For years, Elvis Presley had stopped singing in front of real people. He was stuck in Hollywood making movies, and he missed the rush of a live crowd. But in the summer of 1970, the King of Rock ’n’ Roll made a massive comeback.
He launched a giant show in Las Vegas, and he released a special album called That’s the Way It Is to show the world he was back on top.
Released in November 1970, this album was like a double-scoop ice cream cone, giving fans two things at once. Half of the songs were recorded quietly in a Nashville studio. The other half was recorded live during his wild, high-energy concerts in Las Vegas.
This clever mix lets listeners hear Elvis working perfectly in a quiet room while also feeling the electric energy of his big stage show.
Elvis Presley (That’s The Way It Is) Full Album
The absolute best part of the whole album is a live song called “I Just Can’t Help Believin’.” When Elvis sang this song on August 11, 1970, something mystical happened. He gave his whole passion into the microphone, and his sound sounded stronger than ever before.
Cameras were rolling to capture the moment for a big movie documentary, and you can actually see how emotional Elvis was. It became an instant favorite for fans around the world because it showed a very real, human side of the superstar.
Elvis – I Just Can’t Help Believing (Remastered audio)
Of course, putting together a giant show like this took a lot of hard work behind the scenes. The movie documentary showed Elvis practicing for hours, laughing with his bandmates, and perspiring beneath the hot lights to make sure every single note was perfect.
When the album finally hit record stores, it became a huge hit. It proved that Elvis wasn’t just an actor anymore—he was the ultimate showman. That’s the Way It Is captured Elvis Presley at his absolute peak, proving to the world that you can always make a great comeback if you have enough passion, practice, and rock ‘n’ roll in your soul.