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A Dream Come True...

Post August 16th 1977, the market was flooded with bland and speculative recordings of Elvis. Previously released songs were rearranged by using new titles and album covers, where the reuse of old photographs belonged to the common practice. Several releases also suffered severely from the composition of the songs, which completely lacked an eloquent context. I would say that RCA showed a significantly poor judgment when it came to safeguarding Elvis’ legacy. To people who really loved the work of Elvis it seemed that commercial considerations came way ahead of the artistic concerns. In comparison to for instance The Beatles, it is only to acknowledge that Elvis' integrity as an artist was damaged by this hilarious releasestrategy.
Already in 1977, RCA began to combine well-known material of unreleased songs on the release “Welcome To My World”. In this collection they included a live version of “I Can’t Stop Loving You” from the unreleased afternoon show at Madison Square Garden in 1972. Fans then had to buy an album of songs they already got on other records to get access to this one track. This would be a trick RCA did several times after 1977. Many fans wrote articles in various Elvis-magazines and expressed frustration over this cynical policy. I don’t know if RCA took notice of these articles, but the releases seemed to improve as the 80s progressed though.
In 1987 Ernst Jorgensen from Denmark got the job with RCA to protect Elvis' musical legacy. Along with teammate Roger Semon, Jorgensen managed to make the Elvis catalogue the most perfected and best preserved in the market. The 90s gave the fans quality releases such as the three decennium box-sets (50s, 60s and 70s), and a number of other box-sets and collections that provided Elvis fans with fresh material. In addition, more or less the entire Elvis catalogue was re-mastered, which led to a revelation of sonic pleasure.
In 1999 the label “Follow That Dream” was established, named after Elvis’ ninth motion picture. This sub-label of Sony/BMG was launched as a record label for the dedicated Elvis fan. The mandate was to supplement the market with a catalogue that could be considered interesting for collectors of Elvis' music, including material that is not considered to be interesting in the same way to the mainstream listener. The releases from the “Follow That Dream” label is only marketed and sold to fans through the official Elvis fan clubs, selected web-shops anda small number of dealers.
From being an artist that was quite poorly treated by his record label, Elvis’ musical legacy has now become the best-preserved catalogue existing ... an Elvis collector’s dream come true!

FTD 036 - Flashback-An Audiovisual Documentary

Recording: Soundboard
Label: BMG Denmark / Follow That Dream (FTD) 82876-60931-2 (Released: 2004)

01 - Heartbreak Hotel (Splice Of Takes 5 & 4)
02 - Money Honey (Take 10, Intro Only)
03 - I'm Counting On You (Takes 1-1B & Unknown Take)
04 - I Was The One (Take 7A)
05 - Lawdy, Miss Clawdy (Takes 11-12)
06 - Shake, Rattle And Roll (Takes 3, 5-7)
07 - I Want You, I Need You, I Love You (Take 3)
08 - Rip It Up (Takes 10-12B, 16)
09 - Loving You (Farm Version 3, Takes 2-3)
10 - I Need Your Love Tonight (Takes 12-13)
11 - A Big Hunk O' Love (Take 2)
12 - Ain't That Loving You Baby (Take 8)
13 - A Fool Such As I (Takes 4-5)
14 - I Got Stung (Takes 4-8)
15 - That's When Your Heartaches Begin (Take 1)
16 - It Is No Secret (Take 5)
17 - Blueberry Hill (Take 3)
18 - Have I Told You Lately That I Love You (Takes 6-7)
19 - Is It So Strange (Takes 8-9)
20 - Loving You (Main Version 2, Take 6)
21 - Loving You (Main Version 2, Take 12)
22 - Treat Me Nice (First Movie Version, Takes 1-3)
23 - Young And Beautiful (Take 6)
24 - I Want To Be Free (Prison TV Version, Take 11)
25 - Don't Leave Me Now (Hit Record Version, Takes 7-8)

Incl. covers

"Tracks 01-14 are mono outtakes
Tracks 14-25 are binaural outtakes

Notes: 172 pages hardcover book with 285 color and b/w photos providing a look at the 30 month when Elvis reigned as "King Of Rock 'n' Roll"" (Source: Elvisoncd.com)

FTD 037 - Polk Salad Annie, 02-15-1970

Recording: Multi track
Label: BMG Denmark / Follow That Dream (FTD) 82876-60932 2 (Released: 2004)

01 - I Got A Woman (Incomplete)
02 - Long Tall Sally
03 - Don't Cry Daddy
04 - Hound Dog
05 - Love Me Tender
06 - Kentucky Rain
07 - Let It Be Me
08 - I Can't Stop Loving You
09 - Walk A Mile In My Shoes
10 - In The Ghetto
11 - Sweet Caroline
12 - Polk Salad Annie
13 - Introductions
14 - Suspicious Minds
15 - Can't Help Falling In Love
16 - Release Me (Live, 02-19-1970 DS)
17 - Funny How Time Slips Away (Live, 02-19-1970 DS) / See See Rider (Live, 02-17-1970 MS)
18 - Proud Mary (Live, 02-19-1970 DS)
19 - The Wonder Of You (Live, 02-18-1970 DS)
20 - Release Me (Take 1, Rehearsal, 02-18-1970)
21 - See See Rider (Take 1, Rehearsal, 02-18-1970)
22 - The Wonder OfYou (Take 4, Rehearsal, 02-18-1970)

