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BACKSTAGE WITH ELVIS
MEMORY RECORDS 2020-2 - August 2001

Tracklisting: 1.Elvis, Charlie, Red and Joe discuss songs for the upcoming tour during rehearsals March 30, 1972 2.Elvis, Charlie, Red and Joe discuss songs and music clearances 3.Elvis laughs and jokes with J.D.Sumner & the stamps, James Burton, Charlie Hodge and Red West, March 31, 1972 4.Elvis talks about his gospel roots, J.D.Sumner & the Stamps, all-night singing for relaxation, and the chemistry between Elvis and his group on stage, March 31, 1972 5.April, 1972, Elvis is about to go on stage, but Joe Esposito warns him of a potenmtial hazard. 6.As the intro begins, Elvis awaits his cue 7.Elvis talks and jokes with the sweet inspirations, J.D Sumner & the Stamps, Charlie Hodge and Joe Esposito during a rehearsal at their hotel in Greensboro, April 14, 1972, after which you can hear Elvis leaving down the hall with the Memphis Maffia 8.After the aftrenoon show in Macon, Georgia on April 15, 1972, film producers Robert Abel and Pierre Adidge talk and joke with Elvis about his concert experiences, Lamar Fike and Red West are also audible. 9.Backstage in Jacksonville, Fla, on April 16, 1972, Elvis talks about the secret microphone the Abel and Adidge had in the car earlier that day and discusses the diffences between afternoon and evening concerts, Joe Esposito gives Elvis some information about the stage, and of course there are the usual "Lamar" jokes, theres even a waterpistol fight between some members of the Memphis Maffia. 10.Backstage in Little rock, April 17, 1972, the promotor of the Little Rock concerts visits Elvis 11.Backstage in Little Rock, April 17, 1972, with Lamar Fike singing Änd Im never gonna cease my wondering"and Elvis talking about singing in a taxi all night one night in Paris, he asks about Jackie Kahane running late, and as usual theres a lot of joking around by the Memphis Maffia, Vernon Presley is also audible during this segment. 12.Backstage in Little Rock, april 17, 1972, Charlie Hodge informs Elvis about the stage and the lightning, and Elvis and Charlie discussconcert songs, what to leave in what to leave out, Jerry Shilling is leaving the tour and comes in to say goodbey, some joking around by Elvis, Joe, Red and Lamar. 13.Backstage in San Antonio, Tx. on April 18, 1972, Elvis is together with Abel and adidge, Charlie Hodge, Joe Esposito, Lamar Fike and Red west, and the speak about the hot weather, ripping jumpsuits on stage, and performing "Burning Love" in concert for the first time.