Elvis Presley – Back In Nashville

What turned out to be Elvis Presley’s final Nashville session brought music that was originally overlooked. The original recordings found their way on 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 catalog that benefits more from un-dubbing the masters. No longer weighted down, Elvis shines. Available on 2 LP’s.

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