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Cover Art Trying To Get To You

August 28, 2008 | Music

This is the cover art for the upcoming Straight Arrow release "Trying To Get To You" as recorded live in Rochester, New York at the Community War Memorial, May 25th, 1977. That concert was previously released on the Great Dane impot label with the title "Jailhouse Rock Man In Concert". The CD is due september 2008.

From the press-release:

Elvis' May '77 tour was very uneven, compared to all his earlier ones. He performed 14 shows in all, and at the beginning of tour, he was lethargic and looking really unwell. There were alarming moments, like when Elvis left the stage in Baltimore, MD, for 20 minutes or when he did very lackluster shows in Philadelphia on May 28th or in Baton Rouge on June 1st. However, as the tour progressed, on some evenings Elvis showed that he could still deliver. Recorded evidence shows that the best concerts are May 24-27, May 30 and June 2nd. The Rochester, May 25th, 1977 concert as presented on this CD was the 6th stop of the tour, and his 1st concert in New York State in '77.

Even in '77 there were moments of brilliance in some of Elvis concerts. In Rochester, Elvis appeared to be in a good mood and in strong voice, giving solid performances of "You Gave Me A Mountain", "One Night", "My Way" and "Hurt" among others. One song that deserves special mention is the title song. For some reason, "Trying To Get To You" was probably the only classic 50s track that Elvis always treated with respect - even in his last months.

The audio-quality of the recording is quite good. As you've come to expect from us, Straight Arrow managed to obtain the ORIGINAL TAPE as recorded by the same person that taped the Richfield '76 concert, which we released earlier this year. The recording was completely restored and the sound was upgraded for the best possible listening pleasure.

It's almost unnecessary to add that Straight Arrow will present this CD with a full-colour, 16-page booklet with approximately 40 photos from the actual concert, incl. some never-before seen ones.

The producers note that this concert was previously released from a substandard source, with the rather silly title "Jailhouse Rock Man In Concert" (Great Dane label, 1993). The sound of this CD which also had a couple of glitches and mastering errors is not to be compared with the rich and atmospheric audience sound on our new release. Why settle for a Lada when you can have a brand new, shiny Cadillac? Do yourself a favour and get this little beauty today. Rock with the King, '77 style we assure you, even the cynics among you will be pleasantly surprised!

Tracklist:

01. Also Sprach Zarathustra (Theme from "2001 A Space Odyssey") - 02. Opening Vamp / C. C. Rider - 03. I Got A Woman / Amen (medley) - 04. Love Me - 05. If You Love Me (Let Me Know) - 06. You Gave Me A Mountain - 07. Jailhouse Rock (with reprise) - 08. O Sole Mio (by Sherrill Nielsen) / It's Now Or Never (medley) - 09. Little Sister - 10. (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear / Don't Be Cruel (medley) - 11. Tryin' To Get To You - 12. Danny Boy (by Sherrill Nielsen) - 13. Walk With Me (by Sherrill Nielsen) - 14. One Night (by request) - 15. My Way - 16. Band Introductions - 17. Early Mornin' Rain - 18. What'd I Say - 19. Johnny B. Goode - 20. Drum Solo (by Ronnie Tutt) - 21. Bass Solo (Blues - by Jerry Scheff) - 22. Piano Solo (by Tony Brown) - 23. Electric Piano Solo (by Bobby Ogdin) - 24. School Day - 25. Hurt - 26. Hound Dog - 27. Can't Help Falling In Love - 28. Closing Vamp & Announcements.

Approximate running time: 68:00

Source:For CD Collectors Only
Linda Kovalcik wrote on August 28, 2008
Great cover! That's a cute photo which on he touches his nose. Is that from the actual concert? Sure he looked bad and fat on that night but it seems the producers of this cd managed to find a few better pictures,too. As for the show itself,it's probably the best concert from this sad and troubled tour. I'm glad they choose this one and not the Baltimore show.
wayup wrote on August 28, 2008
Linda Kovalcik: actually all photos on the cover are from May 25th, 77.
B_H wrote on August 28, 2008
Now THAT's art!
SnOwMan wrote on August 28, 2008
Very cool cover. Not just a simple photo but a real artwork. Just becuase it's a 1977 concert it's still deserves a nice representation. Nice work! It's on a par with Tennessee Starlight and Going Back In Time. Well-done,Straight Arrow! FTD should take note of it.
dressingroomrehearsa wrote on August 28, 2008
Especially the fonts used for the typography serve as a bridge from one century to the other, it reminds me of brody typography from the early ninetees
Ciscoking wrote on August 29, 2008
Great cover...yes...it speaks for Straight Arrow that they`ve chosen the best show from this tour....these guys know what they are doing...