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Elvis Presley - The 1971 Soundboard Collection & More (6 CD-set) [redemption]

Label: RedeMptioN (Released: 2022)

Recording Type: Live Soundboard Recordings / Studio
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada & RCA Studio B, Nashville
Date: 1971

Tracklisting:

CD 1:

January 26, 1971 OS - Las Vegas:
01 - Also Sprach Zarathustra
02 - That's All Right
03 - Mystery Train / Tiger Man
04 - Elvis talks
05 - Love Me Tender
06 - Johnny B. Goode
07 - Introductions
08 - The Wonder Of You
09 - Introduction of Hal Wallis
10 - Can't Help Falling In Love
11 - Make The World Go Away
12 - Something

January 27 1971 MS - Las Vegas:
13 - Also Sprach Zarathustra (January 26, 1971 OS)
14 - That's All Right (January 26, 1971 OS)
15 - You Don't Have To Say You Love Me
16 - Love Me Tender
17 - There Goes My Everything
18 - Sweet Caroline
19 - You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'
20 - Polk Salad Annie
21 - Coming Home Baby (instrumental)
22 - Only Believe
23 - Elvis talks
24 - How Great Thou Art
25 - Introductions
26 - Johnny B. Goode
27 - The Wonder Of You
28 - Something
29 - Make The World Go Away
30 - Love Me
31 - One Night
32 - Blue Suede Shoes
33 - Hound Dog

34 - Bonus: Johnny B. Goode (unfixed)

Concert: January 26, 1971 OS:
Although the concert from January 26th is not complete we can say that it was a solid opening show with Elvis and band being in good spirits and really ready to entertain again.
In addition we got an appealing set list with highlights like Mystery Train / Tiger Man, You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin', How Great Thou Art or The Wonder Of You.

January 27 1971 MS:
The show itself is solid with a good setlist. Highlight should be the only live version of Only Believe which was sung only during this show.

CD 2:

January 28, 1971 DS - Las Vegas:
01 - You Don't Have To Say You Love Me
02 - Love Me Tender
03 - Sweet Caroline
04 - You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'
05 - Polk Salad Annie
06 - Introductions
07 - Johnny B. Goode (January 26, 1971 OS)
08 - Introductions (#2 - January 26, 1971 OS)
09 - Something
10 - Release Me
11 - Love Me
12 - Blue Suede Shoes
13 - Hound Dog
14 - It's Now Or Never
15 - Suspicious Minds
16 - The Impossible Dream

January 28, 1971 MS - Las Vegas:
17 - Also Sprach Zarathustra
18 - That's All Right
19 - I Got A Woman
20 - Love Me Tender
21 - Elvis talks
22 - You Don't Have To Say You Love Me
23 - Sweet Caroline
24 - You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'
25 - Polk Salad Annie
26 - Introductions
27 - Johnny B. Goode (James Burton Intro)
28 - Introductions
29 - Something
30 - Introductions
31 - The Wonder Of You
32 - Heartbreak Hotel
33 - Blue Suede Shoes
34 - Hound Dog
35 - One Night
36 - Teddy Bear
37 - Suspicious Minds
38 - Coming Home Baby (Instrumental)
39 - The Impossible Dream
40 - Closing Vamp

Concert: January 28, 1971 DS:
The show is not bad but lacks the dynamics of the previous year.
Somehow the sparkle is missing. At times Elvis sounds a bit indifferent or bored and isn`t very much talkative.
Anyway we still have many great renditions of songs like You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin', Sweet Caroline or Release Me.

January 28, 1971 MS:
Another good show of this Vegas gig. "Suspicious Minds" is a WILD version with a karate demonstration ending ! Teddy Bear is sung without Don`t Be Cruel,  which didn`t happen too often. One of the few shows which ends with The Impossible Dream. All in all a nice addition to any collection.

