Music special starring Elvis Presley singing a mix of some of his old record hits and some new songs, plus some contemporary songs written for the show.
Elvis Presley, all-time rock 'n' roll king, makes his first television appearance in eight years. "Singer Presents Elvis" is the first television special of his own. Elvis stated to 60 television editors in a rehearsal hall at NBC's Burbank studios, California Studios. conference, "I'm doing a special now because I figure the time is right and today's music is right."
Elvis rocks through a nostalgic medley of his hits: "Heartbreak Hotel," "Hound Dog," "All Shook Up," "Can't Help Falling in Love with You," "Memories" and his seasonal hit, "Blue Christmas."
A segment has Elvis singing "Nothingsville," "Big Boss Man," "Little Egypt," and "Trouble."
Presley also sings "Baby What You Want Me (To Do)," and two new songs written especially for the show, "Memories" and the finale, "If I Can Dream."
Also, Elvis joins The Blossoms vocal group singing "Where Could I Go but to the Lord?" "Up Above My Head," and "Saved!"
NOTE: At the beginning of the broadcast NBC announcer states,
'NBC Tuesday Night At the Movies' will not be presented so that we may bring you the Elvis Presley Special, and the Brigitte Bardot Special."