Funny How Time Slips Away (Straight Arrow)

[walk-a-mile-in-my-shoes]

Das Bootleg-Label "Straight Arrow" bringt unter dem Titel "Funny How Time Slips Away" als nächste Veröffentlichung anscheinend Elvis' Auftritt vom 23.5.1977 in Providence, Rhode Island.

Die Info über die neue Straight Arrow hab ich heute per Mail erhalten. Mehr Details waren allerdings nicht enthalten, daher kann ich vorerst nur mal den Promo-Flyer posten.

Auch bei Elvis-News und FECC wurde ich bisher noch nicht fündig ...

[King77]

Das ist wenigstens eine Show die es noch auf keiner Import gibt.

[walk-a-mile-in-my-shoes]

Straight Arrow is planning a new CD release, in a jewel case with a now standard 16-page booklet: "FUNNY HOW TIME SLIPS AWAY (SA 2011-18-02). It will feature Elvis’ May 23rd, 1977 show from Providence, RI.

Producers are aware of the fact that Elvis' May '77 tour was an uneven one, compared with previous tours. He performed 14 shows in a row, and for the first two concerts he was reported being lethargic and unwell. However, the 3rd show of the tour was already solid with the singer in relatively fine form and good voice. As usual, Elvis paid attention to ballads like "You Gave Me A Mountain", "My Way" and "Hurt". There are also other solid performances, namely "Little Sister" and "Early Morning Rain". The CD title song was performed for the very last time, and is performed in the first half of the show.

The audio-quality of the recording is pretty good. As you've come to expect from Straight Arrow, the producers managed to get the best possible source. We ended up with the choice of TWO 1st generation copies of different original tapes, obtained from the persons WHO WERE THERE. The better tape was chosen, and the other one was used to fill a few missing seconds. The recording was completely restored and the sound was enhanced for the best possible listening pleasure.

The CD package is completed with a 16-page booklet, including a collection of rare photos from the Providence show; several are published for the very first time! The liner notes were written by a person who was THERE and describes the show in detail. Also included is a positive press review of the show.

"Funny How Time Slips Away" will be released in early February, 2011. Don’t miss your chance to obtain another cool hour with The King, as provided by Straight Arrow!

Tracks:
01. Introduction: Also Sprach Zarathustra
02. C. C. Rider
03. I Got A Woman / Amen
04. Love Me
05. If You Love Me (Let Me Know)
06. You Gave Me A Mountain
07. Jailhouse Rock
08. O Sole Mio (Sherrill Nielsen) / It's Now Or Never
09. Little Sister
10. (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear / Don't Be Cruel
11. Funny How Times Slip Away (last-ever version)
12. My Way
13. Introductions by Elvis of Singers, Musicians
14. Early Morning Rain (John Wilkinson)
15. What'd I Say (James Burton)
16. Johnny B. Goode (James Burton)
17. Drum Solo (Ronnie Tutt)
18. Bass Solo, with reprise (Jerry Scheff)
19. Piano Solo (Tony Brown)
20. Electric Piano Solo (Bobby Ogdin)
21. School Day (Joe Guercio Orchestra)
22. Hurt
23. Hound Dog
24. Can't Help Falling In Love
25. Closing Vamp / Announcements.
Approximate running time: 65:13


Source: FECC

[Johnny B.]

Die ist jetzt auch zu haben.

[TheKing]

Nach der Final Curtain Box hab ich irgendwie zuviele späte Elvis Shows gehört...und dann ist auch diese Audience Qualität nicht wirklich was für meine Ohren,man hört es aus dokumentarischen Gründen einmal und ab innet Regal...Ich hab die Cd nur kurz abgespielt, ich hab da im Moment keine Nerven drauf..

[King77]

Sehr aufschlussreich.

[John Burrows]

Nach der Final Curtain Box hab ich irgendwie zuviele späte Elvis Shows gehört... [...] ich hab da im Moment keine Nerven drauf..

Lol ... geht mir ganz genauso, nach der Box und den anschließenden Vergleichsaktionen usw. verschrieb mir der Doktor erst mal akut eine gesteigerte Dosis Sun Records und zur Stabilisierung die ersten beiden RCA-LPs.

JB