On Stage: February 1970 [expanded]

This 1999 reissue contains seven bonus tracks not on the original release. Personnel: Elvis Presley (vocals, guitar);James Burton, James Wilkinson, Charlie Hodge (guitar); Larry Muhoberac, Glen D. Hardin (piano); Jerry Scheff (bass); Ronnie Tutt, Bob Lanning (drums); The SweetInspirations, The Imperials Quartet, Jeannine Green, Mary Holladay, Jim Glaser, Sandy Posey, Millie Kirkham, Dolores Edgin, June Page, Hurshel Wiginton, Joe Babcock (background vocals); The Bobby Morris Orchestra. Producer: Felton Jarvis. Compilation producers: Ernst MikaelJorgensen, Roger Semon. Recorded at The International Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada in 1969 and 1970. Includes liner notesby Colin Escott. Digitally remasteredby Dennis Ferrante. The end of Elvis Presley's film acting career in early 1969 allowed Presley to rededicate himselfto recording and live performance. By early 1970, Presley was a constant presence on the concert scene, punctuating national tours with long stays in Las Vegas show rooms. Recorded in February of 1970, ELVIS ON STAGE documents Presley's month-long stint at the International Hotelin Las Vegas. Although shorter than mostof Elvis' live albums from the '70s, ELVIS ON STAGE captures the King in better voice, and singing with more enthusiasm, than do most of his other concert records. The material performed at these concerts was made up largely of other artists' hits: Neil Diamond's "Sweet Caroline, " Del Shannon's "Runaway, " the Beatles' "Yesterday, " and Ray Peterson's "The Wonder of You, " the last of which was a hit single for Presley. Presley does particularly well with Tony Joe White's "Polk Salad Annie" and Joe South's anthemic "Walk A Mile In My Shoes. " Elvis' backing band, including guitar legend James Burton, Glenn D. Hardin on keyboards, and the vocal group the Sweet Inspirations, is particularly sharp. Reviews: Q (12/00, pp. 148, 151) - 3 stars out of 5- ". . . An early '70s release, padded out with versions of 'Yesterday' and Vegas schmaltz. . . "

Track Listing

• 1 see see rider
• 2 release me
• 3 sweet caroline
• 4 runaway
• 5 the wonder of you
• 6 polk salad annie
• 7 yesterday/hey jude
• 8 proud mary
• 9 walk a mile in my shoes
• 10 in the ghetto
• 11 don't cry daddy
• 12 kentucky rain
• 13 i can't stop loving you
• 14 suspicious minds
• 15 long tall sally
• 16 let it be me