31 July - It was 40 years ago Today - New 1969 Concert review

[PiersEIN]

Forty years ago today Elvis returned to Live concert performances. All the media were there but so were the true fans. EIN contributor Joan Gansky was one of the lucky ones and wrote a delightful, personal review.
"The atmosphere throughout the entire hotel was nail-bitingly electric! It is difficult for me to describe and paint a true portrait of attending in person this unique occasion - but I'll try my best. I want, and hope, you will understand the excitement of what has to be the pinnacle of Elvis' career to date! I vaguely recall the Sweet Inspirations perform - followed by a seemingly lengthy act by comedian Sammy Shore. The audience grew impatient. At last! The curtains closed. A pause. . . . A white shoe, a hand "peeked" round the curtain - now open - the thrill of a lifetime as Elvis simply stood there. He smiled happily, looking far more dynamic than any photo I had ever seen of him! - attired in white, with a long sash (belt) and a splash of color in the red kerchief (scarf). . ."

Click here for her unique eye-witness account & photos of this fabulous event. (http://www.elvisinfonet.com/spotlight_elvis_concert_review_1969.html)

Cheers
Piers
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[TotallyInsane]

I've got to come back here later today and read this - looks like a very interesting story!! Thanks for posting this!

[kathy parkinson]

Brilliant, i thought i was there, i held my breath sometimes in excitement, oh i wish i could have been there.

[EnigmaticSun]

He was lean, mean and kicking butt. Later on he was still kicking butt, if you ask me, but not as lean or mean anymore. If you prefer more physical rock 'n roll - this is it!

Thanks for the article! (y)

[hgs262626]

I wish i would have been there on that opening night. :( Is it me or is that ladys account of the August 24th midnight show (album Here I go Again) not July 31st?
Thanks anyway. A great read! :)

[elvislady]

I wish i could close my eyes and be transported back to that show...thanks for sharing, the pics are just gorgeous!
elvislady(y)

[midnight]

If only for a moment I could go back in time and be there to watch him. That was amazing to read. There will never be another!
Thanks for sharing.(y)

[franny]

Thanks, for sharing Piers. (y)
Loved the article and the pics!

franny

[debtdbruno]

This is 'THE' one event of all of them I wish I had been at.........he's rockin' hard here.
Fantastic..........and yes, nobody ever will again be in his league

Deb

[Jungleroom76]

FANTASTIC REVIEW...PIERS, THANKS SO MUCH FOR SHARING IT WITH US!!! (y)

TCB!
Mike

[PiersEIN]

I wish i would have been there on that opening night. :( Is it me or is that ladys account of the August 24th midnight show (album Here I go Again) not July 31st?
Thanks anyway. A great read! :)


WELL SPOTTED - actually the 'Funny How Times Slip Away' gives it away.
Joan actually attended BOTH Midnight Shows Aug 22nd and Aug 23rd.
WOW WOW WOW!!!!!!!

Her review was for the first night AUG 22 MIDNIGHT SHOW written Aug 23rd.

Always thought it was odd she didn't mention Reconsider Baby!

Have updated the info and will add her Hotel reservation memorabilia later today!

Thanks for keeping us on the ball.

Cheers
Piers

[Getlo]

A white shoe, a hand "peeked" round the curtain - now open -attired in white, with a long sash (belt) and a splash of color in the red kerchief (scarf). . ."

That's the giveaway she wasn't reviewing Opening Night!

[hgs262626]

That's the giveaway she wasn't reviewing Opening Night!

I've always been slightly unsure whether he was in a black two piece for the opening night show or the black herringbone suit. Do you know anymore? :D

[Getlo]

I've always been slightly unsure whether he was in a black two piece for the opening night show or the black herringbone suit. Do you know anymore? :D

Herringbone, apparently.

Unless anyone else has other info?

Either way, it's still a tragedy that this first show back wasn't recorded.

We're about to get a soundboard from August 6th - one week later - so why, oh why not July 31st?

A tragedy indeed.

[Junebug]

Herringbone, apparently.

Unless anyone else has other info?

Either way, it's still a tragedy that this first show back wasn't recorded.

We're about to get a soundboard from August 6th - one week later - so why, oh why not July 31st?

A tragedy indeed.


I'm with you on this one! :'(


Nice review....thanks for posting.

[Jungleroom76]

We're about to get a soundboard from August 6th - one week later - so why, oh why not July 31st?

