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First-rate live compilation of the 1970's

Marc Haegeman | Gent, Belgium | 07/15/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is a first-rate 20-track compilation for anyone wanting to find out what Elvis Presley sounded like live in the last decade of his career. The selection is taken from various live albums and the songs are presented here as belonging to one single concert. The first half of the programme is covered by 1969-70 recordings with outstanding versions of "Johnny B. Goode", "Suspicious Minds" (the best-ever live cut from the 1969 "Elvis in Person" album), "Polk Salad Annie", "The Wonder of You", "You've Lost That Loving Feeling" and "Bridge Over Troubled Water". The second half features the hit single "Burning Love" taken from "Aloha" and the great 1974 live in Memphis rendition of "How Great Thou Art". The disc concludes with the unavoidable "Unchained Melody" from 1977, although they should have added "Can't Help Falling in Love", and why not the now classic 'Elvis has left the building' announcement.



The sound has been upgraded significantly (by Vic Anesini) and the remixed songs have real punch and power, also emphasizing the crack band that worked with Elvis. The general public at whom this CD is aimed won't be bothered by the misprint in the second half of the programme which claims that "You Gave Me A Mountain" and "An American Trilogy" are from 1972, while in fact they were taken from the "Aloha" album from a year later. The 1972 recordings might indeed have been a better choice, but let this not spoil your fun with this great disc, reminding us above all what a fantastic live performer Elvis was. At mid-price this is a real bargain."

A collection of his best performances!

A Fan | VA | 08/10/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is a long overdue collection. With the numerous live recordings available, it is about time that they released a compilation of his best performances. His live albums were among his best sellers in the 70's and this collection shows why. Elvis could perform like nobody else!"

Out of the 6 Elvis theme CD's that came out this year, this

Justin Watford | South Carolina,USA | 08/17/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Most of all the songs on this album was only heard at Elvis concerts/concert albums. There's only a few live version of classic studio recordings such as Suspicious Minds and In The Ghetto. Elvis had such a magnificent voice. Your get emotionally overwhelm When you hear him sing "What Now My Love, How great Thou Art, My Way, Bridge Over Trouble Of Water, You Gave Me A Mountain, An American Trilogy, and Unchained Melody , You will feel the hairs on the back of your neck raise up. When listening to Elvis Live you get to hear Joe Guercio (musical director & conductor) along with the TCB Band and his male and female vocal groups. There are lots of great R&B and Rock song's on this CD. The only songs I wish they would add on this CD was the intro of "Also Sprach Zarathustra", the final song "Can't Help Falling In Love, and the song "Hurt." Since BMG did a great job of sound quality and choice of songs on this CD, I won't hold it against them for not putting these songs on this CD."