Today, Tomorrow And Forever

[Sonny]

Short introduction: This 4cd boxset was released in 2002, to commemorate the fact that it was 25 years ago that Elvis passed away. All tracks are previously unreleased, consisting of outtakes, private recordings and concert recordings.

CD 1 - tracklist:

01. Harbor Lights (take 3)
02. I Got A Woman (alternate take)
03. Shake Rattle And Roll (take 2)
04. I Want You I Need You I Love You (take 13)
05. Heartbreak Hotel (Little Rock, May 16, 1956)
06. Long Tall Sally (Little Rock, May 16, 1956)
07. I Was The One (Little Rock, May 16, 1956)
08. Money Honey (Little Rock, May 16, 1956)
09. I Got A Woman (Little Rock, May 16, 1956)
10. Blue Suede Shoes (Little Rock, May 16, 1956)
11. Hound Dog (Little Rock, May 16, 1956)
12. Rip It Up (take 14)
13. Don't Forbid Me/You Belong To My Heart (Sun Studios, December 4,1956)
14. I Beg Of You (take 5)
15. Peace In The Valley (take 1)
16. Is It So Strange (take 10)
17. Got A Lot Of Livin' To Do (take 17, movie master)
18. Loving You (take 6, farm version)
19. Treat Me Nice (take 6)
20. Young And Beautiful (takes 4, 5)
21. I Want To Be Free (takes 3, 4)
22. Steadfast Loyal And True (undubbed master)
23. Doncha' Think It's Time (take 48)
24. I Need Your Love Tonight (take 4)
25. I Got Stung (take 16)
26. The Fool (take 1, home recording, Bad Nauheim, Germany)

CD 2 - tracklist:

01. Make Me Know It (takes 17, 18)
02. Are You Lonesome Tonight (takes 1, 2)
03. G.I. Blues (take 5)
04. Pocketful Of Rainbows (take 3)
05. Flaming Star (takes 4,1, main & end title versions)
06. Swing Down Sweet Chariot (takes 2, 3)
07. Lonely Man (take 1, solo version)
08. There's Always Me (take 2)
09. Can't Help Falling In Love (take 26)
10. I'm Yours (take 5)
11. Follow That Dream (take 3)
12. Anything That's Part Of You (take 8)
13. King Of The Whole Wide World (take 3)
14. Gonna Get Back Home Somehow (take 2)
15. A Boy Like Me, A Girl Like You (take 4)
16. They Remind Me Too Much Of You (take 4)
17. Mexico (take 2)
18. Witchcraft (take 2)
19. Today, Tomorrow And Forever (take 2, duet with Ann Margret)
20. Ask Me (take 2)
21. Roustabout (take 8)
22. Puppet On A String (take 10)
23. My Desert Serenade (take 7)
24. Please Don't Stop Loving Me (take 10)
25. This Is My Heaven (take 7)
26. Never Say Yes (takes 1,2)
27. Hide Thou Me (1966, home recording)

CD 3 - tracklist:

01. Love Letters (take 2)
02. If The Lord Wasn't By My Side (take 4)
03. Come What May (takes 3, 4)
04. Indescribably Blue (take 1)
05. Long Legged Girl (alternate master)
06. The Love Machine (take 3)
07. You Don't Know Me (take 3, movie version)
08. Big Boss Man (take 9)
09. We Call On Him (take 8)
10. Stay Away (take 14)
11. U.S. Male (take 7)
12. Wonderful World (take 15)
13. Guitar Man (take 1, June 22, 1968)
14. Where Could I Go But To The Lord (take 4, June 21, 1968)
15. Memories (stereo master)
16. Almost (take 6)
17. In The Ghetto (take 20)
18. True Love Travels On A Gravel Road (take 2)
19. Let Us Pray (alternate master)
20. Baby What You Want Me To Do (Las Vegas, August 22, 1969ms)
21. Funny How Time Slips Away (Las Vegas, August 22, 1969ms)
22. Runaway (Las Vegas, August 22, 1969ms)
23. My Babe (Las Vegas, August 22, 1969ms)
24. What'd I Say (Las Vegas, August 22, 1969ms)

CD 4 - tracklist:

01. See See Rider (Las Vegas, February 19, 1970ds)
02. Polk Salad Annie (Las Vegas, February 17, 1970ms)
03. Walk A Mile In My Shoes (Las Vegas, February 17, 1970ms)
04. The Next Step Is Love (take 6)
05. Life (take 2)
06. Snowbird (take 2)
07. (That's What You Get) For Lovin' Me (takes 9, 10)
08. Until It's Time For You To Go (take 5)
09. Fools Rush In (take 9)
10. A Thing Called Love (rehearsal, May 19, 1971)
11. I'll Be Home On Christmas Day (take 9)
12. Where Do I Go From Here (take 5)
13. No More (take 1, January 14, 1973)
14. Take Good Care Of Her (take 3)
15. I Miss You (take 1)
16. I Got A Feeling In My Body (take 4)
17. If You Talk In Your Sleep (take 5)
18. Promised Land (take 2)
19. Your Love's Been A Long Time Coming (take 10)
20. Pieces Of My Life (take 1)
21. For The Heart (take 4)
22. She Thinks I Still Care (take 10)
23. Hurt (take 5)

CD Released: 2002
Essential: yes

Score:
Contents: 8
Sound: 7+
Artwork: 8

More information:

[elvis fan 1976]

I just ordered it today is it any good?

[Menwithbrokenhearts]

I just ordered it today is it any good?

I've had it for a couple of years and it is awesome!!!!

[elvis fan 1976]

thanks Menwithbrokenhearts it might arrive on thursday the 10th .

[michu]

You did great.It is a fantastic box. I like it very much.

[elvisdownunder]

You made a great decision. Great collection which i'm still glad to have, one of my very faves. The packaging and booklet is fantastic too

[JerryNodak]

Great release. Excluding the decade box sets, this is my favorite.

[jean francois]

fantastic box set

[easyrider]

Great boxset!!!!!!