47 Years Ago: Elvis Presley Closes Out His Final Concert With “Can’t Help Falling In Love”
on Jun 18, 2024
Known for his swinging hips and silky smooth voice, The King of Rock and Roll’s final concert was full of his iconic hits and flashy outfits, complete with his legendary band to back him up.
Elvis Presley was just 42 years old and had already lived a life that many people could only dream of. One of the hottest stars to date, the singer had incredible fame, fortune, and a beautiful daughter.
Although he appeared to have it all, Elvis had some personal struggles. Not many of those were made public and would only come out years after his death. Even through these struggles, he continued to do what he loved: sing.
During what would become his final tour, Elvis performed at various venues across the country, with his final concert being performed on June 26th, 1977 for over 18,000 people in Indianapolis.
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Throughout the show, he performed hit after hit, and the audience sang along with him. Take a look at the set list below.
“C.C. Rider”
“I Got A Woman/Amen”
“Love Me”
“Fairytale”
“You Gave Me A Mountain”
“Jailhouse Rock”
“It’s Now Or Never”
“Little Sister”
“Teddy Bear”
“Don’t Be Cruel”
“Release Me”
“I Can’t Stop Loving You”
“Bridge Over Troubled Water”
“Early Mornin’ Rain”
“Johnny B. Goode”
“I Really Don’t Want To Know”
“Hurt”
“Hound Dog”
The legendary performer closed out the set with one of his fan’s most treasured songs, “Can’t Help Falling In Love.” Truly, this is an incredible piece of American music history and a final look at the man who changed music forever.
Watch Elvis’ final concert in the video below.
