What turned out to be Elvis Presley's final Nashville session brought music that was originally overlooked. The original recordings found their way on the holiday themed Elvis Sings the Wonderful World of Christmas (1971), the gospel He Touched Me (1972), Elvis Now (1972) and Elvis (1973). Yet, to hear this music, a half century after it was recorded - now wiped of overdubs - reveals some of the most compelling singing of Presley's career. There may not be a better set of tracks in his catalog that benefits more from un-dubbing the masters. No longer weighted down, Elvis shines. Available on 2 LP's.
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1 * Pop
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2 I'm Leavin' - Take 1
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3 It's Only Love - Take 9
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4 We Can Make the Morning - Master with Backing Vocals
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5 Love Me, Love the Life I Lead - Takes 5 & 6
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6 My Way Take 3 (Master)
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1 * Country/Folk
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2 Help Me Make It Through the Night - Take 3
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3 Early Mornin' Rain - Take 11
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4 Until It's Time for You to Go - Remake
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5 Lady Madonna - Impromptu Performance
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6 (That's What You Get) for Lovin' Me - Take 1
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7 I'll Take You Home Again Kathleen
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1 * Gospel
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2 Seeing Is Believing
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3 An Evening Prayer - Take 2
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4 I've Got Confidence - Take 1
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5 Put Your Hand in the Hand
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6 He Touched Me - Takes 1-2
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7 Bosom of Abraham - Takes 2-3
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1 * Christmas
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2 If I Get Home on Christmas Day - Take 3
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3 I'll Be Home on Christmas Day - Take 4
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4 Holly Leaves and Christmas Trees - Take 4
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5 Merry Christmas Baby - Unedited
What turned out to be Elvis Presley's final Nashville session brought music that was originally overlooked. The original recordings found their way on the holiday themed Elvis Sings the Wonderful World of Christmas (1971), the gospel He Touched Me (1972), Elvis Now (1972) and Elvis (1973). Yet, to hear this music, a half century after it was recorded - now wiped of overdubs - reveals some of the most compelling singing of Presley's career. There may not be a better set of tracks in his catalog that benefits more from un-dubbing the masters. No longer weighted down, Elvis shines. Available on 2 LP's.
