Elvis Back in Nashville:

Description

What turned out to be Elvis Presley’s final Nashville session brought music that was originally overlooked. The original recordings found their way onto the holiday-themed ‘Elvis Sings the Wonderful World of Christmas’ (1971), the gospel ‘He Touched Me’ (1972), ‘Elvis Now’ (1972) and ‘Elvis’ (1973). Yet, to hear this music, a half century after it was recorded – now wiped of overdubs – reveals some of the most compelling singing of Presley’s career. There may not be a better set of tracks in his catalogue that benefits more from un-dubbing the masters. No longer weighted down, Elvis shines.

Tracklisting

Disc 1
1. I’m Leavin’ – Take 1 – Elvis Presley
2. It’s Only Love – Take 9 – Elvis Presley
3. We Can Make the Morning – Master With Backing Vocals – Elvis Presley
4. Love Me, Love the Life I Lead – Takes 5 & 6 – Elvis Presley
5. My Way – Take 3 (Master) – Elvis Presley
6. Help Me Make It Through the Night – Take 3 – Elvis Presley
7. Early Mornin’ Rain – Take 11 – Elvis Presley
8. Until It’s Time for You to Go – Remake – Elvis Presley
9. Lady Madonna – Impromptu Performance – Elvis Presley
10. (That’s What You Get) for Lovin’ Me – Take 1 – Elvis Presley
11. I’ll Take You Home Again Kathleen – Elvis Presley
Disc 2
1. Seeing Is Believing – Elvis Presley
2. An Evening Prayer – Take 2 – Elvis Presley
3. I’ve Got Confidence – Take 1 – Elvis Presley
4. Put Your Hand in the Hand – Elvis Presley
5. He Touched Me – Takes 1-2 – Elvis Presley
6. Bosom of Abraham – Take 2 – Elvis Presley
7. If I Get Home On Christmas Day – Take 3 – Elvis Presley
8. I’ll Be Home for Christmas – Take 4 – Elvis Presley
9. Holly Leaves and Christmas Trees – Take 4 – Elvis Presley
10. Merry Christmas Baby – Unedited – Elvis Presley