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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 024 - New Year's Eve, 12-31-1976 (2 CD-set)

Recording: Audience
Label: BMG Denmark / Follow That Dream (FTD) 8287650410-2 (Released: 2003)

CD 1:

01 - Also Sprach Zarathustra
02 - See See Rider
03 - I Got A Woman / Amen
04 - Big Boss Man
05 - Love Me
06 - Fairytale
07 - You Gave Me A Mountain
08 - Jailhouse Rock
09 - O Sole Mio / It's Now Or Never
10 - My Way
11 - Funny How Time Slips Away
12 - Auld Lang Syne
13 - Introductions
14 - Blue Suede Shoes
15 - Trying To Get To You
16 - Polk Salad Annie

CD 2:

01 - Introductions
02 - Early Mornin' Rain
03 - What'd ISay
04 - Johnny B. Goode
05 - Band Solo's
06 - Love Letters
07 - Introductions / School Day
08 - Fever
09 - Hurt
10 - Hound Dog
11 - Are You Lonesome Tonight ?
12 - Reconsider Baby
13 - Little Sister
14 - Unchained Melody
15 - Rags To Riches
16 - Can't Help Falling In Love
17 - Closing Vamp

Incl. covers

"Concert: So much has been said about this famous show. Perhaps one of the best our man ever gave. For sure the best he delivered towards the end of his career. The sound is decent throughout if you take into account that it is an audience recorded show. It was high time for a FTD release of this gem." (Source: Elvisoncd.com)

FTD 025 - Studio B-Nashville Outtakes 1961-1964

Recording: Soundboard
Label: BMG Denmark / Follow That Dream (FTD) 8287650411-2 (Released: 2003)

01 - Kiss Me Quick (Take 1)
02- That's Someone You Never Forget (Take 5)
03 - I'm Yours (Take 4)
04 - His Latest Flame (Rehearsal & Take 2)
05 - Little Sister (Takes 1-3)
06 - For The Millionth And The Last Time (Take 1)
07 - Anything That's Part Of You (Takes 4-5)
08 - I Met Her Today (Takes 8-9)
09 - Something Blue (Takes 3-4)
10 - Gonna Get Back Home Somehow (Take 1)
11 - Easy Question (Take 3)
12 - Fountain Of Love (Takes 1-2)
13 - Just For Old Time Sake (Takes 3-4)
14 - Night Rider (1962 Version, Jam & Takes 2-3)
15 - You'll Be Gone (Take 1)
16 - I Feel That I've Known You Forever (Take 1)
17 - Just Tell Her Jim Said Hello (Take 2)
18 - Echoes Of Love (Takes 2-3)
19 - Please Don't Drag That String Around (Take 2)
20 - Love Me Tonight (Takes 3-4)
21 - Western Union (Take 3)
22 - Memphis, Tennessee (1964 Version, Take 1)
23 - Ask Me (Takes 8-9)

Incl. covers

FTD 026 - Viva Las Vegas (FTD)

Recording: Soundboard
Label: BMG Denmark / Follow That Dream (FTD) 8287650412-2 (Released: 2003)

01 - Viva Las Vegas
02 - What'd I Say
03 - If You Think I Don't Need You
04 - I Need Somebody To Lean On
05 - C'mon Everybody
06 - Today, Tomorrow And Forever
07 - Santa Lucia
08 - Do The Vega
09 - Night Life
10 - Yellow Rose Of Texas / The Eyes Of Texas
11 - The Lady Loves Me
12 - You're The Boss
13 - Today, Tomorrow And Forever (Duet Version, Takes 1-2)
14 - Viva Las Vegas (Takes 1-2)
15 - Night Life (Take 3)
16 - C'mon Everybody (Takes 1-3)
17 - I Need Somebody To Lean On (Take 8)
18 - The Lady Loves Me (Take 9)
19 - You're The Boss (Take 3)
20 - Today, Tomorrow And Forever (Takes 3-4)
21 - What'd I Say (Takes 1-2)
22 - IfYou Think I Don't Need You (Takes 5, 7)
23 - C'mon Everybody (Takes 6-7)
24 - Do The Vega (Take 1)
25 - The Climb (Takes 1, 4-5, 9)

