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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 013 - Memphis Sessions

Recording: Soundboard
Label: BMG Denmark / Follow That Dream (FTD) 74321 89293-2 (Released: 2001)

01 - After Loving You (Take 3)
02 - Stranger In My Own Home Town (Unedited Undubbed Master, Take 1)
03 - In The Ghetto (Take 11)
04 - Suspicious Minds (Takes 5-6)
05 - Any Day Now (Take 2)
06 - Only The Strong Survive (Take 22)
07 - Wearin' That Loved On Look (Takes 3, 10)
08 - Do You Know Who I Am ? (Take 1)
09 - And The Grass Won't Pay No Mind (Undubbed Unrepaired Master, Take 6)
10 - You'll Think Of Me (Take 14)
11 - Power Of My Love (Take 7A)
12 - This Is The Story (Take 1 & Undubbed Vocal Repaired Master)
13 - True Love Travels On A Gravel Road (Takes 6-7)
14 - Long Black Limousine (Take 6)
15 - Kentucky Rain (Take 9)
16 - Without Love (Takes 3-4)
17 - Hey Jude (Splice Of Takes 5 & 1)
18 - If I'm A Fool (Take 3)
19 - From A Jack To A King (Takes 1-3)
20 - I'm Movin' On (Take 1 & Unrepaired Master, Take 2)

Incl. covers

FTD 014 - Silver Screen Stereo

Recording: Soundboard
Label: BMG Denmark / Follow That Dream (FTD) 74321 89294-2 (Released: 2001)

01 - Loving You (Main Version 2, Take 14)
02 - Jailhouse Rock (Take 5)
03 - Don't Leave Me Now (Hit Record Version, Takes 16-17 & RCA Alternate Master #1, Take 18)
04 - Tonight Is So Right For Love (Takes 1-2)
05 - Frankfort Special (Fast Version, Take 13)
06 - Doin' The Best I Can (Take 3)
07 - Shoppin' Around (Take1)
08 - Summer Kisses, Winter Tears (Takes 8-9)
09 - In My Way (Take 1)
10 - Hawaiian Wedding Song (Take 1)
11 - Island Of Love (Takes 7-8)
12 - Angel (Take 2)
13 - I Got Lucky (Version 1, Take 1)
14 - Home Is Where The Heart Is (Takes 13-14)
15 - Riding The Rainbow (Version 1, Take 1)
16 - The Bullfighter Was A Lady (Remake, Movie Version)
17 - I Think I'm Gonna Like It Here (Remake, Movie Version)
18 - Viva Las Vegas (Takes 1-2)
19 - The Lady Loves Me (Take 9)
20 - You're The Boss (Take 3)
21 - Today, Tomorrow And Forever (Takes 3-4)
22 - C'mon Everybody (Takes 1-3)
23 - Kissin' Cousins (Hillbilly Vocal Overdub, Take 1)
24 - There Is So Much World To See (Record Version, Take 10)
25 - Clambake (Takes 3B, 12 & Reprise, Take 1)
26 - Almost (Take 11)

Incl. covers

FTD 015 - It's Midnight, 08-24-1974

Recording: Soundboard
Label: BMG Denmark / Follow That Dream (FTD) 74321 91141-2 (Released: 2001)

01 - See See Rider
02 - I Got A Woman / Amen
03 - Love Me
04 - If You Love Me
05 - It's Midnight
06 - Big Boss Man
07 - Fever
08 - Love Me Tender
09 - All Shook Up
10 - The Wonder Of You
11 - I'm Leavin'
12 - Softly As I Leave You
13 - Spanish Eyes
14 - Hound Dog
15 - You Gave Me A Mountain
16 - Polk Salad Annie
17 - Introductions
18 - If You Talk In Your Sleep
19 - Why Me Lord ?
20 - Teddy Bear / Don't Be Cruel
21 - How Great Thou Art
22 - Let Me Be There
23 - Elvis Introduces His Father
24 - Early Mornin' Rain
25 - Hawaiian Wedding Song
26 - Can't Help Falling In Love

Incl. covers

"Notes: Tracks 19 - 26 recorded on August 29, 1974, Hilton Hotel (dinner show)

