Elvis: Aloha from Hawaii (1973)

A 1973 concert by Elvis Presley taped at the Convention Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. This was the first program to ever be beamed around the world by satellite.

Director:

Marty Pasetta

Stars:

Elvis Presley, James Burton, Jerry Scheff

Cast

Credited cast:
Elvis Presley	...	Himself
James Burton	...	Himself - Band Member
Jerry Scheff	...	Himself - Band Member
Charlie Hodge	...	Himself - Band Member
John Wilkinson	...	Himself - Band Member
Ronnie Tutt	...	Himself - Band Member
J.D. Sumner	...	Himself - Band Member
Kathy Westmoreland	...	Herself - Backing Singer
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Bill Baize	...	Himself - Band Member
Estell Brown	...	Herself - Band Member (as Estelle Brown)
Ed Enoch	...	Himself - Band Member
Joe Guercio	...	Himself
Glen D. Hardin	...	Himself - Band Member
Sylvia Shemmell	...	Herself - Band Member (as Sylvia Shemwell)
Myrna Smith	...	Herself - Band Member

Storyline

A 1973 concert by Elvis Presley taped at the Convention Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. This was the first program to ever be beamed around the world by satellite.

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Plot Keywords:

elvis presley | strauss also sprach zarathustra | performer name in title | concert film | rock music | 

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Genres:

Documentary | Music

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

4 April 1973 (USA)

Also Known As:

Elvis: Aloha from Hawaii - Deluxe Edition

Filming Locations:

Honolulu, O'ahu, Hawaii, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$2,500,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Elvis Presley Enterprises (EPE), Pasetta Productions, RCA Record Tours

Technical Specs

Runtime:

87 min (special edition)

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

All the profit went to Kui Lee cancer foundation. Even the performer and producer Elvis Presley paid for his ticket, $1,000.

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Quotes

Elvis Presley: Thank you very much. Thank you, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you ladies and gentlemen! Good evening, and uh... I hope you enjoy our show tonight. We're gonna try to do all of the songs that you wanna hear.

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Connections

Referenced in Pick Me!: Episode #1.24 (2015)

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Soundtracks

Johnny B. Goode
Written by Chuck Berry
Performed by Elvis Presley

User Reviews

Another great concert done by the king!

If you own this concert on video or dvd, you'll see Elvis Presley coming out onto the stage. And you will see Elvis Presley singing the songs in the order by what it says on the box. And you see Elvis Presley being backed by a lot of people which are more bands than solo people. On Sunday Morning January 14, 1973 at 12:30 (Hawaii time) Elvis Presley performs this concert at Honolulu International Convention Center. Joining Elvis Presley on Stage are James Burton, Charlie Hodge, Jerry Scheff, J.D Sumner, Ronnie Tutt, Kathy Westmoreland, and John Wilkinson. And the bands are The Sweet Inspirations, JD. Sumner and the Stamps, and The Joe Guercia Orchestra. This concert was produced and directed by Marty Pasetta. Elvis and his group was to rise $25,000.00 and they raised $75,000.00. No wonder why there are 5,500 people in attendance. The songs are C.C. Rider, Burnin' Love, Something, You Gave Me a Mountain, Early Morning Rain, Streamroller Bules, My Way, Love Me, Johnny B Goode, It's Over, Blue Suede Shoes, I'm So Lonesome I could Cry, I Can't Stop Loving You, Hound Dog, Blue Hawaii, What Now My Love, Fever, Welcome to My World, Suspicious Minds, I'll Remember You, Hawaiian Wedding Song, Long Tall Sally, Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On, Ku Ku I Po, Dixie, Glory Glory Hallelujah, Hush Little Baby, Big Hunk of Love and Can't Help in Love. This is a great concert to watch, and If you like this check out Elvis 68 Comeback Special. And suppose people who were lucky enough to be at this concert, and still alive today, they might even enjoy this concert again on video and dvd, if if they didn't have a good view of Elvis Presley. 10/10