Last Elvis Concert You Listened To Was?

[Justin]

Not a full complete show but this one practically lives in my stereo:

[Rob]

Hold on there Rob. Maybe it was a CDR or on an iPod.

This is Rob's wife. He had to be rushed to the hospital tonight. He was clutching his chest and mumbling something about an FTD in a car. I don't know what that means, but I'm sure the old sonofabitch will be back with you in no time.

[Dan_T]

Stop tempting fate, Rob !

[James27]

Kansas City Blues, still one of my all-time favorite shows from the later years, and 71 Summer Festival again, thx to Javilu's review.

[TCB-FAN]

Hold on there Rob. Maybe it was a CDR or on an iPod.

This is Rob's wife. He had to be rushed to the hospital tonight. He was clutching his chest and mumbling something about an FTD in a car. I don't know what that means, but I'm sure the old sonofabitch will be back with you in no time.

Rob has a wife ??

[midnightx]

Hold on there Rob. Maybe it was a CDR or on an iPod.

This is Rob's wife. He had to be rushed to the hospital tonight. He was clutching his chest and mumbling something about an FTD in a car. I don't know what that means, but I'm sure the old sonofabitch will be back with you in no time.

Rob has a wife ??

Yes, they locked eyes at an REO Speedwagon concert and never looked back.

[Rob]

Rob has a wife ??

Several, actually.

This one followed me home several years ago and now I can't get rid of her.

[nikki_tcb]

Yesterday while painting in my basement, Disc 2 of the Live in Las Vegas box. (slightly prior to that by approx. 60 min. Disc 1 of the same box...unfortunately, Dennis stole Larry's keyboards prior to the start of the show)

Last night while decorating the tree, it was the '57 Christmas album, on vinyl as it has been played every year since my first memory of decorating a Christmas tree...same vinyl album, still plays great. (One year I received as a Christmas gift from my Uncle Walt, the 8-track, "Elvis scares little children and then slaps the grownups too" or something to that effect and Mom gave me "From Elvis in Memphis" on vinyl. Can you guess which one got played the most on Christmas Day?

Nikki

[bquick]

"On Stage" Legacy Edition yesterday...Also listened to some of EIC since I recently learned here that the rhythm section was recorded in a studio and I wanted to check it out myself! Interesting stuff.

Question: is Spring Tours 77 all live? Or is there any dubbing from back then here as well? I am hoping to get this one for Christmas and I am actually interested to hear it, even knowing they are all 77 performances...

[midnightx]

"On Stage" Legacy Edition yesterday...Also listened to some of EIC since I recently learned here that the rhythm section was recorded in a studio and I wanted to check it out myself! Interesting stuff.

Question: is Spring Tours 77 all live? Or is there any dubbing from back then here as well? I am hoping to get this one for Christmas and I am actually interested to hear it, even knowing they are all 77 performances...

FTD's Spring Tours is authentic - no overdubs. The best official representation of Elvis' final year on stage.

[Rob]

even knowing they are all 77 performances...

Don't let that stop you.

It's a pretty good release regardless of the year.

[bquick]

even knowing they are all 77 performances...

Don't let that stop you.

It's a pretty good release regardless of the year.

That is what I am hoping...especially since it is a compilation and not a single 77 show. I am interested to hear it regardless...and am hoping that without having to see Elvis in his physical state, I will be surprised by some of the vocal performances. There are a few decent tracks on EIC, though I am not one who would be interested in watching it on DVD.

Another question (not to get off topic): why did they overdub the EIC rhythm sections? I assume those parts were recorded live on multitrack? Was it just to spruce up the sound, or was there some sort of tape damage?

[midnightx]

even knowing they are all 77 performances...

Don't let that stop you.

It's a pretty good release regardless of the year.

That is what I am hoping...especially since it is a compilation and not a single 77 show. I am interested to hear it regardless...and am hoping that without having to see Elvis in his physical state, I will be surprised by some of the vocal performances. There are a few decent tracks on EIC, though I am not one who would be interested in watching it on DVD.

Another question (not to get off topic): why did they overdub the EIC rhythm sections? I assume those parts were recorded live on multitrack? Was it just to spruce up the sound, or was there some sort of tape damage?

It isn't entirely clear. It is believed that Felton didn't record specific instrumentation/orchestration with the idea of overdubbing later on. Joan Deary confirmed that certain things were purposely not captured on the multitracks. I suppose if Ernst ever issues the Rapid City show uncut on FTD, we'll know what Felton did and possibly did not record. Perhaps Felton was aware of how substandard the live shows were from the era and felt that he could tighten up some of the performances with new backing and bring out some energy with new orchestration if he was indeed going to have to piece together a mainstream live album. There has never been any indication there was tape damage.

[Swingin-Little-Guitar-Man]

Little Rock 16th May 1956

What a spellbinding half hour that is! The narrative takes you right there and the interview too. I wish there were loads more radio broadcasts like this available. The Tupelo shows have a similar story to tell with the little interview tidbits in between - makes for some fascinating listening!

[Keith Richards, Jr.]

"Dixieland Rocks" last night.

First time in ages I listened to an Elvis show. I was trying to get in the mood for the new "In The Heart of Georgia" soundboard which I ordered yesterday. Soundboards sound so much better since I bought my new stereo and my new speakers! There was nothing wrong with the ones I had before but these are on another level. I had fun playing "Dixieland Rocks", that's for sure. Elvis did a great job that night!

