My choice at number 27 is Elvis‘ excellent live record On Stage.
I missed the closeness of a live audience. So just as soon as I got out of the movie contracts I started to do live performances again.
~Elvis Presley (NYC press conference – june 9, 1972)
This is an absolutely stunning live album and the best official live album from Elvis , better than That’s the Way It Is.
The album was recorded Feb 17-19 in 1970, Elvis was just starting his Las Vegas run (the “Vegas years” – 1969-76) & the Band & backing groups sounded great.
| Released | June 1970 |
|---|---|
| Recorded | February 17-19, 1970 International Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Genre | Rock |
| Length | 31:57 |
| Label | RCA |
Elvis’ idea of bringing in white gospel singers with black soul singers was really genius on his part because he covered the whole gamut of music
~Joe Moscheo (The Imperials)
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