Memories: The '68 Comeback Special cover

Memories: The '68 Comeback Special

Elvis Presley · 1998

120 min · 35 tracks · pop rock · R&B · rock & roll

A vibrant celebration of rock and roll, blending Elvis's early hits and gospel influences with exhilarating live energy.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • vibrant celebration of nostalgia
  • dynamic journey with multiple peaks
  • engaging live performance energy
  • suitable for sing-along moments

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • avoid lengthy musical explorations

Where this album fits

Themes
1968 television revival· social change aspirations· gospel roots celebration
Career context
Released in 1998, 'Memories: The '68 Comeback Special' came during a resurgence of interest in Elvis Presley’s legacy. This album celebrates his landmark television special from 1968, a pivotal moment that revitalized his career after a period of decline. It showcases his return to live performance after years focused on film.
Stylistic neighbors
Chuck Berry· Little Richard· Buddy Holly
Sounds like this from elsewhere
At Folsom Prison by Johnny Cash — Shares the same raw, live energy and gospel-infused storytelling from a pivotal moment in music history.
Live at the Apollo by James Brown — Captures electrifying live performance energy with a focus on soul and social change themes.
Amazing Grace by Aretha Franklin — Blends gospel roots with powerful live performance, echoing themes of revival and spiritual uplift.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Trouble / Guitar Man 3:22
  • 2 Heartbreak Hotel 1:34
  • 3 Hound Dog 0:47
  • 4 All Shook Up 2:01
  • 5 Can’t Help Falling in Love 2:18
  • 6 Jailhouse Rock 1:59
  • 7 Don’t Be Cruel 1:42
  • 8 Blue Suede Shoes 2:24
  • 9 Love Me Tender 3:29
  • 10 Baby What You Want Me to Do 3:16
  • 11 Trouble / Guitar Man 4:24
  • 12 Gospel Medley: Sometime I Feel Like a Motherless Child / Where Could I Go but to the Lord / Up Above My Head / Saved 9:00
  • 13 Memories 3:15
  • 14 A Little Less Conversation 1:44
  • 15 Road Medley: Nothingville / Big Boss Man / Let Yourself Go / It Hurts Me / Guitar Man / Little Egypt / Trouble 15:42
  • 16 If I Can Dream 3:11

Disc 2

  • 1 When It Rains It Really Pours 1:52
  • 2 Lawdy Miss Clawdy 1:45
  • 3 Baby What You Want Me to Do 1:27
  • 4 That’s All Right 6:42
  • 5 Heartbreak Hotel 2:53
  • 6 Love Me 2:55
  • 7 Baby What You Want Me to Do 3:45
  • 8 Blue Suede Shoes 4:40
  • 9 Baby What You Want Me to Do 2:53
  • 10 Lawdy Miss Clawdy 4:05
  • 11 Are You Lonesome Tonight? 2:56
  • 12 When My Blue Moon Turns to Gold Again 0:38
  • 13 Blue Christmas 2:27
  • 14 Trying to Get to You 2:58
  • 15 One Night 3:54
  • 16 Baby What You Want Me to Do 3:59
  • 17 One Night 3:51
  • 18 Memories 3:26
  • 19 If I Can Dream 3:10

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