Mojo, 12/01/2004, p.60, "[I]t's those raw preambles into Unplugged territory that make it essential viewing."
Entertainment Weekly, 07/09/2004, p.71, "Uncut versions of the show's soundstage performances are manna from pop heaven."
Uncut, 01/01/2005, p.84, "[A]n extraordinary and unexpected renaissance....A vital reminder of one of the most iconic and memorable rock'n'roll moments of all time..."
DVD Features:
Region 1
Boxed Set
Full Frame - 1.33
Audio:
Dolby Digital Stereo - English
Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
Additional Release Material:
DISC TWO
Additional Footage - 1. Elvis Presley - Black Leather Stand Up Shows
2. "Trouble/Guitar Man" Opening of the Special
3. Gospel Production Number
4. "Guitar Man" Production Number
5. "If I Can Dream" Show Closer
6. Elvis Scene Shot for the Closing Credits
7. Taping of Promotional Tag Trailer
Music Video - 1. Elvis Presley - If I Can Dream
DISC THREE
Additional Footage - 1. All components/takes for the Gospel Production Number and "Guitar Man"
Tracks:
1. Heartbreak Hotel
2. All Shook Up
3. Love Me Tender
4. Hound Dog
5. Guitar Man
6. Lawdy Miss Clawdy
7. Baby, What You Want Me To Do
8. Can't Help Falling In Love
9. Jailhouse Rock
10. Don't Be Cruel
11. Where Could I Go But To The Lord
12. Up Above My Head
13. That's All Right (Little Mama)
14. Tiger Man
15. Tryin' To Get To You
16. One Night With You
17. Memories
18. Nothingsville
19. Let Yourself Go
20. Big Boss Man
21. It Hurts Me
22. Little Egypt
23. I Can Dream
24. Trouble
Tracks:
1. Heartbreak Hotel
2. All Shook Up
3. Love Me Tender
4. Hound Dog
5. Guitar Man
6. Lawdy Miss Clawdy
7. Baby, What You Want Me To Do
8. Can't Help Falling In Love
9. Jailhouse Rock
10. Don't Be Cruel
11. Where Could I Go But To The Lord
12. Up Above My Head
13. That's All Right (Little Mama)
14. Tiger Man
15. Tryin' To Get To You
16. One Night With You
17. Memories
18. Nothingsville
19. Let Yourself Go
20. Big Boss Man
21. It Hurts Me
22. Little Egypt
23. I Can Dream
24. Trouble
Elvis Presley, the undisputed king of rock, performs in a concert recorded on December 3, 1968. Airing as an NBC special, this spectacular performance--his first T.V. performance in eight years--has become legendary. Performing alone as well as in special jam sessions with Scotty Moore and D.J. Fontana, his early backing musicians, Elvis puts on the kind of crackling, charismatic show which helped make him the most famous rock & roll star of all time.