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Elvis still in top form, don't believe the hype
The only major difference in Elvis' appearance between this film and 'That's The Way It Is' is that he doesn't have a tan, and his hair is longer. Elvis is NOT heavier, and even if he is, it couldn't be by more than 5 pounds. He is very lean in this, with a small waistline and overall striking figure. His voice is beautiful, and I love to hear how it matured and improved over the years. In this film, his voice is smooth, rich, and powerful. The way he sings "Bridge Over Troubled Water" knocks the original version right off the map. His energy during the song "Polk Salad Annie" is startling, this version being markedly faster than the 1970 version. The Stamps are spotlighted singing the moving gospel song "Sweet Sweet Spirit" that can move you to tears, especially seeing Elvis standing aside and admiring one of his heroes, J.D. Sumner. "I Got a Woman","Lawdy Miss Clawdy","Burning Love"...this film has no shortage of rockers. Also we get to go into the recording studio with Elvis while he records the song "Separate Ways", a poignant ballad about lost love clearly selected to mirror Elvis life while he was separated from Priscilla. We get to go backstage with Elvis and see his human side, he says "I've never gotten over what they call stage fright, I go through it every show". A long interview with Elvis was recorded to accompany some of the non musical moments, and we hear the man himself telling his story. They flash back to 1956 and show some of Elvis' early TV appearances to great effect. It was filmed in stereo, and plays just fine in Dolby surround. It's energetic, exciting, and contains some great songs. A must for any Elvis fan or fan of live concerts.

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Supurb concert performances from a fifteen-city tour
This superb video focuses on the spectacular, 1972 Elvis Presley concert tour. Its chock full of entertaining segments of this captivating superstar, both on and off stage. Highlighting performances from his fifteen-city tour, he is clothed in an impressive array of costumes. All of them adorned with jeweled belts, capes and scarves. His presence on stage is totally spellbinding. Included are flash-back performances of a very riveting, young Elvis, as he sings and gyrates to "Don't Be Cruel" and "Ready Teddy." This is the actual performances as seen on the Ed Sullivan Show in 1956. Enjoy film clips of his boyhood days. Included are actual scenes of the famous hair cutting when he was inducted in the army. Experience Elvis singing all your favorite songs, up close and personal. See him perform "See See Rider," "Polk Salad Annie," "Proud Mary," "Burning Love," "Suspicious Minds," "Funny How Time Slips Away," " An American Trilogy," "I Got a Woman," " Mystery Train," " A Big Hunk O' Love," "You Gave Me a Mountain," "Lawdy Miss Clawdy," " Love Me Tender," " Bridge Over Trouble Water" and "Can't Help Falling in Love." A very entertaining movie from start to finish. Almost as good as being there with front row tickets. END

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Excellent Document Of Elvis's Later Years
"Elvis On Tour" captures a loose, energetic King on the road. It features dozens of innovative split screen shots of Elvis. Whether he's making a quip or showing off his karate moves, this is Elvis at his peak.

"Elvis On Tour" is much looser than "That's The Way It Is". He does not seem nervous like he did on the previous tape, and he adds extra flare to the songs that he performed in the previous outing. Elvis's voice is in its greatest shape ever here. He delivers a powerful, intense vocal performance on "Bridge Over Troubled Water", then gives a gentle reading of "Funny How Time Slips Away". The rockers are also extremely good. Elvis gives electrifying versions of "A Big Hink O' Love" and "Lawdy, Miss Clawdy", plus a good version of "I Got A Woman". Closing this magnificient video is a beatiful rendition of "Can't Help Falling In Love".

I do have one gripe however. On the "Lost Performances" video, there are several performances filmed for this video that should've have been included. These songs are a powerful "Are You Lonesome Tonight", "I Can't Stop Loving You", "All Shook Up", "Release Me", "Teddy Bear"/"Don't Be Cruel", and a stunningly beautiful "How Great Thou Art". However, this truly is a must - have. Elvis is truly at his finest hour, his last moment of glory before sinking into the pits of drugs and fatty food.