work of genius. Hosted by Bob Finkel. Tom Brown is doing his job v well here too. Thank you for the uploading/sharing. I’m appreciated.
@htlong6993
@htlong6993 5 жыл бұрын
Elvis Presley was brilliant in the 68 Special as in the Aloha From Hawaii Special but he was also fantastic in his many classic movies like Flaming Star, Jailhouse Rock, Loving You, Viva Las Vegas, Blue.Hawaii, Follow That Dream, Kid Galahad, Tickle Me, Roustabout, King Creole, Change Of Habit and his movies are Special and terrific! Two Thumbs Up!
@PennysLifeWithLove
@PennysLifeWithLove 4 жыл бұрын
It's amazing that Elvis was so talented that he was so handsome and that his personality was so sweet. It's amazing that were here 50 years later watching the sweetest sexiest most talented man that ever lived. RIP SWEET Elvis Presley you won't ever be forgotten 👑✨👑✨👑✨❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@patportelli1542
@patportelli1542 2 жыл бұрын
Hello, it's actually 44 later, since Elvis,s death, not 50 as you've quoted.. Please get your comments right at least..😤😮
@gracieg7601
@gracieg7601 2 жыл бұрын
@@patportelli1542 he did the 68 special in 1968. So however many yrs it’s been. It’s 2021, I’m watching. It’s been 53 yrs since it was filmed.
@williemaeledoux7897
@williemaeledoux7897 Жыл бұрын
I can't thank you all enough for working with Elvis Presley thank you thank you thank you TCB to all
@TRUMPSUCKS45
@TRUMPSUCKS45 Жыл бұрын
This is so INTERESTING. thank you. Amazing how many great artistic moments are thrown together by people who are thrown curveballs and just roll with it and go by their gut. This is by far my favorite Elvis documentary.
@marylouhill5554
@marylouhill5554 2 жыл бұрын
Elvis looked so handsome and gorgeous in his black leather outfit for the comeback special 68
@silesiangarden5256
@silesiangarden5256 2 жыл бұрын
What a piece of history, I love this! Fantastic!
@bluenose921
@bluenose921 4 жыл бұрын
The greatest performer that has or will ever live. No one will match this man .
@gracieg7601
@gracieg7601 2 жыл бұрын
I agree. Elvis had so much talent it oozed out of his body. Karizma out the kazoo! And looks that knocked most people out.
@maritacastillo9454
@maritacastillo9454 2 жыл бұрын
Elvis is God's gift to mankind. He made so many people happy. How can we forget such a wonderful man?
@no1975
@no1975 2 жыл бұрын
The BEST I kind wish
@mtp4430
@mtp4430 2 жыл бұрын
There's no doubt Elvis was one of the greats. I absolutely loved the guy. But nobody is the greatest performer who ever lived. That's all conjecture and based upon your taste. Everybody feels that their influences and heroes are the greatest. That's just human nature. Sinatra fans feel Sinatra was the greatest. Beatles fans feel the Beatles were the greatest, and on and on and on it goes.
@elisabethdakak878
@elisabethdakak878 2 жыл бұрын
You mention the Beatles, when they came to France for the 1st time, it was a complete flop, the French did not appreciate their noisy performance.
@jkcliff2956
@jkcliff2956 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for doing this. I've been an Elvis fan for years and there are things in this video that I never knew before. The 68 comeback special is a part of history.
@8QQ8
@8QQ8 Жыл бұрын
What a great and genuine man Steve Binder is!
@CaptivaIsland1944
@CaptivaIsland1944 Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for Posting it!!!! RIP dear ELVIS
@edwindantes539
@edwindantes539 4 жыл бұрын
If I can Dream is my absolute favorite Elvis Song...PERIOD
@maryrowell1122
@maryrowell1122 2 жыл бұрын
If I can dream should have been a grammy
@jefferyforeman7905
@jefferyforeman7905 7 күн бұрын
Born in April 1968 and still a devoted fan of Elvis.
@sandralang9779
@sandralang9779 Жыл бұрын
Loved this! If only Elvis stuck with Steve!!
@exdus235
@exdus235 Жыл бұрын
👍👍👍
@AlreadyFree612
@AlreadyFree612 Жыл бұрын
"If I Can Dream" has always been my favorite Elvis song, and it still gives me goosebumps and chokes me up when I hear it. This was really great, thank you for sharing!
@harleyalderson3533
@harleyalderson3533 Жыл бұрын
It's one of 2 songs of Elvis's that i won't ever sing along with I just listen in awe the other song is unchained melody
@dorarobertson3608
@dorarobertson3608 Жыл бұрын
@Harley Alderson "I'm Leavin"" and "Soitaire" are hauntingly beautiful. His soul is audible. Love to Elvis forever.
