Amarillo '77

[Jungleroom76]

Live In: Amarillo, TX. - March 24, 1977

Tracklisting:

01: That's All Right
02: Are You Lonesome Tonight?
03: Reconsider Baby (intro only)
04: Love Me
05: If You Love Me (Let Me Know)
06: You Gave Me A Mountain
07: Jailhouse Rock
08: O' Solo Mio/It's Now Or Never
09: Little Sister
10: (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear/Don't Be Cruel
11: My Way
12: Band Introductions/Early Mornin' Rain
13: What'd I Say/Johnny B. Goode
14: Band Introductions
15: School Days
16: Hurt
17: Hound Dog
18: Can't Help Falling In Love

BONUS TRACKS
19: And I Love You So
20: Fever
21: Love Me Tender
22: Blue Suede Shoes
23: Steamroller Blues
24: Help Me
25: Why Me Lord?
26: Bosom Of Abraham/You Better Run
27: How Great Thou Art
28: Trying To Get To You

Tracks 12, 13, 14 & 15 - recorded live in Abilene, TX. on March 27, 1977
Tracks 19, 20, 21 & 22 - recorded live in Alexandria, LA. on March 30, 1977
Tracks 23 & 24 - recorded live in Austin, TX. on March 28, 1977
Tracks 25, 26 & 27 - recorded live in Alexandria, LA. on March 29, 1977
Track 28 - recorded live in Abilene, TX. on March 27, 1977

Reviews:
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[Jungleroom76]

I just received my copy of AMARILLO '77 but haven't had time to check it out yet, but I am reading some pretty negative reviews that this CD is one of the worst shows of his entire career (although not quite as bad as NEW HAVEN '76 according to one Elvis blog) and even most of the bonus tracks included on the CD aren't very good.

So, I am asking those of you that have listened to it already...are these reviews true? Is AMARILLO '77 really THAT bad??

TCB!
Mike

[IM4Elvis]

I have this and actually like it. The sound is good and Elvis seems to be enjoying himself. It certainly is not 1970 or 1971 Elvis, but looked at on its own merits in 1977, it really isn't that bad. I like it.

IM

[jean francois]

to answer a mike, I think amarillo, Elvis is not in its best form, and above all, start by thats all right mama, FTD does not force, side design, cd covers.

[Albert]

I really like this album. Compared with so many poor 76 soundboards (bad show, flat sound), this one is nice to listen to.

[Lonniebealestreet]

Mike, what is your assessment of this release? The bonus tracks do make it sound interesting and I suppose I have heard them but it's been a while.

Glad to hear the rest of your comments.

[Jungleroom76]

Mike, what is your assessment of this release? The bonus tracks do make it sound interesting and I suppose I have heard them but it's been a while.

Glad to hear the rest of your comments.

Actually, I have been so busy I only recently had a chance to FINALLY give this one a spin and I have to say that this is certainly not nearly as bad as people have made it out to be. Yes, ARE YOU LONESOME TONIGHT is certainly not his best effort, but it is in line with the other '77 versions of the song where Elvis goofs up the lyrics...most likely because of the whole "gay routine" with Charlie. The rest of the album is pretty average for a 1977 show. His voice does sound a bit strained in places, but I do like the version of MY WAY he performs. MOUNTAIN and HURT are also well performed.

The bonus tracks aren't really much of an addition to those fans that have heard the bootlegs before. There really wasn't anything new to my ears...some of the material was in better sound quality than I remembered from the bootlegs, but the material itself wasn't new or earth shattering.

Hope this helps you my friend!!

TCB!
Mike

[Lonniebealestreet]

That indeed is helpful. Thanks very much and I hope you can keep making time for Elvis and the finer things in your busy schedule.

[Jungleroom76]

That indeed is helpful. Thanks very much and I hope you can keep making time for Elvis and the finer things in your busy schedule.

Thanks my friend...glad I could help you out!!

TCB!
Mike

[ThreeCornPatches]

Uhm everybody seems to look over his last version of Steamroller Blues, which was an outstanding version, And new in soundboard.