The UK MRS label has released ‘Elvis Amarillo Texas - On Tour 1974’ as a single Deluxe CD pack as well as 2LP Gatefold vinyl. Early in his summer tour of 1974, Elvis Presley made a memorable stop in Amarillo, Texas. On June 19th, he performed for one night only at the Civic Auditorium, captivating the audience with his legendary stage presence.  This show has been newly remastered in stereo and includes rare photographs and memorabilia that sets the scene for this event.   EIN's Piers Beagley checks into this stunning MRS audio upgrade and re-discovers Elvis' best concert from his June 1974 tour.

The FTD label has a list where they rate the quality of every Elvis soundboard in their possession. In the early days of the FTD label it was obvious why the first soundboards were chosen for release.

'Tuscon '76' was FTD's first because no 1976 soundboard had ever been officially released and Elvis sang the one-off 'Danny Boy'.

Then came the obvious…    
'One Night In Vegas' - Elvis' Opening Night August 1970
'Dixieland Rocks'  - stunning sound and high-energy for 1975
Then the fascinating 'It's Midnight' with some excellent songs which neatly captured Elvis' feelings of August 1974. 

In 2005 Elvis’ 1974 Amarillo, June 19 concert was also another early selection – and their first choice from Elvis’ June ’74 tour, however to be honest at the time it did very little for me. 

It seemed a little too routine, perhaps I was hoping for a more alternate set-list, and the audio was pretty muffled with the band very distant in the mix. I have to acknowledge that, at the time, I found the 1976 concert from the same ‘Rockin’ Across Texas’ 2005 FTD set more enjoyable. That is a crazy statement knowing my general apathy for Elvis' '76 concerts!  

Twenty years later UK's MRS label, continuing their focus on Elvis in 1974, have also chosen this particular Amarillo, Texas performance from Elvis’ June tour for their most recent release, remastered to DES STEREO.

Hoping that the new MRS stereo remaster will reveal why others have rated this performance, compared to my initial feeling, I decided it was worth a revisit.

Checking newspaper reviews from this ’74 summer tour Elvis’ Amarillo concert certainly gets high praise compared to others.
Setting the scene MRS includes the Globe-News review on the first page of the booklet. It includes.. .

Elvis Has Amarillo Crowd All Shook Up
... Strutting onstage dressed in a peacock blue and white suit, Elvis took over for an hour's worth of awe and delight on the part of the audience.
As flash bulbs exploded like kamikaze fireflies, he bumped out the standards of rock and roll: "C. C. Ryder," "I Got A Woman," "Poke Salad Annie," and "I'm All Shook Up."
Each time a different song swelled up, so did the cheers - and tears for those of us old enough to remember early Elvis on the Ed Sullivan Show.
Elvis pleased them all. "Why Me Lord?" and a most reverent medley of "Dixie" and "Battle Hymn of the Republic" combined with "Heartbreak Hotel" and "Let Me Be There" demonstrate the versatility of a star.
He's still the "Big Boss Man." 
As he slipped into "I Can't Help Falling In Love With You" the audience was standing.. and cheered as he darted offstage. The King. 

The Package A single cd digipack is this time with only 10 pages, it featured nine photos of Elvis wearing his peacock jumpsuit. First worn on May 11 1974 at the Inglewood Forum concert, Amarillo would be the second of the six times Elvis wore his Peacock suit on this June summer tour. The front cover image is stunning and certainly raises ones hopes for an impressive performance. Elvis performed an amazing 25 concerts in just eighteen days, he was still working hard for the money and his loving fans. The RCA released ‘Recorded Live On Stage In Memphis’ was recorded only 3 months earlier so there isn’t a big change of set-list but compared to his Memphis show on this night Elvis added the extras ‘Heartbreak Hotel’ and ‘Big Boss Man’.

The Music: Amarillo, Texas, June 19 1974 – 60 minutes.

Cutting straight into ‘See See Rider’ the stereo separation immediately elevates one’s excitement – especially the tight percussion of Ronnie Tutt and James Burton’s guitar ringing out. With Elvis’ vocal nice and clear he genuinely sounds more engaged than on the previous ‘muffled-mono-cassette’ FTD version.

The newspaper review noted the excitement of the crowd and now you can feel it as the ‘stereo’ mix places you in the middle of the action –  while Elvis teases out his “well, well, well” intro, the screams and anticipation surround you. 

