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 May 28 2005, 05:40 AM
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BIG BOSS MAN
March 30th 1975 DINNER SHOW BMG 8287667970-2 
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Number of downloads: 31---------------------------------------- Audio Clip: Big Boss Man ----------------------------------------- Here are my first impressions on the new FTD release..... See see rider When it starts i thought...oh no!! The first couple of lines Elvis sings are way back - hardly hear him at all. Thoughts of 'Oh man...what the hell?’...he soon ups the volume to my linking...and it turns into a nice version. Nothing out of the ordinary. But a nice version all the same. You gone nuts and cracked up. Is something on the show that shouldn't be - says Elvis Well...well..well...that’s all folks... I Got a Woman/Amen We all know that Elvis is in great shape at this time...and this shows it. Not the best version i ever heard... But good and strong for sure. Stop giggling..this is a serious business.... As the karate is in no doubt full slow...JD does his bit...and Elvis appears happy with it as there is no call for another try... Good evening ladies and gentlemen....I am Ann Margaret... An interesting conversation follows with a Lady fan...you will enjoy this!! Love Me Starts to sing and manages to hold back, partly, the laughs...obviously brought on by the prior conversation. Decent enough version. But nothing special. Nice ending though... If You Love Me (Let me know) I have heard Elvis go for it a little more...but as the song continues he appears to get into it. Turns into a good version. Thank you very much...you are a good audience... And I Love You So Very cool version. It sometimes still astounds me how well Elvis could sing live...and this is one of those.. can you tell he is live? Yes you can. But hopefully you know what I mean. First impression of this - I will play this version a whole lot. For me, the highlight so far. Big Boss Man Looking forward to a good version. As soon as I saw that it was included on this show. So is it? Yes..it is...great to hear in this sound quality. My copy had a small jump half way through the song! But as my stereo has been playing up of late...I hope it’s that and not the CD! It’s Midnight Love this song. The studio version is simply awesome. So how does this version compare? Obviously its not a haunting as the studio version...but a good solid version from start to finish. I have noticed that Elvis' vocal is a little 'here and there' (sound wise)...sometimes a little quieter than others...that aside...a cool job. Promised Land What a great song line up...what a shame that he didn't always mix it up like this. Promised Land didn't feature enough in Elvis' live concerts...good rocking' version... Thankyou very much...this next song is rough! What do you wanna hear? Burning Love? Burning Love Play the bass Duke! Good version. Elvis looses it a little in the middle - but holds it together to finish the song in great fashion. I have read that Elvis didn't like performing this...strange then, that he did it so many times. Introductions....including versions of what’d i say and School days What'd i say...Elvis sings (in the background) during James' solo... Then Ronnie's Drum solo...which is pretty cool...but as I believe that the guy is one awesome drummer. I would say that. One of the very best there has been. How do you follow that Duke? Duke Bardwell solo...Ok...but no Jerry Scheff... Piano solo follows. Then electric piano. David Briggs. Actually a pretty cool solo. Elvis' Oh Yeah! Can be heard in the background... Thank you David... Other member’s introductions follow... Charlie Hodge...what? I wouldn't dream of throwing water on you...I will through it at Duke...Elvis laughs... Orchestra follows... There is another lovely young lady in the audience I would like to introduce...say hello to Barbara Streisand My Boy another highlight for me. Great song performed live with perfection. This is another that I will no doubt play on a very regular basis. I'll remember you Not my favourite ever Elvis track...and Elvis fools and talks through most of it. Which does nothing to make me enjoy it anymore. Although I like to hear Elvis fooling. He does ruin most of the song. Comes strong eventually just before it ends. Another Love Me Tender. If you know what I mean. Let Me Be There Good strong version. Always liked this for some reason. And Elvis usually performs it very well. This is no exception....Not quite as strong as some versions I have heard...but good all the same. You want a scarf honey? I love you too dear...let me go over here and Kiss...I can't get it on with you here...Maybe later... Hound Dog Wait a minute my drummer broke his snare.... You....ain't... Not bad...but sung just going through it. He should have maybe dropped this from the line-up. Does not appear to enjoy the song as once he did.... American Trilogy. Never have I heard a bad version of Trilogy. And this is no different. In fact, I quite liked this version. Dixieland...where they were born.... As it builds...it gets better and better. Elvis goes for it...in short bursts...when you hear it you will know what I mean. As it quiets for the 'so hush'. As does Elvis...preparing for one of the most spectacular moments on stage...the Trilogy ending...Not as powerful as he could be....but by no means bad...I can never imagine anyone else performing this. Can't help falling in love... Well...that’s the show over already... To sum up. A good show. Elvis performed very well. Nothing really 'exceptional'...but nothing 'disappointing' either... Bonus Songs You don’t have to say you love me Cool version. Nicely performed... The Wonder of You Totally goofed at the start. Elvis starts with the wrong words. And doesn't seem to really get into it at all. Far from the best I have heard...and that doesn't include the 1970 versions....why include this as bonus track? Well I suppose if this is all they had left. It’s better to hear it than not.... Bridge Over Troubled Water... I was hoping for something great after 'The Wonder of You'. That was a low point in the CD. This soon had me back up again. Very, very cool version. This I will come back to for certain. Elvis' voice is deep and powerful. Alongside the earlier versions...I haven't heard it sung better too many times....thumbs up!!! Little Darlin' A couple of starts that Elvis is not happy with... God damn it! Lets do it right! Interesting...with Elvis saying....’you silly son of a bitch' half way through...funny version...nice to hear...I think they are having a BALL!! Hawaiian wedding song Well sung...nice version. With a few laughs mixed in. Nothing to shout about. But again. Nice to hear. Green Green Grass of Home As we already know...great version. Sound is not as good as the rest of the CD...no improvement (that I notice) on what we have had before... Fairytale Great version again....I actually like this...especially when sung live...very enjoyable... You're the reason I’m Living The same as we have already have...nice song to include though...a fine ending...and includes a little more Elvis talking at the end. Unless I am mistaken. A cool CD from FTD. Not the best release ever...but a damn decent one. Highlights...cool if incomplete show... Lows...The Wonder Of You... Hope you enjoyed my first impressions -------------------- TCB Chris
You may think that its the breeze...whistling through the lonely trees..but its only him a flyin' round the bend... as the day comes to an end.........    |
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Mar 7 2006, 05:56 PM
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 Down in the Jungle Room  Group: Special Members Member No.: 363 Joined: 3-February 06 Posts: 2,072 From: Finland |
Cool review, NightRider! [img]style_emoticons/default/cool2.gif[/img] Sounds like a good show to me.