@dorarobertson3608
@dorarobertson3608 Жыл бұрын
Me too.
@bluemoon4373
@bluemoon4373 Жыл бұрын
My favorite fore shore, deeply authentic ❤... ❤... unbelievable en uncritically kind of human... he was so much time before others this time ⏲ ... brilliant 👏 revolution .... give his life for changing in the history 🙌 brings us together ❤.... fighting for peace and harmony ... so fresh understanding .... no rassysm .. Shapov 🎩 ‼️ ♥️⚓🍀 🧿 🌏 ☮ .. had a dream........truly RIGHT .... HE got it 👍
@1JUSTGOTLUCKY1
@1JUSTGOTLUCKY1 Жыл бұрын
What a fantastic video!!!! The '68 Special was one of the most memorable shows in TV history!!!!
@wenvqz.56
@wenvqz.56 Жыл бұрын
Yes!
@tylerstamps2786
@tylerstamps2786 Жыл бұрын
That 68 special encapsulates the way I choose to remember Elvis …someone who’s perfected his craft black leather and all!! 👑👍
@acex8124
@acex8124 Жыл бұрын
This is Mrs. Ace X. This sounds so much like the heart of ELVIS. Such a man. So special. Thank you to Mr. Brown and to all involed. Especially to our Elvis, who we all love so very much. A very special Godsend. If I can dream. If he could dream. We all need to dream possitively. To create a brighter future for humanity. Amen.
@cynthiacarter2979
@cynthiacarter2979 3 жыл бұрын
Elvis knocked it out of the park. Such talent. That is my favorite song. To bad his mom didnt live to see her son become such a star
@sasquatch6903
@sasquatch6903 Жыл бұрын
What song?
@t4texastom587
@t4texastom587 Жыл бұрын
Cynthia Carter When she died in 1958, he was already the world's top record seller, and the most famous entertainer on the planet.
@gord2358
@gord2358 Жыл бұрын
@@sasquatch6903 - If I Can Dream.
@carmenzablan4780
@carmenzablan4780 3 жыл бұрын
I love it that the originals speak from memory, in their much older age, about the ‘68 Comeback Special. It means a lot more.
@elisabethvalade9866
@elisabethvalade9866 Жыл бұрын
YES
@jezdfax
@jezdfax Жыл бұрын
What a great video of how this incredible show was put together. I was a boy of ten lying on the floor watching this special on TV with my mom. Even then, I can remember the last song If Can Dream, hearing the lyrics reminding people of the assassinations of great leaders we lost. Through the years of growing up I looked high and low for this album but never seemed to find it. Finally, a VHS tape was made for selling. I wore it out. I read the cover notes of names of people that were responsible for the success of the special. Seeing this KZbin video, I can now see the faces of the staff I read about hearing their words of ideas that were implemented. Hearing first hand of Elvis fears, about the Colonel's manipulation and behind the scenes information of what was needed to make this show a success. The recent movie "Elvis" touched on the makings of this show but it was nice to see the actual people's own words of what it took to get it done. Great job everybody.
@JennasMusic76
@JennasMusic76 5 жыл бұрын
Elvis was one of the most beautiful, magnetic, and talented human beings on the planet. Unfortunately, he passed away exactly on my 1st birthday, and I will always have a little sadness because of that. May his legacy live on forever.
@olaciszek
@olaciszek 2 жыл бұрын
in my oponion, 68 comeback is the greatest show that Elvis ever did
@frankelviscampbell752
@frankelviscampbell752 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for This Amazing,Honest And True insight into the making of the King's 68 comeback Special ⚡👑❤️👌🏻🕺TCB ⚡
@PennysLifeWithLove
@PennysLifeWithLove 5 жыл бұрын
Elvis Presley still lives in our minds hearts and souls R.I.P. sweet man
@mr.sherlockholmes6130
@mr.sherlockholmes6130 10 ай бұрын
Elvis Presley the most Humble Man that ever lived, the greatest entertainer to ever walk . TCB Forever
@paulapearce4668
@paulapearce4668 Жыл бұрын
Evokes Every Emotion Possible! Everyone involved is..... Just Brilliant! Especially Elvis!!!
@BrendaBooher-hw4mf
@BrendaBooher-hw4mf 11 ай бұрын
The 68 Comeback Special reinvented Elvis and proved that Elvis could still do it and still do it better than anyone else. Steve Binder was the perfect fit for Elvis. He knew that Elvis had the talent to make a great special and when Elvis was told he wasn't going to haft to do anything he didn't want to I think it helped Elvis relax. This is the pure, raw talent of Elvis and it's great The 68 Comeback Special and will still stand up against any music..
