Elvis new CD Releases in 2013
ALL the Elvis CD Release News
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| Saturday 18th January 2014 |
'Endless Summer Festival' New Import CD: Out soon is the new Straight Arrow double-digipak CD release 'Endless Summer Festival', featuring the August 22, 1973 Dinner & Midnight performances. Both shows are taken from original "booth recordings" taped by the same person. The sound quality is far superior to the usual audience recordings. The year's journey from Hawaii to Nevada was almost at its end on August 22, 1973. That Wednesday night, Elvis delivered two professional, sold-out performances for the faithful at the Las Vegas Hilton with a mix of the old and new, including a stunning, yet-to-be recorded cover of Richard Harris' 1971 single "My Boy." After the final Hilton show on September 3, bass player Emory Gordy would leave to return to the more creative studio environs of Nashville, Presley would fire Col Parker, Priscilla would leave for good, and Elvis himself would nearly leave the land of the living. It was a long, long way down from that worldwide broadcast in Honolulu on January 14, but the man would survive, somehow, and return to sing his soul that December in Memphis.
It should be noted that neither of these superb-quality, off-line concert recordings have been previously issued.
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Both shows are completely new, even to die-hard Elvis fans. They were never in circulation, in any form. Enjoy the music!
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Tracklist:
CD1 - Wednesday, August 22, 1973 Dinner Show
01. Introduction: Also Sprach Zarathustra - 02. C. C. Rider - 03. I Got A Woman / Amen - 04. Love Me - 05. You Gave Me A Mountain - 06. Blue Suede Shoes - 07. Medley: Long Tall Sally / Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On / Your Mama Don't Dance / Flip Flop And Fly / Jailhouse Rock / Hound Dog - 08. Love Me Tender - 09. Fever - 10. What Now My Love - 11. Suspicious Minds - 12. Introductions of singers, musicians, orchestra - 13. My Boy (with lyric flub corrected) - 14. Release Me - 15. An American Trilogy - 16. (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear / Don't Be Cruel - 17. Can't Help Falling In Love - 18. Closing Vamp / Announcements.
CD2 - Wednesday, August 22, 1973 Midnight Show
01. Introduction: Also Sprach Zarathustra - 02. C. C. Rider - 03. I Got A Woman / Amen - 04. Love Me - 05. You Gave Me A Mountain - 06. Steamroller Blues - 07. Blue Suede Shoes - 08. Medley: Long Tall Sally / Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On / Your Mama Don't Dance / Flip Flop And Fly / Jailhouse Rock / Hound Dog - 09. Love Me Tender - 10. Fever - 11. What Now My Love - 12. Suspicious Minds - 13. Introductions of singers, musicians, orchestra - 14. My Boy - 15. Release Me - 16. An American Trilogy - 17. A Big Hunk O' Love - 18. Can't Help Falling In Love - 19. Closing Vamp / Announcements. |
'At Dinner In Vegas' & 'Back On Track In Vegas' New Import CDs: Touchdown Productions proudly presents two new audience recorded releases. One of them, 'At Dinner In Vegas' from September 3, 1972 is another totally new show that didn't even circulate on CDR or in any other form. The show was very good, Elvis was in fine form and sang some very fine renditions of "What Now My Love", "I'll Remember You" and also "For The Good Times"! The sound quality is good for this kind of recordings. The CD comes with a beautiful designed 16-pages booklet.
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'Back On Track In Vegas' features the midnight show January 28, 1974. Elvis was much more focussed during the first Vegas engagement in 1974 as he had been during the former engagement when Elvis presented himself less professional than in recent years. The midnight show had an interesting song line-up which included some seldom sung songs like "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'", "Spanish Eyes" or "Sweet Caroline". The sound quality is good for this kind of recordings. The CD comes also as usual with a beautiful designed 16-pages booklet including lots of rare pictures from this engagement!
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'At Dinner In Vegas'
1 See See Rider (2.21) - [02] Johnny B Goode (1.41) - [03] Until It‘s Time For You To Go (2.25) - [04] You Don‘t Have To Say You Love Me (1.59) - [05] Polk Salad Annie (3.48) - [06] Elvis Talks (0.48) - [07] What Now My Love (3.13) - [08] Fever (2.52) - [09] Love Me (1.58) - [10] Blue Suede Shoes (1.10) - [11] Heartbreak Hotel (with false start) (2.50) - [12] Hound Dog (2.18) - [13] Love Me Tender (1.38) - [14] I‘ll Remember You (2.25) - [15] Walk That Lonesome Road (feat. The Stamps Quartet) (3.19) - [16] Suspicious Minds (4.02) - [17] Band Introductions (1.17) - [18] For The Good Times (2.13) - [19] Mystery Train/ Tiger Man (2.20) - [20] You Gave Me A Mountain (3.14) - [21] Can‘t Help Falling In Love (1.45) - [22] Closing Theme (0.30)
All tracks recorded on September 3, 1972 at the dinner show.
'Back On Track In Vegas'
1 Also Sprach Zarathustra (0.38) - [02] See See Rider (2.47) - [03] I Got A Woman/Amen (3.53) - [04] Love Me (1.44) - [05] Let Me Be There (2.54) - [06] You‘ve Lost That Lovin‘ Feelin‘ (4.15) - [07] Sweet Caroline (2.19) - [08] Love Me Tender (1.47) - [09] Long Tall Sally/ Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin On/ Mama Don‘t Dance/ Flip, Flop And Fly/ Jailhouse Rock/ Hound Dog (2.27) - [10] Fever (2.17) - [11] Polk Salad Annie (2.43) - [12] Introduction of The Voice (0.32) - [13] Killing Me Softly (by The Voice) (2.43) - [14] Spanish Eyes (3.05) - [15] Suspicious Minds (3.53) - [16] Band Introductions (1.48) - [17] Introductions of Celebrities (2.11) - [18] I Can‘t Stop Loving You (2.15) - [19] Help Me (2.35) - [20] Introduction of Marty Pasetta (0.51) - [21] American Trilogy (4.03) - [22] A Big Hunk O‘Love (2.12) - [23] Can‘t Help Falling In Love (1.37) - [24] Closing Vamp (0.45) - [25] The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face (2.57)
All tracks were recorded on January 26, 1974 at the midnight show with the exception of track 25 which was recorded on February 8, 1974 at the dinner show |
| Thursday 9th January 2014 |
'Sweet Home Alabama' New Import CD: The second release from TNT Records. After a quick sell-out of our first title “Goin´ Back To Houston” and again with a little help from our friends at “Audionics” - probably THE premium and still active label when it comes to rare recordings in best possible sound - we decided once more to pick two shows from “Tour Number 14” (May 30 – June 10, 1975). On this brand new double-cd set you are going to hear both concerts Elvis did right after a couple of great “warm up”-concerts in Huntsville, AL. Elvis then went on to Mobile for Concerts number 6 and 7 in Mobile, June 2, 1975 Afternoon & Eveing Shows. And the town went nuts for The “King”. As a matter of fact everybody had to admit that Elvis might have been the only entertainer in 1975 who was able to play a sold out crowd on a Monday afternoon! Both Mobile-Shows have been released before, the afternoon performance even came out by the legendary “Madison” label. But if you missed the shows first releases from 10 years ago or want them in even better sound than before plus exactly the way they were recorded (without the standard “2001 Theme / See See Rider” opening) you should not miss this great new double cd! You can also expect a great booklet full of photos and information including newspaper articles and original paperwork. Ask your local dealer for it, he should have it right in time around the scheduled release date January 15, 2013 for you!
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CD1 – Mobile, June 2, 1975 A/S
01. Amen / I Got A Woman (incomplete) 02. Love Me 03. If You Love Me (Let Me Know) 04. Love Me Tender (with false start) 05. All Shook Up 06. (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear / Don't Be Cruel 07. Hound Dog 08. The Wonder Of You (with false start) 09. Burning Love 10. Band Introductions 11. Johnny B. Goode 12. Drum Solo (Ronnie Tutt) 13. Bass Solo (Blues - Jerry Scheff) 14. Piano Solo (Glen D. Hardin) 15. School Day 16. T.R.O.U.B.L.E. 17. I’ll Remember You 18. Why Me Lord 19. Let Me Be There (with reprise) 20. An American Trilogy 21. Funny How Time Slips Away 22. Little Darlin' 23. Mystery Train / Tiger Man 24. Can't Help Falling In Love 25. Closing Vamp
CD2 – Mobile, June 2, 1975 E/S
01. Amen / I Got A Woman (incomplete) 02. Love Me 03. If You Love Me (Let Me Know) 04. Love Me Tender 05. All Shook Up 06. (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear / Don't Be Cruel 07. Hound Dog 08. The Wonder Of You 09. Burning Love 10. Band Introductions 11. Johnny B. Goode 12. Drum Solo (Ronnie Tutt) 13. Bass Solo (Blues - Jerry Scheff) 14. Piano Solo (Glen D. Hardin) 15. School Day 16. Bridge Over Troubled Water 17. T.R.O.U.B.L.E. 18. Alfie (one liner) / I’ll Remember You 19. Let Me Be There 20. An American Trilogy 21. Funny How Time Slips Away 22. Little Darlin' 23. Mystery Train / Tiger Man 24. Can't Help Falling In Love 25. Closing Vamp |
New Legacy Release for 2014: Elvis 'Recorded Live On Stage In Memphis' celebrates the 40th Anniversary of the King's triumphant 1974 return to his hometown with an expanded 2CD release of the monumental concert experience.
"I wanted to record a live session in my hometown of Memphis…after all, this is where it all started out for me." - Elvis Presley.
This 2CD Legacy Edition will be released on March 18, 2014 and features several tracks left off the original '74 release in addition to a wealth of unreleased material.
Disc 2 of the remastered edition presents a recently located MONO recording of a "test run" performance held for an ecstatic live audience on March 18, 1974, at the Richmond Coliseum two days before his historic return to Memphis. (This has of course been released on the FTD '48 Hours To Memphis'.)
As a special added bonus for Elvis aficionados, Disc 2 includes five intimate tracks (three of them previously unreleased) cut at the RCA Studios in Hollywood on August 16, 1974. Originally intended as reference recordings for an upcoming Las Vegas engagement, the performances, which include "Down In The Alley," |
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"Good Time Charlie's Got The Blues," "Softly As I Leave You," "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" and "The Twelfth Of Never", provide a rare fly-on-the-wall glimpse into Elvis' consummate backstage artistry as he prepares these songs for concert. (Previously released on FTD 'From Sunset To Las Vegas')
Elvis Recorded Live On Stage In Memphis will include a 24 page booklet featuring rare photos, previously unseen memorabilia, new liner notes, press clips and more.
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The musicians backing Elvis on Elvis Recorded Live On Stage In Memphis include James Burton and John Wilkinson (guitars); Charlie Hodge (guitar and vocals); Duke Bardwell (bass); Ronnie Tutt (drums); Glen D. Hardin (piano); The Sweet Inspirations, J.D. Sumner & The Stamps, Kathy Westmoreland (vocals) with Joe Guercio and his Orchestra.
Elvis Recorded Live On Stage In Memphis will include a 24 page booklet featuring rare photos, previously unseen memorabilia, new liner notes, press clips and more.
Following the artistic success of his 1973 Stax sessions and the global phenomenon of the Aloha From Hawaii Via Satellite album and broadcast the same year, Elvis opened 1974 with a 15 city tour routed to end in Memphis and a state-of-the-art concert recording.
"I wanted to record a live session in my hometown of Memphis," said Elvis at the time. "After all, this is where it all started out for me."
Originally released on vinyl on July 7, 1974, Elvis Recorded Live On Stage In Memphis reached #1 on the Country charts and featured "How Great Thou Art," the track that would bring Elvis his third (and third Gospel) Grammy win. |
Elvis Recorded Live On Stage In Memphis
Disc 1
Also Sprach Zarathustra
See See Rider
I Got A Woman/Amen
Love Me
Trying To Get To You
All Shook Up (not included on original VINYL album)
Steamroller Blues (not included on original album)
Teddy Bear-Don't Be Cruel (not included on original album)
Love Me Tender (not included on original album)
Long Tall Sally-Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On-Mama Don't Dance-Flip, Flop And Fly-Jailhouse Rock-Hound Dog
Fever (not included on original album)
Polk Salad Annie (not included on original album)
Why Me Lord
How Great Thou Art
Suspicious Minds (not included on original album)
Introductions (not included on original album)
Help Me
An American Trilogy
Let Me Be There
My Baby Left Me
Lawdy, Miss Clawdy (not included on original album)
Funny How Time Slips Away (not included on original album)
Can't Help Falling In Love
Closing Vamp
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March 18, 1974, The Richmond Coliseum
1. Also Sprach Zarathustra
2. See See Rider
3.I Got A Woman/Amen
4.Love Me
5.Trying To Get To You
6.All Shook Up
7.Steamroller Blues
8.Teddy Bear/Don't Be Cruel
9.Love Me Tender
10.Rock medley: Long Tall Sally/Whole Lot-ta Shakin' / Mama Don't Dance/Flip, Flop & Fly/Jailhouse Rock/Hound Dog
11.Fever
12.Polk Salad Annie
13.Why Me, Lord
14.Suspicious Minds
15.Introductions
16.I Can't Stop Loving You
17.Help Me
18.American Trilogy
19.Let Me Be There
20.Funny How Times Slip Away
21.Can't Help Falling In Love
22.Closing Vamp
The August 1974 RCA Rehearsal
23. Down In The Alley (previously unreleased)
24. Good Time Charlie's Got The Blues (previously unreleased)
25. Softly As I Leave You
26. The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face (previously unreleased)
27. The Twelfth Of Never |
‘The King In Motion – Last Vegas 1976’ New Import DVD/Book: How many fans can really want 460 pages of Elvis in 1976, and a DVD as well. Perhaps it should be called 'The King in Slow Motion'! And surely Erik Lorentzen’s final Elvis Files book '1974-1977' will be sad enough.
Anyway the highly rated Venus import label are now publishing a 456 page Hardcover Book + a DVD focussing on December 1976.
- 456 Pages Full Colour Hardcover Booklet packed with Photos
Almost 2 Kilo Weight
The DVD features
Hilton Hotel, Las Vegas, footage:
03-12-1976 (46 Mins)
04-12-1976 (40 Mins)
Bonus : 05-12-1976 + 12-12-1975
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"ELVIS 1969" New Import box-set: Out soon from Gravelroad Music is "ELVIS 1969" a very limited 3CD box-set. The publicity notes... Elvis-Musically reborn - This release is intended to be a flawless release with the best sounding Elvis of 1969.
We started by going back to the basic recordings of the American sound studio; the edited repaired master tracks without the dubbing done later in Nashville.
The combination package "Elvis In Person & Back in Memphis" was the basic concept, but we wanted more. During the first days of the comeback in Las Vegas in 1969, special RCA presentation box sets were given away. These box sets are very rare and expensive to get hold of. This was the perfect 1969 package idea for this release.
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- A 28 page full color /b&w photo folio with 28 photos of Elvis in the style of 1969 including rare or unpublished photos.
- A 32 page full color booklet with original articles,
- An interview with Elvis from 1969, co-workers and musicians about recording at the American Sound Studios and performing in Las Vegas.
- Over 60+ photos of Elvis on stage (many from the same show), various are rare or unpublished
- 15 incredible photos of The American Sound Studio with Elvis, again some are rare or unpublished!!
- Previously unreleased versions.
- A rare studio rehearsal of January 1969.
- The unaltered raw audio of the August 24, 1969 M/S soundboard.
- The reproduction slipcase of the famous 1969 presentation box set.
- All recordings in excellent sound quality.
We hope you’ll agree we did our best to respect and honour the original artistic ideas from 1969.
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Elvis himself wasn’t all that thrilled with some of the overdubs.
It’s been said that he was very happy with the sound on the acetates that he took home with him, but less so with the final masters.
Elvis heard the dubbed masters at a very late stage and very little could be done.
As an artist, you can’t always be in complete control of your output, and clearly especially when your name is Elvis Presley.
These original master tracks were the result of the joint vision of producer Chips Moman, the musicians and Elvis. |
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The two most famous songs from these sessions are without a doubt “Suspicious Minds” and “In The Ghetto”.
- - On disc 2 you will find the multi-track live recording of the August 24, 1969 Midnight Show. Thanks to existing tape legends, paperwork and research and the fantastic unprocessed soundboard recording of the same show, we were able to piece this show together as it was originally recorded. We double-checked and compared the whole show second for second with an audience recording of the show that we had recently acquired. There are only three songs borrowed from the dinner show: “I Can’t Stop Loving You”, “Runaway” and “ What’d I Say”, which are 98% identical to the midnight show versions. We used the career dialogue from the August 24, 1969 dinner show. We don’t have this in multi-track quality and therefore we decided to include a third disc with the original raw unrepaired soundboard. As extra bonus, we used a very rare tape of a rehearsal from January 1969 at the American Sound Studios, where we can even hear a glimpse of Roy Hamilton singing!
--- We hope you’ll agree we did our best to respect and honour the original artistic ideas from 1969.
DISC ONE In Memphis Undubbed Repaired Masters
01. Wearin' That Loved On Look 02. Only The Strong Survive 03. I'll Hold You In My Heart 04. Long Black Limousine 05. It Keeps Right On A-Hurtin' 06. I'm Movin' On 07. Power Of My Love 08. Gentle On My Mind 09. After Loving You 10. True Love Travels On A Gravel Road 11. Any Day Now 12. In The Ghetto 13. Inherit The Wind 14. This Is The Story 15. Stranger In My Own Home Town 16. A Little Bit Of Green 17. And The Grass Won't Pay No Mind 18. Do You Know Who I Am? 19. From A Jack To A King 20. The Fair's Moving On 21. You'll Think Of Me 22. Without Love (There Is Nothing) 23. Suspicious Minds.
-- Tracks 1-12 were in fully dubbed versions released on “From Elvis In Memphis”. These were the only songs besides the single “Suspicious Minds” intended for release of the magnificent studio recordings at the American Sound Studios.
Note: This disc includes some previously unreleased versions.
DISC TWO In Person Live “On Stage” Multi -Track
01. Opening 02. Blue Suede Shoes 03. I Got A Woman 04. All Shook Up 05. Love Me Tender 06. Medley : Jailhouse Rock – Don’t Be Cruel 07. Heartbreak Hotel 08. Hound Dog 09. I Can’t Stop Loving You* 10. Johnny B. Goode 11. Monologue* (Life Story) 12. Baby What You Want Me To Do 13. Runaway* 14. Are You Lonesome Tonight ? 15. Words 16. Yesterday (with “Hey Jude” Ending) 17. Band Introductions 18. In The Ghetto 19. Suspicious Minds 20. What’d I Say* 21. Can’t Help Falling In Love / Outro
-- Disc two contains the multi track live recording of August 24, 1969 Midnight Show. The Multi track recording has been repaired with segments of the August 24, 1969 Dinner Show. Tracks marked with * are taken from the Dinner Show.
DISC THREE Raw Audio Unedited Soundboard & Studio Rehearsal
01. Opening 02. Blue Suede Shoes 03. I Got A Woman 04. All Shook Up 05. Love Me Tender 06. Medley : Jailhouse Rock – Don’t Be Cruel 07. Heartbreak Hotel 08. Hound Dog 09. I Can’t Stop Loving You 10. Johnny B. Goode 11. Monologue (Life Story) 12. Baby What You Want Me To Do 13. Runaway 14. Are You Lonesome Tonight ? 15. Words 16. Yesterday (with “Hey Jude” Ending) 17. Band Introductions 18. In The Ghetto 19. Suspicious Minds (Partially).
Bonus track (20+ minutes) 20. Band Rehearsal and a first attempt of “Come Out, Come Out (Wherever you are)” at American Sound studios (Roy Hamilton can be heard here) January, 1969.
-- Disc three contains the raw unprocessed soundboard recording of the August 24, 1969 M/S, without effects. A significantly different August 24, Midnight Show when compared to the fragmented release over the years of the multi track recording. Edited due to improper language use or running times. Also segments of this show were used to repair or enhance other 1969 and 1970 multi track recordings. This is the real deal, uncut, raw and finally, no tons of reverb as on previous releases of this remarkable show.
Note - Some of the unrepaired, undubbed masters here were recently released by FTD, in some cases with studio banter. Our versions are the repaired versions and come without this banter, presented exactly as they were prepared for in the spring of 1969 for various overdubs. Our sole intention is to present these songs how they left the Memphis studio, with the okay of Elvis and producer Chips Moman.
The live show was assembled from various sources, including bits taken from regular releases in order to match up the correct audio with the best possible source. Our ultimate goal was to offer the best sounding, most complete multi track version of the 24 August Midnight Show. We also have possession of four reels with safety recordings from 1969 in fantastic quality. Some were previously released on FTD, but there were still little gems left which we wanted to offer. So we decided to put it on a third disc, and include even a very rare rehearsal from January 1969 in best sound available. |
'Going Back To Houston' New Import CD: The first release from TNT Records, a look at one of the most well-known concert tours Elvis ever did. Much has been written about "Tour Number 14" (May 30 – June 10, 1975) and on this brand new double-cd set you are going to hear both concerts Elvis did right in the middle of the tour. Concerts number 9 and 10 took place in Houston, Texas Houston, June 4 and June 5 1975. Although the reporters from the local papers "Houston Chronicle" (Dale Adamson) and "The Houston Post" (Bob Claypool) were not too happy with the way Elvis presented himself (you will see their original newspaper articles pictured in the 16-page booklet that comes with the cd) the excited crowd at the Hofheinz Pavilion in Houston still loved Elvis as they did since the 1950's. "Audionics" helped us to make a significant improvement in the sound of the two soundboard recordings. If you have missed the show´s first releases from more than 10 years ago or if you want to own them in better sound than before plus exactly the way they were recorded you should not miss this great new double cd!
(News, Source;TNT/ElvisInfoNet)
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CD1 – Houston, June 4, 1975
01. Amen / I Got A Woman (incomplete) 02. Love Me 03. If You Love Me (Let Me Know) 04. Love Me Tender 05. All Shook Up 06. (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear / Don't Be Cruel 07. Hound Dog 08. The Eyes Of Texas (one liner) 09. The Wonder Of You 10. Burning Love 11. Band Introductions 12. Johnny B. Goode 13. Drum Solo (Ronnie Tutt) 14. Bass Solo (Blues - Jerry Scheff) 15. Piano Solo (Glen D. Hardin) 16. School Day 17. T.R.O.U.B.L.E. 18. Why Me Lord 19. How Great Thou Art (with reprise) 20. Let Me Be There 21. An American Trilogy 22. Funny How Time Slips Away (with reprise) 23. Little Darlin' (with reprise) 24. Mystery Train / Tiger Man 25. Can't Help Falling In Love 26. Closing Vamp
CD2 – Houston, June 5, 1975
01. Amen / I Got A Woman (incomplete) 02. Love Me 03. If You Love Me (Let Me Know) 04. Love Me Tender 05. All Shook Up 06. (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear / Don't Be Cruel 07. Hound Dog 08. The Wonder Of You (with false start) 09. Burning Love 10. Band Introductions 11. Johnny B. Goode 12. Drum Solo (Ronnie Tutt) 13. Bass Solo (Blues - Jerry Scheff) 14. Piano Solo (Glen D. Hardin) 15. School Day 16. T.R.O.U.B.L.E. 17. Trying To Get To You 18. How Great Thou Art (with reprise) 19. Let Me Be There 20. You Gave Me A Mountain 21. An American Trilogy 22. Little Darlin' (with reprise) 23. Mystery Train / Tiger Man 24. Funny How Time Slips Away 25. Can't Help Falling In Love 26. Closing Vamp |
'The Perfect Elvis Presley Soundtrack Collection' New Boxset: Sony has announced the new 20-CD Soundtrack box-set "The Perfect Elvis Presley Soundtrack Collection" to be released 3 January 2014. (EIN notes, with Clambake and Double Trouble are they sure this is prefect!)
Twenty soundtrack albums of the King of Rock'n'Roll, presented as mini "Vinyl" relica CDs plus and informative booklet. And all remastered.
The real interest to Elvis collectors would be the 'Jailhouse Rock' album (originally released in South Africa), the 'Follow That Dream / Kid Galahad' double-feature plus the 'Kissin’ Cousins' and 'Roustabout' remastered versions still only available via The Complete Masters set.
The other featured albums are... Loving You, King Creole, G. I. Blues, Blue Hawaii, Girls! Girls! Girls!, It Happened At The World’s Fair, Fun In Acapulco, Viva Las Vegas, Girl Happy, Harum Scarum, Frankie And Johnny, Paradise, Hawaiian Style, Spinout, Double Trouble, Clambake and Speedway.
CD 2 - Jailhouse Rock: (originally released for SouthAfrica)
Jailhouse Rock - Young And Beautiful - I Want To Be Free - Don't Leave Me Now - (You're so Square) Baby I Don't Care - Treat Me
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Nice - I Beg Of You - Don't - Playing for Keeps - Shake, Rattle and Roll - Good Rockin' Tonight - I Don't Care If the Sun Don't Shine
CD 5 – Follow That Dream/Kid Galahad:
Follow That Dream - What A Wonderful Life - I'm Not The Marrying Kind - A Whistling Tune - Sound Advice - Angel - King Of The Whole Wide World - This Is Living - Riding The Rainbow - Home Is Where The Heart Is - I Got Lucky - A Whistling Tune - Flaming Star - Summer Kisses, Winter Tears.
The 20 discs featured are, Loving You (1957), Jailhouse Rock, King Creole (1958), G.I. Blues (1960), Follow That Dream/Kid Galahad, Blue Hawaii (1961), Girls! Girls! Girls! (1962), It Happened At The World's Fair (1963), Fun In Acapulco (1963), Kissin' Cousins (1964), Viva Las Vegas, Roustabout (1964), Girl Happy (1965), Harum Scarum (1965), Frankie And Johnny (1966), Paradise Hawaiian Style (1966), Spinout (1966), Double Trouble (1967), Clambake (1967), Speedway (1968)
20 Discs: Sony Music Entertainment: ASIN: B00GG4E6XG
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| Saturday 30 November 2013 |
'Closing Strong!' New Import CD/Vinyl: Out soon on the VV label is their fourth release entitled "Closing Strong!" featuring both the complete live soundboard recording from February 23th 1970 Las Vegas Closing show and the complete live audience recording from Houston on March 1, 1970 Afternoon Show .
The publicity states that.. the producers are aware of the fact that the closing night show, as one of the best Elvis Presley concerts ever, has been previously released in different imports. But here we give you the chance to listen to the show in its entirety FOR THE FIRST TIME in a double high valued collector vinyl set (EIN notes that this GREAT show has just been released by the FTD label see 'The On Stage Season' FTD In-Depth Review) . The second show, the Houston incredible March 1st afternoon show, presents Elvis at the pick of his possibility, although not new to CD collectors, will not have been heard in this quality before. This release is taken directly from a first generation tape and has been professionally remastered to a high standard producing an excellent audio quality, The sound quality is far superior to the previous released audience recordings.
