Elvis Presley Aloha from Hawaii via Satellite (3-CD, 1-Bluray Disc)

(RCA)

When seeking key career high-points, Elvis' multi-faceted musical legacy divides opinion amongst fans and critics alike. However, if one goes by the sales — and in this case the audience viewing numbers — there is only one answer. Aloha from Hawaii Via Satellite.

No single artist had ever had a complete concert seen by so many around the world and never had an Elvis album sold so many so fast.Today in the U.S, the album is certified 5x Platinum by the RIAA. To acknowledge this achievement, Sony Legacy is proud to present this DELUXE 50th ANNIVERSARY EDITION. Produced by Ernst Mikael Jorgensen and newly mixed by Grammy® Award-winning recording engineer Matt-Ross Spang, it includes the original concert, rehearsal show and unique after-show recordings and rehearsals including Blue Hawaii, Hawaiian Wedding Song, No More and Early Morning Rain.

Accompanied by a 28-page booklet featuring an insightful essay, rare photos and memorabilia, it also features the first ever visual release of Aloha from Hawaii via Satellite on Blu-ray DiscTM.

Blu-ray - Elvis Aloha from Hawaii concert + rehearsal concert + bonus songs

Aloha from Hawaii via Satellite – an Elvis Presley concert that took place in Honolulu and was broadcast live via satellite to audiences around the world in 1973! The resulting live album became a #1 album for Elvis, and the TV transmission became the television event of the year worldwide.

 

 

This TV special included the first ever unplugged session presented together with musicians from the early days such as Scotty Moore and D.J. Fontana. 1973 saw THE TV mega event at all: Elvis Presley, 'Aloha From Hawaii via Satellite'! Elvis' Honolulu appearance, the first time that a show was broadcasted worldwide via satellite! He was ahead of his time! Elvis Presley had 148 US single chart hits, including some so-called double-sider when A- and B-side both hit the charts like his 1956 smash 'Don't Be Cruel b/w Hound Dog', plus 15 EP hits between 1956 and 1977. Two billion of sold media and sound carriers by Elvis Presley is the estimated number! He received 14 Grammy nominations until 1978 and three Grammy for his Gospel interpretations. Elvis was the youngest artist when honored with the Bing Crosby Award (Lifetime Achivement Award) in 1971.

 

He is presented in 5 Halls of Fame (Rock'n'Roll, Rockabilly, Country, Blues and Gospel). Six of his song interpretations are collected in the Grammy Hall of Fame. On top of it all Elvis Presley got the most gold and platinum records and a Diamond-Award. He definetly is the 'Best selling solo artist in U.S. History' (RIAA – Record Industry Association of America)! Elvis Presley CD albums, vinyl records as LPs or singles at 45rpm - Bear Family offers a huge number of various Elvis Presley CDs, vinyl-LPs and 45rpm singles, vinyl- and CD box sets, books and mags, DVDs, unique and extraordinairy memorabilia! Let's say it in the words of one of Elvis sixties album title: There is "Something For Everybody"! And hey, you name it! Elvis Presley is the King of Rock'n'Roll, the biggest icon in showbusiness, and a great person who lives on forever!

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