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Alright, Okay, You Win CD From Straight Arrow

By: Elvis Australia
Source: www.elvis.com.au
September 25, 2011 - 2:41:37 PM
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The 'Straight Arrow' label will release the audience recorded CD, 'Alright, Okay, You Win' CD containing a concert from Sunday, September 29, 1974, 2:30 PM, Olympia Stadium, Detroit, MI early October.

Alright, Okay, You Win

Sunday, September 29, 1974, 2:30 PM, Olympia Stadium, Detroit, MI

Label: Straight Arrow SA 2011-23-02

Alright, Okay, You Win CD

Since the late 70s, there were rumours that the tour opening in College Park was a complete disaster - one of the worst Elvis concerts ever. This rumour was first published in Jerry Hopkins' book, and it was repeated in various publications so many times that almost nobody had any doubt. In 2006, Straight Arrow released a CD called 'Chaos In College Park' which was an eye-opener, and proof that it was rather decent concert with some fine performances, too. According to several books, the Detroit, MI, September 29th, 1974 afternoon performance was another of the most controversial Elvis Presley events. In a recent book, 'Day By Day', it's said that Elvis was on stage for 30 minutes only, giving his worst concert of the tour.

In August, 'Straight Arrow' obtained a bunch of tapes, among them a 1st generation copy of a previously unknown audience recording of this Detroit concert. The producers decided to release this particular recording because it is an interesting show in good sound quality. Will another myth be shattered? Is the show as bad as its reputation? Judge for yourself. It's worth pointing out that the running time is about an hour, and not 30 minutes. As you've come to expect from 'Straight Arrow', the tape was completely restored for your enjoyable listening. The disc is accompanied with a deluxe 16-page booklet, including critical liner notes and a collection of photos taken in Detroit on Sept. 29th, October 4th and in South Bend on September 30th, 1974. 'Alright, Okay, You Win' will be released in early October.

Tracks:

01. Opening Vamp / C. C. Rider - 02. I Got A Woman / Amen - 03. Love Me 04. If You Love Me (Let Me Know) - 05. It's Midnight - 06. Big Boss Man - 07. Fever - 08. Love Me Tender - 09. Hound Dog - 10. All Shook Up - 11. (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear / Don't Be Cruel / Hound Dog - 12. Don't Be Cruel (reprise) - 12. Introductions of singers, musicians - 13. When It's My Time (by Voice) - 14. Why Me Lord - 15. Introductions of singers, musicians continues - 16. Lead Guitar Solo (James Burton) - 17. Drum Solo (Ronnie Tutt) - 18. Bass Solo (Duke Bardwell) - 19. Alright, Okay, You Win (Glen D. Hardin, sung by Elvis) - 20. Killing Me Softly (by Voice, incomplete) - 21. Let Me Be There (with reprise) - 22. Hawaiian Wedding Song - 23. Can't Help Falling In Love 24. Closing Vamp. Bonus: Alright, Okay, You Win (taken from soundboard)

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