Elvis Presley was known for his amazing live concerts, yet one of his most touching performances is one that few people have ever seen. It was filmed in 1977, just weeks before the King of Rock and Roll passed away at his Graceland mansion. Elvis sings a spine-tingling rendition of “Unchained Melody” that is likely to bring fans to tears.
This is especially true when one considers that Elvis was giving one of his last live concerts. The performance of the song was filmed in Rapid City, South Dakota. At the time of filming, Elvis’ health had deteriorated so badly that he was required to take a cocktail of pain medication and steroids before each concert.
His doctors advised him to cancel the concert in South Dakota but Elvis refused. He was determined that those who paid to see him perform would get their money’s worth. Elvis instructed his doctors to give him whatever medications were necessary in order for him to complete the show.
Once the stage lights came up, Elvis delivered one of the most stunning vocal performances of his entire career. It was obvious that he was in pain, but his love for the music and his audience appears to conquer his suffering. The vocal on this night was so strong that the song was released as a single in 1978 after Elvis died. It became a huge bestseller and something of a farewell from Elvis to his fans.
Source: This Rare Elvis Footage Was Seen By Very Few People And It Might Be His Best Performance by internetroi on Rumble