I don't have this FTD yet, but surely I will buy it... soon! [img]style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif[/img] |
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Mar 7 2006, 09:29 PM
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Administrator Group: Administrator Member No.: 1 Joined: 27-May 05 Posts: 17,945 From: Worcestershire, England |
QUOTE (Jouni @ Mar 7 2006, 06:56 PM)  Cool review, NightRider! [img]style_emoticons/default/cool2.gif[/img] Sounds like a good show to me. I don't have this FTD yet, but surely i will buy it... soon! [img]style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif[/img] Thanks Jouni...glad you enjoyed the read [img]style_emoticons/default/thumbup.gif[/img] -------------------- TCB Chris
You may think that its the breeze...whistling through the lonely trees..but its only him a flyin' round the bend... as the day comes to an end......... |
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Mar 8 2006, 12:57 AM
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 Listening to Elvis Group: Special Members Member No.: 41 Joined: 1-June 05 Posts: 158 |
great review Chris,
I agree with just about eveything you've siad, including the fact it's an OK release, certainly not a top 15 FTD release, Al |
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Mar 30 2006, 04:25 PM
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 Down in the Jungle Room  Group: Moderators Member No.: 10 Joined: 29-May 05 Posts: 4,424 From: The hague, Netherlands |
One of my favorite FTD releases, a fantastic show and great bonus songs. Should be in every fan's collection.
-------------------- "How do I get placed in situations like this? Ah hell, I guess it's all part of showbusiness "~ Elvis in his limo on his way to perform in Omaha, NE on June 19th 1977
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Apr 3 2006, 07:32 PM
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Any cd named after me has to be a good one [img]style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif[/img]
Seriously, a fine review Chris, and I can't believe I went this long w/o noticing it - will have to get new glasses [img]style_emoticons/default/geek.gif[/img] |
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Apr 9 2006, 11:27 PM
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Very good review Chris. I love this cd. great sound, great tracklistings [img]style_emoticons/default/00000407.gif[/img]
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Jun 11 2006, 07:55 PM
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 Platinum Member Group: Special Members Member No.: 482 Joined: 17-May 06 Posts: 26,810 From: antarctica |
Big boss man - Burning love - My boy were previously released on 4 CD box Live in Las Vegas.
the song My heavenly father by Kathy Westmoreland is eliminated after I'll remeber you. the date of the concert is wrong and must be 28 march 1975 midnight; Elvis introduces Barbara Streisand and this fact can be verified on page 346 in the book Day by day by Ernst Jorgensen. colonel snow --------------------  |
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Jun 12 2006, 06:32 PM
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 Aboard N880EP Group: Special Members Member No.: 459 Joined: 3-May 06 Posts: 366 |
Thanks for posting the great review of the new FTD release....
the covers for it are really sharp looking also. -------------------- "THE IMAGE IS ONE THING, AND THE HUMAN BEING IS ANOTHER. IT'S VERY HARD TO LIVE
UP TO THE IMAGE" (E.P.) ELVISGYRL |
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Mar 4 2007, 12:00 PM
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Administrator Group: Administrator Member No.: 1 Joined: 27-May 05 Posts: 17,945 From: Worcestershire, England |
Sound Clip Added ( Big Boss Man ) (IMG:http://elvis-tkc.com/forum2/style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif)
-------------------- TCB Chris
You may think that its the breeze...whistling through the lonely trees..but its only him a flyin' round the bend... as the day comes to an end......... |
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Sep 19 2007, 05:20 PM
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At The Gates Of Graceland Group: Special Members Member No.: 683 Joined: 14-November 06 Posts: 1,289 From: canada |
i really love the version of fairytale here , its done at a good pace and his voice is strong even on the high notse , i read many years ago that jorgensen thought that ELVIS shouldn't of sang this song as he striggled with the high notes - sure hope helistened to this version while mixing, another great version is from pitts - no doubt one of the greatest.
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Sep 19 2007, 07:44 PM
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 Listening to Elvis Group: Special Members Member No.: 3,927 Joined: 29-August 07 Posts: 176 From: California, hayward |
I really love when a cd is reviewed honestly by a Elvis fan. NightRider, this was a excellant read. And really helpful (IMG:http://elvis-tkc.com/forum2/style_emoticons/default/notworthy2.gif)
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Sep 20 2007, 07:30 PM
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 At The Gates Of Graceland Group: Special Members Member No.: 1,973 Joined: 17-April 07 Posts: 1,786 From: U.S.A. |
One of my fav "concert" FTD releases.....gee, I wonder why (IMG:http://elvis-tkc.com/forum2/style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)
Like you Chris, I was a bit worried at the start when Elvis first starts to sing, but afterwards I found myself really enjoying the show, and what a rocker it is (IMG:http://elvis-tkc.com/forum2/style_emoticons/default/up.gif) --------------------  "I'm gonna leave your head like the shape of a stamp" |
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