Elvis Presley - Elvis (TV Special) (1971) and 44 similar items

Catalog Number: LPM-4088 Condition Details: Vinyl plays with crackles and a few light-clicks (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges; light-scuffing, surface abrasions (front/back). Inner-sleeve is original (Elvis ads); one seam partially split. Spine is partly readable with noticeable wear and splits. Shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. Orange RCA label. (Not a cut-out.) Tracks: Trouble Guitar Man Lawdy, Miss Clawdy Baby, What You Want Me To Do Dialogue Heartbreak Hotel Hound Dog All Shook Up Can't Help Falling In Love Jailhouse Rock Dialogue Love Me Tender Dialogue Where Could I Go But To The Lord Up Above My Head Saved Dialogue Blue Christmas Dialogue One Night Memories Nothingville Dialogue Big Boss Man Guitar Man Little Egypt Trouble Guitar Man If I Can Dream About The Record: Elvis (TV Special), by Elvis Presley, released in November 1968, is the soundtrack to the iconic NBC television special, often referred to as the "Comeback Special," which marked a pivotal moment in revitalizing his career after years of declining popularity due to formulaic films and soundtracks. Recorded primarily in June 1968, the album captures the raw energy of Presley?s live performances, blending new songs, classic hits, and gospel medleys, showcasing his vocal versatility and charisma. Historically significant for its role in reintroducing Elvis as a dynamic live performer, the special and its soundtrack reestablished him as a cultural force, drawing massive viewership and critical acclaim. The album features the hit single If I Can Dream, a powerful, socially conscious ballad inspired by Martin Luther King Jr.'s speeches, which peaked at No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100. Other notable tracks include Heartbreak Hotel, Hound Dog, and Jailhouse Rock, though these were re-recordings of earlier hits rather than new singles.