Elvis Presley-A Big Hunk o' Love(Aloha from Hawaii via satellite ,January 14, 1973 Honolulu)
"Aloha from Hawaii via Satellite" was a benefit concert held by singer Elvis Presley at the Honolulu International Center (now the Blaisdell Center) in Hawaii at midnight on January 14, 1973. It was the first and last major concert ever to be broadcast live around the world simultaneously using satellites, previously used exclusively for news programs. It was held in Hawaii at the request of a Japanese performer. As it was a benefit concert for the Qui Lee Cancer Foundation, there was no admission fee; donations were accepted. Elvis and Colonel Parker each donated $1,000. It was broadcast in approximately 38 countries (though discrepancies exist), with an estimated audience of over 1 billion or 1.5 billion. It aired in Japan during primetime at 7:00 p.m., achieving a viewership rating of 37.8%. In the United States, it was 33.8%. It recorded ratings of 91-92% in the Philippines, 70-80% in Hong Kong, and 70-80% in South Korea. At the time, satellite broadcast technology for long-term live broadcasts was still in its infancy, and to address video transmission issues during the actual broadcast, NBC-TV filmed a rehearsal concert two days prior, just like the actual concert. In the United States, manager Colonel Parker broadcast an extended version on April 4th (although the concert itself was shortened and featured Hawaiian scenes, such as "Blue Hawaii") to avoid conflict with the 1972 documentary "Elvis on Tour." On January 9th, five days before the performance, Elvis arrived in Honolulu and traveled by helicopter from the airport to his hotel, the Hilton Hawaiian Village. (The arrival scene was used at the beginning of the US broadcast.) ⇒ Elvis's complexion appears slightly pale. After a plane crash in 1956, he developed a fear of flying. During the 1960s, while filming in Hollywood, he purchased a trailer bus and used it to travel between Memphis and Hollywood. In later years, he overcame his fear of flying and purchased a private Convair 880 jet for touring. In this show, Elvis sang 23 songs, mostly by other artists, with a light touch on rock and roll and a focus on ballads. His gospel-inspired, high-energy singing style moved audiences. When the project was decided, Elvis was in too little time to incorporate new songs, so he decided to sing standards like "It's Over" and "What Now My Love." At the time, Elvis was in the midst of divorce proceedings with Priscilla, and his grief and wounded pride are reflected in songs like "You Gave Me a Mountain," "It's Over," and "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry." Elvis was so excited and proud of this performance that he had a jumpsuit made embroidered with an eagle, a symbol of America. However, during rehearsal the day before, he threw his cape and belt into the audience, so costume designer Bill had to rush out and recreate them. During the actual broadcast, Elvis threw his cape and belt into the audience. ⇒ Needless to say, they were made again for the tour. The show grossed $75,000, but the preparation costs for the show are said to have reached $1.5 million. Before the performance, Elvis was alternately filled with anticipation and anxiety, and felt an excessive amount of pressure. After the performance, he reportedly vomited nonstop, overcome with relief that it had finished safely. The weight of this jumpsuit with the eagle on it, including the cape, is said to have been around 25 kg. "A Big Hunk o' Love" is a song originally recorded by Elvis Presley and released as a single on June 23, 1959[1] by RCA Victor, which topped the Billboard Hot 100 for two weeks. The song was revived by Presley in 1972 during his engagements at the Las Vegas Hilton in February 1972 and was used regularly in his live shows until mid-1973. It was performed live for the last time on January 26, 1974. The song is included in the 1972 documentary Elvis On Tour and his 1973 show broadcast via satellite, Aloha from Hawaii. During this time period, it was played by the Elvis' TCB Band, and featured Glen D. Hardin and James Burton. #elvis #presley #aloha #from #hawaii #epis #king #a #big #hunk #o' #love #entertainment #entertainer #elvis #fans #america #icon #king #of #music #rocknroll #rock #country #bruce #gospel #ballad #the #king #rock #music #king #of #rock #entertainment #handsome #cool #greatest #great #greatest #singer #1973s
