Today I was excited to learn that there exists more footage from Elvis' Madison Square Garden concert on June 9, 1972.
About a year and a half ago I wrote about footage of Elvis performing "Polk Salad Annie," captured by an NBC camera crew that was filming the show. Thanks to the Elvis Information Network (EIN) I found this on Youtube just moments ago:
Interestingly enough, the footage starts with comedian Jackie Kahane being booed of the stage (though he seems to think the problem is a faulty microphone). Then there's about two minutes worth of film showing the Sweet Inspirations performing a number followed by some great shots of the stage and audience before the main event begins.
And begin it does, with a superb looking Elvis entering the stage and launching himself into "That's All Right" followed by "Proud Mary." There's also footage showing audience reactions, and it all ends with about a minute of "Polk Salad Annie."
It all took my breath away, and I felt the need to write this post immediately after seeing it. It's like EIN puts it: "A must see!"
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2 comments:
Great ! Thank you it makes my day :-)
How wonderful that in 2010 there is still a hidden Elvis gem uncovered every now and then.
And what a shame that none of the MSG concerts were professionally filmed.
Then again maybe in 2020 we will be fortunate enough to see such a gem uncovered :)
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