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Elvis Presley - Elvis 1969 (3 CD-set) [Gravel Road Music GR CD 6902~4-02]

Label: Gravel Road Music GR CD 6902/3/4-2 (Released: 2014)

CD 1: In Memphis - Undubbed Repaired Masters
01 - Wearin' That Loved On Look
02 - Only The Strong Survive
03 - I'll Hold You In My Heart
04 - Long Black Limousine
05 - It Keeps Right On A-Hurtin'
06 - I'm Movin' On
07 - Power Of My Love
08 - Gentle On My Mind
09 - After Loving You
10 - True Love Travels On A Gravel Road
11 - Any Day Now
12 - In The Ghetto
13 - Inherit The Wind
14 - This Is The Story
15 - Stranger In My Own Home Town
16 - A Little Bit Of Green
17 - And The Grass Won't Pay No Mind
18 - Do You Know Who I Am?
19 - From A Jack To A King
20 - The Fair's Moving On
21 - You'll Think Of Me
22 - Without Love (There Is Nothing)
23 - Suspicious Minds

CD 2: In Person Live “On Stage” Multi -Track
01 - Opening
02 - Blue Suede Shoes
03 - I Got A Woman
04 - All Shook Up
05 - Love Me Tender
06 - Jailhouse Rock / Don’t Be Cruel
07 - Heartbreak Hotel
08 - Hound Dog
09 - I Can’t Stop Loving You
10 - Johnny B. Goode
11 - Monologue (Life Story)
12 - Baby What You Want Me To Do
13 - Runaway
14 - Are You Lonesome Tonight?
15 - Words
16 - Yesterday (with “Hey Jude” Ending)
17 - Band Introductions
18 - In The Ghetto
19 - Suspicious Minds
20 - What’d I Say
21 - Can’t Help Falling In Love / Outro

CD 3: Raw Audio Unedited & Studio Rehearsal
01 - Opening
02 - Blue Suede Shoes
03 - I Got A Woman
04 - All Shook Up
05 - Love Me Tender
06 - Jailhouse Rock / Don’t Be Cruel
07 - Heartbreak Hotel
08 - Hound Dog
09 - I Can’t Stop Loving You
10 - Johnny B. Goode
11 - Monologue (Life Story)
12 - Baby What You Want Me To Do
13 - Runaway
14 - Are You Lonesome Tonight?
15 - Words
16 - Yesterday (with “Hey Jude” Ending)
17 - Band Introductions
18 - In The Ghetto
19 - Suspicious Minds (partially)
20 - Band Rehearslal

Notes: CD 1:
Tracks 1-12 were fully dubbed versions released on “From Elvis In Memphis”. These were the only songs besides the single “Suspicious Minds” intended for release of the magnificent studio recordings at the American Sound Studios.
The tremendous enthusiasm provoked using the remaining recordings as well. It was proven right - it sold multi platinum.

Tracks 13 -22 were fully dubbed versions released on “Back In Memphis” which was also released as a double release with Elvis In Person as, “From Memphis to Vegas - From Vegas to Memphis”. Track 23 was released as single and not added to either of the two studio albums. An extended live version was released on “Elvis In Person”.

CD 2:
Disc two contains the multi track live recording of August 24, 1969 Midnight Show. The Multi track recording has been repaired with segments of the August 24, 1969 Dinner Show (tracks 9, 11, 13, 20)

CD 3:
Disc three contains the raw unprocessed soundboard recording of the August 24, 1969 M/S, without effects. A significantly different August 24, Midnight Show when compared to the fragmented release over the years of the multi track recording. Edited due to improper language use or running times. Also segments of this show were used to repair or enhance other 1969 and 1970 multi track recordings. This is the real deal, uncut, raw and finally, no tons of reverb as on previous releases of this remarkable show.

Tack 20 is a bonus track: Band Rehearsal and a first attempt of “Come Out, Come Out (Wherever you are)” at American Sound studios (Roy Hamilton can be heard here) January, 1969.

Concert: A powerhouse performance by Elvis - his nervousness from returning to live concerts is definitely worn off, as his confidence is awe inspiring.

The "Life Story Monologue" was told by Elvis on stage in his early 1969 shows. This monologue runs an amazing 7:59 on this disc and is insightful and funny !
Not many shows were opened with "Blue Suede Shoes" !
Elvis plays guitar on "Baby , What You Want Me To Do".
"Hound Dog" and "What'd I Say" were given the powerhouse treatment in Elvis' 1969 shows , and these renditions are standouts.
"Suspicious Minds" clocks in over 7 minutes !
Great versions of "Johnny B. Goode" and "Runaway" !
"Words" wasn't performed much after the 1969 shows , and is a remarkable song when sung by Elvis.

Incl. covers