Last Elvis Concert You Listened To Was?

[A. C. van Kuijk]

After several years I gave this one a spin. Elvis is not as energetic as in 1969-1972, but still he deliveres an entertaining show with quite a few very good performances. A nice hour with a living legend.

[StefanKock1]

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[elvisjock]

Elvisjock, that "barbbleware" was a reference to the Monty Python skit. Bruce Jackson told me it related to The Ice Cream Truck, but I've not figured out how unless it's about the fans in the background yelling out like the guy with the trolley is doing.
There's quite a few other times we can hear Elvis say it, and it's generally during the finale of Amen.


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Perhaps Bruce confused this with "Albatross?"

Can you please remind me of exactly where Elvis says "Blubbaware or Barbleware" cause that sounds like what I thought he said...also, he also says in a soundboard "its twue its twue" in a high voice, which I always thought he was referencing "Blazing Saddles" ?

It's during the I Got A Woman "wake myself up" bit, on Elvis In Concert. I can't recall the dates on the others.

[A. C. van Kuijk]

Today I've listened to this one. Considering the source the sound is very good and the show itself is a good one, too. Elvis seems to be awake and enjoying himself.

[StefanKock1]

Listened to cd 1 of 'Charlie Bring Me The Request Box' yesterday and quite enjoyed this opening night show !

[rlj4ep]

While not a "concert" per se, I listened to the FTD release of "This is Elvis." I had forgotten what a good release of Elvis music that was. I even enjoy the overdubs on some of the arrangements. The 2nd CD which was not part of the original release but a bonus from FTD, is nice to have as well. A nice listening experience.

rlj

[Stvimpe]

Not a concert, but I've been listening to EOT The Rehearsals from FTD - as well as from Madison. Really quite nice. Some surprises 'Young and Beautiful'. Too bad Elvid didn't perform it in concert, as least to my knowledge. Cool Johnny B. Goode as well. In fact, better than some of the rushed live renditions. The rehearsal is off course rather laid-back, but it's refreshing to hear Elvis perform with only the TCB band and the backings. I think it would have been a good idea for Elvis to perform at least a few intimate, 'stripped-down' tours each year (with only the TCB Band en the backings - without the Guercio Orchestra). Take some artists from today. Sometimes they play big arenas with their entire, full-blown band, sometimes they play smaller venues with a core band. Would have been nice for Elvis as well, I think. More variation, less repetition.

[rlj4ep]

Not a concert, but I've been listening to EOT The Rehearsals from FTD - as well as from Madison. Really quite nice. Some surprises 'Young and Beautiful'. Too bad Elvid didn't perform it in concert, as least to my knowledge. Cool Johnny B. Goode as well. In fact, better than some of the rushed live renditions. The rehearsal is off course rather laid-back, but it's refreshing to hear Elvis perform with only the TCB band and the backings. I think it would have been a good idea for Elvis to perform at least a few intimate, 'stripped-down' tours each year (with only the TCB Band en the backings - without the Guercio Orchestra). Take some artists from today. Sometimes they play big arenas with their entire, full-blown band, sometimes they play smaller venues with a core band. Would have been nice for Elvis as well, I think. More variation, less repetition.

Agree with you Stvimpe. According to the Elvis Concerts website Elvis sang "Young and Beautiful," at least in part, on November 12, 1971 in Houston, Texas; August 19, 1975 in Las Vegas, Nevada (midnight show); May 6, 1976, Lake Tahoe, Nevada (dinner show), and May 9, 1976, Lake Tahoe, Nevada (closing show).
http://www.elvisconcerts.com --- (and go the data base)

I agree with you that the inclusion of "Young and Beautiful" would have been a nice addition to his concerts.

rlj

[Stvimpe]

Thanks, rlj4ep, for pointing out the concerts where Elvis sang Y&B. I really appreciate it. Best wishes!

[rlj4ep]

Thanks, rlj4ep, for pointing out the concerts where Elvis sang Y&B. I really appreciate it. Best wishes!

Your welcome. The November 12, 1971 and May 6, 1976 were excerpts of the song, I believe. The August 19, 1975 and May 9, 1976 performances were longer versions of the song. The Elvis Concerts website has wonderful information about Elvis' concerts.

Take care,

rlj

[JohanD]

This Buffalo show from 1976.
Good sound an good performance: classic boot!!

[StefanKock1]

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The 1972-04-14 concert is great. Just got the Madison release of this show and the sound is as good as the performance ! As for the 1977-06-20 show it's another story. Nevertheless, this just might be Elvis's best concert from that last tour and although I prefer the set-list from June 21st I rate his performance higher on the 20th (lovely version of 'Help Me' and a great 'Unchained Melody' among others).

[Johnny2523]

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The 1972-04-14 concert is great. Just got the Madison release of this show and the sound is as good as the performance ! As for the 1977-06-20 show it's another story. Nevertheless, this just might be Elvis's best concert from that last tour and although I prefer the set-list from June 21st I rate his performance higher on the 20th (lovely version of 'Help Me' and a great 'Unchained Melody' among others).

And the last slow/fast version of hound dog ala '72

[YDKM]

This one. Elvis is in very good voice, and i really enjoyed hearing this one
highlights include ''If You Love Me Let Me Know'' ''You Gave Me A Mountain'' ''It's Now Or Never'' ''Little Sister'' ''That's All Right'' the very last version of ''Steamroller Blues'' ''Help Me'' ''Early Morning Rain'' and ''Hurt''.

i agree stereo sound and a decent performance.easily best sound i have heard from this show-maybe a tad 'distant' but still very good release¬!

[Stvimpe]

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The 1972-04-14 concert is great. Just got the Madison release of this show and the sound is as good as the performance !.

Yes, it's wonderful, isn't? Great release. It's one of my fav '72 shows - as well as Hampton & Richmond.

[minkahed]

"A Hot August Night" FTD !!!

Amazing.

[memphisound]

Spring Tours 77 on my lunch break tonight.

[StefanKock1]

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This is really a good show ! Together with Portland April 27th and Uniondale June 23rd (afternoon show) my favorite 1973 show.

[jimbo27]

Best show of '71, IMO
What a shame we don't have a SB...yet?!

[OnStage55]

I have not listen to this show in a long time, it's very enjoyable.

I just did an album ladies and gentlemen called Elvis in Memphis, Elvis in Memphis, Elvis in Memphis, plugged
Elvis says this at 54:15 right before singing True Love Travels On A Gravel Road.

Opening Night in Las Vegas - January 26 1970

..
All Shook Up
That's All Right
Proud Mary
Don't Cry Daddy
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

[A. C. van Kuijk]

After a ton of concerts from 1976 FTD took a bold step and finally released a concert from 1975. It's almost like listening to a different singer. Elvis is full of life and sings very well. Besides that, the repertoire is very good and includes a lot of his recent songs.

[Rob]

Good contents and great cover shot.

[Rob]

Pretty good shows in superb sound.

Recommended for those who collect such rubbish.

[JohanD]

Good show, decent sound.
I was in the mood for this after looking at the footage today...

[vinelvis]

I listened to the September 5th 1970
ms. Great show, but the oldies are extremely rushed and Elvis didn't perform suspicious minds which is quite strange to me...