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Both shows have seen the day of light in more or less classic bootlegs: The 'design' is common for a regular 5" FTD release, 3 panel, musicians, tracklisting, photo credits and some pictures. The pictures are mainly without jumpsuits, so there's something different.
I don't hear much sound difference between the 'originals' and these FTD versions. The first show has maybe a bit more highs, that makes the start a bit shrill, but you get used to that soon.
The sound of the August 12 show is better than the August 11 show. I can only add that FTD did not add songs from a different show to the second CD to make it a 'complete' show. Here we have another outstanding effort from the Ft.
Baxter people featuring the midnight show from August 11, and if you don't have this disk in your collection, you should be kicking yourself. Although this cd did not come in a jewel box, it features some nice photos and some technical notes apologizing for minor sound fluctuations during "I Got A Woman" and an editing flaw during "Suspicious Minds" that I could not find.
Some funny dialogue lends to the performance of "What Now, My Love" and it is powerfully done. This is proof positive that when Elvis was feeling supremely confident, there was no better performer on the planet. Who else could blend some funky southern rock with a big ballad and do justice to both. I have never understood why he didn't like "Burning Love; " it's such a great song with a Creedence Clearwater Revival feel, although he would perform it on a regular basis starting in And now we come to the awesome finale of "An American Trilogy.
When I saw him in the ovation for this song was deafening! Elvis would windup alot of the shows at this engagement with big ballads and this was fine because he offered plenty of rock during the heart of the shows.
It'll be a shame if there isn't an original cast album. Becaud announced his retirement from touring in after almost 40 years as a performer giving up to concerts a year around the world.
I'm not a careerist who plots his next move. More serious than previous recordings, it reflected his determination to battle cancer.
He had successfully beaten back cancer of the jaw several years ago. When he learned it was in remission, he celebrated by smoking a cigarette.
"What Now, My Love?" is the English title of a popular song whose original French version, "Et maintenant" (English: "And Now") was written in by. Words & Music by C. Sigman / G. Becaud Elvis Presley Lyrics. What now my love. Now that you left me. How can I live through another day. Watching my dreams.
It earned mixed reviews but critics generally liked Becaud's music. He once said he owed his longevity as performer to his energetic performance style.
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