CD/LP-Besprechungen aus Zeitschriften

Also entweder ist deine Aussage falsch, oder Elvis war bereits von Anfang an ein Schlagersänger:

War er. In deutschen Zeitschriften hieß es immer "der amerikanische Schlagersänger Elvis Presley". Letztendlich bedeutet "Schlager" ja ein populäres Lied, das einer großen Masse an Menschen gefällt. Und das hat er nun mal gesungen. Diesen Negativ-Touch hat das Wort erst seit Ende der 70er / Anfang der 80er, wo es zum Schimpfwort wurde, weil plötzlich keiner mehr ein Schlagersänger sein wollte bzw. Schlager immer dümmlicher wurden, sowohl musikalisch als auch vom Textinhalt. Verständlich.

Quelle: Wikipedia

Wann wirst Du endlich akzeptieren, dass Wikipedia für'n Arsch ist, weil da JEDER schreiben darf, und somit mehr individuelle Subjektivität einfließt als objektive Fakten?

Wenn ich ehrlich bin: Das habe ich vergessen, völlig sogar. Na ja, ich war halt ´91 schon längst auf CD gebürstet.

Ist doch nicht so schlimm.Ich habe halt vergessen daß es eine CD-Ausgabe davon gab.Alles was es von Elvis auch als LP gibt interessiert mich als CD dann überhaupt nicht.

Wann wirst Du endlich akzeptieren, dass Wikipedia für'n Arsch ist, weil da JEDER schreiben darf, und somit mehr individuelle Subjektivität einfließt als objektive Fakten?

Wann immer ich einmal in sogenannten "Fachlexikas" als Schüler, Student oder auch heute hineingeschaut habe und lesen MUSSTE, was dort zu "Begriffen" steht/stand, bei denen ich mich auskannte, war ich oft mehr wie erschrocken.
Solche "Schockerlebnisse" hatte ICH zumindest bislang bei Wikipedia noch nicht....

Wann immer ich einmal in sogenannten "Fachlexikas" als Schüler, Student oder auch heute hineingeschaut habe und lesen MUSSTE, was dort zu "Begriffen" steht/stand, bei denen ich mich auskannte, war ich oft mehr wie erschrocken.
Solche "Schockerlebnisse" hatte ICH zumindest bislang bei Wikipedia noch nicht....

Wie wahr, wie wahr.

Wann immer ich einmal in sogenannten "Fachlexikas" als Schüler, Student oder auch heute hineingeschaut habe und lesen MUSSTE, was dort zu "Begriffen" steht/stand, bei denen ich mich auskannte, war ich oft mehr wie erschrocken.

So geht es mir allerdings mitunter bei Wikipedia.

Solche "Schockerlebnisse" hatte ICH zumindest bislang bei Wikipedia noch nicht....

Klar, da kannst Du Dir Deine Definitionen ja auch selber zurechtschreiben, wenn sie Dir nicht passen.

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Im Tunzi-Buch "Elvis No. 1" hat es einige Reviews aus dem "Cash Box"-Magazine, von "Elvis Presley" (1956) bis "Elvis In Concert" (1977).
Allerdings sind diese Reviews sehr unkritisch, selbst schwächere Titel kommen sehr gut weg.

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ELVIS PRESLEY
17.3.1956
Elvis Presley, who has sky-rocketed to fame during the last year belongs more in the rock and roll school but as much country music is influenced by R & B, many readers will be interested in his first LP which includes Blue Suede Shoes, l‘m Counting On You, I GotA Woman, One-Sided Love Affair, I Love You Because, and Just Because, on one side and Tutti Frutti, Trying To Get To You, Im Gonna Sit Right Down And Cry Over You, III Never Let You Go, Blue Moon and Money Honey.

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LOVE ME TENDER / ANY WAY YOU WANT ME
19.9.1956
Elvis Presley offers something different on every release, a factor which should keep his popularity at a peak for a lang time, if mentor Tom Parker maintains this pacing. On "Tender", from his forthcoming first flicker for 2Oth CenturyFox, he reveals again his intimate, warm style to great advantage. The reverse shows an entirely new Presley, singing all out in a good ballad style. This side shows what Presley can do when he chucks the gimmicks and just sings.

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(LET ME BE YOUR) TEDDY BEAR
22.6.1957
Teddy Bear is so typically rockin‘ Elvis that it is bound to hit.

