Elvis Presley - From The Waist Up (Ed Sullivan Appearances)

By The Time Elvis Presley appeared on Ed Sullivan's "Toast of The Town" show for the first time (Sept. 9, 1956), he was already the number one musical attraction in the world. Six Doresey, two Milton Berle, and one Steve Allen TV show appearances had catapulted him straight to the top. The only other logical move was Ed Sullivan who changed his mind and decided it was to his advantage to showcase Elvis. So he signed him up for three appearances which immediatly broke every rating and firmly established Elvis Presley as an American legend. Much of what has been written about the Sullivan shows over many years has been accurate except for the almost universal position that Elvis was filmed "from the waist up". In Actual fact, the only show broadcast this was was the third and final one. The first two showed him head to toe but, except for "Ready Teddy" and "Hound Dog" (Oct. 28, 1956), he didn't really move that much anyway! It is hoped that this collection will re-generatre the excitement that the "real" Elvis Presley brought to the rock n roll world.

First Show: Sept, 9, 1956
Don't Be Cruel
Love Me Tender
Reddy Teddy
Hound Dog

Second Show: Oct. 28, 1956
Don't Be Cruel
Love Me Tender
Love Me
Hound Dog

Third Show: Jan. 6, 1957
Hound Dog
Love Me Tender
Heartbreak Hotel
Don't Be Cruel
Peace In The Valley
Too Much
When My Blue Moon Turns To Gold Again.

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