Aloha from Hawaii Via Satellite (album) Aloha from Hawaii Via Satellite (album) Aloha from Hawaii Via Satellite is a live album by American singer and musician Elvis Presley, released by RCA Records in February 1973. It peaked at #1 on the Billboard chart in the spring of the same year. Despite the satellite innovation, the US did not air the concert until April 4. "Aloha from Hawaii" (which was a worldwide ratings smash) went to #1 on the "Billboard" album chart. The album dominated the charts, reaching #1 in both the pop and country charts in the US. The album was certified Gold on February 13,
The Word Is Live of the recordings (mostly those from the 1980 tour) do feature a less-than-polished quality to them, "The Word is Live" is still considered a fine document of Yes in a concert setting. The box set also comes with a 52-page book containing images and stories by Yes fans and praising retroperspectives from artists such as John Frusciante of Red Hot Chili Peppers and Geddy Lee of Rush. The opening for the book was written by Greg Lake of Emerson, Lake & Palmer. The set includes several pieces not originally released as studio recordings by Yes, including "It's Love", an extended