REALLY??? :hmm:

May I ask where you saw that...I must have missed it... :doh:

TCB!
Mike

[Unchained Melody]

REALLY??? :hmm:

May I ask where you saw that...I must have missed it... :doh:

TCB!
Mike

- The earliest known soundboard of 1969 to date

- Newly discovered ‘69 audio

- The differences between the later released shows of end August 1969 will strike you.

“ELVIS -THE RETURN OF A PRODIGY”

Will be released by Gravel Road Music in August!

This is the August 3, 1969 Dinner Show, straight from the original ‘69 reference mix. It is completely remastered and edited.

This is the earliest soundboard to date of Elvis first Las Vegas engagement in 1969.

It’s also the third live performance he gave, the music is very different from the late August released live performances.
This is to date the closest you can get to the opening show of July 31st, 1969.

The liner notes are a review of somebody who actually was there.
It will give you a very lively idea how it looked .

The more than 50 photos of the same show (many in color) included will help you even more to imagine the first few shows of 1969.

As an bonus we included some interviews prior to the opening show and original radio spots of 1969.

We hope at Gravel road Music that you all are just as excited as we are about this release cause it’s a historical soundboard recording, placed in the right perspective.

Note; The show itself was released by Fort Baxter in 1993 as “Opening Night” no edits were made at the time and an effect was placed on the audio to cover up the tape noise.

Now it is upfront clear and very lively as a wild 69 show should be.

For the ones who have “Opening night” or the copy from this show, this release will appear as if you hear it for the first time.


01. Opening Theme 02. Blue Suede Shoes 03. I Got A Woman 04. All Shook Up 05. Love Me Tender 06. Jailhouse Rock / Don't Be Cruel 07. Heartbreak Hotel 08. Hound Dog 09. Memories 10. Mystery Train / Tiger Man 11. LIFE STORY (MONOLOGUE) 12. Baby What You Want Me To Do 13. Runaway 14. Are You Lonesome Tonight? 15. Yesterday / Hey Jude 16. introductions 17. In The Ghetto 18. Suspicious Minds 19. Can't Help Falling In Love


20. Interviews - BEFORE OPENING NIGHT (31 JULY) 21. RADIO SPOTS FROM 1969


Pre-order is advised because of the holidays and the limited issue of this release.

[Jungleroom76]

THANKS BUDDY!!! (y)

I hadn't seen that yet, so I appreciate you posting it for me!!! :notworthy

Good to see you around here again pal... ;)

TCB!
Mike

[Unchained Melody]

THANKS BUDDY!!! (y)

I hadn't seen that yet, so I appreciate you posting it for me!!! :notworthy

Good to see you around here again pal... ;)

TCB!
Mike

No problem glad I could help, and thanks! Good to see ya !(y)

[debtdbruno]

Herringbone, apparently.

Unless anyone else has other info?

Either way, it's still a tragedy that this first show back wasn't recorded.

We're about to get a soundboard from August 6th - one week later - so why, oh why not July 31st?

A tragedy indeed.

Total agreement(y)(y)(y)(y)(y)(y)(y)

[hgs262626]

Herringbone, apparently.

Unless anyone else has other info?

Either way, it's still a tragedy that this first show back wasn't recorded.

We're about to get a soundboard from August 6th - one week later - so why, oh why not July 31st?

A tragedy indeed.

It may be possible that a recording is locked away in some vault somewhere and will be released eventually. Of course they have to be careful as eventually the well will run dry.... or maybe I'am just drunk with naievity and optimisim. I hope we will get something though. When is August 6th show going to be released?

[Getlo]

.When is August 6th show going to be released?

I mistyped. It's from the 3rd. Details on this thread now.

[hgs262626]

I mistyped. It's from the 3rd. Details on this thread now.

Oh thank you!:D What would you say with the possibility of an opening night recording. Maybe 2019?

[Getlo]

Oh thank you!:D What would you say with the possibility of an opening night recording. Maybe 2019?

Well, there was one guy in the Vegas '69 book who swears he recorded it ... oh, and that he played Yesterday/Hey Jude to John Lennon!

I dunno. Still seems unlikely, but you never know.

[Unchained Melody]

Well, there was one guy in the Vegas '69 book who swears he recorded it ... oh, and that he played Yesterday/Hey Jude to John Lennon!

I dunno. Still seems unlikely, but you never know.

One can only dream (y)