But before it there are also 2 of his 'other' earlier Hollywood films Girl Happy and Jailhouse Rock which are also titled as new .

It includes the premiere of the complete rehearsal recorded in Buffalo, NY on April 5, 1972, with three previously unreleased performances. This would have at least been something new and collectable and would have truly captured Elvis' feelings about these full-on tours at the time.These two discs sound so clear on this remaster compared to other bootleg releases or even the fabulous FTD “On Tour- The Rehearsals’ compilation. However I feel that the better idea would have been to include the previously unreleased recorded interview in full - described in the booklet as "the most rare personal interview Elvis ever did" - on a bonus cd.

The slipcase contains one folder with the four concert CDs in slots and a second with the rehearsal discs and Blu-ray in slots (only the Blu-ray is in its own protective sleeve), as well as a 32-page squarebound book.Though there are plentiful false starts and incomplete takes, these tracks open a fascinating window onto Elvis' creative process. Hardin (piano), James Burton, Charlie Hodge, and John Wilkinson (guitars), Ron Tutt (drums), and Jerry Scheff or Emery Gordy (bass) as well as The Joe Guercio Orchestra and background vocalists The Sweet Inspirations, Kathy Westmoreland, and J. The fact that Elvis gave me an opportunity to be a part of this film shows just how great a friend he was. As Elvis Presley’s national tour played to sold-out secondary markets across the country in 1972, Elvis was enjoying himself on-stage and finding electrifying new ways of connecting to audiences at every show.

The directors told Presley that they did not like Elvis: That's the Way It Is, as they felt he was acting for the cameras. Oh see, See See Rider, oh see what you have done” Elvis sings with backing vocals on the right-hand side plenty of Glen D Hardin left and with James Burton chickin’-pickin’ guitar cutting on the right channel.This is mostly unreleased, although some were issued on a couple of the specialist ‘Follow That Dream’ releases in 2001 and 2004 ( Elvis On Tour – The Rehearsals and Sunset Boulevard, respectively). They warned Presley they would only work on the project if he acted naturally; Presley agreed he would. Having written 3,700 words of general praise above - and I have truly enjoyed listening to each concert multiple times - this list below is the simplest way that I can now explain my disappointment. All the info and thus the anticipation for the Elvis releases on RCA and FTD the fans get from you, you really help to keep Elvis Legacy alive. Apart from the previous show in Knoxville these were a unique performance and again something that makes this concert and the filming of it extremely special.

As well as the on-stage performances, the film includes backstage footage, with the original press release boasting that Elvis On Tour offered “the first intimate look at the enigmatic country boy who became the world’s most celebrated musician”. And, as any keen Elvis fan knows, there is that astounding audience shriek at the perfect spot in the ‘All my trials’ section. Why RCA / SONY could not produce a product even half its size is a sad indication of their belief in Elvis’ legacy. Richmond – Elvis rocks straight in with a fabulous and funky 'Proud Mary' before the nicely adlibbed “Only made it to Virginia” in 'Never Been To Spain'. Here Elvis sings the songs at a slower pace than he would on stage which also gives a more relaxed, sincere feel to the songs, especially the ballads.CD + 1 Blu-ray box set comprised of the audio from four of the shows (and two rehearsals) that were part of Elvis' 1972 North American tour. I Can't Stop Loving You • Hound Dog •Bridge Over Troubled Water • Suspicious Minds • For The Good Times • An American Trilogy • Love Me Tender • A Big Hunk O' Love • How Great Thou Art • Sweet, Sweet Spirit (Performed by The Stamps) • Lawdy, Miss Clawdy • Can't Help Falling In Love • Proud Mary •Heartbreak Hotel • It's Over • Funny How Time Slips Away • Burning Love • Release Me (And Let Me Love Again) • Johnny B. According to MGM’s original press release, the Elvis On Tour film “offers the first intimate look at the enigmatic country boy who became the world’s most celebrated musician.