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Elvis Presley - The Nineteen Seventy-One Soundboard Collection & More, Vol. 2 (3 LP & 3 CD-set) [redemption 1971-BOX 2]

Label: RedeMptioN 1971 - BOX2 (Released: 2022)

Recording Type: Live Soundboard Recordings
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada & Boston, Massachusetts
Date: 1971

Tracklisting:

CD 1 - 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 2 - 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 3 - 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 !

LP1: January 29, 1971 Dinner Show
LP2: February 23, 1971 Closing Show
LP3: November 10, 1971 Evening Show

Incl. covers