Dixieland Delight Review
This double CD, Follow That Dream Records' June, 2009 release, chronicles Elvis' May 30-June 1, 1975 stand in Huntsville, AL where the King gave five sold-out performances. The bulk of these discs are comprised of the 5/31 matinee and the 6/1 evening show plus six bonus tracks from two other shows that were not performed at the two main concerts. The soundboard recordings begin with the third song of the evening, "Love Me", as Elvis' engineers rarely recorded the nightly openers, "See See Rider" and "I Got A Woman"/"Amen" (although the latter is included as a bonus track on the second disc).
Elvis' energy level is high and his voice is strong throughout, with the 5/31 matinee being an exceptional aural treat. "The Wonder Of You", "Burning Love", a brief rendition of "Trouble", "Hawaiian Wedding Song", and an impromptu version of "For The Good Times" are among the highlights. Elvis juggles the set a bit the following night, with four changes, the most interesting being a blistering "Polk Salad Annie" which takes the place of an aborted "Burning Love" when he has trouble remembering the words. A sweet "I'll Remember You", and, from the bonus tracks, powerful versions of "I'm Leavin'" and "How Great Thou Art" and a spur-of-the-moment "Release Me", coupled with the interplay between Elvis and the crowd demonstrate that both the artist and his audience were having fun. The gatefold packaging, with many previously unseen high-quality photos from the stand and a well-edited, crisp-sounding mix make this a true first class presentation. If you're an Elvis concert collector, this set is as good as it gets.
Dixieland Delight Overview
Elvis was truly inspired by the superb reaction he received in Huntsville, selling out five shows. It's the only time in his career that he did so many consecutive performances in one City.
This live release features concert performances from May 31, 1975 and June 1, 1975 in Huntsville, Alabama. The 2 disc set is packaged in a 5" digipack and includes a 4-color booklet.
Track listing:
Disc 1
1. Love Me
2. If You Love Me (Let Me Know)
3. Love Me Tender
4. All Shook Up
5. (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear / Don't Be Cruel
6. The Wonder Of You
7. Burning Love
8. Introductions
9. Trouble - incomplete
10. T-R-O-U-B-L-E
11. Hawaiian Wedding Song
12. Let Me Be There
13. An American Trilogy
14. Funny How Time Slips Away
15. Blue Suede Shoes
16. For The Good Times
17. Little Darlin'
18. Can't Help Falling In Love
Bonus Songs:
19. Johnny B. Goode
20. Hound Dog
21. I'm Leavin'
Disc 2
1. Love Me
2. If You Love Me (Let Me Know)
3. Love Me Tender
4. All Shook Up
5. (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear / Don't Be Cruel
6. The Wonder Of You
7. Burning Love - incomplete
8. Polk Salad Annie
9. Introductions
10. I Can't Stop Loving You
11. T-R-O-U-B-L-E
12. I'll Remember You
13. Let Me Be There
14. Why Me Lord
15. An American Trilogy
16. Funny How Time Slips Away
17. Little Darlin'
18. Can't Help Falling In Love
Bonus Songs:
19. I Got A Woman / Amen
20. Heartbreak Hotel
21. Release Me
22. How Great Thou Art
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