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Elvis Presley - Aloha Jerry !, 02-23-1973

Label: Audionics 2013-01-2 (Released: 2013)
Las Vegas - February 23, 1973, Closing Show

Tracklisting:

01 - Also Sprach Zarathustra
02 - C.C. Rider
03 - I Got A Woman / Amen
04 - Love Me Tender (with false start)
05 - You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me
06 - Steamroller Blues
07 - You Gave Me A Mountain
08 - Fever
09 - Love Me
10 - Blue Suede Shoes
11 - Hound Dog
12 - What Now My Love (with 2 reprises)
13 - Suspicious Minds
14 - Introduction of vocalists, musicians, orchestra
15 - Introduction of Celebrities *
16 - I’ll Remember You
17 - I Can’t Stop Loving You
18 - An American Trilogy
19 - Can’t Help Falling In Love
20 - Closing Vamp

February 10, 1973, DS (soundboard recording)
21 - Fever
22 - Heartbreak Hotel
23 - Johnny B. Goode
24 - Hound Dog
25 - What Now My Love
26 - Suspicious Minds
27 - Introduction of vocalists, musicians, orchestra
28 - Introduction of Jack Lord
29 - I’ll Remember You

* = Introduction of Pierre Adidge, Bill Porter, Ed Parker, Buzz Aldrin, Mama Cass, Dane Clark, Ernest Borgnine, George Hamilton, Ann-Margret

Incl. covers

"Notes: Digipak release.

Press note: Audionics returns with their first CD of the year, dedicated to the eighth Las Vegas season.
After the worldwide triumph of his "Aloha" benefit show, Elvis returned to a routine that was no longer challenging, two performances a night for a month. And it showed. Still, there were moments of joy. On January 28, "Elvis On Tour," nabbed Golden Globe's Best Documentary Film award. His current single, "Separate Ways," made top 15 in Cash Box. And he closed out the Vegas run with a fabulous performance on February 23, in front of superstars and astronauts. 
Here we have a complete recording of that evening, taped by a super-fan. Elvis delivers on a night that would be bass player Jerry Scheff's last for more than two years. 
As a bonus, selections from a newly-discovered, February 10 soundboard tape are included. This tape has a bass-heavy mix, possibly as a guide for future Presley bass players. 
The closing night audience tape is previously unreleased, taken from a first-generation copy of an original "booth recording," made from a booth close to the stage and PA speakers. It is remarkably superior to all previous editions of this show.

Concert: Perhaps the best show from this Vegas season. Elvis sounds good, he is joking with the audience and he delivers a solid concert. Highlights are What Now My Love, I´ll Remember You or You Gave Me A Mountain." (Source: Elvisoncd.com)