Monday marks the 40th anniversary of Elvis Presley’s “Aloha from Hawaii” concert, which was seen by an estimated 1 billion worldwide. Here are five facts about the historic concert: It was seen in more than 40 countries on Jan. 14, 1973, but not the United States because it was Super Bowl Sunday. It aired three months later in the...
Monday marks the 40th anniversary of Elvis Presley’s “Aloha from Hawaii” concert, which was seen by an estimated 1 billion worldwide. Here are five facts about the historic concert:
It was seen in more than 40 countries on Jan. 14, 1973, but not the United States because it was Super Bowl Sunday. It aired three months later in the U.S.
The album taken from the broadcast was Elvis’ first No. 1 disc since 1965. It was also the first quadrophonic album to top the charts.
A Jan. 12 rehearsal concert was taped in the event there was a problem with the live broadcast.
“Aloha from Hawaii” was the most expensive entertainment special, up to that time, with a production cost of $ 2.5 million.
Elvis’ white jump suit worn during the performance is on display at his former home at Graceland.