April 17, 1972

[FrankieRider2]

It’s still April 17 as I start this… just barely… but still it is. Been a rough day… the first Elvis show anniversary that my Mom hasn’t been here to share with me once again. Listened to the concert coming home from work tonight, and I felt her presence in the truck with me… just out of sight.

Anyway… in light of the anniversary of my second Elvis concert, I thought I’d just go ahead and throw up all my Dad’s Polaroids from that night for the first time, I think. Even the bad ones. LOL

Hope everybody enjoys them…

[Sarita]

Thank you!

[Greystoke]

Thanks, Frankie. Much appreciated.

[vinelvis]

This is amazing to see Frankie. Thanks for sharing this with us. Feels a little like I see Elvis in concert myself. My condolences to you, I wish you all strength.

[JohanD]

This is a great insight of what you saw, thank you!

[gilles-tcb]

In this hard time for you, this concert and the pictures are there to "talk about the good times". Thanks you and you family for all what you have shared and still share with us.

[jurasic1968]

Thanks a lot.

[jurasic1968]

Elvis in red, great.

[vinelvis]

Elvis in red, great.

One of my favorite colors on Elvis.

[robbie]

quick clean up

[Robert]

Spectacular view: low stage, no major monitor system to block views.. very up close!
Thanks for sharing the memories and all the best in these days.

[londonflash]

Thanks for sharing, Frankie.

[vinelvis]

Spectacular view: low stage, no major monitor system to block views.. very up close!
Thanks for sharing the memories and all the best in these days.

The lights are low too, shining right in his eyes! He has to be careful backing up too, cause the orchestra is right behind him.

[DearGeorgie]

These are awesome. I hope that if anyone ends up posting these on Facebook, that whomever does it gives you credit. I appreciate your share, it's a good vantage point.

[drjohncarpenter]

I know those cameras, and these shots tell me you guys were CLOSE!

What a spectacular memory, seeing the greatest singer of the 20th century with your wonderful family.

And in the RED "Burning Love" jumpsuit, I mean, come on!

Don't forget any of it. No one will EVER be able to take that away.

_____

And THANK YOU for the share.

Your mom did a darn good job.

[drjohncarpenter]

P.S. take a wild ride, let your mind go, and watch this show.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Righteous_Gemstones

Up to four seasons now (2019, 2022, 2023 and 2025). Profane, irreverent and superb television.

[FrankieRider2]

Elvis in red, great.

My Mom wasn’t a fan right then… she wanted the white jumpsuit. She’d get it finally at Fort Worth in June… but we’d have nosebleed seats. Elvis is like 1/8 inch tall in the one surviving Polaroid image I have. LOL

[FrankieRider2]

In this hard time for you, this concert and the pictures are there to "talk about the good times". Thanks you and you family for all what you have shared and still share with us.

No worries, gilles-tcb… I’ll always share anything I have or anything I discover in the “Rider archives” that might be of interest.

[FrankieRider2]

These are awesome. I hope that if anyone ends up posting these on Facebook, that whomever does it gives you credit. I appreciate your share, it's a good vantage point.

It’s ok… the cape shot has been online for at least 15 years, with no credit whatsoever. Still, I enjoy sharing my family’s memories and experiences with those who never got to experience what I did.

[FrankieRider2]

I know those cameras, and these shots tell me you guys were CLOSE!

What a spectacular memory, seeing the greatest singer of the 20th century with your wonderful family.

And in the RED "Burning Love" jumpsuit, I mean, come on!

Don't forget any of it. No one will EVER be able to take that away.

_____



And THANK YOU for the share.

Your mom did a darn good job.

You’re right, sir. My memories are mine, and always will be. All I can do is try to make others feel even the slightest bit of what it was like to see our hero live in concert.

We were very close indeed. My Dad sat on the aisle, and I was next to him. During the intermission, he walked up to the stage corner you see in the photo and it was four steps for him.

There were 10 of us that night… me, my sister and parents, plus two aunts/uncles and their two sons. We took up almost half of Row 3! LOL

I always loved that red suit, and Mom came around after a while. But not that night.

[Rob]

1972 is my favorite concert year and that outfit is one of my favorites from any year.

Count your blessings.

[jurasic1968]

Thanks, Rob.

[rlj4ep]

Wow, amazing pictures, Frankie! Thanks for sharing them. Elvis was on top of his game in 1972...., great memories....,

[Rendumen]

Thank you so much for sharing Red Matador or burning red or Red Pinwheel suit is my all time favorite!! So this us beyond amazing

[paulsweeney]

It’s still April 17 as I start this… just barely… but still it is. Been a rough day… the first Elvis show anniversary that my Mom hasn’t been here to share with me once again. Listened to the concert coming home from work tonight, and I felt her presence in the truck with me… just out of sight.

Anyway… in light of the anniversary of my second Elvis concert, I thought I’d just go ahead and throw up all my Dad’s Polaroids from that night for the first time, I think. Even the bad ones. LOL

Hope everybody enjoys them…

Great photos Frankie. Thank you for sharing them.