On A Winning Streak - From the Booth Tapes Volume 4
Label:
Straight Arrow
Catalog Number:
SA/SP 2014-22-02
Release Date:
2014
Recording Type:
Live Audience Recording
Location:
Las Vegas ,
Nevada
Date:
CD 1: February 17, 1973 - Dinner Show
CD 2: February 17, 1973 - Midnight Show
CD 3: February 18, 1973 - Dinner Show
Sound:
Excellent
Track listing:
CD 1: February 17, 1973 DS
01
Jackie Kahane comedy sketch (partial)
00:54
02
Introduction: Also Sprach Zarathustra
01:03
03
C. C. Rider
03:24
04
I Got A Woman / Amen
03:02
05
Love Me Tender (with false start)
01:52
06
You Don't Have To Say You Love Me
01:56
07
Steamroller Blues
02:46
08
You Gave Me A Mountain
03:05
09
Fever
02:52
10
Love Me
01:31
11
Blue Suede Shoes
01:06
12
Johnny B. Goode
02:06
13
Hound Dog
01:16
14
What Now My Love
03:07
15
Suspicious Minds
04:23
16
Introductions of singers, musicians, orchestra
02:05
17
I Can't Stop Loving You
02:24
18
An American Trilogy
04:41
19
Can't Help Falling In Love
01:35
20
Closing Vamp / Announcements
01:44
CD 2: February 17, 1973 MS
01
Instrumental Intro
00:35
02
Also Sprach Zarathustra
01:00
03
C. C. Rider
03:36
04
I Got A Woman / Amen
03:06
05
Love Me Tender (with false start)
02:45
06
You Don't Have To Say You Love Me
01:59
07
Steamroller Blues
02:45
08
You Gave Me A Mountain
03:06
09
Fever
02:42
10
Love Me
01:28
11
Blue Suede Shoes
01:13
12
Johnny B. Goode (with false start)
02:21
13
Hound Dog
01:23
14
What Now My Love
02:58
15
Suspicious Minds
04:09
16
Introductions of singers, musicians, orchestra
01:46
17
I Can't Stop Loving You
02:36
18
An American Trilogy
04:42
19
Can't Help Falling In Love
01:38
20
Closing Vamp / Announcements
01:26
CD 3: February 18, 1973 DS
01
Jackie Kahane comedy sketch (partial)
01:09
02
Also Sprach Zarathustra
00:54
03
C. C. Rider
03:23
04
I Got A Woman / Amen
03:01
05
Love Me Tender
02:18
06
You Don't Have To Say You Love Me (with reprise)
02:30
07
Steamroller Blues
02:40
08
You Gave Me A Mountain
03:17
09
Fever
02:29
10
Love Me
01:47
11
Blue Suede Shoes
01:03
12
Johnny B. Goode (with false start)
02:30
13
Hound Dog
01:12
14
Teddy Bear / Don't Be Cruel
02:54
15
All Shook Up
01:04
16
Little Sister / Get Back
02:03
17
What Now My Love
02:57
18
Suspicious Minds
04:40
19
Introductions of singers, musicians, orchestra
02:31
20
I Can't Stop Loving You
02:27
21
An American Trilogy
04:36
22
Can't Help Falling In Love
01:39
23
Closing Vamp / Announcement
01:17
Sound Sample:
I Can't Stop Loving You (CD 1)
What Now My Love (CD 2)
Steamroller Blues (CD 3)
Notes
CDs are housed in a 3-panel digipak
Press note:
On A Winning Streak! - From „booth tapes“ Vol. 4
The 3CD set “On A Winning Streak” featuring three strong shows as recorded on
February 17 (DS + MS) and 18 (DS), 1973… which means that all of it was recorded
within a day. This release documents what a strain it was on Elvis' creativity
and general well-being to be performing under such a tight schedule for a whole
month, but it also shows how well he actually coped under the circumstances. All
three shows are tight, lively and entertaining, and you can really hear that the
whole room was buzzing with excitement at his shows. All three shows are
well-paced, featuring a solid selection of concert favorites as well as songs
from the recent ‘Aloha From Hawaii' television special. Elvis is clearly
enjoying the interaction with his fans, and there is plenty of that here.
Interestingly, he momentarily loses his patience with one loud fan, though he
later says that he was “just kidding”.
A fascinating release, featuring all three shows in surprisingly good audience
recorded sound: in fact, these recordings are amongst the finest audience
recorded shows out there. Everything can be heard clearly, including all of
Elvis' comments, and the well-balanced and crisp live sound on these recording
will make you feel like you are right there in the showroom enjoying the King in
person. These tapes were recently rediscovered, we believe that you will agree
with us that this is a great find and a real must, and not just for the hardcore
collector. Another quality Straight Arrow release!
Concert:
Although Elvis was a bit hoarse in all shows he still delivered strong
performances. All shows towards the end belonged to the better ones of this
season and these 3 make no exception. We have an appealing mixture of oldies and
many newer songs which make the concerts very rich in variety. The audience was
satisfied and you will be, too ! The sound is excellent throughout ! (Ciscoking)