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Johnny Heering | Bethel, CT United States | 11/05/2005

(4 out of 5 stars)

"This was the third album to feature songs that Elvis recorded at the "Nashville Marathon" of June, 1970. As the third album, it's not quite as good as the previous two, but it does feature some strong material. Okay, "This is Our Dance" stinks, but the rest of the album is good. Strangely, the album opens with "Love Letters", which Elvis had already recorded back in 1966. The story goes that pianist David Briggs was never satisfied with his playing on the original version, so he talked Elvis into rerecording the song. The original version is better, to my taste. My personal favorites here are "Got My Mojo Working" and "Cindy, Cindy". Elvis fans should enjoy this CD."

Leftovers From Elvis

Scott T. Rivers | Los Angeles, CA USA | 02/19/2010

(3 out of 5 stars)

"This RCA hodgepodge of leftover material from the King's 1970 Nashville Marathon has its moments. The best tracks on "Love Letters From Elvis" (1971) are the rip-roaring jam of "Got My Mojo Working," a free-wheeling "Cindy, Cindy" (featuring terrific guitar work by James Burton) and the gospel song "Only Believe." Another gem is the country obscurity "It Ain't No Big Thing." Despite his best intentions, Presley's remake of "Love Letters" did not improve upon the original. The remaining cuts - especially the pretentious single "Life" - should have stayed in the vault."