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DVD 3 – Omaha June 19th CBS Raw Tapes 71 mins
Most fans are aware that the Omaha concert is a very sad affair, Elvis looks bloated and is on very low-battery. The moments where Elvis tries to shake are embarrassing because they are such a poor parody of his previous grandeur. Too many painkillers, Dr Nick! However there are still times when the grin & smile of the real Elvis can be seen breaking through that sadness in his eyes.

This show features several songs that were never played in the much better Rapid City show making this the only professional filmed versions. 'Fairytale', 'Little Sister' plus 'And I Love You So' which is touching and definitely worth seeing as Elvis puts some real emotion into the song. Even the showpiece of 'How Great Thou Art' like far too many songs in the final CBS TV special was ruined with dreadful, pointless, audience cut-aways but here it is complete.

What you really need to know is that this DVD version is complete, from the very first note of the dimmed-lights and "Also Sprach’’ intro to the end of the closing vamp.

While it is the best quality I have ever seen and no longer that horrible "VHS look" that collectors have had to buy in the past. While stating this it is however the poorer of the three CBS tapes here.