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This is an Audience Recording so be sure to ask your local dealer for samples! Elvis at Houston is pure dynamite, delivering a great performance that compares with the Closing night in terms of quality, giving to this release the status of “UNIQUE”.
Here you can hear the complete opening night. Houston was three days later only from the end of the Vegas season, for Elvis the very first opportunity to face a real audience from his comeback to live scenes. The result six supernatural shows with record attendance set in the Saturday evening show…. the rest his history, Here you can hear the complete March 01 afternoon show. Elvis performed accompanied from the band only a solid and rough show singing the best of the previous Las Vegas Season, in spite the short show ( about 44 minutes) and the bad acoustic with this show as Houston Chronicle review suggest "Elvis Brings Down The House At The Dome" can be reasonably to be included in one of best shows ever!!!
The Double LP Set, 200 Vinyl Gram,331/3 rpm, Picture Disc!!!It Never Sounded Better!!!!Is A Limited numbered 500 Copies. It comes with an three fold 300 gram high quality GLOSSY sleeve both sides printed, giving an unique view. The sleeve will be accompanied Newspapers clips and with many photographs of the Elvis different suits wore in February. Both the vinyl disc will be for the first time of the label,
An Incredible Two Picture Disc A Real Collector Gem!!!!!!.
The CD with the Houston show, will be accompanied with a plain sleeve .
We hope you can enjoy this Fourth product in the way to give life to more of his kind in next future.
EIN notes - Buyers Beware! Note that Elvis closed his Houston stint with the evening show, March 1, 1970 which is not the concert featured here. |
VINYL LP February 23, 1970 Closing Night
Live soundboard recording (EIN notes that this GREAT show has just been released by the FTD label see 'The On Stage Season' FTD In-Depth Review)
RUNNING TIME 56,00 MIN
Side A*
01.Opening Vamp 02.All Shook Up 03.I Got A Woman 04.Long Tall Sally 05.Elvis Talks 06.Don’t Cry Daddy 07.Elvis Talks 08.Hound Dog 09.Love Me Tender
Side B*
10.Kentucky Rain 11.Let It Be Me 12.I Can’t Stop Loving You 13.C.C. Rider 14.Sweet Caroline
Side C*
15.Polk Salad Annie 16.Introductions 17.Bluberry Hill/Lawdy Miss Clawdy 18.Heartbreak Hotel
Side D*
19.One Night 20.It’s Now Or Never 21.Suspicious Minds 22.Elvis Talks 23.Can’t Help Falling Love
*Tracks previously released soundboard recording
CD Houston March 1, 1970 afternoon show complete show
Live Audience recording
Running time 44 min. 01.Opening Vamp 02.All Shook Up 03.I Got a Woman 04.Blue Suede Shoes 05.Don’t Cry Daddy 06.Heartbreak Hotel 07.Hound Dog 08.Love Me Tender 09.Kentucky Rain 10.Release Me 11.Walk A Mile In My Shoes/In The Ghetto 12.I Can’t Stop Loving You 13.Polk Salad Annie 14.Introductions 15.Suspicious Minds 16.Can’t Help Falling In Love 17.Closing Vamp 18. Love Me Tender Theme
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'Echoes Of Aloha' New Import CD: Audionics will release their 5th CD of this year early December. It is a kind of sequel to "ALOHA JERRY” CD (Audionics 2013-01-2) - once again dedicated to the eighth Las Vegas season - February 13th, 1973 dinner show.
These recordings were captured almost a month to the day of the ”Aloha From Hawaii” satellite broadcast, and it’s inevitable to make some comparisons. It’s been said that Elvis was depressed about having to return to Las Vegas again following the huge success of the broadcast, but this newly discovered recording does not bear that out at all.
Elvis sounds more relaxed and more at ease on this recording, and there is an intimacy present on this recording that is missing from ”Aloha”. It’s interesting to note that many of the songs that he performed during the satellite show are missing here. In fact, the layout of the show is somewhat reminiscent of the structure of the Las Vegas shows in August 1970, with a strong mix of recent material and Elvis classics.
All recordings presented on this CD are previously unreleased. The
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February 13th, 1973 dinner show is completely new even to die-hard Elvis fans. It was never in circulation and it is taken from an original ”booth recording, ” made from a booth close to the stage and PA speakers. It is remarkably superior to usual audience tapes and soundwise fully comparable with our "Aloha, Jerry” (Audionics 2013-01-2), February 23, 1973 Closing Night.
As a bonus, more of soundboard tracks from the Dinner Show of February 10th, 1973 are included.
This release is presented in deluxe digipack with live and candid photos taken during January / February ’73 Vegas season and with appropriate liner notes.
(News, Source;Audionics/ElvisInfoNet) |
Tracklist: Tuesday, February 13, 1973 dinner show
01. Introduction: Also Sprach Zarathustra - 02. C. C. Rider - 03. I Got A Woman / Amen - 04. Love Me Tender - 05. You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me - 06. Steamroller Blues - 07. You Gave Me A Mountain - 08. Fever - 09. Carry Me Back To Old Virginia (one-liner) / Love Me - 10. Blue Suede Shoes - 11. Heartbreak Hotel - 12. Johnny B. Goode - 13. Hound Dog - 14. What Now My Love - 15. Suspicious Minds - 16. Introduction of vocalists, musicians, orchestra - 17. Celebrity introduction - 18. I Can’t Stop Loving You - 19. An American Trilogy - 20. Can’t Help Falling In Love - 21. Closing Vamp / Announcements.
Soundboard bonus - Saturday, February 10, 1973 dinner show
22. You Gave Me A Mountain (incomplete) - 23. Love Me - 24. Blue Suede Shoes - 25. I Can’t Stop Loving You - 26. An American Trilogy (contains gap) - 27. Can’t Help Falling In Love - 28. Closing Vamp. |
'The On Stage Season' FTD Review: After their excellent "On Stage" multi-track Classic album, FTD now continues their look at this excellent season with the first official release of Elvis' 1970 Opening and Closing night performances.
"If I appear a little shaky that's because I'm a little shaky!" - Elvis, Las Vegas Jan 26th 1970.
On Opening Night Elvis introduced ten "brand new" songs to his Vegas setlist and what a treat it is to hear these for the first time live.
‘King Elvis Rules Vegas Again’ - As Elvis stood with his arms outstretched and head bowed in thanks, the curtain slowly fell and we were swept up with the excitement of the crowd which was at its peak. ... with every song, Elvis gave the audience exactly what they had come for: a chance to see and experience a living legend. Elvis a habit-forming' drug that does you good! - Journalist Ann Moses
EIN's Piers Beagley checks out this new release and decides whether it is worth buying these often bootlegged concerts one more time...
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'Living From Day To Day, Chasing A Dream' New Import CD: Straight Arrow has announced a new 2CD release featuring both the Dinner and Midnight Shows February 22, 1973 in Las Vegas. In addition there’s included parts of the Dinner Show on February 21.
The February 22, 1973 D/S and M/S are taken directly from original "booth recording tapes". This kind of recordings was made from a "booth" or table placed at the edge of the stage, close to PA speakers, by someone who was a part of the organization, or who was related to someone inside the Elvis circle. Unlike standard audience recordings, where the recorder had to be hidden in a purse, under the table or under the clothes, often muffling the sound, booth recordings were made by someone who was known by Elvis’ security force, and consequently did not have to worry about concealing the recorder / microphone. The sound quality of such tapes is noticeably superior compared to the typical audience recording.
For the February 22, 1973 recordings, a BASF Chromdioxide hifi Compact Cassette was used. The dinner show was recorded on the A-side and the Midnight show on the B-side. The February 22, 1973 D/S is previously unreleased. There is a bad sounding version taken from a different source tape in circulation, wrongly dated as the February 23, 1973 Dinner show.
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The February 22, 1973 M/S was released (by the 'Showroom' label, 'Back In The Desert' CD, 2012) from an inferior audience recorded source. This CD has nothing to do with Straight Arrow’s 'booth tape' version. Unfortunately, the person who recorded Feb. 22, 1973 M/S stopped his recorder during Jackie Kahane‘s pre-program and switched it on only near the end of 'C. C. Rider'. Instead of splicing the 'booth tape' with the substandard audience recorded version of the same show, we decided to use another booth tape from our vaults – the February 21, 1973 Dinner Show (recorded by same person as the Feb. 22 shows) to fill the missing part. This booth tape, although of very good sound quality, was badly damaged after the song 'Suspicious Minds' (impossible to repair) and is thus not suitable for individual release. We have decided to add all usable part as a bonus for both discs, with no edits. Note: only 'What Now My Love' was previously available as a bonus track on our 'You Don't Have To Say You Love Me' CD (2010).
The sound was transferred using standard 24-bit processing and professional Tascam equipment. Every second was digitally restored to achieve optimal listening pleasure. We hope you enjoy the results. Digitally remastered in November 2013. |
TrackList:
CD1 - Thursday, February 22, 1973 Dinner Show; 01. Introduction: Also Sprach Zarathustra, 02. C. C. Rider, 03. I Got A Woman / Amen, 04. Love Me Tender (with false start), 05. You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me, 06. Steamroller Blues, 07. You Gave Me A Mountain, 08. Fever / I’ll Take You Home Again Kathleen (one line), 09. Love Me, 10. Blue Suede Shoes, 11. I’m Leavin‘, 12. Hound Dog, 13. What Now My Love, 14. Suspicious Minds, 15. Introduction of vocalists, musicians, orchestra, 16. I’ll Remember You (with false start), 17. I Can’t Stop Loving You, 18. An American Trilogy (with reprise), 19. Can’t Help Falling In Love, 20. Closing Vamp / Announcements / fan chat - Bonus (Wednesday, February 21, 1973 Dinner Show): 21. I Got A Woman / Amen, 22. Love Me Tender (with false start), 23. You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me, 24. Steamroller Blues, 25. You Gave Me A Mountain, 26. Fever
CD2 - Thursday, February 22, 1973 Midnight Show; 01. Part of pre-program by Jackie Kahane, 02. Introduction: Also Sprach Zarathustra*, 03. C. C. Rider (spliced*), 04. I Got A Woman / Amen, 05. Love Me Tender (with false start), 06. You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me, 07. Steamroller Blues, 08. You Gave Me A Mountain, 09. Fever, 10. Love Me, 11. Blue Suede Shoes, 12. I’m Leavin‘, 13. Hound Dog, 14. What Now My Love, 15. Suspicious Minds, 16. Introduction of vocalists, musicians, orchestra, 17. I’ll Remember You, 18. I Can’t Stop Loving You, 19. An American Trilogy, 20. Can’t Help Falling In Love, 21. Closing Vamp / Announcements / fan chat (*taken from February 21, 1973 Dinner Show) - Bonus (Wednesday, February 21, 1973 Dinner Show continues): 22. Love Me, 23. Blue Suede Shoes, 24. I’m Leavin‘, 25. Hound Dog, 26. What Now My Love (with false start and reprise), 27. Suspicious Minds
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| Wednesday 13 November 2013 |
FTD 'From Elvis At American Sound Studio' & 'Moody Blue' tracklists: FTD have at last published their official tracklists for their third American Sound Studios release and also the previously announced 'Moody Blue' classic album. These new releases are expected in December while The 'From Elvis In Memphis' deluxe VINYL release has now been delayed to January 2014.
'From Elvis At American Sound Studio' a special 2CD set
DISC 1 features...
Kentucky Rain, I'll Be There, Mama Liked The Roses, If I'm A Fool (For Loving You), Don't Cry Daddy, Rubberneckin', Hey Jude, My Little Friend, Who Am I?, Memory Revival (instrumental)
First Takes: Kentucky Rain (takes 1, 2 ,3 & 7), I'll Be There (takes 1, 2 & 3/M), If I'm A Fool (For Loving You) (takes 1, 2 & 3), Rubberneckin' (takes 1 & 2/M)
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overdub), Mama Liked The Roses (with alternate vocal overdub) ,In The Ghetto (take 19), Hey Jude (take 1), I'll Be There (takes 4, 5 & 6)
Go here for FULL tracklist on our FTD/SONY 2013 info page
'Moody Blue' a classic album 2CD set
DISC 1 features....
The Original album: Unchained Melody, If You Love Me (Let Me Know), Little Darlin', He'll Have To Go, Let Me Be There, Way Down, Pledging My Love, Moody Blue, She Thinks I Still Care, It's Easy For You,
The Alternate Album: Unchained Melody (undubbed master), If You Love Me (Let Me Know) (undubbed master), Moody Blue (take 6), She Thinks I Still Care (take 2B), My Way (live), Way Down (undubbed master), Little Darlin' (undubbed master), He'll Have To Go (rough mix), Pledging My Love (composite of rehearsal and take 3), It's Easy For You (take 1)
Bonus Tracks: She Thinks I Still Care (takes 1 & 2A), America The Beautiful, Softly As I Leave You
Go here for FULL tracklist on our FTD/SONY 2013 info page
To Pre-order you can go HERE to 'ElvisTheMan&HisMusic' shop
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| Wednesday 6 November 2013 |
'Unedited Masters - Nashville 1970 Revisited' New Import CD: From the Venus label, this new and forthcoming volume of the "Unedited Masters" series will revisit the 1970 recordings from Nashville. With this companion CD to "Nashville 1970" and "Nashville 1971" Venus treat you again with studio outtakes you never heard in this form and sound quality before. As usual everything is presented the way it was recorded and/or overdubbed in the studio. We are confident that this volume will also become a favorite of yours and will not leave your CD player for a long time! ENJOY!
The CD comes in a standard jewel case with a beautiful 16 page booklet.
This is a limited edition so don't miss your chance to own a copy !
If it sounds like from outer space, you can be sure it's from VENUS.
See below re new Venus' "Elvis In Motion Vol. 1" a 450 page book/DVD combo.
(News, Source;FECC/ElvisInfoNet)
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'Forth Worth Texas' New Import CD: Out next week is the new 'Forth Worth Texas' CD featuring Elvis' June 15, 1974 - 3pm show with a newly remastered Soundboard recording!
-28 tracks including the 3:00 pm show from June 15, 1974 + 5 bonus tracks!
-Elvis sings "Trying To Get To You", "I Can't Stop Loving You", "Big Boss Man", "Funny How Time Slips Away", "Love Letters", "Happy Birthday", "Hurt" and many others...
Including 8 pages booklet with photos and recording information.
The main show on this cd was released on the 2002 release "The Man In White - Volume 1". Now newly remastered from the original source.
This concert took place a week prior to the recent FTD 'SOLD OUT!' Cleveland show.
(News, Source;CiscoKing/ElvisInfoNet)
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Tracklisting:
01 See See Rider 02 I Got A Woman / Amen 03 "I’m the NBC peacock" 04 Love Me 05 Trying To Get To You 06 All Shook Up 07 Love Me Tender 08 Hound Dog 09 Fever 10 Polk Salad Annie 11 Why Me Lord? (with reprise) 12 Suspicious Minds 13 Band Introductions 14 I Can’t Stop Loving You 15 Help Me 16 An American Trilogy 17 Let Me Be There (with reprise) 18 "Turn the house lights up" 19 Funny How Time Slips Aways 20 Big Boss Man 21 Can’t Help Falling In Love 22 Closing Vamp 23 Announcement
June 3 - 24 Early Morning Rain 25 Love Letters 26 Fever 27 Happy Birthday To Bruce "Goose" Jackson 28 Hurt (with reprise)
Tracks 1-23 recorded in Fort Worth, Texas, June 15 1974 (3:00 pm) Tracks 24-28 recorded in Fort Worth, Texas, June 3 1976 (8:30 pm) |
New FTD Releases out NOW: Elvis dealers at last have received their new October releases.
- 'The On Stage Season' - this 2-CD release features the two sensational Opening and Closing shows from January 26, 1970 and February 23, 1970. It comes with a 16-page 4-colour booklet, featuring great photographs from the season and a insightful essay by Ann Moses Marino.
Disc 1 - Opening night show January 26, 1970
Disc 2 - Closing night show Feb 23, 1970.
Go to HERE EIN's FTD/SONY 2013 news for more Cover images & for full tracklist |
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'Café Europa - G.I. Blues Vol. 2' - This 2-disc "Classic Album" 7” set follows on from the successful Volume 1 released back in 2012. The 16-page booklet features memorabilia, photographs and contains the long-awaited "In and Outtakes" information for both releases. Newly remastered and sounding better than any previous release, the original masters including studio banter have been newly remixed from the original studio tape.
Go to EIN's FTD/SONY 2013 news for full tracklist
- EIN thanks 'Johnny2523' at FECC for extra images
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'Things Get Loose In Tuscaloosa!' New Import: After the release of two essential new soundboard albums in a row (Houston We Have A Problem and The Creeping Crud Express) Audionics is now back with the third soundboard release of the year. This time from June 3rd 1975 8:30 pm, Municipal Auditorium, Tuscaloosa, AL
This which was previously released on the King label as Deep Down South in 1997 but this new release is taken from a different, superior quality tape source which was obtained at the same time as the previously mentioned unreleased soundboards.
Elvis’ show in Tuscaloosa is a real fun concert that is a delight to listen to. His singing is excellent, he’s in a good mood and he clearly loves the interplay with his fans. His setlist during the June 1975 tour was a rather strong one, with a solid mix of classics and more recent numbers. Most of these were performed really well too, and even the oldies were treated with a bit more respect than usual. Keen observers will note that he dropped the tempo a notch or two
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on songs like All Shook Up and Teddy Bear / Don’t Be Cruel. The King was truly back, and he really rocked Tuscaloosa with great dynamic performances like Burning Love, Mystery Train / Tiger Man and, just for tonight, a gorgeous Bridge Over Troubled Water.
This CD is presented in beautifully designed deluxe digi-pak with relevant liner
notes and a couple of rare photos as taken on the night. Due to the lack of
quality photographs from Tuscaloosa, we also used a few photos from the
Huntsville, AL, May 31st 8:30 pm show. Elvis only wore the Red Eagle (or Red
Phoenix) jumpsuit on these two nights.
We know what you want to ask now…. ‘Is this really a significant sound upgrade?’, and to that we can only answer wholeheartedly, yes! Firstly, because we were able to work from a superior tape source, and secondly, because the sonic improvement of soundboard tapes has made real quantum leaps since 1997. We are very proud of the sound that we got out of this new tape source. And while we can’t “go back and touch the past”, this great new Audionics release is the next best thing to actually being there that special night in Tuscaloosa.
Note: Audionics is planning a special release before the end of this year, with more previously unissued material. While the other import guys appear to be in hibernation, we are only just warming up! You can always count on Audionics to deliver the goods.
EIN notes that FTD released a fabulous compilation from the same season on their 'Southern Nights' CD. One of their very best.
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Tracklist: I Got A Woman / Amen (incomplete) / Love Me / If You Love Me, Let Me Know / Love Me Tender / All Shook Up / (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear – Don’t Be Cruel / Hound Dog / The Wonder Of You / Burning Love / Introductions by Elvis of Singers, Musicians / Johnny B. Goode (James Burton) / Drum Solo (Ronnie Tutt) / Bass Solo (Jerry Scheff) / Piano Solo (Glen D. Hardin) / School Day (Joe Guercio Orchestra) / Bridge Over Troubled Water / T.R.O.U.B.L.E. / Hawaiian Wedding Song / Let Me Be There (with reprise) / An American Trilogy / Funny How Time Slips Away / Little Darlin’ / Mystery Train – Tiger Man / Can’t Help Falling In Love / Closing Vamp / Announcements.
(Also Sprach Zarathustra, CC Rider and a large chunk of I Got A Woman / Amen were not taped by the sound engineer.)
Bonus: Sports commentator Harold Johnson and Elvis talk live on the radio about the football game at the Liberty Bowl Stadium – August 9th 1975 |
'From Elvis At American Sound Studio' new FTD: We have some preliminary artwork for the third American Sound Studios release from FTD, supposedly being released next month in November.
The previously announced 'Moody Blue' classic album was delayed to November, to be released together with the third American Sound Studio "classic album" 2CD set now called 'From Elvis At American Sound Studio' featuring the remaining Memphis American Sound Studio sessions and outtakes (Kentucky Rain, Don't Cry Daddy etc).
The artwork and design has been done by Hans Slebos (FTDs 'Sold Out', etc).
What a FABULOUS new Elvis cover, surely one of FTD's very best.
Go here for More FTD info plus 'From Elvis At American Sound Studio' back cover preliminary design
(News, Source;EPE/FECC/ElvisInfoNet)
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| Saturday 14 September 2013 |
New FTD Releases for October: A surprising change of plan from the previously announced FTD releases for September. The three October releases will now be....
'Café Europa - G.I. Blues Vol. 2' Classic soundtrack album, 'The On Stage Season' double live 1970 set and 'From Elvis In Memphis' special vinyl. Release date around mid-October.
The previously announced 'Moody Blue' classic album is now delayed to November, to be released together with the third American Sound Studio "classic album" 2CD set of the remaining Memphis American Sound Studio sessions and outtakes (Kentucky Rain, Don't Cry Daddy etc)
'The On Stage Season' - this 2-CD release features the two sensational Opening and Closing shows from January 26, 1970 and February 23, 1970. It comes with a 16-page 4-colour booklet, featuring great photographs from the season and a insightful essay by Ann Moses Marino. These historic soundboard recordings were made by Elvis’ sound engineer Bill Porter at the request of Tom Diskin |
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and have been previously out on bootleg releases. FTD will surely remaster these concerts for the best audio.
Disc 1 recorded at the opening night show January 26, 1970 at the International Hotel, Las Vegas.
Disc 2 recorded at the closing night show on February 23, 1970 at the International Hotel, Las Vegas.
Go to EIN's FTD/SONY 2013 news for full tracklist
'Café Europa - G.I. Blues Vol. 2' - This 2-disc "Classic Album" 7” set follows on from the successful Volume 1 released back in 2012. The 16-page booklet features memorabilia, photographs and contains the long-awaited "In and Outtakes" information for both releases. Newly remastered and sounding better than any previous release, the original masters including studio banter have been newly remixed from the original studio tape.
While the majority of the tracks are from the second happier G.I. Blues
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session at Radio Recorders, this release does also include most of the April 27-28 outtakes that were missed from G.I. Blues Volume.1. (see GI Blues Vol.1 review and track info here)
Go to EIN's FTD/SONY 2013 news for full tracklist
'From Elvis In Memphis' special new double-vinyl release. "From Elvis in Memphis" is the latest in the classic vinyl series which dives into the 1969 sessions at American Sound Studio in Memphis. This 2-disc collector's edition features the original album plus outtakes. "From Elvis in Memphis" is the product of the same 1969 American Sound Studio sessions under producer Chips Moman that yielded the recent "Back in Memphis" FTD.
Vinyl cutting by ABBEY ROAD STUDIOS
180 Grams heavyweight vinyl
Strictly limited pressing
Go to EIN's FTD/SONY 2013 news for full tracklist
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'Houston We Have A Problem' - CD review: From the Audionics label, a previously unreleased soundboard recording of Elvis' controversial matinee concert at the Summit in Houston on August 28, 1976.
The review by Bob Claypool has often been cited in Elvis literature, and the general consensus appears to be that this concert was a real disaster. Possibly detrimental to Elvis' glorious legacy, this 'import' CD is one of the most controversial releases of the year. Elvis was certainly on bad form on this afternoon, but was he really that terrible? SONY/FTD could never consider releasing this concert, yet it has to have a certain fascination to Elvis collectors.
36 years after his death, does Elvis' legacy still need to be air-brushed to keep its glory intact, or can we accept him for all his human faults?
Go here as EIN contributor Geoffrey McDonnell takes an in-depth look at Elvis' situation in summer 1976 and explains all.. and now UPDATED with Your Comments..
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'Elvis In Demand' New Import: Another fan favourite 'Elvis In Demand' is being released as a bootleg. In the same format as the previous bootleg reproduction issues of K-Tel 'Inspirations Gospel Album', 'Elvis Sings The Blues', 'Elvis Les 40 Plus Grands Success', 'Elvis 40 Greatest Hits' 'I Was The One', 'This is Elvis', 'Elvis In The 70s', 'Elvis In Demand' & 'Elvis: The Ultimate Performance' uses the latest masters, mixed just like the original albums - Plus Bonus Tracks including 'Little Mama (live)' and 'I Love you Because (duet with Lisa Marie)'.
Using the latest masters and mixed just like the original album, and housed in a beautiful 3- panel digipack.
This Is Limited Edition Of Only 500 Copies ...
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Tracklist: Suspicion, High Heel Sneakers, Got A Lot O' Livin' To Do, Have I Told You Lately That I Love You, Please Don't Drag That String Around, It's Only Love, The Sound Of Your Cry, Viva Las Vegas, Do Not Disturb, Tomorrow Is A Long Time, Long Lonely Highway, Puppet On A String, The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face, Summer Kisses, Winter Tears, It Hurts Me, Let It Be Me,
Bonus Tracks:
I Forgot To Remember To Forget (live), Little Mama (live), I Love you Because (duet with Lisa Marie)
In The Ghetto (duet with Lisa Marie), Don't Cry Daddy (duet with Lisa Marie), If I Can Dream (duet with Celine Dion), If I Can Dream (duet with Celine Dion live version). |
'Elvis Presley: The Ultimate Performance' New Import CD: In another tie in with RCA / K-Tel Records the live compilation 'The Ultimate Performance' was released in the UK in 1981. This album featured live tracks from the albums 'Elvis In Person', 'Elvis Live On Stage At Madison Square Garden', and 'Aloha From Hawaii' edited together to make it sound like one complete concert. The album was TV advertised using clips from the 'Aloha' special. Once again it made the album charts, and it became a huge seller. The original album with its beautiful painted front sleeve, was never released on CD. Until now!
Using the latest masters and mixed just like the original album, this is indeed Elvis' Ultimate Performance CD release! Housed in a beautiful 3-panel digipack, this classic K-TEL release is now available on silver pressed CD, for the very first time.
This Is Limited Edition Of Only 500 Copies ...
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Tracklist: Introductory Fanfare (Also Sprach Zarathustra), See See Rider, Blue Suede Shoes, Johnny B. Goode
Are You Lonesome Tonight?, Never Been To Spain, You Don't Have To Say You Love Me, The Impossible Dream, Elvis Introductions, An American Trilogy, In The Ghetto, Suspicious Minds, Love Me, Burning Love, Words, Polk Salad Annie, I Can't Stop Loving You, Can't Help Falling In Love. |
'Leaner And Meaner Than Ever' New Import CD: From Gravel Road... All of us know there's a lot of talk in our business these days about "superstars." A Lot of talk but a very few true "superstars." One such star that everyone will agree more than rates the title is ELVIS PRESLEY. His record of worldwide Gold and platinum releases continues to build with every release!!!