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lT‘S NOW OR NEVER
16.7.1960
Elvis‘ second release since his return to our shores should easily duplicate his Stuck On You - Fame And Fortune success. Slightly different tor Presley is the top side, lt‘s Now Or Never. A new lyric (Tony Martin had There‘s No Tomorrow) cha cha adaptation af 0 Sole Mio. The other end, A Mess Of Blues, is a rhythmic fingersnapper from the famous Presley hip-swinging school. Great musical and vocal (the Jordanaires) support on both smasheroos.

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ARE YOU LONESOME TONIGHT / I GOTTA KNOW
12.11.1960
Both ends of this newie-oldie combination can quickly duplicate Pres‘ current chart-topping success, lt‘s Now Or Never. The newcomer, I Gotta Know finds the changer grooving a teen delighter from the rock-a-cha-cha school. The standby Are You Lonesome Tonight receives the warm, smooth, slow ballad treatment (with an effective mid-deck recitation). The Jordainaires again grab grade ‘A‘ backdrop credits.

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RETURN TO SENDER / WHERE DO YOU COME FROM
13.10.1962
This amazing Elvis, currently riding high with the EP trom his Kid Gallahad pic offers another pair of pic tunes (from the soon-due Girls! Girls! Girls!) an his new Victor single. lt‘s a beat ballad coupling Return To Sender - the rhythmic entry and Where Do You Come From, this easy-goin‘ romancer, that again features a top notch Jordaniaires assist. Another two -sided sales dynamite from the Prez.

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KISSIN‘ COUSINS
15.2.1964
A real swinger (as usual) from the track of the forthcoming Kissin‘ Cousins Presley film starrer. Flip: lt Hurts Me.

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WHAT‘D I SAY / VIVA LAS VEGAS
9.5.1964
Once again a Presley deck hits the wax mart and, once again, it means money-in-the-bank tor all concerned. Both sides are in Elvis‘ latest flick, Viva Las Vegas, and both should be on their way in no time flat. One end, featuring the Jordanaires, is the pic‘s title tune that sports the excitement of that fabulous city. The other‘s the sizzling revival of the Ray Charles classic, What‘d I Say that has the Jubilee Four & The Lombard Qt. colorfully assisting.

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ASK ME
3.10.1964
One of his most powerful ballad performances since Love Me Tender. Flip: Ain‘t ThatLoving You Baby- Swinging revival of the great lvory Joe Hunter-Clyde Otis Shouter. Chart-buster all the way.

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DO THE CLAM
20.2.1965
From his forthcoming film, Girl Happy, comes this swinging new dance. Can‘t miss! Flip: You‘lI Be Gone.

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CRYING IN THE CHAPEL
17.4.1965
Taken from the Presley album His Hand In Mine this is the first time for release of this strong revival. Flip: I Believe The Man In The Sky.

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BLUE CHRISTMAS
27.11.1965
From the Gold Standard Series this Presley holiday material can‘t miss running up the chart tor the season.
Flip: Santa Claus Is Back In Town.

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ALL THAT I AM / SPINOUT
24.9.1966
Two strong entries from his forthcoming film. One side is a plaintive ballad with a bossa nova feel. Flip is the rausing title tune, loaded with discotheque appeal. Top Presley performance.

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LONG LEGGED GIRL (WITH THE SHORT DRESS ON)
6.5.1967
From his forthcoming film, rhythm entry with traces of his earlier hit sounds, such as Blue Suede Shoes. Flip:
That‘s Someone You Never Forget.

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GUITAR MAN / HI-HEEL SNEAKERS
20.1.1968
By popular demand, RCA pulls this infectious rock number from Presley‘s Clambake LP, and this could easily prove one of his top sellers in some time. Flip is a top revival of the past blues smash with much more sales appeal as weIl.


To be continued...

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YOUR TIME HASN‘T COME YET BABY / LET YOURSELF GO
1.6.1968
Two equally potent sales items from his forthcoming film Speedway. Both rhythm items, the first penned by Al Kasha and JoeI Hirschborn whiie the flip is penned by Joy Byers.

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DON‘T CRY DADDY
22.11.1969
When Elvis discovered Iyrics, he entered a whole new epoch, one that continues to grow with the "Honey“ like bitter-sweet side. Glistening production, a strong song, and yet another standout performance give Presley a ballad smash. Flip Rubberneckin. Rocker from EP‘s Iatest film.

