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on january 12, 1973, elvis performed in concert at the honolulu international center, but it was more than just another stop on a very busy concert tour schedule. this performance served as a full dress rehearsal for a similar but expanded show that would take place two days later, the historic global television special elvis: aloha from hawaii - via satellite.
audience tickets for both the rehearsal show and the broadcast show carried no price. each audience member was asked to pay whatever he or she could afford. the full proceeds from ticket and concert merchandise sales were designated to benefit the kui lee cancer fund in hawaii. at least $75'000 (a handsome sum in 1973 dollars) was raised, a fact elvis proudly states during both shows as he segues into his rendition of i'll remember you, a hit by singer/songwriter kuiokalaani lee (kui lee).
seen in 40 countries by 1.5 billion people, the aloha from hawaii television special remains one of elvis presley's most celebrated performances and has long been available on home video. but, it was not until 1997 that the rehearsal show was officially released on home video.
the alternate aloha concert is not only a fine perormance in and of itself, but also gives viewers an intimate opportunity to share in the energy and excitement of a great and magical entertainer at the threshold of a monumental event in his career.
collector's note: elvis' performance of i'm so lonesome i could cry in the concert has been deleted from this edition of the video package. music publishing clearance from the song's owners was up for renewal and agreement for its continued use could not be reached. however, a complete soundtrack is available on cd's and tapes from rca records.
1. see see rider
2. burning love
3. something
4. you gave me a mountain
5. steamroller blues
6. my way
7. love me
8. it's over
9. blue suede shoes
10. hound dog
11. what now, my love
12. fever
13. welcome to my world
14. suspicious minds
15. i'll remember you
16. an american triology
17. a big hunk o'love
18. can't help falling in love
Elvis Presley