Because so many of you enjoyed our great 1971 Las Vegas releases "Snowbird Revisited" and "Only Believe" we want you to have the promised third soundboard CD of this collection "Leaner And Meaner Than Ever" which includes the January 28, 1971 Midnight show in Las Vegas with probable the best appearance of this engagement 21 tracks filled with power! A collection of his hit singles, meaner and leaner performed than ever.. This is just a minor glimpse of the appearance in person |
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| that are sold out weeks before opening night and finds fans literally traveling from all over the world to see him.
The Gravelroad team brings again the best of the true SUPERSTAR appearances to CD !
All packed into a tri-fold deluxe digipack with extensive booklet and liner notes and plenty photos to match the two previous releases of this excellent 1971 January / February Vegas season. All in excellent sound and better than before !!
EIN notes that this is a re-release of the classic Fort Baxter bootleg CD 'Lean, Mean And Kickin' Butt' from 1996 which was re-released as 'Showroom Internationale 1971' in 2009. If you don`t have the original concert then this is worth getting.
FTD also released the Las Vegas, January 28, 1971 Dinner Show on their 'The Impossible Dream' release - see EIN's review here.
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Tracklist: January 28, 1971 Midnight Show (12.00 am). Las Vegas NV. International Hotel
01 Also Sprach Zarathustra 02 That’s All Right 03 I Got A Woman 04 Love Me Tender (With false start) 05 You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me 06 Sweet Caroline 07 You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling 08 Polk Salad Annie 09 Band Introductions 1 10 Johnny B Goode 11 Something 12 Band Introductions 2 13 Something (excerpt) 14 The wonder of You 15 Heartbreak Hotel 16 Blue Suede Shoes 17 Hound Dog 18 One Night 19 Teddy Bear 20 Suspicious Minds 21 The Impossible Dream. |
'The Creeping Crud Express' New Import CD: Right after the release of the very controversial Houston, August 28th, 1976 show ('Houston We Have A Problem' - see details below), Audionics is back with another remarkable release with more previously unreleased soundboard material. This time, Audionics presents Elvis in solid form during his memorable May/June ’75 tour.
Elvis often wore different Phoenix jumpsuits in May/June ’75, and in a way that’s entirely appropriate. Compared with the fall of ’74, he looked fresh and rejuvenated, sounded great, and seemed genuinly happy about being on the road again. He was like a phoenix rising from its ashes.
Fortunately, the June ’75 tour is well-documented, and most of the shows have been released on soundboard. In this deluxe package, Audionics presents for the first time the unreleased afternoon show in Shreveport, Louisiana on June 7th, 1975 – a real killer show. Even though most of the shows on this tour have a similar setlist, it’s always a treat to hear a new show from this remarkable tour and to
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hear unique moments - like different dialogue, fun interplay with the audience and of course small variations in the way he performs the songs or especially good versions. The audio quality of this soundboard is topnotch.
The Dallas show has been out before, first by RCA in 1980, and then more complete on import as ‘Dallas Seventyfive Uncensored’ a couple of years ago. We were able to obtain a superior and even more complete tape source, and it’s a joy to hear this fantastic show in excellent sound.
Presented in a deluxe double digipak with rare photos (some are published in color for the first time here) and relevant liner notes, this is another winner that every die-hard fan must own.
The Shreveport Evening show of the same day was issued by FTD last year - see detailed review here. (News, Source;Audionics/ElvisInfoNet) |
Tracklist:
CD1:
01. I Got A Woman / Amen (incomplete) - 02. Love Me - 03. If You Love Me (Let Me Know) - 04. Love Me Tender - 05. All Shook Up - 06. (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear / Don't Be Cruel - 07. Hound Dog - 08. The Wonder Of You - 09. Burning Love - 10. Introductions by Elvis of Singers, Musicians - 11. Johnny B. Goode (James Burton) - 12. School Day (Joe Guercio Orchestra) - 13. T.R.O.U.B.L.E. - 14. Why Me Lord? - 15. How Great Thou Art (with reprise) - 16. Let Me Be There (with reprise) - 17. An American Trilogy - 18. Funny How Time Slips Away (with reprise) - 19. Little Darlin' - 20. Mystery Train / Tiger Man - 21. Can't Help Falling In Love - 22. Closing Vamp / Announcements.
CD2:
01. I Got A Woman / Amen (incomplete) - 02. Love Me - 03. If You Love Me (Let Me Know) - 04. Love Me Tender - 05. All Shook Up - 06. (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear / Don't Be Cruel - 07. Hound Dog - 08. The Wonder Of You - 09. Burning Love - 10. Introductions by Elvis of Singers, Musicians - 11. Johnny B. Goode (James Burton) - 12. Drum Solo (Ronnie Tutt) - 13. Bass Solo (Jerry Scheff) - 14. Piano Solo (Glen D. Hardin) - 15. School Day (Joe Guercio Orchestra) - 16. T.R.O.U.B.L.E. - 17. Why Me Lord? - 18. How Great Thou Art - 19. Let Me Be There (with reprise) - 20. An American Trilogy - 21. Little Darlin' - 21. Mystery Train / Tiger Man - 22. Can't Help Falling In Love - 23. Closing Vamp / Announcements.
Friday, June 6, 1975, 8:30 pm, Convention Center's Memorial Auditorium, Dallas, TX &
previously unreleased Saturday, June 7, 1975, 2:30 pm, Hirsch Coliseum, Shreveport, LA |
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'Keep On Turnin'' New Import CD: Touchdown Productions proudly presents for their 20th release another totally new show! This time we'll release the dinner show from August 26, 1971. There's no wow and flutter and the overall sound quality is of very good quality for an audience recording. That goes also for the bonus tracks which were recorded at the dinner show on August 31, 1971. The show itself was released before a few years ago, but this time the bonus tracks were taken from a different source which offers a much better soundquality than the released CD of the show. As usual the CD will be packaged with a beautiful designed 16-page booklet.
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[01] Also Sprach Zarathustra (1.14) [02] That‘s Alright Mama (2.19) [03] Proud Mary (2.45) [04] I Got A Woman (2.25) [05] Elvis Welcomes The Audience (0.20) [06] Love Me Tender (2.31) [07] Elvis Foolin‘ Around (0.19) [08] Sweet Caroline (2.26) [09] Polk Salad Annie (3.50) [10] Intermission (0.42) [11] Johnny B. Goode (1.47) [12] Impossible (2.49) [13] Love Me (1.43) [14] Blue Suede Shoes/Whole Lotta Shakin‘ Goin‘ On/ Blue Suede Shoes (1.38) [15] Heartbreak Hotel (1.41) [16] Teddy Bear/ Don‘t Be Cruel (2.18) [17] Hound Dog (1.00) [18] Suspicious Minds (5.39) [19] Introduction (1.31) [20] I‘m Leavin‘ (3.22) [21] Lawdy Miss Clawdy (1.52) [22] Can‘t Help Falling In Love (1.47) [23] Closing Vamp (0.22)
[24] Proud Mary (2.43) [25] Sweet Caroline (2.23) [26] Polk Salad Annie (3.58) [27] Johnny B Goode (1.42) [28] It‘s Impossible (2.43)
01-23 recorded on August 26, 1971 Dinner Show 24-28 recorded on August 31, 1971 Dinner Show |
'Love Me Tonight' New Import CD: From the "SR" label the new CD "Love me tonight" featuring an unreleased show from Las Vegas February 13, 1971 Midnight Show. After a long research we finally located a good tape that gives us the possibility to produce another show from Elvis fourth season.
The midnight show from February 13th has no surprises in the tracklist, but the show is extremely solid and good, the sound is good and powerful using a straight copy of the original source tape. Elvis' performance on these early season nights is superb as he is still performing to the best of his ability. Although he delivers short shows they are delivered in a very intense, crisp and fresh manner that cannot be denied. Elvis was on stage to have fun and demonstrated this during the older, classic numbers, but songs such as 'Polk Salad Annie', 'You've Lost That Loving Feeling' and 'Sweet Caroline' never sounded better. The season will be remembered for the beautiful new closing number ‘The Impossible Dream’ which Elvis sang with power and feeling giving us proof that Elvis continued to grow as a performer. |
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This recording came from an early generation copy of the master tape, the sound quality is very good considering the early season. We have in our hands the original mono tape of extremely good quality enabling us to carry out simple re-mastering work, concentrating on the reduction of noise and trying to achieve a more clear sound and of Elvis, keeping his vocal power up in the central mix and at the same time trying to give a great definition to the background music. The Tape was unfortunately incomplete, Suspicious Minds last only four minutes for a cut in the middle.
As usually from this label, this new CD will come in a deluxe digipack, containing a collection of live photographs from the season and informative liner notes .
As everybody knows SR concentrates its work on Elvis early 70's live period, trying to produce unreleased shows with Elvis at the top of his possibilities. In this new release, we are proud to present the complete show from February 13th, midnight performance of the fourth Elvis’ historical Vegas season.
To be released in early September
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Tracklist:
01.Opening/That’s All Right, 02.I Got A Woman, 03.I Can’t Help Falling,04.Proud Mary, 05.You’Ve Lost Than Loving Feeling06.Polk alad Annie, 07.Johnny B.Good, 08.Something, 09.How Great Thou Art, 10.Mistery Train/Tiger Man, 11.Love Me,12.Don’t Be Cruel, 13.Heartbreak Hotel, 13.Blue Suede Shoes, 14.Little Sister/Get Back, 15.Hound Dog, 16.*Suspicious Minds, 17.Band Introduction, 18.The Impossible Dream.
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‘Elvis At Stax’ [Deluxe] Reviews: More new sensational reviews of the new STAX release... Joe Marchese from the Second Disc website provides a very in-depth review including...
.. Elvis at Stax would be a landmark release simply for bringing the Stax masters together; even the most diehard Elvis fan will likely admit that most of his original album releases weren't crafted or packaged with an eye to posterity. But this box set adds 27 outtakes and alternate takes that allow listeners to trace the evolution of a song. This is a fly-on-the-wall experience, with plenty of stops, starts and in-studio chatter. Elvis at Stax offers a rare and immersive look at how Presley, producer Felton Jarvis, and their talented band developed each song into a memorable recording. Elvis is frequently looser on these early takes; the rolling tape captures him joking around, but also fiercely committed to getting each song just right. Elvis even riffs a bit, such as singing a few lines of "Softly, As I Leave You" while readying his pipes for a try at "Loving Arms," or clowning, grand opera-style, before "If You Don't Come Back." Sonically, these tracks are just as crisp as the finished masters for a true "you are there" feeling. |
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This Memphis soul stew is housed in an 8 x 8" slipcase similar to that of last year's Prince from Another Planet. A 42-page softcover book is also enclosed, containing an introduction by Roger Semon, a lengthy essay by Robert Gordon, and a full track listing with all relevant session information and complete discography. The book is generously illustrated, too, with well-captioned photographs of Elvis and assorted memorabilia relating to the sessions.
Vic Anesini has marvelously remastered all three discs, and the outtakes have been newly remixed by Steve Rosenthal and Rob Santos, the box set's co-producer with Ernest Mikael Jorgensen. Touching on all of the styles that shaped the one and only King - pop, R&B, country, gospel, and of course, rock and roll - Elvis at Stax chronicles some of his last truly great studio sessions. As such, it's another essential release as part of Legacy's streamlining and repackaging of his vast musical catalogue. When push came to shove, nobody took care of business quite like Elvis Presley.
Go HERE to EIN's overview of the STAX media reviews and Cool Photos of the new box-set.
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'Houston, We Have A Problem' New controversial Import CD: From the Audionics label, a previously unreleased soundboard recording of Elvis Presley's controversial matinee performance at the Summit in Houston, TX, on August 28, 1976.
Over the years, much has been written about Elvis' afternoon concert at the Summit in Houston, TX. on August 28, 1976. The review by Bob Claypool has often been cited in Elvis literature (see below), and the general consensus appears to be that this concert was a real disaster. Some have even suggested that this show was Elvis' worst concert ever, and it has often been a hot discussion point amongst fans. Someone even wrote a book about the show.
And yet, no recording has ever turned up. Not even an audience recording. Much of what we have read so far about this show is based on the Claypool review. But reviews are always subjective, while an audio recording is obviously a more objective means to judge a performance. After a long and exhaustive search, Audionics was recently able to locate and purchase the original soundboard tape of this concert, and we are now pleased to announce its release. |
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No doubt this newly-discovered recording will generate even more discussion on the message boards, as Elvis fans are now finally able to judge this controversial show for themselves. Audionics has gone to great lengths to find this recording and to bring you something truly new and unreleased. Some import labels are perfectly happy to bring you the same old stuff again & again, but at least we always go that extra mile to bring you unheard material. And, in this case, a historically relevant recording that will now enable you to hear for yourself what really happened that afternoon. Support us and we will continue to bring you more surprises in the future.
The audio quality of this soundboard is topnotch, and the show itself is 80 minutes. The audience sounds like they were having a good time that afternoon, and it’s interesting to hear the one-off return of Jerry Scheff’s bass solo in "Polk Salad Annie" for the first time since 1972/’73. We believe that this significant release will lead to a more nuanced appraisal of this show in the future.
Presented in a deluxe digipack with unpublished photos and relevant liner notes, this is one release that you must own.
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Tracklist:
01. C. C. Rider (incomplete) - 02. I Got A Woman / Amen - 03. Love Me - 04. If You Love Me (Let Me Know) - 05. You Gave Me A Mountain - 06. All Shook Up - 07. (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear / Don't Be Cruel - 08. And I Love You So (with false start) - 09. Jailhouse Rock - 10. Fever - 11. America The Beautiful (with reprise) - 12. Polk Salad Annie - 13. Introductions by Elvis of Singers, Musicians - 14. Early Morning Rain (John Wilkinson) - 15. What'd I Say (James Burton) - 16. Johnny B. Goode (James Burton) - 17. Drum Solo (Ronnie Tutt) - 18. Bass Solo (Blues theme, Jerry Scheff) - 19. Bass Solo (Battle Of New Orleans theme, Jerry Scheff) - 20. Piano Solo (Tony Brown) - 21. Electric Piano & Clavinet Solo (David Briggs) - 22. School Day (Joe Guercio Orchestra) - 23. Hurt - 24. Funny How Time Slips Away - 25. Can't Help Falling In Love - 26. Closing Vamp / Announcements.
Running time: 79:22 |
The review from Bob Claypool in the Houston Post the following day sadly noted,
... Elvis Presley has been breaking hearts for more than 20 years now, and Saturday afternoon in the Summit, in a completely new and unexpected way, he broke mine.
In short, the concert was awful a depressingly incoherent, amateurish mess served up by a bloated, stumbling and mumbling figure who didn't act like "The King" of anything, least of all rock 'n' roll.
It made for a sad, pitiful afternoon even though the narrow-minded, but always present, screamers for Elvis bunch were still squealing and jumping through the whole thing. But, on this day there seemed to be less of them than ever. The Summit was sold-out, packed to the gills (17,500 people, maybe more) and for every die-hard screamer, there were at least two or three blank, stunned faces, staring at the stage in disbelief. |
'Turning Night Into Daytime' New Import CD: Rainbow Records proudly presents a new CD release called “Turning Night Into Daytime” , featuring Elvis Presley´s complete performance of August 31, 1973 (Midnight Show) at the Las Vegas Hilton Hotel. This show has not been released on CD before and will be presented in very good sound for an audience recording. The recording has been taken directly from the original cassette tape - as recorded by a “Super-Fan” from the UK who was present at this particular show.
Elvis seems to have a good time at this show and he delivers a real fine choice of songs. There are quite a few highlights to discover: a strong “Brigde Over Troubled Water”, a rather “early in the set” sung “Release Me”, a great “An American Trilogy” and a rather “rare for 73” sung “Funny How Time Slips Away”. Also note that this recording is complete, only missing the “2001” theme. This Summer release is limited to 300 copies only.
Release date August 16, 3013
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TRACKLIST - 01. Opening Vamp / C. C. Rider - 02. I Got A Woman / Amen - 03. Love Me - 04. Release Me - 05. Fever - 06. You Gave Me A Mountain - 07. Long Tall Sally (with false start) / Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On / Mama Don't Dance /
Flip Flop & Fly / Hound Dog - 08. Teddy Bear / Don't Be Cruel - 09. Bridge Over Troubled Water - 10. Suspicious Minds - 11. Band Introductions - 12. Love Me Tender - 13. How Great Thou Art - 14. Heartbreak Hotel - 15. The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face - 16. Mystery Train / Tiger Man - 17. An American Trilogy - 18. Funny How Time Slips Away - 19. Johnny B. Goode - 20. Can't Help Falling In Love - 21. Closing Vamp.
As recorded live at the Las Vegas Hilton, August 31, 1973 Midnight show |
‘Elvis At Stax’ [Deluxe] Reviews: Released today, it is great to see yet more good reviews and general media publicity for this new 40th Anniversary Deluxe Set.
General Jabbo of Blog Critics posted an honest review of this new release, including..
... The year 1973 was a good one for Elvis but being the world of Elvis Presley, it wasn’t without its complications, however. Presley’s relentless touring schedule had left him exhausted. He was separated from Priscilla during this time and then RCA forced Elvis into the studio.
Presley knew of Stax and its success, and its proximity to Graceland couldn’t be beat, so he scheduled sessions for July and December of that year. A plethora of material was recorded.
The sessions proved fruitful, providing material for three albums: Raised On Rock, Good Times, and Promised Land. This collection presents two complete albums and nearly a third, plus a multitude of outtakes. While many of these outtakes have been previously released on various box sets, Elvis At Stax cherrypicks many of the best of these tracks and presents them in one place.
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While some of this material may not be as strong overall as earlier triumphs such as From Elvis In Memphis or Elvis Country, listeners who dismiss it outright are missing out on many fine performances. Elvis At Stax does a good job of presenting Presley’s Stax sessions in a manner that makes sense — something Presley fans have wished for years — while offering a fresh view of this material.
Go HERE to EIN's overview of the STAX media reviews and Cool Photos of the new box-set.
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'Losin' Out In Vegas' New Import CD: From the Straight Arrow label Elvis' Las Vegas Sunday, December 5, 1976, 9 pm show. All die-hard fans know that Elvis‘ last Las Vegas season was an up & down experience. After a strong Dec. 2nd opening night, followed by 4 solid shows on Dec. 3 & 4, he gave a different kind of concert. Perhaps it was his first partial "sit-down" show, since June 1968!
An English super-fan Jennet was there and here are excerpts from her memories:
"The first indication that something unusual was afoot was when, during Jackie Kahane's comedy routine, Charlie Hodge called out to him from the wings. Kahane made a jokey comment about Elvis spraining his ankle after falling off his wallet, and would be starting his show a little late. Eventually Charlie appeared and explained that Elvis had sprained his ankle, hence the delay.
Following "C. C. Rider", Elvis made his apologies, stressing that he had twisted his ankle, in case there were any doubters. There were
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sorne changes to his song list. "I did a song called 'Are You Lonesome Tonight'", he said, adding humorously, "And did you sprain your ankle the day before?" He asked for a chair and water and crutch, and finally Charlie brought a chair onstage. He settled himself on the chair and Charlie held a microphone to Elvis' guitar.
Some of the crowd further back in the showroom were getting impatient and began a slow handclap. "They got a tap dance going back there, " remarked Elvis, but the banter ceased and he at last returned to the job in hand - singing - to do a request for "Sweet Caroline", trying to recall the lyrics He got up off his chair during this song, and it was later taken off stage.
A diverse selection of tunes was proof that Elvis had 'something for everybody': his versatility was underlined when he performed the emotional "You Gave Me A Mountain", following on with a short, raucous "Jailhouse Rock", the Neapolitan-flavoured "It's Now Or Never", the '55 Sun classic 'Tryin' To Get To You", and a throwaway "Blue Suede Shoes". Then, "Fever" was, frankly, sexy (even with Elvis' restricted leg-twitching), while "America" was proudly, patriotically performed.
As per usual this season, the King's powerhouse delivery of "Hurt" was a show highlight. The ankle injury may have curtailed some of the leg action, but the quality of Elvis' voice was undiminished. Although he tore through "Hound Dog", his committed performance of "How Great Thou Art" was another high point in the show, and featured the Stamps Quartet.“
Most of us know the review by Ger Rijff, which was fairly harsh. Opinions differ on this show, and this CD enables you to judge it for yourself. This CD is taken directly from an original audience master tape and it’s complete.
Sound quality is very good for an audience recording. This special release is presented in de-luxe digipak accompanied by a 24-page booklet filled with previously unseen photos from December 1976 as well as liner notes written by the English super-fan, who taped the show. Do not miss this unique opportunity to get the ultimate release of this unusual show!
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Tracklist:
01. Announcement by Charlie Hodge - 02. Introduction: Also Sprach Zarathustra - 03. C. C. Rider - 04. I Got A Woman / Amen - 05. Blue Christmas - 06. That's All Right, Mama - 07. Are You Lonesome Tonight - 08. Dialogue about numerology and black diamond, Elvis birthstone - 09. Sweet Caroline (with false start) - 10. You Gave Me A Mountain - 11. Jailhouse Rock - 12. O Sole Mio (Sherrill Nielsen) / It's Now Or Never - 13. Tryin' To Get To You - 14. Blue Suede Shoes - 15. Fever - 16. America The Beautiful - 17. Band Introductions - 18. Early Morning Rain (John Wilkinson) - 19. What'd I Say (James Burton) - 20. Johnny B. Goode (James Burton) - 21. Drum Solo (Ronnie Tutt) - 22. Bass Solo (Blues, Jerry Scheff) - 23. Piano Solo (Tony Brown) - 24. Electric Piano and Clavinet Solo (David Briggs) - 25. Love Letters - 26. School Day (Joe Guercio Orchestra) - 27. Hurt - 28. Hound Dog - 29. Introduction of Vernon and Lisa Marie Presley - 30. How Great Thou Art - 31. Can't Help Falling In Love - 32. Closing Vamp.
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New September FTD Releases: News of the upcoming FTD releases scheduled for late September was first announced by 'Elvis The Man & His Music'. There are three releases of which only two have been confirmed.
1. 'Moody Blue' as a Classic Album release featuring the final Graceland session and outtakes.
The follow-up to the surprisingly impressive "From EP Boulevard".
2. 'G.I. Blues Vol.2' as a Classic Album CD.
Follow-up to the excellent 'G.I. Blues Vol.1'.
FTD also note that the supposed July release of the new VINYL 'Live On Stage In Memphis' has been unfortunately delayed |
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until late August due to a problem with the manufacturers.
FTD state that another two releases are also being planned for November 2013.
(News, Source;FTD/ETM&HM/ElvisInfoNet) - (The G.I. Blues cover above is only EIN's suggestion!) |
'Turning Night Into Daytime' New Import CD: Rainbow Records proudly presents a new CD release called “Turning Night Into Daytime” , featuring Elvis Presley´s complete performance of August 31, 1973 (Midnight Show) at the Las Vegas Hilton Hotel. This show has not been released on CD before and will be presented in very good sound for an audience recording. The recording has been taken from the original cassette tape - as recorded by a “Super-Fan” from the UK who was present at this particular show.
Elvis seems to have a good time at this show and he delivers a real fine choice of songs. There are quite a few highlights to discover: a strong “Brigde Over Troubled Water”, a rather “early in the set” sung “Release Me”, a great “An American Trilogy” and a rather “rare for 73” sung “Funny How Time Slips Away”. Also note that this recording is complete, only missing the “2001” theme.
Rainbow Records sat this release is limited to 300 copies only, so be sure to reserve your copy at your local dealer!
To be released August 16, 2013
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'Hot August Night' FTD CD Review: After the success of the iconic '68 Comeback Special - Elvis signed on the dotted line for a pretty penny - a cool million to perform a two week engagement in Las Vegas at the newly built International Hotel. Mixing contemporary songs and his classic rock 'n' roll hits Elvis and his dynamite TCB Band kicked some serious Ass in Sin City.
Elvis' stunning August 25 1969 Midnight Show formed the core section of Elvis' famous "In Person" RCA album with seven performances being selected from this fabulous night.
For the first time ever, at last FTD have released Elvis' complete performance - but do these songs stand out when listened to as part of this familiar 1969 Las Vegas season?
Go HERE as EIN contributor David Tinson checks out this new FTD release.
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'Elvis At Stax: 40th Anniversary' PRICE DROP!: Great news for fans worrying about buying these cuts for yet another time. The new STAX set has had a price-drop the 3-cd Deluxe set is now only $28 and single "Best Of' only $12 (with free delivery to some areas). They are both out on Aug 6, 2013.
... The last major studio sessions in the career of Elvis Presley have finally been gathered together for the first time in one comprehensive package as 'ELVIS AT STAX: DELUXE EDITION' bristles with energy and dynamism. Released simultaneously will be a single CD of highlights from the box set simply titled ELVIS AT STAX, and a 180-gram, double-vinyl LP.
The official website notes 'ELVIS AT STAX' bristles with energy and dynamism. The proof is in the six consecutive singles that the Stax sessions produced, all of which skirted the Top 40 from 1973 to 1975.
Deluxe 3CD set - Price:$28.69 - Pre Order Here >>> Elvis At Stax: 40th Anniversary (3 CD) .
Best of - Price:$12.50 Pre Order here >> > Elvis At Stax: 40th Anniversary (1 CD) Best Of  . Full track details below
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'Elvis At Stax: 40th Anniversary' Legacy Release: Celebrating the 40th Anniv of Elvis' STAX studios sessions SONY is releasing a 3 CD 'Elvis At Stax: 40th Anniversary' complete set plus a "Elvis At Stax: 40th Anniv: Best Of" 1CD version. Both out Aug 6, 2013.
... The last major studio sessions in the career of Elvis Presley have finally been gathered together for the first time in one comprehensive package as 'ELVIS AT STAX: DELUXE EDITION' bristles with energy and dynamism. Deluxe cover now revealed, connecting Elvis' gold style Stax's Isaac Hayes similar funky gold-chain 70s style - and inside sneak-peak below.
Released simultaneously will be a single CD of highlights from the box set simply titled ELVIS AT STAX, and a 180-gram, double-vinyl LP.
The official website notes 'ELVIS AT STAX' bristles with energy and dynamism. The proof is in the six consecutive singles that the Stax sessions produced, all of which skirted the Top 40 from 1973 to 1975. The Stax singles still resonate today:
3CD set - Price:$37.55 - Pre Order Here >>> Elvis At Stax: 40th Anniversary (3 CD) .
Best of - Price:$13.07 Pre Order here >> > Elvis At Stax: 40th Anniversary (1 CD) Best Of . Full track details below
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'Impossible' New Import CD: The new release by Touchdown Productions will be the midnight show from August 28, 1971. The previously unreleased recording was taken from a 1st generation copy of the original audience recorded tape. One of the highlights - next to others - is a strong version of "I just can't help believin'" which Elvis only did four times in 1971! The soundquality is of good quality for an audience recording!
As usual the CD will be packaged with a beautiful designed 16-page booklet.
