Elvis - That's the Way It Is (Special Edition)

Starring:David Briggs, Sammy Davis Jr., Cary Grant, Jerry Scheff, Myrna Smith, Jerry Carrigan, John Wilkinson, George Hamilton, Elvis Presley, Joe Esposito, Glen D. Hardin, Red West, Joe Guercio, Norbert Putnam, Xavier Cugat, James Burton (II), Felton Jarvis, Del 'Sonny' West, Charlie Hodge, Ronnie Tutt
Director: Denis Sanders
Studio: Turner Home Ent
Product Type: DVD

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This 1970 concert documentary captures Elvis Presley midway through a fateful transition, seeking to reclaim his musical primacy after a decade of self-imposed exile from concert stages. Sidelined by his big-screen career, eclipsed by rock's mid-'60s transformations, the King had begun his return two years earlier with the relatively lean attack of his fabled network television appearance, '68 Comeback Special. Now the Memphis legend was poised to reposition his performing profile by pursuing the top rungs of headliner status in Las Vegas, a career choice that seems even more ephemeral in hindsight than it already did at the time.

Elvis: That's the Way It Is follows the show's genesis from rehearsal to stage, with the performance footage that provides its inevitable climax shot over six nights. The rehearsal footage, expanded for this special edition, offers further proof that Presley's band was simply superb: stripped of the orchestrations and lush choral arrangements that would be grafted onto the stage show, the sextet sounds both tough and nimble. In performance, we're treated to a mostly riveting glimpse of Presley in top vocal form, poised at the brink of bombast. This is Elvis before the onset of portentous Richard Strauss overtures, karate kicks, and tossed scarves, kicking off the show with the classic "That's All Right." If he risks undercutting the punch of his early songs with self-deprecating clowning, he attacks two Ray Charles classics with gusto. The special edition also boasts digitally remastered visuals, crisply remixed Dolby audio, alternate versions that replace the original performances of several tracks (including the extended vamp of "Suspicious Minds"), a theatrical trailer, and a new documentary on the restoration of the film. --Sam Sutherland
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This rockumentary is a must-see experience that takes you backstage and front-row center as Elvis unleashes his incomparable talent and showmanship during his 1970 concert tour.

Elvis - That's the Way It Is (Two-Disc Special Edition)
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Elvis, That's the Way It Is

ELVIS AT HIS BEST ON STAGE IN LAS VEGAS!

Elvis - That's the Way It Is (Two-Disc Special Edition)
Starring: Elvis Presley , James Burton (II) , Glen D. Hardin , Charlie Hodge , and Jerry Scheff
Director: Denis Sanders
Manufacturer: Warner Home Video
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ASIN: B000QUUD60
Release Date: 2007-08-07

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Elvis, That's the Way It Is.......2007-07-03

Peter Watkins's fascinating biopic about a troubled, nontraditional figure is itself iconoclastic, as it approaches telling Munch's life story through a mosaic of re-enactments, personal diary readings, and faux documentary footage, often repeated for effect. Distant from his father, Munch finds sustenance in a short-lived affair with Mrs. Heiberg (Fraas), a married woman from whom he draws inspiration. Using a variety of sound and color elements to convey Munch's state of mind, Watkins's engrossing film mirrors the inner turmoil of its talented subject.

ELVIS AT HIS BEST ON STAGE IN LAS VEGAS!.......2007-06-17

This is the best footage of Elvis on stage in Las Vegas. The original release included a lot of fan interview footage which was kind of boring, but it also included added footage of Elvis singing songs which were eliminated in the 2001 "Special Edition" version. Both versions are included in this set, so if you don't have both and want them, this is the set for you.

Elvis - That's the Way It Is (Special Edition)

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Elvis at his prime!
A blast of Elvis!
Terrific
That's The Way It Is DVD
A Must Have for Elvis Fans

Elvis - That's the Way It Is (Special Edition)
Starring: Elvis Presley , James Burton (II) , Glen D. Hardin , Charlie Hodge , and Jerry Scheff
Director: Denis Sanders
Manufacturer: Turner Home Ent
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Binding: DVD

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Release Date: 2001-04-10

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This 1970 concert documentary captures Elvis Presley midway through a fateful transition, seeking to reclaim his musical primacy after a decade of self-imposed exile from concert stages. Sidelined by his big-screen career, eclipsed by rock's mid-'60s transformations, the King had begun his return two years earlier with the relatively lean attack of his fabled network television appearance, '68 Comeback Special. Now the Memphis legend was poised to reposition his performing profile by pursuing the top rungs of headliner status in Las Vegas, a career choice that seems even more ephemeral in hindsight than it already did at the time.

Elvis: That's the Way It Is follows the show's genesis from rehearsal to stage, with the performance footage that provides its inevitable climax shot over six nights. The rehearsal footage, expanded for this special edition, offers further proof that Presley's band was simply superb: stripped of the orchestrations and lush choral arrangements that would be grafted onto the stage show, the sextet sounds both tough and nimble. In performance, we're treated to a mostly riveting glimpse of Presley in top vocal form, poised at the brink of bombast. This is Elvis before the onset of portentous Richard Strauss overtures, karate kicks, and tossed scarves, kicking off the show with the classic "That's All Right." If he risks undercutting the punch of his early songs with self-deprecating clowning, he attacks two Ray Charles classics with gusto. The special edition also boasts digitally remastered visuals, crisply remixed Dolby audio, alternate versions that replace the original performances of several tracks (including the extended vamp of "Suspicious Minds"), a theatrical trailer, and a new documentary on the restoration of the film. --Sam Sutherland

Description

This rockumentary is a must-see experience that takes you backstage and front-row center as Elvis unleashes his incomparable talent and showmanship during his 1970 concert tour.

Customer Reviews:

Elvis at his prime!.......2007-07-05

This DVD is absolutely wonderful...a compilation of his first appearances in Las Vegas after being off stage making movies for several years. He looks so good, sounds great and is forever the showman! My grandchildren like to watch it and my grandson loves to stand in front of the TV and imitate Elvis.....another generation to be charmed by Elvis!

A blast of Elvis!.......2007-04-26

Hey, whatever happend to "I just Can't Help Believin'? This song is cut out from the concert footage. What a drawback...!
The scenes before the concert at a recording session with the guys makes up for the cut out or lost scenes. "I just can't help believin'"
Elvis, a gift from heaven and wonderful to explore his singing ability.
Elvis rocks away his inhibitions if indeed he has them.
Follow the course, watch this movie and learn.
Elvis marks your inhibitions and rejects them, they're not yours anymore.
"Elvis is not dead, he's dad"

Terrific.......2007-04-20

What a character Elvis was! This dvd gives insight into the complicated person Elvis was in terms of his humor, gifts, generosity of spirit, faith, ambitions, and humanity in a person who was so talented and good looking as to be veritably worshipped by so many. Amazing he kept as self-effacing a perspective as he did. So wish the lifestyle hadn't taken him down.

That's The Way It Is DVD.......2007-04-12

Elvis in his prime,with more concert footage than the original, if I am not mistaken. That's the Way It Is is also my favorite Elvis album.

A Must Have for Elvis Fans.......2007-03-10

If you are an Elvis fan, you will Love this DVD. If you are somewhat of an Elvis fan, you will be a bigger fan. It gives you a little look into Elvis as a person, and a lot of Elvis as a performer live in concert at the former International Hotel in Vegas. The DVD has been digitally remastered and has excellent audio and video.

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