Incl. covers

"Notes: Original soundtrack and outtakes from "Viva Las Vegas". This is a special collector edition housed in a 7" (17,5 cm) triple-fold-out cover. Includes a 12 pages booklet with storyboard, recording facts and "off camera" stories." (Source: Elvisoncd.com)

FTD 027 - Dragonheart, 10-01-1974

Recording Type: Live Soundboard Recording
Label: BMG Denmark / Follow That Dream (FTD) 8287653366-2 (Released: 2003)

Track listing:
01 - See See Rider
02 - I Got A Woman / Amen
03 - Love Me
04 - Blue Suede Shoes
05 - It's Midnight
06 - Big Boss Man
07 - Fever
08 - Love Me Tender
09 - Hound Dog
10 - Heartbreak Hotel
11 - If You Love Me
12 -Bridge Over Troubled Water
13 - Introductions / Band Solo's
14 - Lawdy, Miss Clawdy
15 - Introductions
16 - All Shook Up
17 - Teddy Bear / Don't Be Cruel
18 - Let Me Be There
19 - It's Now Or Never
20 - You Gave Me A Mountain
21 - Johnny B. Goode
22 - Hawaiian Wedding Song
23 - Steamroller Blues
24 - Can't Help Falling In Love
25 - Closing Vamp
26 - All Right, Okay, You Win (Detroit, 09-29-1974)
27 - Blue Christmas (College Park, 09-28-1974)
28 - Trying To Get To You (College Park, 09-28-1974)

Incl. covers

"Concert: Ernst's aim is to cover each tour with a show by FTD including this dreadful tour, too. It belongs to the history of Elvis Presley like the many master pieces he recorded. So we are now witnessing a concert that falls into the category " a show he shouldn't have given"." (Source: Elvisoncd.com)

FTD 028 - Takin' Tahoe Tonight, 05-13-1973

Recording Type: Soundboard Recording (mono)
Label: BMG Denmark / Follow That Dream (FTD) 8287653367-2 (Released: 2003)

Track listing:
01 - Also Sprach Zarathustra
02 - See See Rider
03 - I Got A Woman / Amen
04 - Help Me Make It Through The Night
05 - Steamroller Blues
06 - You Gave Me A Mountain
07 - Love Me
08 - Blue Suede Shoes
09 - Long Tall Sally / Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On / Mama Don't Dance / Shake, Rattle And Roll
10 - My Way
11 - Hound Dog
12 - What Now My Love
13 - Suspicious Minds
14 - Introductions
15 - I'll Remember You
16 - I Can't Stop Loving You
17 - Bridge Over Troubled Water
18 - Funny How Time Slips Away
19 - It's Over
20 - Release Me
21 - Faded Love
22 - Can't Help Falling In Love / Closing Vamp

Bonus songs (midnight show):
23 - I'm Leavin'
24 - A Big Hunk O' Love

Incl. covers

"Concert: Although the shows here in Lake Tahoe weren't as strong and powerful like the ones from the previous tours we are still talking about good concerts with excellent setlists. And Elvis always was better in Tahoe than he was in Vegas. Therefore I can only recommend this concert." (Source: Elvisoncd.com)

FTD 029 - So High-Nashville Outtakes 1966-1968

Recording: Soundboard
Label: BMG Denmark / Follow That Dream (FTD) 8287653368-2 (Released: 2003)

01 - Run On (Take 6)
02 - Stand By Me (Take 2)
03 - Down In The Alley (Take 6)
04 - Tomorrow Is A Long Time (Take 2)
05 - Love Letters (Take 8)
06 - So High (Ta