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[01] Intro (1.10) - [02] Also Sprach Zarathustra (1.25) - [03] That‘s Alright Mama (2.36) - [04] I Got A Woman (2.49) - [05] Proud Mary (2.37) - [06] Sweet Caroline (2.18) - [07] Polk Salad Annie (3.51) - [08] Elvis Greets The Audience (0.36) - [09] Johnny B. Goode (1.48) - [10] Impossible (2.44) - [11] Love Me (1.47) - [12] Blue Suede Shoes (1.39) - [13] Heartbreak Hotel (1.35) - [14] Teddy Bear/ Don‘t Be Cruel (2.14) - [15] Hound Dog (1.30) - [16] Suspicious Minds (5.33) - [17] Introduction (2.19) - [18] I‘m Leavin‘ (3.13) - [19] I Just Can‘t Help Believin‘ (4.36) - [20] Lawdy Miss Clawdy (1.42) - [21] Can‘t Help Falling In Love (1.40) - [22] Closing Vamp (0.52) |
'Elvis California Fall 60/61' & 'Elvis - The Gospel Album' New Bootleg Releases: Two new releases from the Official "Bootleg" series.
'Elvis California Fall 60/61', The Bootleg Series 8, New official cd release! An album from Elvis One.
Contains: 15 alternate takes from the "Wild In The Country" sessions.
Previously unreleased in this quality on cd! - "Wild In The Country" with maracas overdub.
- 9 original masters including 6 original mono masters from "Kid Galahad". - A homerecording from 1960, partly recorded with 2 microphones. |
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'Elvis - The Gospel Album' - A special cd release from The Bootleg Series. 33 Recordings! Including complete masters (with count-in and false starts), 6 home recordings, 4 alternate takes, 2 stereo masters from 1957, 4 live recordings and 3 special bonus tracks.
- Contains 12 pages booklet.
Go to EIN's 'All the CD News 2013' for full tracklist and information
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'Elvis California Fall 60/61'
Tracklist: 1. Lonely Man 2. Wild In The Country 3. I Slipped, I Stumbled, I Fell 4. King Of The Whole Wide World (mono) 5. This Is Living (mono) 6. Riding The Rainbow (mono) 7. Home Is Where The Heart Is (mono) 8. I Got Lucky (mono) 9. A Whistling Tune (mono)
BONUS TRACK
10. Wild In The Country (maracas overdub version)
STUDIO OUTTAKES
11. In My Way (solo, take 3 & 7) 12. I Slipped, I Stumbled, I Fell (take 4, 5 & 6) 13. Wild In The Country (take 3) 14. Wild In The Country (take 7) 15. I Slipped, I Stumbled, I Fell (take 10) 16. Wild In The Country (take 8) 17. I Slipped, I Stumbled, I Fell (take 12 & 17) 18. I Slipped, I Stumbled, I Fell (master take 13 with count-in) 19. Wild In The Country (take 9) 20. Wild In The Country (take 15, 17 & 18) 21. Wild In The Country (take 19)
HOME RECORDINGS
22. You'll Never Walk Alone (incomplete)* 23. If I Loved You* 24. The Lords Prayer* 25. I wonder, I Wonder, I Wonder* 26. An Evening Prayer* 27. Make Believe* 28. She Wears My Ring* 29. Sweet Leilani (#1)* 30. Sweet Leilani (#2)* 31. Sweet Leilani (#3) 32. Beyond The Reef 33. When The Swallows Come Back To Capistrano 34. He 35. Hands Off 36. Lawdy Miss Clawdy
*recorded with 2 microphones
'Elvis - The Gospel Album'
Tracklist: STUDIO MASTERS
1. If We Never Meet Again* 2. Working On The Building* 3. (There'll Be) Peace In The Valley (For Me) 4. I Believe In The Man In The Sky* 5. He Knows Just What I Need* 6. It Is No Secret (What God Can Do) 7. Swing Down, Sweet Chariot* 8. Mansion Over The Hilltop (including false start)* 9. Joshua Fit The Battle* 10. I'm Gonna Walk Dem Golden Stairs* 11. In My Father's House (including workpart take 1)* 12. His Hand In Mine 13. Take My Hand, Precious Lord 14. Known Only To Him (including false start)* 15. I Believe 16. Milky White Way (including false start)*
PRIVATE HOME RECORDINGS
17. Just A Closer Walk With Thee 18. I Asked The Lord (version 1) 19. He 20. The Lord's Prayer / An Evening Prayer 21. You'll Never Walk Alone (incomplete) 22. I Asked The Lord (version 2)
STUDIO OUTTAKES
23. He Knows Just What I Need (take 9) 24. Peace In The Valley (take 5, 6 & 8)
STEREO MASTERS
25. Peace In The Valley 26. It Is No Secret
LIVE RECORDINGS
27. Peace In The Valley 28. Swing Down, Sweet Chariot 29. Ave Maria (one line only) 30. What A Friend We Have In Jesus (one line only)
SPECIAL BONUS TRACKS
31. Interview excerpt (1957) 32. Interview excerpt (1972) 33. Peace In The Valley (Pearl Harbor Memorial Version)
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'Mood Swings' New Import CD: The The third release from the new Rock Legends label features the infamous closing show recorded from the soundboard in Las Vegas, NV on September 2, 1974. The sound quality is a major improvement over the first issue and will contain too the first song performed by Voice titled ''I Couldn't Live Without You'' that was missing on the original. We didn't want the show to start with dialogue instead of music we have spliced in a version of '' C.C. Rider '' recorded less than a month after this one. Elvis' mood swings were legendary during this period of time, and perhaps a bit over the edge on this one. The sound improvement makes it more pleasant - It will never be his best concert but definitely one of his best representation. As a bonus the second CD features the complete August 20, 1973 M.S., a totally different mood and one of the best ever audience recordings released, and superior to many soundboard recordings.
A Limited Edition presented in a full color digipack with photos related to the time when both shows were recorded.
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CD #1 - 1 C.C. Rider 2 Microphone Dialogue 3 I Got A Woman / Amen 4 Karate Dialogue 5 Until It's Time For You To Go 6 If you Love Me ( Let Me Know ) 7 It's Midnight 8 Big Boss Man 9 You Gave Me A Mountain 10 Priscilla Dialogue 11 Softly As I Leave You 12 Hound Dog 13 An American Trilogy 14 It's Now Or Never 15 Band Introductions 16 I Couldn't Live Without You ( performed by Voice ) 17 Bringing It Back ( performed by Voice & Elvis sings Bass ) 18 Aubrey ( performed by Voice & Elvis recites the words) 19 Band & Celebrity Introductions 20 It's Now Or Never 21 Let Me Be There ( with reprise )
Track 1 - College Park, Maryland Sept. 27, 1974 evening
Tracks 2-21 - Las Vegas, NV September 2, 1974 C.S.
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1 If You Talk In Your Sleep 2 Drugs Dialogue 3 Hawaiian Wedding Song 4 Jewerly Dialogue 5 Can't Help Falling In Love / Closing vamp
Las Vegas, NV August 20, 1973 M.S.
6 Introduction : Also Sprach Zarathustra 7 C.C. Rider 8 I Got A Woman / Amen 9 Love Me 10 Steamroller Blues 11 You Gave Me A Mountain 12 Trouble 13 Blue Suede Shoes 14 Long Tall Sally / Whole Lotta Shaking Goin' On / Mama Don't Dance / Flip, Flop And Fly / Jailhouse Rock / Hound Dog 15 Love Me Tender 16 Fever 17 What Now My Love ? 18 Suspicious Minds 19 Band introductions and introducing Bob Hope 20 My Boy 21 Release Me 22 An American Trilogy 23 Mystery Train / Tiger Man 24 Help Me Make It Through The Night 25 How Great Thou Art 26 Can't Help Falling In Love 27 Closing vamp /announcements
Tracks 1-5 - Las Vegas, NV September 2, 1974 C.S. Tracks 6-27 - Las Vegas, NV August 20, 1973 M.S. |
"Elvis Recorded Live On Stage In Memphis" (2-LP Vinyl Limited Edition): FTD's next vinyl release features, for the first time on this format, the complete concert recorded on March 20, 1974, in Memphis, Tennessee. This will be issued on 180gram vinyl, and now the new album cover has been announced.
This is of course the famous 1974 Memphis concert that has been previously released edited down on vinyl as a single album - and also (almost complete!) on an FTD CD release - Look here at EIN's original FTD review from 2004.
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'City of Lakes '76' New Import CD: The October tour in 1976 wasn't by far the best of Elvis, but it showed that he made a step in the right direction. His physical appearance had much improved since summer when he probably looked his worst ever. Much more important was the quality of his concerts also changed for the better. During the tour in fall '76 he gave some good shows with some strong versions. Recorded Live, October 17, 1976 in Minneapolis.
Unfortunately the original release from FTD "A Minnesota Moment" left a lot to be desired.
It sounded flat, muffled, lifeless and very hissy. The soundquality was dissapointing as was the 'artwork' which showed on top an outrageous bad done photoshop job with Elvis' left hand.
The VERVE Team did everything to improve the overal sound and as a result you'll get to hear a soundboard as it should have been. Hopefully you can enjoy the concert now as much as we do while reading and flipping the sixteen pages of the booklet.
Go HERE for EIN's original FTD CD review which included input from Elvis fan Steve Lecher who attended the actual concert.
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| Tracklist: [01] Also Sprach Zarathustra (0:58) - [02] See See Rider (3:32) - [03] I Got A Woman/ Amen (5:39) - [04] Elvis Welcomes The Audience (0:44) - [05] Love Me (2:25) - [06] If You Love Me, Let Me Know (2:58) - [07] You Gave Me A Mountain (3:14) - [08] Jailhouse Rock (1:34) - [09] All Shook Up (1:10) - [10] Teddy Bear/Don‘t Be Cruel (2:11) - [11] And I Love You So (3:22) - [12] Fever (3:28) - [13] Steamroller Blues (2:53) - [14] Band Introductions (1:44) - [15] Early Mornin‘ Rain (1:03) - [16] What‘d I Say/ Johnny Be Goode (1:48) - [17] Ronnie Tutt Solo (1:18) - [18] Jerry Scheff Solo (1:34) - [19] Tony Brown Solo (1:07) - [20] David Briggs Solo (1:08) - [21] Love Letters (2:53) - [22] School Days* (1:18) - [23] Hurt* (1:58) - [24] Hound Dog (1:50) - [25] One Night (1:36) - [26] It‘s Now Or Never (2:32) - [27] Mystery Train/Tiger Man (2:32) [28] Funny How Time Slips Away (3:26) - [29] Can‘t Help Falling In Love (2:23) All tracks recorded on October 17, 1976 in Minneapolis, except those marked with a '*' which were recorded on November 30, 1976 in Anaheim. |
'Elvis At Stax: 40th Anniversary' Legacy Release: Celebrating the 40th Anniv of Elvis' STAX studios sessions SONY is releasing a 3 CD 'Elvis At Stax: 40th Anniversary' complete set plus a "Elvis At Stax: 40th Anniv: Best Of" 1CD version. Both out Aug 6, 2013.
... The last major studio sessions in the career of Elvis Presley have finally been gathered together for the first time in one comprehensive package as 'ELVIS AT STAX: DELUXE EDITION' bristles with energy and dynamism. Deluxe cover now revealed, connecting Elvis' gold style Stax's Isaac Hayes similar funky gold-chain 70s style.
Released simultaneously will be a single CD of highlights from the box set simply titled ELVIS AT STAX, and a 180-gram, double-vinyl LP.
The official website notes 'ELVIS AT STAX' bristles with energy and dynamism. The proof is in the six consecutive singles that the Stax sessions produced, all of which skirted the Top 40 from 1973 to 1975. The Stax singles still resonate today:
3CD set - Price:$37.55 - Pre Order Here >>> Elvis At Stax: 40th Anniversary (3 CD) .
Best of - Price:$13.07 Pre Order here >> > Elvis At Stax: 40th Anniversary (1 CD) Best Of . Full track details below
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'The CBS Concert Recordings' New Import CD: The complete soundtrack of CBS special, two concert performances - from June 19, 1977 in Omaha, and June 21, 1977 in Rapid City.
These two concerts are now available in a deluxe 2-CD set with almost 60 historical tracks. Also included is a beautiful 16-page booklet stuffed with extensive liner notes and relevant photos.
Especially for the Elvis Collectors We include numbered 100% genuine reproductions of the original tickets of both concerts. This is limited to 555 editions only!
Hear Elvis at the piano and many songs performed for the very last time on stage. With the last and arguably best-performed version of "How Great thou art" and the last versions of "Are you lonesome tonight", the powerful "Trying To Get To You" and the unusual "Hawaiian Wedding Song".
With this release it is obvious whatever may have been wrong, Elvis' unique voice never failed him!
In the spring of 1977 CBS-TV expressed an interest in creating a the program. After much pre-planning, producers Gary Smith and Dwight Hemion chose the cities of Omaha and Rapid City on the June tour for their primary videotaping locations. Elvis did not do so well in Omaha, but gave everything he had in Rapid City.
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The Monday, October 3, 1977 broadcast, aired about six weeks after Elvis' unexpected death, used most of the second show in their edit.
The RCA soundtrack "ELVIS IN CONCERT" reached *Billboard* U.S. #3 shortly after this airing.
The program would be rerun just once, on Sunday, May 7, 1978, and has never been issued on VHS or DVD.
The Gravelroad team started this project back in 2010 but with the release of "TFC box" it seemed to be a cancelled project. To our surprise their sound didn't match the results we already achieved on these two concerts.
From the various fans that heard the progress samples we've received requests to, please finish it.
Thanks to new technical possibilities we could solve certain recording issues that were impossible to solve just a few years ago.
As some insiders already said, this is the best sounding release of these concerts to date!
Of course we can say many things, we rather let you be the judge of that!
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Tracklist: 19.06.1977 Omaha
01. Also Sprach Zarathustra 02. C. C. Rider 03. I Got A Woman/Amen 04. That's All Right 05. Are You Lonesome Tonight 06. Love Me 07. Fairytale 08. Little Sister 09. (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear/Don't Be Cruel 10. And I Love You So 11. Jailhouse Rock 12. How Great Thou Art (Performed for the last time) 13. Band Introductions 14. Early Mornin' Rain 15. What'd I Say 16. Johnny B. Goode 17. Drum Solo 18. Bass Solo 19. Piano Solo 20. I Really Don't Want To Know 21. Electric Piano & Clavinet Solo 22. Orchestra 23. Hurt 24. Hound Dog 25. O Sole Mio (Sherrill Nielsen)/It's Now Or Never 26. Elvis’ saying "thanks" to Felton Jarvis, Bruce Jackson, Bill Porter 27. Can't Help Falling In Love 28. Closing Vamp & Announcements
21.06.1977 Rapid City
01. Also Sprach Zarathustra 02. C. C. Rider (with break) 03. I Got A Woman/Amen 04. That's All Right 05. Are You Lonesome Tonight? (Performed for the last time) 06. Love Me 07. If You Love Me (Let Me Know) 08. You Gave Me A Mountain 09. Jailhouse Rock 10. O Sole Mio (Sherrill Nielsen)/It's Now Or Never 11. Tryin' To Get To You (Performed for the last time) 12. Hawaiian Wedding Song (Performed for the last time) 13. (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear/Don't Be Cruel 14. My Way 15. Band Introductions 16. Early Mornin' Rain 17. What'd I Say 18. Johnny B. Goode 19. Drum Solo 20. Bass Solo 21. Piano Solo 22. I Really Don't Want To Know 23. Electric Piano & Clavinet Solo 24. Orchestra 25. Introduction of Vernon Presley & Ginger Alden 26. Hurt 27. Hound Dog 28. Unchained Melody 29. Elvis‘ saying "thanks" to audience and crew 30. Can't Help Falling In Love 31. Closing Vamp |
'Tanya For Dinner' New Import CD: Coming soon from the Straight Arrow label is their new digipak release, 'Tanya For Dinner' featuring the March 28, 1975 dinner performance.
Elvis hits the ground running with his usual openers, and keeps the energy up and pacing crisp throughout. New covers like "And I Love You So" -- taped in Los Angeles just a few weeks earlier -- are bright. Even the jokes are chipper, such as his lyric change to "I want a little drink of brandy" during "Big Boss Man," a tiny rib at stage assistant Charlie Hodge. Listen for outstanding renditions of "It's Midnight" and "I'm Leavin'" and a warm introduction of teenaged country singing sensation, Tanya Tucker. The audience recording is previously unreleased from a recently-discovered source. The quality is very good, from start to finish, save a brief segment during band introductions, where a secondary source is used to fill in a missing portion.
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Tracklist:
01. Introduction: Also Sprach Zarathustra - 02. C.C. Rider - 03. I Got A Woman / Amen - 04. Love Me - 05. If You Love Me (Let Me Know) - 06. And I Love You So - 07. Big Boss Man - 08. It's Midnight - 09. Help Me (w/ two false starts) - 10. I'm Leavin' - 11. Introduction of vocalists, musicians - 12. What'd I Say (James Burton) - 13. Drum Solo (Ronnie Tutt) - 14. Bass Solo (Duke Bardwell) - 15. Piano Solo (Glen D. Hardin) - 16. Electric Piano and Clavinet Solo (David Briggs) - 17. School Day (Joe Guercio Orchestra) - 18. Introduction of Tanya Tucker - 19. My Boy - 20. I'll Remember You - 21. Let Me Be There (w/ reprise) - 22. Heartbreak Hotel - 23. (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear / Don't Be Cruel - 24. Elvis Chats With Audience - 25. Can't Help Falling In Love - 26. Closing Vamp. |
'St. Louis Blues' New Import CD: Expected soon is new CD entitled 'St. Louis Blues' from the E.P. Collector label, from an audience recording at the Kiel Auditorium, St. Louis, March 22, 1976 tour closing show. It was last Elvis show during his lifetime, reviewed in Rolling Stone #213. Some of Elvis stable musicians were replaced and the result was surprisingly fresh sound with keyboards more prominent. Among the highlights are ”Let Me Be There” (performed for very last time), ”Steamroller Blues”, ”Polk Salad Annie”, ”Hurt” and ”America (The Beautiful)”. Since the show is rather short, producers decided to add 9 solid bonus tracks from Johnson City, March 19, 1976 show.
This previously unreleased recording was taken from a 1st generation copy of the original audience recorded tape and the sound - though not perfect - is far better than any other known version of this show. The CD is packaged in nicely designed digipak with collection of March 22, 1976 photos.
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Tracklist:
01. Also Sprach Zarathustra, 02. C. C. Rider, 03. I Got A Woman / Amen, 04. Love Me, 05. Let Me Be There (performed last time) 06. You Gave Me A Mountain, 07. Steamroller Blues 08. All Shook Up, 09. medley: Teddy Bear / Don't Be Cruel, 10. Heartbreak Hotel, 11. Love Me Tender, 12. Polk Salad Annie, 13. Band Introductions, 14. What'd I Say (James Burton), 15. Drum Solo (Larry Londin), 16. Bass Solo (Jerry Scheff), 17. Piano Solo (Shane Keister), 18. Electric Piano Solo (David Briggs), 19. School Day, 20. And I Love You So, 21. Hurt, 22. Hound Dog, 23. America (The Beautiful), 24. Funny How Time Slips Away, 25. Can't Help Falling In Love, 26. Closing Vamp.
Bonus (Johnson City, March 19, 1976):
27. Love Me, 28. You Gave Me A Mountain, 29. Let Me Be There (with false start), 30. Steamroller Blues, 31. All Shook Up, 32. medley: Teddy Bear / Don't Be Cruel, 33. Heartbreak Hotel, 34. Love Me Tender, 35. Polk Salad Annie (with false start). Running time: 51:34 (main show) & 28:05 (bonus selections) |
New FTD Releases for June: EPE have announced full details of the up-coming June FTD releases.
- "Elvis Presley - Sold Out!" (2-CD)
Prepared and researched for FTD by Robert Frieser / Hans Slebos ('Forty Eight Hours To Memphis' and '3000 South Paradise Road'), featuring the March and June concerts of 1974 from Tulsa, AZ and Cleveland,OH, this release will be presented in 7" format accompanied by 16-page 4-colour booklet and extensive liner notes.
March 1 1974 was the Opening Show of the tour and is as hell of a show! (Thanks CiscoKing)
Disc 1, March 1, 1974, Tulsa Oklahoma
Disc 2, June 21, 1974, Cleveland. Ohio & Bonus track June 17, 1974, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
DISC 1- Also Sprach Zarathustra, See See Rider, I Got A Woman/Amen, Love Me, Trying To Get To You, Sweet Caroline, Love Me Tender, Johnny B. Goode, Hound Dog, Fever, Polk Salad Annie, Why Me Lord?, Suspicious Minds, Introductions by Elvis, I Can't Stop Loving You, Help Me, American Trilogy, Let Me Be There, Funny How Time Slips Away, Can't Help Falling In Love, Closing Vamp, Announcements.
Go HERE for more info, flyers and full tracklistings of second disc.
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- "Hot August Night" (1-CD)
Includes the complete live recording from the midnight show on August 25, 1969. This will be presented in 7" format with a 12-page 4-color booklet.
Tracklist: Blue Suede Shoes, I Got A Woman, All Shook Up, Monologue, Love Me Tender, Jailhouse Rock/Don’t Be Cruel, Heartbreak Hotel, Hound Dog, I Can’t Stop Loving You, My Babe, Mystery Train/ Tiger Man, Life Story Monologue 8:39, Baby What Do You Want Me to Do, Runaway, Are You Lonesome Tonight, Words, Yesterday/Hey Jude, Elvis introductions, Tom Jones etc, In the Ghetto, Suspicious Minds, What’d I Say, Can’t Help Falling in Love
Go HERE for more info on these FTD releases.
- "Elvis Recorded Live On Stage In Memphis" (2-LP Vinyl Limited Edition)
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complete concert recorded on March 20, 1974, in Memphis, Tennessee. This will be issued on 180gram vinyl and is currently available on CD at ShopElvis.com.
- "Best of British - The HMV Years" (Book)
Due to popular demand, FTD is pleased to announce a limited reprint of 'The Best of British - The HMV Years'.
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'From Richmond To Greensboro' New Import CD: The second release from the new Rock Legends label will be '' From Richmond To Greensboro ''. Those two 'Elvis On Tour' shows, April 10, 1972 and Greensboro, April 14, were released several years ago in wonderful sound quality but are now hard-to-find , especially the Richmond one. The sound of the Greensboro concert is the same as originally released on Madison, however we found a better source for the Richmond gig that sounds much better now, smoother with a wider dynamic range.
This is two shows from a GREAT tour presented in a beautiful full color digipak with photographs from both performances. It will be available soon so if you missed either one of them, this is your chance to own them. This new double set will be a very LIMITED EDITION !!!!
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Tracklist :
Richmond, VA April 10, 1972 E.S.
1 Introduction: Also Sprach Zarathustra 2 C.C. Rider 3 Proud Mary 4 Never Been To Spain 5 You Gave Me A Mountain 6 Until it's Time For You To Go 7 Polk Salad Annie 8 Love Me 9 All Shook Up 10 Teddy Bear/ Don't Be Cruel 11 Heartbreak Hotel 12 Hound Dog 13 Bridge Over Troubled Water 14 Love Me Tender 15 It's Over 16 Suspicious Minds 17 Introductions of the band, vocalists, orchestra 18 For The Good Times 19 I Can't Stop Loving You 20 An American Trilogy 21 Lawdy, Miss Clawdy ( incomplete ) 22 Funny How Time Slips Away 23 Can't Help Falling In Love / Closing vamp
DISK 2 Greensboro, NC April 14, 1972 E.S.
1 Introduction: Also Sprach Zarathustra 2 C.C. Rider 3 Proud Mary 4 Never Been To Spain 5 You Gave Me A Mountain 6 Until it's Time For You To Go 7 Polk Salad Annie 8 Love Me 9 All Shook Up 10 Teddy Bear/ Don't Be Cruel 11 Hound Dog 12 Heartbreak Hotel 13 A Big Hunk 'O Love 14 Bridge Over Troubled Water 15 Suspicious Minds 16 Love Me Tender 17 Introductions of the band, vocalists, orchestra 18 For The Good Times 19 An American Trilogy 20 Burning Love 21 Release Me 22 Funny How Time Slips Away 23 Can't Help Falling In Love / Closing vamp
Watch out VERY soon for '' Mood Swings '' on Rock Legends featuring the infamous Closing show of September 2, 1974 recorded from the soundboard in Las Vegas, NV. The sound quality will be a major improvement over the first issue. Another high quality digipak double set coming from Rock Legends you won't want to miss !!! |
New FTD Releases for June: EPE have announced a sneak preview of the up-coming June FTD releases.
- "Elvis Presley - Sold Out!" (2-CD)
Prepared and researched for FTD by Robert Frieser / Hans Slebos ('Forty Eight Hours To Memphis' and '3000 South Paradise Road'), this release will be presented in 7" format accompanied by 16-page 4-colour booklet and extensive liner notes. This supposedly a release focussing on the 1974 March & June tours.
- "Hot August Night" (1-CD)
Includes the complete live recording from the midnight show on August 25, 1969. This will be presented in 7" format with a 12-page 4-color booklet.
Tom Jones, Nancy Sinatra and others were there, so Elvis would have been working really hard to impress.
- "Elvis Recorded Live On Stage In Memphis" (2-LP Vinyl Limited Edition)
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format, the complete concert recorded on March 20, 1974, in Memphis, Tennessee. This will be issued on 180gram vinyl and is currently available on CD at ShopElvis.com.
- "Best of British - The HMV Years" (Book)
Due to popular demand, FTD is pleased to announce a limited reprint of 'The Best of British - The HMV Years'.
EIN notes - We are hoping for a confirmation of the 'Sold Out' concerts ASAP.
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'Elvis At Stax: 40th Anniversary' Legacy Final Details: Celebrating the 40th Anniv of Elvis' STAX studios sessions SONY is releasing a 3 CD 'Elvis At Stax: 40th Anniversary' complete set plus a "Elvis At Stax: 40th Anniv: Best Of" 1CD version. They are both out on Aug 6, 2013. Final Details released today by SONY.
... The last major studio sessions in the career of Elvis Presley have finally been gathered together for the first time in one comprehensive package as 'ELVIS AT STAX: DELUXE EDITION' bristles with energy and dynamism. The deluxe 3-CD box set, a 40th anniversary chronicle of a dozen nights that Presley spent at Stax Recording Studios in his hometown of Memphis in July and Dec 1973, will be released worldwide August 6.
Released simultaneously will be a single CD of highlights from the box set simply titled ELVIS AT STAX, and a 180-gram, double-vinyl LP.
