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The recording on CD starts with the first words of "See See Rider", "Also Sprach
Zarathustra" is missing. After the intro of "Suspicious Minds" a small piece
missing.
The recording ends after "Funny How Time Slips Away", the end of
the show is missing.
VV transferred the recording directly from a CD-R that was floating around
in collectors' circles.
As always, the VV label has shown that it has no interest in improving the
sound.
As always, "VV" has released several editions.
In addition to the standard "limited" editions, there is also a "Deluxe
Edition" (with t-shirt, poster, etc.) limited to 35 pieces and a "White
Vinyl Edition" limited to 20 pieces with a CD in a digipak.
Announcement (sic):
Released from the "VV" label for the first time in vinyl, of the show of
Houston 03th of March 1974 and including the unreleased ambiance recording
Tulsa OK. Oral Roberts University March 2, 1974, included as a bonus.
As always the VV attitude is to present Elvis at the peak of his possibility
and without a doubt, this double set presents Elvis still at his best. After
shedding some extra weight the man is ready to face his first tour of 1974.
March 1974 started with two great shows in Tulsa and then departed to
Houston for two shows in the Astrodome where Elvis beat his own audience
record from 1970. The Houston show it’s a usual one where Elvis faces a
large distant adoring crowd without the orchestra.
Here is presented completely remastered for the first time in heavy glorious
vinyl.
At the same time, we are glad to include as a bonus CD an unreleased
Ambiance Recording of the previous day in Tulsa. The sound is decent: if you
want to live the atmosphere of an Elvis concert in 2021 this is the right
tape. We can guarantee that Elvis was greeted with incredible enthusiasm;
the popularity in the live scene in the middle of 1974 is at its maximum
level.
The tour presents Elvis still at the top of his possibility, despite He is
not anymore the rocker of 1970. He still looks great in his impressive
jumpsuits and he delivers great shows with a great version of his classic
hits adding to the repertoire the religious new Help me and reaching the top
of the classic anthem American Trilogy and the sacred How Great Thou Art.
Single vinyl 180 grams!!!!, including the incredible Houston show with the
best audio possible!! The Soundboard recording from remastered sound FOR THE
FIRST TIME in a high valued collector vinyl, 33 rpm speed.
SPECIAL LIMITED SET INFO
Vinyl LP housed in a deluxe 300 grams gatefold sleeve that includes together
the vinyl a Bonus cd and incredible large art card 30x30 cm double side
printed on 300 gram glossy paper.
Vinyl LP, Album, Single cover, Limited Edition, Black 100 copies.
Vinyl LP, Album, Single cover, Limited Edition, Red 100 copies
Vinyl LP, Album, Single cover, Limited Edition, Blue 100 copies
All the copies version will include together with the bonus CD and an
exclusive large art card 30x30 cm double side printed hand numbered!!!
All the LP copies will come with three different Glossy Sticker
hand-numbered and individually sealed.
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Concert: | | A
very good concert from a very good tour. The crowd went nuts as soon as
Elvis hit the stage. A move with his little finger almost caused riots
among the fans and the King knew it.
In addition we have an excellent set list with something for everybody.
Trying To Get To You, You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling, My Baby Left Me,
I Can't Stop Loving You, Let Me Be There and more.
Choose your own highlight. A powerhouse performance. Pity, the sound is
plain average. (Ciscoking) |
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