This sure sounds like a different concert as the band rock into ‘I Got A Woman / Amen’ with Elvis sounding rather enthused and singing well – he’s certainly ready for some fun.
We do get the JD dive-bomber twice after Elvis’ tease, “Well, what happened JD? You ran out of air, son. Do it again.”

Elvis is in good humour and introduces himself as “Alvis Paisley” and after some fabulous audience interaction he comments, “Just two songs and we’re laughing our silly heads off! I like it.”

‘Love Me’ get screams from the crowd and Elvis sings it sincerely as he does every song tonight even ‘the oldies’. 
With Glen D Hardin piano left, Ronnie Tutt drumming centred with Elvis’ vocal nice and clear plus The Sweets, JD and The Stamps (right channel) this could easily be a multi-track recording which makes even the regular songs more enjoyable. 

Before ‘Trying To Get To You’ Elvis laughs about “Stripping my gears, left shoe, anything! - Ask & you shall receive child!” which nicely tags into his new lyric “I’ve been streaking all the way, Trying to get to you”! The mix is excellent – great rolling piano from Glen D Hardin - and the orchestra is placed nicely in the mix.

‘All Shook Up’ is the crowd-pleaser, as noted in the newspaper review, and Elvis seems more enthused by the oldies than was often the case.  A fine 'Love Me Tender' with no joking around tonight and 'Hound Dog' follow.

With such an animated crowd ‘Fever’ is a super version with everyone clicking their fingers to Duke Bardwell’s walking bass. This is great in stereo. As Elvis notes afterwards, “You were right in tempo folks, you were right with it.”

‘Polk Salad Annie’ ups the pace with the stereo emphasising Ronnie Tutt’s power-drumming, James Burton’s cutting guitar, and now you can easily hear The Sweet Inspirations cheering Elvis along as he works in some karate moves. A fine version. 

A highlight is ‘Why Me Lord’ with JD Sumner right channel and Elvis centre you can really hear Elvis singing his heart out. Fortunately this is a serious version with no teasing and Elvis is totally involved. Again fabulous in stereo. “Woo yeah! I like that” Elvis notes, before adding a worthy reprise. One of the very best versions. 

‘Suspicious Minds’ is a fine ’74 version, once again showing off the clever Studio-D DES work with Charlie Hodge’s duet placed ‘behind Elvis’ yet the other backing vocals placed right channel. The final work out - Elvis goes“hey, ho!” - demonstrates that Elvis was still interested into creating a show-stopper out of this classic song.

The Introductions are fun as Elvis pretends most of the band are from Texas, “John Wilkinson from El Paso, Texas”. When he finally points out that ‘Voice’ are from Tennessee, Elvis does a delightful Texan drawl saying, “So you’re not from Texas ? Foreigners eh?!”

‘I Can’t Stop Loving You’ features some fine Glen D piano and gospel backings with Elvis putting extra work into his vocal and the “Lord, I dread it” power-ending. 

Note: When you see 'EPIC' presenting Elvis’ total 1970 intensity singing this very song it’s a treat to now hear him three years later in 1974 working just as hard, rather than getting away with a more ‘routine’ version.   

“A new song that we have out” ‘Help Me’ follows and again the stereo really impresses with Elvis and Sherrill Nielsen’s duet standing out, as well as the overall harmonies and Glen D Hardin’s keyboards. A touching version.

‘An American Trilogy’ is excellent with Elvis’ concentrated, serious vocal and again there's no teasing the Stamps tonight. MRS presents a lovely dynamic between the loud and soft passages – no old cassette tape hiss here -  leading to the fabulous power finale. “Whoo” goes Elvis.

A fun ‘Let Me Be There’ follows in great quality – Ronnie Tutt’s percussion really stands out - and it gets a well-deserved reprise. Now you can hear Elvis giggling in enjoyment. 

“I’d like to go back a few years and do a song”.. leads to a bluesy ‘Heartbreak Hotel’ sung with much more conviction than usual. 
Only performed a couple of times in the first 5 months of the year, Elvis obviously wanted to return to this 50’s classic. It’s a very good version for 1974.  

Turning the house-lights up Elvis teases his fans, ”They really won’t let me up there” before a smooth and nicely performed ‘Funny How Time Slips Away’ which gets a rather cute reprise. 

