Wednesday, March 05, 2025

March 05 - June '75 Camden Re-issues

The Follow That Dream collectors label released 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.

If you buy the set at the >>> Memphis Mansion webshop, you’ll also get a free bonus CD!

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'


Marian Justice Cocke Died

Elvis' former nurse Marian Justice Cocke died. She was 98. R.I.P. 

Cocke was Elvis Presley’s nurse from 1975 to 1977. She began taking care of Elvis in January 1975 while he was a patient at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis and continued to take care of him during later hospitalizations and at Graceland until the end in August 1977. 

Her tasks while working at Graceland-where she would sometimes roommate with Presley's daughter, Lisa Marie-included checking Presley's blood pressure and dispensing his medications. As his friend and nurse, she would often talk with him through the late hours of the night when he had trouble sleeping.

The years 1975 to 1977 will likely be the most memorable of Marian's nursing career. Though she openly admits she was never a fan of Elvis' before meeting him, she soon found herself to be a fan and a loyal friend. Elvis gifted her several pieces of jewelry, including a TLC necklace and a 1976 Pontiac Grand Prix. Cocke wrote a book about her time with Elvis titled 'I Called Him Babe'.

She continued to proudly share memories of her friend Elvis right up until her death.  

Priscilla and Lisa Marie remained close with Marion, and posted: “Marian you will be greatly missed. Your spirit touched many people and especially Elvis. You were the person that he always counted on. Thank you for always taking care of him”. -P.

Larry Geller added: The Elvis world will always remember Nurse Marion Cocke.  For many years she hosted a memorial banquet at the Peabody Hotel.  It was one of the highlights of Elvis week, with all proceeds going to charity.  

May she rest in peace and may her memory be forever a blessing.


MRS Camden Re-issues

The Memphis Recording Service announced the release of budget editions of their 'Las Vegas - August 1969' and 'Las Vegas - January Thru February 1970' albums on their Camden sub-label. These albums, housed in digi-sleeves, should be out April 2025.

Publicity for the August 1969 show stated: A captivating performance from Elvis’ first Las Vegas International Hotel engagement from August 3, 1969. The digisleeve includes a bonus booklet.

CD - August 3, 1969: Blue Suede Shoes - I Got A Woman - All Shook Up - Love Me Tender - Jailhouse Rock / Don't Be Cruel - Heartbreak Hotel - Hound Dog - Memories - Mystery Train / Tiger Man - Monologue - Baby, What You Want Me To Do - Are You Lonesome Tonight - Yesterday / Hey Jude - Introductions - In The Ghetto - Suspicious Minds - What'd I Say - Can’t Help Falling In Love

Publicity for the January Thru February 1970 CD stated
: This 2-CD set contains ‘Opening and Closing Shows’ from Elvis’ second engagement at the Las Vegas International Hotel, during January and February 1970 with various bonus tracks from the February 19, 1970 Dinner Show performance.

CD 1 - Opening Show January 26, 1970: All Shook Up - That's All Right - Proud Mary - Don't Cry Daddy - (Let Me be Your) Teddy Bear / Don't Be Cruel - Long Tall Sally - Let It Be Me - I Can't Stop Loving You - Walk A Mile In My Shoes - In The Ghetto - True Love Travels On A Gravel Road - Sweet Caroline - Polk Salad Annie - Introductions - Kentucky Rain - Suspicious Minds - Can’t Help Falling In Love.

CD 2 - Closing Show February 23, 1970: Opening Vamp / All Shook Up - I Got A Woman - Long Tall Sally - Elvis Talks (1) - Don't Cry Daddy - Elvis Talks (2) - Hound Dog - Love Me Tender - Kentucky Rain - Let It Be Me - I Can’t Stop Loving You - See See Rider - Sweet Caroline - Polk Salad Annie - Introductions - Lawdy Miss Clawdy - Heartbreak Hotel - Elvis Talks (3) - One Night - It's Now Or Never - Suspicious Minds - Elvis Talks (4) - Can't Help Falling In Love.

Bonus: February 19, 1970 Dinner Show: Don´t Cry Daddy - Let It Be Me - I Can’t Stop Loving You - Walk A Mile In My Shoes.

(Source: United Elvis Presley Society Belgium / MRS / Elvis Presley Fans of Nashville / Various)