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Review : Elvis Country : Legacy Edition

Before looking at the actual 'Elvis Country'/'Love Letters' albums I would like to address this particular release, the Legacy Edition, as the albums are currently available in more than one format. And also a brief look at the other titles released in the series so far. This is because I had my doubts about this release.
Elvis Reviews, Elvis CD Reviews, Elvis Articles, By David Adams

Review : Elvis Is Back! 2 CD Legacy Edition

What do 'Elvis Is Back!' and 'Something For Everybody' have in common? Nothing I thought. But play disc two of this set immediately following the end of Elvis Is Back! on disc one and it is as if the two albums were meant to be a double album release to begin with. Read more | Buy Elvis Is Back! Legacy Edition.
Elvis Reviews, Elvis CD Reviews, Elvis Articles, By David Adams

Donnie Sumner, 'Voice', and Elvis Presley

For six years, Donnie Sumner toured with and was a close personal friend of the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley. His father was a Pentecostal preacher, and his uncle, J.D. Sumner, was a legendary musical figure.
Elvis Articles, Elvis Biography, By David Adams

Review : On Stage : Legacy Edition 2 CD Set

The On Stage: Legacy Edition 2 CD Set gives the King's best live albums gets the royal treatment. Superb packaging, original cover art work, a nice booklet with interesting liner notes, pictures and memorabilia, pristine sound quality, ten bonus tracks and, best of all, Elvis Presley at the peak of his powers. Bonus tracks include a rehearsal take of 'The Wonder of You' - listen for Presley's scatological lyric shift early in the song.
Elvis Reviews, Elvis CD Reviews, Elvis Articles, By David Adams

Review : Elvis On Tour : The Rehearsals FTD CD

There have been a lot of 'rehearsal' Elvis CDs to come out, but this one, apropriatly titled, Elvis On Tour : The Rehearsals is by far the best. First of all, it almost sounds like a studio album. The songs are mostly complete without a bunch of mistakes and a do-overs and most sound really great. There isn't any joking around, each track pretty much jumps strait to the next song.
Elvis Reviews, Elvis CD Reviews, FTD, By David Adams

Review : Spinout FTD CD

Spinout! This is a great album, a wonderful listening experience. From the classic title track and the lovely ballads such as 'Am I Ready' and 'All That I Am' to the great rock numbers 'Never Say Yes' and 'I'll Be Back' there appears to be something for everybody in this package. 'Never Say Yes' is a wonderful song and is even more enjoyable when heard on its out-take forms and alos do treat yourself to the out-take of the ballad 'Am I Ready', you will find it fuller and, even it is hard to admit, better than the original take on many levels.
Elvis Reviews, Elvis CD Reviews, FTD, By David Adams

Review : Clambake FTD CD

Follow That Dream records, the collectors division of RCA have done it again with another superb re-packaging in their latest series of original LP re-issues. Turning their attention to the 1967 'Clambake' movie soundtrack. Not a classic film by any accounts, it came from a very low period in Elvis' movie career, probably the lowest in fact as Elvis became physically ill during production and sruggled to motivate himself for this one.
Elvis Reviews, Elvis CD Reviews, FTD, By David Adams

Review : So High FTD CD

'So High' is the twenty fifth release from the Follow That Dream collectors label, and with this release the label continues to treat us fans with what we want to hear, unreleased alternate takes.
Elvis Reviews, Elvis CD Reviews, FTD, By David Adams

Review : The Nashville Marathon FTD CD

The Nashville Marathon is an outstanding example of Elvis' great work in the studio in June, 1970. This session has come to be known as the 'Nashville Marathon' because Elvis recorded over 30 songs at the session. This is one of the best of the Elvis 'fan club' releases. Twenty superb alternate tracks in brilliant sound quality are featured on this CD. Another winner from FTD!
Elvis Reviews, Elvis CD Reviews, FTD, By David Adams

Review : Spring Tours FTD CD

Back in 1977, RCA Records wanted to release a new Elvis album, but they only had six unreleased songs in the can. Obviously, that's not enough songs for an album. They couldn't get Elvis into a recording studio to tape anything else, so they followed him around on tour, hoping he would perform some songs he hadn't previously recorded. It ended up that he played only three 'new' songs during that tour. To save tape, no complete concerts were recorded. Only a few select songs were taped at each show. So what we have here is 23 songs taped at 12 different shows between March 26, 1977 and May 3, 1977.
Elvis Reviews, Elvis CD Reviews, FTD, By David Adams

Review : The Jungle Room Sessions CD

The Jungle Room Sessions is truly an astounding packed 72 minutes of essential listening that is also an amazing documentary capturing some extraordinary moments of Elvis' life. I strongly recommend that you read the final chapter of Ernst Jorgensen's sessions book 'Elvis Presley - A life in Music' while you listen to these songs as it helps bring everything into focus. After 'The Jungle Room Sessions' the majority of the original releases on 'Moody Blue ' and 'From Elvis Presley Boulevard' now sound so disappointing. Of all the CDs produced by the FTD team this is the one you must have, whether you are a fan of 70's Elvis or not. For me it was an amazing, sad, special and extremely moving experience. If you don't already own it - Buy it now!
Elvis Reviews, Elvis CD Reviews, FTD, By David Adams

Review : Memphis Sessions FTD CD

Memphis Sessions is an extraordinary insight into Elvis rediscovering his musical roots. Here is Beale Street Blues and Memphis Soul combined with some of the most meaningful lyrics that Elvis would ever record.
Elvis Reviews, Elvis CD Reviews, FTD, By David Adams

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The MRS / JAT Productions release of The Complete Louisiana Hayride Archives 1954-1956 CD is a dream come true but I can't as there was no anticipation something like this would ever be released. For years now we have had the basic el cheapo compilation of the basic tracks but now we have a full CD with a running time of over 75 minutes that gives a very good overview of Elvis in concert in the 1950s. This CD is presented exactly the same as the MRS releases Off Duty With Private Presley Book Deluxe CD set, Tupelo Welcomes Home Elvis Presley Deluxe CD set and Such A Night in Pearl Harbor CD and 100 page Book set.
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Video Preview: Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley DVD

Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley DVD + 16 page booklet. Never before have we seen an Elvis concert from the 50's with sound. Until Now! The DVD Contains recently discovered Unreleased Film of Elvis performing 6 songs, including Heartbreak Hotel and Don’t Be Cruel, live in Tupelo Mississippi 1956. Included we see a live performance of the elusive Long Tall Sally seen here for the first time ever. This is an excellent release no fan should be without it. The 'parade' footage is good to see as it puts you in the right context with color and b&w footage. The interviews of Elvis' Parents are well worth hearing too. The afternoon show footage is wonderful and electrifying : Here is Elvis in his prime rocking and rolling in front of 11.000 people.

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