Latest Gold / Platinum DVDs". Radioscope. July 3, 2011. Archived from the original on July 28, 2011. All fans must agree that 1968 'Saved' Elvis' career, so no need to explain why the producers of this DVD called it: 'I'M SAVED' IFPI staff (2004). "Suomen virallinen lista – Musiikki DVD:t 30/2004"[Finland's Official List – Music DVDs 30/2004]. Musiikkituottajat – IFPI Finland (in Finnish). Archived from the original on August 20, 2011 . Retrieved August 10, 2011.

His first thought was to film it in the dressing room but later changed the location to an informal gathering with an audience. This portion has since become known as the two sit-down shows. Joining him on stage were his original side men Scotty Moore and D. J. Fontana, Charlie Hodge, Alan Fortas and Lance LeGault.Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child / Where Could I Go But To The Lord / Up Above My Head / Saved The concert was initially planned as a Christmas special by the network and Presley's manager, Colonel Tom Parker. Producer Bob Finkel hired director Steve Binder, who, rather than creating a Christmas special, created a concert that would reflect the musical trends of the time and appeal to a younger audience. Filming took place in June 1968 at NBC Studios in Burbank, California. The special included a sit-down session that showcased Presley in an informal setting, surrounded by fans and a small band. Rianz staff (2004). "Top 10 Music DVDs". Recording Industry Association of New Zealand. Archived from the original (ASP) on June 11, 2012 . Retrieved August 10, 2011. In a mastering job comparable to Warner Bros' recent treatment of screen classics The Adventures of Robin Hood and others, Elvis Presley Enterprises in collaboration with Complete Post has given this material an extreme makeover. Flaws that have become second nature in past video releases are delightfully eliminated; colors are stunningly accurate (especially skintones and the shine of the legendary Bill Belewleather suit) and grain has been mostly exorcised without compromising quality. Audience members standout like never before along with tiny details like fingerprints on Scotty Moore's guitar (which Elvis borrows during the informal jam sessions) and beads of perspiration that cover the superstar's face come across with surprising clarity. Though very minor detriments remain, they are not enough to mar one of the finest video refurbishings of '60s-era television material to surface to date, courtesy of producer-editor Ray Miller; hats off to him and his staff for a job well done. After the first 'Elvis Speaks' part the show starts with some of his first Sun Records; That's All Right, Trying To Get To You and Tiger Man get the special really started!

The Associated Press praised the set design as well as Presley's appearance that felt "sort of like old times." [40] In 1968 Elvis Presley was breathtakingly handsome and his vocal style was honed to perfection. It was the task of art director Eugene 'Gene' McAvoy to design the showcase that would frame Elvis visually for the audience. From the opening scene of Elvis and the 89 guitar men in silhouette (or 89 boys as they were called in the script) to the finale with Elvis standing in front of his name in lights, Mr. McAvoy provided sets that complimented the star and the story. Claude Thompson did double duty as the makeup artist and one of the choreographers. His makeup talents were used in the 1956 movie 'Around the World in Eighty Days' and in TV series such as 'The High Chaparral' and 'Little House On the Prairie'. While his choreography can be seen in the 1976 movie 'King Kong' and the 1985 movie 'The Color Purple'. Elvis talks about his career, first record and Hollywood. His personal life, tragedies, future plans and God, giving you an intimate look at his life and career in a way only he can. Dr. Inglis, Ian (2013). Performance and Popular Music: History, Place and Time. Ashgate Publishing, Ltd. ISBN 978-1-409-49354-9.Elvis worked with composers Billy Strange and Mac Davis in the movie 'Live A Little, Love A Little'. Their song A Little Less Conversation had been used in that film and was for a time considered to be used in this TV special. It was the version recorded for this special that was used for the highly successful 2002 remix that has since been used in movies and as the theme song for the TV series 'Las Vegas'. Billy Strange and Mac Davis wrote Nothingville and Memories, both of which were used in the 1968 TV special. Mr. Strange would go on to work with Elvis again in the movies Charro! and The Trouble With Girls. They also shared another tie as Mr. Strange was at one time married to Joan O'Brien, Elvis' leading lady in It Happened At The World's Fair. Evening Standard staff (December 31, 1969). "TV/Radio". Evening Standard. London . Retrieved January 3, 2021– via Newspapers.com. Pritchett, Oliver (January 1, 1970). The Fabulous Elvis. Manchester. p.8 . Retrieved January 3, 2022– via Newspapers.com. {{ cite book}}: |work= ignored ( help) CS1 maint: location missing publisher ( link) The Daily Tar Heel published a favorable review of the special, remarking on the change since Presley's heyday, declaring: "Elvis still has magic." [42]