I know! I suppose feeling trapped and/or dead inside will age you.
I was watching this movie – Frankie and Johnny – the other night – and I just kind of drew myself up short at one point when I reminded myself this was filmed in 1966 – he was 31 years old – look at what they’re making him do – 1966!: how on earth is it possible that just two years later was Black Leather man? It still just seems incredible to me.
It is incredible, and for me it just adds to the staggering historical impact and importance of the “Comeback Special.” To see him in that black leather suit – dangerous again – and nervous! You can tell that there is something at stake. And as good as he was in some of the movies, that’s what was lost – the chance that Elvis could fail, on the biggest imaginable stage.
What baffles me the most is the way he looked. He looked much more youthful in ’68 compared to the mid 60s.
I know! I suppose feeling trapped and/or dead inside will age you.
I was watching this movie – Frankie and Johnny – the other night – and I just kind of drew myself up short at one point when I reminded myself this was filmed in 1966 – he was 31 years old – look at what they’re making him do – 1966!: how on earth is it possible that just two years later was Black Leather man? It still just seems incredible to me.
It is incredible, and for me it just adds to the staggering historical impact and importance of the “Comeback Special.” To see him in that black leather suit – dangerous again – and nervous! You can tell that there is something at stake. And as good as he was in some of the movies, that’s what was lost – the chance that Elvis could fail, on the biggest imaginable stage.
Jeff – yes!
// You can tell that there is something at stake. //
absolutely. the nerves on display … you can feel the danger.
Like Gillian Welch sings in her song Elvis Presley Blues: “with his soul at stake”
Good to hear from you, Jeff!