Let Me Be There
February 8th 1974 m/s
MEMORY RECORDS – Pre-owned as New
The midnight concert from February 8 was chosen for this release to illustrate the atmosphere of the season’s progression. After three somewhat predictable opening cuts, "Trying To Get To You" is the first excellent performance and it's nice to hear Elvis giving a full effort to this old Sun Studio song. "Suspicious Minds" is performed with the power, but the real enthusiasm as heard in 1969 and 1970 is missed here. "Help Me" can be considered the very best song of the show. It's pure joy to listen to the magic of Elvis’ voice during this song.
Track listing :
01. Also Sprach Zarathustra
02. C. C. Rider
03. I Got A Woman / Amen (medley)
04. Love Me
05. Tryin' To Get To You
06. Sweet Caroline
07. Love Me Tender
08. Johnny B. Goode
09. Hound Dog (with reprise)
10. Fever
11. Polk Salad Annie
12. Killing Me Softly (by Voice)
13. Spanish Eyes (incomplete)
14. Why Me Lord
15. Suspicious Minds (with false start)
16. Band Introductions
17. Celebrity Introductions
18. Blueberry Hill (false start only)
19. I Can't Stop Loving You
20. Help Me
21. An American Trilogy
22. Let Me Be There (with reprise)
23. Can't Help Falling In Love 24. Closing Vamp.
Bonus tracks (recorded in Las Vegas 27.01.1974 Dinner show):25. You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' 26. Sweet Caroline 27. Long Tall Sally / Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On / Mama Can't Dance / Flip, Flop And Fly / Jailhouse Rock / Hound Dog (medley) 28. Spanish Eyes.