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FROM MEMPHIS TO VEGAS / FROM VEGAS TO MEMPHIS
15.11.1969
A blockbuster double packet set from the guy who started it all. The first two sides catch Elvis in a truly exciting in person performance at Las Vegas‘ International Hotel, aided ably by the Imperial Quartet and the Sweet Inspirations. Great renditions of recent smashes In The Ghetto and Suspicious Minds as well as a bunch of his trademark items appear in this segment of the package. Sides 3 and 4, recorded in Memphis studio, feature mellow Elvis stylings on ten tunes. Should be top ten soon.

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ON STAGE, FEBRUARY 1970
13.6.1970
Elvis continues right on with another live set, this time from his engagement at the International Hotel in Vegas. The King ‘sounds‘ relaxed and happy as he swings into excellent versions of PoIk Salad Annie, Yesterday, and Proud Mary. With Presley in top voice and fine non-overpowering sounds coming from the orchestra, one could ask for little more. Disc is already seeing chart action.

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I‘VE LOST YOU / THE NEXT STEP IS LOVE
25.7.1970
Another two sided smash for Elvis to follow up his top ten winner, The Wonder Of You / Mama Liked The Roses, both sides are equally potent rhythm ballads. Will hit hard and fast.

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YOU DON‘T HAVE TO SAY YOU LOVE ME / PATCH lT UP
17.10.1970
Another two sided blockbuster for Elvis. The updating of the Dusty Springfield ballad is super as is the swinging Eddie Rabbitt, Rory Bourke number which moves from start to finish with no let up.

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RAGS TO RICHES / WHERE DID THEY GO LORD
6.3.1971
Powerful lyric from Elvis shows him simmering with an old fashioned selection of particular brilliance. Solid sample for MOR as well as top 40 play in the semi-spiritual Where Did They Go Lord. Also in fine acceptance is the remodeling of Tony Bennet‘s oldie Rags To Riches which is added by a complementary treatment.

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YOU‘LL NEVER WALK ALONE
6.3.1971
On the low priced RCA Camden label comes this fine collection of religious songs by the King. Such inspirational favorites as There‘lI Be Peace In The ValIey (For Me), I Believe, lt Is No Secret (What God Can Do), Take My Hand, Precious Lord, and, of course the moving title track along with four others, all get the superb feeling Presley treatment. Set is in mono.

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LIFE / ONLY BELIEVE
8.5.1971
Staying with the faith and spirit style of his Where Did They Go Lord, Elvis returns in another state of old fashioned inspirational material. The cleaner production and equaily moving Life side, though, has the strength to make it a two-sided single.

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LOVE LETTERS
12.6.1971
Here ‘tis the newest from the King. As the title might indicate, this is a collection of ballads, with several uptempo numbers thrown in for good measure. In the former category are It Ain‘t No Big Thing, This Is Our Dance, and Life, while I Got My Mojo Working spotlights Elvis on the kind of fast moving vehicle which first caught the public ear. Set is certain to take a high position atop the charts.

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ELVIS SINGS THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF CHRISTMAS
27.11.1971
The King gets into the spirit of the yuletide season via an album of twelve year end specials. Familiar fare such as Silver Bells, Winter Wonderland and 0 Come All Ye Faithful is joined by such items as On A Snowy Christmas Night and If I Get Home On Christmas Day. The Imperials are heard on several cuts and, as a special bonus, there‘s a postcard sized greeting from Elvis.

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MERRY CHRISTMAS BABY / O COME ALL YE FAITHFUL
4.12.1971
The King‘s Christmas offering couples a carol with a seasonal blues. Elvis is always a programming must - this is no exception.

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UNTIL lT‘S TIME FOR YOU TO GO / WE CAN MAKE THE MORNING
15.1.1972
Strongest two sided disc for the King in some time; Until side is a moving treatment of the oft-recorded material while "We Can" track is a mid-tempo tune on which he really delivers the Presley burst.

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HE TOUCHED ME
8.4.1972
Pardon the pun, but this is a very touching album. Elvis is one of today‘s major musical forces, commanding an audience with wide latitude as well as large numbers. He is an incredible focal point for the masses, and when he directs his energies into inspirational music, it is truly inspirational. Especially care can be found in Amazing Grace, I John, An Evening Prayer, Bosom Of Abraham (his new single) and the title tune.

