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jon_burrows
03-23-2008, 04:25 AM
I'm sure we all would've loved to have seen Elvis live and we would all choose different shows for different reasons. But, wouldn't it have been an amazing experience to have seen Elvis do a recording session. I have read a few interviews of people (MM etc...) who were lucky to have witnessed a session and said it was just like watching Elvis perform live. I'm surprised the Colonel didn't charge people for the experience.
I would've loved to have been present during some of the '50s sessions to witness his rawness,freshness and vibrance or the recording sessions of March/April 1960. Then again to be there when Elvis recorded some of his spiritual songs would've been awesome too. I can't forget the '76 Jungle Room sessions either. It would be hard to choose only one.
Which recording session would you like to have witnessed and why? Tough one I know.
hounddog
03-23-2008, 04:31 AM
The 1969 session in Memphis, man he was cooking. I would have loved to see him so hungry and inspired. Just after his 68 special success, oh yeah.(y)(y):)
Merry
03-23-2008, 04:57 AM
I couldn't choose one in particular.
Any of them, would be a pleasure to to listen to, to hear Elvis in person.
kathy parkinson
03-23-2008, 05:41 AM
I'm a huge fan of the 50's, so i would have loved to have witnessed Elvis record at the beginning, and to have seen him start this incredible journey.
beckyelvis1
03-23-2008, 07:44 AM
Yes I also would've loved to have seen a recording session in the 50's, that would be my first choice
The Sun records sessions would be my number one choice, then the 69 sessions and lastly the 1960 sessions straight from the Army.
U.S. Male
03-23-2008, 05:03 PM
I'd love to have been sitting there in the studio during the Nashville 1970 sessions.
Some powerful stuff was laid down by our man during this time - would've loved to have seen it being delivered (y)
Jungleroom76
03-23-2008, 06:07 PM
Tough choice, but I'd have to say the March '75 sessions where he recorded the album TODAY just because that is my favorite album!! (y)
Of course...my username probably doesn't give any clue as to another set of recording sessions I would have loved to see in person... :hmm: ;)
TCB!
Mike
Getlo
03-23-2008, 06:18 PM
My preferences, in order:
1. American Sound, Memphis, 1969 - every song, every second of it!
2. My Happiness - the very first second of the recorded Elvis.
3. Sun sessions - especially when they "stumbled upon" That's All Right.
4. Nashville, June 1970 - again, every second of it, even though not all songs were up to scratch.
5. Hollywood, March 1975 - I also like the Today sessions. And it's the only album (excluding soundtracks) that includes every song from a recording session (not including the jam of Tiger Man). In that regard, and in terms of general quality of songs, it is superior to Promised Land, IMO.
Special mention:
The Harum Scarum sessions - I'd walk in and slap Elvis, and tell him to stop making crap movies and equally crap soundtracks!
SleepyJack
03-24-2008, 12:24 PM
There are many but I would love to have been there during the "How Great Thou Art" sessions.....Elvis recording music he loved,quality musicians and vocalists,all in all it would have been pretty amazing.
jon_burrows
03-24-2008, 01:01 PM
Some good choices there guys, thanks.
The recording of the '68 special would've been another good session to see. Elvis belting out "If I Can Dream" . It's rumoured that Elvis lay in the foetal position at the beginning of some takes to get more into the song.
Cliff
03-24-2008, 10:07 PM
"Elvis Is Back"
SeeSeeRider777
03-24-2008, 10:45 PM
My preferences, in order:
1. American Sound, Memphis, 1969 - every song, every second of it!
2. My Happiness - the very first second of the recorded Elvis.
3. Sun sessions - especially when they "stumbled upon" That's All Right.
4. Nashville, June 1970 - again, every second of it, even though not all songs were up to scratch.
5. Hollywood, March 1975 - I also like the Today sessions. And it's the only album (excluding soundtracks) that includes every song from a recording session (not including the jam of Tiger Man). In that regard, and in terms of general quality of songs, it is superior to Promised Land, IMO.
Special mention:
The Harum Scarum sessions - I'd walk in and slap Elvis, and tell him to stop making crap movies and equally crap soundtracks!
Dam you said it right, agree with you 100%.
My preferences, in order:
1. American Sound, Memphis, 1969 - every song, every second of it!
2. My Happiness - the very first second of the recorded Elvis.
3. Sun sessions - especially when they "stumbled upon" That's All Right.
4. Nashville, June 1970 - again, every second of it, even though not all songs were up to scratch.
5. Hollywood, March 1975 - I also like the Today sessions. And it's the only album (excluding soundtracks) that includes every song from a recording session (not including the jam of Tiger Man). In that regard, and in terms of general quality of songs, it is superior to Promised Land, IMO.
Special mention:
The Harum Scarum sessions - I'd walk in and slap Elvis, and tell him to stop making crap movies and equally crap soundtracks!Perhaps in a perfect world-but realising Elvis knew karate, and Red or Sonny West would have probably thrown you out the door on your ear. I probably would ask him to sing "So Close Yet So Far to Paradise" and not get manhandled;)
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