Iconic Albums - Elvis Presley - Aloha from Hawaii Via Satellite

Aloha from Hawaii via Satellite - Elvis Presley's Global Triumph

On January 14, 1973, Elvis Presley stepped onto a stage in Honolulu and into history. Dressed in the dazzling American Eagle jumpsuit, he became the first solo performer to be broadcast live around the world via satellite, reaching an audience of hundreds of millions. It was more than a concert - it was a cultural milestone, a moment when music, technology, and myth converged.

In this definitive book from the Iconic Albums series, Richard Ward takes you deep inside Aloha from Hawaii via Satellite - exploring the planning, the performance, and the legacy of Elvis's greatest global triumph. Across 35 detailed chapters, you'll discover:

The story behind Colonel Tom Parker's bold vision for a worldwide broadcast

How satellite technology carried Elvis's voice and image across continents

A song-by-song exploration of the concert, from "See See Rider" to "Suspicious Minds" and "An American Trilogy"

The emotional connection between Elvis and Hawaii, from Blue Hawaii to the Kui Lee Cancer Fund

The audience's reaction, the worldwide ratings phenomenon, and RCA's chart-topping double LP

Why fans see Aloha from Hawaii as Elvis Presley's last great triumph

Lavishly researched and written with passion, this book captures the drama, spectacle, and significance of the night Elvis conquered the world. Whether you're a lifelong fan or new to his music, this is the ultimate guide to understanding why Aloha from Hawaii via Satellite remains one of the greatest milestones in music history.

The King's voice. The world's stage. The moment that made history.