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What was the last song Elvis Presley sang in his final concert ?
Elvis Aaron Presley (1, 8, 1935 – 8,16, 1977), often known simply as Elvis, was an American singer and actor. Dubbed the "King of Rock and Roll", regarded as one of the most significant cultural figures of the 20th century. His energized interpretations of songs and sexually provocative performance style, combined with a singularly potent mix of influences across color lines during a very transformative era in race relations, led him to both great success and initial controversy.
Tragically though, a prolonged period of time as the most famous man on the planet took its toll on Elvis. His personal life began to crumble around him, his divorce to Priscilla Beaulieu in 1973 and his reliance on drug addiction began to take hold.
He continued to perform live with stringent determination and, on June 26th, 1977, he would step onto the stage for the final time as he appeared in front of 18,000 fans at Indianapolis’ Market Square Arena.
His set lasted for around 80 minutes, it saw Elvis fly through classics such as "Jailhouse Rock" and "Hound Dog" as well as a poignant cover of Simon & Garfunkel’s "Bridge over Troubled Water" before closing the concert in beautiful fashion with "Can’t Help Falling in Love with You". It would prove to be his last ever song performed in public.
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