The Hampton Roads concert 1

New clip !
This is one of the best Elvis show !!!
Unreleased live recordings.
Elvis on stage in Hampton Roads, Virginia. April 9, 1972, evening show.
The sound of this CD is PERFECT ! It was released in 2004 by TRIANGLE label in a great package.
This is the best release of this show previously available on several bootleg since 1991 "Live in Virginia" by "Vicky Records" label.

This SUPERB cd release can easily be compared to the best sounding official release around. As for the packaging , this set comes packed in a paper sleeve just like the typical 2 LP sets from that period. It will include a 40 page full color booklet , all about Elvis in 1972 and the documentary Elvis On Tour , also included will be a reproduction of the original rare 1972 MGM-pressbook (12 pages) for Elvis On Tour. Furthermore the (5 color) picture disc is packed in a special made innersleeve , with pictures of 23 bootleg vinyl albums containing material from Elvis On Tour.
The best sounding release of this outstanding show.
Elvis being in top shape vocally and phyisically. No weak spot, a powerhouse performance !! Many highlights like Polk Salad Annie, I Can`t Stop Loving You, For The Good Times or How Great Thou Art.
Elvis sings a terrific 'See See Rider', a rocking 'I Got A Woman' and heartfelt version of 'Are You Lonesome Tonight'. Even more, Elvis has the Stamps to sing a tune by them self - 'Sweet Sweet Spirit' - while he just stands in awe of respect, before he launches into a great 'Lawdy, Miss Clawdy'. On this concert you will also find perhaps the best version ever of 'American Trilogy' and 'You Gave Me A Mountain and a breathtaking 'How Great Thou Art'. Still there are many other songs that could be mentioned.

As most people are aware of, this concert was filmed by MGM as a part of their "Elvis On Tour" production and recorded by RCA for a potential LP release. Eventually as many as 7 complete performances from this concert was issued on MGM's "Elvis On Tour". The LP release was abandoned by RCA because of the release of "As recorded in Madison Square Garden" on June the same year.
Later 5 other performances from Hampton Roads was included on the MGM video release "The Lost Performances".
Triangle also mentions these recordings as their source for this new CD. However, the sound on "The Hampton Roads Concert" is greatly improved compared to the previous Live In Viginia. In fact this new product from Triangle hold extreme high class as far as sound goes. Even though it is in mono, the sound can best be compared with official releases from BMG. It is crystal clear, even and well balanced! Some might find it even better than on The Greensboro Concert, but it is all a matter of taste. The sound is quite similar, but perhaps the Greenboro show has a bit more depth to it?

Unfortunately this new release from Triangle does not contain the complete show. The same songs that were missing on the bootleg Live In Virginia are also unavailable here. This means that a great version of 'I Got A Woman' (as seen on MGM's Elvis On Tour) and equally splendid version of 'You Gave Me A Mountain (also seen on Elvis On Tour), together with an unheard version of 'Never Been To Spain' are gone. A crying shame, but we all expect BMG to take care of this later.
However, until BMG find it suitable to release this concert, I would - without a shred of doubt - recommend this CD. Whenever at stereo release of this great concert is available, I doubt you will ever find it housed in such a great package as The Hampton Roads Concert is.

Tracklist:
Also Sprach Zarathustra/See See Rider
Until It's Time For You To Go
Polk Salad Annie
Love Me
All Shook Up
Teddy Bear/Don't Be Cruel
Are You Lonesome Tonight ?
I Can't Stop Loving You
Hound Dog
Bridge Over Troubled Water
Suspicious Minds
For The Good Times
Band introductions
An American Trilogy
Love Me Tender
A Big Hunk O' Love
How Great Thou Art
Sweet Sweet Spirit
Lawdy, Miss Clawdy
Can't Help Falling In Love
Closing Vamp

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[westsidesmitty1]

Hampton Roads in southeastern Virginia. Neither the first nor the last time the South's most famous son would have all those Virginia girls screaming! This material (from "Elvis On Tour"), came from Hampton Coliseum. Along with Norfolk's, "Scope Convention Center", the Hampton Coliseum was the largest venue in the Tidewater area. "I left my home in Norfolk, Virginia!'' My mother screamed for him when he returned to the South after one of the early Dorsey Brothers' shows. Still calling his name!

[TheSugarburger]

This one really rocks, One of his best. I also love the one Dec. 31, 1976 in Pittsburgh.

[MrElvislocke]

Awesome can't wait to get the DVD or CD

[klimiskastoria]

no words! Long Live To The K1NG

[DieGwinners]

EXCELLENT ~



[deannamarie29]

MARCO, YOU FREAKIN ROCK !!! THE KINGS REIGN HAS ONLY JUST BEGUN !!

[tommyboytt26]

6:02-6:08 !

[Yellyist]

Here`s Elvis`s best version of c.c rider ever!!!

[Davewise1965]

Elvis is the greatest entertainer that ever lived.

[AdemPresley]

Fantastic, Marco **********