To commemorate the 40th Anniversary of Elvis' historic American Studio session that resulted in 'Suspicious Minds', 'In the Ghetto' and 'Kentucky Rain' among many others, Sony Music will release Elvis In Memphis : 40th Anniversary Legacy Edition - 2 CD Set, including all the 32 masters recorded at these sessions.
These recordings have been remastered for optimum sound quality.
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CD 1 (15 Tracks) The original 'From Elvis In Memphis' album with additional tracks:
Wearin' That Loved On Look
Only The Strong Survive
I'll Hold You In My Heart
Long Black Limousine
It Keeps Right On A-Hurtin'
I'm Movin' On
Power Of My Love
Gentle On My Mind
After Loving You
True Love Travels On A Gravel Road
Any Day Now
In The Ghetto
Plus;
Suspicious Minds
Don't Cry Daddy
Kentucky Rain
CD2 (17 Tracks)
The original 'Back In Memphis' album with additional tracks:
Inherit The Wind,
This Is The Story
Stranger In My Own Home Town
A Little Bit Of Green
And The Grass Won't Pay No Mind
Do You Know Who I Am?
From A Jack To A King
The Fair's Moving On
You'll Think Of Me
Without Love (There Is Nothing)
Plus;
Rubberneckin'
My Little Friend
Mama Liked The Roses
I'll Be There
Hey Jude
If I'm A Fool (For Loving You)
Who Am I
These recordings have been remastered from the original album masters for optimum sound quality.
General Info:
After returning from service in the US Army, Elvis Presley spent the next several years focusing on his acting career, yielding hit films and blockbuster soundtracks. It was, however almost a decade away from the stage and recording proper studio albums. In January 1969, seeking to gain back some artistic control, Elvis produced some of his most significant work ever during a two week long series of recording sessions at American Studios in Memphis. These were the first recording sessions after his triumphant comback TV special ELVIS that aired in December of 1968 and the first recording sessions in Memphis since he left Sun Records for RCA in 1955. A total of 32 masters were cut, the first release was the LP From Elvis In Memphis featuring the hit single 'In The Ghetto', followed by three hit single releases; 'Suspicious Minds', 'Don't Cry Daddy', and 'Kentucky Rain'. A second album was released as one half of the double album From Memphis To Vegas-From Vegas To Memphis, which features the utterly brilliant Percy Mayfield blues 'Stranger In My Own Home Town' and 4 additional tracks were later released on different LPs. In a career that was full of triumphs, Elvis' recordings at American Studios stand as one of the absolute highlights.
This is the Legacy Edition of one of Elvis' most significant albums, the critically acclaimed June 1969 release, From Elvis In Memphis. This brand new 2-CD set contains all tracks from the sessions recorded at American Studios in Memphis in January and February of 1969, newly remastered for optimum sound quality.
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- Read about Elvis' American Recordings Session
From Elvis In Memphis - Elvis Presley CD
Personnel: Elvis Presley (vocals, guitar, piano); Reggie Young (guitar); John Hughey (steel guitar); The Memphis Horns (horns); Bobby Wood (piano); Bobby Emmons (organ); Ed Hollis (harmonica); Mike Leech, Tom Cogbill (bass); Gene Chrisman (drums); Mary Greene, Donna Thatcher, Susan Pilkington, Sonja Montgomery, Mildred Kirkham, Dolores Edgin, Joe Babcock, Hurschel Wiginton (background vocals). Recorded at American Studios, Memphis, Tennessee in January & February 1969. Includes liner notes by Peter Guralnick, Colin Escott.
