Originally was to have included a performance of "A Little Less Conversation," a hit song from Elvis Presley's film Live a Little, Love a Little (1968). A version was recorded for the special, but dropped from the final show. Colonel Tom Parker originally wanted Elvis to perform in a powder blue tuxedo, singing Christmas carols. Producer 'Steve Binder' axed this idea and came up with concept of Elvis performing his classic hits in a black leather outfit. This is generally credited ...[Read Story ]