The official website notes 'ELVIS AT STAX' bristles with energy and dynamism. The proof is in the six consecutive singles that the Stax sessions produced, all of which skirted the Top 40 from 1973 to 1975. In effect, they rivaled some of the hottest streaks that Presley had charted a decade earlier. The Stax singles still resonate today: |
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•"Raised On Rock" b/w "For Ol’ Time Sake" (Hot 100 #41, country #42);
•"I’ve Got A Thing About You Baby" b/w "Take Good Care Of Her" (Hot 100 #39, country #4);
•"Promised Land" b/w "It’s Midnight" (Hot 100 #14, country #9);
•"If You Talk In Your Sleep" b/w "Help Me" (Hot 100 #17, country #6);
•"My Boy" b/w "Thinking About You" (Hot 100 #20, country #14);
•"Mr. Songman" (B-side of "T-R-O-U-B-L-E," Hot 100 #35, country #11).
(EIN note - How odd that Elvis "skirting the Top 40" is a sign of dynamism! Surely RCA would have hoped that Elvis would get into the Top Ten after the success of 'Aloha'?)
Ernst Jørgensen has long been concerned with doing justice to the Stax sessions, which were never acknowledged by the artist's record label RCA as a unified whole. Instead, as with most of Presley's studio work in his second decade as a recording artist, the tracks were scattered onto LPs and intermingled with material recorded in Nashville and Hollywood. The bulk of the Stax cuts showed up on Raised On Rock/For Ol’ Times Sake (1973), Good Times (1974), and Promised Land (1975). For ELVIS AT STAX, many of the outtakes originated on the reissues of those three albums on the FTD label. ELVIS AT STAX was produced by Jørgensen, Semon, and Rob Santos of Legacy A&R.
Taking up the cause for ELVIS AT STAX is another scholar and aficionado of the artist, award-winning resident Memphis journalist Robert Gordon, who has written an in-depth, day-by-day liner notes essay for the box set.
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(EIN Note - It will be fascinating to see whether Robert Gordon includes the mainly despondent stories from Elvis' acquaintances at the STAX sessions.)
Elvis spent 12 days at Stax in 1973 (July 21-25 and December 10-16), and the rollercoaster ride of those sessions is meticulously detailed in Gordon’s liner notes. ELVIS AT STAX neatly compartmentalizes the results:
•Disc 1: The R&B and Country Sessions – The Outtakes: 17 tracks
•Disc 2: Part 1 – The Pop Sessions – The Outtakes: 10 tracks
•Disc 2: Part 2 – The July 1973 Masters: four single sides and six album tracks, and
•Disc 3: The December 1973 Masters: seven single sides and 11 album tracks.
GO HERE to Elvis The Music for all the details.
3CD set - Price:$37.55 - Pre Order Here >>> Elvis At Stax: 40th Anniversary (3 CD) .
Best of - Price:$13.07 Pre Order here >> > Elvis At Stax: 40th Anniversary (1 CD) Best Of .
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CD1 - The R&B and Country Sessions
1. I Got A Feelin' In My Body - take 1
2. Find Out What's Happening - tks 8/7
3. Promised Land - take 4 (I)
4. For Ol' Times Sake - take 4
5. I've Got A Thing About You, Babe - take 14
6. It's Midnight - take 7
7. If You Talk In Your Sleep - take 5
8. Loving Arms - take 2
9. You Asked Me To - take 3A
10. Good Time Charlie's Got The Blues - take 8
11. Talk About The Good Times - take 3
12. There's A Honky Tonk Angel - tk 1
13. She Wears My Ring - take 8
14. Three Corn Patches - take 14
15. I Got A Feelin' In My Body - take 4
16. If You Don't Come Back - take 3
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CD 2 - The Pop Sessions / July 1973 Masters
1. Mr. Songman - take 2
2. Your Love's Been A Long time Coming tk4
3. Spanish Eyes - take 2
4. Take Good Care Of Her - takes 1,2,3
5. It's Diff'rent Now (unfinished recording)
6. Thinking About You - take 4
7. My Boy - take 1
8. Girl Of Mine - take 9
9. Love Song Of The Year - take 1
10. If That Isn't Love - take 1
11. Raised On Rock
12. For Ol' Time Sake
13. I've Got A Thing About You Baby
14. Take Good Care Of Her
15. If You Don't Come Back
16. Three Corn Patches
17. Girl Of Mine
18. Just A Little Bit
19. Find Out What's Happening
20. Sweet Angeline |
CD 3 - The December 1973 Masters
1. Promised Land
2. It's Midnight
3. If You Talk In Your Sleep
4. Help Me
5. My Boy
6. Thinking About You
7. Mr. Songman
8. I Got A Feelin' In My Body
9. Loving Arms
10. Good Time Charlie's Got The Blues
11. You Asked Me To
12. There's A Honky Tonk Angel (Who Will Take Me Back In)
13. Talk About The Good Times
14. She Wears My Ring
15. Your Love's Been A Long Time Coming
16. Love Song Of The Year
17. Spanish Eyes
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'Keeping Them Warm' new Import CD/Book: After taking a break, VENUS is now back, to present you more high quality products. We kick off with the first volume of a new series of CD/Book combos on our sub-label:
VAR – Venus Ambient Recordings.
Presented as a hardcover book measuring 18x18cm, our first combo – Keeping Them Warm – contains 135 pages and is filled to the brim with pictures from the August / September 1972 Vegas season plus there’s a bonus section about the April 1972 tour, there will be many pictures you’ve never seen before.
The concert itself is the unreleased August 22, 1972 Midnight Show, presented in our usual Outer Space sound quality. Forget what’s been released by now from - so called- booth tapes. Even a Sound Board - where most of the action is missing- will have a hard time to compete. Now you can capture the atmosphere of an Elvis show as if you are present.
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Tracklist:
1 Introduction: Also Sprach Zarathustra 0:54 2 C.C. Rider 2:47 3 Johnny B. Goode 1:49 4 Proud Mary 2:48 5 Until It's Time For You To Go 3:33 6 You Don't Have To Say You Love Me 2:01 7 You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' 4:45 8 Polk Salad Annie 4:31 9 What Now My Love ? ( with false start ) 3:22 10 Fever 2:56 11 Love Me 2:13 12 Blue Suede Shoes 1:05 13 Heartbreak Hotel 1:47 14 All Shook Up 0:58 15 Little Sister / Get Back * 2:36 16 Love Me Tender 1:37 17 Hound Dog 2:37 18 I'll Remember You 2:26 19 Suspicious Minds 5:40 20 Band introductions 1:13 21 Elvis introduces Tom Jones 0:44 22 A Big Hunk 'O Love 2:07 23 Mystery Train / Tiger Man 2:44 24 Can't Help Falling In Love 1:39 25 Closing vamp 0:36
Total running time 59:41
* Tape was slightly damaged early into '' Little Sister ''
Stay tuned for our next volume in the Unedited Masters series plus another project of DVD/Book combos and don’t forget ....
If it sounds like from outer space, you can be sure it’s from VENUS.
Please note that this is a very limited release!
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'To Live And Die In Dixie' New Import CD: Coming out soon is the new Straight Arrow's double-digipak release "TO LIVE AND DIE IN DIXIE", featuring audience recordings of the February 19, 1972 Dinner and Midnight performances. This 6th Las Vegas season has been somewhat overlooked by bootleggers, mainly due to the below-par sound quality of the audience recorded tapes available. The last few years, the Straight Arrow team has been looking for good sounding amateur recordings from this particular season, and we are pleased to announced that we finally succeeded in locating two very good tapes obtained directly from the person who recorded them.
Most of the fans know that this is the engagement where Priscilla told Elvis that she was leaving him. Very little else seems to stand out for the casual observer. In many ways that's a pity, because this engagement is crucial on a number of levels. Firstly, because it represented a return to form. The early '72 Vegas shows surprised both the critics and fans because of Elvis' serious commitment to his music
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and his no-nonsense delivery. These shows marked also the first time that he performed the now-legendary "Theme 2001" / "C. C. Rider" opening, plus he also introduces various new songs to the show that are now widely considered as his finest show additions from the 70s, including "A Big Hunk O‘Love", "You Gave Me A Mountain", "Never Been To Spain", "I’ll Remember You" and "An American Trilogy". Actually, the best-ever versions of "Trilogy" are from this engagement!
As a bonus, we added the only known live-performance of "I'm Leaving It All Up To You" from the February 10th, 1972 Midnight show.
Both shows are strong and focused and they give the listener a good impression of Elvis' renewed interest in his music and his stage performances. These concerts are previously unreleased and they are presented in their complete form and in the best possible sound quality.
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Tracklist:
CD 1 / Saturday, February 19, 1972 Dinner Show
01. Introduction: Also Sprach Zarathustra - 02. C. C. Rider - 03. Proud Mary - 04. Never Been To Spain - 05. You Gave Me A Mountain - 06. Until It's Time For You To Go - 07. Polk Salad Annie - 08. Love Me - 09. All Shook Up - 10. (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear / Don't Be Cruel - 11. Hound Dog - 12. A Big Hunk O'Love - 13. Bridge Over Troubled Water - 14. Suspicious Minds - 15. Introduction of singers, musicians, orchestra - 16. Introduction of LA radio DJ Robert W. Morgan - 17. An American Trilogy - 18. Can't Help Falling In Love - 19. Closing Vamp.
CD 2 / Saturday, February 19, 1972 Midnight Show
01. Introduction: Also Sprach Zarathustra - 02. C. C. Rider - 03. Proud Mary - 04. Never Been To Spain - 05. You Gave Me A Mountain - 06. Until It's Time For You To Go - 07. Polk Salad Annie - 08. Love Me - 09. All Shook Up - 10. (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear / Don't Be Cruel - 11. Hound Dog - 12. A Big Hunk O'Love - 13. Bridge Over Troubled Water - 14. Suspicious Minds - 15. Introduction of singers, musicians, orchestra - 16. Introduction of actor Chill Wills - 17. An American Trilogy - 18. Can't Help Falling In Love - 19. Closing Vamp.
Bonus (February 10, 1972 Midnight Show):
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'Better Than Ever!' New Import CD/Vinyl; To be released late May on the VV label will be their third release entitled "Better Than Ever!" featuring both the complete live soundboard recording on January 26th 1970 Las Vegas opening show and the complete unreleased live audience recording from Houston on February 28, 1970 Afternoon Show . After the success of the first two releases we decided: first to improve the product and second, keeping the same formula to give you more.…..
The producers are aware of the fact that the opening night show, as one of the best Elvis Presley concerts ever, has been previously released in different imports. But Here we give you the chance to listen to the show in its entirety for 1st time in a double collector vinyl set, 45 rpm speed.
The second show, the Houston unreleased February 28nd afternoon show, presents Elvis at the pick of his possibility, although not new to tape collectors, will not have been heard in this quality before. This release is taken directly from a first generation tape and has been professionally remastered to an excellent audio quality.
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Elvis at Houston is pure dynamite , delivering a great performance that compares with the opening night in terms of quality, giving to this release the status of "UNIQUE".
’Better than Ever" wants to give you a unique perspective of the man and his music during this February 1970. The Vegas second season allows Elvis, after paying his debt to the golden past in the ’69 season, to demonstrate his true abilities. We see the best of Elvis in songs that will become the fulcrum of the Elvis show until 1972 Here you can hear the complete opening night. Houston three days later only from the end of the Vegas season, for Elvis the very first opportunity to face a real audience from his comeback to live scenes. The result six supernatural shows with record attendance set in the Saturday evening show…. the rest his history, Here you can hear the complete February 28nd afternoon show.
About the Vegas opening night has been already said a lot a words, so We like spend some words on the Houston show here presented….Elvis performed accompanied from the band only a solid and rough show singing the best of the previous Las Vegas Season, in spite the short show ( about 44 minutes) and the bad acoustic this show as the title suggest Better than Ever directly from Houston Chronicle review can be reasonably to be included in one of best shows ever!!!
The Double LP set 140 vinyl gram 45 rpm speed for a better high resolution sound, it never sounded better!!!!Is a limited hand numbered 500 copies. It comes with an three fold 300 gram high quality GLOSSY sleeve both sides printed, giving an unique view. The sleeve will be accompanied Newspapers clips and with many photographs of the Elvis different suits wore in February. Both the vinyl disc will have for the first time of the label, glossy full colour paper sleeve, including high quality photos with track listing.
The CD with the Houston show, will be accompanied with slim four panel digipack .
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LP January 26, 1970 Opening Night
Live soundboard recording
RUNNING TIME 57 min
Side A
01.Opening Vamp 02.All Shook Up 03.That’s All Right 04.Proud Mary 05.Don’t Cry Daddy 06.Teddy Bear/Don’t Be Cruel
Side B
07.Long Tall Sally 08.Let It Be Me 09.I Can’t Stop Loving You 10.Walk a Mile In My Shoes/In The Ghetto
Side C
11.True Love Travels On A Gravel Road 12.Sweet Caroline 13.Polk Salad Annie
Side D
14.Introductions 15.Kentucky Rain 16.Suspicious Minds 17.Can’t Help Falling In Love
previously released soundboard recording
CD Houston February 28th , 1970 afternoon show complete unreleased show
Live Audience recording
Running time 44 min.
01. Intro 02. All Shook Up 03. I Got A Woman 04. Long Tall Sally 05. Don’t Cry Daddy 06. Heartbreak Hotel 07. Hound Dog 08. Love Me Tender 09. Kentucky Rain 10. Release Me 11. Walk A Mile In My Shoes / In The Ghetto 12. I Can’t Stop Loving You 13. Polk Salad Annie 14. Band Introductions 15. Suspicious Minds 16. Can’t Help Falling In Love 17. Love Me Tender(instrumental) |
'Only Believe' New Import CD: Elvis Presley, unquestionably the most popular entertainer to ever appear on the famed Las Vegas Strip, returns to the main showroom of the International Hotel !
With the limited Album "Snowbird Revisited" we started off with the first of three shows from 1971 January – February Las Vegas season.
With great pleasure we announce the second show "ONLY BELIEVE". This is a fantastic show of January 27, 1971 Midnight.
If you enjoyed "Snowbird Revisited", you’ll going to love "ONLY BELIEVE"!
It took 18 years to come up with a fully re-mastered audio and deluxe artwork with plenty photos and liner notes of January 1971. All housed in a modern seventies styled package.
We guarantee, you’ll hear details not heard before!
With the research we figured out that it is very likely that only "Suspicious Minds" and "The Impossible Dream" were not recorded. Because of the energy of the show, the show of 28th of January Midnight was the best choice to restore it to a complete show. We took these songs and edited them to make them fit the show.
This is a limited edition and will match the previous release.
(News, Source;GRM/ElvisInfoNet)
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'Aloha From Hawaii' 40th Anniversary release CD Review: There is no doubt that most people reading this review will know Elvis’ phenomenal Aloha From Hawaii' concert inside out. Every fan will know the TV broadcast, most fans will have bought the album several times, a fair number will have also bought the "Alternate Aloha" rehearsal and a few will have seen the original broadcast on TV back in 1973.
We all know this classic record-breaking concert so well. Dressed in his stunning "American-Eagle" jumpsuit, tanned, slim and Adonis-like, Elvis was truly at the peak of his later career.
But with no "new" material to be offered on this Legacy 40th Anniversary re-release do the audio re-masters and packaging with 24 page booklet create a release worth of such a magnificent event.
Go here as EIN's Piers Beagley takes a good look at this all-important 40th Anniversary release and discovers the Good and the Bad..
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'Caught On Camera' - Two new Import CDs: 'Caught On Camera' - The Complete Tv Appearances 1956 - 1960 Part One & Two are two great new CDs and part of the popular 'The Bootleg Series'...
("Top Notch Nashville - Part 1, 2 & 3" - "Top Notch Hollywood" - "Live Love Hollywood")
‘Caught On Camera - The Complete TV Appearances’ part one and two represents all TV appearances Elvis Presley did from 1956 to 1960. From Elvis’ first national TV appearance in the USA on January 28, 1956, on The Dorsey Brothers Stage Show to his first televised appearance since coming home from his military service in Germany on May 12, 1960 (taping on March 26), on The Frank Sinatra Timex Show: Welcome Home Elvis. |
INCLUDING all Elvis' appearances from: "Stage Show", "The Milton Berle Show", "Teenage Dance Party", "The Steve Allen Show", "Hy Gardner Calling", "The Ed Sullivan Show" and "The Frank Sinatra Timex Show: Welcome Home Elvis"...
This is the one and only collection bringing all these historic recordings together. A great collection in the best possible sound and ofcourse, complete!
- Including 16 pages booklet with photos and recording information.
(News, Source;BS/ElvisInfoNet)
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'Caught On Camera' | Part One
CBS "Stage Show"
01 Introduction 02 Shake, Rattle And Roll/Flip, Flop And Fly (01-28-1956) 03 I Got A Woman (01-28-1956) 04 Baby Let’s Play House (02-04-1956) 05 Tutti Frutti (02-04-1956) 06 Blue Suede Shoes (02-11-1956) 07 Heartbreak Hotel (02-11-1956) 08 Tutti Frutti (02-18-1956) 09 I Was The One (02-18-1956) 10 Blue Suede Shoes (03-17-1956) 11 Heartbreak Hotel (03-17-1956) 12 Money Honey (03-24-1956) 13 Heartbreak Hotel (03-24-1956)
NBC "The Milton Berle Show" 14 Introduction (04-03-1956) 15 Shake, Rattle And Roll (04-03-1956) 16 Heartbreak Hotel (04-03-1956) 17 Blue Suede Shoes (04-03-1956) 18 Comedy Sketch / Blue Suede Shoes (04-03-1956) 19 Hound Dog (06-05-1956) 20 Elvis meets Deborah Paget (06-05-1956) 21 Milton Berle Comedy Sketch (06-05-1956) 22 I Want You, I Need You, I Love You (06-05-1956) 23 Presentation of Billboard Award (06-05-1956)
WHBQ TV "Teenage Dance Party"
24 Wink Martindale interview with Dewey Phillips and Elvis (06-16-1956) 25 About Rushwood Park Show, July 4, 1956
NBC "Steve Allen Show" (part one)
26 Dialogue With Steve Allen (07-01-1956) 27 I Want You, I Need You, I Love You (07-01-1956) 28 Dialogue With Steve Allen (07-01-1956) 29 Hound Dog (07-01-1956)
'Caught On Camera' | Part Two
NBC "Steve Allen Show" (part two)
Range roundup - Complete/unedited (07-01-1956)
01 Introduction (07-01-1956) 02 Big Steve and The Whole Gang (07-01-1956) 03 Tonto Bar (07-01-1956) 04 A Western Song (07-01-1956)
WRCA-TV "Hy Gardner Calling"
05 Hy Gardner interview with Elvis Complete/unedited TV interview (07-01-1956)
CBS "Toast of the Town" - Ed Sullivan Show
06 Ed Sullivan announces Elvis (07-15-1956) 07 Next Week’s Headliners (09-02-1956) 08 Introduction (09-09-1956) 09 4 Gold records for Elvis (09-09-1956) 10 Don’t Be Cruel (09-09-1956) 11 Elvis talks (09-09-1956) 12 Love Me Tender (09-09-1956) 13 Ready Teddy (09-09-1956) 14 Hound Dog (09-09-1956) 15 Ed Sullivan Returns (09-16-1956) 16 Next Week’s Headliners (10-21-1956) 17 Don’t Be Cruel (10-28-1956) 18 Ed Sullivan (10-28-1956) 19 Love Me Tender (10-28-1956) 20 Ed Sullivan Introduces Elvis (10-28-1956) 21 Love Me (10-28-1956) 22 Hound Dog (10-28-1956) 23 Elvis’ closing remarks (10-28-1956) 24 Ed Sullivan Introduces Elvis’ first Motion Picture "Love Me Tender" (11-18-1956) 25 Introduction (01-06-1957) 26 Hound Dog (01-06-1957) 27 Love Me Tender (01-06-1957) 28 Heartbreak Hotel (01-06-1957) 29 Don’t Be Cruel (01-06-1957) 30 Too Much (01-06-1957) 31 Elvis Talks (01-06-1957) 32 When My Blue Moon Turns To Gold Again (01-06-1957) 33 Ed Sullivan Speaks (01-06-1957) 34 (There’ll Be) Peace In The Valley (For Me) (01-06-1957) 35 Ed Sullivan Speaks (01-06-1957)
WHBQ TV "Teenage Dance Party"
36 Wink Martindale interviews Elvis in Germany (09/59)
ABC’s "The Frank Sinatra - Timex Show"
37 It’s Very Nice To Go Trav’ling (03-26-1960) 38 Fame And Fortune (03-26-1960) 39 Stuck On You (03-26-1960) 40 Witchcraft/Love Me Tender (03-26-1960) |
'Las Vegas March 1975 Happening' New Import CD: The new Rock Legends label will soon release a double soundboard CD. The Elvis Presley Show was a HAPPENING and first Spring appearance in Sin City since 1956 was no different. The 50s gig was definitely way above in terms of performance, but nonetheless a flop at the time. Wrong place, wrong moment! But by 1969 Elvis returned and established himself as the King Of Vegas.
March 1975 wasn't a flop although he had health problems, but he still was in an excellent mood and with new studio material recorded about a week before. He was away from Las Vegas since Sept 1974, but he opened this Season with some of his new songs; And I Love You So, Green Green Grass Of Home and Fairytale. T-R-O-U-B-L-E would wait up to his next tour before entering his song list as a regular number, whilst the odd Shake A Hand and Pieces Of My Life were performed a bit later during the July 1975 tour. Some material from the strong December 1973 sessions like Promised Land , It's Midnight and My Boy were incorporated along some unrehearsed moments to his basic program.
The first CD features the nearly complete pre-show (no Elvis), and on the second CD the March 22, 1975 Midnight performance along with some bonus tracks recorded three nights earlier. |
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The March 22, 1975 MS has been released twice but our source is definitely from an earlier generation. The very short Joe Orchestra introduction before the Also Sprach Zarathustra is not on the aforementioned releases and presence of vocal distortion in Elvis' vocal is rather smooth and less annoying than it was before.
This new digipack double set will be a very LIMITED EDITION and first intended for the fans who didn't have these recordings, or all the ones wanting the COMPLETE HAPPENING.
EIN Notes - The tracklist states that there are SIX new unreleased tracks from 'March 19, 1975 M.S' although no one believes this soundboard exists. Maybe these Bonus tracks are audience recordings?
The Las Vegas, March 22 1975 (M.S) was previously released on the excellent 'Back With A Bang' Audionics CD - See here for EIN's review.
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Tracklist: CD #1
1 Joe Guercio's orchestra opening 2 Voice introduction / Going Back To Memphis Tomorrow 3 Into The Father's House / Closing 4 Philadelphia Freedom 5 Introduction of the Sweet Inspirations / Stevie Is A Wonder / For Once In My Life / You Got It Bad Girl / Superstition / You Are The Sunshine Of My Life / Livin' For The City / All In Love Is Fair / Higher Ground / Closing 6 Jackie Kahane introduction and Comedy Act
Total running time 43;15
Tracks 1-6 recorded in Las Vegas March 19, 1975 D.S.
Tracks 2-3 performed by Voice Tracks 4-5 performed by The Sweet Inspirations Track 6 performed by Jacki Kahane
CD #2
1 The Hot Hilton Horns intro / Introduction : Also Sprach Zarathustra 2 C.C. Rider 3 I Got A Woman / Amen 4 Love Me 5 If You Love Me ( Let Me Know ) 6 And I Love You So 7 Big Boss Man 8 It's Midnight 9 Promised Land 10 Green Green Grass Of Home 11 Fairytale 12 Introductions of Vocalists, Musician 13 What I'd Say ( featuring James Burton ) 14 Drums solo ( featuring Ronnie Tutt ) 15 Bass Solo ( featuring Duke Bardwell) 16 Piano solo ( featuring Glen D. Hardin ) 17 Electric piano solo ( featuring David Briggs ) 18 Introductions of Vocalists,Charlie Hodge and orchestra 19 Orchestra solo ( featruing Joe Guercio orchestra ) 20 My Boy 21 I'll Remember You 22 Let Me Be There ( with reprise ) 23 ( Le Me Be Your ) Teddy Bear / Don't Be Cruel 24 Hound Dog ( with reprise ) 25 I'll Be There ( excerpt ) / You're The Reason I'm Living 26 Can't Help Falling In Love 27 Closing Vamp
Bonus Tracks 28 Big Boss Man 29 My Boy 30 I'll Remember You 31 Hound Dog 32 An American Trilogy 33 If You Love Me ( let Me Know )
Total running time 78;02
Tracks 1-4 recorded in Las Vegas March 20, 1975 D.S. Tracks 5-27 recorded in Las Vegas March 22,1975 M.S. Tracks 28-33 recorded in Las Vegas March 19, 1975 M.S. |
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'Vegas Variety Vol. 10' New Import CD: Rainbow Records proudly presents the final release in their series “Vegas Variety”. It will be presented in real good sound for an audience recording. When Rainbow Records released their first volume in the "Vegas Variety“ series in 2007, they had the dream about presenting at least one Vegas-Show from each year. The goal was to not only share great music and concerts but they soon learned that each show has at least one special highlight that deserves to be heard by fans worldwide.
During the research they found rare and never before seen photos of Elvis in Vegas and also had the chance to track down some nice memorabilia and unreleased shots of the International / Hilton Hotel. Being fans and collectors themselves, their priority was always to give the fans something „nice & new“. With this 10th release in the "Vegas Variety“ Rainbow Records presents an unreleased recording of the September 5, 1971 Dinner Show performance. 'It‘s Impossible', 'Lawdy Miss Clawdy', 'Sweet Caroline' - it‘s your choice which song you call your personal highlight this time. With the release of a show from 1971 Rainbow Records has accomplished their goal to cover each year from the Vegas Years 1969-1976. |
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So today, more than 5 years later after the initial release it‘s time to look back: 10 Volumes of "Vegas Variety“ means also a total of 10 unique shows on 12 silver factory pressed CDs. With the releases Rainbow Records was able to present you ultra rare versions of songs like 'Until Then', 'You Better Run', 'Rock My Soul', 'Aubrey', 'Cryin‘ Time' and 'Just Pretend'. Each release featured an extensive booklet of 16-20 pages with background information and great photos of our man in action. With a total of nearly 200 pages these ten booklets are all combined no longer a booklet, but can be called a book! Rainbow Records likes to thank you for your loyalty and the support through the years.
EIN notes that superfan Ciscoking adds, "The show, is okay...sound too.. I know the source.. for junkies like me a must-have"
(News, Source;VegasVariety/ElvisInfoNet) |
Tracklist:
01. Also Sprach Zarathustra 02. That's All Right 03. I Got A Woman / Amen 04. Proud Mary 05. Sweet Caroline 06. Polk Salad Annie 07. Johnny B.
Goode 08. It's Impossible 09. Love Me 10. Blue Suede Shoes / Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On 11. Heartbreak Hotel 12. Teddy Bear / Don't Be Cruel 13.
