THE ā68 COMEBACK SPECIAL Review
So, tonight I decided to take a small break from the studio films and watch TheĀ ā68 Comeback Special for the second time. Although I liked it the first time, I loved it much more the second time around. The first time, I rented it on Amazon, and I was just waiting for theĀ āIf I Can Dreamā sequence and wondering when it was going to show up. Now that I knew it was at the very end, I could enjoy the show a lot more. And I definitely did!
I just love everything about this performance and show! The sit down portion, the stand up portion, the musical interludes, the gospel number, the finale! Itās all done so well. And you can really tell how passionate Elvis Presley was about getting this just right.Ā
āTroubleā is one of my favorite songs ever by Elvis, and I loved seeing it in the special, and that it was the opening number and played again at the close. Although I still love the original King Creole version more. But itās still performed with passion and fun, and Iām happy it was included.Ā
Also, I need to talk about Elvisā singing voice in this special. Itās rough and deep, and I just love the way he sings the songs we all know and love. So rock n roll! Not as smooth as the recorded versions, but I donāt think itās supposed to be. And I really like that spin!
The gospel number is also one of my favorites, although Iām not Christian in the slightest. Still, though, itās so powerful and done so well, I canāt help but fall in love with it. And I love Elvisā red outfit during it and how the colors just pop out at you while watching.Ā
Speaking of Elvisā outfits, all of them were sharp and on point. The leather outfit is so iconic now, but literally everything he wore in this special looks amazing on him. My personal favorite outfit is the white suit at the end duringĀ āIf I Can Dream.ā
TheĀ āGuitar Manā production number is also something really special, full of energy and vibrant as hell. And Elvis looks damn good the whole time! Iād never heardĀ āGuitar Manā before this special, but now itās definitely become one of my favorite Elvis songs.Ā
āIf I Can Dream,ā though, is my favorite part of the special, even though it makes me sad when it ends. Itās just so powerful and well-done. I had watched it on Youtube a million times before I finally watched the special for the first time a few months ago, I didnāt know for the longest time it was tied to this special, but itās the perfect show closer, and really showcases Elvisā talent as a singer and showman.Ā
But, oh man, the passion in this special is really something else! And Iām in love with it.Ā
So, usually when I want to watch a musical performance, I put on MTV Unplugged in New York by Nirvana. Itās one of my favorite performances and itās a go to when I want to watch something music related that I own. I own a few concert DVDs but this one is a favorite of mine.Ā
I think I might have to add TheĀ ā68 Comeback Special in the mix for favorite concerts I own now. Itās just so powerful and fun, and Elvis is so endearing in it.Ā
Now that itās over, I already want to watch it again.
Thanks for listening, guys, and have a great weekend!