Elvis Presley Las Vegas - January Thru February 1970
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CD Memphis Recording / Cargo Release date: 02/May/2025
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Sales Rank:
#49 in Rock&Roll #24642 in Rock
Style:
Rock&Roll
Product No.:
2101376576
Details / Tracklist:
1. ALL SHOOK UP 2. THAT S ALL RIGHT 3. PROUD MARY 4. DON T CRY DADDY 5. (LET ME BE YOUR) TEDDY BEAR/DON T BE CRUEL 6. LONG TALL SALLY 7. LET IT BE ME 8. I CAN T STOP LOVING YOU 9. WALK A MILE IN MY SHOES 10. IN THE GHETTO 11. TRUE LOVE TRAVELS ON A GRAVEL ROAD 12. SWEET CAROLINE 13. POLK SALAD ANNIE 14. INTRODUCTIONS 15. KENTUCKY RAIN 16. SUSPICIOUS MINDS 17. CAN T HELP FALLING IN LOVE 1. OPENING VAMP/ALL SHOOK UP 2. I GOT A WOMAN 3. LONG TALL SALLY 4. ELVIS TALKS (1) 5. DON T CRY DADDY 6. ELVIS TALKS (2) 7. HOUND DOG 8. LOVE ME TENDER 9. KENTUCKY RAIN 10. LET IT BE ME 11. I CAN T STOP LOVING YOU 12. SEE SEE RIDER 13. SWEET CAROLINE 14. POLK SALAD ANNIE 15. INTRODUCTIONS 16. LAWDY MISS CLAWDY 17. HEARTBREAK HOTEL 18. ELVIS TALKS (3) 19. ONE NIGHT 20. IT S NOW OR NEVER 21. SUSPICIOUS MINDS 22. ELVIS TALKS (4) 23. CAN T HELP FALLING IN LOVE 24. DON T CRY DADDY 25. LET IT BE ME 26. I CAN T STOP LOVING YOU 27. WALK A MILE IN MY SHOES
Description:
"Las Vegas - January Thru February 1970" on CD captures Elvis Presley in one of the most electrifying phases of his live career: the early 1970 Las Vegas engagements that cemented his status as a world-class stage performer. Across this release, listeners experience the King at full power in the showroom setting he helped turn into a legend - a perfect blend of rock 'n' roll roots, dramatic ballads and contemporary hits, performed with the energy, charisma and vocal authority that defined his 1970s concerts. The album is a time capsule of Elvis' Vegas sound: tight arrangements, a full band, backing vocals and orchestrated dynamics that shift naturally from intimate moments to explosive finales. It is particularly aimed at fans who want to dive deeper into this specific period, beyond the well-known hits compilations, and appreciate Elvis as a live interpreter who constantly re-invented his material on stage. The sound and sequencing are designed to preserve the atmosphere of those early-70s shows - you can almost feel the lights, the audience and the unique tension of a Las Vegas night with Elvis on stage.
Elvis Presley (1935-1977) is one of the most influential artists in the history of popular music and is widely known as the "King of Rock 'n' Roll". From his breakthrough in the mid-1950s, he reshaped the musical landscape with his blend of rhythm & blues, country, gospel and pop, and became a global cultural icon. He achieved a long series of number-one singles and albums, starred in numerous feature films and remained a dominant live attraction well into the 1970s. His late-60s comeback and the following Las Vegas residencies proved that he was more than a studio phenomenon: on stage, he combined vocal power, emotional intensity and showmanship in a way that still inspires live performers today. Releases such as "Las Vegas - January Thru February 1970" highlight this period when Elvis, backed by a professional show band and strong vocal ensembles, delivered some of the most commanding performances of his career.
The CD is released by Memphis Recording / Cargo, a label and distribution constellation that focuses on catalog, collectors' editions and artist-oriented releases. Their work often emphasizes carefully curated archival material, niche productions and recordings that deserve renewed attention beyond the mainstream market. By issuing specialized titles like "Las Vegas - January Thru February 1970", Memphis Recording / Cargo supports fans and collectors who seek deeper cuts, period-focused material and historically valuable live documents, presented with respect for the original performances and their sonic character. Their role in bringing such recordings to the market is particularly important for listeners who want to explore artists' careers in greater depth, beyond the usual best-of selections.
For collectors of Elvis memorabilia and serious music enthusiasts, this CD offers a focused glimpse into a decisive concert chapter of his career and adds nuance to the picture of Elvis as a live artist. For newer listeners, it serves as an accessible entry point to understand why his Las Vegas shows became a cornerstone of his legend: an artist in control of his craft, his band and his audience, captured in a high-energy, emotionally charged setting that still resonates decades later.