‘Big Boss Man’ was brand new to the set-list the previous month and Elvis really enjoys rocking out on this oldie. Outside of his ’74 Lake Tahoe season this was only his tenth time singing it to a big crowd.
The MRS stereo really makes this version sound like one of the best, JD’s deep-bass right, cutting JB guitar and Glen D Hardin piano left, plus Ronnie Tutt’s driving percussion. And again Charlie Hodge’s duet is separated out to be behind Elvis - and best of all you can hear the Sweets hand-claps  and call & response upping the funk on this number. Elvis sings along in JB’s guitar solo “Hay, hay, when I call…” it is very, very good - one of the best live versions I have heard. 

It seems that the excitement of this Amarillo performance was hidden on the old muffled-mono-cassette previous release.      

Afterwards Elvis sounds truly touched when he explains..

“Thank you very much ladies and gentlemen. I'd like to tell you that it's really been a pleasure working for you. You’ve really been a fantastic audience, one of the best audiences we’ve ever worked to, really, Amarillo.”  
This gets a huge, huge applause. Then..

“Thank You. Everybody up on stage, ladies and gentleman, in all sincerity we really love what we are doing, we love to sing, love to make music and to make you happy. That’s all. 
And with that, I bid you and affectionate farewell.”

With this new MRS remaster letting you clearly hear Elvis’ loving audience and his own interactions you can now understand why it was such a special night and a great concert. Possibly the best of Elvis’ June ’74 Tour.
Elvis then starts singing a fine ‘Can’t Help falling In Love’ before the tape quickly cuts out.

So I think I have to apologise for my EIN review 20 years ago (read it here) where the rather flat sounding mono cassette hid the real excitement of this great performance. 

Overall Verdict: The newspaper reviews at the time said that it was a great concert with fabulous crowd reactions and they were right! Perhaps the first time around I was a little disappointed with this set-list being so similar to the RCA multi-track of ‘Live In Memphis’, but this new MRS stereo remaster truly reveals the excitement and energy of this obviously impressive concert. Elvis was on top notch form, every song is sung sincerely, it is a very fine set-list and best of all you can now enjoy the excellent audience response to everything that he and the TCB band did that night. This is a stunning MRS audio upgrade which has quickly become one of my favourite concerts of 1974. Make sure you check it out.

Check with your local Elvis dealers or Amazon - on sale now.

Please note that the low-res scans used in this review come from my personal copy and that the 'Big Boss Man' audio clip is also an mp3 rip from my own CD. MRS did not supply any of these items.

Click to comment on this review          Review by Piers Beagley. -Copyright EIN May 2026 EIN Website content © Copyright the Elvis Information Network.

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Single CD / 2LP TRACKLIST- 19 JUNE 1974 – Civic Center, Amarillo Texas 1. See See Rider, 2. I Got A Woman/Amen, 3. Elvis Talks, 4.  Love Me, 5.  Tryin’ To Get To You, 6.  All Shook Up, 7. Love Me Tender, 8. Hound Dog, 9. Fever, 10. Polk Salad Annie, 11. Why Me Lord?, 12. Suspicious Minds, 13.  Band Introductions, 14. I Can’t Stop Loving You, 15. Help Me, 16. An American Trilogy, 17. Let Me Be There, 18. Heartbreak Hotel, 19. Elvis Talks 2, 20. Funny How Time Slips Away, 21. Big Boss Man, 22.  Can’t Help Falling In Love (Incomplete) Click for high-res pic - the vinyl LP cover is again a stunner!

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'ELVIS: The Raging Tiger Closing Night 1974’ MRS CD Review: From the MRS label ‘Las Vegas ‘The Raging Tiger’ Closing Night 1974’ is a 2CD Deluxe-Set and 2LP Gatefold Vinyl release. The set features one of Elvis’ most controversial performances recorded during his closing night at the Las Vegas Hilton, on the Sept 2nd 1974. This important performance has never been officially released but it is now remastered and mixed into STEREO.  This was an incredibly emotional show for Elvis with his emotions poured into songs such as It's Midnight, You Gave Me A Mountain and If You Talk In Your Sleep while at the same time showing real anger at the recent negative press. There was also unique versions of Bringing It Back and Aubrey where Elvis joined in on VOICE's performance There is so much to absorb in this emotional roller-coaster ride of a performance, and some of it is indeed very confronting. However it is a truly passion filled show and Elvis’ emotional soul was open and he wanted to share it with his loving audience....  EIN's Piers Beagley delves deep into this dramatic concert with a 4000 word review of this extraordinary release (CD Reviews, Source;ElvisInformationNetwork)