Hound Dog 14. Love Me Tender 15. Suspicious Minds 16. Band Introductions 17. I'm Leavin' 18. Lawdy Miss Clawdy 19. Can't Help Falling In Love. |
'Flesh, Blood & Bone' - new Import CD: Another massive (and rather odd) compilation from the Victrola label - 'Flesh, Blood & Bone - Elvis Revisits His Golden Years, 1957-´58'.
The publicity states.. Our previous release dealt with 1956, arguably the best year of Elvis’ career. It was the year that Elvis shot to stardom, broke numerous industry records, and recorded and released an abundance of sensational music. That year, Elvis was the hottest name in the music business. He was the ‘talk of the town’ and created mass hysteria wherever he went, and controversy with almost everything he did. His television appearances made him a household name in a matter of a few months, and his first movie ‘Love Me Tender’ was a smash hit. That year, he could do no wrong. The girls wanted him, and the guys wanted to be like him. He inspired many to pick up a guitar and have their own go at a career. Many acts inspired by him began to pop up everywhere. The success of Elvis Aaron Presley was like nothing the music industry had experienced before. |
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This release pays tribute to these magical years by focusing on the songs that Elvis recorded in this timeframe. But instead of presenting you with the regular studio masters, we try to bring you an alternative perspective by using studio outtakes, home recordings, later live versions, alternate masters and one-liners… some unreleased, others rare or unavailable on CD. With these years being so crucial for Elvis’ career, it’s no surprise that he returned to these songs time and again. We have also used relevant dialogue from interviews and from concerts to give the listener additional insight into these songs and the period during which they were originally recorded…. Elvis’ Golden Years.
140 tracks from the period 1956/1977 - one-liners from tours, Lake Tahoe and Las Vegas - Deluxe 3CD package with rare pix and indepth liner-notes - Rare Outtakes, Alternate Masters and HomeRecordings - many rare versions from specific tours/engagements and interviews for the first time on CD.
(One Night, August ´69 / Young And Beautiful, November ´71 / Ultra-Rare All Shook Up Master with Studio Chat, January ´57 / Jailhouse Rock, April '72 / Loving You, August ´69 / Mean Woman Blues, June ´71 / Young And Beautiful, May ´76 / Trouble, May '77 / Long-Lost Elvis´ Christmas Album 1957 Promo and much more)
(News, Source;Victrola/ElvisInfoNet) |
FULL Tracklist: Memorable Alternates
1) Jailhouse Rock Trailer 2) Jailhouse Rock (Jerry Leiber/Mike Stoller), master movie version; Recorded April 30, 1957; Radio Recorders, Hollywood, CA 3) Young And Beautiful (Abner Silver/Aaron Schroeder); Recorded March 31,1972; RCA´s Studio C, Hollywood, CA 4) A Big Hunk O´ Love (Aaron Schroeder/Sid Wyche); alt. take 1, Recorded June 10, 1958; RCA´s Studio B, Nashville, TN 5) Blueberry Hill (A.Lewis/L.Stock/V.Rose); Recorded August 4, 1972; International Hotel, Las Vegas, NV 6) „I Like Elvis/I Hate Elvis“ interview excerpt; Recorded August 31, 1957; Vancouver, Canada, 7) Mean Woman Blues (Claude DeMetrius), alt. take 14; Recorded January 22, 1957; Paramount Scoring Stage, Hollywood, CA 8) Is It So Strange (Faron Young), alt. takes 7, 11; Recorded January 19, 1957; Radio Recorders, Hollywood, CA 9) Wear My Ring Around Your Neck (Bert Carroll), alt. take 22; Recorded February 1, 1958; Recorders, Hollywood, CA 10) „Country Music“ interview excerpt, Recorded July, 1959; Bad Nauheim, Germany 11) (Now And Then There´s) A Fool Such As I (Bill Trader/Bob Miller), alt. take 5; Recorded June 10, 1958; RCA´s Studio B, Nashville, TN 12) Ain´t That Loving You Baby (Clyde Otis/Ivory Joe Hunter), spliced from takes 1,8,9,10&11; Recorded June 10, 1958; RCA´s Studio B, Nashville, TN 13) That´s When Your Heartaches Begin (Raskin/Brown/Fisher), alt. takes 7-13; Recorded January 13, 1957; Radio Recorders, Hollywood, CA 14) One Night (Bartholomew/King), Recorded February 23, 1970 (CS); International Hotel, Las Vegas, NV 15) All Shook Up (Otis Blackwell/Elvis Presley) Recorded November 28, 1976; Cow Palace, San Francisco, CA 16) Young And Beautiful (Abner Silver/Aaron Schroeder), alt. takes 1, 21; Recorded April 30, 1957; Radio Recorders, Hollywood, CA 17) Blueberry Hill (A.Lewis/L.Stock/V.Rose); Recorded January 15-18, 1957; Paramount Scoring Stage, Hollywood, CA 18) I Need Your Love Tonight (Sid Wayne/Bix Reichner), Recorded June 10, 1958; RCA´s Studio B, Nashville, TN 19) „Old Spirituals“ interview excerpt Recorded August 31, 1957; Vancouver, Canada 20) (There´ll Be) Peace In The Valley (For Me) (Thomas A.Dorsey), alt. takes 2-3; Recorded January 13, 1957; Radio Recorders, Hollywood, CA
Moments Of Greatness
21) „Jailhouse Rock Out Soon“ interview excerpt; Recorded August 31, 1957; Vancouver, Canada 22) Jailhouse Rock (Jerry Leiber/Mike Stoller); Recorded August 5, 1972 (MS); International Hotel, Las Vegas, NV 23) „The Hard Way“ next movie interview excerpt; Recorded March, 31, 1957; Detroit, MC 24) One Night (Bartholomew/King), Recorded March, 25, 1961; Bloch Arena, Honolulu, HA 25) Blue Christmas (Billy Hayes/Jay Johnson); Recorded June 25, 1968; Dressing Room at NBC, Burbank, CA 26) „King Creole In London“ interview excerpt; Recorded September 22, 1958; Library at U.S.S. Randall, Brooklyn, New York, NY 27) King Creole (Jerry Leiber/Mike Stoller), alternate master; Recorded January 15, 1958; Radio Recorders, Hollywood, CA 28) King Creole Trailer 29) Danny (Fred Wise/Ben Weisman) alt. take nr. unknown; Recorded February 11, 1958; Paramount Soundstage, Hollywood, CA 30) „Nobody Takes A Swing At Me“ interview excerpt; Recorded August 31, 1957; Vancouver, Canada 31) Trouble (Jerry Leiber/Mike Stoller), master; Recorded January 15, 1958; Radio Recorders, Hollywood, CA 32) Hard Headed Woman (Claude DeMetrius), master; Recorded January 15, 1958; Radio Recorders, Hollywood, CA 33) „Best Acting Job“ interview excerpt; Recorded February 25, 1961; Memphis, Tennessee 34) Young And Beautiful (Abner Silver/Aaron Schroeder); Recorded August 19, 1975 (MS); International Hotel, Las Vegas, NV 35) All Shook Up (Otis Blackwell/Elvis Presley); Recorded June 8, 1975 (AS); State Fair Coliseum, Jackson, MS 36) Is It So Strange (Faron Young); Recorded December 4, 1956; Sun Records, Memphis, TN 37) Don´t (Jerry Leiber/Mike Stoller), master take 7 incl. count in; Recorded September 6, 1957; Radio Recorders, Hollywood, CA 38) I Need Your Love Tonight (Sid Wayne/Bix Reichner); Recorded March, 25, 1961; Bloch Arena, Honolulu, HA 39) One Night (Bartholomew/King), master; Recorded February 23, 1957; Radio Recorders, Hollywood, CA 40) All Shook Up (Otis Blackwell/Elvis Presley), master take 10 incl. count in; Recorded January 12, 1957; Radio Recorders, Hollywood, CA 41) „Fabulous Collection“ interview excerpt; Recorded August 31, 1957; Vancouver, Canada 42) „282 Teddy Bears“ interview excerpt; Recorded January 6, 1957; CBS Studios, New York, NY 43) (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear (Kal Mann/Bernie Lowe), master; Recorded January 15-18, 1957; Paramount Scoring Stage, Hollywood, CA 44) „Gold Record“ interview excerpt; Recorded August, 1959; Bad Nauheim, Germany 45) A Big Hunk O´ Love (Aaron Schroeder/Sid Wyche); Recorded April 14, 1972; Greensboro Coliseum, Greensboro, NC 46) My Wish Came True (Ivory Joe Hunter), master; Recorded February 1, 1958; Radio Recorders, Hollywood, CA 47) Blue Christmas (Billy Hayes/Jay Johnson); Recorded June 25, 1968; Dressing Room at NBC, Burbank, CA 48) One Night (Bartholomew/King); Recorded June 25, 1968; Dressing Room at NBC, Burbank, CA 49) Santa Claus Is Back In Town (Jerry Leiber/Mike Stoller), master; Recorded September 7, 1957; Radio Recorders, Hollywood, CA 50) Mean Woman Blues (Claude DeMetrius), movie version; Recorded January 22, 1957; Paramount Scoring Stage, Hollywood, CA 51) (Now And Then There´s) A Fool Such As I (Bill Trader/Bob Miller); Recorded March, 25, 1961; Bloch Arena, Honolulu, HA 52) One Night (Bartholomew/King); Recorded August 1, 1971 (MS); Sahara Hotel, Lake Tahoe, NV 53) (There´ll Be) Peace In The Valley (For Me) (Thomas A.Dorsey); Recorded January 6, 1957; CBS Studios, New York, NY 54) „Elvis´ Christmas Album“ TV Promo; Release date unknown 55) Blue Christmas (Billy Hayes/Jay Johnson), master; Recorded September 5, 1957; Radio Recorders, Hollywood, CA
Redefining The Masters
56) All Shook Up (Otis Blackwell/Elvis Presley), alt. take 10; Recorded August 3, 1969 (DS); International Hotel, Las Vegas, NV 57) Loving You Trailer 58) Loving You (Jerry Leiber/Mike Stoller), takes 2,3; Recorded February 2, 1957; Radio Recorders, Hollywood, CA 59) „What Type Of Role Do You Enjoy“ interview excerpt; Recorded February 25, 1961; Memphis, Tennessee 60) (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear (Kal Mann/Bernie Lowe); Recorded January 28, 1971 (MS); International Hotel, Las Vegas, NV 61) „Karate Promotion 4th Degree“ telephone conversation excerpt; Recorded April, 1971 62) Trouble (Jerry Leiber/Mike Stoller); Recorded September 3, 1973 (DS); International Hotel, Las Vegas, NV 63) „Bad Temper“ interview excerpt; Recorded August, 1962; Hollywood, CA ) One Night (Bartholomew/King); Recorded January 27, 1971 (MS); Sahara Hotel, Lake Tahoe, NV 64) One Night Of Sin (Bartholomew/King), master; Recorded January 15-18, 1957; Paramount Scoring Stage, Hollywood, CA 65) Santa Claus Is Back In Town (Jerry Leiber/Mike Stoller); Recorded August 4, 1970; International Hotel, Las Vegas, NV 66) A Big Hunk O´ Love (Aaron Schroeder/Sid Wyche); Recorded September 3, 1972 (MS); International Hotel, Las Vegas, NV 67) I Beg Of You (Rosemarie McCoy/Kelly Owens), take 1; Recorded January 13, 1957; Radio Recorders, Hollywood, CA 68) Trouble (Jerry Leiber/Mike Stoller), oneliner; Recorded June 27, 1968; NBC Studios, Burbank, CA 69) Jailhouse Rock (Jerry Leiber/Mike Stoller); Recorded August 1, 1971 (MS); Sahara Hotel, Lake Tahoe, NV 70) All Shook Up (Otis Blackwell/Elvis Presley); Recorded March, 25, 1961; Bloch Arena, Honolulu, HA
Back With A Bang
71) (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear (Kal Mann/Bernie Lowe); Recorded January 29, 1971 (DS); International Hotel, Las Vegas, NV 72) Blueberry Hill (A.Lewis/L.Stock/V.Rose); Recorded August 14, 1970 (MS); International Hotel, Las Vegas, NV 73) „Best Song I´ve Ever Sang“ interview excerpt; Recorded June 19, 1959; Munich, Germany 74) Don´t (Jerry Leiber/Mike Stoller); Recorded July 29, 1970; MGM Soundstage, Hollywood, CA 76) (Now And Then There´s) A Fool Such As I (Bill Trader/Bob Miller); Recorded July 29, 1970; MGM Soundstage, Hollywood, CA 77) Santa Claus Is Back In Town (Jerry Leiber/Mike Stoller), oneliner; Recorded June 25, 1968; Dressing Room at NBC, Burbank, CA 78) Jailhouse Rock/Don´t Be Cruel (Jerry Leiber/Mike Stoller)/(Otis Blackwell); Recorded August 24, 1969 (MS); International Hotel, Las Vegas, NV 79) All Shook Up (Otis Blackwell/Elvis Presley); Recorded January 26, 1970 (0S); International Hotel, Las Vegas, NV 80) Loving You (Jerry Leiber/Mike Stoller); Recorded August 27, 1969 (DS); International Hotel, Las Vegas, NV 81) One Night (Bartholomew/King); Recorded August 27, 1969 (DS); International Hotel, Las Vegas, NV 82) Jailhouse Rock (Jerry Leiber/Mike Stoller); Recorded April 9, 1972 (AS); Hampton Roads Coliseum, Hampton Roads, VA 83) Blueberry Hill (A.Lewis/L.Stock/V.Rose), oneliner; Recorded February 17, 1970 (MS); International Hotel, Las Vegas, NV 84) Blueberry Hill (A.Lewis/L.Stock/V.Rose); Recorded February 23, 1970 (CS); International Hotel, Las Vegas, NV 86) Blue Christmas (Billy Hayes/Jay Johnson), oneliner; Recorded November 16, 1970; State Fair Ground Arena, Oklahoma City, OK 87) Loving You (Jerry Leiber/Mike Stoller), oneliner; Recorded February 19, 1971 (MS); International Hotel, Las Vegas, NV 88) „Biggest Hit“ interview excerpt; Recorded September 2, 1957; Portland, OR 89) Teddy Bear/Don´t Be Cruel (Kal Mann/Bernie Lowe)/(Otis Blackwell); Recorded January 26, 1970 (0S); International Hotel, Las Vegas, NV 90) Jailhouse Rock (Jerry Leiber/Mike Stoller); Recorded February 21, 1971 (MS); International Hotel, Las Vegas, NV 91) All Shook Up (Otis Blackwell/Elvis Presley); Recorded April 10, 1972; Richmond Coliseum, Richmond, VA 92) One Night (Bartholomew/King); Recorded August 11, 1972 (DS); International Hotel, Las Vegas, NV
Nostalgia Ride
93) Blueberry Hill (A.Lewis/L.Stock/V.Rose); Recorded February 13, 1977; The Auditorium, West Palm Beach, FL 94) Blue Christmas (Billy Hayes/Jay Johnson); Recorded August 31, 1976; Macon Coliseum, Macon, GA 95) „Loving You“ Monologue; Recorded August 26, 1969 (DS); International Hotel, Las Vegas, NV 96) Loving You (Jerry Leiber/Mike Stoller); Recorded August 19, 1975 (DS); International Hotel, Las Vegas, NV 97) Young And Beautiful (Abner Silver/Aaron Schroeder); Recorded May 9, 1976 (CS); Sahara Hotel, Lake Tahoe, NV 98) Jailhouse Rock (Jerry Leiber/Mike Stoller); Recorded May 25, 1977; Community War Mememoril, Rochester, NY 99) Teddy Bear/Don´t Be Cruel (Kal Mann/Bernie Lowe)/(Otis Blackwell); Recorded May 7, 1975; Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN 100) One Night (Bartholomew/King); Recorded December 31, 1975; Pontiac Silverdome, Pontiac, MI 101) A Big Hunk O´ Love (Aaron Schroeder/Sid Wyche); Recorded January 26, 1974 (0S); International Hotel, Las Vegas, NV 102) All Shook Up (Otis Blackwell/Elvis Presley); Recorded February 15, 1977; Sports Stadium, Orlando, FL 103) Blueberry Hill (A.Lewis/L.Stock/V.Rose); Recorded February 14, 1977; Bay Front Center, St. Petersburg, FL 104) Jailhouse Rock (Jerry Leiber/Mike Stoller); Recorded April 30, 1976 (MS); Sahara Hotel, Lake Tahoe, NV 105) „I´ll Whoop His Ass“ Monologue; Recorded February 18, 1973 (MS); International Hotel, Las Vegas, NV 104) Trouble (Jerry Leiber/Mike Stoller); Recorded August 6, 1973 (OS); International Hotel, Las Vegas, NV 106) Loving You (Jerry Leiber/Mike Stoller); Recorded May 6, 1976 (DS); Sahara Hotel, Lake Tahoe, NV 107) Teddy Bear/Don´t Be Cruel (Kal Mann/Bernie Lowe)/(Otis Blackwell); Recorded February 6, 1970 (DS); International Hotel, Las Vegas, NV 108) One Night (Bartholomew/King); Recorded July 5, 1976; Mid-South Coliseum, Memphis, TN 110) Blue Christmas (Billy Hayes/Jay Johnson); Recorded June 29, 1974; Municipal Auditorium, Kansas City, MO 111) All Shook Up (Otis Blackwell/Elvis Presley); Recorded January 28, 1973 (MS); International Hotel, Las Vegas, NV 112) Jailhouse Rock (Jerry Leiber/Mike Stoller); Recorded July 24, 1975; Asheville Civic Center, Asheville, NC 113) A Big Hunk O´ Love (Aaron Schroeder/Sid Wyche); Recorded May 7, 1973 (MS); Sahara Hotel, Lake Tahoe, NV 114) Blueberry Hill (A.Lewis/L.Stock/V.Rose); Recorded May 22, 1977; Capital Center, Largo, MD 115) Young And Beautiful (Abner Silver/Aaron Schroeder); Recorded May 6, 1976 (DS); Sahara Hotel, Lake Tahoe, NV 116) Blue Christmas (Billy Hayes/Jay Johnson); Recorded October 15, 1976; Chicago Stadium, Chicago, IL 117) Jailhouse Rock (Jerry Leiber/Mike Stoller); Recorded July 3, 1976; Tarrant County, Fort Worth, TX 118) Teddy Bear/Don´t Be Cruel (Kal Mann/Bernie Lowe)/(Otis Blackwell); Recorded April 24, 1977; Crisler Arena, Ann Arbor, MI 119) All Shook Up (Otis Blackwell/Elvis Presley); Recorded October 6, 1974 (ES); University of Dayton, Dayton, OH 120) One Night (Bartholomew/King); Recorded June 24, 1977; Dane County Coliseum, Madison, WI 121) „Karate Promotion 8th Degree“ Monologue; Recorded September 2, 1974 (CS); International Hotel, Las Vegas, NV 122) Trouble (Jerry Leiber/Mike Stoller); Recorded May 31, 1975 (AS); Von Braun Civic Center, Huntsville, AL 123) Blue Christmas (Billy Hayes/Jay Johnson); Recorded December 13, 1975 (DS); International Hotel, Las Vegas, NV 124) A Big Hunk O´ Love (Aaron Schroeder/Sid Wyche); Recorded September 3, 1973 (CS); International Hotel, Las Vegas, NV
Having Fun With The Classics
125) Loving You (Jerry Leiber/Mike Stoller); Recorded April, 1959; Goethestrasse, Bad Nauheim, Germany 126) Blueberry Hill (A.Lewis/L.Stock/V.Rose); Recorded July 5, 1976; Mid-South Coliseum, Memphis, TN 127) Blueberry Hill (A.Lewis/L.Stock/V.Rose); Recorded November 11, 1970; Memorial Coliseum, Portland, OR 128) My Wish Came True (Ivory Joe Hunter), oneliner; Recorded February 20, 1977; Coliseum, Charlotte, NC 128) All Shook Up (Otis Blackwell/Elvis Presley); Recorded August 1, 1971 (MS); Sahara Hotel, Lake Tahoe, NV 130) Trouble (Jerry Leiber/Mike Stoller), oneliner; Recorded May 3, 1977; Saginaw Center, Saginaw, MI 131) Mean Woman Blues (Claude DeMetrius), oneliner; Recorded June 9, 1971; RCA´s Studio B, Nashville, TN 132) Loving You (Jerry Leiber/Mike Stoller); Recorded August 23, 1969 (MS); International Hotel, Las Vegas, NV 133) Young And Beautiful (Abner Silver/Aaron Schroeder); Recorded November 12, 1971; Hofheinz Pavillon, Houston, TX 134) Blue Christmas (Billy Hayes/Jay Johnson); Recorded June 24, 1968; Dressing Room at NBC, Burbank, CA 135) My Wish Came True (Ivory Joe Hunter), instrumental (Elvis on piano); Recorded July 15, 1970; MGM Soundstage, Hollywood, CA 136) „One Night“ Dialogue; Recorded April 18, 1972; Convention Center Arena, San Antonio, TX 137) One Night (Bartholomew/King); Recorded July 15, 1970; MGM Soundstage, Hollywood, CA 138) Hard Headed Woman (Claude DeMetrius), oneliner; Recorded July 29, 1970; MGM Soundstage, Hollywood, CA 139) Santa Claus Is Back In Town (Jerry Leiber/Mike Stoller), oneliner; Recorded November 18, 1972 (ES); The H.I.C., Honolulu, HI 140) Blueberry Hill (A.Lewis/L.Stock/V.Rose); Recorded February 6, 1974 (MS); International Hotel, Las Vegas, NV 141) „No Jailhouse Rock“ Monologue; Recorded February 17, 1970 (MS); International Hotel, Las Vegas, NV |
'You Know It don't have to be Strictly Country - Part 2' New Import: Following on from Part 1 of the series of several years ago, now the Ultimate Acetate Colections with Unedited Un dubbed Versions. Features 22 tracks, with 20 Rare or Unreleased Acetate recordings.
All acetate recordings are collected from private collections of which many for the first time are featured on this CD. These are the acetates that Elvis took home to playback and agreed to be released! All tracks have been digitally restored and re-mastered. These acetates often sound better & different than what we know and made it to a LP or nowadays on CD. Together with Volume 1, it is the complete acetate collection of the famous Nashville sessions of 1970.
When you love the vinyl sound, this is the closest you ever get to Elvis’ original sound of that recording moment! This is the perfect addition to the FTD releases of “Elvis Country, Love letters from Elvis & Elvis, That’s the way it is” All tracks are digitally restored and improved BUT absolute priority has been given to the historical content, this to maintain the true sound of the recording. It comes |
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with a 16 pages booklet with in-depth liner notes (part 2) and more info about the acetates and some unusual photos of Elvis.
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TRACKLIST
- JUNE 7
01. When I’m Over You (Take 1 – Undubbed Master) Acetate 02. I Really Don’t Want To Know (Take 4 – Undubbed Master) Acetate 03. Faded Love (Take 1 – Undubbed Master) Acetate 04. Tomorrow Never Comes (Take 13 – Undubbed Master) Acetate 05. The Next Step Is Love (Take 11 – Undubbed Master) Acetate 06. Make The World Go Away (Take 3 – Spliced Undubbed Master) Acetate 07. Funny How Times Slips Away (Take 1 – Unedited Undubbed Master) Acetate (Previously Unreleased) 08. I Washed My Hands in Muddy Water (Take 1 – Unedited Undubbed Master) Acetate 09. Love Letters (Take 5 – Unedited Undubbed Master) Acetate |
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JUNE 8
10. There Goes My Everything (Take 1) Originally released on ‘Great Country Songs’ 11. If I Were You (Take 9 – Undubbed Master) Acetate 12. Only Believe (Take 4 – Unedited Undubbed Master) Acetate (Previous Unreleased with Count-In) 13. Sylvia (Take 8 – Unedited Undubbed Master) Acetate (Previous Unreleased with Count-In) 14. Patch It Up (Take 8 – Unedited Undubbed Master) Acetate (Previous Unreleased with Count-In)
SEPTEMBER 22
15. Snowbird (Take 6 – Undubbed Master) Acetate (Previous Unreleased) 16. Where Did They Go Lord? (Take 6 – Undubbed Master) Acetate 17. Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On (Take 2 – Unedited Undubbed Master) 18. Rags to Riches (Take 4 – Unrepaired Undubbed Master) Acetate
BONUS TRACKS
19. I’ve Lost You (Take 7 – With June 22 Backup Vocal Overdubs) (Previous Unreleased) 20. Bridge over troubled water (Take 8 – With July 18 Brass & String Overdub) (Previous Unreleased) 21. The Next Step Is Love (Take 11 – With July 18 Brass & String Overdub) (Previously Unreleased) 22. I’ll Never Know (Take 7 – With July 18 Brass & Strings Overdub - no Backing Vocals) (Previously Unreleased) |
'Snowbird Revisited' New Import CD: With great pleasure GravelRoadMusic announces the release of this excellent Show of 1971. Deluxe Full color Digipack with 16-page booklet includes rare photos and extensive liner notes. Also included a Special bonus gift; a reproduction of an extremely rare two sided promo card this was only available in January – February 1971 at the International Hotel.
The January 29, 1971 Dinner show at the International Hotel Las Vegas. It hardly needs introduction; the set list is a well-balanced mix with an impressive show! A strong mix of his hits and fills the show with his latest recordings and topping it of with par excellence covers of very popular recent top ten charts hits like “You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me, Sweet Caroline, You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling, Polk Salad, Something, Snowbird”.
Even the closing of the show had a drastic change - Making the performances of January /February 1971 by far the most energizing starts of a Vegas Season.
The extra’s are a part of the Snowbird studio session with the
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unreleased undubbed Master take 6 & a rare take of the vocal harmony overdub by Elvis.
As extra bonus we included a seven-minute telephone conversation, privately taped in March/April 1971.
Elvis talks about recording sessions and performing in Las Vegas, his scary International Hotel earthquake experience. (The California/Nevada area had a big earthquake in February 1971).
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Tracklist:
January 29, 1971 Dinner (8.15pm). Las Vegas NV. International Hotel
01 Also Sprach Zarathustra 02 That’s All Right 03 I Got A Woman 04 Love Me Tender 05 You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me 06 Sweet Caroline 07 You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling 08 Polk Salad Annie 09 Band Introductions 1 10 Johnny B Goode 11 Band Introductions 2 12 Something 13 Heartbreak Hotel 14 Blue Suede Shoes 15 Teddy Bear 16 Hound Dog 17 Snowbird (two false starts) 18 The Impossible Dream.
Bonus: Part of the Snowbird studio session; 19. part of “Snowbird” rehearsal 20. Take 1 21. Take 2-5 22. Take 6 23. Elvis’ vocal harmony overdub 24. Elvis’ telephone conversation of March / April, 1971. |
| 'Never-Ending Demand' Vol.3 and Vol.4 - More New Import CDs: To be released March 8, 2013: Rainbow Records proudly presents a new CD set (two separate cds) called “Never-Ending Demand” Vol. 3 + Vol. 4, featuring Elvis Presley´s complete performances of May 3, 1975 (Afternoon Show on Vol 3, Evening Show on Vol 4) at the Civic Center in Monroe, LA. Both shows have not been released on cd so far and will be presented in real good sound for an audience recording. |
Although the “King” had turned 40 in January 1975, it seemed like there was never-ending demand for Elvis. Even during this tour (known as “Tour # 13”) he had to play several shows in the same city to make people happy.
