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Elvis Comes Back

For One Night Only Series 4

Paul Gambaccini recalls classic concerts. An electrifying performance on NBC TV in December 1968 restored Elvis Presley's reputation at a time when his star seemed to be waning.

In 1968 Elvis's star was somewhat tarnished; overtaken by the likes of the Beatles and Bob Dylan, he hadn't topped the charts for six years. He'd not played live since 1961 and he'd only been seen in movies that were increasingly awful. But it all changed in December 1968 when his electrifying performance on NBC TV convinced America that he was still 'The King'.

Paul Gambaccini re-lives the event.

Producer: Marya Burgess

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30 minutes

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