Last Stint At The International
Our previous release 'Solid As Rock' received a great deal of acclaim from the fans, who praised the quality of Elvis' performance as well as the good audio. Some even stated that we had 'undersold' this release, and that the sound-quality of the recording is better than what was stated in our publicity. We at Straight Arrow believe that self-praise is no praise at all; we prefer to let our product speak for itself, which is also why we have built up a loyal following over the years. We simply deliver the goods, no hype necessary. The Straight Arrow team is always looking for rare, unknown or seemingly lost recordings. Once again, the labels researchers were successful - BOTH Aug. 29, 1971 shows are completely new, even for die-hard Elvis fans. They have never been in circulation - in any form! Unfortunately, the Aug. 29, 1971 M/S was not recorded in its entirety. The cassette recorder was stopped - perhaps accidentally - during „Love Me Tender“ and the last couple of songs are missing.
It is with pleasure that we can now offer you more recordings from 1971. This fine Las Vegas season is still poorly documented, so we know that many fans will be delighted with this release. Elvis delivers the goods with two no-nonsense shows, from an engagement that marks the end of an era. From '69 until this point, Elvis had created so much magic with his shows at the International. Not long after this engagement, the International was sold to the Hilton group. The hotel was renamed, and, oddly enough, some of the magic that was synonymous with Elvis at the International disappeared. From this point onwards, his performances in Vegas became very much a case of 'hit and miss'. Let's go back and touch the past, put the CD in the player and let's enjoy one more dose of the original magic of Elvis at the International.
This release is presented in a de-luxe digipack, filled with rare images taken at the Las Vegas International hotel in August, 1971.
Tracklist:
Sunday, August 29, 1971 Dinner Show
01. Orchestra Intro
02. Introduction: Also Sprach Zarathustra
03. That’s All Right
04. I Got A Woman / Amen
05. Proud Mary
06. Sweet Caroline
07. Polk Salad Annie
08. Instrumental intermezzo / Elvis talks
09. Johnny B. Goode
10. It’s Impossible
11. Love Me
12. Blue Suede Shoes / Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On / Blue Suede Shoes
13. Heartbreak Hotel
14. (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear / Don’t Be Cruel
15. Love Me Tender
16. Hound Dog
17. Suspicious Minds
18. Introductions of singers, musicians, orchestra
19. I’m Leavin’
20. Lawdy Miss Clawdy
21. Can’t Help Falling In Love
22. Closing Vamp.
Sunday, August 29, 1971 Midnight Show
23. Orchestra Intro
24. Introduction: Also Sprach Zarathustra
25. That’s All Right
26. I Got A Woman / Amen
27. Proud Mary
28. Sweet Caroline
29. Polk Salad Annie
30. Instrumental intermezzo / Elvis talks
31. Johnny B. Goode
32. It’s Impossible
33. Love Me
34. Blue Suede Shoes / Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On / Blue Suede Shoes
35. Heartbreak Hotel
36. (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear / Don’t Be Cruel
37. Love Me Tender.
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