Elvis Returns: The Resurgence of Elvis Presley
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In June 1968, perhaps the most pivotal turning point in Elvis Presley's legendary career unfolded. He had skyrocketed to superstardom in the mid-1950s, then served two years in the U.S. Army starting in March 1958, returning in 1960. However, America was on the brink of massive change. Throughout the decade, politics, pop culture, and music underwent seismic shifts. Yet Elvis found himself sidelined rather than at the center of public discourse. Under the insistent direction of his manager, Colonel Tom Parker, Elvis was busy churning out increasingly formulaic Hollywood films. By 1968, he hadn't performed live in front of an audience for seven years. By then, his dominance in popular music had been usurped. The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, Motown, Hendrix, and a host of other chart-topping artists had rendered Elvis nearly forgotten in the music world. So, that summer of 1968, instead of following Colonel Parker's advice to record a family-friendly Christmas special, Elvis insisted on returning to his rock 'n' roll roots, staging a live performance that revisited past classics and set the stage for ambitious future endeavors...
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