MRS will release a series of special releases titled ‘Las Vegas International Presents Elvis – September 1970' on 24th September 2021.
The formats include a 2CD deluxe that will feature a new previously unreleased soundboard from 2nd September 1970 and a bonus CD, that will cover the final rehearsals at the International Hotel on August 10th before the start of the summer festival with great technological improvements upgrades.
In September 1970 Elvis was still excited to be back on stage and performing for his fans.
Newspaper reviews from his concerts captured the excitement..
"Elvis Presley, head thrown back, feet wide apart, reaching out for adoration - the frantic screams reached the rafters of the building and hung there - an umbrella of screams. At 35, Elvis is still youthful and trim, the jaw firm, hair jet black and long. The main difference in Elvis today from the young man in the fifties is a mellowness. There is less arrogance in the man and more humor. During his fine performance last night, he smiled often and laughed at his own antics. But, even in all-white jump suit with white shoes and Indian belt, there is still a touch of the "grease" in Elvis. If there is a raw power in the man, there also is great sensitivity. An Evening with Elvis Presley will make a television viewer realize how much Tom Jones has copied Elvis' style and that the real product is so much better."
This brand new Las Vegas show also captures that 1970 excitement. Other formats include 2 separate 180-gram LPs of the above and a very limited-edition cassette of the September show. The accompanying 40-page booklet of the CD deluxe includes rare photographs and memorabilia taken during these engagements along with introductory notes.
The previously unreleased performance features the following set-list, unfortunately the final two songs were not recorded.
Tracklist
CD1 – 2nd September 1970 (Matinee Show)
01. That’s All Right
02. I Got a Woman
03. Elvis Welcomes the Audience
04. Love Me Tender
05. I’ve Lost You
06. I Just Can’t Help Believin’
07. You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’
08. Polk Salad Annie
09. Elvis Introduces Band
10. Johnny B. Goode
11. The Wonder of You
12. Elvis talks about Heartbreak Hotel
13. One Night
14. Blue Suede Shoes
15. Hound Dog
16. Bridge Over Troubled Water
17. Suspicious Minds*
18. Can’t Help Falling in Love*
* Indicates Midnight Show
CD2 - Final Rehearsals Main Stage - 10th August 1970
01. You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me (1)
02. I Just Can’t Help Believin’
03. Something
04. Sweet Caroline
05. Polk Salad Annie
06. You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’ (1)
07. I’ve Lost You
08. Bridge Over Troubled Water
09. Patch It Up
10. Can’t Help Falling in Love
11. You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me (2)
12. You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’ (2)
BONUS TRACKS: 4th August 1970
13. I’ve Lost You (1)
14. I’ve Lost You (2)
15. Something
16. Don’t Cry Daddy
7th August 1970
17. You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me
18. Twenty Days & Twenty Nights
The Cassette and VINYL for the 'September 1970 show' feature the same as CD1 tracklist. Covers shown below - Limited Editions.
VINYL Final Rehearsals 1970 Tracklist
SIDE A
01. You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me (1)
02. I Just Can’t Help Believin’
03. Something
04. Sweet Caroline
05. Polk Salad Annie
06. You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’ (1)
07. I’ve Lost You
SIDE B
01. Bridge Over Troubled Water
02. Patch It Up
03. Can’t Help Falling in Love
04. You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me (2)
05. You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’ (2)
BONUS TRACK - 7th August 1970
06. Twenty Days & Twenty Nights