This CD is part of the Follow That Dream collection from BMG. They release never before heard Elvis songs and concerts. The target market is Elvis collectors, but I really think they are well worth the money even for the "regular" Elvis fans. This CD contains 20 alternate versions of some of Elvis' greatest songs recorded in Nashville. All songs were recorded between June 4 and 8 1970. They are pure Elvis, without backing vocals and overdubbings. Just the King, as he were. The tracks on this CD were released on various LPs in the early 70's (but not in these versions), and are a mix of Elvis' many different styles. We have country ("Snowbird", "Tomorrow Never Comes" and others), love songs like "Love Letters", "I'll Never Know" and "I've Lost You", gospel recordings like "Where Did They Go Lord", and fast rockers like "Mystery Train" and "A Hundred Years From Now". There is also the immortal "Bridge Over Troubled Water", released here is take 1, the very first take! Some songs never made it to the LPs, and were only released as singles. They are truly forgotten songs of the 70's, but oh so good. Just listen to the superb "Rags To Riches" and "The Sound Of Your Cry"! As for most of the FTD CDs, this is well worth buying. I really can recommende this CD to any fans of Elvis'.Read full review
this is an excellent cd...all pure elvis at his best..hitting those high notes that he later lost a few years later..here he is raw happy and just singing his heart out with "true grit" and as i said pure hard rocking soulful elvis..outstanding songs..such as "where did they go lord?".."tommorow never comes"...and so many more "mary in the morning".."ive lost you"...all alternate and raw versions....buy this get this own this!!!just a d*** great cd by the king.....victor
THIS IS AN AMAZING RELEASE FROM AN AMAZING MAN - ELVIS' VOICE IS UP-FRONT, NOT MUCH BACKGROUND, MOSTLY GUITAR AND PIANO, AS IF HE'S RIGHT THERE IN YOUR ROOM; "BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER" IS CHILLING - WILL GIVE YOU GOOSE BUMPS FROM THE TIMBRE AND RANGE OF HIS VOICE.
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Love this CD...contains alternate takes but if you are a fan like I am, you will love listening to these great songs even though they are only alternate takes. It's very interesting to listen to the subtle differernces and nuances in these songs from the original records. It is like listening to something new and I love his comments between songs.
Fabulous sound quality & some of the best outtakes ever! You get a sense of how the REAL Elvis conducted himself during rehearsals. It is a great inside look at the man we love!!! Jill Alexander
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