S n o w b i r d   2001/02071, released  2000

Track Listing


2001  /  That's all right  /  I got a woman  / love me tender  / You don't have to say you love me / Sweet Caroline  /  You've lost that lovin' feeling / Polk Salad Annie / Band Introductions / Johnny B. Goode / Band Introductions / Something / Heartbreak hotel / Blue suede shoes / Teddy bear / Hound dog / Snowbird / The impossible dream


Recorded live at International Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada,
January 29, 1971

Elvis at The Hilton in 1971; 4th season after his first personal appearance in 1969 still means Elvis in top-form. Although the critics were not to enthusiast about this season Elvis gives an energetic show but keeps it very short! There is no James Burton solo in the opening song 'That's All Right', and 'I Got A Woman' is set in without a word. After this song Elvis greets the audience and starts 'Love Me Tender'. After this song Elvis talks a little (stating he's got the flew) and sings 'You Don't Have To Say You Love Me'. 'Sweet Caroline' is next followed by a very short 'You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling'. There are only two couplets, the 'Baby Baby, I Get Down On My Knee's For You' part missing. 'Polk Salad Annie' has the Jerry Sheff bass-solo, starting to get in the Elvis On Tour-shape. Brought very well by the way. Then it's time for the band-introductions,  some oldies and 'Something', whereafter we arrive at the highlight of this release; 'Snowbird'. After 2 false starts the band and Elvis got it together, and perform a very fine rendition of this song. Real rare gem.! On the inlay the 2001-label states it is the only known soundboard-recording featuring this song. The show closes with an inspired  'The Impossible Dream', where the sound fades out 2 times. All in all a very strong release for there ain't to much around covering this era and in pretty good sound, although you can't compare the sound to the 1974-1977 released boots.

 

Review:     Hans / Elvisbay

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