WILD IN WICHITA

(1-CD EP COLLECTOR) 

WICHITA, KANSAS, USA, 27-12-1976

Audience recording

The sound on this CD is really horrible! Check out this link for a sound sample

Expected soon from the E. P. Collector label is another fine release, our 10th - and 1st one for 2017.

This new CD is titled "Wild In Wichita!“ (label E. P. Collector, catalogue number EPC 2017-10). It was recorded live from the audience in Wichita, Kansas, on December 27th, 1976.

This is a previously unreleased show, taken from a recently found first generation copy of an original audience recorded master cassette tape. This show was recorded by an American woman and her recording was never in circulation. Until now, the Wichita show was never available in an acceptable sound. The only existing tape was of absolutely horrible quality, perhaps the worst audience recording ever. The EPE label looked for a better tape and succeeded! Although still not great quality, it is a very listenable recording of this wonderful December ’76 tour-opening show!

To prevent possible speculations: many years ago, the official „Follow That Dream“ label reportedly planned a possible soundboard release of the Wichita ’76 show. Unfortunately, this info was based on a mislabeled tape in the FTD vaults. There are no indications that a soundboard recording of this show exists.

Just as all other December '76 tour shows, this concert is excellent! Elvis appeared on stage with the same joy and energy as in Pittsburgh on New Year's Eve. Highlights are "Fairytale", "And I Love You So", a full version of "Early Mornin' Rain", an unbeatable performance of "How Great Thou Art", and "Hurt". One unique performance stands out. It was the very first time that Elvis performed "Unchained Melody", accompanying himself on piano. This premier performance is tentative in parts but that's part of the magic. A great Presley moment!

This CD is packaged in a nicely designed digipak accompanied with a 16-page booklet, filled with a.o. a local newspaper concert review, and special memories by the American fan who taped the show. We are happy that she was willing to share her unique, never before published snapshots, too! All images used for this project were taken in Wichita, KS, December 27, 1976.

Tracklist:

Pre-program: 01. The Fifth Of Beethoven (disco version, by Joe Guercio orchestra) - 02. Gone At Last (by The Stamps) - 03. Operator (by The Stamps). Elvis Presley show: 04. Also Sprach Zarathustra (2001 Theme) - 05. C. C. Rider - 06. medley: I Got A Woman / Amen - 07. Love Me - 08. Fairytale - 09. You Gave Me A Mountain - 10. Jailhouse Rock - 11. medley: O Sole Mio (by Sherrill Nielsen) / It's Now Or Never - 12. All Shook Up - 13. medley: (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear / Don't Be Cruel - 14. And I Love You So - 15. Fever - 16. Polk Salad Annie - 17. Band Introductions -  18. Early Mornin' Rain - 19. What'd I Say - 20. Johnny B. Goode - 21. Drum Solo (Ronnie Tutt) - 22. Bass Solo (Blues - Jerry Scheff) - 23. Piano Solo (Tony Brown) - 24. Electric Piano Solo (David Briggs) - 25. Love Letters - 26. School Day - 27. Hurt (with reprise) - 28. Hound Dog - 29. How Great Thou Art - 30. Unchained Melody (performed 1st time) - 31. Can't Help Falling In Love - 32. Closing Vamp / Announcements.

SPLICED TAKES, HOLLYWOOD REVISITED

(1-CD DIGIPACK STAR PRODUCTIONS)  

After last year’s releases, fans asked for more and now CMT is proud to present their latest release which promises to be another winner! Again the STAR team has done all the edits on this album, and they did an even better job , with lots of excellent edits, and surprises. Unlike other “import” labels, they truly were able to produce an album using many incomplete takes , to create beautiful new tracks. Their professional edits will blow you away, and will make you believe these are unreleased takes.

We're back in Hollywood for some incredible new splices ! We start off with a "too fast" version of "Flaming Star", just for fun the "End Title" at the end of the cd also has been done in a "too fast" edit, but it sounds pretty good!