After a while it occured to me that the new Georgia show isn't that new after all -- I already have three songs, the highlights, I guess, on the "Southern Nights" FTD. Sigh. Well, it will be nice to add it to my collection regardless. But the bootleggers are having a rough time competing with FTD these days.

Keith Richards, Jr.

[James27]

Yes it has been tough on them.. FTD is fighting them at much closer corners than they used to. The nicest bootlegs that came out fairly recently were Straight Arrow's Faded Love and YDHTSYLM and the Welcome To The Jungle series. The upcoming The Final Curtain will also be something to look forward to. I hope!

Spring Tours 77 is a nice album, even sceptical fans of Elvis' later years should give it a chance. It shows the decline and boredom, but also moments of brilliance and inspiration.
Bonus tracks from these officially recorded concerts could be released on a "Rapid City 77" cd by FTD. Some have already appeared on Springtime Tours '76-'77, so we know there is more material.

"Dixieland Rocks" last night.

First time in ages I listened to an Elvis show. I was trying to get in the mood for the new "In The Heart of Georgia" soundboard which I ordered yesterday. Soundboards sound so much better since I bought my new stereo and my new speakers! There was nothing wrong with the ones I had before but these are on another level. I had fun playing "Dixieland Rocks", that's for sure. Elvis did a great job that night!

After a while it occured to me that the new Georgia show isn't that new after all -- I already have three songs, the highlights, I guess, on the "Southern Nights" FTD. Sigh. Well, it will be nice to add it to my collection regardless. But the bootleggers are having a rough time competing with FTD these days.

Keith Richards, Jr.

[Swingin-Little-Guitar-Man]

Spring Tours 77 is a nice album, even sceptical fans of Elvis' later years should give it a chance. It shows the decline and boredom, but also moments of brilliance and inspiration.....

Which tracks feature the moments of brilliance and inspiration?

[midnightx]

Yes it has been tough on them.. FTD is fighting them at much closer corners than they used to. The nicest bootlegs that came out fairly recently were Straight Arrow's Faded Love and YDHTSYLM and the Welcome To The Jungle series. The upcoming The Final Curtain will also be something to look forward to. I hope!

Spring Tours 77 is a nice album, even sceptical fans of Elvis' later years should give it a chance. It shows the decline and boredom, but also moments of brilliance and inspiration.
Bonus tracks from these officially recorded concerts could be released on a "Rapid City 77" cd by FTD. Some have already appeared on Springtime Tours '76-'77, so we know there is more material.

Brilliance and inspiration? That is taking things a bit far.

Considering the Spring Tours tracks were recorded for possible inclusion on Moody Blue, the classic album series of MB would be a better release to include the remaining, appropriate outtakes on.

[Swingin-Little-Guitar-Man]

The Spring Tours tracks were recorded for possible inclusion on Moody Blue and the classic album series of MB would be a better release to include the remaining, appropriate outtakes on.

That's where they'll be. I'm pretty sure of that.

[ElvisOnTour]

Listened to The King Goes Banana's from September 3, 1973 Closing Show.
Very entertaining show, listening to Elvis joke with the audience, and then get serious when singing the highlights for me were My Boy, Help Me Make It Through The Night, and How Great Thou Art. Love the warm sound of this audience recordings, only bad thing is this is only on cdr apart from the FTD release. Still a fine show.

[drjohncarpenter]

Brilliance and inspiration? That is taking things a bit far.

Have you not heard Ronnie Tutt's powerful fills on this release?

[James27]

Lawdy Miss Clawdy and Unchained Melody to name two.

Spring Tours 77 is a nice album, even sceptical fans of Elvis' later years should give it a chance. It shows the decline and boredom, but also moments of brilliance and inspiration.....

Which tracks feature the moments of brilliance and inspiration?

[ElvisOnTour]

Lawdy Miss Clawdy and Unchained Melody to name two.

Spring Tours 77 is a nice album, even sceptical fans of Elvis' later years should give it a chance. It shows the decline and boredom, but also moments of brilliance and inspiration.....

Which tracks feature the moments of brilliance and inspiration?

I would add Bridge Over Troubled Water and My Way to that aswell.

[James27]

"My Way", although not his best version, is also very emotional and thus a worthwile inclusion. I also like Elvis' strumming on "That's All Right", which opens the album.

Lawdy Miss Clawdy and Unchained Melody to name two.

Spring Tours 77 is a nice album, even sceptical fans of Elvis' later years should give it a chance. It shows the decline and boredom, but also moments of brilliance and inspiration.....

Which tracks feature the moments of brilliance and inspiration?

I would add Bridge Over Troubled Water and My Way to that aswell.

[Rob]

Listened to The King Goes Banana's from September 3, 1973 Closing Show.
Very entertaining show, listening to Elvis joke with the audience, and then get serious when singing the highlights for me were My Boy, Help Me Make It Through The Night, and How Great Thou Art. Love the warm sound of this audience recordings, only bad thing is this is only on cdr apart from the FTD release. Still a fine show.

Personally, I think it's one of the worst shows I've ever heard, and I can't make myself listen to it again.

But you have fun, though.