Grand Roulette At The Sahara

The next release from the Czech Memory Records will be "Grand Roulette At The Sahara". It contains a previously unreleased audience recording of Elvis' May 6, 1973 midnight show. The accompanying photographs in the booklet were taken between February and July 1973. The approximate running time is 56:54 minutes.

The press release:

As recorded live in Lake Tahoe, Nevada; at the Sahara Tahoe Hotel showroom, May 6th, 1973 - Midnight show. The forthcoming "Memory Records" label CD release is entitled "Grand Roulette At The Sahara".

In 1973, Elvis appeared at Del Webb‘s Sahara Tahoe hotel for the second time since July/August 1971, and his concerts were an even bigger succes this time, with all tickets being sold out in advance. This CD features the previously unreleased Midnight show from May 6th, 1973. It’s a rather typical set with no real surprises, but nevertheless Elvis is in fine fettle and gives a strong and entertaining show for an enthusiastic crowd.

The setlist is fairly similar to "Aloha From Hawaii", with flawless performances of "Steamroller Blues", "You Gave Me A Mountain", "What Now My Love" and "I'll Remember You" being particular highlights. Other strong performances include a haunting "I'm Leavin'", a majestic "Bridge Over Troubled Water" and the surprising addition of "It's Over", just before the show’s conclusion. Even if this not the greatest concert ever by 'The King', it is nevertheless much more than just a professional "casino show routine" – it’s the world's greatest entertainer running his grand roulette at the Sahara Tahoe hotel.

This previously unreleased recording was taken from an early generation copy of the original master tape, as recorded by a member of the audience. All tracks were digitally restored for your best possible listening pleasure. All accompanying photographs were taken between February and July 1973.

Tracklisting:

1. Also Sprach Zarathustra
2. C. C. Rider
3. I Got A Woman / Amen (medley)
4. Love Me Tender
5. Steamroller Blues
6. Surrender (excerpt) / You Don't Have To Say You Love Me
7. You Gave Me A Mountain
8. Love Me
9. Blue Suede Shoes
10. Heartbreak Hotel
11. Long Tall Sally / Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On (medley)
12. Hound Dog
13. I'm Leavin'
14. Fever
15. What Now My Love
16. Suspicious Minds
17. Band Introductions
18. I'll Remember You
19. I Can't Stop Loving You
20. Bridge Over Troubled Water
21. A Big Hunk O'Love
22. It's Over
23. Can't Help Falling In Love
24. Closing Vamp.