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'From ELVIS Recorded Live In Memphis 1974' MRS CD Review: From the MRS label 'From Elvis In Memphis – Recorded Live 1974' is out as a double-CD Deluxe set and also as a 2LP Gatefold sleeve.  The 2CD set includes two performances from his hometown of Memphis. The first concert is from March 16 1974 (Afternoon Show), marking his return after 13 years, followed by a second concert on March 17 1974 (Evening Show). At his Memphis 'Opening Night' Elvis put on one of the tightest and most impressive concerts for the whole of 1974. And in newly remastered 'MRS STEREO' this is a real delight.  This Sunday night March 17 concert neatly captures a different mood with Elvis up for some fun and so it compares rather nicely to the total professionalism of Elvis’ stunning opening performance. Both shows remastered in 2025 by MRS to "true Stereo" sound as if they could be RCA Multi-tracks – you will never play any previous versions again if you get to hear these.  Essential for your collection.    EIN's Piers Beagley provides an in-depth review of this recent MRS release (CD Reviews, Source;ElvisInformationNetwork)

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'ELVIS: 'Down In The Alley' Opening Night 1974' MRS CD Review: The new MRS single-CD deluxe-set features Elvis’ opening night show at the Las Vegas Hilton Hotel on 19 August 1974 at the start of his eleventh season, during which he performed an almost completely revamped set-list. At no 1970 concert did Elvis perform so many unique songs, ‘Down In The Alley’, ‘Good Time Charlie's Got The Blues’ and debuts of ‘Promised Land’, ‘It’s Midnight’ plus ‘If You Talk In Your Sleep’ and ‘If You Love Me (Let Me Know)’. ‘Softly As I Leave You’, ‘My Baby Left Me’ and ‘I'm Leavin'’ - It was an astounding Opening Night. For the first time ever, the original recording has been newly remastered and mixed into STEREO.  The original cassette always sounded rather dull and muffled whereas live concerts are a visceral, exciting experience. They are spatial and energising which is not recreated via mono recordings, they need to be STEREO and dynamic. These MRS concert releases help drag the dullness into the light.       EIN's Piers Beagley provides an in-depth review of this recent MRS release (CD Reviews, Source;ElvisInformationNetwork)

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'ELVIS: Live At Houston Astrodome 1974' MRS CD Review: The new MRS single-CD deluxe-set contains Elvis’ major performance at one of the USA's biggest venues, The Astrodome, and for the first time ever presented in STEREO. The Houston show is a truly important performance since there was no room for the usual orchestra and so it was just Elvis, the TCB band and backing-vocalists. This made the concert completely unique with Elvis not only having to be truly focussed – there were no kiss-the-girls interruptions – and the whole team had to produce a powerful sound, big enough to impress the distant crowd in the massive stadium. Of all the performances that MRS have released in STEREO this Houston concert is one of the most impressive, demonstrating the power of Elvis and the band in concert that had been previously hidden in the earlier lesser quality mono releases.      EIN's Piers Beagley provides an in-depth review of this recent MRS release (CD Reviews, Source;ElvisInformationNetwork)

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'ELVIS: On Tour 1974 California' MRS CD Review: The new MRS 3CD Deluxe-set contains three performances from Elvis’ five-day tour of California in May 1974, during which he performed in front of 60,000 fans, including an attendance by the legendary British rock band, Led Zeppelin, whom he met afterwards. The pack includes 66 live tracks plus Bonus Tracks the ‘Home Recordings’ of 'Spanish Eyes' and 'Let Me Be The One'. For the first time ever the shows are presented in stereo and with the tape speed correct. The accompanying booklet includes rare photographs and memorabilia dating from this short tour. The 3CD set includes Elvis' performances from May 11 Inglewood Forum L.A, May 12 afternoon show Fresno and also May 13 San Bernardino. The speed correction and new stereo mix breathes new life into the shows and the result is very impressive indeed, capturing Elvis still performing with a real energy.  EIN contributor Shane Brown reviews this new set, with added comments from EIN's Piers Beagley. (CD Reviews, Source;ShaneBrown/ElvisInformationNetwork)

