Volume 3 in the COLLECTED WORKS series presents you some fantastic recordings from August 1970. Just as with the tracks on volume 2 these recordings are an addition to the brilliant 50th anniversary release. There should be no need to re-release the same recordings presented on that release. The tracks selected for this set are either unreleased or not issued the way they are presented here. That means more complete, uncut and unedited.
For the first time, you can hear the rehearsals of the backing vocalists singing along with acetates during the August 4 rehearsal. Also, all uncut and unedited versions of the August 7 rehearsal are included. For example, you can hear Elvis suggests to Dennis Sanders (as a joke we hope) to hang Lamar from the balcony, which got a big laugh from the insiders present. Again the recordings that are officially released are left out to avoid offering the same material over and over again.
The official release of the AUGUST 10 rehearsal has been a big subject of discussion. Unfortunately the songs are not recorded in their entirety. On the official releases these recordings have been made complete for listening pleasure. Although the results were pretty good, the necessary editing resulted in parts of the original recordings being cut. Here we present you the original rehearsal as recorded on august 10 1970. These recordings are remastered & speed corrected using the latest technology, with great result.
As a bonus this deluxe package contains the LOST PERFORMANCES on DVD (for the first time!). This fan favorite has not been released on dvd until now.
This limited edition (including 16 page booklet) is now available.
Tracklist
01 You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me August 4, 1970
02 Twenty Days & Twenty Nights August 4, 1970
Above: Felton Jarvis with Millie Kirkham,
The Sweet Inspirations & The Imperials
03 Conversation About Gigi & Bitsy Mott August 4, 1970
04 Conversation August 7, 1970
05 You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me August 7, 1970
06 Conversation August 7, 1970
07 The Next Step Is Love - incomplete August 7, 1970
08 Oh Happy Day # 1 – incomplete August 7, 1970
Oh Happy Day # 2 August 7, 1970
09 Fooling Around August 7, 1970
10 I’ve Lost You - incomplete August 7, 1970
Above: Uncut rehearsal part
11 Winding Down / Oh Happy Day August 7, 1970
12 You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’ #1 August 10, 1970
13 You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me #1 August 10, 1970
14 Polk Salad Annie #1 August 10, 1970
15 I’ve Lost You #1 August 10, 1970
16 I Just Can’t Help Believin’ August 10, 1970
17 Something August 10, 1970
18 Sweet Caroline August 10, 1970
19 You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me #2 August 10, 1970
20 Polk Salad Annie #2 August 10, 1970
21 I’ve Lost You #2 August 10, 1970
22 Bridge Over Troubled Water August 10, 1970
23 Patch It Up August 10, 1970
24 Can’t Help Falling In Love August 10, 1970
25 Oh Happy Day #1 - Oh Happy Day #2 August 7, 1970
26 I’ve Lost You - incomplete August 7, 1970
Above: Uncut rehearsal part in stereo
27 Dressing Room Conversations August 10, 1970
28 Dressing Room Conversations August 10, 1970
29 I Just Can’t Help Believin’ August 10, 1970
30 Backstage Conversations August 10, 1970
31 Backstage Conversations & Oh Happy Day August 10, 1970
32 Backstage Right Before The Opening Show August 10, 1970
That’s All Right August 10, OS
DVD: THE LOST PERFORMANCES
Early in 1986, during a routine inspection of the underground vaults at the MGM/Turner library in Kansas, a pallet loaded with cans was discovered. The cans contained numerous original negative trims and outtakes from “That’s The Way It Is” and “Elvis On Tour”, which have now been edited together to create this fabulous compilation, a must for fans and collectors.