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Presley took to the stage without introduction. The audience of
Presley took to the stage without introduction. The audience of 2,200, including many celebrities, gave him a standing ovation before he sang a note a...

Presley was keen to resume regular live performing. Following the
Presley was keen to resume regular live performing. Following the success of the Comeback Special, offers came in from around the world. The London Pa...

Buoyed by the experience of the Comeback Special, Presley engaged
Buoyed by the experience of the Comeback Special, Presley engaged in a prolific series of recording sessions at American Sound Studio, which led to th...

By January 1969, the single If I Can Dream, written for the
By January 1969, the single If I Can Dream, written for the special, reached number 12. The soundtrack album broke into the top ten. According to frie...

G.I. Blues, the soundtrack to Presleys first film since his
G.I. Blues, the soundtrack to Presleys first film since his return, was a number one album in October. His first LP of sacred material, His Hand in Mi...

Each of the three Presley singles released in the first half of
Each of the three Presley singles released in the first half of 1957 went to number one: Too Much, All Shook Up, and (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear. Alre...

The Berle shows drew such high ratings that Presley was booked for
The Berle shows drew such high ratings that Presley was booked for a July 1 appearance on NBCs Steve Allen Show in New York. Allen, no fan of rock and...