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'Las Vegas: On Stage Feb 1973' MRS CD Review: The new MRS 4CD Deluxe-set contains three performances recorded in February 1973, during Elvis’ eighth engagement in Las Vegas. The Las Vegas shows took place weeks after the historic satellite TV show, Aloha From Hawaii, was filmed and broadcast on 14 January. All shows are presented in stereo for the first time ever. All shows are presented in stereo for the first time ever. A bonus CD of remastered rehearsal tracks that were recorded the day before Opening night is also included. The accompanying booklet includes rare photographs, memorabilia and liner notes which set the scene. ... This latest release from the Memphis Recording Service is an interesting one and manages to shed new light on the post-Aloha Elvis Las Vegas season that many fans have largely dismissed. EIN contributor Shane Brown reviews this new set, with added comments from EIN's Piers Beagley. (CD Reviews, Source;ShaneBrown/ElvisInformationNetwork)

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MRS CAMDEN ‘Made in Germany – Private Recordings’ Review: From the budget MRS Camden label this CD features personal recordings taken from a recently discovered tape made by Elvis while stationed with the US army in Germany in January 1959. What is so fascinating about this period is that, although The Colonel stopped Elvis recording anything professionally in Germany, Elvis was still bursting with music. Elvis was jamming at home on multiple songs that he would later record professionally for RCA. These original jams on songs such as ‘His Hand In Mine’, ‘Like A Baby’, ’I'll Take You Home Again Kathleen’, ‘I Will Be True’, ‘Danny Boy’, ‘The Fool’ even an attempt at ‘Are You Lonesome Tonight’ plus ‘There’s No Tomorrow’ are totally enthralling. Historians always talk about Elvis vast knowledge of every musical genre and here is proof of his influences. A lot of fans, including myself, would truly appreciate a “Best Of” these home-recordings and just in time for Christmas 2024 the budget label ‘MRS Camden’ have done exactly that. EIN's Piers Beagley checks out this new budget release just in time for Christmas.... - Buy it TODAY for Christmas! (CD Reviews, Source;ElvisInformationNetwork)

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'ELVIS: At 3am Sahara Tahoe 1973' MRS CD Review: This Deluxe 2CD set features two shows from Elvis’ May 1973 engagement at The Sahara Tahoe in Lake Tahoe, Nevada. Included is a rare 3am charity performance as well as the midnight show from the previous night. Both shows for the first time are presented in stereo. The accompanying booklet includes memorabilia and rare photos along with liner notes that set the scene. Despite having to perform three concerts in the one evening, Elvis was feeling inspired and although it was 3am he still treated the ‘Mother’s Day’ benefit more like a Closing Night performance. Elvis was in extremely jovial spirits, teasing the band and adding some crazy lyrics. He also added unique live versions of ‘My Way’, ‘Faded Love’, ‘Funny How Time Slips Away’ and a rare ‘It’s Over’. With the cassette hiss removed, the musicians and backing-vocals in stereo and Elvis’ vocal raised to the correct level, this MRS release sounds just like an RCA recorded multi-track and is the best representation of the “real Elvis” live in 1973 that fans could hope for. Go here as EIN's Piers Beagley checks out a sensational STEREO Elvis double-pack. (CD Reviews, Source;ElvisInformationNetwork)

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'ELVIS: Closing Night 1972' MRS CD Review: This MRS 2CD set features a live performance recorded on 4 September 1972,during the last night of Elvis’ seventh engagement in Las Vegas at the Hilton Hotel. The show is presented in stereo. A bonus CD of remastered rehearsal tracks, recorded days before the engagement began, is also included. While Elvis is perhaps not as full-blast as on the 'Opening Night' here MRS's 'Studio D' engineer has done some brilliant audio remastering, removing the bad cassette-tape-hiss of all previous releases. Emphasising the instrumentation with this "Stereo remaster" not only elevates Elvis and the musicians' performance but also places the listener right into the audience. This night Elvis rocked into 'Johnny B. Goode' and even performed the golden-oldies with some real respect. It's a great show. Go here as EIN's Piers Beagley discovers something new in this re-release - the near perfect bookend to MRS' examination of Elvis’ 1972 Summer Festival. (CD Reviews, Source;ElvisInformationNetwork)