CD 3 - January 29, 1971 DS - Las Vegas:

01 - Also Sprach Zarathustra
02 - That's All Right
03 - I Got A Woman
04 - Love Me Tender
05 - You Don't Have To Say You Love Me
06 - Sweet Caroline
07 - You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'
08 - Polk Salad Annie
09 - Introductions
10 - Johnny B. Goode (James Burton Intro)
11 - Introductions
12 - Something
13 - Heartbreak Hotel
14 - Blue Suede Shoes
15 - (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear
16 - Hound Dog
17 - Snowbird
18 - The Impossible Dream

Concert: Elvis did Snowbird  live on stage only three times and here we have the only known soundboard recording of this gem. This fact alone makes this disc worthwhile. The show is a good one with Elvis being not much talkative , he focuses on what he can do: singing !

CD 4 - February 23, 1971 CS - Las Vegas:

01 - Also Sprach Zarathustra
02 - That's All Right
03 - I Got A Woman (By The Time I Get To Phoenix)
04 - Love Me Tender (intro) / Love Me
05 - Mystery Train / Tiger Man
06 - Sweet Caroline
07 - You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'
08 - Polk Salad Annie
09 - Something
10 - Johnny B. Goode (James Burton Intro)
11 - How Great Thou Art
12 - Don't Be Cruel
13 - Heartbreak Hotel
14 - Blue Suede Shoes
15 - Bridge Over Troubled Water
16 - Little Sister / Get Back
17 - Hound Dog
18 - Suspicious Minds (January 28, 1971 DS - spliced)
19 - The Impossible Dream (January 28, 1971 DS)
20 - Closing Vamp (January 28, 1971 DS)

Concert: Elvis seems like wanting to bring the whole thing to an end and as soon as possible.
Many songs are rushed and he hardly talks. Polk Salad Annie, How Great Thou Art and Bridge Over Troubled Water are highlights though.

CD 5 - November 10, 1971 ES - Boston:

01 - Also Sprach Zarathustra
02 - That's All Right
03 - I Got A Woman / Amen
04 - Proud Mary
05 - You Don't Have To Say You Love Me
06 - You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'
07 - Polk Salad Annie
08 - Coming Home Baby (intrumental)
09 - Love Me
10 - Heartbreak Hotel
11 - Blue Suede Shoes
12 - One Night
13 - Hound Dog
14 - How Great Thou Art
15 - Introductions
16 - I'm Leavin'
17 - Bridge Over Troubled Water
18 - I Can't Stop Loving You
19 - Love Me Tender
20 - Suspicious Minds
21 - Coming Home Baby (instrumental)
22 - Funny How Time Slips Away
23 - Can't Help Falling In Love
24 - Closing Vamp

Bonus Songs:
25 - Early Mornin' Rain (vibes overdub master)
26 - That's What You Get For Lovin' Me (take 10, unedited)

Concert: The show is excellent with Elvis and band being in top shape. A powerhouse performance throughout without a weak spot.
A wonderful show with much passion and dynamic  compared to the previous Vegas gig. Elvis was back on the road and he loved it ! A powerhouse performance with no weak spot. Just lean back and enjoy !

CD 6:

01 - Help Me Make It Through The Night (unedited overdubbed master)
02 - Until It's Time For You To Go (unedited overdubbed master)
03 - I Will Be True (unedited master)
04 - It's Still Here (unedited master, extra dialogue)
05 - I'm Leavin' (unedited overdubbed master)
06 - We Can Make The Morning (unedited overdubbed master)
07 - It's Only Love (unedited overdubbed master)
08 - Love Me, Love The Life I Lead (unedited overdubbed master)
09 - Until It's Time For You To Go (mono master)
10 - He Touched Me (mono master)
11 - I'm Leavin' (mono master)
12 - We Can Make The Morning (mono master)
13 - It's Only Love (mono master)
14 - Bosom Of Abraham (mono master)
15 - The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face (mono master)
16 - The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face (duet with Ginger Holladay, take 12)
17 - The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face (unedited overdubbed master)
18 - The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face (duet with Temple Riser)
19 - O Come, All Ye Faithful (mono master)
20 - Merry Christmas Baby (mono master)
21 - Merry Christmas Baby ("This Is Elvis" overdubbed version)
22 - The Wonderful World Of Christmas (binaural mix)
23 - Silver Bells (take 3)

Incl. covers