When the Colonel worked out the route for the tour, one of his rules was, that it didn‘t make sense to plan every day in advance. He contacted the management of venues and gave his O.K. to start selling tickets. In case the tickets sold like fresh bread, the management had the chance to |
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ask for a second show, or if the demand was there, for a third one. During this tour, Elvis played 2 shows in Tampa, FL; the demand in Lakeland caused him to play a total of three gigs and to stay one more day than originally planned. Because of the huge demand in Atlanta where Elvis played three days in a row, there was no space for additional shows in Murfreesboro on April 29th.
That‘s the reason why the additional two shows had to be added to the end of the tour which resulted in an unusual travel road for the showgroup. The fans in Lake Charles, LA were fortunate enough to see two shows on one day and the fans in Monroe, LA were also blessed to see the Elvis show twice that historical May 3, 1975. And what the fans saw and heard this day was nothing less but great, as reporter J. P. Casey wrote in his May 4 “Monroe Morning World” article about the afternoon show: “…..when Presley really works at a number, such as How Great Thou Art, he is truly magnificent. And when he lets all the stops out on a number that has a good arrangement and full orchestra and backup vocals, such as Burning Love he is dynamite.”
(News, Source;Rainbow/ElvisInfoNet) |
Never Ending Demand Volume 3 -- Monroe 3.5.75 A/S
01. Also Sprach Zarathustra 02. C. C. Rider 03. I Got A Woman / Amen 04. Love Me 05. If You Love Me (Let Me Know) 06. Love Me Tender 07. All Shook Up 08. Teddy Bear / Don't Be Cruel 09. Help Me 10. How Great Thou Art 11. Burning Love 12. Band Introductions 13. Johnny B. Goode (James Burton, instrumental) 14. Drum Solo (Ronnie Tutt) 15. Bass Solo (Jerry Scheff) 16. Piano Solo (Glen D. Hardin) 17. School Day 18. My Boy 19. T-R-O-U-B-L-E (with false start) 20. Alfie (excerpt) / I'll Remember You 21. The Wonder Of You 22. Let Me Be There 23. An American Trilogy 24. Help Me Make It Through The Night 25. Funny How Time Slips Away 26. Can't Help Falling In Love 27. Closing Vamp / Announcements
Never Ending Demand Volume 4 -- Monroe 3.5.75 E/S
01. Also Sprach Zarathustra 02. C. C. Rider 03. I Got A Woman / Amen 04. Love Me 05. If You Love Me (Let Me Know 06. Love Me Tender 07. All Shook Up 08. Teddy Bear / Don't Be Cruel 09. The Wonder Of You 10. Help Me 11. Burning Love 12. Band Introductions 13. What'd I Say 14. Drum Solo (Ronnie Tutt) 15. Bass Solo (Jerry Scheff) 16. Piano Solo (Glen D. Hardin) 17. School Day 18. Johnny B. Goode (full version) 19. Steamroller Blues 20. Help Me Make It Through The Night 21. T-R-O-U-B-L-E 22. I'll Remember You 23. Let Me Be There 24. An American Trilogy 25. Funny How Time Slips Away (with reprise) 26. Can't Help Falling In Love 27. Closing Vamp |
'Such Night' - New Import CD: The forthcoming release from the "SR" label is titled "Such Night" and will feature the unreleased show from Las Vegas August 16, 1969 Midnight Show.
(EIN Note; Why the CD is called "Such Night" and not the correct 'Such A Night' is beyond belief. There are other sloppy spelling mistakes too!)
After a long research finally we located a good Audience Recording that gives us the possibility to produce a show from Elvis very first season.
As everybody knows SR concentrates its work on early 70's live period of Elvis' activity, trying to produce always unreleased shows with Elvis at the top of his possibilities. In this our new release, we are proud to present the almost complete show from August 16th midnight 1969 performance of the first Elvis’ historical Vegas season.
The midnight show from August 16th represents one of the best show of Elvis’ first and maybe best Vegas season, Elvis’ first Vegas act is incredible, like a wild animal free from his cage, Elvis gave life to a memorable first season. Dressed in black tunic, Elvis stepped in the stage shaking, gyrating like nothing was changed in the last 9 years of his absence from the stage, He performed the best of his past hits and the new two singles from the Memphis 1969 sessions. The music is the focus of the season, Elvis appear better than ever, concentrate and strong He delivered a long show with no surprises in the track list respect the season, but pure dynamite from the begin to the end of the show. |
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This recording come from an early generation copy of the master tape, the sound quality is very good considering the first season. We have on our hands the original mono tape of extremely good quality enabling us to carry out simple re-mastering work, concentrating on the reduction of noise trying to achieve a more clear sound and of Elvis, keeping his vocal power up in the central mix and at the same time trying to give a great definition to the background music. The Tape was incomplete, Suspicious Minds was missing and most part of the Life
Story dialogue (only the first 48 seconds left), we have been able to include
Suspicious Minds from a second source of the same show in the matter to give to
the show the deserved completeness. So enjoy our work and realize: this is one
of the best possible audience recording of this season you can find all around!
In spite the RCA recording of the last week of the season; here you have the
chance to listen to a solid and powerful Elvis in an almost complete show far
away from nervousness of an opening night or a professional recording.
As usually from this label, this new CD will come in a deluxe digipack, containing a collection of live photographs from the season and informative liner notes +a four pages booklet.
(News, Source;FECC/ElvisInfoNet) |
Tracklist:
01.Intro; 02.Blue Suede Shoes; 03.I Got A Woman; 04.All Shook Up; 05.Dialogue(cut) 06.Love Me Tender; 07.My Babe;08.Dialogue;09.Such A Night (one line) 10.Jailhouse Rock/Don’t Be Cruel;11.Heartbreak Hotel;12.Dialogue;13.Hound Dog 14.Dialogue;15.Memories;16.Dialogue;17.Mistery Train/Tiger Man; 18.+Life Story 19.Baby, What Do You Want Me To Do;20.Runaway;21.Are You Lonesome Tonight?; 22.Yesterday/Hey Jude; 23.Band Introducion; 24.In The Ghetto; 25.*Suspicious Minds 26.What’d I Say; 27.Can’t Help Falling In Love
*denote a difference source
+ Incomplete, first 48 seconds only |
| Thursday 28 February 2013 |
'Southern Gypsy Magic' New Import CD: Out shortly will be Straight Arrow's double-digipak release 'Southern Gypsy Magic' featuring the wild July 23, 1975 Asheville show, plus bonus rarities from July 22 and 24. The show was originally issued on a 1997 CD called "Gyrating Asheville." But recently, Straight Arrow obtained a superior audience taped source, one too good to be kept in the vaults: a recorder equipped with two microphones, so there is noticeable "ambience," due to the channel separation. And, for the first time, the show is presented complete, with no edits.
As spring turned to summer in 1975, Elvis spent June and July touring America's southeastern states, giving fans a memorable series of up-tempo performances, night after night. It would be the last time he would do so with any consistency. Asheville was the final city on his July 1975 tour, with three consecutive nights sold out at the newly-built Civic Center. The middle show on July 23, which makes up the core of this release, offers a number of unexpected inclusions like "Turn Around, Look At Me," "Shake A Hand" and "Promised Land," the Chuck Berry classic released on single the previous fall. Bonus selections include a
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July 22 performance of "You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me" (possibly for the last time) and a rare version of "Memphis, Tennessee."
From July 24 is the only known live performance of "Pieces Of My Life." Yes, the complete July 24 show appeared on our 2005 debut, 'Pieces Of My Life'. However, instead of simply copying tracks from that disc, we chose to rework the first-generation tape from scratch, with even better results than eight years ago! The package is topped off with many beautiful images from July 23, plus a photo each from July 22 and 24. If you liked our other July 1975 tour outings, 'Pieces Of My Life' and 'You'll Never Walk Alone', you will love this new 2CD-set. Do not miss the opportunity to own the ultimate release of Elvis' magical July 23, 1975 Asheville show.
(News, Source;StraightArrow/ElvisInfoNet) |
DISC 1: 1. Introduction: Also Sprach Zarathustra - 02. C. C. Rider - 03. I Got A Woman / Amen - 04. Big Boss Man - 05. Love Me - 06. If You Love Me (Let Me Know) - 07. It's Midnight - 08. All Shook Up - 09. (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear / Don't Be Cruel - 10. Hound Dog - 11. The Wonder Of You - 12. Turn Around, Look At Me - 13. Polk Salad Annie - 14. Introduction of singers, musicians, orchestra - 15. Johnny B. Goode (James Burton) - 16. Drum Solo (Ronnie Tutt) - 17. Bass Solo (Jerry Scheff) - 18. Piano Solo (Glen Hardin) - 19. School Day (Joe Guercio Orchestra)
DISC 2: 1. T-R-O-U-B-L-E - 02. Why Me Lord? - 03. How Great Thou Art - 04. Let Me Be There (w/ reprise) - 05. Shake A Hand - 06. Fairytale - 07. Introduction of Vernon- 08. Little Darlin' -09. Mystery Train / Tiger Man - 10. Funny How Times Slip Away (with reprise) - 11. It's Now Or Never - 12. Promised Land - 13. Can't Help Falling In Love - 14. Closing Vamp / announcements BONUS (July 22): 15. Why Me Lord? (Elvis solo) - 16. Shake A Hand (with false starts) - 17. Memphis, Tennessee (with false start) - 18. You Don't Have To Say You Love Me BONUS (July 24): 19. That's All Right - 20. Jailhouse Rock - 21. Something - 22. Return To Sender - 23. Wooden Heart - 24. Shake A Hand - 25. Pieces Of My Life |
| Thursday 21 February 2013 |
'3000 South Paradise Road' FTD CD Review: A two-CD release with 16-page booklet this FTD takes a close look at Elvis’ engagement at the Las Vegas Hilton in August of 1972.
The main disc is the Dinner Show from August 12, 1972 and the second disc is culled from the rehearsals on August 4th, the date of the opening of the engagement.
'3000 South Paradise Road' provides a unique experience of Elvis rehearsing, 6 hours before the opening night at the Las Vegas Hilton. August 1972 was a great period with Elvis out of those typical jumpsuits and looking cool in his two-piece suits. Created by true Elvis fans for Elvis collectors - and with the fabulous audio remaster of the fine August 12 Dinner Show - this is what the FTD label is all about.
Click here to EIN's in-depth review of this new FTD release..
(FTD Reviews, Source;ElvisInformationNetwork)
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'College Park, September 28, 1974' New Import CD: Coming soon, Elvis As Recorded Live In College Park Maryland - September 28, 1974.
A 2 Cd-Set, Newly remastered with 39 tracks including "Big Boss Man", "Love Me Tender", "Trying To Get To You", "Heartbreak Hotel", "How Great Thou Art", "Hawaiian Wedding Song", "Blue Suede Shoes" and many others...
Including a 12 pages booklet with photos and recording information.
This show was released on the "A Profile - The King On Stage Vol.2" boxset (released in 1996) from the Fort Baxter label - Now available for the first time on 2 cds including bonus tracks recorded live on tour.
One Of The Most Talked About Shows... (EIN notes- because it was so poor!!)
The 1974 College Park concerts were certainly a low-point in Elvis' career. "Elvis pulls up in the car, and he fell out of the limousine, to his knees. People jumped to help, and he pushed them away like, 'Don't help me.' He walked onstage and held on to the mike for the first thirty minutes like it was a post." Listening to it is analogous to
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watching a train wreck in slow motion. Elvis' speech is slurred, his performance is sloppy, and the crowd just loves it!
The remastered 'Chaos In College Park' from the previous day is reviewed in detail here.
(News, Source;FECC/ElvisInfoNet) |
Tracklist:
CD 1: 01 See See Rider 02 Dialogue 03 I Got A Woman / Amen 04 Love Me 05 If You Love Me (Let Me Know) 06 It’s Midnight 07 Big Boss Man 08 Fever 09 Dialogue 10 Love Me Tender 11 Hound Dog 12 Band Introductions (Part 1) 13 James Burton’s Guitar Solo 14 Ronnie Tutt’s Drums Solo 15 Duke Bardwell’s Bass Solo 16 Glen Hardin’s Piano Solo 17 Band Introductions Continues 18 Blue Christmas 19 All Shook Up 20 Teddy Bear / Don’t Be Cruel 21 Trying To Get To You 22 Killing Me Softly (By Voice) 23 When It’s My Time (By The Stamps Quartet)
CD 2:
01 Heartbreak Hotel 02 Let Me Be There (With Reprise) 03 How Great Thou Art 04 Hawaiian Wedding Song 05 Blue Suede Shoes 06 Dialogue 07 Can’t Help Falling In Love 09 Closing Vamp 10 Announcement
Bonus Tracks - Recorded Live On Tour,
11 Lawdy Miss Clawdy 12 Why Me Lord 13 Promised Land 14 You Gave Me A Mountain 15 The Wonder Of You 16 That’s All Right, Mama (Elvis On Acoustic Guitar) |
New FTD Releases for April: Three new releases announced by FTD for April release, plus the already noted book/CD package 'Summer of 61'.
- 'From Elvis In Memphis'. In the Classic Album double-album series FTD continues their extensive look at the 1969 Memphis sessions. FTD 117 (506020-975047).
The first CD features the Original Album and 'First Takes' while the second disc features the January and February Outtakes plus the Undubbed Masters.
The Original Album:1.Wearin’ That Loved On Look, 2.Only The Strong Survive, 3.I’ll Hold You In My Heart (Till I Can Hold You In My Arms), 4.Long Black Limousine, 5.It Keeps Right On A-Hurtin’, 6.I’m Movin’ On,
7.Power Of My Love, 8.Gentle On My Mind, 9.After Loving You, 10.True Love Travels On A Gravel Road, 11.Any Day Now, 12.In The Ghetto, FIRST TAKES: 13.Wearin’ That Loved On Look (tks3,10), 14.Only The Strong Survive (tk1), 15.Long Black Limousine (tk 6), 16.It Keeps Right On A-Hurtin’ (tks 1,2), 17.I’m Movin’ On (tks 1,2), 18.Power Of My Love (tk 1), 19.After Loving You (tk 2), 20.True Love Travels On A Gravel Road (tk 2), 21.Any Day Now (tks 1,2), 22.In The Ghetto (tk 1), 23.In The |
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Ghetto (tks 2,3), 24.In The Ghetto (tk 4).
EIN notes that this does not complete FTDs look at the 1969 Memphis Sessions as the following tracks have still not been released with their session outtakes - Rubberneckin', My Little Friend, Mama Liked The Roses, Don’t Cry Daddy, Hey Jude, I'll Be There, Kentucky Rain, If I'm A Fool (For Loving You), Who Am I?, It's My Way/This Time/I Can't Stop Loving You (jam) and Poor Man’s Gold.
GO HERE to EIN's FTD release page for full details.
- 'Stay Away, Joe'. A single CD extended soundtrack album.
A look at Elvis' Nashville Studio B soundtrack session for 'Stay Away, Joe' from October 1967 and January 1968. FTD 118 (506020-975056)
Features the Masters and various outtakes of the songs 'Stay Away', 'Stay Away Joe', 'Dominic', 'All I Needed Was The Rain', 'Goin' Home', 'Too Much Monkey Business' and 'U.S. Male'.
EIN notes that a large number of these outtakes have never been released before. With 'Too Much Monkey Business' and 'U.S. Male' - plus the good humor during 30 attempts at 'Goin' Home' - there is |
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plenty to enjoy here plus four takes of 'Dominic' (poor Elvis!).
GO HERE to EIN's FTD release page for full tracklistings and details.
- 'On Stage' Special double-VINYL: FTD vinyl is pleased to announce the release of 'On Stage' a Special Limited Edition 2-disc 180-gram vinyl set.
The tracklist features a selection of Elvis' February Las Vegas recordings plus the 1969 'Runaway' but doesn’t follow the track list of the original "On Stage" album. It also for some reason does not include the original "additional" 1969 track 'Yesterday'.
It is however a very interesting compilation of Elvis live in 1972 on VINYL with tracks compiled from several FTD CD releases, 'On Stage' and 'Polk Salad Annie' and 'At The International'.
GO HERE to EIN's FTD release page for full tracklistings and details.
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'Aloha From Hawaii via Satellite' Legacy Edition PREORDER NOW: Out on MARCH 19 - At last a Sony Legacy 40th Anniversary release announced of Elvis' two Aloha concerts. Performed at the H.I.C. Arena in Honolulu on January 14, 1973, Aloha From Hawaii via Satellite was the first, worldwide live satellite broadcast of a concert - broadcast to over 40 Nations and screened to others several weeks later. The concert debuted in the U.S. TV on NBC on April 4 and the Nielsen ratings had the show at 33.8% of homes and 51% of those watching TV - and in the Far-East, TV viewing records were broken in Japan, Philippines, Australia, Korea and Hong Kong!
On Jan 12, a full dress rehearsal took place prior to the main show. Previously issued as "The Alternate Aloha", this dress rehearsal performance makes up the first 21 tracks of Disc 2 of this Legacy Edition, which has been REMIXED and REMASTERED by |
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Release date March 19, 2013. Priced NOW at only US$12.00 - This new 2-CD Legacy Edition features:
Disc 1 The Original Album (REMASTERED)
Disc 2 The Jan 12 Dress Rehearsal + five bonus tracks recorded after the show, Blue Hawaii, Ku-U-I-Po, No More, Hawaiian Wedding Song and Early Morning Rain. (REMIXED & REMASTERED)
24 page booklet with rare photos and new liner notes - Go to our SONY page for more details -
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Get the new Legacy release at a truly FABULOUS price.
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'Top Notch Nashville' - Elvis at RCA's Studio B - Part 3: A new official cd release making use of the Europe Public Domain laws. Although still subtitled "The Bootleg Series"! - Out next week.
An album from Elvis One ("Top Notch Nashville - Part 1 & 2" and "Top Notch Hollywood")
Contains:
- 27 alternate takes (not released by the record company)
- most masters including studio chat
- best sound available
All tracks remastered for this cd release.
Including 8 pages booklet with photos and recording information.
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Full Tracklist:
01 Just Tell Her Jim Said Hello (take 3) 02 Suspicion (master) 03 Good Luck Charm (master) 04 Something Blue (master) 05 She’s Not You (master) 06 Gonna Get Back Home Somehow (take 6) 07 I Feel That I’ve Known You Forever (take 2) 08 Fountain Of Love (take 3, 5 & 6) 09 Just For Old Time Shake (master) 10 (Such An) Easy Question (master) 11 Fountain Of Love (take 7 & 8) 12 Something Blue (take 5 & 6) 13 Night Rider (take 1 & 4) 14 You’ll Be Gone (master) 15 Gonna Get Back Home Somehow (take 4) 16 Just Tell Her Jim Said Hello (tryout - fast tempo) 17 I Feel That I’ve Known You Forever (master) 18 Night Rider (master) 19 Fountain Of Love (master) 20 Suspicion (take 4) 21 Just Tell Her Jim Said Hello (master) 22 She’s Not You (work part take 1 & 2) 23 She’s Not You (work part take 3) 24 Gonna Get Back Home Somehow (master) 25 Anything That’s Part Of You (master) 26 A Whistling Tune (take 1) 27 Follow That Dream (take 5) 28 Follow That Dream (mono master) 29 I’m Not The Marrying Kind (take 1 & 5) 30 Sound Advice (take 2, 3, 4 & 5) 31 I’m Not The Marrying Kind (take 7 + mono master) 32 Angel (mono master) |
'Live Love Hollywood' - Elvis at Radio Recorders Studio: Another new official cd release from Elvis One, making use of the Europe Public Domain laws. Although still subtitled "The Bootleg Series"! - Out next week.
Contains:
- 27 alternate takes (not released by the record company)
- 4 masters from the movie "Girls! Girls! Girls!" including longer fade-out
- most masters including studio chat
- best sound available
All tracks remastered for this cd release.
Including 8 pages booklet with photos and recording information.
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Full Tracklist
01 Relax (take 12) 02 How Would You Like To Be (take 1) 03 Summer Kisses, Winter Tears (take 20) 04 Britches (vocal overdub, take 1, 2 & 3) 05 Return To Sender (master/longer fade-out) 06 Song Of The Shrimp (master/longer fade-out) 07 We’re Comin’ In Loaded (master) 08 Summer Kisses, Winter Tears (take 21, 22 & 23) 09 Britches (vocal overdub, take 4 & 5) 10 Flaming Star (master) 11 Girls! Girls! Girls! (master/longer fade-out) 12 Because Of Love (master) 13 Thanks To The Rollin’ Sea (master/longer fade-out) 14 Take Me To The Fair (take 1, 2 & 3) 15 Cotton Candy Land (take 3) 16 I Don’t Want To (master) 17 The Walls Have Ears (master) 18 A Boy Like Me, A Girl Like You (master) 19 Earth Boy (master) 20 We’ll Be Together (take 4) 21 Summer Kisses, Winter Tears (take 26) 22 Britches (vocal overdub, take 6) 23 Summer Kisses, Winter Tears (take 24) 24 How Would You Like To Be (take 3) 25 I’m Falling In Love Tonight (take 7) 26 Happy Ending (take 9) 27 Summer Kisses, Winter Tears (take 25) 28 Britches (vocal overdub, take 7) - Bonus tracks: 29 Mama (take 9, by The Amigos) 30 Britches (instrumental, take 1) 31 Britches (insert, take 1) |
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'Elvis Presley Music and Photos' UK release OUT NOW: Sony UK have released the new concept box "Music & Photos".
This new deluxe Elvis package includes two CDs containing 51 of Elvis' greatest songs from 'Suspicious Minds' and 'Blue Suede Shoes' through to 'My Boy', 'Moody Blue', 'Way Down' and 'Blue Christmas'.
Also included are ten large 11"x 12.5" photo prints all housed in a beautiful "LP sized" hardcover book.
While there is nothing new for current fans, this does look like a smart collection and is well priced at ONLY £16.99. = US$26.50 ..... (cheaper than US$30,000 see below!)
Click to Amazon for tracklistings and info
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'Aloha Jerry!' New Import CD: Audionics returns with their first CD of the year, dedicated to the eighth Las Vegas season. After the worldwide triumph of his "Aloha" benefit show, Elvis returned to a routine that was no longer challenging, two performances a night for a month. And it showed. Still, there were moments of joy. On January 28, "Elvis On Tour," nabbed Golden Globe's Best Documentary Film award. His current single, "Separate Ways," made top 15 in Cash Box. And he closed out the Vegas run with a fabulous performance on February 23, in front of superstars and astronauts. Here we have a complete recording of that evening February 23 Closing Night, Audience recording by a super-fan. Elvis delivers on a night that would be bass player Jerry Scheff's last for more than two years. As a bonus, selections from a newly-discovered, February 10 soundboard tape are included. This tape has a bass-heavy mix, possibly as a guide for future Presley bass players. The closing night audience tape is previously unreleased, taken from a first-generation copy of an original "booth recording," made from a booth close to the stage and PA speakers. It is remarkably superior to all previous editions of this show.
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Tracklist: Friday, February 23, 1973 CS
1. Introduction: Also Sprach Zarathustra - 2. C. C. Rider - 3. I Got A Woman / Amen - 4. Love Me Tender (with false start) - 5. You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me - 6. Steamroller Blues - 7. You Gave Me A Mountain - 8. Fever - 9. Love Me - 10. Blue Suede Shoes - 11. Hound Dog - 12. What Now My Love (with 2 reprises) - 13. Suspicious Minds - 14. Introduction of vocalists, musicians, orchestra - 15. Introduction of Pierre Adidge, Bill Porter, Ed Parker, Buzz Aldrin, Mama Cass, Dane Clark, Ernest Borgnine, George Hamilton, Ann-Margret - 16. I’ll Remember You - 17. I Can’t Stop Loving You - 18. An American Trilogy - 19. Can’t Help Falling In Love - 20. Closing Vamp BONUS: Saturday, February 10, 1973 DS (soundboard) 21. Fever - 22. Heartbreak Hotel - 23. Johnny B. Goode - 24. Hound Dog - 25. What Now My Love - 26. Suspicious Minds - 27. Introduction of vocalists, musicians, orchestra - 28. Introduction of Jack Lord - 29. I’ll Remember You |
Two New FTD Books: FTD have planned two new Flaming Star book co-productions.
- 'The Best of the British - The HMV Years 1956-1958' written by Trevor Simpson. This is the story of EVERY song by Elvis released on the British HMV label. It is an eclectic mix of graphic illustrations of the labels, the charts and rare memorabilia through 1956 - 1958.
Thorough research of each song and songwriter has taken many years and provides the definitive history of the music that shook the world, sensationally revealing many previously unknown facts and British connections to Elvis and his music.
The book contains over 1000 rare and unpublished photographs, the illustrations connected to the songs, the recordings and the promotion of Elvis by HMV in Britain.
Included, and officially gathered together for the FIRST TIME on two exclusive CDs, is every Elvis track released by HMV. Most of these are, of course, the fifties master takes but also added to these are bonus songwriter demos and Elvis outtakes, including some of the 'Love Me Tender' Stereo versions. These help complete the audio story upon which the foundation of the global popular music culture and industry was built.
This is Elvis and the story of the impact of The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll in Great Britain.
(Go here to FTD SONY 2013 page for full tracklist)
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- 'Summer of '61' : Following the success of 'Welcome Home Elvis' and 'From Memphis To Hollywood', Flaming Star productions will release 'SUMMER OF ’61' in April of this year. The focus is on the summer months of 1961, with the main focus on the making of the movie Follow That Dream filmed on location in Florida in the months July and August 1961.
The book presents original newspaper articles, new exclusive interviews from the cast, the crew, and local residents, and also details about scenes deleted from the final print. The book includes over 200 stunning unpublished photos taken from the original negatives + a CD.
Details about the accompanying CD will follow shortly.
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'Prince From Another Planet’ Stock Selling Out!: No Elvis fan should miss out on this FANTASTIC Sony release, their best in years! Focusing on Elvis’ historic Madison Square Garden concerts in 1972 with the two RCA recorded concerts PLUS a DVD of newly found fan-filmed video footage and great book of brilliant and rare photos. This is indeed a deluxe package for the 40th Anniversary Edition and fabulous value-for-money.
Stock is selling out - and some suppliers are now selling it for over $50.
BUY IT NOW before it's too late - and you can still get it for under $30!
"PRINCE? MAKE THAT KING!" - See our indepth review as Arjan Deelen checks out the ‘Prince From Another Planet’ package.