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MRS CAMDEN reviews: The UK MRS label have re-released 3 CD titles on its new alternate budget label 'MRS CAMDEN'. - One Night In Pearl Harbor 1CD - Elvis On Television 1956 - 1960 2CD - The Complete 1950's Live Recordings 3CD All three were released late November 2023. The releases on MRS CAMDEN are scaled-down budget versions priced for the mainstream market. The titles have slight changes from the original MRS deluxe versions and now come in a Digi-Sleeve packs with small booklets. There are minor upgrades on each release but they still all pack a punch and cover important sections of Elvis' historical journey. Going from 1954 to 1961 it is one incredible rockin’ trip. EIN's Piers Beagley checks them out as possible Santa bonus treats... If you are in the UK and order them on Amazon you can still get them delivered by Christmas Day! (CD Reviews; Source: ElvisInformationNetwork)

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'ELVIS: Opening Night 1972' MRS CD Review: Elvis’ first 1972 Las Vegas season ran from January 26th through February 23rd, 1972. Elvis was in great shape both physically and vocally, and he was once again serious about performing. While a large number of fans think that Elvis started losing inspiration and impetus after the power-year of 1970, his rejuvenation of his first live performances in 1972 demonstrate another more positive aspect. Introducing the new songs 'You Gave Me A Mountain', ‘I'll Remember You’ , 'A Big Hunk O'Love' and the brilliant 'An American Trilogy' would enrich Elvis’ live shows for the rest of his career. So while Elvis collectors may have heard the bootleg recording multiple times before, you have never truly enjoyed this concert, or appreciated its importance, until this sessional MRS audio Remaster. Elvis was in superb form and this set-list - along with the new MRS audio remaster - is truly sensational. Check out EIN's detailed review here (CD Reviews;ElvisInformationNetwork)

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'Las Vegas Summer Festival 1972' MRS CD Review: This 4CD set contains a varied selection of live performances drawn from Elvis’ seventh engagement in the Las Vegas Hilton Hotel during Elvis’ summer festival in the month of August 1972. It features the 11 August Dinner and Midnight Show plus 12 August Dinner and Midnight Show. For the first time ever these performances are released in "Stereo". Bonus rehearsal tracks, recorded days before the engagement began, are also included. The accompanying 40-page booklet includes rare photographs, memorabilia and liner notes help set the scene. Key songs include My Way, Fever, Its Over, Until It’s Time For You To Go, American Trilogy, What Now My Love, Little Sister/ Get Back, Never Been To Spain, For The Good Times and A Big Hunk O' Love'. Elvis was in superb form and with more new songs in his set-list sounding even better with the new MRS audio remaster it is a power-packed set. Go here for EIN's in-depth review . (CD Reviews, Source;ElvisInformationNetwork)

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MRS presents 'ELVIS: September 1970' in-depth Review: MRS's new 2CD deluxe set features a new previously unreleased soundboard from 2nd September 1970 and a bonus CD that covers the final rehearsals at the International Hotel on August 10th before the start of the summer festival. In September 1970 Elvis was still excited to be back on stage and performing for his fans. Newspaper reviews of his concerts wrote about the excitement and fun Elvis was having back on-stage. This brand-new previously unknown concert captures Elvis feeling 'loose-as-a-goose' yet still performing with a real intensity. His live versions of ‘You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’’, 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' were truly exceptional this evening. The accompanying 40-page booklet of the CD deluxe includes rare photographs and memorabilia taken during these engagements along with introductory notes. EIN's Nigel Patterson and Piers Beagley check out this new collection and enjoy a hilarious ride-with-the-king. (CD Reviews, Source;ElvisInformationNetwork)

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'Summer Festival 1970: The Rehearsals' In-Depth Review: MRS's new triple-CD set 'Summer Festival 1970: The Rehearsals' was released last month. The CDs contain rehearsal highlights from one of the most memorable periods in Elvis’ career - his captivating performances at The International Hotel Las Vegas in the summer of 1970. With remastered audio and accompanying 40-page booklet the package is aimed at the general public, plus Elvis collectors who could not afford last year's FTD fan club deluxe release. Elvis’ glorious rehearsals on 24 July at RCA studios are the real key to this release. Twenty seven classic performances and with Elvis not only rehearsing the familiar songs we would all come to know from the MGM movie but also songs he would never perform on stage. EIN's Nigel Patterson and Piers Beagley check out this new collection and discover some neat surprises along the way. (CD REviews, Source;ElvisInformationNetwork)

