Rags to Riches provided the basis for an unusual moment late in Elvis career. Near the end of a New Years Eve concert on December 31, 1976/January 1, 1977, Elvis announced he would sing the song -- which his band evidently hadnt rehearsed and didnt know. Playing piano, and giving chord instructions to his surprised band members, Elvis delivered a passionate rendition, climaxing with a series of near-operatic high notes before the last word you. The effort earned a loud ovation from the audience in Pittsburghs Civic Arena. However, the moment would never be repeated; this was the only time Elvis sang the song in live performance. The moment was captured on a recording by an audience member that was later bootlegged https://youtube/watch?v=ZqnhVntiIGw
Posted on: Wed, 31 Dec 2014 12:27:27 +0000
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