Elvis' performance is superb, still at the top if his ability he deliveries a long show which is very intense, there is a freshness that cannot be denied, Elvis was very energetic on stage, full of enthusiasm he sang with power and sensitivity, delivering a solid and heartfelt repertoire like the new song "It's Midnight" and the classic "Bridge Over Troubled Water" sang terrifically. At the same time he worked in heavy rock songs like "Big Boss Man" and the showstopper "If You Talk In Your Sleep" without forget two classic early 70' singles like Until It's Time for You to Go and I'm Leaving and as you can see from the track list no classic oldies in the show. This season will be remembered for the great opening night and naturally for the Closing Nights from the numerous dialogues, but for the superb music too, Elvis looks fantastic and it is clear that despite it all the music keeps his brain active.
The sound is great an unbelievable for an audience recording, We have on our hands the original mono tape of extremely super 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.
From the second time from this label, this new CD will come in a deluxe digipack, containing a collection of live photographs from the concert. We love this show, it is clear we are not talking about the rough rocker of early 69/71, but in spite of some limitations and an evolution of style to a more complete musical range the man is still at the top and Elvis at the top means an unforgettable experience for those who attended the show and for those of us prepared to listen. The sound is superb the difference from a soundboard recording is minimal, in times of continue re-release we are glad to give you the possibility to have a release that can combine the great audio quality with the unreleased status …. this make Wild Tiger at The Hilton vol. 2 unique. Don't miss it!
Track listing:
01.2001 Theme/Intro 02.See See Rider 03.I Got A Woman / Amen 04.Until It's Time For You To Go 05.If You Love Let Me know 06.It's Midnight 07.Big Boss Man 08.Fever 09.I'm Leaving 10.Softly As I Leave You 11.An American Trilogy 12.It's Now Or Never 13.Introductions 14.If You Talk In My Sleep 15.Why Me Lord 16.Let Me Be There 17.Bridge Over Troubled Water 18.Hawaiin Wedding Song 19.Can't Help Falling Love 20.Closing Vamp
Elvis' Jumpsuit: Black Spanish Flower with the red stones
Marching In One LineThe import release "Marching In One Line" was released by the Showroom label. The CD contains an audience recording from Lake Tahoe 1976, the May 1, 1976, Midnight Show which was previously released on CD-R.
Track listing:
May 1, 1976, Midnight Show, Sahara Tahoe Hotel, Lake TahoeTracklist: 2001 Theme When The Saints Go Marching In (one line) / See See Rider I Got A Woman / Amen (incl. one line of Early Morning Rain + Fever) Delilah (1 line) Love Me If You Love Me (Let Me Know) You Gave Me A Mountain All Shook Up Teddy Bear / Don't Be Cruel Fever Rip It Up (one line) My Way Burning Love Band Introductions Solos Love Letters School Days Hurt (with reprise) How Great Thou Art Mystery Train / Tiger Man Can't Help Falling In Love.
Brand new ELVIS magazine
The Belgian / Dutch ElvisMatters fan-club announced a major change to their fan-club magazine; starting volume #33 it will be renamed to "ELVIS" and contain 68 pages in full-color. This volume comes with a free CD - with 10 tracks all related to this new magazine - for the "Gold-members" of the club. On May 30th. the club added "ElvisMatters is the ONLY fanclub in the world that offers a FREE CD with each new magazine."
Every track on the CD (a total of 10) is related to articles in the magazine.
1. Wooden Heart- Released exactly 50 years ago, this was the only Elvis song that made it to the Top-10 of best selling singles twice: once in 1961, once in 1977. We’ll explain WHY this European style song was so popular 50 and 34 years ago.
2. A King Like You – Now here’s a cool Elvis tribute! “A King Like You” was written by Karin Stigmark and Per Gessle of the Swedish hitmachine Roxette and recorded by Svenne. What a song!
3. Sam Thompson & Elvis – One of the interview in the magazine, is with Sam Thompson: former bodyguard, friend of Elvis and brother of Linda. Sam talks in great length about Elvis, and this excerpt here is about the ‘Home Recordings’ in Sam’s house in Memphis. You’ll enjoy this excerpt!
4. John Wilkinson in Graceland – Another exclusive story is John Wilkinson’s visit to Graceland. ElvisMatters made a dream come true for John and his wife Terry, as we picked them up at their house in Springfield, MO and drove them to Memphis and Graceland. As we left Graceland, we recorded John’s first reaction. The article about the visit is inside the magazine, John’s first reaction is on the CD.
5. The Elvis jumpsuits – Did you know that Bill Belew designed Elvis-like jumpsuits for other stars too? One of those strars who performed with the Elvis jumpsuits – flares and high collar included – talks about Bill Belew and his work for Elvis and other singers.
6. Elvis introduces Red & Sonny West – Pretty unusual concert excerpt with Elvis introducing his friends Sonny and Red West - three yeas before their paths separated.
And 5 more tracks – Remember: every magazine comes with a special bonus CD, free for our gold members. If you’re a collector, you can’t miss this opportunity of having these rarities in your collection!
The Magic budget label released the 'Volume 3' compilation containing 26 tracks from the early years.
(Source: FECC / Elvis Information Network / ElvisMatters / Amazon)