One of THE highlights is probably "Adam and Evil" which has a totally new "jungle beat" opening, no new instruments were used, butt purely rough studio snippets to complete an amazing new take out of 5 takes, with new fade out ending! "G.I. Blues" was re-made out of lots of takes, and sounds very new to your ears! And what to think of the "break up" version of "Yoga is As Yoga Does" , lots of funny segments are included in this complete new track. "Moonlight Swim" has the instrumental break on the end, which also sounds very refreshing! "It Won't Be Long" has a longer "bluesy" intro, and was extended for listening pleasure

We could go on, but the best thing to do is PRE-ORDER now, and enjoy all of the 30 tracks by yourself! Elvis fans have been spoiled over the years, and they all know.. “the end is near” almost every complete take available has been released, so this is as close as you can get for a “New” album!
The set comes in a “Deluxe Digipack” with beautiful artwork, and is strictly limited to 500 copies! Pre-order your set now, this will be sold out soon!

Tracks:

Flaming Star - Alternate Master (fast)

A Cane And A High Starched Collar - Alternate Master  *

Beyond the Bend - Spliced take 1,2

Shopping Around - Spliced take 6,7,9,10

Adam and Evil - Spliced take 3,5,9,10,16 Amazing new opening jungle version

It Won’t Be Long - Spliced take 1,2,5

Moonlight Swim - Alternate Master

Mama - Alternate Master

Frankfort Special (medium tempo)- Spliced take 6,8

Mexico - Spliced take 1,2  *

Long Legged Girl - Spliced take 1,2

She's A Machine - Spliced take 4,4,5

G.I. Blues - Spliced take 4,2,3,5

Tonight's All Right for Love - Alternate Master

Riding the Rainbow - (Spliced from MX4-07 & M4-09) *

Doin’ the best I Can - Spliced take 5,7,9

Dominic - Spliced take 1,2

A Little Less Conversation - Spliced take 12,15

Frankie and Johnny - Spliced take 3,4,1

Petunia, The Gardener's Daughter - Spliced take 2,5

El Toro - Spliced take 2,1 *

Summer Kisses, Winter Tears - Spliced take 15,16

Yoga Is As Yoga Does - Spliced take 2,3,1,3,4

Cotton Candy Land - Spliced take 3,4

I'm Not the Marrying Kind - Spliced take 1,3,5,6

Am I Ready - Spliced take 5,6

A House That Has Everything - Spliced take 3,6

Forget Me Never - Spliced take 2,1 *

Happy Ending - Spliced take 4,6

Flaming Star (end title) - Spliced take 3,1

LONG TALL SALLY

(1-CD AMPEX)  HILTON HOTEL, LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, USA, 27-01-1973 DINNER SHOW

AUDIENCE RECORDING

Coming soon is a new CD release from the Ampex label after almost 14 years. This time they are bringing us “Long Tall Sally” featuring a great and rare unreleased show from January 27th, 1973 dinner show. 

This is the second show after the Aloha concert and the sound quality is very good for an audience recording. In this show, Elvis starts with Long Tall Sally right after CC Rider. Nice to mention is that the photo from the original RCA album “Raised On Rock” was taken from this show too.

Tracklisting:
01. Opening Vamp / C. C. Rider 3:07 02. Long Tall Sally / Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On 2:00 03. Until It's Time For You To Go 2:35 04. You Don't Have To Say You Love Me 2:08 05. Steamroller Blues 3:18 06. You Gave Me A Mountain 3:22 07. Fever 3:24 08. Love Me 1:36 09. Blue Suede Shoes 1:15 10. Love Me Tender 2:23 11. Johnny B. Goode 2:24 12. Hound Dog 1:44 13. What Now My Love 2:59 14. Suspicious Minds 4:28 15. Band Introductions 1:50 16. I'll Remember You 2:34 17. I Can't Stop Loving You 2:35 18. An American Trilogy 4:38 19. Burning Love 3:32 20. Can't Help Falling In Love 1:39 21. Closing Vamp 0:40