There is one sequence in the film where the producers chose to show a segment of Elvis performing live READY TEDDY at a Ed Sullivan Show in 1956. Elvis's manager tried hard to convince them not to use this segment as he didn't want Elvis to appear as a nostalgia act. He explained them that Elvis was a modern performer and they didn't have to show this 1956 performance. The producers left the segment in the film and it was released like this.
Elvis On Tour was the second Elvis film to be nominated for a Golden Globe award. It was joint-winner in 1973 for best documentary with Wheels of Fire.
Elvis On Tour was first known as Standing Room Only. The title was then changed during filming to Elvis On Tour in the USA.
In Roanoke, Va Elvis is seen receiving the key to the city by Mayor Roy Webber on April 18, 1972.