It’s August 1970, the recordings for the MGM movie “That’s the way it is” are finished and Elvis still has more than 3 weeks to go at the Las Vegas International Hotel before starting another short (but busy) 1 week tour. Elvis is very inspired, in a good mood, funny and in a fantastic physical condition. All of which resulted in the magnificent August & September performances. Unfortunately the only soundboard/multitrack material that has seen the light of day are the “That’s The Way It Is” performances.
Lucky enough these audience recordings survived!
The August 14 1970 show has always been considered a very remarkable show, especially as Elvis is singing some unusual songs, like the 2 Johnny Cash songs: I WALK THE LINE / FOLSOM PRISON BLUES. The August 14 show had some volume issues as appeared on the original tape, probably because of hiding the recorder. This has been corrected where possible. All performances have been re-edited and remastered and speed corrected where necessary. Also featured is the original August 10, STAGE REHEARSAL remastered from scratch using an original transfer of the reel. Without any edited or added intro or outros, just as recorded! A wonderful improvement to the original release from the 90's!
Disc 1
August 14 1970 Midnight Show
Las Vegas International Hotel, Las Vegas, Nv
01 That’s All Right
02 Amen
03 I Got A Woman
04 You Don’t Know Me
05 I Got A Woman – Reprise
06 Mystery Train – Tiger Man
07 Folsom Prison Blues
08 I Walk The Line
09 Monologue
10 Love Me Tender
11 Monologue
12 Johnny B Goode
13 Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On – Blueberry Hill
14 The Wonder Of You
15 You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’
16 Polk Salad Annie
17 Band Introductions
18 Oh Happy Day
19 All Shook Up
20 Blue Suede Shoes
21 One Night
22 Bridge Over Troubled Water
23 Suspicious Minds
24 Can’t Help Falling In Love
Disc 2
Bonus Songs from August 1970
Las Vegas International Hotel, Las Vegas, Nv
August 20 1970 Dinner Show
01 I Just Can’t Help Believin’
02 The Wonder Of You
03 Memphis Tennessee
04 One Night
05 Suspicious Minds
August 20 1970 Midnight Show
06 I’ve Lost You
07 Sweet Caroline
08 You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’
09 Sweet Inspiration
10 More
11 Bridge Over Troubled Water
August 10 1970 / Stage Rehearsal
12 Polk Salad Annie
13 Sweet Caroline
14 Polk Salad Annie #2
15 I’ve Lost You
16 I’ve Lost You #2
17 I Just Can’t Help Believin’
18 You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me
19 You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me #2
20 Bridge Over Troubled Water
21 You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’
22 Patch It Up
23 Something
24 Can’t Help Falling In Love
25 You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’ #2
Spliced Intro
Disc 3
August 23 1970 Dinner Show
Las Vegas International Hotel, Las Vegas, Nv
01 That’s All Right
02 I Got A Woman – Ave Maria
03 Monologue
04 Tiger Man
05 Monologue
06 Love Me Tender
07 I’ve Lost You
08 I Just Can’t Help Believin’
09 Elvis Dedicating The Show To Marie Parker
10 You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’
11 Polk Salad Annie
12 Band Introductions
13 Johnny B. Goode
James Burton Introduction
14 Further Introductions
15 The Wonder Of You
16 Heartbreak Hotel
17 One Night
18 All Shook Up (False Starts)
19 Blue Suede Shoes – Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On
20 Goofin Around With All Shook Up ~Tape Damage~
21 Hound Dog
22 Bridge Over Troubled Water
23 Suspicious Minds
24 Can’t Help Falling In Love
Disc 4
August 24 1970 Midnight Show
Las Vegas International Hotel, Las Vegas, Nv
01 Orchestra Intro
02 Opening Vamp – That’s All Right
03 I Got A Woman – Ave Maria
~Tape Damage~
04 Spanish Eyes
05 Tiger Man
06 I Just Can’t Help Believin’
07 You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’
08 Polk Salad Annie
09 Band Introductions
10 Johnny B. Goode
James Burton Introduction
11 Introduction Of Celebreties
12 When The Snow Is On The Roses
Ed Ames Introduction
13 The Wonder Of You
14 Heartbreak Hotel
15 One Night
16 All Shook Up
17 Blue Suede Shoes - Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On
18 Goofin’ Around – Hound Dog
19 Bridge Over Troubled Water
20 Suspicious Minds
21 Release Me
22 Can’t Help Falling In Love