The Memphis Recording Service announced the April 25, 2025 release of the LP and Digibook CD sets ‘Live At The Houston Astrodome 1974’.
Publicity stated: Near the start of his extensive tour on March 3, 1974, Elvis made a major appearance at one of the country’s biggest venues, The Astrodome in Houston Texas, entertaining well in excess of 88,000 fans that day.
The CD contains Elvis’ performance from March 3, 1974, and for the first time ever, this recording is presented in stereo. The booklet includes rare photographs and memorabilia from the event which set the scene for this historic performance. The LP version will be available on both black and clear vinyl.
Side A: See See Rider / I Got A Woman – Amen / Love Me / Tryin’ To Get To You / All Shook Up / Love Me Tender / Johnny B. Goode / Hound Dog / Fever / Polk Salad Annie / Why Me, Lord?
Side B: Suspicious Minds / I Can’t Stop Loving You / Help Me / How Great Thou Art / Let Me Be There / Funny How Time Slips Away / Elvis Talks / Can’t Help Falling In Love / Closing Vamp.
Note: The CD also includes the band introductions after ‘Suspicious Minds’.
April Fools Day
The Infinity Records import recordlabel released the double CD 'April Fools Day'.
Publicity stated: Infinity Records is back and kicking off 2025 with an exciting release that you won't want to miss! This year marks the 50th anniversary of Elvis' last regular studio sessions for his 'Today' album, and we're thrilled to celebrate this occasion with two incredible shows from April 1st, 1975, one of Elvis' most fun-filled performances!
We've expertly mixed the Dinner Show to deliver stunning Stereo Matrix sound quality! By combining the Soundboard and Audience Recording, we can confidently say this show has never sounded better!
But that's not all! To complete this package, we’re including the Closing Show, which has been freshly remastered from its Audience Recorded source. Elvis himself acknowledges during this show that he couldn't have too much fun during the earlier Dinner Show, so he cranks up the fun for the last show of the season!
He sings the theme song to 'The Mickey Mouse Club' after receiving Mickey Mouse ears, and even Colonel Parker makes a surprise appearance dressed as Santa Claus, accompanied by the festive tunes of 'Jingle Bells'. And of course, Elvis delivers unforgettable performances of classic hits like 'Burning Love', 'My Boy', the recently recorded 'And I Love You So', 'Help Me Make It Through the Night', 'It's Midnight' and 'Steamroller Blues', among many others.
Don’t miss your chance and grab this set and join us in celebrating 'Elvis April Fools Day' because if you don't, the joke's on you!
Disc 1: The Dinnner Show 01. C.C. Rider * 02. I Got A Woman / Amen * 03. Love Me 04. If You Love Me (Let Me Know) 05. And I Love You So 06. Big Boss Man 07. The Wonder Of You 08. Burning Love 09. Introductions 10. What'd I Say 11. Drum Solo 12. Bass Solo 13. Piano Solo 14. Keyboard Solo 15. School Days 16. My Boy 17. I'll Remember You 18. Let Me Be There 19. How Great Thou Art 20. Hound Dog 21. Fairytale 22. Can't Help Falling In Love 23. Closing Vamp
*Tracks 1 and 2 have been taken from a soundbooth recording to present the complete show.
Disc 2: The Closing Show 01. Also Sprach Zarathustra 02. C.C. Rider 03. I Got A Woman / Amen 04. Love Me 05. If You Love Me (Let Me Know) 06. And I Love You So 07. Big Boss Man 08. lt's Midnight 09. Burning Love 10. Introductions 11. What'd I Say 12. Drum Solo 13. Bass Solo 14. Piano Solo 15. Keyboard Solo 16. School Days 17. Jingle Bells 18. You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me 19. The Wonder Of You 20. Let Me Be There 21. An American Trilogy 22. Help Me Make It Through The Night 23. Mickey Mouse Club March 24. Little Darlin' 25. Don't Be Cruel 26. Steamroller Blues 27. Can’t Help Falling in Love 28. Closing Vamp.
Note: The Dinner Show was released on the Follow That Dream set 'Las Vegas 1975', the Audience recorded Midnight show on the bootleg 'Rocking with the King April's Fool Day'.
Kaminoge
Elvis is featured on the cover of the Japanese Pro Wrestling magazine Kaminoge (No. 157). This magazine was released January 5th 2025, celebrating Elvis 90th birthday.
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