Several new import titles have been announced. In the ElvisOne 'Bootleg Series' the 2-CD-set '70... 72... 73... Fragments | The Rehearsal Tapes', 'Legendary Elvis' and 'Fun In Acapulco - The Alternate Album'. These titles should be out early March 2024.
From the same producers, but on their alternate Paradise Road Records label the CD 'Elvis - 1970 - At The Astrodome'.
CD 1: A Big Hunk O’ Love - I’m Leaving It All Up To You - Faded Love - Oh Happy Day (Ending Only) - (Now And Then There’s) A Fool Such As I - Froggy Went A-Courtin’ (Unedited) - Such A Night - Johnny B. Goode - The Lord’s Prayer (Unedited) - Burning Love (Ending Only) / I’ve Got To Go - I’ve Lost You (Incomplete) - True Love Travels On A Gravel Road - The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face - Blueberry Hill - I’ve Got To Go - Portrait Of My Love - “Roll Out The Barrel” - Something - Blue Suede Shoes - Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On - Polk Salad Annie (#1 - Unedited) - The Wonder Of You - My Way - I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry - Any Day Now - Burning Love - Talking / Oh Happy Day (One Line)
CD 2: Hava Nagila (Unedited) - Runaway (Unedited) - It’s Now Or Never (Unedited) - Peter Gunn (Instrumental) - Talking With The Sweet Inspirations - Something (Start Only) - Talking “Sick On Stage” - Talking “Mary In The Morning” - You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me - The Twelfth Of Never (Part Only) - My Way (Unedited) - Separate Ways - Can’t Help Falling In Love (#1) - Can’t Help Falling In Love (#2) - Burning Love / Talking - My Babe - I’m Leavin’ - Something - I’ll Remember You - It’s Over - Faded Love - Fever - Steamroller Blues - Polk Salad Annie (#2 - Unedited) - I’m Leavin’ (Part) / Talking - That’s All Folks (Warner Bros. Theme).
Note: These rehearsals all appear to have been copied off other bootlegs such as 'Plugged In And Geared Up' / 'TTWII - The Complete Works' or even public domain releases such as the Memphis Recording Service 'Summer Festival 1970 - The Rehearsals' release.
Also included are two interviews never before released on cd and some rare 50's recordings including undubbed masters together with the overdubbed masters, some instrumental tracks, and more! A very nice 50's collection for Elvis fans and collectors. A limited edition of 500 copies only!
Radio Spot For April 8, 1956 Show (Coliseum, Denver, Colorado) - Radio Spot For June 3, 1956 Show (Auditorium Arena, Oakland, California) - (You’re So Square) Baby I Don’t Care (Track, Master Take 16) - (You’re So Square) Baby I Don’t Care (1st Vocal Overdub / Vocal Only / Edited) - Treat Me Nice (Undubbed Movie Master) - Treat Me Nice (Overdubbed Movie Master) - Let Me (Track, Master Take 2) - Let Me (Take 3 / Vocal Only) - Let Me (Take 4 / Vocal Only) - We’re Gonna Move (Backup Vocal Overdubs) - We’re Gonna Move - Shake, Rattle And Roll (Edited Undubbed Master) - Shake, Rattle And Roll (Original Released Master / Backup Vocal Overdub Of Edited Master) - Ron Ross WOWO Radio Interview (22.11.1956) - Lover Doll (Solo Version / EP Master) - Lover Doll (Overdubbed / LP Master) - Steadfast, Loyal And True (Solo Version) - Steadfast, Loyal And True (Overdubbed / LP Master) - Doncha’ Think It’s Time (Single Master) - Doncha’ Think It’s Time (LP Master) - Wear My Ring Around Your Neck (Undubbed Master) - Wear My Ring Around Your Neck (Overdubbed Master) - Is It So Strange (Undubbed Master / Mono) - Is It So Strange (Repair / Backup Vocal Overdub) - Love Me Tender (Radio Spot #1) - Love Me Tender (Radio Spot #2) - Love Me Tender (Radio Spot #3) - Love Me Tender (Radio Spot #4) - Love Me Tender (Radio Spot #5) - Love Me Tender (Radio Spot #6) - Love Me Tender (Radio Spot #7) - King Creole (Radio Spot #1) - King Creole (Radio Spot #2) - King Creole (Radio Spot #3) - King Creole (“Teenage” - Radio Spot) - King Creole (“Star Dramatic” - Radio Spot)
Bonus: WBAP Interview, Fort Worth, Texas (11.01.1958)
The 9 radio spots were taken from the original 33 1/3 RPM 12-inch LP. This record with nine radio commercials was produced by Paramount to promote 'Fun In Acapulco' and was never available before on CD. Also included are some complete alternate takes including the funny take 3 from 'The Bullfighter Was A Lady'. A very nice compilation and a nice addition to the complete sessions. Including a 12 pages booklet with photos and recording information.