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"Elvis: Re:Born" New Remix CD: Coming soon is the new DJ Spankox Elvis remix album. This time featuring the remixed tracks, Return To Sender, Good Luck Charm, Follow That Dream, She's Not You, Gotta Get Back Home Somehow and more.
Only ten tracks - Priced around £10 or US$16 on Amazon UK.
Tracklist:
1.Gotta Get Back Home Somehow (Spankox Remix)
2.Return To Sender (Spankox Remix)
3.Good Luck Charm (Spankox Remix)
4.Follow That Dream (Spankox Remix)
5.Kiss Me Quick (Spankox Remix)
6.She's Not You (Spankox Remix)
7.Just Tell Her Jim Said Hello (Spankox Remix)
8.I Love You Because (Spankox Remix)
9.I Slipped, I Stumbled, I Fell (Spankox Remix)
10.(Such An) Easy Question (Spankox Remix)
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'Country Hero in Vegas!' New Import: To be released in early February on the VV label will be their second release entitled "Country Hero in Vegas!" featuring the unreleased Las Vegas performances on January 30th 1971, dinner show. After the success of the first release We decided: first to improve the product and second, keeping the same formula to give you more.…..
Here we present Elvis to the begin of the season .. no surprises in the tracklist with the exception of his latest single There Goes My Everything, but the show is extremely solid and good, the sound is good and powerful using a straight copy of the original source tape, We were able to keep Elvis' vocal power central to the mix whilst at the same time giving a new definition to the supporting musicians and singers.
Elvis' performance on these early season nights is superb as he is still performing to the best of his ability. Although he delivers short shows they are delivered in a very intense, crisp and fresh manner that cannot be denied. Elvis was on stage to have fun and demonstrated this during the older, classic numbers, but songs such as 'Polk Salad Annie', 'You've Lost That Loving Feeling' and 'Sweet Caroline' never sounded better. The season will be remembered for the introduction of the new opening composition 'Also Sprach Zarathustra', also for the beautiful new closing number ‘The Impossible Dream’ which Elvis sang with power and feeling giving us proof that Elvis continued to grow as a performer.
The LP 140 VINYL GRAM is a LIMITED HAND NUMBERED 500 COPIES. It comes with an three fold 300 gram high quality GLOSSY sleeve both sides printed, giving an unique view. The sleeve will be accompanied by relevant liner notes and with many photographs of the Elvis NOW suit from the season.
This vinyl will include a bonus CD and 7” vinyl EP. In the bonus CD you have the possibility to listen the complete concert + a selection of 16 songs (32 min) soundboard recording, coming for the previous four days shows. |
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From the opening night January 26 you can have the possibility to listen the evolution of Elvis’ performing during the begin of the season, we practically included all the songs no performed in the January 30 DS . In January RCA released what is without doubt the best Elvis album of the 1970’s, Elvis Country. In this season of Elvis performed three songs from the album. From here the EP idea in the matter to give the possibility to use the three songs performed to create a special Elvis Country EP. The EP comes with four songs and two fold sleeve both printed.
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Tracklist..
SIDE A 01.2001 Theme 02.That’s All Right 03.I Got Woman 04. Love Me Tender 05.There Goes My Everything 06.You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me 07.You’ve Lost Than Loving Feeling 08.Polk Salad Annie 09.Introduction
SIDE B
01.2001 Theme 02.Something 03.How Great Thou Art 04.Blue Suede Shoes 05.Little Sister/Get Back 06.Hound Dog 07.Suspicious Minds 08.The Impossible Dream 09.Closing Vamp
BONUS CD RUNNING TIME 79,50 MIN.
Jan.26 opening night* 01.2001 Theme,02.That’s All Right,03. Mystery Train Jan.27, Midnight Show * 04.Only Believe,05. How Great Thou Art 06.Make The world Go Away, Jan. 28 Dinner Show * 07.It’s Now Or Never, Jan, 28 Midnight Show * 08.I Got A Woman 09.You Don’t have To Say You Love Me 10.Sweet Caroline 11.Johnny B.Goode 12.One Night 13. The Wonder Of You 14. Heartbreak Hotel 15. Teddy Bear
Jan. 29 Dinner Show *
16.Snowbird Jan.30 Dinner Show unreleased complete show 17.2001 Theme 18.That’s All Right 19.I Got A Woman 20.Love Me Tender 21.There Goes My Everything 22.You Don’t have To Say You Love Me 23.You’ve Lost That Love Feeling 24.Polk Salad Annie 25.Introductions 26.2001 Theme 27.Something 28.How Great Thou Art 29.Blue Suede Shoes 30.Little Sister/Get Back 31.Hound Dog 32.Suspicious Minds 33.The Impossible Dream 34.Closing Vamp
BONUS EP
01A. Make The World Gone Away Jan.26 opening night* 02A. There Goes My Everything Jan 27 midnight show* 01B. Snowbird Jan. 29 Dinner Show * 02B. There Goes My Everything Jan.30 dinner show
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'Hot Love In A Long, Cold Winter' - New Import CD: Out shortly is the new Straight Arrow release “Hot Love In A Long, Cold Winter”, which contains the St. Petersburg Feb 14 and Columbia Feb 18, 1977 concerts from newly obtained original audience recorded cassettes which both have surprisingly good sound. The Elvis tour in February of that year was affected in various ways by the weather conditions, which sometimes resulted in delays at airports and illness among the musicians and crew members. Presley himself was in less than stellar condition, and complained of a sore throat on some nights. Elvis gained some weight since the last tour, and the manic feel of those final December nights was now gone, but from February 14, he was in good voice for all remaining shows of his tour, and he even included rarities like ‘Release Me’ and ‘Blueberry Hill’.
A large chunk of the February 14 show and 2 tracks from February 18 were released from a soundboard sources, but we feel that these audience recorded tapes makes for a more entertaining and exciting listening experience.
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Note: The February 18, 1977 show was released in 1992 (Elvis Release Me In Concert) by the Peaf label, which was taken from an inferior source. If you liked our previous outing, 'Chicago Double-Strike', you will enjoy this new release, too.
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Tracklist
CD 1 / Monday, February 14, 1977, St. Petersburg.
01. Introduction: Also Sprach Zarathustra - 02. C. C. Rider - 03. I Got A Woman / Amen - 04. Love Me - 05. If You Love Me (Let Me Know) - 06. You Gave Me A Mountain - 07. O Sole Mio (Sherrill Nielsen) / It's Now Or Never - 08. Guadalajara (one liner) / All Shook Up - 09. (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear / Don't Be Cruel - 10. And I Love You So - 11. Fever - 12. My Way - 13. Introduction of vocalists, musicians - 14. Early Mornin' Rain 15. What'd I Say - 16. Drum Solo (Ronnie Tutt) - 17. Bass Solo (Blues, Jerry Scheff) - 18. Piano Solo (Tony Brown) - 19. Blueberry Hill (with 2 false starts) - 20. Love Letters - 21. School Day - 22. Hurt - 23. Hound Dog - 24. Can't Help Falling In Love - 25. Closing Vamp / Announcements. Approx. running time: 66:41.
CD 2 / Friday, February 18, 1977, Columbia.
01. Introduction: Also Sprach Zarathustra - 02. C. C. Rider - 03. I Got A Woman / Amen - 04. Love Me - 05. Fairytale - 06. You Gave Me A Mountain - 07. Jailhouse Rock - 08. O Sole Mio (Sherrill Nielsen) / It's Now Or Never - 09. Tryin' To Get To You - 10. Little Sister - 11. (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear / Don't Be Cruel - 12. Are You Lonesome Tonight - 13. That's All Right, Mama - 14. My Way (with break) - 15. Release Me - 16. Introduction of vocalists, musicians - 17. Early Mornin' Rain - 18. What'd I Say - 19. Johnny B. Goode - 20. Drum Solo (Ronnie Tutt) - 21. Bass Solo #1 (Blues, Jerry Scheff) - 22. Bass Solo #2 (Battle Of New Orleans theme, Jerry Scheff) - 23. Piano Solo (Tony Brown) - 24. Love Letters - 25. School Day - 26. Hurt (with reprise) - 27. Introduction of Billy Smith and Jo Smith - 28. Can't Help Falling In Love - 29. Closing Vamp / Announcements. Approx. running time: 74:57. |
| Tuesday 1st January 2013 - - HAPPY NEW YEAR to all our readers |
'Aloha From Hawaii via Satellite' Legacy Edition March Release: At last a Sony Legacy 40th Anniversary release announced of Elvis' two Aloha concerts. Performed at the H.I.C. Arena in Honolulu on January 14, 1973, Aloha From Hawaii via Satellite was the first, worldwide live satellite broadcast of a concert - broadcast to over 40 Nations and screened to others several weeks later. The concert debuted in the U.S. TV on NBC on April 4 and the Nielsen ratings had the show at 33.8% of homes and 51% of those watching TV - and in the Far-East, TV viewing records were broken in Japan, Philippines, Australia, Korea and Hong Kong!
On Jan 12, a full dress rehearsal took place prior to the main show. Previously issued as "The Alternate Aloha", this dress rehearsal performance makes up the first 21 tracks of Disc 2 of this Legacy Edition, which has been REMIXED and REMASTERED by Steve Rosenthal and Rob Santos. At the end of the main show on Jan 14, Elvis recorded 5 bonus songs behind closed doors for the US version of the TV show (tracks 25 to 29 Disc 2). Although previously issued, it is the first time all 5 songs have appeared in their rightful place! |
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Release date March 19, 2013. Priced at only US$16.30 - This new 2-CD Legacy Edition features:
Disc 1 The Original Album (REMASTERED)
Disc 2 The Jan 12 Dress Rehearsal + five bonus tracks recorded after the show, Blue Hawaii, Ku-U-I-Po, No More, Hawaiian Wedding Song and Early Morning Rain. (REMIXED & REMASTERED)
24 page booklet with rare photos and new liner notes
Go here to Amazon.
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'Paradise City' New Import CD: Touchdown Productions proudly presents another audience recording of Elvis' concert February 18, 1977 in Columbia, South Carolina. It's represented in the best possible soundquality from a newer source than what was used on the old release "Release Me" from 1992.
The publicity states that - Up above it is possibly the best concert from the first tour in 1977 and without a doubt one of best concerts he gave in 1977!
EIN's friend CiscoKing notes "The show is really not bad and comes from the overall best tour from 1977. Elvis and the band are in a good mood and we have an interesting set list with the highlights being Release Me and Hurt . Also good renditions of Trying To get To You or That`s All Right. The show is okay regarding all the circumstances in 1977.
The previous bootleg "Release Me" was one of the rarer imports, so this may be an interesting upgrade.
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| Tracklisting -
[01] Also Sprach Zarathustra [02] See See Rider [03] I Got A Woman/Amen [04] Love Me [05] Fairytale [06] You Gave Me A Mountain [07] Jailhouse Rock [08] O Sole Mio/ It's Now Or Never [09] Trying To Get To You [10] Little Sister [11] Teddy Bear/ Don't Be Cruel [12] Are You Lonesome Tonight? [13] That's Alright Mama [14] My Way [15] Release Me [16] Band Introductions [17] Early Morning Rain [18] What'd I Say [19] Johnny B. Goode [20] Drum Solo - Ronnie Tutt [21] Drum Solo Pt.1 - Jerry Scheff [22] Drum Solo Pt.2 - Jerry Scheff [23] Piano Solo - Tony Brown [24] Love Letters [25] School's Out [26] Hurt [with reprise] [27] Can't Help Falling In Love [28] Closing Vamp |
'A Date With Elvis - 2012 Fan Edition' New Import CD: Announced as the last release of 2012 is 'A Date With Elvis - 2012 Fan Edition' with 37 Tracks including a variety of material found elsewhere..
- Complete unedited homerecordings (+ 4 edited versions)
- All overdubbed masters in the best sound from the 1983 "I Was The One" album
- Live recordings from 1974 and 1976 + Radio recordings
Tracklisting: EDITED HOME DEMOS
1. Spanish Eyes **
2. I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry **
3. Baby, What You Want Me To Do **
4. That’s All Right **
Overdubbed MASTERS from the "I WAS THE ONE" Album
5. My Baby Left Me
6. Little Sister
7. Don’t
8. Wear My Ring Around Your Neck
9. Paralyzed
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11. I Was The One
12. Rip It Up
13. Young And Beautiful
14. Ready Teddy
15. (You’re So Square) Baby I Don’t Care
JACKSON, MS. SEPTEMBER 5, 1976 (8:30 PM) STATE FAIR COLISEUM *
16. Blue Christmas
17. Jingle Bells (Instrumental by band)
18. How Great Thou Art
19. Monologue
20. Can’t Help Falling In Love (incomplete)
LAS VEGAS, NV. SEPTEMBER 2, 1974 (12:00 AM) HILTON HOTEL *
21. I Couldn’t Live Without You (performed by Voice)
THE COMPLETE UNEDITED HOME DEMOS
PALM SPRINGS, CA. APRIL 1974
22. Spanish Eyes
23. Young At Heart
24. Let Me Be The One |
SAM THOMPSON’S HOUSE MEMPHIS, TN. NOV 1973
25. Baby, What You Want Me To Do
26. I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry
27. Rocky Top (instrumental)
28. Spanish Eyes
29. C.C. Rider
30. That’s All Right Mama
31. Your Life Has Just Begun
32. Tear Drops
33. Elvis recites a poem
RADIO RECORDINGS
34. "Hello To Hawaii" (promo - 1956)
35. "Hello Australia" (promo - 1959)
36. I Forgot To Remember To Forget (newly found live recording - probably october 1, 1955 *)
37. "Aloha Elvis" (interview - January 9, 1973)
*Recorded live on stage
**Edited for this release - We've also included the complete recording |
'Elvis As Recorded Live In Lake Charles' New Import: Coming Soon Elvis' Lake Charles, Louisiana May 4, 1975 Evening Show -Newly remastered.
-38 tracks including the evening show from May 4, 1975 + 8 bonus tracks!
-Elvis sings "Jambalaya", "Johnny B. Goode", "Big Boss Man", "Fairytale", "My Boy", "Promised Land", "It's Midnight" and many others...
Including 8 pages booklet with photos and recording information.
The evening show from May 4, 1975 was released on the "A Profile - The King On Stage" boxset (released in 1995) from the Fort Baxter label - Now available for the first time on a single disc!
SEE BELOW for the full tracklist
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Tracklisting:
1 Elvis talks 2 Jambalaya 3 Love Me 4 If You Love Me (Let Me Know) 5 Love Me Tender 6 All Shook Up 7 Teddy Bear / Don’t Be Cruel 8 The Wonder Of You 9 Polk Salad Annie 10 Band Introductions (part 1) 11 What I’d Say featuring James Burton’s guitar solo 12 Ronnie Tutt’s drums solo 13 Jerry Scheff’s Blues solo 14 Glen Hardin’s piano solo 15 Band Introductions (part 2) 16 School Days 17 Johnny B. Goode 18 Steamroller Blues 19 T-R-O-U-B-L-E 20 I’ll Remember You 21 Why Me Lord? 22 Let Me Be There 23 An American Trilogy 24 Hound Dog 25 Elvis talks 26 Funny How Time Slips Away 27 Little Darlin’ 28 Can’t Help Falling In Love 29 Closing Vamp 30 Announcement
Bonus tracks - recorded live on tour:
31 Help Me 32 You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me 33 Big Boss Man 34 It’s Midnight 35 Promised Land 36 Fairytale 37 Burning Love 38 My Boy |
'From Elvis Presley Boulevard' FTD In-Depth Review: 'From Elvis Presley Boulevard' was first released in April 1976 but only reached #41 in the charts. It only featured 10 tracks, recorded at Elvis' Graceland home among them 'Hurt', 'Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain' and 'For The Heart'.
BUT if Elvis was "Raised on Rock" then why was 'From Elvis Presley Boulevard' such a middle-of-the-road quagmire of syrupy overdubs and tepid songs? This really wasn’t the album Elvis fans had been waiting for.
In hindsight we now understand more about Elvis’ depressed emotional state at the time and the difficulties involved in getting him enthusiastic enough to record at all.
But if the single ‘Hurt/For The Heart’ was supposed to be the promo for the album, then fans were surely disappointed. Even the cover pretended it was a live concert album - the Colonel must have been desperate! It is certainly one of Elvis’ worst albums.
Go here as EIN's Piers Beagley discovers a new way to enjoy this Classic Album release
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'Hampton on Tour & Bicentennial '76' - New Import: Gravel road Music doesn’t want to end the year without bringing you one really great release. Two Hampton concerts in stunning sound. The "Bicentennial ’76" will raise a few questions for the critics as Elvis sounds way better now with a mastering job done properly. The second disc is a great re-mastering of the famous Hampton ’72 concert, which blows all previous releases of this show out of the water – Great sound, fantastic dynamics and Elvis in amazing voice. A real treat. We gratefully used original transfers from these concerts. Now you can hear many details and nuances not heard previously, and both recordings sounds more vibrant and spatial than before.
This Special limited 2 CD 'Star-Spangled Spectacular Bicentennial ‘76' includes two spectacular Hampton concerts, the first disc contains the legendary 1976 Hampton Bicentennial concert! The second disc contains the famous 1972 Hampton On Tour Concert!
It comes in a wonderful deluxe digi-pack with booklet, extensive liner notes & photos. |
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You may have heard this before, but never in this quality.
August 1- 1976 (2:30 pm). Hampton VA. Hampton Coliseum
It was a special year for America. The Bicentennial Year, the two-hundredth anniversary of this great nation. Any American with patriotism wanted to show it in some way. Elvis wanted to spread a positive message about this country throughout this special year, and so he decided to add ‘America The Beautiful’ to his set list.
This concert has never been properly restored and re-mastered. UNTIL NOW!
EIN Note - Interestingly the review by Forest George of August 1, 1976, Hampton Roads was mentioned in original lengthy the publicity - but not his closing words on this 1976 concert.
To quote - "With the sole exception of a rather fun version of 'Return to Sender' (already officially released by FTD on the 'New Haven 1976' release), Elvis Presley needed to be anywhere, but on a stage performing. Majority of the songs were struggles for him just to stay on key. He seemed actually ill, rather than just being over medicated. Unlike some other poor concerts from that year, he wasn't intoxicated enough where he didn't care, as he really tried to make an effort to keep the concert from falling apart. In the end, the concert was one of the worst concerts of 1976, and completely forgettable."
April 9 - 1 1972 (8:30 pm). Hampton VA. Hampton Coliseum. A very special extra concert, Elvis’ remarkable Hampton Roads concert as filmed for "Elvis On Tour" (April 1972). You may have heard this before, but never in this quality. The results are amazing: One of Elvis’ finest shows ever, and now with an ooommpphh that almost places you in the center of all the action. Thanks to the audio improvements, you can hear many details and nuances not heard previously, and the recording now sounds more dynamic and spatial than before.
EIN notes that it is unbelievable that Sony have still not officially released this major concert.
(News, Source;GravelRoad/ElvisInfoNet) |
TRACKLIST
DISC 1 - August 1- 1976 (2:30 pm). Hampton VA. Hampton Coliseum
2001 Theme / C. C. Rider / I Got A Woman - Amen / Love Me / If You Love Me / You Gave Me A Mountain / All Shook Up / Teddy Bear - Don’t Be Cruel / And I Love You So / Jailhouse Rock / Fever / America The Beautiful / Return To Sender / Band Introductions / Early Morning Rain ( featuring John Wilkinson ) / What’d I Say ( featuring James Burton ) / Johnny B Goode ( featuring James Burton ) / Drum Solo ( featuring Ronnie Tutt ) / Battle Of New Orleans ( featuring Jerry Scheff ) / Piano Solo ( featuring Tony Brown ) / Electric Piano Solo ( featuring David Briggs ) / Love Letters / School Day / Hurt (+ reprise) / Hound Dog - Good Golly Miss Molly (excerpt) / Funny How Time Slips Away / Cant Help Falling In Love / Closing Vamp.
DISC 2 - April 9, 1972 (8:30 pm). Hampton VA. Hampton Coliseum
Also Sprach Zarathustra /. C. C. Rider /. Until It's Time For You To Go /. Polk Salad Annie /. Love Me /. All Shook Up / Teddy Bear (with 2 false starts)/Don't Be Cruel / Are You Lonesome Tonight? /. I Can't Stop Loving You / Hound Dog / Bridge Over Troubled Water / Suspicious Minds / For The Good Times / Band Introductions / An American Trilogy / Love Me Tender / A Big Hunk Of Love / How Great Thou Art / Sweet Sweet Spirit (The Stamps) / Lawdy Miss Clawdy / Cant Help Falling In Love / Closing Vamp/Announcements |
"Unedited Masters" New Import Boxset: The bootleg label 'Wonderland Records' have now copied all the previous Venus 'Unedited Masters' CDs into one boxset called the "Elvis - Unedited Masters".
Bootleggers stealing others label's illegal material - it has been happening since it all began.
This one features
CD 1 Unedited Masters Nashville 1970.
CD 2 Unedited Masters Nashville 1971.
CD 3 Unedited Masters Stax 1973.
CD 4 Unedited Masters Hollywood To Nashville 1972 - 1980.
See all the original VENUS tracklists and information below
(News, Source;ElvisClubBerlin/ElvisInfoNet)
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'Prince From Another Planet’ In-Depth Review: Of all the live concert recordings released by RCA during Elvis Presley’s lifetime, none carried the historic significance of his long-awaited New York City shows at Madison Square Garden and now the two RCA recorded concerts and newly found fan-filmed video footage been released in one deluxe package for the 40th Anniversary Edition.
"PRINCE? MAKE THAT KING!" - Go here as Arjan Deelen reviews the new Sony ‘Prince From Another Planet’ package.
It’s been a while since a new Elvis release generated as much publicity as ‘Prince From Another Planet’ - But is it as good as our high expectations?
(CDReviews, Source;ArjanDeelen/ElvisInfoNetwork)
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FTD December Releases: Three new FTD releases for December.
- '3000 South Paradise Road' - A two disc 7" "Classic Album" type release with 16-page booklet. It takes a closer look at Elvis’ engagement at the Las Vegas Hilton in August of 1972. The main disc is the excellent Dinner show on August 12, and the second disc is culled from the rehearsals on August 4th, the date of the opening of the engagement.
As with '48 Hours To Memphis' this release has been prepared by Robert Frieser and Hans Slebos, who once again has done a fabulous job of collecting information and materials for the project. There will be additional information in the next few weeks.
'3000 South Paradise Road' provides a unique experience of Elvis rehearsing, 6 hours before the opening night at the Las Vegas Hilton on August 4, 1972. As disc 2 is captured on a personal tape recorder, the sonic quality is below standards, but historical significance more than compensates for its audio limitations. Disc 1 is a soundboard recording.
This is a great Las Vegas dinner show from August 11, 1972 with Elvis in a confident mood, giving excellent performances on almost every song, and enjoying being back on stage. Elvis wore a cool range of two piece suits and was up for lots of karate action and with lots of energy. Previously released as the bootleg 'Blazing Into The Darkness'. |
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Disc 2 - THE REHEARSAL: 1) You Don't Have To Say You Love Me 2) Until It's Time For You To Go 3) You've Lost That Loving Feeling 4) Burning Love 5) What Now My Love (version 1) 6) What Now My Love (version 2) 7) My Babe 8) For The Good Times 9) True Love Travels On A Gravel Road 10) Fever 11) Blueberry Hill 12) Little Sister – incomplete 13) I’ll Remember You 14) An American Trilogy 15) Something 16) Faded Love 17) You Gave Me A Mountain 18) I’m Leavin’ 19) My Way (version 1) 20) My Way (version 2)
Go here to our FTD page for full tracklist and for more info. |
- 'Back In Memphis' - In our Classic Album double-album series we dive into the 1969 sessions in Memphis with the release of 'Back In Memphis' featuring 'Suspicious Minds' as a bonus track.
DISC 1 The Original Album 1) Inherit the Wind 2) This Is the Story 3) Stranger in My Own Home Town 4) A Little Bit of Green 5) And the Grass Won’t Pay No Mind 6) Do You Know Who I Am? 7) From a Jack To A King 8) The Fair’s Moving On 9) You’ll Think of Me 10) Without Love (There Is Nothing) Bonus Song 11) Suspicious Minds - First Takes 12) Inherit the Wind (take 1, rehearsal, take 4/M with v.o. #1) 13) A Little Bit of Green (take 1) 14) And the Grass Won’t Pay No Mind (takes 1-3, 5) 15) Do You Know Who I Am? (take 1) 16) From a Jack to a King (takes 1-3) 17) You’ll Think of me (takes 1-6) 18) Without Love (There is Nothing) (take 1) 19) Suspicious Minds (takes 1-5) 20) Suspicious Minds (take 6)
DISC 2 The Rehearsals plus January & February Outtakes and Unfinished Masters - Looks like a GREAT set! Go here to our FTD page for for full tracklist and info. |
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'G.I. Blues' – Special Limited Edition 2-DISC VINYL Set- features a "companion album" of alternate takes. As always DMM Mastering by Abbey Road Studios.
Side 1 – The Companion Album 1. Tonight Is So Right For Love (take 4) 2. What’s She Really Like (takes 12, 13) 3. Frankfort Special (version 1, take 12) 4. Wooden Heart (takes 2-4M) 5. G. I. Blues (take 5) 6. Tonight Is So Right For Love (instrumental) (Barcarolle from "The Tales Of Hoffman" by Jacques Offenbach) 7. Tonight’s All Right For Love (alternative version, take1) 8. Big Boots (medium tempo version)
Side 2 – The Companion Album 1. Pocketful Of Rainbows (version 1, take 10) 2. Shoppin’ Around (version 1, take 5) 3. Big Boots (slow version, takes 2, 3) 4. Didja’ Ever (take 1) 5. Shoppin’ Around (instrumental, take 4) 6. Doin’ The Best I Can (takes 1-3) 7. Doin’ The Best I Can (takes 4-7)
Side 3 and Side 4 Original Album plus Bonus tracks.
Go here to our FTD page for for full Album tracklist and info.
(News, Source:ItsElvisTime/ElvisInfoNetwork)
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‘Greatest Live Hits of the 50s’ MRS CD Review: This 24 track CD is the most varied compilation of Elvis LIVE in the 1950's to date, containing only the best live performances, making the ultimate live set list of the 1950’s. It features the 8 new recently discovered live fifties rarities plus the CD also contains the unreleased live version of ‘I Forgot to Remember to Forget’ from October 1955.
It’s been a longtime since those first cheap "Hayride" compilations arrived in our record shops and EIN can still remember the excitement of not only hearing the first Elvis Hayride recording but also discovering their first non-RCA Hayride release. Things have come a long way in 25 years and now we are really spoilt.
Any "Best Of" Elvis LIVE must crackle with the power and stunning performances of Elvis and the Blue Moon Boys.
Go here as EIN's Piers Beagley checks out this new MRS/JAT release.
(CD Reviews, Source:ElvisInformationNetwork)
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