Hot on the heels of the 'Live Anthology 1973, featuring live highlights recorded during shows at the Las Vegas Hilton and Dell Webb’s Sahara in 1973 follows the Redemption import record label gives us the double LP 'Studio Anthology 1973'.
This set, housed in a Deluxe Gatefold sleeve and available on 180 Gr. blue, red or clear colored vinyl, contains 25 tracks recorded in the studio in 1973. The set also includes the music on a bonus CD.
Publicity stated: Now available is this double vinyl album full of studio highlights recorded during 1973. 25 great tracks including highlights like 'My Boy', 'Promised Land' and 'Spanish Eyes'.
All tracks are painstakingly remastered. This fantastic double album is presented as a deluxe gatefold album and available in red / blue or clear vinyl. This strictly limited edition vinyl release also includes a bonus CD featuring the LP tracks.
Side A: You Asked Me To (Take 2a, Unfaded) - Promised Land (Take 1) - It’s Midnight (Take 10 With Backing Vocals) - Are You Sincere (Take 1) - Good Time Charlie’s Got The Blues (Take 8, Unfaded) - If That Isn’t Love (Take 1) - If That Isn’t Love (Rehearsal & Take 2).
Side B: If You Don’t Come Back (Take 4) - I Got A Feelin' In My Body (Rehearsal Before Take 2) - I Got A Feelin' In My Body (Take 6 & 7) - Three Corn Patches (Take 2, Unfaded) - It’s Midnight (Take 11) - Thinking About You (Rehearsal & Complete Take 4).
LP 2 - Side C: Your Love’s Been A Long Time Coming (Take 4, Unedited) - I Miss You (Take 10) - There’s A Honky Tonk Angel (Take 1 - 3) - Sweet Angeline (Vocal Overdub To Track) - My Boy (Take 3, Undubbed Master).
Side D: Love Song Of The Year (Undubbed Master) - Talk About The Good Times (Unedited Master) - Spanish Eyes (Take 4, Undubbed Master) - If You Talk In Your Sleep (Take 9, Unedited Undubbed Master) - Promised Land (Harmony Vocal Overdub) - Help Me (False Start & Take 1, Undubbed Master) - It’s Different Now (Rehearsal).
CD: You Asked Me To (Take 2a, Unfaded) - Promised Land (Take 1) - It’s Midnight (Take 10 With Backing Vocals) - Are You Sincere (Take 1) - Good Time Charlie’s Got The Blues (Take 8, Unfaded) - If That Isn’t Love (Take 1) - If That Isn’t Love (Rehearsal & Take 2) - If You Don’t Come Back (Take 4) - I Got A Feelin’ In My Body (Rehearsal Before Take 2) - I Got A Feelin' In My Body (Take 6 & 7) - Three Corn Patches (Take 2, Unfaded) - It’s Midnight (Take 11) - Thinking About You (Rehearsal & Complete Take 4) - Your Love’s Been A Long Time Coming (Take 4, Unedited) - I Miss You (Take 10) - There’s A Honky Tonk Angel (Take 1 - 3) - Sweet Angeline (Vocal Overdub To Track) - My Boy (Take 3, Undubbed Master) - Love Song Of The Year (Undubbed Master) - Talk About The Good Times (Unedited Master) - Spanish Eyes (Take 4, Undubbed Master) - If You Talk In Your Sleep (Take 9, Unedited Undubbed Master) - Promised Land (Harmony Vocal Overdub) - Help Me (False Start & Take 1, Undubbed Master) - It’s Different Now (Rehearsal).
Note: All tracks have previously been released on CD and / or vinyl, on officially, on the Follow That Dream collector's label and on bootlegs.
Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday to Glen D. Hardin, Elvis' former piano player and arranger (1970 - 1976). Today Glenn celebrates that he is 85 years young.
On Facebook Hardin posted: "Thank you for the many birthday wishes! 85 and still rockin' and rolling, a little bit. Thank you! I'm in Milan with many wonderful friends and incredibly grateful today. 🙏 ❤️"
Memories of Vinyl
Publicity stated: After the untimely death of Elvis in August 1977 Elvis' record company quickly reissued a big part of the Elvis catalogue on vinyl. The demand was obviously huge and the staff had to work overtime. The last album released during Elvis’ lifetime was ‘Moody Blue’.