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AN AMERICAN TRILOGY / THE FIRST TIME EVER I SAW YOUR FACE
15.4.1972
Trilogy is the Mickey Newberry charter in a stirring live rendition. The First Time is an animated studio tackling of the current Roberta Flack item. Both excellent programming and sales bets as the King strikes again.

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ELVIS AS RECORDED AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
1.7.1972
lt was one of the toughest tickets of the year. And one of the toughest concerts too. Yes, after a decade and a half at the top, Elvis finally makes it to New York and this is the rush-released recording of the event. OId Elvis, new Elvis and everything in between - thats what can be found in the grooves here. Heartbreak Hotel, Hound Dog, and other hit singles go hand in hand with first rate interpretations of such contemporary favorites as Never Been To Spain and Proud Mary. If you were there for the concert, this is your ultimate souvenir. If you missed it, have a listen - it's all there.“

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BURNING LOVE / lT‘S A MATTER OF TIME
12.8.1972
A righteous return to rock ‘n roll for the King. Burning Love should be his first gold record this year and one of his biggest ever. Flip is a country-oriented ballad ‘bout goin‘ home. Excellent workout by J.D. Sumner & The Stamps on both.

lT‘S A MATTER OF TIME
12.8.1972
With Burning Love as the pop-rock side of this doublebarreled single, lt‘s A Matter Of Time emerges as a firm, well-paced ballad with very strong country possibilities.
Flip: Burning Love.“ (Country Review)

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SEPARATE WAYS
18.11.1972
Change of pace for the Kings Burning Love sound finds Elvis back in the ballad once again. Tune was taken from the Elvis On Tour motion picture. Flip: Always On My
Mind.

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SEPARATE WAYS
20.1.1973
His Burning Love LP set a precedent for a budget album selling like wildfire. This is the successor to that trendsetter; lt‘s titled after Elvis current charter, and also contains its flip, Always On My Mind. They set the tone for a generally ballad oriented pop/country outing. The oldies included are capped by the original recording of his great version of Old Shep. I Slipped, I Stumbled, I Fell is the set‘s one rocker. Bound to be another big one for The Big One.

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ALOHA FROM HAWAII VIA SATELLITE
10.2.1973
Why, you might ask, has Elvis Presley been able to sustain these many years as the ‘King?‘ The answer is quite simple; take a two-sided record set like this one that already has advance order of over 500,00 copies even before the release date. Add to it the fact that Elvis always gives his audience more than a mere 100%; consider the fact that this quad package contains eight new songs never before recorded; it all adds up to one thing - when you‘re number one, there‘s a reason! This new Presley - pak was recorded live at the Honolulu Int'l center on Jan. 14, and it could easily become Presley‘s biggest selling album to date.

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STEAMROLLER BLUES / FOOL
7.4.1973
From Elvis‘ Aloha From Hawaii album comes this electrically charged track that‘s been knockin‘ ‘em dead all over the world. James Taylor tune is given classic reading by the King in his bid for another top 10 charter. Look for this one to become an international best seller.

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ELVIS (Including FOOL)
14.7.1973
Now the ‘King‘ has returned in full splendor on the concert trail, this collection of fine material should be greeted with open arms by his horde of followers. lncluded here is Elvis recent single Fool as well as superb covers of Don‘t Think Twice, lt‘s All Right, That‘s What You Get For Lovin‘ Me, lt‘s Impossible, and II'I Take You Home Again Kathleen. No matter what Elvis performs, the electricity is there and can be felt crackling from the disc. Look for this LP to be yet another successful chapter in a very popular long running best seller.

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RAISED ON ROCK / FOR OL‘ TIMES SAKE
15.9.1973
You can never tell which side of the new Elvis record is going to happen - so we‘ve Iisted both! Raised On Rock is the up tempo number while the flip is a delicate ballad that will easily cross over into the C & W field. As usual both sides will probably be charted.

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IF YOU TALK IN YOUR SLEEP / HELP ME
25.5.1974
Another two-sided Elvis smash with one the Pop outing (Sleep) and the other a country delight. Sleep is a funky disk with a solid rhythm section and a great blusey vocal fronting all. lt should make considerable noise shortly. Help Me is a strong country track featuring a vocal up to the task and instrumentation as a perfect complement. Either way, either side, this is Elvis at his best, so don‘t miss out.

