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  1. 11-11-2007, 06:20 PM #1
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    Memphis '74

    Lastnight and for much of today I've been playing FTD's "Recorded Live On Stage In Memphis" album.

    I must admit this was the first time I actually sat down and listened to the complete show without skipping to just what I wanted to hear. Man this has to be one of the best concerts from '74.

    Elvis seemed in performing mode this night..I loved hearing "Polk Salad"..liked it when Elvis told james to play and then says "sneak up on it ronnie" and play that bass Duke..Elvis sure knew what kind of sound he wanted.

    The highlight for me was How Great Thou Art..man what a great inspirational version..one of my top favorites from the 70's of the song

    The show is energetic and very lively. Just like the other shows from that March '74 tour..here latley I've been on a '74 kick..playing alot of albums from different tours and engagents that year..and imo its one of Elvis' best concert years..matching the intentsity singing wise as 1970.
    "How do I get placed in situations like this? Ah hell, I guess it's all part of showbusiness "~ Elvis in his limo on his way to perform in Omaha, NE on June 19th 1977
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  2. 11-11-2007, 07:40 PM #2
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    Quote Originally Posted by BradM View Post
    Lastnight and for much of today I've been playing FTD's "Recorded Live On Stage In Memphis" album.

    I must admit this was the first time I actually sat down and listened to the complete show without skipping to just what I wanted to hear. Man this has to be one of the best concerts from '74.

    Elvis seemed in performing mode this night..I loved hearing "Polk Salad"..liked it when Elvis told james to play and then says "sneak up on it ronnie" and play that bass Duke..Elvis sure knew what kind of sound he wanted.

    The highlight for me was How Great Thou Art..man what a great inspirational version..one of my top favorites from the 70's of the song

    The show is energetic and very lively. Just like the other shows from that March '74 tour..here latley I've been on a '74 kick..playing alot of albums from different tours and engagents that year..and imo its one of Elvis' best concert years..matching the intentsity singing wise as 1970.
    Great Record. One of the first I bought in the early/mid '70's.
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  3. 11-12-2007, 08:27 AM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by BradM View Post
    Lastnight and for much of today I've been playing FTD's "Recorded Live On Stage In Memphis" album.

    I must admit this was the first time I actually sat down and listened to the complete show without skipping to just what I wanted to hear. Man this has to be one of the best concerts from '74.

    Elvis seemed in performing mode this night..I loved hearing "Polk Salad"..liked it when Elvis told james to play and then says "sneak up on it ronnie" and play that bass Duke..Elvis sure knew what kind of sound he wanted.

    The highlight for me was How Great Thou Art..man what a great inspirational version..one of my top favorites from the 70's of the song

    The show is energetic and very lively. Just like the other shows from that March '74 tour..here latley I've been on a '74 kick..playing alot of albums from different tours and engagents that year..and imo its one of Elvis' best concert years..matching the intentsity singing wise as 1970.

    Actaully, the FTD is not the complete show. A few seconds here and there is missing. I believe the false start to Help Me is not on there. Also, Elvis screaming at a lady is not on there either. I don't know why but they are not on there. The Elvis screaming at the lady is on the regular release CD and LP but not on the FTD. That is werid!
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  4. 11-12-2007, 08:36 AM #4
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    First time I heard the "Live onstage in Memphis" concert was back when I was around 12 years old.....a pen-pal from England sent me a copy on cassette....I rewound the "Mama can`t dance" part so much I ended up ruining the tape!
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  5. 11-12-2007, 09:27 AM #5
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    I have to cheak this one out if it is good.
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    Quote Originally Posted by presley31 View Post
    I have to cheak this one out if it is good.
    It's great. You will not be disappointed.
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  7. 11-12-2007, 12:17 PM #7
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    I ahve the Lp and men that's great
    Like Brad said, How Great Thou Art is great!!!!!
    I'd like to go to Graceland
    Memphis,Tennessee
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  8. 11-12-2007, 01:53 PM #8
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    Yeah, i agree, wonderfull concert!
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  9. 11-12-2007, 03:33 PM #9
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    One thing I really liked about this show was how the oldies were performed...Long Tall Sally - Whole Lotta Shakin' - Goin' On - Mama Don't Dance - Flip, Flop and Fly - Jailhouse Rock I like the musical arrangement of them...really awesome!!!
    "How do I get placed in situations like this? Ah hell, I guess it's all part of showbusiness "~ Elvis in his limo on his way to perform in Omaha, NE on June 19th 1977
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  10. 11-12-2007, 03:50 PM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by SleepyJack View Post
    First time I heard the "Live onstage in Memphis" concert was back when I was around 12 years old.....a pen-pal from England sent me a copy on cassette....I rewound the "Mama can`t dance" part so much I ended up ruining the tape!
    I bought that record in 74 at a Record Bar store. I also loved how he worked "Your Mama Dont Dance" into his medley. It did not sell real well though at the time. But I have always enjoyed this show.
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  11. 11-12-2007, 03:59 PM #11
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    Check it out for sure - good show, good show.
    Make sure you get the FTD extended version, though it is a mystery why some of the dialogue was cut (disc length?)
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    Well the FTD version is the only one I have of the concert.

    I absolutley love it though!! But do wonder why dialouge and other parts were edited out
    "How do I get placed in situations like this? Ah hell, I guess it's all part of showbusiness "~ Elvis in his limo on his way to perform in Omaha, NE on June 19th 1977
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  13. 11-15-2007, 12:29 PM #13
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    Quote Originally Posted by BradM View Post
    One thing I really liked about this show was how the oldies were performed...Long Tall Sally - Whole Lotta Shakin' - Goin' On - Mama Don't Dance - Flip, Flop and Fly - Jailhouse Rock I like the musical arrangement of them...really awesome!!!
    I forgot about that one...It's really great he rush thru them and sounds great
    I'd like to go to Graceland
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  14. 11-16-2007, 12:15 AM #14
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    Always one of my fav. Concerts
    Old Times they are not forgotten
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