Between all reissues, ‘Elvis in Concert’ (the last “planned” Elvis album) was released. The double album was awarded Gold and Platinum in October 1977.
After ‘Elvis in Concert’ a lot of compilations and special product albums were released, but Joan Deary definitely felt the fans were in need for something special. She released ‘a legendary performer volume 3’ containing some unreleased tracks.
Shortly after 'A Legendary Performer' she produced the excellent release ‘Our Memories Of Elvis’ in February 1979. The album claimed to contain tracks without additional accompaniment, but for real the album featured stripped down versions, not the undubbed masters that the fans thought they were listening to. Although not being as big of a seller as expected, the album has always been a fan favorite and paved the road for a 'volume 2' and for later releases like the ‘Elvis Aaron Presley’ box set and ‘Greatest Hits Volume 1’. A volume 3 of 'Our Memories Of Elvis' was planned but never realized, until now!
This release includes two bonus CDs, containing the LP tracks and many bonus tracks. This is the pure Elvis!
Side A: Hurt - If You Don’t Come Back - It’s A Matter Of Time - Woman Without Love - Sweet Angeline - Shake A Hand - The Last Farewell
Side B: Promised Land - Heart Of Rome - When I’m Over You - For Ol’ Times Sake - Mr. Songman - Moody Blue - If That Isn’t Love
CD 1: Hurt - If You Don’t Come Back - It’s A Matter Of Time - Woman Without Love - Sweet Angeline - Shake A Hand - The Last Farewell - Promised Land - Heart Of Rome - When I’m Over You - For Ol’ Times Sake - Mr. Songman - Moody Blue - If That Isn’t Love (Undubbed Master) - Fool - Raised On Rock - Pledging My Love - Love Coming Down.
All selections are original stripped down versions except 'If That Isn’t Love' (original undubbed master).
CD 2: Shake A Hand - Pledging My Love - Woman Without Love - It’s A Matter Of - Sweet Angeline - Promised Land - Heart Of Rome - If You Don’t Come Back (Rough Masters) - Love Coming Down - For Ol’ Times Sake (Rough Masters) - The Last Farewell - Mr. Songman - Raised On Rock (Rough Masters) - Fool - When I’m Over You - Moody Blue (No Backing Vocals) - Moody Blue - Hurt.
Hurt All selections are the original Undubbed Masters with live backing vocals except 8,10 & 13 which are Rough Masters.
Note: The Dutch It's Elvis Time released the original 'Our Memories of Elvis Volumes 1 + 2' LP's on CD (1988)
The Victrola import record label released remastered versions 'Our Memories of Elvis Vol. 1 and 2' and 'Our Memories of Elvis Vol. 3 - Unfinished Business' in 2010 and the Follow That Dream Collectors label released 'Our Memories of Elvis Vol. 1 - 3' in 2012. The same songs - with the exception 'If That Isn't Love' which was never part of the project, but the information on the exact versions can not yet be determined on the information from the press release.
A Life In Music, Movies and Mania
Seifred Marcus published the 54-page biography 'Elvis Presley The Rock and Roll King: A Life In Music, Movies and Mania'.
Publicity stated: The King and the Contradictions that Forged a Legend
Witness a Cultural Revolution: Elvis wasn't just a singer; he was a cultural phenomenon. This biography places him within the context of a changing America, showcasing how his music and image challenged social norms and ignited a generation.
Explore the Enduring Legacy: From the electrifying early years to the poignant complexities of his later life, this book explores the full arc of Elvis' story. You'll gain a deeper understanding of his impact on music, fashion, and popular culture, and discover why his legacy continues to resonate today.
What You'll Learn:
- The untold stories behind Elvis' meteoric rise to fame.
- The struggles and complexities that shaped the man behind the music.
- How Elvis' music and image challenged social norms and redefined popular culture.
- The enduring influence Elvis Presley continues to have on music and society.
- A deeper appreciation for the transformative power of music and the artistry of the King.
- All Shook Up is more than just a biography; it's an invitation to experience the electrifying world of Elvis Presley. So, grab your blue suede shoes and prepare to be captivated by the King's story.
(Source: Facebook / Elvis Club Berlin)