@scottwheeler6958
@scottwheeler6958 Жыл бұрын
I wish Steve Binder had become Elvis' mgr!!! Such a wonderful & brilliant guy he is!😇
@jahno7154
@jahno7154 Жыл бұрын
Now that's an interesting thought ?
@chairlesnicol672
@chairlesnicol672 Жыл бұрын
Scott Wheeler When it came to dating women ol Elvis never needed any time mgmt specialists !
@almasmith5611
@almasmith5611 10 ай бұрын
I AGREE!!!
@sharonwoods2831
@sharonwoods2831 Жыл бұрын
16 I was I loved his movies
@mannysinvestments2328
@mannysinvestments2328 2 жыл бұрын
68 Comeback Special = MASTERPIECE
@eapdap
@eapdap 4 жыл бұрын
I was in Memphis during the 50th anniversary of the '68 Special and went to the live showing of Steve Binder and the others here, but it was so much better in person because it was much longer and more detailed. Plus afterward, I bought Steve's book on the '68 Special and met and talked w him as I got him to sign and comment in my copy. It was quite an experience meeting these very humble and honest guys that I've read about my entire life. We parted w me thanking each of them for their part in making the greatest of the greats music specials and assisting Elvis in perfecting his ICONIC Special!!
@exdus235
@exdus235 4 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍
@almasmith5611
@almasmith5611 10 ай бұрын
HOW AWESOME!!!
@jjb653
@jjb653 4 жыл бұрын
If Elvis could see how much reverberating impact The Singer Special has had 50 plus years later and how it's still being talked about with writers and producers of the show sharing their story, the music the filming? I think he would be blown away...
@brigitte4722
@brigitte4722 2 жыл бұрын
Oui je pense aussi et dire qu'il avait peur qu'on l'oubli 😃
@watarumiyanari9816
@watarumiyanari9816 2 жыл бұрын
📀💿📀💿📀💿📀💿📀💿That’s what he was worried but never happened that📀💿📀💿📀💿📀💿📀💿📀💿
@sandrahernandez569
@sandrahernandez569 Жыл бұрын
Ummmm, he HAS seen it and heard it as we don't stop being aware of what's going on here
@pamscoonover3625
@pamscoonover3625 Жыл бұрын
Esp if he really thought he w/not be remembered because of not making the movies he wanted to, how wrong he was
@sandrahernandez569
@sandrahernandez569 Жыл бұрын
@@pamscoonover3625 Extremely wrong..but he knows now 🥰
@HomeAtLast501
@HomeAtLast501 4 жыл бұрын
Back in 1992, when I was in graduate school and living in a huge graduate dorm, I rented from a local video store the Comeback Special. I played the closing "If I Can Dream" segment for a guy, Javier, who was from Spain. So he had never really been exposed to Elvis. He was wide-eyed and almost speechless at the end, and he turned to me and said, "Eees majestic".
@pamelagauthreaux1244
@pamelagauthreaux1244 Жыл бұрын
OH MY GOODNESS!!I HAVE NEVER SEEN THIS. Thank you so much for sharing this. I just seen the new elvis movie a couple a nights ago, I teared up to hear the actual people talk about the performance dream; 25:00
@MrRoach-yo3mz
@MrRoach-yo3mz 5 жыл бұрын
Binder-Finkle & Goldenberg were guardian angels, they had faith in a man that didnt have faith in himself... A lost career was jump started in 68! .... Thank ya fellas
@annamariafacchiano1688
@annamariafacchiano1688 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you also from me
@dannygibson7356
@dannygibson7356 3 жыл бұрын
.......and me as well
@garybilkey9896
@garybilkey9896 3 жыл бұрын
Maybe if he didn’t start again he’d still be around?
@lisapoteus8645
@lisapoteus8645 Жыл бұрын
This show was brilliant by a legend and all that contributed to it, just brilliant, thank you, Elvis has left the building, rest easy
@ROCK.ON.
@ROCK.ON. Жыл бұрын
Thanks the 68 special is hard for me to watch for some reason i believe its because i love and miss elvis like i do any footage of elvis is hard for me to watch because i love and miss elvis like i do but i watch anyway what elvis fan can walk away from elvis performing on stage and or on the big screen and or t.v.
@exdus235
@exdus235 Жыл бұрын
👍
@elizabritton4039
@elizabritton4039 Жыл бұрын
I sooo want more people to see this. People really don’t believe that Parker wanted a Christmas special. They don’t really know what all had to happen, keeping Colonel Parker busy and out of the room in order to create what they did with Elvis. I would love permission to share. I have 2,500 subscribers. They are the right age to want to c this. I don’t want to get paid at all. I would love permission. This was so beautiful touching and gave me goosebumps hearing the story of how this was created. All the stars had to line up.
@exdus235
@exdus235 Жыл бұрын
👍👍👍
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