America FTD --> Is it really that bad??

The first two tours in 1976 were, except for the last 1974 tour, probably the worst of Elvis's career so far. However they were noticable better than the next four tours. As an example, I don't think he was able to end America (the song) in the same manner during the summer tours. In general his voice is also more on key.

The problem with Soundboards and Audience recordings they can make even a good show sound sh1t! so listening to anything from 1976 or 1977 on a crappy recording just amplifies the misery.

I would rather hear a "crappy" recording than to never hear it at all.

None of my CDs have ever brought me "misery."

I did finish that sentence with "IMHO". As the saying goes, one mans meat is another mans poison.