Introducing Mike Windgren (Movie Excerpt) - The Bullfighter Was A Lady (Remake - Movie Version, Take 14) - Fun In Acapulco (Radio Spot #1) - Mexico (Acetate Recording / Vocal Overdub - Movie Version) - Bossa Nova Baby (Acetate Recording / Movie Version) - El Toro (Acetate Recording / Movie Version) - Vino, Dinero Y Amor (Take 4) - Marguerita (Take 1) - The Bullfighter Was A Lady (Take 2) - Mexico (Take 3) - Bossa Nova Baby (Take 6) - I Think I’m Gonna Like It Here (Take 5) - Guadalajara (Vocal Overdub, Take 8) - Vino, Dinero Y Amor (Take 3) - Marguerita (Take 4 & 5) - The Bullfighter Was A Lady (Take 3) - Mexico (Take 4) - I Think I’m Gonna Like It Here (Remake - Movie Version, Take 14 & 15) - Guadalajara (Track Overdub) - Mexico (Instrumental, Master Take 3) - Vino, Dinero Y Amor (The Amigo’s - Bridge To Club Version, Master Take 4) - Vino, Dinero Y Amor (The Amigo’s - Boat Version, Master Take 3) - Vino, Dinero Y Amor (Instrumental Version)
More Radio Spots: Fun In Acapulco (Radio Spot #2) - Fun In Acapulco (Radio Spot #3) - Fun In Acapulco (Radio Spot #4) - Fun In Acapulco (Radio Spot #5) - Fun In Acapulco (Radio Spot #6) - Fun In Acapulco (Radio Spot #7) - Fun In Acapulco (Radio Spot #8)
Unfinished And Demo Recordings: Malaguena (Track) - Fun In Acapulco (Demo) - Bottoms Up (Demo) - Make My Marquerita (Demo) - Me And Mi Amigo (Demo) - Fun In The Sun (Demo).
Note: The "Funny Take 3" from 'The Bullfighter Was A Lady' was included on the FTD release 'Fun In Acapulco The Complete Sessions'.
Bonus: Fun In Acapulco (Radio Spot #9)
These Houston shows were not professionally recorded and we know the sound quality is not great but with this release you'll get the best sounding recordings on one great compilation album. A very nice and affordable audio souvenir CD from these shows!
February 25, 1970: Press Conference At The Houston Air Terminal - Press Conference At The Houston Air Terminal (#2) - Radio Report (#1)* - Radio Report (#2)*.
Recorded Live At The Astrodome February 28, 1970 (2:00 PM): Announcement - Opening - All Shook Up - I Got A Woman - Long Tall Sally - "Welcome To The Astrodome" - Don't Cry Daddy - Heartbreak Hotel - Hound Dog - Love Me Tender - Kentucky Rain - Release Me - Walk A Mile In My Shoes - In The Ghetto - I Can't Stop Loving You - Polk Salad Annie - Band Introductions - Suspicious Minds - Can't Help Falling In Love - Outro - Love Me Tender (Instrumental) - Elvis Fan Comments.
Additional Live Recordings: Blue Suede Shoes*** / I Got A Woman*** / One Night*** / I Can't Stop Loving You*** / Blue Suede Shoes*** / Don't Cry Daddy** / 'Come And See Charley Pride' - The Easy Part's Over (Excerpt)** / Can't Help Falling In Love** / Outro** / Announcement - Love Me Tender (Instrumental)** / Radio Report (3) 0:23.
* Original Radio Reports, 1970.
** Recorded March 1, 1970 (7:00 PM)
*** Recorded February 27, 1970 (2:00 PM)
Note: The echoey audience recordings are certainly "Not Great". This set was recently bootlegged as 'Elvis At The Astrodome' by Tupelo Productions.
(Source: Pascal Matteo / FECC)