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Elvis: #1 Hit Performances & More

Elvis: #1 Hit Performances & More

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MusicDocumentary

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Elvis fans, thank your lucky stars. This jam-packed collection of pulse-raising performances from TV, movies, concerts and special events showcases the King delivering blistering renditions of 30 No. 1 hits. An outstanding introduction to the magic of Elvis Presley! This collection of 30 wonderful performances by the King of Rock 'n' Roll showcasing 21 of his #1 US and UK hits and 9 other classics. Culled from his TV guest appearances, movies, and concert films and television specials -- from 1956, the year his star ascended, to the 1970s when he reached the pinnacle of his career -- this is Elvis at his best. Highlights include Elvis singing "Don't Be Cruel" for his first appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show" and his performance of "Stuck on You" for "Welcome Home, Elvis," a TV variety special hosted by Frank Sinatra.

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

89 mins

Rating

10/10

Release Date

12 November 2007

Country

United States of America

Cast

Steve Allen

Steve Allen

Self (archive footage)

Bill Black

Bill Black

Self (archive footage)

James Burton

James Burton

Self (archive footage)

Elsa Cárdenas

Elsa Cárdenas

Self (archive footage)

D.J. Fontana

D.J. Fontana

Self (archive footage)

Charlie Hodge

Charlie Hodge

Self (archive footage)

Angela Lansbury

Angela Lansbury

Self (archive footage)

Scotty Moore

Scotty Moore

Self (archive footage)

Elvis Presley

Elvis Presley

Self (archive footage)

Juliet Prowse

Juliet Prowse

Self (archive footage)

Stella Stevens

Stella Stevens

Self (archive footage)

Judy Tyler

Judy Tyler

Self (archive footage)

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