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2 unusual facts about Elvis in Concert


Elvis in Concert

A notable moment is his performance of "Are You Lonesome Tonight" in which he appears to forget the words during the song's long monologue portion, improvising mumbled jokes instead; this footage was included in the later documentary This Is Elvis to illustrate his poor condition at the time.

Footage from this special has appeared in the home video market: "Are You Lonesome Tonight", "Love Me" and "My Way" were used in 1981's This Is Elvis, and "Unchained Melody appeared in the 1990 home video release, The Great Performances, Volume One: Center Stage.



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