Concert:A good and entertaining show with appealing song line-up. Highlights: The Wonder Of You, It's Midnight or Spanish Eyes." (Source: Elvisoncd.com)

FTD 016 - Spring Tours 77

Recording: Soundboard
Label: Follow That Dream (FTD) / BMG Denmark 74321 92855-2 (Released: 2002)

01 - That's All Right
02 - Are You Lonesome Tonight ?
03 - Blue Christmas
04 - Trying To Get To You
05 - Lawdy, Miss Clawdy
06 - Fever
07 - Heartbreak Hotel
08 - If You Love Me
09 - O Sole Mio / It's Now Or Never
10 - Blue Hawaii / Little Sister
11 - Teddy Bear / Don't Be Cruel
12 - Help Me
13 - Blue Suede Shoes
14 - Hound Dog
15 - Jailhouse Rock
16 - Polk Salad Annie
17 - Bridge Over Troubled Water
18 - Big Boss Man
19 - Fairytale
20 - Mystery Train/Tiger Man
21 - Unchained Melody
22 - Little Darlin'
23 - My Way

Incl. covers

"Notes: Tracks 1, 2, 3, 13 recorded in Norman - 1977, March 26
Tracks 4, 5 recorded in Abilene - 1977, March 27
Track 6 recorded in Alexandria - 1977, March 30
Tracks 7, 23 recorded in Saginaw - 1977, April 25
Tracks 8, 9 recorded in Kalamazoo - 1977, April 26
Tracks 10, 11, 12, 21, 22 recorded in Ann Arbor - 1977, April 24
Track 14 recorded in St. Paul - 1977, April 30
Track 15 recorded in Austin - 1977, March 28
Track 16 recorded in Milwaukee - 1977, April 27
Tracks 17, 18 recorded in Duluth - 1977, April 29
Track 19 recorded in Chicago - 1977, May 2
Track 20 recorded in Saginaw - 1977, May 3

Concert: A profile of the best live performances of our man in spring 1977. The compilation is o.k. Just pick your favorite !" (Source: Elvisoncd.com)

FTD 017 - Fame And Fortune

Recording: Soundboard
Label: BMG Denmark / Follow That Dream (FTD) 74321 92856-2 (Released: 2002)

01 - Make Me Know It (Take 11)
02 - Soldier Boy (Take 7)
03 - Stuck On You (Take 1)
04 - Fame And Fortune (Take 5)
05 - Like A Baby (Take 4)
06 - It's Now Or Never (Takes 2-3)
07 - The Girl Of My Best Friend (Take 3)
08 - Dirty, Dirty Feeling (Take 1)
09 - The Thrill Of Your Love (Take 1)
10 - Such A Night (Take 1)
11 - Girl Next Door Went A' Walking (Takes 1-3)
12 - Milky White Way (Takes 4-5)
13 - His Hand In Mine (Splice Of Takes 4 & 5)
14 - He Knows Just What I Need (Take 6-7)
15 - Surrender (Take 2)
16 - In My Fathers House (Take 7)
17 - Joshua Fit The Battle (Take 2)
18 - I'm Gonna Walk Them Golden Stairs (Take 5)
19 - Working On The Building (Take 1)
20 - I'm Coming Home (Take 4)
21 - Gently (Takes 1-2)
22 - In Your Arms (Take 1)
23 - It's A Sin (Take 2)
24 - Starting Today (Take 2)
25 - Sentimental Me (Take 1)
26 - Judy (Take 1)
27 - Put The Blame On Me (Takes 1-2)

Incl. covers

FTD 018 - The Nashville Marathon

Recording: Soundboard
Label: BMG Denmark / Follow That Dream (FTD) 74321 95406-2 (Released: 2002)

01 - Mystery Train / Tiger Man (Jam, 06-04-1970)
02 - Twenty Days And Twenty Nights (Take 3)
03 - I've Lost You (Take 1)
04 - The Sound Of Your Cry (Take 3)
05 - Bridge Over Troubled Water (Take 1)
06 - How The Web Was Woven (Take 1)
07 - The Next Step Is Love (Take 10)
08 - I'll Never Know (Take 1)
09 - Life (Take 10)
10 - Love Letters (Remake, Take 1)
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