Friday, December 04, 2020

December 04 - Essential Live, Studio and Christmas Works

Diggers Factory released the 2-LP 'The Essential Works: 1954 - 1962' in their 'The Essential Works' series. The 30-track set showcases the talents why fans will love him forever'. 

Elvis As Recorded Live In Huntsville '75

Out soon from the Revisited import label is the CD ‘Elvis As Recorded Live In Huntsville '75’. From the press release: A new CD release from the Revisited label with Elvis live at Von Braun Civic Center, Saturday May 31, 1975 (8:30 PM). Huntsville, AL. 

A great soundboard recording released only once before on a single disc many years ago. A show with great songs like ‘Hawaiian Wedding Song’ and ‘I'm Leavin'’. 

The beginning of the evening show was not recorded but as a bonus we've included recordings from the matinee show one day later (Sunday June 1, 1975, Huntsville, AL.), including ‘How Great Thou Art’ and a medley of early hits. Elvis was truly inspired by the superb reaction he received in Huntsville, selling out five shows. These are recordings from show number 3 and 4 in very good sound quality.

This is a limited edition soundboard release to celebrate the 45th Anniversary of this great event! Including a booklet with photos and information about these shows.

All Shook Up - (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear / Don’t Be Cruel - The Wonder Of You - Burning Love - Band Introductions - Johnny B. Goode - Drum Solo (By Ronnie Tutt) - Bass Solo (By Jerry Scheff) - Piano Solo (By Glen D. Hardin) - School Days - I Can’t Stop Loving You - T.R.O.U.B.L.E - Hawaiian Wedding Song - Let Me Be There (With Reprise) - Why Me, Lord? - An American Trilogy - Hound Dog - Funny How Time Slips Away - Little Darlin’ - I’m Leavin’ - Can’t Help Falling In Love - Closing Vamp

Bonus Songs - June 1, 1975 Matinee Show Huntsville, AL:
Heartbreak Hotel - If You Love Me (Let Me Know) - Let Me Be There - I Got A Woman / Amen - Burning Love - Love Me Tender / All Shook Up / Teddy Bear / Don’t Be Cruel - How Great Thou Art

Memphis Outtakes

Also out soon is the CD ‘Memphis Outtakes’ featuring 23 alternate recordings from Elvis’ legendary Memphis recordings at the American Sound Studio that were not released on the 2019 box ‘American Sound 1969’ according to the press release.

Come Out, Come Out (Wherever You Are) (Rehearsal - Medium Tempo #1) - True Love Travels On A Gravel Road (Take 3) - Power Of My Love (Rehearsal + Take 2) - Only The Strong Survive (Rehearsal + Take 2 & 3) - Wearin’ That Loved On Look (Take 4, 6, 7, 8, 9 & 11) - Do You Know Who I Am? (Rehearsal + Take 2) - If I’m A Fool (For Loving You) (Take 4 & 5) - From A Jack To A King (Take 4) - Power Of My Love (Take 4, 5, 6a & 6b) - Long Black Limousine (Take 4) - Only The Strong Survive (Take 4 & 5) - Only The Strong Survive (Take 6) - Only The Strong Survive (Take 7) - Only The Strong Survive (Take 9) - Do You Know Who I Am? (Take 6) - Do You Know Who I Am? (Take 7 - Undubbed Unedited Master) - True Love Travels On A Gravel Road (Take 8, 9, 10 + Overdub) - And The Grass Won’t Pay No Mind (Take 1 & 4) - Don’t Cry Daddy (Undubbed Master - Acetate Recording) - Mama Liked The Roses (Undubbed Master - Acetate Recording) - Come Out, Come Out (Wherever You Are) (Rehearsal - Slow Tempo #1) - A Blues Jam (Rehearsal)

Bonus Song:
Come Out, Come Out (Wherever You Are) (Rehearsal - Slow Tempo #2)

Elvis In Bronze

The bronze Elvis statue that is to be placed at the American Bridge in the German Town of Bad Nauheim - where Elvis lived for two years during his military service - was first placed at the bridge as a test. The bridge has been completely restored in recent weeks. The unveiling of the statue is set for January 08, 2020.

White Christmas

The Memphis Mansion record label released a while colored vinyl edition of their 'I'll Be Home For Christmas' E.P. This edition is limited to 75 copies. 

(Source: Amazon / FECC / Memphis Mansion / Elvis In Bronze)