Elvis Presley - Elvis Live
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Free Music Notes for Elvis Live
Free Music Review: First-rate live compilation of the 1970's
Hit: 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.
Free Music Review: Out of the 6 Elvis theme CD's that came out this year, this one is the best
Hit: 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.Free Music Review: Live, Tender, and Beautiful
Hit: 5 Stars
I have virtually every Elvis concert recording--the vinyl--from this comeback, or mature, period of his career. So it's from that perspective that I say this is a very thoughful, and fantastic, selection of live recordings from the period launched by the 1968 NBC special and the Las Vegas performances that followed. The collection belies the voluminous studio records from this period, including the considerable body of gospel recordings. However, I'm not familiar with another single disc that captures so many of the most beautiful popular songs and ballads he performed, with signature lush orchestral arrangements, while at the peak of his vocal talent. Had this recording been released at double its list price, it would be worth it. It's a collection worthy of both new Elvis fans and those listening for years.Free Music Review: Elvis Live (s)
Hit: 5 Stars
This is one of the albums I've been waiting for since that horrible day Elvis left us.
The mix is finally improved in such a way that his band is finally given the credits it deserves.
I never understood why the record labels always put his band in the background mix (except for the guitars and drums)... NOW one can finally enjoy the complete picture and comes more close to the real sound of this wonderful band. Special kudos to lead trumpet Walt Johnson and the wonderful bass trombone of Martin 'Marty' Harrell.
Free Music Review: Elvis rocks live and so will you!
Hit: 5 Stars
How to choose an Elvis CD? Just buy this one. Others have reviewed the numerous choices song by song and I bought this one and one other. Listening to the different albums it is clear that some are a tamed down Elvis but this is it dude -- Elvis live and raw and rockin'. You won't be disappointed although you may have a hard time choosing another one to buy that can equal this one. Some of the same cuts are on other albums but this is ALL live. Just buy it and enjoy!