That's The Way It Is - Special Edition

[Sonny]

Short introduction: This special 30th Anniversary three cd boxset features a lot of unique and rare performances, which obviously were not included in the original album. This boxset was released at the same time as the upgraded dvd version of "That's The Way It Is". Not only do we get the tracks that were on the original album, but we also get a complete Vegas concert (August 12, 1970), some very nice live versions and great songs from the TTWII rehearsals.

Disc 1 - tracklist:

01. I Just Can't Help Believin' (August 11, 1970ds)
02. Twenty Days And Twenty Nights
03. How The Web Was Woven
04. Patch It Up
05. Mary In The Morning
06. You Don't Have To Say You Love Me
07. You've Lost That Loving Feeling (August 13, 1970)
08. I've Lost You
09. Just Pretend
10. Stranger In The Crowd
11. The Next Step Is Love
12. Bridge Over Troubled Water
13. Love Letters
14. When I'm Over You
15. Something (August 11, 1970)
16. I'll Never Know
17. Sylvia
18. Cindy, Cindy
19. Rags To Riches

CD 2 - tracklist:

01. That's Allright
02. Mystery Train / Tiger Man
03. Hound Dog
04. Love Me Tender
05. Just Pretend
06. Walk A Mile In My Shoes
07. There Goes My Everything
08. Words
09. Sweet Caroline
10. You've Lost That Loving Feeling
11. Polk Salad Annie
12. Heartbreak Hotel
13. One Night
14. Blue Suede Shoes
15. All Shook Up
16. Little Sister / Get Back
17. I Was The One
18. Love Me
19. Are You Lonesome Tonight
20. Bridge Over Troubled Water
21. Suspicious Minds
22. Can't Help Falling In Love

Disc 3 - tracklist:

01. I Got A Woman (August 11, 1970)
02. I Can't Stop Loving You (August 10, 1970)
03. Twenty Days And Twenty Nights (August 12, 1970)
04. The Next Step Is Love (August 10, 1970)
05. You Don't Have To Say You Love Me (August 10, 1970)
06. Stranger In The Crowd (August 13, 1970)
07. Make The World Go Away (August 13, 1970)
08. Don't Cry Daddy (August 13, 1970)
09. In The Ghetto (August 13, 1970)
10. Peter Gunn Theme (rehearsal, June 15, 1970)
11. That's Allright (rehearsal, June 15, 1970)
12. Cotton Fields (rehearsal, June 15, 1970)
13. Yesterday (rehearsal, June 15, 1970)
14. I Can't Stop Loving You (rehearsal, June 15, 1970)
15. Such A Night (rehearsal, June 29, 1970)
16. It's Now Or Never (rehearsal, June 29, 1970)
17. A Fool Such As I (rehearsal, June 29, 1970)
18. Little Sister / Get Back (rehearsal, June 29, 1970)
19. I Washed My Hands In Muddy Water (rehearsal, June 29, 1970)
20. Johnny B Goode (rehearsal, June 24, 1970)
21. Mary In The Morning (rehearsal, June 24, 1970)
22. The Wonder Of You (rehearsal, June 24, 1970)
23. Santa Claus Is Back In Town (rehearsal, August 4, 1970)
24. Farther Along (rehearsal, August 4, 1970)
25. Oh Happy Day (rehearsal, August 7, 1970)

Recorded - CD 2: Las Vegas, August 12, 1970 midnight show

Original album release: 1970
CD released: 2000
Essential: yes

Score:
Contents: 9+
Sound: 9
Artwork: 8

More information:

[JerryNodak]

The only thing I like about this release is the concert on disc 2. The sound on some of the rehearsal stuff on disc 3 is horrendous. The multi track "live" recordings on disc 3 are boring. This set is a bloated misfire.

If I want to listen to TTWII I listen to the FTD version.

[easyrider]

the disc 2 is great!!!!!!

[elvispresleytheking]

Disc 2 is the best, like some of the rehearsals and live segments on disk 3, really want a version of "The Wonder of YOu" live

[Deke Rivers]

For Me the Mary In The Morning on Disc 3 was worth the price of admission; I simply love this performance; Disc 2 was not too shabby either....all in all I liked this one! But Jerry is right the FTD is really nice! But I would not want to be without this either!

[sliaxmun]

I'm very interested! I would love to find out more.
me too, I need more detailed info

[thunderball1963]

great cd box but the artwork is not the best.

[TCB81975]

These three cd's get a rediculous amount of play on my Ipod and in my car. Phenomenal from beginning to end.

[my boy]

TTWII is awesome. I managed to get the vinyl edition and it's fantastic!

The concert sounds even better on vinyl and the artwork and package is superb –– highly recommended.

[docfreem]

I Second The Opinion On The Vinyl Special Edition Box Set.It's An Incredible Package And I Thought The Design Was Fantastic With A Modern Twist.
The Sound Is Perfect To My Ears.I Play All My Vinyl On A Thorens Super160 With An SME Arm.
I Have Both The FTD Special Edition And This 5LP Box Set.I Cannot Fault Either.

[molokai123]

These three cd's get a rediculous amount of play on my Ipod and in my car. Phenomenal from beginning to end.

i totally agree