Elvis on Tour: The King's Legacy Lives on in 2023 Sony Legacy Release.
Fifty years after its original release, **Elvis on Tour** roars back into our lives with a meticulously curated **Sony Legacy** release. This isn't just a re-release – it's a celebration. A chance to revisit the raw energy of Elvis Presley at his peak, showcasing the electrifying live performances that cemented his status as The King.
The original **Elvis on Tour** documentary, released in 1972, captured the spectacle of Presley's live shows at a time when his career was reaching its zenith. The film, directed by the legendary Robert Abel, offered an intimate glimpse behind the curtain, showing the man behind the music, the band, and the dedicated fans that fueled his reign.
The 2023 release, however, takes the experience to a whole new level. This isn't just a remaster; it's a comprehensive package that brings the show to life for a new generation. The release includes:
* **A newly restored 4K transfer of the original film:** This re-mastered
version brings the vibrant colors and detail of the original film to the modern
screen, enhancing the visual spectacle of the show.
* **A newly mixed 5.1 surround sound audio track:** Experience the music as
Elvis intended, with a richer, fuller soundscape that captures the power and
emotion of his live performances.
* **Extensive bonus materials:** Immerse yourself in Elvis's world with never-before-seen
footage, interviews, and behind-the-scenes insights. Explore the creative
process, the musical collaborations, and the raw energy that fueled Elvis
on Tour.
This re-release marks a significant moment in Elvis Presley's legacy. It's a chance for fans old and new to experience the power of his music in a whole new way. The film itself is a time capsule, transporting viewers back to a different era, capturing the passion of the crowds and the raw talent of the performer.
For those who remember the fervor of the original release, **Elvis on Tour** offers a chance to revisit a cherished memory, to relive the magic. For those discovering Elvis's music for the first time, this release is a portal to an iconic era, a chance to experience firsthand the electrifying power of “The King”.
The 2023 Sony Legacy release of **Elvis on Tour** is more than just a film; it's an experience. It's a testament to the enduring power of Elvis Presley's music and a celebration of his legacy as a cultural icon. It's a reminder that the King, even after all these years, still reigns supreme.
CD 1: Recorded live in Hampton Roads / Virginia, April 09, 1972 Evening Show
Also Sprach Zarathustra
See See Rider
I Got A Woman / Amen
Never Been To Spain
You Gave Me A Mountain
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
Introductions
An American Trilogy
Love Me Tender
A Big Hunk O' Love
How Great Thou Art
Sweet Sweet Spirit (The Stamps)
Lawdy Miss Clawdy
Can't Help Falling In Love
Closing Vamp
CD 2: Recorded live in Richmond / Virginia, April 10, 1972 Evening Show
Also Sprach Zarathustra
See See Rider
Proud Mary
Never Been To Spain
You Gave Me A Mountain
Until It's Time For You To Go
Polk Salad Annie
Love Me
All Shook Up
Teddy Bear / Don't Be Cruel
Heartbreak Hotel
Hound Dog
Bridge Over Troubled Water
Love Me Tender
It's Over
Suspicious Minds
Introductions
For The Good Times
I Can't Stop Loving You
An American Trilogy
Lawdy Miss Clawdy
Funny How Time Slips Away
Can't Help Falling In Love
Closing Vamp
CD 3: Recorded live in Greensboro / North Carolina, April 14, 1972 Evening Show
Also Sprach Zarathustra
See See Rider
Proud Mary
Never Been To Spain
You Gave Me A Mountain
Until It's Time For You To Go
Polk Salad Annie
Love Me
All Shook Up
Teddy Bear / Don't Be Cruel
Hound Dog
Heartbreak Hotel
A Big Hunk O' Love
Bridge Over Troubled Water
Suspicious Minds
Love Me Tender
Introductions
For The Good Times
An American Trilogy
Burning Love
Release Me
Funny How Time Slips Away
Can't Help Falling In Love
Closing Vamp
CD 4: Recorded live in San Antonio / Texas, April 18, 1972 Evening Show
Also Sprach Zarathustra
See See Rider
Proud Mary
Never Been To Spain
You Gave Me A Mountain
Until It's Time For You To Go
Polk Salad Annie
Love Me
All Shook Up
Teddy Bear / Don't Be Cruel
Heartbreak Hotel
Hound Dog
How Great Thou Art
I Can't Stop Loving You
Love Me Tender
Suspicious Minds
Introductions
For The Good Times
Burning Love
An American Trilogy
