Before the music began at Aloha from Hawaii, Elvis Presley paused. The arena was hushed, millions watching around the world. Then, in a voice stripped of showmanship, he said he wanted to sing what was probably the saddest song he had ever heard. It was not an introduction meant to impress. It felt like a confession. In that moment, Elvis wasn’t preparing a performance. He was preparing to reveal something deeply personal.
Before the music began at Aloha from Hawaii, Elvis Presley paused. The arena was hushed, millions watching around the world. Then, in a voice stripped of showmanship, he said he…