Elvis in Concert

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Elvis in Concert
Elvis in Concert cover
Live album by Elvis Presley
Released October 3, 1977
Label RCA
Professional reviews
Elvis Presley chronology
Moody Blue
(1977)		 Elvis in Concert
(1977)		 --final album--


Elvis in Concert is the name of the final television special Elvis Presley filmed during his life.

Filmed over two days two concerts in June of 1977 the first in Omaha on the 19th and the second in Rapid City, South Dakota on the 21st, it is a scant six weeks prior to his death. Elvis wore the famous Mexican Sundial jumpsuit both nights, and appeared bloated, pale, and awkward. His voice was a faint shadow of its former self in most cases and he forgot the words to "Are You Lonesome Tonight" turning it into a drug ridden ramble. Still, the viewer struggles along with the singer who no one can really turn their back on as he delivers powerful versions of How Great Thou Art, "Trying to Get to You", "Fairytale", "My Way", "You Gave Me A Mountain" and "Hurt". The performances though sluggish in many aspects are an outlet of emotion for a man who is disillusioned with the world and pours his heart and soul into the music.

The special aired in October 1977, after the death of Elvis. It was aired in conjunction with the release of the live album of the same title. The album has since gone on to be the third best selling live album ever recorded.

Contents

[edit] Track listing

  1. Elvis fans comments / Opening riff
  2. Also Sprach Zarathustra
  3. See See Rider
  4. That's All Right
  5. Are You Lonesome Tonight?
  6. Teddy Bear/Don't Be Cruel
  7. Elvis fans comments
  8. You Gave Me A Mountain
  9. Jailhouse Rock
  10. Elvis fans comments
  11. How Great Thou Art
  12. Elvis fans comments
  13. I Really Don't Want To Know
  14. Elvis introduces his father
  15. Hurt
  16. Hound Dog
  17. My Way
  18. Can't Help Falling in Love
  19. Closing riff
  20. Special message from Elvis's father
  21. I Got A Woman/Amen
  22. Elvis talks
  23. Love Me
  24. If You Love Me
  25. O Sole Mio/It's Now Or Never
  26. Trying To Get To You
  27. Hawaiian Wedding Song
  28. Fairytale
  29. Little Sister
  30. Early Morning Rain
  31. What'd I Say
  32. Johnny B. Goode
  33. And I Love You So

[edit] Professional reviews

[edit] Charts

[edit] Credits

Elvis Presley: Vocals, Piano and Acoustic guitar; James Burton, John Wilkinson, Chip Young and Alan Rush: Electric guitar; Charlie Hodge: Acoustic guitar; Jerry Scheff, Dennis Linde and Norbert Putnam: Bass; Ronnie Tutt and Randy Cullers: Drum Kit; David Briggs: Piano and Organ; Bobby Ogdin: Electric Piano; Tony Brown; Piano; Farrel Morris: Percussion and Bells; The Sweet Inspirations, J.D Sumner, The Stamps, Kathy Westmoreland and Sherril Nielsen: Vocals; Jane Fricke, Lee J. Beranetti, Sherilyn Kramer and Yvonne Hodges: Backing vocals; Joe Guercio; Orchestra;

Recorded: Civic Auditorium, Omaha (June 19, 1977) - Rushmore Civic Center, Rapid City (June 21, 1977);

Released: October 1977;

Production and Arranger: Felton Jarvis and Elvis Presley;

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