Ciscokings’ Corner

The next release by SR will be a 2 CD set in long box format titled Setting The Season. The audience recordings in more or less poor sound quality (besides the bonus tracks from February 21, 1971, MS) feature the Las Vegas February 19, 1971, MS and February 22, 1971, MS. The former we had back in 2005 on There Goes My Everything, the latter is unreleased but well known to the CD-R fans among us. The complete show from which the bonus tracks were taken has been previously released on Las Vegas Fever Vol.1 (1991) or Live In Las Vegas '73 (1993). Both concerts belong to the best of this Vegas stand with many rarities, pity the sound isn`t the best. For more infos please go to our Concerts On CD - 1971 section where you already find this release.

Rainbow Records presents as a very interesting audience recording: Las Vegas August 6, 1969, DS. We already had it back in 1991 by the Tiger label. The sound was a bit dull with some cuts here and there. This time we get the complete show in re-mastered sound from a newly discovered tape with no gaps. It`s Elvis live in 1969 !  Be assured that you witness a powerhouse performance from the first days of the "Concert Years" with no weak spot. As always the disc is accompanied by a 20-page booklet with great liner notes and rare cover shots from these days. Highly recommendable ! It`s already in our Concerts On CD - 1969 section.

This time we get a soundboard recording from December 28, 1976 in Dallas, TX. We already had it back in 1998 on A Hot Winter Night In Dallas by Fort Baxter. Besides two songs the show is complete. As always Audionics did the best to achieve remarkably improved sound. Not to mention that the disc is accompanied by a full color 16-page booklet with informative liner notes and many pictures around the show. This concert definitely belongs to the best of 1976 with an outstanding version of Unchained Melody. Elvis and band were in high spirits, the crowd cheered cause they witnessed a great show. I`d say an essential release for newbies and a welcome addition to any well assorted collection ! It`s already in our Concerts On CD - 1976 section.

The sound is a bit dull, but we have a decent show with highlights like Trying To Get To You, Release Me, Spanish Eyes or Help Me. Just lean back and enjoy another hour of good entertainment. Go to Concerts On CD - 1974 and scroll down till you have the date.