Funny How Time Slips Away
Can't Help Falling In Love
Closing Vamp
CD 5: Rehearsals - RCA Studio, Hollywood / California
March 30, 1972
Burning Love (incomplete)
Burning Love (take 1)
Burning Love (take 2)
For The Good Times (incomplete, take 1)
For The Good Times (incomplete, take 2)
For The Good Times (take 1)
For The Good Times (take 2)
For The Good Times (take 3)
El Paso (take Fragment)
For The Good Times (incomplete, take 4)
For The Good Times (take 4)
Johnny B. Goode
Always On My Minds (incomplete, take 1)
Always On My Minds (incomplete, take 2)
Always On My Minds
Separate Ways (take 1)
Separate Ways (take 2)
March 31, 1972
Proud Mary (take 1)
Never Been To Spain (take 1)
You Gave Me A Mountain (incomplete)
Until It's Time For You To Go
Polk Salad Annie
Love Me
CD 6: Rehearsals - RCA Studio, Hollywood / California
March 31, 1972
All Shook Up
Heartbreak Hotel
Teddy Bear / Don't Be Cruel
Hound Dog
The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
A Big Hunk O' Love (take 1)
A Big Hunk O' Love (take 2)
See See Rider
For The Good Times (take 5)
For The Good Times (incomplete, take 5)
For The Good Times (take 6)
Funny How Time Slips Away
Burning Love (take 3)
Help Me Make It Through The Night
Can't Help Falling In Love
Young And Beautiful
Lawdy, Miss Clawdy
Release Me
See See Rider (take 2)
Proud Mary (take 2)
Never Been To Spain (take 2)
I, John
Bosom Of Abraham
You Better Run
Lead Me, Guide Me
Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus / Nearer My God To Thee
Blu-Ray: "Elvis On Tour" concert film
Elvis on Tour is a 1972 concert film starring Elvis Presley during his fifteen-city
spring tour earlier that year. It is written, produced, directed by Pierre
Adidge and Robert Abel and released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM).
Following his return to live performances and touring after his acting career,
Presley starred in the documentary Elvis: That's the Way It Is with MGM in
1970. Presley's manager, Colonel Tom Parker, then arranged a deal for another
documentary film with the studio by early 1972. MGM hired Abel and Adidge,
who previously documented Joe Cocker's 1970 tour of the United States. The
crew filmed four Presley shows that were later intertwined with interviews.
Assisted by Martin Scorsese, it featured the use of split screens.
The film was released on November 1, 1972. While it opened to mixed reviews,
it became a box-office success. In 1973, Elvis on Tour won the award for Best
Documentary Film at the 30th Golden Globe Awards. (wikipedia)
The box set is produced by Ernst Mikael Jørgensen and mixed by GRAMMY
Award®-winning Memphis-based producer Matt Ross-Spang. The original recordings
were made by Felton Jarvis and Al Pachucki.
Disc 1 was recorded live on April 9, 1972, at Hampton Roads Coliseum, Hampton,
Virginia, and contains all previously unreleased material.
Disc 2 was recorded live on April 10, 1972, at Richmond Coliseum, Richmond,
Virginia, and contains all previously unreleased material.
Disc 3 was recorded live on April 14, 1972, at Greensboro Coliseum, Greensboro,
North Carolina, and contains all previously unreleased material.
Disc 4 was recorded live on April 18, 1972, at Convention Center Arena, San
Antonio, Texas, and includes previously released material (from 2003's Elvis:
Close-Up box set), remixed for this release.
Disc 5 features the tour rehearsals, recorded live at RCA Recording Studios
in Hollywood, California, on March 30 and 31, 1972.
The disc is comprised primarily of previously unreleased tracks in addition
to performances previously available on the official Elvis Presley collector's
releases Elvis On Tour - The Rehearsals (Follow That Dream CD 2004) and 6363
Sunset Boulevard (Follow That Dream CD 2001) as well as The Great Performances
(RCA 1990).
Disc 6 completes Elvis' rehearsals with his band at RCA Recordings Studios
with performances recorded March 31, 1972.
The disc includes previously unreleased takes on Kris Kristofferson's "For The Good Times" as well as performances previously available only on 6363 Sunset Boulevard, Elvis On Tour - The Rehearsals and Amazing Grace (RCA 2CD 1994).
Summery
If you are new to Elvis Presley and want a great set from the 1970's then this is one of them. You can complete your 1970's collection with the Aloha concerts, and the Madison Square Gardens box set, and these three will be the best of the best from Elvis.