Release Date: August 9, 2019
Label: RCA/Legacy Recordings
Live 1969 features
the release of eleven complete sets from Elvis’ August 1969 engagement at Las
Vegas’ International Hotel. Of these performances, four are being released in
full for the first time. That fact alone should raise some eyebrows in the
worldwide community of supporters of the King’s legacy.
This also marks the 50th
anniversary of Elvis Presley’s return to the stage to perform after an
eight-year absence fulfilling his movie obligations. His Las
Vegas residency at the International Hotel featured 57 sold-out shows and the
live debut of his signature #1 hit “Suspicious Minds.” That track happens to be
my personal all-time favorite as it captured the excellence of the band backing
Elvis and his ability to command an audience and own the song. He also was able
to cover other popular songs in his way giving an audience a complete view of
his tremendous talents.
This deluxe package also includes
a 52-page booklet with rare photos, memorabilia, and an oral history by Ken
Sharp curated from historic interviews with Elvis, Colonel Tom Parker, Tom
Jones, Jerry Schilling, James Burton, Cissy Houston, Terry Blackwood, George
Klein, Fats Domino, etc. That is the icing on the cake for the live music fan
and you have an opportunity to reap the benefits of first-hand discussions from
his peers while taking in this massive collection.
I appreciate the music of Elvis
Presley and to hear him come to life on this set gave me a new perspective of
what a great performer he was. Even after being away for eight years he just
picked up where he left off and thrilled every audience he performed for.
There is some repetition in this
set but I think most people would expect that with this much music. He did have
his act and storytelling that went into his set but you will get some different
setlists to enjoy and a bird’s eye view of what it was like to be there
interacting with him.
Live 1969 may very
well be the ultimate live Elvis recording however I think you need to be a
superfan to enjoy this to the fullest otherwise if you are a casual listener,
that genuinely appreciated the artistry of The King, you would be well advised
to listen to this over some time.
Keith “MuzikMan” Hannaleck
December 29, 2019
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