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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 122 - Another Saturday Night-Shreveport 1975, 06-07-1975

Label: Sony Music / Follow That Dream (FTD) 506020-975040 (Released: 2012)

Track listing:

01 - Also Sprach Zarathustra (Live, 06-10-1975)
02 - See See Rider (Live, 06-10-1975)
03 - I Got A Woman-Amen (Live, 06-10-1975)
04 - Love Me
05 - If You Love Me
06 - Love Me Tender
07 - All Shook Up
08 - Teddy Bear-Don't Be Cruel
09 - Hound Dog
10 - The Wonder Of You
11 - Burning Love
12 - Introductions-Johnny B. Goode
13 - Introductions-School Day
14 - T-R-O-U-B-L-E
15 - Why Me Lord
16 - How Great Thou Art
17 - Let Me Be There
18 - An American Trilogy
19 - Funny How Time Slips Away
20 - Little Darlin'
21 - Mystery Train-Tiger Man
22 - Can't Help Falling In Love
23 - I'll Remember You (Live, 06-02-1975)
24 - Hawaiian Wedding Song (Live, 06-03-1975)
25 - Bridge Over Troubled Water (Live, 06-03-1975)

Incl. covers

"Notes: Digipak, comes with a 8 pages photo booklet

The first three songs from the Shreveport show were not recorded by the sound engineer. To complete the concert the songs were taken  Memphis, June 10 - 1975, evening show.

Bonus songs:
Track 23 recorded in Mobile, June 2 - 1975, afternoon show
Tracks 24 & 25 reorded in Tuscaloosa, June 3 - 1975, evening show

Concert: A decent and entertaining show with Elvis being in a great mood. He surely enjoyed his time on stage here in Shreveport where it all began some 20 years earlier. The crowd gave him standing ovations for songs like An American Trilogy (the southern anthem) or How Great Thou Art for a fantastic reprise. Also the bonus songs are carefully chosen being highlights from other shows of this fantastic tour ! First teamwork of Ernst Joergensen and "Ciscoking"." (Source: Elvisoncd.com)

FTD 125 - From Hawaii To Las Vegas

Label: Sony Music / Follow That Dream (FTD) 506020-975043 (Released: 2012)

Track listing:

01 - Something (Rehearsal, 01-25-1973)
02 - You Gave Me A Mountain (Rehearsal, 01-25-1973)
03 - Steamroller Blues (Rehearsal, 01-25-1973)
04 - My Way (Rehearsal, 01-25-1973)
05 - Love Me (Rehearsal, 01-25-1973)
06 - It's Over (Rehearsal, 01-25-1973)
07 - Blue Suede Shoes (Rehearsal, 01-25-1973)
08 - I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry (Rehearsal, 01-25-1973)
09 - Welcome To My World (Rehearsal, 01-25-1973)
10 -I'll Remember You (Rehearsal, 01-25-1973)
11 - Long Tall Sally-Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On (Rehearsal, 01-25-1973)
12 - An American Trilogy (Rehearsal, 01-25-1973)
13 - Help Me I'm Falling-A Big Hunk O' Love (Rehearsal, 01-25-1973)
14 - I'm Leavin' It All Up To You (Rehearsal, 01-25-1973)
15 - Faded Love (Rehearsal, 01-25-1973)
16 - I Can't Stop Loving You (Rehearsal, 01-25-1973)
17 - Separate Ways (With Band, Rehearsal, 01-25-1973)
18 - Separate Ways (With Band & Orchestra, Rehearsal, 01-25-1973)
19 - Bridge Over Troubled Water (Rehearsal, 01-25-1973)
20 - Can't Help Falling In Love (Rehearsal, 01-25-1973)

Incl. covers

"Notes: Producer's note: This rehearsal was recorded the day before Elvis opened his engagement at the Las Vegas Hilton on January 26, 1973. lt was captured on a cassette tape in the room[not through the console] and consequently the sonic quality is below normal standards. The rehearsal gives a unique insight of how Elvis consistently worked with his repertoire up to the last moment.
 It's interesting to note the similarities between this rehearsal and the Aloha From Hawaii Show and how Elvis changed the song selection when he opened in Las Vegas." (Source: Elvisoncd.com)

FTD 126 - Welcome Home Elvis 1960

Label: Follow That Dream (FTD) 506020-975044 (Released: 2012)

Track listing:

01 - Make Me Know It (Mono Master)
02 - Fever (Mono Master)
03 - The Girl Of My Best Friend (Mono Master)
04 - I Will Be Home Again (Mono Master)
05 - Dirty, Dirty Feeling (Mono Master)
06 - Thrill Of Your Love (Mono Master)
07 - Soldier Boy (Mono Master)
08 - Such A Night (Mono Master)
09 - It Feels So Right (Mono Master)
10 - Girl NextDoor Went A' Walking (Mono Master)
11 - Like A Baby (Mono Master)
12 - Reconsider Baby (Mono Master)

Incl. covers

"Notes: An audio visual documentary by David English of Elvis Presley's classic LP ELVIS IS BACK! & THE FRANK SINATRA SHOW

Includes unpublished and rare photographs from the arcives of the "The Commercial Appeal" and "The Miami Herald". The 268 pages hardcover book includes for the first time on CD the "Elvis Is Back" album taken from recently found original mono masters. It also features many original newspaper stories and magazine articles." (Source: Elvisoncd.com)

FTD 127 - From Memphis To Hollywood-An Audiovisual Documentary

Label: Sony Music / Follow That Dream (FTD Books) 506020-975045

Track listing:

01 - Tonight Is So Right For Love (Mono Master)
02 - What's She Really Like (Mono Master)
03 - Frankfort Special (Medium Tempo Version) (Mono Master)
04 - Wooden Heart (Mono Master)
05 - G.I. Blues (Mono Master)
06 - Pocketful Of Rainbows (Mono Master)
07 - Shoppin' Around (Mono Master)
08 - Big Boots (Slow Version) (Mono Master)
09 - Didja' Ever (Master #2, Splice Of Takes 1 & 2) (Mono Master)
10 - Blue Suede Shoes (1960 Version) (Mono Master)
11 - Doin' The Best I Can (Mono Master)

Incl. covers

"Notes: An audiovisual documentary by David English of Elvis Presley's return to Hollymod after his Army service in 1960 and the making of the Paramount Picture G.I.Blues,

Includes unpublished and rare photographs from the archieves of Pal Granlund. The 350 pages book includes for the first time on CD the "G.I. Blues" soundtrack album as originally released in 1960, taken from recently foundoriginal mono masters.
It features many original newspaper stories annd magazine articles, as well as memos, document and scripts from the original Paramount Pictures archieves to form a comprehesive story on the making of the movie." (Source: Elvisoncd.com)

FTD 128 - From Elvis Presley Boulevard, Memphis, Tennessee (FTD), CD 1

Label: Sony Music / Follow That Dream (FTD) 506020-975046 (Released: 2012)

Track listing:

01 - Hurt
02 - Never Again
03 - Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain
04 - Danny Boy
05 - The Last Farewell
06 - For The Heart
07 - Bitter They Are, Harder