Incl. covers

"Concert: Elvis was in top shape these days: Physically and vocally. The song line-up was excellent with no weak spot. Just relax and enjoy Elvis at his best. The rehearsals are a nice addition to round up a fine disc." (Source: Elvisoncd.com)

FTD 038 - Elvis Recorded Live On Stage In Memphis (FTD), 03-20-1974

Recording: Multi track
Label: BMG Denmark / Follow That Dream (FTD) 82876-60987-2 (Released: 2004)

01 - Also Sprach Zarathustra
02 - See See Rider
03 - I Got A Woman / Amen
04 - Love Me
05 - Trying To Get To You
06 - All Shook Up
07 - Steamroller Blues
08 - Teddy Bear / Don't Be Cruel
09 - Love Me Tender
10 - Long Tall Sally / Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On / Mama Don't Dance / Flip, Flop And Fly / Jailhouse Rock / Hound Dog
11 - Fever
12 - Polk Salad Annie
13 - Why Me Lord ?
14 - How Great Thou Art
15 - Suspicious Minds
16 - Introductions
17 - Blueberry Hill / I Can't Stop Loving You
18 - Help Me
19 - An American Trilogy
20 - Let Me Be There
21 - My Baby Left Me
22 - Lawdy, Miss Clawdy
23 - Funny How Time Slips Away
24 - Can't Help Falling In Love / Closing Vamp

Incl. covers

"Notes: This is a special collector edition housed in a 7" (17,5 cm) triple-fold-out cover. Includes a 12 pages booklet with tour dates and concert photos.
The show is still incomplete. False start of Help Me is missing and dialogue has been edited.

Concert: This is one of Elvis' best live performances - he was always enthusiastic for his hometown fans , and his 1974 concert setlists were consisting of exciting songs ! Just sit down, listen and enjoy. Marvellous !!!" (Source: Elvisoncd.com)

FTD 039 - Closing Night, 09-03-1973

Recording Type: Live Soundboard Recording
Label: BMG Denmark / Follow That Dream (FTD) 82876-63925-2 (Released: 2004)

Track listing:
01 - Also Sprach Zarathustra
02 - See See Rider
03 - I Got A Woman / Amen
04 - Love Me
05 - Steamroller Blues
06 - You Gave Me A Mountain
07 - Guadalajara / Trouble
08 - Long Tall Sally / Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On / Mama Don't Dance / Flip, Flop And Fly / Hound Dog
09 - Love Me Tender
10 - Fever
11 - What Now My Love
12 - Suspicious Minds / Bridge Over Troubled Water
13 - Bridge Over Troubled Water
14 - Suspicious Minds
15 - Introductions
16 - My Boy
17 - I Can't Stop Loving You
18 - An American Trilogy
19 - A Big Hunk O' Love
20 - The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
21 - Mystery Train / Tiger Man
22 - How Great ThouArt
23 - Help Me Make It Through The Night
24 - Softly As I Leave You (Solo Version)
25 - Can't Help Falling In Love / Closing Vamp

Incl. covers

Notes: Tracks 1-7: Dinner Show / Tracks 8-25: Closing Show

"Concert: A funny and unusual show with Elvis being in a hilarious mood ! He acts more like a comedian than as a singer ! He mixes up songs and changes the lyrics etc. A unique show, but not bad. It does have its charm !" (Source: Elvisoncd.com)

FTD 040 - Rockin' Across Texas-An Audiovisual Journey 1954-1977-CD 1, 06-19-1974

Recording: Soundboard
Label: BMG Denmark / Follow That Dream (FTD) 82876-63926-2 (Released: 2005)

01 - See See Rider
02 - I Got A Woman / Amen
03 - Love Me
04 - Trying To Get To You
05 - All Shook Up
06 - Love Me Tender
07 - Hound Dog
08 - Fever
09 - Polk Salad Annie
10 - Why MeLord ?
11 - Suspicious Minds
12 - Introductions
13 - I Can't Stop Loving You
14 - Help Me
15 - An American Trilogy
16 - Let Me Be There
17 - Heartbreak Hotel
18 - Funny How Time Slips Away
19 - Big Boss Man
20 - Can't Help Falling In Love
21 - Interview (Odessa, Texas, 04-19-1960)

CD 2, 07-03-1976:

01 - See See Rider
02 - I Got A Woman / Amen
03 - Love Me
04 - If You Love Me
05 - You Gave Me A Mountain
06 - All Shook Up
07 - Teddy Bear
08 - Don't Be Cruel
09 - And I Love You So
10 - Jailhouse Rock
11 - Fever
12 - America
13 - Polk Salad Annie
14 - Introductions / Band Solo's
15 - In