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Elvis - Deluxe 4 CD set commemorates 40th anniversary of TV special - 4 hours of music including never before released recordings

Deluxe 4 CD set commemorates 40th anniversary of TV special - 4 hours of music including never before released recordings In June of 1968 Elvis Presley saved his career and made the best music of his life. These ccomplishments are attributed to the legendary “ELVIS” TV Special. The Special which was sponsored by Singer Sewing Machines was the first time that Elvis had performed in front of a live audience in 7 years. In what was supposed to be a Christmas Special, Elvis, clad in his trademark black leather suit, performed emotional renditions of his greatest hits and more recent songs in different settings including an intimate unplugged session. The edited 60 minute version aired on December 4th 1968 on NBC. It was the network’s highest ratings and the season’s number-one rated show. The “ELVIS” Special was so successful not only for NBC but also for Elvis’ career that it is more commonly referred to as the infamous “’68 Comeback Special” and has become one of the major moment in music history. • Includes the entire recordings from the taping of the “ELVIS” TV Special • 87 tracks on 4 CDs – 20 which have never been released before • 32 page booklet with detailed liner notes, photos and memorabilia • Limited deluxe edition box comes in a lavish foil-stamped box Info at 991.com