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MRS 'Elvis:Back In Living Stereo' in-depth Review: The new MRS set contains 6CDs of essential 1960-1962 master recordings, plus rare alternate outtakes - including plenty of officially unreleased material - and all of the personal home recordings Elvis made during the 1960s. The 100 page book, with text from Gordon Minto, includes rare unpublished documents and photographs, supported by a comprehensive text discussing each of Elvis’ RCA studio (non-film) recording sessions held during 1960-62. Musically the packed cds - over seven hours - present a stunning look at Elvis recording in the early sixties before the shine wore off. The "Master" sessions nicely contrast with the looser "Outtakes" discs and with Elvis getting even more uninhibited on the Home Recordings. - Very unihibited with a certain Nancy Sharpe! But with so much thrown into the mix, and some tracks in poor audio quality, have MRS packed "Too Much" into the one release. Go here as EIN's Nigel Patterson & Piers Beagley check out the positives and negatives in their in-depth review. (Book Reviews, Source;ElvisInformationNetwork)

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'Elvis - Made In Germany’ In-Depth Review: The new MRS 'Elvis - Made In Germany – The Complete Private Recordings’ 4CD set contains more than 3 hours of the private recordings Elvis made while off duty in Germany when he was serving as a soldier in the US army during the 1958 -1960 period and, includes rare tracks from a recently discovered tape comprising over an hour of unheard personal recordings. The 152-page hardback book contains rare photographs and documents plus a comprehensive text provided by Gordon Minto, which discusses each of Elvis’ RCA studio (non-film) recording sessions held during 1957-58, before focusing on the private recordings he made in Germany. The BONUS CD features the essential RCA studio masters from 1957-58. With such an expansive book, along with hours of Elvis jamming with his friends in Germany, there is plenty to discuss as well as finding out what extra material this set contains over the official releases. Go here as EIN's Nigel Patterson & Piers Beagley provide an in-depth review of this new MRS release (Book Reviews, Source;ElvisInformationNetwork)

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EIN's reviews of other MRS releases:

The Complete 50s Movie Masters Session Recordings

Elvis Studio Sessions '56 The Complete Recordings

The Complete Works 1953-1955

Elvis On Television 1956-1960

Elvis Live in the 50s The Complete Concert Recordings

Off Duty with Private Presley

Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley

Memphis Recording Service Volume 2 'The Rise of Elvis Presley' 1955

Memphis Recording Service Volume 1 'The Beginning of Elvis Presley' 1953-1954

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'The Complete ‘50s Movie Masters And Session Recordings' In-Depth Review: This MRS 'The Complete ‘50s Movie Masters And Session Recordings' 5CD/Book combo pays tribute to Elvis Presley’s complete music recordings made for his movies during the 1950s. The 5CDs contain the complete works of the master and session studio recordings made for each of Elvis’ movies during the 1950s, and all tracks have been remastered. The 200-page book focuses on each of the recording sessions held for the four motion pictures made between August 1956 and March 1958. The comprehensive text is complemented by rare and previously unseen photographs and documentation. So what surprises will collectors discover in this new set, what is in this new collection that FTD have missed and how good will the audio sound. Go here as EIN's Nigel Patterson & Piers Beagley provide an in-depth review of this new MRS release (Book Reviews, Source;ElvisInformationNetwork)

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‘ELVIS: Studio Sessions 1956' In-Depth Review: MRS newest release, a massive 3CD/172 page book compilation "Elvis Studio Sessions ‘56 The Complete Recordings". The 172-page book, with text by Gordon Minto, focuses on each of Elvis’ studio recording sessions during his first year of national stardom - from the first one in January, held in Nashville, then later in New York, before finishing his final session of the year in Hollywood in September. The full and comprehensive text is complemented by rare and previously unseen photographs and pieces of documentation. The 3CDs contain the complete archival master and session studio recordings of Elvis Presley from 1956, along with bonus interviews. All 90 tracks have been remastered and restored. Also for the first time on CD is the complete ‘The Truth About Me’ from an original US 45rpm flexi-disc. Also included are all the out-takes from this interview. Once again MRS release a first putting all of Elvis' key 1956 Studio Session masters onto one disc, with the addition of two other fully-packed cds of 1956 material and a stunning 172 page book. But what does this set offer over other previous releases Go here as EIN's Nigel Patterson and Piers Beagley check out this new volume from MRS to find what is on offer. Includes stunning example photos & a detailed audio investigation. (Book Review: Source;ElvisInformationNetwork)

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