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ELVIS AS RECORDED LIVE ON STAGE IN MEMPHIS
6.7.1974
The picturesque cover of Elvis‘s stately Memphis mansion deceptive, for the energy contained in the LP is every bit as overwhelming as it was 17 years ago. Performing before his ‘home‘ fans (thought he was born in Tupelo, Miss), Elvis steps into the classics See See Rider, I Got A Woman, Long Tal! Sally, Jailhouse Rock, Hound Dog, and Blueberry Hill with powerful authority and in many cases evokes memories of those great days when he first performed them. The King of rock is back with another great performance.

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PROMISED LAND / lT‘S MIDNIGHT
12.9.1974
When Elvis released a single. one can never teil which of the two sides will be a hit. His musical talent and the longevity he has enjoyed throughout the years makes all of his material sought after. In this case lt‘s Midnight is a tender ballad that concerns the question of love. A very powerful number. Promised Land is a funky up-tempo rocker that will pick up stations immediately. Elvis has always had the knack with rock ‘n‘ roll and he is unbeatable at it. Just one listen is all you need.

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PROMISED LAND
18.1.1975
lt‘s hard to believe that Elvis celebrated his 40th birthday last week because he still generates as much excitement as a performer can. This LP has the spirit and energy that has always been his trademark and there‘s no denying that the charisma that has long distinguished this industry giant is still there in abundance. This LP features Elvis singing with gusto on such cuts as There‘s A Honky TonkAngel (Who Will Take Me Back In) and You Asked Me To.

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T-R-O-U-B-L-E
3.5.1975
Our Hero!!! Elvis‘ new single has the good feeling character that was so evident in the best of his fifties rock and rollers, while utilizing these bases to bring things into 75‘s chart demands. Will be a hot seller C & W, super hot AM pop crossover. lmportant single for Elvis, five stars.
Flip: Mr. Songman.

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HURT
27.3.1976
Radio stations are already playing both sides of this single. Elvis really puts it on the line here, pushing the vocal to its limits. The tune is a lamenting ballad to a woman who has hurt Presley but he still loves her. All markets will love the spoken verse. Look for this to get heavy pop and MOR play. Flip: For The Heart.

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FROM ELVIS PRESLEY BOULEVARD IN MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE
22.5.1976
lt‘s the sound of the ‘master‘ - straight From Elvis Presley Boulevard In Memphis, Tennessee. This LP on which Elvis Iisted as ‘executive producer‘ has a ‘big band‘ sound making full use of strings and horns. lt‘s a mature Elvis - the deep voice with the slight blues overlay that brought a charismatic magic of new musical direction to a whole new generation. Selections are Hurt, Never Again, Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain, Danny Boy, The Last Farewell, For The Heart, Bitter They Are Harder They Fall, Solitaire, Love Coming Down and I'll Never Fall In Love Again.

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WAY DOWN
11.6.1977
After a long period of relatively conservative country-oriented music, Presley has toughened up his act with this shuffle. He‘s closer to his rock roots with a cool swagger in a voice, while a bassy backing vocal lends depth to the entire production. Many new airplay outlets will respond.
Flip: Pledging My Love.

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MOODY BLUE
9.7.1977
lt is only appropriate that the two billionth disc to roll out RCA‘s pressing plants was a copy of Elvis‘ latest album. Recorded live in various locations, the record, pressed in moody blue vinyl is an up-too-date representation of Presley‘s stage act, with the King singing some well-known numbers as well as some new pieces. His version of the Righteous Brothers old Unchained Melody reaches some great high spots. For country and top 40 playlists.

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ELVIS IN CONCERT
15.10.1977
Of all the Elvis albums, this one especially captures the King just as he was in some of his final performing moments. The King is here a man, who forgets his lines but ad hibs with humor and gives his all to the crowds that flocked to his shows wherever he appeared. Comments from the fans and a few touching words from his father, Vernon, make this album, taken from the CBS TV Special and a June 1977 tour, more than a collector‘s item, more correctly a piece of music history.

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MY WAY
12.11.1977
This song has been performed by a great many singers, but it took on special significance when television audiences recently saw it performed by Elvis Presley. Already heavily programmed as an album cut from the Elvis In Concert LP, this single will certainly find a home on playlists of many formats. Flip: America.



Reviews are printed as they originally appeared in Cash Box magazine. As you will notice, some B-Sides are mistakenly noted as A-Sides.

Vielen Dank Mockingbird ! Sehr interessant zu lesen, aber du hast recht, es is alles allzu positiv und nicht tiefgründig.

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this is a collection of ballads, with several uptempo numbers thrown in