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Elvis Presley - 1974-08-23 DS, Softly, As I Leave You [E.P. Collector EPC 2019-22]

Label: E.P. Collector EPC 2019-22 (Released: 2019)

Recording Type: Live Audience Recording
Location: Las Vegas / Nevada, Hilton Hotel
Date: August 23 - 1974 , Dinner Show

Tracklisting:

01 - Also Sprach Zarathustra
02 - C. C. Rider
03 - I Got A Woman / Amen
04 - Love Me
05 - If You Love Me (Let Me Know)
06 - It's Midnight
07 - Big Boss Man
08 - Fever
09 - Love Me Tender
10 - All Shook Up
11 - The Wonder Of You
12 - I'm Leavin'
13 - Softly, As I Leave You
14 - Hound Dog
15 - You Gave Me A Mountain (with reprise)
16 - Polk Salad Annie
17 - Band Introductions
18 - If You Talk In Your Sleep
19 - Why Me Lord
20 - Teddy Bear / Don't Be Cruel
21 - Hawaiian Wedding Song *
22 - Let Me Be There (with reprise) *
23 - Elvis' monologue about rings *
24 - Can't Help Falling In Love *
25 - Closing Vamp *

* Tracks 21-25 were taken from the August 23, 1974,  Midnight Show

Concert: A typical and solid show from this Vegas gig. Elvis is in a good mood and delivers fine entertainment.
A varied performance with something for everybody and not too much talking about rings or karate. Highlights: It's Midnight, Big Boss Man, I'm Leavin' or You Gave Me A Mountain.

Incl. covers