The U.K. based Memphis Recording Service published a press release on the upcoming CD 'Like A Black Tornado - Live At Boston Garden 1971', which is due for release January 28, 2022.
From the press release: The Deluxe CD contains a captivating performance from one of Elvis’ earliest tours of the 1970s. Performed and recorded in Boston on 10th November 1971, this show demonstrates the raw energy and spirit Elvis displayed when performing away from his Las Vegas engagements, reminding everyone that, finally, he was back!
For the first time ever, this recording (formerly in mono) has been remastered, carefully restored, and remixed to true stereo using the most sophisticated technologies. The accompanying 40-page booklet includes rare photographs and memorabilia taken from this performance, along with introductory notes.
Tracks: Also Sprach Zarathustra / That's All Right / I Got a Woman - Amen / Proud Mary / You Don't Have to Say You Love Me / You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' / Polk Salad Annie / Coming Home Baby (instrumental) / Love Me / Heartbreak Hotel / Blue Suede Shoes / One Night / Hound Dog / How Great Thou Art (in part) / Introductions (in part) / I'm Leavin' / Bridge Over Troubled Water / I Can't Stop Loving You / Love Me Tender / Suspicious Minds / Coming Home Baby (instrumental) / Funny How Time Slips Away / Can't Help Falling in Love.
The Dutch Publisher Dato published the 400-page book 'Op Zoek Naar Elvis' ('Searching For Elvis') by Godfried Nevels.
Synopsis: In Searching for Elvis, Godfried Nevels talks to friends and acquaintances of Elvis Presley to record their personal memories of The King. With beautiful and partly previously unpublished images!
In Searching for Elvis, Godfried Nevels talks to friends and acquaintances of Elvis Presley to record their personal memories of The King. From renowned session musicians, gospel singers, girlfriends, classmates, Hollywood actresses and American celebrities. In addition, Dutch artists like Waylon, who also wrote the foreword, Danny Vera, Barry Hay, Leo Blokhuis, George Baker and Evi Hanssen tell how much Elvis and his music means to them.
Elvis News Report December
Emiel Mayer posted his monthly Elvis Presley video news report on YouTube. December 2021 covers the first images and a cool examination of the first short trailer for Baz Lurhmann's Elvis biopic, auction results, Graceland's holiday lighting,FTD's 'Jailhouse Rock' and more.
New Vinyl
Due for release soon from the Petticoat import label is volume 3 in their LP / CD series 'The Soundboard' series. This edition comes on "virgin blue" and on "virgin purple" colored vinyl.
From the press release: Petticoat Records mainly released studio highlights on high quality vinyl. Now Petticoat Records presents a fantastic collection of live performances. This third volume features some of the best live performances in Elvis' career. Many of these tracks were only performed live very few times and are making their vinyl debut! A must have and a great spinner for sure!
Tracks side A: Tryin’ To Get To You (03.03. 1974 ES) - Mystery Train / Tiger Man (03.08.1969 DS) - Never Been To Spain (26.01.1972) - Help Me (23.05.1974 DS) - My Boy (25.04.1975) - Polk Salad Annie (23.05.1974 DS) - In The Ghetto (03.08.1969 DS)
Side B: Baby, What You Want Me To Do (03.08.1969 DS) - Don’t Cry Daddy (19.02.1970 DS) - Help Me Make It Through The Night (13.05.1973 03.00am) - Only Believe (27.01.1971 MS) - Steamroller Blues (02.02.1973 MS) - I’ll Be There/You’re The Reason I’m Living (22.03.1975 MS) - America (20.03.1976 ES) - The Impossible Dream (28.01.1971 DS)
CD: Tryin’ To Get To You (03.03. 1974 ES) - Mystery Train / Tiger Man (03.08.1969 DS) - Never Been To Spain (26.01.1972) - Help Me (23.05.1974 DS) - My Boy (25.04.1975) - Polk Salad Annie (23.05.1974 DS) - In The Ghetto (03.08.1969 DS) - Baby, What You Want Me To Do (03.08.1969 DS) - Don’t Cry Daddy (19.02.1970 DS) - Help Me Make It Through The Night (13.05.1973 03.00am) - Only Believe (27.01.1971 MS) - Steamroller Blues (02.02.1973 MS) - I’ll Be There/You’re The Reason I’m Living (22.03.1975 MS) - America (20.03.1976 ES) - The Impossible Dream (28.01.1971 DS)
On Tour, April 18, 1972
From the Golden Globe import label fans can expect 'On Tour, April 18, 1972' featuring Elvis' performance from that date at the Convention Center Arena, San Antonio, Texas.
From the press release: Golden Globe Records presents their third deluxe 2LP set containing the fantastic April 18 1972 show recorded in San Antonio, Texas.
In total 4 shows were recorded for the Golden Globe winning motion picture “Elvis On Tour”. The San Antonio show is the fourth show that was recorded for the award winning documentary and is also the fourth one issued in this Elvis On Tour Series.
Presented in a beautiful deluxe gatefold cover containing 2 high quality 180 grams coloured vinyl albums. This very limited edition is available in red or blue vinyl. A CD version is also added to this package.
LP 1 - Side A: Also Sprach Zarathustra - See See Rider - Proud Mary - Never Been To Spain - You Gave Me A Mountain - Until It’s Time For You To Go
Side B: Polk Salad Annie - Love Me - All Shook Up - Teddy Bear / Don’t Be Cruel - Heartbreak Hotel - Hound Dog - How Great Thou Art - I Can’t Stop Loving You
LP 2 - Side C: Love Me Tender - Suspicious Minds - Introductions By Elvis - For The Good Times - Burning Love - An American Trilogy
Side D: Funny How Time Slips Away - Can’t Help Falling In Love - Closing Vamp - Elvis Has Left The Building
Bonus Songs - 05.04.1972 Rehearsal - Memorial Auditorium, Buffalo, New York:
An American Trilogy - Funny How Time Slips Away - Light House / I, John / I Need your Lovin’ Everyday
CD: Also Sprach Zarathustra - See See Rider - Proud Mary - Never Been To Spain - You Gave Me A Mountain - Until It’s Time For You To Go - Polk Salad Annie - Love Me - All Shook Up - Teddy Bear / Don’t Be Cruel - Heartbreak Hotel - Hound Dog - How Great Thou Art - I Can’t Stop Loving You - Love Me Tender - Suspicious Minds - Introductions By Elvis - For The Good Times - Burning Love - An American Trilogy - Funny How Time Slips Away - Can’t Help Falling In Love - Closing Vamp - Elvis Has Left The Building
Bonus Songs - 05.04.1972 Rehearsal - Memorial Auditorium, Buffalo, New York:
An American Trilogy - Funny How Time Slips Away - Light House / I, John / I Need your Lovin’ Everyday
22 Can’t Help Falling In Love
23 Closing Vamp
24 Elvis Has Left The Building
Bonus Tracks Rehearsal April 5, 1972- Memorial Auditorium, Buffalo, New York
25 An American Trilogy
26 Funny How Time Slips Away
27 Light House / I, John / I Need your Lovin’ Everyday
(Source: Memphis Recording Service / Dato Publishing / For Elvis Vinyl Collectors Facebook)
From the Golden Globe import label fans can expect 'On Tour, April 18, 1972' featuring Elvis' performance from that date at the Convention Center Arena, San Antonio, Texas. 