Wednesday, February 05, 2025

February 05 - Finding That Memphis Soul in June 1975

The Follow That Dream collectors label announced February 2025 release of the 4-CD-set 'Elvis June 1975'. 

Publicity stated: As part of its ongoing live on tour series, Follow That Dream is pleased to announce the release of 'Elvis: June '75'. Released as a 4-CD 5-inch digipack this set features 4 great show from Mobile, Alabama: June 2 (Afternoon Show), Houston, Texas June 5 (Evening Show, Shreveport, Louisiana June 7 (Afternoon Show) and Jackson, Mississippi June 8 (Afternoon Show). The concerts were recorded in Mono.

Disc 1 - Mobile, Alabama - Afternoon show, June 2, 1975:
I Got A Woman / Amen (Ending Only) - Love Me - If You Love Me (Let Me Know) - Love Me Tender - All Shook Up - Teddy Bear / Don’t Be Cruel - Hound Dog - The Wonder Of You - Burning Love - Introductions - Johnny B. Goode / Introductions Continued - School Day - T-R-O-U-B-L-E - I’ll Remember You - Why Me Lord - Let Me Be There - An American Trilogy - Funny How Time Slips Away - Little Darlin’ - Mystery Train / Tiger Man - Can’t Help Falling In Love - Closing Theme.

Disc 2 - Houston, Texas - Evening show, June 5, 1975: 
I Got A Woman/Amen (Ending Only) - Love Me - If You Love Me (Let Me Know) - Love Me Tender - All Shook Up - Teddy Bear / Don’t Be Cruel - Hound Dog - The Wonder Of You - Burning Love - Introductions - Johnny B. Goode - School Day - T-R-O-U-B-L-E - Trying To Get To You - How Great Thou Art - Let Me Be There - You Gave Me A Mountain - An American Trilogy - Little Darlin’ - Mystery Train / Tiger Man - Funny How Time Slips Away.

Disc 3 - Shreveport, Louisiana - Afternoon show, June 7, 1975 
I Got A Woman/Amen (Ending Only) - Love Me - If You Love Me (Let Me Know) - Love Me Tender - All Shook Up - Teddy Bear / Don’t Be Cruel - Hound Dog - The Wonder Of You - Burning Love - Introductions - Johnny B. Goode - School Day - T-R-O-U-B-L-E - Why Me Lord - How Great Thou Art - Let Me Be There - An American Trilogy - Little Darlin’ - Mystery Train / Tiger Man.

Disc 4 - Jackson, Mississippi - Afternoon show, June 8, 1975 
I Got A Woman/Amen (Ending Only) - Love Me - If You Love Me (Let Me Know) - Love Me Tender - All Shook Up - Teddy Bear / Don’t Be Cruel - Hound Dog - The Wonder Of You (Incomplete) - Burning Love - Introductions - Johnny B. Goode / Introductions - School Day - T-R-O-U-B-L-E - Why Me Lord - How Great Thou Art - Let Me Be There - Funny How Time Slips Away - Little Darlin’ - Mystery Train / Tiger Man - Can’t Help Falling In Love.

Note: All these concerts have been released as bootlegs before: 
- Mobile A/S June 2: 'Movin' Mobile' Madison'
- Houston E/S June 5: 'Howdy Houston' A Lone Star'
- Shreveport E/S June 7: 'The Creeping Crud Express' Audionics'
- Jackson A/S June 8: 'Fly... Trouble' Madison'


Finding That Memphis Soul

The American Sound Studio import record label announced the release of the LPs 'Finding That Memphis Soul' volumes 1 and 2. Both volumes are available on black and on clear vinyl - each variation limited to 175 copies - and CD. 
 
Volume 1 - 'Finding That Memphis Soul':
Side 1: Wearin’ That Loved On Look (Take 11) Inherit The Wind (Partially Overdubbed Draft Tape Composite) Kentucky Rain (Take 4 and 9 Including False Starts) Long Black Limousine (Takes 1 and 2) If I’m A Fool For Loving You (Unedited Undubbed Master, Take 9) Only The Strong Survive (Take 4, Including False Starts).

Side 2: You’ll Think Of Me (Take 14) True Love Travels On A Gravel Road (Takes 8 and 9) Do You Know Who I Am (Take 2, Including False Starts) A Little Bit Of Green (Unedited Unrepaired Master, Take 3)) In The Ghetto (Takes 5,6 and 7).
 
Volume 2 - 'Finding That Memphis Soul':
Side 1 My Little Friend (Unedited Undubbed Master) This Is The Story (Take 1, Partially Overdubbed Master Take 2) Gentle On My Mind (Vocal Overdub Master, Take 3) Who Am I (Undubbed Master, Take 1) Don’t Cry Daddy (Acetate Version) This Time/I Can’t Stop Loving You (Studio jam) 

Side 2: The Fair’s Moving On (Vocal Overdubbed Master, Take 1) Without Love (Undubbed Master, Take 5) Only The Strong Survive (Take 11) Mama Liked the Roses (Harmony Vocal Overdub Master) True Love Travels On A Gravel Road (Take 5) Stranger In My Own Hometown (Unedited Undubbed Master).

(Source: Elvis Shop London / Flaming Star Norway)