Always on my mind

[Snake Eyes]

Hi everyone, sorry if this has been asked before but.................

Did Elvis ever perform Always on my Mind live? Can't remember if it was on Elvis by The Presleys, but I have heard Priscilla say something along the lines "Elvis never dedicated songs, but he mouthed "this ones for you" before singing Always on my mind.

Is is true, is it out there live?

[debtdbruno]

I don't know about that particular song........unlikely

He did dedicate 'Its Midnight' to Cilla at a concert

[Nicole Presley]

I never heard him singing the song live, so I don´t think so.

[debtdbruno]

www.elvisconcerts.com doesn't show the song as a 'live' search on it's database

[vivaelvis]

Elvis never did the song live as it was too emotional and hit too close to home for him. However, he did rehearse it for the NY Garden shows in 1972 but decided not to include it into his show.

[Snake Eyes]

Elvis never did the song live as it was too emotional and hit too close to home for him. However, he did rehearse it for the NY Garden shows in 1972 but decided not to include it into his show.

So there is a possibility of a full live rehearsal of the song available? Seems a shame this was never performed live as it's such a great song and one that everyone can relate to.

Thanks for the help

[Rising Sun]

heard Priscilla say something along the lines "Elvis never dedicated songs, but he mouthed "this ones for you" before singing Always on my mind.

I think what you are referring to is 'I Can't Stop Loving You' - I believe this was the song he sang for her in that occasion you mentioned.

'Always on my mind', though, has never been performed live by Elvis...

[vivaelvis]

I think what you are referring to is 'I Can't Stop Loving You' - I believe this was the song he sang for her in that occasion you mentioned.

'Always on my mind', though, has never been performed live by Elvis...

Or maybe she meant It's Midnight which he would say "listen Cilla" knowing she was in the crowd at the Hilton.

[Raised on Rock]

Elvis never did the song live as it was too emotional and hit too close to home for him. However, he did rehearse it for the NY Garden shows in 1972 but decided not to include it into his show.

Didn't knew that. Where did you get that info about the N.Y. rehearsal?

[vivaelvis]

Didn't knew that. Where did you get that info about the N.Y. rehearsal?

That's been reported on numerous forums over the years. He also rehearsed Any Day Now for the NY shows.

[KPM]

Or maybe she meant It's Midnight which he would say "listen Cilla" knowing she was in the crowd at the Hilton.

It is probably Its Midnight-I have heard a Vegas show where he did say "listen Cilla"
So once again we have an item of agreement.

[KPM]

Elvis never did the song live as it was too emotional and hit too close to home for him. However, he did rehearse it for the NY Garden shows in 1972 but decided not to include it into his show.

I have also never heard about that song being rehearsed for the NYC shows.
Forums post a lot of things but if they are not sourced it does not mean they are factual.
Did any of these posts at other forums say where the info came from? Then it can be traced-checked.

[KPM]

This is a link to rare Elvis songs performed live-Always on my Mind is not listed:
http://jordans-elvis-world.com/audio/rare/main.htm

[Snake Eyes]

Thanks for the input guys, I will take a look at the links.

[vivaelvis]

I have also never heard about that song being rehearsed for the NYC shows.
Forums post a lot of things but if they are not sourced it does not mean they are factual.
Did any of these posts at other forums say where the info came from? Then it can be traced-checked.

Why am I not surprise?

[vivaelvis]

A poster named tigerman2001 posted about him rehearsing it at MSG. http://www.elvis-collectors.com/foru...=57232&start=0

[KPM]

Information from Keith Flynns great site-Always on My Mind not listed as rehearsed.....Any Day Now is:
June 6 / 9 1972 (Exact Dates Of Songs Unknown) Hilton Hotel, New York
Burning Love
It's A Matter Of Time
Fool
For The Good Times
You Gave Me A Mountain
Never Been To Spain
The Impossible Dream
It's Over
An American Trilogy
Fever
I'll Remember You
Any Day Now
I Washed My Hands In Muddy Water
Funny How Time Slips Away
Faded Love
I Really Don't Want To Know

[Raised on Rock]

Information from Keith Flynns great site-Always on My Mind not listed as rehearsed.....Any Day Now is:
June 6 / 9 1972 (Exact Dates Of Songs Unknown) Hilton Hotel, New York
Burning Love
It's A Matter Of Time
Fool
For The Good Times
You Gave Me A Mountain
Never Been To Spain
The Impossible Dream
It's Over
An American Trilogy
Fever
I'll Remember You
Any Day Now
I Washed My Hands In Muddy Water
Funny How Time Slips Away
Faded Love
I Really Don't Want To Know

Yep, that's what I knew, and that's what I thought... beyond the March 1972 sessions, Elvis never even rehearsed the song.

By the way, woudn't be cool if some of those rehearsals tapes will surface for this year anniversary?

[KPM]

Yep, that's what I knew, and that's what I thought... beyond the March 1972 sessions, Elvis never even rehearsed the song.

By the way, woudn't be cool if some of those rehearsals tapes will surface for this year anniversary?

It sure would.
I e-mailed Mr Flynn and asked where he got the info for his rehearsal lists and if they were suspected of being recorded in some form he said his lists came from research and people like Ernst Jorgenson who found differing notes on rehearsals, interviews with people at the rehearsals.....musicians, support people etc...he said no tapes have been found so far but it is always hoped that some exist in private hands since many times the rehearsals were recorded by musicians or Elvis's guys to listen to when working up new songs. Lets hope.

[Raised on Rock]

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It sure would.
I e-mailed Mr Flynn and asked where he got the info for his rehearsal lists and if they were suspected of being recorded in some form he said his lists came from research and people like Ernst Jorgenson who found differing notes on rehearsals, interviews with people at the rehearsals.....musicians, support people etc...he said no tapes have been found so far but it is always hoped that some exist in private hands since many times the rehearsals were recorded by musicians or Elvis's guys to listen to when working up new songs. Lets hope.

Well let's hope so. Thanks for the great info.