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A new dvd release about Elvis’ Army
years… Haven’t we yet seen all of that? The short answer is: no.
Looking at the artwork
and the beginning of the dvd your hopes might drop that this is a highly
entertaining release. Don’t let this fool you. When you are past the
menu and the intro of the dvd you will be enlightened to see a truckload
of footage. And very good ones… Elvis going in to the Army was no doubt
one of the most important news items in 1958 and the press came on to
the story in full force. And therefore a lot of footage exists on the
years 1958-1960.
The producers of this dvd have taken a lot of
time and effort to collect the most extensive footage of this period in
Elvis’ life. The footage comes from a wide variety of sources. In
chronological order the dvd shows you the complete story of Elvis in the
Army.
There is footage you will know and a lot of
footage that is not so common, better: very rare! A lot of the known
footage is longer and sometimes presented from different, and to my eyes
new angles.
So what to expect? See Elvis in a office with
an American flag. This is probably during the time he got drafted. Great
stuff. Elvis induction in the Army as complete as you will ever see it
up to the bruises on Elvis’ chins during the physical examination.
Elvis’ arrival in Texas: wow! Elvis in Germany and in Paris and even
Cliff Richard walking up to Elvis’ house only to find Elvis just
left…fantastic! Elvis met by Nancy Sinatra upon his return. Elvis making
the joke ‘Ari vi derci’ during a press conference, something I had only
heard before not seen in screen. And yes: even GI Blues is there
including the lovely advert ‘Gee, I Hope You Like It’, finally to be
seen. There is so much amazing footage it is dazzling.
Elvis really did a
tour of duty and underwent his induction into the army in front of the
world in his underpants like a real trooper. This dvd gives you all
about our Soldier Boy Elvis and is a release not to be missed! Highly
recommended. |
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