How over the course of a year, Elvis managed to do the 1968 television special to the Vegas stage is nothing short of sad and bizarre. But I guess that's Elvis. And drugs. And poor management. But still Elvis. Stepping onto a Vegas stage which should be the end of the line in terms of a performer's cultural impact, but this was Elvis' next act and probably most iconic. The suits, the hair, the belts, the karate, the drug-hazed monologues. That would all come later, but for now this is his debut performance at the International Hilton on July 29th 1969. One last trip, long way down.
Saturday, February 27, 2010
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