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Review | Aloha From Hawaii CD

By: Elvis Australia
Source: www.elvis.com.au
February 1, 2009

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Aloha From Hawaii CD

Elvis Presley performed before a worldwide television audience of over one billion people on January 14, 1973. The soundtrack from this performance, Aloha From Hawaii, was released on February 4, 1973. It reached number one on both the pop and country charts selling close to five million copies in the United States alone, and almost twelve million worldwide.

Oddly the concert was not broadcast on American television until April of that year. Elvis looked good, performed, well and sang superbly. He surrounded himself with his usual crack TCB band, a full orchestra and two backup groups of singers. The resulting album remains one of the great live documents in music history. The first section of the album presents Elvis at his best. The usual introduction of 'Also Sprach Zarathustra' leads into 'See See Rider' and an energetic and rocking 'Burning Love'. He would always begin his concerts in like fashion in order to ramp up the energy of the audience and the response here is immediate.

It was then Elvis' custom of slowing a concert down and here we find a cover of George Harrison's 'Something'. He follows with 'You Gave Me A Mountain' which remains one of the best live performances ever recorded by him. The vocal and passion still send chills up the spine 35 years later.

'Steamroller Blues' was originally a simple song by James Taylor. Elvis would release it as a single and interprets it from a blues/rock perspective. This song was a classic example of how he could transform songs and make them into his own unique creations.

Elvis continued his trend of giving short shrift to his classic fifties hits. 'Blue Suede Shoes' and 'Hound Dog' both clock in under a minute. He sounds disinterested on 'Love Me' and 'A Big Hunk Of Love'.

He is on more solid ground with the country hits, 'I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry' by Hank Williams and 'Welcome To My World' by Jim Reeves. He just had the knack of taking these classic country songs and updating them with his wonderful pop voice. He made them accessible to both pop and country fans.

His continued to present 'American Trilogy' as a highlight of any live performance. This song was a medley of 'Dixie/Battle Hymn Of The Republic/All My Trails'. Elvis always treated this song as a gospel type performance. It is also a song of patriotism and it finds Elvis completely invested.

Aloha From Hawaii DVD

The original release of Aloha From Hawaii contained 22 songs and was only Elvis' second two disc album. Aloha From Hawaii remains one of the essential releases by Elvis Presley and no serious music collection should be without a copy. Aloha From Hawaii now is presented completly unestited and includes as an extra bonus the 5 especially recorded songs to be added to the US broadcast. Sonically improved and digitally remastered. Upgraded packaging. 12 page booklet with historic photos.

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Also Sprach Zarathrusta - See See Rider - Burning Love - Something - You Gave Me A Mountain - Steamroller Blues - My Way - Love Me - Johnny B. Goode - It's Over - Blue Suede Shoes - I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry - I Can't Stop Loving You - Hound Dog - What Now My Love - Fever - Welcome To My World - Suspicious Minds - Introductions by Elvis - I'll Remember You - Long Tall Sally / Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On - An American Trilogy - A Big Hunk O' Love - Can't Help Falling In Love Bonus Songs: Blue Hawaii - Ku-u-i-po - No More - Hawaiian Wedding Song - Early Morning Rain

Elvis Presley | A Musical Prodigy
Elvis' musical style, as a musician and impact as a vocalist and stage performer
The Fifty Voices of Elvis Presley
1977 CBS TV Special

Elvis Presley | Hawaii | January 14, 1973
Jack Lord and Elvis Presley
Interview with Aloha From Hawaii producer, Marty Pasetta
When Elvis Said 'Aloha' From Hawaii, The World Watched
Elvis Presley 1973 | Marty Pasetta Interview
Mindy Campbell 'Aloha' flight attendant remembers Elvis 1973
Kui Lee Cancer Fund
Beyond The Reef | The Elvis Presley Hawaii Connection
Elvis Presley in concert, Hawaii November 10, 1957
Elvis Presley Honolulu Stadium, Hawaii November, 10 1957
Aloha From Hawaii Via Satellite | Fact & Fancy

Elvis Presley | 1973

January

Elvis Presley Hawaii | January 9, 1973
Elvis Presley Aloha From Hawaii Rehearsal Concert | January 12, 1973
Elvis Presley Hawaii | January 13, 1973
Elvis Presley Aloha From Hawaii | January 14, 1973
Aloha From Hawaii Via Satellite | Fact & Fancy
Elvis Presley Las Vegas | January 22, 1973
The Elvis Presley Hawaii Connection

February

April

Elvis Presley Phone Bill | April 2, 1973
Elvis Presley April 22, 1973 (3:00 pm). Phoenix, AZ.
Elvis Presley April 24, 1973 | Anaheim, CA
Elvis Presley April 26, 1973 | San Diego, CA.
Elvis Presley April 28, 1973 | (3.00 pm) | Spokane, WA.
Elvis Presley Center Arena, Seattle, Washington | April 29, 1973
Elvis Presley with fans after arriving at the Seattle airport | April 29, 1973

June

July

August

Elvis Presley The King's Court fan club | August 31, 1973

September

Elvis Presley September 3, 1973 | Caught In A Trap
Tom Jones and Elvis Presley shake hands | On stage, September 4, 1973

October

Elvis and Priscilla Divorce Court Appearance | October 9, 1973

CD Releases

Elvis (Fool) FTD Special Edition 2 CD
Raised On Rock - FTD Special Edition 2 CD

CDs | In Concert

FTD Soundboard Recorded Concerts
FTD Stereo Recorded Concerts

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Review | Aloha From Hawaii CD

Aloha From Hawaii Press Conferences | 1972

Aloha From Hawaii | The Concerts

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